No Easter holiday, hardly any chance of a blizzard -- I am SO there!

Who else is goin'? Let's make this a party!!

(Chica, you sure you can't change that flight?)

spare bedroom is available and service to and from the airport available if needed. just let me know...

Thanks bro, but I'm flying into/out of Dayton and I'll be staying at the Doubletree. You're welcome to half the room -- no charge.

an offer to good to refuse. count me in. and thanks.

I'm sure not going to miss it!

sue and i are definitely planning on it.
we'll probably book a flight and a room sometime next month.

and we won't bring any of our weather with us, unless you want us to

Oh that's right -- Spring arrives in June up there, doesn't it?

I was really hoping you guys would be coming!

It would only cost me $100 to change it, but that's not the problem. The problem is that my friend is getting marriend in May and i'm a bridesmaid. (i'm kinda the maid of honor until wedding day because her sister is out of town and i'm next in line) And her bachelorette party is on the 26th and i'm in charge of it.

I can't believe i'll be on break and still won't make it to the best venue with the best audience!

Well, you really need to talk to your friend about relocating that bachelorette party! Here is is, straight from the horse's mouth.

they couldn't do this one on a better weekend. i'm so excited to see everyone!!!!

here's to another great CST weekend...

Oh, you KNOW we'll be there! Likely with Zon and Alex in tow...too bad it's a bar and they can't bring Nicky for his first OTR show, but I suspect he'll be with them at the Kettering show in July (just in time for his birthday actually). And with *any* luck, we'll have the girlfriend with us - woohoo!!!

Eu

I am so there! Boy I cannot wait! Gonna try to take some vacation days and do both nights! I could use it! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

plane tickets to dayton bought yesteday.
friday and saturday cst show tickets order mailed in today.
dayton, ohio- he we come!!!
it's gonna be fun. can't wait to see everyone again!

cst web site lists it as a 9:30 show.

what does everybody think about a saturday "side trip" to yellow springs? i've heard great things, it's a little "hippie" arts community, the home of dave chappelle, supposed to be a fun place. any of you locals...is it worth a trip?

looks to be about an hour or so from dayton...

Looks like a definite for Amanda and I on Saturday only.

Kate and I venture up there a few times each year - it's definitely an interesting little town. The two most notable activities are the hiking trails in Glen Helen Nature Preserve, for you outdoorsy types, and lots of little unique shops with handmade artsy stuff - jewelry (and jewelry making supplies), blown glass, art prints, imported clothing, a head shop, used book stores, etc., for those who'd rather not brave the muddy trails.

If you go, be sure to stop at Rita Caz jewelry and guitar shop and say "Hi!" to Mark. If you can talk him into playing a little blues guitar with you, you'll be glad you did.

If you go to Glen Helen, they prefer that you sign in first at the nature center and get a map (it's free).

The restaurants tend toward veggie, except for the Ye Olde Trail Tavern which has good beer and good grub.

In the summer, there's a farmer's market Saturday mornings until noon, but April 26 is probably too early in the year for that.

Yellow Springs is about 30-45 minutes from downtown Dayton.

I'm so excited to see everyone.

I've always wanted to go to Yellow Springs!

MUST go to Young's Dairy (I've been telling 'Yote about it for ages). *grin* I haven't been to Yellow Springs in about 4-5 years. My ex used to go rock climbing in Clifton Gorge (back when they'd still let you climb), and we'd go a couple of times every summer. I *seriously* like this plan.

And I mailed off for our tickets yesterday! Can't wait!
Eu

i say we do it.

i second that, oops- we second that!!!

we could use a couple of tour guides you know.

Okay, I'm in. Coming solo more than likely. Bill, my turn to drive, right? We can take my Spectra and listen to CDs or Sirius (I so love Sirius, ftr).

I would love to be there, however that's my daughter's one year birthday weekend extravaganza! I will miss everyone.

Sounds like fun to me!

geez, with all those handmade jewelry stores in yellow springs,
we may never get sue out of there

seems the visit would require a stop here:


Peifer Orchard’s Favorite Apples and Their Uses

I should be there with bells on!

Need to send Zayne a PM, think she will be riding up with me and staying at my parents' house with me.
Oops... mom, in case you read this, make an extra bed for Zayne!

Yay for Justina & Zayne!

I'm always up for Yellow Springs. I've never heard of that orchard, though. Used books, used cds at Dingleberry's, jewelry everywhere. And Young's Dairy does have great ice cream.

Yeah - it can't be anywhere in Ohio - look how blue the sky is in that photo!


We got our CST tix in the mail today - ordered them directly from CST. Yay!

I just got home from picking mine up. Yay!

Asked for mine to be held at will call. Hopefully I won't encounter any hiccups.

So, I order tickets for CST with plenty of time to receive them back. . . and I did. But instead of the two friday night tickets and two saturday night tickets I requested I received four tickets for the Friday night show.

boo.....

Luckily I called them up right away and the lady was gracious about correcting the problem. I sent the two extra Friday nighters back and she agreed to hold two Saturday night tickets for me.

and then, she called to say that she mailed them instead. (why? I dunno. maybe it was an after thought)

and I still haven't received them. . . .

