SOS/NGD Louisville, KY 2008 Photos and Review

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:05 AM

Howdy Forum Members, Users, etc. !

Another SOS/NGD has passed and some of us are left with empty pockets

This was my fourth trip down to KY for the shows and possibly my best one. Ran into some familiar faces such as Ron Wood, George Anderson, and Heinz Ahlers. I bought a nice arty holster from George. I took some pictures so I thought I'd share. I invite anyone who took pictures while at the show to share too.

For those of you who haven't made the trip, my advice is go! If you are serious about your collecting, you need to attend the SOS and NGD. You will see items you will not see anywhere else!

I also made a side trip to Fort Knox to see the Patton Museum with my friends, Leo Lavallee and Derek Seltzer. What an incredible museum!

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:06 AM

More Pics

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:11 AM

SOS 2008

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:12 AM

Cool WWII vehicles!

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:14 AM

Lots of tables with assorted treasures!

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:16 AM

A large international show that shouldn't be missed!

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:20 AM

Leo and Derek

JoeP.08 · 02-27-2008, 12:22 AM

Me and Derek

luger11 · 02-27-2008, 06:48 AM

Great Shots Joe.

Leo

c3006 · 02-27-2008, 08:49 AM

Great pics ,I was there also and agree its worth the trip. I had a table at the NGD show and sold almost everything I brought with me,but I brought plenty of stuff to make up for it.

I felt the luger prices were a bit inflated and still feel this forum is the best place to get a deal. clint

John Sabato · 02-27-2008, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the photo report on SOS... made feel like I was there!

Hope to see you all at the next Chantilly VA show at the Dulles Expo Center... (No I don't know when it will be yet!)

Ron C. · 03-04-2008, 08:59 PM

Hi Guys,

For those that did not get a chance to attend our gathering in Louisville, you missed a chance to honor a great man.

Orv Reichert was presented a lifetime achievement award for everything he does for the P.38 forum, and the P.38 collecting community. Orv has now received this award by mail, and I just wanted to say congratulations! It was well deserved!

Here is a picture that Leon took from Louisville, showing Mark Castel presenting the award. Also thanks to Bruce Wilder for having this idea for the award, and for having it made for Orv.

THANKS ORV! YOU ARE THE BEST!

Regards,
Ron

Edward Tinker · 03-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Very nice, nice seeing Orv get the award.

Nice to see faces of folks I've met at Chattanooga and several who I've been to their houses

ed

02-27-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	SOS/NGD Louisville, KY 2008 Photos and Review Howdy Forum Members, Users, etc. ! Another SOS/NGD has passed and some of us are left with empty pockets This was my fourth trip down to KY for the shows and possibly my best one. Ran into some familiar faces such as Ron Wood, George Anderson, and Heinz Ahlers. I bought a nice arty holster from George. I took some pictures so I thought I'd share. I invite anyone who took pictures while at the show to share too. For those of you who haven't made the trip, my advice is go! If you are serious about your collecting, you need to attend the SOS and NGD. You will see items you will not see anywhere else! I also made a side trip to Fort Knox to see the Patton Museum with my friends, Leo Lavallee and Derek Seltzer. What an incredible museum! Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	More Pics Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:11 AM	#3
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	SOS 2008 Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cool WWII vehicles! Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:14 AM	#5
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lots of tables with assorted treasures! Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A large international show that shouldn't be missed! Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:20 AM	#7
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Leo and Derek Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 12:22 AM	#8
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Me and Derek Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

02-27-2008, 06:48 AM	#9
luger11 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great Shots Joe. Leo

02-27-2008, 08:49 AM	#10
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Great pics ,I was there also and agree its worth the trip. I had a table at the NGD show and sold almost everything I brought with me,but I brought plenty of stuff to make up for it. I felt the luger prices were a bit inflated and still feel this forum is the best place to get a deal. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

02-27-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Thanks for the photo report on SOS... made feel like I was there! Hope to see you all at the next Chantilly VA show at the Dulles Expo Center... (No I don't know when it will be yet!) __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#12
Ron C. User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 44 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Guys, For those that did not get a chance to attend our gathering in Louisville, you missed a chance to honor a great man. Orv Reichert was presented a lifetime achievement award for everything he does for the P.38 forum, and the P.38 collecting community. Orv has now received this award by mail, and I just wanted to say congratulations! It was well deserved! Here is a picture that Leon took from Louisville, showing Mark Castel presenting the award. Also thanks to Bruce Wilder for having this idea for the award, and for having it made for Orv. THANKS ORV! YOU ARE THE BEST! Regards, Ron __________________ Co-author of "The P.38 Pistol - Spreewerk Production" http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=21504

03-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#13
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Very nice, nice seeing Orv get the award. Nice to see faces of folks I've met at Chattanooga and several who I've been to their houses ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV