Anyone interested? I'm not available one week in September, but otherwise ... We don't have to have it in September, though.
Thoughts?
Full Version: Bay Area meetup?
Depending on the weekend, I might be able to drive down and say howdy 
I think I'm going on a mini vacation the last weekend in September, but other than that, I'm down...
xoxox
I think I'm going on a mini vacation the last weekend in September, but other than that, I'm down...
xoxox
We love you Denver, city by the bay!!!
QUOTE (TapDuncan @ Aug 26 2008, 12:45 PM) 
We love you Denver, city by the bay!!!
Unfortunately, I'm out for September.
But anytime after that...let's get the party started!
But anytime after that...let's get the party started!
Martsmart--Check out Blades of Glory, you'll get the joke then!!!
Your meet-up will happen. All you have to do is keep bumping this thread and changing the date until all of you can show up. Good luck.
QUOTE (X-Ray-Spex @ Aug 26 2008, 03:10 PM)
Your meet-up will happen. All you have to do is keep bumping this thread and changing the date until all of you can show up. Good luck.
Yes - experience shows that the date will be changed more often than the topic is bumped
Considering you're all scattered over the bay and into the Valley, How's this place for a meeting suggestion,
The second is the "Heinold's First and Last Chance" in Oakland, California. It was opened in 1883. Located on the docks of Oakland, it would have been the last chance for drinkers to imbibe before falling under the jurisdiction of their boat's captain. While it wasn't a legally dry area, a boat could often be practically dry. Even if a captain chose to allow alcohol, it would have been relatively scarce and usually tightly regulated—if the boat's hold had space for it at all. Thus, Heinhold's saloon served precisely the same practical function as the Caldwell example. It was made arguably more famous because noted American author Jack London was an irregular patron. When in Oakland, London drank there often, gleaning insight from the tales of world-traveling sailors.[2] Not only is the saloon commemorated by name in London's works, it is recognized by the California State historical marker program, the National Literary Landmark scheme, and the National Register of Historical Places. Nevertheless, it continues as a working business, maintained privately for the benefit of locals and tourists.
Now if it's SF, I recommend this joint for some real Beat flavor:
Cafe Vesuvio's
The second is the "Heinold's First and Last Chance" in Oakland, California. It was opened in 1883. Located on the docks of Oakland, it would have been the last chance for drinkers to imbibe before falling under the jurisdiction of their boat's captain. While it wasn't a legally dry area, a boat could often be practically dry. Even if a captain chose to allow alcohol, it would have been relatively scarce and usually tightly regulated—if the boat's hold had space for it at all. Thus, Heinhold's saloon served precisely the same practical function as the Caldwell example. It was made arguably more famous because noted American author Jack London was an irregular patron. When in Oakland, London drank there often, gleaning insight from the tales of world-traveling sailors.[2] Not only is the saloon commemorated by name in London's works, it is recognized by the California State historical marker program, the National Literary Landmark scheme, and the National Register of Historical Places. Nevertheless, it continues as a working business, maintained privately for the benefit of locals and tourists.
Now if it's SF, I recommend this joint for some real Beat flavor:
Cafe Vesuvio's
Damn, Ish...
I was just thinking of having an informal BYOB in the Panhandle.
I was just thinking of having an informal BYOB in the Panhandle.
Starting in Sept, my travel schedule is going to be pretty full. But I'd be into it if I can make it.
QUOTE (adamquestor @ Aug 26 2008, 04:12 PM)
Yes - experience shows that the date will be changed more often than the topic is bumped
No me. I'm free all next week. So this time, moi, can be there. Get ready. There's nothing like experiencing the special magic that is Dan From LA live! QUOTE (Dan-From-LA @ Aug 27 2008, 02:18 AM)
No me. I'm free all next week. So this time, moi, can be there. Get ready. There's nothing like experiencing the special magic that is Dan From LA live!Oops, I posted this in the wrong topic. Though I am visiting the Bay Area in September and October so maybe I can invite myself too?
QUOTE (Dan-From-LA @ Aug 26 2008, 11:21 PM)
Oops, I posted this in the wrong topic. Though I am visiting the Bay Area in September and October so maybe I can invite myself too?
Oh, hell no.....
JK, of course.
I'll be in Oz most of September, but if you are up here in October a meet would be great.
I've got a couple Roland products, so we would even have stuff to talk about besides politics, lol.
Not that we WOULD, mind you.
QUOTE (Dan-From-LA @ Aug 27 2008, 12:18 AM)
No me. I'm free all next week. So this time, moi, can be there. Get ready. There's nothing like experiencing the special magic that is Dan From LA live!Wow! And I thought Mark Green was the Ego As Big As The Ritz.
I know. It's only your extreme sense of modesty that keeps you from telling us how great you TRULY are.
Well, the question is where. SF or elsewhere? I'd prefer it to be near BART.
Don't think I'll make it, but you may enjoy the SF Mime Troupe's current show. Don't worry, it's not really mime.
Here's their current schedule. Many of the presentations are free.
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But what would happen if they decided to wait? Can one little town hold an entire nation's election hostage? Should it? Is bread on the farm house dinner table tonight more important than deciding who sits at the Oval Office desk tomorrow? Yep, this election could take a while . . .
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