Call for Volunteers - Ms Lena's Brigade

[Carolina Beadhead]

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!!!"

[funkkjunkie]

I'm ready, babbbbeeeeeeee!

[Carolina Beadhead]

I would like to congratulate VWgal and funkkjunkie for being the 1st and 2nd Threadheads, respectively, to sign up for the beer tent!

Thank you, guys!!! :D

[VWGal]

Well, thank you CBD -- my pleasure! Being a volunteer beer slinger at a festival is second nature to me, and I can't wait to help out Ms Lena with the entire T-Head Nation. Sign up kids!

[funkkjunkie]

:cool:

[pokerchick66]

Ok, I signed up. I'm a Brigade virgin.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Ok, I signed up. I'm a Brigade virgin.

Atta girl, Poker!

We'll break you in gently....

:D

[pokerchick66]

Yessssss.

[Corona]

Yessssss.
Hooray!! Working Ms. Lena's last year was a blast and one of my highlights of fest :) My 1st weekend krewe is in for sure!

[saturn]

Hubby and I are signed in -- early shift first Sunday. Who is there with us?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/beersellers.jpg

HOT WOMEN! COLD BEER!

[pokerchick66]

Hooray!! Working Ms. Lena's last year was a blast and one of my highlights of fest :) My 1st weekend krewe is in for sure!

Which shift? I'm in for first shift on first Friday. Who else?

And if anyone wants to split a shift with me, just let me know. :)

[ohio]

1st Saturday, 1st shift for the ohios.

[NOLA]

1st Sat, 1st shift for NOLA too.

[glinda]

Oh yea! My krewe will be signing up for sometime second weekend, soon as they get back to me. I remember how it kept us cool to stick our hands into those tubs of cold cold ice water to pull out the beer. Probly 8 of us splitting 4 shifts. Hey! No fighting over the t-shirts, kids.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Oh yea! My krewe will be signing up for sometime second weekend, soon as they get back to me. I remember how it kept us cool to stick our hands into those tubs of cold cold ice water to pull out the beer. Probly 8 of us splitting 4 shifts. Hey! No fighting over the t-shirts, kids.


LOL Ms Lena made a point to tell me that she ordered more T's this year so she had one for "all ma babies".

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hubby and I are signed in -- early shift first Sunday. Who is there with us?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/beersellers.jpg

HOT WOMEN! COLD BEER!

BTW, who WAS that guy? Somebody be sure he comes back!!! :D

[Orleansnj]

Ok, I signed up. I'm a Brigade virgin.

what she said......

[pokerchick66]

what she said......

Which shift? :D

[Orleansnj]

Which shift? :D

I'm on first shift Friday second weekend. I have a whole gang in town for the first time during the first weekend and they were kinda not feelin' my idea to volunteer on the first Friday.....so - this way everyone will be happy :)

[Amy Winette]

Hmmm, we're signing up, I just want to see the daily schedules first. Those didn't come out yet & I missed them, did they?

[NeenAtlanta]

Nope, they aren't out yet, Amy.
Hopefully SOON!

[rosetree]

Hmmm, we're signing up, I just want to see the daily schedules first. Those didn't come out yet & I missed them, did they?

I'm waiting for the dailies too!!! We are leaning to first Sunday first shift...

[Zydekitten]

Which shift? I'm in for first shift on first Friday. Who else?

And if anyone wants to split a shift with me, just let me know. :)

Count me in! I did first shifts on both Fridays last year and it was great!!!

:D

[Zydekitten]

BTW, who WAS that guy? Somebody be sure he comes back!!! :D

That was my friend Matthew (along with my Jazzfest housemate, Alicia) - he's just moved back to New Orleans and may have even marched with Zulu in Mardi Gras (as Miss Lena had extended that invitation to us).

I'm hoping I can cajol him into joining us in the tent again this year - as Matty is quite the hoot!

[VWGal]

That was my friend Matthew (along with my Jazzfest housemate, Alicia) - he's just moved back to New Orleans and may have even marched with Zulu in Mardi Gras (as Miss Lena had extended that invitation to us).

I'm hoping I can cajol him into joining us in the tent again this year - as Matty is quite the hoot!

I'm first shift first Saturday with the Ohios. I thought I'd kickoff first Friday at Luizza's and continue that tradition, and add this new tradition to first Saturday. I have no doubt I will have FOMS the whole time, but with medication...well, perhaps I will survive.

Kitty, your pal Matty is an example of why I originally signed up to beer sling years ago at festivals around town: hugs from good looking men!!!! Very cold hands ;) ...but good to look at!!!

[Zydekitten]

I'm first shift first Saturday with the Ohios. I thought I'd kickoff first Friday at Luizza's and continue that tradition, and add this new tradition to first Saturday. I have no doubt I will have FOMS the whole time, but with medication...well, perhaps I will survive.

Kitty, your pal Matty is an example of why I originally signed up to beer sling years ago at festivals around town: hugs from good looking men!!!! Very cold hands ;) ...but good to look at!!!

He IS good to look at, ain't he?? He also gives killer hugs and has a outrageous sense of humor - good times . . . ;)

[VWGal]

Someone sign up Matty. PLEASE. Oh, do I sound like I need that killer hug?:o

[Zydekitten]

Someone sign up Matty. PLEASE. Oh, do I sound like I need that killer hug?:o

I'll get in touch with him and get him on board . . . don't worry VWGal!!

:)

[pokerchick66]

Count me in! I did first shifts on both Fridays last year and it was great!!!

:D

Sent you an email, Kitten. :D

[mightyradgumbo]

Which shift? I'm in for first shift on first Friday. Who else?

And if anyone wants to split a shift with me, just let me know. :)

Me and Priestboy are in for first shift, first friday as well-I'll show you the ropes, chipchopchick-It is a highlight of the fest for sure:D

[Jada]

I'm in for 2nd Friday, 2nd shift. Last year was a blast!

[Zydekitten]

Me and Priestboy are in for first shift, first friday as well-I'll show you the ropes, chipchopchick-It is a highlight of the fest for sure:D

Ooowhee!!! It's gonna be some big time fun first shift Fridays in da tent!! Woo Hoo!

;) :D

[pokerchick66]

Hey baby! Looks like it's gonna be a swingin shift, Gumbo! Kitten is joining us, too! Fresh out of the gate . . .:)

OMG, I just got a visual of Kitten and Peanut Butter working together. This is gonna be fun!

[mightyradgumbo]

Ooowhee!!! It's gonna be some big time fun first shift Fridays in da tent!! Woo Hoo!

;) :D

Yeahurhite, Zkitten-It will be crazy fun!

[pokerchick66]

LMAO! We musta all been posting at the same time. :D

[mightyradgumbo]

Hey baby! Looks like it's gonna be a swingin shift, Gumbo! Kitten is joining us, too! Fresh out of the gate . . .:)

OMG, I just got a visual of Kitten and Peanut Butter working together. This is gonna be fun!

