Greetings from Mich City (links to pics post #24)

[Johanna]

Well, we made it! There are quite a few folks here, and some nice leatherwork too. I found Tina and her husband almost immediately- we just knew each other right away. She won four blue ribbons- anyone surprised? Ha ha! I've seen a few friends already, but classes are going on right now, and I don't want to interrupt anyone. I'm going downstairs to get some pictures, and I'll upload them poolside (of course, that's where my kids want to be RIGHT NOW MOM!) The award ceremony is at 7 Indy time, and I can't wait to see everyone. Woody & Jerry made it from Georgia (okay, I had to interrupt them!)

I'm outta here...will keep you folks posted.

Johanna

and yes, that is the real Billy 2shews that registered today. whooo-hoooo Hi Billy! You know we love you, right?

(no, he's not here at the show)

[gtwister09]

Well, we made it! There are quite a few folks here, and some nice leatherwork too. I found Tina and her husband almost immediately- we just knew each other right away. She won four blue ribbons- anyone surprised? Ha ha! I've seen a few friends already, but classes are going on right now, and I don't want to interrupt anyone. I'm going downstairs to get some pictures, and I'll upload them poolside (of course, that's where my kids want to be RIGHT NOW MOM!) The award ceremony is at 7 Indy time, and I can't wait to see everyone. Woody & Jerry made it from Georgia (okay, I had to interrupt them!)

I'm outta here...will keep you folks posted.

Johanna

and yes, that is the real Billy 2shews that registered today. whooo-hoooo Hi Billy! You know we love you, right?

(no, he's not here at the show)

Any news on Billy?

Regards,

Ben

[Myriam]

Cool, thanks for the update, Johanna!

Four blue ribbons for Tina? Way cool! Hurray for Tina!!!

[ClayB]

Way to go Tina, I knew you'd do good!!!!!

It's also cool that Billy finally got signed up on the forum. Now it really feels like the gang is all here.

[Regis]

L U C K Y....Lady Johanna in the right place at the right time (and all the others that could make it there of course).

Congrad's Tina

[TomSwede]

Grattis Tina! Fan vad kul att det finns nå'n som är med som svensk representent!

Thank you Johanna for the report, wonderful news!

Tom

[Crystal]

Thanks for updating us, Johanna. Can't wait to see pictures of the show.

Excellent job, Tina! Woohoo!!

Crystal

[Johanna]

By the time we got here at 2 or so the competition room had been emptied for the workshops that went on all day. The entries that needed to be shipped back to their owners were packed up and put away, so I never saw any of the four pieces ClayB won ribbons dreamcatchers for. The other competition pieces were spread around the display room, mostly on the tables of the guilds they belonged on. I took lots of pics, but they are kinda unorganized becaue of that. HowardB (Brent)won so many certificates I lost count. Way to go, Brent!

Alex Madsen, who served as head judge in Bob Beard's place, said there were 150 entries. That's quite a bit for a small regional show like this one. There are lots of raffle items going tomorrow- remind me to buy some more tickets! It's the raffles that provide the income to make these shows possible. Carol Higgins really stepped up to the plate and got people to donate quite a variety of goodies.

There were a few conspicuous absences- Bea & Ernie Wayman are still in Florida, George Hurst and Hidecrafters didn't come, no Bob Beard...but- there were lots of familiar faces and quite a few new folks. I enjoyed having the chance to meet some new folks and catching up with old friends.

Allan Scheiderer had Columbus IFoLG show packets available. He said Roz, the dragon lady, agreed to be head judge in September. She made the special award trophies for best of catagory for this show- wait until you see them! Titled "Revenge", it is a cow pounding a human hide complete with the workshop.

Prairie States Guild is planning a regional show next year, somewhere in the southern part of the Chicago area. More details will be announced as we know them.

Yes,I have lots of pics, but I'm headed back downstairs for the flea market/swap meet/ all night gab fest. Pics will have to wait until I get them off the camera. hahahahaha

Great show, wonderful people- I'm very glad to be here. Hasta manana!

Johanna

[Tina]

Hi all,

I'm blown away totally...So many super nice people and so much to see and meeting Johanna...You're like a sister girl:-) Me and Keith (my husband) both had a super nice time.

First of I would like to say congratulations to ClayB and Brent (HowardB) they both won a whole bunch of dream cathers (ribbons). Clay, I'm so sad I did not have the opportunity to see you work, someone took them away after judging *Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr* (That is Tina growling)

This was fun, not just for the prices but to meet all the people and I'll be on it again for sure. 4 of the judges told me to become a member of a guild and get down to Ohio in september..I guess it might be a good idea?

Thanks all for your encouragement, the next time will be harder but I'm going to work harder on it:-)

Edited April 27, 2008 by Tina

[anne newkold]

There were a few conspicuous absences- Bea & Ernie Wayman are still in Florida, George Hurst and Hidecrafters didn't come, no Bob Beard...but- there were lots of familiar faces and quite a few new folks. I enjoyed having the chance to meet some new folks and catching up with old friends.

Bob Beard didn't make the show due to having to deal with his dad's estate and is in CA at this time taking care of legal matters. Most of you know that Bob is a magnificent Master leather carver and tool maker. If you have ever had the extreme pleasure of visiting his dad's home you would see where Bob gets a lot of his artistic abilities from. Both his Father and Mother had a lot of artistic talent and appreciation for fine art which shows in everything Bob does.

Can't wait to see the pictures!

Edited April 27, 2008 by anne newkold