Author Topic: 2011 East Coast minimeet- because we're cooler than the west coasters (Read 10435 times)

Meeplelard · « **Reply #75 on:** October 22, 2011, 01:21:59 AM »

Tentative Schedule: Arrive on the 4th at 12:50 PM at the Greyhound Station. As I said, I am fine with waiting if I have too.

Leaving on the 6th at 2 PM from the same place.

Its the DC Greyhound station, right?

Shale · « **Reply #76 on:** October 22, 2011, 03:14:32 AM »

Yep. It's in downtown DC.

First post updated with a nascent travel schedule.

superaielman · « **Reply #77 on:** October 22, 2011, 04:34:20 PM »

Oh yeah. PS3 owners, bring a spare controller if you have one? I'd like to get some group HoD in, to show the game off to Shale/OK. (Can have Xer bring his console since he has most of the DLC)

Xeroma · « **Reply #78 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:39:31 PM »

You mean I have all of the DLC. And I was gonna bring my PS3 to show off Tales of Xillia anyways.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #79 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:09:22 PM »

So... No hope of getting any help with a ride there from Florida?

I may still be able to make it, but Virginia is a bit far to drive and it's too late to get a cheap plane ticket.

Meeplelard · « **Reply #80 on:** October 27, 2011, 07:27:41 PM »

Just confirming that the times listed are finalized given I have just bought my ticket, so yeah.

superaielman · « **Reply #81 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:19:10 PM »

note for people crashing at Shale's: Bring a pillow/blanket. I know Pyro has an air mattress so I'll drag that along too. I'm also bringing my PS3 controller.

Edit: Djinn, if you are making that drive, let me/Pyro know. Can pick up part of the drive with us at least.

Shale · « **Reply #82 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:37:58 PM »

Also, as discussed in chat, I'm tentatively earmarking Saturday afternoon/evening for heading into DC, assuming nobody is violently opposed to the idea. We'd drive a few miles to the closest subway station and ride that into the city, hit up some Smithsonian buildings and whatever else people feel like doing. Riding the subway is about $3 each way, and entry to the museums and various DC monuments and federal buildings is free. As of now I'm not seeing any particular free time for bowling unless people would be up for it on Friday.

Shale · « **Reply #83 on:** October 31, 2011, 05:53:31 PM »

I really really really hate to do this, but I may have to cancel my involvement in the minimeet. Donna, my fiancee, is currently hospitalized with a condition that may require surgery and a two-week stay in the hospital. The doctors say there's a good chance medication will have her back on her feet by Wednesday, and if so, awesome, we should be on and I'll be happy. If that does not pan out, though, I am extremely not free this weekend. Sorry, you guys are awesome, but I'm not getting married to any of you.

Deepest apologies to OK and Meeple. I'm not telling anybody not to come to DC, of course. But I won't be around to host if I'm at the hospital all weekend.

I'll keep you posted.

superaielman · « **Reply #84 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:14:14 PM »

I'll spread the word.

metroid composite · « **Reply #85 on:** October 31, 2011, 07:24:49 PM »

And for those who've missed the Good Morning topic

Given the recent happenings at CCP, it's a really bad time for me to be doing a minimeet (I will likely be skipping both east and west coast meets) and I certainly cannot host.

Clear Tranquil · « **Reply #86 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:41:47 AM »

Sorry to hear Donna's feeling out of sorts again Shale. Best of luck/wishes there~

superaielman · « **Reply #87 on:** November 03, 2011, 12:39:09 AM »

EVERYONE: Got phone numbers and addresses? I'm putting together a list of those just in case. PM me if you need anyone's contact information. Glen: I'll need your cell, on that note.

Shale · « **Reply #88 on:** November 03, 2011, 01:48:18 AM »

WHEW.

Hospital stay is over. Fiance is out of the woods. Minimeet is go.

One catch: I've missed so much work over the past three days that I can't in good conscience take all of Friday off. I can still host, but the early-afternoon hanging out will have to happen elsewhere, whether that's Cid's place, a hotel room or some back alley in DC. Meeple and OK, if you need help setting up a cab or something to get you out of the airport/bus depot, let me know.

superaielman · « **Reply #89 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:46:22 AM »

Messages sent out with addresses, phone numbers, etc. If anything's missing, just ask.

Glen Veil · « **Reply #90 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:32:21 PM »

Uggh, I really hate to have to say this, but I seemed to have spontaneously contracted a really bad cold.

Need to apologize because I most likely can't make it which means someone else will have to pick up meeple.

Really sorry about this.

superaielman · « **Reply #91 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:35:29 PM »

It's okay. Now we can make poor Ciddy drive into DC!

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #92 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:18:47 PM »

Shale, glad to hear Donna is better.

Unfortunately, like Glen, I had something come up (non-work-related) today that, sadly, will necessitate me staying here through this weekend. I am dreadfully sorry, and disappointed, but I do have to be here to take care of things.

Have fun - hopefully I'll just see everyone at DL Con.

;_;

Sierra · « **Reply #93 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:19:26 PM »

I'm going to assume that's a bad joke because strangling you would surely be more trouble than it's worth.

For anyone stopping off here before Shale's place tomorrow: I usually get home around 3:30, so if you get here notably before that and need to kill time, there are plenty of places to get lunch or something at Reston town center. It's pretty hard to miss in my neighborhood, just aim for the high-rise apartment buildings looming nearby on the horizon. Also, my apartment complex has visitor parking spaces marked out. Use them unless you like getting towed!

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #94 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:44:46 PM »

If you're implying that my neck is fat, I will mail you anthrax

superaielman · « **Reply #95 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:13:22 PM »

That was aimed at me for the DC crack.

Sierra · « **Reply #96 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:23:24 PM »

Indeed, we were typing at the same time.

I'd rather cover cab fare for Meeple than drive there myself. >.> Especially given it'll be pushing rush hour by the time I reach him. I mean, I'll go if no one else can, but oh god D.C. at that hour.

SnowFire · « **Reply #97 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:33:56 PM »

The New York Avenue Metro station is right next door to the Greyhound bus station anyway. It's one block away. Granted, it's one block in the border area of "scary DC" but I'm sure Meeple is a brave soul. Just take the Red line south, transfer at Metro Center, and take the Orange or Blue line to Rosslyn. No need to subject others to DC driving; there are some lines that just shouldn't be crossed.

Sierra · « **Reply #98 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:07:44 AM »

I have done it before, so there's probably less grounds for complaint here.

Shale · « **Reply #99 on:** November 04, 2011, 03:07:08 AM »

Cuuuuuuuurses

Not like I can point fingers about life getting in the way of the meetup, I guess. Hope things look up soon.

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Author Topic: 2011 East Coast minimeet- because we're cooler than the west coasters (Read 10435 times)