This is a rare Patagonian crater agate. Vivid red jasper against hazy black chalcedony, they're
quite rare with these only being found in the Chubut Province of Patagonia, Argentina.
The Chateau de la Rochefoucauld, in France, features a continuous
spiral staircase built in the 16th century. Comprised of 108 steps this
monumental piece of work was designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Steve: "This is truly sad. The other day I was roaming around Madrid and was abducted
by a UFO and the inhabitants were a female werewolf who tried to maul me while a
creepy Yeti hugged me. The worst part was when a broke Leprechaun tried to sell me
some pixie glitter and some unsolicited bigfoot pictures. He said he needed the Euros."
Doc: "Don't you just hate that?"
Sadly, our 20-year-old buddy, Tee Tee, who we've spent 14 years with, has passed away.
It's strange that we keep expecting him to be on the bed or walking into the kitchen
looking for his bowl of ice cubes to play with. That was his favorite toy.
It's equally strange that this is the first time in over 30 years that we have not had a cat in the house.
Bye, bye, Tee Tee. You will be missed. -- Doc
Born: 2005 - Died: October 25, 2025