Welcome back!!!! You have been sorely missed. Brenda, I'm glad that your surgery went well and that your recovery is going well. Laura, I'm happy that Thanksgiving at your dad's was great and that you had a stitching good time. Since you were off, I spent time watching your videos from the beginning. I'll be all caught up by January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families and many, many blessings. Take care, safe travels & happy stitching.
@julesssdarling10 минут бұрын
It was so lovely to see your faces on screen again! I am so glad your surgery went well, Brenda, and am wishing you a continued positive recovery! I can confirm that I am under 45 and have been happily taking up the mantle of supporting all of the designers, shops, etc. through many, many shopping sprees! I'll also be there at Sampler Symposium, so more than happy to take up the challenge then as well!
@cathy-grammieonthefarm484520 сағат бұрын
You two are just like two kids in a candy store!! Oh how I love your passion for all things cross stitch. The joy and enthusiasm just bounces back and forth between the two of you. So good to see you both again!!
@karenmcrobb3105Сағат бұрын
Thank you both fir all the fabulous videos that you make. Speedy recovery for you, Brenda! Merry Christmas to you both!
@cherylhobson663321 сағат бұрын
Oh my oh my! You both have been so missed!! Thank you for coming back!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@loisschumacher9869Сағат бұрын
All I can say is that this was WELL WORTH WAITING FOR!!!
@patriciaflynn168321 сағат бұрын
Brenda and Laura, so nice too see you back again. So sorry about your back surgery, Brenda, but glad you are doing well. Before I watched your FlossTube today, I spent the morning going through the charts I was hoping to complete last year, and what I want to complete this year, and possibly a few more, with the goal of "focusing" as well as you. I gathered all of my "fully kitted" projects and am putting a priority on them. I have 20 that are in my "right now" bin and 20 that are in my "future" bin. The one that I started today is actually a fully kitted project that I purchased from "The Cross Stitch Place" in the mid '90's. It even has the old Wichelt that I will be using. I have an excel spreadsheet with over 500 cross stitch patterns, so time to "buckle up buttercup". Have a great Christmas and New Year,
@sherylross44615 сағат бұрын
I'm so glad you are back and that you, Brenda, are feeling better. Merry Christmas to you both.
@cathyculverwell76672 сағат бұрын
Glad to see you both back at Brenda’s for another Flosstube. I missed you and so happy to hear your surgery went well Brenda. Merry Christmas to you and your families. Look forward to seeing you in January.
@JonniNonni19 сағат бұрын
I just started to cross stitch and have been watching you girls channel for a few months, I love you two so much! Your knowledge, beautiful needle work and oh so soothing voice ❤ Have a great Holiday and fast recovery!
@carolfawcett12972 сағат бұрын
You both have been missed so much! Brenda, I had no idea that you were having major surgery, and I am so happy to know that you are recovering well. Laura, love all of your retro stitching patterns! I totally agree with Brenda’s word for 2025 of FOCUS! I have bought way too many patterns that I love and want to stitch, but the new releases keep coming and there is no way to keep up! I have decided that I am going to do a year of Brenda Gervais, and stitch smaller things that I have already bought! I am going to adopt your word also! I am pleased that you were so happy about Michigan winning, but am also glad that you mentioned how terrible the events that occurred after the game were. To me, being from Ohio, but not a follower of Ohio State, the aftermath was so upsetting. It really left a very sour taste for me. Thank you for your comments on the subject! I wish you both a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and peace, and a very Happy New Year! I look forward to what is in store for 2025
@Jamie_Levy2 сағат бұрын
It’s good to see the two of you again. Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year!😊
@susanreamy6239Сағат бұрын
Happy to see you back, we've missed you! Glad to hear your surgery went well, Brenda. I will see you both in Phoenix, where I will try my best to FOCUS, because like many stitchers, I have plenty to keep me busy. We'll see what temptations await. Happy Holidays everyone. Peace and good will to you all. ❣
@thequiltedstoryКүн бұрын
AWWW...Thank You Brenda and Laura for your sweet comments about my Pink Vintage Christmas Project/Notions Folder...I was so excited to see you show it here on your video! Thank You so much...this means so much to me! Happy Stitching!
