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Back issues are available for $4.00 each in the U.S., $4.50 each in Canada & Mexico, and $4.75 each everywhere else.
VOLUME 1
Issue 1: Make a Lighted Menorrah, Decorate a Victorian Christmas Tree, and a 1/4" Scale Book Vignette (Pam Scott); Holiday Wreath, Swag & Doorpiece (Karen Marsh)
Issue 2: Gift Roombox (Katie Muck); Bags, Boxes & Signs (Amy Doucette and Pam Scott); 1/4" Candies (Barb Reynolds); Cash Register and Telephone (Pam Scott)
Issue 3: Landscaped Birdbath, Decorative Topiary and Vase of Lilacs (Joan Altes); Grapevine Wreath (Sylvia Hein); Dandelions (Sue Thwait); Gathering Basket (Amy Doucette); Wicker Etagere (Cheryl Beever); Open Umbrella (Sally Manwell); Hanging Planter (Lyn Latimer); Etched Brass & Lazer Cut Paper Plants (Karen Benson); Plant Pots Ideas (Pam Scott), Heart Tray of Sugar Sticks and All Day Suckers (Laverne Reynolds).
Issue 4: Glass Countertop Display Case, Train or Heart Design Serving Tray, Pie Pan & Polymer Clay Candies (Laverne Reynolds); Valentine Candy Box, Pedestal Tray of Bon-Bons and Dolly Dancer (Callie Brunelli); All-Day Sucker (Lesia Lennex); Rock Candy Sticks in Counter Display (Ruth Stuckert); Peppermint Cannister, Clear Candy Animal Shapes on Sticks, Candy Potatoes, Metal Store Display Trays and Tiny Doll (Regina Steele); Wooden Labyrinth Game (Phyllis Beach); Jack-in-the-Box & Toy Soldier (Karen Marsh); Tiny Teddy & Jack-in-the-Box (Bev Schneider); English Cottage Dollhouse (Sylvia Hein); Child's Hoop & Stick (Sally Manwell); Little Engine That Could (Georgia Queen).
Issue 5: Black & Red Throne (Jane Markstrom); King of Hearts Throne (Susan Gillespie); Crystal Throne & The Sun Throne, by Rob Parker; Fantasy Throne (Regina Steele); A Piece of Cake Structure & Fairie Furniture (Pam Scott); Fairie Wings (various); Abracadabra... More Magical Ideas (various)
Issue 6: Doll Dressing in Quarter Scale (Regina Steele); Sculpting a 1/4" Scale Mannequin, It's a Material World.. finding 1/4" fabrics & trims, Fit to be Tied.. bow making & Mr, & Mrs. Kaspar F. Ghoste (Pam Scott); Halloween Ghostie Tree (Mary Jomisko); Kit Reviews for Lynda Fenton's Orange Crate Scooter & Jane Markstrom's Bunny or Bear Chair
VOLUME 2
Issue 1: Wonder-ful Fabric Tips (Marilyn Ford); A Holiday Wreath Vignette & Paper Treetop Angel Cutout (Pam Scott); Victorian Christmas Tree with Seashell Angels (Georgia Queen; Rocking Horse or Reindeer (Nancy Rhodes); Frosty the Snowman (Karen Rouse); Swedish Christmas Dinner (Anna-Carin Betzen); Christmas Fruitcake (Lee Sawyer); Fried Chicken Dinners & Picnic (Patsy Morris); Spaghetti Dinner (Sally Manwell); Italian Manicotti Dinner & Southern Baked Ham Dinner (Regina Steele); Breakfast of Champions (Rob Parker); Kit Review for Karen Benson's Christmas Tree
Issue 2: Plates, Platters & Cups (Lyn Latimer); Old Fashioned Ice Cream Dishes (Debbie Young); Valentine's Day Gift Boxes Cutout (Pam Scott); Victorian Maid's Apron & Hat Box (Sally Manwell); Victorian Hat (JoAnne Roberts); Knitted Shawl (Amy Doucette); Romantic Victorian Gown (Julia Armstrong); 1853 Ballgown (Hazel Vilnis); 1875 Evening Gown (Regina Steele); Victorian Afternoon Gown (Karen Benson); Pretty in Pleats (Kathleen Wenzel); Embroidered Kaftan (Laverne Reynolds)
