Bob Springer

We were hunched over the unloading tables under the big oak tree, several very familiar faces rummaging over a smorgasbord of neat trinkets.

“ Hey Roberto...find anything good?” As I turned to that deep voice, I knew instantly that it could only be from my long-time buddy and colleague...Bob, the gentle giant.

When we were gathering around the perennial unloading at the Stone Meadow, formerly the Blue Bonnet Field, Bob Springer never failed to show up. His towering seven-foot frame could easily scan the offerings of the day. If something caught his eye, he could outreach almost anyone. I often imagined his skill on the courts dribbling to a layout with a double twist to outscore his opponents. Basketball sleuth, coach, and museum founder, Bob was a very well-known personality around the community. We often talked stories and spun yarns of crazy finds and huge scores, the money kind. “Hey Roberto did I tell you about that wooden speedboat racer I once found and made a killing?”... “Yes Bob, you did and I think there’s a story there we should write about”.... Hehe ... We talked a great deal about our antics and we sold each other cool trinkets...

Bob, I will, as many others will for sure, truly miss you. Bob Springer, long-time antique buff and owner of Stoney Creek Antiques in Carmine was laid to rest just a little while ago. Happy pickings to you up there along with all our other buddies that got ahead of the line.

We will remember you for a long time. R.A.

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