bjensen Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just came from the Normal Public Library. The weekend of February 27-28 is open at the library. I'm filling out the paperwork now and would like to turn it in tomorrow. If we decide on another location I can cancel at anytime up to a week prior. Since Sunday seemed to work well for most of us this past weekend, I'm putting the requested date as Sunday, February 28th from 1-4 pm. The meeting room is probably 3-4 times the size of what we had yesterday. Please advise ASAP if I should change dates or times. Like I said, I'd like to turn this in tomorrow, as the room tends to go fast. As time goes on, we will need to work out the details of what we would like to cover as far as patterns. Yesterday was a wonderful gathering and I think we all had a good time. With a little effort, we can organize it a little better so we can all come away with new patterns and knowledge. Since the library is practically part of ISU, there are a number of excellent taverns with good eats nearby. Maggie Miley's (a good old Irish pub) and Pub II immediately come to mind. Excellent burgers, wings, etc., not to mention brewski's. Not sure they can quite measure up to Crane Alley, but they're pretty good! This would also be a good opportunity to tie up some last minute patterns to donate for the blowout. If we get a small group of patterns to work on, we should be able to make a sizeable donation of flies. I can't believe how quick the 3 hours went by yesterday! Would we want to make it noon to 4??? Let me know your concerns & opinions....... Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Now that's fasssst action. Sounds pretty good to me, but I did hear some discussion about trying for a Saturday, instead of Sunday. Maybe others can jump in with their thoughts before much time passes as to which day is better. I personally can probably do either, but a Saturday might be preferable. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lubchansky Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yesterday was great! I can make it on that Sunday the 28th, and my son will safely be at the childrens museum at Normal! I'd love to tie a bunch of donation flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Sundays generally work better for myself and the other Danville guy(s) as well. If ever interested in future use of the Urbana library, I need a 5 weeks notice in order to reserve either the smaller or larger room. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 What about time, guys? Do we want to keep it 1-4 or go a little longer like noon to 4? I wouldn't mind noon to 4, but then again I live in town. What say you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Run it longer & Sunday is OK by me. I'll know if I can make it a little closer to the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim zoerb Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 1-4 is probably best for those attending church. It could start informally at noon for the guys wanting to tie flies to donate.... I plan to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKollmann Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Only concern is the distance from Northbrook to Normal. Just to far . . . darn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I was also thinking of an informal beginning at noon with an actual start time of 1. I'll go to the early church service at 8 so I can be there at noon & get everything set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Saturday or Sunday works for me. I will be there unless something huge comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sounds as if this will come together quickly. If the Normal Public Library website is correct, they open at 1 p.m. on Sunday and close at 5. I wonder if we could have a time, either at the start at 1 p.m., or some designated time, when 2 or 3 people could demonstrate a specific fly. I for one, would like to see BenL show us how he ties the crayfish that he does. I'm sure there are 2 or 3 others that several of us would like to see. Sunday we did a little of that, but it tended to be with the guys sitting next to you. Maybe we could do it on an organized basis with a little more structure with a set time when all of us could look at one fly, and perhaps then try to tie it ourselves. I think that would be constructive and instructive. If Ben and others are willing, they might tell us the materials necessary, so we could either provide our own or make some arrangements to have the materials there we need for each fly. Another thought...if we wanted more time, the library does stay open later than 4, so we could tie until near 5 pm. Or is that too late for folks traveling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klrbaer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 The 28th works for me. 1pm till how ever late also works. Thanks Brian for working on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lubchansky Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 does anyone attending this have a STP foam frog cutter? If sowould you mind bringing it...i'd love to cut a seasons worth of fros, tie some to donate and show others how to.My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 28th works for me also--really interested to see the frog cutter-- Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ok, here's the latest. Paperwork is turned in at the library, and now I'm waiting to hear back from them to confirm. The library is only open from 1pm until 5pm and we have to be out by 4:45pm. So much for extra time to tie. On the other hand, there may be another option that could work out better. Waiting on word from a higher-up if we can use the facilities or not. Stay tuned........ Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Well, a new option has opened up for a meeting place. Tim (klrbaer) has gotten permission to use a room at Bloomington Fire Station #2, which is on Hamilton Road just down the street from State Farm Corporate South. (I've got the location correct don't I Tim?) We can have it from 1-5pm, with the option to show up early and/or stay a little later. Sounds like we would be more flexible on time, where the library is more strict and we would have to be out promptly at 4:45pm. Everybody weigh in and let us know what to do. Personally, I like the idea of the fire station. The idea of a little more time is appealing to me. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klrbaer Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Yes Brian, you have the location correct. It's the training room at #2 station on Hamilton Rd. The room can seat at least 20 tyers and has good light. Parking right next to the building, and our times are somewhat flexeble. We can start about an hour earlier and go as late as we want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Fire station is o.k. by me.I'm assuming you are correct that there is plenty of room and good lighting. Now, is there a tabletop that I can mount my vise to, or do I need to bring a children's book and a heavy weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klrbaer Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I have mounted my vise to the table,but it is a thick table. Better play it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 The Firehouse works for me but only if I can slide down that brass pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I have mounted my vise to the table,but it is a thick table. Better play it safe. So I should bring a chisel in case I need to carve out a space for my vice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 I don't know about anybody else, but I always keep a hammer & chisel in my kit bag! You just never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klrbaer Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 As far as the chisel goes. UM, NO. But thankyou for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lubchansky Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I wonder if we could have a time, either at the start at 1 p.m., or some designated time, when 2 or 3 people could demonstrate a specific fly. I for one, would like to see BenL show us how he ties the crayfish that he does. I'm sure there are 2 or 3 others that several of us would like to see. I'd be happy to, and I would also love others to offer tutorials as well. Getting to see how others do things is just so valuable in fly tying I think. I bet we would all like another look at those worm fly patters swimming around too. I'm down with any location in B-N. Unless we can use the pole, then no question - the firestation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'm just wondering what we can tie using Dalmatian hair. Mudpuppy imitations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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