Peanut Butter???? LOL

[pokerchick66]

Priest Boy = PB = Peanut Butter

[Zydekitten]

You mean Fatherbrother?? ;)

[mightyradgumbo]

You mean Fatherbrother?? ;)

Fatherbrother is what my brother Tom calls him LOL

[Zydekitten]

Fatherbrother is what my brother Tom calls him LOL

Obviously great minds think alike, Oh Gumbo, my friend . . . ;)

P.S. - How many brothers do you have??!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.

[stlbarb]

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.

i'm a definite maybe. i need to be a hedonist and check the daily's first. i'll just have to guess times.

[Corona]

We're in for Friday 1st shift too....Me, Trish, Sammy and Amanda. Party on Wayne ;)

[funkkjunkie]

1st saturday, 1st shift.

[pokerchick66]

We're in for Friday 1st shift too....Me, Trish, Sammy and Amanda. Party on Wayne ;)

Party on Garth.


OMG, that is gonna be the best shift EVER. Dang, I can't wait for JF.:cool:

[NeenAtlanta]

1st saturday, 1st shift.

I just em'd you. I'll split your shift with you (12-2pm).
Thanks KK!!

[Lostcajun]

Hey, 1st shift first friday here too. aaahhheeeiii

[mymecca]

1st shift, 1st day...but now it looks like that shift might be filled while others are lacking...hmmmm....maybe now i'll just fill in whatever shift looks understaffed...hey CBH...can you let us know how the lena grid is shapin' up?...i also was waitin' for the cubes

[Mardigrasbaby35]

Hey - I'd love to split an early shift any day with someone - i'd do the 9:45 until NOON if someone else would do the noon-2:00 - if you're interested, drop me an email, jenasmith34@yahoo.com

[proanim8r]

if'n it's ok, i'd like to wait until the cubes appear. i will be there, i just can't say when.

[Priestboy]

Obviously great minds think alike, Oh Gumbo, my friend . . . ;)

P.S. - How many brothers do you have??!

jumpin' in here (my own laptop's in the shop, and i've been checkin' da boreds sporadically:( ). lookin' forward to workin' with y'all! btw, zkitty, we have two other brothers (and a sister) - five in all! all pretty much as crazy as MRG and me!!:D

[Priestboy]

Priest Boy = PB = Peanut Butter

ROTFLMAO!!! I guess I'll have to pack the peanut butter now (the packing list grows, and grows, and grows...)!:eek:

[mauibreeze]

Lets get it on....1st shift 1st Saturday...COLD BEER HERE!!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

1st shift, 1st day...but now it looks like that shift might be filled while others are lacking...hmmmm....maybe now i'll just fill in whatever shift looks understaffed...hey CBH...can you let us know how the lena grid is shapin' up?...i also was waitin' for the cubes

Waiting on the cubes is fine. The signups will be open for a loooong while, I'm sure. No rush!

And yeah, the afternoon shifts ALWAYS need some attention. We covered mornings pretty easily last year but the afternoon shifts were low on bodies.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Lets get it on....1st shift 1st Saturday...COLD BEER HERE!!!!

Way to go, Maui! Thanks!

[katowoman]

This sounds like lots of fun.

I wish that the Fest had childcare providers so that I could jump into this.

[Zydekitten]

jumpin' in here (my own laptop's in the shop, and i've been checkin' da boreds sporadically:( ). lookin' forward to workin' with y'all! btw, zkitty, we have two other brothers (and a sister) - five in all! all pretty much as crazy as MRG and me!!:D

Sweet Cracker Sandwich, Fatherbrother!!! Your poor Mama!!

Sorry to hear about your laptop and can feel your pain, I just had to buy a new one (luckily before the invasion of Vista) - so I can send in my older one to be repaired by HP. sigh

I'm lookin' forward to meeting you too - any bro of Dan's is a bro of mine, just remember to bring the peanut butter ;)

[Priestboy]

Sweet Cracker Sandwich, Fatherbrother!!! Your poor Mama!!

Sorry to hear about your laptop and can feel your pain, I just had to buy a new one (luckily before the invasion of Vista) - so I can send in my older one to be repaired by HP. sigh

I'm lookin' forward to meeting you too - any bro of Dan's is a bro of mine, just remember to bring the peanut butter ;)

will do...I'm on the AI thread right now...will be back later! the laptop's back up and running! YEAAAA!!!

[Zydekitten]

Oh, Father, Father, Father - you poor AIaholic, you . . .

[smacking FB on forehead] Out, Seacrest-devil, out!!!

;) :D

[mightyradgumbo]

Oh, Father, Father, Father - you poor AIaholic, you . . .

[smacking FB on forehead] Out, Seacrest-devil, out!!!

;) :D

ROTFLMAO, Zkitty. Truff be told, if I weren't in the middle of w*#k suckage I would be checking out the talent show

[Zydekitten]

ROTFLMAO, Zkitty. Truff be told, if I weren't in the middle of w*#k suckage I would be checking out the talent show
Et tu, Gumbo???!

sigh.

;)

[mightyradgumbo]

Et tu, Gumbo???!

sigh.

;)

yes, I watch that and springer:o ....makes my life feel that much more under control :D

[Zydekitten]

yes, I watch that and springer:o ....makes my life feel that much more under control :D
LMAO!!!

[Priestboy]

Oh, Father, Father, Father - you poor AIaholic, you . . .

[smacking FB on forehead] Out, Seacrest-devil, out!!!

;) :D


"The power of the boreds compels you...the power of the boreds compels you!":eek:

[rosetree]

...OK, back on track before my head starts spinning around and I puke pea soup:eek: ....
I wanted to work Ms. Lena's booth on Sunday morning, and then go and join the Festivities in the afternoon. I also wanted to see Theresa's set. She just emailed me and said she thought her set was going to be around 12:30. So I have a dilemma:( . Is it possible to split up a shift and have someone cover for me for an hour and then repay them later??? How strict is the schedule?? I guess as long as there is a body there.....

[Carolina Beadhead]

...OK, back on track before my head starts spinning around and I puke pea soup:eek: ....
I wanted to work Ms. Lena's booth on Sunday morning, and then go and join the Festivities in the afternoon. I also wanted to see Theresa's set. She just emailed me and said she thought her set was going to be around 12:30. So I have a dilemma:( . Is it possible to split up a shift and have someone cover for me for an hour and then repay them later??? How strict is the schedule?? I guess as long as there is a body there.....

Splitting shifts is perfectly fine. Just sign up as one person so we can count bodies per shift. :)

[Zydekitten]

...OK, back on track before my head starts spinning around and I puke pea soup:eek: ....

Well . . . pea soup makes me puke ;)

[Amy Winette]

RT, Jeff & I split a shift last year and plan to do the same this year, will sign up once we see the dailies . . .

Gumbo, I still enjoy Springer too. Go figure ;)

[funkkjunkie]

I've signed up for first shift, first Saturday. My shift splitter friend is gonna be one armed at fest so she won't be able to sling beers. So I'm looking for a new shift splitter. Bet you can't say shift splitter fast 3 times.
And bumping for all the newbies who might want to sling a few beers for ms lena and the zulus.

