"Collecting" New Friends!

I keep having these amazing book/DVD sales events where I meet the most fascinating and fun people. Take Red Wing, Minnesota for example. Red Wing is the home of the famous Red Wing Pottery and each July, nearly two thousand people from all over the country and world, descend on the city for the Red Wing Pottery Collector's Society's annual convention. 

This is a photo of my friends Steve and his wife Barb, who are absolutely walking reference books when it comes to Red Wing pottery. Steve was a HUGE help in making sure I had accurate information about the Pottery's history. 

The reception I received at the convention was so warm and welcoming that I will have to come back next year. I was the keynote speaker this year and used the opportunity to ask members about nifty things they'd like to see in a more comprehensive story about Red Wing Pottery for "Tales of the Road-Highway 61"---The Sequel. I'm glad I held off on including the famous pottery in the original show. It just wasn't complete for me, and I want to include more information on the people who made the pottery---talented people who are largely nameless and faceless individuals to those of us who admire their handiwork, even years after the Pottery stopped operations. 

MANY books/DVD's were sold, which is gratifying.  Up next: Two Harbors, Minnesota for Heritage Days.  Happy and safe travels to you this summer!