5th Annual Southeast Trogland Meetup!

[LightWraith]

Another Decade, another year! Time for the 5th Annual Southeast Trogland Meetup!

Who:


Confirmed:
LightWraith
RabbitHoleLost (almost absolutely?)
Trog (If all goes according to plan) :smallfrown:
Philistine
smellie_hippie
Mountain_Faerie
Penguinsushi
Bardic Bunny
Llama
mangosta71
tyckspoon
Krade
Cristo and Lady Meyers
Zeb, Alarra and Pudding Troll
Gryffon
Diva De
Reinholdt (Assuming no evil bosses)
Helgraf
Lex-kat
Recaiden
SquirrelKing

Possible:
arguskos
Mauve Shirt
ghost_warlock
ZombieRockStar (Possible +1)
Haruki-kun
Deth Muncher (Needs a ride?)
Lord Blace
The Vorpal Tribble
Supagoof (Unlikely :smallfrown: Stupid Oven!)
rtg0922
Mordokai
Indurain
Thes Hunter (Cannot Attend :smallfrown: )
Shadow
Thanatos 51-50



What:Mid City Grill, board and card games, beer, Kubb, Cash and Guns Live, possible one-shot DnD or other RPG adventures, Rock Band and other video games

Local games library:

Hex Hex and Hex Hex Next
A Touch of Evil and Something Wicked
Ticket to Ride card game
Ticket to Ride
Bang
Poker chips/cards
Munchkin
Phase 10, cards and dice
Scurvy Musketerrs of Spanish Main and Berserker Halflings
Guilotine
Killer Bunnies
Tiki Mountain
Set
OOTS
Time's Up
Every Ticket to Ride (including expansions, dice variant & card game)
Shadows over Camelot w/ Merlin's Company
Pirate's Cove
Pillars of the Earth
Carcassonne w/ about 4 expansions
Settlers of Catan (base game only)
Talisman
You've Been Sentenced
The Penguin Ultimatum
Card games including Quiddler, My Word, Set, 5 Crowns, Xactika, Scrabble Slam, Fluxx, and a small array of more "normal" card games (uno, skipbo, rook, canasta, several decks or standard cards).


Feel free to bring your own!


Additional ideas welcome!

And for those who are wondering what really happens at these Meetups, you can take a peak at last years by checking out My Youtube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Wraith28k), which contains several videos from last years Meetup.

Where: Johnson City, TN.

- Festivities traditionally begin at the Hippie Hut. PM smellie_hippie (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=12325) for address/directions.

Notes from smellie_hippie on choosing a place to stay:

1. We have considered the idea of using ONE hotel for all of the guests who have not already made arrangements with locals. I will elaborate as to why we think this might be beneficial.
1-a. We may be able to save on cash with a reservation of a BLOCK of rooms.
1-b. Said hotel may have a conference room and a pool. (remember how hot the hippie hut was last year?)
1-c. We can have more accurate maps if everyone is travelling from only one designated hotel to any of the other activities (ropes, mid-city, the hut and the igloo)
- Local hotels (with reviews by our very own smellie_hippie):

-- Best Western (http://www.bestwesterntennessee.com/)
--- Decent hotel, easy access right off I26, very close to all planned events.
-- Carnegie Hotel (http://www.carnegiehotel.com/)
--- very nice hotel but also VERY EXPENSIVE, spa facilities available, very easy access right across the street from ETSU (central location in Johnson City)
-- Comfort Inn (http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel/tn444)
--- This hotel was close access to previous Hippie Hut, and was frequented by previous meet-up attendees. Easy access and very decent proximity to local planned events
-- Comfort Suites (http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-johnson_city-tennessee-TN264?promo=gglocal)
--- I believe this hotel is a little less accessible. Close to I26, but might need some additional directions...
-- Courtyard (Mariott) (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/trijc-courtyard-johnson-city/)
--- Brand new hotel, so likely to be costly. Fairly easy access and fair proximity to events.
-- Days Inn (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=04490&as_srp=SP2&cid=carat_search-Days_Inn)
--- Stay Away!! (But I'll leave it up here as a last resort)
-- Doubletree Hotel (http://www.doubletreejohnsoncity.com/)
--- Decent hotel, easy access with good proximity to events. A little more costly because they have indoor/outdoor pool facilities.
-- Econo Lodge (http://www.econolodge.com/)
-- Hampton Inn (http://www.hamptoninnjohnsoncity.com/)
-- Holiday Inn (http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/johnson-city/jncws/hoteldetail?&url=true&stopredirect=true&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-hi-_-jncws&dp=true)
-- Holiday Inn Express (http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/johnson-city/jncjc/hoteldetail?&stopredirect=true&dp=true)
-- Jameson Inn (http://www.jamesoninns.com/)
-- Quality Inn & Suites (http://www.qualityinn.com/johnson_city-tennessee-hotels?promo=gglocal)
-- Ramada Limited (http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=12383&cid=carat_search-Ramada)
-- Red Roof Inn (http://www.redroof.com/)
-- Sleep Inn & Suites (http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-johnson_city-tennessee-TN259?promo=gglocal)
-- Super 8 Motel (http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03207)
-- Value Place (http://www.valueplace.com/)


- Local Playgrounders with possible sleeping space:

To be determined.

When: 24-26 June 2011. Last weekend in June!

Why: Do I really need to answer this?

How: GPS is useful, also maps or directions from the locals or frequent visitors.


There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated!

LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!

[Trog]

Is it that time again already? :smalleek:

Boy, time flies when you're having fun I guess. >>

[arguskos]

Mark me down as a "probable" for this year. I'm REALLY trying to get to a few specific events, and this is on the list. Can't guarantee anything, but I'm damn interested in coming.

Also, out of curiosity, why is the Trogland meet-up not organized by the namesake? :smallconfused:

[RabbitHoleLost]

I'M IN!

Almost absolutely confirmed. Might be a little hard with a wedding to attend the month before, but I should be able to handle it.

@^ Because this particular one is actually ten hours away from its namesake.

[Mauve Shirt]

As usual, I want to go, I'd need a ride, dunno if I can. I won't have school but if I'm lucky I'll have a job.

[Trog]

Also, out of curiosity, why is the Trogland meet-up not organized by the namesake? :smallconfused:
They started naming it after me because for some odd reason they name the U.S. after me too. I have no idea how these sorts of things stick around honestly.

@^ Because this particular one is actually ten hours away from its namesake.
16 hours, actually.

Also, I'm planning on attending as well if all goes according to plan and such.

[Skeppio]

:smallsigh: America gets all the fun....

Let me know when you've got a Trogland teleporter hooked up. :smallwink:

[ghost_warlock]

Hey, I know someone who lives in Tennessee... They're in Nashville, though. There's a small possibility I may be able to attend this. Don't get your hopes up or anything, though. :smalltongue:

[rakkoon]

Sill waiting to win the lottery. Then I'll be there on the next plane. Have fun guys and girls

[ZombieRockStar]

Yay, it's this time again!

Put me as a maybe, possibly with a +1; I'll try as hard as possible to get down.

[DeadManSleeping]

7 hour drive? Hmmmm...

Depends what my life looks like in June. Reply hazy, ask again later.

[Haruki-kun]

I'm going to try. It's really hard to go all the way over there... But I'll be looking into it.

[RabbitHoleLost]

I'm going to try. It's really hard to go all the way over there... But I'll be looking into it.

AAAAAAAAHHH
AHHHHHHHH
Haruuuuuuukkkkiiiiii!

This is exciting :smallbiggrin:

[Philistine]

I'M IN!

Almost absolutely confirmed. Might be a little hard with a wedding to attend the month before, but I should be able to handle it.

@^ Because this particular one is actually ten hours away from its namesake.
What do you mean, almost? Don't make me come over there - AND YOU KNOW I WILL. :smalltongue:

Also, yes, I intend to attend. I requested the time off last month, in fact. :smallcool:

[Deth Muncher]

As usual, I want to go, I'd need a ride, dunno if I can. I won't have school but if I'm lucky I'll have a job.

Well, since I'm now about an hour closer to Fredericksburg, I can more easily come to get you if we both end up going.

Which reminds me, mark me down as a maybe.

[LightWraith]

First post updated through this post. Just let me know if anything changes status-wise guys!

Also, I added a link to the videos from last year to the first post.

@Locals: If someone could hit me up with any other information that is missing from the first post please do, and I'll throw it up there.

[Lord Blace]

I'll definitely be trying to attend! Depends very much on what sort of funding I'll have left after A-KON. Will definitely find some way to do make it if Mauve does. I can't pass up on an opportunity to see her, I hardly get to now as it is. =P

[Haruki-kun]

AAAAAAAAHHH
AHHHHHHHH
Haruuuuuuukkkkiiiiii!

This is exciting :smallbiggrin:

:smallbiggrin:

It's a very very VERY big maybe, though. I don't know what I'll be doing at the time. :smallfrown:

[Gitman00]

Yep, it's February. Time for the meetup thread! It is with great sadness that I decline this year. My military career currently has me deployed to the middle east, and I won't be back until after the meetup. :smallfrown: Drink some extra Hippie Brew for me, folks!

[wxdruid]

Do you need anything over there? If so, just let me know and I'll be happy to send you anything that's legal. :smallbiggrin: :smallcool:

Including a coin if you need one...

[Gitman00]

Do you need anything over there? If so, just let me know and I'll be happy to send you anything that's legal. :smallbiggrin: :smallcool:

Including a coin if you need one...

Heh heh. I could always use some Skittles. :smallwink:

[wxdruid]

Well, if you want some, just PM me the address and I'll get some together.

[Penguinsushi]

I suppose it is somewhat to our shame that we locals hadn't already started this thread, so I'll accept the interloper's actions. (j/k LightWraith) :smallamused:

Actually, I haven't posted anything on the forums in quite some time...hmm...

Anyway, it's that time again! Woo-Hoo! You all have made this meetup awesome every year, and I'm greatly looking forward to this one (as always)!


