Midwest CoGregation?

[civil]

Revel in my clever title, bitches!

Anyway...

It seems that at EvAv there were quite a few meet ups and I wondered if there would be enough support for a Midwestern gathering sometime in the spring. I know a lot of you are college types so I thought if one were to take place perhaps during Spring Break (that is if you're not off showing your tits on some beach in Florida) would be best.

I know there are a lot of what passes for Midwestern Types around here. Maybe a day or two of drinking and shit. Dunno.

[Purple Santa]

I love this idea. To bad i'm not in the "midwest"...we need an East Coast CoG hookup...

[Crittias]

Midwest is a bit vague. Any place in particular in mind? I live in Lawrence, just west of Kansas City.

[civil]

If we did it, I think we'd have to pick a central city. Er, as for what constitutes the Midwest...I'm not sure. Not from these parts originally. Being an elitist West Coaster at heart, I always thought it meant anywhere between L.A. and NYC as the rest was meaningless. :o


EDIT: Crittias, Wikipedia says you're in (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest).

[Penndenski]

that sounds like a sweet idea but we definatly need to define midwest, or at least come up with a general meeting location then just have who ever wants to go, go

[Commissar Rob]

I would humbly submit that any meeting needs to take place in Wisconsin. I would also suggest Madison as a suitable place for college types. Excellent beer AND cheese curds.

Pure win. :D

[Purple Santa]

If we did it, I think we'd have to pick a central city. Er, as for what constitutes the Midwest...I'm not sure. Not from these parts originally. Being an elitist West Coaster at heart, I always thought it meant anywhere between L.A. and NYC as the rest was meaningless. :o


EDIT: Crittias, Wikipedia says you're in (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest).

Your post reminded me of the old New Yorker cover...

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/PurpleSanta/ninth_avenue.jpg

[Blue]

As long as it's not a painful drive from Ohio, I'm in. I vote laser tag.

[fitbabits]

Call it Denver, Kansas or Wyoming and I'm in.

[TheSilentDeath]

I'm in central Illinois if that means anything. Anyways I'd be down for trying something.

[anakin876]

Salt Lake City? I'm sure that doesn't count as midwest to anyone east of the rockies - but I think it does count as "Midwest" in the technical sense. Perhaps the new slogan should be "Salt Lake City - the far west of the Midwest"

[Superman's Dead]

That'd be pretty cool; I can get to most of Western Kansas and all of Missouri. Columbia, MO here. :)

[shunoshi]

If Denver and Salt Lake City are part of the Midwest, then Minneapolis must be part of New England.... :p

Depending on where and when the meetup is, I may be up for it. When it comes to centralized cities, Des Moines would be very much centered...and boring. ;) Chicago or Madison would actually be good choices. Guess it depends on where everyone lives.

[civil]

I think we should decide on a city that:


Is relatively central
Has at least one CoGer in it (as a guide of sorts)
We can find cheap/free accommodations for the out of towners. I mean, no one here smells funny, do they?

[fitbabits]

I think we should decide on a city that:


Is relatively central
Has at least one CoGer in it (as a guide of sorts)
We can find cheap/free accommodations for the out of towners. I mean, no one here smells funny, do they?


I vote for Coloado as there's at least a few of us in the state. Right?

[Aggort]

Where I live in Ohio is practically split between Midwest and East Coast, but man would I love a meetup for both!

[Cyndair]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg/286px-Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg.png The midwest.

I'm a Clevelander, so I probably fall more into the east coast category but I'd be up for it so long as it isn't a ridiculously long drive.

[fitbabits]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg/286px-Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg.png The midwest.

I'm a Clevelander, so I probably fall more into the east coast category but I'd be up for it so long as it isn't a ridiculously long drive.
That looks more like mid-northeast to me.

[Superman's Dead]

That looks more like mid-northeast to me.

Yeah...Wyoming and Oklahoma are pretty mid-western. I'm just going off all of the corn, though. =)

[Generation ABXY]

Revel in my clever title, bitches!

You have my COGratulations.

[AgtFox]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg/286px-Map_of_USA_Midwest.svg.png The midwest.
Yeah, I was going to say Colorado and Wyoming are pushing the term "Midwest". Basically the Midwest consists of states in the Central Time zone (with Ohio and Michigan being the outstanding ones being in the Eastern time zone).

Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana would be the Rocky Mountain area or Mountain area far more than Midwest.

