Dan Gould Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I realize there are other possibilities, but these seem to be the most popular. I think the biggest question is whether Jim, Joe and Randy would be willing to travel or if they would prefer to have people come to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 My first choice is Lansing, for the reasons I've already mentioned, that the band is based there and it's the first hang, of I hope will be many more, maybe other places. Also, that means that the arrangements would be centralized around the band and around the hang itself, rather than simply another sight-seeing trip. I'm sure that there are interesting things in Lansing and the Organissimo guys can hip us to what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I voted for Lansing, but either city would work for me--I think I'm about halfway between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I voted for St. Louis, only because I could get to St. Louis pretty easily (from Kansas City), and my folks still live there too - so I'd be set for having a place to stay and all. My wife and I go to St. Louis fairly often too. (And the odds of me getting to Lansing anytime soon, are probably pretty small - much as I might like to.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I voted San Diego, because I've already got the beach house booked, all are welcome! We could always pick an area that has the most members, say like.....,Texas! If people are really serious about this I pick St. Louis, it's about 500 miles closer for me, and I have a brother around there somewhere. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 Oh right-- so Alaska is excluded again. No sun at all, always below zero-- what's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 St. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I just voted for Lansing. Couldn't resist given my location. I am able to house someone as well if Lansing is selected. If St. Louis wins out then I can probably make it there. Problem is that I'd be checking out the art museum and other places instead of hanging out with boardmembers all weekend. Too many distractions over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I prefer St. Louis but I'm ok with Lansing if no other reason but to give a tip of the hat for our excellent board hosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) I agree with Chris on the appropriatness of Lansing for the first hang, if only to tip my dress beanie [the one with the multicoloured propeller] to our gracious web-hosts. Edited December 11, 2003 by patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I had to go w/ Lansing, for all of the afore-mentioned reasons, plus another---I used to live in Michigan and haven't been back since '72. I wouldn't be opposed to another choice, though. St. Louis would be pretty damn fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 This has probably been asked before, but, is there an airport in Lansing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Affirmative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Dye Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Yes there is. http://www.flylansing.com/home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Great!! Thanks Joe and Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randissimo Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 I realize there are other possibilities, but these seem to be the most popular. I think the biggest question is whether Jim, Joe and Randy would be willing to travel or if they would prefer to have people come to them. My vote is for Lansing... If it were to be held in Lansing there would be no traveling and lodging expenses for us, we wouldn't have to hassle with transporting our gear, and Jim wouldn't have to schlepp the B3 all the way to St. Louis and back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 and Jim wouldn't have to schlepp the B3 all the way to St. Louis and back.. I know a guy in St. Louis that can help a brotha out with a B3. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted December 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 I thought the number one point was to get together, not necessarily for the fellows to jam. Also, is it remotely realistic to think that Lansing wouldn't write off every non-North American from this shindig? I mean, like I said before, getting to St. Lous is a snap; Lansing maybe not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 I thought the number one point was to get together, not necessarily for the fellows to jam. Thanks Dan, I was beginning to wonder if I had missed something... Don't get me wrong, I love seeing board members in the audience at a gig, but working a performance into the proposed hang adds a whole new layer of logistics to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Thanks Dan, I was beginning to wonder if I had missed something... Don't get me wrong, I love seeing board members in the audience at a gig, but working a performance into the proposed hang adds a whole new layer of logistics to deal with. In other words, Joe just wants to drink beer and look for chicks. I can understand this completely. While my own motto has always been "have mandolin will travel", sometimes I just want to drink beer and look for chicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 I thought the number one point was to get together, not necessarily for the fellows to jam. Thanks Dan, I was beginning to wonder if I had missed something... Don't get me wrong, I love seeing board members in the audience at a gig, but working a performance into the proposed hang adds a whole new layer of logistics to deal with. Joe, I understand what you mean about the hang not being a busman's holiday. I suppose it could be, from your standpoint, like a doctor being asked for a diagnosis of somebody's skinrash, or a lawyer being asked for a legal opinion at a social gathering. I know that I'm a little annoyed when attending events where I'm automatically assumed to be the one that immortalizes the event on film, just because I'm there. I guess that some of us were just interested in seeing the band in it's natural habitat. Presumptuous, perhaps. Are you saying that Organissimo wouldn't be interested in showing the posters who attend the hang what they are about, musically??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Thanks Dan, I was beginning to wonder if I had missed something... Don't get me wrong, I love seeing board members in the audience at a gig, but working a performance into the proposed hang adds a whole new layer of logistics to deal with. In other words, Joe just wants to drink beer and look for chicks. I can understand this completely. While my own motto has always been "have mandolin will travel", sometimes I just want to drink beer and look for chicks. See? Catesta understands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Is it too late to vote for Cleveland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 (edited) Or Calgary in July when there is a great Jazz Festival?? I was interested in seeing Lansing because it is the home of Organissimo. If the band doesn't want us to hear them play, have the hang on a non-gig day. I understand the feeling that they are not performing bears. Edited December 12, 2003 by patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 Patricia, Actually I haven't been following this discussion as closely as I should be if I'm going to be making any comments. My bad. I just assumed that it was more along the lines of what Dan said, that it was more about the online friendships you all have fostered since before this website existed. We'd love to play for y'all. It would be a blast. But where? We almost never play in Lansing, believe it or not. It's tough to get a gig in this town if you're not a vocal/blues band. There is one venue that we could rent (or perhaps book a ticketed performance at), and it would be a great place to hang as well: Creole Gallery. That just might work. Well, that would be fun, and it would provide a focal point for such a gathering. Which would be a nessesity because, frankly, there's not much else going on in Lansing. Discuss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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