Al Oregon

Hi Lou - using the same that I have been for last few years - Windows XP and the AOL browser. Must have been something when the site was redone that conflicts with AOL. I have seen that happen before - once with Pete's a couple of years ago.

Also, I tried to edit the above post to add the 'd' to 'threa' in the first sentence. Same error message.

Another glitch showed up. I noticed a couple typos in my reply to Rich's thread on the Joker Run pics. So, I clicked on Edit and made the changes - a ? and changing the Id to If. When I clicked on the Save Changes, I got this warning (error) message. It was the gray color warning box with blue header. In the blue header part, it had "Message from Webpage" and then in the box area, the yellow warning sign and "TypeError: 'CKEDITOR' is undefined. Then the OK button. I tried it a couple of different time with the same results. Also, still can't upload pics from my computer.

Rich, are the pics being published in an upcoming book - is that the reason for watermarks? We rarely see anyone not wanting pictures to be shared - in fact, I can't remember the last time. If it is a book, when will it be done and published. Id it is not you, maybe the author will chime in. I think it would be a great book. Of course, if it isn't going to be published until all the great Jabo Special runs are done, that may be never... Maybe it'll be a Part I, Part II, etc.

Cute!

That is what I understood also. I had questioned some time back if Jabo packaged some of the Vitro Anacortes marbles when they first started out and I was told "No", that Jabo did not buy the marbles.

I just see a No Permission type picture

Monday morning, 9:25 am PDT, I still got this message when trying to upload a 61kb pic Error This upload failed

OK - my test - I got the "Error this upload failed" message with a 20kb pic and a 61kb pic.

Wow, cool door. I can see why they won. Thanks for sharing!

You definitely want to attend the "marble floor" the day or two before the show. That's where you get a chance to meet other collectors (almost everyone buys. sells & trades), see their marbles and ask questions. Collectors will take the time to try and ID marbles that you bring and try to answer questions. The Texas folks are very hospitable. I was there (from Oregon) a few years ago and enjoyed it. If you can afford it, do make reservations for the hotel and stay on the floor. That way you can stay up until the wee hours talking about marbles and enjoying everyone's company.

Ron Jorgenson used to sell these on eBay. I think his ID was radjj or something close to that.

Have a marbleous day, Bill!

Here are 5 boxes I have (one is blurry - sorry!)

Good thing I'm going up tomorrow (Wed.) - I'll be in the first 10 in line....!

Have a fiery day!

Plus it mentions the type of boxes that were still in use in the 50's.

Ann - while $25 (plus shipping) is not much to some people, it might be a lot to others. Especially if it is "only" a 32 page book, people might like to know a little more about it before buying it. So, any light you could share that would encourage people to buy the book will help the author cover publishing costs.

Great temperatures and no humidity for you folks east of the Rockies... (and a little cooler than Arizona & New Mexico, etc. (like 20 degrees+ cooler most of the time). Not to mention the great people and even greater marbles (and bags & boxes, I hope).

Here's the pic from Castle & Peterson's book and the short write-up about it. Both titled oddballs. Remember this book was put together in the mid 1990's when cat's-eyes were just starting to be looked at. They did their research, which was very thorough at the time but they did not have all the great information that has come out since.

They also had a few marbles bags that never made it to the online catalog but they sent me pics and I got three - Vitro Whities Shooters bag, Red Horse Mesh Bag and one of the Pressman Santa Claus Stocking bags - looking forward to seeing them.

Neat item!

Sounds like a fun trip - enjoy!

Thanks for sharing and it is nice to read about a family's interest in marbles. I have some bags in my collection that bear the Stutsman name and probably a catalog or two somewhere.

Have a marbleous day!