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Title: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Dr. Eric Lang on May 11, 2002, 02:15:42 AM: The Collins family descendants are having an estate sale! Now's your chance!

Sadly, someone has already snagged Josette's music box - probably Maggie Evans - and Barnabas' portrait.

I'll have to settle for the portrait of Jeremiah Collins. Even though it looks nothing like Anthony George, it's still a staple of the series, hanging over the fireplace in the drawing room for lo these many years.

I'll also be snapping up a few of those antique table lamps. Very decorative. And if it's not too pricey, I think I might buy that Sword display on the wall - the one Quentin grabbed for that time he knocked over and broke the table lamp.

Everything is up for grabs - but first come, first serve! Old House furnishings must go as well. What will you take away???
;D
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Birdie on May 11, 2002, 02:56:58 AM: Put my name on the desk Barnabas uses in the old house.

Birdie
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: kuanyin on May 11, 2002, 03:26:50 AM: Ohhhhh, I would just love to have the bedroom set from Josette's room in the old house! Hmmm, may have to pick up an afghan for the couch too.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: AllenCollins on May 11, 2002, 03:53:38 AM: The domed chair from 1897 is mine!

B
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: VAM on May 11, 2002, 04:01:02 AM: Door knocker at the Old House

and also

Clock on the fireplace there
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Donna on May 11, 2002, 04:48:48 AM: GRANDFATHER CLOCK IN THE MAIN HOUSE

Also the table that sits out in the main froyer that the phone sits on.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Cassandra on May 11, 2002, 09:07:11 AM: Lets see.... I'll take the portrait of Angelique/1970PT.

Also I would love to have Quentin's grammaphone, this is a lovely antique!
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: elizabeth on May 11, 2002, 09:17:17 AM: WOW....What Fun!!! I'll take the living room set. I'll come back when it is almost over, see whats left and gets lot's at a bargain price.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Daphne on May 11, 2002, 09:21:11 AM: That.....uh.........THING.....that sits on the table behind the phone in the foyer/entryway. That statue.......THING....If not just to find out what it IS, maybe....LMAO
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Cassandra on May 12, 2002, 10:34:56 AM: Since no one has mentioned the piano in the drawing room at Collinwood, I think I'll that to my list too! ;D
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Mark Rainey on May 12, 2002, 07:33:52 PM: Gimme the Naga box. That snake pattern would really complement our decor. And if we get a heavy breathing thing behind a door in the bargain, we'll be in seventh heaven.

[shadow=red,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Julia99 on May 12, 2002, 10:20:44 PM: Can I have the liqueur cabinet from 1970PT?? That round, open-top thing? And the armoir & dresser Julia had in her room??
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Barnabas on May 13, 2002, 07:32:51 AM: I'll take the crystal chandelier from the old house. You never know when you might need to hypnotize someone. ;D
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Craig_Slocum on May 13, 2002, 08:27:37 AM: I will take anything that Harry Johnson left at Collinwood, he did after all make a rather abrupt disappearance, and Mrs. Johnson has to clean out that room.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: DSWayne on May 13, 2002, 09:15:02 AM: So much!!!

I will take Barnabas' cane! That baby is mine! I also want that decanter that Roger used... often.

I also want that telephone that was used to talk to Quentin.. and lets not leave his staircase... that one can use to travel though time.... or actually I guess that was taken apart after it was last used.

I was interested in Barnabas' coffin.... but I am afraid that someday he may want that back... and I rather not be any where near if he does.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: DSWayne on May 13, 2002, 09:17:37 AM: How about the crystal ball that Magda used... if it is still around...

And I would like all of the candle holders that I can get my hands on from both houses... especially the ones in the old h ouse.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Happybat on May 13, 2002, 04:40:10 PM: Great sale, Chris!

Drat, I see someone already beat me to that wonderful old Collinwood clock. Oh, well ... I'll take the big red wing chair, the stained glass window above the staircase landing and the I Ching wands; they might be fun to use for a time travel vacation! Also, the pretty four poster bed in Vicky's room would be nice, although my bedroom is a bit too small for it.

Oh, and I really love Barnabas' brocade dressing gown but I'm not sure he's selling it? ;D
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: CastleBee on May 13, 2002, 06:34:10 PM: Decisions, decisions...okay I have it...the curved topped canopy bed with the white crocheted/tasseled cover (I believe it was originally in Jeramiah's room). And I'll take those two ornate velvet and wood chairs that are always sitting against the wall near drawing room fireplace along with that wonderfully ornate easel that Angelique's portrait has been sitting on¢â‚¬¦oh yeas, and I want that old haunted telephone too. When I stop by to pick it up I think I'll look through Magda's closet...I seem to remember a couple of funky items she wore that I might like to bid on. Oh I just LOVE to shop!
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Brian on May 13, 2002, 07:49:22 PM: I want "THE BOX." Y'all know the one I mean--it shows up all over Collinwood, but it has a prominent place in 1897 in relation to a certain disembodied body part. :-X

Brian
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Dr. Eric Lang on May 13, 2002, 08:52:25 PM: Wow you guys are really cleaning the place out! The Collins family is going to make a fortune off this sale!

