Monobrow Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hey guys, it was a great time. Thanks for coming and hanging out. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did! Pics are on pages 43 and 44 onward! The attendees were Monobrow Protricity Monobro Matt P. Long Dao Starla Posibolt Hemophiliac Level 99 Gario Lukas Jeff Ball diotrans Palpable Yosho Ashamee Obtuse Brandon S Arcana Ellie audiofidelity Salluz Prophecy Atomic Fog Ghetto Lee Lewis Ghetto Lee Wife superjoe Happy Birthday to: Stevo, Phil, Andrew, Ellie, Long, and Eric! There in spirit: Also Happy Birthday to Jordan who couldn't make it, and wish you were there to Nekofrog, Jade, and Rama who all planned on going until the last minute And Taucer, Val, Liz, and Abadoss that really wanted to go... Maybe next time guys! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A summer meet up I'm definitely interested in. It was pretty hard to find someone to get ride to the Northeast, but to the west might be different. I'd definitely be interested in putting up my share if someone wants to split hotel accommodations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks for the extra details of Mexico, Monobrow. =) Would love to see that spot. Very beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sweet! Very excited about this. Let's do something as big as possible. I talked to a lot of people at MAG like Amy and Vinnie, and BGC who also sounded interested. Let's get Dave on board and have our own OCR summer con in Vegas . I'll do whatever I can in my power to help something happen on my old turf. I may be able to help with lodging and rides. Ari was talking about using allegiant air. But they are limited. I usually go with southwest who is amazing. bt plan to book your tix now and it should be farely cheap. If you look for the right deals on hotels you should be able to find Vegas strip hotels for like 39 bucks a night. Also keep in mind that food there is pretty cheap. We had many a 2 dollar breakfasts and 7 dollar filets with microbrewery beer. Def try to stay on the strip if you want the right Vegas experience. Plan early guys and let's do this also we're celebrating katie's bday as well since it's so close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starla Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Rama and I are definitely coming! I'll likely drive this time so I may be able to give some of my norcal bretheren a ride. I know Arek is claiming a spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekofrog Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A summer meet up I'm definitely interested in. It was pretty hard to find someone to get ride to the Northeast, but to the west might be different. I'd definitely be interested in putting up my share if someone wants to split hotel accommodations. You're not invited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sweet!Very excited about this. Let's do something as big as possible. I talked to a lot of people at MAG like Amy and Vinnie, and BGC who also sounded interested. Let's get Dave on board and have our own OCR summer con in Vegas . I'll do whatever I can in my power to help something happen on my old turf. I may be able to help with lodging and rides. Ari was talking about using allegiant air. But they are limited. I usually go with southwest who is amazing. bt plan to book your tix now and it should be farely cheap. If you look for the right deals on hotels you should be able to find Vegas strip hotels for like 39 bucks a night. Also keep in mind that food there is pretty cheap. We had many a 2 dollar breakfasts and 7 dollar filets with microbrewery beer. Def try to stay on the strip if you want the right Vegas experience. Plan early guys and let's do this also we're celebrating katie's bday as well since it's so close Dude, if Amy, Vinnie, BGC, and DJP come, I think I will faint. When is Katie's birthday? I'll add it to the details above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can't say I'll be able to go to Mexico, but I can definitely be there for the planned week in Vegas. Edit: Also, do we make this 21+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If I'm not doing intense thesis stuff during that time (like defending) then I'm definitely interested in going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well, my birthday is actually in September, on the 18th. However, my brother, if he came (which he might, he seems to tag along to these meetups with me a lot lol) His bday is August 9th. So maybe we could throw something for him. I would suggest we do Wes, about the 21+ thing, unless someone can really convince us otherwise? You can't gamble, you can't drink... What are you going to Vegas for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pezman Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hmmm... I've never been to Vegas at all, or the western half of the US in over 15 years. We shall have to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ya - you can't really participate unless your 21+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh I should also mention - I probably will prefer to stay in a hotel - I'd like the comfort of being in a nice room, bed...plus I may also get some special benefits (I'll have to look into it in detail). Can someone break down the Vegas hotel casinos in terms of niceness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh I should also mention - I probably will prefer to stay in a hotel - I'd like the comfort of being in a nice room, bed...plus I may also get some special benefits (I'll have to look into it in detail).Can someone break down the Vegas hotel casinos in terms of niceness? Where else would you stay? What kind of hotel are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diodes Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Against my better judgment, I'm seriously considering. It's difficult because I was