Call for Volunteers - Ms Lena's Brigade

[ohio]

ask PC, I'm Jim, Joe, Artie....ok, Jack too....maybe Sybil :eek: :confused: ;)Nice to meet you, Daryl.

[rosetree]

Nice to meet you, Daryl.

Is that Darryl, Darrel, or my other brother....Daryl?????;)

[Corona]

roflmao! I loved that show:)

[mymecca]

i could be slingin' zulu beers from about 3:25pm in front of the jazz & heritage stage...after henry butler...newbirth, amazones women drummers and crescent city all stars with james andrews...somebody wana take the first half?

i pledge allegiance to the TH flag of the united bros of allman/batiste/neville/marsallis, and to the zulu diamond cutters' cold, cold
>beer for which it stands...one funky nation under big
>sam...indivisable between zig and snooks...with liberty and cochon
>de lait for all...

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Totally understand! If you get a split for Sunday and would rather do Friday and want to switch with us, maybe we could work that out!

Thanks again Amy,
You're a sweetheart for offering. I will either just stop by and volunteer when I have free time or I will work out a time on Sunday. You already have your plans made and I would not want to inconvienience anyone.

[Staxsun]

I haven't had to do any bumping in a long time.

BUMP!

[ohio]

Is that Darryl, Darrel, or my other brother....Daryl?????;)Sorry Larry, I thought you were Daryl.

[ohio]

roflmao! I loved that show:)
The final episode has to be the best finale in sitcom history!

[Staxsun]

The final episode has to be the best finale in sitcom history!
You betcha!!!!!

[rosetree]

Hey CBH!
I see Barry and Nancy on first shift second Friday...is that true, or just wishful thinking???:D ..... I hope it's true!

[Jada]

Hey CBH!
I see Barry and Nancy on first shift second Friday...is that true, or just wishful thinking???:D ..... I hope it's true!


I think it's gonna happen! :D YAY

[rosetree]

I think it's gonna happen! :D YAY

really??????
WHOO-HOO!!!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

I think it's gonna happen! :D YAY

It's lookin' very, very good! :D

[ohio]

It's lookin' very, very good! :D
A wondermous thing!

[Corona]

A wondermous thing!
:D :D :D

[ibjamn]

really??????
WHOO-HOO!!!!!

I am extremely happy about this turn of events! :)

[mightyradgumbo]

i could be slingin' zulu beers from about 3:25pm in front of the jazz & heritage stage...after henry butler...newbirth, amazones women drummers and crescent city all stars with james andrews...somebody wana take the first half?

i pledge allegiance to the TH flag of the united bros of allman/batiste/neville/marsallis, and to the zulu diamond cutters' cold, cold
>beer for which it stands...one funky nation under big
>sam...indivisable between zig and snooks...with liberty and cochon
>de lait for all...

Love the pledge of allegiance, Ell. I smell a T-shirt out of this LOL

[mightyradgumbo]

I am extremely happy about this turn of events! :)

VERY Awesome Indeed :) :D :)

[Jada]

We are ready to take signups now! Go to www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org) and click on the Volunteer link on the popup menu at Ms Lena's Brigade.

Ms Lena has confirmed that she will again be able to offer a complimentary 1-day fest ticket for each volunteer for each day you work a shift. These are weekend-specific but can be used any day of that weekend. Details about using these tickets will be covered on the upcoming Details & Info page when it becomes active. She also has a limited number of parking passes so request those sparingly. (Volunteer Parking lots are located off Belfort Ave. near the volunteer entry gate.) She will also have official Zulu Diamondcutter's Krewe Tshirts for each volunteer.

There will be two shifts each fest day: 9:45 am - 2pm and 2pm - 6pm. You may split a 4-hour shift with someone but I need you to only sign up as one person. We need a body count... not necessarily a complete roster of who's going to be there. It's up to you to make those arrangements.

The other links on the popup will become active well before fest giving you specific details and maps. For those of you that worked last year it will most likely remain the same. We'll know more after the the vendors have their official meeting with the fest organizers.