@rene637123 сағат бұрын
Brenda and Laura I know you are not responsible for this but the “exclusivity” of patterns available only at retreats, jingle ball and patreon accounts is ruining this hobby for me. Also adding exclusive and limited edition charts. I’m happy to wait out the YEAR it takes to get a pattern. As a sales and marketing professional I have seen my local LNS go out of business due to the increased rent of the commercial space. I shop online LNS now but can’t afford subscriptions to get charts from specific designers or events. Nor can I stop my life in December to do the jingle ball. I have a family and that’s not possible. I refuse to be limited to a specific timeframe to enjoy my hobby (with the jingle ball the BUSIEST time of year). What I do look forward to is the week between Christmas and New Years when I can sit down and stitch. More LNS shops will go down with this business model. Losing the ability to choose materials in person, customize my art and rely entirely on designers choices and kit purchases is causing me to quit my beloved hobby. It is also becoming POINTLESS to watch floss tube because you can’t get 1/2 of what you see others stitching. Which again. Ruining the hobby. Traveling out of state for materials and retreats is so cost prohibitive. I would never get to hear about retreats if it were not for flosstube. Which I am grateful for. Please encourage designers to STOP the exclusivity - it is already hard enough to get materials!
@naturegirl742021 сағат бұрын
Flosstube has really changed, sadly .
@kalezi19 сағат бұрын
The pace does seem frantic. I was disappointed to hear Gingerbread House Stacy Nash design might not be released as I had bought the finishing kit to complete thinking it would be released in a year. We are such a huge community of stitchers as quilters have now joined us that it is harder to get some patterns. Lesson learned from Jingle Ball this year. Start early.
@quiltendeb18 сағат бұрын
I do like to see patterns I can purchase if I choose to stitch. I don’t enjoy being bribed to attend or purchase items.
@shelahsmith439016 сағат бұрын
I'm surprised the designers are willing to keep up with the frantic pace. Seems like multiple releases every month. I certainly cannot keep up.@kalezi
@juliaomcs5 сағат бұрын
There are a zillion free patterns out there, also hundreds in online stores and magazine and pdf's and you can borrow from friends. We will not live long enough to do them all. Exclusives are not necessary. Get another hobby!
@pamelaabate47317 минут бұрын
Glad to see you back in action! Wow is all I can say with all the charts, threads, bags and goodies you showed! See you both in January and Merry Christmas and keep on stitching! 🎅🏻🎄♥♥
@ellenmatoba107821 сағат бұрын
Hello! It’s so nice to see you both again. And thank you for sharing your stitching, finishes, and haul. So glad, Brenda, that your surgery went well; you look great. I hope you have a happy holiday season 🎄.And an early Happy Birthday, Laura. Looking forward to seeing you both again in 2025. Happy stitching. 😊
@julievanderheide579419 сағат бұрын
So good to have you both back! So glad your surgery went well, Brenda. Merry Christmas to you both! Take care ladies.
@loumcconn1921 сағат бұрын
So happy for your video today. Sorry to hare of Brenda surgery. Praying for a speedy recovery. Thank you for all that you share. So many beautiful things. Take care
@PatriciaHup20 сағат бұрын
I missed you ladies so much. Thank goodness Brenda, you are recovering nicely from your surgery. Love all your charts, and your stitching is absolutely gorgeous. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 😊
@desireepheister263322 сағат бұрын
So very happy to see you again. Felt like a person dying of thirst crawling up to an oasis. The time with you went way too quickly! Brenda, sorry not sorry about those Oregon Ducks beating Michigan!!! Focus is a good word for the year. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon. Blessed Christmas to you both.
@sweetwaterstitcher8 сағат бұрын
As always a great video! So glad to see you both back and all your treasures❤ it’s so fun to go back through your stash and find the charts you have purchased and still love. I can’t wait to see what you both work on in 2025.
@susanspratling16 сағат бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing all your stitching projects and completed stitches! Thank you so much ladies. Have a merry Christmas!
@karenolson25323 сағат бұрын
Great to see you both again. Love sering all your houl. All the best for Christmas and new year 🎉
@huisuk18 сағат бұрын
Thank you ladies. Good to see you. Happy holidays to both of you.
