...I would have replied to something that had already been decided. BUT...Hell, that never stopped me before, why should it now?
Hampton....? Good choice...their morning breakfast area is worth the extra money, in my opinion. Always a little nicer rooms, and I do like the suites for partying after hours....who? ME? ....AGAIN? Ooooh, okaaaaay.....if I
have to....!
Vendors...? Well, I've read all the pros and cons offered, and I must say NO ONE likes 'pushy' vendors! But, they DO support our hobby and our pleasure is their business. Remember,
"It's a business doin' pleasure with ya!". I wouldn't mind any vendor being there and offering their wares for sale. If they're pushy, then you don't have to go see them, and I think we can all say "F*ck off!" to them if we want to. (Sorry...!) But, I usually like to see them at an event....they usually have something to peddle that I want...T-shirts, hats, some doo-dad that's Cobra related.
One menu...? Yeah, that's the best for quicker service and food turnaround. If I don't like it, then I'll walk up to the bar and place my own food order and take responsibility for my actions...no prob! But...I'm bettin' you ain't gonna have chicken livers, or grilled monkey nuts or anything like that on the menu, so we'll be okay, I'm sure.
Doug....? Yeah, he's a vendor all right....but, I'd sooner see Doug, Ronnie, and crew there than some of my closest friends! I think everywhere they go they're more for the fun of it than the business end of it...at least in my observations.
But...having said all that...this is YOUR Texas Cobra Club's annual meeting event. YOU make the choices, and I'll attend if I'm able to....looks VERY favorable right now!
Get that address and phone number at the Hampton posted...wanna call and make reservations...NOW! HURRY!