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Thinkin about goin to it, but not sure yet.
It's only the weekend before I leave to go
up to Canada bear huntin.
Who else is all goin to it?

First I seen of it. I think I will set the wheels in motion to make this expo. Dont have funds and time to setup a booth but think this would be interesting to go see.

Would really love to go to this if it was closer to the East or in a Month that was better hunting. August? cc

I will probably make that one. That's probably not 60 miles from where I grew up as a kid. I can stay with Grandma or one of my "inebriated" non drinking cousins......... :laf:
St. Francis probably less than fifty miles from where I made those stands in October.......... :doh2:

As long as the boss will let me off I am going. Maybe a couple of us from around here could go and split gas. I could probably get us all free or at least reduced room and board.........but I got to warn ya. My kin ain't like me...........they are "different"....... :innocentwhistle: :whew:

Lets make it a get together ,, I am thinking of going so if i know what days you guys are going we can meet up
maybe get some cold ones

Wow...thats interesting. I may be interested in splittin gas with ya Bop. Especially at $3.20 a gallon right now.  :rolleye:

Sounds good George.......... :congrats:  There's a little town just east of there called Herndon. My cousins own the only restaurant in town there, but it serves huge ribs and steaks and some of the coldest beer on the planet.

Joe....it'll be $4.20 by the time we go......... :madd:

Quote from: Bopeye on March 15, 2008, 10:53:16 AM
My cousins own the only restaurant in town there, but it serves huge ribs and steaks and some of the coldest beer on the planet.

That sounds like my kinda place.  :yoyo:

I am seriously considering going to this thing in the worst way.  I haven't been to that part of KC in quite a few years.  I spent a couple of summers there as I was growing up for some summer jobs. 

Overland Park is a little high brow, and has me wandering if they will let a bunch of predator huntin rednecks into town. :rolleye:  Maybe we can show them how to have a good time :roflmao: :eyebrow: :eyebrow: :roflmao:


Brian

I thought the dang thing was in Saint Francis, it's in the stinkingest town in the United States.........KANSAS FRIGGING CITY...........THAT BLOWS!!!!!!

I guess I'll still go..............DAYUM IT!!!!!!

Kansas City huh.....Maybe I can find airfare for under $100. Southwest every now and then has specials.  :eyebrow:

Jump on it Dog. There's at least 4 of us wanting to go.  :wink:

I'm going to see what I can do to make it myself. Should be an interesting show, and it will more then likely be packed to the walls.

Jim might come...... :highclap: :yoyo:

Can we all bunk together?........... :biggrin: :eyebrow:

I wouldnt have it any other way :wink:

Yeehaw!!!!!   :yoyo:

That sounds interesting. I would like to go. Maybe I can, I'll check with the Boss and see.

  Only a half days ride from here.  Gonna have to check that out.

I'll see you guys there. Big George, I'll buy the first round.

Dirty Dog and I were talking and it was scary. Naw just kidding.

We would be willing to bet that somewhere near to KC is a state park type thing or LBL type where you could rent cabins WITH running water and A/C for a decent price. Maybe sleep 7 to 10 people. What do you guys think?  Anyone up for a thing like that. Would also have to have a kitchen.........just kidding.  :laf:

........and house keeping with hot women wearing French maid outfits.  :eyebrow:

and house keeping with hot women wearing French maid outfits. 

ya , ya , ya  :wink:

Sorry rich you money is  NO GOOD ,, THEY ARE ON ME PAL

Quote from: DirtyDog on March 15, 2008, 04:42:10 PM
........and house keeping with hot women wearing French maid outfits.  :eyebrow:

and no CCP......you can NOT have that job.  :nono:

Dirtydog,

I am already practicing my pick up lines  :eyebrownod:

Quote from: Bopeye on March 15, 2008, 04:29:05 PM
We would be willing to bet that somewhere near to KC is a state park type thing or LBL type where you could rent cabins WITH running water and A/C for a decent price. Maybe sleep 7 to 10 people. What do you guys think?  Anyone up for a thing like that. Would also have to have a kitchen.........just kidding.  :laf:

There may be something at Lake Clinton next to Lawrence KS.  Not sure, but probably a good chance.  That's about a 30-45 minute ride into Overland Park from there.  Not sure if there is anything on the east end of KC.  I ain't familiar with the Missouri side of the town.

