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The Future of Davcon
Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:06pm

You all may have been wondering about the annual "Davcon" thread, which is usually started after the convention is over.

Since there is now no smoking in the atrium of the Steeplegate hotel, in Davenport, Iowa, and there is no smoking in any public area of any hotel in Illinois, after talking to Woobs, I wanted to ask if any Wiconsin CH'ers may have a suggestion for a hotel in Wisconsin that would accommodate our "needs" (smoking in a public area of the hotel).

The atrium of the Steeplegate was perfect, and a great place to hang out, as anyone who has been there knows. It will be sadly missed.

If anyone in Wisconsin has any ideas, or suggestions, please post them here. It would be best if the city it was in was near an airport, as some people will be flying in. I don't know about the smoking laws there, so we need your help.

Of course, we could rent a few vans down by the Mississippi river, but we'd probably be lacking a few creature comforts that we are all used to. Wink

So, let's here it from you folks from Wisconsin! Any ideas?

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Re: The Future of Davcon
Reply #1 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:16pm

I'll check into the Ramada here in Point. There is a shuttle from CWA airport if I remember correctly. (switching ownership may have changes that but a contract may be in place by January)

I'll keep you all posted!

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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #2 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:17pm People are also investigating Indiana and Missouri......
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Brew Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #3 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:18pm I suggested a few months back that we look at Lake Geneva. Not sure how pricey The Abbey resort is or whether they allow smoking in public places.
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Mrs Deej YaBB Administrator Offline My life is what I make it, and it's beautiful! Posts: 1348 Tornado Alley Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #4 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:22pm Our vote would be for St. Louis!!
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Brew Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #5 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:42pm Mrs Deej wrote on Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:22pm: Our vote would be for St. Louis!! Where all the beer is now imported beer.
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #6 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 5:44pm I'll talk to the sales manager tomorrow about all the details, and see what kind of deal we can get on rooms. Point Brewery tour would be hella fun.
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Re: The Future of Davcon
Reply #7 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 8:24pm

The Mid-West Recumbent Bike Rally is at Stevens Pt. on the 9th and 10th of Aug Redd. I was sort of hoping to make it up there for it, and a visit. But I can't find a way to schedule it this year dammit.
There will be several Catrike riders up there. I was looking forward to riding with them. Instead of the high end bicycles that I'm usually riding with. And Chris would get a chance to go do a bit of shopping with you.

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icedragon Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #8 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 8:40pm Just curious, what does DAV stand for? Thomas
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #9 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 8:41pm You two are always welcome Kirk...You know there is a standing invitation... August 2nd and Aug 24th I have plans but if you two can make it work, I'd be glad to take Chris out and spend a bunch of money.
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #10 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 8:44pm Quote: Just curious, what does DAV stand for? Thomas Davenport Iowa. Not a "convention" per say, but it's been an annual winter meet and greet. (Ive yet to be able to make it to one)
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artonio7 Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #11 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 8:52pm Do it during fat tuesday!!! Surely New Orleans can use a little tourist money! with warm regards, Tony
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icedragon Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #12 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 9:17pm Thanks Redd.
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #13 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 9:28pm Quote: Do it during fat tuesday!!! Surely New Orleans can use a little tourist money! with warm regards, Tony As much as I want to see the French Quarter...I think the whole idea of the "Mid-West" meet and greet would get lost. But hey...warm weather in winter is a welcome idea to this "frozen tundra" native.
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Re: The Future of Davcon
Reply #14 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 10:33pm

As much as I want to see the French Quarter...I think the whole idea of the "Mid-West" meet and greet would get lost.

But hey...warm weather in winter is a welcome idea to this "frozen tundra" native.

And it was danged special for this So Cal boy to actually experience NEGATIVE BELOW ZERO temperatures!!! Hoping the mid west still works, that really was a hoot.

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Brew Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #15 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 10:39pm We're just full of hoot here in flyover country.
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Brew Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #16 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 10:46pm Just for the record, it's perfectly fine with us to have it at the same place - Best Western Steeplegate - and just go outside for a smoke. It's what we do anyhow. Wondering if there are any other smokers who feel the same?
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #17 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 11:12pm Quote: Just for the record, it's perfectly fine with us to have it at the same place - Best Western Steeplegate - and just go outside for a smoke. It's what we do anyhow. Wondering if there are any other smokers who feel the same? Well if it wasn't smack in the middle of God's freezer it wouldn't be so bad.
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-johnny- CH.com Sponsor Offline theres no smoking on the dock Posts: 1642 fayette county ohio Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #18 - Jul 27^th, 2008 at 11:47pm what ever yall decide to do send a a pm. i'm starting a new job in a few weeks and i'll have more freedom.
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Reply #19 - Jul 28^th, 2008 at 3:17am

Starting tomorrow I am personally going to a few local close by hotels/motels big name & small locally owned to check into a place where we can gather and have a conference room all to ourselfs so we can smoke and talk and drink and eat. Will keep everyone posted weekly if not daily or every other day. Terry (who would just die if the DavCons were never to happen again and wishes my house was bigger & cause I dont like to travel)

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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #20 - Jul 28^th, 2008 at 2:45pm I should have some numbers and venues for Indianapolis by the end of the week.... The wheel is still spinning.
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Kirk CH.com Alumnus Offline VINIMUS, VIDIMUS, DOLAVIMUS Posts: 2393 Harts Lake, WA Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #21 - Jul 28^th, 2008 at 7:42pm *I found a place that sells studded tires for my Trike. So I don't care where its held this year. Just make up my mind.*
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sailpappy Ex Member	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #22 - Jul 29^th, 2008 at 2:21am Here's a thought, Quit smoking and it wont be a problem, I gave it up 25 years ago and I still wonder why I ever smoked in the first place. Its a vile habbit and personally, I will avoid being around smokers at any cost! Need oxygen for clusters and still smoking seems to be cundundrum to me! Smoke Free John
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Kilroy 2.0 CH.com Sponsor Offline Kilroy 2. is Here! Kilroy 2. is Everywhere! Posts: 1637 Madison,WI Gender:	Re: The Future of Davcon Reply #23 - Jul 30^th, 2008 at 12:36pm Quote: I suggested a few months back that we look at Lake Geneva. Not sure how pricey The Abbey resort is or whether they allow smoking in public places. I checked there and many other places I have not found one yet. I was thinking Indiana as well.
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Re: The Future of Davcon
Reply #24 - Jul 30^th, 2008 at 12:46pm

Kilroy 2.0 wrote on Jul 30^th, 2008 at 12:36pm:

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I suggested a few months back that we look at Lake Geneva. Not sure how pricey The Abbey resort is or whether they allow smoking in public places.

I checked there and many other places I have not found one yet. I was thinking Indiana as well.

How 'bout Madisonville, KY?

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