I want to talk...

 

Have you ever suddenly gotten the desire to talk to someone about a specific subject until you are blue in the face, but lack having anyone to talk to?  That’s where I am right now...I spent a lot of time today looking at models and model-sized dolls on Instagram and it led me to almost a physical need to chat with someone on the subject.  But...sadly...I have no one.  Not really.  I only really have two friends in the hobby.  Both are married and live in different states.  One has children and a lot going on right now and the other travels a lot with her husband.  Last I heard they were in Alabama.  She doesn’t have her own cell phone so the only time we can chat is when she’s on her computer and we can send messages via Facebook.  The one with kids, we’re not really a chat all the time type of friends.  We exchange private messages on Blab.    And the thing of it is, I don’t even have anything specific I want to talk about...I just want to talk about model horses.  When you literally have nothing to do but lie in bed for 24 hours, it’s not hard to get lonely and want to talk.

I can always come here to talk or get things off my mind, but it’s not the same since it’s one-sided.  Mostly.  Some people respond, but it might be days later rather than real-time and that’s what I am needing.  So then what?  How do I rectify the problem?  It’s not like it’s a new one.  I’ve never really had any friends in the hobby who were interested in talking about models as much as I can sometimes.  I’m not saying I want to talk about them ALL the time, but sometimes something exciting happens and you have to get it out.  I can remember back in the 90s I had gone to a live show in Oceanside, California with a local hobbyist who was also sort of a friend.  On the drive home I was still riding high from a great trip and wanted to talk about it and the show and she basically told me to be quiet.  That she needed silence for a little while.  Needless to say, that took the wind out of my sails.  Maybe sometimes I do talk about one subject a little too much, but when you rarely have anyone to talk to about that subject you tend to go on a bit.  Lol.  Bottom line...I need more hobby friends I can chat horses with.

Yeah, I suppose I am feeling sorry for myself and this post doesn’t serve any purpose.  I probably shouldn’t even post it but I’m going to because this is “real life” and I’m hoping to find that perhaps others struggle with the same or similar issues and can find comfort in knowing you aren’t the only one.

Til next time...

Third test run of 2021...

 From the Breyer website:

Exclusive for Breyer Collector Club Members!  This unique model was created during the process of developing our portrait model of Dressage superstar Buckeye!  The Saddle Mule (also known as Brown Sunshine #484), was sculpted by Bonnie Shields and was first released in 1996.  This test run is painted as a leopard/near-leopard Appaloosa with speckling, dynamic shading and, of course, lots of spots!  Appaloosa spots in mules are often “skewed” and appear a bit different than the Appaloosa patterns found in horses - they are typically very loud with larger spots.

He is priced at $1,350!!!!!

The website says he’s in pretty good condition with just a couple of rubs on the body and ear tips so I imagine the price reflects that.  

Price aside, he’s pretty neat-looking and it I had a money tree I might consider entering for it.

I do have the money to pay for him should I win him, but considering I’m not willing to pay the current second hand prices of Crane, I’m not going to spend three times as much on a model I only sort of like.  I have Buckeye because I wanted to get the saddle pack that was released about the same time...did I get it? I don’t remember lol...

Unfortunately I didn’t win a Crane and, as already mentioned, the second hand prices are astronomical.  I didn’t think Emerson was that popular of a model.  Hopefully I will get pulled from the wait list, although I never have.  Oh well.  I will add him to my grail list with Acadia.

Well, that’s it for now.  Til next time!

Introducing Crane....Birds of a Feather series...

 

From Breyer:  The third release in our Birds of a Feather series features the crane.  Refined and long-legged, the crane can appear to be motionless and disappear into the background while it waits, yet moves in a flash when its dinner swims near.  In flight, these graceful birds are easy to spot with their impressive wingspans and long legs trailing behind them.

Elegant and watchful, “Crane” appears as serene as his feathered namesake.  Designed by Sommer Prosser, this Thoroughbred’s softly shaded chalky coat features light dappling and warm cream shading on his tail.  His coloring and proudly arched neck gives him a distinctly Crane-like air.

So...what can I say?  No model since Acadia have I wanted so much.  When Acadia was released, I signed up for three additional accounts for a total of four and didn’t win...do I want to do that again or just take my chances with the one?  Entry rules only say one per person not one per household or address.  I did ask for extra entries on Blab, but who knows how that will go?  

Crane is gorgeous, in my opinion and I’m glad he’s not some funky peacock color or something.  He’s the coloring of a regular horse.  I have to laugh at part of their description of him...”proudly arched neck”?  Where is an arched neck on this model, proud or otherwise?  Lol.

Well, regardless...wish me luck on winning him.  Til next time...

Ohhhh phooey...and then...

 Hiya.  Long time, no see, huh?  I apologize for my extended absence.  Without going into too many details, I was admitted to the hospital in mid-March with what turned out to be multiple infections after coming down with a nasty flu the week before.  After 4 days I was supposed to be released but after 4 days of being in bed I found myself being talked into going to a rehab center, where I still am.  I won’t go into that as it’s a long story and I am still typing one handed.  But I can do it well enough to start blogging again.

I have missed a whole lot in the hobby world over the past few weeks such as surprise web releases and the biggie, True Blue Breyer...

I really dislike all the virtual stuff going on but since this has an Australian theme and I’ll likely never go there, I decided to enter for the chance at a ticket.  I felt guilty for potentially taking a spot away from an Australian hobbyist, but then I saw it was an online event.  Plus, I HAD to have the celebration model...

So I, and likely hundreds more, entered.  Unfortunately,  I didn’t win and people are already selling theirs for a crazy amount on the secondary market.  Grrrr.  Oh well.  There was also a Classic series web special that I missed out on because it sold out long before I heard about it, which led me to the reason for this blog post.

  First, I will explain the title.  I ordered from Amazon and set the shipping address to the rehab center because I was buying them to cheer me up.  They were supposed to arrive today and I got notification that it had been delivered, but when I opened the email the photo showed my front door...well, phooey...what a bummer.  While I was calling Amazon all sorts of names, someone came into my room with a box...yay!  I knew right away what it was and all was right again.  

So...I got the new Pintos and Palominos Gift Set...

and three Horse Foal Surprise sets...

I got family 13 and 15 so I’m not real sure why I showing a photo of the one I DIDNT get.  Lol.  I want both so I will buy them on the secondary market or trade with someone down the road when I am able to get to the post office in a reasonable amount of time.

Well, if you have stuck around during my hiatus, I certainly appreciate it.  I hope everyone is doing well and til next time.