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IGOLD 2012 - Wed. March 7, 2012 - Don't Miss the Biggest Right to Carry Rally This State Has Ever Seen!
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 10:46 AM
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.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 11:01 AM
TyGuy, on 05 March 2012 - 10:46 AM, said:
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!
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 11:13 AM
Any idea what the over/under is on the estimates? +/- 10%, +/- 1,000 ???
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 11:31 AM
abolt243, on 05 March 2012 - 11:01 AM, said:
TyGuy, on 05 March 2012 - 10:46 AM, said:
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!
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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.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 01:19 PM
TyGuy, on 05 March 2012 - 10:46 AM, said:
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.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 01:54 PM
No matter how many of us there are the MSM will refer to " a handful of gun owners" or "several hundred gun owners" 
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 01:56 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?
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?
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 02:40 PM
2 or 3 old fat white guys who reeked of beer and wore smiley face with a bullet in the forehead shirts.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 02:45 PM
Leave it up to the media to portray a group using the outliers.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:08 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.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 03:14 PM
Nice!
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 04:55 PM
As of today, March 5th, the weather looks nice. A high of 65, cloudy, windy, but no rain.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 06:04 PM
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!
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 08:29 PM
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!
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:01 PM
Unfortunately, I have to go to the dentist on Wednesday. I'm sure we'll have a great turnout!
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 08:49 AM
TyGuy, on 05 March 2012 - 04:55 PM, said:
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
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 08:51 AM
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. :-)
BTW if you want to chat I'll be wearing a yellow ISRA shirt and a Don't Tread On Me hat. :-)
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 09:03 AM
TyGuy, on 06 March 2012 - 08:51 AM, said:
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. :-)
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.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 09:04 AM
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.
Anyway, the weather looks decent. Windy, but in the 60s, with rain coming in around 5pm. Should be good.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 09:15 AM
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?
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 12:09 PM
TyGuy, on 06 March 2012 - 09:04 AM, said:
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.
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!
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 12:37 PM
Indigo, on 06 March 2012 - 12:09 PM, said:
TyGuy, on 06 March 2012 - 09:04 AM, said:
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.
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.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 01:21 PM
I just saw this on Facebook:
Leaving from Lombard.
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It's 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and we STILL have 6 seats available on the bus to IGOLD (Springfield) in the morning !
It's 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and we STILL have 6 seats available on the bus to IGOLD (Springfield) in the morning !
Leaving from Lombard.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 01:27 PM
Unfortunately I can't make it, but I hope you guys have a great day!
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 02:03 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!
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 02:06 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...
ETA: Packing as in, diapers/wipes/change of clothes/snacks/etc...
Edited by Jeffrey, 06 March 2012 - 02:07 PM.
...and justice for all
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 02:08 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!
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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