planning to take off of work for all of July, but it's possible I'll be able to get away with going for the weekend without taking off any days (I don't work on Friday), and if the airfare/accomodations aren't too expensive... yeah, I think this may actually be doable. What are some of the proposed activities? I don't have much interest in casinos/gambling, and have some amount of interest in seeing shows. (Those are 2 out of the first 3 things that come to mind as definitive Vegas activities.) But srsly even just hanging out together not doing anything in particular I think would be an awesome time, so whatever activities end up happening I'm sure will be super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm not into casinos/getting drunk/gambling - but I'll be willing to see some shows if we can afford to go with you guys. Music + gaming + food is welcome though, it's going to be a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadoss Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you can add me as tentative, that would be great. I'd like to come. I just need to figure out the financial end of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeAuto Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Might be fun to get to hang out with ya'll, names to faces, etc. I'm sure I could drive down from Sacramento for a few days. It's far enough out that I shouldn't have an issue getting the time off. Plus I have family in Phoenix and in Winslow, so you never know. I could take a week off and split it between places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If you can add me as tentative, that would be great. I'd like to come. I just need to figure out the financial end of it... I hear ya buddy. I want to be listed as tentative too, because I don't have even the founding elements of any concept how to get to and function in Las Vegas. If I can get a ride and some people to share a room that I pay my share for, awesome. Otherwise I don't know how I would do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hah, if it's 21+ then I'm out You guys are right, I probably wouldn't be able to have much fun in Vegas anyway. Maybe I'll find some way to rendezvous at the AZ meetup, I'll probably be closer to that and have some time to hang out then, if that's open to young'ns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 In for Vegas. Not so sure about Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 About the Hotel, we are not exactly sure which one we will pick, but we have a lot of time to decide. We will try to pick one that is cheap for everyone but nice as well, as well as convenient to get around the strip from. Last time we stayed at Imperial Palace because of the easy location in comparison to the rest of the awesome casinos and hotels. This year we may do the same but it really depends on tastes and prices, etc. WE ALSO REALLY PREFER to stay in the SAME HOTEL so people don't have to go around DRIVING in Vegas traffic to pick people up. Let's not be more spread out than we have to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Against my better judgment, I'm seriously considering. It's difficult because I was planning to take off of work for all of July, but it's possible I'll be able to get away with going for the weekend without taking off any days (I don't work on Friday), and if the airfare/accomodations aren't too expensive... yeah, I think this may actually be doable.What are some of the proposed activities? I don't have much interest in casinos/gambling, and have some amount of interest in seeing shows. (Those are 2 out of the first 3 things that come to mind as definitive Vegas activities.) But srsly even just hanging out together not doing anything in particular I think would be an awesome time, so whatever activities end up happening I'm sure will be super. Well, I'm thinking of booking rooms in the next week or so - if you and Vinnie want, I'd be willing to split a room 50/50 (half for both of you two, half for me) if you want to make things doable. Granted, it'll possibly be cheaper to find a room without me, as I'm shopping around on American Express - I'm thinking of August 12 - 19th for me. If you're up for it and agree on the room to search for, I'm all up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starla Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I agree on the 21+ thing. There's just not much to do since you have to be 21 to gamble in that state anyway. I guess if a group of minors wanted to come, they could get their own hotel room and hang out at the huge Dave & Busters, but they'd have to come with the understanding that they would be excluded from many activities. When we went to Ashley and Justin's wedding, we all stayed at the Imperial Palace. It's right in the middle of the strip so it's well within walking distance of many of the hotels and food, and we paid $20/night. The rooms weren't that large or great but we certainly got what we paid for. I vote for IP again simply because it was super affordable. Of course if people want to stay across the street in a more luxurious hotel like the Bellagio or Cesar's Palace, it's still very close (literally across the street). Bally's and Flamingo are also very close. I like the idea of being able to plan out exactly who is coming and group them up with people who have cars, that way no one is excluded from any activities - which is unavoidable at Mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashamee Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Add Neko and I to the list, please! He's hoping he can get leave to be able to take the week off and go, but even if he can't, I'll go alone. Should be a great time! I'll be sure to get a wheelchair for the whole week, so I'm not ruining my feet, and it'll also be warmer than it was in December! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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