How about in 2008 on the 10th anniversary of Decades?

2008 will also be the year of my 10 year highschool reunion. 8)

2008 will also be the year of my 10 year highschool reunion. 8)



Oh really,fabulous. ;)

Oh really,fabulous. ;)

Yep, I graduated in June 1998. Can't believe it's been eight years already. :o

Yep, I graduated in June 1998. Can't believe it's been eight years already. :o



For me,14 Years.

For me,14 Years.


That would make you Class of '92, right?

I'm Class Of '93...Sparks High Railroaders.

As for the meeting...West Coast- How about Sacramento?

As I've said, I'm on board.. and I'm sure I could persuade Kay and Mike to come along. (They view me as their leader)


sure! I'd love to- wait...view you as what (she says with a due sense of exhaustion and dread)???!!!

ugh.
of course; anyone in NY/NJ/CT/PA lets hook up. too much fun!

I'm ok with it, as a matter of fact Jeff lives not too far away from me.

alright... i'm toying with the idea of organizing the tri-state area party. (well, 4 states..NY/NJ/CT/PA)
I"ll contemplate if I really want the job.  I tend to be lazy

alright... i'm toying with the idea of organizing the tri-state area party. (well, 4 states..NY/NJ/CT/PA)
I"ll contemplate if I really want the job.  I tend to be lazy

it should just be one state. new jorksylvaniacutt.

it should just be one state. new jorksylvaniacutt.
and it should actually be in canada.

and it should actually be in canada.

it should just be one state. new jorksylvaniacutt.


1. love the name
2. i would go to canada.

2. i would go to canada.

so would i.

so would i.


and you have proven that.  good work! :)

now,,,,what is right in the middle of all these states?  that is your next mission.

and you have proven that.  good work! :)

now,,,,what is right in the middle of all these states?  that is your next mission.


That town Mike really wanted to go to.... what the hell was it called?

alright... i'm toying with the idea of organizing the tri-state area party. (well, 4 states..NY/NJ/CT/PA)
I"ll contemplate if I really want the job.  I tend to be lazy



You know what we could do?

Go to some sort of event/concert/game.

Like.. me and Mike went to a death metal gig and it really broke the ice, headbutting and stuff.

You know what we could do?

Go to some sort of event/concert/game.

Like.. me and Mike went to a death metal gig and it really broke the ice, headbutting and stuff.


You'd never find soemthing everyone wanted to go to.  Sounds even harder than deciding on a city to meet in

You'd never find soemthing everyone wanted to go to.  Sounds even harder than deciding on a city to meet in


Maybe.. well, yeah you're right.

Unless I'm gonna get something out of it.. or I'm feeling particularly nice, I'm not going to anything that doesn't involve necrophilia, brutal bludgeoning and marshall stacks.

alright... i'm toying with the idea of organizing the tri-state area party. (well, 4 states..NY/NJ/CT/PA)
I"ll contemplate if I really want the job.  I tend to be lazy




Only 4? You mean that the few of us who live in northern New England can't participate?  :\'( :\'(



There seems to be enough of us on board for trying to pull something together for next summer. Now we just need to decide where and exactly when. I think once we have all the details strieghtened out, I have the feeling that more people will jump on board. But not knowing, I know people can't make a commitment for "sometime next summer to go someplace". I have heard some excellent ideas:


Chicago
DC
Atlantic City  ;)  (yeah, yeah, my idea)
Canada (but that is a big place. It should be narrowed down just a bit.  ;) )


I also like the idea of Boston, too.

Any others?



Cat

Only 4? You mean that the few of us who live in northern New England can't participate?  :\'( :\'(



There seems to be enough of us on board for trying to pull something together for next summer. Now we just need to decide where and exactly when. I think once we have all the details strieghtened out, I have the feeling that more people will jump on board. But not knowing, I know people can't make a commitment for "sometime next summer to go someplace". I have heard some excellent ideas:


Chicago
DC
Atlantic City  ;)  (yeah, yeah, my idea)
Canada (but that is a big place. It should be narrowed down just a bit.  ;) )


I also like the idea of Boston, too.

Any others?



Cat



I'm game for any of those mentioned, Cat.

Only 4? You mean that the few of us who live in northern New England can't participate?  :\'( :\'(



There seems to be enough of us on board for trying to pull something together for next summer. Now we just need to decide where and exactly when. I think once we have all the details strieghtened out, I have the feeling that more people will jump on board. But not knowing, I know people can't make a commitment for "sometime next summer to go someplace". I have heard some excellent ideas:


Chicago
DC
Atlantic City  ;)  (yeah, yeah, my idea)
Canada (but that is a big place. It should be narrowed down just a bit.  ;) )


I also like the idea of Boston, too.

Any others?



Cat


You know.. I'm kinda big on the idea of Canada.

I have a few cousins up there I actually get on with, wouldn't mind catching up with them as well.

Plus, I love that they see me as a colonial overlord.  ;D

You know.. I'm kinda big on the idea of Canada.

I have a few cousins up there I actually get on with, wouldn't mind catching up with them as well.

Plus, I love that they see me as a colonial overlord.  ;D



I wouldn't mind Canada either. Haven't been there is years. But like I said, I think we should narrow it down WHERE in Canada. It is a big place. Montreal? Toronto? Ottawa? Nova Scotia? etc. etc.  The maritimes are pretty. In fact, Carlos and I had talked about taking a camping trip through the maritimes. Maybe we can kill two stones with one bird (and yes, I know what I said).




Cat

I'm ok with it, as a matter of fact Jeff lives not too far away from me.

Sure...we could have a "mini-meet". O0

I wouldn't mind Canada either. Haven't been there is years. But like I said, I think we should narrow it down WHERE in Canada. It is a big place. Montreal? Toronto? Ottawa? Nova Scotia? etc. etc.  The maritimes are pretty. In fact, Carlos and I had talked about taking a camping trip through the maritimes. Maybe we can kill two stones with one bird (and yes, I know what I said).




Cat


Toronto?

Loks like great fun there.

Toronto?

