Hi folks:

I haven't had a lot of time lately, as you might understand, but I did want
to do an update on the Orlando Musical Box Society meeting.  We currently
have 455 registrations from 15 countries, with a 15,000 sq. ft. Mart
completely sold out, and an Exhibit that will blow you away.  We recently
accepted one of the premier miniature collections - 18K gold bird boxes
(Rochat and Bruguier),  Early Snuff boxes in cases not to be believed, and
neat stuff like musical keys, seals, vinaigrettes, and etui. Now, if you are
as country as I, you will understand.  I have just spent a week on the phone
getting definitions for some of these items as I was tapping the catalog out
on the computer. (If anyone suggests I ever do this again, I have asked to be
committed.) However, if you are going to be in Florida (in spite of
hurricanes and yes, it is wet down here) this will be a meeting that will be
remembered. Even if you are not coming to convention, you are certainly
welcome at the Saturday afternoon Exhibit and Mart.  And if you would like to
know what all the fuss is about, and would like to join the Musical Box
Society Intl., please E-Mail me and I will send an application right out. We
have  great publications - Thanks to Angelo Rulli - and are moving forward!
 We even know what a modem and midi is!  Look forward to seeing many of you
in Orlando.  Please say "Hi" if you are Online.  Beatrice Robertson