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Chris:

Ya shoulda been there in DC, with as many "headliners" in the audiences as there were total presenters.

Most of the demos were three at a time, on the same stage, with poor acoustics and an emcee. Sparsely attended, except when word got out that Guy Guidry was doing something special on a huge tree.

Most of the action was in the workshops. I've come to look on a demo as a show. Once in a while, you'll get more, but most of the time, you'd be better off spending the same time with your own sensei, if you're lucky enough to have one.

This may be one reason the ABS is going to a "Seminars" format next year.

13-Jun-2005	#5
Bart Thomas(deceased) Perpetual Novice Join Date: Jun-2003 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Country: United States USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 1,367	Chris: Ya shoulda been there in DC, with as many "headliners" in the audiences as there were total presenters. Most of the demos were three at a time, on the same stage, with poor acoustics and an emcee. Sparsely attended, except when word got out that Guy Guidry was doing something special on a huge tree. Most of the action was in the workshops. I've come to look on a demo as a show. Once in a while, you'll get more, but most of the time, you'd be better off spending the same time with your own sensei, if you're lucky enough to have one. This may be one reason the ABS is going to a "Seminars" format next year.