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Title: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: socko47 on February 10, 2016, 01:52:22 PM: May 20 and 21, 2016. Our 75 show! Go to http://mfcashow.com/ for information....room rates, hotels etc. :) :) :)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 10, 2016, 02:14:02 PM: On behalf of the BFFS may I congratulate you all on getting to your 75th show. A very fine feat indeed.
Well done to the organisers
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Post by: gerry Larkin on February 10, 2016, 02:57:41 PM: really looking forward to attending once again!and congrats guys and girls for reaching 75
Looking forward to seeing you all again.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: willie on February 10, 2016, 09:18:26 PM: Lock up the rum and women you two are coming ::) This is going to be interesting let me tell ya :P I will be there so this should be a hoot :o Willie
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Post by: socko47 on February 10, 2016, 10:30:10 PM: Whether you want to meet us is another matter!!
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 11, 2016, 04:21:37 AM: Joe, as I've never been before, it was obviously Gerry you met and left you in a right old state! please accept my deepest apologies on his behalf! hahaha

If you start twitching during our registration, I'll get the in house Dr. to attend. OHHH hang on, that would be Gerry!!

either way, I'd start running now if I were you!!! hahahaha

This is going to be a laugh.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on February 11, 2016, 09:25:03 AM: Looking forward to another MFCA, meeting Nick and seeing Gerry again. You will know me by my Hawaiian shirt.... but careful, there are 5 other guys in the same shirt. :o

Joe, looking forward to seeing you again. Recently started painting after a long dry spell (big move!) so hope to have something on the table.
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 11, 2016, 09:33:16 AM: Make that six ( I've bought Gerry a lovely pink one with BIG flowers ) and to give him that real Hawaiian feel, he's got a grass skirt to go with it!! you'll be able to recognise him from the other side of the car park!!!! hahahaha
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Post by: PJDeluhery on February 11, 2016, 02:30:23 PM: We will pretend not to know you in public. Hope that's ok. ;D
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Post by: gerry Larkin on February 11, 2016, 02:38:32 PM: what colour did you say that shirt was again Nick? PINK no way ;D ;D ;D remember your wearing one as well :o looking forward to catching up with you again Patrick, and all the other Guys not long now!
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 11, 2016, 03:03:46 PM: So, you won't wear the pink shirt, but you are happy to wear the grass skirt !!! :o :-[ :P :-* ;D ;D

That's a rap then, as they say!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I'm with you Patrick, I don't think I want you to know Gerry either!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

OK I will select 2 very tasteful shirts, we are British after all, reserved and dignified.................

Then again, we are talking about the idiot twins here!
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: gerry Larkin on February 11, 2016, 04:21:56 PM: Right just to fit ;D in! where `wear the shirts!! what colour are you guys planning on?or is that a closely guarded secret, i remember you all in a VERY bright yellow number :o or where my eyes mistaken! :D :D
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Post by: willie on February 11, 2016, 04:48:11 PM: I could always buy you guys a T shirt from the US Navy Seal Museum down here in FL. My favorite colors in clothing are olive drab, khaki . Willie
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 11, 2016, 05:35:51 PM: Unfortunately, Yellow washes out my skin, and doesn't match my eyes!! ;D ;D
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Post by: willie on February 18, 2016, 09:13:31 PM: Nick what size ??? Willie
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 19, 2016, 07:53:40 AM: Well obviously from our photo's, you can see that I'm rather a fit young man, whilst Gerry does have a slight bulge!!so that's one small baby seal for me, and a medium to large ( chest 36-38 ) Walrus seal for Gerry!!! hahaha
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Ed Humphreys on February 19, 2016, 08:47:51 AM: Please use the opportunity to check our US members have renewed their subscriptions. Several are rather slow this year.
Ed
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: gerry Larkin on February 19, 2016, 09:08:59 AM: Great sales pitch Ed!! ;) ;) yah pay yah subs! ;D ;D ;D
no seriously why all the 'associate' members on this forum? don't you like us or something?
we don't bite ( well Nick does when he hasn't had a drink and hasn't had his snickers bar ;D ;D please join us and get the benefits of our great society. you know it makes sense
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Post by: willie on February 19, 2016, 10:30:36 AM: ED no problem :) Sorry for being slow it is on the way. Nick its I have a body of a God ::) Willie
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Post by: Ed Humphreys on February 19, 2016, 11:00:44 AM: Willie, I wouldn't throw out a member of your standing in the Society. I have sent Jerry the address labels for the next Journal, and rest assured, yours is amongst them.
You are far from being the only one.
Ed
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 19, 2016, 02:26:53 PM: No problem on that score Ed, I will be spending the whole time banging the 'drum', plenty of membership forms for everyone ;)