Issue 3: 1:144 Scale 101 (Nell Corkin); 1/144 Scale Four Poster Bed (Jane Coffey); Paper Fabrics in 1:144 (Georgia Matuschak); Hollyhocks (Sally Manwell); Lily of the Nile (Ricci Lindley); Bird of Paradise & Yucca Plant (Carol Silberman); Delphinium & Clivia (Susan Karatjas); Spathyphyllum & Climbing Clematis (Rebecca Robertson); Bearded Iris (Regina Steele); Chrysanthemums & Daisy (Amy Rauch); Poinsettia (Jane Markstrom); Tulips, Sunflowers & Rose (Anne Lukas); Bougainvilla Trellis (Debbie Jones); Flower Bed (Laverne Reynolds); Kentucky Lady Slipper (Lesia Lennex); Climbing Rose (Sue Allen); Kitty Meets Aloe Plant (Phyllis Beach)
Issue 4: Kit Bashing That Brown Plastic Furniture; Finishing 1/4" Plastic Furniture (Carol Hawkins); Shingle & Fence Cafe Curtain, Plaid Dome Curtain, Painted Picket Cafe Curtain & Picture Shutter & Cornice (Sharon Anderson); Lace Curtains & Eighteenth Century Curtains (Anna-Carin Betzen); Lace Panels over Sheers (Lorelei Burke); Swag Window (Andrea Tichenor); Gingham Tie-Backs (Mary Jomisko); Grapevine Window Dressing (Karen Marsh); Lambrequin & Sheer Curtain (Betty Turmon); Finders, Keepers... Wallpaper & Flooring Freebies (Pam Scott); Kit Review for Dean Jenson's EZ Weave Mini Loom
Issue 5: From the Ground Up - A History of Quarter Inch Scale Dollhouse Miniatures (Pam Scott); Petitpoint Rugs to Make - Flower Bordered Butterflies (Anna-Carin Betzen) & Daisies (Lesia Lennex); Garden Hose (Linda Ostlie); 1/4" Picnic Table from a 1" Scale Shingle (Debbie Young); Campfire BBQ (Bethanne Fillman); Hibatchi, Black Barbeque, Nature Nut Barbeque and Outdoor Stone Grill (Laura Fung); Brick Outdoor Barbeque Grill (Drucille Conrad)
Issue 6: Dressy Up Hat, Going to Church Hat, Garden Hat & Hat for a Bed (Mary Haworth); Country Wall Hat (Liz Riekena); Black & White Victorian Hat and Matching Parasol (Jo Cohrs); Hat to Hang on a Wall, Sculpey Hat (Andrea Tichenor); Ride 'em Cowboy Hat (Ruth Mazur); Victorian Bonnet, Garden Hat & Girl's Sailor Hat (Sharon Anderson); Top Hat & Sunbonnet (Anna-Carin Betzen); Straw Hat - Style of 1905 (Regina Steele); Fimo Hat (Jane Markstrom); The Big Floppy Hat (Robert Parker); Summer Straw, Lace & Roses Hat, Tam O'Shanter & Paper Hats (Laura Fung); Garden Party Hat (Betty Turmon).
VOLUME 3
Issue 1: Lady's Lace & Flowers Vanity (Mary Haworth); Wicker Dressing Table (Jan Goers); Calico 'n Lace Dressing Table (Jane Coffey); Rosy Dressing Table (Claire Dykstra); Pleated Oval Dressing Table (Betty Martin); Vanity Table & Stool (Linda Groesch); Old Fashioned Dressing Table with Heart-Shaped Chair (Drucille Conrad); Country Dressing Table (Sandra Wielder); 1940's "Home Ec" Project Dressing Table (Mary Norris); Mirrored Dressing Table (Regina Steele); Antique Vanity and Bench (Bethanne Fillman); TIPS on locating cigar boxes to use for houses, micro-veneers, thin mirror materials and thin foam rubber for upholstry.
