I was thinking maybe a couple years down the road it would be fun to plan some sort of event in real life... like maybe in NY or Las Vegas... for those of us who are still around the boards...

i was just curious how many of you guys would actually consider packing your suitcases, taking time off of work and travelling in order to meet the people we talk to so many hours a day online? ???

If it was gonna be a weekend in vegas or something, i probably would... but i wouldn't travel too far just for a dinner or something that was only gonna be a couple hours

I've been pondering something like that for a while... 8)

But I'd have to figure out my travel arrangements...and figure out when I'd have time in my busy schedule :-\\

For obvious reasons, the logistics of tying in with a number of other board people would, for me, be 'somewhat difficult'  :o

Well, I am going to do just that in September with members of another board so I would be more than willing.  Like you said, though, it has to be for more than just a couple of hours otherwise it isn't worth the travel expense.  Unless SLC, UT is the meeting place. ;)

I've been pondering something like that for a while... 8)

But I'd have to figure out my travel arrangements...and figure out when I'd have time in my busy schedule :-\\


You'd have it pretty easy if it was in Vegas, Jeff.. I think you're one of the closest members to Las Vegas... it'd be a 10-12 hour drive for me.. since i dont like to fly.

You'd have it pretty easy if it was in Vegas, Jeff.. I think you're one of the closest members to Las Vegas... it'd be a 10-12 hour drive for me.. since i dont like to fly.

Well, I've never been to Vegas before (or anywhere in the state of Nevada for that matter). I could figure out how to get there pretty easily, since I'm good at navigating.

Sounds fun to me, if I can get up the nerve to fly. It might end up being a road trip for me!  :)

I would love to do that.  :)

Well, I've never been to Vegas before (or anywhere in the state of Nevada for that matter). I could figure out how to get there pretty easily, since I'm good at navigating.

i'll have to take you an safari  ;)

I'd probably end up being too nervous in meeting people, so sadly no...

Sounds like a fun idea - especially for, say the Summer or Christmas break when people tend to be less busy.

Ironically I've been going on the Internet and message boards for 7 years and I've yet to actually ever meet any of my online friends (I've pledged to some of them that I'll try and change that before 2010 though!). ;)

The only problem is geographical locations -- we've got people all over the USA and even the world, so of course not everyone would be able to show up. Then there's people like me who don't have a car (AND I'm broke, LOL!), so it would be harder for me to up and take a trip halfway across the country, for instance.

PS: I tell ya, we need not only a time machine, but a warping device like in Star Trek - it would make travelling alot easier! ;D

I would consider it. If it's in Las Vegas that would sure be nifty! Let's just not go to Vegas between May-August, we'll feel like we're melting in the 120+ heat. I've been to Las Vegas twice (driven and flown), so I know the city fairly well. It's probably about a 9 hour drive to Vegas for me.

They should make the meeting in some far off island in the South Pacific somewhere. That way, everyone would have to travel.  ::)

They should make the meeting in some far off island in the South Pacific somewhere. That way, everyone would have to travel. ::)


Hehe, good point!

I was also thinking, maybe a smaller series of more localized get-togethers would be cool and also easier to do? Say something in California (that's where I'm from so I had to mention it!) then something for people on the east coast, etc.

Plus, I think a series of shorter meetings would be cooler than just one big one.

Hehe, good point!

I was also thinking, maybe a smaller series of more localized get-togethers would be cool and also easier to do? Say something in California (that's where I'm from so I had to mention it!) then something for people on the east coast, etc.

Plus, I think a series of shorter meetings would be cooler than just one big one.


That's a good Point, Marty. You and I are only like 40 minutes away!! Crazy! Sometimes it feels like when we're all talking on this message board as if we're all in the same place and not different countries/coasts, when in actuality some of us are really close to one another!

Hehe, good point!

I was also thinking, maybe a smaller series of more localized get-togethers would be cool and also easier to do? Say something in California (that's where I'm from so I had to mention it!) then something for people on the east coast, etc.

Plus, I think a series of shorter meetings would be cooler than just one big one.


I would actually prefer one big one...  I doubt it would ever happen anyway, I was just thinking hypothetically... cause I think it would be awesome if it ever did... :)  I'm actually surprised to see this many positive responses... I figured most people wouldn't want to go through the hassle...

That'd be pretty sweet, yo.




Beth

I would LOVE it! LOL....me, Beth, and Apricot could travel together ;)




Erin :)

I would LOVE it! LOL....me, Beth, and Apricot could travel together ;)




Erin :)


I could bring McFly & Ultraviolet :)

and we could listen to 80's music all the way there!

