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Brian W. Rainey

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Brian W. Rainey

Just wanted to pull this up (down?) to the end of the thread. I assume the announcement information is still correct, but this isn't the official site for it.... ymmv and all that. I hope Brian posts here, as well as having the ARS site updated. If he doesn't, I'll try and remember to post the resu...

Brian W. Rainey

BighornCaribou wrote:sorry hal...ill let you pet it if you ever meet me

Thankyou.... I so desperately needed that laugh!

Brian W. Rainey

Yes, the bevor is included. I just spoke with Patrick and he is almost done with it and the liner is in progress.

Can't wait to see it. I think we will draw the winner out of it and post pics, if folks want.

Brian W. Rainey

Chuck,

I tried to send conference information to you and the e-mail i have bounces:

cad@mallet-argent.com

Here is te conference information:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/attendees_info.htm

Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Brian

Brian W. Rainey

It looks like Patrick has been VERY busy, indeed:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... 098#640098

His eye for the correct shape never ceases to amaze me. The man has talent, no doubt.

Brian W. Rainey

Look what was in my e-mail box this morning.....

[img]http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/images/thadensallet1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/images/thadensallet2.jpg[/img]

WOW! Nice lines.

Brian W. Rainey

Hi all, Just wanted to see who is planning to come to the conference in 2 weeks? I'll be there with bells on! I think I will be there... unless something more important comes up. Are you dragging Aaron along with you? I have not heard from him in a long time. P.S. It is partially your (and his) fau...

Brian W. Rainey

I'm coming too, arriving on the 20th and leaving the 25th. Are there any plans for a get together on the 20th and/or 21st? Ralph, We are working on an impromptu gathering of folks at the hotel's restaurant (The Big Downtown). Nothing fancy or organized.. just hanging out. Who knows, there might eve...

Brian W. Rainey

How does one become an editor of a journal? When the position of editor became vacant Does this mean Erik was editor before? she has created a very professional and expressive layout for our journal. If i'm right and Erik was editor before doesn't this mean he developed the layout and credit is due...

Brian W. Rainey

How does one become an editor of a journal? The same way anyone gets any job. A balance of qualifications, availability and expressed interest/dedication. Tasha approached us some time ago with interest and presented her quailifications. She had been performing work for us as a text editor/reviewer...

Brian W. Rainey

Pleased to report safe arrival of tickets - when will you be sending my helm ? We will get it in the post to you as soon as Patrick has it complete! There are still around 580 tickets left for purchase. Spread the word! We need to get these tickets sold so that we can feed the starving artist!

Brian W. Rainey

RedLeg wrote:Ahm I didn't do this either. Could you square it away for me Brian?

Thanks
Martin Paietta

Ack! You guys are killing me! No problem, you are squared away as well.

Brian W. Rainey

Please post "AA Member" in the "Special Instructions:" box of the order form! ARGH - just bought 6, but forgot to do this. Oh, Brian.... ?? No worries, my sole job is to serve those who are incapable of following instructions! I got your back. You are covered. Your tickets will be in the post tomor...

Brian W. Rainey

Padrig wrote:I am curious to know if I am in the backlog cause I haven't received anything yet.

Pad

Yep. You went out yesterday!

Brian W. Rainey

Very nice work. $500.00 is a steal for these hats! That is probably half of what they are truly worth, IMO.

The two of you do some excellent work!

Brian W. Rainey

I hope you understand this is constructive critisizm. It taking more than a month to get delivery of a pretty significant amount of what should have already been printed, and shouldn't take but a few minutes to deal with, paper tickets in the post, makes some folks pretty damn nervous about the leg...

Brian W. Rainey

OK, I am feeling charitable today. Perhaps it is the long hours planning for our upcoming conference or the fact that I am a just really nice guy.... The next 10 AA members who order 6 raffle tickets online will receive a free year's Individual Membership to the Armour Research Society! This include...

Brian W. Rainey

All pending orders have been dropped in the post. This includes international. Please let folks know about this exciting opportunity! Feed a starving artist (Patrick) and help a budding organization (ARS)! We will be selling raffle tickets until 10/20! You only have four more weeks to get your chanc...