Issue 2: Pointed Top Dressing Table (Betty Turmon); Vanity/Dressing Table & Upholstered Chair (Drucille Conrad); Wood Top Dressing Table & Stool (Betty Turmon); The Rose Trim Vanity (Mary Haworth); Colonial Fireplace (Nancy Rhode); Corner Rock Fireplace (Nancy Rhode); Fireplace for a Lady's Bedroom or Sitting Room (Mary Haworth); White Marble Fireplace (Liz Riekena); Ski Lodge Fireplace (Marilyn Nielsen); The Best Keeper of Wood I've Ever Made by Jane Markstrom; TIPS on finding 1/4 scale fabric fringe, coal for your fireplace and instant artwork for tiny walls.
Issue 3: Make a 1/4" Scale Lady from the Sculpted Mannequin in Vol. 1, No. 6 (Anna-Carin Betzen); Brick Fireplace (Linda Groesch); Stone Fireplace (Drucille Conrad); Brick Fireplace (Bethanne Fillman); Chimnea (Betty Turmon); Colonial Brick Fireplace with Oven (Claire Dykstra); Stone Fireplace (Diane Nalefski); Bird Lover's Twig & Vine Chair (Kristie Dubord); "Willow" Twig Chair (Linda Groesch); Bed for a Cabin Retreat (Mary Haworth); Twig Bench, Chair and Bed (Nicki Anderson); A Wood Organizer by Judy Steinke; TIPS on making recessed ceiling lights or lamps and making a realistic-looking fire for your fireplace.
Issue 4: Overstuffed Arm Chair & Formal Living Room Chair (Betty Turmon); Shaker Chair-Table (Nancy Rhode); The Palms, a Mediterranean Revival style house (Pam Scott); A Wading Pool for your 1/4 scale Kiddies; TIPS for ways to make Carpets & Rugs & More.
Issue 5: Country Living Room Chair (Jane Coffey); Sculpted Comfy Chair (Kathy Davis); Club Chair & Ottoman (Linda Groesch); Reclining Chair (Drue Conrad); 1950's Swivel Chair (Rose Stout); Country Easy Chair & Wing Back Chair (Nicki Anderson); Upholstered Chair (Nancy Rhode); Dad's Favorite Leather Reading Chair & Small Conversation Chair for a Living Room (Mary Haworth); Not Even a Mouse Fireplace (Bobbie Beagle); TIPS to make custom wallpaper to match your fabric and Readers Tips & Techniques for The Palms.
Issue 6: Special 144th Scale Issue - Interior Finishing of a 144th House (Anity McNary-Haynes); Freebie 1/144th Scale Minis (Sue Herber/Pam Scott); 1/144th Scale Chart; Kitchen Set (Jane Coffey), Christmas Tree (Nell Corkin); Roombox (Pam Scott); Wicker Furniture (Betty Turmon); 1/144th Scale Child (Frances Armstrong); Wishing Well (Pam Scott); Bookcases & Store Displays (Pam Scott). TIPS by Readers. Wood and Metal Finds at the Hobby Shop.
VOLUME 4
Issue 1: Roses from confetti (Maureen Candy); Baby's First Antique and Modern Crib (Anna-Carin Betzen); Newborn Basket (Drue Conrad); Rosebud Cradle and Hushabye Baby Cradle (Mary Haworth); Infant & Nursing Bottle (Pam Scott); Dimensional Illusion Window Covering (Sally Dohrmann); Working Lamps & Fixtures (Dottie Eagley); Workroom Tips. Getting to Know: Betty Turmon.
Issue 2: Enchanted Bathtub (Sharon Anderson); Modern Bathtub (Mary Haworth); Sunken Bathtub and Freestanding Sculpted Bathtubs (Betty Turmon); 1950's Bathtub (Pam Scott); Make & Bake Wall Tile (Pam Scott); Valentine Table (Jane Coffey); Bathroom Decor & Accessory Tips; Getting to Know: Mary Haworth.
Issue 3: Pressure Cooker and Microwave Oven (Mary Haworth); Toaster and Coffeemaker (Pam Scott); El Cisco - Adobe Roombox with Patio (Pam Scott); Mexican Leather & Wood Chair, Wrought Iron Screen & Southwestern Accessory Ideas (Pam Scott); Reader's Trash to Treasure Tips, Easter Basket cutout; Getting to Know: Anna-Carin Betzen.
