Road Trip.
NOTE: This is one of two big announcements coming within a few days' span on Strobist. (Announcement #2 is here.)
I don't really know how to set this up rather than just to come right out and say it: Dude, I'm going on a 13,000+ mile teaching road trip with Joe Fricken' McNally.
We have cleared our calendars for March and April. We've got a totally fly set of wheels, an excellent radar detector, a trunk full of speedlights and a mapped list of every Chipotle in the United States.
It's gonna be epic...
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Announcing: 'The Flash Bus' Tour
By the numbers:
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If anyone woulda told me ten years ago that in 2011 I would be living on a bus with the Grandmaster Flash himself and teaching in 29 cites over the course of 42 days, I would have laughed in their face. Fact is, I am having a little trouble believing it myself right now.
My one concession to reality is that I am basically the warm-up act. Kinda like Wayne Campbell (party on, Garth) opening up for Aerosmith. I am teaching in the morning and Joe is teaching in the afternoon.
Little-known fact: Joe's contract states that he gets to sleep until 11am before being awakened slowly by the soothing voice of Julio Iglesias, live and in-person. Since I do not have a studio manager I did not think of such things in advance.
So I get up at 3am, clean the bus (quietly), wake up Julio (quietly) so he can start warming up (quietly) then exit the bus (quietly) so as not to wake upJoe Mr. McNally.
Then, I am to teach for the morning so there won't be any pesky lighting questions left by the timeJoe Mr. McNally is on for live shooting in the afternoon.
(I'm just kidding. You can ask him questions.)
We're gonna be bilingual, too. We'll hablas both manual and TTL. I am teaching manual in the morning and Joe is teaching TTL in the afternoon. (I cannot even spell "TTL," so that choice was a no-brainer.)
We'll stop teaching only for a brief bio break in the morning and the afternoon, and for lunch. Because one does not get a body like mine by missing lunch.
Afterwards, we finish up with a panel discussion section with both of us and Joe's 1st assistant, Drew Gurian. Where that goes depends entirely on you, as we'll be in no-holds-barred mode.
Suffice to say that it should be a fast-paced, fun day. And by the end of it we hope your lighting will be pretty much intuitive.
To top it all off, we have pulled together an awesome group of sponsors who have worked with us to not only make it very affordable (under $100) but also to create a great goodie bag. Adorama is kicking in some cool stuff, too. I'm totally stoked. (More on that in the coming days.)
__________
In all seriousness, Joe and I have spent a lot of time on the road over the last few years. And we have decided that we really want to be able to spend more time with our respective families. So we are going out with a bang before dialing it back a few notches for a while.
We're not just talking New York / Chicago / L.A., either.
Albuquerque? Tell Heisenberg we're coming. Buffalo? Fry up some wings -- extra hot -- and save some seats for the Canadian day trippers. Madison? We'll see you on April 15th. See the tour website (link below) for a complete list of cities and dates.
We're going Full Monty on the social media, too. And considering who you are dealing with, well, let's just say you would not want to be the first person to fall asleep on this particular bus.
Lord knows what kinds of photos might get tweeted out from there. We will all be armed (with iPhones) and dangerous. Or dangerously immature, at least. Links to Twitter feeds, blog and RSS are on The Flash Bus site.
Registration will not open for a few more days, to give you 9-to-5'ers a chance to arrange an anticipatory sick day. There is (*cough*) that bug going around, you know.
Full details, registration info -- and one insanely demented illustration by warped genius Sam Spratt -- on our Flash Bus website.
Check it out, and we certainly hope to see you there.
I don't really know how to set this up rather than just to come right out and say it: Dude, I'm going on a 13,000+ mile teaching road trip with Joe Fricken' McNally.
We have cleared our calendars for March and April. We've got a totally fly set of wheels, an excellent radar detector, a trunk full of speedlights and a mapped list of every Chipotle in the United States.
It's gonna be epic...
__________
Announcing: 'The Flash Bus' Tour
By the numbers:
Number of cities: 29
Number of days on the road: 42
Length of the bus, in feet: 55
Miles to be covered on the Mother of All Road Trips: Over 13,000
Chipotle restaurants to be visited: Probably all of them.
Combined experience, in years, both instructors: Over 60
Average maturity level, in years, both instructors: About 13.
