WOL Trip-2003-Spring vs Fall

Thor · 04-08-2002, 10:52 PM

My guess is, am much as they enjoy, AND look forward to the visit, and it will continue to grow and take more planning, I think, just my gut instinct that once a year is enough load on them. I think if it were 20 yrs ago, it might be different. The spring event was chosen for one thing in the lull of gun shows which Ralph really attends. I WOULD not be adverse to moving it to October if it worked for them. I do know that, for me, my daughters birthday is October 9th so if it happened that late I would have to miss it anywa! Of course, we must respect the Shattuck's wishes as they have been so gracious (as has GT and Carol) to do this for us. Thor

Hugh · 04-08-2002, 11:06 PM

I'm happy with the "once-a-year-in the spring" system.

04-08-2002, 11:11 PM

I think twice a year would be too much for them also.

And yes, I would like to go again sooner!

Of course, maybe I'll visit Phoenix and just drive around the block wishing!

Ed

G.T. · 04-08-2002, 11:35 PM

The Luger forum has come a long way in the last two years, and I agree with Ted, It's most likely, just going to get better and better......But, In the S.W., we are one hell of a long ways from many, and quite probably most, of the forum members! I propose that our eastern members have a gathering or get together in the fall at the place of there choosing, and the spring event could remain as the trip to mecca! I for one plan on visiting as many of the new friends and fellow collectors as the good lord will permit...most likely in the N.W. first! (here that bill?)....I can envision, as things progress, a definite cross interaction between events....It is food for thought! With as much fun as this has been, and with the cooperation of the members as it has evolved so far....I see nothing but good times ahead, coast to coast.....till...later...G.T.

Big Norm · 04-09-2002, 01:06 AM

I think that a once a year show is enough too. I also would like to see a show in the midwest or eastern part of the country. But does it have to be in the fall? That is hunting season, the weather is less predictable and there are a lot more gun shows at that time. But Ralphs show still should remain the main show. Nobody could ever top him. Just my 2 cents worth.

Big Norm

04-09-2002, 08:46 AM

Thor You have a point, and I totally agree with you!

Steve Lempitski · 04-09-2002, 01:03 PM

04-09-2002, 02:04 PM

Just messing with you Steve. The best time would be any time you get to see Ralph and his collection.

Sid.

Big Norm · 04-09-2002, 11:47 PM

04-08-2002, 10:52 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	WOL Trip-2003-Spring vs Fall My guess is, am much as they enjoy, AND look forward to the visit, and it will continue to grow and take more planning, I think, just my gut instinct that once a year is enough load on them. I think if it were 20 yrs ago, it might be different. The spring event was chosen for one thing in the lull of gun shows which Ralph really attends. I WOULD not be adverse to moving it to October if it worked for them. I do know that, for me, my daughters birthday is October 9th so if it happened that late I would have to miss it anywa! Of course, we must respect the Shattuck's wishes as they have been so gracious (as has GT and Carol) to do this for us. Thor

04-08-2002, 11:06 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: WOL Trip-2003-Spring vs Fall I'm happy with the "once-a-year-in the spring" system.

04-08-2002, 11:11 PM	#3
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WOL Trip-2003-Spring vs Fall I think twice a year would be too much for them also. And yes, I would like to go again sooner! Of course, maybe I'll visit Phoenix and just drive around the block wishing! Ed

04-08-2002, 11:35 PM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,522 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 3,706 Times in 1,011 Posts	I Think !!!.......... The Luger forum has come a long way in the last two years, and I agree with Ted, It's most likely, just going to get better and better......But, In the S.W., we are one hell of a long ways from many, and quite probably most, of the forum members! I propose that our eastern members have a gathering or get together in the fall at the place of there choosing, and the spring event could remain as the trip to mecca! I for one plan on visiting as many of the new friends and fellow collectors as the good lord will permit...most likely in the N.W. first! (here that bill?)....I can envision, as things progress, a definite cross interaction between events....It is food for thought! With as much fun as this has been, and with the cooperation of the members as it has evolved so far....I see nothing but good times ahead, coast to coast.....till...later...G.T.

04-09-2002, 01:06 AM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: I Think !!!.......... I think that a once a year show is enough too. I also would like to see a show in the midwest or eastern part of the country. But does it have to be in the fall? That is hunting season, the weather is less predictable and there are a lot more gun shows at that time. But Ralphs show still should remain the main show. Nobody could ever top him. Just my 2 cents worth. Big Norm

04-09-2002, 08:46 AM	#6
Brandon Metcalf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WOL Trip-2003-Spring vs Fall Thor You have a point, and I totally agree with you!

04-09-2002, 01:03 PM	#7
Steve Lempitski User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Old Cape Cod Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Spring is better, fall is for Football! (EOM)

04-09-2002, 02:04 PM	#8
Sid Gariss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fall is better, Spring is for Baseball! Just messing with you Steve. The best time would be any time you get to see Ralph and his collection. Sid.

04-09-2002, 11:47 PM	#9
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Baseball,Football! Not if you are from Detroit