What an experience. If you like cottage industry gloss, WOW. I really enjoyed it as well as seeing all the new stuff from favorites Figarti< K&C, Britains, JJD as well as Tom Gunn. VERY NICE SHOW and even nicer folks. Big shout out to Clive (Grey Goose) as my host, he and Sue treated me royally, I enjoyed there gracious hospitality and we did some really neat things - Bovington Tank Museuem, Corfe Castle, Hever Castle and the highlight - Combined Services Museum in Maldon - exceptional!!!!!!!!! It included the Donnington collection of Arms (over a 1000 military rifles, handguns, etc. as well as a highlight - Peter Mason, the real James Bond, the stuff from him and his wife has to be seen to be believed, just incredible. SO A BIG THANK YOU TO CLIVE AND SUE!!!! I can't wait to come back, I hope my show work gave me a good grade!
I also got to see Andy, but he was hard at work at the K&C UK stand where it was great to see Tony and Dave again as well as meet Mike!
ALso, it was a true pleasure to meet Martin, Jeff and Simon as well as Hoogri! I only wish I had more time to spend with you, but I was too fascinated leaving the stand to find something else new! Hopefully on my next trip, I will make it to the infamous Pub gathering!!! What a show, at the airport and flying out soon, but just too cool.
Also nice to meet the Turners, Ken Jackson, ATS and a whole host of others including one of my all time favoritre makers - Patrick at Sarum!
One final note - Mike at Little Legion has to be exhausted, his stand was busy from start to finish, it took a bit to finally see it and by the time I did, ouch, it was picked clean!
Again, great show and people, thanks for allowing a Yank entry!
Tom