Are you going to FabTech?

[Bob at WeldingMag]

Who here is planning to attend the FabTech/AWS show in Chicago this November?
If enough people will be there, we'll try to put together some kind of a party.

[denrep]

Anyone familiar with the Statute of Limitations in Cook County, IL?

[denrep]

Who here is planning to attend the FabTech/AWS show in Chicago this November?
If enough people will be there, we'll try to put together some kind of a party

Some kind of a party?!?

Okay, never mind the "Statute of Limitations" thing, that little misunderstanding has been cleared up. :blush2:

Count me in! :waving:

Now how 'bout a good old cheap flophouse? Is that Wyndam still in bidness?

[MicroZone]

Hahhaaa, did denrep think it was going to be booze and nude girls?

I'm up for a road trip to Chicago, it's been a few years since I've been there.
A Weldingweb winter BBQ sounds like a great idea! It's even been discussed in the chat room. ;)

[denrep]

Hahhaaa, did denrep think it was going to be booze and nude girls?...

Just beer? That'll be okay, I understand; it's tradition, "Big Al" was a beer man.

[denrep]

I'm not that good with maps.
I'm better with landmarks and examples.


Is this still a good way to get into Chicago?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzDOA0y7C0

[Bob at WeldingMag]

Buncha irrascible rummies. Can't anyone answer a simple question?

[olddad]

Doubt it but if I do get up there I'll be sure to introduce myself.

[denrep]

Buncha irrascible rummies. Can't anyone answer a simple question?

1. - What does that mean, handsome or something?

2. - That's not a simple question!

I'm in. I just wonder if we could pitch in together and retain a local attorney, ahead of time... you know, just in case.

[zapster]

Only if your paying Bob...:cool2:

...zap!

[Bob at WeldingMag]

You guys are making me laugh. But it's giving me a horrifying flashback to when I was playing rugby and actually stayed conscious long enough following a match to make it to the afterparty afterparty. All I remember was two really big guys wringing out a bar rag down a third guy's throat. :rolleyes:

I don't know if I'm prepared for all the fun when 3 weldingwebbers show up and STILL drink the bar dry. :p

[denrep]

Who here is planning to attend the FabTech/AWS show in Chicago this November?
If enough people will be there, we'll try to put together some kind of a party.

Bob, any chance they could move it up a week? That would really help.

Thanks








If not :laugh: we'll be there anyway, thanks for the invite.

[aametalmaster]

I may go. I still have some vac time left...Bob

[denrep]

Hey Bob can we combine your : http://www.fmafabtech.com/

With Zaps' weldinpalooza: http://www.weldingweb.com/showthread.php?p=120139#post120139

I'm anxious to get to Chicago, I've been wanting to get to Chicago for a long time, even since before dear old dad warned me, about hanging around - "Those #* pot smokin, protesting, peace sign toutin, communist, mini skirted, bra burnin, bead wearin', free luvin' b**s". Now where exactley do they hang out? Does anyone know? You know... so I can avoid 'em!





Can I go Dad please?? Sorry Dad, Peace!

[denrep]

... pot smokin, protesting, peace sign toutin, communist, mini skirted, bra burnin, bead wearin'...


You know Bob, It's late, I know, I just had to get up to take a leak, *#$# prostate.

But anyway, I was thinking, maybe it would be a kind gesture to invite some of those nice folks to your party, what do ya think?

[The ~noob~ Riddik]

Hmmm... what event is this? with vendors and such?

[wheresweldo]

I hear Western is going to have some new products out... supposed to be a big deal...

[Supe]

Looks like a bunch of the AWS boys back here will be going up Saturday and coming back LATE on Monday. If everything runs the course, count me in.

[denrep]

Who here is planning to attend the FabTech/AWS show in Chicago this November?
If enough people will be there, we'll try to put together some kind of a party.

I was pimped at the last minute! Should have left Sunday, fellow attendees fell by the wayside. Anyway, I'm heading out. Save a seat for me at supper Tuesday!

Bob if you could climb down off that chandelier long enough to ask the lippy little desk clerk a question. - How can a big hotel like that, not have vacancies for a any more weldors? I would appreciate it. :laugh:

If anyone wants a hands on report of an exhibitor's display, I'll try to accommodate requests.

Gentlemen, Last chance - Sweet home Chicago!

[Supe]

I had a blast out there, even though I could only attend Sunday. Stayed in Hammdond, IN the night before. Some pretty wild stuff out there, and came home with about 50# worth of freebies.

[Matt1978]

If any of you are going to Fabtech, go say Hi to my old man. He is demonstrating Pulsed mig on the Thermadyne stand.

[aametalmaster]

I started to drive there. Made it 305 miles, got sick and went back home. Great way to waste 10 hours and 17 gals of gasoline. Oh well i tried...Bob

[Matt1978]

I started to drive there. Made it 305 miles, got sick and went back home. Great way to waste 10 hours and 17 gals of gasoline. Oh well i tried...Bob

Nightmare! Maybe next time.....

[denrep]

Why didn't ya pick up the phone... for four days??!
13987

Well who else would be calling from Cook County?!?
13988
Now I have to go all the way to Vegas next year, to see the rest of the displays! :laugh:

[yellow]

I was there... to bad I didn't catch this thread before I left. Interesting but your pics look very much like mine! I can't wait till next year.

I heard it probably won't be as big as the McCormick's event but in any case its just cool to be surrounded by all that insane machinery. Every time they ran those CNC punches little hairs on my neck stood up.

I got some cool video of the robotic arms and such as well.

[Supe]

I was there... to bad I didn't catch this thread before I left. Interesting but your pics look very much like mine! I can't wait till next year.

I heard it probably won't be as big as the McCormick's event but in any case its just cool to be surrounded by all that insane machinery. Every time they ran those CNC punches little hairs on my neck stood up.

I got some cool video of the robotic arms and such as well.

LOL!

*CLANK CLANK CLANK CLANK CLANK* :D

[coldlap]

Love to visit live in uk ,sounds like a good time will had by all.:cool2:

[SidecarFlip]

Who here is planning to attend the FabTech/AWS show in Chicago this November?
If enough people will be there, we'll try to put together some kind of a party.

As a shop owner and employer, I'd like to go. problem is you need to hold it somewhere else. I dislike Chicago with a vengance and Illinois too. The state and especially the city is IMO, the center of all thats corrupt and wrong with the country today.

Pick Cleveland, or St.Louis, or Dallas, or Des Moines, or Cincinatti, or Boston, or anything but Chicago next time and I'll attend..

Chicago sucks, It sucks worse than Detroit.

[SmokinPRanch]

Keep talking about Chicago and Illinois that way is gonna hurt Stickman's feelings. :laugh:

It is a cesspool and I do whatever I can to stay below Interstate 80. But the Fabtech show is worth the trip. If nothing else, it made me rethink what manufacturers get our loyalty. A few of the big ones that we all put on a pedestal lost my business just by the way their reps treated us. Others gained our loyalty for the same reason.

I'd like to see it in Indianapolis but not sure they have a big enough center to put it. The show takes up a LOT of space.

Al

[Mango Matto]

Count me in I just got my flux capacitor back from 2007. I would take my kids but I can only take two of them since they are the only ones that were born yet. The rest of them came after 2007.......:jester::jester:

[dstevens]

I'd like to see it in Indianapolis but not sure they have a big enough center to put it. The show takes up a LOT of space.

Indianapolis is big enough now. They're moving PRI back and that show is bigger than FabTech.