Jannic II Event Information

[RedjackRyan]

Redjack Ryan’s Buccaneer Barbecue


proudly presents


The 2nd Sorta bi-Annual Rudies In The Park Event









The Premiere Pittsburgh Event for Janis Ian Fans and friends.


If yer reading this message on the board.. yer invited!







Your hosts are RedjackRyan, Agnes, and Gregory Peck


(Not that Gregory Peck, he’s dead. This Ain’t no Zombie party.)



$30 per person - includes all you can eat and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.









The Place : Peck’s Place in scenic Hookstown Pa.


Which is not convenient to anything, but it is free!



Greg has graciously offered the use of


his swimming pool to picnic attendees, so bring your suits, or not!












The Date: August 2nd 2008 Rain or Shine


Noon until Greg throws us out.







Enjoy a day of fun in the sun (hopefully) cavorting with people from all over the world. We’ll have games, great food, good music, and good company as we say goodbye to summer 2008.


Redjack and Agnes will be showing off their cooking skills, the musicians will be jamming, and Rudies will be eating. Is this paradise or what?



The Menu (subject to change)



Redjack’s Famous BBQ Pork Ribs Redjack’s Almost Famous Brisket
Redjack's Nearly Legendary Pulled Pork Sammiches Bacon Wrapped Shrimp


Diablo Wing Dings - BBQ chicken - Hot Dogs Vegetarian Dishes


CousCous Salad



Guests are free to bring their favorite alcoholic beverage.



Musicians feel free to bring your instruments, we have power and we have room to play.



There will be Gazebos for shelter from the sun or rain; however you are advised to bring a comfortable folding chair for your own use.









Yes Janis is attending, please let her just enjoy the day with friends and food, if she wants to play she’ll play, if she wants to relax, please let her. Don’t ask.



Hotel and additional information in this thread http://janisian.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4716&highlight=picnic


and please update the attendee's list at http://janisian.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4923



FRIDAY EVENING AGENDA
at the Candlewood Suites
Cancelled


SATURDAY EVENT


PICNIC!


Auction of Janis Ian Memorabilia - proceeds benefit the Pearl Foundation




SUNDAY EVENT


Historic Kennywood Park
Home of the only single track racing coaster in the United States and home of the King of
Wooden Coasters - The Thunderbolt! Kennywood also features one of the fastest steel coasters in the world, The Phantom's Revenge.
http://postgazette.com/pg/08128/879582-42.stm


http://kennywood.com/


OR
Pub and food crawl with Redjack


Wander the streets of historic Pittsburgh in search of tasty treats and tall pints. Redjack will give a guided
walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh and the Strip District taking care to point out his favorite
eatin and drinkin spots. Enjoy wholesale shopping along the way as the trip winds to the end of the Stip District Markets.
Grab a piece of Pittsburgh to remember at Feinberg and Sons. (about 3 hours and 4 miles total.)

[Marcia Drummergal]

Sounds wonderful Ben! Is Gregory's place a private home by any chance? Just curious!

THANKS!

Marcia :)

[RedjackRyan]

8 private acres of residence down in farm country with a good bit of distance between the neighbors. The offer was too good to turn down and I outted Greg as a closet Rudie to boot!

[Eva]

Wow, it's going to be great. I SOOOOOOO wish I could be there. Agnes, Marjan, will you enjoy yourselves for me too please? Thanks!

And girls and boys... you will have the intens pleasure of getting to know Agnes's cooking. You lucky dogs!

Eva

[Eva]

Wow, it's going to be great. I am sure of that. I SOOOOOOO wish I could be there. Agnes, Marjan, will you enjoy yourselves for me too please? Thanks! :cool:

And girls and boys... you will have the intens pleasure of getting to know Agnes's cooking. You lucky dogs! :D

PS: did I mention to you all: please take pictures... :)

Eva

[hoops]

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo...sounds great!! can;t wait
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

Wow, it's going to be great. I am sure of that. I SOOOOOOO wish I could be there. Agnes, Marjan, will you enjoy yourselves for me too please? Thanks! :cool:

And girls and boys... you will have the intens pleasure of getting to know Agnes's cooking. You lucky dogs! :D

PS: did I mention to you all: please take pictures... :)

Eva

Wish you could be here as well my dear Pirate Queen. Such a kindred spirit, i will have the pleasure of your company sooner or later. Know that I may not be sending Agnes home, i've got a weakness for fresh baked breads .. So you may wish to prepare a ransom of shiny trinkets and such :D

[Agnes]

Bah, and he thinks he can outsmart a woman... :p

Think again! :D

[RedjackRyan]

Hush now, or i'll replace galley slave 'Bel with you. :D

[SongDragon]

One Track Mind: Gotta get there... Pittsburgh August 2nd... Gotta get there... Pittsburgh August 2nd...

Coming down from either New Hampshire or Maine. This oughta be good. Road trip! I may just have to bring Caroline. Hehe... Don't say "Song" or "Jennifer" 'till you check for the long hair!

:p

I've still got to book a room and such, but I want to make sure I can get down there first, as I don't have a car (though I use the van during summer, I'm not sure that car would survive such a long trip) or may be flying. Nifty. I'm saving up!!!

Camera is a must... Since I keep managing to forget it.

~Song

[Eva]

Beware of The Agnes Captain Redjack. She looks sweet and innocent, but she is tougher than many.

Eva

[RedjackRyan]

One Track Mind: Gotta get there... Pittsburgh August 2nd... Gotta get there... Pittsburgh August 2nd...

~Song

Would love to have you, and its really the 1st,2nd, and 3rd. Friday through Sunday. It's looking like we may do Kennywood Park on the Sunday or The Zoo.

[RedjackRyan]

Beware of The Agnes Captain Redjack. She looks sweet and innocent, but she is tougher than many.

Eva

Yeah yeah.. I survived Ravaging Randy.. i can survive The dread Agnes.

[Agnes]

We'll see :D

[RedjackRyan]

Now if we can just get the Saxman into pittsburgh (hint hint)

[sister rose]

Now if we can just get the Saxman into pittsburgh (hint hint)

I'll drive him!!! :D

[RedjackRyan]

we want him here in one piece Rose.

[sister rose]

oh......well....you didn't say that! :p

[Eva]

Sheesh... the man is so demanding!

Eva

[hoops]

eva,
sheesh i know...danggggggg...sister rose is has no severe injuries to her credit...and a body cast IS one piece...so there
pace
hoops

[SongDragon]

1st through 3rd... You know what... I'll no longer be a teenager. That still shocks me every time I think about it. But yes. Trying, trying, trying. Very trying. I'll try not to leave it till the last minute. :p

~Song

[sister rose]

sister rose is has no severe injuries to her credit...
pace
hoops

sigh....I know...and I am working to change that. :rolleyes:

[Dar]

Ben that sounds fantastic!! How great! How far is the hotel from Peck's Place?

Agnes is coming AND cooking! Oh my GOD!! I am beyond THRILLED!!

oh yeah, nice that Janis will be there too. ;)

[RedjackRyan]

Dar, Its about the same distance as the public park i was considering.. It's a good 20 minute haul. Depending on the numbers of ravenous rudies, I may rent transportation to get folks to and from. I just couldn't say no to Greg's offer, having a site fully wired for power and sound already was just too good to walk away from.

As to Agnes, well i sorta deputized her :)



Hoops my dear, nice try.. but i'm still in therapy for the trauma Lexa caused with a five minute ride ...four blocks up the street!

