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Re: Skirts for Tables at GATS
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lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.trains.org
Date: 
Wed, 23 May 2001 18:50:39 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Eric Kingsley writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
> > I would appreciate any information on skirts for tables at GATS-
> > 
> > 1)any rules or guidelines which must be followed- fire retardant?
> 
> Don't worry about it we thought it was a requirement but it was a non-issue.

good... one less hoop to jump through...
> 
> > 2)style and manner of attachment to tables
> 
> I got some cheep fabric from a fabric store and my Mother-in-law put a couple
> hems on them.  We attach them to tables with tacks.
> 
> > 3)materials and cost
> 
> I can't remember exactly but I think it was something like $60 or $80 for
> everything at about $2 or $3 a yard.
> 
> > 4)opinions and experience on usefulness of skirts at a display
> 
> Got to have'em!!!  Even if the show didn't require them they make for a neat
> presentation and it hides all the boxes and clutter under the tables.

Greenberg requires them?  I wonder if it is a GATS requirement too?  Maybe
we don't have a choice?  Anyone know for sureone way or the other?

> 
> > 5)links to pictures of skirted tables at train shows
> 
> http://www.nelug.org/greenberg03011/

thank you! More to enjoy studying  and fodder to shamelessly "borrow" from :-)

> 
> These actually have some picture of the layout before the skirts were applied
> to show the differance.

yes, the difference is quite profound....helps focus attention...



> 
> > 
> > NCLUG/NCLTC will be displaying at GATS near the end of June.  We are
> > exploring the idea and feasibility of skirting our newly built PNLTC style
> > tables.  Any advice or detail regarding this will be helpful.
> > 
> > tia
> > sheree


Any other reflections/ideas you care to share would be appreciated also.

sheree



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In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes: <snip> (...) Well in terms of the skirts the only other thing I would say is to put them on as the last step in setup. They are a bit of a pain to fight through. Also plan ahead of time where your (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.trains.org)

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(...) Don't worry about it we thought it was a requirement but it was a non-issue. (...) I got some cheep fabric from a fabric store and my Mother-in-law put a couple hems on them. We attach them to tables with tacks. (...) I can't remember exactly (...) (25 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.trains.org)

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