I know that there are attempts to have large meetings, but has anybody tried to get smaller meetings in here going?

I know that there are at least 3 of us here in the SE, and I am sure that in areas of the country there is the possibility of smaller groups of us getting together.

How about some kind of regional meetings?  If nothing else it would be a good way to work us up to the really "big ones", and that way at least not everybody would be strangers.

I know how awkward it can be when dozens of people get together for the first time.  I attended a big IRC meeting at Niagra Falls in 1998.  With only a few exceptions, most of us had never met the others.  Good thing the alcohol let some of us loosen up.  :D

That sounds like a good idea. I know there are some people who will find it hard to get to Vegas.





Cat

Good idea. I actually had considered this too.

I hope I can make it to Vegas in 1-2 years, but I can't totally promise (who knows where I'll be then, lol) - plus I might be taking a couple other trips around that time anyway.

I'd hate to pick "favorites", but I'm not that rich, so unfortunately I might have to! Vegas would be tons easier than Chicago though (where the DeLorean Car Show will be next summer).

Never thought about it loosening some of us up for the big one, but that's a good point. I'm pretty cool/nice/friendly, so I'm sure I'd get along great with everyone anyway, but still it probably would make it easier and slightly less awkward.

If there was a "mini meet" in this area, for me to be there it would probably have to be on a weekend with a couple weeks advance notice (unless of course it was for San Jose!). ;)

It's certainly an interesting idea. I am pretty loose anyway so it doesn't matter in that respect - if you pardon the expression.  ;D

I reckon we ought to be able to organise a British meet between us.  We might even invite the European members along!

I reckon we ought to be able to organise a British meet between us.  We might even invite the European members along!



I would LOVE to go to that one but one big problem (and it is not $$$), I really HATE to fly.  :-\\





Cat

I would LOVE to go to that one but one big problem (and it is not $$$), I really HATE to fly.  :-\\





Cat


I used to and then I went on a 'flying with confidence' course at my local airport.  It was a 30th birthday present from my hubby.

I'm still not leaping with joy when I go on a plane but I can at least tolerate it.

I reckon we ought to be able to organise a British meet between us.  We might even invite the European members along!


It sounds like a good start. Yourself, Paul, Phil, FaultyDog, Maddog, Stompgal, Criz . . . there's got to be more but I forget . . .  :)

I used to and then I went on a 'flying with confidence' course at my local airport.  It was a 30th birthday present from my hubby.

I'm still not leaping with joy when I go on a plane but I can at least tolerate it.



I have flown many, many times and each time it just seems to get worse the time before. With my SIL and FIL now living in Puerto Rico, that means we are going to be doing much more often than I want to think about.  ::)




Cat

It sounds like a good start. Yourself, Paul, Phil, FaultyDog, Maddog, Stompgal, Criz . . . there's got to be more but I forget . . .  :)


Taoist, Gis, Mr Tumnus and AngeliK.  Bobo if he's still around.

Suicide-Messiah if he's visiting

I have flown many, many times and each time it just seems to get worse the time before. With my SIL and FIL now living in Puerto Rico, that means we are going to be doing much more often than I want to think about.  ::)




Cat


The trick with the course I did was to talk about what you didn't like.  If you can work out what you don't like about it then maybe you can find a way to feel comfortable with it.

The trick with the course I did was to talk about what you didn't like.  If you can work out what you don't like about it then maybe you can find a way to feel comfortable with it.





Music helps. The last time I flew, George Harrison got me through.  ;D  Oh yeah, and holding my husband's hand.





Cat

I would LOVE to go to that one but one big problem (and it is not $$$), I really HATE to fly.  :-\\

Cat


I would love to go to that one, too, but I have the opposite problem...I don't mind flying, but no $$ right now... :-\\

Unfortunately, I think I'm the only member who lives in Hawaii... :(

Taoist, Gis, Mr Tumnus and AngeliK.  Bobo if he's still around.

Suicide-Messiah if he's visiting


Of course.  8)

It would be well cool if Andy drops by.  8)

Unfortunately, I think I'm the only member who lives in Hawaii... :(


Come over to England. We'll make you feel like a real British person (cold and cynical ;) ;D).

Come over to England.

If only I could!!  :) :)

We'll make you feel like a real British person (cold and cynical ;) ;D).


LMAO!!  ;D

If only I could!!  :) :)

If only you could.  8)

LMAO!!  ;D

I reckon we're all affected with S.A.D over here (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It explains a few things I can tell you that.  ;D

I reckon we're all affected with S.A.D over here (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It explains a few things I can tell you that.  ;D


Ooookay!  ::) ;D ;)

Ooookay!  ::) ;D ;)


Honestly, S.A.D is a condition apparently.  :)

Honestly, S.A.D is a condition apparently.  :)


I believe you.

I believe you.


My ex's mother suffered from it apparently. The trouble is, it's one of those illnesses that are hard to diagnose really.  :)

My ex's mother suffered from it apparently. The trouble is, it's one of those illnesses that are hard to diagnose really.  :)


Wow, that's a shame!

Wow, that's a shame!


Well, she never seemed to be affected too much by it.  ;) ;D

I reckon we're all affected with S.A.D over here (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It explains a few things I can tell you that.  ;D




I think we have the same or similar condition here only we call it "Cabin Fever" which there is usually an outbreak of it around Feb. or March.




