jazzeum
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You must be picking up a lot of stuff as it's a pretty long drive, 13 to 15 hours.
Not a bad idea though
Maybe we can do it together.
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You must be picking up a lot of stuff as it's a pretty long drive, 13 to 15 hours.
Not a bad idea though
Maybe we can do it together.
Larry Allen
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Hey guys ... absolutely... do you want fries with that????
George gives me 12 minutes off each day for dinner and bio breaks so it will have to be quick!
^&cool <shhhh> ... don't tell him but sometimes I sneak an extra 5 minutes so maybe we can get a beer or two!
--- LaRRy
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Looking forward to seeing everyone! For the first time we'll have the whole Treefrog staff on hand to meet everyone
Also, looking forward to seeing you guys again ... and especially Julie, who has been such a GREAT help this year! --{sm4}
--- LaRRy
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{sm2} The older "you" get???
I am still feeling the effects on Thanksgiving day ... but YES it is worth every ache and pain!!!!!
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Well you should; you're the one who does all the work on the trip, I just stand around, collect the money and go to the bar every night.
Poor Larry...................:wink2:..........you really need to speak to the head of the TSDAAU, aka, the Toy Soldier Dealer Assistants Union, local 6 7/8th.
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Hi Guys,
I hope it is OK to just jump in here, sounds like you all know each other really well!
I am coming over from the UK for my first ever Chicago show and will be supporting my exclusive US retailer, Tree frog Treasures on their stand and I am very much looking forward to it.
If any of you have ANY advice for me (bar pack a huge suitcase for the purchases you make, that one is a no brainer!), please post and let me know.
being a blues nut (the music ), I intend to try and fly in around Tuesday to get myself out to a couple of clubs also.
Looking forward to meeting new faces in a few short months.
Best regards to you all until then,
Malcolm :salute::
I hope it is OK to just jump in here, sounds like you all know each other really well!
I am coming over from the UK for my first ever Chicago show and will be supporting my exclusive US retailer, Tree frog Treasures on their stand and I am very much looking forward to it.
If any of you have ANY advice for me (bar pack a huge suitcase for the purchases you make, that one is a no brainer!), please post and let me know.
being a blues nut (the music ), I intend to try and fly in around Tuesday to get myself out to a couple of clubs also.
Looking forward to meeting new faces in a few short months.
Best regards to you all until then,
Malcolm :salute::
mikemiller1955
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now that sounds like a good trip...
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The hotel is a bit outside of Chicago so you're probably better off checking them out on Wednesday as I expect you will be busy the rest of the days, unless you're staying onto the following week.
Also, for those not renting a car, I recommend using a limo service called Viatas. I've used them for years and they're very reliable and inexpensive (about $30 one way).
I will repost the taxi information as we get closer to the Show.
mikemiller1955
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Ohare is 8 miles...Midway is 25...the hotel offers no shuttle...
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Looks like I am getting in on Tuesday afternoon and heading into the show on the Thursday to "work" ^&grin Leaving Monday afternoon.
If anyone see's a lost Brit guy looking like a rabbit staring into the headlights, it will most likely be me To aid you, here is a pic. (I am the guy on the right of the line {sm4})
Looking forward to meeting new people and (hopefully) making a few new friends. Counting the sleeps!
Malcolm :salute::
If anyone see's a lost Brit guy looking like a rabbit staring into the headlights, it will most likely be me
To aid you, here is a pic. (I am the guy on the right of the line {sm4})Looking forward to meeting new people and (hopefully) making a few new friends. Counting the sleeps!
Malcolm :salute::
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You must be picking up a lot of stuff as it's a pretty long drive, 13 to 15 hours.
Not a bad idea though
That is part of the idea! (Maybe), has to work out on the other end too. I don't mind the drive, I have driven rental cars all over the US forever in my job, might be nice to actually take a road trip at my leisure! I also like the idea of getting up early Sunday, seeing the show and then taking off. It is about 12-13 hrs total, so not awful.
Brad - if you can get to Maryland, the "bus" leaves at 5am Wednesday!!!
TD
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Mike, I am seriously trying to go this year. Driving though as I got burned last year with the fire at the airport Fiasco !
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Wayne...that's a pretty good drive isn't it...how far is that?
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See you this September Larry -- no more flying for me!! After 2 years in a row of garbage travel via airlines . . . .
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Mike, It will be a 2 day drive for me but from what everyone says about this show, well worth it !
Wayne