FLEM 2017!! Need Feedback

In taking with Adam this morning, we were exploring dates for the next FLEM. Doing something towards the end of this year is somewhat problematic because of ILDA and the fact that people tend to get busy around the holidays so, in looking at the calendar, we were discussing early January. We don't want to go into February since it's too close to CarribLEM... WHICH is ON baby! :highfive: Details to follow. But, we're looking at the weekend of the 13,14,15 for one important reason.... its MLK Day on Monday, which means most have a three day weekend. What if FLEM were extended a day to include Sunday and we traveled home on Monday? How many people would be up for that sort of scenario - load in Friday morning 10 am as usual but... rather than tear down Saturday night, play on Sunday as well and tear down Sunday night. You game?? >:) Thoughts welcome below.... *retardo

Como se dices flem? Florida ?

We need a great lakes meet. I'm sure I can get an auditorium at the university and we have plenty hotel space.
I do not suggest a winter date though.

Let's see we gave myself, steve, rob, matt and crew, dale, and about ten others right here between Cleveland and Akron alone. Add in Michigan, Pittsburgh, laserwave int, avi, and a few others and we got a nice event. Oh yea and we have the Cleveland art museum right here as well. Toss in the science center.....hummm good idea.

Sí, me refiero a la Florida.
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So Marc... you should start a thread and put one together. :)

Yup, me, CDBEAM, Draco, and the rest of my crew are into it.

You're all willing to come to Florida?? That would be cool!

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

So Marc... you should start a thread and put one together. :)

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Agreed. This thread is supposed to be about the next Florida meet. If someone wants to organize something in the Midwest, please start another thread.

That being said, what do folks think about extending FLEM through Sunday as Brad suggested?

Adam

Unfortunately, the Mrs. is maxed out on vacation, so I wouldn't be able to do Sunday myself. I will be there a day and a half as usual though if the dates are in January or February. November is a no-go for me between ILDA and other plans. So many laser events, so little time! :)

David

January sounds ok to me...

Sigh....
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Ok.... The question is/was....
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Does the weekend of January 13,14,15 work for people and, if so... what do you think about it being 3 days including Sunday and traveling home Monday since it's a holiday? Or - should FLEM just be Friday and Saturday as it's always been?
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FLEM for those who don't know, is the acronym for Florida Laser Enthusiast Meet and is held in Tavares, Florida about 45 minutes north of Orlando.

Three days would be awesome but, I'm good with whatever the majority decides...

I am very tentative right now but I want to make it down for one of these. I do not have Monday as a Holiday so I would be leaving on Sunday. But again I am very lightly penciled in at this time.

I don't have Monday off either, but I could take a vacation day to make it happen if enough people can stay the extra day.

Adam

IDK What my schedule will be like this spring but I'm going to try extra hard to make it this year. I have my last class for my degree this semester so IDK what a will be doing this spring.
Just curios why so early this time hasn't it always been later in the spring?

I'm good for whenever. It's only a 40 min drive from home*retardo

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Originally Posted by Lazerman121

Just curios why so early this time hasn't it always been later in the spring?

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Because CarribLEM is going to be happening not long after that and we didn't want them too close together if possible. It's been Superbowl weekend and also early March recently but CarribLEM is slated for the first week of March too.

Yea CaribbLEM is planned for March 4th thru 11th. With the option of an early arrival on March 1st.

Info post is being compiled at the moment and will be posted by Adam (Buffo) very soon.

Cheers
Rich

So is it set?
Feb 13-15?

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Originally Posted by Lazerjock

So is it set?
Feb 13-15?

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You mean Jan 13-15? Feb 13-15 is a Mon-Wed. And most better halves probably wouldn't appreciate Valentines being missed.
(Don't have an answer for you.)

My bad. I heard February thrown around and it stuck.
Monitoring for final decision.
Chris

I haven't contacted the boat club yet. Been dealing with a ton of issues this month. But it's on my to-do list... Since there doesn't appear to be much interest in extending it through Sunday, I'll inquire about Friday, Jan 13th and Saturday, Jan 14th 2017.

Adam

Oh, I thought these dates were already firm. The Mrs. has been planning our annual Disney and family visits around these dates, so confirmation would be most welcome. Sunday doesn't matter to me as we will need to drive home, but I will be there Friday evening and Saturday.

David

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Originally Posted by buffo

Been dealing with a ton of issues this month. ... I'll inquire about Friday, Jan 13th and Saturday, Jan 14th 2017.

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I've been so seriously busy as well, I can hardly concentrate on much more than staying upright. I'll likely do the same as we've done in the past although, there has been a chance of being in Orlando Monday morning through Tuesday, flying home Wednesday morning early, long enough to hop in the car and then drive to Charleston in time for dinner. :o)

Any dates are fine, I'm only 45min. away. I love watching you guy's burning holes in curtains. [popcorn]

The dates are confirmed for 2017. Friday, Jan 13th and Saturday, Jan 14th. They put us on the schedule and I will be sending in the check to the boat club on Monday. I'll also start another thread soon.

Sorry this took so long guys. Been dealing with a lot lately. :(

Adam