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I am for a big meet-up. I'd rather do it without a con, but am willing to go to a con to meet Legion Worlders.
As for place, I was hoping for the Isle of St Helena.
Boston, obviously, would work best for me, but don't bother putting it in the running.
Of the places suggested, New York is best for me. Washington & Chicago are good. Orlando & Charlotte are slightly less desirable. I am partial to the East Coast. Metropolis, IL sounds good, but I don't think it would be good. I would suggest Memphis as a good spot if we don't do a con. It seems to be halfway between north & south and not on the coast so western people could also reach it.
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I'm def in for a meet up! Location isn't too big a deal for if we can get enough attendees to justify the 'once every few years cost'.
Ideally, I'll fly into Memphis, hang with Lash, and drive to it with him! And kidnap Eryk on the way...and bring him to Easter Island? Anita Cocktail should join us.
The east coast is nice for our European contingent if they are interested. I know Faraway Lad expressed an interest.
Probably would be good if there was something going on in the background to do, I guess. I'm not big on theme park rides personally, but I sure do love sitting on barstools.
If we did this, I'd prob do a Thursday - Sunday deal. Someome had mentioned (I think Ex) loosely assuming that time period with various people deciding to arrive earlier or stay later at their preference.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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when this was first tossed around last year, Orlando seemed to the the top pic. But I'm with Cobie; amusement parks hold little appeal for me. And the the best times to go to Florida don't really work for my schedule. If we went to Florida, I'd prefer the Keys.
Or any interesting coastal area, for that matter, Florida or elsewhere.
I like the idea of Chicago because it is an interesting city and I've spent very little time there. Con time or no, I'd be up for it. And it shouldn't be too bad for our Euro peeps; ORD is a major hub for x-atlantic flights, and is relatively central enough for us west-coasters too.
I've no prob with Memphis. Never been there. Would like to at some point.
Metropolis IL might be a bit too far off of travel routes. And is there really anything to do there, besides the Superman 'museum'?
I love both Washington and New York (and Boston). no probs with either.
I don't know much about Charlotte, and my only experience there is being stranded by Greyhound for four-five hours one night. I vaguely recall Miner saying some decent things about the con there, but I'm not really a con enthusiast anymore. I'd have to be sold more about Charlotte to be interested.
just brainstorming these next few. Don't consider these additions to the list unless someone else expresses enthusiasm:
I'm tempted to suggest New Orleans, but any time I'd be free to go there looks too bloody hot (and, if rep stands, humid).
Niagara Falls might be of interest as well. Those bringing families along will find plenty for them to do, although the better features are on the Canadian side, and anyone without required ID would be limited. And someone will have to keep Cobie away from the Roulette tables. For some, this could be combined to a Toronto visit.
that's my two cents.
I'm very likely in for a meet-up from May (maybe late April) to early September. the rest of the year, probably not (but it's too soon to say for sure. My schedule varies from semester to semester, so a long weekend some terms is quite doable).
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quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: when this was first tossed around last year, Orlando seemed to the the top pic. But I'm with Cobie; amusement parks hold little appeal for me. And the the best times to go to Florida don't really work for my schedule. If we went to Florida, I'd prefer the Keys.
Or any interesting coastal area, for that matter, Florida or elsewhere.
Well, cool, then.
Since we're getting a flood of input, I guess I'll throw in my own ideal spot into the mix, as well. Like Kent, I'm partial to the coast, anywhere along VA or the Carolinas.
Ocean, beer, and bunch of buddies... sounds like a dream vaycay to me.
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i got good bbq for you lash tho. wood pit.; great brisket. then round the corner by the firehouse, soul food at ma dears
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If we were to do Metropolis, Illinois, it would have to be during the Superman Celebration, which is held in June.
I also have little interest in theme parks. I am certainly not wedded to the idea of a con. I'd rather meet up in a large city.
Of course, Austin is close to me, as is New Orleans, but I'd rather fly into a place where I won't need to drive. I really don't like to drive--which explains how I've lived in Houston for 13 1/2 years and have never made it to Austin.
Washington, DC, would probably be my first choice, all things being equal.
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