On some more serious/planning notes...

Notes on "When":

Officially, this is only Friday/Saturday/Sunday of the last weekend in June (the 24-26 this year). That said, we're always glad to hang out with the early arrivers who may get in on thursday.

Notes on "What":

At the Hippie's request, we haven't actually been *doing* the ropes course the last couple of years. Since he's the only one certified to run it, it is exhausting and day-eating for him. We will, however, most likely use the grounds as our own private hang-out for the day. Kubb and (as of last year) Cash-N-Guns Live are popular pastimes, and there's a small shelter house and plenty of shade to lounge in. Hippie will need to confirm its availability, however.

On that note, we're still discussing the feasibility of the saturday cookout this year. If we do decide to have a big, joint meal of some type on saturday afternoon, we will probably be asking for donations ahead of time this year. That way someone doesn't have to take all the money and go shopping in the middle of the meetup (as the Hippies have done) - it can all be taken care of beforehand. More on that later.

Notes on "Where":

Last I spoke with the Hippies, their place was still slated as the Meetup-Point on Friday. Depending on the size of this year's group however, we have been discussing options for other, future locations. This might be a bit too much presumptive foreshadowing, but this event may eventually require a bit more organization in terms of what's going on where and when...

Finally, on the "locals with space" front. It has been my pleasure every year to have some cool people crash on my floors, my couch and my spare room. You all have been awesome weekend-roomies. Unfortunately, this year, The Igloo is probably out as a local crash site as it will be home to a 1-month-old at the time. The Bardic Bunny and I are expecting our first Bunguin in May. :smallbiggrin:

~PS

[smellie_hippie]

Grumble grumble forum ate my post last night... grumble.:smallannoyed:

*blink blink*

What am I doing? This is the SE Meet-up thread!! There's no grumbling here!!

Yes, it's that time again! Pack your card games and whatnot, and prepare for awesomeness and candid photography! It's time for the SE Trogland Meet-up V! (That's the one where we beat up Dolph Lundgren... right?)

As Penguinsushi just mentioned, we have a few sugegstions to try and make this year run even smoother...

1. We have considered the idea of using ONE hotel for all of the guests who have not already made arrangements with locals. I will elaborate as to why we think this might be beneficial.
1-a. We may be able to save on cash with a reservation of a BLOCK of rooms.
1-b. Said hotel may have a conference room and a pool. (remember how hot the hippie hut was last year?)
1-c. We can have more accurate maps if everyone is travelling from only one designated hotel to any of the other activities (ropes, mid-city, the hut and the igloo)

2. Again as mentioned in the previous post, some thought has been given to "pre-registration". The thought behind this was to do any of the shopping for the ropes course grilling and the Sunday windown at the igloo. Buying the stuff in advance will help cut down on any of the need for locals to leav mid-game to buy groceries and prep food. I will still be grilling at the ropes course, but we are currently endeavoring to improve the speed...

So come one, come all
Come to SE Trogland and have a ball!
Bring your kids and bring your spouse
Not sure it's fun? click here with your mouse!

Plenty of beer and probably tea
Drink too much and you'll have to go pee
Don't ask me why I'm writing like this
Just want you to know how much fun you would miss.

[Lord Blace]

On some more serious/planning notes...


Notes on "What":

On that note, we're still discussing the feasibility of the saturday cookout this year. If we do decide to have a big, joint meal of some type on saturday afternoon, we will probably be asking for donations ahead of time this year. That way someone doesn't have to take all the money and go shopping in the middle of the meetup (as the Hippies have done) - it can all be taken care of beforehand. More on that later.


~PS

o: O: O: O: O:
NOW I HAVE TO COME AND I'LL BRING MY SLOW COOKER AND MAKE SOMETHING TO BRING IN THE HOTEL ROOM. MAYBE TWO SOMETHINGS. I DO NEED A REASON TO GET A BETTER SLOW COOKER AN I WILL MAYBE MAKE PULLED PORK OR SOMETHING.

[Penguinsushi]

o: O: O: O: O:
NOW I HAVE TO COME AND I'LL BRING MY SLOW COOKER AND MAKE SOMETHING TO BRING IN THE HOTEL ROOM. MAYBE TWO SOMETHINGS. I DO NEED A REASON TO GET A BETTER SLOW COOKER AN I WILL MAYBE MAKE PULLED PORK OR SOMETHING.

Number A, you don't have to shout... :smallwink:

I'm sure the Hippie wouldn't mind something to supplement his massive grilling efforts - if you're serious about that, you should get in contact with him.

~PS

[LightWraith]

Updated the first post again, up to this post.

Let me know if there is anything I missed. Looking forward to this summer!

I agree that it makes a lot of sense to do a sort of "pre-registration", so that the amazing locals don't have to leave during the middle of the meetup to take care of all the random stuff that we need. If y'all have a plan for that, just let me know and I'll add it to the first post.

[Moff Chumley]

*ponders*

I wonder how much it'd cost in gas money to get there from California...

[Philistine]

Depends on what kind of mileage your ride gets, and on where in CA you're driving from.

I would seriously look into flying, which will be much faster and easier, and may even be cheaper for a single traveler - especially if you'd be stopping at hotels and/or restaurants along the way. It's 2200+ miles/36+ hours of driving, plus any stops, from the LA area - a bit farther from SD, or quite a bit farther from SF. If you live inland you'll be able to cut some off of that, of course, but still!

[RabbitHoleLost]

I know, with driving MY car (granted, Sunshine likes to drink like a sailor on land), it cheaper to fly if I'm diving anywhere over six hours of travel time.
Believe it or not, Moff- flying isn't THAT expensive, especially if you buy the tickets ahead of time.

[Penguinsushi]

....or you could make the drive and probably pick up several additional Playgrounders on the way... :smallsmile:

...granted, you'd probably have to leave on Monday...

~PS

[Dallas-Dakota]

Especially with Haruki possibly/maybe there, I am extremely sad to predictably announce that I won't be attending.:smallfrown: As I will be in Belgium then, listening to Ozzie osbourne, Epica, Iced Earth, Disturbed, White Snake and oh I can go on about the music that will be there. (http://www.graspop.be/2010/nl/bands.html) Needs moar folkmetal though.

I wish you all a awesome meet-up, have fun and cheers!

[mangosta71]

I'll be there.

[tyckspoon]

I be there. Will be there. Will haven been there. Whatever. Point is, Trogland hell yeah. :smallbiggrin:

[CynicalAvocado]

damn and Sheila isn't ready for interstate travel.:smallannoyed:

percussive maintenance only goes so far now a days

[RabbitHoleLost]

I be there. Will be there. Will haven been there. Whatever. Point is, Trogland hell yeah. :smallbiggrin:

I'M STILL SORRY TYCKSPOON.
v.v

[Moff Chumley]

By my estimates, if I don't spend a penny until then, I can make Trogland 2013. So there's that. :smalltongue:

[Krade]

Like I would pass this up. It should be especially easy for me to manage this year since it isn't right at the end of the month. The store I work at does a big "event" on it's anniversery every year and it's always iffy trying to ask those days off. This year I'll back well enough in time for it and won't have to deal with that uncertainty.


I be there. Will be there. Will haven been there. Whatever. Point is, Trogland hell yeah. :smallbiggrin:
So I guess same deal as before? I was thinking we should stay through Sunday and just leave Monday morning this year. Since we didn't get going until way too late last year, I thought this would be a little better.

Also, partly because of this line of thought, I already wasn't planning on taking up Penguinsushi's couch, which has since become unavailable. Isn't it nice when everything works out?

[smellie_hippie]

For those interested, I am checking into details at the Doubletree hotel. (review available through link inf the first post). I will find out about room rates, discounts for groups and the availability of the conference room they have.

If those coming who need rooms, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can book things before we have some other crappy convention trying to muscle into our space.

Also, if anyone knows of other discounts that might help, AAA, AARP, Military, etc... please let me know.

3 1/2 correction, 4 1/2 months to go... :smallsigh:

[mangosta71]

4 1/2, Hippie. :smalltongue:

As for hotel discounts, there's one for federal employees.

[Lex-Kat]

Put me on the possible list. :smallsmile: I had a great time last year. Even bought a game to commemorate the event.

[Cristo Meyers]

LadyMeyers and I will, of course, be there.

And this year we actually won't be Quarto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarto_%28board_game%29)-less. It only took over two years after getting my clock cleaned by PXP, but I've finally got a board!


If those coming who need rooms, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can book things before we have some other crappy convention trying to muscle into our space.

Like the Jehovah's Witnesses at the Comfort Inn two years back? :smallbiggrin:

*knock knock*
Could I take a moment to tell you about Shar?

[LightWraith]

First post updated through this point.

@ His Hippiness: I will need a room, so count me in for whatever we end up doing at the Doubletree. I'll probably keep a room to myself, but I'd be open to bunking up with someone if that is the only way they can afford to join us.

My USA Triathlon membership might provide me with some kind of discount, I'll have to check it out and get back to you though.

I can't wait for this!

[The Vorpal Tribble]

As usual, a definite maybe.

I never know how life will be in four months.

[CrimsonAngel]

When I am a rich animator with awesome facial hair, I will come. But for now i'm in school and need to shave what little I have. :smallannoyed:

[Lex-Kat]

I also wish to add that, if I come, I can bring Quelf, Red Dragon Inn 1 & 2, Touch of Evil+, and Hex Hex.

[Supagoof]

7 hour drive? Hmmmm....
Pssh - Sounds like an excuse to me.

How far do I drive every year....Let's see.
Minneapolis MN - Johnson City TN ~ 17h 45m

So no complaining about drive time. Trust me - the fun you will have > 18 hours in a car. :smallwink:

That being said - with the eyesight stuff I'll probably fly in this time. Driving at night is not fun right now.

Put me down as a probably/maybe. Definitely want to go, just checking on finances & wife's ability to travel at that time due to her new job.

