Wednesday, August 12, 2009

SOME OF THE STRINGER SIDE OF OUR FAMILY

From Left: My Great Grandfather James Frankland Stringer (1855-1917), his parents Maria Stringer (nee Frankland) (1821-1900), Robert Stringer (1828-1899).

My Great Grandfather James Frankland Stringer (1855-1917), his wife Julia Emma Stringer (nee Cook) (1858-1919) and four of their seven children.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Flickr

Please check out more of my photos (just click on my face) on flickr - a fancy photo sharing site.
Through my Flickr Groups you can also link to Picture Australia, where you can see lots of wonderful images of our great country and it's people.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Mark's Jewellery - For Sale or Order

Sterling Silver & Blue Topaz Ring

Today I thought I would act as a marketing agent for my wonderful son, Mark. He has been making jewellery for around 10 years now, mainly making it as gifts for family & friends, or for specific orders. He hasn't concentrated on selling it to the general public before but I know he would love to earn a living doing what he loves best, making his jewellery, hence the reason I am utilising my blog to help the cause.

Below are just a few of the beautiful pieces he has made, starting with the early ones first:
(Please forgive the photography, I took the photos for Mark with my old camera, I need a new one to get much clearer pics to do the jewellery justice)
Sterling Silver & Garnet Ring
Sterling Silver & Garnet Pendant
Pummel for Walking Cane or Car Gear Stick
Sterling Silver Rings
Sterling Silver & Blue Topaz Ring on my old hand
Sterling Silver & Various Semi Precious Gemstones - "God's Kiss"
Sterling Silver Collier