@donnamccaffrey436418 сағат бұрын
Welcome back ladies. Brenda, so sorry to hear about you having surgery, I hope you are feeling better. I love all your patterns and I’m excited with Christmas stitching too and looking forward to lots of new patterns. Jingle Ball is a wonderful opportunity to meet others in the stitching community as well as meeting some of our favourite designers. Thank you to Stephanie and her amazing team!
@lorrainebergstrom939113 сағат бұрын
It was so nice to watch your video and see you two back together and look at your lovely stitching and Christmas goodies. Brenda, I'm so glad that your back surgery went well and that you are okay. Laura, I'm so glad that you had a great visit out west with your dad. Thank you both for another wonderful video. Wishing you all a warm and wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.
@tamipugh337719 сағат бұрын
I have truly missed you two. I signed up for the Jingle Ball. I went in and shopped first thing. Glad I did. I stitched Friday evening as well. On Saturday I ran an errand with my husband. I then signed in to stitch. I stitched maybe 8 minutes when all of a sudden I felt horrible. I told the ladies I needed to go. I signed out and told my husband I felt terrible. He asked if I was okay. I looked at him and said no. I told him we needed to get to the hospital. I had a heart attack. I was finally released from the hospital Friday at about 4 pm. My stitching weekend completely ruined. I would love to go to a retreat but they are expensive when fling from Bismarck. It is over a 1k a ticket to Rochester, NY. Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
@helgaartale42Минут бұрын
Wow, well worth waiting for! Merry Christmas ladies 🎄💕🪡🧵
@diannawalker484423 сағат бұрын
So glad you gals are back! Thank you for sharing your time with us!!!
@denisewilkinson871912 сағат бұрын
Brenda, I am very to hear that your surgery went well and Laura, that you had a wonderful visit with your Dad. Your videos are a source of comfort and inspiration for me and I enjoy rewatching the current and older ones when I need your medicine! Thanks so much for the joy you send all year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤️🎄
@giselekusmik9167Сағат бұрын
WOWIE WOW WOW!! WHAT FUN!! First, I’m glad you’re healing well Brenda! Laura, an early Happy Birthday to you! Merry Christmas to you both and your families, and wishing you a joyous New Year too! I need to watch this video again, but first I have to go lay down and process ALL goodness you showed! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤣😂🤣😂🤣☺️💖
@lindamcivor848618 сағат бұрын
So nice to see you both again and I’m so glad that your back surgery went so well Brenda. Merry Christmas to you and your families.
@Springcreekkristi21 сағат бұрын
It was sooooooo good to see you two! You were so missed!! ❤❤
@betsykohl722616 сағат бұрын
Glad to have you back! Wishing you continued healing Brenda❤.
@cindyathome4 сағат бұрын
Yes please, I’d like your spending plan for The Attic in January. 😁 I hope I get to meet you both. I sure appreciate all the time and talent you put in to your flosstube. Thank you! ❤
@fay-g6h6 минут бұрын
So happy to see you two and your entertaining video. Have a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year!!🎄🎁
@KathysQuiltsandStitchingСағат бұрын
I want to see Laura leap in the air!! LOL Your framed pieces are gorgeous - congrats! I'm doing the Nordic Holiday Countdown and loving it! The Roxy floss is delicious! I can't wait to see yours! You must have been very good this year with all the beautiful treats you have received! 🎅 Have a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you next year!
@deniseadler913319 сағат бұрын
Welcome back ladies. I’ve really missed you lots. Thank you for another entertaining floss tube. You are so good together. Merry Christmas to you both and happy new year. Happy birthday Laura. I did not get the Evertote countdown, but I bought the thread box and I LOVE it. The threads are so amazing. I look forward to seeing you both in January.
@joantully9936Күн бұрын
So glad to see you back!!!! You were truly missed. Now to enjoy your wonderfulness
@JaniceGDavis23 сағат бұрын
I am so glad you’re back!!! I spent a lovely afternoon with you two!! I’m so happy Brenda is on the mend. Have a very merry Christmas!
