That would work, then you could take the trip off as a business expense on your taxes. If you need any restaurant advice...just let me know.

Rexie-thanks for the info-will plan ahead.

I haven't been recently... but have been about 8 times... it is a zooo.....so be prepared. My favorite three things are...1. the quilt show and vendors...of course. 2. The AQS Quilt Museum about 3 walking blocks from the convention center. 3. Hancock's for fabric buying. HAVE FUN! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Darn! Now I have quilt show envy!! Sounds like you are going to have sooo much fun. I'm afraid if I went I would end up with so much new stuff I would have to have it shipped home!

For your convienience, there are UPS stations just for that purpose.

WOW! They do have everything. Sounds like a trip I need to start saving for!

Oh no! I checked my calendar and I am on a retreat THAT weekend! I really want to go to the Paducah show!!! I don't want to let my friends down at the retreat! Darn, darn, darn!

ANYONE here on this board, wanna plan to meet me there and share a cottage and car....

Gosh, I sure wish I could...I bet you find someone though. I assume your DH took the news well?

Two years ago, I went to the show (just for Saturday) and took the whole family. My 12 year old went with me while DH and the other 2(teenagers) bummed around - they were all extremely bored and complained because our hotel had no pool and no wi-fi. Except for DH who even went to Hancock's and waited in the car while I went shopping. This year my daughter (now 14) asked if she could skip school on Friday so we could go back (without the rest of the family) and spend more time there. She keeps talking about how fantastic it was. I think I'll make a quilter out of her yet!