I could bring McFly & Ultraviolet :)

and we could listen to 80's music all the way there!



that sounds like it would be fun! Roadtrips are AWESOME rad!



Erin :)

I could bring McFly & Ultraviolet :)

and we could listen to 80's music all the way there!


Whoa, Odyssey, I didn't realise you were that close to me either.. really strange - *in a good way, of course!*  ;D

That is actually sounding like a lot of fun... We'd be like Romy & Michelle, but with a guy from Back to the Future ... lol One heck of a road trip..

Or we'd be like Thelma & Louise, without the lawlessness and have Marty Mcfly be our Brad Pitt (without hurting him, lol)

Okay, I think I'm laughing too much thinking about it.. but that would be SOO fun!

i'd totally go  8)

i'd totally go  8)


Cool!  And you could bring Mare & Whitewolf!

By golly, this might actually work!

I would LOVE it! LOL....me, Beth, and Apricot could travel together ;)


Erin :)


Of course, you'd also have to bring C.NOIZE and Miss Kitty and Djörk (if he's willing...) and the other Shippensburg clan members. ;)

Of course, you'd also have to bring C.NOIZE and Miss Kitty and Djörk (if he's willing...) and the other Shippensburg clan members. ;)




Shyeah! Of course! I wouldn't count on Justin coming, though. Haha.




Beth

Of course, you'd also have to bring C.NOIZE and Miss Kitty and Djörk (if he's willing...) and the other Shippensburg clan members. ;)


they'd have to rent a bus!!  and they'd probably be listening to ween all the way ;D

Although I appreciate the thought and no matter how appealing the idea, I wouldn't be there. :\'(
Well, not if it's in US anyway. I think it would be better for us (Europeans) to set up our own meeting.

Although I appreciate the thought and no matter how appealing the idea, I wouldn't be there. :\'(
Well, not if it's in US anyway. I think it would be better for us (Europeans) to set up our own meeting.




Henk!!!! *Glares*. You will be there, or I shall beat you over the noggin with a Chinese midget! Ya hear?!



Beth

Henk!!!! *Glares*. You will be there, or I shall beat you over the noggin with a Chinese midget! Ya hear?!



Beth


A Chinese midget..?  :o Well, in that case....I'll reconsider. :-\\

I'd probably end up being too nervous in meeting people, so sadly no...


You wouldn't want to meet me?!

Awww.... :\'(

Although I appreciate the thought and no matter how appealing the idea, I wouldn't be there. :\'(
Well, not if it's in US anyway. I think it would be better for us (Europeans) to set up our own meeting.


YOU ARE COMING!! I'll send the F-SIDE to get you!!!  ;D

A Chinese midget..?  :o Well, in that case....I'll reconsider. :-\\





Excellent *strokes non-existent beard* I knew you'd come around! *Leans back, holds stomach, and cackles rather evilly*




Beth

You wouldn't want to meet me?!

Awww.... :\'(


it probably won't be much of a consolation, Karen.. but I wanna meet you!

it probably won't be much of a consolation, Karen.. but I wanna meet you!


I am happy to hear that, Andrea...and thank you!  :)

karen,let everybody else stand in line: need i say more  ;) 8)

Depending on my cash flow and schedule, I'd do it!

karen,let everybody else stand in line: need i say more  ;) 8)


That is such a nice thing for you to say, Maria...

Mahalo, sis!  :) 

You wouldn't want to meet me?!

Well, there's a lot of difference between 'what I want' and 'what I'm capable of'...I'm sure you know my feelings on that, Karen...


karen,let everybody else stand in line: need i say more  ;) 8)


There you go...Maria says it all...

actually, from the song parody board, weve had amiright parody author meetings numorous times over the past few years.  I know there was a Seattle meeting, a San Fransisco meeting, I think some other ones...and of course New York. 


Here's a pic from the New York meeting last summer:

I should say who's in the pic, shouldnt I.....

back row (l-r): Ethan M, Keith Kamer
front row(l-r): Bob P, myself, 2nz

I think this sounds like a most excellent idea!

Now if I could just figure out who I will carpool with....

Anyone... Anyone... Anyone...

;D

I've been thinking about that idea but it seems that no one on here lives in New York except Null who lives in Manhattan.

I could bring McFly & Ultraviolet :)

and we could listen to 80's music all the way there!


Well, I'd be excited enough just for the meeting, but -- a road trip AND a chance to listen to 80's on the way there? As Beavis & Butthead say, "We're there, dude!" 8)

That is actually sounding like a lot of fun... We'd be like Romy & Michelle, but with a guy from Back to the Future ... lol One heck of a road trip..

