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Oct. 7 - Golden HFC Jam - Mpls

BruceM

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BruceM Veteran HFCer

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As most of you know, there are many of us celebrating 50th birthdays this year. :P I've rented a banquet room here in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 7, to host this auspicious event. I'm looking forward to hosting LOTS of you from out of town for this event. Shall we christen this one the Golden HFC Jam? This will likely be a 5 or 6 hour jam session, so we should be able to accomodate everyone on stage.

I'm going to look around for a host hotel this week, and would like to get an informal head count of those requesting accomodations. The bad news is that both the Gophers and the Vikings have home games at the Metrodome that weekend. This means that the hotels closest to the jam site, downtown and at the U of MN, will likely have lots of competition for space. I'd like to get an arrangement made somewhere soon.

The likely spots to find suitable lodging will be off the light rail line, and most hotels offer some type of shuttle service from the nearest rail stop. The party is near the light rail line as well, perhaps a bit far to walk, but a quick shuttle away if we can find a driver or two. I'm going to try to make it possible to stay without needing to rent a car. I'll be checking hotels downtown, near the University of Minnesota, and near the Mall of America.

If you think you'll be coming for this jam, and you'd like to stay at the HFC approved hotel, let me know soon, and let me know how many nights you think you'll stay. I think it will be important to book rooms early for this one.

Bruce

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BadgerDave Veteran HFCer

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How about tents in your backyard?

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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How about tents in your backyard?

Perfect! Why didn't I think of that? Then I can sell blocks of time in the bathroom (hot water not guaranteed) and make a little cash on the side.

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Arrgh! Got a gig that night. Crap-missed y'all last weekend AND looks like I'll not be able to do MN either. Someday Bruce-I swear!

BTMN Veteran HFCer

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I'm not in the 50 year club yet, I got 5 to go but I am coming up for this auspicious event. I will be in town Friday through Monday. Lodging taken care of on my part.

Life IS Good!

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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Arrgh! Got a gig that night. Crap-missed y'all last weekend AND looks like I'll not be able to do MN either. Someday Bruce-I swear!

Well...there's another auspicious event coming up Aug. 19. Got a gig that night? The Aug. party is guaranteed to be the WILDEST 4-3-2-1 event yet...

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I'll hafta check the social schedule here-wonder if I can grab a cheap enough flight on that short notice though?!

MCChris Veteran HFCer

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Well...there's another auspicious event coming up Aug. 19. Got a gig that night? The Aug. party is guaranteed to be the WILDEST 4-3-2-1 event yet...

Yep. I'm planning on being in Minneapolis TWO nights that weekend ....

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Count us in for the October bash, Friday & Saturday night for hotel. We'd love to make the 19th, but looks like that won't be possible.

JohnnyThunders Veteran HFCer

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Put me down for Friday and Saturday night as well. Looks like a load of fun.

tomteriffic Veteran HFCer

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Most Esteemed Redhead and I are in for October. Friday, and Saturday nights, maybe more, depending on the train schedules. We're going to try to ride on up.

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cmatthes Veteran HFCer

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I'm working on a Friday/Saturday night thing too. Will keep ya posted!

m chops Veteran HFCer

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I am unsure at this point, but if I can do it, it will be Saturday night only.

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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I've been calling around. The most convenient hotels near the metrodome are booked already. I'll check the Mall of America hotels and get something posted soon...

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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Bring the wives and the credit cards! I've booked a block of 12 rooms at the Holiday Inn - Mall of America for a rate of $99/night. They've got complimentary airport/MOA shuttle service, and they're VERY close to the light rail line. That makes the 4-3-2-1 Club, the Mpls Eagles Club and downtown all very easily accessible by train. You likely won't need a car if you're flying in.

This rate is good until Sept. 15. It won't be available on their computer until tomorrow, so I'll post call-in details then.

We will be able to go beyond 12 rooms if necessary and if rooms are available, so make sure you get your reservation in early if you're coming. Remember, this is a double football game weekend here in the cities, so the rooms WILL fill up.

Looks like we're set!

This is a very nice hotel, but if $99 seems steep, let me know and I'll look around for some cheaper alternatives.

JohnnyThunders Veteran HFCer

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What is the group name tthat the rooms are reserved under.

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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Here's your host hotel information. I've reserved a block of 12 rooms for Oct. 6 & 7, and was able to talk them down in price, so the quoted rate should now be $89/night.

Holiday Inn Select Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport

Group Name: Hamer Fan Club

Call: (952) 854-900 or 1-800-465-4329 and make sure you request the Hamer Fan Club rate

Here's a link to the hotel's website.

Holiday Inn Website

This rate is only good until Sept. 15, so book early!

Let me know if there are any other questions.

sirDaniel Veteran HFCer

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remember all.

The MOA (mall of america) is every wife and kids dream if you at all need an excuse. And its right across the street from the airport.

ctrixie Inner Circle

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We've reserved the room for Fri & Sat. Now we just have to decide on which guitars to bring.

BruceM Veteran HFCer

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I made the trip on the train out to the host hotel today. It's a six minute walk from the nearest train stop to the hotel...about 2 1/2 blocks. You wouldn't wanna carry all your luggage, and the hotel has a free shuttle service from the airport (minutes away), but for a night or two on the town, it's perfect! It's a big place, and when you check in, request a room with a northern view...you'll see both downtowns and get to watch the planes take off and land. WOO HOO! There's a BIG pool, and a huge gym, so I'm expecting everyone to be pumped up when they show up for the jam.

You can arrive at the 4-3-2-1 Club for Friday's festivities within 25 minutes of leaving your room (there will be a complimentary shuttle service from the train stop to the 4-3-2-1 Club), hop back on the train for the inevitable trip downtown, and it's also convenient for the Saturday jam.

Book those rooms early, folks!

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Cool booked and ready to check out the 4-3-2-1 club. I'm going to try and take a guitar on the plane this should be interesting.

sirDaniel Veteran HFCer

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Hey Bruce,

A mutual friend of ours has been gone for a while. Like a year and 1/2 to Canada. He will be coming home to take part in the festivities. BCRGreg knows him too. I missed him alot. I'm sure there will be many tales from the crypts of GUS.

Wish him godspeed on his journey....

Black Bart

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