[Eva]

I just couldn't say no to Greg's offer, having a site fully wired for power and sound already was just too good to walk away from.
It sounds fantastic.

Eva

[lucille]

Hey Ben, I don't mean to sound obsessive (I am a little OCD:p ) but does your very generous friend have adequate toilet facilities? I'm thinking that portable loos may be needed.

You know I have ISYEWS with dunnies in your country.:D

I am volunteering to make my delicious garlic sauce. (Ask Leslie and/or the Florida girls if it is worth it.) That is apart from my serious duty of keeping the chef(s) lubricated. :D

[Agnes]

Ben that sounds fantastic!! How great! How far is the hotel from Peck's Place?

Agnes is coming AND cooking! Oh my GOD!! I am beyond THRILLED!!

oh yeah, nice that Janis will be there too. ;)

Sheez, hon, I think I'll have to start getting my 'recipes' together already :p Probably need to fix a couple of dozen dishes if you're coming, don't I? Ben, you should've kept your big mouth SHUT! :D

[Eva]

Ben, you should've kept your big mouth SHUT! :D
You are asking for the impossible, Agnes... :rolleyes:

About Dar... I guess you should make your usual oh-I-will-just-cook-the-double-amount-in-case-people-get-hungry. And three extra dishes. I guess you'll be fine then.

Eva

[DaveM]

Will we be able to mock the neighbors? And if so, how can we best go about it?

[RedjackRyan]

No worries my dear, you aren't obsessive at all.. *I* wasn't happy with the facilities we had at that park. Greg and I have discussed rental of some portable units to supplement what he already has. He mentioned something else about a small addon building he's putting together possibly being temporarily refitted as additional facilities. We'll have it all taken care of.

I'm gonna take you up on that Garlic sauce!


Hey Ben, I don't mean to sound obsessive (I am a little OCD:p ) but does your very generous friend have adequate toilet facilities? I'm thinking that portable loos may be needed.

You know I have ISYEWS with dunnies in your country.:D

I am volunteering to make my delicious garlic sauce. (Ask Leslie and/or the Florida girls if it is worth it.) That is apart from my serious duty of keeping the chef(s) lubricated. :D

[RedjackRyan]

Will we be able to mock the neighbors? And if so, how can we best go about it?

From Gregs description, his neighbors are some distance away from his property. We may however mock some livestock that wanders in from time to time.

[sister rose]

Hoops my dear, nice try.. but i'm still in therapy for the trauma Lexa caused with a five minute ride ...four blocks up the street!

*rolls eyes*

big baby! :p

[DaveM]

Mocking livestock can be fun. Might cow tipping be on the agenda?

[Dar]

About Dar... I guess you should make your usual oh-I-will-just-cook-the-double-amount-in-case-people-get-hungry. And three extra dishes. I guess you'll be fine then.
Eva

LOL....mmmmmmmm better make it four extra. ;)

[hoops]

sister rose...have you ever driven a motorcycle???:rolleyes: not that it matters really...LMAO No pun against you intended, just getting great joy from the thought of it.
peace
hoops

[DaveM]

Sister Rose should have a motorcycle.....except that she wouldn't be ableto scare as many passengers as with a bus.

[KarenSews2]

I would think that any stray livestock would steer (no pun intended) clear of RedJack and his Magic Grills!

[lucille]

Yeah Karen, I guess the stray cows would tend to be vegetarians.:D

Here's a little info on garlic, a favourite food of mine. (Why are all my friends in Oz, Italian?)

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/15/unlocking-the-benefits-of-garlic/?WT.mc_id=HL-D-I-NYT-MOD-BIG-M003-ROS-1207-HDR&WT.mc_ev=click&mkt=HL-D-I-NYT-MOD-BIG-M003-ROS-1207-HDR

[hoops]

I've been reminded time and time again that i should be able to at meat when all my healing is over and done. but i haven't had any since 1983...so, i'm not sure... i still remember that last bite of steak...though i barely remember the 4 day stay in the hospital after it got stuck. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! maybe i'll just bring the campbell's tomato soup lmao
peace
hoops

[Bat]

Good article, Lucille! I love garlic and use it every chance I get, buy a bulb or 2 every month...Have you tried Elephant Garlic? It's HUGE and delicious.
The Garlic press is always within easy reach, too...I think I'm an honorary Italian.

[Bat]

Hoops, get a blender! I never bought baby food when my kids were little...I just took the roast and potatoes and veggies and tossed them all in the blender, together or separately, depending on the veggies, and the kids loved it. (I took one taste of commercial baby food and tossed it as it was so salty I couldn't stand it. I mean, a little salt is essential, but having grown up in a household where my dad was a heart patient, we hardly used any in cooking, just salted at the table to taste. I forgot as often as not. Also, veggies cooked in salt water taste as bad as canned, which I detest...give me Freshlike, which doesn't can with salt, or frozen, if I can't have fresh.)
End of rant. Anyway, you can have anything you want as long as it's fine enough, right? So blend the stuff and enjoy the flavor!

[lucille]

The Garlic press is always within easy reach, too

Hey Bat

A friend of mine who was a top chef in Melbourne gave me some advice about garlic. He said it should never be pressed. It should be chopped, because, in his words, 'the crap that comes out of the press has lost all it's juice, and the flavour goes'. So I bought myself one of these, which I must say is fantastic. He also said you can store "chopped garlic" in olive oil in the 'fridge. So I have a chopping frenzy every now and again, and always have chopped garlic on hand. Hopefully I am not telling you how to suck eggs.:D

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/lucille92/?action=view&current=DSCN1456.jpg

PS You may not know it, but Melbourne has some of the best restaurants in the world. (Ask Janis ;) )

[BGG]

Rachel and I are planning next year's birthday presents for each other.

She wants to go to the Mt. Washington Grand Hotel up North.

I wanted to go to Buffalo, NY for the Buffalo Wing festival.

UNTIL I SAW THIS THREAD!!!

If it's not too late to get in on the action (we had to miss it last year), I'd love to be able to tell The Peanut I want to go the The Rudie Picnic in Pitt!!!

Can I? Huh? Pretty please with a Peanut on top?

M-

[RedjackRyan]

Ahh hell, i got yer killer buffalo wings my dear. You bring yourself and your peanut on down and let Redjack fill yer bellies.

[BGG]

YEEEEEEEHAH!!!!!

This will be a GREAT birthday gift!
Great food, friends, and fun!

Thanks Ben - count us as two definite attendees!


:D

[RedjackRyan]

Can't wait to finally meet your wonderful Peanut, 'Chelle!

[Eva]

Are we there yet? I'm hungry! (it's almost midnight again :rolleyes: )

Eva

[hoops]

bat,
the picnic is post surgery so i should be able to swallow anything! yay! just haven't decided if i'm gonna try meat. thank you for the thoughts my friend.
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

Noel, I'll make ya anything your little heart desires. Just keep Lexa and her car away from me :)

[hoops]

redjack, no worries...i'm sure she'll be on the motorcycle...lol oh and if you think i can stop sister rose...well, what can i say, she is one of a kind
peace
hoops

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Betty and I have decided to pass on the first week of Musikfest and will (Health permitting) be attending the picnic.... REDJACK, Do we send the check to you via the snail??? Also, further info would be appreciated about hotels in the area.

Best to you and Cathy and all the other Rudies...