Or we'd be like Thelma & Louise, without the lawlessness and have Marty Mcfly be our Brad Pitt (without hurting him, lol)

This movie/pop culture freak actually has never seen Thelma & Louise, can you believe it, LOL. I'm a pretty good sport at just about anything - even though I ain't anywhere near as talented or cute as Brad Pitt is!! ;)

Maybe the Romy & Michelle/BTTF is a better idea though. ;D

I'd probably end up being too nervous in meeting people, so sadly no...


I'm sure it would be a little strange for everyone at first, Paul... but I don't think it would take long for it to register in your mind that we are the same people you talk to all the time.. :)

Hehe, good point!

I was also thinking, maybe a smaller series of more localized get-togethers would be cool and also easier to do? Say something in California (that's where I'm from so I had to mention it!) then something for people on the east coast, etc.

Plus, I think a series of shorter meetings would be cooler than just one big one.

I'm from CA too... but I've never been to the East Coast (or anywhere east of Chicago for that matter)...but someday I'd like to travel over there. Don't know when, though.

I'm sure it would be a little strange for everyone at first, Paul... but I don't think it would take long for it to register in your mind that we are the same people you talk to all the time.. :)


Well, if anyone wants me, I'll be in that broom cupboard over there...

I'd probably end up being too nervous in meeting people, so sadly no...


I kinda feel nervous when I'm about to meet certain people (or some who I already know), but I'd be excited about meeting lots of you guys and gals! :D

For obvious reasons, the logistics of tying in with a number of other board people would, for me, be 'somewhat difficult'  :o
Hey Luke! You already forgot that ship you ttok to California and then I had you and Zella flown in for my big New Years gig back in '02-03 :D Remember? Banasy, Jessica and many others came? ;D THAT was fun :)

Well, I am going to do just that in September with members of another board so I would be more than willing.  Like you said, though, it has to be for more than just a couple of hours otherwise it isn't worth the travel expense.  Unless SLC, UT is the meeting place. ;)
We've already met once, Dagny, and I'd love to see you again sometime as well :)

Hey Luke! You already forgot that ship you ttok to California and then I had you and Zella flown in for my big New Years gig back in '02-03 :D Remember? Banasy, Jessica and many others came? ;D THAT was fun :)

I suppose Zella and I could go together, since we both live near L.A.

I suppose Zella and I could go together, since we both live near L.A.
That would be cool :)

To be very honest, there are only 2 people that I would ever make the effort of  visiting on this board. They are both one Greyhound bus ride away.

As fan as it would be, I have only four problems....

1) Getting time off work at a short notice would be bad.
2) I have a trip to Thunder Bay for booked all ready, so I pretty much used my vacation time this year.
3) Las Vegas is a bit far off for me.
4) Airplanes tickets are not very cheap, ditto hotel rooms.

:\'(

I hope everyone has fun anyway!

I'd have some problems too...

1. I'm in college, and my semester's about to start. We'd have to do this during a time that I'm off.
2. Wherever this convention is, I'd have to figure out how to get there.
3. Like Jamie McBain said, airplane tickets aren't cheap.

I would totally go to Vegas.  Heck, I'd go to Vegas by myself.  ;D  New York wouldn't be meeting friendly.

Well, there's a lot of difference between 'what I want' and 'what I'm capable of'...I'm sure you know my feelings on that, Karen...


I tell you what, mate. I would love to meet you and Phil in London and share a plane with you guys from there - if an opportunity did arise, we can never give these things up.  8)

Never say never.  ;)

I tell you what, mate. I would love to meet you and Phil in London and share a plane with you guys from there - if an opportunity did arise, we can never give these things up.  8)

Never say never.  ;)


I have a shed you can stay in  ;D

I'd have some problems too...

1. I'm in college, and my semester's about to start. We'd have to do this during a time that I'm off.
2. Wherever this convention is, I'd have to figure out how to get there.
3. Like Jamie McBain said, airplane tickets aren't cheap.
And I couldn't possibly go seeing as:
1. I live miles away from any real civilization
2. I'm dirt poor (Aint student life grand?)
3. I need a 3rd excuse.

To be very honest, there are only 2 people that I would ever make the effort of  visiting on this board. They are both one Greyhound bus ride away.


