Interested in a B&B-Con?

[jgkeegan]

And i thought that Vegas was where you could end up with one.

what happens in Vegas .....

[dpm802]

Sounds wonderful! Vegas is a good location simply because of the sheer number of potential venues that are basically MADE for conventions.

I'm in full agreement that Las Vegas would be a good host, because of its central location and convention readiness.

But I'd like us to keep Atlantic City in the back of our minds, too ... if the first one is a success, we can hold the second one in AC. Each city could host every other year, maybe do one every six months if it proves popular enough and there's sufficient draw.

I personally have a $40 loss limit if I gamble, and quit if I'm up significantly, so I'm usually not playing for long. I live close, so I'd drive up there for sure!

I'm not big on gambling either. I play about $20 a month on MegaMillions and Powerball lotteries, and sometimes drop into a casino and spend $10 on penny and nickel slots in order to kill an hour or so to sober up after a night out partying.

But even without gambling, both Vegas and AC offer a lot of tourist attractions and things to do. I, for one, would love to catch some of the live performances, especially Cirque du Solei.

[jgkeegan]

But even without gambling, both Vegas and AC offer a lot of tourist attractions and things to do. I, for one, would love to catch some of the live performances, especially Cirque du Solei.

Life without gambling would be like shaving with no beard or hair growth. Empty, at least a little. Gambling is good for the spirit.

[kirk 988]

thats a great idea ide love to but cant get to Vegas.

[dpm802]

Life without gambling would be like shaving with no beard or hair growth. Empty, at least a little. Gambling is good for the spirit.

Yeah, OK, my life is empty. All I have going for me is Badger and Blade ... Poor, Poor Pitiful Me.

[jgkeegan]

Yeah, OK, my life is empty. All I have going for me is Badger and Blade ... Poor, Poor Pitiful Me.

I never would have known!

[victorydog]

I work for a major knife company and one of my reponsibilities is coordinating shipments to trade shows worldwide. I don't want to be a downer but these events can be extremely expensive to organize and execute. Hall rentals, freight, exhibition companies and drayage to and from the show can be many thousands of dollars per exhibitor. Judging from what I have seen on B&B there would be crossover with the attendees of many of the major knife and outdoor products trade shows. It may be possible to piggyback onto an existing show in Vegas or elsewhere. The BLADE show in Atlanta might be worth a look.

[jgkeegan]

I work for a major knife company and one of my reponsibilities is coordinating shipments to trade shows worldwide. I don't want to be a downer but these events can be extremely expensive to organize and execute. Hall rentals, freight, exhibition companies and drayage to and from the show can be many thousands of dollars per exhibitor. Judging from what I have seen on B&B there would be crossover with the attendees of many of the major knife and outdoor products trade shows. It may be possible to piggyback onto an existing show in Vegas or elsewhere. The BLADE show in Atlanta might be worth a look.

Now that's an interesting alternative.

[ric338]

Can't make it out to Vegas but if you think of having anything near the Boston or Providence area I would definitely make it.

[Doc4]

Does this mean I have to get divorced to go?

You have a wife?

I don't think there is a minimum post count for attendance.

Which you have no doubt far exceeded.

if he can't make it, we're all in trouble.

Ouch: Hey Jim, wanna go to Vegas?
Jim: Sure, Ouch. Sounds like fun. Should we invite anyone else?
Ouch: How 'bout Srock?
Jim: Yeah, he's a solid mo'fo'. Hey Srock, you in for Vegas?
Srock: Hoo-yeah! Anyone else coming?
Ouch: It's you, me, and Jim-er-roonie so far.
Srock: that's all we need ... so long as we don't have that Blackfoot character ...

THANK YOU, it was getting confusing reading all the "let's do it in my town" posts. Vegas is the cheapest flight I can think of, and unless you fear flying, I don't see any difference between flying there and flying anywhere else in the country, the longest flight you can take in the states is like 6 hours, absolutely nothing, an afternoon tops. Driving is more expensive in general too.

Can you tell I live in Vegas?

ftfy

I'd be down for that. I'll probably be the only person representing the 50th state though.

Depends what order you count them in. I read left-to-right, so Hawaii is #1. (that pi$$e$ Texas off, but I just start talking about putting kidney beans in chilie con carne, and then Texas just ignores me.)

Life without gambling would be like shaving with no beard or hair growth. Empty, at least a little. Gambling is good for the spirit.

I bet you're wrong.

[Shave A Buck]

Wish the event all the success in the world however I do not believe I will attend. Vegas is too far for me to travel as a vendor with product to sell. Make sure you hit O'Sheas as it is a blast and on the cheap too.

[blackfoot]

Ouch: Hey Jim, wanna go to Vegas?
Jim: Sure, Ouch. Sounds like fun. Should we invite anyone else?
Ouch: How 'bout Srock?
Jim: Yeah, he's a solid mo'fo'. Hey Srock, you in for Vegas?
Srock: Hoo-yeah! Anyone else coming?
Ouch: It's you, me, and Jim-er-roonie so far.
Srock: that's all we need ... so long as we don't have that Blackfoot character ...

Man, how many times have I heard that conversation.

[gollum83]

Man, how many times have I heard that conversation.

So if you you had a dime for everytime you heard that...

[JohnnyDemonic]

Now ... if you want to do an East Coast version and hold a Shave-Con in Atlantic City, then I'm in!

That's what I was thinking.

[smokejumper]

I dont gamble but I would take a chance and attend depending on dates

[Trumanj]

I work for a major knife company and one of my reponsibilities is coordinating shipments to trade shows worldwide. I don't want to be a downer but these events can be extremely expensive to organize and execute. Hall rentals, freight, exhibition companies and drayage to and from the show can be many thousands of dollars per exhibitor. Judging from what I have seen on B&B there would be crossover with the attendees of many of the major knife and outdoor products trade shows. It may be possible to piggyback onto an existing show in Vegas or elsewhere. The BLADE show in Atlanta might be worth a look.

That was my thought too, I'm going to WorldCon in Reno this year and have been somewhat involved with some of the details and I can tell you it is uber expensive to do something large scale. But a gun show or knife show could be fairly easy to piggy back onto and possibly attract new members.

Austin or Dallas could work for some of these shows, its centrally located in the states. We have Enchante here in Austin and I think it would be easy to get Charles to set up a booth.

[blackfoot]

I for one look forward to hearing more about this.

[Wendy]

[QUOTE=Doc4;3173236]You have a wife? ]

LOL. No but I am a wife. Mark already said no wives : (

[blackfoot]

[QUOTE=Wendy;3255425]

You have a wife? ]

LOL. No but I am a wife. Mark already said no wives : (

Maybe you can't bring your husband. Lol

[Wendy]

[QUOTE=blackfoot;3255822]

Maybe you can't bring your husband. Lol

Darn it, I will let him know now. : )