Anyway, your most centralized major cities in the Midwest area would be either Des Moines, IA or Chicago, IL (even though it is east of the center). Not that Des Moines is really all that exciting. I'd say Minneapolis, but obviously I'm from up here so of course I'd say that...heh.

[OldeWolf]

Count me in if it's in Minneapolis area. There's a lot of Minnesotans in CoG. :D

[shunoshi]

Count me in if it's in Minneapolis area. There's a lot of Minnesotans in CoG. :D

Yeah, Minneapolis would guarantee my participation. ;)

[TheSilentDeath]

I'd probably hit up one if it was in Chicago, but if it's not I don't have the transportation to get to anywhere else.

[TurboKinny]

I would go, but my spring break plans are spoken for. :)

[Press Ninja]

I'm in Chicago, so I'm up for most that are semi around the area. Driving to Colorado however, might be a problem.

[Commissar Rob]

Minneapolis is would be a good spot (although it is sadly lacking in the superior beer and cheese curd advantages of Madison) and is a nice, relatively central location. Beats out Des Moines anyway...

Civil? Are you going to do this as a poll type thing? Choose a city, choose a time?

[Smoof]

I vote for Coloado as there's at least a few of us in the state. Right?

Me! Me!

("Oh no, Smoof will be there. SCHEDULE IT ELSEWHERE!!!")

[shunoshi]

Minneapolis is would be a good spot (although it is sadly lacking in the superior beer and cheese curd advantages of Madison) and is a nice, relatively central location. Beats out Des Moines anyway...

Not only that, but Mags could play tour guide. How can you beat that, really?

[Wolvie]

Hey, I live in the Midwest! I'm part of something! I feel so special. :D

[OldeWolf]

Not only that, but Mags could play tour guide. How can you beat that, really?

The Gnome can be the tour guide, I'll just be the tidbit information carrier (There is a whole heap of history in Minneapolis). :p

[shunoshi]

I'm still amazed that said Gnome has not made an appearance in this thread yet.

[violent]

Midwest. I hear bears carry guns out there. If ever you guys want to party for a week down here, I'll be glad to tour you around.

[MagGnome]

Count me in if it's in Minneapolis area. There's a lot of Minnesotans in CoG. :D

You live up here? Shit, time to move. :p


I'm all for this if it's somewhere exciting, like Chicago. Des Moines? Hell no! Minneapolis would work as well, and save me some money.


Not only that, but Mags could play tour guide. How can you beat that, really?


I'm still amazed that said Gnome has not made an appearance in this thread yet.


My Gnomedar was going off like crazy, but I'm at work so I had to wait for a break. :p

That said, I could take all of us on a tour of the local gay bars. :D

[OldeWolf]

You live up here? Shit, time to move. :p


I'm all for this if it's somewhere exciting, like Chicago. Des Moines? Hell no!


Colorado and Wyoming are definitely NOT the Midwest. We could include them though just to be civilized. ;)

I'm in Saint Cloud, you city slinker. :p

[civil]

Well, I updated it now with a (public) poll. I went with the major places that everyone seemed to mention as there is at least on CoGer in each of the cities listed in the poll. Once we have the where, we'll work on the when.


EDIT: I actually voted Minneapolis, even though I live in Chicago. It seems the most "central" to everyone.

Plus, they have co-ops.

[Ghost Rider]

I would be up for this if it's around the spring time as originally suggested. I don't mind where, however seeing as I'm from the U.K, it would have to be somewhere with something cool I could go and see over the rest of the weekend.

[bone_matrix]

My vote is Des Moines. Course, I'm biased, as I'm closer to that than the others, and it is hard to get time off at work without it being a year in advance.

[Commissar Rob]

Even though I thought Madison would be a fun environment, having a couple of CoGers who know Minneapolis makes that a better choice imho.

[Superman's Dead]

I voted Chicago because I've never been to Minneapolis outside of the airport, and I don't think I could catch a bus/train up there.

[Wolvie]

I voted for "other" because you bitches need to come to Kansas! :p

That way I wouldn't have to travel. :D

[cassiusregicide]

I'm in St. Louis so that is my vote, though honestly, something about Chicago screams lets do it there.

[OldeWolf]

Been to Chicago often, don't feel like going back. Something about it makes me feel it's something out of Half-Life 2.

