Author Topic: New England BYOAC Meet (Read 62018 times)

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #120 on:** February 28, 2005, 09:51:26 am »

So we're going with the 5th?

The cocktail is up and running (not 100% finished, but when is anything ever 100% done?) and I think it will fit in the mother-in-laws' stationwagon with about 1/16" to spare $:-\$

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #121 on:** February 28, 2005, 05:31:32 pm »

I say, if three or more people can make it, let's go with the 5th. We can always throw another one shortly afterward.

mrC

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #122 on:** March 01, 2005, 10:48:09 am »

Who else is coming? And more importantly, how's Ed and the family feeling?

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #123 on:** March 01, 2005, 01:32:54 pm »

I can't get a car for the weekend, so now I've no way of getting to Methuen, or taking the cocktail cab

Anyone want to pick me and my cab up?
Or we could just meet at my place (South Boston).

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #124 on:** March 01, 2005, 06:06:08 pm »

well Ed's family is doing good ..it's just Ed I am worried about ...LOL

Why don't we just pick another date seeing you don't have a car/vehicle.

ChadTower · « **Reply #125 on:** March 02, 2005, 03:26:39 pm »

I dub this meet the WMD meet. No one knows where it is or when it is, but everyone agrees that it exists.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #126 on:** March 02, 2005, 06:03:00 pm »

not really sure what WMD means...

.... but I am sure its good

Chad... this happens every time we have a meet...LOL. Did you want to suggest a new date?

I see no reason to have a meet this weekend ....if we did it would be just MR.C, Recycled Past and me. We need to pick a new date

Thanks
Ed

crashwg · « **Reply #127 on:** March 03, 2005, 06:32:52 am »

Weapons of Mass Distruction

ChadTower · « **Reply #128 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:14:08 am »

Geesh man, you'd think you're looking for a prom date, not a date to stand around one cab and drink beer.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #129 on:** March 03, 2005, 11:24:16 am »

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Chad... this happens every time we have a meet...LOL. Did you want to suggest a new date?

This thread makes me cry.

It only happens because we've got a bunch of non-comittal prone, new-englanders...who couldn't own decent cars to save their lives. When I was back in the Motor City, you could get used vehicles from a vending machine!! It's true! I'm about to rent a freakin' bus and pick you dudes up and get this thing going.

Anyhow, can we settle on a friggin' date already??? Seriously, like Chad said, it's beers and arcade games.

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....if we did it would be just MR.C, Recycled Past and me.

You know, that hurts. Where's the love? Furthermore, that'll be the last time Recycled Past cooks you breakfast in the morning!!

mrC

ChadTower · « **Reply #130 on:** March 03, 2005, 11:28:11 am »

Actually, the problem here is that most New Englanders ARE committment prone. The reason most people aren't attending is because the date keeps moving. People are waiting to see the final date and then decide if they want to go. You're doing it ass backwards.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #131 on:** March 03, 2005, 01:10:01 pm »

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on March 03, 2005, 11:24:16 am

Where's the love? Furthermore, that'll be the last time Recycled Past cooks you breakfast in the morning!!

I'm not sure if I want to know any more of these details. Lets leave Ed and RecycledPast's relationship out of this

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #132 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:01:09 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on March 03, 2005, 11:28:11 am

...most New Englanders ARE committment prone...You're doing it ass backwards.

I already suggested a final date. Ed's the "flip-flopper."

I said we should have made a solid date well in advance and have the meeting irregardless of who can show. If there's a low turn-out, we can have another one. Like you said, it's for beer and arcade games.

So what the heck is going on now? I'm not going to suggest another date, I don't need the additional heat.

mrC

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #133 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:02:08 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on March 03, 2005, 01:10:01 pm

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on March 03, 2005, 11:24:16 am
Where's the love? Furthermore, that'll be the last time Recycled Past cooks you breakfast in the morning!!