I've got my 'enforcer' with me (Gerry :o ) ;D ;D ;D ;D ( with his Navy Walrus T shirt and secret service sun glasses, 8). he certainly will look the part!!!) although there's more of a chance of mistaking him for Bilbo Baggins!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: socko47 on February 20, 2016, 03:51:46 PM: Quote from: Ed Humphreys on February 19, 2016, 08:47:51 AM
Please use the opportunity to check our US members have renewed their subscriptions. Several are rather slow this year.
Ed

Where do we check to see if we are paid?
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on February 22, 2016, 09:40:08 AM: Hi Joe,

If you are on the forum then look under your name in the left hand top corner of your reply. If it say's Member, like yours, you have paid.

If it says Associate, you are not a fully paid up member, just a registered guest.

Nicholas
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: socko47 on April 01, 2016, 10:42:42 PM: A reminder.......With WORLD EXPO next year in Chicago there is the possibility MFCA will not hold a show in 2017. Soooooooo get your fix this year by attending our 75th on May 20 &. 21.
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 02, 2016, 12:17:05 PM: Time is flying by!!! 7 weeks yeehaa ;D

Better get painting!!!aaaahhh ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: willie on April 02, 2016, 06:15:20 PM: That sounds interesting since my older daughter lives there. When are the dates for this to happen :o Willie
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Post by: socko47 on April 02, 2016, 06:54:43 PM: Quote from: willie on April 02, 2016, 06:15:20 PM
That sounds interesting since my older daughter lives there. When are the dates for this to happen :o Willie

A reminder.......With WORLD EXPO next year in Chicago there is the possibility MFCA will not hold a show in 2017. Soooooooo get your fix this year by attending our 75th on May 20 &. 21.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on April 04, 2016, 02:01:21 PM: Also, be advised that we will have the usual "Rump Session Meeting of the BFFS" in the food court on Saturday at 12 Noon. It's a great chance to see old friends, meet new ones and talk about flats or anything else you wish. I will announce the meeting shortly before noon. See you then!!

Thanks, Joe, for the info. I did not realize there MIGHT not be a 2017 MFCA. If not, see you in Chicago!!!
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: marko on April 04, 2016, 02:19:36 PM: My tickets are booked and I am excited to see you gentlemen. I have upped my beer intake significantly as a training measure as well in preparation.

With Nick there as well it also might be handy to have a Committee type session to chat as well.

mark 8)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 04, 2016, 02:34:41 PM: Yes Mark a few things we need to discuss with Patrick. It will also be good to discuss the society with our attending members to see where we can improve the society etc.

Book Gerry for the Rump session Patrick.

Gerry likes having his rump beaten, preferably with a large wooden spoon, he's getting all excited just at the very thought of it !!!! hahaha

Unfortunately Mark, Gerry and I have been on a tea total training session, :o. However the good news is it only lasted 2 hours on Saturday and we then slipped back into our old ways!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

As the saying goes, Practice makes perfect
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: gerry Larkin on April 05, 2016, 02:49:48 PM: What goes trough your mind Nick :( :o :D :D ;) ::) :D :D
Patrick and Co have meet me before so they know what to expect :o :o 8) 8)
no seriously I'm so looking forward to this show and of course seeing you all again!!
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 05, 2016, 03:28:28 PM: Well, obviously I'm talking about Steak!!! :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: kevind on April 07, 2016, 02:01:07 PM: John Jeffries of Birchtree Enterprises will be at MFCA and stocking hardwood based designed specifically for flats. If anyone would like to custom order in
advance..he is at birchtreejohn@aol.com.
Johns base are stunning and works of art of themselves...and most reasonably priced.
See everyone there...
Kevin

PS...I will be disposing of a great many 30mm flats/flat sets at the show. Too old for those now.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 07, 2016, 04:14:23 PM: It will be good to meet you Kevin.

What sort of figures and sets do you have to sell?

