Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:46:47 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Norman Gibson visit


I too have fond memories of the movies at his 
home theaters.   He was one of the few who did 
that back in the day.  To sit down and explore 
the vast collection of puppet films and videos 
was a big part of my exposure to others work in 
the field.   He and Dr. Malkin were both very 
generous in sharing their collections and knowledge.

Norman is very big into building mechanical 
organs.   He brought along a CD of his music and 
shared a photo album of the beautiful hand 
crafted organs he makes and performs with at 
fairs.  These range from hand crank monkey organs 
to full size pipe organs with drums and other 
instruments attached and mechanically 
controlled.   He is interested in getting one of 
our Hands-Free Animatronic puppets to compliment 
his appearances and will be something that Sally 
may operate from a distance with a microphone and 
interact with Norman as he performs with his 
organs as fairs and events....  Norman is always 
inventing and creating.   They also recently 
visited with Jim Gamble on their trip.  They are 
in the Southern California area to help Sally's 
daughter and family during a difficult time with her health.

As you see in the photo he's really taken to his 
Scotish heritage and his conversations are now 
full of phrases like "Aye lad" and "I'll take a 
wee bit".   Great to see him again.

Ax

At 07:48 AM 12/24/2008, BNathanson-AT-aol.com wrote:
>When I lived out in the Seattle area for a short time in the mid-90's, Norm
>and Sally were nice enough to rent me their 
>basement apartment in Federal Way,
>just south of Seattle (for a very cheap 
>price).   They had a movie room in the
>basement as well, and many nights the three of us would gather to watch a
>flick.   At that time, the P of A video archives 
>were all stored in the Gibson's
>home.   I, too, have very fond memories of Norm and Sally.   They were
>supposed to come to the Puppet Rampage, but 
>sadly, they could not make it.   I do
>hope they start returning to puppet festivals.   Happy holidays to all you
>Critters.
>      Bob nathanson
>
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