[RTGoodman]

I'm just getting back to the Playground after about an 18-month hiatus, but I may try to make it to the Meet-Up again. I had a great time back in 2007.

As for hotels, I can tell you that the Days Inn (that's the one with the attached Indian restaurant, right?) is not a great place, but it's not a TERRIBLE option either. I booked late last time and that's where I ended up. The room was cheap, it was in close proximity to most of the Meet-Up locations, and it wasn't as dirty or scary as I feared. But yeah, I'd try to get somewhere else if possible.

I guess I'm in as a Maybe.


Also, as a note, I'm gonna be in Johnson City for an academic conference at ETSU from March 25th to 27th. Maybe I'll see some of you locals then? (Might try to take my fellow students and professor to Mid City Grill for dinner one night, too.)

[smellie_hippie]

Just to keep accurate names and numbers on the first page. You may want to "confirm" Mountain_Faerie, Llama and Bardic Bunny. Granted they are all hosts... but you already put down me and Penguinsushi.

Also, I was concerned about how this thread had slipped to page 2... :smalleek:

[LightWraith]

Just to keep accurate names and numbers on the first page. You may want to "confirm" Mountain_Faerie, Llama and Bardic Bunny. Granted they are all hosts... but you already put down me and Penguinsushi.


*ACK* I really thought I had done that. I know I meant to the other day, I must have gotten distracted on the way here. In any case it's done now. Sorry guys! :smalleek:

The first post is now updated to this point.

[smellie_hippie]

No worries!:smallbiggrin: It's a pretty good list so far. Looks like a fun time this year! Just waiting for a few more folks to find the thread and start signing up...

[Deth Muncher]

No worries!:smallbiggrin: It's a pretty good list so far. Looks like a fun time this year! Just waiting for a few more folks to find the thread and start signing up...

To the sig-promoting?

[Cristo Meyers]

Since it just wouldn't be a Meetup without it:

I could be convinced to bring my Wii with Rock Band 3 and the full spread: drums, 2 guitars, vocals. Since we've still got a bit of time there's plenty of time to work out the logistics...

...and I suppose I should probably get to work on the Wheel of Troubleshooting for Paranoia...you know, just in case...:smallamused:

[Deth Muncher]

Since it just wouldn't be a Meetup without it:

I could be convinced to bring my Wii with Rock Band 3 and the full spread: drums, 2 guitars, vocals. Since we've still got a bit of time there's plenty of time to work out the logistics...

...and I suppose I should probably get to work on the Wheel of Troubleshooting for Paranoia...you know, just in case...:smallamused:

Hm...I've got Smash Brothers for Wii, as well as a 360 with most of the fighting games in existence either downloaded to it or in disc form. If, y'know, people are down for that.

Also, I'm officially offering my services to ferry people from the Virginia area to the meetup. This is pretty much the only way I'm going to go, is if people need rides, since, well, it's a boring, boring trip otherwise.

[Alarra]

Gah! How did I miss this thread? Of course, Zeb and I will be there, with pudding troll.


As usual, I want to go, I'd need a ride, dunno if I can. I won't have school but if I'm lucky I'll have a job.
We can give you a ride as well, if previously offered ride doesn't work out.

[smellie_hippie]

Gah! How did I miss this thread? Of course, Zeb and I will be there, with pudding troll.

Ahhhhhhh..... all is right with the world now. :smallwink:

Counting down the ..... weeks people. Sorry, days are a bit of a stretch.

[mangosta71]

You just have to multiply by 7. It's not that hard.

[RabbitHoleLost]

Mango, if you use any more of that "logic" thing, I'll have to cut your kidney out while you're snoring.
With love <3

[Philistine]

But then you'd have a Mango kidney on your hands, and what in the world are you gonna do with a thing like that?

[Lex-Kat]

Eat it, of course. :smallwink: I hear they go good with steak.

[KuReshtin]

But then you'd have a Mango kidney on your hands, and what in the world are you gonna do with a thing like that?

Pie. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/steakandkidneypie_73308)
:smallcool:

[smellie_hippie]

If only that had been a recipe for Mango Steak & Kidney Pie... :smallamused:

[Philistine]

Eat it, of course. :smallwink: I hear they go good with steak.
Um... you realize that the kidney in question came out of Mango, right? It's probably poisonous.

[Diva De]

WHY ARE GRYFFON AND I NOT ON THE LIST YET?!?!

Because we are totally coming. :smallcool:

Also, I have officially asked for Cash n Guns Live for my bday (in a week), so I won't have to borrow a copy this time. Also, I will be bringing Time's Up, super fun charades-type game played in teams.

[Mordokai]

Well... I have a contract up to twenty first of june. It's unlikely they'll prolong it after that. I have the money and will have more of it when the time comes.

No, I will likely not be coming. Europe-America is still a big jump to make in three days, especially when looking for a place you don't even know where it is. But I'll be looking for a possibilities. As in, from today on.

[Reinholdt]

I'll probably be there, though I always like to leave room for something happening. Such as jobs and bosses being mean.

But I'll be able to bring Battlestar Galactica and its two expansions as well as Dominion.

[mangosta71]

Um... you realize that the kidney in question came out of Mango, right? It's probably poisonous.
"Probably"? There's enough venom in me to wipe Beijing off the map.

[Indurain]

How long has this thread been around? Guess I need to come to FB more often.

Trogland, how can I say no? That said, I'm a maybe. Sadly my last visit to the US of A ate my car, and so I don't know how I'll get down there.

So, for now I'm hoping for a ride. Any other Southern Ontario people going who have room in their car?

[Penguinsushi]

@Indy: BOOOOOOOO!

I am going to be so disappointed if you don't make it. And that statement is understated to the point that the English language cannot express the degree.

Anyone wanna start a fund for an emperor's plane ticket? Llama, how do you feel about being assigned to Canadian retrieval - didn't they do that for you once?

~PS

[Helgraf]

I know, with driving MY car (granted, Sunshine likes to drink like a sailor on land), it cheaper to fly if I'm diving anywhere over six hours of travel time.
Believe it or not, Moff- flying isn't THAT expensive, especially if you buy the tickets ahead of time.

I'll be coming this year. I''ll probably be going Greyhound or by train depending on what works best for me. But one way or another, I'm going to be here.

That's right. Helgraf is making a meet-up. Mah very first.


For those interested, I am checking into details at the Doubletree hotel. (review available through link inf the first post). I will find out about room rates, discounts for groups and the availability of the conference room they have.

If those coming who need rooms, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can book things before we have some other crappy convention trying to muscle into our space.

Also, if anyone knows of other discounts that might help, AAA, AARP, Military, etc... please let me know.

3 1/2 correction, 4 1/2 months to go... :smallsigh:

I expect I'll probably need a room - since I'm a complete stranger to everyone irl except 'larra, Zeb and Pudding Troll.


Hey, I know someone who lives in Tennessee... They're in Nashville, though. There's a small possibility I may be able to attend this. Don't get your hopes up or anything, though. :smalltongue:

I won't get my hopes up Ghost ... just mah skinnin' tools....

[RabbitHoleLost]

So, I think, since my car is deaddead, Phil might have to come get me and then drive me there.
And, once there, I think I'll be splitting a two-bed room with mah besty Reinholdt. Mostly because splitting a room with Mango and Phil killed my ear drums.
THE SNORING.
THE SNORING.
I STILL HEAR IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.

[ghost_warlock]

I won't get my hopes up Ghost ... just mah skinnin' tools....

You're going to make me some new skin? Man, that's cool, I could sure use some. My old skin is all worn out on account of the radiation.

[smellie_hippie]

Okay, so based on a guess work list of attendees.. I am trying to figure out how many rooms we would need... I think this is a fairly accurate listing of our impending guests

LightWraith
RabbitHoleLost (almost absolutely?) roommate with Reinholt
Trog (If all goes according to plan)
Philistine
mangosta71
tyckspoon
Krade
Cristo and Lady Meyers
Helgraf
Zeb, Alarra & Pudding Troll
Diva De and Gryffon


Zeb, Alarra, Pudding and Trog are already spoken for at the Hippie Hut. Krade has often had dibs on the couch at the Igloo, but that may be questionable this year. How about everyone else modify this list as it seems most appropriate for room arrangements?

[Trog]

Count me out for this year's meetup.

[smellie_hippie]

Count me out for this year's meetup.

Boo. :smallfrown:

Sorry to hear that Trog.

[Reinholdt]

So, I think, since my car is deaddead, Phil might have to come get me and then drive me there.
And, once there, I think I'll be splitting a two-bed room with mah besty Reinholdt. Mostly because splitting a room with Mango and Phil killed my ear drums.
THE SNORING.
THE SNORING.
I STILL HEAR IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.

The snoring was so loud I still hear it and I only heard about it second hand from you. :smalleek:

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

Mango, if you use any more of that "logic" thing, I'll have to cut your kidney out while you're snoring.
With love <3

From the same convention staff that brought you Monster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnhE3es6KEg) Manual (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvz0yG1MXc)Charades (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC3p6YUE_Do) and Best Friend Jenga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmkyFWum7jU), we introduce our newest convention exclusive: OPERATION: THE L.A.R.P.

[Philistine]

So, I think, since my car is deaddead, Phil might have to come get me and then drive me there.
But of course, little buddy.


And, once there, I think I'll be splitting a two-bed room with mah besty Reinholdt. Mostly because splitting a room with Mango and Phil killed my ear drums.
THE SNORING.
THE SNORING.
I STILL HEAR IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
I think you were just too hyper to sleep, snoring or no. :smalltongue:

[Krade]

From the same convention staff that brought you Monster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnhE3es6KEg) Manual (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvz0yG1MXc)Charades (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC3p6YUE_Do) and Best Friend Jenga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmkyFWum7jU), we introduce our newest convention exclusive: OPERATION: THE L.A.R.P.

As soon as I saw that you put links up for the charades thing I knew one of them would be mine. Oh my GODS nymph has to be the worst thing you could possibly get!

