NADA 2014 - Who's making plans????

Have you started making plans to attend yet???

I have already registered for the Show and have a hotel room reserved for 4 nights. Where do you stand? Less than 6 months away and I'm starting to get excited. John is telling us all about the Austin area and things we can do outside the hotel/show to have a great vacation but for me all the excitement is at the hotel.

In 2010 I was pretty new to keeping discus. When I get excited about something I like to find a way to get involved. It just makes it that much more fun. I read on Simply about the 2010 NADA Show that was being held in June and thought what better way to get to know others in the hobby and maybe get a chance to meet some of the "Discus Gods". I knew that being a novice I would probably be on the outside looking in but that was ok. Boy was I wrong. My first night there I found myself in John's pick up truck with John (President at that time), Willie Loh (past President) and one of my discus heroes Dick Au. We went to John's house to see his fish room. Thought I was in discus heaven!! I quickly found out that the "Discus Gods" were just ordinary people like you and me and they didn't care if I had no experience or a lifetime of experience. I was one of them and made to feel very welcome. The speaker sessions were great but the best part of the weekend was hanging out in small groups listening, sharing and learning. Most of the people there were posters from Simply so I already knew who most of them were once I put names to screen names.

So, where are you with your plans? Have you considered it? I can tell you in no uncertain terms that it will be a experience you won't forget.

Did you attend the 2010 or 2012 Show? Share a couple of things that really made the trip worthwhile for you.................

My first show was the 2012 show. Got my hotel room, and just did my Banquet/Registration for this years show. Right now I'm booked for 3 nights, not sure if I need anymore. We'll see. As of right now I'm tempted to make the drive from the Carolinas, as I'll be carrying my photography gear (which includes two cases and tripods and such)+ suitcase and really don't want to deal with possible lost luggage/bag fees and what not at the airports. Plus it gives me an excuse to take the car and put some miles on the open road. ;) 16.5 hour drive each way not including stops or traffic, may have to break it up. If anyone else from the general area has the same idea as me and wants to convoy let me know! Again its one of those things I'm gonna have to play by ear the next couple of months.

I agree Larry, good time for all doesn't matter if you are a big name seasoned vet or new to the hobby! I just enjoyed putting faces to the screen names and talking to them face to face. A lot of times you will develop a view of someone through forum posts where sarcasm or tone won't come through as well but when you meet them in person it changes that whole view and its like a friend you've known for years.

Why do I feel that last part might be directed my way.....LOL.

I have not booked anything yet but I bet I show up.....

-john

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Originally Posted by Discus-n00b

If anyone else from the general area has the same idea as me and wants to convoy let me know! Again its one of those things I'm gonna have to play by ear the next couple of months.

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Chad and I have talked about driving out but haven't made any decisions on transportation yet. It will depend on whether or not my wife can go and time constraints. If she doesn't go then I will definitely be driving. When it gets closer we will have to talk about it.

This will be my first show. I'm super excited and already have hotel reservations just need to get them for the show. And I've already marked it on the calendar to take off work

it will be fun!!

Atlanta was amazing!!

lots of people that just want to talk and look at discus!!

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Originally Posted by John_Nicholson

Why do I feel that last part might be directed my way.....LOL.

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LOL I was just saying in general John, no one specific in mind.

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Originally Posted by John_Nicholson

Why do I feel that last part might be directed my way.....LOL.

I have not booked anything yet but I bet I show up.....

-john

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If the shoe fits................... or should I say dress

I'm so excited! Absolutely can not wait!


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I went ahead and made my room reservations. I would hate for the OMNI to run out of rooms before I got mine.

-john

Might be a bit tough to find a room to sleep in when a man dressed in well...a dress goes knocking on doors. ;)

LOL....I am sure someone would let me in....Don't know if they would let my wife and kids in though....they can be pretty scary at times...

-john

Just moved to Dallas area this year. Don't have any fish yet, but I'll be there :)

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Originally Posted by Melissa

Just moved to Dallas area this year. Don't have any fish yet, but I'll be there :)

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Sounds great. You will have a blast and there will be several of us from the FW area in attendance.

-john

I'll be there representing the Frostbite Falls contingent. I've got the hotel room reservations made, just waiting for a decent air fare... I'm excited to see all the discus nuts again!