Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:49 pm
It's hosted by an active duty facility. Active duty isn't touched. My guess is no effect.
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Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:58 pm
It will be resolved...
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:36 pm
There are worse places to get jilted. Take a quick trip up to BBC if no show in DC!Mark Finley wrote:I was wondering that myself.
I already bought an airline ticket. That stinks
Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:32 am
No longer IF. We'll have to wait and see what happens now.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:44 am
Fake news!
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:47 am
That’s why you are destined to be ruled, and not a ruler!!bloke wrote:
It's hard for me to conceptualize of a tuba conference as "essential".
Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:19 am
Nobody is under the radar. 
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:35 pm
The shut down won't last. If it does, the conference will be cancelled. If you decide to visit anyway, the museums will be closed.
My unqualified opinion: I'm 95% sure the shutdown won't last through next week a I'm optimistic it won't last the weekend.
My unqualified opinion: I'm 95% sure the shutdown won't last through next week a I'm optimistic it won't last the weekend.
Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:46 pm
FarahShazam wrote:The shut down won't last. If it does, the conference will be cancelled. If you decide to visit anyway, the museums will be closed.
My unqualified opinion: I'm 95% sure the shutdown won't last through next week a I'm optimistic it won't last the weekend.
Agree 100%
Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 1:25 pm
Vendors are required to pay for booths?
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:07 pm
Again, if the show is cancelled, go to DC anyway and do othet things. Between DC and Baltimore, there are a bazillion things to see and do, which do not require the government to be active.
Or if you are adamant about only doing tuba things, then take a quick trip up to BBC (who.would probably be open that day if no show) or a longer trip up to Dillon music (same thing).
Or, keep your eyes posted here and on facebook for other peoples plans. People come from all over the world for this. Something silly like a government shutdown isn't going to prevent the beer from flowing, you know.
Or if you are adamant about only doing tuba things, then take a quick trip up to BBC (who.would probably be open that day if no show) or a longer trip up to Dillon music (same thing).
Or, keep your eyes posted here and on facebook for other peoples plans. People come from all over the world for this. Something silly like a government shutdown isn't going to prevent the beer from flowing, you know.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:09 pm
Side note, today my wife asked when i am going to attend the conference again. She fully encouraged it, for me to do tuba stuff all day, she will do go to the art museums, and my parents in Baltimore will watch the kids the weekend.
Win win win, except I would have to find a way to sneak a tuba home on the airplane.
Win win win, except I would have to find a way to sneak a tuba home on the airplane.
Re: operative word: > GET THE T-SHIRT <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:19 pm
It’s the only way to prove you were there...
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:10 pm
Bort, if not done already, have the kids go to the Baltimore Aquarium. It is AWESOME! In fact, if I'm feeling up to it, I might just go visit (something at least) tomorrow. I need some walking time in.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:31 pm
Absolutely! I grew up in Baltimore and probably went every year as a kid. Great place!
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:18 pm
I am pretty certain Wessex has already paid. I know card details have been given. I was in communications with the organiser a couple weeks ago to confirm booth before booking air flights and hotels.bloke wrote:I've been asked to pony up before...' pretty sure...
I spoke to the guy in charge (but can't find those communications right now) a couple of times.
Communication has been sparse but polite. It seems as though he'll be collecting dough from us there, as there's no way to pay online prior to.
I would like to hear from him just one more time to insure my booth reservation, but (again) searching my emails and fb, I can't find his name.
Maybe if the army base is closed, another venue in Washington DC can be found? Are there any big music schools?
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:21 pm
If anyone needs to hide their purchase for a few weeks...
I can keep it at my house until you make up a good story!!
I can keep it at my house until you make up a good story!!
Re: operative word: > IF <
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:31 pm
If the government is still shut down, y'all can have the conference at my house. BYOB.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:33 pm
The regular conference is already BYOB, so this seems like a pretty good deal!THE TUBA wrote:If the government is still shut down, y'all can have the conference at my house. BYOB.
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:19 pm
I would like a field trip to the site, I understand it is the one place on the planet the laws of physics don't apply.bloke wrote:Mark,Mark Finley wrote:Open air monuments and memorials will remain open this time. Probably enough to make it worth me flying out anyway. If it's cancelled, maybe someone can organize a get together for those stranded without a conference to attend, but fly in anyway
If there's a strong indicator that it will be reopened, I end up heading up there, but nothing (after all) is resolved, you and I could jump in my car (with my brother as tour guide/driver, as he really-really knows his way around greater-D.C.) and see some fascinating off-the-beaten-path sites. I can think of several.
https://i.imgur.com/DHSvXs6.png
