Comments on: DNC MeFite Gathering?

DNC MeFite Gathering?

FlamingBore — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:29:04 -0800

Coming to Denver for the DNC?

I'd been planning on being scarce during the DNC but it looks like I'm going to be in town for it. Are there any MeFites heading to the Mile High City for the festivities? Shall we gather?

By: Eideteker

Eideteker — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:28:26 -0800

Do Not Call? As in the DNC list?

By: louche mustachio

louche mustachio — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:35:24 -0800

Sadly, no.

I will be trapped in the TC for the RNC (thanks, work. That was lovely of you.)

So just remember that as bad as it gets there, it could always be worse.

By: lonefrontranger

lonefrontranger — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:37:33 -0800

I shall be STUCK in Denver during the DNC, because, well, I live there. It's actually going to suck for me as I depend on public transportation from central downtown to get back n forth to my job in Boulder every day and the RTD is one of those "terrorist vectors" that the homeland security type bozos are going to be leaning on, bleh.

That said, I shall be quite ready for alcohol and commiseration should you lot decide to do so.

If you're planning a meetup, keep me in the loop. I should have liked to meet some of the folks that came in for Worldcon last night but we never managed to get it organised.

I can't access MeFi/MeTa during the day (this means don't mefimail me if you desire a fast response) so send any workday queries by way of the gmail account on my profile.

I live quite close to downtown Denver and am part of the Wednesday booze cruise so I have a fair idea of which watering holes might be feasible.

By: scottreynen

scottreynen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:44:11 -0800

I also live in Denver and desire to be kept in said loop.

By: lukemeister

lukemeister — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:47:20 -0800

I live in Longmont and work in Boulder, and too would like to be in the loop, though not one made tighter and tighter by Homeland Security until I'm gasping for breath.

By: NailsTheCat

NailsTheCat — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:55:38 -0800

And yes, I too live in Denver. I'm likely to be in NYC week of the DNC (and I'm gutted about it) but my plans may change...

By: lukemeister

lukemeister — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:59:59 -0800

Was there a meetup last night?

By: piro

piro — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:09:12 -0800

Yes.

By: spec80

spec80 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:34:27 -0800

louche mustachio: If it helps, RNC give the better gift bags.

By: dr. fresh

dr. fresh — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:04:29 -0800

rats, a meetup (last night) that I could have been at. What are the odds?

If I'm in town of DNC week, I'd be up for a meetup for sure. My name is in the lottery for the final day speech but no news yet. I might also be in NYC that week, but on a unrelated trip to NailsTheCat's trip.

By: FlamingBore

FlamingBore — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:33:35 -0800

A say let's hit the Hornet for beverages of the adult variety.

What day/date works best?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:44:13 -0800

My name is in the lottery for the final day speech but no news yet.

Mine too! When I win, I'm in.

By: lukemeister

lukemeister — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:12:52 -0800

Hello? Anyone?

*looks out window at Scotland-like weather*

By: lonefrontranger

lonefrontranger — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:43:53 -0800

hi lukemeister, I've got this in my recent activity and have also been watching it.

What we've done in the past that's worked well with the Denver contingent has been send out a group email/MeMail. fieldtrip was the keeper of The List iirc.

By: lukemeister

lukemeister — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:50:17 -0800

lonefrontranger,

Great, I hope it will take place!

By: fluffy battle kitten

fluffy battle kitten — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:53:55 -0800

Please to add me to the list for any DNC shenanigans.

By: dr. fresh

dr. fresh — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:39 -0800

I'm free any evening but Monday, and there's no chance of me going to NYC as I previously thought. I might have a copy of the non-memail list that fieldtrip used for meetups, if needed.

By: FlamingBore

FlamingBore — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:03:11 -0800

Okay peoples - I'm saying Hornet on Thursday.

By: lonefrontranger

lonefrontranger — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:29:20 -0800

Hornet - plz to clue me in on where? I'll be there with bells on!

dr. fresh if you have that list don't be shy. I didn't capture it so I'd have to dig a bit.

By: FlamingBore

FlamingBore — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:03:48 -0800

Hornet - 76 Broadway. First & Broadway
Shall we say 6:30?

By: dr. fresh

dr. fresh — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:02:24 -0800

Email has been sent to everyone who was on the list for the July meetup.

By: gregor-e

gregor-e — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:56:45 -0800

I'll be flying to San Diego then, but thanks for sending the invite, dr. fresh.

By: lonefrontranger

lonefrontranger — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:54:37 -0800

Hi guys, I've added this to the meetups calendar!

Thanks for taking care of this dr. fresh.

By: dr. fresh

dr. fresh — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:15:58 -0800

I think the only reservations the Hornet takes is for the "Nest", which costs extra. I don't know how close to 5:30 I can be there, so whoever gets there first might want to commandeer a table for a few folks. I have no idea how many people might show up.

By: FlamingBore

FlamingBore — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:42:11 -0800

I'm going to try to leave the office by 5:15, so I'll likely be the first one there. I'm something of a regular, sadly, so I'm sure we can get something together.

Enter and turn right - See profile page for quick idea of what I look like. See you tonight!

By: lukemeister

lukemeister — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:32:07 -0800

I hope you all are having a blast! Next time, I hope.

By: lonefrontranger

lonefrontranger — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:51:48 -0800

okay, pictures are here and I also linked them to the meetup sidebar thingy as well.

By: NailsTheCat

NailsTheCat — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:25:58 -0800

I'm so jealous I couldn't be there - stuck in NYC. Looks like you all had a great time.