Anything in the Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, areas will get pretty expensive, really fast.  The best bet would be to stay on the Missouri side.  Everything over there is less expensive.  Even the house keepers with the French Maid outfit.  (but they may not have all of their teeth  :shck:) 

Brian

(but they may not have all of their teeth 

       IS THAT A BAD THING     :confused:


You know how i know that the inventor of the tooth brush was from Missouri ,,,,
        if he was from anywhere ells it would have been called a teeth brush :roflmao: :roflmao:

Quote from: George Ackley on March 16, 2008, 08:01:41 AM
(but they may not have all of their teeth 

       IS THAT A BAD THING     :confused:


You know how i know that the inventor of the tooth brush was from Missouri ,,,,
        if he was from anywhere ells it would have been called a teeth brush :roflmao: :roflmao:

That whole post from start to finish..........KUDOS George....... :yoyo: :biggrin: :congrats: :highclap: :laf:

Checked on airline tickets today and motel reservations. "I am definitely going".

QuoteSorry rich you money is  NO GOOD ,, THEY ARE ON ME PAL

Thought I was going to get to drink free :yoyo: Then I realized George was talking to Higgins :sad:

CCP,
I see a couple cold ones coming your way...

But I may not be around long,,

Once the girls find out that my belly isn't all fat , and when I get a erection I go from a 52 '' waist to a 34'' waist I usually ant around long  :eyebrow:
so for the time i am there the drinks are on me


JIM IT'S COOL TO REMOVE THIS, IF I WENT TO FAR OR I AM OFF TOPIC :confused:

QuoteOnce the girls find out that my belly isn't all fat , and when I get a erection I go from a 52 '' waist to a 34'' waist I usually ant around long  eyebrow
so for the time i am there the drinks are on me

Sounds like you already started drinking  :biggrin:

Was at a Wedding last night,,,
                                           need i say more :rolleye:

medication,, liquor , and chicken dancing , i am good for a couple days !!!

Hey, that sounds like fun...


Checking the schedule...it looks like our Fins and Furs corporate jet is available.
Our CEO did have it spoken for but the French Maid's convention, in New York,
has been moved to the following week. 
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And... our limos can pick everyone up at the airport.
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A place to stay? No problem at the Champion Plaza.
(http://www.hiltonfamilynewyork.com/images/header-1.jpg)

Bring your own Chickens

:roflmao:

Yeah I forgot to put that on the brochures. Bring your own chickens. :wink:

I'm glad to see they finally got those new bedspreads we ordered. :highclap:

 :roflmao: :roflmao:

  Looks like Lake Perry in Kansas is the only one around with cabins if you guys are thinking thet way.

Hey guys, I'm liking the sound of this, can I come too?   :wo:  I didn't know we had a corporate jet, and I really like the thought  of those maids.   :wink:  I don't think I want to stay in the same room with any of you guys though!   :nono:

Jim

We'd be gentle with you Frogman  :laf:

Jim,

Since it looks like the jet will not be mine that week, can you just stop by so I can ride along?

Thanks,

Jerry

Are any of you going to call in the World Contest?



Brent

No prob Yerry, move your garbage cans outta the driveway though. Had a heck of a time puttin down over there last time  :wink:

Quote from: keekee on March 17, 2008, 05:02:55 PM
Are any of you going to call in the World Contest?



Brent

I was but I can't find the number.  :shrug:

:laf: :laf:

I think it'd be a fun experience,  but a little too much coin just to get my butt kicked at somethin.  :laf:

Bop, Chet, and anyone near Nashville........

I have been keeoing my eye on the Soutwest Airlines specials. This morning there were flights from Nashville to Kansas City for $38-$41 one way. However, they were only for May. I am gonna keep my eyes open and let you guys know. I have not yet been able to find a good campground close. So if someone else can help with that, it would be cool.  :yoyo:

Keep it up Dog......... :congrats: :highclap:

OK.  I read the calling contest entry form.  If this is going to be a real contest, it requires callers to be anonymous and to call from behind curtains.  Brent? are you running the contest?

