Author Topic: New England BYOAC Meetup 2: The Second Coming (Read 6744 times)

JoyMonkey · « **on:** August 03, 2004, 11:54:06 am »

The date I originally suggested for the second meet-up (August 14th) is approaching fast!
It turns out I can't make it that day anymore, I'm not sure how flexible everyones schedules are so here's a little poll to see how many could make it on either date.

For anyone that didn't make it the first time, a bunch of us got together at FunSpot during the annual classic gaming tournament, we all had a great time, went to Ed's holiday home for a BBQ, talked a lot of crap and some of us got a little drunk in one of the local bars (can't remember who that was

)

I don't know if Ed is up for another barbeque as his place, if not I'm sure we can figure out something else to do after FunSpot.

Here's the thread from the first meetup.

ChadTower · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2004, 12:23:54 pm »

It's probably too short notice for me since I'd have to find a place to stay for the night... wife/kids would want to come too.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2004, 12:27:39 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 03, 2004, 12:23:54 pm

It's probably too short notice for me since I'd have to find a place to stay for the night... wife/kids would want to come too.

I stayed at The Naswa Resort (which I'm told is world famous) last time with my fiancee - it's close to everything and was very nice. I'll probably stay there again if I can make it. Maybe you should give them a call?

ChadTower · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2004, 01:12:05 pm »

About $170 for a base level room... probably too much, considering that I'd be spending all my time away from the resort.

Sylentwulf · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2004, 01:14:27 pm »

Ok. I'm goinmg on vacation right around that time, and I would need to check with the wife on this (good chance there's a big no coming) But I live about 20 minutes from funspot, and wouldimagine it would be fine to throw some food on the barbecue and pass some drinks around for a few hours at my house.

This depends on when my vacation is planned, and how many people, stuff like that, but it's a thought at any rate.

ChadTower · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2004, 02:42:47 pm »

Heh, we could stand our kids next to each other for height comparisons... a follow up to NECG conversations.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2004, 07:34:51 pm »

Man I go away for a while and someones trying to take my job of serving food ...LOL

Hey It turns out the 14th isn't good for me either

We do need to figure out a good day though I think I can do the 21st at my place

Signed
Ed

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2004, 09:31:01 pm »

I checked with Jen and she thinks she can whip up some of that pasta salad in time for the 21st!
For a while today I thought I might have had a wedding on the 21st, but it looks like I'm in the clear (whewww....)

Sylentwulf · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2004, 09:47:53 pm »

Hey I'm definitely a secondary, lol. Your place would be great

I'm not even sure if I can GO, looks like the 21st is going to be a better bet. I still need to check when my vacation is, lol.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2004, 10:45:58 pm »

Ok so it looks like the 21st might be a go....Cool

Sylentwulf ...hope you can make it it's always good to meet new people with the same intrestes.

Joy monkey ... I think I owe her one ..after all she helped out with more than the pasta salad. Btw how is the spare parts machine coming

Signed
Ed

SirPeale · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2004, 11:12:09 pm »

21st, eh? Have to talk it over with the Wife.

crashwg · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2004, 12:42:55 am »

21st sounds good to me. I voted neutral though...

Only question now is who's going to bring a cab this time?

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2004, 08:52:01 am »

I'll have MAME on The MOVE there.... though it is a cheesy laptop machine ....LOL

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2004, 10:03:48 am »

Ok who's coming...

Also if you want to bring some food for the cause let me know.

Thanks
Ed

Sylentwulf · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2004, 11:13:48 am »

I'll try, but can't guarantee it since I won't know if I'll be back from vacation or not.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2004, 12:58:54 pm »

I think I can go the 21st.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2004, 08:11:35 pm »

Sylentwulf ... sounds like a great vacation if there is no Knows ending to it.

Recycled-Past....just make the commitment, don't be like some of your friends.no just kidding if you can't make it we'll see you next time.

MR. C ....where are thee....you coming ?