[Superman's Dead]

I voted for "other" because you bitches need to come to Kansas! :p

That way I wouldn't have to travel. :D

Agreed! =D

[SpacemanSpiff757]

My vote for Madison...just because I'm already there

[shunoshi]

My vote is obvious. Minnesotans unite! Plus it will be awesome cold here come early March. :p

[MagGnome]

I'm in Saint Cloud, you city slinker. :p

St. Cloud? That's not even the suburbs. That's just bumpkin-territory. :p


I voted for "other" because you bitches need to come to Kansas! :p


WTF would we do in Kansas?


I voted Minneapolis. I love Chicago, and I'll take any excuse to go there, but if we do Minneapolis than I don't have to spend a dime, and I probably won't have to take time off of work. Let's here it for being cheap!

Plus you guys need to come up here and find how what cold is REALLY like. :p

[Commissar Rob]

My vote for Madison...just because I'm already thereWhere were you when I was extolling the virutes of CHEESECURD AND BEER?

[MagGnome]

I've seen a lot of Wisconsin-dwellers, and I know what all that cheesecurd does to one's ass. ;)

[Variable Gear]

Nebraska is near the center of the country, and would be a good setting for a CoG meet-up.

[pomeroy]

Nebraska is near the center of the country, and would be a good setting for a CoG meet-up.

This man speaks the truth.

[Commissar Rob]

I've seen a lot of Wisconsin-dwellers, and I know what all that cheesecurd does to one's ass. ;)

Belly hurts...too...much...laughing....:D

[OldeWolf]

Nebraska is near the center of the country, and would be a good setting for a CoG meet-up.

There's a reason why no one goes there. ;)

http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/1317/95159/f/614261-Cornfields-in-Nebraska-0.jpg

[Variable Gear]

http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/1317/95159/f/614261-Cornfields-in-Nebraska-0.jpg
I think you're joking, but there are many people that actually think that's all we've got in the State, which continues to embarrass me. :o

We've also got some cold winters. :p

[The Doctor]

Here in Indiana we got Indy Car races, wheat, corn and white basketball players.

Oh, and I vote Chicago. Although I'd be keen on Indy or St. Louis.

[J3DI]

My vote is Chicago... I'd even do Ohio somewhere. 4 hours is my driving limit; I like you guys, but come on... I also hear Detroit is nice this time of year ;)

[MagGnome]

Nebraska is near the center of the country, and would be a good setting for a CoG meet-up.

Never, ever, ever, ever. :p


There's a reason why no one goes there. ;)

http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/1317/95159/f/614261-Cornfields-in-Nebraska-0.jpg


Yep, that picture pretty much sums it up. Toss in a few million cows and you've just shown the whole state! ;)

If you want the full Nebraska experience (and some nice lesbian subtext), read My Antonia by Willa Cather. She spends pages and pages talking about the prairie grass and the flat terrain. The prairie grass is pretty much all gone, having been replaced by wheat many decades ago, but the overall dull atmosphere hasn't changed. :p

[pomeroy]

Never, ever, ever, ever. :p

Hater.

And Vari and I don't want to drive just as much as you!

[Deadend]

I'd prefer Chicago, lots of ways to easily get from here to there, as it's sort of a travel hub of the region.

I also have places I could stay, which would help.

[OldeWolf]

I'd prefer Chicago, lots of ways to easily get from here to there, as it's sort of a travel hub of the region.

I also have places I could stay, which would help.

Sleeping at the Amtrak station isn't very comfortable. :p

[Penndenski]

i voted chicago, even tho i'v been many times there is always something to do there.
but i also wouldnt mind anything in wisconson
I also hear Detroit is nice this time of year
NO! lol
i live in michigan and i don't even want to be near detroit

[KingGorilla]

NO! lol
i live in michigan and i don't even want to be near detroit

Don't know why, lot of fun to be had between the Casinos, the clubs, Greektown. I went a couple of weeks ago for the Prop 8 protest and had lunch in Greektown, good times even with the rain.

[TheEpicOfTyler]

I would go to Chicago or Minneapolis. FUCK driving through Iowa or Nebraska. I did that this summer and it was like 14 hours of flat boring shit. I wanted to kill myself.

[OldeWolf]

My grandma lived in Detroit all her life and she last year got the hell out of there and moved to Minnesota. Says a lot about Detroit, eh? ;) :p

[Crittias]

WTF would we do in Kansas?

A) Kansas City would offer great barbecue, and a fantastic bar scene (the newly renovated Power & Light district is pretty hopping).
B) This post is academic for me. While I live in Lawrence, KS, during Spring Break I'll be in Costa Rica sitting on a beach and drinking fruity cocktails. So enjoy wherever you folks decide to meet up. I'll toast you from warmer climes.

