OT: Who is going to the National:

CobbvLajoie1910 · #1 07-13-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drcy

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I used to joke I'd go to the National when it was either in Seattle or Portland, but I'm going this time. Have an open mind about Cleveland. A friend says she likes Detroit when she goes there for work, so who knows-- and she works in and is a native of Manhattan. I liked Milwaukee when I visited and am a native to the Midwest. As a classical music fan, I can attest that the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra makes about every, if not every, world's best top ten list. Between that and the world famous Cleveland Clinic, the city obviously has something going for it.

I will be at Scott F's (Belltown Vintage Cards) table plan on 'certifying' photographs and related if anyone's interested. I went so far as buying a personalized embossment stamper just for the National. My first goal is to make back the money I paid for the stamper. I figure if I can do that, the sky's the limit.

Cleveland is a phenominal city, with a ton of grit & soul, David.

Spend an afternoon at the art mueseum -- it too is among the best in the world.

The crowd whining about begrudgingly going back to CLE probably didnt leave the 5-mi radius around the I-X center.

Its a fantastic city on many, many levels.

Can't wait to head up 71 in a few weeks!

drcy · #2 07-13-2014, 03:37 PM

Minneapolis, Duluth and Marquette Michigan make my list of favorite cities I've visited, so I have no predilection against Midwestern cities.

CobbvLajoie1910 · #3 07-13-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by drcy

Minneapolis, Duluth and Marquette Michigan make my list of favorite cities I've visited, so I have no predilection against Midwestern cities.

Just to be clear - my remarks weren't at all directed at you, DRC.

I can get a little defensive of the city -- esp in lieu of some of the virtual eye-rolling from board-members about Cleveland as a suitable host for the N'tl.

I hope your "open-minded(ness)" is justly rewarded.

(Start with a pint of Great Lakes "Lake Erie Monster", & its all downhill from there)

Too, hope you (and all n54 members trekking to Cleveland) have a great National !!

Jewish-collector · #4 07-13-2014, 09:39 PM

I'm one of the very few that actually enjoys when the National is in Cleveland. I actually prefer it over Chicago. Hotels, food, etc,... are all less expensive than Chicago. It is very easy to get around in the city by car or the subway train. There are a lot more tourists attractions than people think and the city has a lot of really nice restaurants, bars, and clubs.

Tim Kindler · #5 07-13-2014, 09:52 PM

Alan,
I couldn't agree with you more! Going to Cleveland is a very relaxing trip compared to Chicago for me at least. I love yhe National when it is in Cleveland. Look forward to meeting you and others again this year.
Tim Kindler

edhans · #6 07-14-2014, 11:11 AM

[QUOTE=CobbvLajoie1910;1297553](Start with a pint of Great Lakes "Lake Erie Monster", & its all downhill from there)
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Got a growler of that in the fridge right now. Like everything else they brew, it's first rate. Can't wait to get home tonight.

71buc · #7 07-13-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CobbvLajoie1910

Cleveland is a phenominal city, with a ton of grit & soul, David.

Spend an afternoon at the art mueseum -- it too is among the best in the world.

The crowd whining about begrudgingly going back to CLE probably didnt leave the 5-mi radius around the I-X center.

Its a fantastic city on many, many levels.

Can't wait to head up 71 in a few weeks!

My family is from Sharon PA so I have been to Cleveland numerous times. It's not Seattle but I like it nonetheless. The Rock and Roll HOF is interesting if you have time on your hands. I thought this would be my first National because it's in Cleveland but my son is marrying in six weeks and then starts law school two weeks later. My wallet has been lighter than ever.

Tim Kindler · #8 07-13-2014, 09:35 PM

I've posted in the past that the day, usually the Friday, I get to go to the National is like Christmas morning to me as a kid. I can't wait for it to get here, I count down the days, I can't sleep the night before, etc. My National day is one of my favorite days of the year. Once again, Jeff and I will be attending and look forward to seeing anyone we know from our Net 54 community. I look forward to putting names with faces again and look forward to relearning some whom I forgotten names. ( I suck at remembering names!, sorry) Bummed, but understand about no 54 Dinner this year, and bummed we won't get to hang out with the boys from Michigan (hi Andy, Bill, and Matt) since they are not going to be there on Friday when we attend and bummed to hear many might not attend (hi Mike, how's your Coupon collecting going?)
But I'm really looking forward to this year in hopes that it will inspire my next collecting passion. Ever since I completed the E98 Master Set, I haven't been into collecting much. Hopefully I will get excited over something new to collect! Look forward to seeing everybody.
Have a safe trip everyone!
Oh, The Christmas Story House is a great place to visit in Cleveland too.
Tim Kindler

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