Signed
Ed

crashwg · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2004, 09:04:33 pm »

The woman, kid and I'll be there.

I can bring something food or drink like stuff so just let me know what I should get.

Peace.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2004, 09:16:06 pm »

Myself, Jen and a good friend of ours will be coming too!

SirPeale · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2004, 09:18:48 pm »

Far as I know we'll be there. We = Me, Mrs and two rugrats.

Will need address and what we can bring.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2004, 01:11:03 am »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on August 05, 2004, 08:11:35 pm

MR. C ....where are thee....you coming ?

I'm in. Haven't talked to Rae yet...but I imagine she'll be along this time.

*I still wake up in cold sweats, with the Daytona USA theme song echoing in my head. Must...not...be...beaten...again!*

RecycledPast · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2004, 11:26:23 am »

I guess I'll have to go to defend my 2X Daytona title

I can probably bring my bartop, but I wouldn't consider it portable and it's only 1 player.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2004, 08:55:25 pm »

Well cool now were talking some old friends and some new .

Peale and stylenwolf will be great to meet you both.

Peale we'll probably do the same thin we did last time I guess meet a funspot play for a while and go back to my shack and some grub and try to hit crashwg in the head by turning on the ceiling fan.

The tests are now up in front of funspot ,so I say we meet under the tent to avoid sunburn waiting for each other...yea like the host showing up to funspot 20 minutes late...LOL.

Also I say we up the stakes so to speak... and race the go carts

Now we just have to pick a time .

Later
Ed

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2004, 12:43:13 am »

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on August 06, 2004, 01:11:03 am

*I still wake up in cold sweats, with the Daytona USA theme song echoing in my head. Must...not...be...beaten...again!*

I sometimes wake up crying, remembering that terrifying look on Ed's face when he spun around and asked after two races "Who the hell is in that pink car?".

Knoxximus · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2004, 09:00:35 pm »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on August 04, 2004, 08:52:01 am

I'll have MAME on The MOVE there.... though it is a cheesy laptop machine ....LOL

Signed
Ed

Don't fret Ed....I myself am also the proud owner of a MAME Boy Advance XL!

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:13:38 pm »

Knoxximus,

You should bring the MAME Boy Advance XL...just hope on a plane and fly your butt out here all the way from Las Vegas ....LOL

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #26 on:** August 12, 2004, 07:09:39 am »

Ok so were just under 10 days away .

I just got off the phone with paypal and there is no way you guys can paypal me the following items

Pasta or potatoe salad
burgers
hot dogs
chips
Beer/ alcohol

Ok ...I'm just kidding .

Now in all seriousness we need a count of people so if someone wants to donate something to the cause they will know how much to bring . If you don't want to bring anything from home (because of the long ride)you can stop at the local grocery store (1 mile away from my place) and pick up what ever you want there .

If you have a particular item you would like to bring /buy please speak up ..don't be shy.

List so far ?:
Ed + 2...... Dawn (wife )and Owen (son 6)
Paul (Joy Monkey) + 2 .... Jen (wife yet ?) and Friend
Dave (mr.Curmudgeon) +1 ?.... Rae
Jason (recycled-past) + 1 ? ..... Fiancee (sorry forgot her name)?
Will (craswg)+ 2 ..... Lee-Ann (girlfriend) Jayleigh (daughter 1 yr?)
Peale + 3? (wife 2 kids?)

BTW..... I posted the names so you guys can study the names and try to rememberand use them while at funspot..., because Dave said it best..... "I don't want people to look at me funny when I call to joymonkey in a crowed arcade."

I am going to try to get a hold of Marc (Teknique) and steve (screaming)....as you guys may know Marc has a place across the lake from me so I am sure he'll probably be able to make it.

I will also be trying to get some more people to come as well.

Oh ya one more thing...... WHO WAS DRIVING THAT F!@#ing PINK CAR !

