Dispatch from Ban Island

[lavenderdragonfly23]

So kind! And I'm excited to be back and catch up on everything. Please direct me to 7000 more photos of Flora, thank you!

Here’s Flora’s thread… Cinderella is in there too, along with a bunch of pics

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

it is always great to see why we are on ban island !

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Just dropping by to remind myself I do not need any more pink stones.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

I am so banned. My pool was opened Friday, and that's where I will have to stay until October.

No more shopping, my budget for everything has been exceeded. I'm shocked at how much jewelry I've bought in the last two months. I've never done this before, but so far, no regrets!

I'm still waiting on two items, one tomorrow, one I'm not sure will be authenticated by ebay.

I can't believe this, but my husband hasn't noticed any of my new goodies yet!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Husbands are as blind as baby mice, just like when they're looking for something in the fridge.

 

[Avondale]

Whatever this was to buy, you now possess magic! That is absolutely to die for. The bit of silk, the intensity...WOW!!!! And it is both strong and somehow delicate with that translucency...I need to sit down.

Girl, you hit the nail on the head - it is magic. I'm enamoured with this one. So happy it found its way to me.

 

[MMtwo]

No Loupe Troop, No Loupe Troop......

 

[Avondale]

No Loupe Troop, No Loupe Troop......

Nothing interesting there. Not worth even a first look. Don't even consider it.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

no, i havn't been anywhere
ive been here for weeks, maybe a few months

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Exemptions......???

Asking for a friend

What if something isn't even a gemstone or a precious metal ? Or isn't even costume jewelry (yet)
And I
I mean whoever
could tick it up to educational expenses ?
(I want to at least be able to knot a long necklace with no catch) -

and it would there for save money in the future as I don't fancy the bill for knotting a really long necklace no matter how much it is going to physically hurt my hands ....
And it is not even pocket change - even by today's cashless society

And also the necklace will not require a clasp so apart from some silk thread no extra expense required

I think I just want to show some one. They are so pretty
Might have to post a picture when I get home

 

[Dreamer_D]

I am on the island for a while. I may take a little vacation from the island in the fall, but I have blown my budget for the year!

I’m glad I’m in Canada and it is so hard to navigate international sales on loupe troop. So there is a solution for those who are tempted: just immigrate north and remove all temptation lol

 

[Avondale]

Exemptions......???

Hell yeah.

For the exceptional. For the one of a kind. For the once in a lifetime opportunity. Or simply for something you want really really badly.

It's like a RedBull. Gives you wings so you fly off ban island and into the sunset...

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Post a pic @Daisys and Diamonds !!!!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I am on the island for a while. I may take a little vacation from the island in the fall, but I have blown my budget for the year!

I’m glad I’m in Canada and it is so hard to navigate international sales on loupe troop. So there is a solution for those who are tempted: just immigrate north and remove all temptation lol

really looking forward to the state opening of parliment coming up

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Post a pic @Daisys and Diamonds !!!!!

they arnt that excitting

i was going to buy them to make into a bracelet for my workmate's birthday -she has a kitchen full of blue and white crockery and china
and she wears those stretchy gemstone bracelets that come from the crystal shop and one recently broke at work
i had the beads in a cup sitting on the till so on the friday we could find all the missing ones
on friday we move and clean under all the cabinets, fridges and the oven etc to do a deep clean
but the cup of beads got thrown out in a tidy up before the friday

but i cant stop thinking about them
and the price is litterly cents !
and if they arnt so nice -well i'll make xmas decorations !!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1613020646/blue-and-white-porcelain-beads-ceramic?ls=r&ref=hp_rv-1&pro=1&sts=1&content_source=cc8f0a3daf6be5ceaeabb94c3fda8c4e91a81844%253A1613020646&logging_key=cc8f0a3daf6be5ceaeabb94c3fda8c4e91a81844%3A1613020646&variation1=4131472503&variation0=4111493650

the shipping is $9 something
but the pretty little beads are cheaper then a coffee
i just think it would make a fun long summrr necklace
although i do wonder how heavy they will be
if i had the neck of 20 year old me i would make a chocker

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Hell yeah.

For the exceptional. For the one of a kind. For the once in a lifetime opportunity. Or simply for something you want really really badly.

It's like a RedBull. Gives you wings so you fly off ban island and into the sunset...

its so cheap i could probably get it mailed to ban island and no one would even notice !

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

its so cheap i could probably get it mailed to ban island and no one would even notice !

Do it and have fun! I’m on Ban Island after Japan.

Saving up for my next visit

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

things arnt so bad
this morning i studied the bank account and i have made really good progress on the city council's rates bill this month
50% more than my monthly target

 

[Avondale]

Aaaand here comes Daisy with her mature and financially responsible behaviour to set an example and put us all reckless spenders to shame.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Aaaand here comes Daisy with her mature and financially responsible behaviour to set an example and put us all reckless spenders to shame.

if only

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

so this week i gave the council half my bakery pay check so im going swimming out into international waters .....
i got the central element for Wendy's pearl necklace gift and then i got my funny ceramic beads -they were a steel, i found a $5 off voucher from etsy in my email so that paid the GST tax to the NZ govt
seeing as one is for a present and the other is craft related these do not count- its more like bending the rules

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

did i show you guys my funny little ceramic beads
my workmate collects blue and white dishes and she recently broke a stretch bracelet at work and we couldnt find all the beads
you can hardly even by a bag of lollies (sweets/candy) for what these cost

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

now for my swim ....

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

im back
someone get me a towel please

nothing to see here


i dont know why im a rat

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Glad to see you having some fun Daisy! To keep myself on Ban Island I’ve been making minor purchases. You know feed my soul a little so it doesn’t cave in.

Have bought 2 dresses and 2 wigs. Very cheap in comparison to bling and I need something nice to look forward to.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Glad to see you having some fun Daisy! To keep myself on Ban Island I’ve been making minor purchases. You know feed my soul a little so it doesn’t cave in.

Have bought 2 dresses and 2 wigs. Very cheap in comparison to bling and I need something nice to look forward to.

thank you

and i understand completly

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Glad to see you having some fun Daisy! To keep myself on Ban Island I’ve been making minor purchases. You know feed my soul a little so it doesn’t cave in.

Have bought 2 dresses and 2 wigs. Very cheap in comparison to bling and I need something nice to look forward to.

I’m going to try this and I’ll report back with my findings….

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m going to try this and I’ll report back with my findings….

looking forward to seeing if this method actually works
ive put the jug (kettle) on