<VV> Buffalo convention

[Tony Underwood]

At 11:49 hours 03/21/2006, J R Read_HML wrote:
>2400/80=30(days).  I could not be away from work that long.
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Indeed.   In some instances, I've had to take time off without pay to 
attend a show (having already used up what vacation time I manage to 
get).   Even a partial-week's worth of stay cuts a double-slice out 
of my pocketbook in such situations.    Fortunately I've only had to 
do that a time or two along the way, and not at all since my work now 
no longer includes straight-commission following the job change and 
the advantage of working for a salary.    No fun working commission, 
trust me.    Took a job change to get there, and I still don't get 
much paid vacation since I've not worked the current job that long.


My monthly rate example above wasn't intended to mean that it takes a 
month's worth of motel patronage for the Nats... it demonstrates that 
it costs more money each day to stay at the hotel than what I make 
each day.    That's 5 times as much as my house payment.  ;)

And as far as I'm concerned, the host motel is just a place for the 
cars to congregate.   As mentioned, I'm there to see the cars, old 
friends, and patronize the vendors.   The hotel is not a 
consideration for the trip, although it oft times becomes a 
condition.   And before anyone mentions that the host motel is a 
necessity, allow me to say that I realize this perfectly well.   It's 
just that in most instances I'll not be staying there.

Frankly, I'm hoping that I can afford to attend the Buffalo Nats in 
any event.    I have a pretty full agenda for this summer, lots to 
do.    Hope I can make it...



tony..