Chicago Coin Op Show ... is it too early for a Roll Call Yet?

[SIGNGUY]

We'll it sounds as if the SMC meeting/gathering we where talking about last year is Fizzling out pretty quick!
Oh well, obviously we all have busy lives..  
For those who are thinking of going, I've checked some hotel rates in the area and Pheasant run and others arond it around around 110-150 a night... HOWEVER, the SUper 8 just 2 miles down the road from the show is $69.99 a nite for a single bed...I booked two nights and will decide how long to stay depending on who's going...

Eric... you still planning on making the trip... I know you've been talking about it...

[TomFromJersey]

I'll definetly be there. Leaving early Wednesday morning from New Jersey with a few planned stops along the way. I like to arrive Thursday afternoon. I'll hang till' Saturday afternoon, then start on my trip back home. Matt promised he'd find me a Chicago Coin Band Box and a Popperette popcorn machine this year........boy, I sure hope he pulls through for me.

[dr galaga]

I'll be there Saturday or Sunday.

[sodaworks]

Just got an email from Brad Frank today. He'll have a booth at the show promoting his Chicago Big band boxes, etc.

[Eric]

At this point I'm still going... will proably hit there Late Thursday night be there Friday morning....  then Saturday for the show and leave Saturday evening...
hitting places there and back down 55... Hope to meet up with all that go and
talk with face to face. Looking forward to it.... and maybe find something to
haul home... I hope...

[SIGNGUY]

Great Eric,
It'll be fun to finally meet other members in person!.. I too will be there THursday late afternoon/eve. SOmetimes there is some room to room selling in the hotel on Thursday night so we'll want to check that out... then first thing Friday morning at sunup... guys start pulling stuff out, it's fun...

[BrianB]

I'll be there from Wednesday to Friday. Kane County Show and the Chicago show. I might even hang out with Matt........I need to get a hold of the "Coca Cola Cowboy" to see if he's going to bring any Stoner parts with him.

[Eric]

Ahhh!!! the Coca-Cola cowbay! Ha! haven't seen him in years.... bought a 72 off me...
he is a character.... Would love to see what he has found along the years...
He's the Orange Crush 81 guy.....

[Jim]

Don't forget to take plenty of photos for the less fortunate ones...

[SIGNGUY]

I believe the Coca-Cola Cowboy guy was from my neck of the woods wasn't he?, Jack Resbach? I think?  he got away from machines and was doing trays at the last few shows I've seen him at?  He did have the RC Orange crush, maybe he'll reimerge with a new RC 81??? 
Can't wait to meet you guys in Chicago... it'll be fun!