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CharlesS · 20th March 2005, 07:21 PM

I know many of you were at the Timoniun Forum Dinner and Seminar, and I hope you all had as much fun as I did!

The first evening's discussion of Crusades-era archeology was fascinating, and I learned a lot about medieval swords...but still a novice on the technical details.

My speciality/love was reserved for the second nite and the variety of topics on ethnographic arms.....all outstanding, and enjoyable.

Perhaps what I see as important as anything are the developing friendships and fun among the collectors/forum members. We have almost become like a fraternity, with all the socializing, laughs, and fun that come along with the more scholarly endeavors! Members seem to revel in each others' company, and mutually enjoy one another's collections....who could ask for a better weekend for the "Forum Freaks"!!??

Maybe next year we can plan more time for collection "mutal appreciation" and socializing. There were some fascinating things from a variety of fields and collections to be seen during breaks and after the presentations.

A special thanks to Artzi and Lee for the organization of the event. It went off withput a hitch!...and thanks, Lee, for being the tireless "director and producer" for so many presentations.

Just 364 more days............................

20th March 2005, 07:21 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	A Good Ole Time In Timonium!! I know many of you were at the Timoniun Forum Dinner and Seminar, and I hope you all had as much fun as I did! The first evening's discussion of Crusades-era archeology was fascinating, and I learned a lot about medieval swords...but still a novice on the technical details. My speciality/love was reserved for the second nite and the variety of topics on ethnographic arms.....all outstanding, and enjoyable. Perhaps what I see as important as anything are the developing friendships and fun among the collectors/forum members. We have almost become like a fraternity, with all the socializing, laughs, and fun that come along with the more scholarly endeavors! Members seem to revel in each others' company, and mutually enjoy one another's collections....who could ask for a better weekend for the "Forum Freaks"!!?? Maybe next year we can plan more time for collection "mutal appreciation" and socializing. There were some fascinating things from a variety of fields and collections to be seen during breaks and after the presentations. A special thanks to Artzi and Lee for the organization of the event. It went off withput a hitch!...and thanks, Lee, for being the tireless "director and producer" for so many presentations. Just 364 more days............................ Last edited by CharlesS; 21st March 2005 at 01:51 AM.