[Superman's Dead]

I would go to Chicago or Minneapolis. FUCK driving through Iowa or Nebraska. I did that this summer and it was like 14 hours of flat boring shit. I wanted to kill myself.

Agreed! To get to our summer theatre program in Iowa its a nine hour drive out of Missouri that literally was sapping my will to live.

[cassiusregicide]

A) Kansas City would offer great barbecue, and a fantastic bar scene (the newly renovated Power & Light district is pretty hopping).
B) This post is academic for me. While I live in Lawrence, KS, during Spring Break I'll be in Costa Rica sitting on a beach and drinking fruity cocktails. So enjoy wherever you folks decide to meet up. I'll toast you from warmer climes.

I wouldn't give up hope yet, I've got some friends in Penn. that never have the same dates for spring break. Maybe it's an off week and you can swing in for the weekend.

[OldeWolf]

I just know that if it's not in Minnesota, then I can't go anywhere else. :(

Still think it's a small chance of this being pulled off for any locations for next year. ;)

[Variable Gear]

And Vari and I don't want to drive just as much as you!
Minor annoyance: If you're going to shorten my username, stick with Varia, just like Samus' Varia Suit (http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Varia_Suit).

[Deadend]

Don't know why, lot of fun to be had between the Casinos, the clubs, Greektown. I went a couple of weeks ago for the Prop 8 protest and had lunch in Greektown, good times even with the rain.

There are a few good spots downtown. But aside from downtown.. Detroit sucks. Even it's downtown is kinda suck compared to other downtowns.

Sides, if it is Chicago we can go find J3DI, grab Skampy and maybe kidnap Hellbug on the way over if it's done by car... which right now is cheaper than flying out for the first time in a couple years.

[SpacemanSpiff757]

Where were you when I was extolling the virutes of CHEESECURD AND BEER?

Excellent question! I was studying for finals, so I can eventually graduate college, so I can get a decent paying job so I can afford more cheese curds and better/more beer!

If someone is passing on stopping by in Madison, I seriously think it's a good idea. Madison in the late spring/early summer is awesome. Depending on when you show up, most of the students are gone so you don't have the hustle and bustle of a big college town and can actually walk around and get a drink at the good bars.

If not Madison, what about Milwaukee? There's plenty of other things to do there as well.

[pomeroy]

Minor annoyance: If you're going to shorten my username, stick with Varia, just like Samus' Varia Suit (http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Varia_Suit).

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w53/pomeroy_bucket/Serious-Cat-Joker.jpg

[Variable Gear]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w53/pomeroy_bucket/Serious-Cat-Joker.jpg
I prefer the original version... :o

http://www.seriouscat.com/SeriousCat.jpg

[MagGnome]

Hater.

And Vari and I don't want to drive just as much as you!

I grew up in Nebraska. I lived there for 21 years. I'm not driving down there for a COG gathering, especially since I would then have to go visit my family as well, at which point I'd be taking off an entire week, or at the very least a long weekend. No thanks. :p


A) Kansas City would offer great barbecue, and a fantastic bar scene (the newly renovated Power & Light district is pretty hopping).
B) This post is academic for me. While I live in Lawrence, KS, during Spring Break I'll be in Costa Rica sitting on a beach and drinking fruity cocktails. So enjoy wherever you folks decide to meet up. I'll toast you from warmer climes.


Kansas City is nice, but your offer of great barbeque doesn't do much for a vegetarian. :p I would love to eat at Sol Azteca again though.

Have fun in Costa Rica! I'll be envying you while I trudge through the snow and -30 degree temperatures.


Agreed! To get to our summer theatre program in Iowa its a nine hour drive out of Missouri that literally was sapping my will to live.


Wait, you live in the Midwest, and you'll be coming to this gathering??? My interest just shot up ten fold. :o


If not Madison, what about Milwaukee? There's plenty of other things to do there as well.


Two good friends of mine moved to Milwaukee a little over a year ago. I really need to pay them a visit sometime. We've met up in Chicago once, but it was only for an afternoon.

[MagGnome]

It looks like Chicago is taking the lead.

I call digs on staying with Civil!

[civil]

It looks like Chicago is taking the lead.

I call digs on staying with Civil!
Well, that settles it....Minneapolis it is.

And Mags: Really, your XBL messages are enough to make one blush.

[MagGnome]

Well, that settles it....Minneapolis it is.

And Mags: Really, your XBL messages are enough to make one blush.


