Comments on: Hypothetical Question

By: james

james — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:51:06 +0000

i dont have enough money to buy gas to get to houston …i dont think i could afford to go ona a cruise anywere

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:39:38 +0000

If it went internationally i would.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:07:32 +0000

Unfotunately Im on the east coast and airfare would push this far beyond my price range. Maybe if you did a survey to see if you have more willing fans on the east coast or west coast you could choose between a Seattle/Alaska thing or something leaving from New York or Florida. Also if you did a 3 or 4 day cruise it may drive the price down to $500 – $600 which would also help alot. Needless to say this would be the best thing ever and I would totally be down for something leaving from the east coast.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:51:37 +0000

So, I’m a “No for other reasons” meaning that there should be a “Yes, if I can could scrounge up that cash, but it is doubtful” category. It really is a very detailed category. Since I’m writing, I might as well say I like what you do. Thanks for doing it.

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:54:16 +0000

I’d say, “That’s as much as my car costs”

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:14:58 +0000

I’m IN alaska so would you be performing at the towns you stop at?

By: Horza

Horza — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:21:46 +0000

Just too poor

By: krasno

krasno — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:52:15 +0000

I live about 6000 miles from US, so I voted “no, other reason”.

By: Angelastic

Angelastic — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:28:30 +0000

I’m not going to vote, because it would depend on whether I’d have a convenient excuse/enough leave to be in the US at the time, but I would love this. One of the reasons I went to the UK three times to see you was that your fans are great fun to hang out with. It’d be like the Road Trip of Doom we did for the 2008 UK tour, but with more tripping and fewer roads.

By: Jess

Jess — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:19:45 +0000

Yes, it may be the only way to get my husband on a ship!!

Make a pre-PAX event and run with it, but bring Wil Wheaton with you – pretty please.

By: Dash

Dash — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:31 +0000

Geeze, Jon, do you *really* want to spend a whole week with these fanboys?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:22 +0000

I couldn’t find an option in the poll that fit …
I want you to take the cruise because I live in Alaska, and it’s probably the only way we’ll get to see you up here. Please tell me you’d get off the boat and perform at some of our cool venues!

By: Brett Glass

Brett Glass — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:25 +0000

And how would such a cruise be promoted?

Uh-oh; I feel some lyrics coming:

Would you listen on a boat?
Would you listen with a goat?
Shambling zombies recommend:
“”Jon-Con! Jon-Con! Must… attend!

(OK, now all we need is a melody.)

By: Paul R. Potts

Paul R. Potts — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:18:49 +0000

It does sound intriguing, and the money wouldn’t necessarily be a huge barrier, but with 3 small children at home I marked “too long.” Because that’s too long to leave my wife at home, and I don’t think we could bring everyone nor would we want to.

If I could engineer an ideal event, it would look more like a 3 or 4-day weekend, probably not a cruise but a landlocked convention type thing in any nearby city.

Having guests and several performances sounds like fun, but what I personally would enjoy more would be some workshops. Some guitar workshops: technique and theory. Joco’s take on how to write an interesting arrangement for guitar, especially for live accompaniment. Maybe a demo and talk session on best practices for home recording, both demos and full multi-tracked songs, and mixing. Especially valuable would be a songwriting workshop. In other words, sessions that were targeted as musician to (aspiring) musician.

That’s what would entice me, at least.

By: Fluffgar

Fluffgar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:03 +0000

Ha ha ha hah haa ha ha haahhh… I don’t have £892!..

*sighs*

*looks at old, falling apart jeans*..

Pity me.

(It does sound fun, but no.)

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:54:58 +0000

Hell yeah! We live in L.A. and are loaded, so we would love to go! The only thing is convincing my dad to take me, he is not much of a cruise ship guy. Would be awesome if it ended with PAX.

By: ShariMacD

ShariMacD — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:02:23 +0000

This sounds perfect! We’d love to do it. Curious…is this the kind of cruise where one could bring one’s kids, and there’s kid activities and such? We’d be interested, either way, but might be more inclined to do it if we could bring our children, too, and they could do their thing. We live on the west coast, and Seattle to Alaska would be ideal!

