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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Jeez, isn't anyone interested in Tom for his display-value? 
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Geoff, I have been interested ever since you first posted that Tom was for sale. I have been scouring all the Flea markets within 100 miles of Corinth looking for male mannequins, so far I've just found one and it wasn't cheap....ended up paying $75.00 for it. I need two or three more for my display, but I'm sure the cost of shipping would be prohibitive. Probably cheaper to buy him an airline ticket and help Tom to his seat!
I've included a pic of a display I had at the Texas Hall of State during the state fair last year, unfortunately, I only have a shot of Spr. Bloggins feet with his kit displayed around him. (Now, before the torrent of postings arrive....yes, I know that a lowly Sapper would not be wearing brown leather Officer's boots, however they are authentic WW II and until I can get some ammunition boots, they will have to do. and yes he wouldn't have been issued a No1 Mk3, but at least it is an Enfield and not a crummy Ishapore so get off my back Jees! You guys are killin' me!) Now, where was I before all the interruptions!? Oh yes, your mannequin...I'm not even in a position to make you an offer right now as the doctor tells me it'll be 3 months before my shoulder heals and I can return to work and start getting paycheques again. Also, even with health insurance my physiotherapy co-pay is $300.00 a month so things are going are going to be tight around the Heuring household for a spell. (what's that I hear...violins?) lol Anyway, depending on many things, I'm going to make effort to be there for CC5, slim chance that it is, maybe, just maybe be able to purchase Tom and ship him home as baggage. You never know!
CHIMO!