It was really fitting, us being in Renita's favorite campsite and favorite park. It was her birthday after all and while we had nothing special planned it was ok. We celebrated the day with a nice walk, her favorite meal, and a new present, one that's definitely not for sale.
Being the only ones in the campground we walk each day and watch the geese, enjoy the deer, and gather firewood. Each time we walk the geese head to the water displaying their anger at our presence by cackling and honking as they herd their young ones to safety.
There are feathers all around, that have been chewed on in our campsite, and coyote scat is nearby so its no wonder they flee. Molly actually refuses to go in the direction that we think the coyotes have a den. So we don't know if its the scent or if she hears their barks, but she firmly plants her feet and turns to head for the house.
We celebrated Renitas birthday with her favorite meal, roast pork with potatoes and carrots. She doesn't eat applesauce anymore as it has too much sugar but I lit a candle and presented it to her on top of a bowl of strawberries.
Afterwards it was time for a card and her birthday present, and of course it was a pendant. When we were in Livingston, Texas we met Greg and Karen and we exchanged rocks. Of course we got the better of it as Karen gave us some sunstone rough.
I later worked the sunstone rough into a cabochon and then wrapped it in 14k gold filled wire. It turned out really beautiful as the Oregon stone contains some copper and you can clearly see the red color that these stones are prized for.
Now the joke among ourselves is that I wrap pieces and leave them for her on the table. She looks at them and then asks me if its just for her. "Of course it is, my love, at least till we sell it!", I always reply but this one is special and is really just for her. Its definitely nfs, not for sale.
Happy birthday Renita and of course, clear skies.
What a beautiful piece....you do good work.
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