scroll saw shows

[lucky788scroller]

Well, in a few hours I will be heading off to EXPO 2008 .Taking the trip a few days early, so I can explore a little of the scenery on the way. Then, after a couple weeks back home, Ill be on my way to New Page 1 . Hopefully some of you will be attending, Ill be wearing my yella and black lucky788scroller name tag, if you see me, be sure to stop me and say hello.Meeting folks is the funnest part of attending the shows.Theres some great raffles as well, and some great vendors, and some great seminars , all packed into a weekend thats so much fun! Hope to see some of you there.Hopfully will have a bunch of pictures to share upon return, not sure I will figure out this new camera though, good thing Lindas coming with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again, say hi if you see me!

[Wood Dog]

Have a great time Dale, looking forward to those pictures.

[Forester21]

Hey Dale - have a great time.
Theresa

[Gaia]

Have a great time! Post lots of pics.
Wish I could find some shows in the Massachusetts area.

I'm jealous...

Bobbi

[scrolling_grandma]

I'll see you in Ohio this weekend! This will be my first time at one of these shows and I am looking forward to it.

[scroller/Dean]

wished I could go this year, but I can't. Maybe next year.

[Rick-H]

Well back from the Expo and lots of pictures are now posted on my web page. Take a look, I think over 150 pictures are there, and there is a slide show on the page that will take in more pictures than shown on the page.

[Rolf]

Hi Rick,
great pictures, thanks.
How was the show? did you have a good turnout?

[Rick-H]

Rolf
The turnout was lower than expected, but those who made it had a good time. In all I felt that it was a great show considering the economy right now and high gas prices.

[lucky788scroller]

Im back too.Actually Ive been back a few days, but lots of last minute things to do before the county fair here. Like Rick mentioned, turnout was lower than usual, both vendors, and attendees, but it was a great time. Sorry I never met you Tammy.The best part of the shows is meeting others, and I really enjoyed visiting with some of the many friends I've made throughout the years both from online message boards, and from just attending the shows.Combine the reunion talking with old friends, the great seminars (and yes, even BobD did a great seminar), and looking at the scroller galleries and contest entries, I didnt even have enough time to really look over the huge selection of stuff that National Artcraft had there for sale (I am still wanting a slow speed motor for one of Rick H's spinners patterns).I finally bought a big sanding mop, as well as a small one, which saved me from wasting a nice figured maple bowl I had hanging in the lathe chuck with a bad gouge in it (long story there).I did win a couple raffle prizes (Even won a 1 year subscription to sswc!!!) Soon my subscription will be paid up until I think 2013 sometime now!I didnt win one of the two scrollsaws that were raffled (one a Excalibur EX-21, one a Dewalt 788 )and didnt win the Sand Flee either, but I guess I cant win em all.Seminars I attended...Daina T's compound cutting, BobD's getting published, D Adlers marquetry,and C.Dows woodburning. All were great! The worst part of the trip besides the gas pumps would have to be the temperature.The place where the event was held has air conditioning that made me wish I was wearing long underware!!!! Now...in a couple weeks... Richland Center, hopefully a few of you can make it.
Once I get a chance to resize some photos, I will post some.