SXSW/Austin meetup February 22, 2010 4:59 PM Subscribe
SXSW/Austin meetup?
The karaoke meetup thread never really got off the ground, but I assume that we still want to have a meetup for SXSW. How does Sunday, March 14 look for y'all?
The karaoke meetup thread never really got off the ground, but I assume that we still want to have a meetup for SXSW. How does Sunday, March 14 look for y'all?
I was just about to post something like this. We all get in early, and the convention times are packed with a billion parties at once, so how about Thursday night meetup? There's nothing going on that night except I think jessamyn lands around 6pm. Maybe 7pm Thursday at a bar with decent food somewhere?
posted by mathowie (staff) at 5:29 PM on February 22, 2010
posted by mathowie (staff) at 5:29 PM on February 22, 2010
I'm down for Thursday.
posted by milquetoast at 6:14 PM on February 22, 2010
posted by milquetoast at 6:14 PM on February 22, 2010
Can I come?
I don't get out of class until 8:30, and then it takes me an hour to get back to Austin, but dayum if I wouldn't like to say hi.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:28 PM on February 22, 2010
I don't get out of class until 8:30, and then it takes me an hour to get back to Austin, but dayum if I wouldn't like to say hi.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:28 PM on February 22, 2010
We could make it 8 if 7 is too early. My flight gets in at 6:15, so a little more breathing room would be okay with me.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 6:30 PM on February 22, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 6:30 PM on February 22, 2010
Well don't change it on account of just me. The Austin meetups tend to run about 3 hour long, give or take. What kind of atmosphere are ya'll looking for? Beer, food, tables, casual? Every meetup I've attended seems to stick to that formula. It works for this town.
But if you want a foam party, we can probably arrange that.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:33 PM on February 22, 2010
But if you want a foam party, we can probably arrange that.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:33 PM on February 22, 2010
I'm very interested in Thursday the 11th.
(And I keep meaning to get some karaoke going, so don't give up hope. It's just likely to be after SXSW.)
posted by immlass at 6:52 PM on February 22, 2010
(And I keep meaning to get some karaoke going, so don't give up hope. It's just likely to be after SXSW.)
posted by immlass at 6:52 PM on February 22, 2010
Oh I am soooo tempted to drive up for this. Sunday is much more tempting than Thursday, but I'm just a poor country lawyer who doesn't understand all this convention party schedulin'... :) But I'm also very tempted by Thursday.
posted by muddgirl at 7:23 PM on February 22, 2010
posted by muddgirl at 7:23 PM on February 22, 2010
For some reason I was thinking it was a bit early to go into SXSW scheds, but I'm totally in, schedule allowing. Plus I've got $20 to throw in toward drinks.
If it's a place with smoke, I'll send the dosh over to someone else (or we can use it at the 1st post-SXSW meet-up, y'all's choice).
posted by batmonkey at 8:01 PM on February 22, 2010
If it's a place with smoke, I'll send the dosh over to someone else (or we can use it at the 1st post-SXSW meet-up, y'all's choice).
posted by batmonkey at 8:01 PM on February 22, 2010
Ugh, forgot that 'Dude and I have already been planning up to catch the Lips concert on the 12th... at this point, I could just take a long weekend, if there's any hotels left in the city...
posted by muddgirl at 8:01 PM on February 22, 2010
posted by muddgirl at 8:01 PM on February 22, 2010
Totally in. I work downtown, so that is handy, or I am happy to ferry folks from the convention center area to wherever.
posted by restless_nomad at 6:14 AM on February 23, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 6:14 AM on February 23, 2010
Thursday night works for me too.
Should we try to settle on a bar downtown, or do the out-of-towners have access to cars?
posted by donajo at 6:23 AM on February 23, 2010
Should we try to settle on a bar downtown, or do the out-of-towners have access to cars?
posted by donajo at 6:23 AM on February 23, 2010
I'm in - either downtown or away from the crowds.
posted by nightwood at 6:52 AM on February 23, 2010
posted by nightwood at 6:52 AM on February 23, 2010
Quorum! Cool!
I'll be there, when/where ever. I like the idea of downtown, both because I expect it's going to be easiest for the out-of-towners, and also because I like the idea of MetaFilter representing, so to speak. But since I don't have a good specific suggestion I'll go where ever.
posted by dirtdirt at 7:38 AM on February 23, 2010
I'll be there, when/where ever. I like the idea of downtown, both because I expect it's going to be easiest for the out-of-towners, and also because I like the idea of MetaFilter representing, so to speak. But since I don't have a good specific suggestion I'll go where ever.
posted by dirtdirt at 7:38 AM on February 23, 2010
I'm in.
