The Granite State Doll Club in New Hampshire, was very pleased to welcome Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriault's to their monthly meeting on February 9, 2008.  This was Stuart's second visit with the club and he was even more entertaining than he was five years ago, and we thoroughly enjoyed his visit that time, too. 

We all thank Stuart very much for fitting us into his schedule and managing to fit us in between snowstorms as well!!

Stuart Holbrook of Theriault's with Granite State Doll Club VP, Peg Farwell, on left, and President Ellen Rule, on right.

Stuart, encouraging members to have a "niche" doll that they really know.

And then, go out and learn as much about all kinds of dolls as possible, so as to be able to buy wisely when the market "cools" for certain dolls. 

He assured us that the doll market is still strong.

But he still says to get rid of "the piddly stuff" even if it means taking a loss!

Stuart with Peg, Ellen, and Region 15 Director (and club member) Brenda Thomas.

Long time GSDC member, Ann Hastings, reading one of her "terse doll verses;" with Ruth Baila, on right.  Ann has been writing doll poems for the members Christmas gift for over 30 years.  Ruth and her committee are going to put together a book of Ann's verses for the UFDC archives.

Ann Hastings with her "Terse Doll Herstory in verse" -along with Ruth Baila.

GSDC members have adopted the LeeAnn doll as their "Club Doll."  This month LeeAnn was invited to come to the meeting dressed for a "winter wonderland" and lately New Hampshire has certainly look like it!!