So Birdie got the desk in the Old House drawing room - the one with the secret drawer! Good bargain. Kuanyin must have plopped down a LOT of money for the entire bedroom set in Josette's room. She can have an afghan thrown in for free. AllenCollins called that great round sofa thing from 1897 - will have to search the attic for it. VAM didn't have much to spend but snagged the famous door knocker and a nice clock.

Donna won the lucky prize of the grandfather clock in the main foyer. A real treasure. Gets the table in the foyer too. Cassandra went right for the grammaphone - good call Cass! And the piano too - a little rich for my blood! However, if you want any portraits or furnishings from Parallel time, you will be required to go to the East Wing Parallel time room and camp out there until the room changes; then hope it changes back so you can return with your purchases. This also applies to Julia99 who has her eye on that really cool pop-up liquor cabinet table.

Elizabeth cleaned out what was left of the furniture in the Collinwood drawing room - big bucks there. Daphne, I wanted that statue on the table in the foyer too but I forgot to grab it and you beat me to it! Mark Rainey took the Naga box, so we may not be hearing from him again. Barnabas got the Old House chandelier that Willie worked so hard on getting clean. Craig Slocum, I'm afraid you were kind of gypped since Harry didn't leave much behind. You can have the bed that he slept in, OK?

DSWayne - I'm afraid Barnabas' cane was not part of the sale, as he apparently took it with him when he left. Also, Elizabeth has already taken the rest of the drawing room furniture, so you might want to bargain with her for that decanter. You did, however, win the antique cordless phone, and you can take one of the many spare coffins kept in the basement. As for Magda's crystal ball, I believe it's the same one Burke gave to David, and you might find it up in his room. Happybat - I can't believe no one grabbed Barnabas' chair before you did. Be careful with those I-Ching wands. I'm not sure the stained glass windows can be removed. Yes, Barnabas took his smoking jacket with him. You get Vicki's four poster bed though.

CastleBee came away with Jeremiah's bed but was disappointed to learn greedy Elizabeth already took everything that was left in the living room, including the chairs she wanted, and DSWayne snagged the antique phone out from under her. There may be others in the attic, however. Brian was the lucky recipient of Count Petofi's hand box. Hand not included.

Still lots of stuff left. I snuck down into the basement and took the padlock off the door where Paul was supposed to be buried for 18 years. A real keepsake.
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Raineypark on May 13, 2002, 10:13:45 PM: I would very much like to have the 12th Century "Sicilian" Witch Talisman for my collection. I believe it's a match for one my Strega Nonna left me! ;)

Rainey
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Cassandra on May 13, 2002, 11:30:33 PM: Quote
Wow you guys are really cleaning the place out! The Collins family is going to make a fortune off this sale!

Still lots of stuff left. I snuck down into the basement and took the padlock off the door where Paul was supposed to be buried for 18 years. A real keepsake.

Well Chris, If you insist: I would like to have Magda' Tarot cards. Another nice item would be Jeremiah's Toddy glass. ;)
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Craig_Slocum on May 14, 2002, 04:14:08 AM: That's all I get is Harry Johnson's bed, and not even with him in it??? I'm going to cry! :'(
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: VAM on May 14, 2002, 04:41:50 AM: Quote
VAM didn't have much to spend but snagged the famous door knocker and a nice clock.

Are you implying that I am a pauper? You are in
big trouble Chrs_2...better go hide in that basement room and put that padlock back on the other side of the door.[angryf]
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Karen_#2 on May 14, 2002, 08:03:21 AM: Quote

And I would like all of the candle holders that I can get my hands on from both houses... especially the ones in the old h ouse.

Sorry DSWayne, I grabbed all of Barnabas' chambersticks and wall sconces when you weren't looking ;D. And his "old" bed upstairs that he no longer has use for LOL!

But I'll compromise, and share with you the candelabra that is in the drawing room of The Old House, and that huge iron candle holder next to his coffin in the basement. Deal? ;)

Hey, I'm currently doing some remodeling at my house. Is Willie included in this Estate Sale??? ;)
Title: Re: Estate Sale at Collinwood!
Post by: Raineypark on May 14, 2002, 03:16:09 PM: If he is.....there's going to be one hell of a bidding war....especially if Carol hears about it!! [lghy]

Got your VCR set for Wednesday, Carol? ;)
Rainey