By: Liz in Minneapolis

Liz in Minneapolis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:44:19 +0000

I said “No” because I already have conventions to attend in both July and September 2010 and, quite apart from the basic cost, probably can’t afford the time off from work, at least in 2010. Future years could work better, especially with notice to start saving up.

However, having just attended the Minneapolis TMBG “Flood” show last night and been dreaming about some sort of TMBG/JoCo/Frontalot/etc. festival, I do encourage further planning of this sort.

Also, as an old fat person, I request more venues with seating!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:30:59 +0000

Oh man, that’s around the time that we’re planning a honeymoon trip. That would be an AWESOME honeymoon trip.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:13 +0000

I would definitely go if I had the money. your music is great. I am going into the Navy, and I will be making a lot more money, maybe then I would be able to afford it.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:24:22 +0000

I’ve already been wanting to do an Alaskan cruise, and this is just the kind of thing to push me over the edge. Yes it is a bit pricey, but I would find a way. I also like the idea of having it lead into PAX.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:20:03 +0000

If I weren’t already taking a vacation that spring, then I would be all for it.

By: GeneShark Tom

GeneShark Tom — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:54:31 +0000

No for other reasons, because when reading the idea my mind exploded at the possibility of that much amazingness and then with grief and knowing I’d never be able to afford it.

By: JessicaM

JessicaM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:43:16 +0000

Just wanted to add that were I to go I’d be happy just with JoCo and Paul and Storm. Keep in mind that there is going to be OTHER STUFF going on aboard the ship and when you get to port there is going to be EVEN MORE STUFF to do. Plus there will be lots of new friends to meet and do fun stuff with which you’ll want to have time for as well. I think a big celebrity techie thing might be overkill. Additionally, it would probably substantially drive up the cost and make scheduling more difficult. People, is JoCo not enough for you?

By: JessicaM

JessicaM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:37:23 +0000

Hellziggy, the one fan cruise I have been on departed from NOLA (the port at New Orleans) which is pretty central with a destination of Cozumel, Mexico. Both East and West Coasters were present and it worked out well for all involved.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:23:58 +0000

Re: cruise costs — my parents, who returned from their most recent Blues Cruise a few days ago, claim to pay between $2000-$3000 per person for a week-long cruise out of California. $1500 sounds completely reasonable to me.

By: Dan Deegan

Dan Deegan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:07:30 +0000

Set something like this up on the east coast and I’ll be there!

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:10:32 +0000

Devil’s in the details. If, as many people have stated, you have a hit lineup that included all the people he listed (especially Hodgman), the chance to hang out for a week on a ship with them would be too good to pass up. It’s a value proposition. I could afford it (absolute value) but it would have to be worth it (relative value). Also if the USD to Pound exchange rate holds up.

By: AndreaC

AndreaC — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:09:03 +0000

Only if in this hypothetical situation I had any freakin’ money.

By: Sooj

Sooj — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:39:33 +0000

I hope you go for it and that everyone else goes with you.
We did an Amtrak run from Chicago to New Orleans and back with about 40 fans on board and a concert on either end this past March. Lives were changed, and lifelong friendships took root. We would all do it again in a heartbeat.

By: K Wiley

K Wiley — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:37:04 +0000

You precognitive (insert derogatory expletive I’m too polite to say)! You stole our idea!

We were going to do the same thing for our fans… similar to the Trains of Heaven thing we did in March from Chicago to New Orleans and back…

Of course, _your_ fanbase can probably support it. Especially out of Seattle (where our fellow geeks are slightly wealthier). We’re more likely to end up doing a riverboat cruise up and down the Mississippi in 2011.

By: Brett Glass

Brett Glass — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:55:44 +0000

Via boat? Or, to put it another way: Why a boat?

I’d be willing to help put together a music convention for landlubbers that would cost less (and therefore draw a bigger crowd), feature more acts, and perhaps have multiple stages and other events (e.g. autograph and jam sessions).

By: Adri

Adri — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:41 +0000

You have to talk to the people over at Sixthman.net who organize the Rock Boat. They do kick ass cruises and cost $500-900/ person. Much better price tag then what you’re proposing.