Any questions can be posted here or emailed to me through the link on the popup.

Are you ready??

I said, "Are you READY?"


"HOT WOMEN!! COLD BEER!!"
"Get your COLD COLD BEER HERE!!!"

Bumpin for newbies to volunteer in the afternoons :D

[dank_bass]

Sorry Larry, I thought you were Daryl.

you ever see the one where Darryl was kidnapped, and Larry walks in and says, "Hi Im Larry ... and this is my other brother Darryl" Oh that Bob Newhart!! :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Bumping to pick up some more volunteers!

[ozzie]

I have to remember to take the rest of my smaller than pin head buttons from last year as giveaways to purchasers of Fosters. Cleared a heap of them last time doing that... "Buy a dozen, get a button"! Little (pun intended) did they know! :D

[RevDon]

Bumping to pick up some more volunteers!

What time slots are still open?

[Orleansnj]

Check out the link for Ms. Lena's Brigade - volunteer grid - at http://www.threadheads.org

[Carolina Beadhead]

Throwing this back to the front page. Only 10 days or so left to sign up.

Before I forget I just want to say a big ol' thanks to those that have signed up. We've doubled the spaces filled from last year!

A big shout out to the Tulane School of Public Health, friends of Ms Lena's and, of course, all you lover-ly T'heads that have volunteered to take time out of your fest vacations to help out.

Y'all RAWK!!

[FestNut]

I'm signed up for the 2nd weekend, but don't mind helping out on the first. Of course FOMS plays a big part.

The 10-2 shifts are full 1st weekend, so if anyone thinks they can't make it on any of those, let me know and I'll take it for you. Or, I'm willing to split a 2-6 shift if anybody's interested.

I can help 2-4 on Friday or 4-6 on Sunday if someone can take the other two hours.

diveparrothead at cs.com

BTW, the morning shift gets SUN, so lather up!

[Orleansnj]

thanks for the advice on the morning shift about sun !!! Wahoo !!!! We're gonna have a great time !!

[Staxsun]

Hey Festnut. Let me look at my schedule. I might split one of those afternoon shifts with you. I'm not at home, so I'll look and shoot you an e-mail. Maybe together we can fill up one of those tough afternoon slots.

[Staxsun]

bump

[FestNut]

Hey Festnut. Let me look at my schedule. I might split one of those afternoon shifts with you. I'm not at home, so I'll look and shoot you an e-mail. Maybe together we can fill up one of those tough afternoon slots.

I didn't see an email -- did ya check your calendar? Looks like lots of spots are open in the afternoons!

[glinda]

Hey, cbh... was just wondering.

Last year I noticed at one of the "other" beer tents they had a little laminated grid/spreadsheet on the counter that helped with the calculations --- it showed how much for various quantities of beer, water, soft drinks. Looked like a good idea, esp for those of us who had trouble doin the cipherin in our heads. I'd be happy to make up such a page - if we can get the menu & prices. I'm sure I could get it to someone who will be there 1st weekend.

[VWGal]

Glinda, this THead would love something like that!

[Staxsun]

I'm signed up for the 2nd weekend, but don't mind helping out on the first. Of course FOMS plays a big part.

The 10-2 shifts are full 1st weekend, so if anyone thinks they can't make it on any of those, let me know and I'll take it for you. Or, I'm willing to split a 2-6 shift if anybody's interested.

I can help 2-4 on Friday or 4-6 on Sunday if someone can take the other two hours.

diveparrothead at cs.com

BTW, the morning shift gets SUN, so lather up!

I'm sorry that I got real tied up at the radio station after work yesterday. I'm good for either if you want to do it. I didn't get a chance to e-mail you, but I'll try to do so when I'm at home briefly today. I try not to use the work e-mail for non-work stuff, especially since it's the gubment.

[funkkjunkie]

If not, once I know what costs how much, I can do the figuring in my head so I can be a money person. I'll be on 10-12 on first sat.