Weather around SXSW has been fickle. Last year's SXSW meetup at Mother Egan's wound up being on a patio and a little too cold for my tastes. Not sure how the out-of-towners would feel about venturing away from downtown, but that would give us better options for a large-ish meetup.
A few places come to mind: Hoover's has a full bar, competent waitrons, and takes reservations, which may be an issue around SXSW. It also has some of the best BBQ around here. Red House is a pizzeria/bar that would probably have room for us. Good thin-crust. The Parlor is another pizzeria/bar that might work (I'm thinking of the one on Guadalupe, not North Loop). More of a punk-rock dive bar atmosphere.
posted by adamrice at 8:41 AM on February 23, 2010
Weather around SXSW has been fickle. Last year's SXSW meetup at Mother Egan's wound up being on a patio and a little too cold for my tastes. Not sure how the out-of-towners would feel about venturing away from downtown, but that would give us better options for a large-ish meetup.
A few places come to mind: Hoover's has a full bar, competent waitrons, and takes reservations, which may be an issue around SXSW. It also has some of the best BBQ around here. Red House is a pizzeria/bar that would probably have room for us. Good thin-crust. The Parlor is another pizzeria/bar that might work (I'm thinking of the one on Guadalupe, not North Loop). More of a punk-rock dive bar atmosphere.
posted by adamrice at 8:41 AM on February 23, 2010
I'm likely coming through Austin on the 14th. Sadly I'm going to Texas for a different conference so I won't be able to make a meetup any other day, but if y'all do Sunday, I'll try to join in!
posted by nat at 8:47 AM on February 23, 2010
posted by nat at 8:47 AM on February 23, 2010
Aww. I was hoping there'd be a SXSW meetup, but we're only going to be in town the 18-20. Sad.
posted by booknerd at 11:17 AM on February 23, 2010
posted by booknerd at 11:17 AM on February 23, 2010
I'll be getting in on the evening of 13th. And now I am sad, knowing that I will have missed you all by two mere days. But MeMail me if anyone wants some impromptu, much smaller meetups. (IE- beer sessions, party going, and general rabble-rousing.)
posted by functionequalsform at 12:16 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by functionequalsform at 12:16 PM on February 23, 2010
I'm in. I'd prefer some place near downtown, but it doesn't really matter that much.
posted by malthas at 12:44 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by malthas at 12:44 PM on February 23, 2010
I'm in. Happy to go wherever (trusty digital recorder in hand!)
posted by slappy_pinchbottom at 2:08 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by slappy_pinchbottom at 2:08 PM on February 23, 2010
I'm in as a local Austinite. Another option would be to hold a meetup away from downtown, and then I (and/or other Mefis) can drive and transport out-of-towners from downtown to the meetup. Any bar within walking distance of downtown will be crazy and packed; in fact, probably any bar from 30th street until Johanna St. will be quite busy.
posted by Peter Petridish at 5:42 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by Peter Petridish at 5:42 PM on February 23, 2010
I can attempt to hit up a bar for some reserved space, if y'all want. Since music won't have started they might not be averse to some guaranteed drunks.
posted by restless_nomad at 6:26 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 6:26 PM on February 23, 2010
I think a bar might be our best bet too, due to the come-and-go nature of a meetup.
posted by donajo at 8:14 PM on February 23, 2010
posted by donajo at 8:14 PM on February 23, 2010
I vote for Dog and Duck, because it's a bit distanced from 6th Street and therefore hopefully not as crowded, and they have a parking lot.
But hey, if it's Mother Egan's or Hoover's (ZOMG HOOVER'S IS SOOO GOOD, EVEN FOR VEGETARIANS), I'm game. Wevs.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:36 PM on February 23, 2010
But hey, if it's Mother Egan's or Hoover's (ZOMG HOOVER'S IS SOOO GOOD, EVEN FOR VEGETARIANS), I'm game. Wevs.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:36 PM on February 23, 2010
I'm good for wherever, and will have a car. ariannavontrauma might join as well.
posted by milquetoast at 4:53 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by milquetoast at 4:53 AM on February 24, 2010
I will also have a car to ferry a few people if needed, and probably a Mr immlass to bring with.
posted by immlass at 7:32 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by immlass at 7:32 AM on February 24, 2010
How about Fado? They have private rooms, and a full menu. I've never eaten there, though, so I can't vouch for the food.
posted by donajo at 8:09 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by donajo at 8:09 AM on February 24, 2010
I'm gonna nominate Scholz Garten, which was where the big Tenth meetup was held. It's big, central, indoor, no smoke, great wings, and I also recently learned that my Grandmother got drunk and danced on a table there when she was a student at UT 50 years ago. (She swore she only had 1 beer)
It's pretty bus accessible, even the airport flyer (100) gets you 2 blocks away.