Same here... but they're more than a Greyhound bus ride away, I'm afraid.  :-\\

I have a shed you can stay in  ;D


There you go, problem solved. I will go off to London, stay in Andy's shed over night and meet you guys wherever to go to the airport.  8)

That would require me to get a mobile phone, I will have one before the visit.  8)

There you go, problem solved. I will go off to London, stay in Andy's shed over night and meet you guys wherever to go to the airport.  8)

That would require me to get a mobile phone, I will have one before the visit.  8)


Got a spare one on the desk mate  ::) course.. it dosen't actually work over here.. but shhh

Got a spare one on the desk mate  ::) course.. it dosen't actually work over here.. but shhh


As long as it gets me in contact with Phil and Paul, no probs.  ;D

I tell you what, mate. I would love to meet you and Phil in London and share a plane with you guys from there - if an opportunity did arise, we can never give these things up.  8)

Never say never.  ;)


SORRY...YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP...I'M STILL IN THE BROOM CUPBOARD!!

If I'm to be honest with myself, I'll go on the one condition that Karen wears her legendary shorts...'nuff said!

If I'm to be honest with myself, I'll go on the one condition that Karen wears her legendary shorts...'nuff said!


I'll do that just for you, Paul!  ;)

SORRY...YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP...I'M STILL IN THE BROOM CUPBOARD!!

If I'm to be honest with myself, I'll go on the one condition that Karen wears her legendary shorts...'nuff said!


Bang on! You heard him, Karen, get your shorts on.  ;D

I'll do that just for you, Paul!  ;)


Whimper...!

So, when and where was it again, folks...?!!

Whimper...!

So, when and where was it again, folks...?!!


So it means I'm in Andy's shed then, Paul?  :D ;D

So it means I'm in Andy's shed then, Paul?  :D ;D


Could be worse...

I'll probably end up in the spare room with her father-in-law!!

Could be worse...

I'll probably end up in the spare room with her father-in-law!!


Ha ha! If that isn't sitcom writing material, I don't know what is.  ;D

Could be worse...

I'll probably end up in the spare room with her father-in-law!!



Ha ha! If that isn't sitcom writing material, I don't know what is.  ;D


You guys are hilarious!!  ;D

ok..name the day  :D

Why can't everyone come to Australia?  :D  If I won the lottery tomorrow I'd organise a trip in a shot.  I really can't believe you'd be that shy Paul.  My husband says shy people are my specialty - I just get 'em in a corner at talk at them (so he says  :o)  Anyway we'd feed you alchohol through a tube leading into the broom cupboard and when you felt you were up to it you could leap out and become the life and soul of the party  ;D

I have a shed you can stay in  ;D
Is it a "wood" shed :D ;D

Why can't everyone come to Australia?  :D

We can't find it!

I really can't believe you'd be that shy Paul.  My husband says shy people are my specialty - I just get 'em in a corner at talk at them (so he says  :o) 

Is that how you 'snared' him?!! (Har Har!)

Anyway we'd feed you alchohol through a tube leading into the broom cupboard and when you felt you were up to it you could leap out and become the life and soul of the party  ;D


I was with you all the way up to the word 'cupboard'...!!

Seriously Janine, Aus would be a smashing place to go...it's on my list...

I would vacation more often (or least to more exotic places) but it's not cheap.

ok..name the day  :D


Only problem is that we still have a couple minors... i dont think andy or beth would want us leaving  them in the video arcade while we're all getting smashed. :-\\

unless they know someone in the "fake id" department :)

They should make the meeting in some far off island in the South Pacific somewhere. That way, everyone would have to travel.  ::)


How about Hawaii?  I'll supply the lanai!  :D

Only problem is that we still have a couple minors... i dont think andy or beth would want us leaving  them in the video arcade while we're all getting smashed. :-\\

unless they know someone in the "fake id" department :)


minors? then how about the West Virginia coal mines?   ::)

minors? then how about the West Virginia coal mines?   ::)


;D ;D :P

How about Hawaii?  I'll supply the lanai!  :D


I'm reserving the spare room!

I'm reserving the spare room!


That's fine...just boot my father-in-law out!!  ;D

Only problem is that we still have a couple minors... i dont think andy or beth would want us leaving  them in the video arcade while we're all getting smashed. :-\\

unless they know someone in the "fake id" department :)


I'M WORKING ON IT!!!
Stop assisting in the delinquency of minors  ;D

Only problem is that we still have a couple minors... i dont think andy or beth would want us leaving  them in the video arcade while we're all getting smashed. :-\\

unless they know someone in the "fake id" department :)




Video Arcade!?!??!?! I'm IN!



Beth  :D

Video Arcade!?!??!?! I'm IN!



