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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #45 on: 2013-12-18, 23:17:12 »
Understand. But it is last chance to do this. It is not going out of my way for any of you. It is no trouble at all. I have the space & the place. Come enjoy.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #46 on: 2013-12-19, 22:57:10 »
Wow - I'm so sorry this didn't work out for more folks, including me. 

I had really wanted to participate, but as it turns out I'll be driving my family down to Alabama to spend Christmas with my mom & siblings there right after work tomorrow.

Sorry not to be going with you James - and many thanks Lord Dane for the facilitation and offering to host!
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #47 on: 2013-12-20, 04:33:34 »
Well, my nephew is not doing so well. Possibly flu or something.

I've stacked up a few hours extra earlier this week and might be able to get off early. I'm nursing a migraine, and I'd be driving solo - so I don't think I'm going to do armor. If I can make the trip, I'll be wearing boring clothing, but taking more pictures than any sane person probably should.

It may partially hinge on how well I sleep and how well work goes tomorrow. It's a long trip to be making solo. :(
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #48 on: 2013-12-20, 08:31:20 »
Take your time James. I got forced to work day shift til 3pm today. I'll be getting there later in the day so enjoy the drive. Text me or call when close. I will meet you there to relax. Resort has lots of amenities.

Soft kits it is. Armor will be abundant there anyways. :) Bring your favorite toys though & a gambeson w/ protective gear. Combat demos!! :)   
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #49 on: 2013-12-20, 08:44:05 »
Have fun you guys! And may the Lord bless you with travel mercies!  :)
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #50 on: 2013-12-20, 15:11:39 »
Sir Brian is expecting us to have many inconvenient traffic stops due to uncalled for congestion, outrageous gas usage, & extorting toll prices. He just defined driving in Massachusetts. 
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #51 on: 2013-12-20, 15:22:51 »

I'm really sorry to be missing out on this. I very much wanted to see the museum before closing. Granted, all of the important displays will be moved to another museum, and we'll have further opportunities to see them, but still.

It just wouldn't have worked out for me this month, unfortunately.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #52 on: 2013-12-20, 18:02:36 »
Man, I really wish I could have gone. But, as usual, I live on the wrong side of everything and it would have been way too long of a haul. Besides, once I stepped foot in the museum, you probably wouldn't have been able to get me to leave. ;)

But have fun and take lots of pics!
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #53 on: 2013-12-20, 19:06:54 »
Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2013-12-20, 18:02:36
But have fun and take lots of pics!

Yes, this. Pictures, or it didn't happen! :)
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #54 on: 2013-12-20, 21:15:10 »
I hate to bail last minute like this, but I think I'm going to have to grudgingly pass. :(

It's a long haul both ways for me to drive it on my way, which, I knew a few days ago. I sat down to map out the route, and with tolls, it's 6 1/2 hours to the timeshare. Which puts me there around 2am, assuming I skip a shower and load the car and leave directly after work. If I bypass tolls, it jumps to 7 1/2 hours time.

I also figured out on gas, that I'm looking at about $150 in gas both ways; that's a big chunk for me to take solo. It wasn't so bad splitting with other people.

I think I'm going to go along with Sir Edward's thought - the important stuff (hopefully important to us!) will be moved, and we can visit it next year. Unfortunately we can't visit the *building*, but 15+ hours on the road solo, on the weekend before Christmas, when I've not bought a single present for anyone yet ... is probably not such a good idea. :( I may have to just take a couple aleve and sulk about. :(

If there are no pictures... blood will be spilled. :)
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #55 on: 2013-12-20, 23:23:01 »
So be it. I need to sleep. I'm going to Berkshires anyways to relax. I'll go to Higgins when I get back on Monday. IF you want to do next weekend, you guys discuss plans. Sorry you can't do it.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #56 on: 2013-12-21, 18:57:11 »
Next weekend is a definite no. I'm talking maybe July/Aug next year, between VARF and MDRF. I ended up working until 7 and didn't even wake up until noon today. I think last weekend and this week caught up with me. Both of my parents are sick, and I'm hoping they didn't keep the holiday spirit and share it with me. I don't feel like doing much more than sitting in front of the computer, and even that is debatable.

I was planning to hold out and pull through, and come back Monday instead of Sunday if need be. I thought I would at least make it up there. And I could say "Christmas shopping? No, I'm in Massachusetts with swords and armor, I'll buy presents later.". Of which, I've not bought anyone anything, unless I count myself.

No offense meant by being so last minute with cancelling. :(
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #57 on: 2013-12-23, 13:47:37 »
None taken. Cancelled timeshare with a click on computer. I will still be going to Higgins this weekend coming up. I'll take pictures.
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Re: Higgins Armory Museum to close this year
« Reply #58 on: 2014-01-16, 22:43:31 »
Lord Dane - how did this turn out?  Would love to hear, thanks.
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