[Thes Hunter]

I am very likely to attend.

I still need to nail down some dates as to when I take my Boards, and check with Fin-aid on some details of my funding, but I am sure I can work something out that allows me to attend.

My boy may not be able to come with me, because he has to work, though this remains to be seen.


(He has never been part of this forum, but he owns the OotS board game) :)

[CurlyKitGirl]

You guys sound like you're going to have so much fun.

On the other hand, next year I'll have finished my degree and be the big twenty-one, so I will certainly definitely try to make it next year. Actually it's almost a certainty as one of my friends has relatives with a house in Trogland and we were planning a fortnight there anyway.
Just better hope my exam dates don't clash with the meet-up. And that I can get a cheap enough flight. And get over my crippling fear of planes, and figure out how to book/buy/check for cheap ones.
I'd better do, probably the only chance to meet any of you.

[LightWraith]

You guys sound like you're going to have so much fun.


Oh we will indeed. We always do!

Sorry to hear you won't make it Trog, you'll be missed!

Updated the first post, I think I got everything, but I have to run to work, so someone double check my work :smallwink:

[Indurain]

Good news. I now have a tentative ride to the meetup. It is still prone to cancellation but looks good right now! So I can now be updated to a probable.

Now, the main concern for my driver is financial so if there's room at any of the local's places for 2 people it would be really appreciated!!

[Penguinsushi]

@Thes: Glad to hear it - we missed you last year! :smallsmile:

@Indy: Don't scare me like that. :smallbiggrin: Also, I haven't talked to the Bunny, but I'd be willing to offer our livingroom as crash space to you +1 if it means you're able to come. That's probably not preferable for you however, since, as I mentioned before, there will also be a very young Bunguin in the house who's most likely not sleeping through the night... ...still, I want to offer in case it's the only way...

@Trog: :smallfrown: Boo. Hopefully we'll catch up with you again in the future, man...

~PS

[Mountain_Faerie]

Hey everybody! I'm so excited you are already planning your yearly vacation to the wonderful Land of Trog, otherwise known as Southeast Trogland. To your left, you will see the fields of Kubb, with their flowing grasses and historic Igloo. To your right, is the mushroom shaped Hippie Hut, full of cool liquid refreshment.

This year, they have predicted a full moon for the event (pending the Emperor's arrival), and a cute little Bunguin, the youngest of attendees this year.

For your viewing pleasure, we are considering adding the Little City Roller Girls to our Saturday evening event. click here (http://www.littlecityrollergirls.com/history/) to see the adventure we are talking about. I'd love to know if there is enough interest. This would be one of the events with pre-purchased tickets...

[Indurain]

Sweet! Ever since seeing Whip It, I've been looking to find good Derby in my area, so even though I'm just a probable attendee, I'd like to put my vote in for this event!!

[smellie_hippie]

I also support the idea of going to the Derby. It won't really interfere with any of our current schedule, it's only about an hour and a half... maybe two... and it keeps our SE meet-up diversified with an extra blend of AWESOME!

[Mountain_Faerie]

Sweet! Ever since seeing Whip It, I've been looking to find good Derby in my area, so even though I'm just a probable attendee, I'd like to put my vote in for this event!!

Oh, but just think how easily OUR area could become YOUR area. All you need is a work/school visa and a ride south, right? Three months should be plenty of time to get the details knocked out... :smallwink:

[Supagoof]

Roller Derby = AWESOME!

As a season ticket holder to the MN Roller-Girls, I fully love and endorse this sport. Nothing beats girls on skates beating the crap out of each other as they travel 8-10 mph in a confined circle. Whether or not I can make - I too support doing this as an activity.

One point of clarification to Indy - In the movie WHIP IT - that was curved track Roller Derby - noted by the angled track and rail to protect the spectators from a RG (roller-girl) from falling in their lap. The Little City Roller Girls is flat track (no rail/angle) which means if you sit trackside, you may end up with one on your lap. :smallbiggrin: Which reminds me - the 1st rule of Roller derby - Don't spill your beer.

I'm still figuring out the details on whether or not I can make it this year.

[mangosta71]

The Little City Roller Girls is flat track (no rail/angle) which means if you sit trackside, you may end up with one on your lap. :smallbiggrin:
Having taken new information into consideration, I insist that we attend.

[smellie_hippie]

One point of clarification to Indy - In the movie WHIP IT - that was curved track Roller Derby - noted by the angled track and rail to protect the spectators from a RG (roller-girl) from falling in their lap. The Little City Roller Girls is flat track (no rail/angle) which means if you sit trackside, you may end up with one on your lap. :smallbiggrin: Which reminds me - the 1st rule of Roller derby - Don't spill your beer.


They actually call it "sitting on the suicide line". The venue we may be attending actually has a balcony, so I'm not sure if we can sit on the line.

[RabbitHoleLost]

Having taken new information into consideration, I insist that we attend.

I second this.
Cute girls falling into my lap?
Yes please.

[Lex-Kat]

which means if you sit trackside, you may end up with one on your lap. :smallbiggrin:
Honestly not a fan of Roller-Derby. But this, this would make me go. :smallamused:

[Penguinsushi]

For clarification, not all of us will/would be attending said derby. If it makes a difference to anyone, there will be other stuff going on for those uninterested.

~PS

[smellie_hippie]

For clarification, not all of us will/would be attending said derby. If it makes a difference to anyone, there will be other stuff going on for those uninterested.

~PS

Absolutely. Thank you Jared. This is simply an additional option, and for the most part does not disrupt any of our well-established schedule of fun and activities. It is a nice coincidence that there is a local bout on the same weekend, but that is all. We bring it up now because advance tickets are $10 where as door tickets are $12.

The added bonus of trying to coordinate "housing" at a single hotel or staying with locals will make map creation much easier. Those who would like to go are welcome, those who would not will not be limited to other options, since we can illustrate all of our activites on a single map (maybe even drawn to scale!)

[PairO'Dice Lost]

I would very much like to attend this meetup, as I live in Virginia and it wouldn't require flying all over the place, but I can't make any guarantees; telling my folks I'm taking a road trip to visit random strangers from the Intertubes might not go over very well. I'll see what I can do as the date approaches.

[Deth Muncher]

I would very much like to attend this meetup, as I live in Virginia and it wouldn't require flying all over the place, but I can't make any guarantees; telling my folks I'm taking a road trip to visit random strangers from the Intertubes might not go over very well. I'll see what I can do as the date approaches.

What part, if you don't mind my asking? I think it'd be fun to get you, me, Mauve and maybe Burley (and perhaps Solo, if I can convince him and he's not in that foreign country he often visits, or doing crazy chemistry experiments) all rolling down together in one car for a whirlwind adventure of funtimes and happiness.

[PairO'Dice Lost]

What part, if you don't mind my asking? I think it'd be fun to get you, me, Mauve and maybe Burley (and perhaps Solo, if I can convince him and he's not in that foreign country he often visits, or doing crazy chemistry experiments) all rolling down together in one car for a whirlwind adventure of funtimes and happiness.

I'm in Fairfax, right outside of DC.

[Deth Muncher]

I'm in Fairfax, right outside of DC.

Hm...Me and Burley are in Richmond, Solo is in Williamsburg (on occasion), and I THINK Mauve is in Fredericksburg...slightly doable. Assuming everyone wanted to, that is.

[Supagoof]

Absolutely. Thank you Jared. This is simply an additional option, and for the most part does not disrupt any of our well-established schedule of fun and activities. It is a nice coincidence that there is a local bout on the same weekend, but that is all. We bring it up now because advance tickets are $10 where as door tickets are $12.
Similar pricing/setup to here in the twin cities. Only they charge a premium price for trackside tickets. Sadly though - like the trackside "Don't spill your beer" rule, there is also a rule for "If a roller-girl falls in your lap, you can not take her home." :smallfrown:

[Dallas-Dakota]

ohmygawshyou'reusingthevatarimadeforyourabbit. o.0


That was all.

[Zeb The Troll]

I've never been to a roller derby. I'd be down for that.

[Alarra]

one of my favorite comics just did an arc about roller derbies. Sounds fun. :smallsmile:

[Deth Muncher]

one of my favorite comics just did an arc about roller derbies. Sounds fun. :smallsmile:

Presumably, you mean Girls With Slingshots.

[Alarra]

Presumably, you mean Girls With Slingshots.

Indeed i do.

[Lex-Kat]

there is also a rule for "If a roller-girl falls in your lap, you can not take her home." :smallfrown:
Waaaait a minute. Who came up with that rule? I feel if she falls in my lap, then we were meant for each other.

Presumably, you mean Girls With Slingshots.
:smallsmile: I love that comic, myself.

[Deth Muncher]

Waaaait a minute. Who came up with that rule? I feel if she falls in my lap, then we were meant for each other.

:smallsmile: I love that comic, myself.


Indeed i do.

My girlfriend and I just met Danielle Corsetto at Katsucon, and she got a signed print of the Wrong Your (http://www.daniellecorsetto.com/archive.php?today=885&comic=849) comic.

(It was signed "Your the best!")

[Diva De]

I'd be down for roller derby. I think Gryf would be cool with it too. But having alternate activities planned is definitely a good idea. No one wants to be that jerk left at the hotel by himself crying because he has a deep-seeded fear of roller-derby ladies from watching too much "RollerBall".

[Bor the Barbarian Monk]

How: GPS is useful, also maps or directions from the locals or frequent visitors.

Just a random comment, but my beloved's GPS has already gotten us lost once, and just today drove us through the restricted area of a military base. Useful...maybe. But also potentially DANGEROUS! :smalleek:

[Gitman00]

Just a random comment, but my beloved's GPS has already gotten us lost once, and just today drove us through the restricted area of a military base. Useful...maybe. But also potentially DANGEROUS! :smalleek:

Really? My TomTom always goes around military bases, unless my destination is actually ON the base. And even then, it warns me that I'll be driving on restricted access roads. Maybe it's a feature you can turn on and off...

