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WorldBEX 2009

I am not sure if going to this trade show did us any good. The expo gave us more ideas on what we can use for our expansion. It brought forth changes that we never thought we'd need. What's worse is these ideas definitely called for a bigger budget.

Take for example, the remarkable design and mechanism for the closet would be a great addition to our room. The closet has built-in organizers for folded shirts, built-in drawers for undergarments and smaller items, and a low-level rod for hanging trousers and jeans. There's a bottom compartment big enough for bags and other bulky items. The sliding door panels were designed to appear as walls. The closet is not part of the expansion plan. However, since we're having the house done, why not include it, too? We can save up on labor costs if we do it now, rather than later. It can be done if we had the moolah to begin with.

Vic and I loved the designs of Kenneth and Mock. We've been curious about them. After seeing them at the show, we are impressed. We particularly like the side-roll door screen and the security film. These would fit right into our den.

The biggest surprise of all was the display of Sub-Zero. I was intrigued by the big armoir on display. I pulled out the door, and viola! I saw the insides of a ref. It was very innovative. If you'd like to keep uninvited grocers out of your household, this is the best ref design for you.

Those are just some of the highlights of our visit. Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short. The anti-drug march caused extremely heavy traffic on the road that cut into our viewing time. I can't be late for my next commitment.

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