I hope my tickets are in my mailbox when I get home tonight.

So, do we need to decide where to meet up before the Friday and Saturday shows?
The usual places- Brixx Friday and Thai 9 Saturday? Or somewhere else?
Yellow Springs looks like a lot of fun for Saturday.
I've got a few work friends from the Columbus office that have never heard/seen OtR and I convinced them
to go to the Saturday show, and they would want to join us for a pre-show meal on Saturday if that happens.
Can't believe its next weekend already. So looking forward to seeing all the Apples again.

brixx, while not the greatest food (not bad either), is a good choice for friday so people can wander in as they get there. so i'm cool w/that. for saturday, thai 9 seems to be a tradition and the place of choice. someone would need to get a body count and make reservations tho.

but, i'm cool with whatever...

ok, so i called thai 9, and they said they have no room for a large group next saturday night.
maybe someone local can try to call there and verify that.

so any ideas where to go saturday pre-show?

jeanne, rick, shawn?

any ideas ohio people? if we're going to meet as a group somewhere we probably need to find a spot soon.
i see theres a seafood place in that area- jays, whats thats like?
and there are some other places in the oregon district too.
otherwise we'll just meet in the lineup i guess.

I'm really not very familiar with good eating options downtown or in the Orgeon district--almost everything that I know or frequent would be too far out from the venue.

Also, won't be able to come to dinner as I'll be on the way back north from Louisville and will likely head straight for CST. Hope you can figure something decent out, though!

There's always the Spaghetti Warehouse!

How many people are we figurin'?

Here's a list of restaurants in the Oregon District...
The Trolley Stop sounds neato.

Café Boulevard
329 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 824-2722
Fax: (937) 824-2810
Sophisticated, upscale European restaurant. Specializing in French crepes and gallettes .. also offering a variety of soups, salads & desserts. Open Mon: 10-3 Tues-Thurs: 10-10 Fri: 10-11 Sat 5-11. Wine cellar open Wed-Sat until midnight
Eva Christian
comments@cafeboulevard.com
http://www.cafeboulevard.com/


Franco's Restorante Italian
824 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-0204
Fax: (937) 222-1380
Excellent traditional Italian dishes. Moderate prices, friendly service!



Jay's Seafood Restaurant
225 E. Sixth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-7547
Ohio's premier seafood restaurant. Areas best seafood and largest, most complete wine cellar.
Jay Haverstick
info@jays.com
http://www.jays.com



Ned Pepper's Game Room
419 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-0548
Fax: (937) 223-8397
Sports bar eatery with 3 pool tables, 11 TV's, darts and eclectic Western theme.



Oregon Express
336 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-9205
Restaurant/Bar with live entertainment. Specialties are pizza (voted Dayton's best year after year), sandwiches and subs. Ask to see the train run around the bar area.




Pacchia
410 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 341-5050
Elegant, classy restaurant specializing in Stone Hearth Pizzas, pasta and salads with a full service bar.
Glen Brailey
http://www.pacchia.com/



Pacchia's Jazz Room
406 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Enjoy Dayton's only Jazz room.


Sloopy's
613 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 228-8060
Offering great entertainment including dancing with a DJ every night. Open Tues-Sat 4pm-2:30am, with Ladies Nights on Wed & Thurs.


Thai Nine
11 Brown St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-3227



Trolley Stop 530
E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 461-1101
Trolley Stop ... actual or symbolic? Come in & see. Eclectic staff, food, clientle, live music and weather. N'awlins style courtyard. Available for private parties.



Tumbleweed Connection
454 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 228-5500
Casual, comfortable, laidback, atmosphere bar with live entertainment Tues-Sat. Open everyday 2pm-2:30am.

what has it usually been, around 15 or so? of course i've only been to 2 of these csts, so really not sure.
there will be us 2 (sue and myself) plus 2 for sure and maybe 1 more work friends of mine from columbus.

thanks for looking up the places kj. we're up for anywhere.
the trolley stop does look cool.

do we need to start a thread to get a possible head count?

i'm in. i vote trolley stop (and PLEASE, no i-tal-yan ::ech!:: )...

1. bill

trolley stop it is

1. bill
2. kent
3. sue

i'll get confirms from my work friends tomorrow.
can somebody down that way call there to see if they will take reservations at 5 for 15-20?

I just called the Trolley Stop. They don't take reservations, but the guy said to just call ahead an hour before and they'd try to accommodate us. I told him 15-20 people. I was surprised - I didn't think the place could hold that many!

trolley stop it is

1. bill
2. kent
3. sue
4. rick
5. kate
6. zayne
7. carla
8. Jeanne

oh, cool. i hope it's good!

1. bill
2. kent
3. sue
4. rick
5. kate
6. zayne
7. carla
8. Jeanne
9. kylie
10. josephine
11. kathy

Saturday right??

1. bill
2. kent
3. sue
4. rick
5. kate
6. zayne
7. carla
8. Jeanne
9. kylie
10. josephine
11. kathy
12. Stiv
13. Amanda

Man... I demand group pictures and a big virtual hug!

*sad about continue to miss the CST love fest*

it's one big orgy o' love.