SUBSIM Meeting 2008

[Kpt. Lehmann]

It's OK Jim, I'll be in the pub with you I think. You can watch football there as well.;)

Good man....I knew we could depend on our Aussie cousins to maintain the tradition......Now I've gotta work on Kpt and privateer http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5158/winkbigid2.gif
Great! You guys can spend a lot of money to fly halfway 'round the world just so you can go somplace new to get drunk and not remember where you are.
:rotfl:

No Steve, I seldom get drunk or inebriated to the extent I forget where I am or what I'm doing.
Besides, I'll have Kpt. Lehmann to look after http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3060/gigglebigtb9.gif

Or maybe he'll be looking after me http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/621/thinkbigsw1.gif

In keeping with the current subject matter:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qod7nSGKag0&feature=related :rotfl:

[Tchocky]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qod7nSGKag0&feature=related :rotfl:

You are my new favourite subsimmer :D

[Sailor Steve]

Wow! The guy's hilarious. And funny, too. I hung around for his Kraftwerk spoof. Also brilliant. Thanks for sharing that.:rock:

[Tchocky]

Wow! The guy's hilarious. And funny, too. I hung around for his Kraftwerk spoof. Also brilliant. Thanks for sharing that.:rock:

Ja, Das Hokey Kokey :rotfl:I was particularly amused by that spoof :lol:
Saw him live in Dublin a couple of years ago, never laughed so much in my life :D

[Tango589]

Alright dudes?

I am definately interested in the meet, but need some more details, such as

Flying from the UK, how do I get to Galveston from Houston?

Can anyone recommend a place to stay?

How will I recognise anybody?

Any info is greatly appreciated, by PM if poss, so I know I will read it:D

Tango589.

[Jimbuna]

Alright dudes?

I am definately interested in the meet, but need some more details, such as

Flying from the UK, how do I get to Galveston from Houston?

Can anyone recommend a place to stay?

How will I recognise anybody?

Any info is greatly appreciated, by PM if poss, so I know I will read it:D

Tango589.

You have a PM http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[cappy70]

Hi

If somebody is close to Michigan and want to do a roadtrip to the Subsim meeting, please contact me.

(On my MR109 Suzuki,,just kidding )...:D

[nikimcbee]

@Neal,
Is it possible to get a geussimate of the cost of the activities(not including hotel)?

[Tango589]

Cheers for the PM Jimbuna, I will get busy looking at the cost of flights etc. Any idea on the amount of spending money needed, as I have no idea!

[Jimbuna]

Cheers for the PM Jimbuna, I will get busy looking at the cost of flights etc. Any idea on the amount of spending money needed, as I have no idea!

Not really....I should imagine Neal will post some approximates for car hire, visits etc. soon.
I take enough for food and drink plus any pressies you may want to purchase.

All together $1000 should cover it more than easily.....depending on your appetite and consumption levels http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Tango589]

Cheers for the PM Jimbuna, I will get busy looking at the cost of flights etc. Any idea on the amount of spending money needed, as I have no idea!

Not really....I should imagine Neal will post some approximates for car hire, visits etc. soon.
I take enough for food and drink plus any pressies you may want to purchase.

All together $1000 should cover it more than easily.....depending on your appetite and consumption levels http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

Cheers mate, that gives me a bit more to work on for the budget.:up:

[Jimbuna]

Cheers for the PM Jimbuna, I will get busy looking at the cost of flights etc. Any idea on the amount of spending money needed, as I have no idea!

Not really....I should imagine Neal will post some approximates for car hire, visits etc. soon.
I take enough for food and drink plus any pressies you may want to purchase.

All together $1000 should cover it more than easily.....depending on your appetite and consumption levels

Cheers mate, that gives me a bit more to work on for the budget.:up:

The meeting dates are OCT 9-12 so I'm planning on flying out on 8th and back on 13th, Btitish Airways, Heathrow to Houston direct, about £505. This cuts out the need for a US changeover and also knocks nearly 4 hours off the travel time.

If you've any more queries, don't hesitate to PM me

[Onkel Neal]

A sneak peek at the square-rigged ship Elissa (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nOluVxFilZE)

[Jimbuna]

Not even one mile from my home lies the river Tyne, there is a bi-annual (I believe) visit from the Tall Ships event to the river.
Competitors come from all over the world. I was wondering if Elissa has ever competed in this round the world race event.
I'm afraid I can't find a link to a list of competitors at present, but here are two local links with some pictures:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/features/tall_ships_2005/tall_ships_pictures/

http://www.bpears.org.uk/Albums/Tall_Ships_2005/index.html

A short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZRz4B-w3wY

[CCIP]

Chances of me going are improving. I seem to be settled on a course to stay in Canada and do my PhD next year, with good funding, so I may just have the funds to go to Texas indeed :)

[Sailor Steve]

A sneak peek at the square-rigged ship Elissa (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nOluVxFilZE)
Ooh! I just wet myself!:oops:

[CCIP]

By the way... is anyone thinking of making plans to meet up and make arrangement for the trip there together? I do dislike traveling alone :p

Assuming I end up where I think I'll end up next [academic] year, I'd certainly be up for going with anyone planning on traveling from/through Toronto, Buffalo or Detroit :hmm:

[Tango589]

Does anyone else from the UK plan on making the trip?

[NightCrawler-SimHQ]

Well I have just talked to my Better Half and October 9-12 is somewhat booked for this event. Thanks for the invite Neal, because me and my old lady has been looking for a reason to visit Galveston and this will be the best event that I can think of to 'fill the bill'.

I will have to see IF my finances will allow me to be there, but if at all possible I will TRY to be there even if it is only for 1 day.

[Jimbuna]

Does anyone else from the UK plan on making the trip?

Here's hoping you have more luck than I did in #138 http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2589/winkbigid2nz2.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[fredbass]

Does anyone else from the UK plan on making the trip?

Here's hoping you have more luck than I did in #138 http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2589/winkbigid2nz2.gif (http://imageshack.us)

I'm not going, but for those who missed this on the first page. This should help.

http://www.subsim.com/2008_subsim_meet.htm

[CrzyCapt]

Trip looks like a great trip. We are looking forward to attending....:up:

[FIREWALL]

Good....we'll be able to research beer types 'lawfully' then http://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smileys2/doggyandnaner.gif



I know now who I want to hangout with during this Convention. :()1:

[nikimcbee]

I'm starting to look for tickets there. All the cheap ones are to Bush Aeroport:roll: .

I'm thinking about coming in on the 8th and leaving on the 13th. Would that be a problem? I just gotta figure out the hotel situation.:hmm:

[Jimbuna]

Good....we'll be able to research beer types 'lawfully' then http://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smileys2/doggyandnaner.gif



I know now who I want to hangout with during this Convention. :()1:

Just noticed this :doh:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd320/pasquarade/drunkcob.gif

[Philipp_Thomsen]

I wish I could join you guys this year, but I'll be in USA only in 2009 or 2010 I guess... I'm going on foot from where I live to know the wild part of america and start a new life in Canada, kinda of a supertramp, if you will... But I'll try to meet you all in the 2009 or 2010 event. :up:

[BlueBeard]

Hello Neal (and all the other people),

Unfortunatly Angel and I cannot come to this meeting because of a very special reason:

Somewhere around this years meeting we are going to have our first baby!!! :o
So I guess that would be the first Subsim baby right :lol:

So since we cannot attend to this years meeting (damn first meeting ever that I will miss. Been to all of them sofar), it will mean that all you guys will have to come to Holland again next year :up: .

Cheers,
BlueBeard and Angel (Menno and Jolanda)


Hello Neal,

Great to hear that a new meeting is being planned :) I am not sure if Jolanda and I can attend, because we are going to get married in August and that will mean we have a lot of saving cash to do. I will check the current rates for the flight, and when we can come I would like to reserve a spot in your house if still possible.

I will let you know if we can make it :) And if not we can always organise a meeting in Holland again :)

Cheers,
BlueBeard

hi Menno! Oh man, congrats x 10 to you and Jolanda. That is great news, I'm very happy for you guys :yep: Yes, if you are able to attend, the Master Suite is all yours. If not, we will see you in 2009, my daughter will be studying in Italy and I'm making a trip over.

cheers
Neal

[Onkel Neal]

Let me be the first to congratulate you!! Hoorah, I know that will be one beautiful child. Please tell Jolanda Onkel Neal gives his best regards. Good job, Menno. Soon there will be a little Menno, who should be old enough to play SH9 when it comes out. :()1:

[Jimbuna]

Goed geluk met uw eerste geboren Menno en Jolanda http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Chad]

Congratulations!

Before the baby, you definately have to see the movie "Knocked up" or "Somewhat pregnet" as the literal english translation from German. Great movie, totally recommended for your situation :up:

[StdDev]

Neal!!!.....
For the sunday afternoon BBQ at stately Stevens manor,
http://www.1966batfan.com/Wayne_Manor_72jpg.JPG

we need to engage someone to give a lecture on the formation and consumption of hydrocarbons...


Do you know where we might find a "hydrocarbons expert"? :know:

[Jimbuna]

I'll do it

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/pirate_with_bottle_of_rum_lg_blk.gif........ http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4351/salutewe6.gif

[nikimcbee]

I'm starting to look for tickets there. All the cheap ones are to Bush Aeroport:roll: .

I'm thinking about coming in on the 8th and leaving on the 13th. Would that be a problem? I just gotta figure out the hotel situation.:hmm:

You can now book tickets on southwest for October! When I get the tax rebate thingy, I'm going to book everything.:up: :D

[Aur0ra145]

Alright fellows, ya'll have intruiged me. I'll be there.

It's going to be one long drive from Texas Tech Univ. in Lubbock, but I'll survive.

