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Prized Nutcracker

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Nutcracker - Most Prized Possession

How does one decide which possession is their favorite? Like most people, I suppose, there are several things that are special to me; that I've had for years; and carted all over the country when I moved from place to place. Included in my list are a beer stein and pair of opera glasses that were my grandmothers.

As a professional photographer I have some prized photographic equipment like my Nikon-D700FX camera Then there's some jewelry that I prize. But, the possession that means the most just for itself, regardless of anything else is my cast iron dog nutcracker.

My Dog Nutcracker

This Saint Bernard cast iron nutcracker sat in our family's living room as far back as I can remember. It was on the right side of the fireplace hearth in front of the fireplace tongs and shovel.

Our Saint Bernard was used for the purpose intended, cracking nuts. A basket of unshelled nuts was kept nearby. We lived in Michigan and there were many cold winter days that the fire was lit and I sat enjoying the flames while eating nuts.

When my parents retired and moved to a smaller home, they gave me the nutcracker. I have lived in many different types of houses since then and this nutcracker has always had a place of honor in each living room.

Give the Saint Bernard Picture a Title

What does this dog say to you?

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I think my jowls are full of shells.

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I'm hungry.

Feed me nuts!1 point

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I'll be good, I promise.

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Always here to faitfully serve, Master.

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Please take me home with you.

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It's a tough job...but someone's gotta do it...

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Nutcracker Photos on Flickr

Make a picture of your nutcrackers and upload to Flickr. Your nutcracker may appear here for all the world to admire. These pictures are all chosen by Flickr based on having the key word "nutcracker".
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Nutcracker YouTube vids

This dog nutcracker video is added for laughs.
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  • mamabush Feb 28, 2012 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    He's so cute! Thanks for sharing him! :)
  • JaguarJulie Sep 30, 2010 @ 5:49 am | delete
    My dear -- that is absolutely a fabulous prized possession. A GREAT family heirloom that you will pass on.
  • OhMe Nov 22, 2009 @ 4:07 am | delete
    I really like your dog nutcracker and am lensrolling to my Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers lens.
  • BevsPaper Nov 13, 2009 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    It really is a prized possession. I believe it is rather valuable in the Antiques industry...or at least it used to be quite collectible.
  • stargazer00 Aug 11, 2009 @ 2:19 am | delete
    What a cool nutcracker! Nice memories associated with it too.
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