Possible Mini SubSim gathering? - Page 2

frau kaleun · 10-29-11, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Besides, have you driven from Ohio to Chicago lately?
One word.
SUCKS!!

I'd rather drive than fly. Have driven there once, flown there once. We actually got there quicker when we drove, even though we printed our directions off of the internet five minutes before we left and got lost twice.

1480 · 10-29-11, 11:57 PM

My passport doesn't expire for another 10 years or so.... Privateer, everything connected to Chicago sucks. CCIP what part of N.A. are we talking about? Shucks Indiana is a little more central location. Not so sure about their attractions that would appeal to us though.

Sailor Steve · 10-30-11, 02:14 PM

It looks to me like everyone is stretching the point of Privateer's original post. He was just curious to see if any local members would be interested in getting together for a day.

On the other hand, I'm aware of at least four members who live here in Utah, and I've never even been able to get any of them to talk to me, much less agree to get together for lunch. People talk about cross-country trips, but in reality seem to be reluctant to even meet each other.

CCIP · 10-30-11, 03:35 PM

People vary! I suppose that's the beauty of actual meets, the people who go are really eager to meet the others. It's fine if not everybody who frequents Subsim feels that way. I suppose going to hang out with a bunch of people from the internet might not seem like the most mature or interesting thing to some people. On the other hand, I've had awesome experiences with this sort of thing. Met some of my best real-life friends through mutual hobbies online.

Otherwise just tossing some ideas around, really. It's never a bad idea to think about these things, since it takes forever for Subsim meets to come together. I'm sad that I missed the recent meets, so I'm certainly looking forward to my next chance!

nikimcbee · 10-30-11, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

On the other hand, I'm aware of at least four members who live here in Utah, and I've never even been able to get any of them to talk to me, much less agree to get together for lunch. People talk about cross-country trips, but in reality seem to be reluctant to even meet each other.

Then there's me

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It'd be fun to put together something for next year. We kicked around the idea of London at the last subsim meet. (2010)

The sad thing about the last one, everybody bailed at the last second, but it worked out, we had a great time, made some new friends, saw A LOT of ships.

I'm game for something in the Pacific NW, (seattle, Portland, or SanFran) or Chcago would be cool, the subsim clubhouse is always a winner too.

A big problem is getting someone to host and organize everything.

Jimbuna · 10-30-11, 04:36 PM

I agree....but I'll hang my hat on:

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

It'd be fun to put together something for next year. We kicked around the idea of London at the last subsim meet.

nikimcbee · 10-30-11, 04:52 PM

On a side note, I've been kicking around the idea of going to London on my own.

I don't know how expensive it would be though, or where to stay, yadda yadda yadda.

Platapus · 10-30-11, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

On the other hand, I'm aware of at least four members who live here in Utah, and I've never even been able to get any of them to talk to me, much less agree to get together for lunch. People talk about cross-country trips, but in reality seem to be reluctant to even meet each other.

Some people prefer to keep their Internets Tubes life separate from their real life, and prefer to keep their net friends separate from their real-life friends.

People are different. That's to one thing that is same about all of us.

Highbury · 10-30-11, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Go to Portland, Personal tour of PT-boat, Sprucegoose, USS Blueback. Plus "Busters" Texas BBQ.

Portland would be awesome. Lots to see and within good driving distance for me

I also think San Diego has been overlooked for alot of these things. Great weather, rich Naval history including good museums (Walking the deck of the USS Midway is always a good day out).

gimpy117 · 10-30-11, 10:20 PM

If it's northern ohio I am here in Kalamazoo....

Chicago is doable for me as well i think.

frau kaleun · 10-30-11, 10:56 PM

*sings*

K-A-L-A-M-A-Z-Oooooooh we got a pal, in Kalamazoo...

McBeck · 10-31-11, 11:30 AM

Im game for London next year! I go there every other month anyway for work

Jimbuna · 10-31-11, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by McBeck

Im game for London next year! I go there every other month anyway for work

Great that's two definites.....where's Jamie?

soopaman2 · 10-31-11, 11:44 AM

East of The Mississippi I would show up. I would love to let you know I am much less of a douche bag in real life than I come across as here.

I will bring some of my Black Label reserves.

(I am anti airplane, refuse to fund that grope happy industry)

Chicago sound fair for everyone?

Or New York...

(jk)

Herr-Berbunch · 10-31-11, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Great that's two definites.....where's Jamie?

Isn't he getting wed next year? In York iirc? York subsim meet 2012 it is then!

That's the original York (aka Eboracum or Jorvik), not the one in PA, not the New one in, err, New York.

I'd be up for anywhere in the UK, but it'd have to be cheapish!!!

10-29-11, 11:57 PM	#17
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	My passport doesn't expire for another 10 years or so.... Privateer, everything connected to Chicago sucks. CCIP what part of N.A. are we talking about? Shucks Indiana is a little more central location. Not so sure about their attractions that would appeal to us though. __________________

10-30-11, 02:14 PM	#18
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	It looks to me like everyone is stretching the point of Privateer's original post. He was just curious to see if any local members would be interested in getting together for a day. On the other hand, I'm aware of at least four members who live here in Utah, and I've never even been able to get any of them to talk to me, much less agree to get together for lunch. People talk about cross-country trips, but in reality seem to be reluctant to even meet each other. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-30-11, 03:35 PM	#19
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	People vary! I suppose that's the beauty of actual meets, the people who go are really eager to meet the others. It's fine if not everybody who frequents Subsim feels that way. I suppose going to hang out with a bunch of people from the internet might not seem like the most mature or interesting thing to some people. On the other hand, I've had awesome experiences with this sort of thing. Met some of my best real-life friends through mutual hobbies online. Otherwise just tossing some ideas around, really. It's never a bad idea to think about these things, since it takes forever for Subsim meets to come together. I'm sad that I missed the recent meets, so I'm certainly looking forward to my next chance! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

10-30-11, 04:52 PM	#22
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	On a side note, I've been kicking around the idea of going to London on my own. I don't know how expensive it would be though, or where to stay, yadda yadda yadda. __________________

10-30-11, 10:20 PM	#25
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	If it's northern ohio I am here in Kalamazoo.... Chicago is doable for me as well i think. __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

10-30-11, 10:56 PM	#26
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	sings K-A-L-A-M-A-Z-Oooooooh we got a pal, in Kalamazoo...

10-31-11, 11:30 AM	#27
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Im game for London next year! I go there every other month anyway for work __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

10-31-11, 11:44 AM	#29
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	East of The Mississippi I would show up. I would love to let you know I am much less of a douche bag in real life than I come across as here. I will bring some of my Black Label reserves. (I am anti airplane, refuse to fund that grope happy industry) Chicago sound fair for everyone? Or New York... (jk) __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.