52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Have questions or comments about the site?
User avatar
Mike Ratledge
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 5496
Joined: Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:25 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
White Whale: OG USPCC Vanity Fair [mint]
Decks Owned: 7800
Location: Awendaw/McClellanville (Charleston county) S.C.
Has thanked: 1911 times
Been thanked: 760 times

52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by Mike Ratledge »

OK, folks. The annual 52+Joker convention next year is going to be in Erlanger KY, where Cincinnati (Ohio) Airport known as "Cinci Northern Kentucky Airport" is located.

For those of you who are not familiar with the specifics, Erlanger is where the US Playing Cards Co is located, after they moved from the original location in Norwood, a suburb of Cincinnati.

The exact dates might not be correct, but I have 12 to 15 October penciled in, and I will update this as time goes on to get the exact dates correct, hotel, etc

Actually, unless it changes the hotel will be the Holiday Inn Airport Cincinnati, which of course is actually in Erlanger KY. Right now the group discount code is not available yet, but I will post it as soon as I get it.

Donna and I have already planned a week tour of the Mammoth Cave region of Kentucky, which is around 120 (150?) miles south west of Erlanger. We plan to drive up through Asheville NC and Knoxville TN to Cave City KY (nearest "city" to Mammoth Caves the Sunday before the convention, and moving to Erlanger on Wednesday, because (again, unless it changes, and I will say that's not likely because the host has already planned the facilities tour for Thursday, October 12, 2017). Staying at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport until Sunday, the 15th and then driving back to Charleston by way of Knoxville and Asheville.

If you have not been to a 52+Joker convention, this is the one you want to make!
>Mike<
"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself"
They say "Ignorance is bliss". Obviously, some people are much happier than others...

Members are encouraged to
Show Us Your Cards!


Our UC2021 Decks entitled
"Odd Fellows"
by Lorenzo Gaggiotti / @Stockholm17
Coming soon: AKA
«Eighth Annual Decks»


UC members help maintain Portfolio52
THE Playing Card Database Online
Contact ecNate for details and access


UC2019 "Seventh Annual Decks"
by Montenzi Design
Funded 207% on KS: HERE


>>> UC Deck Sales <<<


Insert disclaimer here...
All information posted as fact is accurate at the time of posting to the best of my knowledge.
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2016 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

This will definitely be the convention to attend. USPCC has become much more involved with 52+joker over the last few years and I'm sure there will be a lot of goodies available. I'm excited about touring the facility and possibly see what is in the works for future decks.

There will be much more information and as we get it, we'll be sure to pass it on.
Feeding the addiction one deck at a time.
User avatar
Stepchild
Member
Member
Posts: 169
Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:40 am
Collector: Yes
Decks Owned: 146
Location: Central Jersey
Has thanked: 171 times
Been thanked: 32 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2016

Unread post by Stepchild »

Understand timing still tentative, but can we make this say 2017?
User avatar
tburianek
Lurker
Lurker
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:59 pm
Cardist: Yes
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Magician: Yes
Decks Owned: 73
Location: Dayton, OH
Has thanked: 1 time

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by tburianek »

I'm thrilled to read about the Erlanger KY event in October. Yes, please confirm all details at their earliest confirmation so i may make plans. I've never attended a convention but have been collecting for about 2 years and have obtained 250+ beautiful decks. How does a convention itinerary go? Thank you, Tom Burianek
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by CBJ »

I just booked my room. Who else is going?


More info: http://www.52plusjoker.org/dnn/Conventi ... fault.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and: http://www.52plusjoker.org/dnn/LinkClic ... d&tabid=55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Jay
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

I'm hoping to. I missed last year and it looks like I may not be able to afford to go this year. I'm waiting till closer to September.
Feeding the addiction one deck at a time.
User avatar
Mike Ratledge
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 5496
Joined: Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:25 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
White Whale: OG USPCC Vanity Fair [mint]
Decks Owned: 7800
Location: Awendaw/McClellanville (Charleston county) S.C.
Has thanked: 1911 times
Been thanked: 760 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by Mike Ratledge »

I booked a room and plan to be there, Jay. I put a rental car on the list, so all I need now is a plane ticket. That's a bit far to drive for me from Charleston SC. I suppose that I might still do so if we go back to our original plans which were to combine it with a revisit to Mammoth Caves - also in KY.
>Mike<
"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself"
They say "Ignorance is bliss". Obviously, some people are much happier than others...

Members are encouraged to
Show Us Your Cards!


