Poll Subsim Meet Destination 2010 - Page 4

Kresge · 02-27-10, 12:56 PM

Yeah, a Subsim meet in possible driving distance for me (Detroit)! Groton sounds cool too, but I don't think I'd be able to fit that in my schedule since I already have a long road trip down to Charleston planned for April (Yorktown and Clamagore there).

The USS Silversides lives in Muskegon, Michigan, which isn't too far of a hike from Chicago. Might be something to look into for a field trip.

sav112 · 02-27-10, 12:58 PM

Wow
"Battleship Cove"
Now that does look fantastic.

Sorry for butting in as I’m in Scotland. But over here things like this are normally ruined with “Health & Safety” We went mad over here in the UK.

Can you walk on the deck of the SUB and ships and have full access to them? Over here you’d get a small part and not be allowed on the decks unless you had life jackets I kid you not……..

August · 02-27-10, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

But you and your barbecue grill have to help me and Bill with the meet

I've never had New England BBQ before, I thought that was like unicorns and bug free games...

How about an authentic New England Clam bake? Steamers, quahogs, "lobstah", corn on the cob and all the other fixin's. I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it.

August · 02-27-10, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav112

Wow
"Battleship Cove"
Now that does look fantastic.

Sorry for butting in as I’m in Scotland. But over here things like this are normally ruined with “Health & Safety” We went mad over here in the UK.

Can you walk on the deck of the SUB and ships and have full access to them? Over here you’d get a small part and not be allowed on the decks unless you had life jackets I kid you not……..

IIRC you can not only walk on all of them you can go below and that includes the sub.

Onkel Neal · 02-27-10, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav112

Wow
"Battleship Cove"
Now that does look fantastic.

Sorry for butting in as I’m in Scotland. But over here things like this are normally ruined with “Health & Safety” We went mad over here in the UK.

Can you walk on the deck of the SUB and ships and have full access to them? Over here you’d get a small part and not be allowed on the decks unless you had life jackets I kid you not……..

Not only go below, I can get us a sleepover. How would you like to spend the night aboard a WWII submarine

ask NikiMcBee and Mookie about that.

Lurchi · 02-27-10, 01:37 PM

Honestly, i don't have a feeling for the distances but thinking of the Nautilus, the ships in Battleship Park, the ones in New York and maybe the Constitution in Boston then this New England thing seems impossible to beat from a naval enthusiast's standpoint.

Maybe i should make a two or three week holiday from this

krashkart · 02-27-10, 01:47 PM

Beginning to sound like a three-for-one to me.

Sledgehammer427 · 02-27-10, 02:02 PM

I'm tossed between Chicago (I'm only 3 hours away) and New London (my mother lives .3 hours away)

I'm surprised the guys at the Nautilus/Sub Force Museum don't know me by name. I've been to Battleship Cove 3-4 times. I'd definitely come, but I'll have to talk to my mother about booking a flight up there.

As for Chicago, I'm not too familiar with the area (but I am with New London, weird) but I've been to the U-505 2-3 times. Last time I was there was a couple years ago. But once we get the transmission fixed on my Olds and depending on whether or not we can convince my girlfriends mother (long story there) I could make the trip myself (hopefully not by myself.)

So I could possibly be at either one of those two, Chicago more likely than New London. I know an army/navy surplus store in Groton that would make quite a few of us military enthusiasts go nuts.

Jimbuna · 02-27-10, 02:40 PM

I can't overstate how good the Texas Meet two year ago was or the sadness of not factoring in my 25th anniversary last year and the disappointment of being unable to attend the Denmark Meet.

With the above in mind, I'm not going to vote until I know for sure if I'll be able.

If I can.....and I sincerely hope I will be able to then I would vote for New London.

I met so many great people in Texas and know there are a great many more I've yet to meet

FIREWALL · 02-27-10, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by August

As I'm only an hour or so away, I vote for Connecticut.

Also to sweeten the east coast pie a bit, don't forget Battleship Cove in Fall River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battleship_Cove

It bills itself as the worlds largest Naval ship museum.

Besides being just a stones through away from my back yard deck and it's barbecue grill. in just one stop we could tour:

The USS Lionfish, a Balao Class SUBMARINE!.
The USS Massachusetts, a South Dakota class Battleship
The USS Joseph P. Kennedy a Gearing class Destroyer
The Hiddensee, an East German Navy (The EGs had a Navy?