On that note. Shiner, Texas is on the way; so the day before everything kicks off I'll be at the brewery. Any and all should make it out there if possible. http://www.shiner.com/

As for lodging, a buddy of mine has a 35' sailboat down there, so I'll be staying there, it sleeps 8, but 4 spots are taken already (did ya'll really think I'd drive to Houston by myself?) So in theory we could put 4 more on it. I'll call him today and see if I can firm up that number and see if we can get any of ya'll on the Texas Tech Party Boat. Only thing is we'd prefer the college aged, dumb, wild, crazy, go two-stepping and bring the girls home with us, sort of crew (Yes, this is a legal use of the term "crew.") Knowing how to sail would also be a plus. You'll also need a well thought out pirate name. As well as splitting the cost of groceries (beer & cigarettes) with us.

It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words: This was last weekend.


http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8366/n6383557061481146817copdm6.jpg

If any of ya'll think you can keep up with us, we'd be glad to have you.


(Note: This picture captured pretty much the whole weekend in one shot, it also is one of the many reasons I won't goto Mexico anytime soon.)

[nikimcbee]

So, has anybody bought tickets yet?

[StdDev]

So, has anybody bought tickets yet?

Yup! (did I pronounce that right?) :p

[PeriscopeDepth]

I wish I had as much disposable income as you folks do. Ahh, some day. :)

PD

[Digital_Trucker]

I wish I had as much disposable income as you folks do. Ahh, some day. :)

PD

In many parts of this planet (this part included) the words income and disposable are mutually exclusive:rotfl: Hope y'all all have fun:arrgh!:

And, StdDev, yup, you pronunciated that correctly:up:

[Onkel Neal]

The meeting is a go. More details coming, but the dates and general plan of action is set.

If you need to use the Subsim shuttle, these are the hotels we will be picking up and dropping off at:

Pearland area hotels
Motel 6 (http://www.motel6.com/ms/check-availability.do?property=1086&numberOfAdults=&arrivalDate=&departureDate=&corporatePlusNumber=&travelAgentNumber=) - Lowest Price
Howard Johnson (http://hotelsinsider.travelhero.com/index.cfm/id/143516/aid/1620/city/HOUSTON/index.html) - Closest with low price
Hampton Inn (http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HOUPLHX&WT.srch=1) Closest, moderate price
Best Western (http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/662/)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults?_requestid=634842)

Don't pick a motel way off on the north side of Houston unless you are getting your own rental car :)

[nikimcbee]

The meeting is a go. More details coming, but the dates and general plan of action is set.

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

...and just because I'm a "team player", I'm going to spend my stimulus package in Texas! ...(when it arrives:damn: ) $#^%@#ing slow IRS.

I still haven't worked out the hotel details though:roll: .

[Deep-Six]

Neal, I dont know if I could go. Need a job and all that. The neat thing for me is that my sister lives in Friendswood. And I could stay w/ her, alot cheaper then a hotel.:D

What would you say about that?

[Iceman]

I have all the time already reserved....I was wanting to hitchhike down:) being the adventerous type but the wife thinks I'm crazy....So I'm thinking I will fly,rent a car,and hotel etc...unless I can find a hot air balloon pilot who wants to float to Texas at that particular time of year....:hmm:

I see on the night of the 11th..is a scheduled sleepover on the sub or DD...I'd like to request now that I be part of that if enough spots are available..if not I can do a hotel just need to now sometime in advance.

[the_dano1]

I will be there I live 25 miles north of galveston
address 1946 Seakale Ln Houston TX 77062



Kommodore Dano
8th Flotilla

[FAdmiral]

OK, got it all set up. Flying in to Hobby (Houston) on Oct. 8 and flying out on
the 13th. Staying at the Motel 6 near the airport. Been exactly 4 years since
the last visit there....

JIM

[Zorki]

Its an shame that I haven been active in subsims as I used to be. (if anyone remembers...)

I have missed all meetings so far, this one would be an great event. Even noticed McBeck from denmark signed up.

I dont know, It would be fun! But still... to many years has went by.






/Thomas (von Leitz/Fuchs)

[Sailor Steve]

Its an shame that I haven been active in subsims as I used to be. (if anyone remembers...)

I have missed all meetings so far, this one would be an great event. Even noticed McBeck from denmark signed up.

I dont know, It would be fun! But still... to many years has went by.






/Thomas (von Leitz/Fuchs)
Did you use to be active in the Wolfpack league? Are you the same Thomas that Torplexed made the sig for?

[Zorki]

Did you use to be active in the Wolfpack league? Are you the same Thomas that Torplexed made the sig for?

Yes indeed, the same and slighly heavier only. ;)


(Thomas as an user name here was alreddy taken, I cant remeber if I took that name a long time ago. If I look att the joining date it make sence. But I can't remeber the emailadress I used. Hence the Zorki user name. The join date is the same as sailor steve, so I guess we all created new account here at the same time.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=211726
If any admin can enter that account and just look at the email adress, just to make sure who it is. )


/Thomas

(Former FC 11th flottilia, swedish translator, SH2 Beta tester, member of the first medalcomette, proud lifetime member of Sharkenstein castle crew! WPL moderator etc)

[cappy70]

Hi,,I'm going , so where do I "sign-in"?

:D :D :D

[nikimcbee]

nevermind, dumb post. re-read 17 pages of thread, question answered.

[nikimcbee]

Ok, we definitely have enough interest. Next step, I will research the costs, put together a sign-up sheet, and start taking reservations.

Any members who attended the 2004 Texas meeting will have first shot at staying at my place. If we do not fill up, I will open the slots for new attendees.

Unless anyone has strong objections, I will designate the Motel 6 near Hobby airport (http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1086&VID=&NOA=&aYr=&aMo=&aDa=&dYr=&dMo=&dDa=&CP=&TA=&BTR=)as the official lodging place for the meeting. This is the least expensive motel, but it's still acceptable (I stay at them frequently). This will allow cash-strapped travelers a nice clean place to stay without costing too much. Edit: it will also allow us to pick up everyone in one stop, instead of going around 5 motels to pick up people.

A room is $40 a night for one person, or you can buddy up with two large beds for $44 a night (which is $22 a person). You will need it for Oct 9 and 10, possibly Oct 12.

After we get closer to the date I will put up a buddy sheet, but you are encouraged to seek out other members you think you may want to split a room with at any time.

cheers
Neal

Currently @ $45:hmm: ~$48

[nikimcbee]

Chances of me going are improving. I seem to be settled on a course to stay in Canada and do my PhD next year, with good funding, so I may just have the funds to go to Texas indeed :)

Plus, I gotta see "the scar."

[Jimbuna]

Chances of me going are improving. I seem to be settled on a course to stay in Canada and do my PhD next year, with good funding, so I may just have the funds to go to Texas indeed :)

Plus, I gotta see "the scar."

Which scar are you referring to :hmm:

You do know he suffered a bad accident in a sensitive area when he was a kid http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif


:lol:

[Sailor Steve]

Chances of me going are improving. I seem to be settled on a course to stay in Canada and do my PhD next year, with good funding, so I may just have the funds to go to Texas indeed :)

Plus, I gotta see "the scar."

Which scar are you referring to :hmm:

You do know he suffered a bad accident in a sensitive area when he was a kid http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif


:lol:
But that was just last month.:rotfl:

And we want to see the scar in real life that we've already seen in the funny pages.

[nikimcbee]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:

[Jimbuna]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:


The 9th till the 13th http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

You might want to check back a few posts....it's been put back to the 15th till the 19th http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif

[nikimcbee]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:


The 9th till the 13th http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

You might want to check back a few posts....it's been put back to the 15th till the 19th http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif

Note to Neal. No beer for Senior Buna. 10 hour beer penalty.http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif Maybe lemon-lime koolaid :hmm: :up:

[Jimbuna]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:


The 9th till the 13th http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

You might want to check back a few posts....it's been put back to the 15th till the 19th http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif

Note to Neal. No beer for Senior Buna. 10 hour beer penalty.http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif Maybe lemon-lime koolaid :hmm: :up:
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/CAZwatever.gif ...... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/c_jane24/Smileys/lager.gif


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd320/pasquarade/drunkcob.gif

[NealT]

I am now officially bummed...after saving all of the hard earned $$$, sweating the increasing gas prices...and all that stuff...

My company just informed me that I will be in travel status starting 10/7 and ending 11/22 with no rest inbetween. Seems like there is some training that has to be done and since I am the trainer...

I will be thinking of all of you though...

Would someone please climb to the top of the Texas and snap a pic for me? I was so looking forward to the hardhat tour...not to mention the hanging out on the desk of the sub with you guys...(I am somewhat claustrophobic and the last time I went into the sub I almost lost it...)

[Chad]

Just checkin in and seein if there's any new updates on this..

When should I book reservations at a hotel?

Gettin excited and need to finalize some plans :rock:

[Chad]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:


The 9th till the 13th http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

You might want to check back a few posts....it's been put back to the 15th till the 19th http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif


Wait, joking right? :hmm: And any new updates :sunny:

[nikimcbee]

Get the nachos and the raiders jersey ready, the nikimcbee football thread will be live from the compound! Tickets have been booked, oct 9-13:up:


The 9th till the 13th http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

You might want to check back a few posts....it's been put back to the 15th till the 19th http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif


Wait, joking right? :hmm: And any new updates :sunny:

That is why there is no beer for Mr. Buna. Spreading such dastardly rumo(u)rs:stare: .

[nikimcbee]

@ Neal, Do you have a rough guesstimate of the cost (food and entertainment)?

[Onkel Neal]

2008 Subsim Meet reservation form (http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/2008_Meet.htm)
Sign up here.





Ok, here are the rates for the BB Texas tour:
Regular guided: $10 (2 hour tour)
Hardhat tour: $40 (4 hour tour)

I've set up a poll, see this thread here for discussion (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139220), please.



Shooting practice- Bailey's Gun Range: $15 covers ammo and range fee

Lone Star Flight Museum; $8, $5 for seniors 65 and up

Tour Texas Seaport Museum, tall sailing ship Elissa $8

Cavlla Sub/DE Stewart Sleepover $20



Subsim Paintball war


Parties of 5-10 players can choose between the following rates:$29.25 per person includes 200 paintballs.
$36.00 per person includes 500 paintballs.


