MrsMopar

Hi SYND, Ron is a great teacher and historian of the WV swirls. With the many years he's put into the research of these companies and the information he's passed along, more people have come to appreciate the beauty these really hold as well as the history behind them. Some of us have noticed that within the past 6-12 months, there have been less listings on ebay for specific manufacturers, less listings for WV Swirls. I believe this is due to the increase in interest and the increase in appreciation. More people are studying these types as well. A BIG Thank You to Ron, Bill and those who have traveled the roads, asked the questions, dug the ditches and gone that extra mile to bring this knowledge to all of us. Good luck on your quest SNYD...it'll be a fantastic trip! :-) Felicia

Hey, I think I've got a similar pot like that packed away, nifty item. I'm a Nesquik drinker, don't like coffee. :-) Felicia

What about Venetian glass marbles? How Venetian marbles are made Venetian Solitaire board :-) Felicia

Hi Ruth, Do your marbles look anything like these beauties? ( From: http://glass-sphere.com/eshop/presne-kulate-brousene-kulicky.html ) :-) Felicia

Happy 75th Birthday Leroy! You've certainly been blessed. May you have many more wonderful years ahead. :-) Felicia

Check out Glass Addiction http://glasswizzards.yuku.com/ :-) Felicia

You can sign their online Guestbook for Weldon http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=670153&fh_id=11274&s_id=729BE54FFE7C5D911E5C31B7A746B69E

Happy Birthday Bill! Hope your day is wonderfully memorable. :-) Felicia

Oh my goodness! This is so sad. My prayers and deepest sympathy to Edna and family. Felicia

Wishing you a fantastic day filled with fond memories. :-) Felicia

If you go to this website, look for Nadine's name under the recent obituaries, click on it, there's a link to sign her guestbook: http://www.morrisoconnorblute.com/index.cfm

That's fantastic Howard & Howie! What a wonderful way to spend the day. They're all gems fellas...because you get to spend time together. :-) Felicia

Wow guys! Truly fantastic swirls..what's not to love about such a variety of color and design. :-) Felicia

It sure looks like y'all had a great time, thank you for sharing Griff and Ron (for pictures). Looks like a lotta Fab stuff came out too...singles and boxed sets...even some Griff specials are out there: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=Jabo+Joker+Odyssey+marbles+ (Love that wine one) :-) Felicia

Verrrrrry kewl! http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_npmv=3&_trksid=m570&_nkw=Jabo+Joker+Odyssey+marbles

Wow! Has it been 2 years? I remember when Alexander was just born. They surely are growing fast! Oh yeahhhhhhh...Purples Rock! (Pinks kewl too) :-) Felicia

That's great Howard! OMG! Your boys must be nearly half grown by now too...lol I know Howie always enjoyed the times he's spent with you and the marbles and now more fun to come...YAY! :-) Felicia

Happy Birthday Ernie!! Sounds like a fantastic day already! :-) Felicia

I've been pondering these things for some time now and yanno, there's only so many colors on the planet, then put it into glass, then only so many types of compatable glasses, then there's this little orb that tries to contain that, so what I think is that somewhere along the way, you're gonna get some that have a similarity, whether you try for it or not, it's gonna happen from time to time. It's still something beautiful that someone will be able to look at and enjoy. There's simple beauty in a small glass orb or a walk through the park or a meadow, watching clouds and finding images.... And this new run....too kewl! :-) Felicia

Howard and family! Good to see you! I don't know about prices but that sure is a big marble there...They're all kewl. Maybe you'd know better if you went and saw them if it's worth the money? A nice Spring drive can be just as fun as where you are going to end up. Take Howie, he's part of the future of the hobby, he'll help ya decide. :-) Felicia

Happy Birthday Bo!! Here's wishing you a spectacular and blessed day! :-) Felicia

Fantastic pics folks! And according to the American Machine-Made Marbles book, Akro started in 1910, so this would make it a centennial celebration...how kewl is that! :-) Felicia

Hi Delotronic, Have you checked out House of Marbles? http://www.houseofmarbles.com/the-house-of-marbles-at-bovey-tracey There was also the Tinsley Green marble tournament over there. It's traditionally held every year on Good Friday. There are a few people here who are in the UK and I think some have mentioned going to shops, flea markets and car boot as places to find marbles...although, I'm not sure if any Jabo's would be there. Jabo's are nifty and fun marbles to look at, that's for sure. Couldn't tell you about the future but I pray only good things for Jabo. Maybe if you keep looking around ebay and compare prices? Then maybe ask here if this is a person of good reputation and someone can let you know? :-) Felicia

Fantastic Rich! So nice and tidy looking there in those tubes. :-) Felicia

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