Alan

I like Carpet Balls! Post 'em when you can!

Folks should jump in with their large machine made pics!

I think it is a Matthews Reverse Twist...around 3.25" dia. This Lundberg "Starry, Starry Night" is around 3.2": I have a Ro Purser "Dino Ball" > 3" dia. IIRC - Mark Matthews produces a few pieces approaching 5". The Besset piece Photo is just over 3".

That is a Mark Matthews "Super Jetson III". It is a little over 2 3/4" dia.

Big??? Okay... here are a few:

I hereby throw my hat into the ring!

I run two at 1280x1024 and one at 1440x900.

"CLEAR BASED CYCLONE GUINEA ! " :boggled: :doh: :rol: :rol: :rol: :rol: :rol: :rol: :rol:

If someone is planning to visit the showroom soon - please PM me.

Wow.... a sad day indeed. Unfortunately we are seeing a piece of rich American history passing away.

Steph: Just a brief note that I have been reading end enjoying your posts.

I saw that piece Griff...it IS a nice one.

Bob: I was at New Philly this past weekend and I had the opportunity to see all of the Jabo runs in significant quantity. As I have not been involved in any of the runs it was a first chance to see the consistency AND diversity within the runs - and the differences between runs. I have read some of the controversy that has graced some boards on this topic and I have no interest in opening that door. The amount of diversity within one run is interesting (to me) and it makes me wonder how easy or hard it will be to identify pieces by run years in the future. I think this may be especially so once more Jabo runs have been produced (I hear that 3 more runs may be planned). A photo guide would be helpful and I have recently discussed this privately with a few people.

I have been at the New Philly marble show. There is no "fear" or uncertainty about the board. If people would behave with an ounce of self-control there wouldn't be any banned posters. I never see anyone at a marble show spouting off like some do on the boards. The anonymity and implied lack of consequences that comes with Internet posting causes some people to write things that they would never say in person.

Some very, very cool marble collection chests with stacking sectioned inserts: Enjoy the photos! Alan

...and even more boxes: Eddie Seese:

...and more boxes:

A plethora of boxes:

Hot House Glass Plaidicinos (they are great!), other great marbles (foreground) and Mark Thompson: More Hot House Glass works:

Griff: Geoff Beetem and his work: Hot House Glass! Brian and Smitty hamming it up:

Before I launch into the photos I would like to thank Smitty for being a great host for the show. The hotel was booked solid and there were plenty of people engaged in room-hopping. It was great to see old friends and get a chance to sit and talk. Now - on to the photos! Brett Young - Hot House Marbles (left) and Kris Parke (right):

I'll post up a photo thread in a few minutes. Alan

I have a number of "eggs"... but I think that is my only "football" with pointed ends. I only picked it up because I avidly collect the Orange/Blue experimental patches. There are some cool eggs and footballs out there.

"New Philadelphia, OH. Holiday Inn 131 Bluebell Dr., (Exit 81 off I-77) New Philadelphia, OH. 44685 room rate is $ 74.99 plus tax 330-339-7731" People will be arriving a few days in advance. Count on Friday being a busy day.