MFM memorial

[Kali]

not sure where to put this, but anybody that is interested in a southern AZ meet-up/MFM memorial, I have finally committed to a date.

had to do something soon or the weather was going to be too hot (probably already is) and I can procrastinate forever.

Sunday May 4th, which was also his birthday.

First part out at Picacho State Park, around 8 am. If we get a group for this, we should probably meet just a bit earlier down at Stuckey's and do a car pool up to the park as it is $7/car.

Main Event - 11:30 at Guadalajara Grill for girly drinks, snacks and stories.

I made reservations but if I could get a little better head count I will amend them as Sunday brunch time may be busy.

[pinboy3niner]

1. I'm in SoCal, but I'll be there for MFM

[Kali]

30. PM me if you need any info

http://www.tkma.org/

[NYC_SKP]

2. I'll be in Portland in body, but in Picacho State Park in spirit.

Please take lots of pics, Kali!

I'll have a girly drink in his honor.

[Kali]

32. ...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I wish I could be there, Kali...

Alas, I cannot.

My spirit will certainly be there, however...

As will his, I have no doubt.

[Kali]

31. you will be there in spirit and in at least one toast, my DEAR CaliforniaPeggy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. Aw, thanks, sweetie...

And where did you get that wonderful toast smiley??? We should have that here too.

[LynneSin]

4. Did you get the tv?

[Kali]

7. yes!

it has already arrived at UMC! I think it shipped out of Phx. The blu ray and cables are apparently on their way from Tennessee

I will do an update for that in the Lounge when it is all complete. (the hospital is going to have a plaque made to mount near the TV acknowledging the gift!)

I am working on a little essay to send for somebody to read - it will have his picture and talk about the DU Lounge and how much everybody meant to him and vicaversa.

[NYC_SKP]

20. That's great news! I know we were talking about how to collect contributions...

glad you worked it out, and all with a plaque, to boot.

If there are further funds needed please let me know.

And do post a pic after installation.

Thanks for all you did and all you do!

[Kali]

33. hey did you see this?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018607015

[Arugula Latte]

5. I think you should make a dress code for the event: "Pantslessness Required"

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[Kali]

8. !

oh I couldn't do that to people I have never met

[4_TN_TITANS]

6. Girly Drinks!

He sure loved his girly drinks, I remember pics of the three foot neon cups, etc.

[Kali]

9. ...

[Wait Wut]

10. I'll be there.

I'd love to make it to the first part, but it's over 3 hours from here. Unless I can swing a motel.

[Kali]

29. you guys drive careful

I think the wind should be gone. The air after crossing the Gila was shit yesterday but the dust should settle some tomorrow and Saturday.

Folk Festival (free) going on this weekend downtown if you are staying around.

http://www.tkma.org/

[Wait Wut]

39. Thank you, Kali.

I wish we could stick around. I love Tucson and would really like to spend a weekend down there. But, that's the price I have to pay for marrying a musician. Very few free weekends.

[AnneD]

11. Too far for me to make it from Texas......

But I will go to the nearest bar and drink a girlie drink in his memory.

[Kali]

28. thanks!

[AnneD]

38. We have a ....

Guadalajara Grill here in Houston. Sounds like a great spot...they have good food too.

[Wait Wut]

12. Did you cross post in The Lounge?

If so, point me in that direction so I can kick it...and hug it and squeeze it.

Sorry, tired and loopy.

[Ptah]

13. Here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018606342

[mainer]

14. I wish I could be there. Never met him but loved his posts.

Have some extra margaritas for me.

[Kali]

27. I'll sacrifice and try to do that

[cyberswede]

15. Drink one for me!

Sorry to miss it.

I could send my pants...

[Kali]

26. no extra pants needed! less pants is the theme, I think

[Paulie]

16. You'll have a quorum for the Olympic committee I expect

Any chance for a 21 sponge salute?

[Kali]

25. was that you?

[Paulie]

37. Sorry, should have said bed bath

Can't be changed, but I hope it's close enough.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

17. wish I could make it, Kali. Would love to meet up with everyone and

drink a girly drink in honor of a great guy who kept the Lounge lively for a while.

He really had a way with the dots . . .

[Kali]

24. Thank TA

[Ptah]

18. I'll be at Stuckey's before 8 am, Sunday May 4.

I'm a little concerned about the wind on I-10,
but in the morning the problem is reduced.






I'm assuming that you mean the Guadalajara Grill at 1220 E Prince Road,
and not the one at 750 N Kolb Road.

[Kali]

22. correct - the one on Prince

and the old Stuckey's with the Dairy Queen, not that new Bowlins junk store.

I'm driving an alien green Kia Soul. May have my "the Thing" bumper sticker on finally but you know what I look like so I will see you there. Thank you.

[NYC_SKP]

19. Kick. nt

[nolabear]

21. Ah, wish I could. I'll be there in spirit.

Having a girly drink and waving my pants over my head.

[Kali]

23. thanks, nolabear

[Kali]

34. a couple links for posterity

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?pid=170709470

http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/tucson/james-swope-condolences/170709470?eid=sp_gbupdate#sthash.4cdehjQ4.dpbs

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/media-watch/Content?category=1063784

MEMORIAL FOR SWOPE SCHEDULED

Friends and family of James P. Swope have scheduled a memorial service for him on Sunday, May 4. Swope, who died in January, hosted "Jim's Joke Joint" on KXCI 91.3 FM in the early 2000s and was a founding member of the Democracy Initiative, which pushed for changes in the management structure at the community radio outlet.

More information about the service is available through [e-mail].

[libodem]

36. kick

For our friend. And all our friends.

[Wait Wut]

40. I'll see you in a few hours.

[Ptah]

41. Thanks Kali

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