See ya all soon
ED

Sylentwulf · « **Reply #27 on:** August 12, 2004, 08:59:28 am »

As of now, it LOOKS like me, wife and 2 kids (5.5 year old boys) should be able to make it up there.
(Toby - me, Tina - wife, Raistlin, Devlin - kids)

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #28 on:** August 12, 2004, 09:08:57 am »

COOL

...Sylentwulf will be nice to meet you in person.

I also forgot to mention ....we still need a time to meet at funspot

Signed
Ed

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #29 on:** August 12, 2004, 08:13:01 pm »

I think whatever time we were supposed to meet last time was fine? What was it, 12-1pm or something?

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #30 on:** August 12, 2004, 08:20:39 pm »

It was supposed to be 1 but some had to get the propane filled..LOL

Signed
Ed

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #31 on:** August 12, 2004, 10:02:26 pm »

I have to book our room at the Naswa tomorrow. Where is everyone else planning on staying?

crashwg · « **Reply #32 on:** August 12, 2004, 11:17:55 pm »

At my house duh...

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #33 on:** August 12, 2004, 11:21:03 pm »

Okay, to phrase it a little better:
Where are all the drunk ---daisies--- staying?

SirPeale · « **Reply #34 on:** August 13, 2004, 10:31:36 am »

We're just coming for the day.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #35 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:52:49 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on August 12, 2004, 11:21:03 pm

Okay, to phrase it a little better:
Where are all the drunk ---daisies--- staying?

Good question, as I do plan on being a drunk bastard.

Shite....Me and Rae will probably stay somewhere in town. I slept at Ed's last time, which was fine. But I guess me and the lady will need more space so we talked about just getting a room close-by. ~~Would you recommend the Naswa?~~

Edit: Reading is my friend. I just saw your earlier post. I'll talk to Rae tonight and we'll figure out what we are going to do and post back soon.

Knoxximus · « **Reply #36 on:** August 13, 2004, 03:27:10 pm »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on August 10, 2004, 12:13:38 pm

Knoxximus,

You should bring the MAME Boy Advance XL...just hope on a plane and fly your butt out here all the way from Las Vegas ....LOL

Signed
Ed

I swear one of these days I will make it to one of these shindigs, if not just to prove once on for all that I am the best Strider player on the planet!....and I'm not to shabby at Daytona either

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #37 on:** August 13, 2004, 08:41:18 pm »

Hey let me see if I can't find some places that has cheap rooms.

Signed
Ed

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #38 on:** August 15, 2004, 08:12:38 pm »

I'm all booked at the Naswa!

For some reason there's a 2 night minimum stay for the beach-front room that we got last time, so we took one of their motel rooms instead.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #39 on:** August 16, 2004, 02:33:43 pm »

I'm still looking for a cheaper room, $169/night is just WAY TOO MUCH. Me & Rae stayed in New York, right off Central Park (57th ave.) for $89/night. I mean Weirs Beach/Funspot is cool and all, but it ain't no New York.

Dave.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #40 on:** August 16, 2004, 04:48:36 pm »

It looks like I'll be shooting up just for the day by myself because I've got plans early sunday morning.

If the weather is nice I'll be taking my motorcycle (02 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100) so I won't be able to fit my Bartop machine on the back.

crashwg · « **Reply #41 on:** August 16, 2004, 07:04:27 pm »

Have you checked here?

http://www.funspotnh.com/lo-lodgings.htm

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #42 on:** August 17, 2004, 02:23:54 pm »

Ed,

Count me and Rae in. Let me know what I can bring (food-wise). We'll be staying the night at the Comfort Inn in Concord. Exit 13 off 93. About 30min. away.

Looking forward to hanging out again.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #43 on:** August 19, 2004, 02:02:23 pm »

It's only a couple of days away now!

Who is definitely coming now?
I need to know how much of Jen's pretty pasta salad to make.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #44 on:** August 19, 2004, 02:02:54 pm »

Just a reminder:

Two more days!

