Hays, KS 9/9/2006

Posing with Buffalo Bill in Fort Hays.


The Tea Rose Inn had one of the most noteworthy rooms I've ever seen.

Chattenooga, TN 9/6/06

Look at the unusual and exciting beam work on the balcony's overhang.




Striking juxtaposition of styles at this museum. They certainly weren't aiming to conceal with bit was original and which was the addition.

New York 8/26/06

These are pictures from a trip to New York for a satellite media tour. This is where I appear on news programs around the country, one after another for about 3 hours straight, all broadcast from one studio.










Unfortunately, I couldn't take an exterior shot of the 5th Avenue Apple's Store glass cube entrance due to the rain. The store, as with Apple's products, are paragons of fine design balanced with well-executed function.

Abilene, TX 8/18/06

My gracious hosts arranged special transportation. It was perfect... much better than a limo!


I quite liked this whimsical sculpture in Dallas-Fort Worth airport.

Las Vegas, NV 7/23/06

Las Vegas from above. Click the image to access larger files for more detail.


Michael can be two places at once!


A picture of the Venetian on the Las Vegas strip.

Mt. Pleasant 7/15/06

Michael with the Mayfair line from the Michael Payne Collection.

San Diego 7/6/2006

This was a special appearance at the San Diego naval base.

Norfolk, VA 6/9/06

I appeared at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia to promote The Michael Payne Collection. During my time I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the USS George Washington.




I'm sitting in the captain's chair on the bridge.

Rancho Cucamonga 5/20/2006

This event was held at a wonderful furniture store in Rancho Cucamonga called Vineyard Manor.




A room furnished with pieces from the Hampton line from the Michael Payne Collection.




Posing with the winner of a signed piece of furniture.

Riverside, CA 5/19/06

An appearance at Wickes Furniture in Riverside, CA.

Corpus Christi, TX 5/6/2006

Model boat.


Real boat.


Interesting blend of scenery.

Lancaster, CA 4/23/2006

Michael with Cody, a charming monkey.


Absolutely magnificent. Owls are remarkable creatures.


A well-accessorized hound.


Janice and Cody.