Tinley Park

I know it's early, but... we just booked our hotel for Tinely Park! We've never been to an NARBC before so this is quite a huge deal!!!!!!!

Wooohooo!


Ok, got it out of my system. Just had to share :D

Might want to have this moved to "herp events" but I am also very excited!!!!!

I don't know what I will be getting yet. Definitely another ball python.

I am thinking about saving up for something reall cool. Perhaps a pewter or an axanthic or a butter or a....I don't know yet!!

I went to the past two shows and they were great. The one in February was a little small but it didn't disappoint!

yea.....but I have to admit I am jealous!!:rolleyes:

Oops, lol, your right, that's where I should have put it :P

We're thinking of getting a Mojave or a Spider. Now that we have our first morph, a pastel, we're doing the whole making a wish list thing :rolleyes:

Such an addiction!

Oooo! When is it? I'm really really hoping to go this year! Even if I can't buy anything, I really want to see all the crazy amazing morphs!

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Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters

Oooo! When is it? I'm really really hoping to go this year! Even if I can't buy anything, I really want to see all the crazy amazing morphs!

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My birthday weekend!!
http://narbc.com/

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

My birthday weekend!!
http://narbc.com/

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Really?! When's your birthday? Mine is October 6th!

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Originally Posted by Charlie And Lucy

Really?! When's your birthday? Mine is October 6th!

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The 10th :D I will be turning 21, anyone up for a trip to some lame suburban bar?

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

The 10th :D I will be turning 21, anyone up for a trip to some lame suburban bar?

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Totaly! But we have to wait a year for me to turn 21... Also for me to get my license back because I didn't wait until I turn 21. :(

Boo :(

Of course if you don't mind not going to a bar we can always just have a cold beer, or a drink. :P Its always fun to drink with new people. :D

Back on topic, where is this tinley park and what goes on there... O.o

Tinley park is a suburb south of Chicago where NARBC is held. I linked the NARBC website earlier.

I just noticed that, I should probobly learn to read before I talk xD

Of course NARBC isn't coming to UT... Nothing good ever comes here. :(

I love the tinley show! This will be my 5th time! I'm from St. Louis so the drive isn't bad (about 4 1/2 hours). I always end up leaving with a handful of snakes - and a much lighter wallet!

The PIJAC auction is always a lot of fun as well. Lots of loud, drunken shenanigans.

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Originally Posted by Charlie And Lucy

Really?! When's your birthday? Mine is October 6th!

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

The 10th :D I will be turning 21, anyone up for a trip to some lame suburban bar?

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Mine is October 2nd! It's nice having a birthday around the tinley show - somehow it helps me justify the money I spend. "Well, it is my birthday, might as well buy myself a present or two! Or three? Ok, well I have to have him - so four! Alright I'm done.... Nope, need that pair over there as well. Did I just buy myself 6 bday presents!?"

...It usual goes a little something like that.

I'll go with you, I'll be 25 this year! The trip is also kind of a birthday present too. Like David said, we could always get together after the conference Saturday night. I'm so excited to meet some of you guys in person!

Whoohooo!!! I'm excited, i'll be there!

We should have a BP.net get together at one of the bars around town!

At this past show in february, a couple of us got together and went out for dinner. It was really nice putting some faces to the user names!

What worked well was having a scheduled time to meet in the front. Everyone always tries to describe what they will be wearing and then no one ever sees eachother! Lets face it, no one is looking for your t-shirt, they are looking for snakes! haha

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Originally Posted by ColdBloodedCarnival

We should have a BP.net get together at one of the bars around town!

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I agree!! It would be awesome!

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

At this past show in february, a couple of us got together and went out for dinner. It was really nice putting some faces to the user names!

What worked well was having a scheduled time to meet in the front. Everyone always tries to describe what they will be wearing and then no one ever sees eachother! Lets face it, no one is looking for your t-shirt, they are looking for snakes! haha

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Hahaha, we should totally do something! We should wear name tags with our names on here LOL

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Originally Posted by shescountry89

Hahaha, we should totally do something! We should wear name tags with our names on here LOL

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Love that idea!

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Originally Posted by ColdBloodedCarnival

Love that idea!

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;D I think it would work! hahaha.

I would be all for it!

Man you guys are getting me excited now! This show is months away :( :(

BG thinks you all should wear Kaorte hats.:P:D

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

BG thinks you all should wear Kaorte hats.:P:D

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Lol, how abouts I just frantically make bp.net hats until tinley??? haha XD

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

At this past show in february, a couple of us got together and went out for dinner. It was really nice putting some faces to the user names!

