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Zealand stamps issued and in response Marv then contacts Jim and they arrange for
Jim to send me bottles for which Marv pays. I was rather stunned to discover that Jim
purchased the entire wish list so Marv has several years’ worth of stamps coming!! I
jokingly did suggest to Jim that I will need to ensure my children continue to send
Marv’s children the New Zealand stamps so they can send money to Jim’s children
who in turn will send the remaining ceramics back to New Zealand!!!

This list includes the Ski Country Northeast Indians, several Wild Turkeys; 4 of the Mr.
Lucky set; and 4 Lionstone safari ceramics among others!! I have no doubt that there
were lots more of this collection that would have made my mouth water but, you know!!!!
I did note in a recent Midwest magazine some Firemen that fortunately I did not see
earlier or they would have been on the wish list!!!

So what are my final thoughts – The show was a really enjoyable experience and both
the committee of their club, particularly Jim & Nancy; Butch & Sandy; Ron Gabbard and
Bill Baker and those members who are also members of our club were particularly
friendly, hospitable and generous. Although I believe we live in the best place on the
planet, I think the opportunity to go to those shows and the accessibility of collections
and bottles in The States would be fun to enjoy.

Ian Butcher

miNiZ Wants You!

You will have noticed, again, that, other than the articles by regular
contributor, Jim Crawford and occasional contributor, Ian Butcher,

this miNiZ has been written entirely by David Smith (me!). I enjoy
editing miNiZ and do enjoy writing articles but it is an imposition to be
asked to write most of the pages every issue. All collectors DO have
something to contribute. How did you start collecting? What are your
favorite bottles? What is new in your area? What is unusual in your

collection? Etc. Etc. You do not have to be a professional writer as I
am happy to edit and polish the article for you. A few photos would be
appreciated but I can often find photos on-line to go with an article.

Give it a go!