Lost sculptures near Guemes ferry dock
Description
I lost my sculptures Sunday night around 7:30 p.m., near the Guemes Island ferry dock, after a quick chat with a neighbor at the Anacortes marina. They were three small pieces, about 12 inches tall, built from driftwood and brass, with sea motifs. I kept them in a blue tote in the back seat of my pickup, and by the time I looked again they were gone. These pieces carry a lot of memory: one was a gift from my grandmother who loved the coast, another is a family keepsake from a summer trip to the islands. The thought of them sitting somewhere unloved makes my stomach ache; I’m hoping someone found them and kept them safe until I can get back to them.
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