[VWGal]

I'm with you on the first Saturday so good to know you'll have my back Funkjunkie!

[KYfunkfan]

Hey if any of you folks have an opening on 2nd Saturday morning shift please let me know.

I got my name in for volunteerin' with another group which should work out, but would rather volunteer for Lena's if somethin' else opens up.

holla at me if you got somethin'...i'll be watchin' the boards

[stewart895]

Foster's -Sparks --$5.00 ea.

Miller/Draft/Any other Beer -- $4.00

Coke's / Soda's -- $3.00

Water -- $2.50 ** Sparks is 6.0% ALC/VOL MALT BEVERAGE[LIST=1]

[Staxsun]

bump

[glinda]

Foster's -Sparks --$5.00 ea.
Miller/Draft/Any other Beer -- $4.00
Coke's / Soda's -- $3.00
Water -- $2.50 ** Sparks is 6.0% ALC/VOL MALT BEVERAGE[list=1]
Thanks Stewart! Now that I see the prices, the in-your-head math doesn't seem hard at all. So WHY was it such a challenge at fest?????

[Zydekitten]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Cat2.gif

[mdfest]

Sparks! I see a few in my future!

[Carolina Beadhead]

One of our old posters, Jazzowls, is asking to see if anyone that is already signed up for 2nd Friday or 2nd Saturday early shift would like someone to split the shift with them. (She's had trouble getting on the board.)

Email me and I'll pass along her email addy. rowdymom81 at aol.com

[Staxsun]

One of our old posters, Jazzowls, is asking to see if anyone that is already signed up for 2nd Friday or 2nd Saturday early shift would like someone to split the shift with them. (She's had trouble getting on the board.)

Email me and I'll pass along her email addy. rowdymom81 at aol.com

CBH, since the grid isn't updated I can't find out if Festnut and myself are properly signed up for our two split-shifts first weekend. I'd e-mail ya, but I ain't at home.

[mdfest]

There will be a free kiss with each beer purchased first Friday pm. Females only please.

[FestNut]

CBH, since the grid isn't updated I can't find out if Festnut and myself are properly signed up for our two split-shifts first weekend. I'd e-mail ya, but I ain't at home.

I just got an email from Susan. She's updating tonight and we're all set!

Woohoo!

[Belle]

There will be a free kiss with each beer purchased first Friday pm. Females only please.

Oh Boy...we should arrive around 3 PM. I will hold you to it or at least a TH hug.

[TheGuzilla]

There will be a free kiss with each beer purchased first Friday pm. Females only please.

mdfest... all you do is give...

Some day you may get the recognition you deserve. Some day... Like an addition to Mt. Rushmore. resplendent with puckered granite lips & beers...

[Carolina Beadhead]

I just got an email from Susan. She's updating tonight and we're all set!

Woohoo!

You should be set. The grid won't show both names since I just need to know the number of shift spots filled but I have Festnut down for 2nd shifts on both 1st Friday and 1st Sunday.

Once I (or technically, Ohio - Thanks, Bry!!) get it updated, let me know if I have anything wrong.

[Amy Winette]

One of our old posters, Jazzowls, is asking to see if anyone that is already signed up for 2nd Friday or 2nd Saturday early shift would like someone to split the shift with them. (She's had trouble getting on the board.)

Email me and I'll pass along her email addy. rowdymom81 at aol.com

Sue, Jeff & are already splitting our first Friday shift but we could do a three way! (Split it 3 ways, that is, if Jazzowls is interested) ;)

[KYfunkfan]

......if there is a shift i can help anyone out with, of if there are garbage cans to clean at the tent....

i'd be happy to do whatever first shift on Saturday if anyone can help a guy out....sniffle sniffle....

email me at chad.gesser@gmail.com if you have anything....

sorry for the grovel....i too will offer kisses to the ladies, sneak peeks at my socks, ya know, whateva

[grisgris]

There will be a free kiss with each beer purchased first Friday pm. Females only please.

Well I know where I'll be buying my beer that day. Be glad to see you at Fest this year Md & your better half.:)

[rosetree]

Is someone bringing the "Free Hugs" sign????

