Thanks Bob! I'd say the check is in the mail, but you only live 2 doors down.
I know how sometimes folks read into things, so I thought I would say this:
Maria and MCS have done a great job taking over the show. The building will be full, as always!!!
Spaces at the last minute come up every year due to various reasons. This is nothing new. In the past, sometimes we advertise this, and sometimes we don't.
Maria does not want to disappoint, and cares deeply that you get a great show as always!... And you will!
She is going through the same stressers we always did. We never wanted anyone to see an empty booth. But sometimes that was just unavoidable when a vendor cancels late. This year, it just happened to be ButlerBuilt who comes up every year from North Carolina (for a one day show!). Brian called, and explained that they will be back next year, but just cannot make the trip this year.
With that said, Maria was worried what the empty spots that Brian has had every year (which of course are right in front), would look bad on the new promoter of the show. To which I replied, don't worry about it, the other 380 spots are filled.
The show is in great hands, and thanks to all of our "regulars", and new folks who continue to support it!