Genuine question, what is with the National staying in Chicago

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

I feel like the AC situation was a freak set of circumstances. The Vrbo we rented had the AC go out while we were there that week. The repair guy that came said it wasn't broken, it just couldn't keep up with the unusual heat they were faced with and froze up. Sounded like it was happening all over the city that week.

I think this may be the case. I don't ever recall that venue being as hot as it was last year.

[notfast]

It’s July/August…it’s going to be hot just about everywhere.

[JustinD]

Stephens knows their a/c is non functional and outdated. After two years of debate, the city council finally passed a vote to replace the roof top units for new last year. It was not a fluke, it is poor maintenance and management. It takes quality RTUs to move air when the venue is that packed.

The issue is, with the usual speed of local government this just might be completed in another 2-3 years. Until then I am out for my safety.

I don’t feel like I need to explain but for the 2 cents folks saying heat is everywhere there’s a difference when you have gone multiple rounds of chemo, lost all heat regulation with the meds killing my thyroid, and having literally no large intestines left to absorb water. The multiple ER trips for dehydration or heat stroke have told me there’s firm limits I am still learning. I’m not just being a pouter for giggles on this one.

[UKCardGuy]

I haven't been to many Nationals, but I was at Chicago in 2023 and I loved it. I was there for Fri to Sun in 2023 and the temperature wasn't too bad. I was told it was worse on Wed and Thurs when loading doors were open and let all the cool air out.

I'm going again this year and really looking forward to it.

Rosemont has hotels within walking distance of the convention center, easy access to the airport and space for lots and lots of dealers.Chicago also has good travel links for most of the country.

I can definitely see the attraction of having it in other cities too, The National organisers have been very clear about the conditions for shortlisting cities. I suppose the big question is whether some of those criteria could be modied.

[JollyElm]

These 'Collectorisms' were based on people's reactions to one of the recent Nationals:


1027. The Stench of a Thousand Buffalo (loosely translated Ojibwe)
The hot, putrid and stifling air quality inside of a poorly ventilated show venue.

See also: ”Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning” - an adage expressing the three most important factors in determining where to hold a large card collectors convention.

See also: Breaksweatus Operandi (BO) (Lat.) - the unchanging, odiferous mode of slobs who never think of taking their fellow showgoers into account as they once again leave their deodorant sticks back home and unused.

See also: Smellpox - the rancid haze that envelops and infects you as you stand tightly crammed in around the dealer tables.

See also: Tactfoulness - the purposeful use of your malodorous ‘fragrance’ to make people scatter and free up space around you, so you have more room at the tables to comfortably operate in.

See also: Flop Sweat Equity - although you regret your stink is affecting people, you know the gamey odors emanating from your body were earned honestly through your hard work in the card show trenches.

[commishbob]

[QUOTE=JollyElm;2498813]
Smellpox - /QUOTE]

I giggled like a third grader at this.

[JollyElm]

[QUOTE=commishbob;2499136]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Smellpox /QUOTE]

I giggled like a third grader at this.

That's EXACTLY what you are supposed to do!