I know Some secret NADA information......

[John_Nicholson]

Anyone want to guess what it is?

-john

[pogyken]

A show within driving distance of Lewiston Idaho? 😉

[John_Nicholson]

Well everything is relative so what is your definition of "driving distance". I mean I plan on driving from Caddo Mills, Texas.....of course I once made the drive from here to Baltimore and back so I might not be quite right.......

-john

[Keith Perkins]

I think the key word in the title here is "Some". That doesn't limit it to just one thing. Hmm...

[nc0gnet0]

Well everything is relative so what is your definition of "driving distance". I mean I plan on driving from Caddo Mills, Texas.....of course I once made the drive from here to Baltimore and back so I might not be quite right.......

-john

This has my vote for the understatement of the year award!

-Rick

[brewmaster15]

Anyone want to guess what it is?

-john

Johns got a new dress for the upcoming show?lol srry couldnt resist.:)

[John_Nicholson]

Wear a dress one time...well ok twice......and a man never hears the end of it....LOL......

Good guess Al but wrong.....

-john

[brewmaster15]

yeah i figured as much! oh well, guess I will just have to wait.:)

[Discus-n00b]

Racks built with stronger screws and more wood? ;)

[XAnhLe]

name of the speakers that will speak at the convention??

[John_Nicholson]

name of the speakers that will speak at the convention??

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.....sort of. We have secured one really special speaker already. I am fairly certain that most of ya'll have heard of them......

-john

[nc0gnet0]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.....sort of. We have secured one really special speaker already. I am fairly certain that most of ya'll have heard of them......

-john

Secured huh? Is he/she handcuffed in your pole barn?

[John_Nicholson]

Could be...you know how secrets and rumors go.......

[Keith Perkins]

I see that awesome wild whisperer Pat hasn't been on-line today, hope she's not the one in pole barn. Hmm, she does kind of have a thing for barns though.

[nc0gnet0]

Could be...you know how secrets and rumors go.......


Seeing how Skip seldom is around nowadays...........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UmzsWxPLIOo

[brewmaster15]

Im 101% sure Pats not in John's Barn. :)She gets wind of that one and I may have to step in to keep her from banning y'all.. Come to the think of it...the thought of any potential speaker being chained in Johns Barn is scary enough to chase away any other potential speakers!:)

[Keith Perkins]

I would guess, but then everyone would be mad when I was right. :)

[John_Nicholson]

I kind of thought that once I floated this out there that at least someone would ask who it is but I guess no one cares. I thought one of the reason that people came to NADA was for out world class speakers but I guess I was wrong....I guess they just all show up to see me.........LOL.

-john

[LizStreithorst]

I would have but y'all never tell. Just tell me please that his name is not Heiko.

[Discus-n00b]

I would have but y'all never tell.

This is why I didn't ask, figured it was just a tease and we'd still have to wait.

Who is it? ;)

[John_Nicholson]

Don't worry I will probably announce it this weekend. Look folks I only get to do this every other year...so you will just have to put up with me....LOL.

-john

[alron2]

Tell me! Please tell me! I can't wait! Please! Please! Tell me! Please tell me! I can't wait! Please! Please! John

Ron

[nc0gnet0]

that people came to NADA was for out world class speakers but I guess I was wrong

Mork from Ork?
Alf?

[Disgirl]

Jack Wattley?

[Keith Perkins]

Jack Wattley?

I know he's a very old man now, but he's still a discus god to me.

[Keith Perkins]

This is why I didn't ask, figured it was just a tease and we'd still have to wait.

Who is it? ;)

I don't think that's the case Matt. I believe a correct guess would indeed get a public conformation.

[John_Nicholson]

Well they are not quite as old as Jack...LOL. They re fairly active on this forum....That is hint #1.

-john

[LizStreithorst]

Can you tell us what his topic will be?

[John_Nicholson]

Can you tell us what his topic will be?

Yes. It will be discus related......

-john

[LizStreithorst]

Thanks for nothing, Darling.

[John_Nicholson]

LOL....One of their names starts with a letter in the first half of the alphabet and their other starts with a letter in the back half of it....

-john

[alron2]

Peter Thode ?

[John_Nicholson]

Nope...but please keep guessing.

-john

[Keith Perkins]

I think I've been interested in meeting this person for 5, maybe nearly 6 years.

[zimmjeff]

Josie and Miranda? Jeff

[Keith Perkins]

Josie and Miranda? Jeff

Wow, great guess!


Wrong, but a great guess. :D

[zimmjeff]

Nate and Jamie? Jeff

[zimmjeff]

Forget my last guess it's Al. Jeff

[John_Nicholson]

Forget my last guess it's Al. Jeff

Very, very well done.

Yes the kingpin of Simply has agreed to be a apeaker. It will be the first time he has been to a NADA show since the first one in Dallas.

