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« on: March 30, 2013, 10:32:25 pm »

Hi fellow collectors

i have been collecting snuff bottles for about 15 years and am hopelessly addicted to this "habit." I have about 200 bottles, mostly glass and porcelain, but also some jade, agate and organic. I pulled back on collecting a few years ago and sold some of my best bottles. Now I'm hooked again and wish I had them back.
While it's getting harder to find good bottles at a decent price, I'm finding it's still possible if you're diligent.
I belong to the Snuff Bottle Collectors of Northern California, which I recommend to anyone in the Bay Area. We're having a joint meeting with the L.A. collectors' group next weekend, which should be very fun and informative.

Maria

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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2013, 10:35:55 pm »

Hi Maria

Welcome to the forum!

Have a good time here.

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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2013, 11:22:30 pm »

Dear Maria,

So glad to have you on board, Looking forward to interacting with you on the forum.

Please mention our forum at your joint meeting, hopefully more collectors  can join in our fun here.

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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 12:06:58 am »

Welcome aboard Maria ...

Glad you found us !
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2013, 08:40:36 am »

Dear Maria,
    I am not sure we've met, though I've been at joint meetings of the California groups north & south (last one I attended was in 2007 in Monterey, when I was elected to the Board of the ICSBS, but actually missed the vote, since I'd run to the loo! But I did get a really cute yellow rubber harbour seal (like a little rubber duckie for the bath), a souvenir of the hotel).
   Anyway, welcome to the Forum. It's great fun, and I've learned a lot and made some really good friends. I've met Steven (and I stayed with him and his family in Plano TX), and have plans to meet Giovanni in Piacenza next month, and hope Forum members will finally come and visit me in Jerusalem or Bunclody to see snuff bottles.
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   Happy Passover/Happy Easter/ Have a Great Day! (delete whatever doesn't apply!)   Cheesy Wink
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2013, 08:47:22 am »

Welcome on board, Maria !
Greetings from the sunny Singapore.It has been quite an experience since I join the Forum late last year. Learnt a lot indeed through the exchanges.
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2013, 01:35:13 pm »

Welcome Maria...horray, another female, not too many of us gals who like to comment...(no offense guys). we are so excited to have you join...this is a friendly group, and I have certainly learned so much here. This group of guys are so knowledgeable, and helpful....enjoy.
Danna
ps. Northern Calif. my favorite, my husband and I are heading to Mendicino for a few days later this next month. I live in Texas, but from southern Calif.
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2013, 04:14:58 pm »

Dear Danna,
    I've always wanted to visit Mendocino, CA. You must tell me about it after you visit.
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2013, 06:05:07 pm »

This will be our 3rd trip there, to that area. Mendocino itself is small and quaint, very lovely and peaceful. There is a wonderful old lighthouse there. Litle River Inn is just a few miles away on the coast, and has nice cozy rooms some with fireplaces. There is a road cutting across if you are going there from san francisco that takes you through some redwoods...gorgeous. There is a wonderful botanical garden in fort bragg about 10 miles away maybe, a must see! It has a wild coast, but I love it. If you get a chance, gotta go, if you like a small town peaceful place.
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2013, 07:04:33 pm »

Welcome Maria.

I spent a great amount of time in Southern Cal (university) and Northern California (work/travel). SF is still one of my favorite places in the world.  Glad to have you aboard. 
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2013, 01:06:32 am »

Hi Maria,

Welcome to our little group. As Danna said, good to see another lady join in our discussions! I now live in Thailand, but have visited your large and diverse state several times.

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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2013, 03:08:02 am »

Dear Maria,
welcome here. As others said, I too like to see ladies, although I do not collect them Grin Grin. Joking apart, I collect Chinese porcelain and since not long ago snuff bottles too. Whish you will like to be here.
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