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Ten Years of FUN

This is my tenth year in attending the FUN show. After so many years you might think it has become more of a routine visit, but NO, it is still a fascinating experience.

Usually, I attend on the Friday each year. I always felt that was a good day to miss the opening crowds and yet not be squeezed by the weekend attendees. This year I went on Thursday and I think I will be doing that in the future. I parked just outside the convention center and zipped to the registration area. As usual there were great volunteers waiting to give you your name

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