The Chicago show was all I imagined it would be. As this was my first show, the entire atmosphere was exciting and a bit overwhelming. The real bonus in all the wonderful varieties of figures, vehicles, terrain etc. was the generous and welcoming spirit of everyone I met. This is the way life should be and words cannot express how much I appreciate all the members of the forum and the great folks,both dealer and collector, who made me feel so much at home. This is an amazing hobby and it is great to see that this passion of ours attracts people who share so generously their knowledge and time with others. Thanks to all of you, Tim