Next, I have been re-printing interesting articles from past newsletters for this our 40th anniversary year. I found
the following from March 2009 and I almost split a gut. Written by Stubie: A few weeks ago, Jay Martin and I
went on a road cruise to Iowa. The first stop was Northwood, IA and Worth Brewing for some tasty brews. Then
we were off to the Terwilligers for a session at the Tavern on the Ridge in their basement. With the sun starting
to sink low in the sky, we loaded up in the Impala
(Tom’s?) for a short drive to Billie Joe’s. 5 or 6 hours later trying to keep up with Jay and Tom, it was time to
retire back at the Ridge. On the ride “home”, it was the consensus that I was speaking a foreign language. So,
on that note I will leave you with some observations on drinking and the English language. #1. Things that are
difficult to say when drunk: Innovative. Preliminary. Proliferation. Cinnamon. #2 Things that are very difficult to
say when drunk: Specificity. Anti-Constitutionalistically. Passive-aggressive disorder. Transubstantiate. #3.
Things that are downright impossible to say when drunk: No thanks, I’m married. Nope, no more booze for me.
Sorry, but you’re really, not my type. Oh, I couldn’t, no one wants to hear me sing karaoke. I’m not interested in
fighting you. Where is the restroom, I refuse to pee in this parking lot. I must be going now, as I have to work in
the morning. By Stubie, Vice Prez. Let’s Have One !!
And finally from me, Jay. I hope you enjoyed this. Till next time.
Minnesota collectors were sick of winter,and they showed up in force for the North
Star Chapter's Springfest show. One of their two larger indoor shows, they were sold out of tables a month
beforehand. Many of the Border boys were in attendance-Willis, Gator, Gary,Stubie, Pat and Barbara
Simon...all searching for a collection fix. I was set up across from Mark Stueber, who was wheeling and dealing
at a furious pace.
Rather than tell you all the stuff you missed, I'll be nice and just tell a few stories
about what I saw happening. Enamel beer glasses seem to have dropped in price and demand, it seems.
Hamm's glasses that used to be 10 dollars now are a now a hard sell at 2-3 bucks. Whether it's that everyone
has them, or that the major collectors have either passed away or again...HAVE them, enamel beer glasses
have sure dropped in price.
A collector set up next to me had a "going out of business" sale which provided a few small items. But his
collector mugs went untouched. I did add a nice 15 x 5 Hamm's cardboard outdoor scene in the box from 1964
from his stash. Heck,my birth year-how could I pass that one up?
The buyers were both advanced and beginning.
I recognized a guy I'd sold a bunch of 1990's tap
knobs to off Craigslist a few months before. He
turns them into ice scrapers, ice fishing poles and
fireplace pokers. A cool idea, and I saw a few folks
that bought them.
Hope to cross paths with you in the coming months.
Stay hydrated and happy!