Phono Nerds Across America -Ft. Myers Sites & Orlando PHOTOS

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:22 pm

Stan and I flew from Portland to Ft. Myers today. We arrived in the Ft. Myers area in time to eat at The Edison and we had a wonderful time. I had a chocolate peanut butter Porter that was the best. Stan bought an Edison T-shirt similar to the one our cute server, Mary, was wearing. Tomorrow we go the the Edison / Ford Winter Homes. Can't wait!

Jerry Blais

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:00 pm

The Edison/Ford is a great place. I try to stop in whenever we're visiting my in-laws in nearby Cape Coral.

Have fun, you two!

George P.

52089 · Post by **52089** » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:36 pm

The Edison home used to have a huge phonograph room but I understand that's no longer the case. Please let us know, with photos if possible.

phonogfp · Post by **phonogfp** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:03 am

This isn't the "Edison site" (now the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange, NJ), but the Edison/Ford Estate (formerly known as the "Winter Home"). There's a fabulous collection of talking machines there, displayed throughout several large rooms/spaces. It's definitely worth a visit.

George P.

startgroove · Post by **startgroove** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:14 pm

Thanks Jerry, love to see your pictures! Cheers, Russie

Post by **fran604g** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:26 pm

Happy to see you guys having fun! If I ever manage to get my head out of my rear, I'd act on the plans I drew up a couple years ago (with help from the curator there - Brent Newman) to reproduce the Edison Diamond Disc "Test Phonograph" they have on display there.

Jerry/Stan, If I could be so bold, would you be willing to take a series of good photographs of it for me? I need detail of the base, top and rear especially. The ones I have stored on my PC are okay, but not as detailed as I'd like.

Thanks,
Fran

Post by **melvind** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:56 pm

Looks like you guys are having a fun trip. Wish I could have been with you, but I think you can handle it by yourselves without any problems. Have fun and find some great "stuff" before and during the show.

phonogal · Post by **phonogal** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:50 pm

Have a great time! Hope to see lots of pictures.

Curt A · Post by **Curt A** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:45 pm

Enjoyed our chat this evening... have a great time...

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:01 pm

Stan and I had a wonderful day at the Edison / Ford Winter Homes in Ft. Myers, Fl. Enjoy the photos. Jerry

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