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GARFIELD GATHERING 2003
(5th Annual Convention of Collectors)
Garfield's 25th Birthday!
JUNE 19-22
Muncie, Indiana
Wednesday - Early Arrival
A Visit to Fairmont
The Davis childhood home.
From left (including background) Carol Knighton, Gary Springer, Barbara Basconcillo, Romeo Basconcillo, Alison Roberts, ?, Jubilant Joy Schu, Jess Long, Bob Gipson, Gretchen Gipson.
Thursday - Day One
The Garfield Marketplace Opens
Shopping with PAWS
Doc Davis and his wife, Linda, man the cash register.
Meet & Greet
Gary Skinner (standing) and Gary Springer greet and register convention guests.
Garfield's Birthday Bash
Happy 25th, Garfield!
The question is: Will it fit in the trunk of my car?
Pat Wade: "You think they'll miss this one?"
Friday - Day Two
Tour of PAWS
The Atrium.
The Lobby.
Things to come.
The Showroom.
Meeting Jim Davis
I finally meet the creator.
My new favorite collectible.
Jim Davis addresses the fans. Doc watches.
The fans listen attentively.
The Fur Ball
OK. We were going to go to the Fur Ball. We all had our tickets and had even brought fancy clothes to wear. Then we started a "quick" game of Garfield Monopoly and didn't leave the room for the rest of the night. Sorry 'bout that.
The Garfopoly Gang.
Saturday - Day Three
Sale Day
Upon entering the lobby of the convention center, the first thing you encountered was 25 Garfield statues. These statues were given to different organizations to be customized and will be auctioned off this fall.
You can view all of the statues by clicking here.
Kerry & Patti Aikley and Curt Noble wait for shoppers.
The Joy of shopping.
Your Garfield Gathering 2004 hosts: Manny & Nancy Vega.
Banquet & Auction
Auction items.
Afterwards
Me with Shelia and Delmer from Canada.
A very special (but temporary) collectible.
Tricia, Kelli & Janet.
Sunday - Day Four
Back Home
Some of my purchases.
My auction wins.
GO BACK HOME
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