I need another anvil like I need another appendix, BUT… My father’s best friend is cleaning out his shop and barn and offered me the 1st picking. I was in Texas for a couple of days working and drove to Paris for the occasion. I could’nt say no to a couple of them: a large 300lb+ anvil (at the top of the picture below) that he got from my father and an oil field bridge/Railroad anvil (at the right of the picture). They will be shipped to me this summer, refurbished a little, and then put to work. Am really proud to have these!

While in Texas, I got to spend an afternoon with my mother’s only surviving sister – of course I took her picture. At 93 she is still so funny, witty, and vibrant. I love and cherish her!