As most of you now know, the Bailey's Harbor Range Lights in Door County are the event exclusive for the collector gathering in May.

This was previewed at the St. Augustine Lighthouse Regional and the paint samples were auctioned and brought $1,000 which went to the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum. The lucky winner had to give them right back because they are the only ones in the country at this time.

The two lights are 'Little Light' sized and the bases are designed to fit together (but not interlock). They will carry the HL674 number indicating they are a 'Special Limited Edition'. The retail is $30 for the pair and only 500 are being made.

You can view an animated image of the two pieces at www.HarbourLights.com/catalog/2004/surprise.htm

Those attending the dinner on Door County on May 15 will be able to pre-purchase one per paid attendee. Those attending the dinner will receive instructions in advance on how to pre-order the piece. There is still more room for more who wish to attend the dinner.

Kim will be 'hand touching' those purchased by the dinner guests making them a bit unique. (She'll do the hand painting before shipping them to the event.)

One local dealer has a small allotment and Kim expects to sell some at a display in Bailey's Harbor at the bus stop that transports lighthouse walkers to Cana Island.

Details are being worked out as to how the remaining pieces are to be distributed. Please don't call Harbour Lights, Dave Hannum or I about ordering.

Last Fall while Dave Hannum and I were attending the 'So You Want To Own A Lighthouse' seminar in St. Augustine, we had the opportunity to have breakfast with Kim Andrews and planted the seed with her to create a special limited edition for the Door County event. She very quickly picked up on the idea and by lunch, she was able to say she had put the piece in motion -- but whether it could be completed in such a short time wasn't certain.

Just before Christmas, Suzanne Murphy and Pam Cook (Thelma & Louise) were dispatched on a secret photographic mission to take the pictures from which the pieces could be sculpted.

The paint sample arrived in the US just after Valentines Day.

It was announced at the St. Augustine Regional Event that there is one gold-plated pewter casting of the Bailey's Harbor pieces that will be given by drawing at the Door County Dinner. The only way you have a chance to win the gold version will be to be AT the dinner and have purchased this event exclusive.