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Question: Of all the options, what is your personal favorite that draws you to the shows?
Free seminars by noted taxidermists   -56 (31.6%)
Supplies that can be bought at discounts and without shipping charges.   -16 (9%)
The competition (either as an entrant or an observer).   -82 (46.3%)
A busman's holiday vacation with the family.   -6 (3.4%)
So I can party   -14 (7.9%)
be Bill Yox friend, and make George look wrong tonight!!!   -3 (1.7%)
Total Voters: 177

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« on: May 11, 2009, 09:49:59 PM »
The results won't be visible until Friday (if I've done this right) so your vote can be swayed by the trends.  I think MOST of us go for several reasons above, but you have to select the MAJOR draw the show holds for you.

Rumor has it that the WTC had a questionnaire about what the major draw was in an effort to accommodate the major interests factor more at subsequent shows.  That's a great idea that all our shows should do.

Now I know some of you have multiple accounts here and you're going to skew the system a bit, but at least this gives a rough idea of interests.  And obviously, you can enter your thoughts in your own threads, but let the fun begin.
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 10:17:56 PM »
I guess the big draw for me is the competition... Just like this coming weekend I have an NCTA board meeting at the Surry Show, but since I haven't had time to complete a comp piece I will only be attending the meeting not the show.

Almost forgot! Huh I will be hanging out at the Hampton all weekend, so I can see everybody! I guess that would go under the "Party" Factor! Grin
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 10:29:45 PM »
I picked competition because without it there would be no show, but the best part of the show is hanging with friends and meeting new ones.
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 10:30:10 PM »
Besides the ones that you have listed George, I have come to find that the networking accomplished by meeting people from all over the country, not to mention the world is one of my favorite aspects, which I guess could also fall somewhat under the partying catagory. Meeting people like that gives additional reason to attend the shows and adds to the enjoyment factor.

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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2009, 10:31:54 PM »
Quote from: Cole on May 11, 2009, 10:29:45 PM
I picked competition because without it there would be no show, but the best part of the show is hanging with friends and meeting new ones.

thats about the way i feel about it to.
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2009, 10:38:01 PM »
Theres a few reasons, but I did vote for my single favorite reason, as per your request, and also, Ill not say yet.
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2009, 10:40:03 PM »
I voted as well but like Bill i won't tell.
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2009, 10:43:55 PM »
I voted too, but I missed all the seminars except one. The family didn't go, so I dranked a bit. Oh, and I picked a few ribbons up. So how did I vote? Grin
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2009, 10:47:00 PM »
Why didnt you put an "all the above" choice? I go for all the reasons about equally....
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2009, 10:48:35 PM »
Anna, what part of "pick ONE" don't they teach in California?  LMAO

Perry, I heard that the one seminar you did attend you didn't get to see finish. Why was that?  ROTF
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2009, 10:51:54 PM »
Voya explained that on another post. Wink Cheesy
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2009, 11:12:19 PM »
I must've missed that one. After seeing the one of him trying to get into Michael P's drawers, I figured I'd better not go any further.
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2009, 11:19:07 PM »
Although the ribbons were nice and it was cool meeting everyone, if you don't learn something you'll be left in a cloud of dust.  However saving money on suppies is always a bonus.  LOL  Not sure how I'll vote yet.  Good questions George.  Dan
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2009, 11:22:08 PM »
George, you need to add a Michael P option...

"To win free crap from anybody that's having a giveaway."
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2009, 11:22:25 PM »
You forgot the critiques!
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