Springtime for a US meet up

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:05 pm

We've got a plan, folks!

Kathy Ellen has the perfect seaside location with a bunch of motels nearby. The details sound fabulous and it starts like this:

Seaside Park, New Jersey and the next town is Seaside Heights. There is an Italian restaurant that will deliver food to us. So we can sit out back and be served nice food

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:17 pm

Let me know when. I'll see if the other half can get a few days off from work.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:24 pm

I think the snow is usually still around until April. It would be nice to get a little warmth involved in the weather but if we get too close to summer then we're fighting with everyone else who wants to holiday in our space. It seems a bit far off to set it almost a year from now but it gives lots of time for people to make arrangements

The only other option is to try one in Autumn this year before it gets cold. We could try both.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:10 pm

I am not that far from Kathy - count me in.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:11 pm

I am not that far from Kathy - count me in. Just say where and when I will be there!!

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:14 pm

:wah: :wah: just posted that twice - ready or what!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:19 pm

I shall watch what dates you pick, and see what I can try. I could drive there.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:24 pm

ThePheasant;641219 wrote: just posted that twice - ready or what!!
:wah:

It is pretty exciting. The one I went to in the UK was a blast.

chonsigirl;641220 wrote: I shall watch what dates you pick, and see what I can try. I could drive there.

good. we'll keep you on the list

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:33 pm

Next spring now? I might actually be able to make that one...

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:42 pm

Mmmmm. Sleazeside.

No offense to Kathy. It's a Jersey thang.

And Italian food in Seaside? Heh. Go Figure.

Seaside is fun. Good choice.

Now all repeat after me.

"How ya doin."

Not a question. A statement.

"How ya doin."

If we're lucky we may see Joe Pesci do his rap!

Or Joe Piscopo selling pizza!:D

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:50 pm

Oh will definatly watch for dates!

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:32 pm

Kathy Ellen;641240 wrote: I love the Jersey Shore

With all my heart. :-4

So many memories of Seaside. :-6

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:47 pm

I will be there!!! Just let me know!! I want to mark my calendar NOW!!

:driving: :driving: I'm ready!!

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:52 pm

koan;641178 wrote: We've got a plan, folks!

Kathy Ellen has the perfect seaside location with a bunch of motels nearby. The details sound fabulous and it starts like this:

Seaside Park, New Jersey and the next town is Seaside Heights. There is an Italian restaurant that will deliver food to us. So we can sit out back and be served nice food

Ok I'm confuzzled already...do we meet up in separate towns or are these two close to each other?

What is the airport I'd need to fly into? (I want to check this out early)

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:53 pm

koan;641198 wrote: I think the snow is usually still around until April. It would be nice to get a little warmth involved in the weather but if we get too close to summer then we're fighting with everyone else who wants to holiday in our space. It seems a bit far off to set it almost a year from now but it gives lots of time for people to make arrangements

The only other option is to try one in Autumn this year before it gets cold. We could try both.

I'm good for either season. I'm glad it's a ways off because I have to iron some stuff out before I split out of town. That's just speaking for myself though.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:18 pm

RedGlitter;641279 wrote: Ok I'm confuzzled already...do we meet up in separate towns or are these two close to each other?

What is the airport I'd need to fly into? (I want to check this out early)

If you look at the members map, Kathy Ellen lives in the ocean... so just get the pilot to crash and you'll be right there. :wah:

um... seriously though, folks...

If we stick to the spring then we'll get the most people there I think late May ought to do it. It'll be getting warmer then.

Not sure about the airports and I think the towns are really close together but KE will have to confirm the details.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:30 am

cool beans..

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:47 am

I was talking to my friend on here about this last night. I am so beside myself with excitement that I can't stand to be around myself.

Heh...I'm serious. I feel like it's tomorrow. How am I going to make it till the spring?!

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:06 am

Airport is a tough call. Newark or Atlantic City.

Either way it's still a haul to Seaside.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:23 am

AngelEyes82;641606 wrote: Hey it sounds like fun!!

Not a definate I will be there but it's definately on my mind! :wah:

Oh how tempting is this now I would like to try and make it too. Maybe I should swing down your way first and we can fly over together hehehehehe

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:25 am

Where is Kathy Ellen, if it's after September we might be able to make it :-6

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:26 am

RedGlitter;641418 wrote: I was talking to my friend on here about this last night. I am so beside myself with excitement that I can't stand to be around myself.

Heh...I'm serious. I feel like it's tomorrow. How am I going to make it till the spring?!

