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Old 02-26-2012, 6:40pm   #81
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It seems we are a ways off from reaching $5000. I had an idea: Since we're close to $2500, how would folks feel about a large brick (measures 24" X 24") for the walkway area as opposed to a bench?

We're nearly at that amount, it's doable by Barn Raising and I think it would still be a great gesture.

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Works for me.
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Old 02-26-2012, 11:07pm   #82
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Looks like it's unanimous. Waiting for a money transfer from Gary and we'll get it ordered.
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Gary should be receiving my money order soon.
I paid for a barn stall and extra to put toward Steve's brick or bench.

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It seems we are a ways off from reaching $5000. I had an idea: Since we're close to $2500, how would folks feel about a large brick (measures 24" X 24") for the walkway area as opposed to a bench?

We're nearly at that amount, it's doable by Barn Raising and I think it would still be a great gesture.

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I'm ok with this.
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Sounds like a good idea
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Yes... that big brick would be nice...

But then we also gotta think where we'd like them to put it.
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Great idea !! Maybe we can start another area of the sidewalk dedicated to VB folks and make this the centerpiece. ??
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Works for me.

Before they began the bench program, large bricks were the best memorial the NCM had.
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Looks like it's unanimous. Waiting for a money transfer from Gary and we'll get it ordered.


That's all I have to say.

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Do we know the numbers?
Are we that far off from a bench?
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Are we that far off from a bench?
Yeah, we are. About $2500. And based on the fact that you thanked me for my idea, it sounded to me like you were ok with it.

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That's all I have to say.

Thanks for that...but I think everyone knows what Irish Mac's bench looks like.

No offense intended to Pervey because we all loved him...but to be real honest about it, we can't get a bench everytime someone dies. Bill's circumstances were a bit different, and collections were taken from CF, which has a much larger group to collect from. If you want to draw this out for another year, we may get there. If not, a large brick is the best we're gonna do at this point.

And I think it's a damn nice gesture as it is...seems most everyone else agrees. However, Alan, since you started this thread, I'll make it your call. Just post up what you'd like to do.
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I've never been to the NCM, so I'm not familiar with the brick/bench setup. Is this what a big brick looks like...



Are these on the sidewalk in front of the museum?
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Old 03-05-2012, 10:37am   #88
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I agree that a brick this year is the way to go.
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Yeah, we are. About $2500. And based on the fact that you thanked me for my idea, it sounded to me like you were ok with it.


Easy IC, it was just a question.
Of course I'm okay with the brick, anything that we can do for Uncle P. is great.

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The first benches went to a place by the Museum entrance, but that area is pretty much full now...




It seems current benches end up around the outside...





Bricks by the entrance, a fair number of which are memorial bricks...




But those are spreading around the outside too...





In my opinion, a brick would fit in better. They're already running out of space for benches, and the number of those they have now looks cluttered already. Bricks look better the way they have them now (although they are running out of prime spaces, there's lots of new sidewalk and new brick spaces resulting from the recent expansion).

I think the big brick would be fine.


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Yeah, we are. About $2500. And based on the fact that you thanked me for my idea, it sounded to me like you were ok with it.



Thanks for that...but I think everyone knows what Irish Mac's bench looks like.

No offense intended to Pervey because we all loved him...but to be real honest about it, we can't get a bench everytime someone dies. Bill's circumstances were a bit different, and collections were taken from CF, which has a much larger group to collect from. If you want to draw this out for another year, we may get there. If not, a large brick is the best we're gonna do at this point.

And I think it's a damn nice gesture as it is...seems most everyone else agrees. However, Alan, since you started this thread, I'll make it your call. Just post up what you'd like to do.
Well Mike, money talks, and quite loudly sometimes. When I was at the museum yesterday, I did notice that the area where IrishMac's bench is located is littered with benches. Looks like there is space for 2 or 3 more benches.

If all we can raise is funds for a large brick, then let's proceed with that. There is a lot of "virgin" walkway where the brick can be place so it doesn't get lost.

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If all we can raise is funds for a large brick, then let's proceed with that. There is a lot of "virgin" walkway where the brick can be place so it doesn't get lost.

As you wish.
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What time and day is the dedication?
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Saturday, May 26, 11AM at the NCM.

Come up for the day and join us Owl...would love to meet up with you and Martha.

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Thanks to all of the Barn Stall owners, I've made a $1250 donation to the brick fund!

Thanks again!!!
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Just in case the posts in the other, non-sticky thread were missed, I got a payoff number out of Megan and the brick is now paid in full. I got the impression that to make the BRII unveiling she will need the artwork pretty soon. Proactively, whomever has that should probably call her.
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If you missed it in the other two threads - here's the art going to the NCM on the 23rd

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If you missed it in the other two threads - here's the art going to the NCM on the 23rd

Very cool !!!
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