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27 May 2007
G’day
Everyone!
Of
recent, I’ve noticed the Australian Dollar is starting to reach into
'stratospheric' exchange rate values against the US Dollar. So much so
that many of us can probably hardly remember this phenomena ever
occurring in our lifetime or for those who can remember it, it was a very
long time ago indeed. The thought then occurred to me as to what effects
this may have on the value of carnival glass, if any. It was only around
five or so years ago, that if an article that was worth $US100 you could
easily estimate its value to be roughly double - $A200. However, fast
forward to the present and those estimates have closed, dramatically.
Whether that directly translates into a 'relative loss' on paper in
theory, I just don’t know. I’m still a big believer in the notion that
any item is still really worth whatever someone else is willing to pay
for it. It all comes down to finding the right buyer for anything for
that matter.
Regardless
of the 'investment' value of the carnival glass we buy from time to time,
most of us I’m sure buy it for its timeless beauty, its uniqueness and
the sheer exhilaration we get when we know in our hearts that we secured
that piece we have been longing to have in our collection.
Our
May meeting was held at Carissa’s and my home and we both hope everyone
in attendance had a pretty darn good time. We did. It had been quite some
time since we last hosted a meeting, but gee its
rewarding to see everyone there and humbling to know how far some of you
had to come to make it. I’d like to thank my folks, Dianne and Byron and
Carissa’s folks, Annette and Peter for helping out with the catering and
logistical arrangements on the day.
The
theme, as you may recall, was 'Whimsies & Furthest Distance of
Purchase'. And there was plenty of CG on display as well. As you are
probably aware, my collection is only 'Australiana' and then basically
focussed on the fauna and flora pieces, but I certainly could have made
an exception to my collection rule to have that red CG piece of Mark and
Vicki Strangwidge’s sitting in the middle of my
CG cabinet. What an incredibly stunning piece of glass it is too!!! And
what a find!!!
It
was really quite pleasing, and somewhat a relief, to see that there was
no shortage of club members willing to either stand for re-election or
stand for vacant positions in the club election. The club is currently
experiencing an extended run from several of its officers, yours truly
included. I would like to sincerely thank those who have continued their
positions for another year, and of course welcome aboard those of you who
have been newly elected. We all look forward to working with you in the
next year, or maybe longer, who knows, as I’m about to start my fourth
year as your club president and I’m still enjoying it!
Don’t
forget our next meeting, to be held at the home of Jean & Ray Rogers
in Lugarno NSW on Sunday 19th August 2007, is where we all
want to see those 'Geometrical & Symmetrical' shapes of CG brought
out of those cabinets for the display table. And also, any suggestions for
themes for the next year’s club meetings will be gratefully acknowledged.
Club subs are due, so don’t forget to finalize them if you haven’t
already, ‘cos you wouldn’t want to miss out
being a club member, would you!!!
In
all, everything in the club is rolling pretty nicely right now and it’s a
credit to you all as club members to be in such a favourable position,
not just financially but also for great times and great friendships that
have evolved over the years. It really is an honour to be your president
again and I’m looking forward to all its challenges for another year.
And
as an expectant dad sometime early in 2008, I’m told that everything in life, and its priorities will change, forever. Better
lock up that Carnival Glass then, hey!!!!
See
you all at the next meeting.
Happy
Carnival Glass hunting and watch out for those fakes!!
Your
Club President,
Maurice
Geake
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Some of the beautiful carnival glass
on display at this meeting
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Club members enjoying the convivial
atmosphere of the meeting
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