Loks like great fun there.



Another "quick" search:

The cheapest was $ 52 (I'm assuming Canadian dollars) - Clarion Hotel & Suites Selby (2 Stars). But this motel is 10 miles outside Toronto  but they did say that there is a subway station close.


http://www.canadianhotelguide.com/ca/Ontario-hotels/Toronto-hotels.html




Cat

This ain't a bad deal.

http://reservations.canadianhotelguide.com/hotel/10005072-10205764M.html?ses=9bfa44002c3c8678fa753582189f1add1080ps

This ain't a bad deal.

http://reservations.canadianhotelguide.com/hotel/10005072-10205764M.html?ses=9bfa44002c3c8678fa753582189f1add1080ps




It looks like about $90 Canada. Not too sure what that would be in USD. Anyone know?


Also-Why Toronto?



Cat

It looks like about $90 Canada. Not too sure what that would be in USD. Anyone know?


Also-Why Toronto?



Cat


I have no major preference for Toronto.. BUT.. as far as locations go it's fairly central, (same as Chicago in a sense, just further north and east a bit). Plus it does look like there's a lot to do there, I have no knowledge of Ottowa or anything, but ya know, If I'm going out with a bunch of folks, I'm going drinking, not looking at some trees.  ;D

I have no major preference for Toronto.. BUT.. as far as locations go it's fairly central, (same as Chicago in a sense, just further north and east a bit). Plus it does look like there's a lot to do there, I have no knowledge of Ottowa or anything, but ya know, If I'm going out with a bunch of folks, I'm going drinking, not looking at some trees.  ;D



Maybe we can get some of our Canadian friends to give us some advice about where in Canada will be a good place.


Ok, have a strange question to ask you-where are you right now?



Cat

Winnipeg is the closest city to the geographic centre of North America. It's also where I live.

Not that I'm recommending it, really... I'm content with my hometown, but there isn't really much to do here.

Maybe we can get some of our Canadian friends to give us some advice about where in Canada will be a good place.


Ok, have a strange question to ask you-where are you right now?



Cat


Hold up, I'll PM you.

Yeah, I figured Toronto for the reasons above.. and plus I've only heard good things about it.

Davey and I have been discussing the matter and have come up with Philly as the place to have it-in terms of it being centrally located and there would be "stuff" to do there. Does anyone have any better ideas or shall we plan on a get-together in Philly next summer?




Cat

Davey and I have been discussing the matter and have come up with Philly as the place to have it-in terms of it being centrally located and there would be "stuff" to do there. Does anyone have any better ideas or shall we plan on a get-together in Philly next summer?




Cat



Philly would be fine for us (Me, Bethany, probably the Shippensburg members....Loki & Darkbreed..etc..)

That would leave west coasters and people in the South SOL, but if this is only for that area of the country, it makes sense. 

Davey and I have been discussing the matter and have come up with Philly as the place to have it-in terms of it being centrally located and there would be "stuff" to do there. Does anyone have any better ideas or shall we plan on a get-together in Philly next summer?
Cat


If the West Coasters can't make it there, I nominate Sacramento, CA. for our stomping grounds.
Second choice is Reno, NV.

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It is not meant to exclude anyone. It would be impossible to for everyone to get together in one place since we are all over the world. This is just ONE "mini-meet". Maybe the next "mini-meet" will be on the west coast or in the south some where or even in Europe. If people from other parts can make it to this one, great. If not, they will be missed. This thread was started over a year ago and there has been nothing but talk. Now, Davey and I are taking action to make this happen. And I hope that this will just be the first of many to come.




Cat



If you guys do end up going with Philly....you could probably talk to Kevin (Loki) or Tim (his son)....they live right by Philly...and I am sure they could give you some advice as to what places to go or stay away from. ;)

Man, I wish I were in Philly...

Man, I wish I were in Philly...




aww Doms...you need to get older....and move closer!!

It is not meant to exclude anyone. It would be impossible to for everyone to get together in one place since we are all over the world. This is just ONE "mini-meet". Maybe the next "mini-meet" will be on the west coast or in the south some where or even in Europe. If people from other parts can make it to this one, great. If not, they will be missed. This thread was started over a year ago and there has been nothing but talk. Now, Davey and I are taking action to make this happen. And I hope that this will just be the first of many to come.




Cat




Hence why I said "if this is for that part of the country, it makes sense".  Meaning, if this mini-meet is for people who live closest to that area, it makes sense to have it there. 

aww Doms...you need to get older....and move closer!!


=o! Ok! ArrrrrrrrrRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!! *Squints face and grunts*

Heh, sorry, I can't!

=o! Ok! ArrrrrrrrrRRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!! *Squints face and grunts*

Heh, sorry, I can't!



RATS!! :(

Just curious, who'd be easily able to make a California meeting (specifically, and hopefully, the Bay Area) if one of the mini meets was held there?

Just curious, who'd be easily able to make a California meeting (specifically, and hopefully, the Bay Area) if one of the mini meets was held there?



I totally wish I could...there are so many of you from California that I would LOVE to meet.  Hopefully someday we will be able to have a meeting that is more centrally located for the majority of the members, so that the east and west could somehow meet in the middle.

I totally wish I could...there are so many of you from California that I would LOVE to meet.  Hopefully someday we will be able to have a meeting that is more centrally located for the majority of the members, so that the east and west could somehow meet in the middle.


Yeah, I've always wanted to take a bus trip across the country (just like Beavis and Butthead ;D ), so maybe I'll get to do it myself at some point. But it'd take some more planning/saving up.

Yeah, I've always wanted to take a bus trip across the country (just like Beavis and Butthead ;D ), so maybe I'll get to do it myself at some point. But it'd take some more planning/saving up.



one of my goals in life is to take a summer and take a roadtrip via RV across the US....and take photos of old roadside attractions, etc...that would be SO much fun! :)

Just curious, who'd be easily able to make a California meeting (specifically, and hopefully, the Bay Area) if one of the mini meets was held there?
bay area meet, not a problem. I could go to any of those

My parents live in the San Francisco Bay Area and Jess' parents live in the Monterey Bay Area.

