Dick Wald (right) with Peter Fagnan
OK, I confess. This was NOT a New Year's Eve party. It happened a couple of months ago, but it took me so long to get the photos processed that we might as well play Let's Pretend.
Dick and Bette Wald boldy opened their home to a mob of distinguished collector types, who came from all points between Seattle and Californy. There was more book talk than the law allows, the consumption of massive quantities of food, and the imbibing of a great many adult beverages. To the surprise of no one, a bodacious time was had by all. Thankfully, Ace photographer Bob Stuart was on hand to capture these images for posterity. Sadly, a number of revellers managed to evade his aim, but here are those who didn't . . .
Your hostess
Mike Britt, Larry Paschelke, Monte Wolverton, Rob Preston, Frank Young
Frank Portwood
Joan Stuart and Pat Lee
Barry Bernard
Larry Paschelke
Debbie Cross
Rob Edwards
Mike Britt
Monte Wolverton
Carl Richter
Frank Young
Your Not-So-Obedient Servant and Sai Shankar
Irene Lewis
Bob Portwood
Rob Preston
Dave Killian
Bruce Brenner
Debbie Brenner
Bette Wald with Sandie and Gene George
Bud Plant
Greg Phillips, Sheila Emery, Bruce Brenner, Pat Lee
Dale Johnson and Jim Strand
Dale Buscho
Bryan Barrett
Pat Lee and Frank Portwood
Bob Stuart failed to take a selfie, so I've added this Lancecon pic (courtesy of Art Scott) from a few years back. In the background: Me. We both still look exactly the same. Honest.
