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THE
GRAND LIVE AUCTION FINALE
NOT ONE BUT *TWO* GORGEOUS BRONZE GREYHOUND STATUES!!
These beautiful statues will either be
auctioned off as a pair or separately, we're still trying to decide what to do with this
wonderful donation.
From the floor to the top of the male's head, measures 32", the female measures
31". Chest to rear measures 24" for both. Polished brass has a dark
brindle coloring.
These statues were generously donated to our event by Betty, Ray, Trouper and Bo Peterson
of Saanichton, BC
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GRAND
RAFFLE QUILT
HANDMADE HOUNDS OF GPI QUILT - BUY RAFFLE TICKETS
ONLINE!!! A dog quilt made from pictures of greyhounds owned by Greyhound
Pets dog owners and volunteers. This beautiful quilt was made by Dawn Bain of
BC. Click the image button to the left for sample views. Both quilts are now
finished! We will have complete pictures of both quilts online soon!! |
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GRAND
AUCTION QUILT
ANOTHER HOUNDS OF GPI QUILT -
A second quilt has been added to the fun. Dawn Bain made another quilt made up of
pictures of six GPI hounds surrounded by her handiwork. These dogs are different
than the six dogs in the raffle quilt. Click Dawn's picture at left for pictures of
the completed GRAND AUCTION QUILT. |
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BAKED
GOODS NEEDED FOR THE HOUNDRAISER BAKE SALE!!!
The Houndraiser Bake Sale is in need of your freshly baked goodies! If you
can help by donating cookies, candy, pies, cake, etc. - please let Marchet Anschell Know. |
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OUR HOUNDRAISER
ENTERTAINMENT
The Better Than Nothing String Band with Teri Spevak and Robin Pilger plays
American and celtic fiddle tunes on a variety of instruments. They have accompanied the
Eclectic Cloggers at the Northwest Folklife Festival and other exclusive venues, including
the Yakima Folk Festival, the Kelsey Creek Farm Fair, and the Shelton OysterFest.
Better Than Nothing String Band |
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AUCTION ITEMS
& DONATIONS - Front and center - Here's
a preview of some of our other greyt donations for our silent and live auction in store
for you at Houndraiser 2004! Thank you to all of our wonderful and generous
donors for helping the dogs! Be sure to bookmark this site and check back often! |
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ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR ADDED!! ROSEMARY GORANSSON -
Animal Communicator, Rosemary Goransson will be at Houndraiser to "read" your
dogs at your request. Do you have behavior problems with your dog, is there
something bothering him? Come see Rosemary with your dog and find out what the
problem is. Rosemary does 10 minute readings for $10 (if you need more time, you can
purchase it) and all proceeds will be donated to Greyhound Pets, Inc.!! We'd like to
thank Rosemary and her husband, Alf for their generous donation. |
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NEW
VENDOR ADDED!! FELT
FRIENDS - Kelley Collicoat will be at
Houndraiser as a new vendor for us this year. Felt Friends specializes
in jewelry such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets, pillows and purses, featuring
animals and for our event, greyhounds. |
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NEW!! 3 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO
PALOMINO'S IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE - Lorean Love
was able to secure these greyt gift certificates from Palomino's in Downtown Seattle. "...By any name, Palomino
is a quality experience..." - Puget Sound Business Journal "...An
alder-fired oven bakes fine, smoky versions of salmon, steelhead, and roasted prawns.
Lamb, duck, and an exceptionally choice roasted chicken are turned on the roasting
spit..." - Deloris Tarzan Ament, Seattle Times |
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ARTWORK BY
RANDY HOCHBERGER - We didn't know until
recently, about how talented Randy really is! Randy and his wife, Karen adopted
Smeagol and Gladriel several years ago and they both volunteer with Greyhound Pets,
Inc. This piece of wonderful greyhound artwork is of Mary, currently an available
dog through Greyhound Pets, Inc. Maybe Mary will be adopted at Houndraiser and her
new owner will bid on this piece. Click the picture at left for a closer look.