[Belle]

Is someone bringing the "Free Hugs" sign????

Who has the video? That would be awesome. Threadheads are up for this I would think.

[pokerchick66]

I'll take the first 15 minute shift if someone makes a sign.

[mdfest]

mdfest... all you do is give...

Some day you may get the recognition you deserve. Some day... Like an addition to Mt. Rushmore. resplendent with puckered granite lips & beers...

Butter me up all you like- I have to have some standards, so its still females only. Cant be too careful.

[Amy Winette]

I'll take the first 15 minute shift if someone makes a sign.

Yes yes yes, I hope someone brings that sign!! I'll hug all day :)

[Mardigrasbaby35]

I'll take the first 15 minute shift if someone makes a sign.

Hey PC - i'm buying you a first day ticket so you can get it - i'm dying for the first half of the shift - won't take "no" for an answer :)

[ohio]

There will be a free kiss with each beer purchased first Friday pm. Females only please.chisler!

[ohio]

Updated Volunteer grid is posted btw...

[pokerchick66]

Hey PC - i'm buying you a first day ticket so you can get it - i'm dying for the first half of the shift - won't take "no" for an answer :)

lol, that's determination, mgb. Wow, you must really want first half BAD. Email me, sweet. It's all good. :)

[jhjpotter]

Dam people, shouldn't ya'll be getting your prefest rest right now? If I can do math I figure you need a week to build up that which you will deprive yourself of starting about a week from now.

[Corona]

chisler!
lol...I love this thread....Mdfest.....I'm so happy you're making the fest! You crack me up ya big jack ass ;)

[mdfest]

chisler!

meet me at teh back of the tent- dont tell anyone

[KYfunkfan]

hey all, i'm scheduled to work second weekend. i didn't see any details and info on threadheads.org for second weekend, but assume what's listed there applies for the second weekend too????

for the morning shift second weekend do we just show up at Belfort gate at 9:45 that morning and we're good to go???

[sailing]

So where will Danny be hanging out?;)

[NeenAtlanta]

hey all, i'm scheduled to work second weekend. i didn't see any details and info on threadheads.org for second weekend, but assume what's listed there applies for the second weekend too????

for the morning shift second weekend do we just show up at Belfort gate at 9:45 that morning and we're good to go???

Hi KYfunkfan,

I just checked the grids on the Threadhead site and it shows you listed for first shift on 2nd weekend. If you can't see it, you may need to clean your cache.

[KYfunkfan]

Hi KYfunkfan,

I just checked the grids on the Threadhead site and it shows you listed for first shift on 2nd weekend. If you can't see it, you may need to clean your cache.

thanx need,i got in contact with rowdymom about the scheduling. i knew my name was there but i was trying to determine how i would get my ticket

[Carolina Beadhead]

FYI

I will update the Volunteer Grids on Wednesday night for the final time. You can still sign up until Friday, if you'd like, but the grids will show no new additions after Wednesday.

I just want to say, "Thank You, Thank You!" to everybody who has committed to giving up a few hours of their JF time to help out! It is VERY much appreciated!

You guys really do RAWK!!!

See ya at Ms Lena's... one way or another!

[KYfunkfan]

FYI

I just want to say, "Thank You, Thank You!" to everybody who has committed to giving up a few hours of their JF time to help out! It is VERY much appreciated!
!

thanx again for helpin' out with the organization of this....

my last grovel: if anyone has an opening second saturday morning shift let me know!

thanks again

[rosetree]

bumping looking for Saturn!!!!!
You've got mail!!! Check yur emails;)

[ohio]

meet me at teh back of the tent- dont tell anyone
oh baby!

[Lostcajun]

It will be lots of fun to help out! In fact, shouldn't we be PAYING Ms. Lena to work?

[Lostcajun]

Let me rephrase, I have lost my brain after all. "Shouldn't we be paying Ms. Lena for the opportunity to work in her booth."