More speakers will be announced at odd random times over the next several months...Thanks for playing along.

-john

[brewmaster15]

Lol... I do hope to get the chance to see alot of my friends there as well as make some new ones. I am really looking forward to meeting up with a bunch of you face to face for the first time. This show should be a great one.I will be heading out there with my wife Carrie and my kids this time and making it into a bit of a vacation. My Thanks to NADA for the consideration here.:)

[Discus-n00b]

Man, now I guess I have to make it no matter what date is chosen!

[rickztahone]

The man himself! Nice.

[Keith Perkins]

My next clue was going to be he may own a pseudo Cadillac.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/CozyKeith/deVille_zps53940958.png


Forget my last guess it's Al. Jeff

What finally clicked?

[brewmaster15]

My next clue was going to be he may own a pseudo Cadillac.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x418/CozyKeith/deVille_zps53940958.png



What finally clicked?

Lol!!!!!

[Keith Perkins]

Al - you and your family should come in early and make a vacation of it. I'm trying to work out anyone coming in even the weekend before can get our rate and qualify for our room count. They have a shuttle that can take you to the Metra station which is a great train system to downtown. Once there the sky's the limit. The fireworks make Fodor's top 10 in America. Navy pier is a must see once. Trying to work something with Shedd Aquarium. When you're done for the day it's grab a cab, off to the train station, and ride back to the hotel. Not a lick of driving worries.

Kind of wondering when Pat's going to be on-line and find this thread.

[Second Hand Pat]

This is great news indeed :D:D and a great way to meet you, Al and your family and you too Keith. As for the barn idea I can only say I have my own barn :evilgrin:

Also I will not be online to much. I'm in rural south Maryland visiting my daughter for the next week and a half. Left hubby home to tend things. Yesterday we went to the Baltimore Aquarium and will be visiting some other cool places. :D.
Pat

[DonMD]

Hmmm, somewhat active on this forum and younger than Wattley? Someone we would all like to listen to? Is this person located in the U.S.?

[Keith Perkins]

Don - you must have missed a post or two.


Forget my last guess it's Al. Jeff


Very, very well done.

Yes the kingpin of Simply has agreed to be a apeaker. It will be the first time he has been to a NADA show since the first one in Dallas.

More speakers will be announced at odd random times over the next several months...Thanks for playing along.

-john

[DonMD]

Don - you must have missed a post or two.

Thanks, Keith. I always don't read the posts, . . . bad habit.

[Bill63SG]

Al - you and your family should come in early and make a vacation of it. I'm trying to work out anyone coming in even the weekend before can get our rate and qualify for our room count. They have a shuttle that can take you to the Metra station which is a great train system to downtown. Once there the sky's the limit. The fireworks make Fodor's top 10 in America. Navy pier is a must see once. Trying to work something with Shedd Aquarium. When you're done for the day it's grab a cab, off to the train station, and ride back to the hotel. Not a lick of driving worries.

Kind of wondering when Pat's going to be on-line and find this thread.
I haven't looked into it but I know they offer super tickets in Chicago where you canc go to 2-3 different attractions like the Museums,Shedd,Art Institute,for one price.

[Skip]

BIG AL is going to Speak!! sweet!!!

[Skip]

now.. can EDDIE also make it to this show!!!

[John_Nicholson]

Not letting any secrets out but this speaker list that we are putting together is really getting good.......

-john

[Disgirl]

Any of them of the female persuasion??
Barb

[John_Nicholson]

Can't say....

[Keith Perkins]

Can't or won't? :D

[Allwin]

Hope to experience the best show for the king of the aquarium.

Already getting better with finest discus knowledge people like Al, wow.

[korbi_doc]

:o Wow, I know I haven't been around lately, but I'm delighted to read all this about NADA & Chicago...& Al, I'm looking forward to finally see you & the family again...the trip will be with Liz, probably from my place here in Tn, & boy, I'm so looking forward to being able to scooter around & see all the fish & hopefully get together with many friends I haven't seen since the last show & meet new ones as well...too long between, but I know the logistics...wish I could help...but I'll just have to be satisfied to see y'all again...soon...lol...

Dottie

[brewmaster15]

:o Wow, I know I haven't been around lately, but I'm delighted to read all this about NADA & Chicago...& Al, I'm looking forward to finally see you & the family again...the trip will be with Liz, probably from my place here in Tn, & boy, I'm so looking forward to being able to scooter around & see all the fish & hopefully get together with many friends I haven't seen since the last show & meet new ones as well...too long between, but I know the logistics...wish I could help...but I'll just have to be satisfied to see y'all again...soon...lol...

Dottie

LOl!! Dang Dottie that pic bring backs memories....That was a fun show down in Texas, and I was really enjoying that Cigar! Had some great conversations with a great group of people there. Be great to catch up with you again Dottie!:)

best always!!

al