Not to early to plan

Major 2 · October 29, 2009, 08:27:12 PM

I've been talking to Doc Bob,and discussing a road trip with my pard MT Chambers .... seems The NCOWS convention is doable

The 3rd weekend in March
Reardon Ctn. 520 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101-2930

I'm not sure about driving conditions in Mid-March for this tropic lander $:-\$
But driving, might be the ticket....
Dennis aka MT Chambers has folks in KC so he's basiclly going home, but I've only been in KC once many years ago.
I did Mounted Cavalry Living History at Ft.Scott and went trough KC.
Course, I'm fairly familiar with the route towards St. Louis ( I've driven to Springfield ILL several times )

So, I'm looking at this thinking , hmmmm ... I have the Vacation time .... And I'd sure like to meet fellow NCOWS folks

Pancho Peacemaker · October 29, 2009, 08:42:57 PM

What are the dates for the convention? I'm planning on attending.

Dr. Bob · October 30, 2009, 12:04:40 AM

March 19, 20 & 21

Friday: Old West market place open Noon to 5 pm. Congress meeting to follow. All members are welcome to attend.

Saturday: Old West market place open 9 am to 5 pm. Seminar schedule available close to the Convention. Evening
will have the Banquet and Ball

Sunday: Old West market place open 9 am to 3 pm. Seminars as well

More info to follow

Tascosa Joe · October 30, 2009, 07:49:30 AM

Kay and I are planning on attending again this year. We almost had too much fun and the seminars were worth the price of the convention without all the other fun stuff.

Texas Lawdog · October 30, 2009, 11:46:12 AM

Winter time weather can be unpredictable. I plan on flying up there from the Metroplex. The flight should be less than 2 hours in duration.

kflach · October 30, 2009, 12:30:17 PM

Is there gonna be shootin' - or is this more of a socializing and running-the-organization type of event?

Ottawa Creek Bill · October 30, 2009, 12:38:07 PM

Talked to Dave Hollandsworth this afternoon....looks like Dave will be riding with me and my wife Pat.

See you all there...Major 2, looking forward to meeting you.

Bill

Ottawa Creek Bill · October 30, 2009, 12:42:21 PM

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Is there gonna be shootin' - or is this more of a socializing and running-the-organization type of event?

Kflach ....Just shooting the S*&t......

Bill

Dr. Bob · October 30, 2009, 01:07:03 PM

And -

SHOPPING!!!

Major 2 · October 30, 2009, 02:42:00 PM

Quote from: Ottawa Creek Bill on October 30, 2009, 12:38:07 PM
Talked to Dave Hollandsworth this afternoon....looks like Dave will be riding with me and my wife Pat.

See you all there...Major 2, looking forward to meeting you.

Bill

Ditto

kflach · October 30, 2009, 03:34:16 PM

Oh, OK. My wife's best friend from college lives near KC and we go up to visit now and then. I'll have to keep the date of the convention in mind.

Tascosa Joe · November 02, 2009, 07:33:36 AM

Quote from: kflach on October 30, 2009, 03:34:16 PM
Oh, OK. My wife's best friend from college lives near KC and we go up to visit now and then. I'll have to keep the date of the convention in mind.

Kevin:

It is a great place to outfit the whole family and the prices and variety of goods available are great.

T-Joe

Major 2 · November 02, 2009, 02:42:21 PM

It may be wise to Fly.... I spoke to MT today...He's been to KC twice this year and said it about $208 RT *

I doubt, with gas ,overnight somewhere (doubt I want to do a 1900 mile marathon one way) I couldn't beat that price.*
With meals and drive time I'd save money Flying....

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Texas Lawdog · November 02, 2009, 03:14:53 PM

Major 2, I haven't checked on prices yet for me, but that's probably close to what my tickets will be. It's about a 2 hour flight for me or a 650 mile trip, one way driving.

Major 2 · November 02, 2009, 04:54:23 PM

I'm going to start checking prices tomorrow at work ..I have better (faster) internet at work
I'll see about flying out on the 18th.
Maybe we can coordinate arrival times and share a shuttle (If the Reardon Ctn offers one , any one know ?.)

Dr. Bob · November 02, 2009, 06:35:53 PM

Maj. 2,

I just flew from KC to Jacksonville on SW for 178.40 .

Flying on Tues., Wed., & Saturday are the cheapest on SW.

Major 2 · November 02, 2009, 07:14:44 PM

Should be about the same from Orlando then

I know it's encouraged to be in Persona , what about going heeled ( unloaded of coarse ) ?

Dr. Bob · November 02, 2009, 07:22:25 PM

It is OK in the Hotel and the Reardon Center. Better not out on the street!!

Texas Lawdog · November 03, 2009, 08:49:26 AM

I'm packing light as I can. One checked bag and a small carry-on, no laptop. Major, Maybe we can share a shuttle to the hotel. I plan on going back on Sun. afternoon. My wife works during the week, so I can't stay till Mon. I will probably fly out of D/FW, so that means AA. They usually have cheapy flights too.

Major 2 · November 03, 2009, 02:44:50 PM

I'm gonna try to fly Thurs. Afternoon....Trying to get non-stop or one stop, sure don't want change planes.
Prices today were near $400..but if I do change planes in Atlanta I can get it down to below $300.
I think I'll work on it some more maybe hold my decision till Jan. or so