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ARTWORK BY OUR
OWN NANCY LEWIS - Again, Nancy has donated
generously of her time and effort. Nancy has donated three beautiful framed and
matter pictures she has done since our last event. These pieces have been very
popular in past years so bid high and often to help the hounds! For more of Nancy's artwork, click the
link. By the way, you may recognize the dog in the picture to the left. It's
Nancy's dog, Vice who is now playing at the Rainbow Bridge. |
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ORIGINAL
GREYHOUND ARTWORK - We received two
beautiful framed pieces of greyhound artwork from Rebecca and Steve Iwai, volunteers with
Greyhound Pets, Inc. Both pieces come with a signed certificate of authenticity from
artist, David J. Rogers of Fresno, CA. Both of these wonderful works of art would
look greyt in any greyhound owner's home. Click the picture to the left for a better
look. |
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WONDERFUL
BASKETS FULL OF GREYT GOODIES - We received
wonderful decorative baskets full of great doggie and human items from Melanie Vershave
and Sue Law. Of course, don't forget our raffle baskets! Don't forget to buy
your raffle basket tickets and separate tickets for the Special Raffle Quilt!! |
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CROWNE PLAZA
HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE - This gift
certificate entitles the winner to one-night accommodation for two in the beautiful Crowne
Plaza Hotel in Downtown Seattle.The hotel is located at 1113 Sixth Ave & Seneca St.
This contemporary hotel is a welcome refuge for those seeking to explore scenic Seattle.
The beautifully appointed guest rooms have large panoramic windows that afford excellent
views of the city, mountain ranges or the sound. Their warm and friendly staff goes above
and beyond to ensure your stay exceeds your expectations. And, the cool thing is that pets
are allowed! Click the picture at left to go to the hotel website. |
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MARRIOTT
TOWNPLACE SUITES IN MUKILTEO -
has donated one complimentary weekend night. Gift certificate is valid on
Friday and Saturday nights. TownePlace Suites is Marriott's newest solution for
extended-stay travelers. Best of all, the Marriott TownePlace Suites welcomes
pets! For more information on the Marriott TownePlace Suites, click the icon at left
to go to their website. |
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SHANNON
DUNHAM WITH USBORNE BOOKS - Usborne Books at
Home was the first multilevel direct selling company in the United States to offer
primarily nonfiction educational books for children. "The
future of our world depends on the education of our children. UBAH delivers
educational excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while
fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime."
http://www.usbornebooksrus.com/ |
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SUSAN MURKLAND
WITH NIKKEN - Nikken is a company committed
to helping people create balanced lifestyles. That's because Nikken was founded on a
philosophy that promotes "total wellness" - a state of balance in five key areas
of life we call The 5 Pillars of Health™: Body, Mind, Family, Society &
Finances Are one or more of these areas of your life out of balance? http://www.5pillars.com/ |
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JACK
CARROLL'S LYNNWOOD DODGE -
Liz Smith from Jack Carroll's Lynnwood
Dodge will be at Houndraiser with a brand new 2005 Stow and Go Dodge Caravan.
Liz will demonstrate how the seats fold under so you can take all of your grey babies on a
ride in style. Not only that, but Lynnwood Dodge is willing to donate $100+
(still in negotiation on this) to Greyhound Pets, Inc. for every vehicle they sell.
All you have to do is mention Greyhound Pets, Inc. and we'll get the donation when you buy
your next car, van or truck. |
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MIRABEAU
TREASURZ - "Its all
about the dogs" & "We strive to help you build a better dog" We
carry, Sell Promote the best and healthiest products we can find, If we only carry what we
ourselves use for our own dogs. 25+ years of experience has proven the best does make a
difference Canine caviar Holistic Pet Foods, for Dogs & Cats, their Kelp, Salmon
treats, Energy Bars. The Natural Pet Pantry ground - chubbed raw meats w/ bone &
sakin Mirabeau treazurz vegetable grinds, Grizzly Salmon oil & the newest Animal
Naturals products, K9 Superfuel, Go Dog sports Drinks, Canine Cookies and for the humans
sports energy Drinks. All Human ingredients made for by the same owner who makes the
supplements for Lance Armstrong. www.mirabeau.org |
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SOLID
GOLD DOG FOOD - Laura
Rogers, Solid Gold dog food
distributor will be at our event this year. Solid Gold Health Products For Pets,
Inc., has been a pioneer of natural, holistic animal nutrition since 1974. We now have a
line of six dry foods, including "Mmillennia" and "Holistique Blendz",
our two brand new formulas for dogs. We also have a line of canned foods as well as
nutritional supplements, treats and topical products. We specialize in the development of
"non-allergenic" products, which work together to enhance total health, boost up
the immune system and protect against disease. |
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A CHILD'S PONY RIDE - A ride, or your child or grandchild can help
catch Como (Lorean Love's horse), pick feet (As a non-horse rider, I have no idea what
that means), groom, ride, groom again, and help turn back out, whatever your child or
grandchild feels like doing that day. Lorean has offered to give a child between the
ages of 1 and a half and 8 a horse ride at beautiful White Birch Farms, where Como
will spend this winter. This ride will be offered between November 1 - February
28. Click the picture for a better view of Lorean and her granddaughter, Hunter as
they enjoy spending time together with Como. |
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LARGE CAT TREE FROM SCHRATCHERS - For you cat lovers out there, a message from Schratchers ~ Our
cat furniture is made of solid wood, we do not use particle board in any phase of
construction. All bases, platforms, cribs and tops are attached with wood screws
(nailed bases and tops can loosen with time exposing potentially harmful sharp objects to
your cat.) We use a non-toxic glue in the assembly of our cat trees. We do not
have any exposed staples in any of our upright products. All posts are inspected by
hand to ensure your cat's safety.
