Smitty,
Dale is indeed, a fascinating person. When I went to my first convention in '06 I bounced around like a kid in a candy store. I really didn't know anyone. Dale was one of the few people I really sat down and talked to. He didn't talk down to a newbie. He was interested in new things I showed him. You could tell he still wanted to learn as well as teach. Every time I left his table I thought....I'm going to like this hobby. I look forward to seeing Dale again this Summer and talk chips.