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Michael George: Manchester Chairman & New England Tour de Force

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tour de Force is defined as “a feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field”. Now if this does not describe the role and backbone of the Chairman of our FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire, … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Bottles and Extras in the mailbox Monday!

Posted on 25 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With record speed and great teamwork from the Bottles and Extras Editorial Team,(Martin Van Zant, Bill Baab, Alan DeMaison, Randy Selenak, Dave Maryo, Gene Bradberry & Ferdinand Meyer V) I am pleased to announce that we were able to assemble … Continue reading →

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Houston, it seems like there were some Scheduling Issues in Reno…

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sometimes, you just have to poke fun at yourself. Well, the Show Program Table of Contents said our Schedule of Events for the Expo was on Page 8. Unfortunately, it wasn’t on Page 8, or even in the program. Also, … Continue reading →

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Stampede – Reno Expo

Posted on 4 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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

Posted on 3 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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

Posted on 2 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend

Posted on 26 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Reno EXPO Quick Tips

Posted on 22 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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