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Welcome to my new blog, dedicated solely to the incomparable book and movie: Gone With the Wind. I am Denise Tucker, the Administrator and the owner of the supporting website, http://www.denise-tucker.com/. While I have had the great privilege of meeting many of my fellow Windies (or as I like to refer to us — Breezys), I am delighted to utilize this venue in order to meet more fans and learn more about this fantastic community of collectors and enthusiasts!A bit about me — I have enjoyed a love affair with GWTW for over half my life. Admittedly, I didn’t think much of the book at first. I couldn’t seem to get past the first three chapters. Then, I saw the movie. Oh! The colors and textures, and suddenly — I couldn’t put the book down! I’ve probably read GWTW at least 50 times and seen the movie — only heaven knows!
I’ve been collecting since I was 18 and while my collection isn’t overly large, I have a great deal of pride in what I have amassed. I especially love collecting various editions of the books. To own a book that lived in a different time and place — it is, for me, like holding a piece of history.
I’ve met many of you who have named children after characters and I have to say — I’m no exception. My son is named Charles (for Scarlett’s first husband and since his father wouldn’t let me name him Rhett). I have two cats with GWTW ties - Vivien Leigh (no explanation needed) and Henry Rhett. Henry is named after a combination of Doc Holliday and our infamous hero….
Last year, I compiled a timeline of GWTW history and entitled it Gone With the Wind…But Not Forgotten. My biggest frustration in being a collector was the lack of ONE source to keep so much of the dated trivia in one place. This week-at-a-glance calendar was a true labor of love and I enjoyed every minute of putting it together. Starting out as a project just for me, it evolved into something so much bigger and I thank those of you who offered so much kind and generous support! I’m starting on the 2009 refill edition and it will hopefully be ready by October.
Okay — in a nutshell — that’s a bit about me. I want to get to know YOU! I would love it if this initial post generated conversation around the whys of our individual GWTW passions…I am planning to initiate a new post every week. I know that many of you know each other and many of you I know and correspond with… But to get us started, let’s take a few days to get to know one another.
As the Administrator — I have to offer the following disclaimer: these posts will be monitored for content. This blog is attached to my business website and while its purpose is for fun, I do want to keep the content to the point and relative to GWTW. Please have fun; please write lots and lots! Just keep it to its purpose. If you have any suggestions or ideas for a topic — please email them to denise@denise-tucker.com or gwtw_notforgot@bellsouth.net. I’d love to hear your ideas for the page! Also, please let me know if you’re interested in becoming a regular contributor and I’ll provide access for you to create your own posts!
Thank you so much for visiting my new blog! To offer your own comments / perspectives, please click the link at the top entitled comments. Please note that if you are the first person to respond — it will say “no comments” — that’s part of the template design and I cannot adjust it. It will take you to a text box at the bottom for you to type a response. I am delighted to have you here and I look forward to reading all that you have to say!
Denise
2 comments:
Denise,
You have been a treasure and a wealth of information since I met you via ebay last fall. I enjoy your enthusiasm with Gone With The Wind and everything connected to it.
My daughter, Kristen, is another avid and loyal fan but has a long way to go to catch up with Denise. She'd still be lagging behind though. I have enjoyed being on the coat-tails of my daughter who is in love with the movie, actors and of The South in general. Even though I saw the movie in the theater with my mother at a very young age I didn't have the interest that I have today. Once my daughter saw the movie she was smitten and has been every since.
A good friend gave her the first piece that started her "collection" with the marque sign by SHEILA from in front of the Fox Theater. Her "collection" isn't massive or so large or expensive but each item a nice sentimenal value. Almost everything has been given on special occasions or special gifts.
*If anyone hasn't bought a copy of Denise's calendar book it is a must to own. We're waiting for next year's filler. Truth is that Kristen won't write in it! She thinks that it's just too nice to mess it up. At least she is honest and enjoying all the trivia.
Nice job, Denise! Beautiful site!
I am a volunteer for Peter Bonner and the "Saving Tara Foundation". Have you taken his tour? He has the original Tara Facade, that was owned by Betty Talmadge in Lovejoy, Ga. He is in the process of restoring the pieces of Tara and getting them into a permanent building at Talmadge Farms. We are reaching out to people in hopes of getting the word out that "Tara" is alive and well! He also has the original Fitzgerald House. This was the home of Margaret Mitchell's Grandparents, and her Tara was based from this home that once stood on Tara Rd. in Jonesboro. He has written several books and gives many tours. He's also the greatest Civil War Historian I've ever heard. I would love to be a part of your following.
Sincerely,
Carol Morris
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