THE GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL
TEDDY, DOLL & CRAFT FAIR -2008

"MEET & GREET" the ARTIST - COCKTAIL PARTY RECEPTION

5.00pm - 8.00pm SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 2008

WHEN: ONE DAY TRADING - SUNDAY 8TH JUNE 2008 (TRADING 9.30am TILL 5.30pm)
WHERE: The BALLROOM - JUPITERS CASINO/HOTEL
THEME: "MID-YEAR CHRISTMAS ON THE GOLD COAST".

WATCH OUT FOR OUR SPECIAL BULLETIN - 2008 FAIR INFORMATION: 7th & 8th JUNE 2008

U.S.A. TRAIL. continued....

Patti had seized upon a brand new "Dodge Calibre" and apart from the ridiculous idea of a steering wheel on the left hand side; it seemed to offer an adequate mode of transport. (A thousand miles later I have considerably more respect for modern American Autos). It went exceedingly well!

Our first stop was the culmination of a rapid 100 mile ride down the 1:5. (The eight lane Interstate). We were in San Jose' and ready for an early start the following morning when we intended visiting the San Jose' open air market. This market is something of a tourist Mecca, with literally thousands of small shops selling everything from fruit and veggies to new motor cars. For the crafts person, it is a virtual goldmine, and after our first hour I was hard pushed to keep up with Patti. I was mentally researching the possibility of hiring a shipping container to get everything home. Our clothing problems were solved in quick time, at prices unbelievable at home. (Try $10 for new Levis)! The prices grabbed me as an offset to the amount that the Airlines get for inflicting 15 hours of midget size seating and old movies.

The next day, we hit the highway northward along the coast toward the Monterey Peninsular, and our favorite place "Carmel on the Sea". Visiting numerous craft shops, galleries and antique shops enroute.

This is the part of our journey which we describe to the tax man as "research and development". We were assessing new ideas and evaluating new products that Kympatti could use. Tough work, but as they say, someone has to do it!

As the highway took us through the rural area around "Salinas", we became aware that the annual "Halloween" festivities were merely a week away. The fields were covered with bright orange pumpkins of all sizes and "Pumpkins for Sale" signs were everywhere.

We also noticed that some farms adopted a novel idea to attract customers especially the children. They had constructed Hay mazes using oblong bales of hay stacked about 5 feet high. Some that we saw covered half an acre and were artistically pretty impressive.

I was however careful to steer Patti well clear of these things, as she has been known to get lost in the local Woolworth's supermarkets at home!!!!

One of the items that we sought throughout the journey was a good quantity of mink fur coats and jackets. This is the stuff that we carefully recycle for our top-of-the-range tiny Mink teddies. This particular fur is almost unprocurable at home, due to deterioration caused by our tropical climate. This year our mink quest was unusually successful and we now have an excellent range of colours for next years exotic little critters. (if you might choose on of these little critters to add to your collection, now is the time to order in the colour and quality of your choice).

We enjoyed five days driving the one thousand miles of "the Redwood" highway (101) all the way to the Canadian Border. If rocky sea-scapes and lofty fur trees are your thing, then the coastal highway through "Oregon" is the place for you. It is truly spectacular!!

May the Bears be with you!

Best Regards - Graham

1. THE DOG IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.

2. Okay the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.

3. THE DOG IS ALLOWED IN ALL ROOMS, BUT MUST STAY OFF THE FURNITURE.

4. The dog can get on the old furniture only.

5. FINE THE DOG IS ALLOWED ON ALL OF THE FURNITURE, BUT IS NOT ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE HUMANS ON THE BED.

6. Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.

7. THE DOG CAN SLEEP ON THE BED WHENEVER HE WANTS, BUT NOT UNDER THE COVERS.

8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.

9. THE DOG CAN SLEEP UNDER THE COVERS EVERY NIGHT.

10.Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

We at KYMPATTI are proud to introduce

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR HUG

GYPSIE ... THE LATEST KYMPATTI KIT

Gypsie the baby Alpaca is our very latest Kit. Measuring 5" tall, she's made from quality Alpaca fabric with ultra suede ear lining. She has a double neck joint for posing which ever way. Kit comes complete with fabric, eyes, joints, nose cotton and materials to make her colourful blanket and halter. Suitable for all levels.

PRICE OF KIT $39.00
PRICE OF PATTERN $12.00

CRINGLE CHRISTMAS

You can't get much more 'Christmas' than this 'one off' Cringle!
Decked out with Christimas hat, jewels, Christmas Tree and he is definitely going places in his colourful sleigh.

Measuring 6" tall Cringle has 'claws on his paws and feet',
as well as red and green beads on his feet.
His sleigh is made from resin and has Christmas scenes with snowmen embossed on the sides. It has a special place for Santa's green sack,
which holds a tiny femo doll and teddy bear for a special little person.

CHRISTMAS 2007 PRICE ONLY $135.00

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