) Corvette
And The National PT BoatMuseum (including two WW2 era PT Boats)

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

How about an authentic New England Clam bake? Steamers, quahogs, "lobstah", corn on the cob and all the other fixin's. I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it.

I think we have a Winner here.

...

And the BBQ was the closer.

.. @ August ..

Sailor Steve · 02-27-10, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

The USS Joseph P. Kennedy a Gearing class Destroyer

Just like going home for me.

I wanna change my vote again!

Gearing...Sharky...Gearing...Sharky...

Oh, I hate this!

longam · 02-27-10, 04:33 PM

East coast is really sounding better now, sea food is a weakness of mine. A longer trip might be a better vacation anyway... Oh heck ...ether would do.

Remembering my trip to Chicago a few months ago, wasn't much of a trip, but the place is nice
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=chicago

Jimbuna · 02-27-10, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Just like going home for me.

I wanna change my vote again!

Gearing...Sharky...Gearing...Sharky...

Oh, I hate this!

If I'm able to be there it will simply be for another 'cuddle'

nikimcbee · 02-27-10, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

If I'm able to be there it will simply be for another 'cuddle'

Great more internetz pictures!

Blacklight · 02-27-10, 08:59 PM

I live in Connecticut so of course, I'll throw my hat in for New London !

View Poll Results: 2010 SUBSIM Meeting destination
New London, CT	34	37.78%
San Diego, CA	23	25.56%
Chicago, IL	33	36.67%
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02-27-10, 12:56 PM	#46
Kresge Engineer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Motor City Posts: 209 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Yeah, a Subsim meet in possible driving distance for me (Detroit)! Groton sounds cool too, but I don't think I'd be able to fit that in my schedule since I already have a long road trip down to Charleston planned for April (Yorktown and Clamagore there). The USS Silversides lives in Muskegon, Michigan, which isn't too far of a hike from Chicago. Might be something to look into for a field trip. __________________ ". . . sailors do not fancy living underwater without breathing in sunshine occasionally." Commodore Joseph Smith commenting on the USS Monitor

02-27-10, 12:58 PM	#47
sav112 Gunner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 92 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow "Battleship Cove" Now that does look fantastic. Sorry for butting in as I’m in Scotland. But over here things like this are normally ruined with “Health & Safety” We went mad over here in the UK. Can you walk on the deck of the SUB and ships and have full access to them? Over here you’d get a small part and not be allowed on the decks unless you had life jackets I kid you not…….. __________________

02-27-10, 01:47 PM	#52
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Beginning to sound like a three-for-one to me. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

02-27-10, 02:02 PM	#53
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	I'm tossed between Chicago (I'm only 3 hours away) and New London (my mother lives .3 hours away) I'm surprised the guys at the Nautilus/Sub Force Museum don't know me by name. I've been to Battleship Cove 3-4 times. I'd definitely come, but I'll have to talk to my mother about booking a flight up there. As for Chicago, I'm not too familiar with the area (but I am with New London, weird) but I've been to the U-505 2-3 times. Last time I was there was a couple years ago. But once we get the transmission fixed on my Olds and depending on whether or not we can convince my girlfriends mother (long story there) I could make the trip myself (hopefully not by myself.) So I could possibly be at either one of those two, Chicago more likely than New London. I know an army/navy surplus store in Groton that would make quite a few of us military enthusiasts go nuts. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

02-27-10, 01:37 PM	#51
Lurchi Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilhelmshaven, Germany Posts: 181 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Honestly, i don't have a feeling for the distances but thinking of the Nautilus, the ships in Battleship Park, the ones in New York and maybe the Constitution in Boston then this New England thing seems impossible to beat from a naval enthusiast's standpoint. Maybe i should make a two or three week holiday from this

02-27-10, 02:40 PM	#54
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I can't overstate how good the Texas Meet two year ago was or the sadness of not factoring in my 25th anniversary last year and the disappointment of being unable to attend the Denmark Meet. With the above in mind, I'm not going to vote until I know for sure if I'll be able. If I can.....and I sincerely hope I will be able to then I would vote for New London. I met so many great people in Texas and know there are a great many more I've yet to meet __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-27-10, 04:33 PM	#57
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	East coast is really sounding better now, sea food is a weakness of mine. A longer trip might be a better vacation anyway... Oh heck ...ether would do. Remembering my trip to Chicago a few months ago, wasn't much of a trip, but the place is nice http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=chicago

02-27-10, 08:59 PM	#60
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I live in Connecticut so of course, I'll throw my hat in for New London ! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"