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Somewhere during the migration from Wordpress to Shopify my vile violins pictures have disappeared.  They may be somewhere in the archives of David's computer - one day I will get around to turning it on and seeing what needs to be salvaged.  Some of these pictures of violins from ebay were quite amusing.  O well, perhaps I will have to start another collection.  Meanwhile here's a beauty to be going on with.

It has been too long since I posted, so a few updates are in order. First, for those who knew David and haven't heard, David died just before Christmas following a rapid deterioration both physically and mentally.  Elida Trading was David's business (at least in theory), hence the rebranding to Elida Violins.  David's bank would not let me take over his business account so I started again with my own bank. Second, Glasser are now dealing with me (and many other retailers) direct which means I am able to obtain their bows much more quickly than before, after several years...

This incredible series of events may go some way to explaining why I do not want to sell on Amazon .... 1. Months ago - tried to set up a seller account on Amazon.  Couldn't complete as needed proof of bank account so waited for next bank statement.  Also made a mistake and entered VAT number as UTR.  Couldn't edit that.2. My husband has now become so bad with dementia that I have closed down his business and opened one in my own name.  Can't edit that on Amazon of course.  Asked for weeks.  Nothing. 3. Eventually they suggested I...

Just in case anyone hasn't found them yet, we have some clearance items - things we are not going to sell any more not because they are not good but simply because I am concentrating on Gliga.  Have a look at the Bargain Basement.  The new items there are probably priced as low as you will find anywhere.

3200 miles return for the sole purpose of spending two hours in a violin workshop - as one does!  I might add some travel detail here later but for now, have a look on the Gliga page and also the page about my workshop visit.