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Post by dbalash on Nov 13, 2019 15:05:48 GMT -6
Nerds! All of you!  No Nationals for me. That's what I get for marrying someone that has little to no interest in it. Oh well. Maybe I'll make an appearance sometime soon. |
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Post by Jake W. on Nov 13, 2019 15:36:11 GMT -6
I'm not making the trip back to Indy for the first time in a few seasons. Just didn't work this year in terms of scheduling. I look forward to meeting everyone next year, though : )
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Post by Scarlett on Nov 13, 2019 16:07:44 GMT -6
Nerds! All of you! No Nationals for me. That's what I get for marrying someone that has little to no interest in it. Oh well. Maybe I'll make an appearance sometime soon. And you live in Indiana!! So close. 🤓 |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 13, 2019 16:09:42 GMT -6
I sure hope I can stream Flo from the airplane tomorrow evening! I don't want to miss that last big block!!!!
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2019 19:00:15 GMT -6
I keep saying I'll go back to GN one of these years, but I still haven't. My only trip in 2007 was a memorable one. To all the folks going - have fun!
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Post by midwamericanarts on Nov 13, 2019 19:39:20 GMT -6
Hi all! Long time poster on the BOA Forums, just created my account here. I'll be at semi finals in 640 and finals in 440.
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Post by principalagent on Nov 13, 2019 19:55:50 GMT -6
Hi all! Long time poster on the BOA Forums, just created my account here. I'll be at semi finals in 640 and finals in 440. Glad you made the move over! 440 is gonna be great in finals! |
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Post by dallasman on Nov 13, 2019 20:08:02 GMT -6
I’m coming as a band parent with two kids performing. The kids leave and fly out tomorrow, I’ll be flying in on Thursday with my hubby. Will be at Friday morning prelims, then probably will explore the city some. We will be there most of Saturday- maybe taking a break depending on what times bands perform. We fly home first thing Sunday morning. Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about .. unless it’s a big city to you. There truly is very little outside of a 3 block by 3 block radius. |
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Post by dallasman on Nov 13, 2019 20:11:31 GMT -6
I will be attending to cheer on my TX bands. Will definitely not sit through boring blocks. Semis should be a little better.
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2019 20:30:12 GMT -6
I’m coming as a band parent with two kids performing. The kids leave and fly out tomorrow, I’ll be flying in on Thursday with my hubby. Will be at Friday morning prelims, then probably will explore the city some. We will be there most of Saturday- maybe taking a break depending on what times bands perform. We fly home first thing Sunday morning. Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about Well that's not true! Clearly you haven't been to THE main attraction, Buca di Beppo! |
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Post by Allohak on Nov 13, 2019 20:36:38 GMT -6
Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about Well that's not true! Clearly you haven't been to THE main attraction, Buca di Beppo! More seriously, the Children's Museum is worth your time |
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Post by twhsalumniparent on Nov 13, 2019 21:02:28 GMT -6
Hi all! Long time poster on the BOA Forums, just created my account here. I'll be at semi finals in 640 and finals in 440. Glad you made the move over! 440 is gonna be great in finals!
In 440 for finals too.
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Post by warehouse314 on Nov 13, 2019 21:35:04 GMT -6
I’m coming as a band parent with two kids performing. The kids leave and fly out tomorrow, I’ll be flying in on Thursday with my hubby. Will be at Friday morning prelims, then probably will explore the city some. We will be there most of Saturday- maybe taking a break depending on what times bands perform. We fly home first thing Sunday morning. Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about .. unless it’s a big city to you. There truly is very little outside of a 3 block by 3 block radius. Nice cheap shot... but you're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong. Enjoy your time in Indy though and thanks for playing. |
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Post by dallasman on Nov 13, 2019 22:38:40 GMT -6
Nerds! All of you! No Nationals for me. That's what I get for marrying someone that has little to no interest in it. Oh well. Maybe I'll make an appearance sometime soon. That’s pathetic. It’s one day, maybe two out of the year. |
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Post by dallasman on Nov 13, 2019 22:48:25 GMT -6
Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about .. unless it’s a big city to you. There truly is very little outside of a 3 block by 3 block radius. Nice cheap shot... but you're entitled to your opinion, even if it's wrong. Enjoy your time in Indy though and thanks for playing. Indianapolis is not a world class city. I don’t think there is much argument to be had there. It’s functional. 1-2 days max and you’re done. For me, 1 day max w/o an event. |
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Post by marimba11 on Nov 13, 2019 22:55:22 GMT -6
