Gel. More gel. Gel sprinkles, gel balls, liquid gel, gel in candy stripes, gel sewn in with thread. Lord have mercy. When our industry finds something new everyone runs with it. Well, not everyone. I respected the manufacturer that said “We aren’t sure how well it holds up or ages yet.” A question I’d asked numerous folks and was told “Oh it’ll be fine.” I know you don’t know. I don’t know how we’d simulate ten years of age. I know how we’d do ten years of wear.
Other than that I shopped a lot of furniture. I mean a LOT. Saw a lot of nice stuff.
Our legislative meeting never happened. I haven’t followed up to see why yet. A bunch of us showed up and yet there was no one else there. If it was started by e-mail, it could have been finished with it.
My favorite things I saw- The slow response latex. Feels a lot like visco, without all the bad stuff. The new drop foot adjustable base and the six way adjustable base. Both were very impressive. The feel was awesome. Like sitting in a recliner. I liked Anatomic’s mounting system that went with the base. That is going to put them a step ahead. iComfort was impressive. I see what the fuss is about.
Just a lot going on with my stores. We’re renovating one to make it bigger. Working on some special things with another. Looking at another space.
As far as my house goes. Its still under construction. Needless to say, life has been hectic, but it keeps me out of trouble.
I think it was a successful market.
