A Gathering Idea...

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:25 pm

Would anyone be interested in a Mid-Summer gathering. Maybe a weekend get-together (Fri-Night thru maybe Sun Morning) somewhere centrally located.

I'm not sure what the most central place would be, or anything like that. I'd just be interested in seeing if there is an interest there.

My first thought was either Chicago or maybe Michigan somewhere as being centrally located for most folks. (I think most of the folks are midwest and eastern US...several ARE in other places like WA, OR, and of course CA...but I'm looking at the easiest for most scenario here)

With the Bulldrek ressuraction and all it's worth discussing.

Timeframe-wise I was looking at maybe June. Gives some time to plan, not too close to GenCon to wipe out Vacation time or fundage.

I'm sure we could poll the populace and see what are the most popular ideas.

Anyhow...discuss.

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:12 pm

Chicago is the new hub. All the cool kids come here.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:16 pm

Y'all should drag your lazy asses to Podunkville. It's worth it just for the permanent scars that would be left on my hometown.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:26 pm

I using most of my vacation time this summer going places with my daughter, but I've held a few days in reserve against the possibility of some friend-related long weekend; this would apply. I would be interested, so long as it's not just Chicago/Michigan people, most of whom I see enough as it is.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:35 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:Y'all should drag your lazy asses to Podunkville. It's worth it just for the permanent scars that would be left on my hometown.

Frankly, I favor the idea, if for no other reason than a Bulldrek expedition to that most bulldrekian of vacation spots, Centralia.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:07 pm

Ok, if people are doing a gathering in PA, you have to wait until I can be there.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:30 pm

Nobody is doing a Gathering in PA. It's an amusing idea, but completely ill-suited for it. One, the only two local Bulldrekkers have neither the facilities or easy schedules to coordinate to make it worthwhile for a large number of people to come here. Additionally, it's Podunkville for a reason. There's somewhere next to jack and shit to do locally. Plus there's that whole cross-burning, dueling banjo crowd to deal with as well.

Edit: I mean sure, if one or two folks are daring enough to meander out here, I think Nex and I would put out the welcome mats. But an actual gathering? Not bloody likely to be much of a success.

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:36 pm

13-16 hour drive for me (depending on traffic).

MooCow · Post by **MooCow** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:47 pm

Will there be goat sex at this gathering?

Instant Cash · Post by **Instant Cash** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:45 pm

I am cool with the mid-west, the hard part is not getting people interested, it is finding the place to do it.

There is usually....scaring involved to the local populace.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:00 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:Nobody is doing a Gathering in PA. It's an amusing idea, but completely ill-suited for it. One, the only two local Bulldrekkers have neither the facilities or easy schedules to coordinate to make it worthwhile for a large number of people to come here. Additionally, it's Podunkville for a reason. There's somewhere next to jack and shit to do locally. Plus there's that whole cross-burning, dueling banjo crowd to deal with as well.

Ok, the other gatherings were at Brine's house and that Lake in Wisconsin. If we've learned anything by now it's that Bulldrekers can make their own fun no matter where they are.

Johnny the Bull · Post by **Johnny the Bull** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:52 pm

I am there given enough notice and the blessings of ball and chain x2.

lordhellion · Post by **lordhellion** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:18 pm

Yeah, the advance notice factor is the main thing. I have a couple vacation days left, and am always up for a long-distance excursion, so long as I can pull it off and still afford to live when I get back. But I'm definitely interested.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:43 am

Ok, I'm not talking about this for this summer, but perhaps next year or something. Ricketts Glen might be cool. There are a whole bunch of waterfalls there. Many years ago my extended family went there for a vacation. We stayed in a great bed & breakfast. We rented out the entire building and just told the lady she didn't need to cook for us. (There were beds for 18, IIRC. Wrap around porch, gazebo, player piano, huge dining table, etc.) It wasn't really close to much of anything. There was a general store across the street run by the people who owned the B&B. There was a bear that came into the back yard some nights. Anyway, it's something to consider for the future. As I said before, we spent most of the time at Brine's place hanging out at the house. There wasn't much action at the lake in Wisconsin. Both were really fun. There's the park with waterfalls close by for recreation. (The waterfalls are really cool. And if we go in summer, they're fun to play in.) If we did the BBQ/cooking for ourselves thing at the house it would cuts costs for people. Ok, I'm going to stop before I get carried away. Just throwing it out there.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:45 am

Now you have to go and ruin it, Lin. Giving out ideas that make sense. See, if all the Bulldrekkers show up in PA, and think there's actually something decent here...how the hell am I'm going to be able to keep on complaining about PA? Damn it, stop spoiling all my fun!