(Okay, 12.)
__________
If anyone woulda told me ten years ago that in 2011 I would be living on a bus with the Grandmaster Flash himself and teaching in 29 cites over the course of 42 days, I would have laughed in their face. Fact is, I am having a little trouble believing it myself right now.
My one concession to reality is that I am basically the warm-up act. Kinda like Wayne Campbell (party on, Garth) opening up for Aerosmith. I am teaching in the morning and Joe is teaching in the afternoon.
Little-known fact: Joe's contract states that he gets to sleep until 11am before being awakened slowly by the soothing voice of Julio Iglesias, live and in-person. Since I do not have a studio manager I did not think of such things in advance.
So I get up at 3am, clean the bus (quietly), wake up Julio (quietly) so he can start warming up (quietly) then exit the bus (quietly) so as not to wake up
Then, I am to teach for the morning so there won't be any pesky lighting questions left by the time
(I'm just kidding. You can ask him questions.)
We're gonna be bilingual, too. We'll hablas both manual and TTL. I am teaching manual in the morning and Joe is teaching TTL in the afternoon. (I cannot even spell "TTL," so that choice was a no-brainer.)
We'll stop teaching only for a brief bio break in the morning and the afternoon, and for lunch. Because one does not get a body like mine by missing lunch.
Afterwards, we finish up with a panel discussion section with both of us and Joe's 1st assistant, Drew Gurian. Where that goes depends entirely on you, as we'll be in no-holds-barred mode.
Suffice to say that it should be a fast-paced, fun day. And by the end of it we hope your lighting will be pretty much intuitive.
To top it all off, we have pulled together an awesome group of sponsors who have worked with us to not only make it very affordable (under $100) but also to create a great goodie bag. Adorama is kicking in some cool stuff, too. I'm totally stoked. (More on that in the coming days.)
__________
In all seriousness, Joe and I have spent a lot of time on the road over the last few years. And we have decided that we really want to be able to spend more time with our respective families. So we are going out with a bang before dialing it back a few notches for a while.
We're not just talking New York / Chicago / L.A., either.
Albuquerque? Tell Heisenberg we're coming. Buffalo? Fry up some wings -- extra hot -- and save some seats for the Canadian day trippers. Madison? We'll see you on April 15th. See the tour website (link below) for a complete list of cities and dates.
We're going Full Monty on the social media, too. And considering who you are dealing with, well, let's just say you would not want to be the first person to fall asleep on this particular bus.
Lord knows what kinds of photos might get tweeted out from there. We will all be armed (with iPhones) and dangerous. Or dangerously immature, at least. Links to Twitter feeds, blog and RSS are on The Flash Bus site.
Registration will not open for a few more days, to give you 9-to-5'ers a chance to arrange an anticipatory sick day. There is (*cough*) that bug going around, you know.
Full details, registration info -- and one insanely demented illustration by warped genius Sam Spratt -- on our Flash Bus website.
Check it out, and we certainly hope to see you there.
__________
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168 Comments:
Atlanta, eh? Heck, I guess I'm tempted. I'd at least like to say hello and thank you for that article forever ago!
So excited! Definitely there! Estimated cost? Or will the be student discounts? Please say it's so!
NOOOOOOOO! You're doing this brilliant thing over there, and then not coming over to the UK??? We love you guys over here, and our junk food is just as bad for you. On behalf of all UK strobers: Please come to the UK!
Will there be a video that we can purchase of the workshops if we are unable to attend. (Ie. I'm a student and I can't do weekdays for the LA and San Diego workshops.)
No love for Cleveland? Not even a stop in Ohio? I'm disappointed. I don't know about an overnight trip to P-Burg.
Florida is feeling so left out.
Bring the FLASH JET to Australia sometime. Please.
No Florida dates? Forgetting your roots?
Wow, guys. You skipped Ohio altogether, Cleveland in particular. That's really unfortunate considering you're not even coming within six hours driving distance for me. Color me disappointed.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
I'm going to America!!!!!!!!!!!!
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
**sigh** You are driving right by Detroit but aren't stopping here. I know we've lots a lot of population in the last 20 years and stuff, but you'd stop in Grand Rapids and not here? Guess nobody loves us anymore. :( Seriously, I got 2 seats already sold if you do stop, and I'll bet you my paycheck with a few choice emails I can fill a whole lotta seats.
