Randy-DO 2011
Nov 10, 2010 | 11:29 am
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my point is that after all Randy has done (for free) for each and every one of us and how the members of this board are bringing up the idea; I don't think its right that we now ask someone else to subsidize the event; I think its something that we all chip in for and pay for ourselves.
also in its simplest form, I wouldn't think of having a party for you then ask you or your place of employment pay for it.
that in a nutshell is my point
also in its simplest form, I wouldn't think of having a party for you then ask you or your place of employment pay for it.
that in a nutshell is my point
Nov 10, 2010 | 11:51 am
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Nov 10, 2010 | 2:17 pm
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A vote for ATL where DL did such a good job helping the recent DL DO. Any chance it could be in early December? Long range planning is hard for many of us.
Nov 10, 2010 | 8:38 pm
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Sometimes the best way to get RP motivated, is to already set things in motion!! 
Anyhow, RP has indicated that 2011 would be far better timing, but beyond that, he did not provide and specifics, preferences or commitments about his willingness to attend.
At this point, I will wait for him to choose to weigh in on this thread with any guidance.
Anyhow, RP has indicated that 2011 would be far better timing, but beyond that, he did not provide and specifics, preferences or commitments about his willingness to attend.
At this point, I will wait for him to choose to weigh in on this thread with any guidance.
Randy has been threatening to come on the BRT (see sig below) for years. Maybe we can kill 2 birds with one stone if we do it the same weekend (see sig below).
Wait, 3 birds... since the Travel awards have already been announced for that weekend (see sig below for date).
We'll have lots of members in town that weekend. Randy. What do you say? I can even do the tour on Friday instead of Saturday.
dh
Nov 10, 2010 | 9:08 pm
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Either way, I will be there!
Nov 10, 2010 | 10:29 pm
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It's looking like a single Do may not do and this is gearing up to a full-fledged farewell tour: poor Randy probably wants to ride quietly into the sunset.
Nov 11, 2010 | 5:03 pm
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Nov 11, 2010 | 6:05 pm
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Plus the Navy is getting ready to "de-skin" it (to remove contamination). Not sure when that will be ... and when/if the structure will be re-skinned.
Nov 11, 2010 | 7:49 pm
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Nov 11, 2010 | 8:54 pm
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Nov 12, 2010 | 8:02 am
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I think we should make this the largest FT DO ever!
For an event so dramatic as Randy's farewell, I'm sure that FTers would be willing to rally together, go just about anywhere, and make it the largest DO/tribute ever 
. I have to imagine that we can get more than the Chicago 500 together for this DO. It's for Randy after all, THE man who has enabled all FTers to come together to learn, share, gripe, and (usually) enhance their lives through each other.
I agree that DEN would be a great venue. Easy access from just about everywhere, very cool place in general, and very close to Randy's home base. I'm willing to go wherever Randy would like the gathering to be. I won't miss this DO, and I'm sure many others will/do feel the same.
Just give me the when and where. My carry on is already packed
. I have to imagine that we can get more than the Chicago 500 together for this DO. It's for Randy after all, THE man who has enabled all FTers to come together to learn, share, gripe, and (usually) enhance their lives through each other.I agree that DEN would be a great venue. Easy access from just about everywhere, very cool place in general, and very close to Randy's home base. I'm willing to go wherever Randy would like the gathering to be. I won't miss this DO, and I'm sure many others will/do feel the same.
Just give me the when and where. My carry on is already packed
