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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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John_Nicholson
For whatever reason lots of people wait until the last minute to register. We are significantly ahead of the normal pace so I expect this to be the biggest NADA show ever.....it would be nice though if folks would go ahead and commit.....helps me sleep better.....LOL.
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What keeps me up at night is the thought of running out of rooms. Our contract for the number of room nights we guaranteed and how many the hotel blocked for us was based on prior show attendance. The hotel is willing to give us more rooms as we find we need them if they're available, and we've already had to do that for Wednesday night, but the closer to the show date the less likely this is to being possible. Book early to avoid potential problems.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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Keith Perkins
What keeps me up at night is the thought of running out of rooms. Our contract for the number of room nights we guaranteed and how many the hotel blocked for us was based on prior show attendance. The hotel is willing to give us more rooms as we find we need them if they're available, and we've already had to do that for Wednesday night, but the closer to the show date the less likely this is to being possible. Book early to avoid potential problems.
Big groups/conventions are a huge part of hotel revenue. When these events take place, there is certain amount of work that happens behind the scenes. Sales/banquets/housekeeping and others all have to do prep work for these type of events in anticipation. However, you always get a sense on how big an event is going to be based on forecasted numbers compared to actual books. This plays a major role in all outlets because if there seems to be a lackluster response compared to the forecast, they will focus on other things.
The flip side is that if books get higher than projections, the anticipation builds and more outlet managers get involved with the project.
So. Basically what I am trying to say is that if you know you will attend, try doing it sooner rather than later ;)
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Added a third marker to Tennessee on the map, and our very first one from Michigan!
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Yep, I'm the Nashvillian you just added! Yay! Your scare tactics worked on me - so I committed...! I thought I'd have to prepay the room, but all they wanted was the credit card to reserve. And it is cancelable (heaven forbid) up to the day of without penalty, so sign up already, everyone!! Also, I'll buy a drink for anyone who tells my husband while we are there that it is totally NORMAL to drain 55g everyday and refill it. That totally EVERYONE does it. :o
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You will have a blast. I'll look for you there. If I don't see you, I'm the short, slender old lady with long grey hair and no make-up. I don't think that you want me to tell your husband how much water I change every day. I easily go through 250 gallons. gallons. I'll tell him for a free beer, though. If you'd rather he not know, buy me 2 beers and I'll keep my mouth shut.
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I'm working out all the details with Dottie. Taking show fish makes it harder. I'll take them in buckets as John suggested. I'll be spending the night at Dottie's. Unfortunately, Dottie doesn't trust her water. If she doesn't trust it I don't trust it. I suppose what I'll do is bring 2 10 gallon tanks for the fish to hang out in for half a day and a night. I guess I'll have to take 30 gallons of my own water with me along with heaters to bring it up to temp.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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Originally Posted by
John_Nicholson
For whatever reason lots of people wait until the last minute to register. We are significantly ahead of the normal pace so I expect this to be the biggest NADA show ever.....it would be nice though if folks would go ahead and commit.....helps me sleep better.....LOL.
-john
Rest easy John, I just registered. Already had hotel booked just dragged feet on registering like usual. I was actually going to wait longer but I knew you couldn't sleep.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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fishtanktenderfoot
Yep, I'm the Nashvillian you just added! Yay! Your scare tactics worked on me - so I committed...! I thought I'd have to prepay the room, but all they wanted was the credit card to reserve. And it is cancelable (heaven forbid) up to the day of without penalty, so sign up already, everyone!! Also, I'll buy a drink for anyone who tells my husband while we are there that it is totally NORMAL to drain 55g everyday and refill it. That totally EVERYONE does it. :o
It isn't my intent to scare anyone Steph, sorry if I gave you that impression, It's just looking like this may be the largest NADA show ever and I really don't want to run into the situation where someone wants to come and we're out of rooms when it can easily be prevented. Booking your room early is the sure fire way to do this. You bring up a couple excellent points in that it doesn't cost anything to reserve your room now and also that you can cancel right up to the day of arrival if you should have to. Thanks!
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Thanks Matt. On the water changing deal...I go through roughly 650 gallons a night so draining a 55 seems perfectly fine with me...LOL.
-john
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Sorry if my humor didn't translate, I wasn't really scared. :p
Liz and John, that's exactly what I need!! I'm looking forward to meeting fellow fish fans.
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Just like in Atlanta and Austin, I will volunteer to organize the ladies night dinner again. We ladies had a BLAST the last 2 times. All ladies welcome, even wives or girlfriends of the discus keeper in the family. I will collect names later, just before NADA, so we can reserve a place at the hotel for our "party". Sorry guys, this will be ladies only, you all can have your own guys dinner that night. It will be Friday night, July 8.
