robinp Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:18 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:18 PM I live nearby. If you need help, let me know.
kurt555gs Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:43 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:43 PM May I suggest those here with a Facebook or Google+ page mention IGOLD there. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36782200/Picture%202.png You never know which one of your friends cares enough about civil rights to join us.
TyGuy Posted March 5, 2012 at 04:46 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 04:46 PM Is there anyway to get an accurate count of all the attendees? Each year it seems like the number is an estimate. It would just be nice to know exactly how many are there each year.
abolt243 Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:01 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:01 PM Is there anyway to get an accurate count of all the attendees? Each year it seems like the number is an estimate. It would just be nice to know exactly how many are there each year. We start with a known number of "attendance packets". We try to make sure that every person in the door gets one. At the end of the day, we count what's left. Others use pictures of the marchers and try to come up with an estimate from that. That doesn't take into account any folks that don't march or that go directly to the Capitol building. It's an inexact science at best! Tim
TyGuy Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:13 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:13 PM Any idea what the over/under is on the estimates? +/- 10%, +/- 1,000 ???
sctman800 Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:31 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 05:31 PM Is there anyway to get an accurate count of all the attendees? Each year it seems like the number is an estimate. It would just be nice to know exactly how many are there each year. We start with a known number of "attendance packets". We try to make sure that every person in the door gets one. At the end of the day, we count what's left. Others use pictures of the marchers and try to come up with an estimate from that. That doesn't take into account any folks that don't march or that go directly to the Capitol building. It's an inexact science at best! Tim I was thinking about a way to save a little, too late for this year though. I think it would be nice if some packets containde two sets of contact cards. My wife cannot attend this year but last time she came we both got the whole package but didn't need two sets of maps, etc. Or packets of just contact cards would probably work also. Just a thought, Jim.
kurt555gs Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:19 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:19 PM Is there anyway to get an accurate count of all the attendees? Each year it seems like the number is an estimate. It would just be nice to know exactly how many are there each year. Try a FOIA request to the State Police. I'll bet they or the Fibbys know exactly. * Carthago delenda est *
ilphil Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:54 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:54 PM No matter how many of us there are the MSM will refer to " a handful of gun owners" or "several hundred gun owners"
TyGuy Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:56 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 07:56 PM I have to guess that there have been press releases already sent out to try and get some MSM from around the state to cover IGOLD, right? I remember the 2010 IGOLD, shortly after the MacDonald decision, NBC 5 Chicago covered some protest about textbooks where there were about 30 people in Daley Plaza. They didn't even mention the thousands we had in Springfield. WTH?
kurt555gs Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:36 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:36 PM Dozens! * Carthago delenda est *
Vaden Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:40 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:40 PM 2 or 3 old fat white guys who reeked of beer and wore smiley face with a bullet in the forehead shirts.
TyGuy Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:45 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 08:45 PM Leave it up to the media to portray a group using the outliers.
phattony Posted March 5, 2012 at 09:08 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 09:08 PM It's in the works, but ABC News Channel 20 in Springfield will be running an IGOLD preview story on Tuesday evening and covering on Wednesday.
TyGuy Posted March 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM Posted March 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM As of today, March 5th, the weather looks nice. A high of 65, cloudy, windy, but no rain.
RECarry Posted March 6, 2012 at 12:04 AM Posted March 6, 2012 at 12:04 AM I wonder how many are attending from the 58th House District (LF, LB, HP, Deerfield) to brighten up anti-gun Karen May's office? I cannot leave a housebound family member on a day when my wife works late, but will be there with you all in spirit!
Drylok Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:29 AM Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:29 AM We've got our arrangments all made for our group that's coming over together. Just have a few odds and ins to put together and I think we're all set. Here we go ladies and gents IGOLD 2012, once more into the breach dear friends!
xmikex Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:01 AM Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:01 AM Unfortunately, I have to go to the dentist on Wednesday. I'm sure we'll have a great turnout!
Xwing Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:49 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:49 PM As of today, March 5th, the weather looks nice. A high of 65, cloudy, windy, but no rain. Yep. Should be pretty nice weather! Last year was (but still a fun time)
TyGuy Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:51 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 02:51 PM Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're only a day away! BTW if you want to chat I'll be wearing a yellow ISRA shirt and a Don't Tread On Me hat. :-)
sctman800 Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:03 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:03 PM Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're only a day away! BTW if you want to chat I'll be wearing a yellow ISRA shirt and a Don't Tread On Me hat. :-) NO, that will be me. Jim.
TyGuy Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:04 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:04 PM No, I'll be the white guy wearing gold. Get over yourself! Anyway, the weather looks decent. Windy, but in the 60s, with rain coming in around 5pm. Should be good.
TyGuy Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:15 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 03:15 PM Just last night my wife said that she would consider coming with me next year. Yes, yes. Maybe I'll bring my son too. I wonder if the buses can accomodate car seats or if we should just drive in our mini-van. Does anyone know if you you can use a car seat in a touring bus?
Indigo Posted March 6, 2012 at 06:09 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 06:09 PM No, I'll be the white guy wearing gold. Get over yourself! Anyway, the weather looks decent. Windy, but in the 60s, with rain coming in around 5pm. Should be good. Why do I have this echo in my head "I'm Spartacus" coming from many voices? I'm the old white fat guy wearing gold!
sctman800 Posted March 6, 2012 at 06:37 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 06:37 PM No, I'll be the white guy wearing gold. Get over yourself! Anyway, the weather looks decent. Windy, but in the 60s, with rain coming in around 5pm. Should be good. Why do I have this echo in my head "I'm Spartacus" coming from many voices? I'm the old white fat guy wearing gold! Still talking about me. Jim.
Lou Posted March 6, 2012 at 07:21 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 07:21 PM I just saw this on Facebook: Gun World RangeIt's 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and we STILL have 6 seats available on the bus to IGOLD (Springfield) in the morning ! Leaving from Lombard.
Smittyp83 Posted March 6, 2012 at 07:27 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 07:27 PM Unfortunately I can't make it, but I hope you guys have a great day!
Vaden Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:03 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:03 PM Ok, im off to work until 2am then coming home for a little nap before I zombie over to the Lombard bus and attend my first (of many) IGOLDs!
Jeffrey Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:06 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:06 PM Wife and 2 little girls in tow are packing and ready to go! ETA: Packing as in, diapers/wipes/change of clothes/snacks/etc...
TyGuy Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:08 PM Posted March 6, 2012 at 08:08 PM You can sleep on the bus Vaden. Bring some ear plugs and something to cover your eyes. I sleep on planes all of the time. I think I'll be in the same boat as Jeffrey next year. My son will be 3, which is too young to really TEACH him about politics, but at least he'll know about it, and as he gets older we can use it more and more as a teaching moment. Also my wife said she'll come with starting next year. Score!
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