Beth  :D



Just as long as they have DDR...right?  :D



Erin :)

Just as long as they have DDR...right?  :D



Erin :)




Pffft. DDR's for people who can't handle the real world!!

(I'm sorry if I offended any DDR fans. I mean no harm.)


Beth

Pffft. DDR's for people who can't handle the real world!!

(I'm sorry if I offended any DDR fans. I mean no harm.)


Beth




Shaq's gonna kick your arse for saying that!!! ;D



Erin :)

Just as long as they have DDR...right?  :D


What is DDR?  :)

Hey Luke! You already forgot that ship you ttok to California and then I had you and Zella flown in for my big New Years gig back in '02-03 :D Remember? Banasy, Jessica and many others came? ;D THAT was fun :)


Yes, I remember  :) For some strange reason though, it didn't seem quite real....  ;)

What is DDR?  :)



Dance Dance Revolution



Erin :)

What is DDR?  :)


DDr - for you youngun's : Deutsche Demokratische Republik

Otherwise known as the former East Germany

Now, if only we knew WHY Quirk wants to have a whole bunch of East Germans there  ;D

Dance Dance Revolution


So what's that all about then?  :)

So what's that all about then?  :)



it's this gaming unit at arcades (and they also make home versions of it) that plays songs and you have to dance on this dance pad...some people really get into it!! LOL!



Erin :)

DDr - for you youngun's : Deutsche Demokratische Republik

Otherwise known as the former East Germany

Now, if only we knew WHY Quirk wants to have a whole bunch of East Germans there  ;D




Hahahaha!! That made me laugh out loud.


Beth

it's this gaming unit at arcades (and they also make home versions of it) that plays songs and you have to dance on this dance pad...some people really get into it!! LOL!


Ah I've seen those about. I don't use them personally because I haven't got that rhythm and will end up playing twister on the highlighted floor.   ;D

Ah I've seen those about. I don't use them personally because I haven't got that rhythm and will end up playing twister on the highlighted floor.  ;D




Hahaha..I just got a visual. That would rule.


Beth

Hahaha..I just got a visual. That would rule.


I'm sure it would for the spectators.  ;D

What is DDR?  :)

DDR is one of the awesomest games ever. I just played it a couple of hours ago. They had an entire show on it at my doctor's office about some kid who lost 50 pounds because of it.

That is actually sounding like a lot of fun... We'd be like Romy & Michelle, but with a guy from Back to the Future ... lol One heck of a road trip..



;D  I just saw this, but it struck me as funny.  "It'd be just like Romy & Michelle...but in a Delorean...that has a nuclear plant in the trunk...oh yeah, and Michael J. Fox will be there, too..." ::) ;D

DDR is one of the awesomest games ever. I just played it a couple of hours ago. They had an entire show on it at my doctor's office about some kid who lost 50 pounds because of it.


50 pounds? Wow! That's a lot of money . . .  ;) ;D

50 pounds? Wow! That's a lot of money . . .   ;) ;D




*Ba Doom Chhh*

*Ba Doom Chhh*


You're handy with that drum kit tonight, Beth.  ;D

I would LOVE it! LOL....me, Beth, and Apricot could travel together ;)


Erin :)


I just remembered...aren't you forgetting someone there, Erin? A significant other, perhaps...? :-\\

I just remembered...aren't you forgetting someone there, Erin? A significant other, perhaps...? :-\\




Her husband?? Pfffft..he won't wanna go.  ;D



Beth

oh ya, I forgot that he is technically a board member! LOL! I think he posted maybe 5 times at the most.  Nah, he wouldn't wanna go...he can babysit! LOL!



Erin :)

Can I drop my 3 kids off for him to watch as well?  I'm sure my youngest & your little guy would have a BLAST!!!




Sure! (I'll just answer for Erin) In fact, everyone can drop their kids off! So it's settled, Chris is the inthe00s babysitter!  :)



Beth

ok..name the day  :D

I've been thinking it over myself...maybe some time next year at the earliest. That's just a suggestion. But again, I'm not in charge here. :-\\

I have no problem with a real life meeting-I just hope that it doesn't get complacated like a family reunion that is coming up in Oct. If it does get that complacated, I'm NOT going!





Cat

I have no problem with a real life meeting-I just hope that it doesn't get complacated like a family reunion that is coming up in Oct. If it does get that complacated, I'm NOT going!





Cat


Well at least your mother won't be there. ;D ;)

Well at least your mother won't be there. ;D ;)



True-but in this case, it is my dad who is giving me the headache. (I know, he won't be there, either.)





