Had such a good time with many of you at the Regional Event in Berkeley Heights, NJ on Saturday that I figured I'd join in the fun here, too. Thanks to WhelanD and several others (sorry but I can't remember names right now) who took the time to explain the forum to me.

My girlfriend and I have a relatively small collection by your standards - 12 large pieces and several smaller versions and ornaments. Plus, framed HL prints, lighthouse posters, and quite a bit of signed & framed lighthouse photography that we've picked up along the way. We also try to display at least 1 good photo of our own from each lighthouse we've visited. Due to limited space in our place we're in a holding pattern in terms of picking up more HL. For now we're only buying a piece after we visit that particular lighthouse.

Don't know what other info you like to hear about from newbies so let me know.

Thanks.

-- Mitch