And since this isn't the '50's anymore, there should also be a fifth division in the contest - electronic.  I would sure like to see the Game Trax, WR, Burnham, Foxpro, Minaska and WT played behind the curtain for the same judges.

 it requires callers to be anonymous and to call from behind curtains.

I would think it would be the only way to be fair ,,,,with the Internet, and what go's on on these sight, i would hate to see peoples  dislike for each other come in to play

  DirtyDog,  heres the only thing I found with cabins---------------http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/perry




          sorry link doesn't seem to work

QuoteOK.  I read the calling contest entry form.  If this is going to be a real contest, it requires callers to be anonymous and to call from behind curtains.  What a great forum for FoxPro to sell their stuff.  Brent? are you running the contest?

Skoal,

Yes, I am running the contest. I wrote the rules for the contest as well.

To answer your question here is a quote from the rules that are posted here:

http://www.worldpredatorandhuntingexpo.com/contest_rules.html

Quote18 - The judges will not be visible to the callers. The judges will not be able to see the audience

In order to keep this as fair as I could the judges will behind the curtain. This was they cant see the callers or the audience, so the judges will be sectioned off and the only thing they can see is a curtain. The audience will be able to see the callers as they call and will get the full experience of the event, callers emotion and all.

There is also practicing restrictions as well. There will be no calling in front of the judges......

Quote17 - There will be no practicing of calls in the competition room or within hearing range of the judges.

Also here..............

Quote12 - The drawing for the calling positions will be drawn for right after the callers meeting after the judges have been dismissed. Positions for drawing order will be drawn for in the order your registrations are received. There will be no further contact with the judges after this time.

Just so you know the callers will be referred to as to what number they draw to call in. When they are announced my the MC it will be by the number they draw in the callers meeting after the judges are dismissed.



If I can help anymore or answer anymore questions let me know or you are welcome to call me as well.


Brent

You've got your work cut out for you.  If you assume you get anywhere near the 250 contestants you planned and even somehow manage to keep to a strict schedule, those are going to be some long days for the judges.  Most old varmint hunters need to pee twice an hour and are mostly deaf from gunfire.  You going to make them pass a hearing test?

Is anyone recording the performances?  for judge's review...for sale later....for arguments later?

Good Luck Brent & keep em straight!! I know you'll keep a handle on things & make sure it's fair & square!!  :wink:

QuoteYou've got your work cut out for you.  If you assume you get anywhere near the 250 contestants you planned and even somehow manage to keep to a strict schedule, those are going to be some long days for the judges.  Most old varmint hunters need to pee twice an hour and are mostly deaf from gunfire.  You going to make them pass a hearing test?

Is anyone recording the performances?  for judge's review...for sale later....for arguments later?

The preliminary rounds will be on Thursday for the adults, and the finals later in the weekend. And there will be breaks in there for the judges and a lunch break if needed. I am working on a schedule of events now. We have 4 days to work it all in. The NWTF does it every year at the Grand Nationals. I will make sure they get to go pee....lol...Things will move fairly fast once the ball gets rolling.

Yes the contest will be recorded. Don't know if it will be for sale or not that's up to Brent R. But were trying hard to get it filmed and aired on TV but we will see what works out.

Thanks HaMer! We are trying hard to make this a first class contest and fair. This is a big task and has taken allot of time and work to put together.


Brent

And I'm quite certain it will be Brent. You wouldn't have it any other way.  :wink:

That would be way cool if it would get filmed,
and put on TV. 

Quote from: nailbender on March 22, 2008, 07:01:23 PM
  DirtyDog,  heres the only thing I found with cabins---------------http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/perry

Lake Perry is about 15 minutes Northeast of Topeka.  Got busted there once a looooong time ago for having hard alcohol on state property:doh2:  We didn't get a ticket, but the officer did take our 2 brand new 1/2 gallons of Crown Royal :madd:   :argh:   He said that you could only have beer on State campgrounds :readthis:.  Good thing we had plenty of Bud Light on hand. :biggrin:   I'm not sure what the regulations are there anymore, so you may want to keep the whisky out of sight if ya have it.  We were young and stupid and had the bottles sitting out on the park bench for all to see. :nofgr:

Lake Perry is a nice little scenic area.  It'll be probably around an hour to hour and a half drive to Overland Park.

