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Post by busco on Aug 19, 2007 21:03:18 GMT -5
Just wanted to say good job and congradulations.. hope the outcome was as good as it looked... Definately know yall were busy during the past few days but can only imagine the time and effort put into putting it together... Next year count me in I will be there again to help out....
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Post by BuckMaster on Aug 19, 2007 21:29:07 GMT -5
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!
HUGE THANKS TO HARDCOREHUNTER (NICK) FOR HAVING THE VISION AND PASSION TO COORDINATE SUCH AN EVENT!
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT HELPED OUT! SIDEWAYS, BUSCO, MDBOWHUNTER, 8POINTER, AND I KNOW THERE ARE MORE!!!!
I WILL LEAVE THE REST FOR NICK, BECAUSE THERE ARE JUST SO MANY COOL PICS TO POST I AM STARTING A NEW THREAD.
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Post by BIG FOX on Aug 20, 2007 5:37:41 GMT -5
I know i sure had a blast and finally meeting several of the guys from the site. I was glad I could make it down even if it was for just a few hours.. People sure seemed to have fun and i think for a first time event you all should be very proud.. NOT BAD for a couple rednecks from Southern MD.. ... keep up the good work and i really look forward to the coming season and hunting with all you guys.l..
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Post by THE DEER HUNTER on Aug 20, 2007 8:33:49 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone who helped out at the expo, and thanks to everyone who came out to support us. Hopefully next year it will be bigger & better.
THANKS!
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Post by mikevb on Aug 20, 2007 11:41:24 GMT -5
I was surprised to see such a great turnout with this show. Other shows in Md haven't been working out too well. Great job guys! You proved what it can be. I'm sure next year will get even bigger.
By the way, a lot of people picked up a show flyer off our table last week at Bass Pro. I'm glad to see all of your efforts pay off.
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Post by reed on Aug 20, 2007 12:51:28 GMT -5
I have talked to some people I work with who attended and they said they loved it, especially their kids. I'm glad everything went well and that I could help. I can't wait for next year, I am already hearing rumors about what's in store and will bet it blows this year out of the water.
Congrats guys on putting on a great show, now take a break before you all end up single!
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Post by duckbuster on Aug 20, 2007 14:25:36 GMT -5
the expo was great an im glad to have been part of it all . cant wait untill next year
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Post by Hardcorehunter on Aug 21, 2007 21:36:46 GMT -5
Wow here it is tuesday and I'm just getting to a computer. I'd like to start by thanking everyone who helped: Sideways, Reed, Busco, Duckbuster, Mdbowhunter, Big Fox, and all of our families, (moms, dads, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, wives) we could not have done it with out you!!! At last count tickets sold were 2752. Not counting kids 12 and under or vendors and their families. We even left the gates open for people to enter for free from 5:00 till 7:00 and didn't get a count on them. (The people working the gates were beat) Total body count comes somewhere near 4000! Unreal turnout and more than we could have ever imagined.
Our sponsors were great as well. Taking a chance on a first year show is risky. They supported us and the expo and should all be thanked as well. Without them it wouldn't have been much of an expo. Also the very talented seminar speakers. Passing on their knowledge is something everyone who attended will take away with them and apply to their own hunts. The list is a mile long, the most important are the people who showed up. The thirst for a locol show was evident and the support overwhelming. I had strangers coming up to me and thanking me for helping to bring this kind of event to southern md. It was long overdue and I am proud to attach my name to such an expo. Our goal was hunting and outdoors + family fun and I think it played out that way. I have been so fired up about next year i have already started lining up events (even though before the expo I swore I was taking a few months off to relax.)
Some people were disipointed it wasn't bigger. They expected a Harrisburg size show to be brought to them. Not possible the first year but I can tell you now its our goal in the years to come! We had no major mishaps and we learned more than we could have imagined. Next year will be bigger and better.
And last a thanks to Gio and Frank (buckmaster and the deer hunter) for putting up with me. I was so deeply engrossed in the expo I often found myself being a bit over bearing and a bit of a perfectionist. I kept thinking in my head what kind of expo would I want to take my family to. I would have told myself to F off on a few occasions but they stuck by me and trusted that there was method to my madness. Southern Maryland Hunting and Outdoor Expo 2007 in the history books and 2008 starting to be written now. Now lets get fired up to shoot some deer this season!!!!!
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Post by cduke69 on Aug 23, 2007 6:34:18 GMT -5
I just wanted to compliment you guys on putting on a great show, I didn't expect sooo many people to be there! I cant imagine next years show, I am sure you guys will outdue yourselves year after year. Good job!
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