I also found a sandal made by Michi Matsuda:
I was able to hold some of Jason's guitars that were being built. Here is one:
and here is Michael Watts guitar with a wedge. where did the soundhole and rosette go???
Ervin was around too and we were able to sit and have some tea and just talk about guitars and his philosophy behind his building. Here is me, Jason, and Ervin in the kitchen!