Brian W. Rainey

A flyer with up-to-date information on the conference has been created and posted:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/9. ... epromo.pdf

Please feel free to pass this on to individuals or organizations that might be interested.

Regards,

Brian W. Rainey

I am working on updating the ARS website.... However, since this is an active thread and we want to keep it updated as well: The Oakeshott Institute will be present at the conference and will have with them the a number of itmes from their collection for display and discussion. More details in offic...

Brian W. Rainey

What time does the conference end? (I need to know in order to book plane tickets) Working on the agenda... it shouldbe out shortly. However, we only have the facility rented until 6PM, so no later. I would expect things to run until AT LEAST that time. I would assume folks are going to scatter for...

Brian W. Rainey

There are currently 13 backlogged orders. Thy will be cleared out by end of this weekend.... promise.

Brian W. Rainey

Perhaps someone on the ground in Chicago could look into making a reservation at a decent but not too pricey restaurant...? Those two things don't really go together in Chicago! Honestly, I HIGHLY recommend either the House of Blues Restaurant (my personal favorite... being a blues nut), Pappagus, ...

Brian W. Rainey

Contact info: The Palmer HouseÃ‚Â® Hilton 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States 60603 Tel: +1-312-726-7500 Fax: +1-312-917-1707 Book under: "Armour Research Society" Reservations need to be made by September 22nd in order to be certain you receive the discounted rate! I thought th...

Brian W. Rainey

My I suggest again that the Society consider publishing proceedings from the conference? I would gladly pony up 20-30 bucks for it. Hmm... I wonder if that will happen?! *whistles an innocent little tune* Honestly, it is becoming par for academic conferences. While we plan on it, we need the inform...

Brian W. Rainey

It looks as though there will not be a reception. It was up in the air, thus the reason it was not openly stated or communicated. That was a goal, however it does not seem feasible at this time. As of now, the only event is going to be Saturday's conference. The ticket purchases for the conference (...

Brian W. Rainey

Got any teaser pics? Due to the nature of this hat's construction... and the associated publications and video that are planned as part of this project... there will probably not be any pictures of it's progress... at least until the hat is complete. But then those wouldn't be progress pics, eh? I ...

Brian W. Rainey

JT wrote:Well, I won't be at WMAW, so someone else will have to thump Brian if my (new, but I made it, so now it's "outstanding") order isn't processed.

If JT quits ordering tickets... just maybe we will get a chance to get everyone else's out!

Brian W. Rainey

We apologize for the delay in shipping raffle tickets. I gaurantee that each and every outstanding order will be processed this weekend! Those of you who see me at WMAW can thump me, if this is not the case. Additonally, pass the word! We need to sell these tickets in order to feed the starving arti...

Brian W. Rainey

Just a note, the conference plans are moving along. We are finishing up the last nips and tucks... the hard work is nearing an end and this event is nearing reality.

Please forward any requests regarding the event or other ARS activities to me directly.

Thank you,

Brian W. Rainey

Durasteel Corporation wrote:What is the agenda of the conference?

Anything on Asian, South American, African armour??? Did some college work on sub-saharan and Medieval African empire states: Ghana, Mali Songhay etc, found it very fascinating.

DC

Check here for speakers and topics:

http://www.armourresearchsociety.org/conference.html

Brian W. Rainey

I have no plans on reneging, of course, and I've both notified ARS that the second batch were "Archive" tickets, and made a pledge to list what those ticket numbers are, to make it as plain as possible whether the Archive wins. This is especially relevent should it be the case that I win, with one ...

Brian W. Rainey

Will this contest require any skill of any sort? ( Ihope not I hope not I hope not....) There will be some criteria, so I suppose it is "skill" based. The last two contests that I held had the following two "skill" criteria, IIRC... 1) Who deserves this book, and why. (I believe that one was for TO...

Brian W. Rainey

What happens if you only sell 200 (or whatever?) Will it still be raffled off? (Has this already been addressed?) I asked my mom and dad if they wanted to get in on it, but it's really not their thing. I will ask around some more. Cat Yes, it will still be raffled off.... we will just owe Patrick L...

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