I see what you did there. :p

Glad you enjoyed my Live message. You should see the stuff that Riley (Disgustipated) has sent me on Facebook!

[Deunnero]

If I still had family in Madison, that would have been my pick, and a GREAT reason to visit family; maybe the cousin, aunt and uncle too. :cool:

[Raen]

If I had the money I'd love to fly out there. Especially if Mags was going. For some reason I have a desire to meet you, your Gnomeyness. No idea why, you just seem cool. Maybe it's the scarf picture.

[Siraris]

I live in Chicago, and I vote Chicago, as it's one of the best cities in the US.

I'd consider WI. MN is a long drive, and so is Ohio. Michigan would be cool, but where in MI?

[pomeroy]

I grew up in Nebraska. I lived there for 21 years. I'm not driving down there for a COG gathering, especially since I would then have to go visit my family as well, at which point I'd be taking off an entire week, or at the very least a long weekend. No thanks. :p

Yeah, I wouldn't be down for it either if it turned into a big family time thing.

[Penndenski]

grand rapids michigan FTW!

[MagGnome]

If I had the money I'd love to fly out there. Especially if Mags was going. For some reason I have a desire to meet you, your Gnomeyness. No idea why, you just seem cool. Maybe it's the scarf picture.

Well thank you, I'm flattered! :)

I'm not sure I'm as cool in person as my presence on this site would have you believe, but you never know.


Yeah, I wouldn't be down for it either if it turned into a big family time thing.


I'm glad you understand that it's nothing personal.

[fitbabits]

Just wanted to say that if I have the money I'm willing to travel anywhere... Except Detroit.

[Raen]

Well thank you, I'm flattered! :)

I'm not sure I'm as cool in person as my presence on this site would have you believe, but you never know.

Well most of the gay guys I know (I live in Brighton in the UK so it's a lot) are awesome so you get +5 awesome points to start with. Plus the scarf picture gains you a few more. You're already on like +7/8. That's pretty impressive :P

[civil]

Just wanted to say that if I have the money I'm willing to travel anywhere... Except Detroit.
Well, if it's here I could probably host you and Mags for a few days. Any more and the GF would throw us all out.

[MagGnome]

Well most of the gay guys I know (I live in Brighton in the UK so it's a lot) are awesome so you get +5 awesome points to start with. Plus the scarf picture gains you a few more. You're already on like +7/8. That's pretty impressive :P


Wow! How many points until I level up?

[MagGnome]

Well, if it's here I could probably host you and Mags for a few days. Any more and the GF would throw us all out.

Weekend sleepover at Civil's! I'll bring the vodka and the toys! :D

[Raen]

Wow! How many points until I level up?

You level at 10, but then you evolve like a pokemon. I'm interested to see what your next form is :P

[civil]

Weekend sleepover at Civil's! I'll bring the vodka and the boys! :D
Fixt .

[rinichanraar]

And Mags: Really, your XBL messages are enough to make one blush.
I see what you did there. :p

Glad you enjoyed my Live message. You should see the stuff that Riley (Disgustipated) has sent me on Facebook!
Weekend sleepover at Civil's! I'll bring the vodka and the toys! :D

What is this fuckery?! (Thanks, Bone.) You fuckers had better not be having orgies without me! Or, at least if you are, there had better be some goddamned sexy pictures.

[Mattism]

Well I voted before I looked at the map. I always forget that Oklahoma is not the midwest.

[MagGnome]

You level at 10, but then you evolve like a pokemon. I'm interested to see what your next form is :P

This really deserves some answers.


Fixt .


I'll add them to the list. You prefer blondes or brunettes? Twinks or bears?


What is this fuckery?! (Thanks, Bone.) You fuckers had better not be having orgies without me! Or, at least if you are, there had better be some goddamned sexy pictures.


Sorry Rini, this time it's men only. :cool:

[shunoshi]

Sounds like I'll be staying at a hotel. ;)


Actually, I don't know if I'll be able to make a drive to Chicago. Des Moines or Minneapolis would have been doable. Chicago will take some money tree cultivating.... :(

[pomeroy]

Sounds like I'll be staying at a hotel. ;)


Actually, I don't know if I'll be able to make a drive to Chicago. Des Moines or Minneapolis would have been doable. Chicago will take some money tree cultivating.... :(

Dude, pretty sure the majority posting here won't go.

Don't feel bad (I bet I end up not going).

[Generation ABXY]

Dude, pretty sure the majority posting here won't go.

