#36852
10/05/2009 09:42 PM
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Mike Little behind TJ's stand
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#36853
10/05/2009 09:43 PM
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Vic Diehl and the Navy book.
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10/05/2009 09:44 PM
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#36855
10/05/2009 09:44 PM
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10/05/2009 09:45 PM
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#36857
10/05/2009 09:54 PM
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That's all Folks ! My take on the MAX: - A great new facility with good temperature control and lighting. Several people commented on the lighting. - A functional snack bar that serves decent food with a smile and has lids and paper trays so you can haul multiple drinks back to a stand. - A dining area where you can rest your feet, yak with friends as well as scarf a dog. - Aisle wide enough so you don't feel cramped and where you can dodge a guy on a segway From what I observed, rare or top conditioned items sold well. On the other hand, average SA / Army / Luft / K98's lingered as they have done for years. Probably the same applies to uniforms, lids, etc. And I met a lot of Forum guys. Damast, Tyrel Serge & Johnny, Robert Hassler, JR, Baz, Andy, Gailen, Craig, Jason, Iron Mike McAlvanah, Mike The Russian, to name a few. Dave
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#36858
10/06/2009 01:21 AM
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DAVE, THANK YOU FOR TAKING PHOTOS AND POSTING THEM, YOUR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PHOTOS WERE GREAT..IT WAS GREAT SEEING AND TALKING TO YOU. DAVE H
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#36859
10/06/2009 02:52 AM
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Dave enjoyed the pictures-Thanks
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#36860
10/06/2009 02:57 AM
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I agree... thank you for doing this, especially for all those of us who could not make this show. Except for the fact that my wallet isn't empty, it was almost like being there. John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#36861
10/06/2009 03:11 AM
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Thanks again Dave.Looks like a nice place.I like the carpet on the floor ,easy on the feet when making many rounds .Maybe next year.
You know you're over the hill when "Happy Hour" means Nap Time
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#36862
10/06/2009 03:18 AM
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job well done Dave..thanks for taking the time and pics,,,Robert
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#36863
10/06/2009 12:05 PM
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My congrats as well Dave, top effort at documentation there.
Doug
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#36864
10/06/2009 12:35 PM
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Thanks Dave. The pics are good consolation for those that couldn't be there
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#36865
10/06/2009 07:05 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to post these pics Dave. Perhaps I'll get to meet all you guys at the MAX, which I hope to do next year.
Regards
Russ
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#36866
10/06/2009 07:39 PM
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Dave Excellent job of covering the show from start to finish. I think the pictures and comments are great! I was very pleased, overall, with the way the show was run and business in general.I have never missed a MAX(Came close on time) and hope to make the next 25. Keep up the good work! Bill Shea
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#36867
10/06/2009 10:14 PM
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I'm really impressed with the new facility which we now share. Great lighting and good eats. Most of my customers were thrilled with the place. Of all the show promoters I've worked with over the years, the two Tom's do a damn good job making this show happen. I only wish there were more shows of this calibre around. Glad we also have the SOS. Can't wait to be there and see all my friends again. Dave, thanks for taking the nice pics.
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#36868
10/06/2009 11:13 PM
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Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system!
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10/06/2009 11:14 PM
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Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system!
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#36870
10/06/2009 11:15 PM
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Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system!
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#36871
10/06/2009 11:21 PM
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Silver Badge #0398 My Avatar = My dagger security system!
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#36872
10/06/2009 11:27 PM
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10/06/2009 11:33 PM
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Some good news: I talked to TW earlier and he told me that the MAX had signed a 5-year contract with that facility. Also the old Radisson - about to be a Doubletree - is taking reservations. They had a table opposite the snack bar on Saturday and I signed up. Not cheap , but I will try it. I stayed at the Holiday Inn this time and it was OK but not that cheap either. Dave
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#36874
10/06/2009 11:42 PM
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Johnny ! - Where's Spider-Man ? - It was good to see everyone there and it was a great show with a lot of good time laughs. -serge-
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#36875
10/07/2009 12:46 AM
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Hi Dave,thanks for posting your photos,its nice to put faces to names, Stan
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#36876
10/07/2009 01:49 AM
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I agree that this was a nice place!
Food was good and folks friendly!
Traffic was a bear on main drag!
Thanks for showing pics dave!
Was great to see all the guys!
PVON
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#36877
10/07/2009 12:41 PM
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Pvon!
I looked for you!
But did not see you!
Yes, traffic was a bear on the main drag!
Dave!
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#36878
10/07/2009 03:06 PM
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Great MAX report, thanks a lot, Dave!
Makes me want to make the atlantic jump ones more...
Best greetings,
Herman
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#36879
10/09/2009 02:03 AM
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dave any contact for reserving rooms at the old raddison and how steep was it? thanks roy
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" Author... Roy Carroll
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#36880
10/09/2009 08:42 AM
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Dave, Thanks for the first class photo-documentary, you've really outdone yourself. Best! Bill
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#36881
10/09/2009 12:39 PM
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Thanks everyone.I'll try for more next year.
Roy, the hotel will be a Doubletree hotel. Their website shows it opening in November 2009, but no phone number. Maybe try calling their main reservation number. The price was $139 for the room I got.
Dave
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#36882
10/11/2009 12:47 PM
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Great Post Dave! Now this is what makes GDC fun!
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#36883
10/11/2009 01:06 PM
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Thanks Eric, for your kind words. I missed you at MAX, but TW said you stopped by and said hello.
I will try to get the Doubletree number if one is available.
Dave
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#36884
10/12/2009 06:58 AM
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Is there any doubt that it is German militaria that drives the military antiques hobby?
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#36885
10/12/2009 07:22 AM
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Hey Dave
Great Photos thanks a mill for posting. It was a pleasure seeing all the forum members and meeting some of them for the first time. I love the new Hall, and sales where great. Can't wait for next year. Good work Toms.
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#36886
10/12/2009 07:34 PM
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thanks put some faces to names I deal with up here
PAUL
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#36887
10/12/2009 10:33 PM
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Hey if you guys take up a collection and pay my way to the SOS I will be official German daggers photographer and take a few hundred pics
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#36888
10/13/2009 03:40 AM
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My wife already has the photographer's job at both shows.
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#36889
10/13/2009 12:54 PM
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thanks for the nice pic,s Hans
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#36890
10/16/2009 10:46 PM
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Ron W,
Can your wife post some of her pics. As she is the Official Photographer they should be a lot better than mine.
Dave
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#36891
10/17/2009 12:02 AM
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Dave, sorry, but she is gone to TX for vacation and they are the property of MAX and Tom J. will select which ones are in the next years program, so we are kind of closed out on releasing them now. Ron
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