G’Day Everyone
Ever wondered how it can be
that you can plan for a day to have some friends over for a BBQ, or in the
case of Jean and Ray Rogers, a carnival glass meeting, and it seems to rain
on cue every time? I’m sure they’ve wondered just that. Now, I know that we
should all be very grateful for the rain we receive, cos 'beggars can’t be
choosers', but does it really have to rain when it’s going to be just darn
inconvenient?
Anyway, it didn’t stop all
of us who were able to make it there having an enjoyable day. Certainly
no-one should have left there hungry that’s for sure, as there were plenty
of treats to go around. Jean and Ray always host an excellent meeting, and
this one was no exception. Thanks again, on behalf of the club members and
myself for a job well done.
It’s pretty amazing the
distances people will travel in order to buy carnival glass. Of course,
anyone can buy something from say eBay for example, and claim it was bought
from far and abroad but, and it’s a big but, to literally go around the
other side of the planet to buy it in person is nothing short of passionate
to say the least. I have total admiration for those of you who have done
just that. What’s more, the stories you people tell in how you got a
particular piece and have brought it back from overseas surely makes it that
little bit more of a satisfying article to own too I’d reckon!
The club members in
attendance at the August meeting came up with some really novel ideas for
themes for our meetings for next year. There still seems to be no shortage
of ideas in the pipeline either, as far as I could tell from the input.
So, February 2008 will be a
Roses & Hearts theme to be hosted by Lorraine & John Friend.
Then in May 2008 a
Salvers & Compote theme at Dot & Bob Butler’s home.
Followed by the August 2008
meeting being a Feathered Friends theme at Iris & John Westren’s
home.
Rounding out the year is
the November 2008 meeting with a Vases & Tumblers theme at the home
of Vicki & Mark Strangewidge.
All meetings in 2008 will
be held on the 3rd Sunday of each of the months listed above.
What an exceptional variety
of themes we have to look forward to. I really can’t wait!!!
Our Christmas meeting is to
be held at Lesley & Bob Smith’s home in Beacon Hill on 18 November. The last
meeting of the year is always great fun and usually quite memorable, so
definitely try and make it to this one!!!
Since this is the last
newsletter for 2007, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
who has supported the club throughout the year, whether as a club official,
committee member or club member. You are the reason why we have such a
rewarding club to be a part of!!
And if you’re going away
over the festive season or just spending time with family and friends, enjoy
yourself, take care and drive safely and we will all see each other again in
2008.
As always,
Happy Carnival Glass
Hunting
And see you at the next
meeting!
Your Club President,
Maurice Geake
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