KC is close enough that I might go check it out. It is about a 4 hour drive from my house. I might get a couple of friends to go with me. I am kinda glad they are holding it in august, that way it is still early and the hunting seasons are just about to start and most of us are just getting geared up for the next hunting seasons. This might be a good thing to go to.

Got me and Aarons tickets and hotel. We will leave Huntsville AL 6:30am Thursday. Will be in Kansas 10:30am. We will be staying at the motel at the convention center. We will be returning Sunday night.Has anyone else from the board for sure going???

I haven't booked anything yet, but I am pretty damn sure that I will be there.

 :eyebrow: :eyebrownod: :biggrin:

Well,

I was talking with ole CCP this evening, and he asked if I was goin, and I said I was for sure, but I hadn't booked yet. I started lookin, and lo and behold  :shck: $127.50 round trip airfare from Nashville. So, I have the first thing booked. I have hotel points I can use for the hotel, and a free car rental for the weekend.  :eyebrow: So I may make out pretty cheap on this trip.  :yoyo:

Is anyone else going?  :shrug:

Wish I could go.  I have a locked-in commitment for that weekend or I would be going for sure.  Y'all are going to have a great time!

Semp

I'll be there  :eyebrownod:

I usually don't pay any attention to these things. Mainly because they're always scheduled when I have to work...and this one is too...

But think since Bop put this bug in my ear it's gotten the gears turning and I may just take the time off anyway and drive down for the three days. Don't know if I'll be going alone or what yet?

14 hours and 990 miles. I'll be going straight east to Fargo, then south along the state lines. If there's anyone in between that might need a ride let me know, we might be able to work something out.

I'll see what's around online for hotels and prices, but if any of you guys have any recommendations shoot'em my way.

Brad

  I'm thinking to go down for a night( 2 days).  Where is eveerybody staying? The convention center?

This is the first I heard of the expo.... :readthis: I am gonna try to make it down (my kids love to take them weekend trips) Is there a list of people that are coming to the expo? , Is there a place that we can all get together and have a beer or something? :eyebrow:

I think the list is this thread

I'll be there, and would like to meet all the F&F members that come.

I wish I could........ :sad:

Me too!  :sad:  :sad3:
It seems things like this are usually several States away,
now it's only about 4 hrs away and I can't make it.  :sad2:
We have to move our daughter up to college that weekend.
I wonder if she'd,,,,,, oh never mind.  :nono: :nono:  :laf:

 :laf: :laf:

 Is there a schedule of events somewhere?? Or a get together planned? :shrug:

We should kinda work out a meeting place or something yeah. The schedule of events is pretty much the expo in itself :wink:

Quote from: nailbender on July 31, 2008, 06:44:07 PM
Is there a schedule of events somewhere?? Or a get together planned? :shrug:

Uh!!!! I think thats your cue Jim  :readthis:

Yeah, the schedule of events is laid out by the staff of the Predator Expo, and the meeting place is the Eastern Coyotes.com booth #713

I'll buy the first round ........for FnFr's only :biggrin:

You know I'll be there.  :yoyo:

Nothing against Brent Rueb, but who ever made that web page must have slept through half of it. There is not a single key word or even a meta tag to help anyone find that page on the internet.