They uther whY i ROTE it MGIHT be musUNderstood.

Just put mE on Da plane tomarra and I'll b oK.

[saturn]

bumping looking for Saturn!!!!!
You've got mail!!! Check yur emails;)

Got it and replied. :)

[Jada]

Hey Kathy, I see we are working together...YAY!

[saturn]

Hey Kathy, I see we are working together...YAY!

I see that -- we are going to have a goooood time! :D

[rowEn]

Just a little "pre-work" hello to everyone I'll be working with this afternoon. I'm showing up early to do my shopping and eating so I'll be fueled for work :)

Can't wait to meet y'all!

rowEn / Michelle (I'll answer to both!)

[Staxsun]

See ya then.

[rowEn]

Holy cow, I've already been at work for an hour!

To whoever stepped up and became my "back" yesterday afternoon...THANK YOU! I was a bit tired and more than a bit ticked off that the other three people working with me all disappeared! You were a life saver and I didn't even get your name! You rock, really!!! I was one of the few people working in the afternoon that didn't have on a yellow shirt. Ms. Lena had just given away her last one but said she'd keep one back for me next weekend.

To 99.99% of the customers, you also rock! I'm sorry we didn't have Fosters, and I'm really sorry that in the afternoon we ran out of pretty much everything! To the others, stop being asses and trying to make me feel bad that because you think the beer is too expensive. I'm not buying the fact that the tent "just over there" is selling beers for $3. If they are, why are you in line at Ms. Lena's?

I met FestNut after my shift! You rock muchly! To everyone else...I'm actually incredibly shy, so I'm sorry I didn't walk up and introduce myself. To the person with the "will spank for a cold beer" buttons...thank you! I did go up and ask for one...and then someone also gave me some egg-looking things that make noise. Thank you as well!

I was the one with the cargo shorts and the blue/white striped button up shirt on. I also had on a black baseball cap that says "scissors cuts paper".

hi! ;)

[ozzie]

Rowen, sorry you didn't have the best experience at Ms Lenas. They have a tough time getting workers for the afternoons, although we were well covered on Friday arvo. Good on you for sticking it out.

We won't be there next weekend but please do yourself a major favour and introduce yourself to the crew at the meet ups... you'll love it! Cheers.

[rowEn]

I actually had a wonderful time working...I just got a little overwhelmed when I was by myself and working both lines and getting all the drinks! :)

I will try and summon up the courage to introduce myself. It would have been easier had everyone been wearing nametags! :)

[justagirl]

Hey Y'all. I had a good time working at Ms Lena's tent. It's dayum busy though! WOW. Linda was a kick ass back up for me yesterday.

When 6pm rolled on Sunday, I was hanging solo at the 'window'! I looked around and thought, well, there's not much left anyway, so oh well.

By the time I left yesterday afternoon all we had was Miller Lite and Barques. Wow. Good job ya'll.

It was nice meeting lots of yall!

[rosetree]

Someone needs to bring name tags for people working in the booth!!! I still don't know everyone who was working with me!!!:( :p

[csoul]

Someone needs to bring name tags for people working in the booth!!! I still don't know everyone who was working with me!!!:( :p

Nametags are a great idea, but I'm more concerned about the beer supply. This is the 2nd or 3rd thread that I've read that talks about running out of beer........Hope they're going to rectify this situation before these souls get to town!!!

[Priestboy]

Had a great time working Ms. Lena's (first shift, Friday - good way to meet Threads for the 1st time!)...hella-busy, but still had fun. A little challenging "backing" folks (plunging my hands in ice cold water is NOT my idea of fun!), but hey, it was for a good cause!

Just out of curiousity, where does the "tip" money go? I assume it goes to something like NOMC, Red Cross, Second Harvest, etc., but didn't find out where exactly it went (I know I didn't see any!;) ).

Good times, good times...

[glinda]

Hey PB, glad you enjoyed it. Still lookign forward to my shift on Saturday. Pretty sure the tips go to the Zulu Diamondcutters, along with the profits from the beverage sales.