Handmade in beautiful British Columbia. www.schratchers.com |
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PETLANE
PRODUCTS - Monica Elliott Of Petlane
Products will be at Houndraiser this year. Petlane specializes in
pet health products, safety items, toys, treats and gift items. |
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HANDKNIT
SWEATERS BY MARCHET - Besides being busy
playing with her own dogs and helping GPI dogs to find their forever homes, Marchet
Anschell has donated some of her fabulous dog sweaters to our auction. Rebecca
Roberts donated many skeins of multi-colored yarn and Marchet has been knitting away ever
since. Click the picture at left for a better view of one of these sweaters. |
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BLUE DOG BAKERY
- Again, we'd like to thank Blue Dog Bakery
for their continued support of Houndraiser over the years. Thanks to Karen Haster
for securing Margo's goodies for our events. |
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MARY GREENLEAF will be there selling her homemade dog beds and bed
covers. These are huge comfy beds that you can sleep in, if you wanted to! If
you need a bed and can't attend Houndraiser, you can reach Mary via email by clicking her name and placing
an order. |
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GREYHOUND
EMBROIDERED & APPLIQUED PRODUCTS - This
business doesn't have a name yet but one of our own volunteers, David Harper, does
embroidered clothing, products, pet supplies and greyhound appliqued banners. Stop
by his booth, say hello and take a peek at his products. If you don't see what you
want, talk to him and he can produce it for you. |
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ARTISTREE
GALLERY - Robin James of the
Artistree Gallery will be there with samples of her wonderful artwork. If you'd like
a picture of your dog(s), you should stop by Robin's booth. www.artistreegallery.com |
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HEARTFELT
TREASURES BY EILEEN will be at Houndraiser
for the very first time. Eileen specializes in custom ceramics. In fact, they
donated a wonderful, unpainted ceramic greyhound to our auction. You can check out
their website at www.treasuresbyeileen.com Here
are painted ceramic greyhound sculptures that Heartfelt Treasures has done in the past.
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THERA-PAW BOOTS
- We
received numerous Thera-Paw
boots from Ilaria Borghese, the President of Thera-Paw boots. Here's a some info
about these great goots. The ultra-cushioned interior pad alleviates pain, which
reduces lameness, and promotes more even weight distribution. The use of perforated sock
and eye-hole design allow the paw to breathe and reduces moisture build-up at the injured
sight. The rubber non-skid base and toe cover are waterproof, to protect the site from
further injury, and to provide better traction. The wide vertical closure design runs
parallel to the bones of the upper paw, dispersing stress while comfortably supporting the
injured area. |
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GREYT ITEMS - Some of these items were orginally from Greyhound Bus lines and
were graciously donated to us by Tannis Rhoton and David Harper. It includes a huge
stuffed greyhound dog, caps, a t-shirt showing a greyhound puppy with a small USA flag in
its mouth and something not from Greyhound Bus lines - this great Bombay leather and
cherry wood desk box with a clock embedded in the inside cover. This item would look
lovely on any desk. Click the picture for a better view. |
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RAISED
WOOD DOG FEEDER and other great items - All graciously donated to us by Michael and Colleen Gonzales. They
donated a lovely glass and metal bird feeder, great jewelry rings with cases and more.