We'll likely be bussing/walking to any location downtown. Our apartment has open parking, and is just south of the river. We could host a kind of park & ride thing if it would help people coming from farther way avoid the nebulous nightmare that will surely be downtown parking.
posted by fontophilic at 10:41 AM on February 24, 2010
It's pretty bus accessible, even the airport flyer (100) gets you 2 blocks away.
We'll likely be bussing/walking to any location downtown. Our apartment has open parking, and is just south of the river. We could host a kind of park & ride thing if it would help people coming from farther way avoid the nebulous nightmare that will surely be downtown parking.
posted by fontophilic at 10:41 AM on February 24, 2010
It sounds fine to me esp the part about being able to get the airport flyer there. Should we call it for seven there?
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 11:31 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 11:31 AM on February 24, 2010
I think Scholz is a good choice. When you factor in the outdoor area it's BIG, there is decent parking nearby, especially during non-business hours and non-football games. The website says they even take reservations and have private rooms, should anyone feel so inclined (and we decide that it is the place).
posted by dirtdirt at 11:31 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by dirtdirt at 11:31 AM on February 24, 2010
Scholz's also has a really nice patio if the weather cooperates. Being SXSW, there will probably be live music (or maybe they won't schedule bands until the 2nd week).
Their calendar has the 14th blocked off for "Powered, Inc.", so they'll probably have the patio to themselves.
.....aaaaaand looking up "Powered Inc.", it says they're a "social marketing" company, and they seem legit. But if we wander out to the patio and they're advocating scummy SEO tactics maybe we could smash our bottles to make shivs and get stabby.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 11:38 AM on February 24, 2010
Their calendar has the 14th blocked off for "Powered, Inc.", so they'll probably have the patio to themselves.
.....aaaaaand looking up "Powered Inc.", it says they're a "social marketing" company, and they seem legit. But if we wander out to the patio and they're advocating scummy SEO tactics maybe we could smash our bottles to make shivs and get stabby.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 11:38 AM on February 24, 2010
I think we are talking Thursday the 11th, when the only social marketing evils will be the ones we bring ourselves.
posted by dirtdirt at 11:39 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by dirtdirt at 11:39 AM on February 24, 2010
ACTUALLY, I guess the date was just never settled. Who want's to sort it out. 1, 2, 3 NOT IT.
posted by dirtdirt at 11:45 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by dirtdirt at 11:45 AM on February 24, 2010
That misplaced apostrophe was for effect.
posted by dirtdirt at 11:47 AM on February 24, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by dirtdirt at 11:47 AM on February 24, 2010 [1 favorite]
As much as I like Scholz' in general, I thought that their space did not work well for a large meetup.
posted by adamrice at 11:53 AM on February 24, 2010
posted by adamrice at 11:53 AM on February 24, 2010
I just called Scholz, and they won't take a reservation for the 11th (I thought we had decided for that date) because of the Boys Basketball UIL tournament, and they generally don't recommend that we try to join that crowd.
So, options currently on the table are:
Hoovers (bbq/soul food; is this vegetarian-friendly?)
Red House (pizza)
The Parlor (pizza)
The Dog and Duck (pub)
Fado (pub)
posted by donajo at 11:59 AM on February 24, 2010
So, options currently on the table are:
Hoovers (bbq/soul food; is this vegetarian-friendly?)
Red House (pizza)
The Parlor (pizza)
The Dog and Duck (pub)
Fado (pub)
posted by donajo at 11:59 AM on February 24, 2010
Hoover's has veggie plates, salads, portobello sandwiches, and fish dishes (for those pescovegos). Here's their menu (pdf).
posted by adamrice at 12:28 PM on February 24, 2010
posted by adamrice at 12:28 PM on February 24, 2010
My votes are for Hoover's and The Parlor, because they look interesting and I have not been to either of them before. I love Dog and Duck but I feel like it would likely be crowded.
posted by malthas at 1:30 PM on February 24, 2010
posted by malthas at 1:30 PM on February 24, 2010
Are we talking about the Parlor on North Loop or the one at 43rd & Guadalupe?
