The long distance traveled awards went to Reid Ryder, Denny Hackthorne and Jack Roach, and everyone was happy to see them at the Merritt Show, but the folks who turned heads were the "Insulator Gurls", Kim and Renee. I was trying to center the picture and asked everyone to give me a moment longer, when Jack and Denny both said, " Take your time Bob, Just Take your time ".

It was great to have collectors such as Denny and Jack at the show. They have a wonderful sense of humor, and folks were delighted to meet them. This is the first show in Merritt that the " Insulator Gurls " have been to and it was great to see them again. Lots of wonderful insulator hunting memories and funny stories were shared with everyone there.

Reid has been a regular at our shows and his support is very much appreciated. I believe this was his 5th appearance at a Merritt show. He told me that if I can get the "Insulator Gurls " to come back, he'll be back.