Today was laundry day. We headed over to the laundromat in Hagatna and then, after all the hot work we went to the pool close by to swim. What a nice way to end a hot job. The we went for lunch and over to pick up the mail. Two more boxes arrived but not the one from Sinsull. I'll have to check on that one Mary.

When we were at Sinsull's house last September, or was it October, I forget, she showed us her carved wooden serving tray. It is a sight to behold. Sins has a fine touch for acquiring bizarre and unique items, a touch that borders on whatever follows tacky. Believe me when I say, you do not want this woman buying you gifts if she has a mock argument going with you.

Anyway, the tray has a few levels, it seems to me there were four but I was overwhelmed at the monstrosity of the thing. I could be wrong. It rotates and is topped by a carved wooden pineapple. The leaves of the pineapple can be removed and used as spoons. This thing really needs to be displayed. It is the height of the woodcarver's, uh, art.

The reason I am telling this story is that I truly bleieved it to be a one of a kind artifact until the other day when I went into Marianas Handicrafts. That's right. They had one in there for sale. Sins, they were selling it for almost $70 so you know yours has some value. I wouldn't part with it if I were you, especially in this direction. Believe me, if I really need one I can get one here.