AXPONA anyone?

Skip the Chicago show, head for the big time with the show in New York on April 12th. There are plenty of cheap air fares available and the nite life is much better. Remember, the murder rate in New York City is much lower. Take care.

I am going, my first show ever. I live in Chicago's northern suburbs, so it is an easy decision for me. I'm excited about it. Should be fun.

Buconero, the murder rate in Rosemont, where the Axpona show is being held, is likely nonexistent, unless you cross the mob that allegedly runs the town. But remember, in the bad parts of Chicago (I hear there are a few), walking will keep you healthy, but running can save your life!

Plenty of good restaurants and such. Parking isn't free but have you priced it in Manhattan lately? $35 for half an hour in midtown, and the Lincoln Tunnel toll was $12. Now that's extortion.

Looking forward to a GREAT show here in the Windy City.

For you first timers, allow yourselves more than one day to see everything.
Many rooms sound different and even better the second or third day.
Having more than one day provides a chance to return to the better rooms
to listen again. I have found the music being played the first time you visit
a room can bias your opinion and on a follow up visit it can sound better.
Plan to attend as many days you can; you will not regret it. Plan to review
exhibitors and room location before you go and map out a plan of attack on
which rooms to see first. Lastly, if you are in the market for something new,
immediately visit that equipment room and negotiate a deal for what you
want on the first day of the show; you can walk away with some incredible
deals and no tax!

I think I might swing by for 1/2 hr or so...