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NORTHWEST
TREK PASSES - We have four passes to
Northwest Trek. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife
enthusiasts. This 615-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails,
meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North
American animals. You and your family can have fun and see the animals at Northwest Trek. |
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GRAY LINE OF
SEATTLE TOUR OF MOUNT RAINIER - Gray Line
has donated a gift certificate for two to Mt. Rainier. Since 1909, Gray Line of Seattle has been
the Pacific Northwest’s tour and charter company. We offer sightseeing tours, package
tours, charter services and an airport shuttle. Group discounts and tour planning are
available. We have an excellent safety record and have been recognized by the city and
state for exceeding environmental regulations. Traveling with Gray Line means safety,
reliability, and value. |
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FUN
GREYHOUND ARTWORK PRINTS - Five fun and
distinctive pieces of framed greyhound artwork have been donated to our auction by Diana
and Eric Huling. These prints are from paintings done by famed artist, Felix
d'Obrin, originally from Kiev, Ukraine, now living and working in the US. d'Obrin
emphasizes some of our favorite breed's features and creates some delightful pieces.
Click the picture to the left for a larger view of this framed delight. You'll have
to come to Houndraiser to see the other four prints! |
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GREYHOUND
STATUE - This ceramic greyhound statue gives
the appearance of being carved from wood but it's actually ceramic! Standing about
14" tall by 13" long, this majestic statue would look beautiful in any Northwest
home. This item was generously donated to Houndraiser by Brett and Tracie
Hendrickson. Click the picture to the left for a better view of this statue. |
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JG
DURAND CRYSTAL GREYHOUND - Made in France, this dog figurine is genuine leaded crystal.
Crystal animal figurines are unique home décor accessories, and this crystal greyhound is
a one-of-a-kind gift for the dog lover in your life. This 24% Lead French Crystal by Cristal J.G.
Durand® was donated to our event by Tannis Rhoton and David Harper. Click the
picture at left for a closer view of this item. |
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BISSELL UPRIGHT QUICK STEAMER POWER BRUSH - The
DirtLifter® PowerBrush lifts the deep down dirt and gently grooms carpets for
professional-style results. Great cleaning performance for spot cleaning,
high traffic areas, and entire rooms. Stores ready to use. Weighs less than 12
pounds. Strain Reliever Handle™ ergonomically designed to reduce hand and wrist
stress Quick two step assembly. Generously donated to our event by Diana and Eric
Huling. |
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ENID GROVES WATERCOLOR PRINT -
donated by Tannis Rhoton and David Harper. This 8" x 25" print would look
beautiful in any home as a tribute to the grace of greyhounds. Enid Groves is an
award winning artist working in watercolors and etchings in Washington State. Click
the icon at left for a larger view of this print. www.enidgroves.com |
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TOASTIE COATS & PAWS - has donated a half dozen decorative Premier
leashes and a couple of martingale collars to Houndraiser. For beautiful greyhound
apparel and items, visit Toastie Coats
& Paws. |
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SKATE OR BICYCLE RENTAL GIFT CERTIFICATE - A gift certificate from Gregg's Cycles for a skate or
bicycle rental for four people for two hours. This gift certificate can be redeemed
at any of three bike shops - Greenlake Cycle, Aurora Cycle and Bellevue Cycle. |
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M & M
CREATIONS - Moira Corrigan of M&M Creations will be
there selling her handknit sweaters. Machine washable and great for many occasions -
camping, sleeping, hiking, and those cold days. You can view all of these wonderful
items on Moira's website at www.m-mcreations.com |
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TWO DOG COATS AND A SHERPA CRATE PAD FROM GEORGI'S PETWEAR
- Georgi's PetWear Dog Apparel - "All of our dog
clothes are designed by us and individually sewn. We feature quality dog apparel for every
season and occasion including dog costumes, dog raincoats, dog faux fur jackets, dog terry
robes, bandanas and dog and owner coordinates." Click the picture at left for a
peek at one of the coats Georgi's PetWear donated to us. |
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GLUCOSAMINE PRODUCTS FROM THE GREYHOUND GANG - We received some wonderful products from Claudia and the Greyhound
Gang - some glucosamine, MSM, Vitamin C and more. We plan to put a basket together
consisting of these greyt items for you to bid on at the silent auction. www.greyhoundgang.org |
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GREYHOUND BOOKS FROM CAMINO BOOKS - We received some wonderful Greyhound Champion books
from Camino Books. Greyhound Champions, 1952-1986,
Greyhound Champions, 1987-1993 and Greyhound Champions, 1994-2001. www.camino-books.com |
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GREYTWEAR CLOTHING - We will have three wonderful items from GreytWear on our silent
auction tables - two t-shirts and a sweatshirt. www.greytwear.com Pictures of our newest items to come soon
so check back often for them and all the new donations yet to come! |
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"DANCES
WITH WOOFS" - IronCraft is a simple company. It’s Ann Finley and
her creativity, drive and just plain spunk. She’s a folk artist – transplanted
from New Jersey to Atlanta – who creates fanciful beauty from objects and materials
that most would throw away. www.ironcraftonline.com
This item was secured for us by Colleen Gonzales. |
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"HAIRY" HAND KNIT SWEATER - This "hairy" sweater was hand knitted and generously
donated to our Houndraiser auction by Nanz Barnes, who says, "Fits dogs around 80 lbs. Made from Lions Brand Black Wool-Ease (20%
wool,80% acrylic) and Peacock Fun Fur (100% acrylic). Hand wash & dry.
