Beau Geste in Chicago (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

In her newsletter that she sent out last night, Ana included a bunch of photos. They can be accessed at http://www.beau-geste.com/Chicago2012

Among her photos were ones of the actor Ruben Blades (he is seen pointing at some BG items, wearing a cap). I've done business with Ruben in the past and it was a pleasure to finally meet him. He said Chicago was like going to Mecca, something you have to do once in your life. There's also a photo of Pat Wade between Ana on the left and Shannon on the right. This picture really gives meaning to the phrase "a thorn among two roses" or did I get that wrong? ^&grin

Brad

 

[ucla1967]

In her newsletter that she sent out last night, Ana included a bunch of photos. They can be accessed at http://www.beau-geste.com/Chicago2012

Among her photos were ones of the actor Ruben Blades (he is seen pointing at some BG items, wearing a cap). I've done business with Ruben in the past and it was a pleasure to finally meet him. He said Chicago was like going to Mecca, something you have to do once in your life. There's also a photo of Pat Wade between Ana on the left and Shannon on the right. This picture really gives meaning to the phrase "a thorn among two roses" or did I get that wrong? ^&grin

Brad

Brad,

Thanks for the link. It was good to see what Pat Wade looks like. I also saw a photo of Texas collector, Taft Symonds, standing with Ana. He use to be a regular at the West Coaster, but I haven't seen him out here in years.

 

[PolarBear]

Ruben Blades with Ana Donzino and Bill Hocker at OTSN 2012

Bill tells me that Mr. Blades collects Hocker Toy Soldiers as well as Beau Geste

Good taste in collecting on both accounts!

 

[jazzeum]

Randy,

Ruben also collects K & C, particularly Pacific.

Brad

 

[tdubel]

Randy,

Ruben also collects K & C, particularly Pacific.

Brad

Holy Smokes, I have connected the dots, Ruben has bought a number of things from me, I missed him in Chicago but would have loved to meet him. Hopefully next year,

Thanks Brad for pointing this out in the photos, I now know!
Tom