Howard's visit to Chicago with pictures (2 Viewers)

[The Military Workshop]

Howard (Northgate Woods) at the time of writing is about to land in Chicago after a 25 hour trip.

We get Oprah and you get Howard ! However we do want him back so don't go spoiling him too much with your fine food, drink and good company.

I am guessing he is arriving before he took off.

He has mentioned he will be sending images to Wayne to kindly upload. We did a thread when Howard went to West Coaster and it worked fine until Howard got to San Antonio when we were no longer able to receive the images from Howard's laptop. Hopefully it will work this time.

Regards
Brett

 

[Obee]

Brett,

I'm sure looking forward to the continuing episodes the "Howard Report"... all the away from the "Good Ole USA".

His antipodean approach to reporting gives us 'down under a different perspective on the big show.... can't wait

John

 

[Northgate Woods]

Brett, Obee and Good Mates,
Just returned to my room after a long chat with Andy, Patrick and met the famous young Gordon. Top bloke. Drop into say g'day to my good mate George (Warrior) but he was up to his armpits with stock and dios so I let him get on with it.
K&C will release some exciting new stuff tomorrow but I will leave that to young Patrick to tell you about. I will have my camera at the ready.
The trip over here was to say the least very adventful. The trip was supposed to be 18 hrs flying time with 3 hrs stopovers. (one in Sydney and two in LA). Well everything went well until LA (they say bad things come in threes) where the plane to Chicago developed back up problems in the toilets so we had to wait an extra two hours whilst they found another plane. Finally arrived in Chicago, two hours late and the baggage handlers where having a stop work meeting. Took one hour to get the baggage and then on the drived to the Hotel encountered a large accident on the Freeway which delayed us another 45 minutes. BUT what the heck I'm here now and ready to rock'n'roll. Reminde me not to fly United next time
Will report daily with photos as soon as something is released.
Cheers from the Windy City, Howard

 

[Deitz]

Howard,

Welcome to Chicago. Hopefully, I will get to see you at the show and I hope to meet many more Treefroggers.

Brian

 

[tdubel]

Brett, Obee and Good Mates,
Just returned to my room after a long chat with Andy, Patrick and met the famous young Gordon. Top bloke. Drop into say g'day to my good mate George (Warrior) but he was up to his armpits with stock and dios so I let him get on with it.
K&C will release some exciting new stuff tomorrow but I will leave that to young Patrick to tell you about. I will have my camera at the ready.
The trip over here was to say the least very adventful. The trip was supposed to be 18 hrs flying time with 3 hrs stopovers. (one in Sydney and two in LA). Well everything went well until LA (they say bad things come in threes) where the plane to Chicago developed back up problems in the toilets so we had to wait an extra two hours whilst they found another plane. Finally arrived in Chicago, two hours late and the baggage handlers where having a stop work meeting. Took one hour to get the baggage and then on the drived to the Hotel encountered a large accident on the Freeway which delayed us another 45 minutes. BUT what the heck I'm here now and ready to rock'n'roll. Reminde me not to fly United next time
Will report daily with photos as soon as something is released.
Cheers from the Windy City, Howard

Howard,
Flying out of Salt Lake tomorrow morning back to MD, then couple hours shuteye and will be in Chicago Thursday morning at 7:10. Cya at the hotel around 9!

Tom

PS, I will be wearing the stars and bars.....................just kidding, Chicago is up North, don't want to start a ruckus.

 

[villagehorse]

Enjoy Howard, this will be like a kid in a lolly shop. Bring on the photo's to give me a reason to keep working. Cheers, Robin.

 

[OldDragon]

...
The trip over here was to say the least very adventful. The trip was supposed to be 18 hrs flying time with 3 hrs stopovers. (one in Sydney and two in LA). Well everything went well until LA ...

BUT what the heck I'm here now and ready to rock'n'roll. Will report daily with photos as soon as something is released.
Cheers from the Windy City, Howard

Howard

You have my upmost respect .. 20 plus hours flying to visit The Toy Soldier show of the year. And ... with the good Mrs too.

Look forward to your photos & report.
Thank You in advance

OD

 

[sammy719]

Howard

You have my upmost respect .. 20 plus hours flying to visit The Toy Soldier show of the year. And ... with the good Mrs too.