Nicholas
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: socko47 on April 07, 2016, 04:33:37 PM: Quote from: marko on April 04, 2016, 02:19:36 PM
I have upped my beer intake significantly as a training measure as well in preparation.
mark 8)

I would suggest you do your research on this subject at home because should you stop in Philadelphia proper to do your hands-on research you will not make it to Valley Forge. It will be most difficult for you to exhaust the selection of craft beers now available (not to mention the multitude of local, state, and US commercial beers). In an effort to help, here is one web site to get you started: https://www.thrillist.com/drink/philadelphia/best-brewery-in-philadelphia-rankings (https://www.thrillist.com/drink/philadelphia/best-brewery-in-philadelphia-rankings) ::)

and another: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_breweries_in_Pennsylvania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_breweries_in_Pennsylvania) :-X
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 07, 2016, 04:50:32 PM: Is that it Joe? We can knock those off in a couple of hours!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually Jerry has already mentioned the lovely beers, so it will be interesting To try one or two. ;)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: marko on April 07, 2016, 07:44:44 PM: If anyone has a set of Mignot Malmaison they want to shed bring it to MFCA and I will purchase.

My remaining flat shiny object I still covet.

This is beginning to sound like a nice get together.

mark 8)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: kevind on April 08, 2016, 07:25:36 AM: Looking forward to it Nick. I have some Mohr sets and others...some larger scale things also Lots of 30mm figs that can be grouped into vignettes. Product of years of collecting!
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on April 08, 2016, 04:49:11 PM: We will have plenty of time for an "executive session." However, since adult beverages will be involved we will either take no meeting minutes or not be able to read the minutes taken. :P

The main flats dealer in the US will be there - The Little Tin Soldier. Several other dealers have a limited offering of flats, but LTS is the best source. I also endorse Kevin's comment to see John Jeffries for some really unusual bases suitable for flats. Bring your cash - USD only please!!

I am SOOOOO looking forward to this one and meeting you all.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 08, 2016, 05:42:11 PM: Well Patrick, I'm pleased you think like that, cos as you know Gerry, a couple of pints not only can he not read, you won't get much sense out of him either!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'm obviously a lot more sensible, but quite frankly you'd never know the difference!!! ;D ;D ;D

I will have a few BFFS Robin Hood and Arthur figures available. Hint Hint , The Rolls Royce of flat tin figures :)

I've got a few luncheon vouchers, and thirty thousand pounds in Monopoly money, is this worth bringing? :o. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: gerry Larkin on April 08, 2016, 07:21:55 PM: Nick I told you the monoploy money was are little secret now the whole world knows ;D ;D, memory? ask me on the Day, Early !! yes get your cash out folks regarding BFFS figures
we have the Latest and best!!, Nick has it on Board!!
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on April 11, 2016, 09:53:00 AM: The cash changes hands so fast at the dealer tables they will not know they even took monopoly money until Tuesday. By then you'll be long gone. :) :) :)

Just please don't burn Jack, he's a friend. :'(
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 11, 2016, 11:00:20 AM: Is that why Gerry told me to bring some matches too !!! hahaha
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 20, 2016, 04:51:38 PM: Anyone know a good CHEAP shuttle service from Phili Airport to the Hotel? :)

Tried Tropiano but get no reply? Any good recommendations?

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: willie on April 20, 2016, 08:48:16 PM: Nick I think the hotel where the show is has a shuttle. When are you arriving there
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on April 21, 2016, 05:50:48 AM: Hi Willie, we arrive at approx. 3.30pm on the Wednesday (18th )
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: willie on April 21, 2016, 06:41:40 PM: Nick I arrive the 20th Friday.
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Post by: socko47 on April 22, 2016, 11:07:03 AM: http://tropshuttle.com/shuttle-times-prices/ (http://tropshuttle.com/shuttle-times-prices/) $29/53. Between airport and casino.
one way/round trip (return to you Brits)

Enjoy our famous Schuylkill Expressway (route 76) on your way out to Valley Forge unless they take you via the Blue Route (route 476)to avoid downtown and then to route 76. The Expressway has a few sites ...The Phila Art Museum, The Waterworks ( just below), and Boathouse Row( just next). That is if they take you through town ( "center city"). Through Fairmount Park and then ...well it will be new to you as you travel parallel along the west side of the river. The Blue route you can look at traffic or sleep after you pass the airport.
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Post by: willie on May 16, 2016, 09:28:48 PM: Hi all well my eyes are now crossed the elephant is all most done for the show :P I have been painting symbols from India . One I have been trying to get is a Cobra any ideas on how to do it. tried doing a figure S and then adding a hood . Willie
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on May 17, 2016, 03:40:58 AM: That's the way I would go about it .

