I see that the above post was my 12,000th one here on the Collector Forums.

Must be some prize associated with that milestone?

It's been a joy! Lots of friends made along the way. Some are still around, some have moved on. Remarkably just three have passed on to that Curio in Heaven.

Lots of memories of Reunions in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005 and of all the gatherings associated with Rosemont shows and Regional Events.

And, of course, associations with Bill and Nancy, Kim, Harry and their extended families and with Don and Tony, who are carrying the Harbour Lights banner high despite these economic times.

All of the above led me in early 2006 to propose, to create and to edit the Official Guide to Collecting Harbour Lights. It was Don who had the foresight and who took the risk to put the idea into print.

And my 12,001st post can't go without mentioning my 12+ year friendship with my partner in the Collector's Guide, Paul Brady. Thanks Paul. And thanks to all.