If you dont get the link to the site from a friend, you'll have your work cut out for you. Pretty poor advertising.
A dead nuts Google search on "Predator Expo" still buries it half way down the page. :rolleye: And that's because the search engines have absolutely nothing to go on, without those tags.
I can't even begin to imagine the amount of  patrons or revenue that's going to cost them in the long run. :doh2:

 :yoyo:Well it looks like my buddies and I are going to make it. We decided to go about a week ago. I was really hoping my friend Rich would try the calling contest, but he says he does not care to have a title or even compete for it. He is damn good, but no matter how much I try and prod him he won't do it. Maybe I will get to meet some of you guys.
Later
Kuipdog

OK......so I get off of work here in about an hour and a half, and am gonna get home, finish packing, then get to bed cause my plane leaves at 6:53 which means I will need to be at the about an hour and a half earlier.  :shck: Anyways.....you all behave and we'll see you on the flip side.  :wink:

  Packing now! Our plane leaves at 6:20 am and we should be in Kansas at 10:30am. See you guys there we will be in booth #173 looking forward to meeting you guys. Me and Aaron are going to try and film some of our adventures there and share it with you.

I am still trying to get caught up on work but no matter what happens I will be on the 4:35 flight to kansas city on friday.... :biggrin: By the way where is everybody staying? We are staying at the Chase Suite Hotel across the street from the convention center.  See you all there.

Hey Rich are you going to have a few videos with you at the show?

We are bringing some videos and will have some calls available also.


Here is a pic of the banner to look for. As you can see we ain't forgot about our friends at FinsandFur.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/100_7032.jpg)


Here is a pic of us at our last show.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/100_7039.jpg)


Of course ole Champion himself  will be hanging around from time to time at this one unless him and Aaron get into the sauce again :roflmao:

sauce?  :innocentwhistle:

I'm planning to leave around 4 or 5 am Friday. That should put me in town just after lunch.

Hey guys,
      Like CCP said, take lots of pictures to share with those of us who can't make it!  I like lots of pictures.

Jim

I'm thinking I'll bring the web cam and laptop ...and broadcast live right from CCP's , Eastern Coyotes.com booth :biggrin: :eyebrownod:

Man! I wish I was going!  Y'all have fun and bring back them pics like Jim told ya!   :yoyo:

Well, I am getting pumped for the show!!! My buddies decided that sunday would be the day we would go. I am guessing that we should be in KC about 11 am on sunday.
Later
Kuipdog

I'll be there from start to... almost... finish.   I plan on stopping by Baxter's booth tomorrow afternoon before the doors open- and I'll be bouncing around working a couple other booths in the evening.  Saturday I'll be in a booth or two and helping out with the calling contest among other things.  Sunday we're hoping to wind it down early but we'll see how things go.  A couple of my buddies are waiting until Sunday to arrive so I'll stick around to see them at the very least.

I'm staying in the Sheraton- plan on having dinner with some very knowledgable coyote men and great guys on Friday & Saturday nights.  If anyone is interested in some steak, beer and good coyote discussion just speak up on Friday or Saturday and we'll keep you filled in on the plans/reservations!  I'm really looking forward to this expo now- wish more of you could attend!

Well,

Aaron, Rich and I are here. We have already started on the beer. Looking forward to everything. We'll keep ya'll posted.

Good luck guys, I hope you have a big time!!!!!!

Joe, drink one for me !!!   Is Jim going ?  get him all hammered and take pics lol...   :eyebrow: :roflmao:

Jim... you gotta do it:

QuoteI'm thinking I'll bring the web cam and laptop ...and broadcast live right from CCP's , Eastern Coyotes.com booth

You guys are killing me..........I wish I could go.  :sad:

Me three....... :sad:

 :sad:       :sad3:       :sad2:
Gettin my daughter off to college tomorrow left me with about a 10% chance of makin it,
well wrench #2 just got thrown in and brings it down to about a 2% chance of goin.  :noway:

QuoteI'm thinking I'll bring the web cam and laptop ...and broadcast live right from CCP's , Eastern Coyotes.com booth

Yep, that would be a blast !!



Have a great time fellers but don't you boys stay out to late now, ya' hear  :laf:

The web cam I have is from 1940 I think, not sure where it's even at. :wo: But that would be purty cool.
You know I'd have to walk around with the lap top, with the cam mounted to the bill of my hat :yoyo: :biggrin: :laf: :shrug:

Maybe next year if I get a better one.

