This will be the first major convention I have missed since 1996. While I will miss not seeing some of my friends, I am extremely happy that I am not going!!

Free at last.....

Hopefully the Oprano roving reporter will be active so we can catch all the pictures.

Well I hope you will be in Florida atleast next year Mike. I owe you a drink. :)

I kinda wish I wasn't going - or at least was just going for about 1/2 the time :P

I'll miss you guys!!!! :(

The sidekick II now has a camera built in...

Well shit :(

Billy isnt going either.. i need to find me a couple of str8 guys to grope now as replacements :(

See you in Phoenix hopefully though :)

I'm going Tuesday afternoon and leaving Thursday morning as of the moment. And that would be too long if I hadn't gotten some meetings situated already.

:-) Lee we will miss ya'll, I know Billy certainly will.

You guys will have to come visit us in New Orleans soon!!

Sounds like a lot of people really aren't wanting to go - or just aren't feeling the *need* to go to the Vegas show this year. What happened? It used to be the show to see/be seen of the year...

I love Vegas - well, just Las Vegas... I would be happy just going for shits & giggles - we try to get there a couple times each year.

But it's odd... a lot of people I have spoken to aren't attending, not having a booth (we aren't) or are just sending sales reps - or are maybe just flying in for a day or two. Must just be Vegas and not the industry shows as a whole because those not attending are all saying "see you in Phoenix" or "see you in San Diego" - I think this will be a pivotal show for Internext in many ways.

:ph34r:

I cannot speak for others, but I doubt I will be going to any adult conventions.

I am retired from the biz. :)

I might possibly make the Florida show, to catch up with friends, but that is a quick drive for me.

I am going to the the Inc. 500 conference in March in Arizona. B)

:-) Lee we will miss ya'll, I know Billy certainly will.

You guys will have to come visit us in New Orleans soon!! [/b][/quote]
Well we are hoping to do Mardis Gras in 2005 so you never know ;)

Well we are hoping to do Mardis Gras in 2005 so you never know ;) [/b][/quote]


Very nice. We will be in town. I hear Billy is very popular at the end of Bourbon during Mardi Gras.

Hahaha...

He says the same about you Mike ;)

Only when I wear my chaps.

Billy loves the Decedance Festival....

I have always said the best clubs in New Orleans are the gay ones.

I cannot speak for others, but I doubt I will be going to any adult conventions.

I am retired from the biz. :)

I might possibly make the Florida show, to catch up with friends, but that is a quick drive for me.

I am going to the the Inc. 500 conference in March in Arizona. B) [/b][/quote]
Just don't let those mainstream folks corrupt you Mike!

I hear the Tupperware and shoe salesman are the worst - but you remember those Comdex guys that used to sneak over to our shows I'm sure. Ewwwwwww!

:biglaugh:

Just don't let those mainstream folks corrupt you Mike!

I hear the Tupperware and shoe salesman are the worst - but you remember those Comdex guys that used to sneak over to our shows I'm sure. Ewwwwwww!

:biglaugh: [/b][/quote]


I am going to be corrupting them!!!

I am going to be corrupting them!!! [/b][/quote]
:o *mock shocked horror*








.....we were counting on that! Get 'em ready for the rest of us! We'll be there in just a few!

B)

Won't be the same without you, Mike. Seriously, your presence will be missed.

:D Thanks Drav, I think your the first person to say this.

I am not sure if porn people will miss my presence, but I am certain the strippers in Vegas surely will!

:lol: :lol:

Good for you Mike. I mean that.
I have purposely skipped the last two Internext shows in Florida.

Seems it's the weather that dictates my presence at a show lately. Why would I leave a perfectly gorgeous Montreal August to go to hot and humid Florida?

The January show however, I like to stay an extra day and golf. B)

Oh, I am looking for a 4th for Friday afternoon. Anyone?

I am going to be corrupting them!!! [/b][/quote]
That fur coat is going to be mighty hot in Arizona!

Mike I will miss you too, I was looking forward t o many more conversations with you... but alas, I wish you well of course in your endeavors . and hope that we have a chance to cross paths again someday .

Joe, you are a friend. I am only a phone call away for friends.

You have family in my neck of the woods, now you have another reason to visit them!

