Hi everyone I'm Pam - brand new to soap making. I live in New Plymouth and recently attended a 2 hour workshop here. I'm like Kim, getting bits and pieces together and doing lots of reading. Managed to get "Soap Naturally" and another nice book from our local library, but haven't made any soap yet. I'm going to be leaving my present job at the end of April, so look forward to doing lots of soap making after that. I'm enjoying all the emails - lots to learn from very talented people - thanks very much. Pam