Minutes and News
October 5, 1997
While many of those who attended the
first meeting could not make the second, we had many new members
join. Members in attendance were: Dean, Kathy, Jean, Simone,
Hank, Brenda G, Squirrel, Ann, Steve (the Weavers), and Michelle
G.
A number of subjects were discussed
including harmony garden being made in China, the
popularity/unpopularity of Harmony Circus and Unbearables, The
new Disney fab5 box, what we feel the future boxes might be, the
Mascot direct chess set, Pewter pens, Baroque angel and split up
angels, collectors insurance and surprise its a box. We had some
very lively discussions and much information was exchanged.
The idea of a newsletter was brought up
again and Lisa suggested making a newsletter which will include
past minutes, member profile and a "favorite piece." It
was decided that we didn't want to try compete with the
"big boys"out there (who are doing such a great job
already) but rather would produce a small newsletter of interest
to Harmony Midwest members.
Many harmony kingdom boxes were
brought, discussed and passed around. Among the pieces brought
were: White brean sands with hand inside, Cats cradle too, in
fine feather with marker painted beak, original Panda,
Murphy's last stand with yellow feet on top penguin,
Trumpeters ball with no color and extra trunk, The Widgeon and
Marble SAC duck, Horn a Plenty SAC, SAC Straight from the Hip,
Octobearfest, Circus pendant prototype, Puffin Pin, Hog heaven
with pink colored pig, and a Rumble seat with beautiful green
chair. A pooh box was displayed and a lottery was conducted for
the opportunity to buy this piece at retail (no waiting list
stress!) Kathy won the chance to buy the piece and went home very
happy (Thanks to Dean).
The Next meeting will tentatively be
the second Sunday of November.
Noel Wiggins Live Chat on 10/9/97
These were a few hints Big N gave us as
to new boxes and other things.
Rocky's Laire Baby Boomer Croc Pot Aria
Amorosa Antipasto
Swan Song Pieces of Eight Behold the
King
Larger limited edition HK boxes to
become Porcelain - color more vibrant on Porcelain
"Have a heart" was the clue
to a possible Valentine piece.
New Zealand Harmony kingdom event in
year 2000??
Harmonyville storytelling rings
paw print silk screened on bottom of
pieces made in China.
Something in the spring about Secrets
of Kingdom?
bb cards - PC, MP, DL...Artist
appearances
Sunflower hint..note...travel...go west
Noel moving back to Greenwich Village.
New bulletin board (new posting under
no dealer solicitation)?
Circus pendants (the special
one-of-a-kind prototypes) being released when the Circus leaves
town.
Noel also said that the Fab5 Disney
piece was in the works , the pooh box was not limited and they
are or just got 300 more.
There was mention of a 3rd NALED piece
- limited to 3600.
Also mentioned was that about 500
Octobearfests vs Oktobearfests escaped (BigN was not positive on
this though).
Inside the silver rose will be lord
Byron at the last supper before his journey (if it is made as
there are some hang ups - price being one of them).
Rumor was running rampant about a new
sudden death around the corner - something to do with breakage or
mold problems (it went so fast I am not sure). Rumor was flying
that it might be splashdown but then Noel said that it was such a
popular piece that it didn't seem like he wanted to retire it.
Lisa gave a hint about a "rather large" (maybe a
retirement?).
Terra Incognita price increase due to
the fact that the piece was tearing up the mold like a madman
-possible retire?
Lisa (Noel's Partner) gave a hint:
Dianne with a french accent.
It was Lisa's birthday
As you can see, the chat was FAST and
FURIOUS and much is still unclear!
Member Profile - Lisa Burdge
| Hi, I'm Lisa Burdge better
known as Squirrel. I've been married 7 years to Stratos
a.k.a..John. My "boys"are Maxx and Toby, both
adopted from the shelter when they were pups. I first discovered Harmony Kingdom at
Rosemont in 96, but was too stingy to part with $35.00
for a membership. What I wouldn't do to change that
now!
1997 is the year I finally took
the plunge and boy have I plunged deep. I didn't buy
my first piece till after the membership kit arrived
sometime in July and to date I have 54 pieces.
I love the story lines behind
these wonderful creations and meeting my fellow
collectors who like me, have a great passion for HK.
|
Toby, Lisa, John,
and Maxx
|
Favorite Piece
| Walking through
the many booths at Rosemont, I came upon Harmony Kingdom.
I was so intrigued by the hidden compartments inside
those beautiful sculptures. I put down my payment that
day and became a member. |
 |
Several weeks later I received
my packet with pictures of most of the pieces. Looking
through them oooing and ahhing, I came across one piece
that brought back a special memory. Many years ago I watched a National
Geographic report on the Mediterranean sea. During an
underwater look at the bottom of the sea, I was shocked
at how flat and barren it was. The reporter told how the
local fisherman caught octopus by attaching clay posts to
long lines they dropped into the water. Due to the bottom
being so barren, the competition for living space was
fierce.
|
| The Octopus would
occupy the seemingly empty homes only to be pulled to the
surface the next day. I made a childhood vow to one day
buy hundreds of pots and dump them into the sea. I would
give everyone of them a home, no ropes attached. Well, I made it to the Mediterranean sea
but forgot my childhood vow. Until that is, the day I saw
"At Arm's Length."Now at least MY octopus
has a home....No ropes attached.
|
Lisa Burdge
aka...Squirrel
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