NCOWS 2012 National Convention

[bowiemaker]

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The 2012 Convention will be March 16-18, 2012 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. This is a great new central location and very nice modern facility right off of I-65 with lots of free parking and close to hotels, restaurants and shopping.

Here are a couple of pictures of the place from a knife show that I attened at Paroquet springs.




Shepherdsville is only 20 miles south of downtown Louisville, KY and by going through Louisville,  there is Interstate access from every direction. I-65 from the north and south, I-71 from the north, I-64 from the east and west, and I-75 from the south via Lexington, KY (80 miles east of Louisville). Louisville is served by Louisville International Airport (SDF) which is also located right next to I-65.

The conference center is within sight of I-65 at exit 117.

Driving Distances

From: Miles
Louisville. KY 20
Lexington, KY 85
Cincinatti, OH 118
Indianapolis, IN 133
Nashville, TN 155
Knoxville, TN 255
St. Louis, MO 280
Chicago, IL 313
Memphis, TN 366
Detroit, MI 380
Atlanta, GA 401
Little Rock, AR 500
Kansas City, MO 528
Tulsa, OK 673
New Orleans, LA 686
Jacksonville, FL 747
New York, NY 755
Dallas, TX 817
Orlando, FL 829

I hope to see you there in March!

[Major 2]

Orlando, FL 829

that's me     CCC will be there

[Dusty Tagalon]

Which motel is closest to the convention center?

[Cherokee Reb]

Which motel is closest to the convention center?

Here is a link for nearby hotels. Comfort Inn is next door.

http://www.paroquetsprings.org/accommodations-paroquet.shtml

Hope that helps.

CR

[Major 2]

Can you clear this up.....
The NCOWS offical rate is at the Sleep Inn that's at exit 117

Directions: I-65 Exit 117
Manager: Anisha Patel
Phone: 502-921-1001

And Reb you say Comfort Inn is next door   Exit 121    Directions: I-65 Exit 121 (Brooks Rd.)
Manager: Angel Frizzell
Phone: 502-955-5566

I made my reservations at the Sleep Inn ( as did several I know ) are good ? or are we driving each day ?

[Cherokee Reb]

Sleep Inn and COUNTRY INN are beside the convention center. When I typed it in on my iPhone it "corrected" it to Comfort Inn and I didn't catch it. As I drove by this morning each is less than 100 yards door to door with the center. I posted the link to further confuse folks... 

Mingo

[bowiemaker]

Our confirmed vendor list for the convention as of 2/12/12:

1.Homer Brown
2.Hamilton Dry Goods
3.Stump Bluff Trading Post
4.Carter Crafts (Custom Knives)
5.Boothill Ranch
6.Cliff Fendley (Custom Knives and Gun Leather)
7.Ed Wallace Knives
8.Swamp Fox Knives
9.Dry Ridge Blacksmith
10.Tandy Leather
11.Cull Art & Antiques
12. Walt's Creations - Dulcimers
13. James Country Merchantile
14. Kirkeby Kreations
15. Anastasia's Books
16. Longarm Gunsmithing
17. Kennedy Designs- Leather Work
18. Gripmaker
19. Scrim by Hutch

*Work-N-Ranch had to cancel.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

And if anyone has extra time, the great Patton Museum, located at Ft. Knox is about 30-40 minutes away from Shepherdsville.  You can see Patton's famous Peacemaker and the 357 he carried, both with Ivory grips (he wasn't a New Orleans pimp, after all) is on display in the inside portion of the museum.  There are a lot of captured Axis vehicles (some with battle damage) that he had "rounded up" and brought back to the States to go on display.  They are pretty much the ultimate in War Trophies.  If I remember, the car he was in when they had the accident that killed him (reportedly, 'tho there is some controversy to the conspiracy believers whether it was truly an "accident") is repaired and on display.

I was stationed at Ft. Knox for 5 1/2 years and have spent a LOT of hours browsing there.  It's worth a visit ... and you can see the Gold Vault, too.  It's visible from 31W, the main highway that goes past the property. (But no gold.) 
 

[Major 2]

Jeff

I been there a couple of time, but I'm up for day trip ...and we have history of going to Museums  right !

[Tjackstephens]

Bowiemaker, Longarm tells me he will be there three days with a table for his gunsmithing. Homer Brown talked him into it. See you there. Tj

[bowiemaker]

The Frazier International History Museum about 20 miles north in Louisville is another great side trip.
They have an incredible collection of antique and historic weapons including:
• The ceremonial sword of Founding Father Josiah Bartlett
• The family bible of the legendary pioneer Daniel Boone
• The original “Big Stick” of President Theodore Roosevelt
• The bow attributed to the great Apache leader Geronimo
• The ivory-handled Colt pistols of General George Armstrong Custer

The Frazier Museum has the distinction of being the only place in the world outside Great Britain to permanently house and display Royal Armouries artifacts.

October 15, 2011 through April 8, 2012 they have a special exhibition "Civil War: My Brother, My Enemy" which tells of many Kentucky families whose loyalties were split between north and south during the Civil War.

[bowiemaker]

Since the Johnson County Rangers are hosting the 2012 Convention, you can find all of the latest convention information and details information on our web page http://www.jcrangers.com/2012convention.htm

There are also maps, directions, lodging information, links to area attractions, member and vendor applications, seminar and vendor lists, schedule and more.

