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Post by sekhmet on Jan 18, 2009 17:03:03 GMT -5
Okay guys and gals. Choose your favourite. Let me know if it's do or die for that weekend. I want to choose the best weekend for the most people. The later it is here the warmer it is and the more bugs in the bush. Generally the end of May to the beginning of June is lovely. The garden is lovely and the new swanages have just been born.
So pick and when you're all in we'll set a firm date so that you will all be able to book your other stuff without a conflict. Kay?
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Post by kariseal on Jan 18, 2009 17:06:56 GMT -5
ok, I voted.....Memorial day weekend would be best for me so I don't have to cancel a day of teaching on Monday.
I could come the next two weekends as well. I cannot make it the 13-15th weekend.
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Post by sekhmet on Jan 18, 2009 17:33:12 GMT -5
Cool, well, I'm not having it on a weekend that Kari can't come. So we can scratch the 13-15.
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Post by omaha on Jan 18, 2009 19:44:05 GMT -5
I voted for May 30/June 1. I can't make the earlier week due to my daughters' high school graduation. The following week (June 6 - 8) would work for me too.
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Post by sekhmet on Jan 18, 2009 20:52:48 GMT -5
I'm looking hard at May 30, June 1 because so many are involved in graduations on Memorial day weekend and also family stuff.
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Post by AlanC on Jan 19, 2009 6:59:47 GMT -5
Ditto what Obam..er Omaha said.
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Post by t-bob on Jan 19, 2009 9:00:27 GMT -5
I vote for weekends of May 29 or June 5.
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Post by Dub on Jan 19, 2009 11:07:34 GMT -5
I voted May 30 & 31 but we'll do our level best to get there whenever it's held. - Dub |
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Post by Marshall on Jan 19, 2009 21:04:50 GMT -5
Oye cast me ballit.
I checked wit da boss. We've got weddings to attend for June 6 & June 13. So those days are out for me.
But May 30 works nicely. I could wrangle the Memorial Day weekend, but that'd be measurably less prefereable.
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Post by sekhmet on Jan 19, 2009 21:14:01 GMT -5
Okay, May 30, June 1 &c it is. Agenda to be announced soonish.  |
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Post by Resolve on Jan 20, 2009 10:11:59 GMT -5
That's gonna be a "Not this year" event for me, Kate. Have fun planning for it and I'll look forward to the many wonderful photos I know you will take so we can all do an "arm chair sharing" of the good times!! |
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Post by omaha on Jan 20, 2009 11:00:21 GMT -5
That's too bad, Cyndy. I would have enjoyed doing a few songs with you!
One thing that might be an option (??) : Right now the plan (very tentative...depending on circumstances, I could still back out, so no guarantees) is that I am going to drive to Chicago and spend a day or two there. Hammond is meeting me there. We have hopes (again, all very tentative) of meeting with some other folks while we are there. Maybe find an open-mic to crash. Something like that.
So, anyway, if it works out for you, it would be cool if you could drive down and meet us there.
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Post by Resolve on Jan 20, 2009 11:53:14 GMT -5
Aw Jeff...that was very sweet!! Thank you!!! Do you know when you might try for that Chicago gathering---are you thinking you'd do that on the way to the Swan Jam? Keep me posted! |
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Post by omaha on Jan 20, 2009 11:55:33 GMT -5
Yeah, its going to be on the way to SwanJam. Maybe Tuesday/Wednesday of that week. Something like that.
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Post by Resolve on Jan 20, 2009 12:12:41 GMT -5
Well, it's a long time off yet but thanks for keeping me in mind!!!
I'm sure there'll be lots more conversation about this in the months to come!!
Hey Kate...you got mosquitoes up there?
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Post by Don Clark on Jan 20, 2009 13:55:38 GMT -5
Cyndy needs to start planning now for September.....and IdiotJam.
;D
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Post by John B on Jan 21, 2009 16:12:52 GMT -5
Memorial Day weekend would be best for the extra day off, but the next weekend will work, too. Are we talking Friday - Monday? If Carrie and I show up on Friday, is that cool? We figure we'll have to take off Wednesday night in order to get to Owen Sound by Friday evening. Carrie will then fly back and I'll drive home myself.
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Post by sekhmet on Jan 21, 2009 16:30:29 GMT -5
Yes John, I'm planning a Friday to Monday weekend. Or several days before and after for anyone who feels like hanging around that long. I will be entirely delighted to see any forumites who care to come.
Arriving Friday will be super. We'll have a party in the house and garden. On Saturday we'll gather at some restaurant for a big breakfast, jam in the garden and house and studio in the afternoon and invite the local musicians to join us. We'll do a large potluck meal in the evening with locals and then an open stage through the evening in the garden.
At least that is what I'm thinking.
Sunday can be more music, long goodbyes or a trip up the Bruce for some sightseeing and a picnic? Or more hanging around the garden and house. I would want everyone to stay forever by Monday.
Any suggestions?
I'm so glad you're coming John!
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Post by kariseal on Jan 21, 2009 19:24:51 GMT -5
Sounds awesome Kate!
Marshall and I aren't planning to leave until Monday, so I would be up for some sightseeing with my camera for sure on Sunday.....
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Post by sekhmet on Jan 21, 2009 20:35:45 GMT -5
Very cool Kari. I was thinking about "the deep cool of Georgian Bay" where it is gorgeous.
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