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:50 am

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Tue May 01, 2007 2:23 pm

Iantha and I could be down, given 60 days notice.

sinsual · Post by **sinsual** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:14 pm

Serious Paul wrote:Iantha and I could be down, given 60 days notice.

You have to give Iantha 60 days notice to go down?? damn dude, I would go nuts...

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:19 pm

Nah, I just keep penciling myself in!

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:17 pm

Wow, I never realized it before, but you and Sin are a perfect match for each other.

Caine Hazen · Post by **Caine Hazen** » Sat May 05, 2007 5:25 pm

We had thought to have a housewarming party here at our place, now that its getting fixed up enough to have guests over. Though I'm thinking a crowd like you would get us bnned from this place

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:46 pm

Liniah wrote:Wow, I never realized it before, but you and Sin are a perfect match for each other.

Damn...that's fucked up.

Instant Cash · Post by **Instant Cash** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:53 pm

Caine Hazen wrote:We had thought to have a housewarming party here at our place, now that its getting fixed up enough to have guests over. Though I'm thinking a crowd like you would get us bnned from this place

To be honest, we actually (for the most part) are pretty considerate of others, and usually leave a good impression wherever we go.

MooCow · Post by **MooCow** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:54 pm

To be honest, we actually (for the most part) are pretty considerate of others, and usually leave a good impression wherever we go.

Well, you do....

Kai · Post by **Kai** » Mon May 07, 2007 3:27 pm

A wedding, a possible wedding, a family trip, Otakon, all between now and end of July, no go unless you're talking GA/TN area, have fun

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Mon May 07, 2007 3:55 pm

On krak. Don't mind me.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Tue May 08, 2007 12:06 am

Instant Cash wrote:To be honest, we actually (for the most part) are pretty considerate of others, and usually leave a good impression wherever we go.

Yeah...a chalk outline...

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Thu May 10, 2007 5:41 pm

Cash wrote:
Instant Cash wrote:To be honest, we actually (for the most part) are pretty considerate of others, and usually leave a good impression wherever we go.
Yeah...a chalk outline...

HEY! Nothing has ever been proven in a court of law!

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:44 pm

Daki wrote:
Cash wrote:
Instant Cash wrote:To be honest, we actually (for the most part) are pretty considerate of others, and usually leave a good impression wherever we go.
Yeah...a chalk outline...
HEY! Nothing has ever been proven in a court of law!

Yeah, even OJ was found innocent!

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:10 pm

In criminal court, not civil court.

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:57 pm

Technically, both of you are wrong.

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Fri May 11, 2007 2:33 pm

True. He was found Not Guilty. They never made mention of his innocence.

Perhaps the better term for the civil verdict was, he was found Liable for their deaths.

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Fri May 11, 2007 10:17 pm

Ooh! I want to come. Hey- wait, I have a - Nah, I sported the February party. I am scared to death of Bulldrekkers and brand new carpeting in the house I just bought.

Instant Cash · Post by **Instant Cash** » Thu May 17, 2007 11:17 pm

MissTeja wrote:Ooh! I want to come. Hey- wait, I have a - Nah, I sported the February party. I am scared to death of Bulldrekkers and brand new carpeting in the house I just bought.

but but....I wanted to DJ your housewarming

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Thu May 17, 2007 11:51 pm

I picture Teja's housewarming as a long weekend: the first two days partying, the last day fixing everything that was broken, repainting, etc.

[And a few days beforehand for her to hide all the valuables.]

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri May 18, 2007 12:13 am

MissTeja wrote:Ooh! I want to come. Hey- wait, I have a - Nah, I sported the February party. I am scared to death of Bulldrekkers.

Fixed for you there, dear.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Fri May 18, 2007 11:29 am

You know, I just saw this

sinsual wrote:
Serious Paul wrote:Iantha and I could be down, given 60 days notice.
You have to give Iantha 60 days notice to go down?? damn dude, I would go nuts...

And then Paul's reply. You guys are dorks.

*Walks away muttering and shaking head...

"60 days... PENCILING himself in... Damn right he pencils himself in... It's all he can do with what he's got...