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- By Sandy Neilly
- Well, folks, it's been a year! And what an interesting year
it has been, in more ways than I could ever explain in print.
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- I'd like thank you all for reading the paper, for advertising
in the paper and for all of your support and encouragement thus
far. Many of you have said the nicest things about the Wayback
Times and your good wishes are sincerely appreciated.
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- With this in mind, we're having a Wish
You Were Here contest for our readers to celebrate our one
year anniversary since my first issue, #65 July/August of 2006.
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- Please see page 6 for details. I am looking forward to hearing
from many of you!
- Issue 71 of the Wayback Times coincides with this great country's
140th birthday on July 1. The significance of Canada Day is different
for each of us but the one truth that we all have in common is
that this is a magnificent country and one we should all be proud
of for many reasons. We have a rich and fascinating history and
the world of antiques helps to link us to our heritage; objects
passed down from our predecessors speak of their lives and from
this we learn and in learning, continue to teach.
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- Canada; our home, plain and simple. It is always welcoming
and always beautiful if you care to take a moment to look past
the front page of most papers,excluding the Wayback Times, of
course.
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- CBC just ran a contest entitled "The Seven Wonders of
Canada" and, despite
the daunting task, were able to choose that small number from
over one million votes cast. In case you haven't had a chance
to find out the results, they are:
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- 1 - The Canoe, (Canada);
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- 2 - The Igloo (Northern Canada);
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- 3 - Niagara Falls (Ontario);
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- 4 - Old Quebec City (Quebec);
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- 5 - Pier 21 (Halifax, N.S.);
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- 6 - Prairie Skies (Canadian Prairies);
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- 7 - And last, but most certainly not least, The Rockies (British
Columbia / Alberta).
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- I think the choices are perfect. I might rearrange them a
little, but they truly represent what makes Canada, Canada.
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- It's fitting that the humble canoe should rank first. This
gracious and glorious means of transportation is often the subject
matter of my fondest memories. There is nothing in this world
as serene, as peaceful and as satisfying as paddling a canoe
on the still waters of a remote lake. Troubles vanish. Time stands
still. The profound beauty of the nature surrounding us is a
miracle to behold.
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- There are a few canoe related items in this issue. Janice
Griffith, manager of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough,
was kind enough to be our "Out to Lunch" guest and
after reading it, I am sure you will want to make it one of your
summer destinations.
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- Ted Currie's part two article on artist Tom Thomson
has a definite connection with canoeing, one linked with the
mystery of his early demise. Perhaps Thomson's work might not
have been quite as remarkable had he not had access to the quiet
places only his canoe could take him to. We'll never know.
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- For those of you who admire canoes from a distance, but prefer
to have two feet
planted on the ground, John Cosway has a great article
on golfing, and I can almost guarantee you will learn a thing
or two about the game from it.
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- We also have the great pleasure of offering you an article
on pressed glass by
Toronto Sun journalists Rachel Sa and Bruce Kirkland.
After reading it I think I'm ready to start collecting an entirely
different kind of wine glass! (It would be the perfect item to
compliment the Wayback Wines column, don't you think?)
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- When viewing many of these beautiful pieces, especially the
goblets, at recent shows like Westport and Picton, it has become
apparent to me why it is such a great area for collecting.
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- And speaking of shows, we finally made it to Christie for
the first time. It brought
back fond memories of the large markets we've visited in the
USA, but what we
noticed immediately was the excellent quality of goods offered
by the hundreds
of reputable dealers, overall at very reasonable prices. It was
a great show, even
if the weather wasn't entirely as cooperative as had been promised.
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- Time and travel permitting, we hope to get to many more of
the shows advertised in the paper. Ontario has some incredible
shows... get out there and see for yourself!
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- I am looking forward to the upcoming year with great confidence.
Between friends, family and some wonderful business associates,
I have a great team behind me and that means good reading for
you.
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- Have a wonderful summer and remember to keep a copy of the
Wayback Times
handy for your antique hunting journeys.
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- And don't forget about sending me a postcard for the Wish
You Were Here contest.
Have a perfect summer. Cheers!
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- PS: A sincere thanks to all of those good people who take
the Wayback Times to shows and shops for us when we can't do
it ourselves. We know most of you already have lots of things
to pack and unpack, that being the nature of the antique business,
so we are truly grateful.
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