I was at the dealer sale, arriving with daughter #3, who quickly parked herself
in an easy chair near the men's room.

I spent better than two hours scouring tables for stuff I did not need.  I spent
a total of $16.00 American, on three items, bought from the dealer who always
has Rubbermaid containers, marked $1.00, $3.00 and so forth (sorry, I can't
recall your name).

Bought a Stanley #299 utility knife, $1.00, a Stanley Everlasting chisel in
1/4", nearly full length, $3.00 and a wooden cased stone, that spoke to me,
$12.00.  The chisel had a coat of red paint over a coat of gray, which easily
cleaned off, to leave me a great chisel, already sharpened and used.  The knife
had two new blades inside, and was put to use cutting up carpeting in prep for
new.  The prize was the stone, however.  Stone was about 2" X 8", and had very
minor dish to it.  Felt very fine, and looked natural.  I spent time flattening
on a piece of zirconia sanding belt, and my effort was repaid with a nice
Washita, and a nice box.

Had some specific items I was looking for, and saw none of them, or rather none
I wanted to purchase!

As mentioned by Tom and Bill, number of tables were low and attendance seemed
off also. However, since I missed this year's Patina, I needed a too sale fix!
Didn't see anyone I knew, and about 3:30, daughter and I took leave of the
place.

Anthony M. Zaffuto, President
Metaltech, Inc.
3547 Watson, Hwy.
DuBois, PA
(814) 375-9399