R. from the Civilized side of Pa.

[Bat]

Yayyyyyy~!!!

[hoops]

great news Randy! this is gonna be a par - tay!
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

Betty and I have decided to pass on the first week of Musikfest and will (Health permitting) be attending the picnic.... REDJACK, Do we send the check to you via the snail??? Also, further info would be appreciated about hotels in the area.

Best to you and Cathy and all the other Rudies...

R. from the Civilized side of Pa.


there goes the neighborhood :) Yah, you can drop yer check in da mail. Hotel link information is attached to the first post in this thread, we still have rooms available in the block i reserved at the Candlewood.

[mixtymotions]

What a great birthday gift to give myself, hedonist that I am and best yet, I'll be sharing my birthday with BGG! One question though... As I was perusing a list of flight choices, I see this : These results cover a metro area with several airports. Which airport would I fly in to? I know Pittsburgh has grown in the 38 years since I've been there, but sheesh, several airports now? I guess I need the call letters for the right airport. I'll be leaving from DIA (Denver International Airport).

[RedjackRyan]

Cool, wasn't sure if you were gonna come to this or not Mixty!

They are lumping in a bunch of itty bitty fields in that 'Metro' area. You'll be flying into PIT which is still Greater Pittsburgh International.

[KarenSews2]

You're coming!!! Should I pack along my sewing machine so we can play? ;)

I've been wondering where you've been! Hope you're OK!

RJ, should I get busy on the shirt for you??? hee heee!

[Eva]

I am starting to feel left out... *sigh* Well, please take pictures to make those who can't go feel included again :cool: Don't forget the one of Dar in the fiestaskirt!!! I haven't forgotten Dar. Sorry... :o :D I showed you my flipflops, you show me your skirt heheheh... :rolleyes:

Eva

[KarenSews2]

Don't forget the one of Dar in the fiestaskirt!!! I haven't forgotten Dar. Sorry... :o :D I showed you my flipflops, you show me your skirt heheheh... :rolleyes:

Eva

Dang, I'd better get busy!!! :p

[Eva]

Yep! Lots of colours and frills okay? :D She is a size Dar.

Eva

[Dar]

Sheesh, you're really gonna make me wear that thing?

LOL Actually after the wedding in December I've decided, it's not the dress that I hate, it's the friggin PANTYHOSE. As long as I can have bare legs I'll wear it....:rolleyes:

[Dar]

How great that you are coming! I look forward to meeting you.

Hey Ben, is Irish Beth going to be able to make it?

[hoops]

Dar, i know what you mean about those damned oops i mean darned pantyhose. my mother always said they were a torture device designed by men...she was a smart woman...but she did tell me they'd keep my legs warm in the winter WRONG! the cold clings to them like bee's to honey. oh, and it is the dress part i hate, tho i will wear one only if people promise to laugh.
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

How great that you are coming! I look forward to meeting you.

Hey Ben, is Irish Beth going to be able to make it?

I don't know Dar, I haven't spoken to the lovely Beth Ryan in some time. Last time we spoke, she was planning on making it.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

REDJACK...Betty and I just got home from Suffolk by way of Nagshead, N.C. (for a couple days) Well to make a long story short after several attempted muggings by various Rudies & Friends (but I was able to outrun Marjan, Oak and Jenny) The trunk of the car is intact and safe... GOOD STUFF!!!!

We needs to talk...;)

Best R.

[hoops]

randyyyyyyy buddy ole pal...friend of mine , pal of pals...umm, you can share the secret with me... i won't tell anyone. you know me, honest and loyal as the day is long. oh and if ya don't tell, i might just have to come to your house and "borrow" some things from you . but friend of friends , lets look at the joy we could share.
peacee
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

REDJACK...Betty and I just got home from Suffolk by way of Nagshead, N.C. (for a couple days) Well to make a long story short after several attempted muggings by various Rudies & Friends (but I was able to outrun Marjan, Oak and Jenny) The trunk of the car is intact and safe... GOOD STUFF!!!!

We needs to talk...;)

Best R.

Good deal, I much appreciate you schlepping all that stuff back to PA for me. I'm going to be forced to go to Bedford in the near future, and likely Camp Hill not too long after that. we'll work something out. As for Hoops, fake her out.. dangle some car keys in her face and then scoot out the backdoor with the loot. :D

[leslie]

I know that we'll be down near Randy & Betty several times before JanicII. I haven't been following this conversation, but if you need something transported we'd be glad to do it.

BTW all of you, the 2008 Roots & Rhythm Festival performers are up at http://www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com except for the Main Street performers. I may have a surprise for everyone with regards to that area.

Leslie

[RedjackRyan]

Thanks for the offer Leslie, I'll let you know, though i think Randy and the significantly more stable and lovely Betty will be coming to the picnic. We'll see what needs to happen after I talk to the longhaired one over the weekend.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Yeah yeah.. I survived Ravaging Randy.. i can survive The dread Agnes.

REDJACK, Ahhhh but can you survive Dread Agnes AND Ravaging Randy????:mad:

:eek:

[KarenSews2]

Sheesh, you're really gonna make me wear that thing?

LOL Actually after the wedding in December I've decided, it's not the dress that I hate, it's the friggin PANTYHOSE. As long as I can have bare legs I'll wear it....:rolleyes:


I'm makin' it - yer wearin' it!!

Pantyhose definitely NOT required. But did you listen to ME the last time the pantyhose question came up? No

[Eva]

But did you listen to ME the last time the pantyhose question came up? No
Oy Dar... :eek: It seems you hurt The Lady's feelings. You are going to suffer for this, I guess... What do you think Karen... Pantyhose with sparkles? :p

Eva

[KarenSews2]

Oy Dar... :eek: It seems you hurt The Lady's feelings. You are going to suffer for this, I guess... What do you think Karen... Pantyhose with sparkles? :p

Eva

Hurt my feelings?? Nahhh! It's just good fodder for future teasing!

Sparkly pantyhose to go with the skirt? no. I'm thinking a cute pair of espadrilles or some comfy flip-flops. There. I said it!

[RedjackRyan]

bump for a couple of folks

[aabram]

I'm drooling, but .... :( I can't come :(

[Mary6906]

Awww, wish I could go, too.:(

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

See REDJACK for details....

Photos of REDJACK ARMS attached...

I think the apartments are great Ben... Some deserving Rudies will live in the lap of luxory!!!

[Mary6906]

Oh, I think Redjack is saving those "special apartments" for all the NEW Rudies, it must be a form of Rudie initiation :eek: , in order to become an "officially sanctioned" Rudie, you must stay a minimum of two nights? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/toilet03.gif

[RedjackRyan]

Pay him no attention Mary, he's getting the basement level apartment at the Redjack Arms..

[Marcia Drummergal]

The accomodations in Pittsburgh are actually quite nice. However these porta-pots are (I'm certain) a step up from what we had in the park.....

Having said that, I hear tell that THIS year we will have a fancy-shmancy place for our JanNic, JaniQue, RudieQue...whatever you want to call it. Maybe we should just call it a plain ol' BBQ....otherwise is sounds like we're putting Janis or a Rudie on the spit!! :eek:

Marcia ;)

[lucille]

Every time I think of those "amenities" we had at the park, I can't help thinking of poor Dr Oak, pacing up and down between them. I know if I felt as bad as I think she did, I would be back at the room and sod the lot of you.