[pokerchick66]

I've signed up for first shift, first Saturday. My shift splitter friend is gonna be one armed at fest so she won't be able to sling beers. So I'm looking for a new shift splitter. Bet you can't say shift splitter fast 3 times.
And bumping for all the newbies who might want to sling a few beers for ms lena and the zulus.

Email me, kk. monica7966@yahoo.com

[swag]

Looks like Swag is selling 2nd Friday, early shift.

[nolavanilla]

OK, guess I'll jump in. Always wanted to volunteer, never knew how, guess I know now! First Sat, first shift is filled. I'm in for 2nd Sat, first shift. Hey, what the heck!

[csoul]

OK, guess I'll jump in. Always wanted to volunteer, never knew how, guess I know now! First Sat, first shift is filled. I'm in for 2nd Sat, first shift. Hey, what the heck!

It will be one of the highlights of your fest, nolavanilla. Guaranteed!!!

[Mardigrasbaby35]

I jumped in and am doing first friday first shift - since i have a brass pass, not going to use the volunteer ticket - however, do we get special passes or instructions for getting through the gate early (my shift starts at 9:45....)

[csoul]

I jumped in and am doing first friday first shift - since i have a brass pass, not going to use the volunteer ticket - however, do we get special passes or instructions for getting through the gate early (my shift starts at 9:45....)

Last year Mr. Soul & I did the early shift 2nd Friday and we had to call Ms. Lena to come get us in the gate. We pre-arranged to meet her at the same gate that all the workers used. (Can't remember the name.....anybody else?)

[glinda]

Was it Fortin St gate? I think...

[pokerchick66]

Nope. It's the Belfort gate. The only way you can get your ticket is show up with the early group or to call Ms. Lena from the Belfort gate and have her meet you there with your ticket.

[ohio]

I jumped in and am doing first friday first shift - since i have a brass pass, not going to use the volunteer ticket - however, do we get special passes or instructions for getting through the gate early (my shift starts at 9:45....)I'm in the same boat on Saturday. I asked CBH and she's pretty sure you have to go in the Volunteers entrance with the volunteer ticket from Ms. Lena. Otherwise you can't get in that early. Wouldn't be an issue for late shift folks.

[ozzie]

I'm in the same boat on Saturday. I asked CBH and she's pretty sure you have to go in the Volunteers entrance with the volunteer ticket from Ms. Lena. Otherwise you can't get in that early. Wouldn't be an issue for late shift folks.

I'll just follow you!

[katowoman]

My husband and I really want to split a shift. Is that sign-up page through threadheads.org updated?

[Carolina Beadhead]

I jumped in and am doing first friday first shift - since i have a brass pass, not going to use the volunteer ticket - however, do we get special passes or instructions for getting through the gate early (my shift starts at 9:45....)


MGB, you'll have to use the volunteer tic because that's the only way you'll get in early. Th only gate you can use to get in early will only take volunteer tics.

[Carolina Beadhead]

My husband and I really want to split a shift. Is that sign-up page through threadheads.org updated?

It updates in real time and will show Sold Out when shifts get full. (If that's what you're asking.)

[Zydekitten]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/beersellers.jpg


BTW, who WAS that guy? Somebody be sure he comes back!!! :D

Okay, I spoke with Matty today and he's TOTALLY down for coming back and helping us and Ms. Lena with the beer tent. He's not sure which shifts he can he'll be able to take yet, but he'll be there and is looking forward to seeing everyone again! Woo Hoo!

[Carolina Beadhead]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/beersellers.jpg




Okay, I spoke with Matty today and he's TOTALLY down for coming back and helping us and Ms. Lena with the beer tent. He's not sure which shifts he can he'll be able to take yet, but he'll be there and is looking forward to seeing everyone again! Woo Hoo!

YAY!! He was SUCH fun! :D

[Mardigrasbaby35]

MGB, you'll have to use the volunteer tic because that's the only way you'll get in early. Th only gate you can use to get in early will only take volunteer tics.

Okay - i just thought it was a shame for a volunteer ticket to be "wasted" on me sincei have a brass pass....

[Carolina Beadhead]

Okay - i just thought it was a shame for a volunteer ticket to be "wasted" on me sincei have a brass pass....

Kinda... but how else would they know you are REALLY a volunteer and not just some jerk trying to get in early to get a poster? :D

[katowoman]

It updates in real time and will show Sold Out when shifts get full. (If that's what you're asking.)

That is what I meant. Thanks CB.

[VWGal]

Ahhh....ummm.....could Matty work first Saturday morning shift?

(bats eyelashes)

:o

[glinda]

Okay - i just thought it was a shame for a volunteer ticket to be "wasted" on me sincei have a brass pass....
Was thinkin the same thing, but I get that it serves as a "Volunteer ID," so its OK.

[Amyloves...]

Kinda... but how else would they know you are REALLY a volunteer and not just some jerk trying to get in early to get a poster? :D

Last year I had the Brass Pass and went to the volunteer gate (by the parking lot I think). Anyway, they let me in w/ no problem and I didn't use a ticket. Then I just went over to the regular gate after I got off the shift to get my armband for the WWOZ tent.

[csoul]

Just signed up. Second Friday, 1st half. YEAH!! I can hardly stand it. How many more sleeps????

[Orleansnj]

CSoul - me too !! See ya there !

[Zydekitten]

Ahhh....ummm.....could Matty work first Saturday morning shift?

(bats eyelashes)

:o
Maybeeeeeee . . . he's living in MidCity now, not too far from the fairgrounds . . . ;)

[csoul]

CSoul - me too !! See ya there !

Awesome! See ya' there. I'll be the one wih the big grin on my face.:)

[Orleansnj]

I'll be wearin' my personalized t-head t-shirt thanks to CBH !!!!!

gotta find that thread and bump it....off to search.....

[ozzie]

Last year I had the Brass Pass and went to the volunteer gate (by the parking lot I think). Anyway, they let me in w/ no problem and I didn't use a ticket. Then I just went over to the regular gate after I got off the shift to get my armband for the WWOZ tent.

I might wander over to the volunteer gate on Friday, explain about volunteering on Sat and not wanting to use a volunteer ticket and see what they say.

[glinda]

Good idea, Oz, think I'll try that too, are you workin 1st or 2nd Sat? We're on for first shift 2nd Saturday.

[Amyloves...]

I might wander over to the volunteer gate on Friday, explain about volunteering on Sat and not wanting to use a volunteer ticket and see what they say.

That's pretty much what I did. Just said I'm volunteering and here's my Brass Pass. Of course they didn't have the scanner for the BP but they really didn't question anything. I don't think I even mentioned volunteer tickets at all.

[Zydekitten]

Awesome! See ya' there. I'll be the one wih the big grin on my face.:)

I'll be there too . . . Woo Hoo!! :D

[ozzie]

Good idea, Oz, think I'll try that too, are you workin 1st or 2nd Sat? We're on for first shift 2nd Saturday.

