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17 February 2008
G’Day Everyone
They
say there’s only two certainties in life - death
and taxes. But I reckon there might just be another one at least. While
ever there’s carnival glass out there, guaranteed there’ll be a collector
wanting to add it to their expanding collection.
I
guess this theory is proven not just by all of us lovers of carnival
glass but anyone who has a passion in collecting just about anything
that’s worth collecting, whatever it may be.
Now, I
have to confess that sometimes it may be quite difficult to convince a
non-collector of the sheer exhilaration one experiences in 'nailing' that
carnival glass piece that you’ve been longing to have in your collection,
just so that it makes it a bit more special than the next persons. I
should know, I’ve tried explaining this to my
father with little success I must say!
What
truly ceases to amaze me though is what people will actually collect!
Judging
by a number of different television programs on all things collectable
and antique, it appears, by all accounts then, there are absolutely no boundaries
in what people are in to. This includes such things as 'plum bobs', the
weight things that were used by surveyors and builders before laser light
levels, clothes pegs, buttons, soaps and believe it or not, even human
hair! Weird huh?
The
recent meeting held at Lorraine and John Friend’s home wasn’t only an
enjoyable meeting as usual, but also incredibly successful on the
financial front. So thank you to everyone who bought something along and
purchased an auction item.
A
special thanks to Wayne Delahoy for his Dutch Auctioning skills on the
day and for organizing the final touches in the completion of our club’s
new Internet site. Now lets
see the avalanche of new members that’ll bound to be heading our way!
I like
would to again extend a hearty welcome to our newest members of our club.
Ivy Ashcroft and Andrew Mitchell, both of whom were present at the
February meeting and certainly appear to have been definitely 'bitten' by
the carnival glass collecting bug. Happy CG collecting guys,
and we all look forward to seeing you both again at our future meetings.
Our
next meeting is to be held at the home of Dot and Bob Butler’s at
Galston, NSW on 18 May 2008. Its
also our club’s Annual General Meeting and I would encourage all of those
members who haven’t held a position of office for some time to give the
idea some thought between now and then.
Or to
quote an altered phase from the American President John F. Kennedy, “Do
not ask what your club can do for you, but what you can do for your
club”!
As you
may already be aware, the theme for the May meeting is salvers and
compotes. And I have a feeling that we're all going to see some very
impressive examples of carnival glass for this occasion. Don’t miss this
one!
Just
before I sign off, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the
office bearers for their valued input and enthusiasm over the last year
and all of you as club members for your continuing support and patronage!
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 our last meeting
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Club members enjoying the convivial
atmosphere at the last meeting
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.........
and our newest and youngest club member,
Montana!
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