Moderator Johanna Posted January 9, 2010 Moderator Report Posted January 9, 2010 Who is going to Wickenburg? Any suggestions for a first-timer? Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members Casey Jordan Posted January 9, 2010 Members Report Posted January 9, 2010 I'm planning on being there. Candy store for leatherworkers. My suggestion is to bring lots of money. For some reason Barry King gets $$$$ in his eyes when he sees me coming. I couldn't even pass him last month at the NFR without giving him some of my money. Oh well, money well spent. Casey Jordan www.caseyjordansaddle.com www.artofthecowboymakers.com Q: Do you have A.D.D.? A: Look, there's a chicken
Moderator bruce johnson Posted January 9, 2010 Moderator Report Posted January 9, 2010 First thing - go down to the river and drink some Hassayampa River water - local legend. 1)We stayed at the Las Viejaros or something like that. It was alright for us. 2)Best T-bones I ever ate were at Circle 7 or something like that. I had to eat there twice in a row to prove it to myself. Yep, the second one was as good. Mine were medium rare. For entertainment, watch Barry King eat one nearly raw. 3) The museum in Wickenburg is great. well worth a visit. 4) Visit the jail, I think Bob Park told me he was born there. Maybe they have a sign? 5) Be on the lookout for anyone named Harvey. Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members jana Posted January 9, 2010 Members Report Posted January 9, 2010 This will be my first time to go to Wickenburg. I have had the chance to go to Sheridan but it has been several years now. I am looking forward to going, so I'm pinching pennies and stretching the dollars in order to enjoy the merchants. I have seen the list of classes but nothing on activites. Is there usually judging and if so what are the catagories? Jana "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Chinese Proverb
HARVEY Posted January 10, 2010 Report Posted January 10, 2010 Who is going to Wickenburg? Any suggestions for a first-timer? Johanna Gee, your FIRST time, Johanna?? I hope it'll be good for you! Let's hit the Bar 7 for dinner (that's what Bruce calls the Circle 7). It's across the street from the Circle K at THE stoplight. I know Bruce can vouch for their alcoholic content, too. I'm staying this year at Super 8, be there Wed & Thurs. nights. Thursday night there's generally a fun-filled soiree at the courtyard across the street from the Bar 7. Live music, outdoor eats, restaurants, lost of folks. I forget the name of the leather shop there. BRING A JACKET OR SWEATSHIRT. When the sun goes down, it does get cool (unless you've been hanging some Coors Anti-Freeze.). I'll be lookin' for you! Harvey
HARVEY Posted January 10, 2010 Report Posted January 10, 2010 This will be my first time to go to Wickenburg. I have had the chance to go to Sheridan but it has been several years now. I am looking forward to going, so I'm pinching pennies and stretching the dollars in order to enjoy the merchants. I have seen the list of classes but nothing on activites. Is there usually judging and if so what are the catagories? Jana, I can't tell you much about the judging and categories; they have in the past had some pieces by the entrance when you first come in, but it's not like Sheridan at all. Kind of on the small side as far as entries go. Dave Reis from the Leather Crafters Journal could probably tell you about that; you could e-mail him or just meet him at the front table. The show is also considerably smaller; you can go through it all in a couple of hours. BUT . . . the good part of that is it leaves you plenty of time to go back and spend ample time with the vendors of your choice. As far as activities, there's "sight-seeing" in the area; the Caballeros Museum (worth the stop), a saddle shop right there on Tegner, some jewelry stores and antique stores, and just hooking up with folks and having lunch/dinner, etc. Plenty of nice small, folksy, homey places to eat. If you find you're the Lone Rangeress, feel free to look me up at the Super 8. Most of the time, I'm reasonable company. Harvey
Members jana Posted January 10, 2010 Members Report Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks Harvey, I am looking forward to going and it sounds like it will be rather relaxed. I have a project in the works that might be finished in time to bring along... we'll see. Jana "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Chinese Proverb
yaklady Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 This will be my first time to go to Wickenburg. I have had the chance to go to Sheridan but it has been several years now. I am looking forward to going, so I'm pinching pennies and stretching the dollars in order to enjoy the merchants. I have seen the list of classes but nothing on activites. Is there usually judging and if so what are the catagories? There is no competition in Wickenburg. Once they had a "potrait" carving contest, but that was only once. One piece of advice: get your hotel reservations early, like now. The rooms are few and go fast. All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
Members jeeperaz Posted January 15, 2010 Members Report Posted January 15, 2010 Do vendors typically offer better prices at the shows than their normal phone or internet sales?
Cobra Steve Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 Hi everyone, I will be there, come by and see me. I would like to meet those of you that I have not met yet. It's a great town, I am sure you will have a very good time! Thanks, Steve Thank You Steve Tayrien Leather Machine Co., Inc. 2141 E. Philadelphia St. Unit "U" Ontario, California 91761 1-866-962-9880 http://www.leathermachineco.com cobra@leathermachineco.com
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