What worked well was having a scheduled time to meet in the front. Everyone always tries to describe what they will be wearing and then no one ever sees eachother! Lets face it, no one is looking for your t-shirt, they are looking for snakes! haha

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Yeah if one of "us" could just get there on time! Its sad to live 15 minutes away and always have something come up that makes me LATE!

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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents

Yeah if one of "us" could just get there on time! Its sad to live 15 minutes away and always have something come up that makes me LATE!

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Like traffic :rage::rage:

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

BG thinks you all should wear Kaorte hats.:P:D

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Will you leave the girl alone, lol.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Lol, how abouts I just frantically make bp.net hats until tinley??? haha XD

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You could do that too, then send it to me.. :) Or just meet up with me at the next show. Though I could make myself a sweet tank top with "shescountry89" across it lol

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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents

Yeah if one of "us" could just get there on time! Its sad to live 15 minutes away and always have something come up that makes me LATE!

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Hate when that happens, I live like 45min away.

BG has a better idea. As soon as you hear all BG's fans screaming and going wild because he just showed up.... head that way.:D

Wait.......that's not gonna work......the crowds will be too big.:D On second BG thought, maybe you all should wear dorky name tags or corny hats.:P:D

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Like traffic :rage::rage:

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HAHA yep! Its gotta be a little easier for you tho. You come from the north. For those of us coming from the south its crazy because it seems everyone wants go to chicago and the burbs on the weekends. So I can be doing 80mph until I hit our wonderful bridge where the speed limit drops to 45 and if you go much faster than that your car will spontaniously fly apart since the road is so bad. Then everyone just wants to STOP just east of New Lenox and creep along all the way to Tinley. Even though the interstate becomes 6 lanes.

I wont be picking up anything new Im pretty sure but I will be going for the sights :D

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

BG has a better idea. As soon as you hear all BG's fans screaming and going wild because he just showed up.... head that way.:D

Wait.......that's not gonna work......the crowds will be too big.:D On second BG thought, maybe you all should wear dorky name tags or corny hats.:P:D

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thanks..

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

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thanks..

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You're welcome.:gj: BG actually really thinks your hat is kinda cool, but he wouldn't be caught dead in it.:D

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

BG has a better idea. As soon as you hear all BG's fans screaming and going wild because he just showed up.... head that way.:D

Wait.......that's not gonna work......the crowds will be too big.:D On second BG thought, maybe you all should wear dorky name tags or corny hats.:P:D

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We've already discussed this, if I actually am paying attention and I see a crowd of people are some guy I am going the other direction lol And I am GOING to wear a dorky name tag, I am a dork so it fits.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

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thanks..

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I like your hats :)

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

You're welcome.:gj: BG actually really thinks your hat is kinda cool, but he wouldn't be caught dead in it.:D

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She should wear her hat, cause its cool and you'll know its her if you see her! Your just jealous that you can't pull off a hat like that.

Or we can just wear hats AND dorky name tags! That way there'd be no way at all to miss each other :gj:

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Originally Posted by Charlie And Lucy

Or we can just wear hats AND dorky name tags! That way there'd be no way at all to miss each other :gj:

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Totally true, I say we do it

What are the dates for the Tinley Park show, and when are the best days to go? Also how much is it to get in? I am definately going.

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Originally Posted by PurplePython

What are the dates for the Tinley Park show, and when are the best days to go? Also how much is it to get in? I am definately going.

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October 9th & 10th. It's $15 for both days. There really is a lot to see so I suggest sticking around for both days of the show!!

For someone who has only been to a little local show - would it be worth the time and expense to drive 4.5 hours to attend the Tinley Park Show??

What do you guys think. Is there really that much to see?? How long does it take to get thru the entire show?? I would hate to drive that far and pay for hotel and only spend 2 hours at the show - again, I've only attended the little Taylor MI show so I have no idea.

If anyone can share some ideas.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by L.West

For someone who has only been to a little local show - would it be worth the time and expense to drive 4.5 hours to attend the Tinley Park Show??

What do you guys think. Is there really that much to see?? How long does it take to get thru the entire show?? I would hate to drive that far and pay for hotel and only spend 2 hours at the show - again, I've only attended the little Taylor MI show so I have no idea.

If anyone can share some ideas.

