Chantilly (VA) Show - June 23-25

[ValKehl]

I'll be attending either Friday or Saturday - not sure which at this point. Phil, which day or days will you be attending? I hope to get the opportunity to meet you.

IMHO, the best food (and reasonably priced too) close to the Chantilly Show venue (the Dulles Expo Center) is at Willard's BBQ, which has beef, pork, chicken and more. Not fancy - you order and pick up your order at the counter. Willard's is a very short walk from the Expo Center - you don't even cross a street. Willard's is a small, local business that has been at this location for many years - before I retired in 2007, I worked a few miles away, and my office buds and I would often go to Willard's for lunch. My wife seldom eats meat, but she likes going to Willard's for its beef brisket.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

IMHO, the best food (and reasonably priced too) close to the Chantilly Show venue (the Dulles Expo Center) is at Willard's BBQ, which has beef, pork, chicken and more. Not fancy - you order and pick up your order at the counter. Willard's is a very short walk from the Expo Center - you don't even cross a street. Willard's is a small, local business that has been at this location for many years - before I retired in 2007, I worked a few miles away, and my office buds and I would often go to Willard's for lunch. My wife seldom eats meat, but she likes going to Willard's for its beef brisket.

Williard's is good but seating would be limited for a large Net54 group.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Huck

Williard's is good but seating would be limited for a large Net54 group.

Willard's more than doubled their seating space a couple/few years ago. I doubt there would be any difficulty seating the Net54 group, as I'll bet the number who would actually attend is less than 10 (based on past experience, but I'd love to be wrong about this).

Another aspect to keep in mind is that not all Net54ers who would like to get together for dinner are able to come on the same day. For example, if the dinner is held on Saturday, as of right now, yours truly is more likely to attend the Show on Friday.

[bcbgcbrcb]

That sounds great, Val. I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday and staying through Sunday dinner time so I am available all three days. If Friday after the show is not a big draw, we can still meet up for some good BBQ food.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Willard's more than doubled their seating space a couple/few years ago. I doubt there would be any difficulty seating the Net54 group, as I'll bet the number who would actually attend is less than 10 (based on past experience, but I'd love to be wrong about this).

That is good to hear. It has been awhile since I ate at Willard's. The baseball guest list determines whether I drive out to Chantilly, and the past few shows the line-up has been weak. It would get me out of the house, if at a minimum the promoter strived to secure some of the past few years inductions to the hall. The former promoter was very, very good for my collection. Granted, this show is held during the baseball season and just before the National, but 50+ football, 6 basketball and only 3 baseball guests? Three? The Nationals are the local team and it is a rare day when a National (current or former) is in the mix. Folks do come out for Cowboys and Steelers but throw the baseball collectors a bone with some meat on it every now and again.

I would like to hear from the dealers out there, card wise which sport is the top seller?

[hcv123]

Turn your head slightly to the right and you will be looking at me as you walk in the front door. As always - all are invited to come say hello!

I have quite a bit of fresh inventory as well!

[here2havefun]

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[7nohitter]

Virginia is a wretched state.