I was there. I missed the 10:30 opening, but I made it for the 2:30, Paddling Man beat me to the Yellow/Black SFNO. No Regrets.
It was great to meet folks and put names to faces. I bought a T shirt, the new smallish rat before 3:00. I didn't move from the Busse area from when I got there @2:30 until @4:30. I tried to see the rest of the show, but gave up at @5:55. Was back at the trough for the 6:00 feeding frenzy. You didn't even ask how much, you just hoped you got something. Out come the Steel Heart Special Editions. Through the kindess of the gentleman beside of me, I was able to snag one. You know who you are, PM or email me when the dust settles so I can Thank You again.
It was my first Blade show. I drove @5hours by myself yesterday in a 96 Dodge Neon without a working CD player. I had to drive back last night. I had so much fun that I'm trying to talk my wife into driving back down with me and getting a room, so I can try try again.
Well, even if I leave now, I'll miss the 10 o' clock feeding. Stop the madness...
Jerry, Dan, Eric, et al. were by far the nicest, most professional dealers/vendors that I met at the show.
GregB
Gang take heart, when I left there were Rats, Dogs, and several Busse's to be had.