Traditional Kumiai Basketweaving Workshop

People coming from the US are welcome to park in the parking lots on the US side just before the border, walk a block over the border and take a cab (about $4) to the museum. That way you don’t need Mexican insurance to drive in Mexico and walking back over the border is a breeze. You just need to have US passports. Tecate is still a small town, very safe and friendly.
—Mike Wilken

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velma bolyard August 31, 2013 at 7:03 am

hi deborah, i happened upon your blog here and am thoroughly enjoying traveling through. although i use plants for my work in papermaking, dyeing and artists’ books, i don’t have an botanical background. but i am getting to know some plants here in the north country, far away from southern california! thank you, there is so much here, and i am enjoying myself immensely!

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1. deborah small September 3, 2013 at 10:35 am
  
  Hi Velma, Thank you for writing. I’m glad you’re enjoying the ethnobotany posts. Your blog looks amazing. In the spring I teach an Artists Books class, so I will return to enjoy your blog. All the best�Deborah ________________________________________
  
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penny frazier August 30, 2013 at 11:46 am

Hello,
I saw the lovely photo of pan roasting cones and we sell cone boxes from P. Edulis. There was nothing we found in P. Monophylla this year. I would like to use your photo on my blog, with of course, proper credit. Would that be alright? Penny Frazier

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1. deborah small August 30, 2013 at 11:51 am
  
  Hi Penny,
  You’re more than welcome to use the photo, or any of the pinyon photos. Last year, we bought some of your delicious pine nuts and shared them with folks at an Indian Health Conference in our area. And I know you have been working to help repopulate the pinyon pines for a very long time.
  All the best, Deborah
  
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  1. Pat Brewer September 23, 2013 at 10:25 am
    
    Deborah, are you the same person who teaches basketry from your camp/workshop near Mary’s Peak in Oregon? Are you still doing classes? When; where; how long are classes? If so, please contact me. I made the rock crystal sterling pendant. I hope you are the teacher I am looking for. Thanks, Pat
    
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    1. deborah small September 23, 2013 at 10:33 am
      
      hi pat, no, i live in san diego. deborah ________________________________________
      
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