@beverlyingram949621 сағат бұрын
Rene6371, I don’t disagree with you that not everyone can get the exclusivities but I don’t want you to have this hobby ruined for you. It isn’t necessary to get every pattern as there are so very many that are not exclusives to be had. If I never got an exclusive I would still never run out of charts to stitch. The ladies that film Flosstubes must have a variety of projects or no one would want to watch them and it is a part time job for some of them. I’m sorry you’re feeling bad and I can empathize with you but also feel bad that you have negative feelings about our fantastic hobby. I went to the ball and enjoyed myself but I think for such a small price even a couple of hours spent over the three days would be worth while.
@shortmom576420 сағат бұрын
Thank you both so much for sharing! Have a wonderful Christmas. 🎉
@richardallen139116 сағат бұрын
Glad you two are back and so happy to hear about your successful surgery and recovery. Merry Christmas! Janine
@noreencurry590117 сағат бұрын
Watching your focus bag, does make me happy and glad that I am a "one at a time" stitcher. Rabbit holes are tempting.
@dianemitchell93744 сағат бұрын
So happy to see you two again! So much eye candy. I had to “stop and shop” at hobby house 😊. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas 🎄
@deborahgoethe3622 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas ladies!🎄
@TheMctrav34 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas ladies! Enjoy your stitching ❤
@Devetta1417 сағат бұрын
Yes so glad you ladies are back and yes I watched Periwinkle stitcher and she had beautiful things.
@joanna96209 сағат бұрын
So much fun to watch you two. I love seeing the exclusives, new releases, and favorites from beloved designers. I’m with you, Brenda…..focus…focus…focus. 😊
@patriciaward936216 сағат бұрын
So glad to see you both back. I enjoy both of you so much. You’re the perfect pair! 😊 I attended the jingle ball last year for the first time and was so looking forward attending this year too but, for some reason, I did not buy my jingle ball ticket when they went on sale or not even a week or two afterwards and now I know why. I had to have semi-emergency back fusion surgery on December 4. I had fusion surgery 2 1/2 years ago and didn’t know that it never worked. And now the vertebrae above the fusion was also severely pinching nerves. My surgery, with a new neurosurgeon, was a success and I was out of the hospital in two days. Half the time of my first surgery. I’m walking around fine but it is paining me more the last couple of days so I thought I’d sit down tonight and cross stitch and watch you girls! 😃 You never disappoint. Also Laura, when you said Wolf spiders were poisonous I just had to look it up. We have them here in Missouri too and I never knew them to be poisonous. And they aren’t! They would bite you if you really messed around with them but their venom can’t kill you. 😊 Now you can visit Australia and not worry about them! 🤣 Thank you both for all that you do to bring us these enjoyable videos.❤ Take care Brenda, and I wish you a speedy recovery!
@debschlicksup297318 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas, Brenda and Laura! Wonderful, inspiring video! Lovely stitching and future stitching! Loved it all! God bless you and yours this Christmas!
@marciastille586818 сағат бұрын
It’s weird, I have been channeling Brenda. I sorted my fabric and have it all organized and have a new system for my charts. Like you, I have patterns that I still love and want to stitch. Here’s to us and 2025! Merry Christmas to both of you!
@nanhendrickson501216 сағат бұрын
Yay! You’re back. Glad your surgery went well, Brenda. Have a beautiful holiday ladies!
@vickien452415 сағат бұрын
Sorry to hear you had to have surgery but glad you are doing well Brenda. Happy Holidays to both of you. Stay safe. I absolutely agree with you about the end of the game.
@rhondaduke228814 сағат бұрын
So happy to see a new video. I could listen to you both all day. Next year I too am trying to be intentional as I pulled all my wips and I am going into the new year with 50 with 2 dating back to 2004! My goal is to finish 25 of those, all the while starting new ones as those fabulous designers are always making me buy new patterns. 😅. Merry Christmas and happy new year from Alberta Canada
@margaretlore200817 сағат бұрын
It is so good to see you both!!! Brenda, I was worried about you the last time you posted on KZbin; I was afraid the "c" had returned, but you needed to have back surgery, not that that was easy!! Glad you're doing good and really glad to see you together with Laura!!! Merry Christmas to you both!!
