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| 04 Apr 2011 11:28 PM |
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Is anyone going to KBIS? Lori and I will both be going. Hope to see some of you there.
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| 05 Apr 2011 11:45 AM |
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Mory,
We'll be there in Booth C5399A and I'm pretty sure Andy and Val are planning to attend.
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| 05 Apr 2011 04:06 PM |
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I wont have a booth but my West Coast salesman and I from EOS/GEOS will be there to walk the show and attend some scheduled meetings, anyone that would like to meet with me on Wed or Thur feel free to give me a call 616-293-6170, I'll have GEOS Sustainable surfaces with me. thanks |
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| 09 Apr 2011 07:10 PM |
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Hi Mory,
I think we'll be there Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Maybe we'll run into you there.
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| 09 Apr 2011 08:51 PM |
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Oh Im gonna be around..Im sure we will meet up somewhere..never been to KBIS before...hope i see suntin wild  |
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| 10 Apr 2011 02:52 AM |
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Where were all you guys when i went to KBIS in Chicago last year....  gene... just a hint to ya.... make sure you make it by the pro stove section... you will find draft beer flowing freely... or that was how it was last year!! |
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| 10 Apr 2011 06:11 AM |
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Kelsey, Las Vegas is just a 4-1/2 hour drive for me, Chicago takes a lot more effort! |
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| 10 Apr 2011 12:52 PM |
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humm... Chicago was a 5 hr drive for me... maybe thats why I went... However, that was my last time to ever go to Chicago.
When we got there... the news was the mayor wanted the national guard to come and patrol "Chiraq" as he called it, saying there was more murders there everyday than in Iraq. The hotel was like $180 a night, only to find out I had to pay $53 a night to park my car... almost came to $300/night with all the taxes and fees.. then went to food section at the show... my wife and I got 2 hot dogs , 2 bags of chips, and 2 drinks and it was like $26...
We encountered many homeless mothers on the streets with their kids with signs saying please help us, homeless people asking for handouts... the Doorman told us only to walk on Michigan Ave.. not to venture over if we walked... makes me wanna go there...
I'll take Vegas anyday over that town. At least when you are approached in Vegas ... they are wanting to give instead of receive... GiddyUp!!  |
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| 18 Apr 2011 11:28 PM |
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arighty then My first KBIS...I hope its cool and isnt just 3d spam..ah even if it isnt...im sure I will learn suntin new at the seminars...look forward to hanging with friends I havent met yet too...not too mention fabnetters |
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| 19 Apr 2011 01:02 AM |
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Posted By Gene McDonald on 18 Apr 2011 06:28 PM
arighty then My first KBIS...I hope its cool and isnt just 3d spam..ah even if it isnt...im sure I will learn suntin new at the seminars...look forward to hanging with friends I havent met yet too...not too mention fabnetters
Gene... Chicago was my first KBIS... get ready to see about 42,000 and one, faucets... it will blow your mind. Of course you will see more surface manufacturers there that at our countertop show.. :( |
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| 19 Apr 2011 06:45 PM |
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Gene, and all, look forward to seeing you at KBIS. Gene, my favorite booth is the couple with the handpainted toilet seats. HOW DO YOU MAKE A LIVING doing handpainted toilet seats?  GEMSTONE |
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| 20 Apr 2011 11:29 PM |
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Hi Guys,
I will be there in booth C4485. Please come by an visit!
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| 23 Apr 2011 11:17 PM |
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ahh man...got too much stuff to do.,..I wont be able to make it..jeez lost 200 bux to cancel plane ticket...ahhh I am still ahead..going to vegas I would lost more than that..just miss seeing freinds and all the ISFA guys...guess Ill see them at ICE.. |
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| 27 Apr 2011 02:51 PM |
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Off to KBIS. Wish me luck. |
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| 27 Apr 2011 03:09 PM |
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"Off to KBIS. Wish me luck"
New work boots....Check!
Have fun to all who are going, Im afraid I used up all my time going to Hawaii and recently to Maine. I am now paying the price of back logged jobs.
Take lots of pics guys. |
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| 27 Apr 2011 05:48 PM |
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Packed show today!!!!! Great sign for biz, lots of good feedback, I'm on the floor all day, call me if anyone wants to meet up. Thanks |
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| 29 Apr 2011 03:40 PM |
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Back from the show. Got cut a bit short cause of a sick kid, but we saw lots and had a great time. Pictures to come shortly. |
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| 04 May 2011 04:29 AM |
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Samsung Staron had a great booth with a better location. They showcased the new Radianz quartz colors along with the Staron, Tempest and Recycled Content Series. We signed up for the drawing for the Galaxy Tab, but did not win. Maybe next time.
New colors:Samsung Staron - Sanded Birch, Sanded Papyrus, Sanded Tundra, Sanded Clay, Aspen Milk, Pebble Chiffon, Pebble TeaRose, Tempest Peak, Tempest Adamantine, and Tempest Colluvium. Samsung Radianz - Caucasus Gray and Kunlun Ink All colors are nice compliments to their color palette for both commercial and residential applications. Along with their new brochures and colors, the new Staron and Radianz website is much improved. Visit here www.staron.com |
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| 04 May 2011 04:58 AM |
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Silestone introduced sixteen new colors, two new color series (nebula and galactic) and a new quartz integrated sink called the "Integrity" sink. The galactic color series emulates natural stone material while the nebula series is fine pattern, marble look. But most impressive was their integrated, seamed-in sink. Cast from Silestone for a one piece design it is available in select colors. It is a fairly small sink, more for a vanity or bar. The overflow is a bit unsightly unless you like large chrome badges covering the hole. I would have rather just seen a hole and properly located in front, rather than the rear of the sink. Match was as you expect, close but not exact. Beveling the opening made it less noticeable. See image below. |
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| 04 May 2011 04:03 PM |
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I think I expected to see a little more at KBIS than was actually there. Many of the "green" manufacturers were absent, probably because they go to all the Green Expos rather than KBIS.
If you were a plumber, KBIS was probably the place to be. I don't think I'll make it a regular event.
Just my $.02 |
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