[TheForge] suggestions needed for forged/metalwork christmas presents.

[Mike Linn]

Here is one version... there are more I'm sure..

This is the Christmas Nail. It is to be hung on a sturdy branch, a branch 
near the trunk, a branch that will hold such a spike without being noticed 
by well-wishers dropping by to admire one's tinseled tree. The nail is 
known only to the home that hangs it, understood only by the heart that 
knows its significance. It is hung with the thought: The Christmas tree but 
foreshadows the Christ tree which only He could decorate for us, with nails 
such as this.

mike

At 12:42 AM 9/3/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Terry,
>     I saw a really simple idea that was nice it was just three handmade 
> nails
>each approx. 3 to 4 in in length finished black these were strung together on
>silver wire to make a Christmas tree decoration.  The card that was with the
>nails stated something like these nails like the ones used at the crucifixion
>of Christ is to remember the promise of everlasting love that God has for us
>all.  Was really better than what I can paraphrase mebe someone has a copy of
>it. As far as gifts go it was very simple elegant and goes nicely with the
>season.
>
>Time enough for sleep in the grave.
>Tod Estes.


            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
          McCalla, AL
        AFC Webmaster
http://afc.abana-chapter.com

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anything, but you still can't help but smile when you
see one tumble down the stairs.