i survived the weekend. the design conference was a lot of work, and a lot of fun. now that the weekend is over i need to focus on the wine by the river event in bend. while i am out there i will be at bobby mote's benefit for mike beers. i am donating some things for the auction etc. they are expecting a lot of people there, and will hopefully raise a lot of money. it will be nice to get out of town for a few days and tool around oregon. wine by rhe river is a great event too. they put on quite a show. 40 + wineries, artists and 6 chocolatiers. and the event benefits the bend-la pine childrens hospice. i am trying to figure out how i can have a dessert happy hour on the road. it might work, you never know.