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Featured D56 Collector #7: "Susquehanna Station"

What got you started collecting villages?
When my mom was here to visit in 2002 we went to a local store closing to look for a 5th year anniversary gift for my brother & sister in law. I had never really paid much attention to the
villages but knew the collections and what they were. The retail price was out of my league. I bought Center for the Arts and my mom purchased the Woodlake Chapel Starter Set.

How many years have you been collecting?
That fall to my surprise Kohls came out with two collections (Pine Isles & Holly Lane) I
bought Pine Isles. Suppose it was on my brain since buying the anniversary gift!! But my first 'regular' village piece was in April of 2005 via ebay.

What is your favorite D56 series?
Each series in unique - don't have a favorite. But it would be hardest to part with Pine Isles
since I bought it first.
How many displays do you build per year?
Only getting started that way. Has been one Halloween, one Christmas.

Do you keep a list of all your pieces that you own?
Yes.

What's the latest piece you've bought?
Susquehanna Station just this am!

How many people have you turned on to D56 collecting?
Nobody. My sister-in-law has the two buildings we gave her 5 years ago on display and hasn't bought one since!

Do you keep track of values of the pieces or not?
I know 'ebay' prices.

What else do you collect?
Nothing really.

What's the most unique display you''ve ever built?
Haven't as of yet...but have some ideas I can't wait to do!!
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