Parties of 11 or more players can choose between the following rates:$21.25 per person includes 200 paintballs.
$30.75 per person includes 500 paintballs.


We have two scheduled dinners. For other meals we can hit the Whataburger, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, or Sonic, as people prefer.

Dinner – Tex-Mexican dinner at Casa Ole! or local Mexican restaurant; $10~17
Lunch - Seafood in Galveston $12~20



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2008 Subsim Meet reservation form (http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/2008_Meet.htm)
Sign up here.
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[Sailor Steve]

Sounds good to me, especially the meals! Two scheduled meals, then make the rounds of all the finest dining establishments.:rotfl:

[Bill Nichols]

Really looking forward to this. My plane and hotel reservations are already booked!

:ahoy:

[FAdmiral]

Ok, here are the rates for the BB Texas tour:
Regular guided: $10 (2 hour tour)


Shooting practice- Bailey's Gun Range: $15 covers ammo and range fee

Lone Star Flight Museum; $8, $5 for seniors 65 and up

Tour Texas Seaport Museum, tall sailing ship Elissa $8

Cavlla Sub/DE Stewart Sleepover $20



Subsim Paintball war


We have two scheduled dinners. For other meals we can hit the Whataburger, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, or Sonic, as people prefer.


Dinner – Tex-Mexican dinner at Casa Ole! or local Mexican restaurant; $10~17
Lunch - Seafood in Galveston $12~20



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Reg. tour on BB is OK for me.
Shooting Range: I will be there watching & taking pics, not to shoot
(unless you have BAR, Thompson, MP44 or PPSH) (M1 would do also)
Museum is OK ($5 as I am a senior)
Sailing ship is Ok also (haven't seen too many of them)
DE sleepover is good to go (sub is too claustrophobic for me)
Meals are all good (meat & potatoes man)

JIM

PS. NO Paintball (too old for physical violence, 1s & 0s work just fine for me)

[lorcan3]

I'm sorry lads. I'm going to have to forego the trip. Seeing that we live in Idaho and the price of gas and all that. My wife has no leave time saved up from her job with the government so Ill just have to say have a great time and send me the pics!. I especially want to see the inside of the sub and the old WW1 battleship.:cry:

[TheDarkWraith]

This sounds interesting! Still room Neal? It would be interesting to put faces with names on here.
Anyone from IL thinking about going?

[Onkel Neal]

Always room, lots of room, come one and all. Everyone is welcome.

Neal

[Hanomag]

Kptlt. Hanomag and GF standing by! :up:

[USS Sea Tiger]

I am working here in houston at the US Coast Guard Vessel Traffic center and also as the Search and Rescue Director for Texas and LA.

The VTS works like an air trafic controller for all of Houston, Texas City m, and Galveston, and the SAR desk directed operations for helo and 6 ships in the Texas LA area.

If the organizer of this event would like, Contact me and I can arrange tours of either of these places in Houston or of any Coast Guard cutters or rescue stations, (yes, including the Air station) in Houston or Galveston for this event.

As a matter a fact,, I just noticed,, I live right around the corner from you Neal,, I live on Wheatstalk In Pearland,, about 1 mile from you

Hehehheheeheheheheh


Mike Davis

[Werewolf]

:hmm: well, there certainly are times where I'd wish that I live in the US, although I really would like to meet the people in here, spending 2000 USD on a plane ticket just to get there is way out of my budget :)

[raymond6751]

Hey Neal,
Any way to run a poll on how many Canadians are members? I'm thinking there might be enough of us to have a Subsim Meeting here in 2009.

Then y'all come up, hear?:up:

[Yahoshua]

Is there a deadline on registration?

Still need a bit of time to hammer out some of the other things I need to get done. I won't be able to show up for anything else except the paintball shoot, but then again I need a break every now and then.

send me a PM with your answer pls.

[buddha95]

i gotta come. doc said i got cancer so im gonna live while i can. Is the trip still on ? I will book airline tickets ( non-refundable ) if nessesssery. Anyone comming from the east coast NC way??? I can keep you company and help drive ( no tickets in 32 years). If not, just tell me and I will book airfare today. Need to know asap.
I would love to sleep 1 night on the DE and 1 on the sub. You only get one chance in life. I am also interested in the hard hat tour of the BB,, and my soul demands I tour The Alamo.
God Bless Texas !!

Sarge

[Onkel Neal]

Canada: I did not include "where are you coming from" on the first version of the registration form. I've added since. But come on, we need some reps from our favorite neighbor from the north :)

Deadline on registration: not a firm deadline but I need to know who wants in on the hardhat tour and the submarine sleepover 1 month in advance, so let's say the cut off is Sept 10.

Buddha, I'm sorry to hear about your cancer :( we sure would like to see you here.

[buddha95]

Let me know for sure its on and i will buy my tickets. If its not, can some of us still do it ?

[Onkel Neal]

The meeting is 100% on for sure, certain. Bill Nichols has made his arrangements and that means if this meeting were to be cancelled, I would be the recipient of a TLAM ;) from DC.

[SUBMAN1]

The meeting is 100% on for sure, certain. Bill Nichols has made his arrangements and that means if this meeting were to be cancelled, I would be the recipient of a TLAM ;) from DC.Argghhhhh! I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :-?

-S

[ASWnut101]

I hope you guys bring back some good pictures of the Tall Ship Elissa. That's one beautiful ship! :)

[nikimcbee]

The meeting is 100% on for sure, certain. Bill Nichols has made his arrangements and that means if this meeting were to be cancelled, I would be the recipient of a TLAM ;) from DC.Argghhhhh! I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :-?

-S

Yeah, subman1, you need to go! Do I need to write a note to your wife giving you permission to go?:rotfl:

[SUBMAN1]

Yeah, subman1, you need to go! Do I need to write a note to your wife giving you permission to go?:rotfl:You honestly think thats gonna help? :D

-S

[nikimcbee]

So how many people have officially registered?:hmm:

[StdDev]

@ Niki....
Are you prepared for the meet?
Have you learned the club anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8YSYJ6adw) yet?
Neil always insists that everyone sing it at the meets!

[nikimcbee]

@ Niki....
Are you prepared for the meet?
Have you learned the club anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8YSYJ6adw) yet?
Neil always insists that everyone sing it at the meets!

I can do that.:rotfl: Should I wear my leather boots then?

[Sailor Steve]

Curse you StdDev! I watched that several hours ago, and after listening to everything in the new 'Classical Music' thread I still can't get that d____d tune out of my head!:x

[nikimcbee]

Curse you StdDev! I watched that several hours ago, and after listening to everything in the new 'Classical Music' thread I still can't get that d____d tune out of my head!:x

So, what you're saying is that you're going to be the featured intertainment at the party?
"And now Sailor Steve will sing his favorite song, that he's been practicing the last 2 months."

[Rip]

Looks like I will be able to make the drive over. Bringing a non-subsim buddy of mine. I suspect he won't be a non-subsimmer long. Wonder if he will mind if I ask to load my ZX-10R in the back. I hate going that long without a ride.:rock:

[nikimcbee]

I'm just snoozin' til October:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3066/killerboston3eg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)

[Onkel Neal]

@ Niki....
Are you prepared for the meet?
Have you learned the club anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8YSYJ6adw) yet?
Neil always insists that everyone sing it at the meets!

Gee Rick, are you trying to get noticed or what? :lol: First you spell my name wrong and then you link to the wrong song--this is the Subsim Anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDErgD9YNyc), as seen here at the last Subsim party (you can see me, I'm the DJ). :ping:

[StdDev]

@ Niki....
Are you prepared for the meet?
Have you learned the club anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8YSYJ6adw) yet?
Neil always insists that everyone sing it at the meets!

Gee Rick, are you trying to get noticed or what? :lol: First you spell my name wrong and then you link to the wrong song--this is the Subsim Anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDErgD9YNyc), as seen here at the last Subsim party (you can see me, I'm the DJ). :ping:

OOOOoooops! sorry Kneel.. :p
Yeah.. I remember Drebbel, Dargo and Menno leading that song on the USS Texas... I think they might have frightened some of the other tourists....
Still need to prepare the subsimmers for their visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgAoMKOuPpg
http://www.ehow.com/how_2292251_speak-texan-accent.html

By the way... it's spelled "Rique" ;)

[Sailor Steve]

Ah was borun in Dallas, but grew up in Laos Angelees. Of course I loast my Texan quickleh, but every time we'd go back home Ah'd pick it raht bake up agin.

Both those vidyos left off the most important word: Oal. Yew know, the stuff that makes Texas what it is; the stuff you pull up out of the ground? It's pernounced "oal".

Ever now and then Ah used to run into folks who'd try to be Texan by talkin like a Georgian. Ah'd have to tell um: They say "Geoagia", we say "Georrrrgia". In Texas we have "R"s. Texans don't talk lahk southerners a'tall - Texans talk like Huckleberry Hound!

[nikimcbee]

@ Niki....
Are you prepared for the meet?
Have you learned the club anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8YSYJ6adw) yet?
Neil always insists that everyone sing it at the meets!

Gee Rick, are you trying to get noticed or what? :lol: First you spell my name wrong and then you link to the wrong song--this is the Subsim Anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDErgD9YNyc), as seen here at the last Subsim party (you can see me, I'm the DJ). :ping:

OOOOoooops! sorry Kneel.. :p
Yeah.. I remember Drebbel, Dargo and Menno leading that song on the USS Texas... I think they might have frightened some of the other tourists....
Still need to prepare the subsimmers for their visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgAoMKOuPpg
http://www.ehow.com/how_2292251_speak-texan-accent.html

By the way... it's spelled "Rique" ;)


Change the "ing" to an "ang" when it is found within a word. Texans with a heavy accent don't "sing." They "sang." They don't have "things." They have "thangs." They don't eat "wings." They eat "wangs."


WTH? They eat wangs? Aren't they thinking of San Fransisco?:oops: :rotfl:

[StdDev]

Now.. say the days of the week in Texan... :

Mundee
Toosdee
Winsdee
Thirsdee
Frahdee
Satidee

:know:

[Sailor Steve]

When I was a boy visiting relatives in Dallas one of my uncles had a favorite expletive: "Godamoddy!"