Looking forward to meeting you all soon
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Post by: kevind on May 17, 2016, 06:23:38 AM: I arrive Friday and hope to have quite a few unpainted flats for sale...CHEAP. The old eyes are demanding bigger scales now. Mohr etc.
Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on May 17, 2016, 08:03:58 AM: We are booked in, boarding passes printed, we're ready to fly!!
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Post by: kevind on May 17, 2016, 08:51:55 AM: Are you planning on staying in Philly on Wed night...good town to sightsee...not much to see at Valley Forge.
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on May 17, 2016, 09:22:11 AM: Yes staying at Valley forge, but will travel out to sightsee Phili on Thursday
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Post by: willie on May 17, 2016, 11:08:49 AM: Nick, Kevind I will be getting there Friday . Use to work at Valley Forge park for the NPS. Willie
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Post by: gerry Larkin on May 17, 2016, 01:58:04 PM: Looking forward to it!! I too have some Elephant Flats for sale Mohr, Lecke etc
they are bieng sold to help out a fellow Society Member,, Make me a resonable offer!!
see you all over the weekend.
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Post by: willie on May 17, 2016, 02:11:39 PM: Gerry you just might have a buyer for you elephants. Willie
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Post by: marko on May 17, 2016, 02:58:58 PM: I would be interested in an elephant or two as well.

mark 8)
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Post by: gerry Larkin on May 17, 2016, 03:42:24 PM: Wow what a responce I've got I think about 6 to choose from all very nice castings
think by this rate there be gone on the first day 8) :o ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on May 17, 2016, 03:59:17 PM: elephants, Camels, Egyptians, few kings, Knights we have them all ;)

I also have a Gondola for you Mark ;)

May have to nobble Gerry to get in first! :o ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on May 18, 2016, 08:47:12 AM: I will be arriving late Thursday afternoon. Will be in touch about dinner. Looking forward to a great time.....looking forward to seeing you again, Kevin and Willie! Save some money for Jack at Little Tin Soldier!! :)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: marko on May 22, 2016, 10:00:50 PM: Quite a stunning show, really a nice time. Fellow flatties made us very welcome, making sure we were well fed and having a good time. Really a pleasant show with flats quite well represented. They are not a well kept secret in this country any longer.

Little Tin Soldier was there and several,members were 'trading' flats.

Really lovely time all around. Thank you much for the hospitality!

Mark 8)
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Post by: Brian on May 23, 2016, 01:13:51 PM: Sounds a great success and a good time was had by all the members there, well done all of you for promoting the little flat guys (-;
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Post by: Brian on May 26, 2016, 07:07:44 AM: Now do these look like guys you can trust!!!
Nick,Gerry and Kevin with Penny Meyer in New York, lock up your girls the boys are in town hahaha (-;
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Post by: PJDeluhery on May 26, 2016, 09:12:32 AM: Funny, they look much better after a few beers! ;D
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Post by: willie on May 26, 2016, 10:23:38 AM: The MFCA will never be the same after this. Sort like Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid and the gang Willie
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Post by: marko on May 26, 2016, 10:56:51 AM: WIth Nick, Gerry and myself people tended to react much like they must have meeting the Marx Brothers without the makeup.

New York looks like a fun trip, good they are relaxing from the stress of competition.

mark 8)
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on May 30, 2016, 02:54:16 PM: Well as Arnie said. " I'll be back ". So here I am!! ;D ;D

Firstly I would like to say what a great time Gerry and I both had, and it was good to see what the MFCA was all about. Secondly, it was good to finally meet up with Mark and Patrick, along with other members.

The flats were well supported, with comments that there had never been so many flats on the tables in past shows. Very encouraging indeed. I put out 250 cards, and collected up 6 at the end!! Maybe like other shows in Europe, more and more flats will be seen with each up and coming show :)

I would like to Thank both Mark and Patrick for the warm welcome, along with the ' Hawaii Boys ' who took great care of us, whether you would trust them and let them out with your granny would be another matter, but for us, we fitted in well. A good laugh all round. Thanks Gentlemen.

I would especially like to thank Kevin and Greg who squeezed us into their cars to take us up to New York and along with Penny, who looked after us for the first couple of days. Then they unwisely let us loose on our own !!! ;D ;D ;D

A full report of the show will be in an upcoming Journal.

