Thursday 14 May 2009

ICP Chicago: Day 3

Day 3 was a clear up day. On the Sunday we went to help Tim, Brian and Anthony break down the exhibition and move the booths. We got there a little late due to the very late night the night before, but were still in time to help Anthony pack up one of his chemical booths and move it to the truck.

And what an insight into what is to come! There is so much more involved than just the booth itself. Tarps, bottles, buckets... trolleys, straps and so on and so on. We helped Anthony dispose of the chemicals (not all; some are kept and put back in their boxes), and then helped him move a booth. Yes, I actually moved a booth!

The trick is to have the right kind of trucks. Trucks like this, one at either end, and strapped together:

Then, it is easy for two people to wheel it around:


Me and Anthony wheeling the booth to the truck. And very easy! (although admittedly I had the lighter side...)

And then I had an epiphany which I think is one reason why we found it so hard to find a space for our booth in London. Doors in the US are larger then over here. So you can get booths through any old door: (even through bleary, hung over eyes...)


Onto the taillift and into the truck (here Brian and Tim took over from me - this bit does require lifting.)



So that's it! Lessons learned. And it was time for a little celebratory photobooth crawl around Chicago... pics to come!

1 comment:

  1. : )) that's what I said to Brian already: Anthony is incredibly well organized! Everything neat and professionally equipped! You should have a look on how we work... Russian style... with old mineral water bottles and tools in a worn out sports bag... Anthony is the better role model without any doubt!

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