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Post by bigjohn on Jun 30, 2019 19:06:45 GMT -6
NTA nationals are July 11 thru 14 in Springfield. Who here plans to attend?
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Post by tjm on Jun 30, 2019 20:58:27 GMT -6
I'll pop up least one of those days. Maybe more if someone else goes with me. I don't need anything, but I never been to that particular circus and it will never be this close again.
Are you guys charging admission or will the gate be open to encourage attendance by non members?
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 1, 2019 3:42:40 GMT -6
Travis, they charge a gate admission. $10 for 1 day or $20 for all 3 days. You can go to the NTA site and they have all the particulars.
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Post by krank on Jul 1, 2019 6:46:59 GMT -6
Summers flying by.
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Post by Walleye Joe on Jul 1, 2019 7:51:15 GMT -6
I'm bringing my Son in law and grandson. Planning to be there from Thursday through Saturday afternoon!
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Post by majpkn on Jul 1, 2019 8:47:04 GMT -6
I plan on being there. Bringing part of the family for part of it, but will be there solo trying to sit and watch some of the demo's as well. Planning on all three days if I can.
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Post by tjm on Jul 1, 2019 8:50:26 GMT -6
I see, 10/hour for an opportunity to spend money, might just make me go fishin instead. imo, the vendors want me there they should cover the gate, maybe that's why I haven't been to one before. Have to rethink that trip, thanks for the invite.
so, that's a maybe... I'd like to see O'Hearn's and Steck's demos Fri. and Clay's Sat., but really the only attraction is the carnival stuff with all the sales people.
I had thought about camping but they never did publish the cost of that, it must be outrageous.
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 1, 2019 10:03:28 GMT -6
I will be there Tues. setting up the tailgaters area and signing them areas as they show up thru Wed. After that whatever needs to be done.
Have to wonder how bad the floods are going to impact the numbers of folks attending.
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Post by tryinhard on Jul 1, 2019 20:50:31 GMT -6
I had planned to be there Friday & Saturday but my oldest daughter is moving on Friday so I'll be there on Saturday I guess.
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Post by bigbob on Jul 2, 2019 13:13:50 GMT -6
Any of you that takes a side trip to Bass Pro, be sure to go to Buckinghams BBQ across the road from the main entrance. Outstanding!
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Post by majpkn on Jul 2, 2019 14:00:47 GMT -6
Any of you that takes a side trip to Bass Pro, be sure to go to Buckinghams BBQ across the road from the main entrance. Outstanding! They got some real good burnt ends. Love em!!! |
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Post by majpkn on Jul 2, 2019 14:02:14 GMT -6
Got in touch with the Fairgrounds on camping. Its $35 a day for an electric hookup, $20 a day for primitive. You can show up there as early as Noon on 8 Jul (Monday).
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Post by majpkn on Jul 2, 2019 14:03:43 GMT -6
I see, 10/hour for an opportunity to spend money, might just make me go fishin instead. imo, the vendors want me there they should cover the gate, maybe that's why I haven't been to one before. Have to rethink that trip, thanks for the invite. so, that's a maybe... I'd like to see O'Hearn's and Steck's demos Fri. and Clay's Sat., but really the only attraction is the carnival stuff with all the sales people. I had thought about camping but they never did publish the cost of that, it must be outrageous. If you guys don't go, whose going to keep my from buying a bunch of crap I don't need? J/K |
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Post by tjm on Jul 2, 2019 15:13:39 GMT -6
If you guys don't go, whose going to keep my from buying a bunch of crap I don't need? J/K The size of your truck should limit you if your wallet doesn't. I can't think of a single thing that I need from those vendors, but I'm sure that if I went I'd drop $50-100 with them plus gas and eats. I can drive to the Trout Park in half the time and fish for free in the lower end or fish the main area for $3. Pee for free. |
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Post by krank on Jul 2, 2019 17:41:57 GMT -6
It's a two hour blast from here so I might just buzz down Saturday if it is murdering hot. Can you bring traps and sell them?
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Post by tjm on Jul 3, 2019 20:34:48 GMT -6
They'll have tailgaters there for sure, but I couldn't find any mention on the website www.nationaltrappers.com/convention.htmlI imagine there is a fee schedule for entry and parking. Ask Vicky, she's the head coordinator. Just about 2 hours for me too, and I'd been looking forward to this since it was brought up at spring meeting a couple years ago. The drive up isn't bad , but riding home after might be. |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 8, 2019 18:47:50 GMT -6
Heading out about 4 am in the morning.
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Post by majpkn on Jul 12, 2019 10:06:43 GMT -6
Enjoying these demos and learning a lot. Gonna leave here with a 10 pound brain. You fellas are gonna have to put me in my place at the next meeting. Lol.
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Post by majpkn on Jul 12, 2019 20:31:52 GMT -6
A lady just bought a bottle of vodka for $9k at the Saturday evening auction here at the convention. I’m now trying to get her to adopt me. Jk.
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 13, 2019 17:05:14 GMT -6
I had an appointment today so I left there at 10 am this morning. I was bushed. Manned the tailgater, vender, and pedestrian gate Tues thru this morning. Look to be very big crowd Thurs. and Friday but slow this morning. Glad it's over. lol
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Goodbye 2020
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Goodbye 2020
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