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Actually Kathleen, you just made me think of another possibility.

Because we run a business and have lots of expenditures, we pay for everything on Visa. As a result, we get frequent flyer mile credits built up which we cannot possibly all use up.

While I can't guesstimate how many miles of airfare I will have built up next year, we usually exceed what we actually use.

If I end up with more miles than what we would use, I would donate the remaining free tickets to the *fund*.

Others may possibly be in a similar situation and can also contribute an extra unused ticket.

Many plans do not let you carry over miles after a certain time so it's either "use em or lose em". Why not give them to some of our members?.

It does seem to me Las Vegas is a really workable idea for all the reasons stated above. Plus, of course, my brother is a professional musician at the NY NY casino there and we could party down afterwards. Too bad there's not a recital hall (there's a small cafe with a piano) at the Liberace museum there, but it would make a good side trip.

I also like the two venues across the pond from each other with a big screen set up for live transmission, but I don't have any expertise in that area.

So I'm interested, but wouldn't make any *guarantees* about able to make it. And I'd love to meet other ABFers whether they recited or not. Maybe there could just be an afterglow where anyone could sit down and play.

Cathy

I'll add a vote for Vegas too. I've never been and I love to gamble...although I never win, what's up with that?

I would probably not be able to travel because of family obligations, even if the money issue were solved.

However, my overseas high school has periodic reunions in Las Vegas, which seem to be pretty popular, so that might be a good spot.

I would also encourage people to participate in local forums get-togethers, like the one in Lowell, MA this coming Saturday.

They are much smaller scale than what we've been talking about, but once you attend a few of those and meet some forumites in person, you're hooked and then you start looking people up when your travelling for other reasons, and then parties start popping up all over the place.

I vote for Milwaukee, not just because I live there, but it could be during Summer Fest .

Other than that, I would probably do anything in the US. We do one big vacation every other year, and my ’08 vacation is planned and all but booked, but if it were Vegas, I just might get the wife on board, we haven’t been there yet and she’s dying to go, win-win situation!!

San Francisco is awesome- I've been there a couple times. Las Vegas is also fun, for a while. Lots of stuff to do in the Boston area- I know that very well! Oh, heck, if timing and money were good, I'd go just about anywhere! And timing isn't that much of an issue- no job, no kids at home, no school, etc.

San Francisco would sure make it easy for me! Las Vegas might make more sense for everyone collectively, though. I've never been to Vegas and wouldn't mind an excuse to visit. But it would probably mean being on my own, since my husband doesn't travel well...

If I shall plan to cross the Atlantic it will not be possible before spring/summer 09 I'm afraid....

(but I'd love to taste your sushi, Frycek )

Ragnhild

I'd love to attend! I've only been to the States twice in my life and both times to Daytona Bikeweek! :rolleyes: There's a lot of your beautiful country left for me to see - San Francisco is very appealing, Vegas not so much - but I'd consider anywhere, apart from Daytona again (which I loved, btw!)

RE Sushi, sorry Ragnhild, I only eat it, not make it. That was a suggestion to the catering committee.
Personally I find the idea of SF much more appealing than Vegas. If it ends up being a West Coast location SF would be my first choice.

Chicago, early fall 08 or 09.

Chicago is mucho closer to Canada.

2009 would be better for me since I will be retired and free to go :p

I vote for Lebanon Kansas - the purported center of the 48 states.

I vote for Lebanon Kansas - the purported center of the 48 states.

It's even too expensive for most of us Brits to live in the UK.

Most of you have hopefully noticed the gathering that took place on 12/1 at Larry Buck's shop in Lowell, MA.

I spoke with Larry today and mentioned the ABF group was seeking a destination spot to gather. Larry would like for you to all know he would welcome the idea of hosting an event at his shop.

May would appear to be an active month for piano related events with the M&H factory tour that is offered the first week of May. The Fredericks would be hosting their spring concert series on weekends in May along with tours of the study center, which are open most of the year with the exception of the frigid winter months.


Besides flying into Boston, better rates can sometimes be found at the airport in Manchester, NH which is a short distance to the Lowell area.

I thought I'd just offer this info and if there is any interest I'd be more than delighted to assist with further details.

Put a couple of musical days aside for yourself and come visit the MA PW group.

Maybe we could talk Mak into making some of her famous award winning chili! And I'll buy the shrimp!!

Hmmm, sounds tempting. I've never been to san Francisco and it could be a much classier location than Vegas. Then again,..well forget it.

Terrytunes, are we talking Jumbo shrimp or kroger 61-70 count stuff?

Yep, Jumbo shrimps in Boston sound great

Unfortunately, the Bruins will be out playing golf

Daniel

Just found this thread.
I would love to attend an event such as this. It would thrill me.

I live in Salt Lake. I can make anywhere to the west, ie, San Francisco, Vegas, Phoenix, etc. I can also make a number of locations to the East, such as Denver. It would be tough to go as far East as NYC, or DC, though I would love to. I used to live out there.

Just one comment about Vegas. IMHO not the best location. Some will feel very uncomfortable, with all the imagery of inappropriately dressed models all over.

Vegas it is then!

Hunky.. I can't promise colossal jumbo like this:



I usually purchase the 41-50 shelled. Their tender,juicy & sweet! For an added bonus, I'll make a cocktail sauce with a few good dashes of horseradish, which is always a crowd pleaser!!



Sound tempting??!!!