Gives your dog the long hair he never knew and makes you feel like you're petting him,
too!" For another view of Nanz's handiwork, click the picture to the left. |
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"MY DOG RUNS OUR HOUSE" PILLOW - Greyt small pillow from the Claws Connection, donation secured
for us by Colleen Gonzales. This item would look great in any dog owner's home.
Click the picture for a better view of this item. |
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MICHAEL YANG
ELEGANT DOG COAT - Beautiful gray heavy
fleece coat with fur-like collar. Guaranteed to make any fashion conscience pup look
like a runway model hound. Colleen Gonzales secured this donation for us.
Click the picture for a closer look at this item. |
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AN
"IGGY" COAT - This gorgeous item
is way to small for any of our greyhounds but it will make your Italian Greyhound look
like a fashion model. This coat is styled much like the coat above but the coat is
made from a very sleek, shiny material. The collar is fur-like in appearance.
Click the picture for a better view. This item was secured for us by Colleen
Gonzales. |
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GREYHOUND ARTWORK PRINT - This gorgeous greyhound print was donated to our event by
Tricia Scheele of Misaki Art.
Tricia's artwork is born out of childhood fantasy and it shows with this whimsical
piece. To see a larger version of this picture, click the icon to the left. |
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VARIOUS GREYT DONATIONS - Twenty one interesting items donated by the Rebecca and Larry Roberts await you
at our silent auction. These items include a margarita pitcher & glasses, many
ceramic teapots, framed and matted black & white prints, a wood knife block, a large
decorated Christmas bear, red & green Christmas towels and more! Click the
picture for a closer view of some of these items. |
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MIKE'S BIKE SHOP T-SHIRT & CERAMIC GREYHOUNDS - Mike's Bike Shop in Oregon has always
had a greyhound on their logo. Thanks to David Harper and Tannis Rhoten for these
greyt donations. Click the picture at left for a better view. |
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GREYHOUND COGNAC - Generously
donated by Jack and Bunny Richardson of Whidbey Island. This is a bottle of Landy
Cognac, XO no.1. It comes with a watch that bears the Landy logo of a Greyhound on
the face. The watch is part of a promotional sale I have seen only here in the duty free
store in Narita, Japan. http://www.geocities.com/hkkcid/landy.htm
Check out the website info. It is a 35 year old cognac, plus the watch.
The bottle itself is the attraction though don't waste the spirits. Click here for more pictures. |
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BEAUTIFUL DOG COLLARS - We just received a bag full of collars from K9 Designer Coats in Vancouver,
BC. Click the picture at left to see Lil Bit modeling this rose design martingale
collar. |
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LANGUAGE
OF FLOWERS ARTWORK - This
beautiful artwork piece was donated to us by Sherry Neiderhiser of Hearts & Hounds. We
are indebted to her and to Janice Mosher for helping to secure this donation.
The language of flowers dates back to the 1600's. Flowers, garden plants and herbs
were assigned feelings, meanings and sentiments. One of the better known would be
the "Rose." Examples would be as follows, Rose, color "red"
translated to "love," Rose variety "Caroline Rose" translated to
"dangerous love." Sherry has endeavored to combine the beauty of flowers
and their meanings with the wonderful qualities and traits of the Greyhound. The
graceful, flowing lines of the Greyhound just add to the overall presentation of her
artwork. For a closer view of this piece, click the picture to the left. |
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YOUR
ITEMS COULD BE LISTED HERE!! Contact Cathy
Munro for more information or call me at 425.742.1388. |
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