I haven't been around in ages, but I couldn't let Poppies passing go by without witnessing it here. This is where I met Poppie first.

When Poppie first arrived here, she was a young, naive and searching for a way to further her exploration in the design of silver. She grew up before our very eyes.

A few years ago, when everyone around here was in bragging mode about grandkids, Poppie offered to let me adopt Lucien as my own. Michelle came on board with it, and we went from there.

I met Poppie first in London, where she was finally going to school. We met a few more times, and finally, last summer, I was priviledged to meet both Michelle and Lucein. Dennis and I spent the day with the 3 of them in Dublin, exploring anything and everything.

I feel great sorrow for Michelle and Lucien. They will miss Poppie so much. My heart is pouring out to them.

I will miss Poppie - one of the nicest gals I have ever met. She had a heart the size of Texas. She will always be in my heart.