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Please use this thread to sign up if you wish to donate, and RenMail me the amount that you are pledging so that I can keep track of how much we need. So far, we've received 110.00 in donations/pledges, so only 290.00 more to reach our goal.

Also, to make sure that the band is compensated well, we will also instill a "pass the hat" for them to cover the obvious influx of NON clan members that will undoubtedly arrive.

Do we wish to make this a "private clan party"? Or will we welcome everyone, and just have them put a donation into the till for our camp? These are things we should discuss, so let's get talkin!

Wow, that sounds awesome!

::weeps and gnashes teeth because she can't be there::

 Blue!! Wonderfull Idea!!!  Count me in!!!

I think it's a great idea!!!

Great idea! Count me in!!  ;D

LE SQUEEE! Now, if they are not able to come on Thursday (due to family obligations), I'm also suggesting a Saturday night show- last night of the season that we'll all be together. Remember, if we get enough people, the cost per person will reduce DRASTICALLY!

I will have about 10 in the Procrastination camp Thursday night.  We'd be happy to contribute since we're camped right around the corner from ya.  What a great way to spend Turkey Day.  Feasting and merriment in the campgrounds.  Huzzah!

Count the Yard Troll and I in of course! I think it's wonderful Mark would agree to do this! HUZZAH!

Oh wait... how well do you know Adrian?? Any chance of a Tartanic showing?? (wishful thinking) LOL

we have had them out to our camp (emuziki) and it was money well spent.  as for time played, I don't remember, but our crew felt really good afterwards so it must have been long enough.

a tip or two if i may...

this was my first time hiring a band to come to our camp and play and i discovered i was ill prepared...

i was so excited about them coming that i forgot to:

1. have chairs for them
2. cook for them
3. have a pre-determined, somehow marked off place for them to play so that it was clear where the band was supposed to be and where the crowd was supposed to be.
4. prepare for the "neighbors" who invariably showed up once the great music started
5. prepare for the drunks that showed up

I wish you well and compliment your taste in music!

:)

cliff

there are going to be a few of us,  maybe 10 or so? count us in too!

*plops down on the ground pouting* I want to go!

Quote from: Riot on November 01, 2008, 09:48:40 PM
*plops down on the ground pouting* I want to go!

::hands Riot a hankie::

Welcome to the pity party.  We have extra sackcloth and ashes.

UPDATE!!!

Mark came by my shop on Saturday, and he and I talked some things out.

First of all, we're moving the performance date to SATURDAY night, so that our people that have family commitments can still make it, and so that Wine and Alchemy can be with their loved ones on this holiday. The price is 400.00, and we have already begun accepting donations. All money is due BY the Friday before the performance. Cash only please, per their request.

I have extended an invitation to Mark and the rest of Wine and Alchemy to join us here on the boards. Hopefully they'll jump right in!

I think we're gonna go ahead and do this, and let everything else kinda fall into place. Any objections?

HUZZAH! I am so happy and excited! I wish I had known for sure I would have slipped thee a pound or two toward the cause Lady Blue. We shall be in attendance as I already have procured our entrance for the final weekend.. (or most of it anyway.)

I can't wait! (although I hate for it to end) I want to live in that world.... Mundania blows.... ;D

Please check the original post...

What a wonderful idea!  I'm for it.  I do feel there are some things we would do well to consider.  (1) we have a number of children in our camp; (2) many of us have invested a considerable sum into our camping gear; (2) the music will bring lots of non-clan folks into and around the camp; (3) not all of those folks will be well behaved.  Thus I propose roping off an area across the road from our camp -- say between the trees of row 8 or 9 -- with clear areas for the musicians and the crowd, as well as a clear entrance to that area where we can take turns "manning" the cash hat as folks come and go (and thereby making it obvious that entry kind of "requires" some sort of cash donation.  JP the Yard Troll and I kind of tossed that idea around and he said he had some strong black roping that would do the trick for marking the area.  Also, we would do well to mark our own camping area better.  That way we can invite the band back for food and drinks post-performance without inviting the whole crowd as well.  any thoughts?

Ok, I have given this some thought....

We can't set up across the road, as it is a parking area and is not ideal. I'm almost certain that "das coppers" will kindly ask us to move along. I know that we have kids in our camp, and of course we are needing to protect our best interests. On the other hand, I believe that we are capable of keeping our things and each other fairly safe. I am expecting that others from neighboring clans will be in attendance, I have already spoken to some of the Brigahallas about contributing as well.

