6 Months to Reno

jimzim75 · Aug 9, 2008

Hi all,
I wanted to remind everyone that to get Air Fairs to Reno at the best rates, you should probable start now.
Last year I put if off by a week and paid another 35.00 dollars. Not earth shattering, but kind of annoying.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again at the Silver Legacy Casino.

Talk to ya later,
Jim

John B. · Aug 9, 2008

Good idea, look forward to seeing you there Jim.

John B.

SamW · Aug 9, 2008

I remember how rooms got tight last year, with non smoking rooms getting hard to get, so I have already made my room reservations, code FEGE09. TOS

Sandy · Aug 11, 2008

Reno

May be this year we will be able to have a drink and sit and talk.

Sandy

jimzim75 · Aug 11, 2008

I'm for that. They have the nice restaurant next door to the Silver Legacy,of course any port in a storm.

Jim

fegarex · Aug 11, 2008

Don't forget about the member social on Thursday evening before the show... OK.. maybe you won't find a place to sit but it is always a lot of fun!

jimzim75 · Aug 11, 2008

Which bring up a good point. I came on the Thursday this year and missed the social by one hour.
Hind site being 20/20,this time I will arrive on Wednesday. Yes, it's that good of a party.

fegarex · Aug 11, 2008

I wish we could schedule it for a different day/time but with all the events and time schedules, this is the only time we can have it. I'm looking forward to it an just booked my plane ticket this morning myself!

dclevinger · Aug 11, 2008

Last years social was a great time. It's a wonderful way for the newer members to meet and talk to some of the top engravers in the guild. We may even get some big names from other areas as well, I seem to recall seeing David Trevallion there last year. The atmosphere was completely relaxed and everyone that I spoke to afterward had a great time.

Only a few fist fights broke out, but we're keeping Andrew away from the hard stuff this year so there shouldn't be any problems.

David

John B. · Aug 11, 2008

Hi David......fist fights are fair game......it's the knives,clubs and bottles that get ugly!!!

Lee · Aug 11, 2008

Guns are allowed. Some day we may even consider ammunition.

Andrew Biggs · Aug 11, 2008

Keep me away from the hard stuff!!!!........................spoil sports!!!

Just getting my head around Reno now and will book the tickets in a couple of weeks. Really looking forward to going and seeing everyone again. It's a show not to be missed.

Cheers
Andrew

Dave London · Aug 11, 2008

David
Better be careful, I hear that Kiwi's have sharp claws

KatherinePlumer · Aug 13, 2008

I am looking forward to coming to visit the Reno show again. I had REALLY been hoping to participate but just found out that I'm not eligible.

I'm totally heartbroken, I'd been hoping it would be my first engraving show. Waaaahhhh!!!

I'll still come visit, and hopefully catch more than the last three hours of the show this time.

Katherine

FANCYGUN · Aug 13, 2008

Why are you not eligible????????

Big-Un · Aug 13, 2008

I was really looking forward to going to Reno this year, but will not be able to. Last year, my first, was so much fun and I met so many wonderful people, my head was spinning for a long time. I'm working on getting completely out of debt, including the mortgage, and the money for the show will go a long way toward that goal. After becoming totally debt free, I'll then be able to attend all the shows I want to with nothing to hold me back, so I think it will be worth the effort. As a side note, I can then get more stuff, GUILT FREE! We're making good progress, so if you see me there, then you'll know we did it in record time!, If that happens, I may fly first class (never done that before).

jlseymour · Aug 14, 2008

You'll do it Big-Un and make the show, everyone pulling for ya...
Jerry

John B. · Aug 14, 2008

CORRECTION.......Sorry Katherine and other folks.
I believe my original post below is in error.
I did know that if you only display scrimshaw you have to purchace a commercial table as the FEGA/ACGG joint rules state that regular display tables must be 80% ( I think that's the % ) custom guns or engraving.
My poor old rusty mind was not quite engaged when I typed below.
But being a member is still the cheapest way into the three day show and the seminars.
And I am now aware that Kathrine is already a member FEGA.
And President Rex's fun get together bash is another bonus!

John.

Kathrine.
If I'm understanding you correctly not being eligible may be that you are not a FEGA member?
That's an easy fix for $50, less than paying for admission each day and free to members and includes a lot of other goodies.
We have had solo scrimshanders there before, Sandra Brady for one. And quite a few of the engravers have a little scrim on their table.
Did you contact Jan Billib about buying a table?
Contacts are acgg@acgg.org or 307-587-4297 fax or phone.
We sure would love to have you join us with your beautiful work.

Best wishes, John B.

KatherinePlumer · Aug 14, 2008

John, I'll PM you, it's all still a little confusing to me and I don't want to accidentally publicly get my facts wrong.

Katherine

Big-Un · Aug 15, 2008

jlseymour said:
You'll do it Big-Un and make the show, everyone pulling for ya...
Jerry

Thanks Jerry. I really want to make it, so we're working extra hard to get those debts gone. We have already paid off over $13K this year on an income of $30K, so it is getting close to getting paid off just working it ourselves. If anyone is interested, watch The Dave Ramsey Show on Fox Business every night at 8:00 PM. It's quite interesting and inspirational.

Sorry for being off-track, but it will change our lives for the better and then I can play with you guys and gals all I want later.

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