October 6, 2000
Greetings Accumulators!
Summer's definitely over in the Big Apple - at least for this weekend.
We're expecting a significant drop in temperatures. As I am a person who
is only happy between 50 and 80 degrees, my plan is to be whining from now
until April.
FROM THE DEPARTMEND OF TA-DAAAAAA!
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The book is out! A whole case of them arrived at my door yesterday. The
Title is "Collectors Compass-Jewelry", and autographed copies are available
from me at $16.15 postpaid. Those of you who like your books nice and
clean may also order a postpaid copy without autograph, for the same price.
To order, either Paypal that amount to twinb@msjudith.net (don't forget to
include your shipping address), or send a check or money order to me at
P.O. Box 6572, New York, NY 10128-0006. Remember to specify whether or
not you want the book signed. And that concludes the shameless
self-promotion portion of our program.
IMPORTANT WARNING DEPARTMENT
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Alert Accumulator Kathy Greer, publisher of Unravel The Gavel, passed along
this warning to me: Lane Cedar chests pose a hazard to children. The
automatic locks on the chests cannot be opened from the inside. Lane has
recalled the locks because children have been getting locked in the chests
and suffocating. Lane is offering free replacements of safe-release locks,
with keys. To learn more about the lock recall program go to
http://www.newlock.net
DEAR JOHN
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is launching its John Lennon exhibit on
October 20, and it's set to run through September 2001. The exhibit will
contain some never-before-seen artifacts, including handwritten lyrics to
some of Lennon's biggest hits, costumes and guitars. Lennon's widow, Yoko
Ono, famous for her impersonation of a space cadet at the dedication of
Strawberry Fields in Central Park (Her speech began, "People of Earth, how
are you?"), is collaborating on the exhibit along with Lennon's estate. To
learn more, go to http://www.rockhall.com.
HELPFUL HINT
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We're in for some damp weather. If you collect items made of lithographed
tin, clean them by dipping a damp sponge in dishwashing soap suds and
wiping them down. Wipe off the suds with another, clean, damp sponge. Dry
thoroughly (a hair blower is good for this). Then apply paste wax, let dry
exactly twenty minutes, then buff to a high shine. If you do a good job of
drying them and covering them completely with wax, they won't rust.
Okay, Accumulators, I'm gonna skate now. This weekend Artie and I will be
back at the country house, as the next phase of construction is about to
begin (okay, we're cleaning up the workshop). Tomorrow night, we'll be at
The Old Red Barn in Cuddebackville,NY, seeing what treasures Vince the
auctioneer has for sale. Last month he had the most wonderful furniture!
If you're in the nabe, stop by and say "hi"!
Sunday night is the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Since I got sent to the principal's office many times this past year, I'll
be sitting in the corner the whole time. To my fellow members of God's
Chosen, I wish you all L'Shanah Tovah - a very happy new year. And to
everyone else, on this three-day weekend, I wish you a wonderful holiday,
filled with great finds and good times. Just be sure to stop drinking
alcohol at least an hour before you hit the road. And watch out for the
other guy - maybe nobody loved him enough to take away his keys. Happy
hunting!
Best,
Judith
© 2000 Judith Katz-Schwartz. All rights reserved.
Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter #129
U.S. Library of Congress
ISSN 1520-4464
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