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mikefrantz 2014-03-14 10:19pm

Mike & Pat are going to Murano
 
I have not been to Effetre since 2010. Cancer kept me grounded, but it has been a year since my stem cell transplant, and I believe that the doctors will give me the "OK" to travel. One drawback from the transplant is that all of my inoculations I have received my life have vanished and I need to get all my shots and get a haircut, a photo and a new passport..

I traded in credit card miles and the two of us will be headed to Italy on the 20th of May. One week on Murano is all we need to scout out for new color and fresh pizza.

I wish I could take you all along for this trip, but we only have enough credit card miles for the two of us, but we will keep you informed as to any great new colors, or great old colors we come across.

If you need something special, just shoot me an email.

Thank You

Mike & Pat Frantz

KJohn 2014-03-14 10:22pm

I'm happy for your return to good health! Have a great trip. We want pics.

AngelaReizian 2014-03-15 4:47am

Good luck and safe travel. Murano is one of my favorite places on earth, it is really special.

Arwynd 2014-03-15 6:25am

Can you set up a European store so some of us can buy from you without all the international shipping and charges? :D

betsymn 2014-03-15 6:53am

Cool! Have a wonderful time and find some exciting glass for us.

lampworker1 2014-03-15 7:05am

Sweet, sweet travels and good health. It is inspiring for me to hear that you are doing great.

Kacz 2014-03-15 9:05am

What good news. Travel safely & have a great time.

Jo

bluhealer 2014-03-15 10:52am

Have fun! Glad you are feeling better!

Vicki B. 2014-03-15 11:17am

Happy, Happy, HAPPY!

coni 2014-03-15 12:33pm

Have an exciting and safe holiday. I’ll be watching for all the great new colors and things you find..

ginger2 2014-03-15 7:20pm

That's wonderful news! I'm so glad to hear you are feeling so good & are ready to travel, eat & shop! I hope you both have an excellent adventure together.
Happy contrails,
ginger

AmorphousDesigns 2014-03-15 7:25pm

have fun!!

chevygirl70 2014-03-15 7:36pm

Mike - best and safe travel wishes to you and Pat - this is remarkable news for your return to health and I'm glad you can make such a great trip happen so soon.

ENJOY!!!! And yes, post pictures!!!! - Heather in Tucson (remember the gal who forgot to add her free glass... oopsie! thanks for adding it for me!)

DPete1104 2014-03-15 9:54pm

wonderful news, Mike...Have a great time...can't wait to see what treasures you bring back for us!

kandice 2014-03-16 1:32am

I'm so glad you get to go back!! :) I hope you and Pat have a wonderful time. :)

Sheila D. 2014-03-16 7:00am

Awesome! Have a great time! See you soon...

ROC 2014-03-16 7:58am

There once was a glass man named Mike
And his health had taken a hike
But he’s back with a vengeance
And now off to Venice
To bring back the glass we all like!

Have a great time!!!

ElaineRusk 2014-03-16 9:32am

Great news! Have a wonderful time.

Birdsonawire 2014-03-16 10:34am

Yay! What wonderful news:)
And congrats on saving all those miles! WOW
Which card gives you the best miles?

Lampwork49 2014-03-16 10:06pm

Glad to that you are back in the game Mike!! Visits to your facility and great people I've met there was always a highlight to visiting Wa!!!
Mark
Piece By Piece Art Glass
Eagle River Ak

Diane (clarus) 2014-03-18 12:58pm

Have a wonderful time! I'm so glad you are feeling better and can travel again.

While you are there you should visit Vetrofond and convince them to start making glass for us again.......

toothpayne 2014-03-18 4:58pm

Congratulations on a well deserved break. Donna & I wish you many happy pizzas.

Robert

karrina310 2014-03-18 10:29pm

YEA Mike, I'm so happy for you!!! you guys will have a great time.

yes, please visit vetrofond and tell them to get their shit together and make gorgeous glass again!!! there was this beautiful streaky blue that was discontinue about 2 years ago that was absolutely gorgeous. I miss that color so much.

what colors will you be looking for and buying?

all the best,
karen

queenofsheba52 2014-03-21 7:12am

So happy to hear your health has improved! Have a great time and.......

maybe you could *buy* Vetrofond????

:-) Helene

mikefrantz 2014-03-21 11:59am

Frantz Art Glass Europa?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwynd (Post 4552442)
Can you set up a European store so some of us can buy from you without all the international shipping and charges? :D

If I were 20 years younger, and half a million dollars richer, I would be over there in a heartbeat!

Ok, I could work around the 20 year thing, but am a bit short on the cash needed.

But the biggest problem is setting up a business in a different country and dealing with the new laws.

Over 15 years ago on one of my trips to Murano I spoke with a shop owner who told me that at any time the "Taxman" can come to your shop and look at your records.

I also found out that if you write in your checkbook with a pencil (instead of ink) or if you were to use whiteout, you could be fined $1,000, and that was a long time ago, I wonder what the fine would be today..

It is hard enough to run a business and stay out of the RED these days.

Thanks for the suggestion, I wish I could help, but one location is enough for me.

Sincerely

Mike Frantz

flamingobeth 2014-03-23 6:09pm

Truly happy for you, have a wonderful trip!

CrassGlass 2014-03-24 10:16am

Have a great trip! Be on the lookout for knock-out opaque magentas, violets, and eye-searing antifreeze green. If the color looks like it would bitchslap a toddler, it's just right.

PaulaD 2014-03-24 11:26am

Hi Mike,
Have a great time !
And...
Please tell that Luigi Catalan man that you hooked us up on your last Murano trip to buy the 104 Chalcedony from that I am looking for him. After some people were complaining on this board about it I had it chemically analyzed a few months ago and it came up as mostly tin. It is a little too late to reverse the purchase on my credit card but I am going back over there too and I *will* find him. (Actually, I remember right where he lives!) Paula

allicat 2014-03-24 4:40pm

I can't wait to live vicariously thru the pictures (you WILL be taking pics right?!).

Alli

firelady 2014-04-01 12:29pm

Missed you in Vegas, but so happy you're in Murano. Give everyone a hug for me!


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