It took me ten years before I finally realized what he had been saying all that time!
:rotfl:

[Chad]

Okay, I'll be bookin my hotel room this weekend, so all is in order here :up:

It'll be right in the middle of my semester at school, will be a nice vacation and break from the usual :know:

[Brag]

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it :cry:

[Chad]

Brag, why ? :down: :down:

I'll miss meetin you and gettin my copy of Kingmaker signed..

[nikimcbee]

I'm going to come dressed like this:
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3023/bostoncx7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

Where da girlz at?

[buddha95]

booking today.
what airport?
will someone be available to pick me up?
will we sleep shipboard that night?
can we spend 1 night on each ship?
exact days of event?
anything else?

[Chad]

Okay, everything is in order for me :up:


Booked at the Hampton for the dates needed. We're driving down there in our own car, and will be looking forward to meeting everyone at Rancho Subsim that night :rock:

[buddha95]

please answer my questions of 2 post ago so i can make arangements

[StdDev]

please answer my questions of 2 post ago so i can make arangements

Check here http://www.subsim.com/meet2008.htm hopes this answers most of your questions

[Red Heat]

Well id like to go to the meeting and meet you guys BUT its to far for me and expensive!
Still waiting for a day with the subsim meeting can be in Portugal! :up:

[Hanomag]

Brag... you can't not show.. how am I going to get my book signed?! :cry:

Who's going to lead the Hoochie...?! :hmm:

Well ..you will be sorely missed.

ALSO wasnt there supposed to be a BBQ at a ranch or something on this trip? or is the 1st day?

I don't see it on the daily planner anymore. I didnt look through all 15 pages though. Did it get cancelled? Or did I read it wrong? or delusional from to many hours staring bleary eyed through binoculars?

[Onkel Neal]

booking today.
what airport?
will someone be available to pick me up?
will we sleep shipboard that night?
can we spend 1 night on each ship?
exact days of event?
anything else?

Airport: Houston Hobby (HOU) is closest, but some flights only land at Houston Bush International (IAH). If you can get Hobby, do it.

Will someone be available to pick me up? Yes, someone will be by both airports at 6pm THURSDAY Oct 9 to pick up arrivals and take to the gathering/or you motel. BE SURE YOU BOOK A ROOM IN ONE OF THE SELECTED MOTELS.

Pearland area hotels
Motel 6 (http://www.motel6.com/ms/check-availability.do?property=1086&numberOfAdults=&arrivalDate=&departureDate=&corporatePlusNumber=&travelAgentNumber=) - Lowest Price
Howard Johnson (http://hotelsinsider.travelhero.com/index.cfm/id/143516/aid/1620/city/HOUSTON/index.html) - Closest with low price
Hampton Inn (http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HOUPLHX&WT.srch=1) Closest, moderate price
Best Western (http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/662/)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults?_requestid=634842)
We won't shuttle people to the far side of Houston, pick the wrong motel and you are on your own :hmm:
If you need shuttle service, be sure to book your flight to arrive around 4~6pm Houston time Oct 9, Thursday.


will we sleep shipboard that night? Nope, you need to find a room at one of the above motels for Thursday and Friday.

can we spend 1 night on each ship? You spend Sat night aboard either the sub or DE, your choice. Read the meeting page. (http://www.subsim.com/meet2008.htm)



exact days of event? Read the meeting page. (http://www.subsim.com/meet2008.htm)


anything else? Can you sing?

[TarJak]

Looks like I can make it. So hope to see you all, (is that y'all in Texan?) in October.:up:

[SgtWalt65]

Hey Neal...

I'll be in Australia shortly before that...meaning I'd be travelling 13452km (8359m straight line) to get there.

Doing the maths: two flights to LAX, one to Dallas, one to Houston, car to Galveston arriving 28 hours later. I think it's doable. Last time I was in TX I drove from Dallas to Galveston, should have taken the puddle jumper.

Anyone else gonna travel further?

LOL, you drove from Dallas to Galveston after flying all that way? Wow, that is a beatdown. :up:

[SgtWalt65]

Guess i better pack the paintball guns..Are fully Auto paintball guns legal at this deal? :D

-S

Now your thinking like me. :rock: Controlled burst of course and depending on guns capacity.

[Dan D]

Too bad, I can't make it this time.
For me, it is taxes, not Texas.
We had a VAT tax increase from 16 to 19 % in 2007. Because of some delay, the construction of my new home could not be finished by the end of 2006. That means, plus 3 % on the total construction costs which is about the purchase price for a small car. So far, I refused payments. That makes the building constructor unhappy. I have to wait and see how this turns out.

[Pingjockey]

Gents,
I had hoped to come to the meeting in October but I will have to take a rain check. For those that may know me I was stationed on the USS Texas for almost 6 yrs and I just got out the Navy.

I have returned to all the joys of civilian life and to spending time with my family and I just will not have the time to attend. Things are going well though for me, I have found a great job working in the field that I love (IT) and I have some free time again.

Don't get me wrong, I miss being on the boat at times. Doing all the cool things we do and most of all my friends. But it was time for me to move anyway so I did.

But now I do have time to spend with my family and time to spend doing some submarine gaming which I plan on doing more often.

So, Neal I thank you very much for the chance to go but I will not be able to this time around. I would also like to thank Neal for being such a great guy and for being awesome to me and my family when the USS Texas was being Comissioned in Gavelston.

Again thanks

Pingjockey

Former STS1(SS) USS Texas SSN 775

[Onkel Neal]

Ahoy Mike,

Very sorry to hear you cannot make it, but there will be a next time. :yep:

best
Neal

[jbt308]

I had been planning on this trip for quite some time, however, recent events mean that I cannot attend. Wife's recently gone out of work and we've got a rambunctious 6 month old.

Sounds like a hoot of a time, will have to make the next one. Hope everyone has a great time, though I'm sure they will!

[papa_smurf]

Its comfirmed, cannot attend due to work commitments.:nope: But I will try to make it next year (where ever it is).

[nikimcbee]

I wonder how this is going to work out with the storm? It's too early to find out if the Cavalla is still there.

[Koondawg]

May be postponed if damage is substantial...what im seeing a reading now is they were hit quite hard...CNN live is there if anyone has cable...

Look on the bright side...if it's posponed I may be able to make it....:up:

[geetrue]

I wonder how this is going to work out with the storm? It's too early to find out if the Cavalla is still there.

Duh, hellooo ... it's a submarine :lol:

Don't worry about the USS Texas either it's encased in coffee grounds for the last 60 years :arrgh!:

[Task Force]

better hope they didnt go Blub Blub.:lost:

[Chad]

Duh, hellooo ... it's a submarine :lol:

That's what I told my mom when she told me Houston was hit hard, I said, it's designed to sink :up:


But overall, I hope everything is okay :doh:

[TarJak]

Clearly everything is not OK: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jG1m4XT341oCKXPMIZlKffdhP9vwD936RH8O0

21 people dead and counting...
No power to Galveston for at least a month...
Thousands without shelter or at least significant damage to their homes...
Boats scattered all over the place...
Businesses disrupted for unknown periods of time...
Oil production facilities damaged or closed until further notice...

This is going to take some time to clean up.

[Hanomag]

Does this mean Anne Margaret is NOT coming??? :hmm:

[Jimbuna]

Despite the recent events, I am sure all the people attending will make it a trip to remember http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Madox58]

Heck Tarjak,

That sounds like the aftermath of some of the Biker parties I go to!!
:rotfl:

[TarJak]

Yeah and I hear there is just as much wind at those too:rotfl:

[Jimbuna]

LMAO :rotfl:

http://www.paperbackplace.com/boy_riding_scooter.gif

[399nkov]

Things look grim for Galveston. Three to eight foot of water in most buildings not on poles. I'm 20 miles from there. Letting very few people in at this time.

http://www.centerpointenergy.com/staticfiles/CNP/Common/SiteAssets/doc/Est_Restoration_ZipCode_Esize_091908.pdf

It could have been worse had the eye hit a little further south. The Galveston seawall kept the surge down a little.

Just have to wait and see how things go. Everyone is working on the restoration 24/7.

[Onkel Neal]

The sleepover aboard the sub and DE is likely to be cancelled. With three weeks until the meeting, I doubt there will be time for the curator to have the park ready for sleepovers. We should be able to visit the park and, if willing, spend a few hours working on the sub. The rest of the agenda is a go.

[Task Force]

Thats to bad for you guys.:-?

[Sailor Steve]

Sleeping aboard would be nice, but I think we're going to come away with better memories if we can actually pitch in and lend a hand working with them. I'm hoping there's something we can do, anyway.:sunny:

[Jimbuna]

I hope these curfews aren't in place for the meeting.........TarJak and I like to burn the midnight oil (after we've tucked Kpt Lehmann into his bunk) :lol:

If this is not the case, can we ensure we only frequent licensed restaurants. http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img265/3892/alcoholqi7.gif

http://ktrk.typepad.com/abc13/2008/09/curfew-update-7.html

[TarJak]

Prefereably licensed premises with bunks.:rotfl::rotfl:http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img265/3892/alcoholqi7.gif

[nikimcbee]

Just an idea, does the USS Texas do sleep overs?:hmm:

[Onkel Neal]

BB Texas is "closed until further notice" but I think the park will be open before the meeting Oct 10. I am checking with the marketing director now.

I have jiggered the calendar of events a little, the BB Texas tour will be on the morning of Oct 10 (unless they cancel) with shooting practice in the afternoon.

The Lone Star Flight museum and Elyssa tours are set for Oct 11, Sat.

The Subsim paintball war is still set for 10am Oct 12, Sun. We have 12 members who will fight it out for the title of Subsim Assassin. Or maybe Subsim Combat Leader. Something.