I'm not sure if I want to know any more of these details. Lets leave Ed and RecycledPast's relationship out of this

I was there too. *Both* mornings. RecycledPast is an awesome chef!

mrC

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #134 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:13:35 pm »

Okay, how about a mini-meet tomorrow.
I could take the commuter rail up to Lawrence or wherever is closest if someone's willing to pick me up?
Won't be able to bring that cocktail cab with me, but there's always my phone!

ChadTower · « **Reply #135 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:14:14 pm »

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on March 04, 2005, 01:02:08 pm

I was there too. *Both* mornings. RecycledPast is an awesome chef!

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #136 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:14:50 pm »

Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop smoking crack.

crashwg · « **Reply #137 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:16:46 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on March 04, 2005, 01:13:35 pm

Okay, how about a mini-meet tomorrow.
I could take the commuter rail up to Lawrence or wherever is closest if someone's willing to pick me up?
Won't be able to bring that cocktail cab with me, but there's always my phone!

Slacker! Bring that cab right on the CR.

Bring a battery backup and play on the way, I bet you'll be the first!

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #138 on:** March 04, 2005, 09:54:32 pm »

Hey...HERE'S THE DEAL:

Tomorrow is a "no go" for the meet. Talked w/ Ed and he's still sick, he's just been to accommodating to tell everyone!
A new date will be posted by the end of this coming week. It will *NOT* change and it will be at least 2 weeks from now, so everyone can plan accordingly.
We will choose a 'Primary' and 'Secondary' Meet location. This way, there's two possible 'hosts'. One drops out, the meet still happens. For now, Ed's place will probably be the primary, my place will be secondary (Lowell).

Keep your eyes on this thread.

Furthermore, we talked about developing some guidelines to help the planning stages go more smoothly. The rough draft is as follows:

NEW ENGLAND BYOAC MEET GUIDELINES
1) - One solid date must be scheduled. Minimum 2 weeks from announcement posted in forum.
2) - Two locations will be posted. 1 primary, 1 alternative backup if primary must cancel.
3) - If three or more people are willing/able to gather, it will not be canceled.
4) - Some sort of gaming apparatus must be present - Console (PS2, GC, XBOX), Cabinet, handheld, friggin' cell phone, whatever! - Unless we're meeting to travel to a nearby arcade (FUNSPOT!!).

That's all for now. The new policy (I've laid the iron fist down now) is that we hope everyone will plan their schedules around the MEET, rather than have the MEET scheduled around everyone's plans. The reason for this is obvious. We've all had a great time when we're able to actually get together, but doing so has been a royal pain in the ass!

By laying down some guidelines, we hope to make everything go more smoothly, which in turn, may influence more people to come. Feedback is welcome, but someone had to take the reigns here!

mrC

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #139 on:** March 10, 2005, 12:20:46 pm »

Ok so I just got my sons schedule

I could do it on the March 19th...but if we are going to do a two week notice then I would have to pick a new date in April

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #140 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:29:20 pm »

Ok no answers ...we now move on to next month only problem is ...Real life is getting in the way again .

My sons hockey finals start around april 9th and I don't know the dates yet

Signed
Ed

Teknique · « **Reply #141 on:** March 16, 2005, 08:04:05 am »

I am looking ahead to the summer again (and anxiously awaiting some Weirs Beach fun).

June 2 (Thursday) - June 5 (Sunday) is the 7th Annual International Classic Video Game Tourny at Funspot this year.

My suggestion for a meet would be Saturday, June 4th at Funspot- maybe a BBQ at Eds again? ...but definately some late night drinking hijinx at the smokehouse.

Even though I have been lurking, I have been watching the thread closely- Have some new goodies I will be able to share about my "Marc-ade" next time we meet (redesigned CP/ new rotary joys/ redesigned artwork)- I will be sure to have pics this time!

Marc

ChadTower · « **Reply #142 on:** March 18, 2005, 02:32:03 pm »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on March 15, 2005, 04:29:20 pm

My sons hockey finals start around april 9th and I don't know the dates yet

You just make sure you return those goalie pads you borrowed...

