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19 August 2007
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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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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