:wah:

If you're flying into an airport we'll have to figure out who can pick you up that will be driving. In that case, try to make sure it's not a crazy ass airport that will result in years of therapy for any traveler trying to approach it.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:28 am

koan;641615 wrote: :wah:

If you're flying into an airport we'll have to figure out who can pick you up that will be driving. In that case, try to make sure it's not a crazy ass airport that will result in years of therapy for any traveler trying to approach it.

I'm guessing it would be Newark - I could pick peeps up.

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:29 am

SuzyB;641613 wrote: Where is Kathy Ellen, if it's after September we might be able to make it :-6

it's likely to be in May 2008, Suzy. We're going for the extra time to get as many in as possible. She's in New Jersey. On the coast but kind of central to a few other members.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:30 am

Or are there any local airports that are less stressful. I don't find Newark too bad - Philadelphia is a nightmare!!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:34 am

I was gonna say, the New York airports can be nightmares...but then again, all I have to offer is DC airports...yikes!! Actually BWI isn't bad...a lot of people prefer BWI to National and Dulles

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:34 am

Well, I may not need the Jersey airport after all...if my friend goes and we can finagle something together. But nonetheless I can't hang onto myself and I want it to happen tomorrow.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:34 am

ThePheasant;641621 wrote: I'm guessing it would be Newark - I could pick peeps up.

that is good to know

I would be one in need of a ride if I get there.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:36 am

koan;641622 wrote: it's likely to be in May 2008, Suzy. We're going for the extra time to get as many in as possible. She's in New Jersey. On the coast but kind of central to a few other members.

If its after the 1st week, you can def count Jim and I in :-6

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:06 am

SuzyB;641636 wrote: If its after the 1st week, you can def count Jim and I in :-6

OH! OH!!!!! Now I am more excited than ever!!! That would just be too cool!! You and Jimbo would actually come down??

God help all of you if you stick me and Jim in the same room together. There's no telling what damage we could do. :-6

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:17 am

RedGlitter;641684 wrote: OH! OH!!!!! Now I am more excited than ever!!! That would just be too cool!! You and Jimbo would actually come down??

God help all of you if you stick me and Jim in the same room together. There's no telling what damage we could do. :-6

Will have my money through by then, so would def come

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:33 am

Let's say the third week of May then. :-6

If we get an idea of how many people are coming then we should be able to get a discount on motel rooms by booking them in advance. KE can look into the best deals and figure out which motel is in the best condition. Sounded like they were all at reasonable rates.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:34 am

koan;641715 wrote: Let's say the third week of May then. :-6

If we get an idea of how many people are coming then we should be able to get a discount on motel rooms by booking them in advance. KE can look into the best deals and figure out which motel is in the best condition. Sounded like they were all at reasonable rates.

What? Can't Kay Ellen put us all up?:wah:

i just need a small space to hang from

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:36 am

zinkyusa;641716 wrote: What? Can't Kay Ellen put us all up?:wah:

i just need a small space to hang from

ahahahaha I need a small burrow oh but wait I would be bringing shoes for all occasions ok a small burrow and a huge bureau.

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:42 am

Well, we need a good description of the place but it sounds like we can have bonfires and such on the beach with a permit. So we'll have a 5 day beach party :yh_tong2

I think it's good if we have somewhere nearby to retire to though. But... My guess is that we won't need one bed per member.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:48 am

koan;641723 wrote: Well, we need a good description of the place but it sounds like we can have bonfires and such on the beach with a permit. So we'll have a 5 day beach party :yh_tong2

I think it's good if we have somewhere nearby to retire to though. But... My guess is that we won't need one bed per member.

How so?

Post by **spot** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:03 am

minks;641724 wrote: How so?It'll be warm enough to use a sleeping bag on the beach.

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:14 am

Newark is the best bet for an organized, stress free airport.

Seaside police won't allow sleeping overnight on the beaches. If they find you they will make other sleeping arrangements for you.

Trust me.:-5

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:15 am

^^ yep (what spot said)

also, I slept with Pinky at the last meet up. :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:27 am

spot;641745 wrote: It'll be warm enough to use a sleeping bag on the beach.

Pffft -10C is warm enough in a sleeping bag for me spotty my boy, I meant the one bed per person... I don't think I wanna revisit that never mind ahahahaha

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:27 am

koan;641753 wrote: ^^ yep (what spot said)

also, I slept with Pinky at the last meet up. :wah:

Oh

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:29 pm

:yh_rotfl Sorry ..... Pheasy pissing herself laughing as recent posts here :wah:

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:16 pm

Sounds good to me. You know the area.

So third week of June.

Angeleyes... I'm just saying that when we had the meet up in Birmingham anyone who wanted to come back to the house came and we found somewhere for everyone to sleep. So if we booked 6 or 7 rooms and it turned out more people showed up we'd still find a way to get everyone in a bed.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:22 pm

Jersey ?

Jersey ?