[PairO'Dice Lost]

My GPS used to take fairly safe routes, but recently I've been directed through restricted military bases, near deep canyons, and around other less-than-safe places. On a completely unrelated note, I use GLaDOS for my GPS voice.

Probably coincidental.

[Lex-Kat]

On a different topic, I've put in for vacation time, and am now just waiting on its approval.

I'm the low person on the totem pole, and only two people can take each week off. So here's hoping no one else wishes to take the 20th to the 24th of June, or the 1st to the 5th of August. *Crosses fingers*

[Thes Hunter]

The skyrocketing price of gas has me a little concerned.... Gas money is one of the biggest expenses on my trip down there... And right now, the cost of a plane ticket is still a bit steep... but if gas keeps going up, it might be cheaper to fly.... :smalleek:

[Lex-Kat]

Well, depending on where you live, I'd be willing to give you a ride. I live in Charlotte, south of Lansing. Of course, that still depends on my getting the vacation time. But I should know in a couple days.

[Penguinsushi]

Not to be a doomsayer, but if the price of gas keeps going up, the price of airline tickets probably will too... :smallannoyed:

~PS

[Lex-Kat]

Update: Place me on the confirmed list, please. Unless something happens between then and now, I'm on my way. :smallsmile:

[Cristo Meyers]

Not to be a doomsayer, but if the price of gas keeps going up, the price of airline tickets probably will too... :smallannoyed:

~PS

Yeah, we're just cutting out the middleman and assuming we're going to be looking at the prices we had for the 2nd Annual meetup...$4+

Might as well over plan.

[Mauve Shirt]

If I get this job I want, and there's a decent change I might not, it starts on the 25th of June and I won't be able to go. I'm still a maybe though. My interview didn't go as well as it should have.

[Shadow]

Put me on the possibles list.
I missed the last two years, and I really *REALLY* want to make it this year if I can.
I miss you guys!

[Deth Muncher]

If I get this job I want, and there's a decent change I might not, it starts on the 25th of June and I won't be able to go. I'm still a maybe though. My interview didn't go as well as it should have.

Damnit Mauve! You're ruining my awesome car-ride of win situation here.

[Cristo Meyers]

Put me on the possibles list.
I missed the last two years, and I really *REALLY* want to make it this year if I can.
I miss you guys!

LadyMeyers was starting to doubt your existence...:smalltongue:

[Diva De]

LadyMeyers was starting to doubt your existence...:smalltongue:

After the snoring fiasco back to Joliet? How COULD she?

[tyckspoon]

LadyMeyers was starting to doubt your existence...:smalltongue:

I'm still somewhat convinced he's nothing but an elaborate myth. Goof's got an alt account with a well-thought-out backstory or something.

[Lex-Kat]

Well, I've supposedly seen him at the Chicagoland Meet-up. So I'm either part of the myth, winessed an actor pretending to be the elusive Shadow (who cooks great burgers, by the way), or dreamed the whole thing. I wonder which it was. :smallconfused:

[tyckspoon]

Well, I've supposedly seen him at the Chicagoland Meet-up. So I'm either part of the myth, winessed an actor pretending to be the elusive Shadow (who cooks great burgers, by the way), or dreamed the whole thing. I wonder which it was. :smallconfused:

*waves giant fruit in the air* You were dreeaaaaming!

(..internet for whoever gets that reference. Cthulucookies if you can find me a youtube clip of it.)

[Lex-Kat]

What a vivid and realistic dream. I especially like how accurate my dream was, when I later met Lady and Lord Cristo, for the first time apparently, at the 4th Annual Southeast Trogland Meet-up. :smalleek:

[Krade]

I like how you said the alt belonged to Goof. You know... since they were BOTH at the Chicago meet-up that I'm starting to think might have been a dream...

[Dire Moose]

I'm not going to be there, but if you're interested in prehistoric stuff you should check out the Gray Fossil Site (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Fossil_Site) nearby. Not many people know about it and it's really close to Johnson City, so as a paleontologist I thought I'd say something about it.

[Lex-Kat]

I like how you said the alt belonged to Goof. You know... since they were BOTH at the Chicago meet-up that I'm starting to think might have been a dream...
:smalleek: Whoa! You had the same dream? Freaky.

[Zeb The Troll]

I'm still somewhat convinced he's nothing but an elaborate myth. Goof's got an alt account with a well-thought-out backstory or something.Seeing as I've met them both, as well as their respective wives (Tink and Indurain), It'd have to be a very elaborate hoax. :smallcool:

[mangosta71]

Shadow is married to Tink and Goof is married to Indy?

That...makes so much sense....

[Cristo Meyers]

I like how you said the alt belonged to Goof. You know... since they were BOTH at the Chicago meet-up that I'm starting to think might have been a dream...

Did I end up standing on the kitchen table singing Master of the House after drinking far too much wine?

...wait...that was last Thursday...nevermind.

[mangosta71]

Did I end up standing on the kitchen table singing Master of the House after drinking far too much wine?

...wait...that was last Thursday...nevermind.
You assume that you've only done that once.

[Indurain]

Seeing as I've met them both, as well as their respective wives (Tink and Indurain), It'd have to be a very elaborate hoax. :smallcool:

Wait. Why am I the woman? Have you seen how tall Shadow is? He'd totally be my bitc--um...wife.

[Reinholdt]

Wait. Why am I the woman? Have you seen how tall Shadow is? He'd totally be my bitc--um...wife.

Just learn to accept your role. I can give you sammich making tips if you need them.

[Cristo Meyers]

You assume that you've only done that once.

Mmn...good point.


Wait. Why am I the woman? Have you seen how tall Shadow is? He'd totally be my bitc--um...wife.

You're prettier. :smalltongue:

[turkishproverb]

Huh. I think this is the closest meetup to me yet. Not sure I can attend though, still looking at a good long drive...

[RabbitHoleLost]

Just learn to accept your role. I can give you sammich making tips if you need them.

He makes great sammiches :smallwink:

So! Sunshine the '99 Jeep Cherokee has been replaced with Endymion the '09 PT Cruiser. Better gas mileage, air conditioning, and workable radio.
I am ready to drive to Arkansas to bum a ride off Mango and Phil :smallcool:

[RTGoodman]

So! Sunshine the '99 Jeep Cherokee has been replaced with Endymion the '09 PT Cruiser. Better gas mileage, air conditioning, and workable radio.

If I make it, it'll be in my '95 Grand Cherokee that, as it turns out, gets terrible gas mileage, has no AC, and doesn't have a working sound system either. :smallsigh: Still trying to figure out where I'll be this summer and if I'll have any money, though, so we'll have to see if I can make it to JC or not.

(I will be there in two weekends, though.)

[RabbitHoleLost]

If I make it, it'll be in my '95 Grand Cherokee that, as it turns out, gets terrible gas mileage, has no AC, and doesn't have a working sound system either. :smallsigh:

Gotta be a Jeep thing :smallyuk:

Keeping my fingers crossed, though!

[Lex-Kat]

So who else is going to get a room at the Best Western? It sounds like the best place for all those without a local to room with.

I do suggest not staying at the red Roof Inn that is also nearby. I stayed there last year, and was thoroughly not impressed.

Though, if no one cares to get rooms closely huddled together, I may get one at the Carnegie. :smallamused:

[Reinholdt]

I believe there was talk of group rates at the Doubletree Hotel. Has there been any updates in that department?

[Zeb The Troll]

As Penguinsushi just mentioned, we have a few sugegstions to try and make this year run even smoother...

1. We have considered the idea of using ONE hotel for all of the guests who have not already made arrangements with locals. I will elaborate as to why we think this might be beneficial.
1-a. We may be able to save on cash with a reservation of a BLOCK of rooms.
1-b. Said hotel may have a conference room and a pool. (remember how hot the hippie hut was last year?)
1-c. We can have more accurate maps if everyone is travelling from only one designated hotel to any of the other activities (ropes, mid-city, the hut and the igloo)

2. Again as mentioned in the previous post, some thought has been given to "pre-registration". The thought behind this was to do any of the shopping for the ropes course grilling and the Sunday windown at the igloo. Buying the stuff in advance will help cut down on any of the need for locals to leav mid-game to buy groceries and prep food. I will still be grilling at the ropes course, but we are currently endeavoring to improve the speed...Indeed! Sushi? Hippie?

[smellie_hippie]

I believe there was talk of group rates at the Doubletree Hotel. Has there been any updates in that department?

That is still the intention. Calling these folks sends me through a phone network of unreliable and uninformed people. I have been trying to remember that I need to go to the hotel and speak with a manager there in person. I should have an update on this plan by the weekend.

This will include room-rates, availablility of conference room for Friday night... and accessibility to pool facilities.

[Shadow]

Wait. Why am I the woman? Have you seen how tall Shadow is? He'd totally be my bitc--um...wife.

It works perfectly. I prefer my women tall. It means I don't have to crane my neck to lick your funbags when we get intimate. Everyone wins.

[smellie_hippie]

It works perfectly. I prefer my women tall. It means I don't have to crane my neck to lick your funbags when we get intimate. Everyone wins.

Emotionally scarred? *check*

*bleargh*

[Indurain]

It works perfectly. I prefer my women tall. It means I don't have to crane my neck to lick your funbags when we get intimate. Everyone wins.

Well, when you put it so romantically, how could I say no? :smalleek:

[RabbitHoleLost]

I just want you all to know (and put this on the record):
Shadow scares me.
Routinely.

[Shadow]

Mission accomplished.

[Diva De]

Let us know what the preferred hotel is once it's decided, so we can go ahead and book our room.

[mangosta71]

I just want you all to know (and put this on the record):
Shadow scares me.
Routinely.
I thought I was the only one who scared you. :smallfrown:

[skywalker]

I thought I was the only one who scared you. :smallfrown:

Now you've gone and hurt Mangosta's feelings...