Heading towards Kansas City at 4:30am. I'll take ya'll a bunch of pics though. :wink:

Build us up.......bust our bubble........at least you will be behind the camera.......not in front of it....... :roflmao: :laf: :roflmao:

Quote from: FinsnFur on August 21, 2008, 07:57:09 PM
You know I'd have to walk around with the lap top, with the cam mounted to the bill of my hat :yoyo: :biggrin: :laf: :shrug:

You know that could get you in a LOT of trouble with some of the ladies.  Maybe you could just pull the brim of your hat down over your eyes and tell them that this will keep you from looking at their ______ well, you know.    :biggrin:

Jerry

Jim......they told us ahead of time, that you will not be allowed to bring the stick with mirrors and cameras on it.  :roflmao:

I'll see if I can get someone to take a pic of me like on the beach that day. :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

This time I'll be mooning the PM booth :yoyo: :biggrin:

  So when is the calling contest??  I might be down Sat., may take a load to Abilene and swing though on the way back. Anybody got an extra bunk, want to split a room Sat.? 

Quote from: FinsnFur on August 21, 2008, 09:35:08 PM
I'll see if I can get someone to take a pic of me like on the beach that day. :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

This time I'll be mooning the PM booth :yoyo: :biggrin:

DO IT!!!!!! I Dare ya............ :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Quote from: alscalls on August 22, 2008, 03:50:12 AM

Quote from: FinsnFur on August 21, 2008, 09:35:08 PM
I'll see if I can get someone to take a pic of me like on the beach that day. :eyebrow: :eyebrow:

This time I'll be mooning the PM booth :yoyo: :biggrin:

DO IT!!!!!! I Dare ya............ :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Heck i'll pay ya

I am gonna stay away from that one........ :puke:

I double dare ya.......... :roflmao:

Double darrs go fiirst, lol. thats what my sis used to always say  :biggrin:

 to everyone that made the expo possible I would like to thank. It was my first vacation in quite a while. I met some of the best people in the industry, the guys at western river were just as nice as could be. The guys from eastern coyotes. com the best! I'm so glad I went and met these great people! Oh also I won one of CZ rifles, I never win anything.

Chris!!!!!!!

Welcome, glad you found us.

Fellas, Chris is one of the perps who aided to my delinquency on Saturday night.  :nono: We sat and drank and closd the bar down on Saturday night.

nor-cal yote,

Welcome to FnF and congratulations on your winnings. 

Jerry

He is by far the luckiest son of a gun I have ever met. He ended up with 2 door prizes, AND the rifle!  :shck:

Quote from: DirtyDog on August 26, 2008, 11:16:01 AM
He is by far the luckiest son of a gun I have ever met. He ended up with 2 door prizes, AND the rifle!  :shck:

Hey nor-cal yote

I'll send ya the dollar and I would like for you to buy me my next Powerball ticket please.   :biggrin:

And welcome to FnF! 

Semp

Welcome to the board Nor-cal......... :yoyo:

Welcome aboard Chris. I was going to ask if you was the Chris we ate supper with that night at the Sheraton, when I seen your post in the "tell us about you" thread.

I got ya figured out now though  :eyebrownod:
It was good meeting you. After talking to you a while and listening to you a while out there, I've decided that I could easily share many stands with a person like you. Laid back, not modest, easy to get along with, and full of good stories.

Again welcome to the board...make yourself at home.

  Welcome Chris don't know how I missed this post.

QuoteI've decided that I could easily share many stands with a person like you.

Same here Chris is laid back and easy to talk and cut up with. I think he will fit right in with the guys at LBL. Iam doing everything I can to get him to come out. I still owe him a few beers. :biggrin:

Once again WELCOME to the board Chris

       Hey CCP,   could you give me a little more info on the LBL it sounds like a blast. I would really like to attend if possible. Once again I would like to thank you and Arron for the video. I would like to thank Jim for the hat also. It was great meeting you guys at the expo. I had the best time there, can't wait until next year. Ive hunted three times since Ive been back. Two coyotes and called three bobcats in, cant shoot them until later. Both coyotes were just pups, but its still fun shooting them anyways. Temp was in the high 90's , I did not think I would get any thing to come to the call, but they were young and stupid. well hope to here more about the LBL