1st shift, 1st Sat Glinda. We did Saturday arvo last year thinking that would be a hard shift to fill. Don't have it in me to be nice twice in a row!

[pokerchick66]

1st shift, 1st Sat Glinda. We did Saturday arvo last year thinking that would be a hard shift to fill. Don't have it in me to be nice twice in a row!

Ooooh, I get to work with you, Ozzie! :D

[ozzie]

Ooooh, I get to work with you, Ozzie! :D

Gawd help us all!

And I get first dibs on Matty, right?

[Zydekitten]

There's plenty of Matty to go 'round - so don't worry Ozzie!! ;)

[rosetree]

...am I going to be all alone on Sunday morning????
...All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself anymore.....:(

[dumbtourist]

...am I going to be all alone on Sunday morning????
...All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself anymore.....:(
Smarttourist and I are looking to volunteer for a shift...don't have time to look thru all these post to see who's working when...but looking for suggestions if there are wide open spaces that need help...most likely second weekend.

[pokerchick66]

Hey DT! :D

[dumbtourist]

Hey DT! :D
Moni....Hi there!!!

[dumbtourist]

Dang, Pokie...2,178 posts...have you caught Amy yet???!

[pokerchick66]

Dang, Pokie...2,178 posts...have you caught Amy yet???!

lmao, shaddup, DT!

I'm not sure what Amy's is right now. She needs to get her butt back to the bored.

[pokerchick66]

Hey DT. Drop me an email. monica7966@yahoo.com

[dumbtourist]

Hey DT. Drop me an email. monica7966@yahoo.com
It's on the way. Glad you posted you email again for me...lost all my contacts when I crashed my puter.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Smarttourist and I are looking to volunteer for a shift...don't have time to look thru all these post to see who's working when...but looking for suggestions if there are wide open spaces that need help...most likely second weekend.

DT, the afternoon shifts ALWAYS need bodies. We're really good (over 70 volunteers so far, including quite a few Tulane School of Public Health students who heard the call) at filling the morning shifts but these music lover types have a hard time committing to afternoons when the bigger names play. :D

(But let me assure you that Ms Lena is extremely grateful for whatever we volunteer to do. She'll happily take what she can get.)

[Mardigrasbaby35]

lmao, shaddup, DT!

I'm not sure what Amy's is right now. She needs to get her butt back to the bored.

monica - how many days are you at ms. lenas??? i'm sooo looking forward to our shift!!!!!

[pokerchick66]

monica - how many days are you at ms. lenas??? i'm sooo looking forward to our shift!!!!!

First Friday and Saturday, both first shift. I'm looking forward to it, too. Sounds like a lot of fun.

[Jada]

Bumpin' for more volunteers :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

I've posted the Volunteer Grid on www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org). It is current as of this morning. There were a few volunteers today that I haven't put on there yet but I will get them with the next update in a couple of days or so.

As you can see we're gonna be needing afternoon volunteers badly. I know those are hard shifts to fill because that's when the bigger names play. If we don't get many volunteers for those shifts give some thought to stopping by and helping out an hour or two whenever you can.

A lot of you are waiting til the cubes come out to volunteer. That's no problem. But as you can see some of the early shifts are filling up...

Thanks, guys!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

First Friday and Saturday, both first shift. I'm looking forward to it, too. Sounds like a lot of fun.

PC, you only signed up for 1st Friday....

[mightyradgumbo]

Thank you. CBH for your management of this. We love to help Ms. Lena out but it wouldn't be nearly as organized without your efforts.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thank you. CBH for your management of this. We love to help Ms. Lena out but it wouldn't be nearly as organized without your efforts.

It's no problem, MRG. Especially, since I'm using Eventbrite this year. Last year was hectic since I did it all by email.

And a BIG thanks to Ohio for being our benevolent webmaster...

[funkkjunkie]

cbh, due to neenie's arm in a sling, pc is splitting my shift on first saturday. :cool:

[Carolina Beadhead]

cbh, due to neenie's arm in a sling, pc is splitting my shift on first saturday. :cool:

Gotcha.

I figured Neen'd just be "busy as a one-armed beer slinger." :D

[pokerchick66]

PC, you only signed up for 1st Friday....

Splitting a shift with KK on Saturday and Mardisgrasbaby is splitting my shift with me on Friday. :)

[Amy Winette]

Okay, finally signed Jeff & I up for second weekend Friday morning. We're splitting a shift as someone has to hold the camp ;) Hope he didn't already sign us up!

[Jada]

I chose the afternoon shift b/c that's the hottest part of the day. You've got shade and you're surrounded by ice cold beer...what more could you ask for? :)

[Mardigrasbaby35]

okay, so i've got a question, are we allowed to "sample" the items for sale? (i'd be more than happy to buy the items, but just wondering if people enjoy them while slinging......)

[pokerchick66]

Okay, finally signed Jeff & I up for second weekend Friday morning. We're splitting a shift as someone has to hold the camp ;) Hope he didn't already sign us up!

Yayyyyyyy, Amy's back! :D

/happy dance.

[Corona]

okay, so i've got a question, are we allowed to "sample" the items for sale? (i'd be more than happy to buy the items, but just wondering if people enjoy them while slinging......)
of course! It's New Orleans silly :) But we buy them and try to keep our wits about us while working...Barb and I are in trouble once again ;)

[ohio]

It's no problem, MRG. Especially, since I'm using Eventbrite this year. Last year was hectic since I did it all by email.

And a BIG thanks to Ohio for being our benevolent webmaster...
= free beer????

[glinda]

of course! It's New Orleans silly :) But we buy them and try to keep our wits about us while working...Barb and I are in trouble once again ;)
Last year I ate some special cookies before workin and NO WAY I could count the money or figure the prices. Had to be the beer fetcher. This year, it'll be a cookie-free workplace for me!

[Jada]

Hey Neverleft, I see that we are the only peeps signed up on 2nd Friday,
2nd shift...do you want to pair up? I'll be your beer fetcher. :)

[ohio]

http://www.berryburger.com/images/national_security_agency_cookie_monster.jpg

[Amy Winette]

Hi guys! Corona & PC, you've almost outposted me now, just a few more, cmon girls!! :)

Yep, I sampled a few brews while working too ;) No counting $$ for me, those $2.50 waters really made the math complicated ;)

[stlbarb]

of course! It's New Orleans silly :) But we buy them and try to keep our wits about us while working...Barb and I are in trouble once again ;)
i usually only get slurged at fest on saturdays -when i forget to eat.

[Corona]

i usually only get slurged at fest on saturdays -when i forget to eat.
ahhh, Sundays are my slurge day.....or it depends on who's playing....the Allmans are gonna be my slurge day for sure!