Our UC2021 Decks entitled
"Odd Fellows"
by Lorenzo Gaggiotti / @Stockholm17
Coming soon: AKA
«Eighth Annual Decks»


UC members help maintain Portfolio52
THE Playing Card Database Online
Contact ecNate for details and access


UC2019 "Seventh Annual Decks"
by Montenzi Design
Funded 207% on KS: HERE


>>> UC Deck Sales <<<


Insert disclaimer here...
All information posted as fact is accurate at the time of posting to the best of my knowledge.
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

If anyone wants to split a room, let me know. I plan on booking a room by the end of July.

Also, I plan on driving so if anyone on, or near, my route wants a ride let me know. I'll be traveling from New orleans. Most likely route will be New Orleans - Birmingham - Nashville - Louisville - Cincinnati.

PM me if you're interested in either.
User avatar
rjtomlinson1977
✔ VERIFIED Designer
✔ VERIFIED Designer
Posts: 627
Joined: Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:34 am
Decks Owned: 15
Location: LeRoy, PA
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 116 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by rjtomlinson1977 »

I'll be there too. Looking forward to it.
Barclay Mountains Co.
User avatar
PrincessTrouble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1400
Joined: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:44 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Location: Texas
Has thanked: 648 times
Been thanked: 512 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by PrincessTrouble »

Early on, I had planned to be there. But with my daughter starting college (out of state), it's not in the finances for me now. Big bummer. If there's an exclusive tour deck, please take pity on me Jay and pick up an extra. :)
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by CBJ »

PrincessTrouble wrote:Early on, I had planned to be there. But with my daughter starting college (out of state), it's not in the finances for me now. Big bummer. If there's an exclusive tour deck, please take pity on me Jay and pick up an extra. :)
You got it.
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

I'll be there as well. Who's planning on attending which USPCC your? I'll be at one of afternoon tours.
Feeding the addiction one deck at a time.
User avatar
rousselle
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 4719
Joined: Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:35 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Magician: Yes
Has thanked: 6957 times
Been thanked: 2402 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by rousselle »

What times are tours available?

I really want to go, but finances are kinda tight at the moment. Still... haven't quiiite ruled it out yet.

[Edit: someone who was not me added the following bit to this post; I think they meant to post it as their own entry, and forgot they were editing mine...? Anyway, I have not yet booked a room and at this late date it's looking like a difficult stretch for me to make it.]

10 and 11 am.
1:30 and 3:30 pm.

Those are on the 12, the day before the convention starts. I booked my room last week and was told the group rooms had all been taken but they can still force the $95 rate.
User avatar
rjtomlinson1977
✔ VERIFIED Designer
✔ VERIFIED Designer
Posts: 627
Joined: Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:34 am
Decks Owned: 15
Location: LeRoy, PA
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 116 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by rjtomlinson1977 »

I picked the 1:30 time slot for our tour. I booked our rooms about a month ago. I ended up getting two rooms. I wanted to just get a room with two beds to save money but they didn't have any double rooms available for the group rate.
There's a replica of Noah's Ark not far from there.
Barclay Mountains Co.
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by CBJ »

I'm also in the 1:30 tour!
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

I'm not sure I've received word on which tour I'm in. I chose the 3:30 as my first time slot due to the fact that I'm driving in that day. I was worried, initially, that it would only be 1 tour given early in the morning.
Feeding the addiction one deck at a time.
User avatar
Cbkimble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2325
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:16 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 363
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 250 times

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017 (wap)

Unread post by Cbkimble »

Did anyone get a confirmation email about what tour slot they were in?
Feeding the addiction one deck at a time.
User avatar
rjtomlinson1977
✔ VERIFIED Designer
✔ VERIFIED Designer
Posts: 627
Joined: Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:34 am
Decks Owned: 15
Location: LeRoy, PA
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 116 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by rjtomlinson1977 »

Cbkimble wrote:Did anyone get a confirmation email about what tour slot they were in?
No but assuming that there's still available slots I think the time we picked (as our first pick) would be the one that we get. You can still go to the application page now and it will show how many available spots are still left. All time slots are full except the 3:30. That time slot still has 6 available spots. It seemed like the first tour of the day booked up the fastest. I didn't pick the first tour time because I figure the tour guides will get better as they go throughout the day. I didn't pick the last tour in case the run low on snacks and refreshments at the end.
Barclay Mountains Co.
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: 52+Joker convention in Erlanger KY October 2017

Unread post by CBJ »

I have a list of everyone and their timeslot.
Pm me your email addy
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 28 guests