I think Flap brings up a valid point, if you are going to do a hall, after the holidays would be easier to line one up, and would probably be less dough. Also, most of us have a free-er schedule then.
I'd be willing to buy a ticket in the spectator/student section, kick some in for grub/rent, and mayby bring something from my smoker.. (no, not what some might put in the brownies
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And if Flap can get OTW involved, awesome!