Look forward to your photos & report.
Thank You in advance

OD

I'm with ya on that, anyone that is willing to fly for that long is a top notch guy in my book, glad to hear you made it finally Howard, and look forward to seeing your pics when you post...Sammy

 

[The Military Workshop]

Have heard from Howard via email and it appears we may have technical problems getting the photos from his laptop again. He mentioned he was trying to sort it out.
I advised suggested he enjoy the show and worry about posting the photos when he gets back to Australia.
Have a great show guys.
We will be watching.
Regards
Brett

 

[Northgate Woods]

Brett mate and all Treefroggers,
My sincerest apologies for the lack of photos. I have taken many shots of some great set ups, none being better than Georges (Warrior) and from the K&C room. There are six magnificent Dios in the K&C room which I am sure Patrick will release over the next few days. Gordon has out done himself this year with the new BOB Dio. It is truely a master piece to behold.
I have the entire Hyatt Computer people working on the problems as to why I can receive emails thru their Broadband system but cannot send.
I had a great day prowling the rooms of the Hotel watching people set up and others chasing early bargains. The Phantom Steven Cheong beat me to the punch on most occassions but I still managed to get some great buys.
I don't think I will let the cat out of the bag by saying that those of you who BBG collectors will be extremely very happy. One particular item people have been asking for, for many years. An absolute ripper.
For those of you who are aeroplane collectors, the piece to resistance of all German fighters is here.
Just returned back from dinner with Andy, Gordon, Patrick and Chris Munro and a bit tired out. For all my good Aussies mates the restuarant/brewery at which we dined served a very nice draught beer and it went down very well indeed. NO Wayne I behaved myself.
Tomorrow is the big day when most of the rooms open for business. and heaps more people check in. Looking forward to catching up with some great mates from my earlier trip this year.
America is truely the land of milk and honey. They have it all.
More to follow with photos (fingers crossed) tomorrow.
Cheers Howard

 

[Rethymno]

Keep the posts coming, photos or not! They're greatly appreciated.

Regards

Todd

 

[wayne556517]

Brett mate and all Treefroggers,
My sincerest apologies for the lack of photos. I have taken many shots of some great set ups, none being better than Georges (Warrior) and from the K&C room. There are six magnificent Dios in the K&C room which I am sure Patrick will release over the next few days. Gordon has out done himself this year with the new BOB Dio. It is truely a master piece to behold.
I have the entire Hyatt Computer people working on the problems as to why I can receive emails thru their Broadband system but cannot send.
I had a great day prowling the rooms of the Hotel watching people set up and others chasing early bargains. The Phantom Steven Cheong beat me to the punch on most occassions but I still managed to get some great buys.
I don't think I will let the cat out of the bag by saying that those of you who BBG collectors will be extremely very happy. One particular item people have been asking for, for many years. An absolute ripper.
For those of you who are aeroplane collectors, the piece to resistance of all German fighters is here.
Just returned back from dinner with Andy, Gordon, Patrick and Chris Munro and a bit tired out. For all my good Aussies mates the restuarant/brewery at which we dined served a very nice draught beer and it went down very well indeed. NO Wayne I behaved myself.
Tomorrow is the big day when most of the rooms open for business. and heaps more people check in. Looking forward to catching up with some great mates from my earlier trip this year.
America is truely the land of milk and honey. They have it all.
More to follow with photos (fingers crossed) tomorrow.
Cheers Howard

This all sounds promising (piece to resistance of all German fighters is here,BBG collectors will be extremely very happy) except the pictures bit,but Howard your posts will do thanks mate.

 

[Simpson & his donkey.]

Howard is there away you could hid me away in your suit case next year. I would love to get over there to mix it up with my good friends from America.Simmo.

 

[Rob]

A big thanks Howard, your messages from the front are very much appreciated, thanks again and enjoy the show.

Rob

 

[Obee]

Howard,

keep them emails coming......I hope you have booked a freighter and shipping container to bring home all that lead... espically seeing the $AUS is up against the Greenback so its more reinforcents for the buck

kind regards
John

 

[Peter Reuss]

Howard...if you can't e-mail the pics, swing by the Treefrog room later today when we're open. We can help send them from our computer.

 

[jazzeum]

I will be posting Howard's photos for him. He's taking them over to Treefrog and they're sending them to me (closest I'll get to the Show )

These are the first three I've received. I will post them as I get them. I'll have to have Howard add commentary where he has time.

 

[Mitch]

Jazzeum...

The pics start filtering through excellent!!! Cheers Howard. These look great I would liked to be there will have to go and experience it. Did think you were going??
Mitch
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

Mitch,

Was going but something came up with my son

Anyway, more photos..

 

[jazzeum]

More....

The last two are from George's room.