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Just returned from FDIC yesterday (4-30) via several stops. I agree with Jeff regarding attendance. On saturday they announced a registration of 27,000+, but did not say it was a record. All the exhibitors I spoke with couldn't figure where all the 27K folks were, we sure did not see them at our area in the old building. Friday foot traffic wasn't bad, but thursday & saturday were the worst I've seen. I understand that in 2011 when the exhibit hall is completed between the original halls & the "Oil Dome" that a lot of the apparatus in the dome may move next door to the new exhibit hall which will have a much higher ceiling than the current hall. There will also be a tunnel constructed between the new hall & the Lucas stadium building. Shud make travel between all 3 much easier. Other than the diecast @ Pierce & Seagrave, didn't see any others.