Sweet!!! I'm going to learn more in 2 days than I have in the past 9 months. Nothing like learning first hand. :yQuote:
Originally Posted by hidestoart
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Sweet!!! I'm going to learn more in 2 days than I have in the past 9 months. Nothing like learning first hand. :yQuote:
Originally Posted by hidestoart
I have 48, but I think a few of them are duplicates. A few of the last that sent email I think I had their srp name down as well.
Ok guys it got easier for you to come. My wife "Joyce" has been appointed to be the ladies tour guide for this event. There will be a tour to the North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore village, Arts District and Biltmore house for those that want to go. So your ladies don't have to sit in the hotel if they don't want to, "Now there is something for them also to do". If your other does not want to go to these places Joyce will be happy to recommend places that may suite their taste better.
Important:
You must PM me directly if you want them to go on these tours or events. Joyce needs to get a head count to work out the logistics of this.
Sweet. That is very nice of her. You have a keeper there.Quote:
Originally Posted by hidestoart
BAD NEWS
The link is still not working correctly for the corporate rate at the Crown Plaza
Just tried it - looks like it's $201 a night. Is that right?Quote:
Originally Posted by hidestoart
No something is wrong, I checked it today and it was working. Let me work on it in the morning with the hotel
I am pulling the link and post Can you please do the same?
This morning it was coming in at $104.00
I just checked with Crown Plaza. The entire 9 room block has been filled up.
There are 10 rooms available ( $75/nite) at the Quality Inn in Arden, NC, just 11 miles south from the Razor Meet. I, Ron & Juxt1 are staying there that I know of. The phone number is 828-684-6688.
address 1 Skyland Inn Drive
Arden, NC 28704
You have to mention the group rate name of "hidestoart" to get the low rate.
My secret helper has told me that the 9 Room block at the Crown Plaza filled up today.
the Quality Inn has 10 left at the $75.00 rate when they are gone I am out of blocks.
This got big real fast and people are jumping on them fast.
As Randy said you must mention Hides To Art for the rate
Wow, this event looks amazing. Sorry that it's been forever since I've posted here, but I currently have a 21 month old AND a three month old. I will chat with my SWMBO and see what I can do to get up there at least for a day. I mean Moose is gonna be there!!!! Oh, and in case you're all wondering, I haven't bought a disposable blade in over two years... Even with two little ones. I've become quite efficient with the single pass shave.
Where are we meeting and eating Friday?
I am working on that, the issue is Friday night, Asheville and the request for a bar also. The issue rises as to a place that can handle that many people that is not slammed with customers until 8:30 - 9:00. It is 4-1/2 weeks away. It would help greatly if I knew how many people I need to find seats for.
Can you get a head count and let me know? I do have 1 friend that has a place we could take over that fits the bill, but again I need a head count. Over estimate he looses business, under estimate someone does not have a seat.
A head count is quite impossible. Many don't know when they will leave to drive up due to work and such.
We won't worry about it. If people get there and want to eat we can decide then. Keep it simple. Some may change their mind after driving. As far as more structured and taking over a facility, Saturday? We can do finalize the count Sunday morning.
I just spoke to my friend and he is looking into it. We would have to set a time to start and leave to open the tables up for other customers as it is a popular place due to its affordable prices. But he needs a head count in order to reserve that many tables. the other option is give up the bar and look at a steak house with a meeting room.
Hey guys ! :)
Here is a link to the current schedule for the
Asheville, NC Razor Meet on April 26&27, 2014.
You can download the file if you wish or just view it on
screen. It is a spreadsheet file in the .xls format.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/392e0tp51zhvvpj/Schedule3.xls
The purpose of the schedule is to let everyone know just
what will be happening, when and by whom so you can make your
plans to suit your interests/needs.
This is a semi-structured approach with lots of flexibility.
As an example, if a person is not interested in my demo at 10:30 on Saturday
then they can talk with Lynn, Ron, CJ Bianco, Rick Boone etc or anyone else.
You are not expected to attend any of the demo's. They are
simply being made available for those interested in that
topic at a scheduled time so you may plan
We hope you like the schedule. :)
A drawing of the room layout will be posted soon.
Sweet!!!!! Thanks Randy for posting the schedule. That's awesome. I like the structure and how its laid out. There is no way I can miss out on any of the topics. It also allows you to get one on one or hands on training through out the day (boy do I need that). Very professional. You all can give the professional seminars I go to a run for their money.
I get the impression from the schedule that there will be name tags available. Is that correct? I hope so. Chrisl brought them to the first MN meetup I attended and I found it very helpful for remembering names. We mainly interact online so when we get together in person and get confronted with faces, names, and usernames, it can be difficult to keep them all straight.
Thats the plan! :) Once Rick Boone sends us an updated list of definite & maybe's later today then Nipper will begin making them. Currently, 20 hotel rooms have been booked getting the corporate rate under the HidesToArt corporate name....and we have 5 weeks to go! :)
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Originally Posted by Utopian
Ok that's fancier than I had in mind. The simple "Hello my name is..." stickers that you fill out yourself work just fine, but whatever he has planned is very much appreciated!
Utopian,
Expect welcome packets from the chamber of commerce with maps so you can get around. Asheville is in the mountains so roads don't run in a grid. But rather around mountains & rivers
Kevin
Hi Utopian,
Thanks for the message.
Indeed there will be name tags. They will be available at the door both days. The tags will have room for name and user name. May be a good idea to take individual pictures at that time unless the individual objects.
If you have any other ideas or suggestions by all means please send them along.
Regards,
Joe Neer "Nipper"
As long as we're not fingerprinted, swabbed, or probed, I'm fine with your plan.
LOL!!! You don't want me to write my name on a name tag. My penmanship is so bad, I can't even read it!!! :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Randydance-Thanks for that schedule. The only change on my end is that I won't be there for Sunday's festivities or the Sunday stropping demos; gotta get home and grade term papers before Monday rolls around. Thanks again!
Thank you for the heads up but even more thanks for helping on Saturday. Nipper and I will fill the slot (Pulling Up Drag):D
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Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad
Will heavy duty tables be available?
:)
How heavy duty do you need? Feel free to pm me if you like
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Originally Posted by Utopian
I bet it has something to so with holding rocks!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hidestoart
I bet it does also I just need to figure out how much I need to hold up
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Originally Posted by 32t
I am starting to second guess myself... Wiggling microscopes give blurry pictures!:thinking:
Yeah, something like that. They don't have to be monstrous but they need to be able to hold the weight of a bunch of hones and in my case, a microscope, while putting up with some fairly vigorous honing. Bevel setting can get pretty rough!
The type of table that tends to be ubiquitous in conference rooms and church basements would be fine. Basically if it's a table that you would feel at least somewhat secure having an average adult male stand on, then that would be fine.
Consider it done I will have it ready when you get there. I should have the layout drafted up soon and will send to Randy to upload and post
I think we should have a tattooing party as well.
As long as there is no blowouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by rickboone
Were you going to do stropping demos?Quote:
Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad
Perhaps someone will finish early and we can squeeZe you in or during free time. Proper stropping is crucial to learn. Even during free time, many will want to work on this. So going around and correcting bad habits will be a huge asset.
Hey Rick,Quote:
Originally Posted by rickboone
According to the schedule, Aaron's available to teach stropping all day on Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm so folks will have plenty of time to see him and get some hands on training. I know I will be spending some quality time with him. :D
Exactly right. The same applies to barber hones, restoration etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Warpiper
Just because someone is giving a demo does not mean that everything else stops. Just the opposite, everything else continues.
What if someone wants to see that demo though?Quote:
Originally Posted by randydance062449