Who is going to Frankfort and when?

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Who is going to Frankfort and when?

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I'll be driving there, probably arriving on Tuesday. Time for a roll call!
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We have around 45 registrations currently. I will be there Tuesday. I think that most will arrive Wed.
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I’ll be there wednesday! Looking forward to another great Frankfort show! I’m especially eager to see Betty and Don’s Kentucky reel display!

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Tuesday for Capt. Dan and me. I am flying into Louisville.
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Sandy and I will be driving down, arriving on Wednesday. Really looking forward to this one!
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Marge and I will be arriving on Wednesday in time for wine and reels.

I viewed Don & Betty's display on an earlier trip and it is fantastic.

Spoke with President Ron last evening and he said this is shaping up to be the largest ORCA national yet. See everyone soon.
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Irene and I will be arriving on Tuesday afternoon. We are looking forward to a good time.
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I changed my plans and will be flying in to Lexington airport early Wednesday afternoon. If anyone else is flying in around that time and wants to share a Lyft to Frankfort -- or if anyone is driving from Lex to Frankfort with their own car -- please let me know. Thanks! Richard
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My wife Jeanne & my daughter Emily will be joining me this year. We will arrive Wednesday.
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I’m trying to make it for the first time ever this year. What is the best day to arrive ? Room trading ? Or best 2 days to go ? Looking for vintage saltwater big game
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Hi Dan,

Coming in Wed and leaving Sat is best, but if you are limited to two days you may want to consider Thurs and Friday. Room trading is all nights, but our banquet is Friday night and may limit some available time there.
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Thanks bud - It’s looking like weds-Thursday for me … but I’ll see what’s possible
Looking forward to it as it’s my first time !
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I’ve received a few calls about not being registered for the nationals. My daughter is getting married that weekend. The wedding was originally set for last summer in Pittsburgh but events were canceled due to Covid and September was the only open date to reschedule at the resort. In any event, I’m sure it will be a great Frankfort show and I’ll be checking this website for photos and updates.

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We will miss seeing you in Frankfort, Mike. Have a great time at the wedding! We'll post photos from the convention but you aren't allowed to look at them until after all wedding festivities are done and the band is packing up to go home.
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Mary and I are driving in Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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Looks like the casting contest and fishing contest will be pretty good weather, current forecast is high of 76 F. Although if you are arriving Wed it will be 92. The cooler weather pattern is in store for Thurs-Sat.

See you all there!
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Do we have a registration list of those who have signed up so far?

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We do have a list of people attending, but I dont want to post here. Will send you email. Anyone wanting a list can email me as well.
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I'm all set to arrive with my son Calian, around 6pm Wednesday evening. Will have some traders, mostly saltwater and rare tackle, and looking for more. see ya all! Daniel Z
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