TWHSParent Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Ok, I just purchased flights to Indy, so I will be there solo, as my wife is getting ready to start an intensive certification program that runs on weekends for 9 weeks. I had to wait until after the info session today to be sure about what her plans were. Funny thing is, I went and just scored finals tickets in row 1 of section 440. So waiting was not really a bad thing as far as tickets go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Ok, I just purchased flights to Indy, so I will be there solo, as my wife is getting ready to start an intensive certification program that runs on weekends for 9 weeks. I had to wait until after the info session today to be sure about what her plans were. Funny thing is, I went and just scored finals tickets in row 1 of section 440. So waiting was not really a bad thing as far as tickets go.... Yes if you are just getting one ticket, you can definitely score a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Yes if you are just getting one ticket, you can definitely score a good one! I may have bought a 440 ticket today as well. And now I’m looking to sell my 338 ticket at half cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor2020 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I may have bought a 440 ticket today as well. And now I’m looking to sell my 338 ticket at half cost is it just one ticket? I am looking for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 just spoke with the Westin Indy They have an open lobby lounge but they are willing to rope off an area Friday night from about 7:30 or so and put up a reserved sign for #teamtexas they are seeing if they can get me a connection to put flomarching from my laptop to a TV - the GM will call me back next week if he can arrange it. as we can be very confident that the 6 Texas Bands will advance to semis on Saturday - thought we could get together Friday evening and have a watch party of the prelim results at the hotel with some food and adult beverages. Hope to see many of you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 just spoke with the Westin Indy They have an open lobby lounge but they are willing to rope off an area Friday night from about 7:30 or so and put up a reserved sign for #teamtexas they are seeing if they can get me a connection to put flomarching from my laptop to a TV - the GM will call me back next week if he can arrange it. as we can be very confident that the 6 Texas Bands will advance to semis on Saturday - thought we could get together Friday evening and have a watch party of the prelim results at the hotel with some food and adult beverages. Hope to see many of you there This sounds like a great plan. Maybe we can just bring an HDMI cord and find a big tv somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 This sounds like a great plan. Maybe we can just bring an HDMI cord and find a big tv somewhere? I have 2 suites in the Westin but they have a "NO PARTIES" rule there- otherwise we could just tie into the TV in the suite - depending on the size of the group - that still may be our best option - but I thought it could be fun to just hang out and talk band while we see the results come in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 just spoke with the Westin Indy They have an open lobby lounge but they are willing to rope off an area Friday night from about 7:30 or so and put up a reserved sign for #teamtexas they are seeing if they can get me a connection to put flomarching from my laptop to a TV - the GM will call me back next week if he can arrange it. as we can be very confident that the 6 Texas Bands will advance to semis on Saturday - thought we could get together Friday evening and have a watch party of the prelim results at the hotel with some food and adult beverages. Hope to see many of you there Sounds great to me. I plan on arriving Wednesday evening as long as there aren't any travel hiccups at the airports (it can snow in mid-November there). LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 I have 2 suites in the Westin but they have a "NO PARTIES" rule there- otherwise we could just tie into the TV in the suite - depending on the size of the group - that still may be our best option - but I thought it could be fun to just hang out and talk band while we see the results come in Yes, the condo I am renting near LOS has the same policy otherwise it would be a fantastic place to meet up. I can understand why they have those policies, but it is frustrating for sure. I wonder about a nearby restaurant with a private room? Yard House is very near LOS and I remember passing the entire Bentonville band coming out of there when we stepped in for dinner. If they have room for an entire band, I bet they could have room for our small group. But it may involve a fee, which we would want to avoid. I sure do like this watch party idea, though. It would be far more relaxing than sitting in Lucas Oil all Friday evening listening to prelims results. In fact, I probably would just head back to my condo rather than sit there that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Sounds great to me. I plan on arriving Wednesday evening as long as there aren't any travel hiccups at the airports (it can snow in mid-November there). Eeks. I don't want to think about travel hiccups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Actually it looks like the Yard House does this sort of thing. https://www.yardhouse.com/private-dining/home. We would need an idea of numbers first though. And whether or not we could hook up to a TV. Hopefully the Westin can help us out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Actually it looks like the Yard House does this sort of thing. https://www.yardhouse.com/private-dining/home. We would need an idea of numbers first though. And whether or not we could hook up to a TV. Hopefully the Westin can help us out! the Westin does private rooms as well, but like the yardhouse, they are going to have a minimum buy to get the room. you