One of the things you hear in the Cowboy World, is "this ain't my first rodeo". Well, even though Patty and I don't work or compete in the actual rodeo, this will be our 7th year selling merchandise inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, with 2 prior years selling merchandise inside the Sands Convention Center. The National Finals Rodeo (N.F.R.), has been in Las Vegas for 26 years, and in addition to the Vegas Convention Center, there are hundreds of vendors at the Sands & Mandalay Bay Convention Centers as well. In a nutshell, this is one of the biggest events that takes place in Las Vegas every year.
The pictures above were taken yesterday, our final day of setup, before the convention center opens this morning. Our typical workday will be from about 8am to 5:30pm, so the hours aren't bad, but it's pretty much non-stop for the entire day. I know by the time it's over, we're both happy campers. I put in a picture of our booth last year, which is posted below, and you can see the difference from the old company (MainGate), and the new company (A3) in the photos above. As with any start up operation, the new company is undergoing a huge learning curve, and we have a few concerns, but until we're up and running, it's a bit premature to make any judgements.
The picture below was taken Tuesday night in the activity room at the Thousand Trails, where some of us have our RV's parked. This XMAS party has become a tradition, and with the gift exchange and abundance of food that everyone brings, it's always a good time. With the help of Jim/Megan, Kurt/Phyllis, Patty and I have hosted the party for the last couple of years. In the past, MainGate has donated $200 for party expenses, and this year, A3 has continued that commitment, with an offer to do the same. I think it falls under the category of building loyalty, and we sincerely appreciate both companies helping with this activity. As this event begins, my hope is that the rough edges won't be too sharp, and we'll be given enough product and the resources to make some money for us, and for the new company. Time will tell, and as the cowboys say, "this ain't our first rodeo".
One of the things you hear in the Cowboy World, is "this ain't my first rodeo". Well, even though Patty and I don't work or compete in the actual rodeo, this will be our 7th year selling merchandise inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, with 2 prior years selling merchandise inside the Sands Convention Center. The National Finals Rodeo (N.F.R.), has been in Las Vegas for 26 years, and in addition to the Vegas Convention Center, there are hundreds of vendors at the Sands & Mandalay Bay Convention Centers as well. In a nutshell, this is one of the biggest events that takes place in Las Vegas every year. 
The pictures above were taken yesterday, our final day of setup, before the convention center opens this morning. Our typical workday will be from about 8am to 5:30pm, so the hours aren't bad, but it's pretty much non-stop for the entire day. I know by the time it's over, we're both happy campers. I put in a picture of our booth last year, which is posted below, and you can see the difference from the old company (MainGate), and the new company (A3) in the photos above. As with any start up operation, the new company is undergoing a huge learning curve, and we have a few concerns, but until we're up and running, it's a bit premature to make any judgements. 
The picture below was taken Tuesday night in the activity room at the Thousand Trails, where some of us have our RV's parked. This XMAS party has become a tradition, and with the gift exchange and abundance of food that everyone brings, it's always a good time. With the help of Jim/Megan, Kurt/Phyllis, Patty and I have hosted the party for the last couple of years. In the past, MainGate has donated $200 for party expenses, and this year, A3 has continued that commitment, with an offer to do the same. I think it falls under the category of building loyalty, and we sincerely appreciate both companies helping with this activity. As this event begins, my hope is that the rough edges won't be too sharp, and we'll be given enough product and the resources to make some money for us, and for the new company. Time will tell, and as the cowboys say, "this ain't our first rodeo".
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