Hope you can add us!
David Soussan
@David - Get a documentary camera crew... This needs to be filmed. It could just be the #SpinalTap of its generation ;) I kid! David, but seriously I hope you are going to film some of it for the rest of the world.
aaaaaargh.
I'm planning to move to the US in may and you do THIS?
*waves fist at the sky*
This is going to be awesome and I'm spamming all of my friends on the other part of the Ocean with this.
PLEASE. At least tell me there will be people recording it.
Or better. PLEASE get some random nerd (aka chase Jarvis intern) setting up an internet connection for people to see. PLEASE. I would pay for that.
PLEASE.
I hear ya on the cities. It was a jigsaw puzzle. We included as many as possible, bracketed on one end by winter and on the other by Easter / spring break.
As it is, we'll be driving Denver / SLC in mid-March, a roll of the ice dice, to be sure...
Buffalo! (Close enough to Toronto).
Cool!
Now you guys do the same in Europe and you're my heros!
So excited, I can't wait!
"..because when you take that bus... you GET there" - Tone Def (1993)
Can´t you come down a little to Brazil? Okay, okay, is there a bonus or something if I go all the way to America?
Awesome tour, just I'm kinda not in the US. So, any chance you're going to record it? It'll help supplement your incomes while taking some well-earned family time. Just sayin'.
By the sound of this and Joe's comments page, you'd have a few customers. #BirthdayPresent
Shit...I thought it was gonna be somethin' good, like you were Oprah's brother! Oh well...congrats, I guess......
Damn! How cool is that-- and how screwed am I that I can't just fly over from Germany for a day or two. Can't you guys get an airline sponsor to offer discount tickets to your overseas fan clubs? I'm serious, missing this will be such a bummer...
Have fun!
Christian
Woohoo!!! I got my SB-900 box signed by D. Hobby at the Javitts Center two years ago, now I can get it signed by McNally! Like having a ball signed by Hank Aaron and Willie Mays!!!
See you in NYC!
Ed R.
emrphoto.com
This is... LEGEND... wait for it.. ARY!
Will there be any benefit to the Canon shooter during the McNally Portion of the seminar? We all know he is Nikon CLS guru...
So, David. Please tell us: When will the Bus hit Europe????
It would be so great to have a tour like that in the old world.....
@David: Talked it over with my #1, and we've got dibs on 2 front row seats in Grand Rapids. Gonna mini road trip it to see you!
Count those as already sold!
Grueling schedule, David
Hats off to you both!
dude, this is totally unfair.
I second with Micheal on the jet pack. come to the middle east.
Or i can sponsor a bus2private-jet instant upgrade for ya.
wicked.
Hey David
Love the frenetic cartoon on the tour site! When guys like you do a tour like this I almost want to live in the US. You should have so much FUN!
I'm with the others on ohio, and again, cleveland! I didn't realize there was a readership here.
Any chance for a canadian tour soon ? Montreal wanna see you guys !
I think you're missing out by not coming to San Antonio or Austin (which are among the top 10 cities in America). Dallas and Houston are just too far away... Hope you can convince them to change their ways.
a) This should be a reality show! Come on! Cash in.
b) All this hoopla... A separate website... And NO freakin' info (not even a photo) about the 55 foot bus ! ! ! WTF?!?!?!?
Damn! How cool is that-- and how screwed am I that I can't just fly over from Germany for a day or two. Can't you guys get an airline sponsor to offer discount tickets to your overseas fan clubs? I'm serious, missing this will be such a bummer...
Have fun!
Christian
Cool!
The alarm is set for 1/31, 9am.
See you in NYC!
when does the UK tour start??!!
when does the UK tour start? Please?!
Minor nit: I can not get the http://www.theflashbus.com/ to load at all on my Chrome on Ubuntu system. Works fine under Firefox.
Did this site get designed using evil Adobe Flash? I know, Canon, Nikon, LumoPro and other flash are good, but Adobe Flash(tm) not so much.
I absolutely can't think of anything cooler! I'll definitely be trying to book one of these locations and am soooo looking forward to this!