have to ensure a minimum purchase to reserve them - I think the Westin lobby lounge being reserved should work well. no cost, enjoy some drinks and chat - even if we have to see the results on a laptop - the idea is to relax and put faces to names - right? and of course talk TXBands. - I will bring speakers so we can all hear the results. I think it will be a great time for all. I intend to send invites to have the directors of the 6 programs drop by to chat - CTJ director committed to be there - TWHSParent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 the Westin does private rooms as well, but like the yardhouse, they are going to have a minimum buy to get the room. you have to ensure a minimum purchase to reserve them - I think the Westin lobby lounge being reserved should work well. no cost, enjoy some drinks and chat - even if we have to see the results on a laptop - the idea is to relax and put faces to names - right? and of course talk TXBands. - I will bring speakers so we can all hear the results. I think it will be a great time for all. I intend to send invites to have the directors of the 6 programs drop by to chat - CTJ director committed to be there - Yes, I love this so much. Please let me know what I can do to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 the Westin does private rooms as well, but like the yardhouse, they are going to have a minimum buy to get the room. you have to ensure a minimum purchase to reserve them - I think the Westin lobby lounge being reserved should work well. no cost, enjoy some drinks and chat - even if we have to see the results on a laptop - the idea is to relax and put faces to names - right? and of course talk TXBands. - I will bring speakers so we can all hear the results. I think it will be a great time for all. I intend to send invites to have the directors of the 6 programs drop by to chat - CTJ director committed to be there - so - I am trying to work out the details with the Westin Round Rock is the only program that is on Friday Night (7:15PM) the awards will likely not be until 8:45 or so and the other Texas Bands perform Thursday Night or Friday before lunch I was thinking of a watch party in the Lobby of the Westin at 7:30PM on Friday - they have bar service and appetizers and they are working on setting up a TV to link to my PC so we can watch the prelim results there. I am working on a party of 20 - give me your thoughts if you are going to join the event so I can get a head count anticipate that all Texas bands will advance to Semi's hope to see you all there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodlandsMom4ever Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I would like to stop by, but probably won’t be one to count on for more than a quick hello... I’m traveling with my hubby that’s a bit of an introvert... so it’s still in negotiation what we will be doing in our free time we spend outside of LOS. But I really do hope I can talk him into a brief visit- or convince him to go do something on his own while I stop by and meet people. LeanderMomma and CTJBandPops 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I will attend. CTJBandPops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 My 20 year old daughter and I will be there. No drinks for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 My 20 year old daughter and I will be there. No drinks for us. no need to have drinks - just looking forward to meeting everyone - I will be working the field at BOA SA all day Friday and Saturday so I will not get to mingle. I have invited some of the directors to join us and also hope we see some our TXBands crew at some point LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 no need to have drinks - just looking forward to meeting everyone - I will be working the field at BOA SA all day Friday and Saturday so I will not get to mingle. I have invited some of the directors to join us and also hope we see some our TXBands crew at some point final details should be available today TWHSParent and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJBandPops Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 so - it looks like we have the "Perfect Seasons" room on the second floor of the Westin Hotel. we have the room from 7am to 12PM still working out the details right now we have a TV for the announcements of the prelims results with food an drinks hope you all can join the party we have a number if directors joining us after the shows hope to see you there LeanderMomma and TWHSParent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWHSParent Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 so - it looks like we have the "Perfect Seasons" room on the second floor of the Westin Hotel. we have the room from 7am to 12PM still working out the details right now we have a TV for the announcements of the prelims results with food an drinks hope you all can join the party we have a number if directors joining us after the shows hope to see you there Is that 7pm to 12am rather than 7am to 12pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Is that 7pm to 12am rather than 7am to 12pm? PAR-TAYYY! TWHSParent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CTJBandPops Posted October 30, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Is that 7pm to 12am rather than 7am to 12pm? yes - long day - 7pm to midnight 4913123, WoodlandsMom4ever and TWHSParent 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4913123 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Any students planning on going? I know there’s a few students on here from various Indy-traveling bands. It’d be neat to meet some of the performers that we talk so much about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
principalagent Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Decided to go to a concert in town where I’m in school that night—won’t get into Indy until about 9:30 Saturday morning. Hope it’s fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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