Author Topic: Home from First trip to Dixon's Gunmakers Fair  (Read 2358 times)

Offline Ky-Flinter

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Home from First trip to Dixon's Gunmakers Fair
« on: July 27, 2009, 09:50:50 PM »
Holy Cow!  What an experience.  Some random musings from a first-timer (but definitely not a one-timer)....

Before the trip I wondered if the 600 mile, 10 hour drive would be worth it.  After?  Absolutely!  You have to go!

Plan to stay for all 3 days if you can swing it.  So much to see and do...  so little time...   :(

The seminars were great.  The only problem is choosing which one each hour!

I was impressed by how open all the craftsmen are to answering questions and sharing their techniques.

So many goodies....  so little money...   :(

ALR t-shirts were everywhere!  It was great to meet so many fellow members and see their work in person.

Try a Yuengling.  Have dinner at the Fogelsville Hotel.

Is it really a whole year until the next Fair?   :'(

-Ron
« Last Edit: July 27, 2009, 09:51:41 PM by KyFlinter »
Ron Winfield

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billd

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Re: Home from First trip to Dixon's Gunmakers Fair
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 10:00:47 PM »
Ron, 
It was good meeting you. Maybe someday I'll make it to the CLA show and see you there.
Bill

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Re: Home from First trip to Dixon's Gunmakers Fair
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2009, 03:45:46 AM »
yup....its kinda sad its over till next year. good to see you had a great time. i've been going 4 over 20 years and still can't wait to go again.
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Re: Home from First trip to Dixon's Gunmakers Fair
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2009, 05:00:08 AM »
Ron, I had 3000 miles to drive, and it still was worth it!  This was also a first for me and I loved every bit of it.
Scott