Just curious, who'd be easily able to make a California meeting (specifically, and hopefully, the Bay Area) if one of the mini meets was held there?


I've been to San Francisco twice in the last year while visiting my cousin, so I'd easily be able to go there.

I've been to San Francisco twice in the last year while visiting my cousin, so I'd easily be able to go there.

I probably might, too...but I've only been there once, and that was 15 years ago.

one of my goals in life is to take a summer and take a roadtrip via RV across the US....and take photos of old roadside attractions, etc...that would be SO much fun! :)


I'd like to do something like that at some point, too. I've sorta done it once, when my parents bought a Corvette in Florida (that's where the extended family lives) when I was 4, and we drove it back to the Bay Area. We took the Southern route. So I'd sorta like to go more up north - i.e. I've never been to the Great Lakes/Chicago/New England area.

If you drive it at 88 mph, you might see some serious $h!+ :D :D :D

I'd like to do something like that at some point, too. I've sorta done it once, when my parents bought a Corvette in Florida (that's where the extended family lives) when I was 4, and we drove it back to the Bay Area. We took the Southern route. So I'd sorta like to go more up north - i.e. I've never been to the Great Lakes/Chicago/New England area.



I would like to go from here (Pa) to California. I have never been out west...at all.  There are so many neat roadside attractions and whatnot along that route....it would be so cool to just take my time and go exploring and stuff.

I totally wish I could...there are so many of you from California that I would LOVE to meet.  Hopefully someday we will be able to have a meeting that is more centrally located for the majority of the members, so that the east and west could somehow meet in the middle.


Yeah.  Somewhere in the middle.  Like my house -- in Colorado  8)

I would like to go from here (Pa) to California. I have never been out west...at all.  There are so many neat roadside attractions and whatnot along that route....it would be so cool to just take my time and go exploring and stuff.
call me before you get here so I can go to costco to get stuff for the BBQ

call me before you get here so I can go to costco to get stuff for the BBQ



awww..that would be SO cool. Maybe someday when I actually do that...I will make little stops along the way and say, "hey" to my inthe00's friends! :)

Just curious, who'd be easily able to make a California meeting (specifically, and hopefully, the Bay Area) if one of the mini meets was held there?



We MAY be able to. Carlos' oldest daughter lives in southern Cal and he is talking about talking a trip out that way. Whether he is willing to drive further north, I don't know.




Cat

For the Brits.  Hubby was away all this week but he's home now.  I'll ask him tonight about plans for next February..  I know my sister-in-law has found some good deals on hotels in London so I'll talk to her and find out some more details.

Davey and I have been discussing the matter and have come up with Philly as the place to have it-in terms of it being centrally located and there would be "stuff" to do there. Does anyone have any better ideas or shall we plan on a get-together in Philly next summer?




Cat


I LOVE Philly.
We usually go for New Year's.
Sounds great to me.

So...the Philly crew...will the get together be over a weekend?

maybe go for one night then the next day? like a saturday party then sunday brunch and stuff?

maybe go for one night then the next day? like a saturday party then sunday brunch and stuff?




that sounds cool.

maybe go for one night then the next day? like a saturday party then sunday brunch and stuff?



That sounds greats to me.. if it's just one night I'd spring for a nice hotel.

I LOVE Philly.
We usually go for New Year's.
Sounds great to me.



I was going to suggest Philly too.  Love that town. 

That sounds greats to me.. if it's just one night I'd spring for a nice hotel.



Chris and I will probably leave on Friday...so that we can have an extra day there (believe it or not, this Pennsylvanian has never been to Philly).

I was going to suggest Philly too.  Love that town. 


you'll have to be here for that...you count as an easterner

you'll have to be here for that...you count as an easterner


Of course I do.  Maybe I'll fly into Newark and drive down with you...stay a couple of extra days...

Sounds like we got a winner-Philly. Now to decide on the weekend.  :-\\  I think once decide on when, we can decide on what motel/area. I know there are some motels that have group rates. If we all book into the same motel, we may be able to get a discount.


As for when:  I suggest after Memorial Day weekend. It would be pretty cool to spend the 4th of July in Philly but I think that may be a bit too much (I'm sure things may be booked and prices go up). So why don't we narrow it down to month first:
June
July
August.


Which one do people prefer?



Cat

Sounds like we got a winner-Philly. Now to decide on the weekend.  :-\\  I think once decide on when, we can decide on what motel/area. I know there are some motels that have group rates. If we all book into the same motel, we may be able to get a discount.


As for when:  I suggest after Memorial Day weekend. It would be pretty cool to spend the 4th of July in Philly but I think that may be a bit too much (I'm sure things may be booked and prices go up). So why don't we narrow it down to month first:
June
July
August.




Which one do people prefer?



Cat




I vote for either late June...or anytime in July (except over the 4th...because we always have plans).

June sounds good.  not peak hot weather

Anybody still up for New York?  ???

Anybody still up for New York?  ???



They've decided on Philadelphia.

[quote author=

I'm sorry I can't make Philadelphia.


So who's going to Philadelphia? Just the East-Coasters?

So who's going to Philadelphia? Just the East-Coasters?



This is just a mini-meet for the people who live in that area.

So who's going to Philadelphia? Just the East-Coasters?



I can't make it,It's just too far.

[quote author=

This is just a mini-meet for the people who live in that area.

Seems fair enough. :)

What about New Yorkers,Where would they meet?



Philadelphia.

[quote author=

How about the people who live in New York have meetings in NY? ???



They decided on Philadelphia as a spot for a mini-meet for all the people that live in the PA/NY/NJ/CT area.  They aren't having two separate meets in that area.

[quote author=

Would people mind posting pictures instead since I won't be able to make it.




That's a silly question......I am sure they will post pictures whenever it happens.

[quote author=

Ok Thanks very much. :)



Why are you thanking me?  I'm not in charge of this shindig.

[quote author=

Is Chucky involved?



