Hi all- even though I am not new to PG, I have been away from reading posts for quite awhile. I have lurked in the past and I have had the extreme pleasure of reading this thread for the last week straight from the very beginning post in January. I have to tell you, I feel at home. I have been a pearl collector for some time. When I read Babynurse's confession that she didn't photograph or tell exactly how many strands she had because she was a little embarrassed to truly reveal how many she had, I had an 'aha' moment. I know and understand that and that's why I know I'm home. Babynurse, I have loved every minute of this thread, thank you. And thank you to everyone else for their supportive and encouraging and so friendly responses. What a nice group! I'm not quite sure how to post correctly or even add photos, but hopefully, I'll learn and be able to eventually post some of my collection as well.