I love doing the cash but then again I was a waitress for about 15 years so I don't have a problem. I hope I get to do the cash again this time. Can I huh? :)

[Mardigrasbaby35]

of course! It's New Orleans silly :) But we buy them and try to keep our wits about us while working...Barb and I are in trouble once again ;)

Sounds perfect, i'm willing to buy and i suppose i should be able to keep my wits about me since i'm doing the first half of a morning shift.....;)

[pokerchick66]

Sounds perfect, i'm willing to buy and i suppose i should be able to keep my wits about me since i'm doing the first half of a morning shift.....;)

Thank the good Lord. ;)

[csoul]

Last year I ate some special cookies before workin and NO WAY I could count the money or figure the prices. Had to be the beer fetcher. This year, it'll be a cookie-free workplace for me!

THAT'S how you get out of countin' the $$. Thanks for the tip, Glinda! I got stuck with it last year. For the whole 4 hours!!! I was a nervous wreck by the time it was over!!! Note to self: Special Cookies before working at Ms. Lena's.
Amy, great to see you back.!! Did I see that you & Jeff are workin' 2nd Friday a.m. shift? See ya' there!!

[Amy Winette]

Yes we are!! So fun we'll be working together again this year :)

And we'll definitely find someone else to handle the $$!

[Carolina Beadhead]

= free beer????


Definitely. We all owe ya a free beer for helping us keep informed.

(BEER - the favored form of compensation for T'heads.)

[csoul]

Yes we are!! So fun we'll be working together again this year :)

And we'll definitely find someone else to handle the $$!

I'm gonna' sign Mr. Soul up for the $$ this year. Last year all he did was stand barefoot in the back of the ice truck....wth???

[stlbarb]

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.

did you find anyone yet? i could upgrade to a definite maybe, maybe pull in a friend.

[BayouMaMa]

Hey Neverleft, I see that we are the only peeps signed up on 2nd Friday,
2nd shift...do you want to pair up? I'll be your beer fetcher. :)


Jada....I'm thinking about catching that shift with you. I'm working on meeting up with friends that night for Howlin' Wolf show. May see you then.

[Jada]

Jada....I'm thinking about catching that shift with you. I'm working on meeting up with friends that night for Howlin' Wolf show. May see you then.

YAY! Bring your friends. We need more people on afternoon shifts :D

[BayouMaMa]

Ok.....me and my sister-in-law are in for 2nd Friday - 2nd shift. See you there Jada

[stewart895]

Hello Everyone, Thank you all for the help. Can't wait till the first day.I am Stewart one of the Diamond Cutters you will see at the Jazzfest. Later...

[ozzie]

Hello Everyone, Thank you all for the help. Can't wait till the first day.I am Stewart one of the Diamond Cutters you will see at the Jazzfest. Later...

See you soon Stewart! :D

[Zydekitten]

Hello Everyone, Thank you all for the help. Can't wait till the first day.I am Stewart one of the Diamond Cutters you will see at the Jazzfest. Later...
Hey, Stewart!! Thank YOU for being such great folks to work with - we're honored and happy to be able to give back to you after years of y'all giving to us at Jazzfest :D

I'll be there the first shift on the first day - can't wait!!! :)

[sailing]

Looking forward to it Stewart.I know we sign up for 2 different shifts and wondered if doing a "Swing Shift" like 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm?.Or if I just decide to take a couple of hours off from watching the many concerts and work a couple of hours?.I figure more hands sell more Beer & Water.Thanks for letting me help. FaithHello Everyone, Thank you all for the help. Can't wait till the first day.I am Stewart one of the Diamond Cutters you will see at the Jazzfest. Later...

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hello Everyone, Thank you all for the help. Can't wait till the first day.I am Stewart one of the Diamond Cutters you will see at the Jazzfest. Later...

Hey, Stewart! Nice to see you here! We;ll be there with bells on!

I'm gonna take a moment here to send a shout out to the Tulane School of Public Health. I sent the call for volunteers to a friend of mine (Rowan from the board) who passed it on the the whole department. Any people you see on the Volunteer Grids listed by name are probably Tulane students who answered the call.

Roll Green Wave!!!

Thanks!

[stlbarb]

Hey, Stewart! Nice to see you here! We;ll be there with bells on!

I'm gonna take a moment here to send a shout out to the Tulane School of Public Health. I sent the call for volunteers to a friend of mine (Rowan from the board) who passed it on the the whole department. Any people you see on the Volunteer Grids listed by name are probably Tulane students who answered the call.

Roll Green Wave!!!

Thanks!

woohoo! the Wave of our future.

[Corona]

Hey, Stewart! Nice to see you here! We;ll be there with bells on!

I'm gonna take a moment here to send a shout out to the Tulane School of Public Health. I sent the call for volunteers to a friend of mine (Rowan from the board) who passed it on the the whole department. Any people you see on the Volunteer Grids listed by name are probably Tulane students who answered the call.

Roll Green Wave!!!

Thanks!
I saw that too!! How wonderful :)

[rowEn]

I signed up for the PM shift on first Sunday. Can't wait!!

[jolie]

Latecommer here--would love to split an early shift, anyday. Anyone????

[glinda]

Bumpin for more volunteers, c'mon, 2nd weekenders and pm shift!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Bumpin for more volunteers, c'mon, 2nd weekenders and pm shift!!!


Thanks, Glinda! I was just coming here to do the same thing! :D

[BayouMaMa]

Bumpin for more volunteers, c'mon, 2nd weekenders and pm shift!!!

On 3/15 I set up me and my sister-in-law to work 2nd Friday, 2nd shift but the grid was last updated on 3/14. I was just thinking maybe others did the same and it still wasn't updated.

[sailing]

Latecommer here--would love to split an early shift, anyday. Anyone???? I'm game to split a shift, I can do something like a noon - 2pm if you want the early 10am - 12 noon or possible the other way around.The 1st day is looking to be the best for me 4/27 Friday.I'll check back with you.

[jolie]

I'm game to split a shift, I can do something like a noon - 2pm if you want the early 10am - 12 noon or possible the other way around.The 1st day is looking to be the best for me 4/27 Friday.I'll check back with you.


As far as I could see on the grid that 1st Friday early is full, unless one of those listed would like to split with ya. Pokerchick did offer to split with me the 2nd Saturday so I'm good. Keep checking I'm sure more people are likely to sign up if they have someone to split with.

[funkkjunkie]

Dang, pc split with me too and is working her own shift. Are you just gonna spend your fest at ms lena's, mon?

[pokerchick66]

Dang, pc split with me too and is working her own shift. Are you just gonna spend your fest at ms lena's, mon?

lmao, I'm splitting my shift, too. Hey, yall have talked up how much fun Ms. Lena's is so I'm taking the full tour. :)

[rosetree]

lmao, I'm splitting my shift, too. Hey, yall have talked up how much fun Ms. Lena's is so I'm taking the full tour. :)

...a three hour tour, a three hour tour....

[pokerchick66]

...a three hour tour, a three hour tour....

Hey, baby! :p

Did ya have a good time in Alabamy?

[rosetree]

Hey, baby! :p

Did ya have a good time in Alabamy?
Hey sweetie! We LOVE Fairhope! It's such a cute place (and I hate using that word). We had a good show, about the same as last year, and the weather was absotively gorgemous the whole weekend :D I met Bigdag and got on the radio!!!