Cat

The reason I suggest next year at the earliest is that i have my Fall semester coming up (in fact, it starts next week!), and I feel it's very important that I attend my classes...and my semester will be done the middle of December. After that I gotta do my holiday shopping and stuff... things generally get crazy for everyone around that time anyway. Which leaves 2006 at the earliest. :-\\

The reason I suggest next year at the earliest is that i have my Fall semester coming up (in fact, it starts next week!), and I feel it's very important that I attend my classes...and my semester will be done the middle of December. After that I gotta do my holiday shopping and stuff... things generally get crazy for everyone around that time anyway. Which leaves 2006 at the earliest. :-\\


That will be too early for a lot of people Jeff, lol. It would take saving money, getting things organised, getting time off work and the like - it may take longer than 2006 if organised now.  :)

True-but in this case, it is my dad who is giving me the headache. (I know, he won't be there, either.)





Cat


;D

Does this relate to the comment you made about your dad doing something that you would expect your mom to do? ;D

;D

Does this relate to the comment you made about your dad doing something that you would expect your mom to do? ;D



Yup.





Cat

That will be too early for a lot of people Jeff, lol. It would take saving money, getting things organised, getting time off work and the like - it may take longer than 2006 if organised now.  :)

Even if it's more than a year from now, that's ok. If it's 2007 (at the earliest), I wouldn't mind that, either. I know it takes time for everyone to get organized, get time off from work, etc. :-\\

Since we just spent a lot adding on to our house, it won't be feesible for me to travel anywhere until next year at the earliest...

You expanded your house? As in, added another room? ;)

You expanded your house? As in, added another room? ;)


Yes, Jeff.  We added another bedroom and bathroom (for my father-in-law), as well as 6 more feet to our living room.  :)

Yes, Jeff.  We added another bedroom and bathroom (for my father-in-law), as well as 6 more feet to our living room.  :)

Ahh...very eenteresting. ;)

We still have some cleaning and organizing to do in ours. We've lived in it for 4 1/2 years, and there's still stuff to be done. The fun never stops.

We still have some cleaning and organizing to do in ours. We've lived in it for 4 1/2 years, and there's still stuff to be done. The fun never stops.


There will always be stuff to be done!  :D

I would love to visit Bob.

I would love to visit Bob.



;)

I'd love to meet most of you, as I'd get and gives hugs....and yet others would probably try and knock me out ???

There are lots of people on here who I would like to meet and greet as well; and I'm sure others would like to meet me. :)

imagine how dead this board would be during the event... ;D

oh yeah, I guess I never thought of that...only the Song Parodies forum would get the most traffic, from the parody authors.

maybe a few members could put boxing gloves on and go a few rounds  ::)

imagine how dead this board would be during the event... ;D
Wireless web laptops would be around :D

maybe a few members could put boxing gloves on and go a few rounds  ::)
Oh, I can certainly think of a few "Hypocrites" I'd like to beat into submission.....but I digress ;)

I would love to visit Bob.


You know I would want to see you there, mate. You are a great bloke - me old mucker.  ;) ;D

You know I would want to see you there, mate. You are a great bloke - me old mucker.  ;) ;D



How would I get to your house from where I live? ???

How would I get to your house from where I live? ???


we were talking about meeting in las vegas, howard, not at bobby's house. ;D

we were talking about meeting in las vegas, howard, not at bobby's house. ;D



I'll think about it but not saying it's going to happen.

we were talking about meeting in las vegas, howard, not at bobby's house. ;D

really?
http://www.alohadq.com/cakes/kopycake/Bobbys_World.jpg

I'll think about it but not saying it's going to happen.


or Atlantic City would probably work too... might be an easier trip for some... :)

or Atlantic City would probably work too... might be an easier trip for some... :)


I would have to talk it over with my parents first before it happens.

I would have to talk it over with my parents first before it happens.


Wow my parents would have LOVED you...  I stopped "talking things over with my parents before they happened" when I was about... 14? ;D

Wow my parents would have LOVED you...  I stopped "talking things over with my parents before they happened" when I was about... 14? ;D



I have to consult them for most things,I'm sorry to say.

I have to consult them for most things,I'm sorry to say.


Don't worry dude, I'm almost 24 and I still consult mine - they're easygoing but I still tend to tell them where I'm going and all.

I might not be "specific" specific until I get back, though (not to worry 'cause I'm a pretty good boy)! ;D

Usually if I just say I'm "going out" and when-abouts I'll be back, it's fine with them. They've never been the type to probe and stuff.