Rudie on the spit

Ben, I can't remember, do you have a spit? And if so, do you think Randy would be tender. He'd be more towards the mutton than the lamb methinks.:D

[RedjackRyan]

Those amenities were deplorable and I let the park management know it too.

That'd be some very old and stringy mutton, but i suppose that would be the ultimate test of my skill...if i could make him tender and succulent. Spit cooking looks cool, but i'm a fan of the pig in the pit style, takes longer but man does that make some juicy tasty grub!


Every time I think of those "amenities" we had at the park, I can't help thinking of poor Dr Oak, pacing up and down between them. I know if I felt as bad as I think she did, I would be back at the room and sod the lot of you.



Ben, I can't remember, do you have a spit? And if so, do you think Randy would be tender. He'd be more towards the mutton than the lamb methinks.:D

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Good God.... I've become a food thread!!!!!

Hiding in the corner...

R. from a place that shall remain hidden

[RedjackRyan]

Bump.. Updated the first post with friday evenings agenda.

[Eva]

Dar! Wear hold ups under the fiestaskirt if it's cold. Nobody will notice.

Eva

[DaveM]

OK--as I understand it, things will be wrapped up on Saturday night? Anyone sticking around into Sunday? Perhaps even Monday? Trying to figure out who I might be able to wheedle a ride out of since I just might be able to afford this if I don't have to rent a car.

Midwest Airlines has had some decent fares that would involve arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday afternoon/evening. The question being, in the present climate, whether a carrier of their size will still be in business by August. However, as I am assured that they have already started winding up the rubber bands on their Regional Jets, they do seem eager for customers.

Can't wait to see where their gate is hidden at Minneapolis/St. Paul. If you don't fly Northwest out of there, it's generally something of a treasure hunt to find your gate and even then, a matter of some question as to whether your aircraft will actually be directed there.

[lucille]

OK--as I understand it, things will be wrapped up on Saturday night? Anyone sticking around into Sunday? eager for customers.

Hell no Dave. We have the obligatory big brekky (breakfast) on Sunday Morning at some place so famous that you can't book!:D

[Marcia Drummergal]

Hell no Dave. We have the obligatory big brekky (breakfast) on Sunday Morning at some place so famous that you can't book!:D

Hey, what could be better than breakfast at Bob Evans, I ask you?!

Marcia ;)

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Good morning all

This summer is shaping up really great concert wise... Just a note to those attending JannicII... The Tuesday following the picnic Janis will be performing at Musikfest, in Bethlehem Pa (about 5 miles from home).... Should anybody wish to and not mind "ROUGHING IT" a bit Betty and I usually have at least one empty appartment We have a couple air mattresses and sofas available space in the living room for crashing free should anybody want to travel the 300miles to Easton Pa... We also have off street parking and a large yard to sit in on the outskirts of town... During that week there is lots going on with Musikfest... On Monday night BOSTON will be one of the featured acts... Then Janis on Tuesday at I believe a FREE venue... Now what could be better??? Just for the record we are direct line between Pittsburgh and Manhatten... (Just about 70 miles from Manhatten and two miles from New Jersey)...

If your curious about other acts see available see musikfest.org

Anyway the offer is here... This is NOT a solicitation ... just a free offer to our rudie friends that don't mind roughing it abit... Yes Marjan and Annette that even includes you :)

Best to you all

R & B

Ps... I have a closet full of stuff sent by Janis going to the picnic to be auctioned off.... You don't want to miss it.....

[KarenSews2]

Dave, there will be plenty of us with cars. You don't need to worry about getting around. There is also a shuttle between the hotel and the airport.

[DaveM]

Are pirates included in that invitation? That just might be very attractive indeed. Besides which, airfares drop significantly if I can extend my stay a couple of days.

I am a reasonably good guest, am housebroken, and can sleep on the soft side of a board if need be.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Hey Dave,

The invite stands for anyone willing to rough it a bit... If you don't mind smokers we can even give you a ride from Pittsburgh to Easton... (Just under 300 miles but I'm not riding in the trunk) I would suggest flying back from Lehigh Valley International in Allentown, Pa... We are planning on leaving Pittsburgh probably early Sunday afternoon to get back here in time to relax for a bit... After all Boston is in concert Monday night... Tuesday is Janis... I don't know if it will be day or night as yet... Perhaps Janis or someone on staff can get her performance times at Musikfest for us...

If you have any questions let me know...

Best

R.

[DaveM]

I don't mind roughing it or smokers....how far are you from Pittsburgh? Not sure if I can arrange a return flight from Allentown without a big jump in the airfare, but I will look.

I do draw the line at riding in the trunk, though I have accepted invitations that required riding in the back of a pickup truck. The guerrilla school of travel can be a true delight, as much for the inevitable surprises as for the planned activities.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

how far are you from Pittsburgh?

We are 296.6 miles... We are in Easton Pa... Bethlehem Pa on one side and Phillipsburg, NJ on the other....

Well Dave see what you think... The invite is there...

Best

R.

[Mary6906]

Randy....Easton's 189 miles from me in CT.... Hummmmmmmm

[DaveM]

Hmmm....I've no idea (blushing) how to arrange an airfare with an arrival at one airport and a departure from another. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[KarenSews2]

That would be me, Dave! "Thank you for calling ATA. How may I help you?" ;) If you are booking online, click the "multi-city" option. It's usually by the "one way" link. Anymore, it's really no more expensive (depending on locations) to book that way rather than round-trip.

If you have trouble, let me know.

Alas, it was sad when ATA went belly-up the other day.

[Bat]

Alas, it was sad when ATA went belly-up the other day.


Yes it was. We thought of you...Marcia said that that is the outfit you worked for. Bummer. 3 in one week...take solace in knowing you're not alone. Lotsa people losing jobs these days, eh? shades of 1929...I hope not!:(

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Randy....Easton's 189 miles from me in CT.... Hummmmmmmm

Well Mary if you and the other rudies don't mind reliving the 60's and communial living come on down... Janis is performing in August here just a couple miles from the house... You all can get a good night sleep or hang out for a couple days to enjoy Musikfest... It's not fancy but it is free and clean... You all might want to drag along sleeping bags though... We have a couple air mattresses appropriate broken in and comfort tested by Marjan & Annette... Theres a bathroom, refrig.... and kitchen if needed... though within a quarter mile is CITY DINER which we eat at often and RICHARDS which is a hot dog/ICE CREAM JOINT both within easy walking distance... A large yard with a tent thinging for sitting in during the days and evenings... Even screened to keep out the Mosquittos... and off street parking...The house comes equiped with our resident rudie and rudie-dog Carol & Nikki....

During the summer months we sometimes sit out in the tent and enjoy the air until well into the morning

Gem... we haven't heard from you in a bit.... Are you coming to Musikfest or Sellersville?

Best to all

R.

[Mary6906]

Well, I shall check my "social calendar" and see if I can pencil you in :)
I'll get back to you on that.... I'm all for roughing it for a night or two... have spent many a night on the floor.... (for one reason or another!)

[diver_boy]

i am so excited about this....this is going to be my vacation for the year lol

[sister rose]

I know...the girls are excited to see Janis again. They aren't even't really concerned about the other stuff...go figure. :rolleyes:

[RedjackRyan]

Heathens.. Janis who? I know folks are really coming to see me and eat my food! yeah.. thats the ticket! lol

[sister rose]

yeah...I mentioned the famous 'Redjack' and they just said 'who? Must be someone from the olden days...'

