Look what I found today
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326602)
Rockingham, Australia
March 18, 2021 3:26am CST
I’m decluttering. Today, I hauled down another box and found these two items, a little canoe and a pair of ear-rings.
They were sent to me back in the 60s by a Canadian penpal. At the time, anywhere overseas was very exotic and I was thrilled with these small but lovely gifts. The label on the canoe says it is the work of Canadian Indians, secured through the Indian Affairs Branch, Department of Citizenship and Immigration, Ottawa, Canada.
The notation on the ear-rings says ‘Genuine Copper’ And ‘Genuine Porcelain Enamel Inlaid by Hand, Fired Glass-Hard at 1600o Fahrenheit. Not to be confused with Laquer Paint. Our Enamelling Will Not Fade.’
I wonder what I’ll find tomorrow. Probably not much as we’re leaving after lunch to attend a horse endurance ride. It’s promising to be in the high 90Fs so I might be a grease-spot by Saturday night.
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@lazydaizee (6737)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 21
It is good to declutter from time to time, and the items look lovely. They have brought back some nice memories for you too.
Do you still keep in touch with this penpal?
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@lazydaizee (6737)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv Maybe you will find some of their old letters while you are having a clear out.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@lazydaizee That is entirely possible.
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@LindaOHio (158457)
• United States
18 Mar 21
Lovely earrings and a cool canoe. It's going to be 38F tomorrow; so winter has not given up its grip yet. Have a great day!
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@LindaOHio I think they're both to be avoided. lol
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@LindaOHio (158457)
• United States
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv I don't know if I'd care for the high 90s; but it's still better than s**w. (Snow)
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Mar 21
Oh those earrings are absolutely gorgeous! Such fun little finds!
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@DesirousDreamer It's easy to get distracted when you're going through stuff.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv I swear I just cause more mess whenever I go through my stuff, playing with old things, wearing ridiculous accessories I got at one point, the cleaning may not happen but at least it is a fun time haha
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
18 Mar 21
sorting through memories is like sifting sand. Sometimes the sparkle catches your eyes!
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@DocAndersen We need to scan some of our old photos. We have done a lot but there are more to do.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv i digitized all my dads pictures and slides (and my grandfather's home videos) i love wandering through those from time to time!
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@GardenGerty (157840)
• United States
18 Mar 21
Cute finds. Please send me a little of your warmth.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
18 Mar 21
By today's standard, those genuine trinkets are a treasure now. Though I don't wear earrings, I like it very much.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv Yes. I love the design. Those are Canadian Indians - probably children with masks and wings. I love the color blue very much and the pythagorean geometric style.
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
18 Mar 21
Looks like we both are into decluttering. I did find a pair of earrings I bought in New Zealand - they are of Jade but they hurt me when I wear them. They are brand new and I just checked its price on the Net. It is around Rs. 6000/- I hope someone here will like it and buy it from me.
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv They are the clasping type and my earlobes are soft.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@allknowing Those sort hurt for sure. I had my ears pierced once but the holes grew over.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
18 Mar 21
It is nice to look over the things that we kept for a long time 
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
18 Mar 21
I have some nice Indian jewelry.
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@RebeccasFarm (86981)
• United States
18 Mar 21
Oh now those are right up my alley I love those Judy!!
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@LeaPea2417 (36578)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Mar 21
That's neat you had an international pen pal back then. I had two different pen pals back in those days. Both of them were from the UK. Today, I often wonder what happened to them.
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