I left yesterday morning for Chicago. I have not been back for a few years, last year my brother Tom came down for the show at Rosemont. I miss Chicago, it is a great city full of people who are very proud of their city. My travel time is about nine and one half hours, during that time there was plenty of time to think about all of our customers, how they travel to Rainy Lake every year and literally can't wait to get for their next trip.
I still enjoy being in a booth at the sport show. I will see customers (they are really friends) who have been with us for 27, 33, 31, 16, 12, and eight years. Almost all of those relationships have started at a sport show. It is the one time where we get to visit face to face and talk about next years trip, past trips, whats is going on with their families and also talk to people who have not yet been to Rainy Lake.
The cars and trucks that pass me by on my way must wonder "whats with that guy"? I am not on the phone but I might be laughing, smiling, and sometimes have a tear in my eye (memories of people who have passed on and are dearly missed). I can't wait for the show to open tomorrow and see old friends and meet some new ones.
The way in which the public chooses vacations and travel has changed dramatically the past several years. The internet has made it very conveniant to shop from home; we are well into the next layer with all the different social networking services. Because we are does not mean that personal face to face communication will go away. My phone just rang it was my mom, said she wishes she could still come to Chicago! Bill and June said to say hi to all!
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Rainy Lake Houseboats
2031 County Road 102
Inrernational Falls, MN 56649
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