Personal Note On 2014 National: Examining Photos in Person

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by drcy

I have been told that being a dealer at the national involves a lot of sitting around downtime and general boredom (Someone said "Bring a book'), so would rather be looking at someone's photos and items that just sitting around.

Okay, fine - I'm ignoring you for the entire trip, including the drive up and back. You might want to bring 2 books.

Originally Posted by drcy

Lastly, no one's omniscient and I'm only human, so don't get mad if you give me a mystery photo or lithograph and my conclusion is "I don't know."

Only omniscient non-humans are allowed behind my table. Change your attitude.

Originally Posted by drcy

-- so, when Scott asked if I wanted to tag along, the idea of taking a trip to the Midwest and going to my first National had appeal as a summer vacation destination.

Cheers,
David Rudd Cycleback

You will not be disappointed. I have already planned side-trips to see the world's biggest ball of fishing line and we will be stopping to reenact Custer's last stand with a mime troupe. Possibly a tour of the Velveeta plant. Other than that, lots of counting cows.

[Jewish-collector]

David - I'm looking forward to seeing you at the National. I, too, treat the National as my summer vacation. Have a safe trip. Alan

[drcy]

As I said, I am Runscott's volunteer assistant and guest at his booth. I was already his volunteer assistant for a day when he did the Seattle show a couple of months back. A dealer always needs a second person to at least watch his table while he goes to bathroom or gets lunch. I've already seen a lot of his stuff he sells. He sells vintage cards and photos, which is in my area of knowledge. He also sells vintage autographs which isn't in my area of expertise.

[Exhibitman]

I look forward to seeing you there.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Okay, fine - I'm ignoring you for the entire trip, including the drive up and back. You might want to bring 2 books.



Only omniscient non-humans are allowed behind my table. Change your attitude.



You will not be disappointed. I have already planned side-trips to see the world's biggest ball of fishing line and we will be stopping to reenact Custer's last stand with a mime troupe. Possibly a tour of the Velveeta plant. Other than that, lots of counting cows.

Will you be making a video of the Velveeta tour?

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Will you be making a video of the Velveeta tour?

Already back to making cheesy jokes.

[drcy]

As someone who grew up in Wisconsin, I've been to a cheese factory where you got to see the cheese being made. I also went a toilet/bathroom museum in Kohler Wisconsin. Kohler Company is one of the world's largest plumbing products manufacturers and they have a free public 'history of bathrooms' museum, which actually is quite interesting. There's also a mustard museum in Mount Horeb Wisconsin, which is not far from where I grew up.

Wisconsinites can be corny and cheesy, but they also know it and do it with the sense of fun. That's half their charm. Even the locals get a laugh out of having a mustard museum in their town.

[Leon]

I saw the real Star Spangled Banner in person today. I am happy.

David- I doubt you will be too bored. There will be a ton of folks from this board there and you will know a lot of them by at least their id's here. See ya' there....

[Runscott]

I just test-packed the car and everything fit perfectly...my stuff fit perfectly. The glove box is still empty.

[DeafSports]

I emailed you about my purchase today.

Best,
Danny

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Leon

I saw the real Star Spangled Banner in person today. I am happy.

David- I doubt you will be too bored. There will be a ton of folks from this board there and you will know a lot of them by at least their id's here. See ya' there....

Leon,

You were a few blocks from my office. I am right behind the National Archives.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Leon,

You were a few blocks from my office. I am right behind the National Archives.

Don't want to derail this thread too much but my family and I will be here in DC tomorrow too. We are staying at the Ritz on 22nd....funny picture there too....actually, Spam that is fried isn't that bad ..

Sorry for the slight veering David...

[Michael B]

You will not be disappointed. I have already planned side-trips to see the world's biggest ball of fishing line and we will be stopping to reenact Custer's last stand with a mime troupe. Possibly a tour of the Velveeta plant. Other than that, lots of counting cows.[/QUOTE]

Based on the timing of the trip you will probably hit the early arrivals for Sturgis. I suspect Wall, SD is in the mix. I would make one suggestion: The Spam Museum in Austin, MN. Right on Rte 90 and about 15 miles east of Rte 35 which takes you to Minneapolis/St Paul

Even Leon has been there...........