@anitaestep907614 сағат бұрын
Glad you’re doing well Brenda I had two back surgeries so I know some of what you are going through but enjoy your time off! Merry Christmas to you both and a very Blessed New Year!
@betsykohl722616 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas! Many blessings everyone!
@mikewalter109622 сағат бұрын
So happy to see you it’s been a real joy to watch you too thank you so much for just your entertainment happiest holidays to you both
@kimtrotter164223 сағат бұрын
Welcome back! So glad to see you two again. Brenda, I totally understand about back issues, and am so glad you are recovering so well. I also have the Lord's Prayer, but haven't started it yet. When I get one more project done, then I will start it. 😀
@jokelly1762Күн бұрын
Fabulous! Glad you lady’s are doing ok. It’s my plan to do The Lord’s Prayer this year. I think it’s beautiful. Merry Christmas.
@maryvieira13206 сағат бұрын
Glad you are on the road to recovery Brenda. When I complete a new sampler….I then pick on older one for my next project.
@sallycat8849Күн бұрын
I have been anxiously awaiting your return. Happy to see your bright smiling faces. I have been stitching like crazy and watching lots of floss tubes. So many wonderful stitchers.
@bobh727514 сағат бұрын
Hope you are recovering from your back surgery… your stitching is beautiful. Laura, love your sampler finish. Merry Christmas to you and your families. Healthy, Happy New Year. Enjoy your retreats. Hugs to you.
@debbiiesiken268615 сағат бұрын
So happy you both are back! Hopefully you are healing well from that back surgery Brenda. I'm trying to be more focused in my buying since at the age of 68 I have plenty to stitch, and I still want to stitch most of what I have. It would be cheaper to send some of my favorite designers on a nice long vacation...:) Have a wonderful Christmas ladies!
@gourmettexas22 сағат бұрын
Soooo glad to see you two this afternoon after a morning working at The Sour Boule …. I needed to get off my feet and relax and you two had me laughing thru the whole floss tube. I think this upcoming year I’m going to tackle Hands Across the Sea Samplers. They always get me in the heart when I watch everyone talk about these little girls and their beautiful hand stitching. Merry Christmas yall … it’s going to be a marvelous 2025!!!! Hugs and Stitches 🧵 ❤️😊✂️
@thefarmonhighwayj12 сағат бұрын
I hear you about the stash. The best things that I did to prep for the Jingle Ball were to check my bank account and "shop" my stash! Of course I still "had" to take one class and buy one chart, plus the porcupine donation chart by The Blue Flower. I was a little disappointed though in the fact that we weren't able to purchase the charts for the classes. I understand why they do it that way and now i know for next year, but i was on the fence about Stacy nash's class and now i wish i had jumped down onto the other side and taken the class! But yes, shopping my stash was great. There are so many good things there that i still love and just haven't had enough time to stitch before new charts are out. And I'm a quilter so i have the same problem there. Sometimes I joke that I'm less quilter and more of a fabric acquisition expert!😊 Anyhow, love seeing what you're stitching and while I enjoy seeing the latest acquisitions, i like seeing some of the harder to find older charts as well.❤
@moosemom2010Сағат бұрын
Glad you’re both back and your surgery went well. It was as so fun seeing everything today! I’m not going to talk about that game 😢 Merry Christmas 🎄
@flwr2pwr2 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas ladies.
@joyceclowser337117 сағат бұрын
Welcome back!❤ You were missed. I am with you on the kitted projects. I have over 100! And the designers just keep tempting me!! Goodness! I can buy much faster than I can stitch!! There is so much in your video that had me drooling! And look at you, Laura! Starting, finishing, AND framing!! What?!? It is beautiful!! Happy Holidays, my stitchy friends! Hugs!1
@ContentedNeedleworkerKim21 сағат бұрын
So fun to see you two back!❤
@geritavares603119 сағат бұрын
Yay!!! Merry Christmas…so nice to see you 😊back and well…missed you guys
@karenbarker501823 сағат бұрын
So happy to have the pair of you back!!!! You have been missed so much!!! Brenda, you look so healthy, it almost looks as though you went to a spa!! Laura, boy have missed the serial starter!!!!!!
