All,
We would just like to take one moment to thank everyone who attended this years Expo in Scranton 2015 8) 8) 8)
:) With out our attendees and vendors we would not have a show. :)
So again thanks for making our little show a success this year.
When Jimmy D wakes up he will be sure to post all our status
Please stay tune for EXPO 2016 info.,as we are already planning the next one.
Thanks
EXPO team
Thank you EXPO team for a great show!
BTW, who won the raffles?
David
I would like to give a big thanks to the Expo crew. It was my first time attending and I was blown away. The people couldn't be any nicer that run the show. I met so many great modelers. It will definitely be something I attend again. Thanks again all the put their time and effort into it.
All the raffles were claimed! So everyone was in attendance as the numbers were called.
Thank you everyone! Even those that didn't come, but wanted to. Your enthusiasm helps the show too.
Jimmy
I have to give a big Thank You to Jimmy, Rob, Dave, Doug, and the rest of the crew who puts these shows together. So thanks for all that you do.
Sam Novello
Yes, thanks to the Expo Team. Even though I did not attend as I just joined in on the fun here, I do plan on attending the next gig .... so a little buttering up can't hurt.
Thanks All!!!!
The EXPO was a great experience and the team did an excellent job. Unfortunately this will be my last one as I realized that it is just too difficult for me to travel any distance. Of course you' all could come to Virginia. Anyhow I will look forward to following the progress of future EXPOs on the Forum.
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Wow, it has come and gone again!
I would like to thank all those who attended, and came from near and far! There are many elements that make the Expo the special event it has become, our attendees, our quality vendors, our talented clinicians and our tireless volunteers.
Again, thanks too all for making the time to attend, and bringing outstanding models and sharing your experience, this is truly a special group of modelers and friends!
Thanks
Hal
Thanks to you guys. This was one of the best shows ever.
Zoey would like to thank you personally for the accommodations.
Jerry
When and where is the next one?
dave
Thank you Expo team and all that attended. The Florida SBG threesome had a wonderful time.
The 17 hour one way drive was worth it in every way. I'm still going through all my stuff. Not sure at this time I'll make the next one but this one certainly wasn't my last.
Tom ;D
Yes Guys Thank You! I know we all like to complain about different things about the show, hotel, location, etc, but you guys do your best every year. Like the saying goes " If it was easy, everyone would be doing it".
Thanks for the hard work of the Expo team. I thought the facilities were great. The clinicians were wonderful as usual. If my bank balance is any indication, the vendors were superb as well.
Jeff
It might be a good idea for the Expo team to collect lessons learned for the next time, while everything is still fresh in everyone's mind. What worked, what didn't work, what could be added to the next show, etc.
dave
Quote from: deemery on March 30, 2015, 11:59:18 AM
It might be a good idea for the Expo team to collect lessons learned for the next time, while everything is still fresh in everyone's mind. What worked, what didn't work, what could be added to the next show, etc.
dave
.... my attendance .... ::)
Quote from: deemery on March 30, 2015, 09:50:41 AM
When and where is the next one?
dave
In March 2016 but they haven't said were yet!!
Jerry
Thanks again to the EXPO team for putting together a great show. I really enjoyed it. What a collection of vendors. It's a great opportunity to walk around and check out everything first hand. I picked up most of the items I had on my checklist before the show started and quite a few that were 'off list'. ::) It's always great to be around such a talented group of folks who share a common interest. Thanks again!
Quote from: Jerry on March 30, 2015, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: deemery on March 30, 2015, 09:50:41 AM
When and where is the next one?
dave
In March 2016 but they haven't said were yet!!
Jerry
Website says "2016 spring in Boston"
Quote from: Raymo on March 30, 2015, 01:29:46 PM
Quote from: Jerry on March 30, 2015, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: deemery on March 30, 2015, 09:50:41 AM
When and where is the next one?
dave
In March 2016 but they haven't said were yet!!
Jerry
Website says "2016 spring in Boston"
Shouldn't that be Bahhhstinn? Or maybe it's in Boston, Va. ::) ;D ;)
"March 2016 in Boston" - this year you'd have to pack not just all your winter clothing from long-johns to down parkas, but also bring skis or snowshoes... You have to be prepared for snow in March in New England, even during a 'global warming' period!
dave
"In" Boston or outside of Boston?
From an Expo rookie, thanks to the organizers, vendors and clinicians. Attended with a heavy heart as I lost a local model railroader the Tuesday prior and the services were the weekend of the expo, kept a low key while I mourned.
The EXPO is over for another year and once again it has been enlightening and entertaining. The social aspect of the gathering is always the highlight, once again you can visit with those whom you have not seen and catch up with the latest news. It is a small family of people who have the ability to create and display the world in miniature and what a great family it is. I brought two new converts to the fold and they came away with a new appreciation of fine scale modeling that they were not aware of.
But, even more important is the help and assistance that can be counted upon when needed. I, acting as an agent for the museum I am associated with picked and chose some structures by Elliot Moore and later a diorama that would enhance the museum. Transporting them from Scranton to Florida was another matter. The structures were small enough to be carried carefully on the plane, but the diorama was a bit of a challenge. All that was purchased has found a way to Florida and I didn't carry a thing, but members of the small family did. Luckily Tom, Bob and Bill travelled to the show by car and took the small structures with them to Orlando. With the help from Dave, Dustin, Alan, Hal, Dave, and Mike a box was built and the diorama got a ride with Brian Nolan's displays to Dave's Suncoast in Odessa.
I want to thank the family of people who helped me and Jimmy, Hal, Brian, and Doug for sponsoring this gathering and for bringing us all together. For Robert, Paul, Dave (there are a lot of Dave's), Mark and many others in running the show. Also, to all the vendors who promoted the event with their offerings. I am looking forward to next year.
Bob
My thanks to the organizers, the modelers who displayed their work and the attendees in general. I had some fun conversations and bought some good stuff.
Now, about March 26 in Boston. It didn't snow much in March, but that didn't matter because February hit it out of the park and the weather gods were just doing that 'home run stroll' thing. I live maybe 30 air-line miles NNE of Boston and this is what the Little League field across from my house looked like this morning. Saturday I plowed the lot with my tractor so my op session crew didn't get themselves all jammed up in my narrow, crooked driveway:
Living in NH I can attest to the weather situation in March. On the way home from the expo it was snowing in Mass! Is it problematic if the expo was in late April/May? I don't know..... Would it increase attendance? Just my thoughts....
Bob C.
I'm not one of the EXPO owners but I did volunteer to man the contest room (along with Bob L., another Dave and Paul) for most of the show. I was fun to be surrounded by such great modeling!
Once the regular hotel guests heard about the weirdos on the second floor they flocked to the room to see the models. Many had the same question "did somebody build these?" Ah, "yes" I would say, and "most gave up TV time to do it." They were astonished that grown-ups would swap TV for model building. And so it goes...
I've posted a few photos on my blog, more to come as the mood strikes - www.mrscenery.com Click on the link in the upper left.
DF
:) Another awesome Expo in Scranton. Wonderful job everyone. It is always a pleasure and I look forward to the show and seeing everyone each year. Thanks for all the hard work. I think my wife, Mary Ann, enjoys the Expo more than I do anymore.