I have attended this thing since the 70's (I think I was at the very first when the parking lot across the street was a mud pit).
Anyways...
The clinics, if I understand your question, are free and held on the showroom floor. The seats at the popular ones fill fast. Gary Katz (he'll probably build that same bookcase
), Myron Ferguson and Michael Byrne are great draws so if you think you'll want to attend one or more of their clinics, plan on getting a seat as the prior clinic finishes.
Because each clinic runs for between 30 - 45 minutes , there is plenty to fill the two days of the show. I would recommend that once the program guide is available on the JLC site, get a copy and plan your clinic attendance accordingly.
Bring plenty of cash or make sure you have room on you CC or ATM card.
Some of the deals are great, others... so, so...
If you have a passion for Bosch, a dealer in the NE attends and some of the prices they offer at the show are great.
During the raffle, and sometimes during the show, free beer is available to all attendees. [scared]
I only attend the show so the prior two evenings, I have no information.
That said, on Friday evening after the show closes, you will find plenty of attendees at some of the restaurants and watering holes within walking distance of the hotel where the show is held. I was half joking further up this thread when I noted our very own Kreg holding court. Last year there were about 14-18 people at his table on Friday night. You could not get close. Twice we attempted to introduce ourselves but someone always seemed to get to his table just before we. Of course, you'll not miss him walking the show floor with his Stars and Stripes bandanna.
The members of this group are a great bunch of guys and gals. If a majority of those that are attending let it be known they will be there, plenty of gatherings will ensue; before, during and after the show.
Hope to see you, and many others, there.
SRSemenza said:
Planning to attend JLC this year, last year it was a last minute maybe, but this year I am actually making plans [smile]
It will be the first time and I have some questions as to how things work.....
Are the clinics (not dealer demos) in the exhibit hall? In a separate area?
Are the pay x $ packages when registering the only way to get into the clinics, or are they also ala carte on site?
Are the clinics first come first served on site or do you sign up for them when registering?
Is there enough going on on the exhibit floor to keep me busy for two full days, if I don't do any clinics?
Gotta get this all figured out [big grin]
Seth
