Going to MACNA

Megs · #1 09-07-2010, 04:44 AM

do Dez did you have a good time?

It was my first time attending MACNA, I have been an enthusiastic hobbyist for over 4 years now, and finally had the opportunity to go with my OHs (other-halfs) work, so I jumped at the chance. It was a fantastic opportunity. I attended several lectures and spent countless hours wandering around the convention taking photographs, I feel somewhat smarter from all i have learned, though I feel as though I have more questions than before i went! I suppose this is a good thing!! I bought several books on my "book wish list" that I look forward to reading, got a good head start on the 6 hour plane ride home

I think I felt slightly more nerdy being a female minority at the show, and I got one comment on an easier feeding regime in the event my OH went out of town, I wouldnt have such a hard time (where is the laughing smiley) to have to deal with the "hassle of frozen food" (which I already do, more than the OH) little did this vendor know you can be "pretty" and a gross nerd at the same time

saltynuts · #2 09-07-2010, 11:24 AM

nerd! have a good time.

christyf5 · #3 09-07-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Megs

I think I felt slightly more nerdy being a female minority at the show, and I got one comment on an easier feeding regime in the event my OH went out of town, I wouldnt have such a hard time (where is the laughing smiley) to have to deal with the "hassle of frozen food" (which I already do, more than the OH) little did this vendor know you can be "pretty" and a gross nerd at the same time

LOL, did they make any "little lady" comments? I love that

Sounds like a great time, I really wanted to go this year but alas, it wasn't in the cards

Chaloupa · #4 09-07-2010, 03:28 PM

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Sounds like a great time, I really wanted to go this year but alas, it wasn't in the cards

NEXT YEAR???? I want to go, and figure it is definitely work related.....

christyf5 · #5 09-07-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaloupa

NEXT YEAR???? I want to go, and figure it is definitely work related.....

Hmm, next year might work. Hello Iowa!

lastlight · #6 09-07-2010, 06:53 PM

The hobby's exploding with new innovations and products right now...I would love to attend this event you lucky salty dawg.

muck · #7 09-07-2010, 06:58 PM

Saw some of the photos on the FB and looks like a good time was had.
Post some favs up here Dez.

Dez · #8 09-08-2010, 06:15 PM

For some reason canreef wasn't working for me for the last week or so. I think my bookmark screwed up the link. It was a great time. Ha a book signed by Sprung. The owner of Gieseman bought me a beer and sat around chatting with him for a while. TONS of LED lighting to be seen. Attended a very informative session by Calfo. Went to the two theme parks at universal studios and did all the rides. Met the guy who discovered zoxanthalae. Did some Outlet shopping. Generally a good time.

Megs · #9 09-09-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

LOL, did they make any "little lady" comments? I love that

Sounds like a great time, I really wanted to go this year but alas, it wasn't in the cards

haha, no luckily no little lady comments, though had there been its a good thing im quiet and shy, but i would have fumed a bit after