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I'm about to head out to the Las Cruces Gun Show and it's 35* here with low clouds and a
system is rolling in. So, flip a coin and call rain or snow, we're about to get one. Last year at
Feb. it was snowing when I left for this show. Then in 2018 on my return trip home it was really snowing. Thus, it will be interesting. I'll try to get you Buck fans some picture up as the
show goes on. More later, DM
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Good luck and have fun at the show. :)

Have you considered getting a 4x4? Sounds like one might come in handy ... at least during the months that have "BRRRrrr" in them, or are a "BRRRrrr" month, like January.
 
Good luck on the road and safe travels! We'll look forward to your pictures. OH
 
Have a great show time. Thanks for representing Buck for all of us.
 
Thanks gents for the support. Afish, the truck above does have 4 wheel drive.
Ok, I'm moved in and mostly set up. The New Mexico St. Univ. ladies Track & Field team were assisting vendors today. These 2 helped
me get my display in the building. A helpful team. They are javelin throwers. So, I didn't try any jokes with them. Nothing like explaining
to my wife how I got a spear stuck in my back!
It is looking like a good show. I'll give you more later. DM
 
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It looks to be a cloudy, rainy day down here in the flat. My wife text me and said we're having snow flurries. Still, all is well on our farm. I'm gathering my attitude for a great day and about to head to the convention center to greet folks & talk Buck knives. A barbecue sandwich is in there somewhere. While setting up yesterday many of my old friends (vendors) stopped by and said hello & wished me a good show. It is great to catch up with these people. Many I have known for the whole time I've been doing this show. This year makes the 13th year I've hauled my Buck display to this show. Gees, it seems like only 3 or 4 years. I'll put my best foot forward for us collectors. :) DM
 
great setup as always, Sir. well done. did those gals do all the heavy lifting for ya?:)

glad it was a good show so far for ya and thank you for spreading the Buck history and collecting for everyone.
 
Thanks gents. jbmonkey jbmonkey , "did those gals do all the heavy lifting for you". Duha-- did you see the arms on the German, fraulein looking
girl. I wouldn't be surprised if her event was the discus. ;) They were there this morning, moving vendor items in at 7 am. It's a requirement
for New Mexico St. Univ. athletes to do hours of community service. This is one of the areas that is approved for that requirement. I'm not
sure how many hours they have to do but they were awake and pleasant this morning. "With no coffee in hand." Their coach did a walk
through too! He
had a notebook in his hand. If I could see it opened, I wouldn't doubt there were 2 columns in there, with headings for 1st team & 2nd
team. Crumb-- they take this serious.
I had a great time! Many vendors brought Buck knives to me and ask, what to price it? One was a one line 110. When I scooped my jaw
up and offered him $$$ dollars for it. He politely turned and said, ok, thanks. Well, no need to try and find him again. Then many patrons
wanted information in general on knives and blade steels. Most don't care but some are getting educated. It's stuff like this that I encounter.
Whereas at a big show there's no time for this. There is a sea of people and much to see. That one has to keep moving in order to get through
it. I had guys tell me, like at the Tulsa show, if you see something close to what your looking for. You better snap it up. Because if you keep
shopping, thinking on returning to purchase it... It will be gone when you get back. Where at this show you have time to discuss the features
of the item. Then return and make the decision.
I had some good help from my neighbor vendors. Like someone trustworthy to watch my table when I needed to visit the men's room.
Which is really helpful when I'm by myself. Many wanted to know about Buck's new offerings. The pocket clip knives or automatics.
Just giving you gents a picture of 'show life.' I had another picture but I'm having trouble with it. DM
 
Ok, gents, I am home now. The weather was a 30 mph head wind most of the way and the last 4 miles I drove in a drizzle. 38* not snowing.
All is well. I had a great show and met a lot of patrons and sharpened a lot of knives. Talked Buck knives to many folks. Of the persons I
talked to all were happy with Buck's products. Glad they are still making knives in America. More later. DM
 
Thanks guys for the high fives at our 'home team dugout'. I know where to find support, - it's among you guys! Thank you bunches. I'm paid up at another one next month and I'll have better photographer support. Thus, I can get you more pictures at the event. I'll see you then. DM
 
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