Don't feel bad (I bet I end up not going).

I thought the same thing when this thread opened, and as soon as the poll was added, I knew the place that would win was going to end up being the spot farthest away from the people who actually attend; I'm still waiting to find out how that goes. :p

[fitbabits]

What is this fuckery?! (Thanks, Bone.) You fuckers had better not be having orgies without me! Or, at least if you are, there had better be some goddamned sexy pictures.
Fuckery... Papa like.

Anyway, there's nothing to stop you from attending. I don't believe there are any gender restrictions.

Mags - hush your slobbering gob. :)

[TheSilentDeath]

Sounds like I'll be staying at a hotel. ;)


Actually, I don't know if I'll be able to make a drive to Chicago. Des Moines or Minneapolis would have been doable. Chicago will take some money tree cultivating.... :(

This got me thinking. How long are the people that are going to go plan on staying? I figured I'd make a day trip up since it's only like two hours away, but if people are going to be there longer than a day I might stay at a hotel if I have the money. Also if I end up going by my self I'll probably take the train or a bus since there is no way in hell that I'm driving in Chicago traffic, besides my car couldn't make the trip anyway.

[Doctor Setebos]

I'm all for this if it's somewhere exciting, like Chicago. Des Moines? Hell no!That comment just earned you one (1) Severe Beat Down™. And not the good kind. ;)

That said, I want a Midwest CoG meet-up to occur, and will make the trip to either Minneapolis or Chicago. Preferably Chicago.

[MagGnome]

Mags - hush your slobbering gob. :)

Lick my left nut, you kilt-wearing fiddlepuss.


Actually, I don't know if I'll be able to make a drive to Chicago. Des Moines or Minneapolis would have been doable. Chicago will take some money tree cultivating.... :(


Aww, don't be like that! We can ride the Megabus together. :D


Dude, pretty sure the majority posting here won't go.

Don't feel bad (I bet I end up not going).

Dang, I'd really like you to attend this meetup. I realize that distance is a factor, which is why I'd still prefer that we do this in Minneapolis. ;)

You should definitely make every effort to be there Pom!


I thought the same thing when this thread opened, and as soon as the poll was added, I knew the place that would win was going to end up being the spot farthest away from the people who actually attend; I'm still waiting to find out how that goes. :p

I'm not sure what you mean here. People are deliberating picking a place that is farthest away from them? I doubt that's the case.

It'd be great if you were there - my arch nemesis. ;)


That comment just earned you one (1) Severe Beat Down™. And not the good kind. ;)

I've been to Des Moines enough times (including a three hour layover on a bus trip a couple months ago) to know that Des Moines is French for Dullsville. :p

[shunoshi]

Aww, don't be like that! We can ride the Megabus together. :D

You know, I completely spaced out about taking the bus. That might be doable. One hell of a long Greyhound trip, but might be cheaper than driving.

[Doctor Setebos]

Note to any Cornhuskers: make it as far as Des Moines, and I'll drive us the rest of the way. ROAD TRIP! :D

[Generation ABXY]

I'm not sure what you mean here. People are deliberating picking a place that is farthest away from them? I doubt that's the case.[quote]

Oh, no; I'm sure they have intentions of going, and picked a location more suitable to them because of that. I just imagine, when the time comes, the people who skewed the location will be the ones who never make it. You know, not because they set out to be mean, but just because Irony is ever vigilant.

[quote]It'd be great if you were there - my arch nemesis. ;)

But, sadly, I'm not in the Midwest; I live at the gates of Hell - just outside D.C.

[OldeWolf]

You know, I completely spaced out about taking the bus. That might be doable. One hell of a long Greyhound trip, but might be cheaper than driving.

You sure you want to take the Grayhound bus (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,396043,00.html)? ;)

[MagGnome]

You know, I completely spaced out about taking the bus. That might be doable. One hell of a long Greyhound trip, but might be cheaper than driving.

No, not the Greyhound. You want to take the Megabus. Cheaper, faster, and about 100 times nicer.

www.megabus.com


Oh, no; I'm sure they have intentions of going, and picked a location more suitable to them because of that. I just imagine, when the time comes, the people who skewed the location will be the ones who never make it. You know, not because they set out to be mean, but just because Irony is ever vigilant.

Oh, I see what you mean now. You definitely have a point, and I wouldn't be surprised if you were right in the end.

Boo to you being in DC. :p

[Raen]

No, not the Greyhound. You want to take the Megabus. Cheaper, faster, and about 100 times nicer.