PS: Howard, if ever you do make it to a gathering (if we have one) I think you'd be a pretty cool guy to hang around with. As would Andrea, Mark, Ultraviolet, Bobby and pretty much everyone that's already posted here. :)

Wow my parents would have LOVED you...  I stopped "talking things over with my parents before they happened" when I was about... 14? ;D


Mine didn't know i was moving until i had made the plans  ;D In fact.. i think they were almost the last two to know about it. Must have come as quite a shock..

'Well, i'm moving out!'
'Oh right, are you getting an apartment?'
'Nope, moving to the states, i leave in about 7 weeks'
'Oh...'

;D

Who's in charge here?

maybe a few members could put boxing gloves on and go a few rounds  ::)


Me and You vs Bob & Howard!!

No Holds Barred

Just for.. you know.. fun  ::)

Who's in charge here?


Are you volunteering? :)

NO!  I was just going to ask if there is a count of how many people are seriously planning on going.

NO!  I was just going to ask if there is a count of how many people are seriously planning on going.


Well, first we'd need an organizer... and being that I can't even seem to keep the papers in my desk organized.... I don't think I'm qualified. :-[

Well, first we'd need an organizer... and being that I can't even seem to keep the papers in my desk organized.... I don't think I'm qualified. :-[


Andrea..i nominate you  8) ;)

I nominate Andrea as well.. I also nominate Jim to find me a good site for Fake I.D's  ;D

I'm desperate.. i admit it.. I'm a junkie, now hook it to my veins  ;D

I also nominate Jim to find me a good site for Fake I.D's  ;D




what kind of heinous individual.... :P

what kind of heinous individual.... :P


Oh i know.. it's awful  ::)

Seriously, I don't think you would want me to organize something like this.  Because I would probably screw up royally.

My way of organizing things is:  Ok I'll be at this place at this time, show up if you want. :)

Seriously, I don't think you would want me to organize something like this.  Because I would probably screw up royally.

My way of organizing things is:  Ok I'll be at this place at this time, show up if you want. :)


Well done, you just organised it  ;D

Seriously, I don't think you would want me to organize something like this.   Because I would probably screw up royally.

My way of organizing things is:  Ok I'll be at this place at this time, show up if you want. :)

seriously,i think i do..i have great faith in you girl and i know you enjoy a challenge  8)

Well done, you just organised it  ;D


It takes a certain kind of person to be a successful event planner... you know, the type of person who insists on having all their dollar bills facing the same direction in their wallet...

It takes a certain kind of person to be a successful event planner... you know, the type of person who insists on having all their dollar bills facing the same direction in their wallet...


here's your chance ..gimme an 'a' gimme an 'n'  :D 8) ;)

OK, this is what we will do.  Andrea, since you started this thread, you are in charge of finding out who is really serious about going and where they would be willing to travel to.  Once we know who is going to be there we can have a volunteer from that group head things up.  Does that sound cool Andrea?

OK, this is what we will do.  Andrea, since you started this thread, you are in charge of finding out who is really serious about going and where they would be willing to travel to.  Once we know who is going to be there we can have a volunteer from that group head things up.  Does that sound cool Andrea?


Yeah that would be cool... only problem is I don't know how many people would be able to commit now to something so far out...  All I ask is it has to be someplace where we can have fun even if there's not a big turnout.. that's why i was thinking vegas.. that way if nobody shows up but me, i can still plant myself at a roulette table, order me a drink and have a good time.

Yeah that would be cool... only problem is I don't know how many people would be able to commit now to something so far out...  All I ask is it has to be someplace where we can have fun even if there's not a big turnout.. that's why i was thinking vegas.. that way if nobody shows up but me, i can still plant myself at a roulette table, order me a drink and have a good time.


count on me  8)

count on me  8)


hmm.. i think that would automatically mean "Count on Bobby" too :)

so when do you guys have in mind?? maybe around xmas 2006?  or is that too soon?

Count me in too.  I think Christmas would be a bad time because of family commitments and airfare hikes.

Count me in too.  I think Christmas would be a bad time because of family commitments and airfare hikes.


haha I was thinking it would be a good time because people are usually out of school/college.  Maybe January '07?

i was thinking october :D ;) but i'm cool with spring 2006  :)

I think spring 2006 is a little too soon.. that's only 7 months away... well, it's not too soon for me but for those who have to travel from Europe/East Coast it might be...


Hey is anyone familiar with the emancipation system?  I was thinking since Andy doesn't live with his parents he can probably go to court and petition to be emancipated... if it's granted, he would no longer be considered a minor... if im not mistaken... ???