Don't forget your Funspot coupons and if you print them from the web, remember to "cut them out". They won't take them otherwise.

Peace!

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #45 on:** August 19, 2004, 02:04:10 pm »

- great minds think alike JoyMonkey.

Edit: Missed your post on preview...

SirPeale · « **Reply #46 on:** August 19, 2004, 02:24:29 pm »

We're there: Me, Sarah, Slayton and Riley.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #47 on:** August 19, 2004, 05:43:58 pm »

UHM...not sure if I'll be there it's such a long drive for me

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #48 on:** August 19, 2004, 05:44:25 pm »

........Just kidding.

Ok so what time Noon or 1 and remeber meet under the tent in front

How does the same menu as before sound..a little bit of everything.So we will need side dishes and oh yea BYOB . I'll have soda and juice boxes for the kids

paul...there are 3 of us

Dave bring whatever you'd like

See yall Saturday

Signed
Ed

RecycledPast · « **Reply #49 on:** August 20, 2004, 11:59:00 am »

There's a 50% chance Erin will be coming with me.

Noon is probably better, it will give us an extra hour before the mosquitos come out to eat us at the cook out...

We should set a start and finish time, that way we know how to ration our tokens. Say 12-3? I don't remember how long we were there last time.

Ed: do you have a contact # in case someone gets lost? Plus if someone is late we won't have to wait a 1/2 for them to arrive

--Jason--

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #50 on:** August 20, 2004, 01:06:03 pm »

I think 12-3 sounds good then off to my place for some food for a few.

Now as for my cell # ...I am going out on a limb and posting here in front of everyone so no crank calls ok...LOL

cell # (***) ***- **** (edited after the getogether for privacy reasons)

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #51 on:** August 20, 2004, 02:23:23 pm »

Ok I just got off the phone with Dave (mr.C) so he should be there at noon.

If for some reason you don't make it by noon don't worry . I'll probably be under the tent waiting til 12:30 and if for some reason it's after 12:30 you can check the classics area for me I have short spiked hair, I have a sunburn on my face a big nose , so you may even say it glows(like a light bulb). The last and most important detail I will be wearing an O'NEILL t-shirt it's navy blue white lettering on the back and light blue lettering on the front. don't be shy come up and introduce yourself.

I'll check the board tomorrow morning before I leave just to make sure everythings good with everyone.

See ya Sat at noon under the tent

Signed
Ed

crashwg · « **Reply #52 on:** August 20, 2004, 07:01:59 pm »

Noon it is.

Be there or be square!

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #53 on:** August 20, 2004, 11:34:18 pm »

We should be there at noon (myself, Jen and Roisin). Looking forward to playing those games that were 'tournament only' last time! Jen's pasta salad has been prepared and looks just as colorful as the last one

Hopefully the stormy weather stays away.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #54 on:** August 21, 2004, 09:22:08 am »

ok it's 9:15 am .....I am going to take a shower and leave.

I am glad to see everyone got the message about the time see ya there .

Later
Ed

SirPeale · « **Reply #55 on:** August 21, 2004, 09:59:52 am »

It's 10 am and we got a late start. Should be there maybe around 12:30, if we hoof it.

SirPeale · « **Reply #56 on:** August 21, 2004, 07:54:36 pm »

Well, we ended up getting there ~1:30. We stopped to get lunch, and that put us off by about 45 minutes.

I looked *everywhere* for you guys! I was especially looking for Ed in his "O'Neil" shirt and big nose. I was even asking guys 'you with arcadecontrols?'

I couldn't find your cell, Ed. Likely could have found you in ten seconds if I had the number.

Curses!

crashwg · « **Reply #57 on:** August 22, 2004, 12:49:18 am »

Friggin hell, that sucks! We were all wondering if you had gotten there or not. My GF Lee-Ann was saying that she saw someone with twin boys in red jackets and we were wondering if that was you but none of us could pick them out of the crowd again!

