NAHB Show January

**Allan Edwards** · 12-07-2005, 01:44 PM

It's that time again. Who is going? I know I've probably insulted everyone here at least once, but if anyone is interested in meeting up, let's do it! I'm booking the Emma Shinn seminar "Cost Does Not Create Value".

**Bob Kovacs** · 12-07-2005, 02:38 PM

I'm still waiting for you to send me my ticket, pardner.........

**swbuilder** · 12-07-2005, 07:24 PM

Is Sonny buying steaks this year?

I know i've been MIA for a while and am maybe all but forgotten, but I have my hands full at the moment with projects to complete plus a new baby due the 15th of Jan. so it looks like this year is out again. I hope you aren't retired by the time I get my butt out there Allan. You must have at least another couple good years in you eh?

Randy.

**Sonny Lykos** · 12-07-2005, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by swbuilder

Is Sonny buying steaks this year? Randy.

I'm going but only for one day. Will get there early and leave when it closes. Got about a 4.5 hour trip from home. I'll find out if Tom is going.

Steaks, eh?

Who's buying drinks?

**Allan Edwards** · 12-08-2005, 06:10 AM

Bob:

Ticket? Sure, since we’re meeting at Disney World, your ticket will be under the name of either Goofy or Dopey. If you make it, we can go to Joe Stoddard’s seminars and make fun of him.

Randy:

Excuses excuses. You’re going to miss the “Cost Does not Create Value” seminar and my favorite, “How to Avoid Becoming a Paper Builder” seminar.

Sonny, hope we can meet up. Maybe I can straighten you out if we meet face to face.

**Bob Kovacs** · 12-08-2005, 08:39 AM

Goofy or Dopey, huh? And I assume yours will be under Grumpy?

**Allan Edwards** · 12-08-2005, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Kovacs

Goofy or Dopey, huh? And I assume yours will be under Grumpy?

I see you've been talking to my employees.

**James Eggert** · 12-08-2005, 10:40 AM

This year I'll be there all week starting the 9th, multiple meetings for work of course. There are some great restaurants all up and down International Drive and I'm scheduling to revisit most of them!

Once we get a tally perhaps we can decide the first week of Jan where to meet

**Allan Edwards** · 12-08-2005, 02:01 PM

I was very lucky to be able to book a room today at the Rosen Center, I always book thru NAHB and get assigned to crummy hotels. That's a pretty good place to meet. Should I reserve a ballroom?

**bluemoose** · 12-08-2005, 02:39 PM

For a first time attendee, do you guys have any recommendations?

Is it difficult to get reservations for a hotel? Are there any presenters/seminars that shouldn't be missed?

I'm not a builder, just a carpenter, but I'm sure there is a good deal of information that would be useful today and in the future.

**swbuilder** · 12-08-2005, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Allan Edwards

Randy:
Excuses excuses. You’re going to miss the “Cost Does not Create Value” seminar and my favorite, “How to Avoid Becoming a Paper Builder” seminar.
.

How to avoid becoming a paper builder? Hell I am embracing it! although I do have a trim guy on my payroll now so I certify that makes me legit in the eyes of those who care about such things.

Sonny,

Since I consider myself a bit of a high roller, I will be sure to UPS a couple of cases of "Old Milwaukee" out there for all of you to enjoy. ;)

What no Congratulations on the baby! Boy you guys are a tough crowd and to think I was going to name him/her after one of you guys. :)

Randy

**Allan Edwards** · 12-08-2005, 06:00 PM

[QUOTE=bluemoose]Is it difficult to get reservations for a hotel? Are there any presenters/seminars that shouldn't be missed?QUOTE]

Checkout http://www.buildersshow.com/Events/E...lSeminars.aspx for seminars.

The NAHB blocks up almost all the rooms, you have to got thru them, up to a certain date, maybe 2-3 weeks before the show, then the un-reserved rooms are released.

**Allan Edwards** · 12-08-2005, 06:08 PM

Sample of Seminars

Think Before You Buy - The IT Essentials You Need to Know
Track: TecHOMExpo
1/11/2006 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Stoddard, Maggie Geoffroy , Craig Schweikart

With the entire industry becoming more dependent on technology, evaluating software and jobsite technology, IT is very necessary. However, it can also be the most confusing and frustrating tasks facing every builder. This program gives the builder our proven tools to evaluate and implement technology based on what really works.

Cheap Tricks: Simple Technology Solutions to Big Business Problems
Track: TecHOMExpo
1/13/2006 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Stoddard

There's no need for builders or remodelers to spend a fortune or attend night school to put technology to work. In this "show and tell" attendees learn about the latest software, hardware, web services and handheld devices that they can put to work right away.

Increase Speed and Accuracy with Estimating Software
Track: TecHOMExpo
1/13/2006 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Stoddard, Michael Gillum, Scott Howard, Jeffrey Gerardi, Russ Neumann

Building industry software expert, Joe Stoddard will lead a panel of builders and software vendors through an interactive Q & A discussion on estimating software.

25 Sure Ways to Improve Profitability
Track: Organization & Business Management
1/11/2006 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Charles Shinn

**Carl Sperry** · 12-08-2005, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by swbuilder

Is Sonny buying steaks this year?

I know i've been MIA for a while and am maybe all but forgotten, but I have my hands full at the moment with projects to complete plus a new baby due the 15th of Jan. so it looks like this year is out again. I hope you aren't retired by the time I get my butt out there Allan. You must have at least another couple good years in you eh?

Randy.

Hey, Congradulations on the baby. January 15 is my birthday too......:)

**Sonny Lykos** · 12-08-2005, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by swbuilder

What no Congratulations on the baby! Boy you guys are a tough crowd and to think I was going to name him/her after one of you guys.:) Randy

I apologize, Randy. I didn't know you had one. I'm thrilled for the both of you. Congrats!

BTW, I almost never drink and don't like beer, but thanks for the thought. I only drink screwdrivers and still, only about 4-6 per year. But..... I still swear occasionally and smoke, so I guess I have some "normalities". (-:

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