[Lex-Kat]

Now you've gone and hurt Mangosta's feelings...
Wait, I think you are making a fatal assumption here. :smalltongue:

Please don't hurt me Mango. :smalleek:

[Shadow]

Wait, I think you are making a fatal assumption here. :smalltongue:

Please don't hurt me Mango. :smalleek:

Yeah, you *really* don't want to be on Mango's bad side when the Kubb sticks come out.
I'd beg forgiveness if I were you. Seriously. It's for your own safety.

[Lex-Kat]

You know, I had a dream I was in Chicagoland, with you, Valiant Turtle, Mango, Philistine, Krade, Supagoof, Tink, wxDruid, & Catlover. And hosted by Lady Meyers and Cristo.

And in this dream, you, I, Valiant Turtle, and Mango were playing Kubb against Philistine, Krade, and Cristo. I can't tell you how glad I was to be on Mango's team. In the dream that is. :smallsmile:

You know what's really cool. There's even a thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117809) about this dream. Now that's just too much. :smallconfused: Just in case anyone wants to see the dream, there's pictures on the last page.

[Shadow]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, thanks for the burger comment earlier. It's really hard to grill in the dark. The fact that you even remembered must mean they weren't terrible. :smallsmile:
Well... maybe it could mean they were *really* terrible, but I choose to ignore that option. :smallbiggrin:

[RabbitHoleLost]

I thought I was the only one who scared you. :smallfrown:

Your driving scares me. There is a distinct difference.

[Thanatos 51-50]

/jots down the date

Now that I'm not in Japan, anymore, I can make a concerted attempt at going to one of these meet-up thingies.
Put me down for a "Probable".

[wxdruid]

Thanatos 51-50 if you ever actually make it to a meet up then I really want to be there. Sure you can't come to GenCon?

[Lex-Kat]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, thanks for the burger comment earlier. It's really hard to grill in the dark. The fact that you even remembered must mean they weren't terrible. :smallsmile:
Well... maybe it could mean they were *really* terrible, but I choose to ignore that option. :smallbiggrin:
Nope. Delicious. Some of the best burgers I have ever eaten. My brother in law hasn't done better.

[Diva De]

/jots down the date

Now that I'm not in Japan, anymore, I can make a concerted attempt at going to one of these meet-up thingies.
Put me down for a "Probable".

HUZZAH!
Also, Lexy, you owe me a new phone number. :smallwink:
Also also, did anyone figure out which hotel we are using?

[Alarra]

I believe it's the Doubletree, though Hippie was planning to figure out specific details on group rates or some such, I think.

[Cristo Meyers]

You know, I had a dream I was in Chicagoland, with you, Valiant Turtle, Mango, Philistine, Krade, Supagoof, Tink, wxDruid, & Catlover. And hosted by Lady Meyers and Cristo.

And in this dream, you, I, Valiant Turtle, and Mango were playing Kubb against Philistine, Krade, and Cristo. I can't tell you how glad I was to be on Mango's team. In the dream that is. :smallsmile:

You know what's really cool. There's even a thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117809) about this dream. Now that's just too much. :smallconfused: Just in case anyone wants to see the dream, there's pictures on the last page.

Ah...memories...

Too bad my singing hasn't improved any. My guitar playing, sure, singing...not so much.

[Lex-Kat]

HUZZAH!
Also, Lexy, you owe me a new phone number. :smallwink:
As soon as I get a new phone, you'll one of the first to know it. :smallsmile:

[Thanatos 51-50]

Thanatos 51-50 if you ever actually make it to a meet up then I really want to be there. Sure you can't come to GenCon?


HUZZAH!
Also, Lexy, you owe me a new phone number. :smallwink:
Also also, did anyone figure out which hotel we are using?

Oh, dear.
I have two lovely ladies who both want to run into me at a meet-up.
What ever shall I do?
(Attempt to accommodate both, of course!)

[wxdruid]

So...you're coming to GenCon?

Things may change for this one. But, it depends on several factors outside of my control right now.

[Deth Muncher]

Tangent: GenCon. Is that the one in Indianapolis? And is there any reason to go to it now that Gygax is gone? *kisses dice*

Nontangent: If I end up going to this, I would reeeeeeeeally appreciate staying with a local, if'n you'se don't mind. I promise I'm clean and I'll repay your hospitality in cooking for you. (Assuming you're not vegan, that is.)

[wxdruid]

Yes, it's the GenCon (http://www.gencon.com/) in Indianapolis and here is the FB Thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190569) and of course it's worth going to. I always have a great time!

[Supagoof]

Seeing as I've met them both, as well as their respective wives (Tink and Indurain), It'd have to be a very elaborate hoax. :smallcool:Yes - and at those times you have seen us in the same room at the same time.

<.<
>.>

These aren't the droids your looking for. Move along.


You know, I had a dream I was in Chicagoland, with you, Valiant Turtle, Mango, Philistine, Krade, Supagoof, Tink, wxDruid, & Catlover. And hosted by Lady Meyers and Cristo.

And in this dream, you, I, Valiant Turtle, and Mango were playing Kubb against Philistine, Krade, and Cristo. I can't tell you how glad I was to be on Mango's team. In the dream that is. :smallsmile:

You know what's really cool. There's even a thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117809) about this dream. Now that's just too much. :smallconfused: Just in case anyone wants to see the dream, there's pictures on the last page.Rufalin is a powerful drug....

Nope. Shadow is TOTALLY not an alt account of mine. Andre can verify - he's met me a bunch of times. Though he's never met Shadow. Just because I've been to the meetup for the last two years, and Shadow hasn't, or rather Shadow's been to the meetup before that, and I wasn't, or I helped attack a Gazebo at Zeb's and Alarra's wedding, which Shadow wasn't at. I can honestly say that I've never ever had an alt account that I used for a long time that I later revealed as an alternate account for everyone's amusement. Except for maybe Graklok But I wouldn't do that again. No, it wasn't me and my Alt account of Supagoof er, Shadow that had a couple of flawless victories in WW.

Um, yeah. Don't look into it too deeply.

Anyway, still figuring out if I'll make it. Just got the bill for my surgery (YUK!), so financially working things out. Surgery went very well though, for all interested. Visions is coming back - still a little hazy in the right eye, but getting less foggy every day.

[Zeb The Troll]

Surgery went very well though, for all interested. Visions is coming back - still a little hazy in the right eye, but getting less foggy every day.That's great to hear, Goof!

[ghost_warlock]

Now you've gone and hurt Mangosta's feelings...

Wait. Since when does mango have feelings? I thought anthropomorphic poison was immune to that kind of thing. :smallconfused:

So, looks like Than & De will be there, too? Urgh, this is looking more and more like I should really make an appearance. However, I'm still solidly in the 'iffy' category. sadface

[mangosta71]

Wait. Since when does mango have feelings? I thought anthropomorphic poison was immune to that kind of thing. :smallconfused:
Rage is a feeling, right?

[Diva De]

So, looks like Than & De will be there, too? Urgh, this is looking more and more like I should really make an appearance. However, I'm still solidly in the 'iffy' category. sadface
NOTHING ELSE IN YOUR LIFE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THIS! :smallamused:

Also, Mango? Totally winning. I would give you my heart, but I think if you wanted it...you would just take it from me.

Also also - SOOOO excited Goof is doing better!

[RabbitHoleLost]

Wait. Since when does mango have feelings? I thought anthropomorphic poison was immune to that kind of thing. :smallconfused:

So, looks like Than & De will be there, too? Urgh, this is looking more and more like I should really make an appearance. However, I'm still solidly in the 'iffy' category. sadface

It would make me SOOOOOO happy if you came.
Then again, I've already seen you once this year, so I guess that's being selfish >>

[ghost_warlock]

Rage is a feeling, right?

More of a mission statement, really.


NOTHING ELSE IN YOUR LIFE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THIS! :smallamused:

Probably true. After all, possibly moving and changing jobs, as well as keeping oneself fed, are primarily petty concerns. :smallwink:


It would make me SOOOOOO happy if you came.

Then again, condensed Rabbit-happiness, injected directly into my veins, may well sustain me for a month or two. :smalltongue:


Then again, I've already seen you once this year, so I guess that's being selfish >>

If this is all it takes to make someone selfish, then someone should give my coworkers a stern talking to at least. They monopolize almost all of my time these days. :smallfrown:

[Shadow]

That's great to hear, Goof!

Ditto. I am a happy figment of your imagination.

[Archonic Energy]

Well it's offical,
i Won't be attending!
i was extremely tempted to turn up to the hippie hut with a plastic knife, but apparantly it won't be this year.
Deploys Hippie mines
maybe i can afford it next year!

[Helgraf]

I have the time off. Now I just need to coordinate the bus to train to greyhound to 'whereveer greyhound would drop me off' to end destination(s) part.

Which would mean I'd be there but without a vehicle of my own.

*kitten eyes*

[Philistine]

Greyhound's web site says they have a stop in Johnson City.

[Cristo Meyers]

I have the time off. Now I just need to coordinate the bus to train to greyhound to 'whereveer greyhound would drop me off' to end destination(s) part.

Which would mean I'd be there but without a vehicle of my own.

*kitten eyes*

No car isn't a problem. We all tend to car pool for pretty much everything.

[Thanatos 51-50]

So, looks like Than & De will be there, too? Urgh, this is looking more and more like I should really make an appearance. However, I'm still solidly in the 'iffy' category. sadface

Holy crap, I just got mentioned as a reason to do something.
I'm scared, now.

[The Valiant Turtle]

I previously thought that there was no chance of my attending this meetup, but after a conversation with Mrs. Turtle last night it turns out there is in fact a slight chance of attending. Basically we will be going down to Johnson City sometime this year, and while meetup-time isn't likely to be that time, it is a possibility. I'm mostly just really happy that I'm almost certain to get to see the locals sometime this year, but it would be really awesome to see everyone else as well.

[Penguinsushi]

Sorry to hear you probably won't make the meetup, Raldor - but definitely know let us know when you're going to be in town!