[gisli]

I see a lot of people getting excited over this event.......uhhhh...so am I the only one starting to get panic attacks :o

[KarenSews2]

yeah...I mentioned the famous 'Redjack' and they just said 'who? Must be someone from the olden days...'


Nah...that would be Randy! (And not the little squirrel, either!) ;)

[marjan]

I'm pretty sure there will be someone else joining us at the jannic :D

[Mimi]

Who could that be??? And this person does not even believe it herself yet...

:confused: :confused: :confused:

MIMI:p

[Oak Kitten]

Are you coming for sure, Mimi? That would be AUSGEZEICHNET!

Oak

[Mimi]

I'm not talking about me, Oak.

I'm still waiting for the OK from my school director. Depends on some students who maybe have to repeat their exams at the beginning of August. It's still not sure if they have really failed. I'm praying. There are so many of you Rudies I would love to meet!

MIMI

[Oak Kitten]

Sending positive Rudie vibes to you via your students so that they will pass and you can come to the the Rudie Que.

Oak

[gisli]

I'm pretty sure there will be someone else joining us at the jannic :D

............a surprise in the making.......surden Queen coming:confused: She still unconcious after the faint.:D

Mimi you should know that all of your students have passed and you can plan a trip.....or go to plan B.

Plan B= call for the substitude teacher.

[hoops]

mimi,
i'm sending out vibes and prayers and all that good stuff, cause i really want to meet you!
peace
hoops

[Bat]

Yes, Mimi...you're pretty high on my list, too!! Be there!!;)

[Eva]

I am hardly conscious yet... :D

Eva

[DaveM]

Perhaps Dar can go down to the Rue DQ in search of ice cream.

[Eva]

I'M COMING TO PITTSBURGH!!!!!

Eva

[gisli]

I'M COMING TO PITTSBURGH!!!!!

Eva

Wooo hooooo, aint life grand.......so happy to hear this, congrat and dont bring the sword........bring the chocolate cake that makes you feel strange:o :D

[RedjackRyan]

A mad Icelander, A Mad Scientists experiment (Randy), and a Pirate Queen all invading Pittsburgh.. What have i done?? :D

[Eva]

A mad Icelander, A Mad Scientists experiment (Randy), and a Pirate Queen all invading Pittsburgh.. What have i done?? :D
You are sorry now, ain't ya!? :D Too late!

Eva

[RedjackRyan]

Ya know, I think somethings come up for the august dates.. yeah, I have to be in ..well anywhere but Pittsburgh really ;)

[Oak Kitten]

Eva is coming? Odds Bodkins! That is great news, I can present you with your flop-flop fly swatter scepter so you can keep the unruly Rudies in line.

Huzzah!

Oak

[Eva]

As of now anything flipfloppy is officially banned from the Rudie BBQ *taps unflipflopped foot*

Eva

[Oak Kitten]

Eva,

HA! Just try to stop me!

Oak

[Eva]

We'll have a duel. You'll bring the flipflopthingy, I'll bring my sword :D

Pirate Queen

PS: I am going to see Dar in a fiestaskirt. Woohoo! *whistles*

[hoops]

great news eva! can't wait to see you there!
peace
hoops

[Marcia Drummergal]

Wow Eva! We finally get to meet! How unbelievably cool! I sure hope my health improves by then......

Cool Cool Cool!!!

Marcia :)

[lucille]

Wow, a netherland invasion. For goodness sake don't offer them beads, or Pittsburgh will fall.:D Look forward to meeting the deutch and the dutch Of course Marjan is and old friend.:p

[DaveM]

I don't own any flipflops, but can I wear my Birkenstocks?

[marjan]

Indeed you all better prepare yourselfs for the invasion of the three Dutch Boekaniers :D

[RedjackRyan]

Alrighty, its looking like 36 Rudies as of this moment in time have expressed their intent to attend the 2008 Jan-Nic. Please take a moment and review the links attached to the first post in this thread, and make sure i have your name and the names of anyone travelling with you on the attendees list.

Those of you procrastinating on making your hotel reservations, please do so soon.

Anyone willing to double up with other folks travelling solo, please indicate so . If you are coming into town for longer than the weekend, let us know as well. We do have a few folks planning longer stays in the area.

Thanks to everyone for your enthusiastic participation!

[Dar]

WHAT'S THIS I READ??!!

Eva is coming??!! HOW FANTASTIC!!

Boy, at this point I'm looking forward to the people more than the food!! :eek: Who'd a thunk it?!

Dave, I am ALWAYS in search of ice cream!! You ARE coming too aren't you??

[Agnes]

Indeed you all better prepare yourselfs for the invasion of the three Dutch Boekaniers :D

ROFL, Marjan :D I think between Eva and yourself, our Rudie friends will have enough to keep them occupied. I'll just keep 'em fed ;) :D

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Marjan.... Don't forget to bring Annette.......!!!!!!!! After all How can Janis work without Annette??????

REDJACK.... Though procrastinating Betty and I will be there to torment the chef..... I did see White Castles on the menu did I not????

Best

R.

PS.... Those with the time remember that Janis will be performing at Liederplatz at Musikfest on the 5th of August....In Bethlehem Pa.... Just a short 300 miles from Pittsburgher.... A free show.... but as yet I don't know what time.... Free place to crash if you don't mind suffering roughing it with other rudies in our luxiorius Marjan & Annette Suite Named after our very special international Guests.... This is only 7 miles from Musikfest.... Come on down

[gisli]

....and don´t forget to take Jan with you....

[DaveM]

I hope I'm coming, Dar--am just having a bit of trouble finding a reasonable flight and now it looks as if I'll be going to St. Louis and will have to pay for that first. Somewhere in there I will almost certainly have another trip to Texas....I haven't been a globetrotter in a while and it's a bit intimidating!

No ice cream for me....lactose intolerant, alas.

[hoops]

working without Annette....bahhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahah a!
peace
hoops

[Eva]

I think I realised something today for the first time... I knew it before but it hadn't sunk in yet:

I'M COMING TO PITTSBURGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Eva

[Eva]

(which I won't do in case a burglar will hear it. But...)

I'M GOING TO PITTSBURGH!!!!!

* Marjan and Agnes, did you hear? We're going to lead the latest Dutch invasion there.
* Redjack, did you hear? I am going to confiscate your home and your wife.
* Oak Kitten, did you hear? I'm going to watch you puke 'live' in full colour, hifi stereo and surround-smell (what an honour) Maybe I'll even join you.
* PA Randy, did you hear? I'm going to torment you up close and personal (Yay! Finally!)
*Dar, did you hear? I'm going to enjoy you wearing your fiestaskirt. If it makes you feel better, I'll wear flip-flops for you if the weather is good.
*Hoops & Sister_Rose, did you hear? We're going to 'borrow' a big, butch and bulky Range Rover or a car like that. Just because I like them. And I need a driver...
*Butches of Pittsburgh, did you hear? I'm coming to Pittsburgh!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Eva

[hoops]

eva,
THAT IS SOOOOOO COOL, BE SURE THAT SISTER ROSE AND I WILL TAKE YOU FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE :D! RUDIES THIS IS GONNA BIG! BUTCHES, PREPARE TO BE TAKEN and love every minute of it
peace
hoops

[Bat]

Is there an age limit?;)

[Eva]

Is there an age limit?;)
Yes there is. No one under 35 :D

Eva

[Agnes]

That means you're down one cook, honey :D

[Bat]

Yes there is. No one under 35

:rolleyes: Pay no attention to that woman behind the curtain....