No, he's not.  Catwoman is organizing this mini-meet.

[quote author=

So I would talk to her.



Well, you already said you can't go.

[quote author=

My apologies. :(



we'll take lots of pics, Howard!! :)

Guest  09:52:24 PM Viewing the topic Real Life Meeting?.


hey...I wonder if they'll show up? ??? ;D

Guest  09:52:24 PM Viewing the topic Real Life Meeting?.


hey...I wonder if they'll show up? ??? ;D



An Inthe00s meeting would not be complete without a large grouping of guests crashing the party.

An Inthe00s meeting would not be complete without a large grouping of guests crashing the party.


OMFG...could you imagine how creepy that would be? :o  I mean, people could be lurking as guests for ages, and know everything about members here...and all of a sudden at the real life meeting...all these random people come in and are like, "hey cat...hey quirk, hey...so and so.." THAT would be really freaky! :o

Yahoo spider  10:20:31 PM Viewing the topic Real Life Meeting?.


ah hell...why not? ;D :D

Yahoo spider  10:20:31 PM Viewing the topic Real Life Meeting?.


ah hell...why not? ;D :D



I'm sure we can manage a bit of room for some spiders.

I'm sure we can manage a bit of room for some spiders.



spiders...guests.....meh, let it be a free for all, why not? ;D

How about the people who live in New York have meetings in NY? ???


Don't worry Howard, when I get back to NY we can have lunch.

I'm sure we can manage a bit of room for some spiders.



Shall we bring a can of Raid?




Cat

Don't worry Howard, when I get back to NY we can have lunch.



O0

O0


But, the question remains, will you come out of Queens?

But, the question remains, will you come out of Queens?




Maybe

Maybe


Great, I look forward to it.

Did we ever pick a date? The last time I heard, people seem interested in late June.





Cat

Did we ever pick a date? The last time I heard, people seem interested in late June.





Cat


Late June sounds good.

What time do most schools let out, for people with kids and stuff?

Great, I look forward to it.



I'll let you know

Late June sounds good.

What time do most schools let out, for people with kids and stuff?



I'll let the people with kids answer that.




Cat

I'll let the people with kids answer that.




Cat

Shhh, don't tell Child Welfare.  ;D

I offer to drive very nice new yorkers with cash.

I'll let the people with kids answer that.




Cat



most schools let out the beginning of June...and some let out the middle of June.

But, the question remains, will you come out of Queens?


lol

you can take the boy out of queens...


I hope you decide to do it, Howard!

I offer to drive very nice new yorkers with cash.


Did that guy in Holmdel say we could use his yard for the bodies flowers?

Did that guy in Holmdel say we could use his yard for the bodies flowers?

no.. we'll have to move on to Turnpike traffic islands.

no.. we'll have to move on to Turnpike traffic islands.


We could just dump them in Asbury park.. nobody would notice.

We could just dump them in Asbury park.. nobody would notice.


OK good, cuz i wanna pick up some salt water taffy.

lol

you can take the boy out of queens...


I hope you decide to do it, Howard!



How will I know it's Davey?

How will I know it's Davey?


I'll wear a sign around my neck.. saying 'Davey!'.

Really.. I will.

I'll wear a sign around my neck.. saying 'Davey!'.

Really.. I will.



or Davey Thrashmister

or Davey Thrashmister


I could.

I could.



Good Idea

Chris and I will probably leave on Friday...so that we can have an extra day there (believe it or not, this Pennsylvanian has never been to Philly).



Correction: Chris, BETH, and I will probably leave on Friday. =)

Correction: Chris, BETH, and I will probably leave on Friday. =)



yes, yes...how could I forget that! ;)

I'll wear a sign around my neck.. saying 'Davey!'.

Really.. I will.

i'll recognize you carring a beer in each hand

i'll recognize you carring a beer in each hand


One for the trip back to the table.

One for the trip back to the table.



a restaurant?

a restaurant?


Howard, I dunno how often you go to bars.. but generally you'll often sit at a table.. or somewhere not actually at the bar (Unless of course it's a quiet evening).

Howard, I dunno how often you go to bars.. but generally you'll often sit at a table.. or somewhere not actually at the bar (Unless of course it's a quiet evening).



I don't frequent bars

One for the trip back to the table.

you will never make it to the table if that's the case, well untill you pass out and we drag you to the table  :P

you will never make it to the table if that's the case, well untill you pass out and we drag you to the table  :P



Maybe he'll get drunk

Maybe he'll get drunk

maybe??????????  ;D

you will never make it to the table if that's the case, well untill you pass out and we drag you to the table  :P


You've never been out with me have you..  ;D

maybe??????????   ;D



How many drinks will he imbibe?

You've never been out with me have you..  ;D

you would have your traveling beer downed, better get 3 per trip, or just order a kegger  ;D

you would have your traveling beer downed, better get 3 per trip, or just order a kegger  ;D



Now that's just too much

Now that's just too much

no moderation for andy   ;D

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.... WTF!? I'm not even kidding.

no moderation for andy   ;D



Will you be attending the meeting, Mugg?



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.... WTF!? I'm not even kidding.



Takes you a long time to read, eh?

Man, I am jealous... I wanna meet you guys  :\'(

Maybe I'll just stay at Erin and Beth's parents house and hang with them for a weekend! >:-}D

Hundreds of miles suck..

Hundreds of miles suck..



I feel that.

[quote author=

Details, baby, details. I can figure something out.
i feel your pain.

Hundreds of miles suck..



113.5 miles suck, I tell ya.

i feel your pain.


Bill?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/02/24/science/24empa.184.jpg

;D ;D



113.5 miles suck, I tell ya.


Yeah..least you're within just a couple hours drive though :-P

From here to Atlanta would take ALL day, if not staying in a motel one night. Not sure..

Details, baby, details. I can figure something out.
If I didn't have a car, and I needed to go a far distance to get some I mean to visit a friend, I would get some cash & take the Greyhound Bus or Amtrak

How many drinks will he imbibe?


As many as it takes to go blind.


no moderation for andy   ;D


Modern-haitians?

