Chris,

First, welcome to the oldtools porch. I've been sittin here rockin since the
porch was built and there is no more comfortable place on the internet for a
fella with nostalgic tendencies in tools and woodworking. It's not much of a
support group for "toolaholics" though. That doesn't bother me since I can quit
anytime. Yep, anytime I want. I can, I really can.

Second, I'm sorry I can't help you with information on Round Top.  I've never
attended, though I've wanted to many times.  My excuses range from work to WORK
,
compounded by the fact that I live in the Dallas area, which isn't exactly clos
e
(about two or three states away by Northeast standards). I know several people
who make the trek regularly though, and to the person they all think it is a
fabulous place to go for bargains on just about anything you can imagine. So
good luck, and have some fun.

Third, and the reason for writing....please consider posting a trip report when
you have the time (I'm guessing LaGrange isn't a hot spot of night life for an
out-of-towner). I hope to make the trip next April or October, and I/we would
appreciate hearing of your successes and failures (God forbide).

Mike
Just Say (tm PL), we turned the temperature down a little when we heard you wer
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coming.
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Mike DeLong
Southern Methodist University
Director of Investment Systems

> (I'm writing this from a hotel room in LaGrange, Texas, where they've
> sent me for another 3-1/2 week stay. Only upside is, I will be here
> when "antique week" takes place in the Warrenton - Round Top
> area. It's touted as 2500+ dealers & several shows in just a few
> square miles. Do any of the Texas galoots have any experience with
> this show? I'd be interested in any hints on where a bottom-feeder
> might have good luck. Otherwise, I'll just start at the first show
> I run into on hwy 159 and move on from there. Email me, above
> address, maybe we can meet for breakfast if any of y'all plan on
> showing up. More info on the shows at
> http://www.roundtop.com/antique1.htm   )