Thanks
Neal

[Jimbuna]

I'll be betting my money on this contender :p

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7876/iaapa15xv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Chad]

Sweet =)

I'm still looking forward to attending 100% with or without the sleepover.. Next time though! :smug:

[Jimbuna]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?

[Onkel Neal]

BB Texas is "closed until further notice" but I think the park will be open before the meeting Oct 10. I am checking with the marketing director now.

I have jiggered the calendar of events a little, the BB Texas tour will be on the morning of Oct 10 (unless they cancel) with shooting practice in the afternoon.

The Lone Star Flight museum and Elyssa tours are set for Oct 11, Sat.

The Subsim paintball war is still set for 10am Oct 12, Sun. We have 12 members who will fight it out for the title of Subsim Assassin. Or maybe Subsim Combat Leader. Something.

Thanks
Neal

Well, the Flight Museum may be off the schedule too :(
http://www.lsfm.org/media.html
http://www.lsfm.org/ikephotogallery.html

I'll keep an eye on their status, but we may replace that trip with a visit to NASA.

[HunterICX]

:( Ouch....thats a real mess...I'm surprised that the aircraft inside arent that much damaged from the looks of the photos.

HunterICX

[Onkel Neal]

I think they are damaged. Eight feet of water. And they didn't store all the personal items in the Texas flight hall of fame, I understand they are lost. :nope:

[HunterICX]

I think they are damaged. Eight feet of water. And they didn't store all the personal items in the Texas flight hall of fame, I understand they are lost. :nope:

Just painfull, especially when we're talking about some genuine stuff lost or damage here.

HunterICX

[nikimcbee]

Any New news? I can still bring cool movies, I need to make my list.

[Jimbuna]

Don't forget the local street guide to the classier types of bars :lol:

[TarJak]

And the ones that are still open and serving cold beer!:D

[Onkel Neal]

Update on the Cavalla/Seawolf Park portion of the meeting. The CHF have set aside Oct 11 as a field day for us to climb all over the sub and clean, repair, and in general, help get Cavalla shipshape. If you want to help, please bring a set of old clothes and gloves. Of course, the clothes will also be useful the next day in the paintball war!

Also, donations are being accpeted for this event. You will get a special t-shirt, (http://www.subsim.com/Ike_Recovery.pdf) I suggest not working in it. Wear it proudly at special occasions. If you were thinking of making a donation during the meeting or tipping the host, this would be a far better cause!

http://www.subsim.com/Ike_Recovery.pdf (http://www.subsim.com/Ike_Recovery.pdf)

When you print out the form to mail it in, please be sure to mark the name with SUBSIM so the Foundation will know we are helping as a group.

Name: Bobby Riggens, SUBSIM member


thanks!
Neal

[Dowly]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?

Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:

[Jimbuna]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?

Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:

LOL :rotfl:

He'll be fine...I'm leaving plenty of clean nappies behind. :lol:

[Dowly]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?
Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:
LOL :rotfl:

He'll be fine...I'm leaving plenty of clean nappies behind. :lol:

Ah, okie. Got abit worried. :yep:

[elanaiba]

Well, the Flight Museum may be off the schedule too :(
http://www.lsfm.org/media.html
http://www.lsfm.org/ikephotogallery.html

I'll keep an eye on their status, but we may replace that trip with a visit to NASA.

http://www.lsfm.org/

September 23, 2008 - What a difference a couple of days can make, especially when the US Navy is on your side. Sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 and the USS Nassau spent two days helping us clean out the museum. My advice for anyone when the Seabees show up is to get to out of the way because things are going to happen fast. These folks were awesome and pulled over 300 cubic yards of debris out of the museum. Words will never adequately convey what these men and women did for us. A ‘thank you’ seems so inconsequential. Their efforts will forever be remembered by the museum. Go Navy!
As is normally the case in many disasters, many folks come together to make a difference. Our friends from the Collings Foundation have helped tremendously with equipment and qualified folks. They took charge of corrosion-proofing our aircraft today as our mechanics kept an eye on the scooping out of the shop and searched for their personal tools. The BP plant in Texas City and Evergreen Industrial provided a tanker of fresh water to flush our airplanes. They were a lifesaver as Galveston’s water supply could not support our needs after the storm. The folks at Corrosion X also donated some product to help us protect our airplanes from melting away. Numerous other folks and companies have jumped in as well. I am simply too tired to list them all without leaving someone out. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has helped us after the storm. You mean more to us than you realize.
As for the airplanes, the Commemorative Air Force has graciously accepted our wayward B-17 and B-25 at their headquarters in Midland, TX. The SBD is at Ellington while the T-6 remains at Houston Southwest. The DC-3, F8F and Stearman are at Hobby airport in Houston while the Hellcat and Corsair are at the Friedkin Ranch in south Texas. The P-47 is in Sherman. TX. Dan Friedkin contacted us to offer hangar space and volunteered to fly the Hellcat out. I can’t thank them enough as they single handedly saved five aircraft with hangar space.
The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame was devastated by the storm. We were able to find a lot of artifacts including the Lady Be Good and Hornet exhibits. The Hornet is a little rough, but it is still intact. Unfortunately, many items were lost. Many of our volunteers and staff searched the numerous piles of debris and recovered more than I thought possible. Hopefully we can restore many of these items.
We are making progress and appreciate our many friends for their support during this time. We are doing our best with the limited supply of equipment and restricted access to Galveston. The city simply could not support humans after the storm, but our city officials and all involved with restoring essentials are dong a great job. I guess complaining that I haven’t been able to access the web since the storm will not go over too well with some folks. The amount of devastation is impressive and some people will return to nothing.
Hang in there with us. We’ll be back.

[Kratos]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?
Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:
LOL :rotfl:

He'll be fine...I'm leaving plenty of clean nappies behind. :lol:
Ah, okie. Got abit worried. :yep:

No need to worry about me: Didn't relish the thought of a long flight to Texas so i'm making my own way there



http://www.leconcombre.com/gifgallery/gifgalery/image/pirate1.gif hope i done me maths correct :lol:

[Task Force]

Good luck Kratos, Dont forget that the Texas Is East south east of you. Might even dig under me.:rotfl: Dont for to dig under the Atlanic, dont forget what happens to U boats that go to deep.;)

[Jimbuna]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?
Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:
LOL :rotfl:

He'll be fine...I'm leaving plenty of clean nappies behind. :lol:
Ah, okie. Got abit worried. :yep:

No need to worry about me: Didn't relish the thought of a long flight to Texas so i'm making my own way there



http://www.leconcombre.com/gifgallery/gifgalery/image/pirate1.gif hope i done me maths correct :lol:

Ya daft bugga.....your heading for TJ land :rotfl:

[Dowly]

I posted a few months back asking if any Brits were interested in travelling over to the meeting together. Sadly, there were no replies and I'm well aware that anyone flying from the UK will already have booked their flight and finalised their travel arrangements (as have I).

So....purely out of curiosity.......are any Brits attending this year ?
Whaa?! Kratos' not leaving? Has he been this long home by himself before? :hmm:
LOL :rotfl:

He'll be fine...I'm leaving plenty of clean nappies behind. :lol:
Ah, okie. Got abit worried. :yep:
No need to worry about me: Didn't relish the thought of a long flight to Texas so i'm making my own way there



http://www.leconcombre.com/gifgallery/gifgalery/image/pirate1.gif hope i done me maths correct :lol:
Ya daft bugga.....your heading for TJ land :rotfl:

ROFL! :rotfl:

[Onkel Neal]

Rick just called to say Hampton cannot honor his reservation...
I called and they say they are closed until Dec 1, and only Centerpoint energy people are there now.

I will go by there tomorrow and speak to the GM, see if anything can be worked out.

Otherwise, I suggest everyone check their hotel reservations tomorrow. If you need to find another hotel, search on www.hotel.com (http://www.hotel.com/) for Pearland, TX

[Jimbuna]

Doesn't sound too good for TarJak Kpt Lehmann and I then :hmm:

<checking travel insurance with a sweaty brow>

[TarJak]

Doesn't sound too good for TarJak Kpt Lehmann and I then :hmm:

<checking travel insurance with a sweaty brow>Bugger! Looks like we will need to find another place to stay then!

[Onkel Neal]

Don't worry, we'll find you a place. Let me do some checking this afternoon.

Did you have reservations at Hampton? Did they contact you?

[TarJak]

Yeah we did have a reservation and no they didn't call. I've called them and they are closed until Dec 1 so no way we can stay there. They mentioned either the La Quinta or the Marriott in Pearland but calling both of them turned out to be fruitless as they are both fully booked for that week.

I've booked us a room at the Marriott near the Houston Medical Centre (about 10 miles north of Pearland according to their reservations office). This was the closest we could get to Pearland.

If anyone finds something available nearer, then let us know!

Neal I've sent you an e-mail with the details.

[Jimbuna]

Yeah we did have a reservation and no they didn't call. I've called them and they are closed until Dec 1 so no way we can stay there. They mentioned either the La Quinta or the Marriott in Pearland but calling both of them turned out to be fruitless as they are both fully booked for that week.

I've booked us a room at the Marriott near the Houston Medical Centre (about 10 miles north of Pearland according to their reservations office). This was the closest we could get to Pearland.

If anyone finds something available nearer, then let us know!

Neal I've sent you an e-mail with the details.

I wonder how much it would cost to hire one of these big mobile campers :hmm:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3629/84936797vm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hey!! Kpt Lehmann.....don't these things carry beds :p

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/waaaaaaa.jpg

[Hanomag]

I believe I have reservations a 2 different places in Houston one is a back up. Not sure which hotels, my GF is handling all the admin stuff. I'll post the names when I am 100% sure.

[Kratos]

Yeah we did have a reservation and no they didn't call. I've called them and they are closed until Dec 1 so no way we can stay there. They mentioned either the La Quinta or the Marriott in Pearland but calling both of them turned out to be fruitless as they are both fully booked for that week.

I've booked us a room at the Marriott near the Houston Medical Centre (about 10 miles north of Pearland according to their reservations office). This was the closest we could get to Pearland.

If anyone finds something available nearer, then let us know!