If I didn't have a car, and I needed to go a far distance to get some I mean to visit a friend, I would get some cash & take the Greyhound Bus or Amtrak


Well, it looks like sometime in the next few weeks my dad who is painting contractor will get a contract from the government to paint apartments in Biloxi, MS that were damaged by Katrina. Its a 2 year contract and it'll pay $900 an apartment, and we'll be doing 2 or 3 a day because its going to be easy spray work, no brush work, no rolling, easy stuff. That will be 6 days a week. My dad told me he'll pay me $100 a day. So needless to say my money situation should be changing drastically in the next 1-2 months.

Well, it looks like sometime in the next few weeks my dad who is painting contractor will get a contract from the government to paint apartments in Biloxi, MS that were damaged by Katrina. Its a 2 year contract and it'll pay $900 an apartment, and we'll be doing 2 or 3 a day because its going to be easy spray work, no brush work, no rolling, easy stuff. That will be 6 days a week. My dad told me he'll pay me $100 a day. So needless to say my money situation should be changing drastically in the next 1-2 months.


Government contracts are tasty aren't they.

We love them.

Basically work out what the job will cost and then add about 50% on to it and they'll still throw it at you.  ;D

If I learn how to drive, and get tons of gas money, and leave a couple days early, I'll be there- But prepare for me to be extremely tired!

Bill?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/02/24/science/24empa.184.jpg

;D ;D

Yeah..least you're within just a couple hours drive though :-P

From here to Atlanta would take ALL day, if not staying in a motel one night. Not sure..


Loser, I drove from St. Louis to Jacksonville in one go.. only breaks I took were to piss and eat.

That's just under a 1000 miles.. google maps say's it takes 17 hours, but that's bullsh.it, I did it in waaaay less. Well.. not if you include eating and stuff, but you get my point.

Dallas to Atlanta is only 700 some miles, you could do that easy.

It would take me about 38 hours >_<.

It would take me about 38 hours >_<.


L.A to N.Y is pretty much 2 days exactly, work it out from that.

By the way, google maps has ruined my summer...

We could not calculate driving directions between new york and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I really wanna go again but I refuse to cash in my air miles yet!!!

Government contracts are tasty aren't they.

We love them.

Basically work out what the job will cost and then add about 50% on to it and they'll still throw it at you.  ;D


I must admit, we'll be hitting the jackpot with this contract.

Loser, I drove from St. Louis to Jacksonville in one go.. only breaks I took were to piss and eat.

That's just under a 1000 miles.. google maps say's it takes 17 hours, but that's bullsh.it, I did it in waaaay less. Well.. not if you include eating and stuff, but you get my point.

Dallas to Atlanta is only 700 some miles, you could do that easy.


Actually I'll be in Biloxi hopefully for 6-8 months. So there it would bea lot less..maybe 300?

I must admit, we'll be hitting the jackpot with this contract.


Exactly.

When you work in any of the building/maintenance trades you see where all our tax money goes. Over-inflated contracts. I'm not complaining (and neither should you  ;)) because the few grand we pay in tax pales in comparison to the extra money the government sends our way.


Actually I'll be in Biloxi hopefully for 6-8 months. So there it would bea lot less..maybe 300?


I guess so yeah. Why are you so keen to go to Atlanta.. it's not the nicest city I've ever been through.

I guess so yeah. Why are you so keen to go to Atlanta.. it's not the nicest city I've ever been through.


Oh I have a special friend there I'd like to meet.

Oh I have a special friend there I'd like to meet.
special friends rock Dude!  8)

Oh I have a special friend there I'd like to meet.


Ah ha.

I think I have the same friend, although not in quite the same way If I'm following you correctly.  ;D

About the best thing I can remember about Atlanta is the highway out of it.

Ok that sounds like I'm ripping on Atlanta. I forget which highway it is, but it sits way above Atlanta and you can see a whole lot of the city, it's a real neat drive.

Man, I am jealous... I wanna meet you guys  :\'(



I want to meet the Meat.

Ah ha.

I think I have the same friend, although not in quite the same way If I'm following you correctly.  ;D



I don't think you are. :o

I don't think you are. :o
I bet he is.  in the words of Tara Reid "You don't have to be a rock scientist to figure it out" 

I don't think you are. :o
I think he is.....you have the same mutual friend, but the type of friendship is different.....one of them may have some "benefits" (and it's not on HIS end) ;)

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Don't forget some of us Chicago-ans ;)  Hubby's got PLENTY of frequent flyer miles 8)


I need to pay a visit to Chicago again, it's been almost 2 years since I was last there.

Don't forget some of us Chicago-ans ;)  Hubby's got PLENTY of frequent flyer miles 8)



I'm looking forward to this more and more. We can finally have those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas in them-maybe not on a beach looking at some beefcake-but still be a lot of fun.  ;D ;D ;D




Cat

Has anyone decided on a date?

No, but they said sometime in June, I believe.

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Right. We were thinking toward the end of June.



2007 or 08'?

2007 or 08'?


'07.
That's still quite a long time away, especially considering this is pretty much just for those of us who live in the North East, although anybody is welcome.

How about June 22nd (Friday) thru the 24th (Sunday)?  Does anyone have a problem with that weekend (at least as that you know of as of now)?  I think the following weekend (June 29th-Jul 1) gets too close to the 4th of July.



Cat

How about June 22nd (Friday) thru the 24th (Sunday)?  Does anyone have a problem with that weekend (at least as that you know of as of now)?  I think the following weekend (June 29th-Jul 1) gets too close to the 4th of July.



Cat


This far in advance I can't see any problem with that date.

How about June 22nd (Friday) thru the 24th (Sunday)?  Does anyone have a problem with that weekend (at least as that you know of as of now)?  I think the following weekend (June 29th-Jul 1) gets too close to the 4th of July.



Cat

Is this only for the East-Coasters?

Is this only for the East-Coasters?


Jeff.. this has already been discussed.

Anybody is welcome to come, but because it's on the east coast, we expect mainly people from that area.