That means you're down one cook, honey


Make that two...I promise I will help this year, and not just eat...but I will probably do plenty of that, too!
:D

[Elliott]

Eva, I can not wait to meet you! What size shoe do you wear? American?

[Eva]

Eva, I can not wait to meet you! What size shoe do you wear? American?
I look forward to finally meeting all of you too :cool: My shoe size in American sizes is 6. I have very neat feet :D Of course I am only 157 centimetres tall... :rolleyes:

Eva

[hoops]

bat, did you mean an age limit among the butches? i suppose that would be up to eva. as far as i'm concerned you can come ealong for the ride with sister rose and myself.
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

I've decided that Kennywood park will be our Sunday event, I need to know how many folks will be staying through Sunday so that I can negotiate a group rate with the park.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

I've decided that Kennywood park will be our Sunday event, I need to know how many folks will be staying through Sunday so that I can negotiate a group rate with the park.

Hey Ben... Morning....

As things stand Betty and I will probably head back about midday on Sunday so we can get to the BOSTON concert at Musikfest on Monday and Janis on Tuesday....

I need to send you a check Ben and lost your address... Can you shoot me an e-mail?

Best

R. from Pa

[RedjackRyan]

BANG!!!



Yup, thats one dead e-mail

[Agnes]

LOL :D

Well, I *might* stay till Sunday... :rolleyes:

[RedjackRyan]

LOL :D

Well, I *might* stay till Sunday... :rolleyes:


smartazz :)

[Eva]

Can I come too, Redjack? :D

Eva

[Agnes]

smartazz :)

:eek: ME? Never... :D

[Dar]

Well I finally booked my flights! At this moment, I'm solo, however no sooner did we book everything for that week then Peggy learns that the wedding plans might be changing. So she may still join me. When she heard Marjan was coming, she was about ready to abandon her family just to see her.
Marjan, is there something I need to know?? ;) ;)

I'm flying in on Friday arriving at about 2:00, plenty of time for a late lunch and then dinner yes? Leaving on Sunday at 3:00. I don't think that will allow Kennywood Park, whatever that is, but hopefully I'll have companions for a Bob Evans feed before you all head to that park?

I'm glad to have my flight booked! I'm not sure yet if I'm going to rent a car. That will depend on the Peggy factor.

CAN'T WAIT to see you all!!

[DaveM]

I am waffling. It looks as if I am going to have another commitment which involves air travel in early August, and I simply cannot mentally, physically, or financially handle two trips halfway across the continent in the course of one week (I know, I know, we're talking about a Janis event here, but the other one will help to pay the rent....and perhaps buy Janis tickets somewhere down the line).

For reasons best known to the airlines, tickets from Minnesota to Pittsburgh are exhorbitant, though there are periodic specials which are more than reasonable and seem to come at the very last minute. The fares I've been able to find thus far would bring the cost of the weekend to over $1000 if a friend accompanies me....I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out.

This may change should my other travel plans change or should I have some good luck with the airfare. But that's how it looks right now. Sigh.

[RedjackRyan]

Eva, i thought you'd be going Shoe shopping :D


First post in the thread updated with Kennywood information Links.

[Eva]

Eva, i thought you'd be going Shoe shopping :D
Now there's an idea... Shoes are quite afordable in the US in comparison to here... Thanks Redjack! :D

Eva

[RedjackRyan]

Would love to meet ya Dave, but I understand how it is.

[RedjackRyan]

I'm flying in on Friday arriving at about 2:00, plenty of time for a late lunch and then dinner yes? Leaving on Sunday at 3:00. I don't think that will allow Kennywood Park, whatever that is, but hopefully I'll have companions for a Bob Evans feed before you all head to that park?


I think we can arrange a late lunch with ya Dar.. If Agnes and I aren't up to our eyeballs in cooking. I'm hoping to get the big stuff done well ahead of friday and stored on site so we only have to go out to the picnic site saturday and get down to eating. The weather will tell the tale though..


You did mention Bike rental somewhere, you can still do that though the only place I know for sure that rents is in the city, but not an issue i'm sure we can take care of ya.

[Dar]

Ben,
Count me in if you need another hand on the kitchen prep!!

[Agnes]

Wouldn't that be a ball :D

I'm soooooooooooooooo looking forward to all this!

Ben, I'll try and mail you the list this weekend...

[trish55]

Am i invited?

[Eva]

Aren't all Rudies, Trish? ;)

Eva

[SongDragon]

YEEEEEES!!!

I'm coming!

Ummm all the rooms were sold out... but they said that maybe they could add some to the block at that price still...

Or if we can we're going to get a two bedroom suite, as my sister and father (and maybe a friend of his) are also coming!

You'll all get to meet my TWIN!

Oh jeez, I won't be able to sleep until Pittsburgh, now.

WHOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

Really, I'm normally quiet... Honest... I won't keep you up any at night...

:o

~Song

[Eva]

Really, I'm normally quiet... Honest... I won't keep you up any at night...
People, please bring earplugs for the night. You'll here a dragon and her twin come by every night in front of your hotelroomdoor. They will be singing. Loud and very, very off key :eek:

Eva

[hoops]

triish55,
read the entire thread and it will give you more info about the event. all rudied are invited and encouraged to come. this message board is more like a family and we LOVE to get together at every possible opportunity, usually at Janis' shows. Redjack ryan is a main coordinator and since there is a fee to attend, you'll need to get his address. ask questions if you have them, any of us will be glad to lead you in the right direction.

[hoops]

redjack,
i cannot promise, but if help is needed in the kitchen, i make a pretty danged good sous chef and galley slave.
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

Song, Thats Fantastic! Get on them about the rooms as soon as you can though, and I think they have only the 1 bedroom suites at this place..

Dar, Hoops, I think we'll be fairly covered ahead of time but I will keep you in mind for last minute day of prep.

Trish you are welcome to come, I'm asking $30 a person to cover costs of food, accessories, etc.. Anything left over out of the general fund goes to the Pearl Foundation. There will be an Auction of authentic Janis Ian memorabila that was so graciously provided by Janis herself, or maybe it was Pat's 'Get this stuff the hell outta here' comment to Janis that provided the stuff..but either way we got it and we're auctioning it off.

The event two years ago was so much fun I'm sure this year will be an absolute blast!

[Darlene]

I really do want to come. I just can't seem to work out the detials. How much time are you leaving before you close the door on the Janinic II, RedJack? I really need to know when to quit hoping.

Darlene

[Mary6906]

Yeah, I'm in the same dilemma, I want to come, too, but I got to work out some details here first.

But can I bring my own weiner? :D

[Eva]

But can I bring my own weiner? :D
Only if you make it a kolbász.

Eva

[Mary6906]

Yes, that would be much better than a weiner.

[Elliott]

I think it's when we run out of dental floss! The deadline I mean.... Is it time to send money now?

[Dar]

Song/Ben
I think what they have are the single rooms and then the rooms that have a separate bedroom and then a sleeper sofa in the common area, where the kitchen is, so that it can accomodate four people. I actually booked one of these larger spaces, but especially since Peggy might not be coming, I certainly don't need all the room. I got that so I could entertain in my room and have my/our bed be separate and behind a door.
If all they have available is the single rooms, book that, and maybe we can swap rooms when we get there.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

REDJACK,

Oue check is in the mail as well as a brief note written on my finest stationary...