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 1:44 PM on February 24, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 1:44 PM on February 24, 2010
We seem to be converging on the Parlor at 8pm on Thursday, March 11th, or Hoovers, same day and time. So, pizza or soul food, people?
posted by restless_nomad at 12:49 PM on February 25, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 12:49 PM on February 25, 2010
I can get pizza anyplace. All things being equal if the vegetarians can get fed at the soul food place and there is enough space, I'd prefer it.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 12:51 PM on February 25, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 12:51 PM on February 25, 2010
Ok, by the power vested in me as the most impatient person in the thread, I hereby declare the 2010 SXSW meetup to be on Thursday, March 11th, at 8pm, at Hoovers. Any objections?
I'll be coming south-to-north, so if any of y'all out-of-towners need a ride, feel free to hit me up.
posted by restless_nomad at 6:26 AM on February 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
I'll be coming south-to-north, so if any of y'all out-of-towners need a ride, feel free to hit me up.
posted by restless_nomad at 6:26 AM on February 26, 2010 [1 favorite]
Oh, for the love of Pete.
My Mom is coming in on Thursday night at, I think, 8:00 and I have to pick her up at the airport. So I doubt I can make it to this one. Dang and blast!
posted by dirtdirt at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010
My Mom is coming in on Thursday night at, I think, 8:00 and I have to pick her up at the airport. So I doubt I can make it to this one. Dang and blast!
posted by dirtdirt at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010
Okay, we have a room booked at Hoovers for 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 11th.
They took my credit card number to hold the room, so I will follow up via MeMail with everyone who has commented in this thread a few days before, just in case everyone drops out and I'm forced to go by myself and eat my weight in bbq. And note: I am not a small girl.
posted by donajo at 12:40 PM on February 26, 2010
They took my credit card number to hold the room, so I will follow up via MeMail with everyone who has commented in this thread a few days before, just in case everyone drops out and I'm forced to go by myself and eat my weight in bbq. And note: I am not a small girl.
posted by donajo at 12:40 PM on February 26, 2010
Aw bummer, I'll be there Sunday through Wednesday for the films, so I'll miss it.
posted by *s at 1:00 PM on February 26, 2010
posted by *s at 1:00 PM on February 26, 2010
Looks like some vacation plans might have gotten jumbled yesterday, so there's a good chance I might not be making this one. Damn.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:10 AM on February 27, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:10 AM on February 27, 2010
Ok, well, if we leave Marfa by noon I should be able to make it, or at least arrive fashionably late.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:16 AM on February 27, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:16 AM on February 27, 2010
I'm in. I don't even know what week is spring break. if that's it i have nothing until that. If that is it, I am in class until 630, but i should be able to go straight there from that.
posted by djduckie at 9:16 AM on February 27, 2010
posted by djduckie at 9:16 AM on February 27, 2010
Should be there hopefully probably unless work. Eighty percent.
Also, just added an Austin section to the Mefi travel wiki, if any out-of-towners seek guidance from the Green.
posted by ormondsacker at 9:27 PM on February 27, 2010
Also, just added an Austin section to the Mefi travel wiki, if any out-of-towners seek guidance from the Green.
posted by ormondsacker at 9:27 PM on February 27, 2010
I'll be there.
posted by mattbucher at 6:14 PM on February 28, 2010
posted by mattbucher at 6:14 PM on February 28, 2010
I'll be there.
djduckie, I can't remember where you go to school, but if you're at UT this is the Thursday before spring break starts. If you're at Texas State, it's the week of spring break.
posted by malthas at 11:46 AM on March 1, 2010
djduckie, I can't remember where you go to school, but if you're at UT this is the Thursday before spring break starts. If you're at Texas State, it's the week of spring break.
posted by malthas at 11:46 AM on March 1, 2010
SXSW- VINTAGE AIRSTREAM FOR RENT, W/ AIRPORT DROP-OFF, WIFI, AND FREE-RANGE CHICKENS.
posted by functionequalsform at 2:10 PM on March 1, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by functionequalsform at 2:10 PM on March 1, 2010 [1 favorite]
Guess who is staying in that airstream on Tuesday the 16th? Me! Thanks for the link f=f.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 4:27 PM on March 1, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 4:27 PM on March 1, 2010
Guess who is staying in that airstream on Tuesday the 16th? Me!
