Oh this is going to be fun. First ... hats off to Bruce (Paramedick) in keeping the rest of us moving forward;
your job has just begun! 
We've got a great group of volunteers to help make the TDIFest OH-8 a good one. For a great number of you the location should be drive-able and if you plan early it could be a really nice weekend for the family.
Besides the 'pay for
Kings Island,
Beach Waterpark, and a 12 screen Showcase Cinemas within walking distance of the host hotel, there are a few other items for the family you might want to consider around Cincinnati. I"ll suggest a couple: Labor Day weekend is also
Riverfest weekend in Cincinnati -- the fireworks are fantastic; good enough to draw 500,000 people every year.
(personal links) You might want to consider using that as leverage with your significant other? (besides its a frugal TDI-er FREE activity)
Another great idea would be the
National Museum of the USAF in Dayton ... just a short drive north. I'm sensing that GMark wants to coordinate a convoy up there so stay tuned if that interests you. If you've not visited that with your family ... its well worth the price of admission. (Hint - Free)
As for the TDIFest OH-8 itself ... here's wetting your appetite: Socialization should be easy as there are several areas of the conference hotel that include sitting areas perfect for small and larger groups. We'll have a tech sessions on Saturday morning, the host of TDIFest vendors in a private parking lot, a Show 'n' Shine and the
"what's new" at VWoA including a
Dieselution Tour stop. (no promises but it is in the works --
after my first conversation to VWoA they were very receptive) Our Ohio TDI rally racing celebrity Jon Hamilton (
RallyVW) is working on a surprise that should be a fun too, so be sure to have your navigation and driving skills sharpened up. Hopefully this is enough to get you to mark the calendar as this is one TDIFest not to miss.
Oh ... and those chomping at the bit to part with money and register ... hang on ... it's only been a day!
