Category Archives: Bottle Shows

Stories from upcoming and past bottle shows

Stampede – Reno Expo

Where in the h*** is Alan Blakeman going? Alan, from the UK, has the Reno OLYMPIC Spirit! Visit Alan at BBR Sorry, I have not been keeping up to date with posts. I am a bit behind due to getting … Continue reading

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“Salvadora” in the bottle – Tom Quinn

From Tom Quinn (Benicia, California) who gave a ‘standing room only’ seminar to 80+ attendees at his “Bottle Digging in the West 2012” seminar at the FOHBC Reno Expo. A picture of my snake “Salvadora” in the bottle. I had … Continue reading

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FOHBC Reno Expo Display Teaser Pictures

Some of the pictures are coming in of the great Displays and Displayers at the Reno Expo. Stay tuned for a great article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras! These pictures are credited to Scott Selenak (FOHBC Expo Photographer) … Continue reading

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FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo Banquet Pictures

The Banquet on Friday Evening Elizabeth and I typically attend the FOHBC Banquet each year. There is usually a cocktail party first, good food, the keynote speaker (Warren Friedrich gave a talk on San Francisco Glass Houses), awards and the … Continue reading

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FOHBC Reno Expo Shoot-Out Pictures

We are writing a big article on the FOHBC Reno EXPO for Bottles and Extras which will be delivered to FOHBC members by 01 September 2012 and hopefully sooner. I know some of you have been asking for pictures and I … Continue reading

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FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo Sneak Preview Pictures

I will be developing a number of posts after this monster show. I thought I would sneak out a few of my early favorite photographs so far! Early Photographs

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Barrel Series – I. Nelson’s Old Bourbon

I. NELSON’S OLD BOURBON  MAYSVILLE, KY Isaac Nelson 26 July 2012 (Updated 23 August 2013) (R•091516) In my determination to leave “no stone uncovered” in the Figural Barrel Series (see far below), I now write on the I. NELSON’S OLD BOURBON … Continue reading

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Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend

Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend 26 July 2012 This just in. It is with great sadness in my heart, that I must tell you and pass on this email to you about the passing of one of our … Continue reading

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Shupp’s Grove 11th Annual Bottle Festival Pictures

I’ve always wanted to go to the Shupp’s Grove Bottle Festival as there are not to many bottles shows outdoors. This and the annual Heckler Columbus Day Event in Connecticut are the only ones that come to mind. I guess it … Continue reading

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Reno EXPO Quick Tips

Download Show Packet Registration Registration will be at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Convention Registration Desk #3. Show Times The Show will be on the Summit Pavilion. Early Admission is on Friday (See below). General Admission: 9:00 am – … Continue reading

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