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20/03/2023 12:31 pm
Debi wanted me to tell you what a wonderful time she had meeting everyone and being welcomed into our group. This isn't just lip service, she enjoyed it immensely. She even came away with a few items - a Matchbox horse trailer (she adores racehorses), the Bullitt Mustang (one of her all-time favorite cars), and the Brooklin Healey (many many thanks JK!). Note that she is a car gal - even met Gerry Coker, designer of the Austin-Healey 100, at an A-H meet a few years ago. And she used to own a Kawasaki motorcycle - sometimes I call her a biker chick.
What Randy said about comraderie reigning over the mere acquisition of models goes double for me. I was happy to see everyone once again!
20/03/2023 12:49 pm
Harv, your post overflows with enthusiasm and brimming joy! (This is not a note of criticism, please do NOT take this the wrong way but...) It reminds me of my very first article/review that ever appeared in print. I wrote a summary of my 3rd grade class's field trip to the zoo; my exuberance then was equal to your heart-felt pleasure expressed today. I'm so glad you and all the others had such a great time! 😀 😀
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20/03/2023 8:58 pm
Here's Debi's own words:
I can't quit smiling about our trip to Chicago. I'm admiring my 'haul' from the meet. Your model car buddies are the best--welcoming, jovial, well-informed, fun, and great companions throughout the weekend. Plus they enjoy pizza and a beer or two. I had a blast and learned so much. I have a much greater appreciation of the collection and strategy for acquiring and building one's own collection. For sure, model cars attract an interesting and fascinating ilk of folks. Never a dull moment.
21/03/2023 6:35 pm
It was great meeting everyone there again. The people always make it a worthwhile trip from down south to the frozen north! I was so glad to meet Debi, even briefly, and hope to see her at the next one. Can't wait for 2024!
21/03/2023 7:22 pm
My wife Ming came with me to the Sunday show both this year and last year. Since she did not come to US until 1986, she missed seeing many of the 1:1 cars, which we buy the models. She enjoys seeing all the different style cars and all the different colors. Just as importantly, she like to meet all the people I know.
We both want to thank all the 1/43 folks who organized and worked the show.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
21/03/2023 8:31 pm
Hey, Ed! It was good seeing you again at the show and meeting Ming. I hope she was not too bored and that you could sneak a few new models home! 🙄