Comments on: Carrboro Cookout Meetup

Carrboro Cookout Meetup

solipsophistocracy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:03:22 -0800

Cookout meetup in Carrboro?

Hey everybody. After our last meetup at the station, we talked about doing a cookout. thivaia is potentially willing to host it the weekend of May 23rd. Anybody interested?

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:27:47 -0800

I'm new to the Triangle, and was hoping there'd be a meetup soon. I'm not sure if the barbecue down here in North Carolina will match up to what I'm used to coming from New England, but I'll give it a shot, I guess.

By: greta simone

greta simone — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:28:07 -0800

Well, it's my house too, so sure.

By: solipsophistocracy

solipsophistocracy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:31:47 -0800

Sorry. I thought ya'll lived together, but I wasn't sure. Nothing like inviting people to someone else's house!

By: greta simone

greta simone — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:33:47 -0800

Ain't no thang. I'm used to it. I've been invited to my own parties before.

By: a lot is two words

a lot is two words — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:38:50 -0800

I'm absolutely interested and am happy to contribute on the faux meat + veggie end!

By: thivaia

thivaia — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:44:27 -0800

Indeed, I have a grill and a deck. As stated above the 23rd is good for me. And just so this doesn't seem too weird, I did volunteer to host this and you are all warmly invited. So what are we thinking . . . hamburgers/hot dogs/ veggie burgers? Anyone want to potluck side dishes?

By: Ian A.T.

Ian A.T. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:37 -0800

I'll make it if I don't have a show. My May is pretty booked, but I don't have anything on the 23rd just yet. I'll try to keep it that way.

By: Rangeboy

Rangeboy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:04:03 -0800

I could probably make it. I can't cook for shit but I'd be happy to bring drinks, cookies, chips, whatever.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:22:53 -0800

I have to check the calendar to be extra sure, but I think I can!

By: wens

wens — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:07:59 -0800

I hope I can make it!

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:56:26 -0800

We are a possibility.

By: msali

msali — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:12:32 -0800

Oh, I'll potluck the HELL out of the side dishes.

By: greta simone

greta simone — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:10:57 -0800

Ok roomie Thivaia. Since I'm up the street pretending to work, we can discuss times here on the grey. 6? 7? I'm leaning more towards early, so we aren't cooking in the dark.

By: thivaia

thivaia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:53:53 -0800

How about 6:30? In the meantime, if you're coming or think you might like to and have not already been to my house, memail me and I'll send you the street address/directions.

By: greta simone

greta simone — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:43:19 -0800

Ok. So 6:30pm on May 23rd at thivaia and greta simone's house. Memail either of us for the address/directions.

By: rachelpapers

rachelpapers — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:55:17 -0800

Oh. Hell. Yes.

By: barnone

barnone — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:24:06 -0800

If I'm in town, I'll come too! I've never been to one but it sounds fun. I can bring something too.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:59:16 -0800

Hey, I'm not able to do any sort of organizing for a 10th anniversary meetup (moving, etc). I'd be able to and really would want to go, however! Can anyone take up the lead?

By: rachelpapers

rachelpapers — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:58:06 -0800

Something has come up and I will not be able to attend. Have fun and lmk if there is a 10 thing happening.

By: thivaia

thivaia — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:57:28 -0800

Hey everyone! Not that the meet-up is mere days away, I just wanted to remind all attendees to drop me or Greta Simone a line for directions, and let me know if you're coming so I can make sure to have enough burgers/veggie burgers/hot dogs, etc. Looking forward to seeing you all. The weather looks like it's going to be superb on Saturday.

By: thivaia

thivaia — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:58:49 -0800

Also, look forward to discussion of the 10th anniversary meet-up.

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:38:52 -0800

Grr. I am also not going to be able to make it this weekend, but I am blocking time off now for a big 10th party. Have fun all, I'm sure I'll meet you sooner or later...

By: pinky

pinky — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:17 -0800

I was so looking forward to coming, but now something has come up. I'm really sorry and hope to make one sometime!

By: solipsophistocracy

solipsophistocracy — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:48:53 -0800

I will be there with bells on. What can I bring?

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:53:08 -0800

pinky! I'll miss you!

By: Rangeboy

Rangeboy — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:01:41 -0800

Looks like I'm going to have to miss this one after all. Bummer.

By: Pater Aletheias

Pater Aletheias — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:30:57 -0800

Wish I could have been there! See you all at the 10th, I hope.

By: solipsophistocracy

solipsophistocracy — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:31:30 -0800

What a wonderful meetup! Thanks much to thivaia and greta simone for being such lovely hosts.

By: barnone

barnone — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:30:57 -0800

Sorry I missed the note. A friend came in for a surprise visit and I was off the internet for a change. Next time for sure!

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:51:19 -0800

Good times! I was especially impressed at our long-distance travelers, odinsdream and partner (ohcrapIforgotyourmetafiltername).

hydropsyche said she'll get the ball rolling on the 10th.

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:57:26 -0800

And Stewriffic apparently drives faster than me, or at least opens her laptop more quickly after she gets in the house. The 10th post for Durham is now open for your participation. Thanks again to thivaia and greta simone for a great meetup.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:59:32 -0800

Heh. I told you 15-501 was quick at night! I had time to put the dog out and feed him before I even opened up the laptop!

By: purpletangerine

purpletangerine — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:17:06 -0800

odinsdream and partner (ohcrapIforgotyourmetafiltername).
Ha! That's me! Had an awesome time, folks. Thanks for tasty burgers and lovely conversation. Hubby will be getting the pictures up shortly :)

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:21:01 -0800

Yay! Thanks, purpletangerine! It was great to meet you. Now I have to remember some of the other names. (I got the real names right, anyway!)

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:21:37 -0800

Also: glad to see you got home safely!

By: odinsdream

odinsdream — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:33:02 -0800

Awesome. Thank you so much everybody! Mary (purpletangerine) and I had a great time.

Here are the photos.

By: msali

msali — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:03:38 -0800

So sad that I had to miss it, but I really didn't have a choice. We just bought a house on Friday, and we spent all day Saturday cleaning up, packing and moving. Lather rinse and repeat for the next week or so. Bummed I missed it, looks like you had fun.

By: clerestory

clerestory — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:36:00 -0800

Wow, great photos, odin. You're a pro - I didn't even notice half of those being taken!

By: clerestory

clerestory — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:42:45 -0800

Whoops - also thanks to greta and thivaia for hosting. It was really great to meet everyone, esp for a quasi-lurker. Plus - fun lit history trivia: was Frances Hodgson Burnett a Southern writer?

By: greta simone

greta simone — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:44:58 -0800

Hey all. Thanks for coming. We were glad to host and meet you meetup newbies! Please feel free to drop a line anytime you are in NYC! We can have a Carrboro meetup in Manhattan!

By: odinsdream

odinsdream — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:48:13 -0800

I am all for that greta. When you get there be sure to check out my favorite dessert bar. I hope you were able to snag some cake from the reception!

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:34:04 -0800

I can't find my camera cable.

By: greta simone

greta simone — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:51:28 -0800

Lame.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:48:06 -0800

Heh.