I don't see this as a large "concert" per se, more like an unplugged gathering of musicians. Not many will know what's going on, unless they're in on it.

Marking off our own space a little better is a wondrous idea, but the idea of marking off "band space" and basically charging a cover to get in is a little much in my opinion. Sure, they're coming to perform for our camp, but I think that we could tell who the wrong sort are, and politely tell them that it's a private party and to move along.

There are to be 2 45 minute sets, with a break in between. Either we could have dinner beforehand OR serve our clan during the break. It would probably be better if we had dinner beforehand.

We have had my brother, as well as The Flaming Bonsai (renamed Baby Angel by SafeHaven), and The Yard Troll volunteer for security purposes as well. JIC anyone should inadvertantly cause any trouble. I do not foresee any problems As I can probably have Bull, Boom Boom (from SafeHaven) and Reaver and others from POP to stand by for "body guards/ security" if need be.

Oh you know what... I'll just freeze and trouble makers... LOL

...I don't really see any need for security, borders, ropes, etc.  This is Wine and Alchemy... not Metallica. :o  Sure folks will walk by, hear the music and stop to listen for a bit.  But I don't think this will draw the ne'er do wells away from the cess pool.  We should always be aware of our surroundings and items as it is anyway.  I feel that we all watch out for each other and properties very well too.  I agree we should 'man a hat' for donations, etc.  I agree that dinner should be prior to the first performance.

Now there are a couple of other items that I didn't see being addressed and it may be that Blue has it under control already:

First:  Now that it is dark at 6ish, I see a need for LOTS more tiki torches and other types of lighting to illuminate the area so the musicians can see what they are doing and we can see them.
Second:  Will they provide their own seating?
Third and by all means the most important:  *looking towards Z* What's for dinner? ;D :o ;D

I'm working on that. There will be a menu posted before December first.

Quote from: Zaubon on November 03, 2008, 07:42:52 PM
I'm working on that. There will be a menu posted before December first.

That would be good... cause that Saturday is November 29th.  ;D  :-*

Me wuvs you Zaubon  ;)

Quote from: Taarna on November 03, 2008, 07:54:59 PM

Quote from: Zaubon on November 03, 2008, 07:42:52 PM
I'm working on that. There will be a menu posted before December first.

That would be good... cause that Saturday is November 29th.  ;D  :-*

Me wuvs you Zaubon  ;)

They're so much easier to write from hindsight.... ::)

This is Wine and Alchemy we're talking about. I don't see things getting too unruly. We probably will have a few people wander over from the drum circle because we are in such close proximity to it but I know that between the gentlemen we have with us, and several of our good friends near by, we'll be quite alright.  8)

And dont forget, any tips for the cook also are greatly appreciated.  :-*

We get a few unwanted "guests" in our camp anyway, so no biggie there. But having the fellas (myself included) be a little more on guard wouldn't be bad idea.  Mostly I think our neighbours will think we just have the raido turned up and we will be ok.

Zaubon, you know you I am available to assist in preparations.  I'll draw buckets of water from the well, turn the spit, peel potatoes....whatever you need me to do!  ;D

 I'll be there to help with kitchen duties and guardian duties but I draws the line at DOODY duties!!! :P

I had not posted yet because I thought it was going to be Thursday night. Now that it's Saturday we should be and be able to contribute.

Yeah! Taarna is doing the faerie happy dance!  :-*

Zaubon, I'll voulenteer for kitchen duty again, what ever you need  :)

I really am excited about Wine and Alchemy.  Leave it to me to be OVERprotective...  Please forgive my somewhat freakish worries.  Just pass me the loki and the chronic anxiety I suffer here in mundanity shall float away on the gentle breezes...  After a few guzzles I'll feel safe and secure in our little nest -- what with Martin and Ace and DS and JP and the Flaming Bonzai and Bret and Count DiAmossi and Zaubon and .... WOW we've got a lot of handsome guys. That in itself tends to draw a crowd....  :D


Hey Blue -- my kids tells me this morning that you called on Monday.  'Course, she neglected to get a phone number or write anything down.  I'm gonna try to ren-mail you my cell number.

Quote from: Aiacha on November 04, 2008, 12:14:16 PM
Zaubon, I'll voulenteer for kitchen duty again, what ever you need  :)

Count me in as well!!!

Hey Blue, count me in, I'll kick in 25. Ren mail me with your address so I can send you the money.

I'll be able to kick in a 20 spot for W&A.

I'll gladly help with KP duties too.