Steph

What?! you were in Oklahoma and you didn't come see me? . . . oh wait, I don't live in Oklahoma. Is that an agate at the bottom?

Hi Ruth. I haven't seen Gary around in awhile. I'm GUESSING that he wouldn't need to buff away any glass first. That could be naive of me. But it seems as if might be kinda like wetting down a dull rock to see what it could look like polished.

we're jealous because we can't walk to our workshop and whip ourselves up a batch of marbles.

Still don't get it. The $88.98 bid at 18:15:30 caused the $89.98 bid to be the high bid as of 18:15:30. So at 18:15:36, the instructions would have said "enter US $90.98 or more" My best guess is that the person with the $48.50 bid had started to enter it before 18:15:30. Then since their bid met the requirement for when their page was loaded, it went through. Didn't affect the bids, but was registered.

Okay, I'm having trouble with that one myself.

If that's Jabo, then it's a remarkable one. Heck, it's a remarkable one, no matter whose it is.

There was one in 2006.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

Hey there Howard. Actually been thinking about you. ( : Will let others comment on the value of the marbles. Just wanted to say hi. ( :

Seems like these mibs are the best of both worlds. Got the great ox, plus a distinctive color to set them apart from vintage. Just what the doctor ordered. At least, I'm not familiar with akro oxes having chartreuse.

David has spoken of dug Masters. At least I thought he did. Ain't sayin' which David, in case I'm wrong. :-) I don't think there have been Alox digs. Mike asked about the possibility one time, and I think there was an impediment. Don't know if there was a building over the site or not. The thing I kinda remember is something along the lines of the site being in a rough part of town.

Here's an Alox bag posted by Mike (Runner's Dad). I believe they were a gift from Nancy Frier, granddaughter of the founder of Alox. I also received a bag from Nancy but Mike's pic is better. :-) Here are some mibs from the basement of Nancy's dad, if I recall correctly. From somewhere in his house I'm certain! They came from the Alox factory before that. Big sunbursts, Paul Bunyans, and cat's eyes. The cat's eyes were bought from another company - or maybe were samples from another company. Alox did buy some cat's eyes for packaging under their label. Thing is, I have seen some of those big ones in a Master Glass bag. I'm keeping my ears open for any more info Ron Shepherd and Nancy have to shed on the matter. Alox research is ongoing if I'm not mistaken. I look forward to the next chapter.

Actually started to salivate when I opened that thumbnail. TMI? Well, they're yummy! lol

I've been googling for instructions on how to make some of my own . . . so far no go.

Ghost Cores! bahahaha

it is cool but i was confused. It's so different. I wondered who this jack and linda were that you were thanking. I thought they had some pretty cool glass. yeah, I know you're Jack - that made it more confusing - that there were two of you Jacks who liked glass. (hey it was late)

too cute. (yeah, I did it)

Mighty fine

Myth busted! I love it! That's one fantastic tiger eye.

That's my kind of collection, Gene. Nothing like knowing what you like and going for it! What a show everyone!

That is a gorgeous green, Dan. Lots of amazing mibs in this thread. No intention to slight all the rest. Just gotta say Cool Beans to this:

no. 5 oooooooooh

Is this a private party or can others duck in to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BO Oops, didn't mean to yell. Have a great one Bo.

Sharp hooks! How about some Pelt Sunsets I ran across at the Morphy site today. ;-)