If you're on the fence about going to the Expo, you should take a look at airline prices now. I was on the fence, too, but I just booked a non-stop USAir flight from Philadelphia to GSO for $135, including taxes. It's not going to get any cheaper than this -- I'd probably pay more for gas driving -- so if you've wanted to go, but didn't want to pay a lot for air fare, then you should search for flights now.

So ....... how will you get your blanks and goodies back .......... THat's the reason I usually drive ...........

BTW ......... I'm driving from Balto if somebody wants to share a ride ........ or I can ride with someone if there is an opening.

Richard,

how long a drive is it? I live in Damascus MD and am tempted...

Rick

I have a UPS shipper on the floor each year that can pack and ship your items if you're flying in. I believe there will be one there this year as well.

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Or if you make your purchases from Mud Hole we will ship your product to you the Monday following the show. Just place the order get great pricing and leave the rest to us.

Todd

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com

I think it's about 6 hrs ......... easy drive ..... all highway .......... rooms are cheap (especially if you share a room) ......... you see more demos, more supplies, meet more rod builders, learn more techniques than you will in any 5 years of building ........ besides that it's good fun ......... oh and did I mention the deals you won't find elsewhere ........... I went determined not to buy anything else and ......... well let's just say that didn't happen .........

Around Balto/Wash you have little opportunity to actually touch supplies before you order them so you're ordering based on your experience or someone's recommendation. So many times you buy a pig in a poke and hope because return shipping makes it hard to return. The main thing about the show for me is that you get to actually compare all the blanks and supplies you can imagine to get a better idea of exactly what the product is .......... it's saved me a ton of time and money.

When you tempted enough let me know and we'll share a ride ...........

BTW ...... there's another good rodbuilder in Damascas ....... Steve F ....... do you know him?

May be driving from Oklahoma. Anyone heading from that direction?

Paul@soonercustomrod.com

I'm coming from Nacogdoches, Texas. I'll be happy to split all costs with you.
Rusty Byrley
behappi42001@sbcglobal.net

Todd Vivian Wrote:
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> Or if you make your purchases from Mud Hole we
> will ship your product to you the Monday following
> the show. Just place the order get great pricing
> and leave the rest to us.
>
> Todd

In the case of Mudhole, I will just have you hold them in the warehouse and I'll swing by and pick them up.
Thanks for the help yesterday Todd.