Mike,I was going to ask what the answer was(where`s Geraldo?) at the show,Can you enlighten us now??

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)



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Not really a "regular" poster and doubt many would recognize my name on a name tag, but I'll be there!

Now i`m gonna look for ya!!

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Got room and will drive from the great state of Minnesota. Loved it last year. I don't post often but will be there.
Jim Ellis

Hi everyone. I am a new poster though i have been a member for a few months. I have read a lot of good info from well experienced rod builders on this forum and will continue to read as much as possible. I will be in High Point to gain more info and hopefully to meet some members from this forum. I hope this show will help me decide if rod building is for me when i retire. Since i live a hop, skip, and jump from High Point, (Greensboro) i am planning to be there when the doors open and close each day. I know all the seminars are well informative, but will some be better for a beginner?

Roger
Greensboro, NC

I'll be there.
Live close enough that I don't need a hotel room

This will be my 3rd. I booked my room nearly the day they became available. If there are any "doubters" out there, rest assured that the knowledge you'll gain and the friends you'll make will more than pay for the trip.

I encourage everyone to wear name tags and write your name and home state in BIG letters so everyone won't have to squint.

I also encourage everyone to meet on Friday & Saturday nights in the "fellowship arena" of the Radisson for the purpose of free exchange of ideas and partaking of tongue-loosening beverages!

Pete Kornegay
Camden, NC

Pete,

Isn't that where the seminars are this year LOL!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Another attendee from So Cal. This will be my first and I'm really looking forward to it.

Billy, I already have your book so just vote for me & you won't have to pay up lol.

Michael Joyce, sorry to hear your might not make it - I was looking forward to meeting you and picking your brain a little

Roger,
Your e-mail is hidden so I couldn't e-mail you. You might want to catch one of Jim Upton's morning seminars and then just pick some that interest you. Don't underestimate the vast amount of info/knowledge that you can pick up from meeting and talking to other builders and vendors on the show floor and refreshment areas. The NERB's booth is a "must visit" Lot of talent/knowledge there and they love to share. If you're a Rodmaker magazine subscriber, don't miss the awesome RM reception on Saturday.. Great place to meet and get to know other builders

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

I'd like to point out that the "Big Show" is for all folks interested in rodbuilding, from those who have never built a rod but have interest, to the experienced builder.

I can't think of a better way for a new builder to learn than this event. It has so very much for everyone. Nothing like it anywhere.

Stan

I'll be there for the third year running. It's a L-O-N-G drive for me and the wife but worth every mile of the trip. Nothing else like this anywhere for rod builders. Too good to miss.

Hey Billy

In that picture am I to assume you are the one on the left?

LOL Just teasin I wish I could attend but I will be back in Kandahar when the festivities take place, maybe I can make next years


Regards

Scott Ryan

I'll be there. Went to the first two and had to miss last year's show. I wait all year for this event and 2007 is gonna be the best yet.

***I HAVE A ROOM AT THE RADISSON RESERVED FROM THURSDAY - MONDAY. LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE TO SHARE. EMAIL ME IF INTERESTED EVEN FOR JUST FRIDAY - MONDAY. ****

Roger, I went to the first show after stumbling upon Rodbuilding.org a few months earlier. I had no real experience and had only read Tom's Guide to Rod-Building. I learned so much at the Big Show and had such fun meeting other builders I knew I had found something that would keep my interest for the long haul. These shows are ideal for any level of builder. The seminars are superb and the chance to see and touch all the supplies is amazing.

Looking forward to seeing my many rod building buddies from the Forum and making many new friends.

I had hoped Ray Adams was going to be able to make it and he was to be my roommate. Unfortunately he won't be attending this year. Sorry about that, Ray. I miss you already!

Dave

customrodbuilder@hotmail.com

I"ll be there along with a buddy. Looking forward to putting faces with the names I've been seeing on the board.

Cannot be there this year. I will miss meeting and greeting so many rod builders and suppliers. This gathering is uniquly wonderful for so many reasons.
Hope the dates work out next year.

I will be going.
There is such a wealth of knowledge available that I want to take advantage of any and all that I can.

Tom Hartman

Wy wife and I will be there. I reserved my room about a month ago.

Thanks to my dear wife, I have been ORDERED to go and am booked out of Ontario airport (Ontario, California, that is) on Friday to return monday!
I'll be staying at the Radisson. (It's funny--you'd almost think she wanted to get RID of me or something!! Wonder why she's gone on a crash diet and is getting her hair fixed and---oh, well, probably just a coincidence, huh guys?)

ONLY KIDDING, Deb!

Can't wait to see youj all.

Chuck Horan

My wife and I will be driving from southern Indiana, arriving Thursday evening.
She will furniture shopping while I attend the show.
I made my reservation at the Radisson in September shortly after learning about the Expo.

I'm like a lot of new members, I learn a lot from reading the posts and it has really helped me on the 2 rods I've built so far. Look forward to learning a lot more about the craft and improving the quality of the rods I build.

Jim Quiett