David! Please add Miami (preferable) or at least central florida (Orlandoish) Come on brother, don't leave your Florida strobists' out man!
What, no love for Kansas City? Guess I'll have to drive over to STL, but only because I want to see Joe. *snicker*
Great news although I can't attend living in the UK...errrhem! Can you boys make it over here?
I see Denver there - YEAH BABY!
What fishtoprecords said; the site crashes on Chrome under Linux, works fine in Firefox. Just an FYI. :)
I'll be at the Chicago event if I can talk my significant other into it. :)
So sweet, I'll be a the San Diego workshop and frankly bummed I can't register right now! :)
This was really the announcement I was hoping for frankly. Better than you two getting married as previously expected... And the price, $100 is more than fair, I'll be sure to keep Adorama in my thoughts when it comes do the next big purchase...
Lastly, the website with the cartoons is awesome but the dates are a little confusing; is it the date above the city or below? I figured it out but you might want to have the webmaster make a little modification there..
Ooh, at under $100 I may have to go to Seattle and Portland!
I will DEFINITELY see you two gentlemen in St. Louis!
Man, I've got about 5 cities that are an easy drive for me. Very, very cool. I'm inclined to sign up for St. Louis just to see what you guys look like at the end of this thing. I just hope the scars don't show.
Sounds like an Epic trip! It's going to be great to learn the nuances of both controls, manual and TTL.
my work filter is convinced your bus site is in an ahem questionable category.... anyone post the date(s) nearest baltimore?
the bus site is on the naughty filter list. - baltimore date(s)?
Sounds like an Epic trip! It's going to be great to learn the nuances of both controls, manual and TTL.
I forbid you to go to Chipotle while in Denver, home of the best burrito in the entire country. We can discuss when you guys get here...
congratulations :)
and please extend your trip to Europe !!
Please cross the northern border! Visit Toronto!
So, I suppose the Buffalo stop is really for everyone from Toronto, but you wanted to avoid having to cross the border? ;) Not much photo action going on in Buffalo... I bet more than a few will show up from Rochester, too (home of Kodak and a top-notch photo school at RIT).
I'm from Buffalo, and am there at the moment, but hopefully I'll have found a job and moved out of my parents' house by the 20th of April ;) I will have to consider my moves carefully...
To all the faithful from Cleveland. One word - Pittsburgh. That is all
AARRGGHH!!
What's with that giant, gaping hole in the middle of the country? You're not coming within 8 hours of me. We have lots of Chipotles in Lincoln, Nebraska, you know. (And Omaha, and Kansas City, and Sioux Falls -- I'm not picky.) If you're serious about hitting them all, you've gotta make a stop here. I'm sure we could find a venue for you on the 19th or 20th of April.
Joe has a better picture on his blog.
Looking forward to NY. Adorama HQ?
Sounds awesome! Every Chipotle? I eat at the one in Fairfield, NJ a few times a week!
I recently was lucky enough to go on a road trip to pretty much everywhere in the country. Mine was in a very tiny car with two other 'bros' and about 6300 miles. Awesome experience. At only 22 years old, I'm certainly going to do it again.
You can find a few photos from the trip here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikelesaski/sets/72157624713666215/
Breaking News: Flash Bus crashes as Hobby and McNally SB-900 each other while driving! C'mon kids, don't flash and drive.
And don't you dare eat Chipolte in NYC. I'll take you someplace unforgettable. Last time you were in NY we just went to an Irish bar... Chipolte? C'mon.
Steven
Aaaaargh! Why am I not living in the US???
Fantastic idea (did Zack A. with his OneLight Family tour play fairy godmother for this?), also congratulations on the hilarious illustration and the pricing (frickin' 99,95???? how did you do this?)
Stoked. :-)
David very cool news.
This is going to be an excellent seminar. Two greats on the stage in one day. Can't wait to attend the 'The Flash Bus' Tour!
Awww, flashthebus crashed.
Boston Baby! Can hardly wait! Two of the best in my home town! Im buying!!
The theflashbus.com isn't loading at all for me either. Using Safari 5.0.3/Snow Leopard.
All you lower 48ers stop your whining. No one ever comes up to see us Alaskans! Too bad, think how much fun you and Joe would have when the bus breaks down on the AK highway!!