[pokerchick66]

Hey sweetie! We LOVE Fairhope! It's such a cute place (and I hate using that word). We had a good show, about the same as last year, and the weather was absotively gorgemous the whole weekend :D I met Digdag and got on the radio!!!

Yayyy! Yea, I like Alabamy; it's a breath of fresh air. I'm loving the weather, too.

Glad you got to meet Big Daggy! Just think. We'll all be together next month!

[ohio]

Volunteer Grid updated as of 3-18

[SoCalFestLover]

Hello,

I am thinking of signing up for one of the 2nd weekend spots, and had a couple of questions.

If I sign up for the early 10 AM shift, am I able to drop my stuff(chair,cooler,etc.) off at one of the stages even though the Fest is not open yet to the public, or do I have to keep it with me and wait until after my shift?

Also, if I'm splitting the shift with my gf, and I work 10-12, and she from 12-2, will only one of us be able to get in at 10:00, or can she set up camp while I work the early shift? I understand I would only receive 1 Free Admission, but was wondering if we'll both be able to get in together.

Thanks!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hello,

I am thinking of signing up for one of the 2nd weekend spots, and had a couple of questions.

If I sign up for the early 10 AM shift, am I able to drop my stuff(chair,cooler,etc.) off at one of the stages even though the Fest is not open yet to the public, or do I have to keep it with me and wait until after my shift?

Also, if I'm splitting the shift with my gf, and I work 10-12, and she from 12-2, will only one of us be able to get in at 10:00, or can she set up camp while I work the early shift? I understand I would only receive 1 Free Admission, but was wondering if we'll both be able to get in together.

Thanks!

I have verified with Ms Lena that she will have only one ticket per 4-hour shift so, yes, only one of you can get in early. And the only way to get in early is to have a volunteer ticket. (My sincere apology to others that I have told wrong. See Important Note... thread.)

In the past, there have been a few things that had to be done once we get to the tent but afterwards we have had a short amount of time to kill before the gates open. You should have time to quickly go put your stuff at a stage.

[ohio]

I have verified with Ms Lena that she will have only one ticket per 4-hour shift so, yes, only one of you can get in early. And the only way to get in early is to have a volunteer ticket. (My sincere apology to others that I have told wrong. See Important Note... thread.)

In the past, there have been a few things that had to be done once we get to the tent but afterwards we have had a short amount of time to kill before the gates open. You should have time to quickly go put your stuff at a stage.Last year I had an early shift...we got set up with at least a half hour to spare. Went and bought posters and mailed them. (yes, poster booth and post office were open early)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Last year I had an early shift...we got set up with at least a half hour to spare. Went and bought posters and mailed them. (yes, poster booth and post office were open early)

Also had time to go get my first Cochon de Lait of the year! :D

[SoCalFestLover]

So if I want to get a good spot at a particular stage, the best way to go is sign up for the early session, and then I can set up our blanket & chairs so my friend doesn't have to carry as much or make a mad dash for the stage when she comes in at 11:00?

[Carolina Beadhead]

So if I want to get a good spot at a particular stage, the best way to go is sign up for the early session, and then I can set up our blanket & chairs so my friend doesn't have to carry as much or make a mad dash for the stage when she comes in at 11:00?

I'd say that would work.

[funkkjunkie]

cbh, do volunteers go in a different gate?

[stlbarb]

I have verified with Ms Lena that she will have only one ticket per 4-hour shift so, yes, only one of you can get in early. And the only way to get in early is to have a volunteer ticket. (My sincere apology to others that I have told wrong. See Important Note... thread.)

In the past, there have been a few things that had to be done once we get to the tent but afterwards we have had a short amount of time to kill before the gates open. You should have time to quickly go put your stuff at a stage.

so if we want to split shifts we work out the free deal among us. example: if SCFL & friend wanted to split a shift, and the 2 of them got in free, then me & a friend relieve them at noon, they could give us 1 ticket (total not each) and all would be fair - if all/any parties involved were worried about ticket parity. you work 1/2 shift, you earn 1/2 ticket.

not to be a tease - but i did offer to split a shift with someone previously - but i had not committed. so i need to make sure they are taken care of 1st, and then i need to con friend into volunteering also (not difficult, she's a good egg).

of course, SCFL could work 1st 1/2 bringing in gear, while friend hangs at liuzza's having cocktails until gate time. it all works.

[Carolina Beadhead]

so if we want to split shifts we work out the free deal among us. example: if SCFL & friend wanted to split a shift, and the 2 of them got in free, then me & a friend relieve them at noon, they could give us 1 ticket (total not each) and all would be fair - if all/any parties involved were worried about ticket parity. you work 1/2 shift, you earn 1/2 ticket.



Except anybody working first shift HAS to use their volunteer tickets to get in early so they would have used both of their's.

[stlbarb]

Except anybody working first shift HAS to use their volunteer tickets to get in early so they would have used both of their's.

but assume they either have a ticket they did not use, or cash they would have used to purchase same. so they would trade that.

[pokerchick66]

lol

[Carolina Beadhead]

but assume they either have a ticket they did not use, or cash they would have used to purchase same. so they would trade that.

Gotcha.

[stlbarb]

Gotcha.

i was just trying to illustrate how folks who worked 1/2 shift would end up inside at 1/2 price. i never did draw well.

[Carolina Beadhead]

The Details & Info (http://threadheads.org/mslenasbrigade/Ms%20Lena%20Details%20and%20Info.htm) page is now up at Ms Lena's link on www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org). That should answer all of your questions. If not, feel free to post here or email me.

[stlbarb]

The Details & Info (http://threadheads.org/mslenasbrigade/Ms%20Lena%20Details%20and%20Info.htm) page is now up at Ms Lena's link on www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org). That should answer all of your questions. If not, feel free to post here or email me.

double your pay.

[ohio]

i was just trying to illustrate how folks who worked 1/2 shift would end up inside at 1/2 price. i never did draw well.
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[Zydekitten]

Cooooooollllllllll, duuuuuuuuuude . . . how very Escher . . .

[Carolina Beadhead]

double your pay.

Cool! I'm a zeroaire! :D

[ohio]

Cool! I'm a zeroaire! :D
Ahhhh, the good life!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Ahhhh, the good life!

Are you enjoying it, too, o' mighty t'head webmaster? :D

[Zydekitten]

Cool! I'm a zeroaire! :D
Me too, I didn't know it was such an exclusive club! ;)

[ohio]

Life is a cabaret, old chum!

[stlbarb]

Life is a cabaret, old chum!

you mispelled cabernet. ;)

[ohio]

Life is a Trockenbeerenauslese, old chum!

[stlbarb]

Life is a Trockenbeerenauslese, old chum!


i don't drink nothing i can't pronounce - unless it has a number by it on the menu i can use.