~PS

[Supagoof]

I will likely be making the trip - sans Tink however. Just need to figure out the logistics of getting there, as I'm getting older and driving for that long of a time is just exhausting.

I'm thinking of taking a Greyhound down and back - if so, can one of our lovely hosts arrange pick-up/drop-off with me at the bus station?

Or I can possibly meet up with someone in Chicago to car-pool *cough* figment of my imagination *cough*

Also - is there a hotel preference/group rate setup yet? And would anyone like to split a room?

[Lex-Kat]

I'm willing to split a room with you. :smallsmile: And just think, you'll be trading Tink, for another pixie. Scandalous. :smallwink:

[Deth Muncher]

If I end up going, I'd likely need to split a room with someone.

[Supagoof]

I'm willing to split a room with you. :smallsmile: And just think, you'll be trading Tink, for another pixie. Scandalous. :smallwink:But, you have Tink as an avatar, so it's all good. :smallbiggrin:

[smellie_hippie]

Just to let everyone know, I am still checking into prices for group rates at some of the hotels in the area.

The standards I have set are as follows:

1. Must be a fairly decent place, and as a "native" I feel confident in my abilities with a walk-through at determining which places are decent and which seem less so...

2. Group Rate. I am checking into prices and discounts for group rates. I think we were looking at needing 6-10 rooms, but I am not certain.

3. Conference room. For those who were here last year, the hippie hut did well with accomodating everyone, but our poor air conditioner was not up to the task. We may need a good sized venue fro Friday night, but Saturday night is still spoken for.

4. Location. I am hoping to make it easier for everyone coming to have just a few locations they need to know how to get to. With only a few spots, I may even be able to draw a better map this year!

5. Pool. This is optional, but since last year was so hot... I thought it might be a nice feature.

[RabbitHoleLost]

Some of us did hop into the pool last year :smalltongue:

Also!
Can it be June yet? Please? Please? I would really, really like it if it were June now.

[KuReshtin]

The UK meetup and the Trogland meetup are getting closer to each other each year. This year it's only a week between the two meetups.
Any bets on when both meetups will happen on the same weekend?

[mangosta71]

We should just make the Trogland meetup a full month long. Not like any of us really like our jobs anyway.

[Zeb The Troll]

No! Not June just yet. There are things along the way I don't want to miss (like, say May). But I am ready to get there sooner than three months from now. :smallcool:


The UK meetup and the Trogland meetup are getting closer to each other each year. This year it's only a week between the two meetups.
Any bets on when both meetups will happen on the same weekend?Well, ours doesn't change, so I guess the onus is on you guys to make this happen. :smallamused:

[Indurain]

The UK meetup and the Trogland meetup are getting closer to each other each year. This year it's only a week between the two meetups.
Any bets on when both meetups will happen on the same weekend?

I'm now envisioning an awesome conference call between the two meetups. The biggest collection of playgrounders on one phone line, EVAR!!

[KuReshtin]

I'm now envisioning an awesome conference call between the two meetups. The biggest collection of playgrounders on one phone line, EVAR!!

We had the Skype video conference attempt last year, which was a partial success. The internet connection at the place we were at sucked.

We could possibly try it again this year, depending on connection conditions.

[Dallas-Dakota]

I demand to be in on this.

If needed, I will gather my show up of Dutch 'n Belgium playgrounders.

[RTGoodman]

As far as hotels go, we stayed at the Courtyard Marriot on State of Franklin. It looked pretty expensive ($120+/night I think), but it was a pretty swanky place. Don't know if it's a possibility for a meet-up hotel since it's more expensive and kinda out of the way, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

[smellie_hippie]

As far as hotels go, we stayed at the Courtyard Marriot on State of Franklin. It looked pretty expensive ($120+/night I think), but it was a pretty swanky place. Don't know if it's a possibility for a meet-up hotel since it's more expensive and kinda out of the way, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

We're still checking into prices at other hotels. the Doubletree may also be kinda pricey, and they still suck at calling me back with details.

We may be able to pull a few local strings (nothing significant) but we are just trying to find out which place will offer the best rates. Also not sure how many rooms would be required to meet a "group".

[Archonic Energy]

The UK meetup and the Trogland meetup are getting closer to each other each year. This year it's only a week between the two meetups.
Any bets on when both meetups will happen on the same weekend?

that would cause a problem... it would become difficult to attend both...

*stab the hippie*

[smellie_hippie]

that would cause a problem... it would become difficult to attend both...

*stab the hippie*

Sorry pal. You're gonna need a passport and a plane ticket to do that. :smallamused:

Come on over, we promise that most of you will make it home intact!

[Recaiden]

Well, it's only seven hours gone, but I don't think I can afford the plane this time either. If somebody picked me up on the way is about the only way I'd arrive.
Have a good meetup.

EDIT: Well, there are Greyhound buses, I suppose. :smalltongue:

[tyckspoon]

Well, it's only seven hours gone, but I don't think I can afford the plane this time either. If somebody picked me up on the way is about the only way I'd arrive.
Have a good meetup.

EDIT: Well, there are Greyhound buses, I suppose. :smalltongue:

Well, where ya live? If there's any halfway practical chance for somebody to pick you up, it'll probably happen.

[Recaiden]

Well, where ya live? If there's any halfway practical chance for somebody to pick you up, it'll probably happen.

Southwest Indiana. Still on central time even.

[Archonic Energy]

Come on over, we promise that most of you will make it home intact!

Seriously, i'd come. i'd even not tell YOU i'm coming just to see the look on your face when i turned up at yours with a large knife!

unfortunatly not this time...

[Lex-Kat]

Southwest Indiana. Still on central time even.

I live in Michigan, and driving all the way there. I'm fairly sure you're not too far out of my path, so if that's all that is holding you back. :smallsmile:

[Recaiden]

I live in Michigan, and driving all the way there. I'm fairly sure you're not too far out of my path, so if that's all that is holding you back. :smallsmile:

That is all holding me back, (not having a car available, that is). So if you could angle down this way, I would greatly appreciate it. :smallsmile:
Though if someone who is going east to the meetup could save our pixie the extra driving and route-changing, that would have obvious benefits.

[Lex-Kat]

No problem. When June rolls around, and if no one else offers, just send me a PM with an address where I can pick you up, and phone number, and the best time to pick you up.

[smellie_hippie]

Seriously, i'd come. i'd even not tell YOU i'm coming just to see the look on your face when i turned up at yours with a large knife!

unfortunatly not this time...

That will be an interesting meeting. Someday my friend... someday... :smallamused:

[RabbitHoleLost]

=O RECAIDEN?
Yaaaay, we can fist bump our special friendship rings...and stuff.

[Krade]

Southwest Indiana. Still on central time even.

Yeah, probably wouldn't be a problem. tyckspoon will be driving, but that's really not too far out of our way at all.

[Recaiden]

=O RECAIDEN?
Yaaaay, we can fist bump our special friendship rings...and stuff.

...sing Dr. Horrible songs? :smalltongue: Or do you suppose you'll be over Neil Patrick Harris by then?


Yeah, probably wouldn't be a problem. tyckspoon will be driving, but that's really not too far out of our way at all.

Thank you, good sir. I'll contact him when the hour of the meetup draws a bit closer.

[tyckspoon]

...sing Dr. Horrible songs? :smalltongue: Or do you suppose you'll be over Neil Patrick Harris by then?


Nonsense. Nobody gets over Neil Patrick Harris.

[Reinholdt]

Nonsense. Nobody gets over Neil Patrick Harris.

Just under.

[Indurain]

Just under.

I miss you kitty!

[Reinholdt]

I miss you kitty!
:smallsmile:

I miss me too!

[RabbitHoleLost]

Just under.

Unless you're, you know, a girl :smallfrown:

[Shadow]

Unless you're, you know, a girl :smallfrown:

I was following you right up until the frowny face. That frowny face confuses me. Perhaps you meant to use this one? :smallamused:

[Lex-Kat]

Nonsense. Nobody gets over Neil Patrick Harris.
Wrong. I am totally over Neil Patrick Harris. He's constantly beneath me.

Um, but not like that. :smallredface:

[Bookman]

So this one time I missed everyone on the boards and thought I'd visit and see if there were any adventures (now that I'm out of college, it's more feasible). And sure enough this is still going on. But then I realized I'm running a show here in my new home in Pennsylvania.

But I wanted to say have fun and I miss all of you and our random adventues terribly!

Maybe I'll even start posting again.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

One of the biggest complaints I heard about board game night on Friday night was that there were times whenever most people would be in games and a few folks (especially new arrivals who showed up after games started) would be sitting out until new games began.

The official Llama of OOTSCON is working to alleviate that problem by bringing more small quick games such as Zombie Dice (fitting for the new zombie capital of the world) and We Didn't Playtest This at All to the meet-up. Since I'll be bringing WDPTAA, I expect Introbulus to be joining us.

Also, due to a new ordinance passed by Johnson City, pink elephant gift wrap is banned within the limits of Johnson City. Please be safe and leave all pink elephant gift wrapping at home. We don't want any incidents with the police.

[Alarra]

So this one time I missed everyone on the boards and thought I'd visit and see if there were any adventures (now that I'm out of college, it's more feasible). And sure enough this is still going on. But then I realized I'm running a show here in my new home in Pennsylvania.

But I wanted to say have fun and I miss all of you and our random adventues terribly!

Maybe I'll even start posting again.

Aww, that's too bad. It would have been fun to hang out with you. Good luck with the show though! And yes, come back to the boards! *has missed you*

[Cristo Meyers]

The official Llama of OOTSCON is working to alleviate that problem by bringing more small quick games such as Zombie Dice (fitting for the new zombie capital of the world) and We Didn't Playtest This at All to the meet-up. Since I'll be bringing WDPTAA, I expect Introbulus to be joining us.

