Alan

(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked abusive behavior by others on this board. Moderators may humor it because it comes from their "friend", but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) A plethora of boxes:

(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked abusive behavior by others on this board. Moderators may humor it because it comes from their "friend", but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) 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😞 (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked abusive behavior by others on this board. Moderators may humor it because it comes from their "friend", but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)

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

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"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.

Akro Agate Orange and Blue Experimental football:

Akro Orange and Blue Experimental patches - >1" dia.:

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A "keepin' in on marbles" random photo: (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked abusive behavior by others on this board. Moderators may humor it because it comes from their "friend", but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)

I'll be there. I *think I'll be arriving on Thursday.

Then I will only say that I support the actions of responsible board owners and moderators that know when to draw the line between reasonable discussion focused on marbles (which is what I understand the majority of the board's supporters come here for) and foul-mouthed attacks that only undermine the reputation of a board.

If you saw the post of two nights ago you would understand. A vicious, smarmy attack against a person that was beneath the dignity of any reasonable person. The thread originator tried to drag a disagreement on another board to this board as a character assassination attempt. No good board of ANY topic focus should host such degrading writing whose sole purpose is to demean and denigrate another. Respectfully, Alan

That works for me.

The pictured marble is a new torch-made piece of Moretti glass.

"Flaming Submarine Clown"

I have seen her display several times at Wheaton Village. She has a great and diverse collection - and an eye for putting together a great themed display.

Here is one (and a half) still embedded in a chunk of cullet: (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked abusive behavior by others on this board. Moderators may humor it because it comes from their "friend", but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)

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Here is a big chunk of Akro cullet: A Wald Onionskin with mica: A Ro Purser with black panels:

I am somewhat reminded of that extremely complex mechanical marble race in the Boston airport.

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Someday (chuckling inside reflecting on my copious "spare time") we should have a thread with a handmade, machine made and contemporary theme. If anyone comes up with an inspiring central theme around that - have at it.