Last year, we had 'regulars' and 'newbies' come.
There were also those that lurk and came to the event as well.
There's approx. 30 new members since the last meet, and with the popularity that the Black Ice figure brought, I'd rather have a bigger hall.
Plus, I'm going to be listing some Joe Stuff on ebay in the coming weeks/months, and I plan on promoting the hell out of the next Joe Meet when I do it.
I don't want the Joe Meet to lose it's 'feel', but I'd also like it to be something that people that don't visit this site look forward to.
I stopped by the Church on Upper James today - they were closed.
I called them just now before logging on.... The biggest thing is the stairs.
I've done toy shows. They're a pain in the ass at times. I feel sorry for guys like Hal, Pete, and Steve whom have set up at all of the Meets thusfar... here they are loading up their vehicles, unloading them at the joe meet, taking everything down the stairs - setting up, being on their feet all day - then packing up and lugging it back up stairs?!
I plan on being one of those 'setting up' next year, and I know I don't want to lug crap up and down stairs! ;-)
The Bowling alley is still an option - I'm just seeking out other options before commiting to the Bowling Alley again.
Mike