Pictures from the Boot and Saddlemakers Show

[Rawhide]

Here's a link to the pictures I took. Hope they are all ok. This link is not a public album, so you won't be able to google it.

Johanna, if you would like a copy of these pictures to post directly to the site, let me know and we can figure out how to get them to you.

Enjoy everyone. I'll try to answer questions if you have any, just post them here or send me a pm.

Marlon

Pictures

[Crystal]

Thanks for the pictures, Marlon! A lot of very nice saddles and boots. Looks like it was shopping heaven.

Crystal

[Rawhide]

Thanks for the pictures, Marlon! A lot of very nice saddles and boots. Looks like it was shopping heaven.

Crystal

Was it ever! I tried to take pictures of the vendors' areas to give folks an idea of the products available.

Glad you enjoyed them.

Marlon

[bruce johnson]

Marlon,

Thanks a bunch for posting the link to the pictures. I appreciate it, and a special thanks for showing pics of some of the exhibitors booths. Nice to see faces of some friends too. We haven't been to Wichita Falls yet, but plan to.

I hope this kicks up some interest too. A lot of people on these lists wonder what goes on at these shows, or asks "where can I get this or that?". Folks, this is it in a nutshell. You can go to these shows and put your hands on this stuff. People wonder what makes some old tools better than what you see in the catalogs now. You can handle them. You can look at stamps by Bob Beard, Wayne Jueschke, or Barry King and see the differences. Sit down and test drive mauls from a couple guys, swivel knives, whatever. Everyone is welcome. Attendance is the lifeblood of these shows. It has been worthwhile at every show we have been too. The friendships with vendors and other attendees have been just as valuable. Seeing the works on display is just the icing, the cake is what you can take home.

[Blake]

Great Job Marlon.

looks like a great show that I missed again.

Blake

[Rawhide]

Marlon,

Thanks a bunch for posting the link to the pictures. I appreciate it, and a special thanks for showing pics of some of the exhibitors booths. Nice to see faces of some friends too. We haven't been to Wichita Falls yet, but plan to.

I hope this kicks up some interest too. A lot of people on these lists wonder what goes on at these shows, or asks "where can I get this or that?". Folks, this is it in a nutshell. You can go to these shows and put your hands on this stuff. People wonder what makes some old tools better than what you see in the catalogs now. You can handle them. You can look at stamps by Bob Beard, Wayne Jueschke, or Barry King and see the differences. Sit down and test drive mauls from a couple guys, swivel knives, whatever. Everyone is welcome. Attendance is the lifeblood of these shows. It has been worthwhile at every show we have been too. The friendships with vendors and other attendees have been just as valuable. Seeing the works on display is just the icing, the cake is what you can take home.

Bruce,

You nailed it on the head. This is a place where you can test drive, feel, look, lift and gawk at all the tools and leather, etc. This is the second show I've been to and my wife and I had a blast. I also must mention a few of the vendors. I stopped by Wayne Jueschke's booth and we talk for a few minutes and he's really a nice guy with some fabulous tools. I also stopped by Bob Beard's booth, and let me tell you, what a nice guy. We talked like we knew each other for years. I also talked with Chuck Smith for a while and he let me see the holster he made that will be in the next issue of LCSJ. These are the best events to attend. Vendor's give you personal attention, love to talk and all have faboulous products. If you have the chance, go. My wife and I drove about 1.5 hrs. to the show and we are both thankful we went. I bought a few tools and a couple of stingray skins.

Marlon

[ArtS]

Thanks Marlon. Oh man am I jealous! I would have loved to have been there. The pictures are the next best thing.

Thanks again.

Art

[Rawhide]

Thanks Marlon. Oh man am I jealous! I would have loved to have been there. The pictures are the next best thing.

Thanks again.

Art

You're welcome Art, sorry you missed it too. Maybe gas and airfares will be cheaper next year

[Bob]

Marlon, thanks very much for posting those pictures. Awesome.

Bob

[Mike Craw]

Hey Marlon!

Thanks for the photos. I envy you being able to go and see all that stuff in person. It was nice to see photos of folks I've heard of but never had a chance to meet.

Mike