OMG Mike I was just thinking about you too when I saw this thread. I was chatting with Gonzo about if he was going to Vegas and I was thinking you would be there as well, but I guess not....BUT I am happy for you!!! Wish I wasn't going LOL

Kath, I think you are right, well at least I feel like that anyway. I am soooo dreading going, how sad is that? LOL I am just so burned out of the shows. I like to see my clients, etc and of course hope to gain some news one, but the whole scene just gets old after awhile. I have been going since Adult Dex in '97 so I have had my share I think LOL

Mike, I didn't realize you actually retired from the biz though? WOW! Good luck with your new endeavors :)

Shit,

I might be able to fill in that 4th position Bro!

I'll get back to you on it during the show.

Awwww fuck it, I'm there! What time? I have to help a friend out a bit, but I'm sure once they find out it's golf will let me slide. :)

MikeAI -

Congrats on being retired from the industry! I'm not going to Internext due to my wife being 5 months pregnant, but I'm glad. While I will miss seeing old friends and certainly miss meeting with clients, I don't think it's necessary anymore. I do more biz on the phone now than ever before. If a deal calls for me meeting the client face to face, I am only a plane ride away!

With that said, I wish I could retire from the industry and focus solely on our mainstream business! Anyone want to buy and adult design company? j/k! wait.. no I'm not. Or am I? Seriously, any offers? hahah!

See you when you get back to Tampa Mike! Maybe when you get back to TAMPA we can do some BUSINESS ? lol

Sharky I am definately ready to get back to work, I have big plans for the mainstream world!

:ph34r:

I understand that you were one of the best guys in the business from my partners.
I am sad I have not attended any shows to actually meet you face to face.

Sharky,

Congrats to you and the mrs on the new baby :)

:bdance: :bwave: :cdance: :bjump:

Shit,

I might be able to fill in that 4th position Bro!

I'll get back to you on it during the show.

Awwww fuck it, I'm there! What time? I have to help a friend out a bit, but I'm sure once they find out it's golf will let me slide. :) [/b][/quote]
Cool Anthony... tee-off is Friday the 7th at noon.
Las Vegas National.

I played there last year as well. Bring warm clothes.
I'll get ya on ICQ.

Ohmyr-n, Mike used the "M" word!!

Sharky, Electra and I are both disappointed as well that you are not coming. Best to Crystal!!

I'm going to also sit this one out, I've got so much going on the first 3 months of the new year already. Mike, I'll be down your way the 5-6th of FEB. Going tuna fishing out of venice on the 6th...........WOHOO :) Then I'll visiting a friend(fishing capt)in St. Bernard, La also later in FEB. I would love to get together with you if your in that area then.

I am looking forward to seeing and reading about what happens in vegas, everyone going have fun, be safe and dont throw in chairs..........

Anybody going to miss me ????
Other then Lee : )

I am always in New Orleans looking for a night of drinking !!

Hey..

I never said id miss you.. just that id need to find a couple of other str8 guys to molest LOL ;)

We have 4 rooms booked but we may not make it either. I dont see it as appealing anymore. I have 4 major deals on the table that will completely change the dynamic of our operation, so we're stoked for January. Frankly if I get to Vegas it will be for a couple of days, and I'll be taking my golf clubs....Chris

mmmmm golf..... :)

I loved playing that course that is a combo of famous holes...

Sorry, the Mustang Ranch was closed by the gov.

Allan,

Shoot Chris and email if you are going to want to do golf.. chris@gamediacorp.com

Im sure if he has time in the busy schedule we're planning for him he would love to play a round or two :)

Sorry, the Mustang Ranch was closed by the gov. [/b][/quote]
LOL

No I meant this one...

http://www.waltersgolf.com/course_detail.a..._mode_E_extdesc

LOL

No I meant this one...

http://www.waltersgolf.com/course_detail.a..._mode_E_extdesc [/b][/quote]
mmm, saw a proggie on telly about that course. must get there sometime.

Nick, next year 2005-tons of free time and lots of courses...whaddya say?

Allan,

Shoot Chris and email if you are going to want to do golf.. chris@gamediacorp.com

Im sure if he has time in the busy schedule we're planning for him he would love to play a round or two :) [/b][/quote]
thanks Lee. will do.

I will!! :(

And Danny's not going either?? I'm going to be hug deficient. :cryin:

:( hmm I haven't been able to attend the Vegas show for the past 2 years.

I was looking forward to meet the people I have not met in person before.

I do agree that business is not depending on shows anymore. But it is always good to discuss business face to face.

I'm not looking forward to the 16 hrs. flight I must say. grrr.. no smoking on the plane !!!

Leeds I spoke to Ben btw !