Friendship is the medicine of life

This Oliver Four Bank is a cherished part of my collection*.

The note explains a little bit more of the story... and my sorry excuse for not blogging.

Incidentally, in the intervening time between posts I completely forgot how to use my scanner and had to relearn.  It seems you can teach an old dog new tricks after all, even if you have re-teach him after a few months.

*I'm sorry that it isn't the clearest photo.