Neal I've sent you an e-mail with the details.
I wonder how much it would cost to hire one of these big mobile campers :hmm:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3629/84936797vm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hey!! Kpt Lehmann.....don't these things carry beds :p

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/waaaaaaa.jpg


Ya'll could pitch a tent in Neal's back yard..but then again............................
........three grown men in a tent leaves a lot to the imagination :lol:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6084/tent3xb6.gif

[Hanomag]

Ok I will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Houston. Which is 24 miles from the Pearland address.

I kind of piggybacked a mini vacation onto our little get together since I am driving down from LI NY.

I own a VW GLI so I can maybe take 2 small people or maybe 1 larger person from my hotels area to the events.

Anyways I will see you there Kaluens... :arrgh!:

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah we did have a reservation and no they didn't call. I've called them and they are closed until Dec 1 so no way we can stay there. They mentioned either the La Quinta or the Marriott in Pearland but calling both of them turned out to be fruitless as they are both fully booked for that week.

I've booked us a room at the Marriott near the Houston Medical Centre (about 10 miles north of Pearland according to their reservations office). This was the closest we could get to Pearland.

If anyone finds something available nearer, then let us know!

Neal I've sent you an e-mail with the details.

Ok, thanks for the e-mail. I see your Marriot is in the area (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hourp-springhill-suites-houston-medical-center-reliant-park/), no problem there.

In the same area is Howard Johnson Express Inn (https://www.orbitz.com/Secure/ViewHotelGuestInformation?null&retrieveParams=true&z=34d2&r=56&z=34d4&r=58&lastPage=interstitial)- Houston Astrodome / Medical Center, $79 a night.

Rick StdDev just informed me he booked a room at the Scottish Inn on Telephone road. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g56003-d1007915-Reviews-Scottish_Inn_Suites-Houston_Texas.html) I called and they have three rooms with a pair of quee-sized beds each, so if anyone is looking for a place, this would be $50 a person, two people to a room. :yep:


Anyone coming needs to reserve his room now, and feel free to use this thread to buddy up and split the costs.

Neal

[Pioneer]

Just called my hotel.

"Oh, we canceled your reservation September 22."

:nope:

"Really? When were you going to let me know? Cause I have a reservation conformation dated September 23 saying that my room is good."

Now I'm staying across town in Brookhollow. :damn:

*******s.

[Jimbuna]

Yeah we did have a reservation and no they didn't call. I've called them and they are closed until Dec 1 so no way we can stay there. They mentioned either the La Quinta or the Marriott in Pearland but calling both of them turned out to be fruitless as they are both fully booked for that week.

I've booked us a room at the Marriott near the Houston Medical Centre (about 10 miles north of Pearland according to their reservations office). This was the closest we could get to Pearland.

If anyone finds something available nearer, then let us know!

Neal I've sent you an e-mail with the details.

Ok, thanks for the e-mail. I see your Marriot is in the area (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hourp-springhill-suites-houston-medical-center-reliant-park/), no problem there.

In the same area is Howard Johnson Express Inn (https://www.orbitz.com/Secure/ViewHotelGuestInformation?null&retrieveParams=true&z=34d2&r=56&z=34d4&r=58&lastPage=interstitial)- Houston Astrodome / Medical Center, $79 a night.

Rick StdDev just informed me he booked a room at the Scottish Inn on Telephone road. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g56003-d1007915-Reviews-Scottish_Inn_Suites-Houston_Texas.html) I called and they have three rooms with a pair of quee-sized beds each, so if anyone is looking for a place, this would be $50 a person, two people to a room. :yep:


Anyone coming needs to reserve his room now, and feel free to use this thread to buddy up and split the costs.

Neal

Many thanks for your efforts Neal :up:

Funnily enough, the Scottish Inn was my secondary choice, but TJ being a wealthy Aussie and all that :lol:

Should I still call you upon arrival @GWB airport.

[Onkel Neal]

Should I still call you upon arrival @GWB airport.

Yes, please do. I will shuttle you to your hotel. If you decide to rent a car, let me know but you do not need to if you prefer not to. I'm at your service.

Pioneer, let me know if you need any assistance with lodging, please.

Neal

[Pioneer]

Side issue: Neal's new avatar
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/penal.jpg
resembles me on the phone earlier today.

[Madox58]

@Neal And Jimbuna

I will be at the Airport on Jim's arrival.
It's a 20 hour Road Trip so I should be there several hours ahead of Jim.
As I'll be leaveing Ohio mid day on the 17th.
:yep:

I'll be packing Air mattresses and a tent just incase.
Tarjack comes in an hour after Jim so we can hang around
till then.
(Airports have Bars!!!)
:rock:

We will also go capture Kpt Lehman on the 19th.
:up:

I put off my annual Ride to Gettysburg, PA for this!!
:cool:

Just TRY to stop me!!
:rotfl:

[Onkel Neal]

Ride? Are you coming on two wheels? :hmm:

[nikimcbee]

Thanks for the news report on the Cavalla. Any word on the inside of the Cavalla or Stewart?

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Hey!! Kpt Lehmann.....don't these things carry beds :p

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/waaaaaaa.jpg

Geez, Jimbuna! I don't mean to sound choosey but I've already spent three nights in Houston on a Whambulance! (Okay okayyy... I got to sleep on the floor in the command center one night.) Still, I don't think my back will ever be the same!

Besides, its creepy sleeping on the truck cot. Too many ghosties sitting on you!:o

We DID however, have that thing loaded down like a good and proper U-boat. We had to move the toilet paper and Oreos to get at the IV supplies and spare monitor batteries.:lol:

@Privateer, if you are leaving on the 17th... you're gonna miss everyone by about ten days matey. ;) I recommend being in Houston between the 8th and 12th for best results. :arrgh!:

[nikimcbee]

Hey!! Kpt Lehmann.....don't these things carry beds :p

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/waaaaaaa.jpg

Geez, Jimbuna! I don't mean to sound choosey but I've already spent three nights in Houston on a Whambulance! (Okay okayyy... I got to sleep on the floor in the command center one night.) Still, I don't think my back will ever be the same!

Besides, its creepy sleeping on the truck cot. Too many ghosties sitting on you!:o

We DID however, have that thing loaded down like a good and proper U-boat. We had to move the toilet paper and Oreos to get at the IV supplies and spare monitor batteries.:lol:

@Privateer, if you are leaving on the 17th... you're gonna miss everyone by about ten days matey. ;) I recommend being in Houston between the 8th and 12th for best results. :arrgh!:

So I won't rent the hurse then?

[Madox58]

@Privateer, if you are leaving on the 17th... you're gonna miss everyone by about ten days matey. ;) I recommend being in Houston between the 8th and 12th for best results. :arrgh!:

OK.
Who put the 1 in there?
:hmm:
:oops:
:rotfl:

Yes, I ment the 7th!!

@Neal,

Nope, not two wheels this trip.
If the Big Wind had not of come through?
I probable would have Rode.

We'll be driveing the Pontiac this trip.

[Onkel Neal]

Update: The Battleship Texas tour is locked in, I just spoke with the marketing director and we are set for a tour on Friday, Oct 10 at 0830. I've paid the $300 depost for the hard hat tour, so you can decide at that time is you want to take a regular tour or join us for the hard hat tour. The HH tour involves more climbing and walking but you will see parts of the ship no one else has seen. Ask Wildviper, her set this up last year.

Neal

[Dan D]

Hi Neal,

for those of us who can't attend the meeting but may be, want to send you something, what was your postal address again?

[mookiemookie]

There is no Friday October 11th. Do you mean Friday the 10th?

[Onkel Neal]

Hi Neal,

for those of us who can't attend the meeting but may be, want to send you something, what was your postal address again?

Hi Dan, postal address
Subsim
5108 Woodville Ln
Pearland, TX 77584

thanks :up:

There is no Friday October 11th. Do you mean Friday the 10th?

Corrected, thanks for that!

[Onkel Neal]

Rick StdDev just informed me he booked a room at the Scottish Inn on Telephone road. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g56003-d1007915-Reviews-Scottish_Inn_Suites-Houston_Texas.html) I called and they have three rooms with a pair of quee-sized beds each, so if anyone is looking for a place, this would be $50 a person, two people to a room. :yep:


Yeah, this one is really close to my house:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=11130+Telephone+Rd+houston+Texas&daddr=5108+Woodville+Dr,+Pearland,+TX+77584&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=31.968599,-99.901813&sspn=25.595132,39.375&ie=UTF8&ll=29.589281,-95.278759&spn=0.099417,0.153809&z=13

[nikimcbee]

Update: The Battleship Texas tour is locked in, I just spoke with the marketing director and we are set for a tour on Friday, Oct 10 at 0830. I've paid the $300 depost for the hard hat tour, so you can decide at that time is you want to take a regular tour or join us for the hard hat tour. The HH tour involves more climbing and walking but you will see parts of the ship no one else has seen. Ask Wildviper, her set this up last year.

Neal

Great News!!!!!:rock: Should we send you a check now or when we get there?

[Jimbuna]

@Privateer, if you are leaving on the 17th... you're gonna miss everyone by about ten days matey. ;) I recommend being in Houston between the 8th and 12th for best results. :arrgh!:

OK.
Who put the 1 in there?
:hmm:
:oops:
:rotfl:

Yes, I ment the 7th!!

@Neal,

Nope, not two wheels this trip.
If the Big Wind had not of come through?
I probable would have Rode.

We'll be driveing the Pontiac this trip.

If you think I'm hanging around for nine days waiting of you bonny lad http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img134/9742/angry8se2.gif

You'll just have to learn to drive faster http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img144/2472/angrydriveral3.gif

http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img412/4774/thumbsuplargeon1.gif

[Onkel Neal]

Update: The Battleship Texas tour is locked in, I just spoke with the marketing director and we are set for a tour on Friday, Oct 10 at 0830. I've paid the $300 depost for the hard hat tour, so you can decide at that time is you want to take a regular tour or join us for the hard hat tour. The HH tour involves more climbing and walking but you will see parts of the ship no one else has seen. Ask Wildviper, her set this up last year.

