Look what I found today

@JudyEv (340019)
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 (6735)
• 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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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I'm embarrassed to say I can't even remember their name although it will probably come to me in the middle of the night.
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• 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 (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@lazydaizee That is entirely possible.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• 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 (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@LindaOHio I think they're both to be avoided. lol
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
38F for you and 38C for me! How's that?
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• 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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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
18 Mar 21
I have something similar that I bought at an Indian Pueblo in Arizona.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv That one is the Thunder Bird a native American symbol that you often find in their jewelry. I bought a brooch because I never wear earrings.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 21
@LadyDuck Thanks for the information. I don't wear earrings but I don't often wear brooches either.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
These look very intricate - the earrings that is.
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@rakski (123095)
• Philippines
18 Mar 21
nice find there! I am sure you going to find more stuff
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@rakski (123095)
• Philippines
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv I will also declutter in the kitchen this weekend. But I am sure I will not find anything like that
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing what else I uncover.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@rakski I am going to go through my kitchen cabinets soon.
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• Peoria, Arizona
18 Mar 21
Oh those earrings are absolutely gorgeous! Such fun little finds!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
It's amazing what is stashed away some times.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
@DesirousDreamer It's easy to get distracted when you're going through stuff.
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• 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 (54402)
• United States
18 Mar 21
sorting through memories is like sifting sand. Sometimes the sparkle catches your eyes!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Yes, that's very true.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• 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 (54402)
• 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 (160665)
• United States
18 Mar 21
Cute finds. Please send me a little of your warmth.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I wouldn't mind getting rid of a bit of it.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• 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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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I don't wear earrings either which is a shame as these are really lovely.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• 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 (136446)
• 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 (136446)
• India
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv They are the clasping type and my earlobes are soft.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Good luck with selling your earrings. What a shame they hurt you.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• 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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@jstory07 (139717)
• Roseburg, Oregon
18 Mar 21
Both those items are very nice.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Thanks. I like them too.
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@Juliaacv (51197)
• Canada
18 Mar 21
The tag reads that it will not fade, that seems very true.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
That's right and they've never changed.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Mar 21
The earrings are beautiful! Very nice gifts. Enjoy the endurance ride. I hope you won't be a grease spot on the pavement.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Mar 21
@JudyEv I'm sorry it was so hot.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 21
This afternoon, getting set up, might be worse than tomorrow.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
18 Mar 21
Beautiful earrings. I was also decluttering today and have found my sewing patterns and some clothes that I sew for myself in the 80s.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I found an old pattern today too. I remember when they came up with machines that could cope with stretchy T-shirt material. Before that, for some reason it was hard to sew such material.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
19 Mar 21
@JudyEv I have also found pants patterns for me made by my father who was a tailor.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Mar 21
Always fun to find treasures. How nice are these.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 21
@CarolDM Haha - bound to be something I can share.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I'm wondering what will be in the next box. lol
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 21
@JudyEv We shall see.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
18 Mar 21
It is nice to look over the things that we kept for a long time
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• Germany
18 Mar 21
@JudyEv That`s right
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Such items bring back lots of good memories.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
18 Mar 21
I have some nice Indian jewelry.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I have a couple of pieces from Nepal but I haven't been to India.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Mar 21
Oh now those are right up my alley I love those Judy!!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
They're very pretty. I remember how thrilled I was to receive something from overseas.
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@LeaPea2417 (37353)
• 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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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
I have a couple from the US. One is now a top-notch real estate agent on Long Island. I didn't keep in touch with any of them.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
18 Mar 21
Very pretty ear rings
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 21
Thanks. I like them too but I've never worn earrings although I got my ears pierced once.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
19 Mar 21
You found two lovely things. I would wear those earrings
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 21
They are lovely earrings. I guess I should try to wear them but I don't think I'd like it.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar 21
@nela13 I think having my ears squashed would get 'old' very quickly.
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@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
21 Mar 21
@JudyEv have you tried it already? I believe you will look good.
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