Travel Agent Hat

Today I am wearing my travel agent hat. I made our reservations for the ACRE show in Las Vegas. It seems like a long time away, but is only three months.

I reminded myself of all the things I don't like about Vegas--the smells, the constant sounds in hotel/casinos. So to get away from all of that I made hotel reservations at a non-smoking hotel that is just a hotel--no casino. It's right next to the south end of the convention center, so very conveinient. (Not like it will be in Philadelphia--where it's a short 3 blocks to the Convention Center, but February weather in Philly can be windy and chilly--and sometimes snowy!)

When we go to a show, we try to take good care of ourselves. We try to stay in a hotel that provides some creature comforts. We always eat a good breakfast, then often skip lunch, but always have a good dinner. This place in Vegas fits the bill. I thought about The Residence Inn across the street from the convention center. They have kitchens and dishes etc. But this is a business trip--and my business is not fixing food! I would rather order it.

We are planning to drive to Las Vegas. Last year we drove and on the way home stopped at a gallery and left most of our sample invetory. This year we are planning on visiting several northern California area galleries, looking for prospective consignment places. During the end of April, first part of May it's a nice ride -- not too warm, and no snow over I-5 into/out of California. Driving down we will have an empty van as all our samples will be shipped directly to Las Vegas from the Philadelphia show.
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It's time for a new hot--probably my accounting hat for a few hours.