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That's so exciting! Have you decided on which type of dress? My daughter is working on her buckskin outfit right now. She's decided on beading an Oak Tree pattern.

When we were shopping for the materials, I was amazed at how generous all the vendors were. Some even took the time to help her work on things. One gave her a white shell bird fetish to place in her beaded tree.

I wish you the same generosity from vendors in gathering all the precious items to be included in your regalia.

I apologize for the broken post. This is so unbelievable! A squirrel chewed through a power line connector on the transformer in front of my house. There was a loud boom, and then darkness. Thank goodness for battery back-ups.

The power is restored, but unfortunately the squirrel didn't make it. Here's hoping your day is less weird than mine.

Such interesting conversations are happening here and I love it! I am excited for your daughter, Icp, and the generosity and caring of others to help her with her regalia. The white shell bird must be lovely, and so special to her. If you get any pictures of her in her regalia, I would love to see.

Sorry to hear about the poor squirrel.

bobbosgirl - this must be quite exciting for you to be making your first regalia for your first time dancing. I would love to see pictures of your regalia.

Asin Ekwe, I do hope you will share the story of White Stone Woman. I hope you come back and tell us about her.

Being in Santa Cruz made me think strongly of the Chumash tribes and their love for the ocean. The Dolphin was sacred to them. In the "Rainbow Bridge Myth" it explains why the Dolphin is so special to them. Here is a link to my article:

Rainbow Bridge Myth.

Phyllis, so glad to have you back with us. I hope your trip went well.

Yes, I'm glad you're back, too. Hope you were able to relax and rejuvenate!

I am happy to be back. Being at the coast always rejuvenates me. I may go back there to live some day - it is a toss up between Santa Cruz and the Pacific Northwest. Time will tell.

You can visit my folklore forum for images of "My Father's Folk Art" at:

Folk Art

I haven't decided on cloth for my dress. I have been working on my wedding dress. Like I said, I am combining two cultures. I am having a christian wedding. But also preparing for my first pow wow as an adult. Two very improtant times in my life. My boyfriend bought me a sewing machine. So, I am ready to make my regalia.

How exciting this must be for you, bobbosgirl! What type of dress are you making for your regalia? Are you going to bead the entire yoke? Will you have tongs and beads on the bottom part of the dress? I would love to see a picture when you have finished it.

Are you also going to make your wedding dress?

Bobbosgirl, it's exciting to start putting regalia together, I think. There's so much good advise on the internet, as far as instruction and how to's. I've got some sewing to do, myself and I need to get with it. Time goes so quickly that I can fall behind before I know it.