Steph

I have figured out how to add some new emoticons. AND I figured out how to find some of the old emoticons. They've been there the whole time but I had to click an extra button or two to get to 'em. Check in the first group. Just called "Emoticons". I see three rows. 21 emoticons. But that group actually has 51 emoticons in it. Go to the top right of the Emoticons menu and click on Categories. From there I can get to the full list of the 51.

LOL, Chad. I have no idea what we just saw but it was great. Thanks for the heads up, John. I had seen one of Jelle's marble races making the rounds on Facebook and was happy for him. I had no idea he made the news. I've posted a congratulations thread in the marble run forum for the next time he checks in.

He is in the news!

http://www.bhg.com/gardening/landscaping-projects/landscape-basics/whimsical-landscaping-design-ideas/#page=25

If the white-ish ribbons of a transparent swirl glow, does that make it more likely to be Playrite and/or Jackson than some other maker? Due to Vitrolite cullet? Or are glowing ribbons a chance across many makers?

Peltier Rainbo on the red, white and blue. Nice one. And I'll say Vitro on the green and white-ish one. I guess the style name on that one would be Conqueror. It looks a little different to me, but it has to be a Conqueror, right?

I'm not at all sure of value. Wouldn't even want to guess. But if I had to, I'd guess like $10 to $20. If someone could identify the artist, it might be found to be more valuable.

This is what we call a contemporary. It is made by hand by a marble artist. It was made relatively recently. (There is a limit on how many kilobytes you can load in a single post.)

Interesting. Different. Yes, newer MK would be my guess ... and then my question would be is it be a true hybrid or was that an intentional combination?

coolness

I don't know how to cook beans! Rice takes less than 20 minutes, so I can deal with waiting. Today: Almond nachos. Yes, I know, pecans seem like a more natural choice, but you make do with what you have.

A present for Hoody. I'm still working my way through it. http://www.mandatory.com/2015/04/17/21-of-the-greatest-riddles-of-all-time/

Lurv.

Tai went over to the dark side! The superidol takes away from the game. Didn't like it Tony's season. Don't like it now.

I'm doing grate, but I could be cheddar.

Al, comparing the marbles and the box damage, it looks like the same box.

George is a font of knowledge. I should ask him about this box. I thought about this being after the Master purchase of Akro. However, the Master marbles are from the beginning of the Master production ... so 20 years before that purchase. P.s. Sourlis

Neat! That green is a new time to me. As in ... completely new type ... I don't remember seeing it before with or without a label.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-230-Akro-Agate-Marble-Box-5-8-21-32-/361526220624? I don't remember ever seeing a box with this general decoration with a clear window. And as an added twist it appears to have some nice early Masters in it.

Those springy flowery ones made me "oooh". (so did the German box earlier)