My Cousin's Pendant

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My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 0:21:46 GMT -5

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Post by bobby1 on Apr 4, 2013 0:21:46 GMT -5

Last summer when I was visiting my uncle in Medford, Oregon he gave me a small slab of black Petrified Wood to make a pendant for his niece.
This uncle, one of the very few that I have left, taught me how to cab in 1958. Obviously he was getting on in years and at the time of my visit he appeared to be getting rather feeble. I agreed to make the pendant and I had planned on going by this spring to drop it off for him. Sadly, he passed away three weeks ago so to my deepest regret I didn't get there in time for him to give to his niece. This niece who lives close by had been looking after him closely over the past few years so he felt indebted to her so this pendant was a token of his gratitude for all of his help. He had no children so he left all of his property to her. She definitely deserved it for so much hard work.
I just finished the pendant today and I'm going up to Oregon on Friday to give it to her. Think she'll like it?
Bob

gr driving up their electric bill Man it was cold on the Rim that day Member since September 2010 Posts: 2,979	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 3:25:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gr on Apr 4, 2013 3:25:06 GMT -5 That is a beautiful pendant Bob!! I really like the simplicity of it and everything about it. Very nice!
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 3:39:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 4, 2013 3:39:13 GMT -5 Beautiful pendant!! Amazing cab too
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 4:23:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Apr 4, 2013 4:23:52 GMT -5 I'm sure she will like it. And this is not only because of the touching story behind it, but also due to its exceptional beauty and elegance. Adrian
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Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 5:24:33 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Apr 4, 2013 5:24:33 GMT -5 Wow very nice. Roger
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jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,595	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 6:18:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Apr 4, 2013 6:18:30 GMT -5 You are fortunate to have that uncle.He taught you well,and fine pet wood too.

vwfence has rocks in the head Member since January 2013 Posts: 566	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 7:41:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vwfence on Apr 4, 2013 7:41:17 GMT -5 SUPER JOB

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My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 8:35:15 GMT -5

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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Apr 4, 2013 8:35:15 GMT -5

beautiful, the lines in it are exceptional, the craftsmanship is top notch too... I don't know of anyone who would not want to own such a beautiful piece!! thank yo for sharing the piece and more importantly, the story of it!!

Mario

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FrogAndBearCreations gets rocks for Christmas Member since April 2010 Posts: 5,665	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 8:55:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 4, 2013 8:55:39 GMT -5 Very beautiful and lots of meaning behind it!
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hubrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2011 Posts: 1,563	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 4, 2013 22:59:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hubrocks on Apr 4, 2013 22:59:00 GMT -5 exceptional cab and necklace!
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susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,385	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 5, 2013 0:26:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Apr 5, 2013 0:26:12 GMT -5 Stunning combination -- bittersweet story, but ending with the pendant adds a smile. Thanks for sharing.

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,820	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 5, 2013 15:14:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Apr 5, 2013 15:14:05 GMT -5 Yes, she'll like it! She'll like the story, too.
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Thunder69 Cave Dweller Thunder 2000-2015 Member since January 2009 Posts: 3,105	My Cousin's Pendant Apr 5, 2013 18:07:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Thunder69 on Apr 5, 2013 18:07:19 GMT -5 Think she'll like it? ..That is an understatement Bob...Better bring tissues....John
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