All you lower 48ers stop your whining. No one ever comes up to see us Alaskans! Too bad, think how much fun you and Joe would have when the bus breaks down on the AK
Awesome! So, what's your second bit of big news? You're pregnant? You witching to Canon... Woah!
Oh yeah - If your happy and you know it pop your flash... if your happy and you know it pop your flash... if you really want to throw it, 'cause you know you ain't no strobist, but you wanna get to know it, pop your flash!
See you in Dallas!
By the way, who did the kick butt graphics on the web site? I want a poster!
Oh man this is going to be great. Thanks for including DC.
I agree that you guys should come down to Australia. Baring that get it recorded so we can see it down here too.
Just a bit more south would have been appreciated.
David you just made my day. The smile on my face probably won't fade for a couple of days... Just hope I can register in time. Seats are going to sell like hotcakes!
I think you should go and grab a copy of Desert Bus - a computer game simulating driving from Tucson to Las Vegas in real time
Teaser trailer
The West SIde of Michigan - I am IN for sure
Raleigh, that's awesome...and there's a Chipolte right down the street.
Raleigh, that's awesome...and there's a Chipolte right down the street.
And you are not coming to Toronto because?
a: Too much hassle at the border
b: Canada is too cold according to Drew
c: Cannot go everywhere
d: Canadians ask too many questions
e: Planning a seperate Canadian Tour because Heart is touring Canada and Ann and Nancy Wilson booked their tour first
f: Joe and Dave have a criminal record and cannot get in the country
g: all of the above
Woo Hoo! You are coming to Philly! I have already told two people and I will be ready to register on Monday. Now the quandary... Do I tell everyone I know, put on FB etc and risk not getting a seat? Hmmmm... Maybe I will tell them on Tuesday.
I don't see Melbourne, Australia on that map
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!! oh and good luck with the tour. I lived that side of the pond for 2007 and would have been there in a flash (teehee) as so often I will live vicariously via the web and enjoy you and Numnuts cruisin' around.
Hey wazzup?
You missed Copenhagen Denmark? No world tour is complete without Copenhagen!
It's just not fair! :-)
Seriously, it looks awesome. I'll be following the blog wishing that I could have been there in person.
Have a nice trip!
David, are you aware that the chicago date falls on Palm Sunday?
just a heads up.
To my fellow Canucks, during the World Junior Hockey tourney, Ontario Premier McGuinty made Buffalo an honorary Ontario city.
**sobs bitterly into his beer, dang those Russians!**
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Hockey+fans+welcome+Buffalo+Ontario+says+McGuinty/4065665/story.html
Super Cooooool!!!! Can't wait. Can I follow you on the road with my car) I can fill up my car with speedlights just incase Numnutts needs some backup. Are you gonna take some flash groupies with you on the bus))?
SWEET!!! Four spots in Cali! Now to make sure I get one of those days off. :)
@David,
When you come to NYC, head to the 17th st & 8th Ave Chipotle. It's different - it's one of the "test kitchen" Chipotle locations, so they have slightly different ingredients that rotate through. At the moment, a rockstar chef named Nate Appleman's manning the joint during lunch. I'm not sure if he'll still be there until April, but don't hesitate to check it out. Last time I went, they had a white corn salsa, and the adobe chicken was the best cooked chicken i have had at a chipotle (most, juicy), and the mild salsa wasn't the diced tomato - it was a pureed sauce. just sayin.'
@Iden Pierce Ford:
They can't come to Canada because of work permits, back in 2007 we tried to bring David to Toronto and the Canadian laws are ridiculously stupid.
You gotta go down to Buffalo/Seattle.
Hot diggity dang. Finally some love for Grand Rapids. Now I just need to free some cash to get my butt in a seat!
Excellent! And after you guys are done with your whirlwind tour... you should take a break with your families in beautiful Rome! While you are here, feel free to give me a personal demonstration of everything I missed out on. =)
Cheers,
-Michael
Boston ey? Bring some Strobist stickers....you owe us up here in New England.....put one in spfld Ma on the way by...you guys got to go through on your route by my guess
Hope to be there but April 10th is tough
* squints *
Wait?!?! Nashville is on the list???
Ooooooooooo.
Awaits schedule of the dates...
What .. no Honolulu?
