Fan Club Newsletter
In This Issue: December 2008 
•   Fan Club President
•   Member of the Month
•   2008 Newest Release of the Kitty-Cat Clock
•   Kit-Cat Clock 76th Anniversary- RED Kit-Cat, WHITE Kit-Cat and BLUE Kit-Cat
•   December Recipe (Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies)
•   Encouragement Chronicles
Fan Club President
Dear Fan Club Members,


I hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Ours was very busy from start to finish. From the time I woke up, I was on the go the whole day. Cooking in the early morning to getting the house ready for company and then cleaning up after the guest all left. It was so much fun though and it was so good to see everyone that day. That is why I just love Thanksgiving, it brings us all together and we can catch up on stories and laugh at all the good memories. My husband last year won the annual pie eating contest and vowed to never eat pie again. He was true to his word this year!

The day after each Thanksgiving my family and I have a tradition that we set up our outside lights for the holidays. Sometimes we get lucky and are able to use lights from the previous year, but this year we had no luck. So we all ran to the store together and picked out all new lights. We decided we wanted to change from white lights to red and green to make the house look more festive. After being out in the cold brisk weather for several hours setting up the lights, our bodies were so chilled, so we went inside and warmed ourselves up with some hot chocolate. After we warmed up, we went back outside to look at our lights that we all worked so hard on. You could tell that we were all so proud of the way they looked and glowed into the dark night. It is times like this that gives you memories of having fun and doing something together as a family.

As the year winds down, and the New Year approaches. Take some time to reflect on this past year and think about the good and bad and what you want to improve or change and what you want to continue to do right. Enjoy the holidays. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



Keep smiling,
Julie Young
Fan Club President

 

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2008 Newest Release of the Kitty-Cat Clock
Purchase any of the NEW Baby Boy Blue Kitty, Miss Kitty Pink, and Miss Kitty Lime-Green, and receive a FREE SWEATSHIRT. Chosse from seven different styles.

Offer good December 1 through December 31, 2008.

Yours Sincerely,

California Clock Company

 

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December Recipe (Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies)
Yield
Makes 4 dozen

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted (optional)
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
Preparation

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in orange rind and extract. Gradually add flour, beating well. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 portion. Divide remaining portion into 24 pieces; shape each piece into a 2 1/2- x 1/2-inch log on a lightly floured surface. Repeat procedure with reserved portion. Place cookies on baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Dip tips of cookies in melted chocolate, and if desired, chopped nuts or coconut. Place on wire racks; let stand until firm.
 

 

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Member of the Month
Name - Ana

Hobbies- Make necklaces, take photos, write, drink coffee and to see films.

Kit-Cat(s) – Classic Black

Kit-Cat Moment - When I was a little girl I lived in a country in Central America that passed through a very difficult political movement. For my good luck there was an ice cream shop on the corner of my street. When things got all sensitive my family in my house spoke about the situation, then my mom gave me permission to go and buy an ice cream. I was fascinated by three reasons: 1-Eat ice cream flavor mandarin (which by far is my favorite) 2.-Exit the tense atmosphere, 3.-To see the Kit-Cat Clock that moved its eyes and tail with happiness. The truth is that it was very relaxing to sit on the stool, eat ice cream and see the Kit-Cat clock that somehow always said that the time passes ... and the Kit-Cat clock was right. Now after a long time, I have found a Kit-Cat clock and I finally have it on the wall of my kitchen. It reminds me that the time goes by and I can enjoy these times of peace.

 

 

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Kit-Cat Clock 76th Anniversary- RED Kit-Cat, WHITE Kit-Cat and BLUE Kit-Cat
SPIRIT OF 76:

Year 2008 marks the 76th year that California Clock Co. has been producing the Kit-Cat Clock. In celebration of our customer’s faithfulness to our product, we released three limited edition 76th anniversary Kit-Cat Clocks.(RED Kit-Cat, WHITE Kit-Cat and BLUE Kit-Cat) Each clock has been painted in a very vibrant Metallic paint with a clear coat. All clock boxes are individually numbered and we have committed to only manufacturing 1000 of each color.

Yours sincerely,

California Clock Co.
 

 

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Encouragement Chronicles
1. When I was young, my uncle had one hanging on his wall. I loved the way the eyes and tail moved. It hung on his wall for years even after it quit working. I decided I wanted one in my newly remodeled kitchen which is red, white and blue.

Melanie
Canby, Oregon

2. I read the article in 'American Profile'. It brought back some good 'ole memories! I'm Christmas shopping for my family's "Yankee Swap". This will be great fun!

Rita
Louisa, Virginia

3.We are so excited to get this for our daughter!!! She is turning 13 on Tuesday and her dream is to have a Kit-Cat clock... She will be shocked that it is lime green and jeweled!! Thank you!

Marilyn
Moultonboro, New Hampshire

4. My husband said all he wants for Christmas is a new Kit-Cat clock! Although the new clock won't be a surprise, I know he will love it!

Rosa
Citrus Heights, California

5. Thanks for the new colors; I would like a lime green boy too!!!

Linda
Lake City, Florida

6. Gotta have. Daughter is getting ready to get house and she wants retro in Kitchen and she LOVES cats. So, I think this guy is PURRRfect!!

Angie
Meherrin, Virginia

7. Say Hello to the President of the company. I met him and his helpers on their Rt. 66 Tour when they came through Barstow. They also e-mailed me some photos. Thank you. I love the clock I bought then, and it always brings a smile to my face. This one should delight my grandsons and mortify my daughter when I have it put in their room!

Susan
Barstow, California

8. I remember well my first encounter with a Kit-Cat clock. When I was a child, I HATED going to the dentist. But I “endured” each visit by intently watching the dentist’s black Kit-Cat clock on the wall. It helped take my mind off the visit. Maybe I should recommend it to my adult dentist?!

Claire
Deming, New Mexico

9. This clock is a first anniversary gift for my son and his wife. They were married in Stroud, Oklahoma which is on Route 66. I found the perfect gift on your website!

Deborah
Savoy, Illinois

10. I love my black Kitty, so I want a Pink Kitty!!!

Diane
Sun City, Arizona



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