[matty6]

I don't have any advice; I've been to one and everything I'd say was already said but I just gotta tell you this story.

I was born and raised in Maryland and am living in Florida now. I'm a school teacher so I'm off for the summer. Naturally the 2012 National was a no-brainier for me. Cal, Brooks, Palmer and F. Robby will all be there. Furthermore, I just got back into vintage stuff within the last few months. My only obstacle was convincing my girlfriend to go with me. I was looking at the celebrities signing and noticed Ron Turcotte and two other triple crown jockeys will be there. My girlfriend used to run a farm of fifty thoroughbreds and her passion is horse racing. She met Secretariot a few years back. So that's how I presented it.

"Hey baby. The national sports collectors convention is in Baltimore this year and Ron Turcotte will be there. I would love to take you there to meet him. Wanna go?"

I thought she was going to come outta her psnts. She asked off from work the next day.

Then today I mentioned the Net54 dinner and that it's free food and beverages. She's all over it!

Moral of the story? Look for the right angle with your women! Can't wait to meet you all!