Darn I missed it!

I've been going to MRRF for many years and I'm sorry but it was very under-whelming this year. It was great to see some of the creators (many past attendees were missing) like you and Chuck H, but over all it was not very good - many previous exhibitors were absent. We spent more time driving there and back (2 1/4 hrs each way) than we did spending time at the show. Last year was underwhelming as well (but better than this year) and this year's show was going to be our deciding factor if we return. We are considering RMRRF instead next year. I know it may be blasphemy as there is a certain emotional allegiance to having it in Goshen, but moving this venue closer to Chicago (like Schaumburg) would certainly boost attendance by exhibitors and hobbyists alike. I don't feel this show has been marketed very well and a lot of newer enthusiasts do not even know of its existence and why it's in Goshen. There I've said it - but I think it's been the elephant in the room for a couple of years now. No slam on the originators and organizers, but this show has not grown or matured with the maker movement and has lost all of its momentum. I thank them for their contributions but it's time to hand the baton to someone else and relocate or this show will continue to shrink.

Pride colors? Alright, you just lost 1 subscriber. Not a big deal for you I guess