Issue 4: Special 1/144th Scale Issue - Grand Piano (Rebecca Engel); "Brooke" Style Sofa, Chair and Ottoman (Betty Turmon); Living Room Group (Peggye Mills); Table Lamp and Coffee/Cocktail Table (Pam Scott); English Kitchen Dresser (Julia Sensiba); Brass Bed (Cordi Ann Kelsay); Wicker Bed (Andrea Tichenor); "Wicker" Chaise Lounge & Bunk Bed (Jane Coffee); Readers Trash to Treasure Tips; Getting to Know: Judy Burke.
Issue 5: 1/144th Scale Love Seat & Camel Back Sofa (Betty Turmon); 1/144th Scale Peaches & Cream Bedroom Suite (Rebecca Engel); Stained Glass Lamp (Rebecca Engel); Reading Lamp (Pam Tinney); Tiffany Floor Lamp (Regina Steele); Contemporary Lamp (Ginny Gleason); Lamp of Many Colors (Betty Turmon); ME Style Lamp (Debbie Randolph); Fairy Grotto Lamp (Nan Lewandoski), Art Deco Lamp, Art Nouveau Lamp and Electrified Shell Sconce (Anna-Carin Betzen); Candleabra and Candle Wall Sconce (Pam Scott); The Palms in 1/144th Scale (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Pam Tinney.
Issue 6: Photos of Charlotte NAME Houseparty; Croquet, Anyone? (Rebecca Engel); Football, Bowling Ball, Skiis & Poles, Roller Skates, Ice Skates, Nike-type shoes, Riding Boots, Riding Crop (Pam Scott); Captain's Chest and Armoire or Wardrobe (Pam Scott); Tons of Tips; Getting to Know: Carol Atchley.
VOLUME 5
Issue 1: 1/4" Easel, Paintbox & Palette (Linda Groesch); Porcelain Paintings (Carol Atchley); Southwestern Painting on Leather or Pottery, Modern Art Sculpture and Seashell Sculpture (Betty Turmon); Framed Memory Box (Kristie Dubord); Modern Art Painting, "Bronze" Sculptures, Glass Bowls & Porcelain Vases (Pam Scott); Hutch (Pam Scott); Tips Galore; Getting to Know: Elaine Desmarais
Issue 2: Needlework Coverlet and Embroidered Rugs (Mary Haworth); Faux Latch Hook Lighthouse Rug (Betty Martin); Sweet Heart Afghan (Amy Doucette); Quilting Frame & Quilt (Betty Turmon); Knitting in Progress, Appliqued Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, Embroidery in Hoop & Pattern on Fabric (Pam Scott); Tips and Resources for 1/4" Scale Needlework; Getting to Know: Marcia Tuthill
Issue 3: Doll for a 1/4 Scale Child and Teddy Bear (Mary Haworth); Chocolate Bunny for Easter (Anna-Carin Betzen); Monkey Talk (Carol Atchley); Roboto the Robot, Giraffe Pulltoy & Toy Car (Pam Scott); Let's Build a Fifties Moderne House (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Elaine King & Kristie King Dubord
Issue 4: Wedding Cake Bridal Shop in 1/144th scale by Pat Williams; Quarter Scale Wedding Accessories: Bride & Groom's Table & A Cake Table (Anna-Carin Betzen); Wedding Cake Table (Mary Haworth); Hats & Bouquets for Bride & Bridesmaids (Betty Turmon); Mints & Candy Wafers in Glass Dishes (Marilyn Nielsen); Wedding Chapel Floral Stand (Melody Spiering); Wedding Card/Cash Gift Box, Heart Topiary, Golf Tee Flower Pots, 50's Cake Cover & What Can You Do with a Stud? (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Linda Watts
Issue 5: Decorative Birdhouse on Barrel (Kristie Dubord); Birdhouse & Blue Sky End Table (Ann Bramlet); Hanging Plate Rack (Kathy Davis); Flowerpot Side Table & Flower Tuffet (Marilyn Nielsen); Checkerboard Painted Floor Rugs (Rebecca Engel); Country Stripe Woven Rug (Mary Haworth); Garden Veggies, Twig Tray, Olde Oaken Bucket, End Table Book Rack, Country Chic Message Board, Wire Basket, Apron, Clothesline, Laundry Basket & Broom (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Barb Stetz