How does Joe's TTL session work with Canon users? Nikon's TTL and Canon's (lame) TTL are way different.
Thanks!
See you in Oregon!
-chris
WOOOHOOOO!!! See yall in Chicago!
I will be taking my own road trip from Rochester to Buffalo on April 10th. This is awesome.
Skipping New Orleans is understandable, but if you and Joe decide that New Orleans is a good place to stop on your way to Atlanta, you've got a friend off of Bourbon Street (and it's better off of Bourbon Street).
Tour website works just fine on Windows 7 and good old Internet explorer. What does that tell you?
Ahem...
I do not see Tokyo on the list.
If you can get that bus across the Pacific, I would then be impressed.
T.B.
That is some HARD CORE road tripping you have planned!
Judging from the early buzz here in Chicago, I hope you've booked Soldier Field to handle the demand. haha
I see you have your heart set on Chipotle for lunch, but how about Gibson's for dinner? (Dude seriously, after that grueling trip you're going to need some steak) ;-)
I'm thinking it's going to be easier to get tickets to the Super Bowl than to get a seat on one of the tour stops. That won't stop me from trying though... see you in Los Angeles!
Hey David,
San Diego on St Pattys Day! I will only assume you'll be providing green beer while dressed as a Leprechaun!
Can't wait to sign up!
aww, no kansas city love!!!!!!!!!!
Only want to mention, some states(maybe Texas) confiscate radar detectors! Have a nice journey.
YESSSSSSSSSSS. the duo comes to the steel town! sweeeeeeeet, i'm definitely there!
The Rock Gods of flash photography are going on tour TOGETHER and I am first in line for on-line registration!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=101297199&l=b8914c18ae&id=1205621001
I can't wait for this. This is going to be a fantastic opportunity, and I relish the opportunity.
Thanks to both of you for doing this. It'll be great.
Man, you guys must really dislike the middle of the country. People do live in Idaho, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.
There just seems to be a big hole in the middle of all those stops.
Josh
Grand Rapids, MI? F!T!W!
I know Ohio is kinda lame, but c'mon, guys! You left us out! You could add a stop in Columbus.
Two of Canada's largest cities are near the US border... Toronto and Vancouver.
Come on guys, show us a little love...
Love the graphics on the website. Sadly you're skipping over Columbus and Ohio in general.
To those Monday-morning QB'ing the city schedule:
This was a *very* difficult puzzle to put together. In the end, we had 29 dates to work with, and went primarily with Google Analytics as a way to show us where the reader density was.
Then we tweaked that to spread it around a little to some areas which were more geographically diverse (otherwise there would have been 3 dates in LA and NYC and much sparser in other areas of the country, for instance.
In the end, there was no schedule with which everyone would have been happy, but our producer did the absolute best she could with the time resources she had.
Thanks,
DH
The RSS feed needs to be changed to http://flashbustour.squarespace.com/journal/rss.xml
Doesn't work otherwise.
Don't take the comments personally, David. It is fun to listen to everyone b**** in a good natured way. Having said that, I am in SE Ohio and 3 hours from Pittsburgh. Hope to see you there. How come no stops in Columbus, though, home of MPEX? Dave
David and Joe probably won't say it but it needs to be said. The conference is less than $100 guys. $100 MEASLY DOLLARS!... If it isn't coming to your back door don't complain, just thank them for doing it at all then spend what it's actually worth and get there.
I don't know why it took me a day to dredge this up from a dim, dark memory, but how about taking one Dennis McNally - Grateful Dead historian and biographer along for the ride. He's certainly seen it all, and had plenty of tour bus experience..
Just want to say thanks for the love from Salt Lake City. We do appreciate it.
I did want to point out that all of us here that are devout Mormons (well over half the Utah population) will not be seeing you on a Sunday. I am sure you will be able to fill your classes here, but the Sunday slot in Utah will cause me to drive to see you in Las Vegas, Albuquerque or Phoenix. I'd rather miss a day of work than a day I reserve for the Lord.
I know your schedule is super tight and will probably not allow for changes, but I just wanted you to know. We do appreciate your keeping us in mind. There are a lot of good photogs out here that follow you and Mr. McNally.
I am really not trying to be preachy because I do respect both you and Joe greatly and I look forward to seeing you in an adjoining state.