Best

R.:)

[RedjackRyan]

I really do want to come. I just can't seem to work out the detials. How much time are you leaving before you close the door on the Janinic II, RedJack? I really need to know when to quit hoping.

Darlene

I need to have final head counts by the end of June so that i can lock in my arrangements with my butcher and other vendors.

[Dee]

Arrangements with a butcher? Eeeak. :eek: I'm sure you didn't mean that to sound the way I read it. :p

Everyone who's going, have a great time! And don't forget photos and reports for us non attendees please.

[RedjackRyan]

Now now Dee.. Meats meat and mans gotta eat! (motel hell)

[Mary6906]

Now now Dee.. Meats meat and mans gotta eat! (motel hell)

Arrrrgh.... will ye be making any meat pies? :eek:
http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/sweeneystill1-4823780p.jpg

[RedjackRyan]

Arrrrgh.... will ye be making any meat pies? :eek:


Well that depends on how early Randy PA arrives :D Needs time to marinate ya know.

[Dee]

Sweeney Todd rides again. :eek:

[Eva]

Dee, I think it really SUCKS that you can't come... :(

Eva

[RedjackRyan]

I'll second that.. Would love to meet Dee.. We will have to seriously consider taking the next Jan-nic across the border.

[Dee]

Well, you can thank the US Government’s irrational policy on HIV for that one. I do have a Web Cam. But I guess that wouldn't be quite the same thing, eh?

[RedjackRyan]

hmm.. I had toyed with streaming video at some point, don't know that i'll have the bandwidth for that, but we may be able to record the gathering and put up a movie for you to join in the festivities.


anyone with a digital camcorder that would like to volunteer for this project?

[Dee]

YouTube. Is there anything it can't do? :cool:

[hoops]

Damn Dee, that sucks royally, i know we've talked about it before but i just wanted to tell you again how i feel, that it just isn't right! maybe wee can make a trade...your nation gets bush for the weekend and we get you. :D is it possible?
peace
hoops

[Dee]

It might be possible Hoops, although I don't think it would go over big with the anti Bush crowd here. The other thing that might be a problem is getting me on a plane to overcome my fear (nay, terror) of flying. Can I take a train instead? Or better still, a nice limo with a driver after I win the 25 million on the lottery this Friday night.

Perhaps the Janic III can be in the rented ballroom of a nice hotel here, all expenses paid of course. :cool:

[RedjackRyan]

I'll have to look into Youtube... as a possibility.

[lucille]

hmm.. I had toyed with streaming video at some point, don't know that i'll have the bandwidth for that, but we may be able to record the gathering and put up a movie for you to join in the festivities.


anyone with a digital camcorder that would like to volunteer for this project?

I'll be bringing a video camcorder, and I know Leslie and Kath & Lucille will be too, so we should be able to get a few candid camera shots between us. Kath knows how to put it on to emails via AOL/Flip. She has sent me some great vids over the last week or so.

[RedjackRyan]

Sweet, you ladies are hired :) If you all give me a copy of the streams, i can put em on DVD as well for anyone that wants a physical memento of the weekend.

[leslie]

Unfortunately, Ben, the "Flip" digital format requires that you have editing software that allows you to convert from their format to standard DVD. Without it, those DVDs can only be viewed on a computer. It's a real pain in the patootie!

Leslie

[RedjackRyan]

Leslie, its me. I bet dollars to donuts I can convert it :)
Can you e-mail me a small sample file?

[Elliott]

Nobody said we would have to get into shape for this event!! :o

[RedjackRyan]

Nobody said we would have to get into shape for this event!! :o

No worries, Elliot. Round is a shape.

[Eva]

No worries, Elliot. Round is a shape.
That's right! And it's not neccesary to shave your legs either.

Eva

[Elliott]

Also, it will be easier to compare our surgical scars.... I have two zippers on my right knee that will knock your socks off! Let's all make up good stories like they did in "Jaws"!

[Eva]

Cool! I'll show off the dip in my bone that I have on my chest. It's a real eyecatcher. Luckily there's no hair growing there, like on your legs :o

Eva

[Dar]

bump again

[KarenSews2]

Also, it will be easier to compare our surgical scars....


Oh goody! Maybe mine will be the FRESHEST one!!! :D

[KarenSews2]

That's right! And it's not neccesary to shave your legs either.

Eva


Whew! I hope I can shave my legs by then! If I don't get someone to do it for me soon, I may have to start braiding!!!

[hoops]

surgical scars? do we have enough time? shaved legs? well since it's the weekend, it's on my calender anyway.
peace
hoops

[RedjackRyan]

How many folks are driving in or renting cars?

I'm trying to figure out if i need to arrange a Van for transportation to and from the picnic.

[Mary6906]

I'm coming solo (leaving my hotdog at home...I want to keep it safe you know, after all, it is a picnic), so if there's room for me to hop in a car with someone, that would be good for me.

[Elliott]

I intend to rent a car, and I will be happy to rustle Rudies.... I don't drink adult beverages so that might be a good thing! :) On the other hand I do love to be around folks who are feeling good, and those who just feel good!

[RedjackRyan]

Okay Elliot, yer hired as one of the chauffers :)

[KarenSews2]

Ned and I will be driving.

[RedjackRyan]

Ok You been deputized as well Karen :)

[Eva]

Ok You been deputized as well Karen :)
Okay, I'll just sit in the back and be beautiful.

Eva

[hoops]

I'm driving also...mary, rickster, need a ride. it ain't pretty but it's never let me down
peace
hoops

[Mary6906]

I guess as long as the "wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round" that's all thats really necessary isn't it? :D

[hoops]

Mary,
we'll figure out the logistics and make it happen.
peace
hoops

[Dar]

Hey there Ben!
I'm renting a car as well! I'll be happy to do a little drive duty!

[RedjackRyan]

Den mother Dar has Car duty as well. sweet

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Did you get my check and note yet? Only the best for you me fiend....

Best...

R. from Pa

[RedjackRyan]

That i did Randy, sorry thought i had emailed you to say so.

[Eva]

Did you get my check and note yet? Only the best for you me fiend....

Best...

R. from Pa
What kind of illegal transactions are taking place here? Interesting...

Pirate Queen

[lucille]

Ben, for the record, I will pay you when I see you, unless you want it earlier. You might get more if I agree to pay you in Aussie dollars as it is getting close to parity with the US$ and may just go further.:D Anyway our notes are much more attractive than yours.

[Bat]

If it ain't 'Merkin, it all looks like Monopoly money!

[RedjackRyan]

Ben, for the record, I will pay you when I see you, unless you want it earlier. You might get more if I agree to pay you in Aussie dollars as it is getting close to parity with the US$ and may just go further.:D Anyway our notes are much more attractive than yours.

Thats fine Wendy, I wasn't expecting the folks out of the country to mail in. COD Cash On Dining

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Thats fine Wendy, I wasn't expecting the folks out of the country to mail in. COD Cash On Dining

Ahhhhhemmmmmm.... Oh REDJACK... I thought Wendy was the dog and Lucille was the people... Am I mistaken or are you confused???? Kath... Help us out here please...:rolleyes:

Best to all and we sure are looking forward to seeing you all in Pittsburg after we see you in St. Louis...

R. from pa:eek:

[Dar]

and she has a dog named Lucille and posts as Lucille.

There is also a Rudie named Lucille, who is Kath of the Guitar's partner.

