Moderator Johanna Posted October 15, 2006 Moderator Report Posted October 15, 2006 I'm in Butler sitting in a freezing motel room...but what a show! What a day! I was later than I wanted to be, but we had a family funeral. I drove 300 miles in record time only to be amazed at the new ways Penn Dot has thought of to torture people. The last 50 miles took two hours. I didn't make it here until 6pm, and all the competition pieces were already packed away. Draper promised me a set of his pics, and so did Frank Z. Sorry guys. Lots of vendors, classes went well, great guild displays and the biggest best raffle table I have ever seen at an IFoLG show. I rushed Billy's "Legacy" to Pat Hay, who immediately found a can and tag. I think I'm going to have to buy some tickets, even though I don't do leather any more! Blanche did a great job organizing everyone to make the raffle a success...well it will be. The raffle is tomorrow morning and everyone is excited. Clay will win more stuff, I'm sure...he won one of the tool gift certificates (I think I want him to pick my lottery numbers from now on!) The Award Ceremony began dramatically as Pat Goodman played his bagpipes, looking sharp. I saw Blanche checking under his kilt before the performance, but I forgot to ask what she did or didn't find. Pat is so good that when he plays I actually like bagpipes. I accidently whacked Bob Beard in the head with my purse, but he was very nice about it. He said I could bump him anytime. Hmmm... too bad I'm a married woman! LOL Bob was very proud of the professional way the judging was handled, and probably relieved, because he was the head judge. He commented on the quality of the work submitted (that I didn't get to see! ) He sure makes some nice tools, too. Jeff Mosby and Little John of Warhorse Leather were there, and are now official Masters. I admire their work tremendously. I missed seeing Holly, but I'm hoping to see her tomorrow. Chris and Jennifer were there, of course, and I love Chris. I met him when I was a green Tandy manager, and his guild, the Pitt Pounders, is the guild that spawned the Ga Leathercrafters, when Dave Adams, (then me) got transferred to the Macon Tandy store, and later, John Henry came too. We tried to model the new guild after The Pitt Pounders because they have always been a group of friends, and they have been wonderful to work with over the years. I have to track down a computer copy of the awards yet, but I will post them here and on the PittPounders site when I do. Gesa won quite a few awards tonight, too. I got to meet Ann McGrath in person at last, and her sweet daughter, Margret. I got a necklace for my daughter from "Da Bead Lady", and Jane will be tickled when I give it to her. Karla Van Horne couldn't attend, and the Dragon Lady, Roz Short Kaohn couldn't either. I didn't see Silva Fox- and Gerry Woody is too ill to travel. I will call Jerri when I get home. I was really hoping they would be able to make it this year. Karla & Jim Linnell received special recognitions tonight. Lonestar won the traveling trophy again for the best guild display, and George Hurst invited us to Texas next year. Even George is going to have to work hard to top this show (I went to the one Lonestar hosted in 1997.) The swap meet and carving will go on for a long time tonight. It is great to see people from all walks of life in fellowship, the leatherwork is outstanding, and a good time is being had by all here at the show. I did get pictures of all the guild displays, but I'll post them when I get home. I have to be at the delegate meeting at 7am. Most of the people will be up all night anyway- and Ernie Wayman told us to just take a shower and show up for the meeting. I need a shower, and a nap. I have never been to a short delegate meeting, but you never know! Ernie did promise us coffee and doughnuts. I'm going to need gallons of coffee. After the clean up tomorrow, I am going to my other mother-in-laws, then driving home. Goodnight all, and God bless. Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
pepin1948 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Posted October 17, 2006 "I missed seeing Holly, but I'm hoping to see her tomorrow" I guess no one told ya I was only there for the day : I left a few messages at your house with my cell number, too...ah well, here I am back home in Hamburg, PA now. I have pics to post and will do that shortly. I spent the weekend with my inlaws in Girard, OH, but I can verify the mess that is PENNDOT traffic/road construction, as it took me longer to get to OH on Fri. than I'd expected. On top of it all, Ethan had gotten sick Wed. night with a fever and I almost didn't come at all. But by that point I didn't want to miss it. So he was a little out of sorts at the show. I saw alot of folks I was really wanting to, so all in all I was glad I went. I only wished Ethan was perkier...
