Yep, I’m looking forward to being able to go to a good swap meet for the first time. I found out recently that the one that happens every December at the high school I graduated from is one of the best ones in the midwest, so I’m hoping I’ll be able to make it this year.

Sharing knowledge is definitely a good thing. I just bought a 70+-year-old train car off eBay. The seller was from St. Louis, so we’ll be completing the transaction in person. We’ve already swapped some info back and forth. It’ll be good to see if we can learn anything else from each other.

As for the estate sale, I can’t complain too terribly much–I always like to look at the old stuff even if I don’t buy it. That’s what museums are for, after all.

I think you’re right, Karl: The thrill of the chase has to be part of the fun.

Looks like it might be her kind of place. I’ll be sure to pass it on to her.

Of course, if she already knows it then she already knows me.