I'm chiming in as a latecomer to this discussion because I don't get here as often as I should.  But I had the pleasure of being among those who, after the fest, journeyed to Newport, R.I. and visited Seaview/the Carey Mansion otherwise known as our "Collinwood."

I've read tons of responses here and I still do not understand why people would pick "no."  That's one reason (of MANY) that I didn't like the original HODS.  Come on, people, you used the WRONG HOUSE!  Collinwood is Seaview/the Carey Mansion is Collinwood. 

And what would be cool, especially for those who want the house to be "different," it WOULD be different.  You wouldn't have the same exact foyer and the same exact drawing room if they used the inside as well as the outside.  Or actually SHOW the front side of the house with the covered drive.  LOTS of folks don't know that side of the house, cause they're used to looking at the back of the house. 

No question for me.  YES.  Definitely.  USE COLLINWOOD for COLLINWOOD. 

Judy
 

Liz returned to Collinwood to find that Mrs. Johnson was hopping mad over the fact that the Collins Family had just bought a huge amount of stock in Kraft's "Miracle Whip" Salad Dressing.

Ang Wins-- End of 1840 not so problematic for you I'm guessing?!

Correctamundo, Mr. Trask!!!

Wasn't the Barnelique tryst before Josebarb?

Looking at the quotes Midnite provided, kinda sounds like the same time. 

B:  You see, it was a mistake. Oh, I know it was wrong to say it this way, but, well, it's my fault.  I know it was my weakness to...
A:  (wounded) ... love me.
B:  I love Josette.
A:  (angry) But you came to me.
and
B:  Because, Angelique, I didn't know that we were going to be married then.  To be honest, I thought I was in love with Josette but I didn't realize she was in love with me.  But now that we've written, (pause) well, you and I... It's impossible.
A:  Are you sad about it?
B:  What good will it be to admit that?  We both have different roles to play now.

Somehow, all I can hear is Han Solo going, "It's NOT my FAULT!" 

Judy

That's a cool logo. I may just use it. The fest is over but that's ok, I like it.

Hey we should have a fest coming up next year!! We could use it then! 

Thanks!!!  I thought it came out pretty well.  A friend of mine (who lets me use his button press before the fest each year) said, "It's not up to the resolution we'd like, but it works."  I said, "I work with what I got!!!"  LOL!!  He did fix the sails for me so they aren't so pixel-ish.  And I wear mine all year (my t-shirt, not the sails, and I mean, I wash it and stuff, but it's fun to wear.)  Sometimes people come up and ask if I'm a member of the local historical society and I show them that it says "Collinsport."  Sometimes they go, 'Hey!  That was the name of that town that was on Dark Shadows YEARS ago!!!!  Not THAT Collinsport!!!" 

I have a decal on my car, too.  (Yeah.  Ok, book me a room at Windcliff...)  I also have t-shirts from my button designs--"Collins Family Reunion" with a slightly altered (for brevity [smiley]) quote by Gabriel.  Not sure if that's uploaded or not.  I'll have to check. 


Judy

Oh LdyAnne!  Thank you so much for posting this!!!!   I'm so excited for Peter and John!   Wish I could be there to see the play, but I'm a California girl with empty pockets.
Come on, everybody, DS Wave for Peter's play!!!

Judy (but not THE Judy, LOL!  Although I HAVE been known to sing a song or two...namely the Dark Shadows Anthem and Dear Angelique!  )