We had this great plan to look arround for someone with twins and just shout "Arthur" into the general public to see if anyone would respond... Apparently no one fit the bill though.

Maybe next time...

[edit] looking back on the rest of this topic, I don't see anything about you having twins, but Lee-Ann said she saw it somewhere...[/edit]

SirPeale · « **Reply #58 on:** August 22, 2004, 10:14:52 am »

No, I don't have twins. I've got two boys, ages 4 and 2.

http://www.pealefamily.net/gallery/

And we separated when we got there, joining up occasionally.

I didn't play many games, unfortunately. Next time we go, we're leaving the kids with a sitter.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #59 on:** August 23, 2004, 09:57:24 am »

There was an accident on the highway and after going only 14 miles in an hour and a half I turned around.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #60 on:** August 23, 2004, 10:08:14 am »

Quote from: Recycled-Past on August 23, 2004, 09:57:24 am

There was an accident on the highway and after going only 14 miles in an hour and a half I turned around.

Yeah, we were stuck there also. I think we were between exits 3 and 4 for about 2 hours before traffic started moving. If we hadn't had our hotel room all paid for I think we might have turned around too.

I'm glad we didn't though - everyone had a great time again! We stayed around Weirs Beach on Sunday and checked out some of the little old arcades around the promenade too; I put a quarter in an old fortune teller machine and wished I was big, but I didn't wake up today looking like Tom Hanks (thank god!).

RecycledPast · « **Reply #61 on:** August 23, 2004, 03:31:03 pm »

Doh' I turned around at exit 3. I almost tried to go back up at 2pm but I thought everyone would already be gone. I guess next time we'll have to be a little more organized, (multiple phone #'s and a back up meeting time/location)

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #62 on:** August 24, 2004, 08:18:26 pm »

Must say I did post the wrong number at first ...then I posted the right one 2 hours later so I am to blame for that.

Peale..... sorry we missed you I was there until 2:15 then left to pick up the food ...I got stuck in traffic jam as well and I actually didn't get to funsot on time either. I got there somewhere between 12:30 - 12:45.

Yes next time will have to be more organized the question is ...When is next time

Crashwg..... will you pass this message on to Chad.....YES next I will make the steak tips again...LOL

Signed
Ed

crashwg · « **Reply #63 on:** August 25, 2004, 01:04:30 am »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on August 24, 2004, 08:18:26 pm

Crashwg..... will you pass this message on to Chad.....YES next I will make the steak tips again...LOL

I'll let him know...

So, as for the next meeting, my vote is next weekend...

Actually, It's not looking good when it comes to us getting arround any time after friday, I'm not going to have a car!

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #64 on:** August 25, 2004, 08:40:02 am »

Quote from: crashwg on August 25, 2004, 01:04:30 am

Actually, It's not looking good when it comes to us getting arround any time after friday, I'm not going to have a car!

Welcome to my world! Actually, I've been getting by just fine without a car; but I'm sure it'll be a majoy pain for you guys. Sorry for your loss.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #65 on:** August 25, 2004, 05:20:48 pm »

All of you guys/gals will always be welcome to hitch a ride with me for future events (I'm sure Ed feels the same way too). I don't mind picking up local people, and for the city folk, there's a commuter train that comes right to my town (Lowell) from Boston.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #66 on:** August 25, 2004, 05:24:06 pm »

crashwg,

I'd quote you, but I think the additional smilies would crash the internet.

Sucks about the car. I'm about to sink $800+ I can't afford, into drastically needed new tires/shocks for mine. ouch. All I can think about is all the computer equipment I could get for that.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #67 on:** August 27, 2004, 08:18:10 pm »

Ok so there were no reponses to when the next time will be . I guess I'll throw in my 2 cents...

We had one in the sprine and summer so.....I suggest one sometime in the fall ....so we can leaf peep

Signed
Ed

Btw Crashwg ...what up with the car?


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Author Topic: New England BYOAC Meetup 2: The Second Coming (Read 6744 times)