Saturday July 7th, 2007: A date that shall live in infamy?

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Mon May 28, 2007 1:22 am

So my brother is returning from North Carolina next month, and along his way he is stopping to purchase some fireworks. Five hundred dollars worth. So I decided what the hell, why not make this a party.

So the when: Saturday July 7th, the weekend right after the fourth of July

The Where: Michigan, we have a spot but basically it's near Greenville MI. On 27 acres of land, with a river running through it.

The Who: Anyone who can make it. We're grilling, chillin' and detonating a massive amount of fireworks in a secluded part of the country side. (Assuming the weather cooperates.)

The Why: Fire! Fire over the river!

So who'd be interested?

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Mon May 28, 2007 2:01 am

We have two small small fire pits on site which can be made larger, and plenty of trees to cut down for fuel. There is also a creek and swamp as well as nice dry areas and a field.

We have a decent sized grill as well as a smaller one, so we'll have the ability to cook for a larger group of people.

If you plan on coming let Paul or I know and we can get you more details.

I hope to see most of you guys there!

Edit: This will house a running tally of all who have expressed interest or confirmed. This is just for me to be able to keep track of who is coming.

3278 ~ Yes
Estes ~ Yes
Teja ~ Yes
AtemHutlrt ~ Yes
Bishop ~ Yes
Serious and his clan (10 - 14 people)
UncleJoseph ~ Yes
Jim ~ ?
Daki and Gunny ~ ?

sinsual · Post by **sinsual** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:23 pm

Iantha wrote:We have two small small fire pits on site which can be made larger, and plenty of trees to cut down for fuel. There is also a creek and swamp as well as nice dry areas and a field.

We have a decent sized grill as well as a smaller one, so we'll have the ability to cook for a larger group of people.

If you plan on coming let Paul or I know and we can get you more details.

I hope to see most of you guys there!

Only if Bishop gets to break the axe, compressor and the chainsaw...

I will be doing the week of the 4th in Anaheim, sorry, I will have to take a pass on this one.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:58 pm

Well... I'm kind of hoping to keep the broken things to a minimum but with the group of people we know are coming already, and the $500 dollars of quasi-legal fireworks we have lined up, I'm sure SOMETHING is bound to be broken/set on fire.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Mon May 28, 2007 11:49 pm

Have you warned the local ambulance company?

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Mon May 28, 2007 11:54 pm

Meh, dad has several fire extinguishers and we have a creek. If need be we'll just start throwing people in the creek if they catch fire. And, you know, we will be way too far out in the middle of no-where for the ambulance or fire department to get there in time to be of any real use.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Tue May 29, 2007 12:15 am

w00t! Bring the sticks of dynamite!

Instant Cash · Post by **Instant Cash** » Tue May 29, 2007 2:25 am

This one might be tough for us, the monthly haflas got moved to that weekend instead of the normal first tuesday of the month like usual.

That means I might need to DJ.

There is also a chance I might be in Germany again.

I will keep ya posted.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Tue May 29, 2007 2:35 am

Yes, please do keep us posted. We'd love to have you, so hopefully we can work things out but if not, we will have another one. Or, Paul and I can go over to Chicago-area to visit. I kind of like the idea of taking a weekend every summer and heading over. We'll see.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue May 29, 2007 3:42 am

I'll see what it looks like for me at work. I wouldn't keep my fingers crossed though.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Tue May 29, 2007 3:56 am

Oh come on!

Fine fine, be the responsible adult. Poop face.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue May 29, 2007 5:27 am

Nothing to do with being responsible, and everything to do with them firing me if I don't get the time off approved. I like buying gaming books too much to not work.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Tue May 29, 2007 7:52 am

Damn your crippling paycheck addiction!

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Tue May 29, 2007 11:05 am

I'll be there.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Tue May 29, 2007 11:06 am

SWEEEEET!

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Tue May 29, 2007 1:27 pm

Turns out that I don't have to work that weekend, I'll let you know if we can make it.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Tue May 29, 2007 1:47 pm

Iantha wrote:SWEEEEET!

DUDE!

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Tue May 29, 2007 4:26 pm

I'll know for sure in a week or two.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:38 am

DAKI and JIM:

Awesome. Keep me posted.

AtemHutlrt · Post by **AtemHutlrt** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:26 am

Unless (and maybe even if) my feet explode, I should be there. Where exactly near Greenville?

