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Originally Posted by Kawika

The WSSCA shows in Seattle are about as perfect of a local show as you could wish for. Probably around forty tables (never counted 'em) and a rich mix of vintage and modern with a strong emphasis on Pacific Northwest stuff. You'll meet up with a lot of folks from this board for some hobby talk story and there will be some cardboard gurus thrown in for good measure. The trip is worth it just to sit at Mark Macrae's feet as he recounts the thrilling days of yesteryear or to delight in the bon mots of the witty and urbane Mr Cycleback. I always come away with cool Zeenuts from Andrew Jerome and great postcards from Scott Forrest. It's only seventy-five miles from my home in Victoria but entails a ferry ride and a border crossing which means a six-hour trip and a night in a motel so I don't always go but am always glad when I do. (Where is Barry Sloate to edit this mess?)

Alive and well.