From: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org (jewel-digest) To: jewel-digest@smoe.org Subject: jewel-digest V15 #18 Reply-To: jewel@smoe.org Sender: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jewel-digest Sunday, February 20 2011 Volume 15 : Number 018 * If you ever wish to unsubscribe from this digest, send an email to * jewel-digest-request@smoe.org with ONLY the word * unsubscribe in the BODY of the email * . * For the latest news on what Jewel is up to, go to * the OFFICIAL Jewel web site at http://www.jeweljk.com * and click on "calendar" * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: jewel-digest V15 #___ gives fellow list readers * no clue as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- [EDA] EDA Picnic ["Dave McGovern" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:32:07 -0500 From: "Dave McGovern" Subject: [EDA] EDA Picnic Just wanted to let those of you who will be going to the as-yet-unnamed EDA show in Dallas, that Ibm organizing an EDA picnic on Saturday, the day before the show. Below is the relevant post on Jewelbs forum. If youbre going to the concert, and can make it to a very nearby picnic on Saturday, please post a reply on the forum, as Ibm trying to get a rough head count. Thanks. Hope many of us who have never actually met in person, will finally get a chance to hang out together, and that those of us who have met get a chance to spend some time together. Herebs a link to the relevant forum page: http://tinyurl.com/4r6a96q Thanks. MAC (Dave) In Jewelbs most recent blog, she says shebs giving the upcoming free EDA concert as a means of showing her appreciation to her EDA fans, and for a second reason: bMy second reason for doing the show is I really believe in encouraging you all to build a community that you can makes friends within, and turn to each other for help, laughter and anything else you could needb&Use this show to meet each other in person. That has been the most fun of the past free fan shows Ibve done- creating bonds that last a lifetime.b In the spirit of building our EDA community, and providing a time and place (other than the show itself) where we can ALL come together and meet each other in person, and spend several hours really getting to know each other, Ibm organizing an EDA picnic on Saturday afternoon, the day before the show. The picnic idea has been run by Jewel and her team, and they like it. However, this would not be an bofficialb event either sponsored or organized by Jewel, or her management. The EDA picnic is something webd be holding on our own, and Jewel is not expected to attend. The main purpose of the picnic isnbt really about Jewel. Itbs more about our EDA family. Much of the planning work has already been done, and Ibve reserved a large park which would be perfectly suited to a large EDA picnic with food, games, and whatever. The park is very near the show venue, and would be convenient for virtually all of the concert-goers. I realize that many of you will be arriving in the Dallas area on Saturday, which is why the picnic is being planned for mid-afternoon through early evening. Probably 2:00PM b 7:00PM. The park is open until 9:00PM, so we could hang out even later than 7:00PM if people were so inclined. It is also intended that we take a group picture, which will probably be scheduled for later in the day. As I said, Ibve already reserved the park at a very nominal cost, and before I start making definite arrangements for food and things which cost a bit more, I would like to gauge peoplebs interest in attending the picnic. Jewel is not sponsoring this event, and costs will have to be shared by those who attend. Ibve spoken with different caterers in the area, and the per person cost for a bhamburgers & hot dogsb style picnic will be very reasonable. It depends on the number of people, but I will do everything possible to keep this completely affordable. So the question is, bWho would be interested in attending an EDA Picnic the day before the show and, will it be just you, or you and a guest?b If there is sufficient interest to hold a picnic, I will post an email address which you will use to confirm your attendance, and to receive more specific details as to the picnic location, etc. Unfortunately, due to the need to reveal a location, the picnic has to be limited to only those EDAs who have been confirmed to be on the concert guest list. In any subsequent emails or posted communications, there will never be a specific park location or name provided however, there will be sufficient information for those who already have the show venue location to easily find the park. Itbs very close to the show venue. Please respect Jewelbs request for discretion, and DO NOT speculate as to the parkbs name on public forums, as this would reveal too much information about the location of the show. I hope many of you will be able to attend the picnic, as Ibm sure this will be a memorable highlight of the EDA concert weekend. I look forward to reading your responses. Dave (@MrMAC_) ------------------------------ End of jewel-digest V15 #18 ***************************