The tough part about Atalnta is time and distance Tom. You figure by the time I fly round trip from Oregon for just flight is about 1 K unless I do layovers <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />. Then you have about 5 nights of motels at about $150.00 per night and then add food and you are well north of 2 K. Say about $2500.00. This is BEFORE we buy steel <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />.So if you buy only 6 knives at say an average of 300 per knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />- a guy is around 4K. This isn't too bad and i am also figuring on taking my spouse which some might not be doing. 4 K is a fair price but one needs to spend more than a few days in the area <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I think your idea about Sue & I coming next year and making a long trip out of it ( say 15 days) before and after the show is just the ticket <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />. This allows to see the area- knife show- let the wife shop and then I can buy more knives and all is good <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />!!For us west side guys- if we plan- make it at least a 2 week deal- it is well worth it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />.Maybe we can get a group of folks and plan a bunch of activities for next year and maybe even get some group rates <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. There are some neat places around Atlanta and might be a great time for all. But- we NEED pictures from ya'll this year <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Maybe get Ron/Seth/Joe and some of the other NW guys and even Cally and Utah guys( Paul) to join in. We could have one hell of a get together BEFORE the show even starts. Quite a party <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />