Atlanta / SE DUers

[ulysses]

rbnyc has suggested having regional gatherings as a way to get together and remember Khephra. We need to do this - it's been too long for those of us who've done gatherings before, and there are lot of folks we haven't yet met.

When do we want to do this? I'm probably going to be largely unavailable after early March, but I can still help plan it if it needs to be later. We should talk about where, too. Manuel's seems the obvious choice to me, especially if we get a good crowd.

So, sound off! Who can come and when?

[newsguyatl]

1. i'm open to whenever!

manuel's is good.

[ulysses]

2. cool

Thanks!

[EstimatedProphet]

3. We tried to have Atlanta get-togethers before

but they seemed to fall apart.
It's a good idea, but I won't be in the SE after the end of the month. Sorry.

[ulysses]

4. ?

When was that? We've had at least three successful ones that I know of.

[EstimatedProphet]

5. Really?

It seemed there were a couple that were planned-one in the spring and one in the summer-that just didn't happen in the long run. however, maybe I missed the other ones...
Certainly, I hope that one can get set up!

[ulysses]

6. these were from our first one

in May, 2002.

http://www.newtonsbaby.com/duinatl/

[comsymp]

9. Great pix, Uly

Makes me really regret having missed the previous ones -

And we haven't been back to ATL in several years so, of course, dear SO would do *anything* for a Road Trip~

[ulysses]

10. thanks

Think you might could come for this one?

(Midori and Rusty, I got your PMs. I'll call you soon.)

[NYYFan]

11. And what am I, chopped liver ?

I'm in- as long as the weather doesn't turn bad, and no Tae Kwon Do tournaments interfere.

[ulysses]

12. LOL

Yes, dear, you too. Sorry, it's been a long morning and I just now got theirs.

[NYYFan]

13. Glad to hear it.

[comsymp]

18. Think Mr. J will go too?

Would love to see y'all again~

[NYYFan]

60. Yes, We should both be there

[kodi]

22. no baby, you be the primest of rib

hey nyyfan......this is AJA! still got the tie dye?

[NYYFan]

59. No dearest, I don't

because you never gave me one.

I feel neglected.

[comsymp]

19. Would certainly try

we have an IOU from my folks for a free dogsitting weekend, so that's one hurdle cleared.

[ulysses]

7. a little

[Elidor]

8. Makes me wish I still lived in Atlanta

There are a lot of great DUers down there, not the least of whom are Uly and Catwoman. It'd be great to meet you all. But I'll just have to be there in spirit only.

[Modem Butterfly]

14. Depending on when, we'll try like hell to make it

Work is crazy for both Will and I right now, but March should be pretty good. Let me know!

[ulysses]

16. cool

Let's start throwing some dates around for a good Saturday night to hang out at Manuel's.

[SCDem]

15. in SC but might be able to make a meet up

and meet some more crazy DUers!

[ulysses]

17. SC isn't too far

Hope you can make it!

[ulysses]

20. a wee "it's 5:33 and I'm home with a drink"

[kodi]

21. just let me know when and where and i expect to be there.

i travel a bit during the week, but a week or two notice is sufficient for me to arrange my schedual

keph was good people.

[ulysses]

54. thought I'd replied to you.

We'll all be wearing tie-dye of course.

[Dzimbowicz]

23. In SC,

if you plan the gathering for a weekend, I can probably make it. You will also have to provide some directions as I do not know my way around Atlanta very well.

[ulysses]

26. it'll be a weekend, yes.

Directions will be forthcoming, too.

[Orsino]

24. Let's make sure there's plenty of SUV parking...

...for the FBI and Secret Service, and plenty of tricycle racks for the Freeps.

[Dzimbowicz]

27. LOL !!

[ulysses]

25. I think we're getting a good sized group.

RubyDuby responded in another forum, and Son of Strom sounds positive.

Any thoughts as to what weekend? I'm thinking mid- to late February, but that's me. If we get out of towners, they'll need to make travel plans...

[tnlefty]

28. Glad to see that you're including us to your northern border!

Just keep in mind that some of our worst weather comes in Feb. and March!

[ulysses]

29. of course!

One of my life goals is to get kcr and Pithlet down here from Memphis.

Think you might make it?

[tnlefty]

37. All I can say now is that I'll try!!! It'll depend on the date and who

I can drag down there with me!

[ulysses]

39. we'll keep you looped, then.

[Pithlet]

30. I'd love to

I'll tell Kevin about it this evening, and we'll see what we can do. It can't be too soon, because we have some prior commitments. I've been dying to make it to a gathering anyway, and I can't think of a better reason than paying tribute to a beloved DUer.

[ulysses]

31. excellent!

How soon would be too soon? I would really love to get you guys down here.

[Pithlet]

32. Well

The next two weeks are probably off. There is also the matter of when Kevin can get time off. I'll have him look at the calender tomorrow and see when he might possibly have some time off. I'm thinking early to mid February might be the best for us.

[ulysses]

33. good deal.

Mid-February is when I'm hoping to set things up.

[buddhamama]

34. *looks around, puzzled*

ooppssss, i don't belong here. pity.

[ulysses]

35. of course you do.

Wanna come down?

[buddhamama]

36. i'd like to

the little guy has a school vacation in Feb...
keep me posted on the day, it might just be possible.

[ulysses]

38. I'll do it.

It would be wonderful to have you here too!

[ulysses]

40. so, we're at 19 yes or possible?

CatWoman
NYYFan
MrJinx
SCantiGOP
Modem Butterfly
Buddhamama
Kodi
Newsguyatl
Comsymp
SCDem
Dzimbowicz
EstimatedProphet
Orsino
Tnlefty
Pithlet
Kcr
RubyDuby in GA
Ulysses
Ms Uly

Probably several more depending on significant others (?). Have I missed anyone so far?

How does the weekend of February 19-20 sound?

[SayitAintSo]

44. If after Feb 19 weekend I can come ....

From Columbia SC... and probably drag Carolina (another Duer) with me. Will someone please let me know the plans ? Carolina and I both would LOVE to hook up with other kindred spirits... and we have family and friends in Atlanta too .... twofers!!!!


Let me know ! Thanks !!!

[ulysses]

45. we'll let you know.

We're probably going to need to vote on a date. It'd be good to have you here!

[SCDem]

46. The weekend of Feb 26-27th would be better for me

[ulysses]

51. ok, thanks.

[Eloriel]

48. I'll try to make it -- and vote for the later date

tho the earlier would serve.

Thanks, Ulysses!

[ulysses]

52. you're more than welcome.

Hope you can be here.

[ulysses]

41. I should add re: folks outside the southeast

Y'all are more than welcome to come. We baptized several folks from Iowa and New York in rendered pork fat three years ago.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

42. I'm game.

It would have to be on a weekend, I'm 4 hours away. Just PM me when a time and location is decided on.

[ulysses]

43. got it.

We'll do it.

[Brewman_Jax]

47. Count me in!

The date looks good. I'll let you know should circumstances change.

[ulysses]

53. ok, good deal.

I'll put you on the list.

[SCantiGOP]

49. Columbia ready to go

Uly: We would love to come over for a Saturday night ho-down. I saw your note that you had gotten my private message. There are quite a few folks at the SC forum that I didn't see here; if you're interested in boosting attendance you can post it there. As far as dates, I couldn't do Jan 29/30, but any other date in Feb or March looks OK now.

[ulysses]

50. I posted it to the SC forum

I think I did, anyway.

Thanks, Rusty!

[ulysses]

55. aaaand another

[Phentex]

56. couldja stand a newbie?....

would I be allowed to order a beer and start a conversation? If so, keep me posted!

[ulysses]

61. of course!

I'll get you on the list.

[kskiska]

57. I'll try to make it

The later date sounds better.

[ulysses]

66. ok, Kathy

We may have a quorum on the later date. Hope you can make it!

[BlondieK143]

58. Whoa! Wait a minute!

Count me in on this one! Atlanta is just a 4 hour trip for me. Definitely keep me updated, would LOVE to see your smiling faces!!

[ulysses]

62. great!

We'll keep you in the know.

[BlondieK143]

63. Thanks!

I'm looking forward to it!

[jukes]

64. have b'marked the thread

and will peek in to the local forum for "chatter". PM if you get a def setup, ulie. jukes is right in the neighborhood.

[ulysses]

65. we will.

Main threads on the gathering will probably be in the Lounge, though.

Thanks, jukes!