@patsyowens736514 сағат бұрын
Missed you ladies glad all is well. I’m going to try hard to be intentional this next year and try to finish things started, that I love so much.
@marniedidlick596422 сағат бұрын
Super happy to see a new flosstube from you two. I have been binge watching your channel and have many episodes over and over. Hope you both have an amazing Christmas.
@GeraldineMacdonald-wn2sg17 сағат бұрын
Great to see you and you too TWO a very merry Christmas and good health
@kathyyoung752422 сағат бұрын
So happy you guys are back!! I missed y'all!! Enjoyed your video, keep them up!!
@laurarodick21777 сағат бұрын
Man I missed you two ! Merry Christmas !
@sandersida16 сағат бұрын
Thank for another great video. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
@jbwdesignscrossstitch475017 сағат бұрын
So excited to see you both back on Flosstube again! You have been missed by us all🎄and thank you for mentioning my Schoolhouse in the Round. Always appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
@lilliemlord189017 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas and happy new year to y’all God speed His healing to you Brenda😊
@cynthiaknell957522 сағат бұрын
Welcome back, dear Flosstube friends. I truly missed your cheerful ba😮nter and all your shares. May both of you enjoy good health and lots of stitching. Merry Christmas. See you in January. ❤
@carylcarthew845717 сағат бұрын
Love the Yuletide Delivery. I finished mine as a drum.
@tammyhege393520 сағат бұрын
Welcome back! I was so excited to see your video was posted. I hope you both and your families have a great Christmas!
@hobbiesofholly6 сағат бұрын
Oh it’s so good to see your faces again and spend time with you! See you at Sampler Symposium! And I’m glad I’m over 45 so I shall not have an imposed spending amount 😂
@marjiewingler362517 сағат бұрын
Welcome back ladies! Fox and Rabbit are opening the Modern Folk Embroidery's Advent everyday. Karen is keeping up with the stitching.
@debbieingram603820 сағат бұрын
Welcome back! I have also become a Tiny Modernist groupie. Her designs are such fun. I have only been back to stitching for a year. But I also need to focus. I have gone crazy buying patterns! But there are just so many good ones! 😻
@sandylief2017Күн бұрын
Love seeing you. Have missed you
@lindakenison40516 сағат бұрын
The New England Stitcher is a teacher who has a stitchy group at her school and accepts donations. I plan to go through my stash and send my extras to her. FYI.
@scoobers349319 сағат бұрын
Omg, FANTASTIC VIDEO, YAHOOO! Now I have to actually go watch it😅😅😅
@sandraadams267722 сағат бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Brenda, glad your surgery went well and you continue to heal. Happy early birthday to you Laura. Focus is a great word for 2025. If I may- I may adopt it also. Merry Christmas.🎄
@StitchRideRV22 сағат бұрын
It was so nice to see your video pop up today! You both were missed! Brenda, I am also going to try to ‘focus’ on some of my stash that I love, have kitted up, but have yet to start. I’ve never participated in WIPGO, but I’m going to do it this year using some of my kits that I have yet to start. This way, I hope to get 5 days worth of stitching in on them to get them off to a good start. Happy holidays to you both!
@sandranelson8445Күн бұрын
I missed u two. Glad your back. You look good.
@heidilehnig30992 сағат бұрын
Happy Holidays 🎄
@judystone364521 сағат бұрын
Such beautiful framing jobs on your finishes. So much haul and eye candy make it hard to not be enabled. I can not believe you both have not stitched with Gobelin silks. They are just stunning with Erica Michaels projects on gauze. From the amount of proposed projects you plan to stitch with it, you will be in hog heaven for quite a while. 😂 The reds and greens are too beautiful. Laura, your finishes are so sweet on the higher count fabrics. Great choices of fabric. Brenda, I did not know of your back surgery, but I'm glad you are on the mend. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ❤
@elizabethbernal107819 сағат бұрын
I wondered where you both were. I’m glad you both were safe!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Love all your stitching projects!! ❤️
@victoriabougie441221 сағат бұрын
Thrilled you’re back!!
@lyndakling9016 сағат бұрын
I used to watch this regularly but it’s all about accumulating more than you can possibly use, and spending money on travel and retreats. And name dropping…not fun any more…