I'm obscenely jealous.
posted by functionequalsform at 5:06 PM on March 1, 2010
I'm obscenely jealous.
posted by functionequalsform at 5:06 PM on March 1, 2010
Okay. That Airstream is riiiiight down the street from Polvo's. Promise you will eat at Polvo's.
posted by kaseijin at 8:51 PM on March 1, 2010
posted by kaseijin at 8:51 PM on March 1, 2010
I think i can come out of retirement for this one.
posted by Devils Rancher at 1:47 AM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Devils Rancher at 1:47 AM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
welcome back
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 4:39 AM on March 2, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 4:39 AM on March 2, 2010
I probably need to stay only mostly dead on the internets, but I'm IRL still alive. :-)
posted by Devils Rancher at 5:31 AM on March 2, 2010
posted by Devils Rancher at 5:31 AM on March 2, 2010
I think i can come out of retirement for this one.
YAY!!
Seriously, that Airstream comes with a free ride to the airport, that's half the price of the rental already.
What is Polvo's? Sure I'll go.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 8:29 AM on March 2, 2010
YAY!!
Seriously, that Airstream comes with a free ride to the airport, that's half the price of the rental already.
What is Polvo's? Sure I'll go.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 8:29 AM on March 2, 2010
It's also a straight half-mile walk to Thai Fresh, which is fantastic. (And then another half-mile to my house, so... welcome to the neighborhood!)
posted by restless_nomad at 9:14 AM on March 2, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 9:14 AM on March 2, 2010
Polvo's is a great restaurant that's within walking distance from your trailer. They have a salsa bar, they make their own tortillas, and they squeeze all their own fruit for margaritas and Mexican martinis. I recommend their migas (with cheese) for breakfast.
Across the street and a block or so down the road is Torchy's Tacos, which are the best tacos in town IMHO. They have $2 tacos (3 ingredients) and specialty tacos for ~$1.50 more. Try the dirty sanchez and the fried avocado tacos.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 9:24 AM on March 2, 2010
Across the street and a block or so down the road is Torchy's Tacos, which are the best tacos in town IMHO. They have $2 tacos (3 ingredients) and specialty tacos for ~$1.50 more. Try the dirty sanchez and the fried avocado tacos.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 9:24 AM on March 2, 2010
And across the street from Polvos: Sugar Mama's Bakeshop (cupcakes).
posted by mattbucher at 11:17 AM on March 2, 2010
posted by mattbucher at 11:17 AM on March 2, 2010
I thought the airport ride was going to be IN the trailer. I had visions of a party bus, but smaller, and free range chickens involved somehow...
posted by fontophilic at 1:03 PM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by fontophilic at 1:03 PM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
...a great restaurant within walking distance from your trailer.
The sentence I've been waiting to hear my whole life.
posted by functionequalsform at 1:26 PM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
The sentence I've been waiting to hear my whole life.
posted by functionequalsform at 1:26 PM on March 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
Em and I will be there!
posted by of strange foe at 11:07 AM on March 3, 2010
posted by of strange foe at 11:07 AM on March 3, 2010
I will probably be skidding into town just in time for this, maybe a little closer to 8:00.
posted by Lyn Never at 6:47 PM on March 3, 2010
posted by Lyn Never at 6:47 PM on March 3, 2010
I'm committed till around 8, but I'm going to aim to make it after!
posted by fnord at 7:53 AM on March 4, 2010
posted by fnord at 7:53 AM on March 4, 2010
Could the mods bring shirts for us to buy? I don't know how all that works, but i want a shirt and since you guys are coming here anyway.
posted by djduckie at 6:45 AM on March 5, 2010
posted by djduckie at 6:45 AM on March 5, 2010
Sorry, after the $5 sale yesterday we're just about out of shirts. I will be there without shirts too.
posted by pb (staff) at 12:48 PM on March 5, 2010
posted by pb (staff) at 12:48 PM on March 5, 2010
Just a reminder Underground Karaoke was moved to 3/13 this month (second saturday instead of first) at the nomad so if people wanted to try and do a karaoke meet-up again, that's our chance this month for that one option.
posted by djduckie at 7:49 AM on March 8, 2010
posted by djduckie at 7:49 AM on March 8, 2010
Forgot to drop by and mention that I will entirely be there, courtesy of the djduckie taxi service as usual.
Jessamyn? Cortex? Mathowie? This one oughta be interesting.
posted by Xezlec at 8:04 AM on March 8, 2010
Jessamyn? Cortex? Mathowie? This one oughta be interesting.
posted by Xezlec at 8:04 AM on March 8, 2010
Oh yes, Thursday at @ 7:30 will be the perfect time for someone to start a Palin/Beck anti-vaccine bio-identical vegan pregnocracy extravaganza of an FPP.
