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davejesc
New user
David Juraschek
83 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2004 1:37pm
4 kids (ages 5-12), 3 with special needs, and a great wife - a full family. I have to exercise really good stewardship with time and funds.
I've hesitated from going to the FCM conventions for the last years since I've joined.
Are they worth the drive? Are they really worth it to spend a percious week of family vacation time there? Will the whole family be blessed? Will the kids and my wife have a good time too? Other than spending $$ on new effects, is the money dropped worth it?
It's a 15 hour drive from VA to Indianapolis.
Lots of questions. Convince me I should finally go this year. I want to do a convention this year and I'm leaning towards Kiddabra.
Thanks.
-Dave
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Darkwing
Inner circle
Nashville Tn
1766 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2004 6:08pm
Dave,
We have a two day FCM conference in Nov. that you might be interested in. It is on a Friday and Saturday. The cost is $25 dollars. This year we are having Steve Taylor, BJ Harris, Ron London, just to
name a few. It is in Nashville which might not be too far away. Let me know if you need more in with a PM.
David
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Neale Bacon
Inner circle
Burnaby BC Canada
1724 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2004 6:27pm
I have been to one in Portland and if the others are like it, then go for it!
You may need the break and the boost of creative enthusiasm that conventions generate.
Neale Bacon and his Crazy Critters
Burnaby BC
Canada's Favourite Family Ventriloquist
www.baconandfriends.com
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BroDavid
Inner circle
America’s North Coast, Ohio
3182 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2004 11:21pm
If you can't make the International, be sure to get to one of the state/regional events.
It will not be anywhere on the same scale as the International, but it will be closer, and less expensive for entrance and travel.
The Ohio FCM Conference was a month ago, and it had a lot of great lectures, a bunch of good dealers, and some good shows.
Plus as with most events like this, the fellowship you will gain will be a real blessing. I ran into a couple of guys from another state and hung out sessioning doing cards and coins, sharing and learning and just talking. It was a great event for all of the above reasons.
BroDavid
If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.
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James Peters
Veteran user
Romford, UK
387 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2004 9:43am
Everything I've heard about them leads me to believe that they are well worth the visit. I missed this years in the UK, but have set aside the time for the next one!
James.
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Daniel Faith
Inner circle
Neenah, Wisconsin
1526 Posts
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Posted: Apr 16, 2004 11:47pm
I am hoping to make this years International Convention in Muncie Indiana.
Daniel Faith
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