Speaking of new dice games...I'll be bringing Cthulu Dice. Everyone's favorite Eldritch Horror, now in polyhedral form! A game finishes in not even 15 minutes most times.



Also, due to a new ordinance passed by Johnson City, pink elephant gift wrap is banned within the limits of Johnson City. Please be safe and leave all pink elephant gift wrapping at home. We don't want any incidents with the police.

Got it. Bring purple duckies instead.

[Archonic Energy]

That will be an interesting meeting. Someday my friend... someday... :smallamused:

The other thing i'd totally do if i had the £ is send you a box with 2 dueling rapiers in and a note reading:

"I picked the muskets so these are yours"

:smallamused:

[Diva De]

OMG, are we there yet?! I WANT IT TO BE JUNE!

My schedule coming up is HECTIC - finals the first week in May (5 of them, ugh), a play I am directing at the school I work for on the 5th, a week off, I'm in a wedding party the weekend of May 13-15, I start summer classes on May 18th, a 3-day training thing for Cub Scouts May 20-22, then Memorial Day, then ANOTHER 3-day training thing the first weekend in June, then Cub Scout day camp, THEN JOHNSON CITY ZOMFG I CAN'T WAIT!

[Cristo Meyers]

OMG, are we there yet?! I WANT IT TO BE JUNE!

My schedule coming up is HECTIC - finals the first week in May (5 of them, ugh), a play I am directing at the school I work for on the 5th, a week off, I'm in a wedding party the weekend of May 13-15, I start summer classes on May 18th, a 3-day training thing for Cub Scouts May 20-22, then Memorial Day, then ANOTHER 3-day training thing the first weekend in June, then Cub Scout day camp, THEN JOHNSON CITY ZOMFG I CAN'T WAIT!

Christ, woman, no wonder I haven't heard from you in weeks...:smalltongue:

[Diva De]

Christ, woman, no wonder I haven't heard from you in weeks...:smalltongue:

I can change that only too quickly, dear-heart.

[Thes Hunter]

So long games like BSG will be banned until the late night drinking hour? :smallwink:

[Krade]

So long games like BSG will be banned until the late night drinking hour? :smallwink:

I'm not sure how great BSG would be while drunk. However, trying to deny one's status as a Cylon (whether truly or deceptively) could only get more hilarious to watch as the BAL* rises.

*is it 'content' or 'level'? I can't remember.

[RabbitHoleLost]

I'm not sure how great BSG would be while drunk. However, trying to deny one's status as a Cylon (whether truly or deceptively) could only get more hilarious to watch as the BAL* rises.

*is it 'content' or 'level'? I can't remember.

I don't know about playing it, but watching it while intoxicated is pretty much awesome.
(Note to self; still owe De a bottle of wine)

[Diva De]

I don't know about playing it, but watching it while intoxicated is pretty much awesome.
(Note to self; still owe De a bottle of wine)

And if it don't show, I'm takin' it outta yo aaaaaaaaaazz.

[Archonic Energy]

And if it don't show, I'm takin' it outta yo aaaaaaaaaazz.

ew! :smallyuk:


:smallamused:
sorry had to!

[Philistine]

And if it don't show, I'm takin' it outta yo aaaaaaaaaazz.

They say you can't get blood from a stone, but apparently you CAN get wine from a aaaaaaaaaazz. Hmmm. Inneressin'.

[Cristo Meyers]

I'm not sure how great BSG would be while drunk. However, trying to deny one's status as a Cylon (whether truly or deceptively) could only get more hilarious to watch as the BAL* rises.

*is it 'content' or 'level'? I can't remember.

Indy and I were already pretty loud last time...I don't want to think about what might have happened if alcohol was thrown into the mix...

Might have been pretty entertaining for everyone else, though.

[Alarra]

I still have not played that game. I need to.

[Indurain]

Indy and I were already pretty loud last time...I don't want to think about what might have happened if alcohol was thrown into the mix...

Might have been pretty entertaining for everyone else, though.

I'd feel really bad for Reinholdt if you and I got really drunk. :smallbiggrin:

[RabbitHoleLost]

I'd feel really bad for Reinholdt if you and I got really drunk. :smallbiggrin:

I wouldn't.

Seriously. There are worse looking guys to have drunkenly kiss you :smallwink:
(that doesn't sound like a compliment...it totally is, I swear)

[Reinholdt]

I have two words to say to that:

Alien babies.

[mangosta71]

Do Cylons have babies? I figured that they just built more rather than going through the whole childbirth process...

[Deth Muncher]

So uhhhhh...any of the locals care to loan out a piece of floor for the me for the duration of the convention? I promise I have good hygiene habits and will cook for you. :D

[Zeb The Troll]

So uhhhhh...any of the locals care to loan out a piece of floor for the me for the duration of the convention? I promise I have good hygiene habits and will cook for you. :DI'm afraid you may have come a little late for this. There are really only two households that are local now. One of them is going to have a new baby in it come next month and the other, I believe, gave away all available floor space by about the first week after this thread was started.

As is being discussed in the GenCon thread, though, rooming up with someone at a hotel might not be prohibitively expensive.

[smellie_hippie]

I'm afraid you may have come a little late for this. There are really only two households that are local now. One of them is going to have a new baby in it come next month and the other, I believe, gave away all available floor space by about the first week after this thread was started.

As is being discussed in the GenCon thread, though, rooming up with someone at a hotel might not be prohibitively expensive.

And on that note, we have decided that the Double Tree hotel can suck it. They have not tried to contact me back about room rates/discounts/conference room/etc.

We are leaning towards either the Comfort Inn & Suites (which is close to the old hippie hut) and the Holiday Inn (not express, it's 20 minutes away). I am still unsure how many rooms we need to try and reserve, because I don't know what the roommate arrangement are. Those of you who are thinking/planning on co-habitating for the weekend, please let us know (here or via PM) so I can finish these last details.

Also wanted to remind folks that any contributions they wanted to make towarsd food purchase for the weekend would be greatly appreciated (like towards the first weekend in June). We hope to have as much advance prep finished to avoid any unnecessary shopping and such...

[Zeb The Troll]

Also wanted to remind folks that any contributions they wanted to make towarsd food purchase for the weekend would be greatly appreciated (like towards the first weekend in June). We hope to have as much advance prep finished to avoid any unnecessary shopping and such...On this note, for those people who aren't going to see you in person before the meetup, how would you like people to get the funds to you guys? How much of a per person contribution would you like to see to get enough food beforehand?

[Deth Muncher]

I'm afraid you may have come a little late for this. There are really only two households that are local now. One of them is going to have a new baby in it come next month and the other, I believe, gave away all available floor space by about the first week after this thread was started.

As is being discussed in the GenCon thread, though, rooming up with someone at a hotel might not be prohibitively expensive.

Baw. But yay for baby, I suppose. In that case, I'm bumped down from the 98% sure I was to about 80%. But if someone wants a roommate for a hotel, let me know.

[RabbitHoleLost]

Me n' Rein are sharing a room. If anyone wants to chip in, I s'pose we could always get a double bed and I could make Rein share a bed with me :smalltongue:

[smellie_hippie]

On this note, for those people who aren't going to see you in person before the meetup, how would you like people to get the funds to you guys? How much of a per person contribution would you like to see to get enough food beforehand?

I don't know that we have a set dollar amount... because that sounds too much like a "registration fee". This is our first attempt at this change-up, and it's not really been completely thought out. We don't want someone to contribute $100 and then have them feel short-changed when others only chip in five bucks. We can either make a running talley of how much we have collected and once we cohesively decide that should feed us... we're set.

We are just suggesting that everyone figure out what they had planned on budgeting towards food, and that will be what we use to shop for the cookout and the clean up on Sunday. Plus any drinks or snacks to just have on hand for those who have preference.

Friday night food has never been established, so will likely be simply ordering pizza. Saturday night is eating at Mid City Grill. So both of those nights are more designed as 'take care of yourself'.


As for method of advance collection, those who were planning on this route can PM a request fro my address (which those of you who are driving will end up needing anyway) and we can go from there. Alternatively, you should ask for the igloo residents as they are equally in charge of the events.

[Lex-Kat]

Me n' Rein are sharing a room. If anyone wants to chip in, I s'pose we could always get a double bed and I could make Rein share a bed with me :smalltongue:
I'll share a bed with ya, Rabbit. :smallwink: Or just a room. :smallsmile:

[Mountain_Faerie]

As an addendum for the feeding of the masses, I would like to state that if there is anything you cannot live without, please bring it with you. I will try to sharpen my telepathic powers, but I always miss something for someone (or end up having really disturbing thoughts). :smalltongue: And I'd very very much prefer spending the afternoon with you all as opposed to the Stuffmart crowd...

[Diva De]

Gryf and I will be sharing a room. And no one wants to share with us, I promise. :smallwink:

[mangosta71]

Gryf and I will be sharing a room. And no one wants to share with us, I promise. :smallwink:
Don't be so sure of that, hun. :smallwink:

[Penguinsushi]

[good stuff you said]... ...you should ask for the igloo residents as they are equally in charge of the events.

This reminds me - is there something you need or want help with along this line? I/we are willing to help out with the planning/shopping/etc, as much as you might like - perhaps we should get together to map these waters out.

But yeah, if anyone wishes to contact me along this line also, I/we will help make sure everything gets taken care of.

~PS

[smellie_hippie]

This reminds me - is there something you need or want help with along this line? I/we are willing to help out with the planning/shopping/etc, as much as you might like - perhaps we should get together to map these waters out.

Ummm... We could plan out a menu, but maybe need to hear some votes or suggestions from the folks coming. I have heard mixed reviews of the burgers and/or the kabobs at the cook-out. We are working on the effeciency problem encountered last year.... I still support the idea of a deli tray for clean up at your place. Lunchmeats, cheeses, fruits and veggies and an assortment of chips.

As for actually mapping it out, we just need to find a time when real-life and work exhaustion does not interfere.

On a side note... wanna go for a hike on Saturday the 30th? :smallsmile: