Road Trip!

        I will say after 12 hours of driving in two days from Philly to Providence, RI. and back for the New England Turf Grass show, it was worth the trip! Early Tuesday morning myself and two Philadelphia area Superintendents  hit the road to attend the much talked about NE Turf Grass Show. I have heard for years that it is one of the best shows in the country. They still had good attendance and vendor support even as other shows are slowly fading. What I found was almost a mini-national. The show was what our show in Philadelphia was back in the 90's. Lots of vendors and good attendance.
Now the great question.....WHY? What is different?
      It was $160 for a two day pass. They had food and drink on the floor, which other shows are now trying. One theory that I have been told is guys in the North Eastern part of the country don't have an issue with driving 2 or 3 hours to attend something. It also seemed like more guys who grew up in the area stayed in the area. So it seemed like a big reunion.
      Was it worth the trip? Yes but we did take off for home earlier than planned with the weather not cooperating. I will pass on trying to get over the George Washington Bridge in NYC at rush hour in a snow storm. I did learn a valuable lesson about attending....Take the train! An Assistant Superintendent from Philly made the trip up by train. Being from the area he knew better. $50 each way and about 5 hours.It also drops you right behind the convention center. Live and learn.

WJC