[Ima Sure Shot]

Also do not forget KNOB CREEK Gun range!! Home of the famous KNOB CREEK Machine gun show is about a 20 minute drive straight out the same road. Celeste

[Books OToole]

I tried for 4 years to get a schrimshander to come to the NCOWS Convention.

Has the current hosts had any luck doing so?

Books

[Yuma Kid]

Bowiemaker,
Please be sure that any Convention information gets sent to Dutch Limbaugh as well so the NCOWS website has all the information that the JCR site has.  Any non-CasCity members will be looking there first.
Thanks for the hard work!
Yuma

[Dutch Limbach]

Also do not forget KNOB CREEK Gun range!! Home of the famous KNOB CREEK Machine gun show is about a 20 minute drive straight out the same road. Celeste

This is also a Civil War earthwork fort, Ft. Duffield, in West Point, KY. It is just West of Knob Creek on the Salt River.

Yuma,

Bowiemaker has been doing a real good job of passing that info along. It is posted on the Home page and Downloads page of the NCOWS web site.

[bowiemaker]

I tried for 4 years to get a schrimshander to come to the NCOWS Convention.

Has the current hosts had any luck doing so?

Books

I know a good scrimshander in Louisville. I will see him next week and I will ask if he interested in a table at the convention and/or doing a seminar.

[Books OToole]

That would be great!


Books

[Cherokee Reb]

And if anyone has extra time, the great Patton Museum, located at Ft. Knox is about 30-40 minutes away from Shepherdsville.  You can see Patton's famous Peacemaker and the 357 he carried, both with Ivory grips (he wasn't a New Orleans pimp, after all) is on display in the inside portion of the museum.  There are a lot of captured Axis vehicles (some with battle damage) that he had "rounded up" and brought back to the States to go on display.  They are pretty much the ultimate in War Trophies.  If I remember, the car he was in when they had the accident that killed him (reportedly, 'tho there is some controversy to the conspiracy believers whether it was truly an "accident") is repaired and on display.

I was stationed at Ft. Knox for 5 1/2 years and have spent a LOT of hours browsing there.  It's worth a visit ... and you can see the Gold Vault, too.  It's visible from 31W, the main highway that goes past the property. (But no gold.) 
 

Since Ft Knox is no longer the Armor Center, a lot of the displays have been moved, but still a lot to see. If you hadn't been in a few years, I just didn't want you to be surprised.

Mingo

[Steel Horse Bailey]

You said:

"Since Ft Knox is no longer the Armor Center, a lot of the displays have been moved, but still a lot to see. If you hadn't been in a few years, I just didn't want you to be surprised."

Mingo


Well, Rats!  I had heard that the Armor Center was moving to Ft. Benning (if I remember correctly) but I sure didn't realize that the Museum would move, too.

I don't wish to get into the "politics" of the move;  I can see the need for combining training between ALL the branches for modern warfare, but it sure is a shame!  It sure doesn't help Kentucky economy!

Another tradition shattered for reasons of "expediency!"

Damn!!!

Major 2, if you see this, I think your idea ... which was a good one ... doesn't have much point now.  I rather liked your idea!

[Cliff Fendley]

I know a good scrimshander in Louisville. I will see him next week and I will ask if he interested in a table at the convention and/or doing a seminar.

That would be an interesting thing if we can get him to come. Hutch just did a set of gun grips for one of my customers.

[Tascosa Joe]

You said:

"Since Ft Knox is no longer the Armor Center, a lot of the displays have been moved, but still a lot to see. If you hadn't been in a few years, I just didn't want you to be surprised."

Mingo


Well, Rats!  I had heard that the Armor Center was moving to Ft. Benning (if I remember correctly) but I sure didn't realize that the Museum would move, too.

I don't wish to get into the "politics" of the move;  I can see the need for combining training between ALL the branches for modern warfare, but it sure is a shame!  It sure doesn't help Kentucky economy!

Another tradition shattered for reasons of "expediency!"

Damn!!!

Major 2, if you see this, I think your idea ... which was a good one ... doesn't have much point now.  I rather liked your idea!

Jeff the "light mafia" is in charge of the Army at this time.  They built a new museum just off post at the Army Manuever Center (Fort Benning) but I have not been to it.  I go thru Columbus on the way to my son's house but dont stop as I dont have any pleasant memories of Benning.

T-Joe

[bowiemaker]

The Patton Museum IS open and operating. Some of the outside vehicle displays have been removed for restoration but they  are scheduled to be returned by March. It is a neat place to visit and admission is free.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Jeff the "light mafia" is in charge of the Army at this time.  They built a new museum just off post at the Army Manuever Center (Fort Benning) but I have not been to it.  I go thru Columbus on the way to my son's house but dont stop as I dont have any pleasant memories of Benning.

T-Joe

Grumble, grumble!   

Yep.  The grunts  powers-that-be have ALWAYS disliked Armor and ANY attempt to have anything "special"  (black berets in the '80s, a "Combat Armor Badge," etc.) gets tromped down immediately.

Grumble, grumble! Grumble, grumble!   

[Texas Lawdog]

Well said MASTER BLASTER!