What makes a meet great? Part V
#151
[QUOTE=matt_inva,Oct 11 2005, 08:35 PM] It is funny how that works.
#152
[QUOTE=PokS2k,Oct 10 2005, 08:16 PM] I can't express how much fun I had. But I'll try:
Jim,
I reviewed this thread from the beginning this evening and re-visited your "Master Card" post. And besides the fact that no one caught a picture of YOU laughing so hard that you where crying as well, I could not with you more!
Like I said to Rob (Ralper). One had to be there to appreciate all of the interactions that took place. It was like a "party riot" that just fed off of it's self. Between the singing (including Rick's version) and Carla's great voice, to the dancing (including the Bumpettes) and the girls version of the Rockettes. Not to mention Jerry trying to keep up with the Village People's YMCA
It reminds me of the old "motorcycle saying" about what is so special about motorcycling: "If I have to try to explain it too you, you will not understand it!"
With that stated: I have co-workers that think that I am NUTS to drive 1463 miles over four days to have dinner and hang out with a bunch of strangers that I met on the Internet! But, after everything is said and done: What did they do this weekend (besides sit around the house and watch the tube?) I would be willing to take the bet (and I do not gamble) that WE HAD MORE FUN! When we decided to cut loose. (Hmm, perhaps Steve Miller should write a song about us)
Jim,
I reviewed this thread from the beginning this evening and re-visited your "Master Card" post. And besides the fact that no one caught a picture of YOU laughing so hard that you where crying as well, I could not with you more!
Like I said to Rob (Ralper). One had to be there to appreciate all of the interactions that took place. It was like a "party riot" that just fed off of it's self. Between the singing (including Rick's version) and Carla's great voice, to the dancing (including the Bumpettes) and the girls version of the Rockettes. Not to mention Jerry trying to keep up with the Village People's YMCA
It reminds me of the old "motorcycle saying" about what is so special about motorcycling: "If I have to try to explain it too you, you will not understand it!"
With that stated: I have co-workers that think that I am NUTS to drive 1463 miles over four days to have dinner and hang out with a bunch of strangers that I met on the Internet! But, after everything is said and done: What did they do this weekend (besides sit around the house and watch the tube?) I would be willing to take the bet (and I do not gamble) that WE HAD MORE FUN! When we decided to cut loose. (Hmm, perhaps Steve Miller should write a song about us)
#153
Matt,
It is amazing isn't it? I guess the internet isn't as impersonal as some people think it is.
And in NE Lainey is rounding up new members in the NE forum to go out to dinner saturday. Maybe she found a good Karaoke bar for Rick to perform in.
It is amazing isn't it? I guess the internet isn't as impersonal as some people think it is.
And in NE Lainey is rounding up new members in the NE forum to go out to dinner saturday. Maybe she found a good Karaoke bar for Rick to perform in.
#154
[QUOTE=PokS2k,Oct 11 2005, 09:21 PM] Matt,
It is amazing isn't it?
It is amazing isn't it?
#155
Originally Posted by Lainey8484,Oct 11 2005, 08:30 PM
Oh, we saw the post about your #11! VERY impressive.
You've been around here like forever!
You've been around here like forever!
Just call me Fossil Dude.
#156
Originally Posted by PokS2k,Oct 11 2005, 09:21 PM
Matt,
It is amazing isn't it? I guess the internet isn't as impersonal as some people think it is.
It is amazing isn't it? I guess the internet isn't as impersonal as some people think it is.
I had an interesting conversation with Rick and Muriel, the owners of the Rain Tree when I had dinner there on Sunday night. They were fascinated about how we put these events together over the Internet. They, of course, where also disappointed to learn that it is not likely that we strike the same place twice. Rick did admit, that we made it worth their while on Saturday night. I would speculate that we dropped a couple of thousand dollars into their till. But, they were very accomodating with splitting the checks and letting us take over the bar with their Karaoke unit.
The lesson to be learned here is: That the Internet can be a wonderful place or in the case of unsuspecting people a bad place. In my opinion it has done more good than bad, and that the media just loves reporting the bad stuff that happens. Like the VCU student
#157
Here are some more pictures. Everyone has taken and posted so many excellent photos, that I have tried to avoid simply duplicating what you've seen before.
All Booked Up!
Our "Mess Hall"
Lined up at Fort Ticonderoga
Surprise Birthday gift to Rob from Matt. Jim (PAS2KNUT) admiring the unique gift
Jerry and Kathy Braving the Elements
Saw my "Next Car" right outside the Lake Placid Jack Frost restaurant
Raging River near the tram at Lake Placid
Lake George-How it got its name
All Booked Up!
Our "Mess Hall"
Lined up at Fort Ticonderoga
Surprise Birthday gift to Rob from Matt. Jim (PAS2KNUT) admiring the unique gift
Jerry and Kathy Braving the Elements
Saw my "Next Car" right outside the Lake Placid Jack Frost restaurant
Raging River near the tram at Lake Placid
Lake George-How it got its name
#158
Originally Posted by PokS2k,Oct 11 2005, 09:35 PM
Wow, you catch all of the threads.
Just call me Fossil Dude.
Just call me Fossil Dude.
Is admitting the problem the first step to the cure?
Though I'm having too much fun, I don't want to be cured.
#159
Originally Posted by Lainey8484,Oct 11 2005, 10:20 PM
Yes, I'm addicted to S2KI!
Is admitting the problem the first step to the cure?
Though I'm having too much fun, I don't want to be cured.
Is admitting the problem the first step to the cure?
Though I'm having too much fun, I don't want to be cured.
#160
Originally Posted by Chazmo,Oct 11 2005, 11:39 PM
It just gets worse, Lainey.