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Jayc tells me about the new neighbours who had recently moved in and that he had quickly put a few things together as a “Welcome to Crystal Lake” We still hadn’t got round to proper shopping since the “Dwarf Raid”
He proudly shows me the gifts he had prepared and I smile. Beer and nuts in a box. “He is such a guy at times!” I mutter, then smile “but real thoughtful too”
“That’s lovely Sweetheart,” I say out loud. “I may have some chocolates hidden I can add to the mix and cellophane and ribbon.” I always had arty stuff round the house. I loved making things, jewellery, vases and things. Some even sold quite well at the local market.
I searched out the items and walked down into my studio by the lake and boat house. I saw a couple of deers grazing close by and tried to be careful. They soon caught my scent and cantered off a safer distance from me.
I knew it was rutting season so kept my eyes open for the Stags who no doubt would be prowling around after those Does.I opened the studio and went to the ring jewellery I had recently been working on..
Spoon rings originated in 17 century England when servants would steal or be given odd silver spoons from their Masters houses so they could make and shape into rings for their loved ones. Lots were used as wedding rings in that time. Now they were used more as friendship and dress rings and could be worn by men or women alike.
I chose 3, knowing they could be bent to size their fingers –
1 for Amy
1 for Terric
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1 for Pookie
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and then I turned to men’s rings and picked one out for Covems. He had been round Hyperion helping J with some odd jobs he wasn’t able to do himself. It was a way of saying Thank you.
He had also mentioned, he needed a cleaner to keep his place spic and span. I offered to drop in a couple of hours a week and clean and dust for him if he wanted. He smiled and accepted the offer.
I returned to the cabin, quickly wrapped the two boxes with green and white ribbon to look prettier and more gift like and wrote cards of welcome.
Covems ring was placed in a smaller box and Jayc then started up the quad bike and I jumped on the back hugging him as we rode round the cabins, placing the gifts on the door steps.
The cards were just simple saying –
“Welcome to Crystal Lake. From your neighbours – Stone & Jayc at Hyperion Homestead x “
On returning about 40 minutes later, we saw our neighbours had had the same idea.
“Oh bless them,” I say to Jayc, holding up the gift from Terric & Pookie. ” We have Home baked Cookies.”
Jayc salivated, ” mmmm Thank you ladies ” he said, trying to pinch one.
“After dinner” I scold sternly and burst out laughing as I keep them out of his reach.
So true.
I am thankful to all our emergency services and the volunteers who help
Thank you to the unsung heroes.
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