Y'know, you can't visit *all* the Chipotles if you don't visit Florida...
WOW, if this isn't the only photo news today (seems like it since it's on every blog I follow), it certainly is the biggest!
What a fabulous opportunity for all you people who will be able to get to one of the dates on this dream team's tour!
I've been furiously crunching the numbers and reviewing my remaining annual leave allowance since this was announced but reluctantly I am beginning to realise that I have got to face facts I'm just not going to be able to get there.(sob)
I am trying, without success, to curb my twinges (great pangs) of envy and instead focus on looking foward to the DVD release.(nudge, nudge, wink wink)_
Three cheers for your lovely wives and families who are tolerant and understanding enough to enable this to take place.
I hope everybody who attends has a fantastic time and I really look forward to hearing all about it as it progresses the tour-bus site is amazing I'll be following along with great interest.
Sounds like it'll be a blast, but still a bit far for me to travel unfortunately.
I'm McLovin' that Strobist vs. Numnuts illustration on TheFlashBus site. Awesome!
Hi Dave,
I'm looking forward to the tour a lot!
By the way, since you were a beta tester of the new PocketWizards for Nikon, will you be doing a review? I would really appreciate seeing an independent review before I buy a bunch of these.
See you in New York.
Thank you,
Jim
I think that's as sophisticated and fair as you could've done it, David. Clearly there had to be some thought process guiding the decision... Using the google analytics was a good idea. Kudos to the producer!
That said, I live outside a big city... so my only real enemy is the rest of you signing up before me ;)
KP-
Thanks for your note, and I can assure you that was not by design. I respect your commitment -- both as an LDS'er and as one of the site's readers.
Sorry we forced the choice. We were pretty hamstrung, sked-wise, thru this part of the US.
Thanks for your understanding.
I have tried, but I cannot even begin to find the appropriate words to accurately describe how fracking cool the illustration on the Flash Bus Tour website is of you and Joe "Numnuts" McNally.
It's utterly brilliant. I want to kiss the face of the person that made it. Bravo.
Bravo.
skip chipolte, check out http://roadfood.com/ for great eats! maybe test some gear on the empty plates...
OT : the sun sniper ad looks a little nsfw ( only one of the image under rotation actually )
David, I've seen several comments from your Ohio and Michigan fans. I'm another (Ohio). What kind of draw do you guys need to get us on the schedule?? Pick a city and we can get the attendance you need (Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus). What's up with Grand Rapids??
David,
I think most of us complaining about you not coming to our area know why you're not coming to our area. We're just people on the internet, and people on the internet like to complain.
Take it as a compliment that so many people would want you to come visit. I'm guessing some of my out of town friends just groan when I say that I'm coming for a visit.
Keep up the good work.
I personally don't think you guys have anything to be sorry for missing certain cities and not making it into other countries.
29 cities in that short a period is grueling... It's actually not hitting the cities that makes it difficult, it's the fact you'll be teaching essentially all day long... THEN traveling over night and teaching the very next morning in a city that's 4-8 hours away..
Hey, there could be worse things int he world so I don't feel THAT sorry for you, but the point is you two are going to bust your butt all along the way and there was no doubt some cities would be left out...
Hey David, I think it's absolutely AWESOME that you're taking this road trip. I want to rent an RV or maybe even a bus and go across country too. I think the trip would be amazing and you'll have an awesome time. Nice choice of partners too....McNally's work is epic and you're pretty epic yourself so the whole things going to be beyond epic.
Thanks. Los Angeles here I come!!!!
I'm choked. Do you have some aversion to crossing the 49 th parallel? Come on, Canada in spring, what could be colder, er, better?
Hi David,
Awsome ... you'll be hugely missed in GPP'11 ... wish I was in USA, I would have followed you :)
I've read your posts regularly for about a year now -- always amazing and I looking forward to taking a sick day while you're in town. Make sure to visit Chipotle #1 (near DU on Evans) while you're in Denver. Maybe I'll see you there.
That sounds fantastic!
And it also explains why both of you were missing from the GPP shedule.
