Author Topic: Firday at Dixons - pics (Read 8584 times)

Meteorman · « **on:** July 27, 2013, 01:28:41 AM »

A beautiful day at Dixons - not too hot.
I arrived early, spent all my money, and left by noon.
Stuck a few pictures in the slide show below, including my own ugly mug with "Blackpowder Barbie" Chambers - what a friendly bunch the Chambers folks are.
Also included a few shots of Long John working away in the ALR tent.
Appeared to be starting the arduous task of inletting a barrel.

Wish I could remember who that highly-engraved patchbox was by - that was some impressive work.

The last photo is from the farm stand at the farm next to Dixons, where I stopped to pick up a dozen ears of sweet corn on the way home. Makes me proud that this sort of trust and sense of community still exists in rural PA.
/mike

http://s312.photobucket.com/user/mikemeteor/slideshow/Dixons2013Friday

KLMoors · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:56:25 AM »

Great pics. Thanks Mike.

I love those self serve farm stands. One of the ones I used to live near had a metal box about the size of a shoe box with a slot in the top to put your money in. There was a tiny little padlock on the box, but the box wasn't attached to anything. LOL

eddillon · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:57:25 AM »

Thanks for the slide show. Would love to see more pictures of "Dixon's". There are those of us stuck here on the left coast who can't make the trip.

Photos like these are incentive to save up and perhaps make it next year. Any one else with more pictures, please share with us unfortunates.

PPatch · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:00:16 AM »

Thank you for sharing those photo's Mike, enjoyed them.

dave

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:08:12 AM »

Boy, does that ever bring back fond memories. Thanks a bunch for the great pics.

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:10:52 AM »

One of these years I will make it to Dixon's. It is definitely something I want to see. With a pocket full of cash of course

Larry Luck · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:30:52 AM »

Thanks for the pictures. Hope to see more as the weekend progresses.

Tom Curran always keeps cold beer in his tent, so make sure you ask for one.

Larry Luck

(Tom - check your PM)

alyce-james · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2013, 03:15:11 AM »

Thanks from Texas, for the pictures. AJ

duca · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2013, 03:19:35 AM »

Awesome Mike! I'm going tomorrow. Can't wait.......

rf50cal · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2013, 03:28:06 AM »

That patchbox looks like it could be from one of Larry Gardner's rifles.

I made the trip today also. Nicest weather I've ever seen at Dixon's.

T*O*F · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2013, 03:41:46 AM »

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That patchbox looks like it could be from one of Larry Gardner's rifles.

Don't tell me........the butterflies are a dead giveaway.

volatpluvia · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2013, 05:29:07 AM »

Many thanks, Meteorman,
from deep down here in the heart of Ole' México. Just can't get there. Used to be there very year.
volatpluvia

mikeyfirelock · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:21:07 AM »

This is definitely on next year's list of to do's. Seeing some nice work like those pictures definitely inspires me ( and makes me want to improve my skills)
Mike Mullins (aka mikeyfirelock and mikeyrx)

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2013, 05:27:53 PM »

Thanks Mike!! Helps a lot..

Uncle Alvah · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:00:56 PM »

Thanks for the pics, hoping to see lots more!
Trust me, North Carolina is NOT where I wish I was this morning!

fastfrankie · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2013, 06:19:02 PM »

Was there yesterday, my first time. Met some really nice and knowledgeable people. Had a good time.

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2013, 09:57:51 PM »

Does anyone know whose table that is in picture 11?? Who makes the Rifle stains on the table and who is selling them?? The bottles are like Dangler's but the label is different than the bottles I have.

grouchy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2013, 11:22:40 PM »

Thanks for sharing! Someday I'll make there, it's on my bucket list!!!

Meteorman · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2013, 11:28:36 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 27, 2013, 09:57:51 PM

Does anyone know whose table that is in picture 11?? Who makes the Rifle stains on the table and who is selling them?? The bottles are like Dangler's but the label is different than the bottles I have.

Doc Tim - I believe that is part of the Tiger Hunt display.
http://www.gunstockwood.com/

Don't know the origin/maker of their stains.
A quick call after Dixons is over will probably clear it up for ya.
/mike

iloco · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:14:00 AM »

I spent all day friday enjoying all the vendors at Dixon's.
Meet a lot of nice people.
All I can say is take lots of money if going to the fair. Its a long drive for me but I will go back next year if at all possible.

Simon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2013, 04:47:18 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Tim-Boone on July 27, 2013, 09:57:51 PM

Does anyone know whose table that is in picture 11?? Who makes the Rifle stains on the table and who is selling them?? The bottles are like Dangler's but the label is different than the bottles I have.

I think 3 years ago, not sure on year, I got Dangler stains from Jim Klien. I don't know if he makes them or gets them from someone else.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2013, 02:06:42 AM »

Klien makes the stain himself.

Bernard · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2013, 10:35:41 PM »

The patch box looks like Larry Gardeners work. His table is in the centre isle at the east end of the first tent between the gun shop and the road. Same tent as Jim Chambers, John Getz, Alan Martin.

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2013, 11:39:44 PM »

Sorry, guys, I only just found out that I keep cold beer at the tent.

Actually, I wouldn't have any beer on site, since this is an alcohol-free Fair. But there is no restriction for after-hours back at the hotel!

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Author Topic: Firday at Dixons - pics (Read 8584 times)

Meteorman

eddillon

Uncle Alvah

fastfrankie

grouchy

Meteorman

Bernard