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I went into my closet and noticed one of my Birkins was missing. I keep all of my purses in their boxes, except for when I travel. I hide the Birkins that I leave behind in the drawers under the washer and dryer. When I get home, I put them back in their boxes. As I was rotating my bags, I wanted to wear my blue one and it was not in any of the boxes. Lo and behold, I check the dryer and it was there! My Birkin was in the dryer for one year! It is a little misshapen, but the color still looks great. I brought it to the boutique and they were impressed that the bag held up at such extreme heat. I have 2 kids and 2 dogs, so I do laundry almost daily at high heat. My poor Birkin! Sorry for the messy twillies, they just came out of the dryer.
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I think you may be on to something @MaryAndDogs. I've never considered myself an animal person b/c I've never felt that I have the space or the time to care adequately for a pet. But these koalas are like miniature humans in the best way, especially the affectionate relationship between koala moms and their young (joey) koalas. Evidently marsupials like koalas and kangaroos engage in a lot of nose action or kissing. Never saw that before. Now, I am dying to go to Australia if at all possible to get to hold one. At a recent doctor's visit, a medical student told me she had and that it was the experience of a lifetime. Meanwhile, I have virtually adopted a young koala for some time and now I'm planning to contribute to research on tree-based water stations for koalas (part of the University of Sydney's climate change research). I've seen so many pictures of koalas begging people for water during Australia's recent two-year drought. The problem is that koalas really should lap up water from a bowl, a puddle, or tree bark. If they drink from someone holding a water bottle over their mouth they risk getting water into their lungs which can kill them.
Koalas are safest in trees. Ground-based water stations expose them to wandering dogs. The primary reasons animal rescues are necessary for koalas is dog attacks and getting hit by cars. During Australia's recent brushfires rescuers heard koalas gasping for water.
Thank you so much MaryAndDogs for your sweet compliment. I'm really happy that my animal postings are enjoyed.
Such a gorgeous gorgeous blue bag! The bag has no wear at all. What is the color -- it's absolutely divine.
And many thanks @haute okole for liking my animal pictures!!!!
It is a Togo Bleu Encre. I LOVE LOVE your pictures. It makes me want to snuggle them. I was heartbroken about the little Joey who passed. I am such a sucker for the injured animals from the fire. Thank you so much for posting them. Your posts are the little things that make me happy during this pandemic. Thank you.
I am so very pleased you say that haute okole. @Gnuj and @etoupebirkin have also said the same as you. You guys are great!!!!!
Boulder opal. Here seams and bits of precious opal are intertwined with the host rock (boulder). Gouging the opal out of the rock is not economically feasible. Taking the opal and the host rock as a whole presents artful design opportunities, one-offs. Australia is the world's largest source of boulder opal (Geology.com).
Here is some boulder opal from New Hampshire (Pinterest here and below).
Princess Eleanor and her baby Princess Little One were recently spotted by Emma Clark climbing a tree, Princess Eleanor made worldwide news after telling Brad Pitt the Koala to leave her and her baby alone.
Koalas are so like humans! Mum here gave Brad Pitt the Koala the stink eye b/c she's already got a young koala to raise.
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Eagle. I love boulder opal. I have earrings and a ring. I should probably pull them out and take a picture.
I'd love to see them, EB. What kind of place did you get it -- a jewelry boutique, craft show, on-line, etc.? I've never seen it sold as jewelry or ornamental stones anywhere. The Pinterest photos come from some boutiques and people who work with stones, like a guy who goes by the name of Sam Silverhawk, also on Pinterest. Silverhawk is always sold out on-line so I suspect he's pretty much custom work.
