Here's an Irish trivia question for you...Do you know what this is? My friends across the pond my have a distinct advantage with this one!
This one is mine, given to me by my wonderful Hubby when we were dating.
Yes...it is a rat! Now, you might think it's gross or unappealing...but it has a VERY significant meaning!
So, what am I working on these days? Well...yesterday JH and I had our 2nd knitting class with our young ladies (they are a great group of young ladies...BTW)...I'm spinning some beautiful black merino top...working on flocking the merino fleece I bought a couple weeks ago...finishing up my 2nd Jaywalker sock...knitting on my Civil War Shawl...and finding more and more to do! Geez, do you really think I need another hobby? I want to learn to weave and take a pottery class!
Well...better go get my walk in while it's not raining!
Keep on Knittin', Spinnin' & Walkin'!!!!!
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No idea what that thing is, but it's got a bunch of celtic knots on it, which must be significant. Perhaps the rat indicates it's some kind of talisman against the black plague?
Yes, I'd say you've got a gracious plenty of hobbies! :-)
It looks like it could be a door knocker, I note it has a cord tied on its tail.....I'll need to put my thinking cap on for this one.
Weaving and pottery? GO FOR IT!
You know, I hate to admit this, but I haven't a clue....what IS it??
hmmm... in Celtic mythology i think the rat symbolizes self-defense and/or finding what you seek. Is it a knife for self-protection when you were running with a bad crowd? (hah ha) Or a compass maybe? A flask for sneaking drinks during knit club? (if so, why aren't you sharing with the rest of us?)
I really don't have a clue so I thought I would make something up. It really is a beautiful piece.
Robin, You do realize when you do this I cannot let go, I am a woman obsessed...this celtic rat is eating shamrock/clover, the cord isn't long enough to be a pendant, do you hang it over the hearth for defense? protection? mmmmm. mercy.
I showed Doogie the beer. He loves ales.
Well, Bobbi was right about Smithwicks - great ale! The rat, though, has now become a moral imperative. I've got to find out what it means (and post it, of course!). Being a good Scot, this shouldn't take too long....
I found it!! I had to open about a dozen different searches, but finally came across it.
It's a "cong" - an Irish symbol of "love always watching, ever caring". It is said that "whoever carries it has a promise of love in their arms."
Your hubby is obviously a very smart man to make sure that you knew you were thh one for him...
Way to go doogie! I stopped at 3 searches...obviously not searching in the right place.
Isn't that beautiful?
I was just at the grocery store and they had Smithwycks! I picked some up for Doogie right away on your recommendation.
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