Barb
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Here is a pic of our dinner 2 years ago in Austin. Sorry it is blurry, the photographer had had a few.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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Disgirl
Just like in Atlanta and Austin, I will volunteer to organize the ladies night dinner again. We ladies had a BLAST the last 2 times. All ladies welcome, even wives or girlfriends of the discus keeper in the family. I will collect names later, just before NADA, so we can reserve a place at the hotel for our "party". Sorry guys, this will be ladies only, you all can have your own guys dinner that night. It will be Friday night, July 8.
Barb
You can count me in Barb. I had a blast at ladies night. Thanks for organizing.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Another marker from the great state of Texas, Fort Worth this time. Welcome to the Nelsons.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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Disgirl
Just like in Atlanta and Austin, I will volunteer to organize the ladies night dinner again. We ladies had a BLAST the last 2 times. All ladies welcome, even wives or girlfriends of the discus keeper in the family. I will collect names later, just before NADA, so we can reserve a place at the hotel for our "party". Sorry guys, this will be ladies only, you all can have your own guys dinner that night. It will be Friday night, July 8.
Barb
The men will have their own lame dinner same as last time. We ladies were the ones laughing and having a blast. Thanks for offering to do it again, Barb.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
More representation from New York state, welcome Cristina.
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We pushed our marker boundary further east, welcome Mathew from Littleton, NH.
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Looks like a great crowd is shaping up...Don't be left out folks. Come have the best time of your life.
-john
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Welcome to Luong Nguyen, our second marker in Ontario.
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I'm considering bringing fish to the NADA show this summer, but I'm flying in and out. Has anyone ever tried to check a well-packed shipping box through the airlines with them? Otherwise I think I'd have to use FedEx and hold for pickup at the airport. I'm assuming I'd have to bring my own nets, bags, and other shipping supplies for the return trip packing. Is this what folks do? Will there be oxygen available?
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Yes that is what people do most of the time. Check with your individual airline. Most will allow you to "ship" the fish on the same plane that you are on. If not then fedX is your friend.
-john
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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smartinich
I'm considering bringing fish to the NADA show this summer, but I'm flying in and out. Has anyone ever tried to check a well-packed shipping box through the airlines with them? Otherwise I think I'd have to use FedEx and hold for pickup at the airport. I'm assuming I'd have to bring my own nets, bags, and other shipping supplies for the return trip packing. Is this what folks do? Will there be oxygen available?
Josie from Chicago Discus is donating the use of one of her oxygen tanks, among many other things, for the show.
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Booked my hotel, bought my NADA registration, and rental car booked!
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago!
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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GivensOU
Booked my hotel, bought my NADA registration, and rental car booked!
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago!
Got you on the map Tim. Congrats on being the first marker from Ohio.
I'm headed out of town shortly for a long weekend so this will probably be the last map update until next week. Hopefully there will be a lot to do when I get back. :)
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
I registered at NADA and made Hotel reservations.
My wife - Pam - will be acompanying me. Barb, do you mind adding 1 to the ladies night dinner on Friday night?
Thanks to all and look forward to meeting you.
Saulo
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Saulo, we will look forward to meeting Pam at our ladie's dinner. I will try for a number later on for our dinner.
Barb
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Great deal Saulo. You will love the show.
-john
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Hans posted on Facebook that he had purchased his tickets to come to the Show. Who doesn't want to meet Hans???? Another great reason to come to the Show.
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Welcome Saulo, our first map marker in Missouri. Also if you go back and look at the map you'll notice the first big change to it. Thanks to Moises the map now includes part of South America. Welcome.
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It's an all M day on the map today, additions from both Michigan and Maryland. Welcome to Vincent and Hans.
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I am yet to get my flight tickets. I keep looking at different areas to buy them for a cheaper rate.
However, one thing I do not know is, which airlines charge for the checked bags? If I could avoid extra "hidden" fees I'd be much happier about traveling in one of those.
The last time I was on an airplane was well over 16yrs ago, so I am not familiar with any of the "new" flight procedures and/or charges associated with flying. Could someone help me out?
I'd like to book sooner than later as the date approaches faster and faster and I don't want to pay a higher rate for waiting.
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California being represented again, welcome Kaylen.
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The show just keeps getting better and better. Folks all indications are thsi will be the biggest and best show we have ever had. My suggestion would be to not miss out on it. Book today.
-john
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Found this awesome deep dish pizza place 5 miles from the hotel
LouMalnatis Pizzaria. I love me some deep dish pizza if anyone wants to join me any one of the days ;)
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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rickztahone
Found this awesome deep dish pizza place 5 miles from the hotel
LouMalnatis Pizzaria. I love me some deep dish pizza if anyone wants to join me any one of the days ;)
Count me in Ricardo
...Ralph
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Re: Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
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rickztahone
Found this awesome deep dish pizza place 5 miles from the hotel
LouMalnatis Pizzaria. I love me some deep dish pizza if anyone wants to join me any one of the days ;)
I'm always in too!
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Altum Nut
Count me in Ricardo
...Ralph
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Discus-n00b
I'm always in too!
Awesome. My friend who recommended it says it takes a while for the deep dish to come out of the oven so we'll have time to talk discus :)