To all of those who have never been and those returning, hope you enjoy the show. I could not make it this year but wanted to let you know that the whole atmosphere there will give you a great appreciation for our craft. I got so much out of the show the year that I went. Go see the seminars and meet all the great folks. Try to get to see Gary Loomis he is truly an inspiration not only as a blank builder but as an environmentalist. He has done great things for the Northwest fisheries.
Enjoy the show, wish I were there

Yeah you guys are lucky. Im still stuck at the office. From all the postings it seems like everyone is from the east coast. maybe next year have the show at the key arena up here. im sure you can get it for cheap since oklahoma stole our team haha. Have a great time!

No, the builders come in from in from all over the world. This is not a regional event.

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was there when doors opened, got a free reel seat, free hat and then a 20% Discount cupon for diamond 2 finish, and ran out of money by 10:30 after my 3td trip to truck with merchandise.

it was obvious within 15 minutes this is the best expo so far. very impressive

Please don't let Gary hear you call him an environmentalist! I just told him and Gary wonders if you're mad at him. Vern Dollar says he won't talk to Gary now. Thanks for the laugh!

Jon

Oops!! I meant to say conservationist, meaning we have a great deal of respect for what Gary has done for the fisheries in the Northwest. I'm sure glad you are back in the blank industry. Meant no harm to Gary, but glad you got a laugh. :)