I am struggling to write this morning.
I have a topic to write about, but I don't feel like going through the process of writing a draft with an introduction and conclusion, a a body that has been polished and improved, checking for spelling errors and word repetitions, and having an end product that I enjoyed writing and that I hope readers will connect with and enjoy, too.
Just not feelin' it. I am still feeling rocked by the loss of Mama.
But, writing is also cathartic, and I feel that focusing on something besides Molly's loss will be good for me. So, here we go and apologies if it's sub par compared to my usual posts.
El Dorado, the second offering of the Vintage Club has arrived.
My most favorite mold in a Florentine or Copenhagen decorator color that is an echo of the very popular vintage Appaloosa Performance Horse coloring? Yes, please!That color is so popular that the Vintage Club has already had three iterations of it for the club.
Including the smile-inducing big dots on the back.
Which have been faithfully reproduced on El Dorado, too.
I had hoped for the Copenhagen colorway, but I would've been happy with the Florentine.
To be truthful, had El Dorado been in the actual color of the original piece, I would've been even happier.
But no complaints from me; El Dorado is gorgeous.
A few things of note about him:
~ there are reports that some of them are glowies. I briefly tested mine using my cell phone flashlight as the light source, and saw no glow, but I'd like to try again using a better light and more prolonged exposure.
~ the plastic used is odd, glowie or not. Judging by his tail, I thought my piece might be a chalky, especially when I examined the underside of it. I haven't kept up with social media discussions of El Dorado, but I have seen some conversations where the thought is that chalky plastic may have been used.
Hopefully soon I will get the opportunity to really sit down, examine him, and do some research. Regardless, I really like El Dorado and he's a bright spot (ahem!) in my life right now.
Thank you for confirming that El Dorado's Copenhagen is not the same shade as the 1960s vintages. Compare my blog post on Ponderosa (April 29, 2025). As for writing unpolished, my goodness Lynn, your unpolished is a lot better than many others. Fret not!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue.
DeleteThe only reason my blog exists right now is because I lost Felice. I needed something to do other than sit around and cry, and writing about stuff I love and revisiting fun stories from my childhood collecting days was a nice contrast to the ever-present sadness. Write as much or as little as you want, and who cares if it meets your standards for quality or not. It's the process that's important. We'll enjoy your posts no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't realized that was why you began your blog (which I enjoy reading very much.) Thanks very much for the support.
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