Cat

I think we have the same or similar condition here only we call it "Cabin Fever" which there is usually an outbreak of it around Feb. or March.


Cabin fever, eh? Here is a link to describe symptoms of S.A.D.  :)

http://www.sada.org.uk/symptoms.htm

Cabin fever, eh? Here is a link to describe symptoms of S.A.D.  :)

http://www.sada.org.uk/symptoms.htm





Yup-that sounds like it.



Cat

I've been part of one.

I've been part of one.



Woah, whatta coincidence...me too!



Beth

I'm sure some of us would be moooore than happy to come see you in beautiful, sunny Hawaii.....say around January or February ;)


That would be nice!!  8)

Good idea. I actually had considered this too.

I hope I can make it to Vegas in 1-2 years, but I can't totally promise (who knows where I'll be then, lol) - plus I might be taking a couple other trips around that time anyway.

I'd hate to pick "favorites", but I'm not that rich, so unfortunately I might have to! Vegas would be tons easier than Chicago though (where the DeLorean Car Show will be next summer).

Never thought about it loosening some of us up for the big one, but that's a good point. I'm pretty cool/nice/friendly, so I'm sure I'd get along great with everyone anyway, but still it probably would make it easier and slightly less awkward.

If there was a "mini meet" in this area, for me to be there it would probably have to be on a weekend with a couple weeks advance notice (unless of course it was for San Jose!). ;)

Well...San Jose is about 350 miles north of where I live...

But why a mini meet? ???

But why a mini meet? ???


Cheaper, easier, less travel...

Cheaper, easier, less travel...



Where would we meet?

Well...San Jose is about 350 miles north of where I live...


True -- I actually have made the trip from LA (that's where you are, right?) to San Jose and back. A few years back I went with some HS friends to Disneyland, so it's doable. Long car ride though! :D

I was just saying that I would hardly need to prepare at all if there was a mini meet in San Jose. Otherwise it would still take me awhile.

http://www.austinpowers.com/EVIL/gallery/img/mini1.jpg


hehehe ;D

^^ That "mini me" looks scary! Like a clay-mation figure almost. :D

I'll be in Northern Cal in October may be we could do something then. :)

I'll be in Northern Cal in October may be we could do something then. :)


Reno?? :D

My husband and I are planning to go for one night in October... so we should be passing right by you  on highway 80.

It sounds like a good start. Yourself, Paul, Phil, FaultyDog, Maddog, Stompgal, Criz . . . there's got to be more but I forget . . .  :)


DAK, chaka, Zebra (though he hasn't been around in ages!)...sounds like a great idea!

DAK, chaka, Zebra (though he hasn't been around in ages!)...sounds like a great idea!


How could I forget DAK?  ;D

It does sound good. 8)

There's some Brits who are parody writers on AmIRight.  I know that a while back one of them was thinking of organising a get together.

Kristof Robertson, marthadetox and DAK spring immediately to mind but there might be others.

Where would we meet?




Well Howard....those of us who live in the eastern part of the country could possibly meet.  For instance all of us from let's say, Pa, New York, Ohio, and any other surrounding states could possibly take a weekend trip to NY or something for a small gathering.



Erin :)

Reno?? :D

My husband and I are planning to go for one night in October... so we should be passing right by you  on highway 80.


We're going to Lake Tahoe for a few days, maybe well see each other on the 80. ;D

Oh wait, we'll probably take the 50.

Taoist, Gis, Mr Tumnus and AngeliK.  Bobo if he's still around.

Suicide-Messiah if he's visiting


Looks like Cait Sith might also be British.  Unless there's another Shepton Mallet somewhere in the world

DAK, chaka, Zebra (though he hasn't been around in ages!)...sounds like a great idea!


And aren't there some people from Denmark as well? RetroguyDK springs to mind. ???

We could all meet in New York City.

Looks like Cait Sith might also be British.  Unless there's another Shepton Mallet somewhere in the world


There's definitely a place in the UK called Shepton Mallet.  :)

We might be able to get a few.  8)

True -- I actually have made the trip from LA (that's where you are, right?) to San Jose and back. A few years back I went with some HS friends to Disneyland, so it's doable. Long car ride though! :D

I was just saying that I would hardly need to prepare at all if there was a mini meet in San Jose. Otherwise it would still take me awhile.

I made the airplane trip up there 13 years ago (from Burbank), and it was my very first plane trip. We drove back down in a rental car.

Actually I live in Ventura County right now, but that's pretty darn close to L.A. :)

I'll be in Northern Cal in October may be we could do something then. :)

too bad I won't be. :-\\ I'll be concentrating on midterms next month...

^ Yeah same here. I'm really broke now, so I don't know if I'll be able to save up for anything like that in only a month, unfortunately. :(

If it's not in the Bay Area, I'll probably have to wait a few months regardless.

^ Yeah same here. I'm really broke now, so I don't know if I'll be able to save up for anything like that in only a month, unfortunately. :(

If it's not in the Bay Area, I'll probably have to wait a few months regardless.

I'd be open to doing something like this when I have time off.

I was fortunate enough a couple of years ago to meet Dagny in West Valley City, Utah :)  Zella may be coming through Colorado Springs in the not to distant future. Everyone is always welcome here :) I don't go away from Colorado very much anymore as my parents are getting on in years and 4 of my 6 boys are here as well ;)

We could meet at my house for some tea and crumpets.