Giraffe Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Is anyone here going to the Arlington, TX homeschool bookfair in a couple of weeks? DH actually had me sign him up to come along with me so we can both check out the vendors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I'm not going, but a bunch of people from our homeschool group are going! Is that one usually really crowded? Wondering if my kids would make it through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I'm going! We'll be there on Friday with a friend of mine who is thinking about homeschooling - yay! It's a little crowded, but not hugely so. There are always a lot of kids there and fun things for them to look at and some chess going on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 I went last year for the first time and remember it being kinda crowded. DH wants to bring DD too (we're not planning on attending lectures, just the exhibit hall), but I'm nervous about it. She's been in "break free and run" mode lately. I was wondering if we should wear some kind of beehive pin or something to identify ourselves? I know there are a bunch of WTM-ers in the DFW area, but I don't know if any of y'all come to this fair. I can't make Houston when SWB is speaking so this is my only shot. I just wish PHP was going to be there. I suspect DH is glad they aren't (he sees $$$ flying away every time I bring up SWB or her books). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I have gone the past two years, but I will be skipping it this year. It has been nice to examine the curricula, but I am all decided so don't want any more temptations.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori C- Texas Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Dh and I will be there Friday. I always love going. I love looking at everything! Jim Weiss is going to be there this year. I am looking forward to listening to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I haven't gone the past few years but am going this year. I have never attended on a Saturday before or w/o my child, so this will be a whole new experience for me. :lol: I'm used to dragging my child through the Friday crowd. :tongue_smilie: I so wish PHP and Memoria Press would have a booth, but my checking account is grateful they aren't. For those not receiving the letter - Rainbow Resource is going to rent out an exhibit hall across the way, at the Sheraton Hotel. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I haven't decided if I'm going or not. I'm motivated to drive over there so I can also check out Rainbows set up at the Sheraton. I just wanted to mention that I've heard Saturday is less crowded. I've always attended on Saturday and have not felt it was very crowded. I also wish more vendors that I use (Memoria and Peace Hill) would be represented at this book fair, but they never are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori C- Texas Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I hadn't heard about Rainbow Resources being at the Sheraton! How cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I am hoping to go check out the Rainbow Resource set-up but I am still debating on going to the actual bookfair. I have been the last 2 years to look and help me decide on curriculum. Last year I took a spread sheet of those I had already decided on and the regular retail price. I was pretty disappointed that there weren't more show specials that made it worth the entrance fee. The "best" deals typically were only free-shipping. I typically don't attend any of the speakers because it isn't worth it with kids in-tow and my hearing loss. Maybe someday I can go sans kids and there will be a speaker that I want to see enough to try and negotiate accommodations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I will be at the RR sale on Friday, but I am skipping the Bookfair this year. Is anyone going to RR on Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysworld Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I've gone for the last few years. This year, although I already know what I'm using, I like to go for the fellowship and the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysworld Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I will be at the RR sale on Friday, but I am skipping the Bookfair this year. Is anyone going to RR on Friday? What is RR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 RR is Rainbow Resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 If I was due in 3 weeks, I would totally be there! I just don't want to travel 3ish hours in the car this far along... I doubt I'd go into labor, but I'd swell up like a balloon, that's for sure. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'm going Friday now, instead of Saturday (well, maybe Saturday too but not sure). Going to listen to Jim Weiss and the lady talking about homeschooling only one student - that's it. Looking at books, some curriculum. I want to see the curriculum, but probably won't buy a lot there because money got very tight very suddenly for us. Need to spread my purchases out some. I wish PHP and Memoria would be there too, though I'm sure DH is glad they aren't (checkbook wise). What I really want to look at, and would buy, are their products. Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I've never been--it just doesn't look worth it to me--but I'm wondering if those going out that way (whether to the fair or to RR or just happen to be nearby) should plan to meet up before/after for coffee or something? I've been debating going to the RR set up but not the convention. (In the end, though, I think I'm going to have to wait & place an order w/ RR--$$ later vs $$ now.) But it still might be fun to see you guys. Maybe. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 But it still might be fun to see you guys. Maybe. :lol: :001_tt2: I'm headed there Friday AM after I drop DD off (hooray!) and should, in theory, assuming traffic doesn't go completely catty-whampus, be there at 9am. Exhibit hall, Jim Weiss, exhibit hall, homeschooling one child, done. In theory. I'll try to wear a beehive pin. I'll be the kooky one with the "Seattle" bookbag. Saturday - I don't know. I want to go, but DD has a make-up violin lesson in the am. Don't know if DH will want to go afterwards or not. Hope so, but you never know with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Dh and I will be there Friday. I always love going. I love looking at everything! Jim Weiss is going to be there this year. I am looking forward to listening to him. :iagree: I'm looking forward to going on Friday. And dh is going with me! :001_smile: The seminars look better this year than last year (in my opinion, anyway!). There are several I'm interested in rather than just one or two. I agree, though--I wish PHP was going to be there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :001_tt2: I'm headed there Friday AM after I drop DD off (hooray!) and should, in theory, assuming traffic doesn't go completely catty-whampus, be there at 9am. Exhibit hall, Jim Weiss, exhibit hall, homeschooling one child, done. In theory. I'll try to wear a beehive pin. I'll be the kooky one with the "Seattle" bookbag. Saturday - I don't know. I want to go, but DD has a make-up violin lesson in the am. Don't know if DH will want to go afterwards or not. Hope so, but you never know with him. I'd rather meet on Fri than Sat, too. I don't know what the convention hours are, but if you're planning to be there at 9AM...would an afternoon meet-up be better? I'm thinking something nearby, outside the convention. Starbucks or Panera or whatever. I don't mind earlier, either, though--whatever most people are up for. It's hard to get the kids out the door before 9, but what a rush! When you don't *have* to, then it's fun--like an adventure. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I vote afternoon. I have to leave Arlington no later than 4:30 to pick up DD, 4:00 is better. I worry about Friday afternoon traffic. I have NO IDEA what is around the convention center. I didn't even know there was a Sheraton, much less a RR set up there. Now I have to do both!! Maybe we could meet up around the Sheraton, since that seems to be a bigger draw? I can't get there before 9am and will probably get there later given that will be the morning DD has a breakdown about getting out the door. The exhibit hall opens at 8:30 so I want to be there as early as possible. Jim Weiss's CDs sold out early last year and that's my focus this year. That and looking at MUS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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