Jeff.. this has already been discussed.

Anybody is welcome to come, but because it's on the east coast, we expect mainly people from that area.

I was just making sure. :)

Is this only for the East-Coasters?



Uhhhh, yes. 

Dave already answered me up above. I hadn't seen this thread since before reply #600, so I was not fully aware of what was going on. Thanks anyways.

Dave already answered me up above. I hadn't seen this thread since before reply #600, so I was not fully aware of what was going on. Thanks anyways.



Guess what?  When I clicked the "new" button on the thread....it took me to the newest post that I had not read.  Which was yours.  So I didn't see that Davey had replied to you.  Unclench.

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Midol time right  ;D



No, and that's rather f*cked up of you to assume that.

Guess what?  When I clicked the "new" button on the thread....it took me to the newest post that I had not read.  Which was yours.  So I didn't see that Davey had replied to you.  Unclench.

Guest what. My new button takes me to a different place than your new button. It depends on where you were when you last read the thread. Reply number 675 is where he replied to me. Sorry 'bout the misunderstanding. :-\\

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Is this only for the East-Coasters?



As Davey already said, anyone can come. We hope that there are some people on the west coast who can make it.




Cat

As Davey already said, anyone can come. We hope that there are some people on the west coast who can make it.


Yup, use up those air miles.  ;D

Yup, use up those air miles.  ;D


If anyone flies in to Newark, you can get a ride with me.

But driver controls the radio.

How about June 22nd (Friday) thru the 24th (Sunday)?  Does anyone have a problem with that weekend (at least as that you know of as of now)?  I think the following weekend (June 29th-Jul 1) gets too close to the 4th of July.



Cat



that seems like a good weekend!

... Not for you. Think about it Beth.



I just read your PM......LOL.

About the best thing I can remember about Atlanta is the highway out of it.

Ok that sounds like I'm ripping on Atlanta. I forget which highway it is, but it sits way above Atlanta and you can see a whole lot of the city, it's a real neat drive.


I believe it's I-85.  It runs down through Charlotte and into Georgia towards Atlanta.  Pretty sweet view of the city, fo sho.

Don't forget some of us Chicago-ans ;)  Hubby's got PLENTY of frequent flyer miles 8)


You could use some of your frequent soccer-mom miles to visit us!  :D

I did a search of area motels and this is what I found out (I'm only including some of the Amenities):

Roosevelt Inn:
$65.78-$70.18    3 Star
Free Continental Breakfast on Saturdays & Sundays
Meeting room
Bar/lounge
25 miles from airport

Philadelphia Days Inn:
$80-$170.67      3 Star
Free Continental Breakfast
Meeting room
You can get a jacuzzi in your room.  ;D ;D


America's Best Inns:
$81-$90    2 Star
Pool
Meeting/banquet Room
Restaurant on site
3 miles from airport

Alexander Inn:
$99-$159    3 Star
Free Breakfast Buffet
Bar/Lounge
Fitness Spa
Meeting Room
12 Miles from the airport


Of course there are other hotels in the area-many are much for expensive and some that are lower but have less amenities. If anyone can find another one that looks better, I am open to ideas. Of course the prices that are listed are subjected to change by next June. Tell me what you think.



Cat

I did a search of area motels and this is what I found out (I'm only including some of the Amenities):

Roosevelt Inn:
$65.78-$70.18    3 Star
Free Continental Breakfast on Saturdays & Sundays
Meeting room
Bar/lounge
25 miles from airport

Philadelphia Days Inn:
$80-$170.67      3 Star
Free Continental Breakfast
Meeting room
You can get a jacuzzi in your room.  ;D ;D


America's Best Inns:
$81-$90    2 Star
Pool
Meeting/banquet Room
Restaurant on site
3 miles from airport

Alexander Inn:
$99-$159    3 Star
Free Breakfast Buffet
Bar/Lounge
Fitness Spa
Meeting Room
12 Miles from the airport


Of course there are other hotels in the area-many are much for expensive and some that are lower but have less amenities. If anyone can find another one that looks better, I am open to ideas. Of course the prices that are listed are subjected to change by next June. Tell me what you think.



Cat





I was pretty much thinking in the $100-150 a night range. I'll have a look what I can find.

I was pretty much thinking in the $100-150 a night range. I'll have a look what I can find.



I was trying to keep it on the low end because I know not everyone can afford the higher end prices.



Cat

I believe it's I-85.  It runs down through Charlotte and into Georgia towards Atlanta.  Pretty sweet view of the city, fo sho.




Right, that'll be it.

I was trying to keep it on the low end because I know not everyone can afford the higher end prices.



Cat



that is much appreciated too...I think we will be staying 2 nights (probably leaving Friday....taking our time getting there..and just hanging out for a bit).

so do we get a little room in a hotel for a party? like a real convention? or do we wing it?  whould we find the nearest karaoke place?

so do we get a little room in a hotel for a party? like a real convention? or do we wing it?  whould we find the nearest karaoke place?



What I was thinking, having a party say on Sat. (either during the day or in the evening) which is why I mentioned motels with a meeting/banquet room. Of course we would have to figure out about having it catered. (Maybe the motel we pick could do that but I'm sure it will be at an extra cost  :-\\ ) I also mentioned about motels that have bar/lounge. Whether they have karaoke too is anyone's guess. I was also looking for motels with pools because I think that is something else that we can do. These are some of the ideas that I have. I would like a little more input about other ideas that people have.

HELP ME OUT, FOLKS!



Cat

What I was thinking, having a party say on Sat. (either during the day or in the evening) which is why I mentioned motels with a meeting/banquet room. Of course we would have to figure out about having it catered. (Maybe the motel we pick could do that but I'm sure it will be at an extra cost  :-\\ ) I also mentioned about motels that have bar/lounge. Whether they have karaoke too is anyone's guess. I was also looking for motels with pools because I think that is something else that we can do. These are some of the ideas that I have. I would like a little more input about other ideas that people have.

HELP ME OUT, FOLKS!