Megabus and Megatrain are both so freakishly cheap. It's normally about £30 return from London to Nottingham. Megatrain has it for a £1. Just make sure you book early.

[MagGnome]

Megabus and Megatrain are both so freakishly cheap. It's normally about £30 return from London to Nottingham. Megatrain has it for a £1. Just make sure you book early.

I'll keep that in mind the next time I need to go from Londom to Nottingham. :p

[fitbabits]

When is this tentatively planned for? March 2009?

[Raen]

I'll keep that in mind the next time I need to go from Londom to Nottingham. :p

Heh I was just pointing out the awesome cheapness of price :p Don't mock me for being helpful. And maybe someone was planning to go to Nottingham! You loose a cool point Mags :p

[fitbabits]

For me to fly from Denver to Chicago, it would be $163. Not too shabby at all.

[Dark Prince]

Argh, there needs to be an East Coast CoGregation. You midwesters are too far away for me.

[MagGnome]

Heh I was just pointing out the awesome cheapness of price :p Don't mock me for being helpful. And maybe someone was planning to go to Nottingham! You loose a cool point Mags :p

No! I was *this* close to evolving into my next form, MagOgre. At this rate I'll devolve back into MagFairy.


For me to fly from Denver to Chicago, it would be $163. Not too shabby at all.

You have to be there! That would be great. :)


Argh, there needs to be an East Coast CoGregation. You midwesters are too far away for me.

Get your own damn thread! :p

[fitbabits]

You have to be there! That would be great. :)

If I can afford it, I'll be there. Of course, I'll need a job and some income by then.

[Dark Prince]

Get your own damn thread! :p

Fine, I will! :p

[Raen]

No! I was *this* close to evolving into my next form, MagOgre. At this rate I'll devolve back into MagFairy.

That'll teach you :P

[MagGnome]

If I can afford it, I'll be there. Of course, I'll need a job and some income by then.

Well get to it! The COGregation won't be complete without the Top COG. ;)


That'll teach you :P


I don't like you anymore. :(

[Raen]

I don't like you anymore. :(

Oh man don't be upset. Rini'll kill me.

[MagGnome]

Oh man don't be upset. Rini'll kill me.


Then be nice, or I will wield my dark powers! :cool:

[Stmfuller]

being in chicagoland, I voted chicago.

[Raen]

Then be nice, or I will wield my dark powers! :cool:

Yes sir, sorry sir. Your cool points have been restored.

[Hellbug]

Looks like Penndenski and I can make this meet up if it happens. Should be pretty fun!

[TheSilentDeath]

No, not the Greyhound. You want to take the Megabus. Cheaper, faster, and about 100 times nicer.

www.megabus.com



Mags you are awesome for posting this link. I clicked on it just to see what in the hell a megabus was and found out that one actually leaves from my town to go to Chicago for a buck. Granted it arrives in the middle of the afternoon but it saves me money so that I can maybe room somewhere.

[MagGnome]

Yes sir, sorry sir. Your cool points have been restored.

Continue addressing me as "Sir" and we will get along just fine. ;)


Mags you are awesome for posting this link. I clicked on it just to see what in the hell a megabus was and found out that one actually leaves from my town to go to Chicago for a buck. Granted it arrives in the middle of the afternoon but it saves me money so that I can maybe room somewhere.


I'm glad I could help! The Megabus is a great deal.

Keep in mind that the fare is cheaper the further out you buy your tickets, so it's only $1 if you buy pretty far in advance. That said, it's still cheap even if you book a few days in advance. It's always cheaper than Greyhound, as far as I know. My friend and I took the Megabus roundtrip to Chicago last year for around $50 or so each, even though we only booked less than a week in advance. Way cheaper than Greyhound, and much safer and nicer.

[Raen]

Continue addressing me as "Sir" and we will get along just fine. ;)

As you wish sir :p

I'm glad I could help! The Megabus is a great deal.

Keep in mind that the fare is cheaper the further out you buy your tickets, so it's only $1 if you buy pretty far in advance. That said, it's still cheap even if you book a few days in advance. It's always cheaper than Greyhound, as far as I know. My friend and I took the Megabus roundtrip to Chicago last year for around $50 or so each, even though we only booked less than a week in advance. Way cheaper than Greyhound, and much safer and nicer.

Booking early is a must. The prices are still cheap, but it's a huge downer knowing you could have got tickets at a much lower price if only you'd bought a week or two earlier.