The candy store at the big circle in the middle of the city is really good - they have a lot to choose from and better stuff than inside LOS. Last year we ate at PF Chang’s and it was good but there was something wrong with the insulation that it was literally so cold in there. I’d go back but with 3 coats
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Nov 13, 2019 23:02:08 GMT -6
Between our own band parent friends, other band parents we may make friends with and some online band parent friends- I’m sure we will find plenty of things to do and keep us entertained in our down time in Indy. |
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 14, 2019 4:55:23 GMT -6
I will be attending to cheer on my TX bands. Will definitely not sit through boring blocks. Semis should be a little better. There are no "boring blocks," just some that are less competitive. All 91 bands will be entertaining in their own right. Based on your other comment about Indianapolis being on the boring side, it's surprising you would skip out to do anything else. |
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Post by bandauntie on Nov 14, 2019 4:56:26 GMT -6
I love Indy! Here are my downtown picks if you have time! Thursday and. Friday if you want a different lunch and experience check out City Market it’s a great place with lots of choices! While there across the street is the county building! If you go in and turn left there is an elevator that will take you up to a free observation deck to get a great in the round view of the circle city for free  If you want away from the bustle of chain restaurants and circle center shopping go over to Mass Ave! The shops restaurants bars and coffee are awesome! Also if you are sans kids since they are marching and too cool to hang out with parents go to Easley Winery and Sun King Brewery both are just off Mass Ave! Of course take a picture at monument circle! And if you want to go to a museum I actually enjoy the Historical Society over the state museum or others! Although for me it’s all about the bands this weekend....it’s like the Super Bowl for us band nerds so I don’t see how you have time to take in the other awesomeness of Indy welcome! If you need Indy specifics just ask!!! |
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 14, 2019 4:57:58 GMT -6
Nerds! All of you! No Nationals for me. That's what I get for marrying someone that has little to no interest in it. Oh well. Maybe I'll make an appearance sometime soon. That’s pathetic. It’s one day, maybe two out of the year. is the biggest band nerd of us all (I welcome attempts at rebuttal but...). It's killing him to miss out but "happy wife, happy life." |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 14, 2019 7:01:36 GMT -6
I’m coming as a band parent with two kids performing. The kids leave and fly out tomorrow, I’ll be flying in on Thursday with my hubby. Will be at Friday morning prelims, then probably will explore the city some. We will be there most of Saturday- maybe taking a break depending on what times bands perform. We fly home first thing Sunday morning. Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about .. unless it’s a big city to you. There truly is very little outside of a 3 block by 3 block radius. She’s from the Houston area. Pretty sure she’s seen a “big city” before. 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by LeanderMomma on Nov 14, 2019 7:04:39 GMT -6
Between our own band parent friends, other band parents we may make friends with and some online band parent friends- I’m sure we will find plenty of things to do and keep us entertained in our down time in Indy. You know it, girlfriend! |
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Post by paddy on Nov 14, 2019 7:28:54 GMT -6
I have been to numerous places around the US and a few in Europe for vacation and business/event travel. Indianapolis is a world-class event hosting city. Easy to navigate, compact downtown that is pretty safe. Easy access to a good airport and transportation (though a bit lacking in public transit). Reasonably inexpensive for food and lodging. A tourism/event group that is geared toward providing the best experience for attendees possible.
Sure you don't have some of the amenities, museums, cultural attractions, etc., but who is really looking for that when (theoretically) the plan is to watch as much marching band as possible?
There is a reason Indy hosts events like this, DCI, NCAA tournaments, Big Ten basketball and football championships, the FFA National convention, a large Comic-Con, etc.
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Post by 70sguardchick on Nov 14, 2019 8:57:49 GMT -6
FYI for the visitors - the buses that run on the red lanes downtown (the #90 bus) are free at the moment - hop on one and head up to Broad Ripple, up to the Children's Museum, down to Fountain Square...
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Post by MadScientist on Nov 15, 2019 8:23:53 GMT -6
Indianapolis is good for about six hours if you have no other reason to be there. Not much to get excited about .. unless it’s a big city to you. There truly is very little outside of a 3 block by 3 block radius. Well, there's always the Lucas Oil Stadium tour. . . www.lucasoilstadium.com/visitors/getting-around-los-tours.aspx |
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Post by oboe12 on Nov 19, 2019 7:27:10 GMT -6
I won't lie, I really did appreciate the small city vibe of Indianapolis.
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