MacRumors and iPhone Alley 'Macworld Finale Bash'

[MacRumors]

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As this could very well be the last Macworld event, MacRumors.com is co-hosting a "Macworld Finale Bash" with iPhoneAlley (http://www.iphonealley.com/announcements/join-macrumors-amp-iphone-alley-for-the-macworld-finale-bash) on the evening of the keynote speech -- Tuesday, January 6th, 2009.

The party/meetup will be held at Jillian's (http://sanfrancisco.jilliansbilliards.com/) restaurant (map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Jillian's+Billiard+Club,+San+Francisco,+CA&sll=37.785131,-122.401986&sspn=0.007953,0.015321&ie=UTF8&ll=37.790591,-122.402973&spn=0.030251,0.061283&z=14&iwloc=A)) across from Moscone West. Open to all ages, there will be free food and giveaways, but you're responsible for your own alcohol. It will run from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. So, join us for some in-person post-keynote commentary (and iPhone Nano complaining).

The event is kindly sponsored by Delicious-Monster (http://www.delicious-monster.com/), the Mac developers behind the critically acclaimed Delicious Library (http://www.delicious-monster.com/) cataloging software. Try it out (http://www.delicious-monster.com/) and visit their Macworld booth (#2602).

Facebook users can RSVP on the Facebook event page (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109243960709&ref=mf), though this is not required.

Article Link: MacRumors and iPhoneAlley 'Macworld Finale Bash' (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/30/macrumors-and-iphonealley-macworld-finale-bash/)

[DocNYz]

would love to be there but stuck on the east coast for nye

[David-fr]

so, to undesrtand better? this is a event that i have to sing up to?

[Bleestha]

I would love to come but I have been stuck in Kazakhstan for the 14 years, it is a little farther than the east coast I think

[arn]

so, to undesrtand better? this is a event that i have to sing up to?

no, you can just show up. But if you have a facebook account to RSVP, it's nice to get a rough count.

arn

[nacengineer]

Can't hardly wait. =)

[Sirobin]

Darn, I'd love to go, but I have school:(

[HLdan]

I'll definitely be there!!! I've never missed a Macworld show in 8 years. So great to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. :D

[MICHAELSD]

I'd go if I wasn't on the east coast...

That's kind of interesting, MacRumors and iPhone Alley teamed up for this.

[SFStateStudent]

Wouldn't miss it! I think I owe a couple MR Members a drink from last year's meetup (did I forget to closeout my CC?)... LOL :p

[queshy]

Too bad im stuck in Canada.

[itcheroni]

Wow, a party where I won't be the nerdiest guy there! I'm there. :D

[newyorkguy]

iPhone Nano and iPhone 3G 32GB plz.

I don´t care about the party;-)

[Willis]

Owww... So tempted to just get a flight out there now for 3 days. Grr

[markm49uk]

As the person responsible for a huge amount of publicity for your site Arn (iPhone girl...), do I get a fully expensed trip to San Francisco ? ;)

Only joking - wish I could be there as this sounds great.

[Detlev_73]

I'll definitely be there!!! I've never missed a Macworld show in 8 years. So great to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. :D

Hey, don't rub it in! I dream of living in SF since I first visited in 2000! ;)

[bobbleheadbob]

I'll be there. Looking forward to attending what could be the Last Mac World Ever (LMWE). :eek:

[fendol]

I'll be there. Looking forward to attending what could be the Last Mac World Ever (LMWE).

I can hear the sound of people crying on the background, don't even make a joke out of it :p:apple:http://www.seoagora.com/img/589/d08l1104oulu/smiley2.gifhttp://www.seoagora.com/img/459/k08q1024glza/ecstatic.gifhttp://www.seoagora.com/img/1261/v08t1201sxfb/cheers.gif

[macFanDave]

What a provocative title!

So, if this is NOT the last MWE, will next year's be the "2nd Annual MacWorld Finale Bash?" and become a running gag.

It's like the Annual Going-Out-of-Business Sale!

[longofest]

Nice... we do front-page publicized meetup the year I'm NOT going. Last year's less publicized meetup (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/01/10/macrumors-reader-meetup-january-15th-6pm-9pm/) was fun though (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/01/16/macrumors-mwsf-2008-reader-meetup-photos/), so I encourage folks to attend. Jillians is also a good place with plenty of room, so hopefully it will accommodate everyone who wants to come.

