NCOWS Convention 2010

Texas Lawdog · February 19, 2010, 11:05:42 PM

Will, You are right. The winter weather is always unpredictable. My wife is a teacher also, and my wedding anniversary is in March. I have never attended a Convention so, I'm coming this year.

Books OToole · February 20, 2010, 02:59:43 PM

We could have the convention in Texas in February. Then there would be absoulutely no chance of snow or bad weather.

Books

Will Ketchum · February 20, 2010, 04:20:20 PM

We still have to get there and back

Will Ketchum

Ottawa Creek Bill · February 20, 2010, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: Ol Gabe on February 19, 2010, 04:15:24 PM
Well, wherever it is, I sure hope we can have the premiere showing of O.C.B.'s video tome on the Buffler Hunt as the featured item! Now that would be a hit, a seminar on the making-of, etc., and then a viewing, then a chance to buy a signed copy of same! Who could ask for anything more?!
Best regards and good viewing!
'Ol Gabe

Old Gabe....

Thats a possibility if we get it finished by that time...You guys ought to go to the NCOWS closed forum...I've got the Native American actors that have committed to our film photos posted there.

Bill

Texas Lawdog · February 21, 2010, 08:19:08 AM

We have been long overdue to have a real winter in our part of Texas for a long time. It snows a lot in the Panhandle, that's the main reason I live in D/FW. I hate cold weather and snow.

kflach · February 22, 2010, 09:39:35 AM

If it snows here (N. Texas) tonight and tomorrow as expected we may set a record for the most snow ever recorded during a winter. That said, it's been 30 years since we've come anywhere near this much, so we should be good for conventions until around 2040.

Texas Lawdog · February 22, 2010, 09:44:02 AM

Kevin, That being said, I'll be about 94 by then. I may need some help getting around.

Ol Gabe · February 22, 2010, 10:18:32 AM

Just for the sake of discussion...
Historically the Convention has been held during the Winter months to tide everyone over to Spring events, sort of like the Sports Shows that appear every Feb. & Mar., something to look forward to attending when there ain't nothing much else going on and you've got Cabin Fever and some loose change burning a whole in your pocket.
For my money, and I have suggested it in the past to slim interest, have the Convention, Show & Sale the same week as the National Shoot, run the Shoot the first part of the week and the Convention, etc. the last few days leaving Sunday for travel. No matter where the National Shoot is there is a large meeting center close by and it would potentially bring in more members as it would be held during the mid-Summer months and not conflict with any School breaks, ending or starting days. I think it is doable and should be considered in the future, with $ tight and travel $ slim it makes a lot of sense to combine the two.
Best regards and give it some thought!
'Ol Gabe
NCOWS #925

Texas Lawdog · February 23, 2010, 04:57:15 AM

Us Ol' retired folks, like me, don't have a problem of work or kids coming into the mix, but for others, it would be a problem.

Books OToole · February 23, 2010, 12:39:43 PM

We are going to sample the fare for the banquette this afternoon.

Get your registration is quick or you won't be fed.
(I've only recieved 57 so far.)

Books

kflach · February 23, 2010, 01:48:40 PM

"sample the fare for the banquette" is that a period correct euphemism for "start drinking whiskey?"

<grin>

Texas Lawdog · February 23, 2010, 04:31:41 PM

Gentlemen! Start Your Drinking!

Ol Gabe · February 25, 2010, 04:48:56 PM

Another question that came up last night, is there a concession stand 'in' the Show area or do we need to bring our own goodies and drinks?
Best regards and good munching!
'Ol Gabe

Texas Lawdog · February 25, 2010, 05:34:05 PM

As far as I know, it is BYOS, Bring Your Own Stuff.

Books OToole · February 25, 2010, 05:50:12 PM

Quote from: Ol Gabe on February 25, 2010, 04:48:56 PM
Another question that came up last night, is there a concession stand 'in' the Show area or do we need to bring our own goodies and drinks?
Best regards and good munching!
'Ol Gabe

The hotel resteraunt will have sandwiches, chips & pop right out side the exhibition hall in the lobby.
[And there is a McDonalds a couple blocks away.]

Books

Texas Lawdog · February 25, 2010, 07:15:53 PM

That sounds good to me.

Will Ketchum · February 25, 2010, 07:58:24 PM

Quote from: Books OToole on February 25, 2010, 05:50:12 PM
The hotel resteraunt will have sandwiches, chips & pop right out side the exhibition hall in the lobby.
[And there is a McDonalds a couple blocks away.]

Books

The food at the hall isn't the best but not too expensive. Hot dogs, burgers chips, nachos and so on. but at least you can grab a bite and not miss out on anything.

Will Ketchum

Texas Lawdog · February 25, 2010, 08:00:21 PM

Will, I could stand to miss a couple of meals.

Tascosa Joe · March 08, 2010, 11:56:45 AM

Quote from: Books OToole on February 20, 2010, 02:59:43 PM
We could have the convention in Texas in February. Then there would be absoulutely no chance of snow or bad weather.

Books

Remember in Febuary this year we had 15 inches of snow in the DFW Area. Admittedly that is not normal but it happens.

T-Joe

Texas Lawdog · March 08, 2010, 02:47:56 PM

Let's hope the weather is good at both D/FW and KC for the Convention.