This morning, I told myself that I was going no where until I had packed;  the flat is an absolute mess because I have so much equipment to pack so “throwing” my belongs in a case doesn’t work.  At 4:00 AM, the building fire alarm went off, and everyone was standing in the common parts wondering what to do.  I had never had that happen before.  After about 30 minutes, I had enough standing around  and marched off back to my flat.  I stood on a chair and disconnected the fire alarm–something I would never suggest, but I was fed up.   I couldn’t go back to sleep, so I decided I would pack.  By 5:30 AM, everything was in its proper case, and I was delighted with my efficient use of time.  I went for breakfast in a local cafe in Haymarket where they have really good porridge, and  then I could feel myself being pulled  to Portobello Road.  It is like a well trained dog who knows exactly what to do every Saturday morning.  It was hopeless to resist.   I knew I was going to say good-bye to my friends, but I wanted to wander a bit to see what was on offer at some of the stalls I have never really gotten to know.  Right at the top of Portobello on one of the cross street, I met a really fine dealer, JUDY KRIS.  Judy has antique and vintage jewelry.  I liked the lady, Ms Kris, very much, and when I saw all the seals in her stall, I became very interested in this stall.  My wife Stephanie tells me not to bring home anything which won’t fit in my pocket;  she knows I will gather exactly what I want anyway, but she does enjoy giving me guidelines.  While I was talking to Judy Kris, I decided that I would start “building” a charm bracelet of gold and hardstone seals.  Judy was as excited as I was.  It was all happening so quickly that I decided I would photograph her stall so I could take home my excitement, if only in a photograph.  I want to introduce JUDY KRIS and her antique and vintage jewelry to my readers who visit Portobello Road.  You will enjoy her gold bracelets, love gold seals, appreciate her very refined gold Victorian and Edward necklaces–really, it is all really wonderful.  The stall is fantastic, but Judy Kris is charming and outstanding.  I feel I have met a new friend.  Certainly, Stephanie’s gold seal bracelet is in the planning.  I am very excited.  Stephanie will be thrilled I am collecting items that fit in my pocket, destined to end up on a bracelet for her!  Are we having fun!  Be sure to visit Judy Kris just off Portobello Road;  she has lovely items, and you will enjoy being with her.  She is lovely.

Thomas Moore   email:  TMooreSr@me.com    Telephone:  801.791.9918

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