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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Milton Pumpkin Festival

Today will be  posting photos of Blenko  taken by blog reader M.  These photos were taken at the Milton Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

 Folks we apologize for not informing you about this Halloween  outing.
We work 30 miles north of Charleston (more than 60 miles from Blenko).  The only way 'we' know when Blenko Glass will be at an event, or what Blenko is doing for a holiday -  Halloween,  Xmas etc is if someone from Blenko or the community sends the information to the blog, email, or phones us.



The history with this communication isn't always good.  Blenko has a small office staff and everyone is very busy.  Dr V and I also have jobs and are busy, Dr V and I take our after work hours for Blenko Project updates and  to keep the Blog publishing photos of Blenko Glass.  When photos of NEW Glass is sent to us from Blenko Glass, we publish photos of new glass.  If we don't receive current info or current glass photos - we rely on photos of vintage glass sent to us by readers.

Hope this helps to explain the situation.  Neither Dr V nor I work for Blenko,  or visit Blenko more than twice a year. Dr V  is a Phd Engineer / Researcher and I'm a Dentist  we both work 40+ hours ( same as  the Blenko office staff).   Blenko is open ( office 8 to 4)  Visitor Center is open 9 to 5  - check the hours  by phoning Blenko Glass. 

Thank you for the photos -   and again we apologize for not having this information.

We suggest you phone 304 743 9081  every few weeks and ask Blenko what's new!

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

WELL I KNOW YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR THIS, BUT NO ONE IS OVERWORKED.
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MR BLENKO WOULD NOT REQUEST EMPLOYEES UPDATE THE BLOG? IT IS FREE TO BLENKO CORRECT? I'M A LAWYER I PAY TO HAVE MY WEB PAGES AND THE Q AND A TAKEN CARE OF, WE PAY A GREAT DEAL FOR THIS SERVICE.
GRANTED WE ARE NOT SELLING A WELL KNOWN - HIGH QUALITY GLASS - BUT WE ARE SELLING A SERVICE.
THE BLOG IS A FORM OF ADVERTSEMENT.
IF MORE PHOTOS OF THE CURRENT BLENKO WERE PUBLISHED? THIS MIGHT BE BETTER FOR THE FACTORY, BUT IF AS YOU SAY GETTING PHOTOS IS LIKE PULLING HENS TEETH. WELL I UNDERSTAND.
NO ONE IS ANGRY WITH YOU. WE DROVE DOWN TWO YEARS AGO FOR THIS PUMPKIN EVENT, NICE SMALL TOWN FAIR. NOTHING MORE.
MOUNTAIN RITA
ALWAYS A READER, INFREQUENTLY A COMMENTOR

maggie said...

Great Photos
Thank you to the reader who shared.

Anonymous said...

hello,

This blog is in no way related to blenko glass company.

Thanks,
V

Anonymous said...

Katy has straighten up Blenko there are less people and the ones who are here work.

Anonymous said...

V
You misunderstood my wrath, I know you and Doc work hard, I'm saying or was trying to say Blenko is Blenko's worst enemy.
They continue to behave in a petty childish manner.
I seriously doubt H or U would want anyone at Blenko's job. You are both much too wise and educated. I fail to see the need for the lack of information or a flow of information. Walter Blenko is known for his ability to communicate. I am certain this is not a board issue, its a local issue.
Paula Clendenin

Anonymous said...

Or were you responding to Mountain Rita's wrath?

Anonymous said...

well known / high quality -
I love the bitter sweet comments.

Anonymous said...

I run a factory that produces electrical parts, we ship nation wide - with 2 office people and a good computer company how many office people at Blenko?

Anonymous said...

Hi there. This is the person who emailed the pics. I don't work at blenko. It said the pics were from blog reader M from blenko?

penny said...

send Hillary or v an email and they will change the statement.

penny said...

BTW I agree a bit with Mountain Rita.
I do not understand why Blenko staff would not send updated info re: glass pieces and shows for blog?
Can any else understand this?

Anonymous said...

anonymous - Hilery would say how many peoples work or don't work at blenko is not your concern.
If you like the glass buy it - if not move on.
You are not, none of us are Blenko owners or managers.
If you don't have a dime in the pot, you have no vote.
Paul Jordan

Anonymous said...

Very nice photos of Halloween glass, I saw none of this in the factory on Sunday.
Anyone know why?
Alex

Anonymous said...

I worked at Blenko for more than 2 decades.
I understand I'll share.
Anonymous Ex

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Anonymous said...

I also worked there a very long time, this does not suprise me now. A few years ago this kind of attitude would not have been tolerated.

Anonymous said...

I don't think the comments were about you darling
The comments are about the fact
that blog didn't tell us about the pumpkin fair
and she should have.
Gloria Dodd

Anonymous said...

I don't think the comments were about you darling
The comments are about the fact
that blog didn't tell us about the pumpkin fair
and she should have.
Gloria Dodd