I've been attending for quite a few years and I felt this was one of the
best. Lots of old friends and lots of old phonographs..... The banquet on
Saturday night was the biggest ever, with well over 100 people attending. Robin
and
Joan Rolfs came in from Wisconsin and gave a very amusing presentation on
phonograph dolls and toys, and Nipper. In fact, their presentation intrigued
me
so much that when I stumbled upon a combination 'Ragtime Rastus' and 'the
Boxers' phonograph toy in the original box early Sunday morning I immediately
bought it. I blamed them for provoking me to spend money I hadn't planned on!
But that's one of the things that makes these shows so much fun. You never
know what small (or large) treasures may turn up, and it's always a treat to
learn new things. All it all it was well worth the long drive and I'm already
looking forward to next year.
Best regards,
Rene Rondeau