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:31 am

Take 57 East, towards Carson, and make a left on Grow. Grow takes you to W. Station, right on W. Station, and mum and dad live down there. I will have a barrel or ballons or something to mark the drive since it is dirt, and easy to miss. Also, they are back about 1/4 of a mile, and the drive is winding, so the house can't be seen.

I wonder if I can find a cow statue and put combat boots on it. THAT would mark the spot well.

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Wed May 30, 2007 3:52 am

Midwest frakkin' rural America. Ha.

Kitt · Post by **Kitt** » Wed May 30, 2007 4:27 am

Unfortunately, due to an addiction to my meager paycheck, the complete inability to drive for more than 10 hours in a day, and being located on Long Island, I will be unable to attend. It's probably for the best. I tend to wind up drunk and half naked at large parties.
Just...someone, please, set a stick on fire, chuck it into the water, and giggle for me.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:15 am

Kitt wrote:I tend to wind up drunk and half naked at large parties.

If I hadn't already allocated my travel budget for this year, this line would make me seriously consider flying to Long Island just to drive you there myself.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:11 pm

That's the spirit Ang!

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Thu May 31, 2007 1:56 pm

Our attendance will be largely dependant on my work situation (and Katie's). I'm putting it on the calendar though.
=maybe

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:32 pm

Another bald head.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:30 pm

Ampere wrote:Our attendance will be largely dependant on my work situation (and Katie's). I'm putting it on the calendar though.
=maybe

GREAT! Let me know if there is any way to help get you guys over here.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:33 am

Alas, will be at Origins.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:11 am

Well, I'd like to, but 1) I have a 4th of July engagement already, but I can't remember if it's the weekend before or after and 2) I'll only have been working for a month by then (at a temporary, not-career type job = doesn't pay too well) so I don't know that I could afford it. Sooooo, probably not but I'll see if there's a chance I can work it out.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:50 am

Liniah wrote:Well, I'd like to, but 1) I have a 4th of July engagement already, but I can't remember if it's the weekend before or after and 2) I'll only have been working for a month by then (at a temporary, not-career type job = doesn't pay too well) so I don't know that I could afford it. Sooooo, probably not but I'll see if there's a chance I can work it out.

Yay! See everyone? THIS is teh kind of attitude I like to see around here.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:53 pm

Okay everyone, who's up for it? I've gotten confirmation from a couple of other people so things are looking good.

We will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, veggies and drinks. If you want anything else, bring it. I will have some alcohol there, probably hard liquor, but if you want beer or wine you will have to bring it as did didn't make wine last year.

I will be e-mailing everyone the address to the gathering site so if you don't get an e-nail by tonight, please post a reminder here along with your e-mail address, or send me an e-mail at

adamisteriosa at gmail dot com.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:38 am

I can't do it. It turns out the 7th is the day that I have the other party. Hopefully next time!

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:02 am

Ada, we got a roster? I'm planning on it either way, but just curious.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:10 am

These are the Confirmed Crowd... I have still to hear from others. IC, Daki, Jim, Gunny, Jaded, AK404... what do you guys say?

Teja
Bishop
Renee
AtemHultr
Estes
Heather
John
Denise
Theresa
Frank
3278
Shelly
Ron
Lena
Evil Steve
MC Busy E
Drama C
Jacob
Noah
Mikey
Aytch
PrimeDutchess
AK404

Bishop · Post by **Bishop** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:54 am

I've got no clue who 90% of those people are, lol.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:12 am

That's the best way to meet new people. Damn, I wish I could make this one and that isn't a Teja style misdirection this time.

MissTeja · Post by **MissTeja** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:04 pm

Yeah, I feel like an ass, but I can't place Heather, Theresa, Frank, Shelly, Ron,or Lena. No clue who they be. List is good so far though.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:24 pm

That's because she listed half mt family, and some peoples spouses and stuff.

Bishop · Post by **Bishop** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:38 pm

MC Busy E and Evil Steve are the two spawn of yours, am I correct in that?

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:24 pm

Indeed.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:17 pm

Tomorrow's the day, guys. Check SeriousPaul's LJ post and if you can't see that, then you should have gotten an e-mail. If you didn't get the e-mail then we probably IM'd you. If you didn't get any of those, then you suck and we didn't want you there anyway.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:21 am

After action reports will follow recovery.