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    Default Re: 2016 NADA Discus Show-Chicago

    What to do while at the motel?

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    Where to eat?

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    Where to shop?

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    Where to Drink?

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    These are all in addition to the millions of places to visit in downtown Chicago of course!
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    How far is Cloud gate from the hotel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    How far is Cloud gate from the hotel?
    It's a 45 minute train ride from Lombard to downtown. I highly recommend the Metra train ride over driving, it's much more relaxing.
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    Yippee, I'm so excited! I can't wait to see all my discus friends!
    It's all good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsawest@yahoo.com View Post
    Yippee, I'm so excited! I can't wait to see all my discus friends!
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    Here's another place the hotel suggested for eating and drinking.

    http://www.millersalehouse.com/locat...bard-ale-house
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    everything looks amazing. Looks like a lot of photo op opertunities too. 68F in Chicago Il right now. Pretty sweet if you ask me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    everything looks amazing. Looks like a lot of photo op opertunities too. 68F in Chicago Il right now. Pretty sweet if you ask me.
    Was thinking the same. I think I need to get a night Chicago skyline photo....
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    That sounds great. Great BBQ and seeing a professional sellers fish room. I will be there. Thanks for the invitation!
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    Hi,

    I'm 150 miles from Chicago. Would the NADA show be a good learning experience for a beginner like me?

    Thanks,

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigJ View Post
    Hi,

    I'm 150 miles from Chicago. Would the NADA show be a good learning experience for a beginner like me?

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    Absolutely!

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigJ View Post
    Hi,

    I'm 150 miles from Chicago. Would the NADA show be a good learning experience for a beginner like me?

    Thanks,

    Craig
    In 2010, I had been keeping discus for about a year and attended the first Show in Dallas. It was a great beginning for my discus hobby in so many ways!! While I learned a lot probably the best part was meeting so many great people in the hobby. I have relied on those friendships over the last 5 years and those hobbyist have been a big factor in my success. The first day I arrived I rode in John N's pick up to see his fish room and sitting in the front seat was one of my discus hero's, Dick Au. I wouldn't give up these Shows for the world.
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    A couple general questions. I'm sure you will have a FAQ in the near future for the event.

    1) Do you've to stay at the hotel? The wife will want to stay downtown.

    2) Can you purchase discus and equipment at NADA? Need to know if I should start saving now.

    3) Will there be forums and discussion panels?

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    Yes there will be speakers, there will be fish and other items to buy, You do not have to stay in the hotel, but I recommend you do. Some of the best times are sitting around after everything else is over and just talking fish. You will not be disappointed.

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    Default Re: 2016 NADA Discus Show-Chicago

    Quote Originally Posted by GivensOU View Post
    A couple general questions. I'm sure you will have a FAQ in the near future for the event.

    1) Do you've to stay at the hotel? The wife will want to stay downtown.

    2) Can you purchase discus and equipment at NADA? Need to know if I should start saving now.

    3) Will there be forums and discussion panels?

    Thanks,
    Tim
    1). No you won't have to stay at the Westin Lombard, but it's highly suggested/encouraged. It's less than a 4 mile shuttle ride to the Metra station and 45 minute train ride to downtown. Great time to finish up plans for downtown as well as kick back at the end of the day. The group rates in Lombard will also be way cheaper than a comparable hotel downtown.

    2). Many fish from the show are for sale, as are the tanks etc. they're displayed in, and there will be a lot of vendors/sponsors there as well.

    3). Absolutely, Friday and Saturday will feature a lot of speakers including the boss here, Al. Should have several world class speakers.
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