Thanks for the compliments - the whole day there were people hanging around my truck, and I have to admit it was pretty cool. My wife and little girl were with me and they thought it was cool too, and that helps me justify the time and $$ invested.
It got to a point that I even got my hopes up about winning something, which was dumb especially in the company of so many incredible high dollar show trucks there. At least I can come back home and be a show winner among fellow board members.
It was my first show (as a participant) and we've decided that next time we will take a grill and hang out either before the show or after. We'll put aside a plate for you guys. Couldn't have had a better day!