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2025-03-04, 16:50:42
The Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids is March 13 - March 16 next week!

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2025-03-04, 16:45:26
Please visit booth 1929 back by The Hawg Trough to say hi and wish me happy birthday while you're at it!  ;D

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2025-02-09, 14:35:57
Stop by booth 5767 near the west end of the Suburban Collection Showplace to keep me company at Outdoorama February 20-23.

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2025-01-23, 15:12:26
Next up - Outdoorama in Novi February 20-23, 2025! See you there!

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2025-01-08, 18:51:17
I might be at a seminar for a bit but I'll be around.

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