Someone. Not me. Nope.
posted by fontophilic at 9:58 AM on March 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
Someone. Not me. Nope.
posted by fontophilic at 9:58 AM on March 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
I am so .
posted by fiercecupcake at 8:17 AM on March 9, 2010
posted by fiercecupcake at 8:17 AM on March 9, 2010
Thanks to everyone who replied to my MeMail. If you've been lurking in this thread and plan to attend, please MeMail me by tomorrow so I can get a headcount to Hoovers.
posted by donajo at 11:58 AM on March 9, 2010
posted by donajo at 11:58 AM on March 9, 2010
I'm in. If anyone wants to give me a ride from the airport to the meetup, I'd appreciate it. If not I'll see you there whenever I get there. [so that's a yes for me donajo]
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 11:58 AM on March 9, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 11:58 AM on March 9, 2010
I no longer need a ride from the airport. I love my internet.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 1:30 PM on March 9, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 1:30 PM on March 9, 2010
I would love to go but the timing doesn't work out, our flight arrives at 10pm and I suspect the meetup will be long over by the time we're done. Ah well. Hi all from SXSW, soon :)
posted by crysflame at 10:27 AM on March 10, 2010
posted by crysflame at 10:27 AM on March 10, 2010
Well, crap. I just called Hoovers with our headcount (36!), and they can't accommodate us at the Manor Rd location. Is moving to the location at 183 & Anderson Mill okay with everyone? Does anyone need a ride (not that I'm offering, just asking :) )?
posted by donajo at 12:34 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by donajo at 12:34 PM on March 10, 2010
That's quite a hike northwards. I'm fine with it if it's what we decide on, but maybe it's worth calling the Parlor or something as a backup?
posted by restless_nomad at 1:00 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 1:00 PM on March 10, 2010
Yeah doesn't that sort of mean everyone has to drive? I must admit I'm a little surprised we have that many people. Time to think about another venue?
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 1:25 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 1:25 PM on March 10, 2010
Moving to the Parlor (the one at 4301 Guadalupe) is fine with me. I checked, and they can seat us.
posted by donajo at 1:32 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by donajo at 1:32 PM on March 10, 2010
I'm cool with the Parlour. Bummer about Hoovers though. 36!
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 2:09 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 2:09 PM on March 10, 2010
Never mind! I called Hoovers to cancel, and was assured by the manager that yes, they can seat 36 people. It may be tight, though, so consider yourselves warned.
Also, they stressed to me that I should let everyone know that they don't take American Express, so, you know, feel free to leave home without it.
posted by donajo at 3:15 PM on March 10, 2010
Also, they stressed to me that I should let everyone know that they don't take American Express, so, you know, feel free to leave home without it.
posted by donajo at 3:15 PM on March 10, 2010
Make that 37 - I'll be there!
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 5:36 PM on March 10, 2010
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 5:36 PM on March 10, 2010
Okay so original plan is still the plan, yes? I'm okay with "will be a little tight seating-wise" much better than "omg we all have to find a new place in the next 24 hours!"
Thanks for doing the legwork on this donajo.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 5:45 PM on March 10, 2010
Thanks for doing the legwork on this donajo.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 5:45 PM on March 10, 2010
Yep, original plan is still a go. See you all at Hoovers on Manor in just under 24 hours. :)
You are all very welcome.
posted by donajo at 5:56 PM on March 10, 2010
You are all very welcome.
posted by donajo at 5:56 PM on March 10, 2010
I didn't even know there was a second Hoover's...Thanks, MeFi!
The More You Know.™
posted by kaseijin at 8:13 PM on March 10, 2010
The More You Know.™
posted by kaseijin at 8:13 PM on March 10, 2010
Oooh. Is it too late for someone to sneak in? I just found out I will, in fact, get in early enough...
posted by verb at 10:26 AM on March 11, 2010
posted by verb at 10:26 AM on March 11, 2010
No problem! A couple of people have dropped out, so we are still at 36.
posted by donajo at 11:06 AM on March 11, 2010
posted by donajo at 11:06 AM on March 11, 2010
We'll see how good you are at counting in a few hours. I predict 39!
posted by Pants! at 12:16 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by Pants! at 12:16 PM on March 11, 2010
Maybe so! But no fair inviting Mefite-ringers just to throw off my count.
posted by donajo at 1:30 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by donajo at 1:30 PM on March 11, 2010
I'm still feeling fluish, so no Hoover's for me. Have fun, guys!