Cat


I have lots of friends there. i'll ask them as to and idea for a hall or room- i bet some good bar or club might have a good room; i'll ask about food too.
oh..wait..
anyone coming that's underage?

I have lots of friends there. i'll ask them as to and idea for a hall or room- i bet some good bar or club might have a good room; i'll ask about food too.
oh..wait..
anyone coming that's underage?




Some people may bring their kids along.




Cat

Some people may bring their kids along.




Cat


Maybe the weather will allow a nice day outside? Then we can have games and such.  I'll be happy to help out anyway I can (without living there)
I guess we need a committee.

Maybe the weather will allow a nice day outside? Then we can have games and such.  I'll be happy to help out anyway I can (without living there)
I guess we need a committee.


Well, it's in June.

I suggest we find a nice park, get a couple of them throw away BBQ's (Or just some cold cuts, buns etc) a bunch of coolers, maybe some of those cheap ass lawn chairs, or find a park with some big picnic benches. I doubt that's too hard to find.

Well, it's in June.

I suggest we find a nice park, get a couple of them throw away BBQ's (Or just some cold cuts, buns etc) a bunch of coolers, maybe some of those cheap ass lawn chairs, or find a park with some big picnic benches. I doubt that's too hard to find.

I agree....all musicians bring instruments and all parodiers be prepared!

I agree....all musicians bring instruments and all parodiers be prepared!


Ooohhh, nice idea.

By the way, I get the window seat on the train.

Ooohhh, nice idea.

By the way, I get the window seat on the train.


nah, i'm driving!  call shotgun now!

nah, i'm driving!  call shotgun now!


SHOTGUN!

Wait, can I drive?

SHOTGUN!

Wait, can I drive?


Everyone, right now, pay attention...

Never, ever, under any circumstances let Davey drive.

Everyone, right now, pay attention...

Never, ever, under any circumstances let Andy drive.


You're a jerk!

We could plan for something outdoors-when we get there, we can take a trip to a grocery store to pick up food. Hopefully Mother Nature will be nice to us.




Cat

We could plan for something outdoors-when we get there, we can take a trip to a grocery store to pick up food. Hopefully Mother Nature will be nice to us.




Cat


I think that's a good idea. I think it'd be more fun to have a day outdoors doing the whole big picnicy - reunion kind of thing. (Cus we all look related  ;D) and then go down a few.

i'm going to check out park sites online

i'm going to check out park sites online



I briefly checked out one-Fairmount Park but they advise getting a permit. Not too sure how much that will cost but it would guarantee us the space.


BTW, we should come up with a Plan B just in case the weather is terrible.




Cat

I agree....all musicians bring instruments and all parodiers be prepared!



I read your post to Carlos and he went into the other room and grabbed his banjo (something he hasn't played for years) and said that he needs to practice. He also handed me a harmonica and a tin whistle that I bought a long time ago with the intention of learning to play. He said, "Your choice".  ;D ;D ;D  So, I have until June to be halfway decent on either one.  :-\\




Cat

I read your post to Carlos and he went into the other room and grabbed his banjo (something he hasn't played for years) and said that he needs to practice. He also handed me a harmonica and a tin whistle that I bought a long time ago with the intention of learning to play. He said, "Your choice".  ;D ;D ;D  So, I have until June to be halfway decent on either one.  :-\\




Cat


fan-freakin'-tastic!!!!

Quirk and I are going to be at Shady Maple Restaurant driving the staff crazy.  She's fond of that place, I'll just take the bus.  So if anyone wants to pick us up, that would be nice!! :)

Quirk and I are going to be at Shady Maple Restaurant driving the staff crazy.  She's fond of that place, I'll just take the bus.  So if anyone wants to pick us up, that would be nice!! :)



I could probably pick you up...or at least have you follow us.  It will be me, my husband Chris, my sister Beth (midknightdarkness on the boards)....and I think we will be picking up her boyfriend Justin...he lives in Shippensburg...so that is very close to you. :)

anyone on here from Ottawa, Ontario parliment building area. I will be up there the starting of november for a couple days.

Prepare my bongos woman.

Prepare my bongos woman.


What are you telling me for?

Man this threads depressing now.

Man this threads depressing now.



Why?



Cat

What are you telling me for?


You are the keeper of the bongos...



...


.. Ok, so I want some for christmas.

Why?



Cat


Oh we were talking about meeting eachother in here. :(

Will you be attending the meeting, Mugg?

I'll show up but i'll disguise myself as a bum and beg money in the hotel lobby, i might even get a free inthe00s t-shirt, if jacks gives me one it will be a bit stretched out  :D

I'll show up but i'll disguise myself as a bum and beg money in the hotel lobby, i might even get a free inthe00s t-shirt, if jacks gives me one it will be a bit stretched out  :D


Because of her huge biceps.. right.

Because of her huge biceps.. right.
8)  yeah, Jacks is buffed

So who else is up for this meet in philly?

Can we get some hands here people!

So who else is up for this meet in philly?

Can we get some hands here people!


I can't be certain, it all depends on work, you know how it is in construction.  If I am working steady I only take off when Jake is out of school.  It is possible though.  I'd love to take some time in Philly, we'd probably
Amtrak in.

I'm looking forward to this more and more. We can finally have those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas in them-maybe not on a beach looking at some beefcake-but still be a lot of fun.  ;D ;D ;D




Cat
Yeah, but we'll have Davey to look at, that's about as much beefcake as you can get ;D

Yeah, but we'll have Davey to look at, that's about as much beefcake as you can get ;D


http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/14/sign10.gif

Yeah, but we'll have Davey to look at, that's about as much beefcake as you can get ;D




;D ;D ;D



Cat

I"m in

Yeah, but we'll have Davey to look at, that's about as much beefcake as you can get ;D


http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/14/sign10.gif


;D ;D ;D


It's a good thing I know you're all secretly hot for me.


I can't be certain, it all depends on work, you know how it is in construction.  If I am working steady I only take off when Jake is out of school.  It is possible though.  I'd love to take some time in Philly, we'd probably
Amtrak in.