Issue 6: Royal Bed (Mary Haworth); Royal Throne (Kaye Meldrum); A Couch for the Count (Cheryl Rayner); Castle Beds (Ann Bramlet); Tudor Castle Fireplace, Wrought Iron Candle Stand, Andirons, Fireplace, Tudor Chest & Luxurious Textiles (Anna-Carin Betzen); Royal Resting Place (Linda Groesch); Crown (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: John Medeiros
VOLUME 6
Issue 1: 1/144th Scale Gazing Ball (Kristie Dubord); 1/144th Scale Birdbath (Nancy Brown); 1/144th Scale Palm Tree, Flowers, Fir Tree (Pam Scott)... 1/4 Scale Patio Garden Retreat (Mary Haworth); 1/4 Scale Birdhouse Twig Arbor (Kristie Dubord); 1/4 Scale Accorized Garden Setting (Cheryl Rayner); 1/4 Scale Palm Tree (Kaye Meldrum); 1/4 Scale Weeping Willow , Yucca, Ponytail Palm, Sword Fern, Monstera Philodendron, Bromeliads & Pineapple Plant (Pam Scott); The Starting Line beginner column, Landscaping Tips, Resources, Getting to Know: Amy Rauch
Issue 2: Biedermeier Style Sofa, Fainting Couch (Betty Turmon); Jerry Floor Style Victorian Sofa (Dottie Eagley); Victorian Wardrobe,Victorian Bed, Victorian Brakfront Bookcase (Anna-Carin Betzen); Dining or Side Chair, Side Table, Silver Pastry Server, Grandfather Clock, Milk Glass Gas Lamp & Misc. Framed Art Ideas & Techniques (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Hazel Vilnis
Issue 3: Three Frolicking Fairies (Linda Solstosz); "Elizabeth" Fairy (Judy Keefe); Fairies, Elves & Gnomes... Oh, My! (Mary Haworth), Fantasy Finish for Fairy Furniture (Sue Allen); Make a Fancy Fairy Treehouse, Ideas for Exterior Accents, Fairy Furniture Tips & Ideas & Metal Miniatures in Your Fairyland Setting (Pam Scott); The Starting Line column (resources); Tons and Tons of Small Scale Fairyland Photos; Getting to Know: Kathi Carlozzi
Issue 4: Dinette Set, Kitchen Utility Cart, TV Trays (Linda Solstosz); Marshmallow Sofa (Phyllis Palumbo); Fanback Chair (Betty Turmon); Juke Box, Aluminum Coffee Pot (Laura Miller); Rattan Chair, Rattan Bar, Boomerang Coffee Table, Lamps, '50s Blonde Buffet, Starburst Clock and Arne Jacobsen Chair (Pam Scott);Recipe for '50s Pink Cadillac Pie (Betty Turmon); Historic Tidbits about pink plastic yard flamengos
Issue 5: Sleigh Bed & Bedding (Judy Keefe); Game Table, Pennsylvania Dutch Trunk, Horse Rocker, Pie Safe, Noah's Ark Table (Laura Miller); Game Table, Blanket Box Bench (Lauren Rein); Log Chair, 1/144th Scale Staircase, Tudor Panelled Walls (Anna-Carin Betzen); Handcarved Bear Chair, Stencilled Corner Wall Cabinet, 1/144th Scale Windows, 1/144th Scale Tile, Decorator Tassles, Persian Chair, Combed Dower Chest (Pam Scott); Where Can I Find? - Cigar Boxes & Display Domes; Getting to Know: Susan Karatjas.
Issue 6: English Christmas Shoppe, Christmas Cracker, Flag Garland, Woven Heart Baskets, (Anna-Carin Betzen); Christmas Plate Display, Tabletop Angel, Candle Ring Centerpiece, Nativity Scene, 3-D Tree Centerpiece, Decorated Tree, Pearl Wreath (Pat Williams); Xmas Table Decorations, Floor to Ceiling Fireplace (Jan Stockwell); Christmas Wall Hanging, Christmas Display Table, Angel (Betty Turmon); Glitter Bells Door Decoration, Tree Shape Chandelier, Straw Yule Goat, Aluminum Christmas Tree, Big Ideas for Small Scale Decor (Pam Scott)
VOLUME 7
Issue 1: Southwest Styling Tips; Cowboy Clothes Tree, Saddle Bench (Joanne Whisenhunt); Wagon Wheel Bed, Screen, Bench & Barrel Table (Sharon Anderson); Southwestern Bed (Terri Young); American Indian Basket (Judy Keefe); Southwestern Chair & Occasional Table (Betty Turmon); Old Man Cactus (Anna-Carin Betzen); Steer Horn Stool & Hat Rack, Painted Cupboard with Pressed Tin Doors, Carved Wood Bench and Chest, Southwestern Accessories & Doll (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Judy Muhle.
