Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi All, The latest (and last??) private Jabo run, "Eagles", was held this past Tuesday (Veteran's Day 11/11/08). Lots of exciting news to tell about. Mainly, this run was filmed for an upcoming episode of "Dirty Jobs" for Discovery Channel. The film crew arrived about 9 a.m. and shot until well after dark. Mike Rowe, the show's handsome host, got to get down and dirty and make a batch of marbles that are now named "Mike Rowes". The show will air late January or February - we'll be sure to let you know. This run was the private run of Hansel de Sousa - with Steve (Smitty) Smith at the helm, along with Dave McCullough. So now we know that in addition to being a heck of a nice guy, Smitty can make some pretty great marbles! The next day (sorting day) another piece of interesting information came to light. Dave put the "For Sale" sign on the building as we were getting ready to leave. (see pics). The end of another part of marble making history. Hope you enjoy the photos of this run. It was a couple of long, dirty and hard working days - but the outcome is spectacular! Individual photos of the "Mike Rowes", "Tequila Sunrise", "Witchy Woman", "Take It To The Limit", "Desperado" marbles to come in a couple of days. For further info or to purchase your own Eagle contact: Jo Nutter at [email protected] or Steve Smith at [email protected] Steve adding aventurine and striping colors to the crucible Hansel getting in on the action colors going in the molten glass stream which is sheared off and then alternatively directed to the two rollers More photos in next posts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 "Eagles" continued... Molten glass dropping to roller...a marble is born marbles coming off the rollers, cushioned by fiberglass before hitting the buckets Walt McKee Dave checking them out to be continued.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 "Eagles" continued... overview adding cullet to the tank one very hot tank Steve blowing in aventurine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 and yet more "Eagles"... coming down the rollers Hard working men - Hansel, Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs host) and Smitty Jo and Mike at the end of a long day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn691500 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 hOW FREAKEN COOL IS THAT, I LOVE THAT mIKE rOW SHOW DIRTY JOBS,, MAN THAT LOOKS FUN,, THANKS FOR THE PHOTOS,, JEEPERS THATS COOL,,,BJ sorry caps lock 3<kick me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 the "Eagles" have landed.... sorting - "the day after" happy participants Dave and the "For Sale" sign Smitty and Dave holding marbles and Jabo for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 And now, for the stars of the show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Very nice presentation. How wonderful that you could be part of Jabo's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 more "Eagles".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 and more group shots...individual photos in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroom Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 How wonderful & exciting but at the same time so sad. The end of another era. ~Bonnie~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 That is very very cool...Looks like a lot of fun too! Don't watch too much TV, but will for sure tune in for that episode. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delkins Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Very cool, guys! -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skycollect Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 One of my favorite shows on TV and marbles, I might not be able to sleep tonight! Thanks for sharing, and the neat pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Great pics, Jo, and thanks for sharing them with us. While it's neat that you all were part of the last run, I sure hope there are some more marbles made there in the future, whether Jabo or.... Maybe Hansel would rather play marbles than doctor....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Totally awesome, Jo!!!! Great pics, beautiful marbles and how cool is it to have it documented for so many to enjoy!! I can't wait to see the show!! You GO, Girl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 most excellent! so Jo, now that you're a big star... ya still going to talk to all us common folks? LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Here's a couple more pictures of the Eagles, from Smitty.... Man... They are beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordiskul Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Man unreal marbs thanx for posting the pics all... i met mike rowe in ah airport wonce hes a real nice guy ........its ah dam shame that jabo is closeing its doors thanx to everyone who had a hand in makeing the last runs ...........im just hopeing whoever buys it still makes marbs Dustin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcochrane Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 great pictures, great story, great-looking mibs. "eagles" seems a fitting name for a last run of JABOs. hope to see some for sale soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi guys, Thanks for all of your nice comments. I really appreciate it. Al, I know Hansel would rather play marbles than doctor...but I think the marble thing doesn't pay as well! And it's safe to watch the show when it airs...the crew was there to film the marbles being made - and Dave got to be the star of that part. The rest of us were told to stay out of the way! Here are some more photos - these are going on eBay tonight. If anyone is interested in purchasing any Eagles, please let me know. I'd rather sell them privately and not have to take the hit from the eBay fees. I'm offering very reasonable pricing and great discounts for anyone purchasing multiples. OK...scratch the "here are photos"...can't upload because they are too big. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo217 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 OK...Steph pm'd me with instructions on how to get these huge files posted. thanks Steph. Here goes... (I'm only able to do one at a time - still too big. Any other suggestions?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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