Where is the Excitement?

[jayco35]

I have to agree with Jesse as far as more social sites to visit and talk about the same things. John as far as less guys going it could be a combination of funds or family plans on memorial day weekend. Wonderfest is an established long running event that specifically caters to model kits and has a proven track record in the hobby. You have many international dealers that attend every year. I think the show will just be fine.

[Crazy Joe]

People wanting their Ratpicks contributes to the excitement factor....

[Pun13]

I dont care.. Im just happy to get outta jersey for 3 days..

hang out with my friends.. have some good chuckles.. and get some kits..

thats about it

I wrote that well thought out,carefully worded, elegantly stated response and you don't care?

Why would Kenny's response surprise you....

Tom

[gothiken]

I dont care.. Im just happy to get outta jersey for 3 days..

hang out with my friends.. have some good chuckles.. and get some kits..

thats about it

I wrote that well thought out,carefully worded, elegantly stated response and you don't care?

u know me how long now... ?? heheheheheh

[jayco35]

Joe did you post pics in the museum yet ?

[Crazy Joe]

Joe did you post pics in the museum yet ?

Yassir! Just now.

[Jesse321]

Why would Kenny's response surprise you....

Tom

It was a joke.

[gothiken]

Why would Kenny's response surprise you....

Tom

It was a joke.

jess im gonna squeeze the stuffin outta ya

[Pun13]

Why would Kenny's response surprise you....

Tom

It was a joke.

jess im gonna squeeze the stuffin outta ya

@ Jesse I know brother..

@ Kenny, go easy brother.. Jesse is the paint man....

Tom

[tay666]

Also, I don't think that there's any more or less excitement about the show as tables and the hotel (as well as the hotels around the show) are all pretty much sold out.

On top of all this, I think another reason that you don't see as much excitement here is the advent and increased use of Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler and other social media. Like it or not, A LOT of internet forums have seen a down trend in usage as more and more social networks keep popping up.

I think you are dead on, on both counts.
The show and hotel are sold out. So there are people jonesing for it.
Yeah, some of the people 'we' know, won't be there. But that happens every year. For one reason or another. Either finances, scheduling, health, or family.
And yes, for some, having another show, closer, at a better time of year, or cheaper travel/accommodations, they will go to that show, instead of WF. But many others, will do both shows, or maybe even more than that.
Look at it as a chance to meet even more cool people in the hobby. Because there are new people popping up all the time. Either here on the forum, or down in Louisville, at the show.

[Crazy Joe]

When Trevor and Brit are no longer on lobby sofa at 2.00AM, it's time to call it a 'Fest...........

[tay666]

I don't know what you are talking about Joe.

[evil3]

Joe, we will be there even if I have to build my own couch when we get there.

And now I know what me through the teen years, couch edition, looks like.....

[s.foulkes]

Yeah its coming fast now and still so much to do, been so busy getting ready that i wish i had more time but i will be ready when the time comes and im sure that i will be chompin at the bit by Wednesday next week and more than ready for the Vaction/business trip to start, i need it! im bringing 36 kits to the show this year ,most ever i brought so far. Mostly all of my newer stuff, but i will of course be taking orders also. I hope its weather friendly for the drive this year. see some of ya there.

[Glusniffer]

Im REALLY wired because I have the day and jack to make a saturday run. But Im fearing my (ride) is gonna bail @ the last minute. My truck is a ticking bomb and he is sooooooo P-whipped by his gal......................I'm on pins and needles!

[FilmMkr]

I'm in Oregon right now taking a gunfighting course at Thunder Ranch, so I'm just a tiny bit distracted, but I'll be back home on Monday and getting my game face on for WF. Gotta pack my photo rig and figure out how I'm gonna do a backdrop, but that's all I have left to do for the show.

Just talked to CJ and he assures me that I won't be doing my photo seminar to a roomful of people dressed as empty chairs. You guys bring me some models to shoot! Um, photograph.

[RLobinske]

One week...

[Pun13]

Just talked to CJ and he assures me that I won't be doing my photo seminar to a roomful of people dressed as empty chairs. You guys bring me some models to shoot! Um, photograph.

Hey Marc,

Is there any chance your Demo Session will be recorded. Thanks.

Tom

[gordman43]

You guys bring me some models to shoot! Um, photograph.

-G

[PROFESSOR JARROD]

Since I will not be able to make it to WF next week. I figure Kenny can carry on the tradition of the cut off sleeves on a black t shirt on Saturday for me and the rest of the weekend... Its a Jersey Thing....

You guys have fun and then some more fun and buy some resin.

Tom

You're not coming Tom? Damn dude that sucks. The guy I usually come with, my friend and fellow CH member Bilal ( Hobby_Dude ) can't make it either so my enthusiasm is down a bit. I'm sure by Friday all that will change.

Yea man cannot make it this year.. The Air Fair alone from Jersey to Louisville is close to 500.. To be honest.. That
is a lot..

Tom

I know what you are saying about the high cost of airfare Tom, my wife and I are coming to Wonderfest from Washington State and the airfare for the two of us came to $1400.00 and the hotel room was another $400.00. This fare also does cover going from Wonderfest to Memphis to see Elvis's Graceland and the back to Washington State. We will be staying at the Heartbreak Hotel across from Gaceland which cost us an additional $600.00
This is our vacation trip.

Rick