Alas, my situation will not allow me to attend. The boss said no problem, I have a ride lined up, but have yet to buy a new used car, and I refuse to spend any money before I'm sitting behind the wheel of of my new beater. When did used cars get so expensive? I bought my last one ten years ago for 500 bucks. I can't find anything with a running motor for less than around 1500 bucks , and running doesn't mean running well either.
Pnut
I have no first hand knowledge but from what I understand it's the largest gathering of blacksmiths and blacksmithing tools and equipment in the country. That anvil or post vise or whatever you've been looking for is probably there. Also the combined knowledge of all the smiths, demos, how to's, and clinics are there waiting for you to take notes participate, and pick the brains of all the folks there. Not to mention a chance to participate in the community of your chosen hobby.
Pnut