RMAF 2009 - Post here.

[Rich]

So, basically, apart from the show, is there anything good to do in Denver, to make the trip worthwhile?

I just got back from Denver and it is a great town. Tons of stuff to do. Great shopping (and not just for the girls), incredible nightlife scene, lots of hiking/biking trails, tons of art galleries, etc., etc.

[Rich]

Well, my status has officially changed from definite maybe to definite attendee! We just made our airline and hotel reservations, and I just ordered my three-day pass to the show. Looking forward to it.

We are planning on staying at The Brown Palace Hotel. It isn't near the show, nor is it cheap. But it is my new favorite hotel. Located right in the heart of downtown, historic, beautiful, luxurious, and just an awesome place to stay.

[twich54]

a little 'teaser' to help perk ones interest !

http://www.avguide.com/article/previ...3?src=Playback

looking forward to seeing all that can make it !

[MiTT]

I am in a deep depression guys. Not long ago I decided to expand my horizons a little and accepted a position as Operations Manager at my company. While I'm enjoying the new opportunity it's come at a steep price. My V.P. was in town the past two days and we decided to conduct our PI at the plant the first weekend of October - right after Q3 close. Makes sense for the business, but it wasn't until last night that I realized that's when RMAF is this year!!!

CHIT!!!

If I'm lucky I may be able to attend on Sunday. Trying to find a valid reason to postpone the Inventory until a week later. Any good ideas?

[Bernard]

Trying to find a valid reason to postpone the Inventory until a week later. Any good ideas?

Tim, why don't you just tell him frankly about it ?

[RichTeer]

Trying to find a valid reason to postpone the Inventory until a week later. Any good ideas?

Delegate. That's what managers do... :-)

[twich54]

Remind him you have this 'bum' coming in from Philly that still owes you a Mexican dinner !

Seriously Tim, I hope you can pull something off my friend !

[Rich]

Remind him you have this 'bum' coming in from Philly that still owes you a Mexican dinner !

Can we just go ahead and make reservations now for Lola's? Man, that place was yummy!

Tim, I agree with Bernard. You should just speak frankly with the guy. Surely he will understand that your wife's chemo treatments scheduled for that weekend should take precedence over the company's PI.

[slowGEEZR]

Registered for the 2nd through the 4th. Now to find a hotel room. Tim, you gotta come.

[Scumurculum]

Well there is a slight chance may I come after all.

Around that time I will be either close to Raleigh NC or Washington DC. The decision will probably be made on the spot.

So assuming I can get a domestic flight to Denver on almost no notice AND get some accomodation reasonably close to RMAF AND also assuming the RMAF allows walk in registration....I might make it after all.

a few ifs there

[Gordon Gray]

I'll be there unless I'm six feet under.

Given my arrangements, its difficult for me to stay much after 4PM.

So, is it possible to arrange for all of us to have lunch on Friday and / or Saturday at the main restaurant at the venue?

Would love to meet all the ML amigos that I can.

Gordon

[twich54]

Gordon, as we get closer we'll get a confirmed head count, exchange cell #'s, etc and plan accordingly. Last year we did a lunch one day and dinner the next......I think that's how it worked out !

[Gordon Gray]

Thanks Dave.

I'm probably one of the few that doesn't have a cell phone so hopefully we can arrange in advance or I can call you to verify lunch plans.

Gordon

[eknuds01]

Gordon -

Last year we had a small gathering at Tim's house, dinner out in Denver one night and then we had lunch at the site. Denver's got some great places to eat and if you've never been there, I'd check out the Buckhorn Exchange - great food and I want to say it is the oldest place to grab a bite to eat in Denver!

We have several members who live in or around Denver, so hopefully they'll chime in with their thoughts.

I won't be attending this year, but it is a great show and you will have a blast! Take lots of pictures and try to visit as many of the rooms as you can.

Erik

[slowGEEZR]

For those who haven't yet found a place to stay during RMAF, the closest inn I've found is the Hampton Inn and Suites at 5001 South Ulster St, 303-804-9900. Looking at Google maps, it appears to be within walking distance of the Marriott Tech Center.