Chiloquin is a small mountain community nestled in the pines not far from Crater Lake National Park in Southern Oregon. It's also the site for an insulator swap meet every September at the home of Mid Norris.

The Jefferson State Insulator Club sponsors the meet as one of several backyard swaps held periodically at members homes in Oregon and California.

Although a small event (about 20 collectors and spouses this year), the Chiloquin swap is known for its great weather, beautiful scenery, casual atmosphere, fantastic barbecue, and decent selection of insulators for sale or trade.

Host Mid Norris (see address side of this issue) collects both glass and porcelain insulators, but is an avid fan of "mud". He uses the nickname "mudhen" in his email address.

Bill Ostrander of Merlin, OR, Carl Scott of Crescent City, CA, Tim Wood of Albany, OR 
and Scott Morrell of Medford, OR dig into a box of newly arrived insulators.

Ernie Carlson of Rhododendron, OR and Stan Severi of Brookings, OR swap insulator talk.

Gateways become works of insulator art on the Mid Norris Ranch

Barb & Paul Cherry of Yreka, California enjoy the sights in Mid's 
insulator garage. Not just insulators... but hardware, tools, porcelain 
signs, and other  insulator related items line the walls and shelves.