By: DanB

DanB — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:38:08 +0000

Oh hell yeah, I live in Seattle and I’m loaded. Count me in.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:20:29 +0000

I voted “no – other reason” because I love the idea, and I don’t think it’s too expensive – except for my unemployed butt. I’ve always wanted to do a cruise like that, and if I had a job, I’d definitely do it! But alas, the circumstances force me to say “nope” this time around.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:46:03 +0000

Hey Dayton Guy, click the “info” button up top (or jump straight to the “music” button) and poke around a bit. You’ll be glad you did!

By: Luke M

Luke M — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:21:14 +0000

“Please, get to work.”

Please, bite me.

By: moderatelyfunky

moderatelyfunky — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:57 +0000

It seems like you’re doing things that retired celebrities do. Retrospective compilation, do not disturb vacations, and convention cruises. You’re a talented person and I like your music but, I hope that you view your accomplishments as your freshman effort. I would love to hear the results of a concerted song-writing and recording effort. I’m sure you’ve got a great record in you. Please, get to work.

By: Dayton Guy

Dayton Guy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:34:21 +0000

I voted No (Other Reason) because I don’t know who Jonathan Coulton is. I only got here by clicking aroudn My Phil Dudes blog.

By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:29:55 +0000

Assuming I could save up the money and convince my fiance to go, then yes. Absolutely, 100%, yes.

By: Luke M

Luke M — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:12:47 +0000

This needs to happen. Don’t let the naysayers get you down. This is a sweet fondant sailboat made of awesome.

By: Vanessa Esmé

Vanessa Esmé — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:32 +0000

Well, I’m definitely interested!

I guess it’ll depends on who else is going and if I can save the money. And convince my partner to go.

It’ll be tough, as we’re in Eastern Canada and therefore need to consider the exchange rate and travelling (although Google Maps has informed that’ll only take 45 days to walk there, lol.) Oh, and health care coverage. And a passport.

By: Bram Tant

Bram Tant — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:48:26 +0000

I would love to if I could, but I can’t.

By: Percephene

Percephene — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:22:12 +0000

I totally would, if I lived anywhere remotely near the place the cruise left from, or even the same country and if I had the money to spare. In fact, if I was super rich I’d definately go, even though I live in NZ!
Sounds like it would be awesome fun and worth every penny! If only I had some!
Super jelly of those who do go! Hypothetically…

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:18:18 +0000

Awww… I would but we already blew that dough on MaxFunCon. Have you thought about a Mississippi riverboat? It splits the left and right coast travel time, plus it practically guarantees Kenny Rogers will show.

By: 'Sen Urbiz

'Sen Urbiz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:27:47 +0000

This poll is an obvious answer for me:
YES!

But– if only I had money…

And if only I were OLDER.

By: kerrin

kerrin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:59:29 +0000

If the details work out, I would go, and I live in the UK.

By: Luke M

Luke M — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:14:19 +0000

HELL YES!

(1) I have done a Seattle-Alaska cruise (Inside Passage) and it was fantastic.
(2) I agree that Hodgman would be a big plus. (Assuming Paul and Storm are a given.)
(3) Also, howbout Wil Wheaton! And Neil Gaiman! And the RiffTrax guys!
(4) Did I mention HELL YES?

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:05:10 +0000

I just wanted to say, with all of these people requesting that it was on the east coast, that the location is perfect for me. So is the idea of going to Alaska, actually. Just since people are more likely to mention what’s wrong with it rather than what’s right with it – while both are useful information.

Now… the only problem is saving up $1500ish. I’m not sure if I could manage that one. I don’t know if it’s “too expensive” in terms of what it’s actually worth, but as far as what I’m actually able to afford, $1500 is some serious cash.

What are my stowaway options – will there be heavy security?

By: Midwife Jen

Midwife Jen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:32:41 +0000

Depends on when my husband returns from his governent-sponsored vacation to Iraq….. but oh, I would so love to go. Price seems reasonable, except that airfare would kill us since we live in BFE (ok, ok, Minnesota….).

BNL has done this type of thing for a few years in a row and I have friends that have gone and said it’s an amazing time.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:25:21 +0000

My fiance and I are getting married in June of 2010, and we’re wanting a non-run-of-the-mill honeymoon. This would definitely fit the bill!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:30:42 +0000

While I’m certain such an event would be well worth the price, it is sadly out of my budget.