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5-31-00      Collectors come in all shapes and sizes as demonstrated by Peaches shown here with her collection.  Her owner states that Peaches thinks of the Attics as her children and won't let anyone near them.  Thank you Jean for sharing. 

5-27-00    Once again Ty listens to us :-)  Kari let us know that Ty has now changed the retired list to include both Jack and Mackenzie so there is no longer any speculation as to their status.  Both of these guys will prove to be quite desirable!

5-23-00     Despite what it says on the official Ty site, Lulu assures us that Mackenzie has not been seen at Canadian retailers since last Summer.  This leaves 11 current Attics and Jack who has yet to be even acknowledged by Ty as existing.  My guess is that we won't be seeing him anymore either.  It will be interesting to see what affect this retirement has on the hundreds of "shelf-sitters" in shops everywhere.  We'll keep you informed.

5-22-00      It's a MASSIVE Attic retirement...Ty, Inc retires a whopping 31 styles tonight.  It's bye bye to Pouncer, Purrcy, Cody, Brisbane, Katrina, Azure, Salty, Breezy, Fairbanks, Rafaella, Susannah, Rosalie, Piccadilly, Radcliffe, Cawley, Eve, Georgette, Ramsey, Georgia, Cheri, Waddlesworth, Bearkheardt, Beargundy, Orion, Gwyndolyn, Samuel, Tyrone, Isabella, Heartley, Malcolm, and William.  This leaves only the latest round of introductees still current unless you count Mackenzie and Jack and who the heck knows what's up with those two ;-)  Tell us your thoughts on the Reader's Corner Page.

5-21-00      Maison D'Ours is changing!  After a year and a half of devoting this web-site to Attic Treasures, Mary Catherine and I have decided to take the site on to further avenues.  While the Attic Treasure information will continue to be provided, we are working on presenting a forum for up and coming Teddy Bear Artists to share their work and tips on Teddy Bear Making.  Watch for the changes to be forthcoming over the next several weeks!  If you have ideas for the site or if you are a closet Teddy Bear maker, it's time to come out and make yourself known to us.  Contact me at artemis@mindspring.com with your info.  

5-10-00     The annual Hug-In in Toronto was a rousing success.  Mary Catherine and I were privileged to attend the Teddy Bear Hug-In 2000 on May 7th in Toronto.  This particular annual event is put together by Ruth Fraser, one of the original designers of Attic Treasures.  The event showcased many of Ontario's top Teddy Bear artists.  After studying  each and every bear at the show, I made the decision to bring home this adorable 6 inch tall creation of Margo Pihura made from sable fur.    I haven't named him yet, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know.  Ruth gifted me with this adorable Julie bear  that I fell in love with last year in Baltimore.    She's a petite 3 inches tall and was thrilled to be reunited with the Heather, the Ruth Fraser original I purchased last year.    At her home, Ruth posed with her childhood friend, Peter, who she has had since she was a toddler.    The photo she is holding is her at three years of age still holding Peter.  We got to meet Nola Hart, Ruth's charming daughter and, of course, a famous bear artist in her own right, and Nola's three daughters.  Together with her husband Lloyd, the Frasers are a heartwarming couple it is my honor to have met and gotten to know.  Thanks Ruth for a wonderful weekend!  We look forward to going again next year.

5-3-00     Collector Waldine reports more naked Attics.  Over the past few months, we've reported finds of Samuel, Eve, Tyrone, and other larger Attics with ribbons instead of their more common clothes.  Today, we heard that in addition to the larger Attics, some of the smaller ones are also appearing on the shelves "au naturelle".  Add to this list, Rosalie, Gwendolyn, Fairbanks, and Bearkhardt.  Let us know if you find others.

5-3-00      Perhaps Ty is actually listening to us!  It's another Attic Retirement.  Join us as we say a fond farewell to one of the most enduring of the Attic Treasures.....Checkers, the panda, and the more recently introduced Lawrence the camel .  Both of these will be sorely missed.

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