Ambassador The Major Posted May 7, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted May 7, 2007 (edited) When we got back I went to the biggest room, where we had the banquet Saturday night, and a few Guilds had set displays up. I walked slowly from one end of the room to the other, taking pictures, and talking to all the great folks who were minding their displays and the ones who were setting up the raffle tables. I met Linda, who did those cardinals using pyrography (look carefully at that pic, there are no mistakes, and a lot of detail!) from The Prarie States Guild and then I saw The Major's (Shawn Zoladz ) purse: He offered me a deep discount on it, and if I had the cash, I'd mail him a check. I'm saving my pennies and hoping it's still available when I have my money together, or he'll make me one like it. The picture doesn't show the clever strap very well. I think I have a better one somewhere. For some reason, that purse just stood out to me. Thanks for the plug! I am humbled. Thanks for the report, I wish I could have been there. Edited May 7, 2007 by The Major Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Moderator Johanna Posted May 7, 2007 Author Moderator Report Posted May 7, 2007 This shows the braided strap a little better. Linda told me it was yours, Shawn, and I figured you wouldn't mind me photographing it. (There's an unwritten "look, don't touch" protocol at shows for display items.) I was already smitten with it anyway, but when I picked it up I knew for sure I wanted it. I know it's worth two or three times what you quoted me, times are just tight right now. Understand I am carrying a $10 Wal-Mart purse that has all the charm and elegance of a mass produced import piece of crap. If I would have had the money, I would have given Linda a check for you and moved into that purse before the banquet! Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Ambassador The Major Posted May 7, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted May 7, 2007 This shows the braided strap a little better. Linda told me it was yours, Shawn, and I figured you wouldn't mind me photographing it. (There's an unwritten "look, don't touch" protocol at shows for display items.) I was already smitten with it anyway, but when I picked it up I knew for sure I wanted it. I know it's worth two or three times what you quoted me, times are just tight right now. Understand I am carrying a $10 Wal-Mart purse that has all the charm and elegance of a mass produced import piece of crap. If I would have had the money, I would have given Linda a check for you and moved into that purse before the banquet! Johanna I am glad you like it. I have absolutely no problems posting the pictures. They actually look better than the ones I took of it. I totally understand the situation. No worries. I'll keep it for a display unit and if you ever decide to move on it cool. If not no big deal either. And like you said, if I sell it, I can always make a new one it will be better the second time around. Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
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