Issue 2: Bridal Shop Facade and Antiques Shop Facade (Anna-Carin Betzen); The Arts & Crafts Period (Pam Scott); Arts & Crafts Style Settee (Susan Karatjas); Lawyer's Bookcase (Linda Groesch); Emergency Room Minis (Joan Grimma); Arts & Crafts Style Settee (Betty Turmon); Mission Style Bed (Anna-Carin Betzen); Wall Sconce, Craftsman Style Sideboard, Craftsman Stool, Found Treasures, Owl Andirons (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Joanne Whisenhunt.
Issue 3: Carl Larsson Roombox (Anna-Carin Betzen); Waste Not, Want Not - 101 Everyday Items to Recycle for 1/4" Scale Minis (A Group Effort); Homemade YES Glue Recipe;; Four Poster Shabby Chic Bed (Joanne Whisenhunt); Decorated Bench, Carved Mirror (Mary Sweet); Window Mirror (Lisa Trainor); Platter Display Rack, Italian Tole Lamp, Aged Washstand, Iron Half Table, Fireplace Screen, Frank Lloyd Wright Chair (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Lina Hegsted.
Issue 4: Diminitive Deco House (Pam Scott); Art Deco Bookcase, Paul Frankl Chair, Paul Frankl Clock, Art Deco Curved Arm Chair (Anna-Carin Betzen); Art Deco Rug (Lina Eklof); Greyhounds Firescreen, Art Deco Accessories, Wolfgang Hoffman Console, Make a Mold for Pennies (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Lauren Brein.
Issue 5: Art Nouveau Shop Facade (Anna-Carin Betzen); Sewing Basket & Sewing Supplies (Lauren Brein); Bridal Party Gowns (Mary Haworth); '50s Dress (Lina Eklof); Hand Knit Striped Sweater (Bettina Kaminski); Dresses on Hangers, Clothes Hangers (Anna-Carin Betzen); Mini Dress or Long Sweater, Clothes Hangers, A Folded Shirt, Pants on a Shoestring, Modern Display Mannequin, Plastic Fantastic Makeovers (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Nan Lewandoski.
VOLUME 8
Issue 1: Leaf Table & Lady Bug Stools (Marilyn Nielsen); Decorative Painting, Twig Bed, Twig Chair, Twig Couch, Stars & Stripes Chair (Preble McDaniel); Pumpkin People (Mary Haworth) Flora's Folly fantasy structure, Cute as a Button Flower Furniture, Teensy Weensy Scotty Figure, Low Cost Housing, Made to Measure... make a shrink plastic ruler and "free" shrink plastic sources (Pam Scott); Psssst... filtered window spray paint box (Nancy Brown); Getting to Know: Patty Johnson.
Issue 2: Middle Eastern Decorative Arts & Culture (Lina Eklof); Brass Tray Table, Middle Eastern Table Customs, Shish Ka Bob recipe (Joan Grimma); Baluch Rug (Anna-Carin Betzen); So Charming, Waste Not/Want Not, I Fold!, Rare Jewels Found Online... unusual and hard-to-find computer printer paper resource, Shop the Kasbah... canopied market stall, Lounging Couch, Center Table w/tile insert, Leather Ottoman, Easy Printie Chest, Pyramid Chest, Octagonal Table, Lanterns, Ebony Mirror, Hookah, Bedouin Coffee Pot, Wrought Iron Door printie (Pam Scott); Getting to Know: Judi Davis.
THAT'S IT... LEN IS NO LONGER BEING PUBLISHED. I THANK ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED AND SUPPORTED LEN FOR THE PAST SEVEN PLUS YEARS. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE GETTING TO KNOW YOU.