Re: [Harp-L] SPAH Roll Call....

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jun 10, 2010, at 7:09 AM, Warren Bee wrote:

> How many have made plans to be in Bloomington, MN this August for the
> convention? Now is a good time to start preparing! Last minute  
> never works
> out as well as planning ahead. Step one is to go to www.spah.org  
> and get
> registered. Then figure out how to get there! The website is set up  
> to help
> folks coordinate transportation and roomate situations.
>
> Remember, last year many were slow to be preparred and hesitent on
> committing early. When it was over we set attendance records! The  
> Sacramento
> convention was AWESOME! The "earlybirds" always get the best rooms,  
> the best
> rates for transportation AND have plenty of time to pack up all  
> their harps!
>
> WB
>
> ............
> Warren "Bee" Bachman
> SPAH Publicity Director
> 631-521-0472
> www.spah.org


Here's why you should go to spah. Not wishing to circumvent Warren's  
position here, but I have a few tidbits to consider.

1... If you are over 81, you should go becaaaause: You are already on  
borrowed time, probably have a;ready forgotten more about harmonica  
than most people know, and this is a chance to get together with YOUR  
kind, maybe play a little and might even be in a position to be able  
to afford it. Then, when your time comes, you can say "I did it MY way".

2... 64-81. you should go because: There will be people there that  
you have developed a friendship with over the many years, there will  
be tunes that you know, love, can play, and prefer. At this age, it's  
time for YOU. You already spent vacations with the family. This is  
your time.

3... 49-64. you should go because: You should have already  
established yourself at some job, should be able to get the time off,  
and should be at the peak of your earning power. What better way to  
spend 5 days then with your own kind of people.

4... 36-49. you should go because: You are still in a position to  
learn something, AND since you are in your prime (and have the  
energy), you may even be able to teach others what YOU have to offer.

5... 25-36. you should go because: We, of the old persuasion, WANT to  
pass the torch on to you. Come and take it. I realize this group  
might have some trouble with finances, but if you can do it, do it.

6... 16-25. you should go because: You are the NEW hope. I realize  
that this group may need some support. But if you can do it. do it.

7... 9-16. you should go because: You may be there with your family,  
some member(s) of which ALREADY play. Hey, like chicken  
soup...couldn't hurt. Nows the time to start playing.

8... Less than 9? Why not come along for the ride?

Coclusion?   You should go. Quit sittin on the fence, sitting on the  
fence, you should have bought a ticket now. First you say you will,  
and then you won't. Then you say you do, but then you don't. You're  
undecided now, so what are you gonna do?

smokey-joe