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 4:30 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 4:30 PM on March 11, 2010
Wow. All the mods are at Hoover's, and I'm at home with nothing but a bottle full of cough medicine and some free time. I feel like I should be flaming out or something.
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:54 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:54 PM on March 11, 2010
I hope you guys are talking about me. Me and freshwater_pron.
posted by muddgirl at 7:28 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by muddgirl at 7:28 PM on March 11, 2010
We've adjourned to fados instead of the packed gingerman, if we've lost anyone in transit.
posted by fontophilic at 8:53 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by fontophilic at 8:53 PM on March 11, 2010
I wish we'd had enough gas to go to the Gman, or Fado's, but sadly we didn't. But we had a lot of fun, and I'm serious about setting up karaoke after SXSW.
posted by immlass at 9:40 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by immlass at 9:40 PM on March 11, 2010
Both Ginger Man and Fado sounded like a blast, but I was just too tired. Hope everybody had fun, and I enjoyed Hoover's!
Been reading MeFi religiously since 2000, finally got an account in 2004, and have never, ever, not even once been to a meetup. About time, says I. Was good to meet some new people, and I look forward to the next!
...maybe my stomach will have recovered by then...
posted by kaseijin at 10:37 PM on March 11, 2010
Been reading MeFi religiously since 2000, finally got an account in 2004, and have never, ever, not even once been to a meetup. About time, says I. Was good to meet some new people, and I look forward to the next!
...maybe my stomach will have recovered by then...
posted by kaseijin at 10:37 PM on March 11, 2010
I apologize for ruining everyone's contact activity sidebar by adding you all as contacts. That was a totally great time, my apologies for never quite making it to the back of the other table.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 10:56 PM on March 11, 2010
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 10:56 PM on March 11, 2010
Nice to see everyone, even though I had to leave so early. I basically just had time to get my copy of MetaFilter autographed by the mods. Anyone get pictures?
posted by dirtdirt at 5:46 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by dirtdirt at 5:46 AM on March 12, 2010
That was super fun! I feel sorta silly that I had a camera in my pocket the whole time and never took it out, though. Great to meet everyone!
posted by restless_nomad at 6:09 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 6:09 AM on March 12, 2010
So it turns out that mods are people, too. I had a great time and met some cool folks.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:23 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:23 AM on March 12, 2010
I'm sorry my user name breaks the contacts and other boxes/windows. I never knew.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:37 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:37 AM on March 12, 2010
Surely someone took lots of pictures, because we have cameras, right? It's hard being away, because you guys make this feel like home. :-)
It was awesome to meet Matt & see Jessamyn's smiling face again, and I had a blast trying to explain Texas regionalism & politics to em, who's fresh from Bahston. Spike & me are gonna go caving. Props to the totally organized & unflappable waitress who brought me piping hot coffee! I love you, Hot Coffee Waitress!
/schmoopy... back on my head. *sigh*
posted by Devils Rancher at 6:41 AM on March 12, 2010 [1 favorite]
It was awesome to meet Matt & see Jessamyn's smiling face again, and I had a blast trying to explain Texas regionalism & politics to em, who's fresh from Bahston. Spike & me are gonna go caving. Props to the totally organized & unflappable waitress who brought me piping hot coffee! I love you, Hot Coffee Waitress!
/schmoopy... back on my head. *sigh*
posted by Devils Rancher at 6:41 AM on March 12, 2010 [1 favorite]
Yeah I had to be at work at 8 this morning, and i had spanish homework i should have finished but instead i went straight to sleep. These long days are starting to have their toll. I get a break next week though and then i only have 8 weeks left. Alright!!!!
posted by djduckie at 6:51 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by djduckie at 6:51 AM on March 12, 2010
Oh, haha the meet-up was awesome. I meant to say that. Good to see all the people that I am getting used to see on a regular basis and to meet new people.
posted by djduckie at 6:55 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by djduckie at 6:55 AM on March 12, 2010
That was a great meetup - thanks again to donajo for organizing, the space and the food was good, even if the service was a bit(!) confused.
