The Hobbit Highway Epilogue: "Pinned"

I would be remiss in my story telling efforts if I did not include, albeit late, a tiny tale about...the falling down pin.

A falling down pin is a special trinket. It is bestowed upon the recipient in public, at the very time of purchase. It must represent not only the falling down event, but the personalities of not only the one who earned it but also the one who presents it. With any luck at all no one else will earn the falling down pin and it will remain as a good luck piece for the bearer. BUT, should there ever come a time when some good riding buddy falls over, the pin must be passed on with a grand public ceremony and many well wishes for keeping the shiny side up.

In keeping with the rules ( that I have made up ) for bestowment ( is that a word? ) I found the most appropriate of falling down pins in a Hallmark store in Keene, New Hampshire and as sales girls and random shoppers looked on I made a small speech and gave Bestie her pin. While the onlookers applauded we paraded out onto the street.

I am hoping it will always say " I'm having a Good Day "!

Wear it with a smile Bestie!!!