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Russ Ellis
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 Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject: Atlanta Blade Show 2005 Attendence |
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Alright folks it's only a few months away so I hope you have already thought about those hotel reservations. Who is going to be making it this year? I'll be there and Mr. Kelly says he will be there. Thomas are you coming? How about you Dave? I expect that Mr. Evans will be there as usual (at least I desperately hope so I still think I owe him an apology for last year.) Albion? Are you guys coming? Who else?
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be there, barring extreme disaster. I believe a buddy of mine is coming as well. Should prove to be a good time - a chance to put faces and handshakes with some of you. 
That said, I was looking for more specific info as to where, times, etc. Yeah, I need to look at lodging before it gets too late, and I want to stay close to the event. Atlanta isn't the worst place to navigate, but I don't really relish the idea of showing up and hunting for a place to crash... Can y'all help me out with a website or something?
I spoke with Mike Sigman late last week, and he said he was coming down (and probably Harlan), but wasn't certain about the rest of the Albion crew. Don't take my word as a definite, though...
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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I'll definitely be there with Mrs. Kelly and Squire Mini-me in tow. We'll be at the show all day friday and saturday. This is also our family vacation and our daughter and son in law have requested that we attended services at their church on sunday.
My wife is currently scoping out hotels. I can make a post with cost info if everyone desires it. My wife is a penny pincher, so am I unless it comes to swords.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Any info would be helpful, Patrick! I'm all for going "on the cheap" myself - less I shell out on a hotel, the more I have left for a new toy. Or two.
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Patrick Kelly
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | Any info would be helpful, Patrick! I'm all for going "on the cheap" myself - less I shell out on a hotel, the more I have left for a new toy. Or two. |
I just told my wife "No rat-holes and nothing on the other side of the city". I let you know what she comes up with.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Russ
I hope to be in attendance ......
I'll probably know better come mid-May, as my work schedule is impossible to pin down ?
I know Vince & Grace will be there !
Mac
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Ryan A. C.
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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when is it this year?
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Steve Grisetti
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Atlanta is actually within range for me. When/where is it? I have relatives in Canton, Ga, and might be able to visit
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Joe Fults
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | Any info would be helpful, Patrick! I'm all for going "on the cheap" myself - less I shell out on a hotel, the more I have left for a new toy. Or two. |
I just told my wife "No rat-holes and nothing on the other side of the city". I let you know what she comes up with. |
Last year we stayed at a Wellesly Suites (I think) near the Cobb and the suite was less than $50 a night. Some decent eats right up the hill too. Booked though hotels.com I think. Its been a year so I don't remember everything, prices may not be the same this year either.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Joe Fults
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| Posted: Tue 19 Apr, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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June 3,4,5 pretty much means no attending for me this year. Eventhough I REALLY need the break.
Unfortunately for me this does not fall on a school break, and I have to get my son to wrestling camp on the 3rd. Then I have to get him picked up on the 5th.
Somebody please take a whole bunch of pictures!! 
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Russ Ellis
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| Posted: Wed 20 Apr, 2005 8:17 am Post subject: |
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So far so good gentlemen... although I'm sorry we won't be seeing you again this year Joe. Steve I would REALLY encourage you to come. It's the biggest blade show in the country to my knowledge. Lots of swords and TONS of knives.
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Allen W
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Steve Canton is quite close-say thirty minutes if traffic cooperates. The Galleria is slightly North of Atlanta greatly simplifying the drive if your coming southward. From Canton Take either I-75S or I-575S to I-75S(whichever id closer) to I-285W To Ga.41. Hang a right on and, I believe, a left at the next light and you're pretty much there, but double check these directions before you leave.
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Nathan Bell
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| Joe Fults wrote: | | June 3,4,5 pretty much means no attending for me this year. |
Yeah. me too. I was really looking to go to this, to meet some of the forum people I "know" that live far away.
But that is the same weekend as Roman Days in Maryland, so I'll be busy then. 
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Michael Sigman
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Location: New Glarus, WI Joined: 18 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Wed 20 Apr, 2005 10:39 am Post subject: |
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We will be there for sure. (Harlan and myself) Hope to see a lot of people there this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike Sigman
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Russ Ellis
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| Posted: Wed 20 Apr, 2005 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Excellent news Mike. Are you guys going to be showing or are you there as interested spectators? I hope you are showing, I need to take another look at one of those Brescias...
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Michael Sigman
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| Posted: Wed 20 Apr, 2005 11:22 am Post subject: |
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| Russ Ellis wrote: | | Excellent news Mike. Are you guys going to be showing or are you there as interested spectators? I hope you are showing, I need to take another look at one of those Brescias... |
We have the same booth we had last year. Back in the corner. Do my best to have a Brescia and as many goodies as we can at hand. 
Mike Sigman
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Ryan A. C.
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Can I touch it. 
I missed it last year. I have to try and find a way to get down there.
Can I touch them all?
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Russ Ellis
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Fri 22 Apr, 2005 4:48 am Post subject: |
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Hi Mike
Are you & Harlan driving to Atlanta ?
Mac
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