Crumbs from my jar....
It's been an extremely frustrating week for me. I am having mega-computer problems that appear to be Cox related,
mostly because two computers that are not networked together are having identical problems. I've even given up responding
to emails today, because many of them are apparently not going out. And, to continue my whine, it's taken me hours
to do what normally takes thirty minutes. In fact if it wasn't for a free trial offer from AOL, I wouldn't be getting
anything done. So if you are expecting a reply from me and haven't gotten it, send it again!
I do believe I have responded to everyone who has sent in their favorite jar lists -- keep those lists coming!
And thanks to those who have replied about the Mrs. Potts jar, I just might have to get one now.
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend, I am hoping by the time the weekend is over the computer problems will
either be solved or I'll be looking at other alternatives!
Until next time,
~barb
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FORUM NOTES
COOKIE JARS WANTED -- Two jar "wants" have been posted in just the last few days. A chicken jar from the seventies and a wedding cake
jar that was available a few years ago from Linen and Things. If you can help -- check out the forums.
Jars Wanted
COOKIE JARS FOR SALE -- Check out the lists of jars for sale, several have been added since the last newsletter.
Jars for Sale
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COOKIE JARS AND FREE SHIPPING
Cookie Jars are on sale -- a few at least-- as well as free shipping for a $50 order. Free shipping ends on May 30th.
Disney Store
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MARY POPPINS JAR
The last batch of Disney Mary Poppins jars went for a little over $70., a batch of 25 jars. I believe this makes
125 jars out of 350 that have been sold by Disney Auctions.
MRS. POTTS FROM DISNEY
Cheryl, Tamra and Ellen all agree about the Disney Mrs. Potts jar. They all thought it was really nice, much better detailed than the
Treasure Craft jar, they like the gold. And of course this one has the added bonus of Chip next to Mrs. Potts.
From Tamra: "I think the gold trim replacing the yellow really makes it look much nicer. The new one is larger and the eyes are so much more detailed. Even the pink
and blue colors merge together much better on the base. I am sorry to say the new one makes the original look a bit plain."
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COOKIE JAR BRINGS MEMORIES
Many collectors collect because of the memories. The memory of the jar on the kitchen counter while growing up, or
perhaps it was grandma's jar that was always filled with wonderful treats. Years later, when seeing that jar in a shop or online, it becomes a
must-have. And sometimes it spawns a collection. Read about how a jar traveled around the family before settling home.
Cookie Jar Memories
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HUMANE SOCIETY FUND RAISER
George and Katie of TheCookieJarStore have designed a cookie jar as a fund raiser for the Humane Society of the Nature
Coast - "We designed the cookie jar as a fund raiser for our local Humane Society (Humane Society of the Nature Coast, Hernando County
Florida). This is a limited edition cookie jar - only 1000 were made and numbered. Jar measures approx. 8 X 9 1/2 X 7. This cookie jar will not
be reproduced. It was professionally made in China."
If you're interested in helping to support the society, as well as get a cute jar check it out!
Nature Coast Humane Society
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COOKIE JAR AUCTION 400+ JARS
400 jars will be auctioned off on Sunday, June 12th in Dodge, Nebraska. The collection is owned by Bill and Pat Wisnieski and
contains lots of nice jars, quite a few that I wouldn't minding having myself. I do not know if they will offer absentee bidding, I will as not able to reach anyone before sending
this out.
Dodge, NE Auction
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NUMBER 8 ON MY ALL-TIME ADVERTISING ICON LIST
Is now up and he's not quite as outgoing as the first two, but he's been around for over a hundred years
and is also represented in a cookie jar!
Top 10 Advertising Icons
FROM LAST ISSUE:
TOP TEN MISTAKES BY NEW JAR COLLECTORS
If you've hung around me very long, most of the mistakes are ones I've harped on over and over, but just in case
you need a little more "nagging" -- check out the list. Did I leave something out or perhaps included
something you don't agree with? Let me know about it, as always, I welcome comments.
Top 10 Cookie Jar Collector Mistakes
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