Full Version: ARA Show Venue
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#32]
28 Mar 2007
To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#31] 28 Mar 2007
Jim,
;-)
I can only remember Vegas from the late 1970's and I'm sure it had started it's change over by then. I guess I like all the glitter.
One of my friendly competitors from here in town went to Vegas this year and it had been awhile since they had been there. They were VERY disappointed in the way it is building up - said they will never go back, they want to remember the "Old Vegas". I guess I can relate to that, but also want to think that this Vegas will be what I remember when I tell my grandchildren when I get old (yeah, like I'm not already there!) Got 2 grandsons & another on the way.
I'm sorry, but I'm too cheap to pay $400 no matter where the hotel is. >.<
Fact is, in 1978 was when I first went to Vegas, we stayed behind the Stardust (Bless it's soul, it was imploded a couple weeks ago) in the RV resort. That was a high class campground that I had never seen before. We had a motorhome that had air-conditioning, but for the pop-up tent trailers, they had a vent tube with air-conditioning that would fit over the vent in the trailer and provide cool air for those without air. I have never seen anything like that since......
~
From: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#33]
28 Mar 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#32] 28 Mar 2007
I'm right there with ya' these days ;-)
Pretty cool story about the RV facilities....I've never seen that! Just slightly on the other end of the spectrum though:
http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/The%20Pierre,New%20York/default.htm
And I was mistaken. The "cheapest" room is now $685, and buddy of mine was telling me he wasn't able to get a reservation for his anniversary a couple of weeks ago because they were booked solid. Yikes!
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#34]
28 Mar 2007
To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#33] 28 Mar 2007
I'll pass on that...................
8-O
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#35]
28 Mar 2007
To: Doc (GREAT_ATLANTIC) [#33] 28 Mar 2007
$685.00 is almost double what we paid for 2 round trip tickets from Philly to Las Vegas.
Dee
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#36]
28 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Of the convention venues that I've been to (pretty limited), Baltimore will likely always be my favorite.
Our convention was at the Baltimore Convention Center, which is within walking distance of the wharf (awesome seafood!) and Camden Yards (arguably the most beautiful ballpark in MLB - but it won't be baseball season).
I was there in late September, and the weather was very mild. I've never been there in February.....might be a different story.
The only times we got into a vehicle was to and from the airport (THEY HAD SOME TERRIBLE CAB DRIVERS!!!!).
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#37]
28 Mar 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#36] 29 Mar 2007
Cody, et al,
It's volunteers (like you!) that make these decisions every year. Each year brings a new mix of volunteers with new conclusions on what should be done.
Maybe this is a good time to volunteer to serve on the next ARA Trade Show Committee (I believe "venue" would fall in that domain)!
If not the Trade Show Committee, you can find a list of the other committees (and the current volunteers *and* their email addresses!) at http://www.ara.org/about/committees.cfm.
From: BratDawg [#38]
28 Mar 2007
To: ALL
I also think Orlando is a great place for conventions, and of course being within driving distance for us, we do attend any of the shows that are held there as well as frequent trips to Disney. There is certainly a plethora of hotels available, many at a reasonable rates, along with many places of interest and activities for those looking for a vacation as well.
I have noticed other industries that actually alternate their locations between Orlando and Vegas and that seems like one of the best scenarios for all. It would give those on the east side the opportunity to attend even if it's only every other year...and if you're like us, it's always nice to stay in your own time zone! :O)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#39]
29 Mar 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#37] 29 Mar 2007
Jeanette (THE one & only),
I'm not one for volunteering to do very many things that aren't purely local.
However, this looks like a great time to make an exception.
I'll start looking at doing that this morning. Thanks for the suggestion!
Cody
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#40]
29 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Okay....I just emailed Glenn Beckworth to volunteer my service. As long as he doesn't ask around about me, I would think he'd let me help out.
However, if he DOES start asking questions....I doubt that I'll hear back from him. :O)
From: JHayes55 [#41]
29 Mar 2007
To: ALL
One thing about Jeanette, she is just like a mosquito in a tent, she ain't going to give up till she bites someone. :D
You got to love her determination.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42]
29 Mar 2007
To: JHayes55 [#41] 29 Mar 2007
That's true, though, Jeanette looks harmless enough, in-person. :-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#43]
29 Mar 2007
To: JHayes55 [#41] 29 Mar 2007
Joe -
Are you implying that Jeanette (THE one & only) is a blood-sucking insect??? (devil)
From: JHayes55 [#44]
29 Mar 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#43] 29 Mar 2007
No - would not have ever thought that - why did you think that?? (devil)
PS - The target on your back does make you an easy victim though. :P
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