Fixed it!

I frequent OB Clarks about once a month, good bar to get loaded at.

CAT! Leave it up to you to notice. HA! I tried to edit the subject but it won't let me. So I spelled it wrong....I am a blonde.

I was told the boat show was the weekend 5th throught the 9th and the 11th through the 16th is the sports show.

looks like puder has rubbed off on you.

This is what I got. I think it is a Boat and Sport Show...but yet again, I could be wrong with the day I'm having. Here is the link I found:
http://www.discoverboating.com/stlouis/index.asp?bhcp=1

You just need to get out of Kansas more often!!

Brad, are you and Carrie going to make it? I didn't even get to really chat with you two in KC Saturday, sorry.

There are several upscale hotels in down town St. Louis: Marriott, Hyatt, Adams Mark, Shariton, etc. There are also a few more modest: Courtyard, 3 Drury's, Comfort Inn (I think). If driving 20 miles to save on hotel is of interest, I suggest O'Fallion(sp), St. Peters, Fenton, suburbs. You'll find all the normal highway hotels there. You may also try accross the river in IL, but further across than what Jessie James is thinking about for an after-hours club!!! Collinsville and Edwardsville IL also have the normal highway hotels, and they are probably faster than the MO suburbs.

Personally, if you can justify it, I would stay in one of the downtown Drury's. The one at Union Station is too far to walk to the show, but Union Station has lots of touristy things to do. The other two are walking dist, and all three are converted old buildings that respect the past.

I've not stayed in a St. Louis hotel since buying a house there last year, but before then did hotel there several times a month. There are other safe areas to stay, but these are usually the best values. If you're interested in a hotel elsewhere and want my openion on the area before booking, PM or email me.

You should enjoy your stay in St. Louis; it's a nice place to weekend.

One other thing: Did AudioFN get in contact with you in the chat room? We discovered a Formual 272 in RI for sale that he wanted to tell you about.