That is Gary Rhodes, the 4th person to sign the "Baby Doll" banner AND the ONLY one to show up at my shop to sign it... on his way back to a BBQ.

Ricks shop is divided into many work areas, all connected but with dividers inbetween. To get a good feel of the meet you had to roam constantly as there was so much happenning throughtout the meet.

All through the shops there was eye candy from wall to wall, both Rick and his crew's stuff on the walls and projects in progress.

And then silly little things were constantly happenning and folks were telling their tall tales of their adventures over the years in this exciting business.

And over in that corner someone was going through some antique gold leaf book , samples or photographs, someone else where was showing how to angel guild. The huge press was being experimented with. Someone was on the computer showing pictures of some outstanding projects and had shots all the way through of the how to steps. The store was always busy.... so much great stuff to look at and purchase.

The table was overflowing with some fabulous portfolios.

And best of all was the one on one conversations that took place where folks shared their lives and experiences with one anothers.

It was a great meet!