Friday, June 3, 2011

Day 18 --- Guaranteed?

A few years ago on a road trip to Taos we purchased three steel art sculptures that caught our eye.  Since we pictured them on the outside walls of our home at the beach, we questioned the artist about rust.  He assured us that the fired and shiny finish provided complete protection from rust.  Living in New Mexico, I guess he did not understand the power of the salty air that blows from over the Pacific Ocean onto land.  
The finish has been the first to go.  Some day I fear they will be in pieces, but the steel is thick and it will probably be many years before Mother Nature is victorious.  Meantime, we still really enjoy them.  

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