[Woodcarver] Re: Florida Roundup - Chat

[Sandy Holder]

Hi Dick,
So glad you posted something about the Florida Roundup. I have been 
anxiously awaiting news on how things went. Will be excited to see some 
pictures. So glad you had a busy time, that means it went great. Anyone else 
back from there?
Sandy - Evart MI

7th Wood Carvers Roundup - Evart MI June 15-18, 2005
Spit & Whittle Weekend - Evart, Sept 9-11, 2005
http://www.woodcarversroundup.com
Michigan Wood Carvers Association http://miwca.com
See my carvings at http://www.picturetrail.com/sholder

>From: Dick Phillips <sogone89 at earthlink.net>
>Subject: RE: [Woodcarver] Re: Florida Roundup - Chat
>Hey,
>Just got back from the Florida Roundup. While the weather could have been 
>better. The Roundup it's self was a great experience. Meeting some great 
>people and keeping very busy, taking as many classes as I could in the four 
>days that the Roundup lasted.
>The hotel prices around Gainesville were inflated ( I think ) because of 
>the National Drag races that were held the same week end at Gainesville. 
>Which will probably be taken into consideration next year.
>Dick Phillips
>
>Hi there Sunshine,
>Sorry to hear you aren't able to attend the Roundup in Florida. We aren't
>able to go either. Guess we are glad we didn't if it is that much to stay 
>in
>the area. Guess some folks think they need to really take advantage of the
>influx of people for a special weekend. I couldn't believe that things
>changed in prices to that extent.  The thing is, they probably are all full
>anyway!!
>
>Hope it doesn't impact others who were planning to attend. We have high
>expectations that the Roundp will be wonderful and that the weather will be
>on their side.
>
>Sandy - Evart MI