Understood. I have the same problem this christmas, big family get together (not that I'm a big fan of them all  ;D) but I'll be having christmas on my own due to the full workload through December.

I wanted to Amtrak it, but Kay won't.. cus she's a jerk.

If we're meeting in Philly, I'll take the train.  I can't stand Trailways bus.  Do I need to stop off at the Drum Shop and get Davey his bongos?  8)

If we're meeting in Philly, I'll take the train.  I can't stand Trailways bus.  Do I need to stop off at the Drum Shop and get Davey his bongos?  8)


Yes.. yes you do.

We still need to come up WHERE in Philly. I listed a few hotels and if anyone has any other ideas, speak up.




Cat

I'm really in to the idea of a big thing in the park.

Especially cus it's gonna be near the end of June, we're gonna wanna just chill out, not be on some major schedule trip or anything, there'll be some people coming who can't go everywhere as well, so if we have a big outdoor thing, it kinda fits everything and everyone.

I'm gonna let you or somebody close to Philly have a look at places.. let's face it, kinda pointless me doing that from here.
Maybe if we haven't decided by the time I get back there I'll take a wander down and have a look around, I'm always looking for excuses to go on the train, I could take Pete down there as well, make a day of things.

You're down with the park idea right?

I'm really in to the idea of a big thing in the park.

Especially cus it's gonna be near the end of June, we're gonna wanna just chill out, not be on some major schedule trip or anything, there'll be some people coming who can't go everywhere as well, so if we have a big outdoor thing, it kinda fits everything and everyone.

I'm gonna let you or somebody close to Philly have a look at places.. let's face it, kinda pointless me doing that from here.
Maybe if we haven't decided by the time I get back there I'll take a wander down and have a look around, I'm always looking for excuses to go on the train, I could take Pete down there as well, make a day of things.

You're down with the park idea right?



The park idea is great-but which park? Also we can't sleep in the park so we will need a hotel. Unless everyone choose whatever hotel they want and then meet in the park-but I think it would be more fun if we all stayed at the same hotel.




Cat

The park idea is great-but which park? Also we can't sleep in the park so we will need a hotel. Unless everyone choose whatever hotel they want and then meet in the park-but I think it would be more fun if we all stayed at the same hotel.


Errr.. I dunno about that.

Some people will want the 'Econo-Lodge' some will want the Hilton... me.. I'll just score with some chick in a bar.

Errr.. I dunno about that.

Some people will want the 'Econo-Lodge' some will want the Hilton... me.. I'll just score with some chick in a bar.



I think Loki13 lives in Philly-we can ALL crash with him.  :D :D ;D ;D




Cat

I think Loki13 lives in Philly-we can ALL crash with him.  :D :D ;D ;D




Cat



Hmm, who wants to bunk with me?

Errr.. I dunno about that.

Some people will want the 'Econo-Lodge' some will want the Hilton... me.. I'll just score with some chick in a bar.


I'm with you.  We can pick what ever hotel, and all meet at the park.  Staying at the same hotel may be a little too intense.

I'm with you.  We can pick what ever hotel, and all meet at the park.  Staying at the same hotel may be a little too intense.


Yeah, I think it would be fun to a certain degree, but you're right. We could all meet up, swap numbers and then work out what we want to do. I dare say we'll form out own groups as well, much as I'm eagre to meet all of you guys, it's not actually possible to hang out with 20 different people at the same time.

Ok, so we have 2 for "choose your own hotel". Anymore? (I'm not voting because it don't matter to me one way or the other). We also have to decide on a park. I don't know too much about Philly. I think the last time I was there, I was something like 9 years old. Does anyone else know the city?



Cat

Ok, so we have 2 for "choose your own hotel". Anymore? (I'm not voting because it don't matter to me one way or the other). We also have to decide on a park. I don't know too much about Philly. I think the last time I was there, I was something like 9 years old. Does anyone else know the city?



Cat


I googled this.    www.ushistory.org/franklin/philadelphia/park.htm,  If you have AAA the guide book has a good map of locations.

I googled this.    www.ushistory.org/franklin/philadelphia/park.htm,  If you have AAA the guide book has a good map of locations.





That looks way cool. Of course we may want to think about a Plan B if it rains.  :-\\




Cat

That looks way cool. Of course we may want to think about a Plan B if it rains.  :-\\




Cat


This looks way cool rain or shine 

www.easternstate.org/news/index.html#7daysaweek

This looks way cool rain or shine 

www.easternstate.org/news/index.html#7daysaweek



They featured that place on the show Ghost Hunters and they caught a full aperation on camera.  :o :o  Oh yeah, the place is definately haunted.



Cat

I think Loki13 lives in Philly-we can ALL crash with him.  :D :D ;D ;D




Cat


It'll be really crowded in The Boys room.  ;D

They featured that place on the show Ghost Hunters and they caught a full aperation on camera.  :o :o  Oh yeah, the place is definately haunted.



Cat




ooohh...haunted places...count me in! And as for the hotel thing....I vote for going with the hotel of our choice and then meeting up at a given time.

ooohh...haunted places...count me in! And as for the hotel thing....I vote for going with the hotel of our choice and then meeting up at a given time.


If your up haunted tours, Eastern State Penitentiary is one place to go, but you can't leave out Fort Mifflin,
Fort Mifflin is right next to the airport.
http://www.paranormalinvestigators.com/FortMifflin/FortMifflin1Investigation.htm


If your into the macabre, there is Edgar Allen Poe's house or you can check out the Mutter Museum.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/PAPHImut.html

If your up haunted tours, Eastern State Penitentiary is one place to go, but you can't leave out Fort Mifflin,
Fort Mifflin is right next to the airport.
http://www.paranormalinvestigators.com/FortMifflin/FortMifflin1Investigation.htm


If your into the macabre, there is Edgar Allen Poe's house or you can check out the Mutter Museum.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/PAPHImut.html



oh wow Kevin...those sound great...I definitely am interested in checking those out!

It'll be really crowded in The Boys room.  ;D




I call top bunk!