Went for the 1st time last year but wasn't a member of THE GANG, at the time. Just wondering who is going up for the opening on friday evening.
I'm thinking friday is the best time for me. Personally, I'm there to "shop" for nothing in particular. But I'll buy a cool tab or maybe something I can find in ASAT, like a hat or gloves.
On friday, all the vendors will be fully stocked. I've gone on a sunday before, and found great stuff, but not in my size, either for tabs, clothing, etc.
Will be there with 2 other Tradgangers...7 hour drive after work Thursday. Never been. Should be fun!!!
I will be there Friday. I would like to lay my hands on a Tall Tines :)
Anyone headed from Eastern Iowa?
Thinking I would like to go and it seams like it would be a shame if you get there only to see somebody from your area
I'm going for sure. Should be fun like it is every year. :bigsmyl:
I have been contemplating this trip for the first time. Does the lodging fill up fast, or can you get a room if you wait on the decision to go? Not sure how big this gathering is, nor the amount of lodging in the area. May try to talk a buddy into going too.
We are not sure if we are going Friday or Saturday but we will be there.
Hey Mike you should be fine as far as hotel accomadations. We stayed at the Marriot Courtyard and they had lots of rooms left.
i will be there friday and saturday !
I wish I was going but that is quite a trip.
I plan on being there on Friday evening and Saturday.I think it was about a 7.5 hour drive last year.
I'll be there from Rockford, Illinois! Friday & Saturday
There's a group of 4 of us that will be there for the opening on Friday. If you're even remotely interested in buying or shooting a bow that you're interested in, I think Friday is the day to go. It is much less busy, and you can make your rounds and shoot whatever you please.
Do they allow pics., if so I hope everyone takes LOTS of pics. It sure sounds like a lot of fun. Have fun guys and enjoy.
Any time and any place something involves Traditional Archery , It's always gonna be fun!!
Whip and I will be heading there Friday for the weekend.
I will be making the trip for a 3rd year in a row. I will be there friday and saturday. Well worth the 5 1/2 hour drive.
Bill
I'll be there all 3 days. Friday evening as a spectator, Saturday morning (9-1 I think it is)working the Michigan Longbow Association's kids shooting area with my 2 sons (stop by and say HI, I'll be the best looking one there, but then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder), then as a spectator Saturday afternoon and Sunday. I look forward to seeing all of you there.
Heading over on Saturday.
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Do they allow pics., if so I hope everyone takes LOTS of pics. It sure sounds like a lot of fun. Have fun guys and enjoy.
I went for the 1st time last year, I took my camera and took lots of pictures. No one objected. I plan on taking even more pictures this year.
Here's a link to the thread where I posted pictures last year (2nd & 3rd page).
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=084361
owlbait will be there Friday and Saturday. Hoping for clean roads and light traffic.
Got Friday scheduled off from work and I'll be leaving in the morning. I missed last year, can't wait to get back.
Tall Tines, Stalker, ACS...etc, I may be in trouble!
Daughter and I will be there Saturday. Only a 3 hour drive for us. Lookin forward to meeting some fellow Trad Gangers.
Myself and some fellow Tradgangers will be making the trip for the first time. Looks like about a 5 and a half hour drive for us.
saturday for me
Fz4vgp, thanks for last years pics, looking forward to this years pics.
Hope to be there friday and saturday.
I'm planning on being there Saturday.
OH ya I will be there Friday when the doors open until they close. I will then try to shoot every bow on my list then whatever else catches my eye. If you have a plan you can get through a lot of bows on Friday. I will be back for more all day Saturday if I can heal up to do a whole day. I will be back Sunday after church also. Too bad it is only once a year. So many bows and great people and so little time.
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Fz4vgp, thanks for last years pics, looking forward to this years pics.
I guess we can safely say you be attending. LOL
I'll be there all weekend :campfire:
My son and I will be there Friday and possible Saturday. Hope to meet a lot of fellow trad gangers for the first time.
The closer it gets the more I want to go. Only a 2.5hr drive for me. Hate spending money so soon after Christmas, but a boys gotta do what a boys gotta do.
Yep - Friday and Saturday - Got a couple of bows that I NEED to try out.
Its only 20 minutes for me, so I will be there Friday, Saturday & Sunday. I just get lost when I am there.