pepin1948 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Posted October 17, 2006 First, I have to show off the state that has become my "second home" (after the fact that I will always consider myself a Jersey Girl) These pics were taken today (some while the car was in motion) on I-80 Eastbound. One shows a sign for Jersey Shore exit - that always makes me laugh. Others are of what my family affectionately calls "the rock wall" - a rock face that was blasted to make room for the highway, and where you can still see the dynamite lines. This road is very familiar to me as I've made the trip from NJ to Grove City, PA (my alma mater) many times. However, I never get tired of how beautiful it is, particularly in the autumn. Now, the road construction, and snowy trips, I could do without
Moderator Johanna Posted October 17, 2006 Author Moderator Report Posted October 17, 2006 Sunday morning we arrived at the delegate meeting and there was NO COFFEE. Chris, of course, acted like this was his fault. It wasn't. When they asked the IILG for a show report I said, "We would like to thank Chris and his guild for all their hard work and hospitality!" and began clapping. The entire room joined me. The meeting was uneventful, and they did bring doughnuts and coffee after a bit. I got to see Don Sinyard from Ga. at last, and was glad to hear he and his family have been enjoying his retirement. The raffle was about to start, and the room was crowded. Maybe someone else can report on how that went. I was too busy talking to pay attention, and I didn't even see where Billy's piece went. Probably Clay. Holly, my husband did tell me you called, and had no idea where he put your cell phone number. I left in such a hurry I forgot to take it with me. I asked him 10 times why he didn't give you MY cell phone number, and the only thing I can think is that he doesn't know it. Sigh. Those pictures are just teasing, right? I missed the competition entries by like 30 minutes...please please please post some pics...I am sorry I missed you, Holly, but with the family funeral we had, I was pushing it to go at all, and I got there as soon as I could. I missed you and the competition entries...hint hint...post pics Holly post pics Holly post pics Holly It was a good show. The next one is in Ft. Worth Texas www.2007ifolgshow.com Stay tuned for details. I need to update the PittPounder site, and don't know where to begin. Draper has a new lady friend, so it may be hard to get his attention right now. I do have the Guild diplay pics. I need to reduce their size, then I'll post them here, too. Pa. is beautiful, especially in the fall. It makes me almost want to go home for good. Almost. Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
pepin1948 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Posted October 17, 2006 Well, aren't husbands just frustrating sometimes??!! And I'm gonna frustrate you too, cuz honestly those are all the pics I took
Contributing Member ClayB Posted October 17, 2006 Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2006 Thanks for sharing the pictures Holly. The really neat thing about a show like this is the variety of different things people make. I am not much into fish or bright colors, but that is an awesome picture! And that picture of the two trees and the moon looks like it was really cool too. Looks like it might be a little bit blurry, glad I am not the only one that does that ) I'd like to get a better look at how they colored that one and the cat. I always like to see what kind of designs other people come up with to put on saddles. Glad you took the pictures that you did and shared with us. I hope we get to see more from others that were there soon. Clay ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Contributing Member ClayB Posted October 17, 2006 Contributing Member Report Posted October 17, 2006 [quote name='Johanna' I was too busy talking to pay attention, and I didn't even see where Billy's piece went. Probably Clay. quote] It wasn't me!! I spent my raffle ticket budget on postage to get my entries to the show. And I figured I would give some of the rest of the people a chance at the prizes. Sounds like there was LOTS of really cool things given away. If I would have been at the show, I am sure that I would have had to spend quite a bit on tickets. I will be placing an order with Bob Beard soon thanks to the tool raffle. Clay ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Moderator Johanna Posted October 17, 2006 Author Moderator Report Posted October 17, 2006 I never paid much attention to Bob's tools before this show- John Henry was the tool junkie, not me. If I were ever going to carve, I would want one of Bob's swivel knives. I have never held a better balanced precision instrument in 15+ years of leatherwork. It shifted into my hand like it was meant to be there, and cut through the leather clean and sweet. Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
pepin1948 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Posted October 17, 2006 I can report that Pat Goodman won the big prize in the tool raffle...more than that I don't really know.
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