Having now made two meetups in a row after missing so many, I think we Austinites should work on a more regular meetup schedule so scatter-brained people like me can try to plan ahead.
posted by nightwood at 7:56 AM on March 12, 2010
Having now made two meetups in a row after missing so many, I think we Austinites should work on a more regular meetup schedule so scatter-brained people like me can try to plan ahead.
posted by nightwood at 7:56 AM on March 12, 2010
It was lovely to meet everyone that I got to meet, and I'm a little sorry that I needed to go to bed worse than I needed to continue on with the festivities (but that mac & cheese and pinot not-noir was the best sleeping pill I've taken in AGES). I'm down here pretty regularly for work, I will try to catch some future Austin meetups so I can meet more of you and see the rest of you again.
posted by Lyn Never at 8:31 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by Lyn Never at 8:31 AM on March 12, 2010
Yay, fun meetup! Good to see all of the mods in the flesh for the first time (except for jessamyn, who we saw at the last SXSW meetup).
Let's do it again soon, yes?
posted by malthas at 8:39 AM on March 12, 2010
Let's do it again soon, yes?
posted by malthas at 8:39 AM on March 12, 2010
Awesome time. It was great seeing folks (and a couple folks again); wish I'd talked to more of you but it was pretty sardines in there.
posted by cortex (staff) at 9:01 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by cortex (staff) at 9:01 AM on March 12, 2010
Yeah next time maybe we should skip dinner and go straight to the drinking.
posted by restless_nomad at 9:18 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 9:18 AM on March 12, 2010
Nice meeting y'all, and thanks yet again to donajo for setting this up.
How late did you folks stay at Fado? I had to bail right after dinner to finish an assignment that was due at midnight :-(
posted by suncoursing at 9:36 AM on March 12, 2010
How late did you folks stay at Fado? I had to bail right after dinner to finish an assignment that was due at midnight :-(
posted by suncoursing at 9:36 AM on March 12, 2010
Maybe an hour?
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 9:43 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 9:43 AM on March 12, 2010
We bailed around midnight, so yeah, hour-ish.
posted by restless_nomad at 9:45 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 9:45 AM on March 12, 2010
I got to request a pony face to face, so that was cool.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 11:33 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 11:33 AM on March 12, 2010
I got my comments deleted face to face, that was also cool.
posted by nightwood at 11:45 AM on March 12, 2010
posted by nightwood at 11:45 AM on March 12, 2010
Over at the unloved end of the room, we were speculating about what an in-person banning would look like.
I believe "messy" was the verdict.
posted by restless_nomad at 11:49 AM on March 12, 2010
I believe "messy" was the verdict.
posted by restless_nomad at 11:49 AM on March 12, 2010
Does anyone have photos?
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:23 PM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:23 PM on March 12, 2010
I have some not-too-great photos which I will post shortly. I saw someone else snapping 'em too, but I don't know if he's listening.
posted by Xezlec at 6:40 PM on March 12, 2010
posted by Xezlec at 6:40 PM on March 12, 2010
Wow. Did I say "not too great?" I meant terrible. Please tell me someone did better.
I didn't really bother trying to fix these up, they're so bad to start with. My excuses:
1. Poor lighting.
2. Poor camera (Motorola Droid).
3. Poor photographer.
4. Beer.
5. Felt awkward trying to take pictures, not much experience getting this phone to work, didn't really try hard enough.
Oh, well.
posted by Xezlec at 7:11 PM on March 12, 2010
I didn't really bother trying to fix these up, they're so bad to start with. My excuses:
1. Poor lighting.
2. Poor camera (Motorola Droid).
3. Poor photographer.
4. Beer.
5. Felt awkward trying to take pictures, not much experience getting this phone to work, didn't really try hard enough.
Oh, well.
posted by Xezlec at 7:11 PM on March 12, 2010
I have a picture of my desk. I'm posting it to Lifehacker.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:49 PM on March 12, 2010
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:49 PM on March 12, 2010
The photos I took last night are added towards the end of that album. At first I forgot setting WB, then I forgot setting ISO... sigh. I blame the great time I was having!
posted by of strange foe at 7:50 PM on March 12, 2010
posted by of strange foe at 7:50 PM on March 12, 2010
damn i'm more bald then i thought. I might as well just shave my head completely. I say that every time right?
posted by djduckie at 5:28 PM on March 13, 2010
posted by djduckie at 5:28 PM on March 13, 2010
Man, I wish I'd hidden in jessamyn's larger backpack and snuck to TX with her.
posted by not_on_display at 11:54 AM on March 14, 2010
posted by not_on_display at 11:54 AM on March 14, 2010
I think I just got called out on the radio. That's a little weird.
posted by restless_nomad at 1:31 PM on March 14, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 1:31 PM on March 14, 2010
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posted by cortex (staff) at 5:01 PM on February 22, 2010