I first suspected that the lack of chipolites in our City might have been the reason. But on the other hand we have the Arabic version with highly recommended Wild Peeta. http://www.wildpeeta.com/
+1 for a bus picture on the tour website
DH, any chance you'll drop by Nairobi? ;-) LOL! Unfortunately I'm unlikely to be Stateside (or at least in any of the host cities) during those dates :(
But seriously, I really do hope you film this epic journey. I'll be first in line for the DVD(s). Pwomise :)
Canadian dates puleeeease :(
You better visit the original Chipotle while in Denver!!!
I'll see you for the San Jose stop!
Waaaaa. No Florida dates??? Cheese with that wine please.
Geeze... Google up a flight and go! There are 14 flights from FLL (Ft. Lauderdale) alone! From PBH (West Palm) there are another 5, Toss in Miami and you got all kinds of options. Get creative! For me it's $157 Round trip. Is it more than double the price? Well, Yeah, so what!
Better yet, pick a site where you would like to shoot and hit them there. Kill 2 birds with one stone. For under $300 I can meet them in Las Vegas.
Neither of these guys got to where they are by taking the easy road. For them it was you are where you need to be. Perhaps the real lesson is there.
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Chicago on 4/17!
Really? Albuquerque? Are you sure???? It7s totally unbelievable usually ABQ gets skipped for everything!
AND I'll actually be in the US visiting my family at that time...AND you'll be in ABQ while I am there???
Best year ever!
When you come to Denver, you can go to the VERY FIRST Chipotle ever. On Evans & Gilpin @ DU. Can't wait to sign up!
I can't believe how many people are whining like babies how their city isn't on the schedule.
I can't believe how many people are whining like babies about how their city is not on the schedule.
Still waiting for the mythical second announcement...
see u in SF or San Jose David!
Looking forward to a stroby St Patty's Day in San Diego. Chipotlepalooza!
Hi David, As insane as it is, I might pop over from London to see you in Boston :o)
Announcing: 'The Flash Plane' Tour
By the numbers:
Number of cities: 2
Number of days on the road/air: 4
Length of the plane, in feet: 231
Miles to be covered on the Mother of All Air Trips: Over 6700
Chipotle restaurants to be visited: Probably none.
Maturity level, in years: About 15.
W00T! DH and JM in the same place and the same time? Isn't that like matter and antimatter? Sign me up!
Glad you guys are coming to Buffalo...Just let me know when you want those Wings delivered... I recommend getting them from Duff's ;)
Hi David,
I'm hoping to come and see you in Boston... from London.
Announcing: 'The Flash Plane' Tour
By the numbers:
Number of cities: 2
Number of days on the road: 4
Length of the plane, in feet: 231
Miles to be covered on the Mother of All Air Trips: Over 6700
Chipotle restaurants to be visited: Probably none.
Maturity level, in years: About 15.
This is awesome. I might just have to go to the San Francisco date.
Touring by bus is an absolute blast, you'll have a great time.
Tips:
Bring ear plugs and a sleep mask. When you hop in a bunk and pull the curtain, plus plug your ears and eyes, you will get the sleep of your life.
Tour bus toilets ONLY accept number 1. Number 2 is a BIG no-no.
No matter how much of a temptation, don't stick your head out of the top on the highway. Trust me on this.
Bring a good batch of coffee and a small French press. It's fun to make coffee in the morning going 60 mph.
After the tour is over you will have some trouble sleeping at home. This is normal. You quickly get used to sleeping in a moving vehicle, and waking up when it stops. This takes awhile to reverse itself - you might keep waking up at home because the bed isn't moving.
Have fun.
btw - if you need tour shirts printed, I'd be happy to give a quote. jason@evoscreenprinting.com
Oooo- Flash Bus t-shirts would be cool! I'd buy one for sure.
Can't wait - see you in San Jose!
Just signed up for Los Angeles. You guys started registration a night early... See you there.
Darn, wish you were coming to Austin or san Antonio :(
You can't call it a road trip unless you stop by South Dakota!
the Heisenberg reference... very, very awesome!!
this is awesome!! i can't wait! just signed up! I will be in San Jose!!
Canada looks pretty lonely on your map.
Come visit please.
@David & Joe, Same question as a few... what about Europe, Uk & Switzerland would be awsome (you could get some Fish & Chips and a watch or Chocolate :p)
Great idea, would make it a huge investment for a week-end run to come to the US to follow workshop, else i definitely would.
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