Neal

Great News!!!!!:rock: Should we send you a check now or when we get there?

Pay me when you get here, that will be simpler.

[Chad]

@Neal,


Check your e-mail. :up:

[Onkel Neal]

hi Chad,

That is not the same hotel but if you can get a room there, it is close enough. I checked and they are all independently owned and operated, so the one here:
http://www.lodginghouston.com/contact.html (http://www.lodginghouston.com/contact.html) with the number 713-795-9100 is the one you listed in your previous email.

I just called and now the Scottish Inn & Suites on 11130 Telephone Rd (the one StDev is staying at) and the one you found are now showing full.

You can call central reservations number at 800-251-1962 and use option #2 to make a reservation, then ask about

Red Carpet Inn on 6161 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77023

they have rooms available now.
thanks
Neal

[FIREWALL]

Has anyone checked out the Bed & Breakfast scene.

The ones I've stayed at in the past were nice and very reasonably priced.

Just a thought.

[nikimcbee]

Are we still doing the ranch thing?
I can't wait to see Jimbuna do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8
:hmm: :hmm:
selling tickets now.

[Sailor Steve]

Oh good grief! That's just too silly for words.:rotfl: :sunny:

[Madox58]

Don't worry Jim!!
I'm on it!!
Have even found a few short cuts!!

http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06/stepsromeEPA_450x300.jpg

:lol:

[Onkel Neal]

We're not going to be able to make the cattle roundup this time, the mosquitoes are extremely bad now, two weeks after Ike dumped a million bls of water across the Gulf Coast. They aren't bad in Pearland/Houston, because the city sprays, but out in the country you have to bath in repellent to go outside. Trust me.

[nikimcbee]

We're not going to be able to make the cattle roundup this time, the mosquitoes are extremely bad now, two weeks after Ike dumped a million bls of water across the Gulf Coast. They aren't bad in Pearland/Houston, because the city sprays, but out in the country you have to bath in repellent to go outside. Trust me.

Are they worse than Minnesota mosquitoes? Because that would be bad!!

[Jimbuna]

Are we still doing the ranch thing?
I can't wait to see Jimbuna do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8
:hmm: :hmm:
selling tickets now.

Only if we can video you doing your brokeback mountain impersonation with one of them steers :lol:

[Iceman]

I am sorry to say I am not able to make this meeting with much regret.I was really looking forward to all of it.My marriage of 13 years is ending/ended and it seems very ugly.I will have to make a trip down to Texas on my own perhaps and visit the sub/dd/and battleship on my own to just feel good about my self I suppose with my son...anyways sorry to dump on you guys but I feel pretty crappy and you guys believe it or not have been like a family to me all of you and I miss ya guys.Talk to you guys later....I hope the event down there Neal goes well and will have to plan on the next one.:cry:

[Hanomag]

Minnesota has mosquitoes?? :hmm:

[nikimcbee]

Are we still doing the ranch thing?
I can't wait to see Jimbuna do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7yqlTMvp8
:hmm: :hmm:
selling tickets now.

Only if we can video you doing your brokeback mountain impersonation with one of them steers :lol:

Sounds like a deal then!:rotfl:

[nikimcbee]

Minnesota has mosquitoes?? :hmm:

We could make a gameshow of how long you can stay outside after twilight only wearing a swimming suit. $100 for every minute you can hack it out side.:o


On a side note, I did an experiment one time when i was in high school. Mosquitoes are attracted to CO2, so by my window a put a cointainer of baking soda and added some water and closed the window quickly. Within mnutes, there were hundreds of mosquitoes buzzing around the window!:o

so, yes MN has mosquitoes.:o

[Hanomag]

Yikes, well I had always hoped that mosquitoes would stay away from cooler climates. Ugh. I want to retire to Minnesota too. Guess I will pack up lots of Cutters. :damn:

[Madox58]

Looks something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMOKhAP2xkI

[Onkel Neal]

I am sorry to say I am not able to make this meeting with much regret.I was really looking forward to all of it.My marriage of 13 years is ending/ended and it seems very ugly.I will have to make a trip down to Texas on my own perhaps and visit the sub/dd/and battleship on my own to just feel good about my self I suppose with my son...anyways sorry to dump on you guys but I feel pretty crappy and you guys believe it or not have been like a family to me all of you and I miss ya guys.Talk to you guys later....I hope the event down there Neal goes well and will have to plan on the next one.:cry:

Sorry to hear that about your marriage. :cry: Hang in there, I know what you're dealing with, mate.

[Onkel Neal]

Thursday from 5PM until 9PM, meet and greet at Rancho Subsim (Neal's house).
Directions to Rancho Subsim (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5108+Woodville+Ln,+Pearland,+TX+77584&sll=31.968599,-99.901813&sspn=25.595132,39.375&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr)
You can click the Street View to see the neighborhood. Print this out and bring it with you if you are driving in.

The agenda is set for Friday and Sunday. (http://www.subsim.com/meet2008.htm)

Bring a personal water bottle with you, this is a storm ravaged area :) so everyone should pack some water.

Friday, be at Neal's house by 0730, we will leave for San Jacinto Battleground park (30 minutes away) and assemble there at 0815 for the BB Texas tour. You can choose to attend the Hard Hat tour or simply take the general tour. I have spoken to most of the guys who are local and some of you have offered to help transport people. Thursday evening we can go over the options.

Saturday, we are scheduled to visit the USS Cavalla at Seawolf Park, and pitch in with some help there Sat morning.

The Lone Star Flight Museum updated their status yesterday (http://www.lsfm.org/index.html) and it looks as though they will not be ready by Oct 11. Their phone number is no longer working, so I have e-mailed them.

So, once we have the meet and greet here Thursday evening, we can discuss our agenda for Sat. I think we should decide as a group what we can do for the Saturday afternoon.

Some pictures of Cavalla and Seawolf Park: http://supertzar.net/gsp/default.aspx?aid=21

Information from the BB Texas people about the hard hat tour:

Mr. Stevens,

On behalf of Stan Adams and myself, allow me to welcome you aboard the TEXAS and let you know how pleased we will be to guide your Hard Hat Tour on Friday, October 10. Stan and I will be your lead tour guides, and we will also have at least two other volunteers assisting us. We are all members of the First Texas Volunteers (FTV), the only volunteer group authorized by Texas Parks and Wildlife to serve aboard the ship.

Just want to provide a few tips to make your group’s visit more enjoyable. You probably have already received some or all of this information from Barbara Graf, but it bears repeating. Share this information as you feel appropriate:

Please plan to arrive on time (we are expecting the group to start at 0830) so we have sufficient time to access all of the spaces on the itinerary
Wear sturdy lace-up shoes
Bring a flashlight. All of the spaces we visit are usually lit, but Hurricane Ike may have created some issues. Also – there will be some dark corners you might want to peek into.
Bring gloves and a camera if you wish. If possible, use belt clips or shoulder straps (or big pockets) to keep your hands free for climbing.
We will navigate 34 ladders on the tour – individuals with mobility challenges must be aware of this.
People fearful of heights or confined spaces may also be challenged.

Our first concern is for your safety – and our second is to ensure y’all have a wonderful time and leave with a new – or renewed appreciation for the Battleship TEXAS and her place in history.
Stan and Barbie will be out of pocket this weekend, but feel free to call me or direct any questions you may have my way.
Again, we look forward to meeting you all next week. Travel safe.
Thank you!
John Stock
VP of Docents
First Texas Volunteers
713-775-2030
jstock2711@comcast.net

Stan Adams
VP of Restoration
First Texas Volunteers



Good news, I got a call from Gaido's Famous Seafood (http://www.galveston.com/gaidosinn/)in Galveston and they are opening tomorrow.



Last, if you have a reservation with a hotel, call them and confirm the reservation, please. Several people have found out their motel/hotel is MIA and they have no room.




.

[GoldenRivet]

i freakin' LOVE gaido's :rock:we used to fly down there in my buddy's cessna to eat lunch now and again, great food.

prepare for the best of the best gentlemen!

too bad hooters was blown off the face of the Earth :nope:

Booked my room, Best Value Inn on I-10 about 15 -20 minute drive from BB park but they gave me a good rate. (281-452-1000 press "0" for front desk)

How many firm commitments do we have?

looking forward to seeing you guys there!

[Onkel Neal]

We have 30 people attending at this point, and a few are bringing SOs or friends.

[Jimbuna]

The Grey Wolves will be in attendance....bring plenty of beer tokens http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Jimbuna]

The Grey Wolves will be in attendance....bring plenty of beer tokens http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Task Force]

Good luck you all, By the way Jimbuna, You made a double post.:lol:

[nikimcbee]

@ Neal
Those are some incredable pictures of the park. With all those dead cows in the water, there must be a buh-zillion bull sharks and tiger sharks around there.:o maybe we could do a little fishin' on our lunch break.:hmm:

[Task Force]

Dont forget to take Pics.:D

[GoldenRivet]

Good luck you all, By the way Jimbuna, You made a double post.:lol:

He meant it doubly.

[Task Force]

So thats how hese got 20 gizilion posts.:lol: ;)

[Task Force]

There will be special guests with a closed door session of an upcoming subsim, you won't want to miss that. ;) Details to come.


Silent hunter 5 is going to be anounced (probably).:huh: :D If so, bring back all the detials, and possiably a vedio for us. Thanks to who ever dose so:rock:

[GoldenRivet]

my vedio camera is busted.

i can take a video if you want though! :up:

[Hanomag]

Kaluens,

I and my XO (GF) will be departing my home base LINY in U 765 at 1200 hrs tomorrow and will be arriving in Houston on the 8th. I have to stop and pay homage to the King 1st. :lol: So Ill be delayed several hours. lol.


Can't wait to meet everyone. See you guys soon.

Kptlt. Hanomag

[Chad]

Kaluens,
I have to stop and pay homage to the King 1st. :lol: So Ill be delayed several hours. lol.