[Lostcajun]

I will have a rental and would be glad to pick up three of you who are working the First Friday shift. That way I will be able to make arrangements with Ms. Lena regarding parking. Let me know if any of you are interested. kurtoATsayingyesdotcom is my mail

[Corona]

I will have a rental and would be glad to pick up three of you who are working the First Friday shift. That way I will be able to make arrangements with Ms. Lena regarding parking. Let me know if any of you are interested. kurtoATsayingyesdotcom is my mail
oh man, there's 4 of us! Are you wanting to pick up your pass for the next day LC?

[Carolina Beadhead]

Bumping to pick up some afternoon volunteers.

"Wacko" Wade Wright just volunteered for both Sundays and invites us all to come see Little Freddie King (for whom he's the drummer) open the Blues Tent on Friday, the 27th. (crumb)

:D

[Lester_leaps_in]

"Wacko" Wade Wright just volunteered for both Sundays and invites us all to come see Little Freddie King (for whom he's the drummer) open the Blues Tent on Friday, the 27th. (crumb)

:D

Cool! I really do enjoy his performances.

[pokerchick66]

Bumping to pick up some afternoon volunteers.

"Wacko" Wade Wright just volunteered for both Sundays and invites us all to come see Little Freddie King (for whom he's the drummer) open the Blues Tent on Friday, the 27th. (crumb)

:D

LMAO! :D

[jolie]

Bumping to pick up some afternoon volunteers.

"Wacko" Wade Wright just volunteered for both Sundays and invites us all to come see Little Freddie King (for whom he's the drummer) open the Blues Tent on Friday, the 27th. (crumb)

:D

Sounds like a nice open to me

[funkkjunkie]

Gretel just joined hansel.

[Corona]

roflmao!!! That's what I called CJ in an email to him last night....great minds think a like girl!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I thought I would give this a bump and post one more time.

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.


This shift is filling up and it's the only time I can work.

[Corona]

I thought I would give this a bump and post one more time.

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.


This shift is filling up and it's the only time I can work.
bumping for Chi fest fan....

[glinda]

Chi Fest Fan needs a shift partner and afternoons and all of 2nd weekend still need some voulnteers. How about it, newbies - this was one of the highlights of last years fest for me & my krewe, you'll love it!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I thought I would give this a bump and post one more time.

Anybody care to split a shift on Friday 2nd weekend for 2. My wife and I would like to work the first half of the shift 9:45 - 12:00 and then we could swap...or change places. I'll be happy to sign up. I would just like to make the arrangements in advance.


This shift is filling up and it's the only time I can work.

Thanks for the bump Glinda.
What could be better than slinging beer, helping out a good cause, and meeting some new people .
Come on people lets hear ya.

[saturn]

Bumping up to the top.

Now that we have seen the cubes, people who have held back can book in their volunteering slot.

I am now signed in for another shift on second Friday.

[Amy Winette]

The ONE day I had something I wanted to see first thing is the shift I picked. Drat! Wonder if it can be changed . . .

[swag]

The ONE day I had something I wanted to see first thing is the shift I picked. Drat! Wonder if it can be changed . . .

Yes, there are openings for the 2-6 slot every day.

[Amy Winette]

Oh, well, there are things I want to see EVERY day during that slot, it's just that second Friday is the only day I've got a must see first thing in the morning, Benjy Davis Project!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Oh, well, there are things I want to see EVERY day during that slot, it's just that second Friday is the only day I've got a must see first thing in the morning, Benjy Davis Project!

Hey Amy,
Are you volunteering with another person? My wife and I could take your place on the 10- 12 shift on 2nd Fri. and you could do 12-2. This way you could catch Benjy Davis.

[ohio]

Bumping up to the top.

Now that we have seen the cubes, people who have held back can book in their volunteering slot.

I am now signed in for another shift on second Friday.My 1st Saturday early shift has turned out to be a decent choice for me, low FOMS. That's about the only low Foms time though...

[ozzie]

I had to change to Friday 2nd shift... so that'll be me and all my mates working THAT shift! :D

[Amy Winette]

Hey Amy,
Are you volunteering with another person? My wife and I could take your place on the 10- 12 shift on 2nd Fri. and you could do 12-2. This way you could catch Benjy Davis.

Hey Chi, Jeff & I are already splitting that shift so I was thinking I'd send him early and I'd do late, but then I'm missing Johnny Sketch who I also like! Just wish I had waited to see the cubes before picking, I KNEW this would happen!!

[Belle]

Ok I have a question. Can you just drop by to help for an hour or two several times a day over a weekend without signing up? I know for scheduling you need a committed crew but does the extra help for potty breaks and long lines work? Thanks guys

[sailing]

YES!! I've been looking to be a "floater".That is what they called it back in the dark ages of University.Count me in!!Ok I have a question. Can you just drop by to help for an hour or two several times a day over a weekend without signing up? I know for scheduling you need a committed crew but does the extra help for potty breaks and long lines work? Thanks guys

[Bill/KC]

Now have an X marking Ms. Lena's tent on the updated photo. (Hope I've got it in the right spot). :)

http://home.everestkc.net/chilepep/htdocs/fairgrounds.html

[sailing]

PERFECT!.Now have an X marking Ms. Lena's tent on the updated photo. (Hope I've got it in the right spot). :)

http://home.everestkc.net/chilepep/htdocs/fairgrounds.html

[Carolina Beadhead]

Ok I have a question. Can you just drop by to help for an hour or two several times a day over a weekend without signing up? I know for scheduling you need a committed crew but does the extra help for potty breaks and long lines work? Thanks guys

It would definitely help... especially in the afternoons! Last year the afternoon lines got long and there were only 4 or 5 people working them.

[Belle]

It would definitely help... especially in the afternoons! Last year the afternoon lines got long and there were only 4 or 5 people working them.

Very cool, coming with a hubby who likes to keep me close (sometimes I like it, sometimes not-he just doesn't get the friend thing:( ,) but I want to help and work. That is why I will do several days without him next time but again this is our 25th anniversary gig. He wanted Jamaica AGAIN!! I won out!

I stand by to help and next year I am there!! WooHoo

[electric_lady]

Well, as usual there was a snag in plans - no longer attending first weekend. But we'll be there 2nd weekend, and volunteering at Ms. Lena's on 2nd Saturday - first shift! Looking forward to meeting some of you!
P.S. Do I get one of those cool Diamondcutters Krewe shirts???

[jolie]

Well, as usual there was a snag in plans - no longer attending first weekend. But we'll be there 2nd weekend, and volunteering at Ms. Lena's on 2nd Saturday - first shift! Looking forward to meeting some of you!
P.S. Do I get one of those cool Diamondcutters Krewe shirts???


Hey elady, I will be there 2nd w/e, first shift, 12-2..looking forward to meeting you & everyone here who have been so kind. T-Shirts??? I'm guessing, but... if you have to wear them...they probably don't want them back.

[Jada]

Ok I have a question. Can you just drop by to help for an hour or two several times a day over a weekend without signing up? I know for scheduling you need a committed crew but does the extra help for potty breaks and long lines work? Thanks guys

There was one day last year that I was hot, thirsty and needed shade badly(very dehydrated and hungover). I stopped by Lena's and helped out for about an hour or so. It felt great to be out of the sun and surrounded by cold, cold beer. It was just what I needed.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Well, as usual there was a snag in plans - no longer attending first weekend. But we'll be there 2nd weekend, and volunteering at Ms. Lena's on 2nd Saturday - first shift! Looking forward to meeting some of you!
P.S. Do I get one of those cool Diamondcutters Krewe shirts???

