Bill wrote... Two surplus places that I know of... Gateway Electronics 314-427-6116 or (800-669-5810) 8123 Page Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63130 Gateway is mostly modern stuff, but they have an isle or two that is quite old stuff. Not great, but worth a look-see. Electronics Exchange 314-426-4263 they moved, but are on St. Charles Rock Road in the St. Ann area. Electronics exchange is all surplus, never know what you'll find there. Inventory changes a lot so I go every 2 weeks. Museums - not a lot to speak of. St. Louis science center is cool, but mostly oriented for children. I have heard rumor of a museum of technology and engineering, NOT part of the St. Louis Science center, but I've never been able to find it. Then, if you're into mini's, you can see my junque heap sometime sunday if you'd like. Contact me off-list for number, etc. if you want to do that. Jay West --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

Went to Gateway's address. They just moved! They're a few miles in the opposite direction now, at 2220 Welsch Industrial Court. I'm glad I had my GPS mapping system along, or we might never have found them. It's a pretty obscure location. They were really happy to see customers finding them at the new place, I think; two of them met us at the door, and one more was waving to us out the window when we pulled up. Seems like a nice bunch of folks. They'd moved all the new stuff, but all the old stuff was still back at the old building. We were trying to get them to take us over to look at it, but they were too busy getting things organized at the new place. They may be having a big equipment sale soon, so keep an eye out. Thanks for the good pointer! We also went to Jasper's Antique Radio Museum, which was kind of neat, although Jasper is kind of a crotchety old guy. Also found a great Indian buffet at the top of Howard Johnson's next to the airport; if you get the chance, give it a try. Wonderful food, reasonable prices, and a great view to boot. On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, jim wrote: