Petrified wood pendant we made from a piece we collected in Arizona
The wind flipped over the tables and merchandise went crashing. Gusts up to fifty mph hit late morning Sunday. One of the casualties of an outdoor show in the high desert. Family, friends and customers came to the rescue.
The show in Joshua Tree was the best ever, regardless of the wind. A big thank you to Wayne and the rest of the JT Sportmens club staff.
We are spending an extra day of R&R here and to see some friends. Then off to Goodsprings, Nevada and the Pioneer Saloon.
The petrified wood pendant gets its colors from trace minerals, such as iron, present when the fossil wood was formed.
Handing out the free flag with every purchase has evoked some interesting discussion. Older people are thankful and eager to admit they are registered and will vote. Millenials, the 18 – 34, group, not as many. After pointing out some major ballot issues in California, such as the death penalty and recreational marijuana, they change their attitude.
It’s not just about Clinton or Trump. It’s about exercising your right to vote and being a part of America. Register, get out and vote.
We are having a fun time here at the Gem and Mineral show in Joshua Tree, that runs through Sunday. Today the Open Air Market joins the show. Hope to see you here.
Sherry combined a fossil ammonite and fossil sea biscuit, together with a pewter dragon to create this hanging piece.
He was about 12 years old and commented matter-of-factly to his mother after seeing the pewter dragon in our booth, “Of course, they are not real.”
“Dragons are mentioned in the Bible,” I responded.
The discussion centered around what was real or not and what body of science supports the Bible and mythology, along with the validity of geologic age. Quite heavy topics for a child of his age. A thinker he is and somewhat still open minded. “All mythology has some basis in fact,” I added.
I do believe the Bile is true and one day the body of science and the teachings of the Bible will blend together to reveal truth. The ability to believe is faith. I hope you are like this boy and keep and open mind and never tire of learning new things and have faith.
Dragons are a reaility…at least in Sherry’s pewter pieces. This week the show in Joshua Tree kicks off our seven week tour through the Mojave Desert. We hope to see you there.
Our hobby on the road: Stained Glass Art, Minerals, Crystals, Jewelry, Rockhounding
