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Hello Gang,

This is just to cool not to share with all of you. Today is me and hubby's 5th anniversary. He is always a good shopper. But, he is usually a good shopper because I have a wish list at our local jewlery store - if you know what I mean. OK, here's the cool part. Today my hubby gave me my gift and when I opened it up, it was something I didn't pick out. Not only did I not pick it but I had NEVER seen anything like it. WOW ~ is all I could really say. You take a look at the ring I found when I opened the box.....





Holy crap, huh??
I recognized the design of the vine immediately. Actually, I have a couple of pieces that have that very vine. It is created by a designer named Barbara Bixby. She does some incredible stuff. But the pirate skull really shocked me. It seems that the designer actually made the first skull piece for her husband. Apparently, in history, giving someone a skull was for good luck. Imagine that! I had to wear it for a few hours to decide if I really liked it or not. It certainly grew on me. Mr. Bug (Ed) explained to me that he went and looked at that collection because he knew I liked her work. Then, he saw the pirate skull. He thought it fit perfectly with the STJ, ocean, pirate theme which I love so much. So, he went out on a whim and bought it. I'm still not sure I could wear this ring to a cocktail party or event like that but I now love my ring. Not only did my honey remember our special day but he thought OF me. He thought of the things that I like ~ the designer, the collection, the pirate stuff. What an awesome guy I have!
So, now with all that said....What the heck to you think of that ring???? You should see the faces I get when I show it to people. Then when I tell them it was an anniversary gift. They all think I should leave my hubby. If they only knew!!!

I agree with CG! It is a really cool ring and how thoughtful was that! He's a keeper!

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Oh Jorge I lovvvvvvveeeee you too!!! Your exact words are pretty much what everyone who see's it say's.

And for the Flower on the forehead...I really have not idea except she does use these flowers in a lot of her designs. I will actually get to meet her in December at an open house so I will surely be asking her

XOXO
Bug

Bug, You could always wear it to the Hell's Angels or Warlocks Bikers Ball

Just kidding. It was sweet of him and he put a lot of thought into the gift. Who cares what others think.

Happy Anniversary! Ours is today- 6 years. We promised we would celebrate later because we have to work a lot this weekend.

Arrrrrr

MrsB,

I guess I should have also stated for the record that we do ride motorcycles. So I guess the ring in total appropriate for when we are riding

XOXO
Bug

It is time to start thinking about Halloween. You've got part of your costume to build on.

Seriously, it was very sweet of him to go to so much effort to find something that is unique and special to you. It's not the kind of ring you could wear to a cocktail party or wedding, but it would be perfect for STJ and places like that.

Is that diamonds in the eye sockets??? I've been married so long I'd be thinking "how much did he pay that this and what could I get with that much money that I really like". But I'm way to sinical.

Oh, man...I could have used that ring in Sturgeous a few weeks ago! Darn!

Hi Michele

I have to throw my 2 cents in and tell you I actually like it and I like the flower on the forehead, gives it a feminine touch. I think it is fun and totally you, I wouldn't hesitate to wear it everywhere! Your husband is a Keepah as we say in Maine!

XOXO

Betty

It'll be perfect for that biker chick fantasy outfit you'll be putting together the next time your in the same predicament that LandLockedBeachLover was a few weeks ago...

Bug,
I agree with Betty. It is fitting for you and it will be very appropriate to wear in STJ and when you are riding your Harley.
Be glad that your husband surprised you. He is a great guy to come up with surprises! Personally, I'd love a surprise but I rarely get them.

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It certainly is unique! Jewelry is so personal, who cares what anyone else thinks. If it suits you, then that's all that matters. I think it's great that he spent the time to find you something nice that's your style.

I'm wondering, do you think the rose on the skull is a grateful dead reference? Wasn't their logo a rose covered skull? Not sure on that...

I don't really get the Biker Babe Vibe from the ring, I am thinking more Sexy Vixen Pirate Wench theme! Bug would make a hot Pirates Wench!