Clay Carnival in Las Vegas

We also attended the Las Vegas Clay Carnival put on by Kato Polyclay. 

She was a huge hit with the Japanese women that attended - They all wanted their photo taken with Polly and were surprisingly appreciative of the fart machine humor.

Perhaps this little device could aid intenational relations!  Let's send one to Secretary of State Condi Rice.  I'd love to see her break the eaternal gridlock of mideast peace talks with a well timed press of the magic button.  Wouldn't it be great to see those guyes snorting with laughter for a change?

Polly Merclay CHA CHA CHA!

At the Craft and Hobby Association Convention (CHA) Polly met a lot of new people.  Here she is with Suze Weinberg at the Ranger Ink booth.

Suze is an author, artist, instructor and television personality that is known for really creative applications for UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Powder), a material I'd love to experiment with.

I made Polly a special T-shirt for the convention that reads:

POLLY MERCLAY CHA CHA CHA

The National Polymer Clay Guild had a boothe at the show which Polly and I took a turn manning, womaning?  Dolling up?

We made good use of the fart machine - when someone would walk up and take a closer look and Polly, bending over we'd fire one off and reactions were mixed.  Laughter, embarrassment and even one person leaned over and whispering to Polly took responsibility for the emission.  A few seconds later we realized the truth of it LOL

Polly and the Pokies

Polly and I went to Las Vegas for the CHA Convention and to hang out with some fellow artists at another event directly following. 
We met a lot of wonderful people and Polly even did a little gambling.

She didn't do any good at the machines but we had an extra fun time because Polly is now equipped with a fart machine that is activated with a remote control that works all the way across the room.

I had the remote at my belt and Polly just sat there assuming the innocent look.  (She's good at that!)

We were there over Super Bowl weekend and had a great time especially in elevator.   Funny how the simple press of a button can empty a packed elevator on the next floor or make so many people burst into laughter. 

I like to think that everywhere we go we spread a little happiness... or something!
Hmmm... This will add a whole new element to the toilet sitting trick we like to play on visitors!