[Dar]

bumpity bump bump

[hoops]

I thought Lucille was her guitar's name
peace
hoops

[Oak Kitten]

*Bump*

Thought I'd bring this thread back to the top - the Pittsburgh RudieQue is nearly here - the world will never be the same!

Along with Mr. Oak, I plan to be hauling every musical instrument I can lay my hands on at home if we can cram it all in my station wagon - including a box o' crap for Dar to shake.

Redjack, I assume at some point you will be providing directions from the hotel to the venue, or do we need to PM you for reasons of operational security?

Oak

[Mary6906]

*Bump*

Thought I'd bring this thread back to the top - the Pittsburgh RudieQue is nearly here - the world will never be the same!

Along with Mr. Oak, I plan to be hauling every musical instrument I can lay my hands on at home if we can cram it all in my station wagon - including a box o' crap for Dar to shake.

Redjack, I assume at some point you will be providing directions from the hotel to the venue, or do we need to PM you for reasons of operational security?

Oak

Hey, I'm good at "shakin' crap".... can I rummage through your box?
Dar and I can be your back up shakers/or beaters of things!!

[Elliott]

Got my airline tickets today... Hotel reservations already made... I can't wait to meet you guys!

[DaveM]

Dar has an official crap-shakin' kit, though the contents vary from time to time as I understand it.

[JoanM]

I need to have final head counts by the end of June so that i can lock in my arrangements with my butcher and other vendors.

It's getting toward the end of June and I'm working on trying to make it happen. I should know in a day or so. So the check is thinking about getting in the mail.

jm

[diver_boy]

anybody in nj/nyc/ct driving down near the NJ turnpike that want to pick me up on the way to pittsburgh?
i'll be happy to chip in for gas/and or drive. :-)

[RedjackRyan]

*Bump*
Redjack, I assume at some point you will be providing directions from the hotel to the venue, or do we need to PM you for reasons of operational security?

Oak


Greg has assured me that we will have power for the picnic as well, so if anyone wants to bring electric instruments, camcorders, etc. we should be good to go for that as well. I do want to record some of the events to share with Dee and others who aren't able to attend. FLV devices are fine, i can transcode the streams if need be.

We're getting together some official volunteer drivers to ferry the rudie mob to and from the picnic. I will make sure there are plenty of maps for those who wish to drive on their own as well. We'll have them at the hotel in the courtesy suite.

[Dee]

I do want to record some of the events to share with Dee and others who aren't able to attend.

Thank you, Redjack. You da best! http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/deemark/Emoticons/biggrin.jpg

[Dar]

Ben,
I am renting a car, so you can count me in for some shuttling, although one shuttle ride is going to be to the airport on Saturday to pick up my girl.

[gisli]

Ok route talk....just what I need.

Ehmmm we, me and my wife have had to change our travel-plan, at first we were going to fly to Toronto and visit some friends over there and then drive from there to Pittsburgh......we recheduled and are now flying to New York on thursday or friday. Will be renting a car......question is: How long a drive is it to Pittsburgh from New York?

And we will be needing safe directions.........so Diver-boy, what day are you scheduling to leave, no problem to pick you up if the time and date are convinient to both?

[Mimi]

I do want to record some of the events to share with Dee and others who aren't able to attend.

GREAT!!!

Mimi

[RedjackRyan]

Ok route talk....just what I need.

Ehmmm we, me and my wife have had to change our travel-plan, at first we were going to fly to Toronto and visit some friends over there and then drive from there to Pittsburgh......we recheduled and are now flying to New York on thursday or friday. Will be renting a car......question is: How long a drive is it to Pittsburgh from New York?

And we will be needing safe directions.........so Diver-boy, what day are you scheduling to leave, no problem to pick you up if the time and date are convinient to both?
Offhand i'm going to say its about 8 to 10 hours from New York City to Pittsburgh, but i'll doublecheck that and work out a route for you to avoid the insane construction on the roads as much as possible.

[gisli]

Thanks Redjack but....Wow 8-10 hours drive......I like to drive but this is a long drive. I guess flying in the end is both cheaper and easier and faster....or taking a train?

I´ll check on that first.

[KarenSews2]

And we will be needing safe directions.........so Diver-boy, what day are you scheduling to leave,...

Are we allowed to use "Diver-boy" and "directions" in the same sentence?? I'm just askin'...

[Mary6906]

Yeah, I thought about driving down, too, but changed my mind, didn't want to spend 8 hours from CT to Pittsburgh. So, I'm flying in.... (and boy will my arms be tired... baaarumpbump!) :D

[Rkitko]

Thanks Redjack but....Wow 8-10 hours drive......I like to drive but this is a long drive. I guess flying in the end is both cheaper and easier and faster....or taking a train?

I´ll check on that first.

Yeah, it's quite a drive. The train takes even longer. The Amtrak system is nothing like European systems. (About half of our elected officials want to stop funding it all together.) There isn't a direct route from New York to Pittsburgh, so there'd be a change at Philadelphia and a several hour wait in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I did the trip on Amtrak from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh once and it alone took 6 hours.

[Oak Kitten]

We're getting together some official volunteer drivers to ferry the rudie mob to and from the picnic. I will make sure there are plenty of maps for those who wish to drive on their own as well. We'll have them at the hotel in the courtesy suite.

If I unload all the stuff in the back of the wagon on the first trip, I will be able to go back for passengers.

BTW Redjack, in addition to your transcoding wizardry, can you do anything with sideways videos?

Oak

[Mary6906]

I thank you for the "crick" in my neck, Oak, from viewing that... :eek: ... just kidding!!

Thank you for your video efforts.

[hoops]

I know from my home to pitt the drive is 7 hours ( of course one must take into account the speed at which i travel) any way you crunch it, it's a long drive. i'm hoping to hav a passenger. diver boy, i wish i could pop down to jersey and pick you up but it is slightly out of my way and my passenger is not as much of a traveler as i am. sorry my friend.
peace
hoops

[diver_boy]

gisli that would work.
karen: don't start LOL
hoops: thanks for thinking of me - but yeah, you're a good 3 hours north.

it's a good 7 hour drive from here to Pittsburgh, and I know the shortcuts to avoid driving on 76 til about harrisburg or so...

:)

[Bat]

UhOh...if Diver Boy's shortcuts are up to his usual standard, he'll end up in South Dakota.

[RedjackRyan]

Thanks Redjack but....Wow 8-10 hours drive......I like to drive but this is a long drive. I guess flying in the end is both cheaper and easier and faster....or taking a train?

I´ll check on that first.

Pennsylvania is a big state... well, wide anyway. A lot of visitors fly into Cleveland (Cheaper than flying into Pittsburgh) and rent a car from there.. thats about a 2 1/2 hour drive.


Bat.. LOL !

[diver_boy]

bat...just you wait until august missy!!!

I was thinking more of the lines of Montana =)

Hey, it's not my fault I ended up in West Virginia when I was supposed to be in Pittsburgh, I drove the WRONG way. *sigh*

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Hey Diverboy....

If you can grab a bus a Port Authority in Manhatten and can get into Easton Pa you can ride out with us if you can tolerate riding with smokers.... If that works for you drop me an e-mail...

Best...

R. from pa

[RedjackRyan]

If I unload all the stuff in the back of the wagon on the first trip, I will be able to go back for passengers.

BTW Redjack, in addition to your transcoding wizardry, can you do anything with sideways videos?

Oak

Not sure, whats the file extension for sideways?