I think spring 2006 is a little too soon.. that's only 7 months away... well, it's not too soon for me but for those who have to travel from Europe/East Coast it might be...


Hey is anyone familiar with the emancipation system?  I was thinking since Andy doesn't live with his parents he can probably go to court and petition to be emancipated... if it's granted, he would no longer be considered a minor... if im not mistaken... ???


Maybe, but he would still have to be 21 to be in the casinos, right?

Maybe, but he would still have to be 21 to be in the casinos, right?


I don't know about that... I wouldn't think so.. I think emancipation gives you all legal rights as an adult.

I think spring 2006 is a little too soon.. that's only 7 months away... well, it's not too soon for me but for those who have to travel from Europe/East Coast it might be...


Hey is anyone familiar with the emancipation system?  I was thinking since Andy doesn't live with his parents he can probably go to court and petition to be emancipated... if it's granted, he would no longer be considered a minor... if im not mistaken... ???


;D

In the eys of the US Government.. i don't think i am. When i studied my Financial Aid documents.. it turns out i answer to nobody.

However.. I am petitioning the Judge to actually allow my Uncle Custody over me so i can go on his health insurance.

Going back a step  ;D

Wouldn't worry about it, English Drivers License and strong accent = Chips  ;D

Mine didn't know i was moving until i had made the plans  ;D In fact.. i think they were almost the last two to know about it. Must have come as quite a shock..

'Well, i'm moving out!'
'Oh right, are you getting an apartment?'
'Nope, moving to the states, i leave in about 7 weeks'
'Oh...'

;D


I did the same thing with my parents before I went to Romania, I told them a month before, mom said we are always the last ones to know your plans, I was thinking, hmmm I can tell her 6 months early and hear her nag for 6 months or I can tell her one month early and hear her nag for only one month   ::)

haha I was thinking it would be a good time because people are usually out of school/college. Maybe January '07?


That sounds like a better time to me too. :)

I'm not exactly rich right now (but that could change in a year - I hope it does, LOL!) yet I think the second half of 2006 or early 2007 is cool. Vegas isn't too far away from here either, yet considering the people who might come from across the country or the world, that sounds about perfect.

;D

In the eys of the US Government.. i don't think i am. When i studied my Financial Aid documents.. it turns out i answer to nobody.

However.. I am petitioning the Judge to actually allow my Uncle Custody over me so i can go on his health insurance.

Going back a step  ;D

Wouldn't worry about it, English Drivers License and strong accent = Chips  ;D


I think you'd be better having you Uncle have custody, the insurance is a big thing.  If you are an emancipated juvenile you do not have all the rights of an adult, i.e. voting, drinking, casinos.  It just means your parents are no longer legally responsible for you.

set it up like the live aid and live 8 concerts.... pick several centre points around the world for people to meet and gather. and with modern technology, camera phones, etc. , who knows....could work.

I would be willing to help in the planning, as my dollar bills almost always face the same direction ( ;D), although I don't want to take on the whole thing by myself.....maybe we can form a sort of committee??  How does that sound?



Erin :)

I did the same thing with my parents before I went to Romania, I told them a month before, mom said we are always the last ones to know your plans, I was thinking, hmmm I can tell her 6 months early and hear her nag for 6 months or I can tell her one month early and hear her nag for only one month   ::)


Same here. She nagged, and bitched, and cried and pouted the whole of the time i was there before i left. So i just went out in the morning and didn't come back until after she'd gone to bed  ;D

I would be willing to help in the planning, as my dollar bills almost always face the same direction ( ;D), although I don't want to take on the whole thing by myself.....maybe we can form a sort of committee??  How does that sound?



Erin :)


That sounds good... maybe we can help co-ordinate the people who live in our own areas to work out carpools, flights, etc.  But the first thing we need to figure out is when and where.  My vote is for Vegas as a location... i really don't care when though..  i'm pretty flexible.

I really like New York New York Hotel Casino for shows, their bars (they have the Coyote Ugly bar) and they have a bar with dueling pianos that play lots of 70's & 80's stuff with the whole crowd singing along. 

www.nynyhotelcasino.com

Stratosphere is cool too, it is known for its crazy thrill rides... not too sure about the shows, but they have a cool "revolving restaurant" up on top of the tower and you can see the whole city lit up.

www.stratospherehotel.com

And if people are planning to bring their children, we might want to consider Circus Circus.. definitely the most "kid friendly".

www.circuscircus.com