Thanks.

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It is pretty awesome. The first time I went I was only there for a few hours (I only live 15 minutes away) and I wish I had stayed longer. It is really great to meet new people and there is TONS of stuff to see. Even after walking around for a few hours, I still discovered things I hadn't the first time around.

If you are interested in going, make a vacation out of it. Book a hotel for a few nights and go into the city and do some sightseeing :) I think its worth it! If anything, meeting new people is worth it!

Thanks Kaorte, I will talk to my two boys and see if they want to do it. We could make a little road trip out of it.

Sounds like a good time. I would love to meet some of the people that are on Bp.net but then again - how would I know who anyone is??

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Originally Posted by L.West

Thanks Kaorte, I will talk to my two boys and see if they want to do it. We could make a little road trip out of it.

Sounds like a good time. I would love to meet some of the people that are on Bp.net but then again - how would I know who anyone is??

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We are going to set up a little meeting. Probably in the lobby at a certain time. I will give people who want to meet up my phone number so they can call me if they can't find me.

This is how we did it at the last show and a good 5-6 people showed up :P Then again, we didn't really exchange that many phone numbers.

I'm not going to worry about exchanging numbers now, I will forget all of these random people in my phone by the time tinley rolls around! haha

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Originally Posted by ColdBloodedCarnival

October 9th & 10th. It's $15 for both days. There really is a lot to see so I suggest sticking around for both days of the show!!

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AWESOME. I only live 20 minutes from Chicago so I can easily drive home and come back the next day instead of getting a hotel.

Do they give you a wristband or something since its 2 days long?

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Originally Posted by PurplePython

AWESOME. I only live 20 minutes from Chicago so I can easily drive home and come back the next day instead of getting a hotel.

Do they give you a wristband or something since its 2 days long?

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Yes they give you a wristband :gj:

Well now I am pumped.... but this is so far away!

The only "show" I have ever been to was the All Animal Expo in Wheaton Illinois and that is pretty small. It took a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to get there and me and my girlfriend were done looking in like 30 minutes :(

So yeah I am pretty excited to go to a bigtime show.

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Originally Posted by PurplePython

Well now I am pumped.... but this is so far away!

The only "show" I have ever been to was the All Animal Expo in Wheaton Illinois and that is pretty small. It took a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to get there and me and my girlfriend were done looking in like 30 minutes :(

So yeah I am pretty excited to go to a bigtime show.

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I have yet to attend Scotts show but Tinley is definitly worth going to :gj:

Guess I'll start saving up some cash to pickup a new BP :D

How long do you guys think it will take to go through the entire Tinley Park show if you were actually looking at everything?

I love this, planning for an October event in April!! :D:D:D

I REALLY hope I'll be around for the show this year. Not sure if/when we'll be moving :mad:. If I'm still near by I would love to meet up with everyone. Don't know if my hubby (jsmorphs1) will be here though.

There are tons of great vendors and animals there. It takes me like 4 laps to decide what I want :rofl:. And I've also learned never to go there with a specific animal in mind, lol. Last time I went looking for a female yellowbelly and came home with a male pied :rolleyes:.

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Originally Posted by PurplePython

Guess I'll start saving up some cash to pickup a new BP :D

How long do you guys think it will take to go through the entire Tinley Park show if you were actually looking at everything?

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Well you kinda lose all thoughts about the time :P.So its kinda like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop,the world will never know :rofl:

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Originally Posted by jsmorphs2

I love this, planning for an October event in April!! :D:D:D

I REALLY hope I'll be around for the show this year. Not sure if/when we'll be moving :mad:. If I'm still near by I would love to meet up with everyone. Don't know if my hubby (jsmorphs1) will be here though.

There are tons of great vendors and animals there. It takes me like 4 laps to decide what I want :rofl:. And I've also learned never to go there with a specific animal in mind, lol. Last time I went looking for a female yellowbelly and came home with a male pied :rolleyes:.

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My freind and i planned to attend this show again when we left it in Feb :P

Tinley is about 3-4 times larger then the all animal expo. And the AAE has a lot of like...random stuff. Tinley doesn't have as much random stuff :P

I'm desperately hoping I'll be able to go! The last two years I thought I had a ride but they dropped out on the very day we were supposed to leave. If I go, I'm willing to do the nametag thing, haha.
The only show I've been to is the Kalamazoo show (try every month for the last two years, haha). It's... tiny. Very very tiny.