Below is a photo of us with ' the Hawaii Boys '

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Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Glen on May 31, 2016, 09:24:57 PM: And who might these fine gentlemen be? I think I recognize Nick on the right behind the lead figure. Maybe not, tho'...
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Post by: Julia Kehle on June 01, 2016, 07:43:26 AM: Hi and good Day ,
You all are looking just great on the Fotograph! Looks like you had a really good time all together!! Thanks for sharing a little bit here in the Society. Greetings, Julia :)
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Post by: PJDeluhery on June 01, 2016, 10:03:21 AM: The names - starting on the left:

Kevin Dunne
PJ Deluhery
Joe Salkowitz
Don Johnson
Walt Damon
Mark Kirkbride - webmaster in chief
Pete Dawson(on the end)
Gerry
Herb Forgey
Ed Cepauscus
Nick
Loren Johnson

Thanks for making the trip, guys. You lent some style to an otherwise disorderly group!!
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Post by: willie on June 01, 2016, 10:41:13 AM: These pictures and names will be posted at all Post Offices , CIA, FBI, NCIS, MI5 TSI Willie
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Post by: Hannibal on June 01, 2016, 11:55:42 AM: done in my system !!!
It is nice eventually the face of the people we are in contact ....

(http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/31/59/25/nouvel18.jpg)
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: errant49 on June 01, 2016, 12:06:39 PM: What a team §
Eric
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on June 01, 2016, 01:06:57 PM: Well, it's certainly not the A team, but that bloke Don, from Miami Vice certainly kept us in check!
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: gerry Larkin on June 01, 2016, 02:29:51 PM: They really are a great bunch of Guys!! who showed Nick and I a brilliant Time
To me this is what this great hobby of ours is all about meeting like minded people
and having a 8) :D ;D ;Great time.
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on June 01, 2016, 04:52:19 PM: Don't mean to quibble with your great effort, but it's PJ - not JP! ;D
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Post by: nmrocks on June 16, 2016, 10:44:57 AM: Nicholas, I saw where you met a friend of mine Zach, He is a ravinous collector of all things beautiful and a most impressive collection of Toy Soldiers and figures mostly of the top Russian painting houses in his home. I have been preaching the 2-dimensional word for yours and He said he finally found something that turned his head?
Ray

Quote from: Nicholas Ball on May 30, 2016, 02:54:16 PM
Well as Arnie said. " I'll be back ". So here I am!! ;D ;D

Firstly I would like to say what a great time Gerry and I both had, and it was good to see what the MFCA was all about. Secondly, it was good to finally meet up with Mark and Patrick, along with other members.

The flats were well supported, with comments that there had never been so many flats on the tables in past shows. Very encouraging indeed. I put out 250 cards, and collected up 6 at the end!! Maybe like other shows in Europe, more and more flats will be seen with each up and coming show :)

I would like to Thank both Mark and Patrick for the warm welcome, along with the ' Hawaii Boys ' who took great care of us, whether you would trust them and let them out with your granny would be another matter, but for us, we fitted in well. A good laugh all round. Thanks Gentlemen.

I would especially like to thank Kevin and Greg who squeezed us into their cars to take us up to New York and along with Penny, who looked after us for the first couple of days. Then they unwisely let us loose on our own !!! ;D ;D ;D

A full report of the show will be in an upcoming Journal.

Below is a photo of us with ' the Hawaii Boys '

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Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: Nicholas Ball on June 16, 2016, 11:11:42 AM: Hi Ray,

Yes I did indeed have the pleasure of meeting Zach, and a very nice Gentleman he is too.

He did buy both my St Michael slaying the dragon and the St George and the dragon. Unfortunately I could not let him have Prince Ivan and the Firebird, as it is one of my Wife's favorite piece's.

I am hoping at the next MFCA to have another firebird should he still wish to have one in his collection.

I am always honoured and humbled when someone appreciates my artwork, and I know it has gone to a good home.

Nicholas
Title: World Model Expo 2017
Post by: willie on July 16, 2016, 09:50:27 PM: Just made my reservations and paid my entry fee. For World Model Expo 2017 in July. I will be staying at the Hilton in Chicago. Are you guys coming next year? Willie
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: socko47 on July 18, 2016, 11:31:39 PM: Thanks for the heads up. Now is the time to reserve .
Title: Re: MFCA SHOW AND MART
Post by: PJDeluhery on July 19, 2016, 10:50:59 AM: Yes, I'm booked for hotel and figure registration. I'd say do it ASAP!