Hi George, Sadly because of my work schedule I can only attend Friday and Saturday, but I'm already registered for the convention and train ride. I have been kicking around the idea of registering for the Banquet but I'm still on the fence, Is there a set limit on the number of folks that can register for the Banquet?
The limit on the banquet is actually set by the space at the hotel. We have to have a head count for food on the Wednesday before, but up until then if there is table space, we can still sell tickets. As with all of the events at the convention, the tickets are not a profit making venture, just a pass through of the costs to put on the event, so we try to make it as economical as possible. With the support from MicroTrainsLine, everyone always appreciates the car that they provide as the sponsor of the event. And this year, Eric of MTL and Jumpei of Kato will be performing their set as a singalong, owing to the surprise audience response to Sweet Caroline last year. The participation is of course optional!
Just finished our registration last night. Now I find out there will be a sing-along. Things keep getting better!
Will the hotel's casino accept Micro-Trains cars in lieu of chips during the Convention? "I see your covered hopper and raise you three tank cars."
At the San Diego Convention we actually did have a poker tournament where we were using cars in addition to chips. It was a roaring good time! Perhaps we should bring it back for this event?
.... and we'll need someone in an NYC Conductor's uniform to deal. I'll be Doyle Lonnegan, eventually fleeced of my Micro-Trains cars.
