Oh, Brother!

Brass and Wood "Thing II Adjustable Flower Holder"

The HM and I, still in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, bid a fond farewell to our friends and set out for the home of my younger brother and his wife.  Now, just a reminder, Reader Dear, that I've got two brothers: one older, one younger. 

I like to phone this younger brother.
(Thing I and Thing II are our names [assigned by Thing II; approved by Thing I; originated by Dr. Suess])

"Back when I was your age*" I say to Thing II, "I used to think about emailing you.  But, as I got a little older, I decided phoning you is better."  

Six minutes goes by pretty fast, Reader Dear.  This time when I called him, it was to tell Thing II  that back when I was his age, I was setting out to see him in person!

Canvas and Leather "Thing II Briefcase"

Wood and Leather "Thing II Safari Chairs"

HM and I had a lovely visit with my dear twin and his dear wife.  We went to lunch at a restaurant that used to be a favorite of our beloved departed parents when they used to visit this area.  Back at the home of Thing II and his wife, we got to see all the latest handcrafts.  You see, Reader Dear, this twin brother of mine is a multi-talented maker of chairs, and wooden boxes, and wooden-ware of all sorts, not to mention briefcases, and clothing, and, well, most anything sewn or constructed in any manner of most any material!

Wooden Dove-tailed "Thing II Tea Box"

I could stock a museum, Viewer Dear, with the items this twin of mine has constructed for me. He's, naturally, produced many works of art for others, as well.  I'm just one of the lucky ones who only needs to say, "I'd really like for you to make...(fill in my latest request)..." And he does.

These are just teasers, Viewer Dear.
If you're interested in purchasing any of these one-of-a-kind items handcrafted by Thing II, you'll have to take a number and stand in line.
Otherwise, you know,
(if you're ever so lucky)
Thing I may
be able to
pull strings
for you.
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"Goodbye!" I said to Thing II, before we drove away with handicrafts that hadn't been in the car before we arrived.
"Thank you, thank you!" I said.
"You're in the top two, you know, on my list of Favorite Brothers in All the World!"

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Viewer Dear:
This is a Box (you never know, perhaps one of the very ones constructed by Thing II !**)
**In full disclosure, Reader Dear, Thing II may be able to construct anything under the sun; however, there is no guarantee that either Thing I or Thing II (regardless of any other abilities) is able to make your house right again when it's topsy-turvy.