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Dearest Collectors, Friends and Family,
While I was going through photographs the other day, it brought a tear to my eyes to think back on all the places I have had the opportunity of traveling because of these wonderful little shoes. All the memories I have in my mind and in albums.
I fondly remember the first two shoes I purchased and when Cloyd suggested that since I had a pedicure shop I should sell them in the shop. That was the beginning of a long and eventful ride!! What a ride it has been!
I remember the thrill of the hunt as I was trying to build my collection, and sell to others to build their collection. I remember sitting at the computer trying to make sure I got the ‘Go Collect’ exclusive, the ‘Parkwest’, ‘Naled’. I remember the JCC conventions where I met a lot of you friends, others I met while working the signings. Those were wonderful years!!
I remember when the doctor told me I needed to get in and get my hip replaced and he had an opening that conflicted with a signing! Lol…I told him I was not available at that time, would have to do a different time. It conflicted with a signing. My daughter in law Nemico pushed me in a wheel chair around San Francisco so that we could site see, my best friend from childhood and her daughter making the signing even more special. That was the year I was interviewed and was featured in the instep magazine.
I remember Roseville at the Ice show, I flew in still walking with a cane, but I made it and was at the dinner where Rained received some awards, attended the special question and answer tea. When I fell, the dear collectors (you know who you are) that picked me up and got me to the hotel.
I remember Carolynn and the JCC what a club! I was a guest dealer at the dinners & conventions getting to meet more of you collectors/friends.
I remember as I look at shoes in my curios and I tell the stories that go along with each and every shoe. I remember Cloyd pushing me in a wheel chair in Florida so we could see Bush Gardens together, he was able to come with me and meet you friends also. Of course it was for another signing, lol..
I remember Helen, her beautiful talent of doing graphics for me, never hesitating when I would send the ‘help’ emails. I remember the signing in New York where I was able to meet her!!
I remember Oralia and all the work she has and continues to do in the coloring of our little shoes. I remember the girls at Willitts, it was funny how everything was kept quiet about the next release, us hanging on every word to see if there was any ‘scoop’ that slipped out.
I remember Raine how she was always there without much of any break, signing the shoes, personalizing, listening with teary eyes when a collector would tell their story about how they started collecting.
I remember when there were growing pains, one club would vanish another taking its place. A place for collectors/friends to meet and talk about their shoes, their lives, their sorrows their conquests. I remember when I opened my blog, the first time. I was able to contribute a place a home for collectors to keep up on the latest news. I remember the year I closed the blog because Raine had set her website up and the Buzz had started up. I said I didn’t want there to be extra burden on Rained trying to get information to everyone. That was when she had no assistant. I remember all the emails from all the collectors asking me to please open it again that they missed it…and so I did.
That was then, this is now. Its seems with financial difficulties with companies, economy falling, interest taking different directions that there are many that use to collect that now do not. The friendships are still there, fast and bonded, but the shoes are a luxury that not all can have now. I remember when I found out that I was going to be moving, Cloyd retiring, a new phase in my life. They say it is a full circle. I have 3 wonderful granddaughters that love the shoes and collect (need to get them updated, love you girls!)
I remember the wonderful 10th anniversary I had the honor of hosting for Raine, and I thank everyone that made it a success. It is all the planning and behind the scenes people and time and money that go into a signing.If it had not been for my support system that took over when the stress overwhelmed me, it would not as been a success that it was.
Evergreen does not fly artists around to signing, they are a gift company, they are not a collectors company. They will not be giving out any information. We don’t get to preview the shoes, we don’t get scoop. It makes it hard to keep a collectors interest without all of this, but you still have each other, that will keep the collections alive. Remember to visit Raine’s website to keep informed and see when the next release is coming out and what it looks like..
I remember about a month ago when I found out that I was accepted as getting a recolor, Maneater. I remember asking if I could have it in leopard and black, Helens recolor. I am so happy and that it is in Helen’s honor that this became a reality.
I remember the teary days when I made the decision that I would not longer be a dealer for these wonderful shoes. I remember emailing my close collectors that have been with me for 9 years to tell them so they didn’t have to read it here.
It is with a sad heart that I must announce that I will not be selling the shoes any longer.. I will finish selling my inventory at a greatly reduced price. If I have taken an order from you I will fill it, and of course the recolor. Tell your friends, retired collectors, I have many left to sell.
As I reduce my inventory,I will list the shoes that I will have and their prices, perhaps helping some new collectors in gaining the shoe they have been looking for.
I am happy to say that July 14, I will have the blog anniversary and Retirement party!! Many nice prizes to be had!!
I am not saying good bye to my shoe buddies, I will keep my blog site up for a while, as long as you want to click and see what is going on in my life. Many have ask that I do this. I too would love for you to email me with special events in your lives that I might share on the site.
So a sad time, but a happy time. Life moves on and we never know what direction it might take.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing memories, families, friends, heartbreaks, joyous times with me. I have so many memories. Thank you for allowing me to be your dealer, thank you across the pond that has kept with me even with the soaring postage. thank you everyone that has made these years possible for me