Maybe it's because I'm young, and possibly obnoxious, but who/what is the King?

[Chad]

Kaluens,
I have to stop and pay homage to the King 1st. :lol: So Ill be delayed several hours. lol.


Maybe it's because I'm young, and possibly obnoxious, but who/what is the King?

It took me thirty seconds after posting to realize who the king was! Two years of college, $10,000 later and look where it's gotten me :damn:

[nikimcbee]

Kaluens,

I have to stop and pay homage to the King 1st.


Can't wait to meet everyone. See you guys soon.

Kptlt. Hanomag

Great, I love the King!:up:

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/09/ceo_socnet/image/burger-king.jpg
:rotfl:

[Task Force]

Ya think he will give subsimmers free meals/ burgers.:D

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, final word is the Flight Museum will not be ready by this Sat, so we can discuss what plans to make for Sat afternoon during Friday after the gun range.


Neal,

We will be unable to accommodate any visitors by the 11th. Sorry to miss the opportunity to have your convention tour the museum, but the facility will not be safe for the general public.

Thanks.

Larry Gregory
President
Lone Star Flight Museum
409 740 7722
www.lonestarflight.org (http://www.lsfm.org/)

[nikimcbee]

Ya think he will give subsimmers free meals/ burgers.:D
I hope Hanomag has good diplomat skills, that would be totally cool.:rotfl: :up:

Page 2, headline:
Obesity at subsim.com up 75%

I thought I could fit through the Cavalla hatch.:rotfl:

[Task Force]

Ok whos been letting Nikimcbee watch the movie FAT... He is talking about a topic my brain still hasen gotten around.:dead:

[nikimcbee]

It's too bad, it's such a fuss to bring a gun on an aeroplane. I'd bring my musket to shoot. (yes i know you can bring them, I'd need a huge case for it.)

[Task Force]

OOOo how olds your musket.:D

[Sailor Steve]

Yeah, I'm leaving the Springfield home too.

[Jimbuna]

It's too bad, it's such a fuss to bring a gun on an aeroplane. I'd bring my musket to shoot. (yes i know you can bring them, I'd need a huge case for it.)

We'll just have to share a box or two of ammo for the 50 calibre http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/img265/250/shootingsmilie2ik0.gif

[Jimbuna]

So thats how hese got 20 gizilion posts.:lol: ;)

You appear to be fascinated with my post count young fellow :hmm:

Have a count up on this thread of our respective numbers since you posted your latest comment.

http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img412/4774/thumbsuplargeon1.gif

Better still....come to the SS Meet and buy old jimbuna a beer :sunny:

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, I'm leaving the Springfield home too.

It's an 1864 Springfield (replica)

[nikimcbee]

It's too bad, it's such a fuss to bring a gun on an aeroplane. I'd bring my musket to shoot. (yes i know you can bring them, I'd need a huge case for it.)

We'll just have to share a box or two of ammo for the 50 calibre http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/img265/250/shootingsmilie2ik0.gif

Deal! Who gets to stand at the other end with an apple on the head?

[Sailor Steve]

Yeah, I'm leaving the Springfield home too.

It's an 1864 Springfield (replica)
Cool. I've shot those. Mine is a 1903 Springfield, the famous WWI 'Ought-three', and not a replica. Well, I guess it could be called that, after all. It was manufactured by Remington, on license, in September 1942. Shoots good old .30-06, as well it should, being the gun that ammunition was designed for in the first place.

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, I'm leaving the Springfield home too.

It's an 1864 Springfield (replica)
Cool. I've shot those. Mine is a 1903 Springfield, the famous WWI 'Ought-three', and not a replica. Well, I guess it could be called that, after all. It was manufactured by Remington, on license, in September 1942. Shoots good old .30-06, as well it should, being the gun that ammunition was designed for in the first place.

Once I get settled in my new job, I'll have the time/money to go to SLC more often. We'll hafta go shooting some time.:up:

[nikimcbee]

Now since this is a subsim meeting, will there be a band there at the aeroport and pretty nurses throwing flowers at me when I
arrive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_xlzhHPuA

[Jimbuna]

Now since this is a subsim meeting, will there be a band there at the aeroport and pretty nurses throwing flowers at me when I
arrive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_xlzhHPuA

Not too sure about the band and the nurses but jimbuna may be there :p

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/4726/hirsch07pr7.gif

[ReallyDedPoet]

Times getting close, have fun lads :yep::up:


RDP

[Onkel Neal]

Soon I'll announce this meet's Special Guest. He is very special!

Now, I need to figure out how to set up the webcams. Anyone use the Yahoo system, any tips?

[StdDev]

Soon I'll announce this meet's Special Guest. He is very special!


Is it Grigori Rasputin ?

[Jimbuna]

@RDP

Dankey matey :up:

@Neal

Is it Lord Lucan perhaps :hmm:

[Sailor Steve]

I just got a call from Neal, asking me to post this.

He has three rooms confirmed at the Hilton: One is for Chad, and one for his dad. The third is to be had for anyone who needs it bad.

He said he'll check the thread later on today in case someone is still in need of that room.

[Onkel Neal]

Thanks, Steve.

Yes, the University Hilton Hotel is very nice, and I got the student rate, $99 a night. Rooms are booked Thurs through Sunday.

Directions and info on the UH Hilton: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUUHHF-Hilton-University-of-Houston-Texas/index.do

One room is for Chad and his dad

One room is for Mike (Hanomg) and wife

The other room is for FAdmiral.

These rooms have two queen size beds, so if FAdimarl wants to split the room costs with another member, contact him.

Neal

[nikimcbee]

Soon I'll announce this meet's Special Guest. He is very special!

Now, I need to figure out how to set up the webcams. Anyone use the Yahoo system, any tips?

Is it ZZ Top (Zed Zed Top for canucks an UKers):rotfl: ? They're from Houston:up:

[cj95]

Hey guys.....

I put myself down as a tentative attendee pending work schedule.

I live here in South Houston about 30 minutes the Texas and about an hour from Cavalla, but I work in thehospital so I may be called in for duty.

If I'm around I have a car with seats....etc....etc.

Anyhoo...hope things work out okay....I didnt even realize that the Cavalla was open again.:up:

[Onkel Neal]

Thanks, Steve.

Yes, the University Hilton Hotel is very nice, and I got the student rate, $99 a night. Rooms are booked Thurs through Sunday.

Directions and info on the UH Hilton: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUUHHF-Hilton-University-of-Houston-Texas/index.do

One room is for Chad and his dad

One room is for Mike (Hanomg) and wife

The other room is for FAdmiral.

These rooms have two queen size beds, so if FAdimarl wants to split the room costs with another member, contact him.

Neal

bump

[Madox58]

Soon I'll announce this meet's Special Guest. He is very special!




You didn't dig him up did you?
:o
I mean, this is a LIVE person?
:rotfl:

[Onkel Neal]

Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.

[Onkel Neal]

SUBSIM (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/subsim-meet-2008) Meet 2008 Webcam is up.

[Hanomag]

Greetings Kaluens, from Nashville TN!

Took a stroll in downtown Nashville, was interesting. Ate at Joes crabshack was quite yummy.

U 765 has been averaging 30mpg at flank speed. Was stopped by allied patrol in Virginia :o (a Sgt. from some small county sheriffs office) I showed him my former NY polizei papers and he let me go with a warning. " I clocked you at 80mph 1 mph less than reckless, but Ill let you go with a verbal warning. Slow it down for us. Have a nice day." :up: phew... avoided depth charging. I doubt Ill make the whole trip without something.... :hmm:

I will be arriving in Dallas on the evening of 10-7. will send another patrol report from there.

see you soon gang... :arrgh!:

[Madox58]

Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.

It's John W. Ratcliff right?
:hmm:

Just did some checking and guess what?
I went through Pear Land a few years ago after a job in Sugar Land!!
:o
What's the odds of that happening again?
:hmm:

[mookiemookie]

Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.

I know who it is. :know::sunny:;)

[Chad]

Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.

I know who it is. :know::sunny:;)

I have an thought :arrgh!:

[Madox58]

I have an thought :arrgh!:

If your scratching your head while haveing that thought?
:hmm:
It's Lice!!
:o
Trust Me!!
:yep:
Been there, done that!!
:rotfl:

Just Jokeing Mate!!

:up:

[nikimcbee]

Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.

Sid Meier, Silent Service 3:hmm:

[danlisa]

The 2008 Subsim Meet webcam is up.
Yahoo IM, Contact subsim2008
Then "view webcam"

I'll see about a higher quality cam tomorrow....;)

Added.

Is your mystery guest Captain America? He seems to feature heavily on your webcam stream, or do you have certain aspirations?:lol:

At the moment, the quality of the stream will certainly make Jimbuna seem presentable.:rotfl:

[Onkel Neal]

How do I improve the image? Better webcam?

[danlisa]

How do I improve the image? Better webcam?

Clean the lens! :)

Entirely depends on the megapixel of your webcam but:

Click Messenger and select "My Webcam." Click Messenger again, and this time, select Preferences.
Click Webcam, then at the top, click Camera Settings. You can also use the slider under “Broadcast my webcam with” to choose your balance between faster-speed transmission vs. higher-quality image.
When you’re done, click Apply, then OK at the bottom of the window.

Note: Accessing Preferences without first clicking “My webcam” will gray out the camera settings & selection button.


Hope it helps.:up:


P.S See your other Webcam thread for website streaming help.

Edit - You're currently streaming @ 3.5 frames/s and using about 45 kbits/s, so you can afford to increase the allowance.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens
Yep, live and one of the great forces in submarine simulation development.
I'm putting my Pesos on the initials DD :lol:

Originally Posted by danlisa

At the moment, the quality of the stream will certainly make Jimbuna seem presentable.:rotfl:


http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7328/churchillpj8az3.jpg

I reckon I look very presentable

http://www.amazing-animations.com/animations/men37.gif

[danlisa]

:rotfl::rotfl:

Just remember, you're representing Britain. Good lord!:o

Ambassador Jimbuna...........:88)