Yes, you do! :D

[electric_lady]

I think this will be a great experience! I'm so excited!!!!
Carolina, I signed up for two people, right? So that means we both get the benefit of serving and getting in for free?

[Carolina Beadhead]

I think this will be a great experience! I'm so excited!!!!
Carolina, I signed up for two people, right? So that means we both get the benefit of serving and getting in for free?


That is correct, E_L! And thanks for volunteering!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Sending back to page 1, hoping for more volunteers!!!

[Amy Winette]

I don't want this to fall back to p. 2! :)

[sailing]

Are they still looking for volunteers?Sending back to page 1, hoping for more volunteers!!!

[Staxsun]

Sending back to page 1, hoping for more volunteers!!!

I haven't signed up because I'm still uncertain of my plans. I'm sure you'll be able to find room for me when I know. If there are too many volunteers (like that's really possible), I'll do relief work.

[saturn]

Are they still looking for volunteers?

Yes. Check www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org) and click on Ms. Lena's Brigade.

[mwgirlonherown]

Is anyone interested in splitting a shift second Saturday?

I'm flexible re: 10 am-12pm or 12-2pm

[Belle]

Bump!

[rosetree]

Is anyone interested in splitting a shift second Saturday?

I'm flexible re: 10 am-12pm or 12-2pm

Don't mean to jack this thread ...only for a moment..
mwgirl....everytime I read your name, I see "my girl on heroin"....I first said to myself, "self, why would she publicize something like that?" then I CAREFULLY read it and saw that it was "girl on her own" WHEW!! ;) :D
...now back to this important thread.....

[mwgirlonherown]

Don't mean to jack this thread ...only for a moment..
mwgirl....everytime I read your name, I see "my girl on heroin"....I first said to myself, "self, why would she publicize something like that?" then I CAREFULLY read it and saw that it was "girl on her own" WHEW!! ;) :D
...now back to this important thread.....

LOL...

Nah, the only way this girl self medicates is a couple of beers and (advils after a long bike ride!)

[rosetree]

LOL...

Nah, the only way this girl self medicates is a couple of beers and (advils after a long bike ride!)

Whew!!! Good to know.....;)

[pokerchick66]

Don't mean to jack this thread ...only for a moment..
mwgirl....everytime I read your name, I see "my girl on heroin"....I first said to myself, "self, why would she publicize something like that?" then I CAREFULLY read it and saw that it was "girl on her own" WHEW!! ;) :D
...now back to this important thread.....

You've been drinking too much root beer.

[glinda]

Is anyone interested in splitting a shift second Saturday?

I'm flexible re: 10 am-12pm or 12-2pm
Hope you find someone... my krewe of 8 is splitting 4 shifts at that time. Many of us are from Chicago - it would be fun to work with you! Now that we know you're not a junkie, that is.

[mwgirlonherown]

Hope you find someone... my krewe of 8 is splitting 4 shifts at that time. Many of us are from Chicago - it would be fun to work with you! Now that we know you're not a junkie, that is.

I hope so too and I'm looking forward to meeting you. I have a hunch that we've run into one another at Fitzgeralds (Great American over the 4th) or one of the lakefront festivals (Blues Fest/"Chicagofest"). I'm home alot during the summer.

Chicago is a very small town despite the millions.

[Amy Winette]

Isn't Chicago Fest Fan still looking to split?

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Isn't Chicago Fest Fan still looking to split?

Thanks for thinking of me Amy but I can't do Sat:( . I was really trying for 2nd Friday early shift but that is now full. I am going to try to make arrangements to do 2nd Sunday early shift.
I hate to be so picky with my times but my trip this year is 2 days shorter than past years and trying to fit everything in is tough.
If I can't schedule a time a may just stop by Ms. Lenas and volunteer sometime during the weekend:D .

[mwgirlonherown]

Thank you for considering, Chicago Fest fan and I understand how challenging it can be to manage time in New Orleans. I need a vacation from my vacation after the festival.

Also bumping to find a split!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks for thinking of me Amy but I can't do Sat:( . I was really trying for 2nd Friday early shift but that is now full. I am going to try to make arrangements to do 2nd Sunday early shift.
I hate to be so picky with my times but my trip this year is 2 days shorter than past years and trying to fit everything in is tough.
If I can't schedule a time a may just stop by Ms. Lenas and volunteer sometime during the weekend:D .

Don't sweat it. If you can't find a time to commit to, it would be fine and dandy for you to stop by and offer your services whenever convenient. :)

[ohio]

Don't mean to jack this thread ...only for a moment..
mwgirl....everytime I read your name, I see "my girl on heroin"....I first said to myself, "self, why would she publicize something like that?" then I CAREFULLY read it and saw that it was "girl on her own" WHEW!! ;) :D
...now back to this important thread.....
So your name is Jack? this is so confusing...

[Carolina Beadhead]

Just wanted to let you guys know that between you all, the Tulane Public Health students and Ms Lena's friends we have 157 slots filled and 83 left open. That about 2/3's of the volunteer spaces filled! That's even better than last year!

You guys ROCK! :D

[rosetree]

Just wanted to let you guys know that between you all, the Tulane Public Health students and Ms Lena's friends we have 157 slots filled and 83 left open. That about 2/3's of the volunteer spaces filled! That's even better than last year!

You guys ROCK! :D

CBH, email me off bored, puleeeze......
info< at> rosetreegallery <dot> com

[rosetree]

So your name is Jack? this is so confusing...

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

[Corona]

oh man, that's awesome....I was getting really worried.

[Amy Winette]

Thanks for thinking of me Amy but I can't do Sat:( . I was really trying for 2nd Friday early shift but that is now full. I am going to try to make arrangements to do 2nd Sunday early shift.
I hate to be so picky with my times but my trip this year is 2 days shorter than past years and trying to fit everything in is tough.
If I can't schedule a time a may just stop by Ms. Lenas and volunteer sometime during the weekend:D .

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!

[Carolina Beadhead]

CBH, email me off bored, puleeeze......
info< at> rosetreegallery <dot> com

Email sent.

[pokerchick66]

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

You forgot Jeff, RT, Rosie and baby. ;)

[rosetree]

You forgot Jeff, RT, Rosie and baby. ;)

I know, just seein' if you are paying attention!;) :D

[glinda]

Wow, CBH, the schedule's lookin good! Still need a few more volunteers for afternoons, huh?

[Carolina Beadhead]

Wow, CBH, the schedule's lookin good! Still need a few more volunteers for afternoons, huh?

Yep, it is! One of Ms Lena's friends just signed up himself and 3 or 4 other people on almost every open shift. :D

The am shifts are looking good but, yeah, the pm shifts could use some love...