[MagGnome]

As you wish sir :p



Booking early is a must. The prices are still cheap, but it's a huge downer knowing you could have got tickets at a much lower price if only you'd bought a week or two earlier.

Good boy. ;)


Booking early is always best, but even if you end up booking late you still get a good deal with Megabus. The airlines...not so much.

[Penndenski]

well seeing as hellbug and i are not 21 and its virtually impossible for us to get a place to stay, any one want to put us up? or go in on a room or 2 with us

[Generation ABXY]

well seeing as hellbug and i are not 21 and its virtually impossible for us to get a place to stay, any one want to put us up? or go in on a room or 2 with us

Yes, what brave soul is going to enter the call and rent a hotel room with two teenagers? :D

[Penndenski]

lol were good kids... and we will pay our share to you in cash upfront

[Generation ABXY]

lol were good kids... and we will pay our share to you in cash upfront

Oh, I believe; I'm just wondering what the police will say. ;)

[Penndenski]

=[ id be more worried about my naughties being touched then me charging stuff to your card lol

[Generation ABXY]

=[ id be more worried about my naughties being touched then me charging stuff to your card lol

I almost get the feeling we're two different conversations. I just meant that that the hotel clerk might not look too happily upon adults signing into a hotel rooms with a couple of teens; I didn't mean to infer any wrong-doing on your part. Either way, the joke apparently flopped, so I'll let it die. :p

[Penndenski]

ahhh well. maybe i am still a little scared about rooming with one of you guy possibly =P
your a weird bunch haha

[MagGnome]

I almost get the feeling we're two different conversations. I just meant that that the hotel clerk might not look too happily upon adults signing into a hotel rooms with a couple of teens; I didn't mean to infer any wrong-doing on your part. Either way, the joke apparently flopped, so I'll let it die. :p

You just reminded me of the time that my grandfather and I had to share a hotel room. The lady at the front desk gave us 20 questions before she would hand over the key. It was obvious that she thought my grandpa was a kiddy-fiddler and I was his prey. It didn't help that he wanted a room with one double bed, for him and Grandma, who wasn't with us at the moment. I was going to sleep on the floor. Anyway, she finally gave us a room, but she was very suspicious of us.

[MagGnome]

I for one will NOT be sharing a room with a couple of teenagers. Yikes.

[TheSilentDeath]

Does anybody know which week in March that we are thinking about doing this? I know civil said spring break but the thing is for different colleges spring break falls on different weeks. My college's spring break just so happens to be the second week in March, and I know that the spring breaks for the two universities that are here is the last full week of march.

[shunoshi]

Holy shit, just checked out the Megabus site. That is really frickin' cheap. I may be taking a bus ride with you Mags. Now the trick will be finding someplace cheap to stay.

[SpacemanSpiff757]

Well, even if it's in Chicago, that is still potentially doable for me, it's just a matter of when. I saw someone mentioning something about spring break. For my University our break is March 23rd-27th. Plus, if people are planning a hotel stay, it would save some money to share rooms and probably a little more enjoyable if we stayed at the same one. If there's a Marriott or affiliate around I can get discounted rooms too :)

[MagGnome]

Holy shit, just checked out the Megabus site. That is really frickin' cheap. I may be taking a bus ride with you Mags. Now the trick will be finding someplace cheap to stay.


Woohoo! The Megabus is a pretty good ride, all things considered.

I'd prefer that we do this in the first half of March, as my job typically blocks the second half of March through the last week of April from PTO.

[Ghost Rider]

Well, even if it's in Chicago, that is still potentially doable for me, it's just a matter of when. I saw someone mentioning something about spring break. For my University our break is March 23rd-27th. Plus, if people are planning a hotel stay, it would save some money to share rooms and probably a little more enjoyable if we stayed at the same one. If there's a Marriott or affiliate around I can get discounted rooms too :)

Yeah, I'm down with staying at the same hotel as other people. It could be cool depending on how many people plan to stay in a hotel. How many do?

[civil]

Chicago seems to have one by a large margin, so I'm going to ask that this thread be closed and that people go here to vote (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=3266) as to when this little get together should take place. Since I assume James is asleep I expect lots of "In before the lock" gifs, bitches.

We'll work out details in the new year, but for now let's focus on dates and location.

[Lint of Death]

I would never make it to such a thing as this, but I just thought I'd suggest that the date poll be multiple choice? That would make it easiest to find the weekend that best worked for the most people.

[fitbabits]

Thread closed per civil's request.