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #143 on:** March 20, 2005, 09:57:52 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on March 18, 2005, 02:32:03 pm

Quote from: Ed ONeill on March 15, 2005, 04:29:20 pm
My sons hockey finals start around april 9th and I don't know the dates yet

You just make sure you return those goalie pads you borrowed...

ChadTower · « **Reply #144 on:** March 20, 2005, 10:06:12 am »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on March 20, 2005, 09:57:52 am

Do we have a spy among us

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #145 on:** March 21, 2005, 09:24:51 am »

Ah I see

... I belong to a few but never thought you would , if I remeber correctly you live in or near foxboro..right?

ChadTower · « **Reply #146 on:** March 21, 2005, 09:33:53 am »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on March 21, 2005, 09:24:51 am

Ah I see ... I belong to a few but never thought you would , if I remeber correctly you live in or near foxboro..right?

Yep, Plainville to be exact, and I own the Plainville list. There are at least a few Freecycle members here at BYOAC.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #147 on:** March 29, 2005, 09:22:19 am »

Ok playoff were announced they are for these weekens

April 9th & 10th
April 16th & 17th

Therefore I suggest a get together on April 23

What do you guys think should we have it on the 23rd or wait until the June tournament at Funspot?

Signed
Ed

ChadTower · « **Reply #148 on:** March 29, 2005, 09:55:44 am »

June.

crashwg · « **Reply #149 on:** March 30, 2005, 04:42:50 pm »

The longer we wait the more likely I'll have an inspected vehicle and enough $$$ for tokens.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #150 on:** April 06, 2005, 04:46:28 pm »

I'd say both...

Have a small get together on the 23rd and a big one in June at funspot.

I'm going to a BBQ in N. Andover at 1pm on the 23rd but I could leave it early to go to Ed's for a BYOAC "meeting"

SirPeale · « **Reply #151 on:** April 07, 2005, 10:33:35 am »

And I say no get together during the classic gaming tournament. Unless you just want to look at the games, and not play.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #152 on:** April 08, 2005, 08:31:22 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 07, 2005, 10:33:35 am

And I say no get together during the classic gaming tournament. Unless you just want to look at the games, and not play.

That's true, half the games last year were fenced off from the general public. It was cool being there though, there was a big buzz of excitement, people doing interviews and guys playing games with video cameras looking over their shoulders.
Here's photos of last years tournament:
http://www.classicarcadegaming.com/contests/Jun2004/pictures/index.htm
http://www.backntime.net/Events/Clas2004/Framec2k4-1.html

See if you can spot any BYOAC'ers running riot in the background!

Can't find any video. Shame, since there was a cameraman stalking my wife through the whole thing (some kind of 'wow, chicks like old games!' excuse).

ChadTower · « **Reply #153 on:** April 08, 2005, 09:06:35 am »

I'm not driving 2+ hours with my family just to have half the games off limits, so I wouldn't bother to attend if it happened during the tournament.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #154 on:** April 08, 2005, 10:14:51 am »

Ok just to remind everyone...

Last year I got some coupons for everyone and we paid 12 cents per token

If you sign up for the tournament
It's $30 and you get 200 tokens FREE..that breaks dowwn to almost the same price as the coupons ...

ChadTower · « **Reply #155 on:** April 08, 2005, 10:22:46 am »

The cost of gas alone makes the token cost pretty much a moot point. I'm not really concerned with the cost of tokens.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #156 on:** April 08, 2005, 05:42:17 pm »

So will you be coming ?

ChadTower · « **Reply #157 on:** April 09, 2005, 09:28:08 am »

We don't have a date or location. Hard to say, isn't it?

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #158 on:** April 10, 2005, 08:43:10 pm »

I thought we were talking about Saturday June 4th at FunSpot.

We'll try and make it again; I'm putting Jen through some strenuous training just in-case she feels like entering the womens' challenge. I bet she could beat anyone elses significant other at BurgerTime with one hand tied behind her back! How 'bout a BYOAC 'My wife could beat up your wife' challenge?

ChadTower · « **Reply #159 on:** April 11, 2005, 09:42:04 am »

That's no fair, my wife has arthritis in her hip and back.


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