[~Shard~]

Great idea, I'm sure everyone will have lots of fun! I won't be in SF myself but my brother will be attending MWSF on behalf of the company he works for (Faronics) so I'll tell him he should stop by and have a couple drinks for me and say "hi" to everyone!

[Clive At Five]

So, join us for some in-person post-keynote commentary (and iPhone Nano complaining).

As in the lack of an iPhone Nano? ...Or as in "the iPhone Nano is a POS?"

-Clive

[Mike Teezie]

Damn, wish I could make it out to California for this one!!

:(

[longofest]

As in the lack of an iPhone Nano? ...Or as in "the iPhone Nano is a POS?"

-Clive

I haven't heard of any rumors indicating that the iPhone Nano was going to have Point Of Sale applications ;)

[BigD58]

I'll definitely be there!!! I've never missed a Macworld show in 8 years. So great to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. :D

Arrg. I hate you.:D

[Blue Velvet]

All the MR bigwigs in attendance in one place? Free food?

A splendid time for a deserved coup by the British contingent of staff, renaming the place to MacRumours, putting a picture of the Queen in the lavvy and compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.

[bytethese]

If only work took my Macworld request seriously. :)

[sushi]

This gathering sounds really cool. Wish I could be there.

Well, hopefully, some pics will be posted.

[VicMacs]

see you all there!

[xUKHCx]

All the MR bigwigs in attendance in one place? Free food?

A splendid time for a deserved coup by the British contingent of staff, renaming the place to MacRumours, putting a picture of the Queen in the lavvy and compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.

The good thing about teh Jaffa is they come in useful as a weapon in case there is an attempt to regain control

Check out the reach on this bad boy

150594


Would be nice to go but there is the small task of navigating the approximate 5346 miles (door to door) between my house and the venue. :(

[Chase817]

I wish I could go, but I have school :( I live in LA, i'm going to feel so lonely, being only a couple hours away from all the fun

[bacaramac]

I haven't heard of any rumors indicating that the iPhone Nano was going to have Point Of Sale applications ;)

Thanks, I needed the laugh this morning. Wish I could make it, but I have family in town. Have fun everyone.

[rdowns]

Wish I could attend. Whatever you guys do, don't get Doctor Q drunk. ;)

[arn]

All the MR bigwigs in attendance in one place? Free food?

A splendid time for a deserved coup by the British contingent of staff, renaming the place to MacRumours, putting a picture of the Queen in the lavvy and compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.

sadly, the u.s. side is poorly represented. It's going to be me and WildCowboy as the main MR reps. Unless we can convince Doc Q to drive up from LA. :)

arn

[rdowns]

sadly, the u.s. side is poorly represented. It's going to be me and WildCowboy as the main MR reps. Unless we can convince Doc Q to drive up from LA. :)

arn


Surely one of the top 10 most influential Apple related people could fly his UK staff over for the event.

[Willis]

A splendid time for a deserved coup by the British contingent of staff, renaming the place to MacRumours, putting a picture of the Queen in the lavvy and compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.

Seeing as I've missed the last picnics... I feel we should hold something for us!

[sfh]

Thank you arn ... I'll try to get down there ... Jilians is always fun

[TheSlush]

So, join us for some in-person post-keynote commentary (and iPhone Nano complaining).

Um, complaining that...

A.) it doesn't exist yet?
B.) it does exist but the specs are shoddy?
or...
C.) it was a crap rumor to begin with and had no chance of existing for countless obvious reasons?

:D

[TheSlush]

All the MR bigwigs in attendance in one place? Free food?

A splendid time for a deserved coup by the British contingent of staff, renaming the place to MacRumours, putting a picture of the Queen in the lavvy and compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.

Mmmm... Bangers and Macs...

[Peace]

Surely one of the top 10 most influential Apple related people could fly his UK staff over for the event.

That just sounds so wrong in so many ways..But I digress..

Wish I could be there but alas I'm homebound.

Also. Isn't this THE last MacWorld ? Why call it the "possible last" MWSF ?

[gazfocus]

Maybe us UK'ers should have a party too :p

[CalPoly10]

I'll be attending!

I don't really know if anyone remembers me on this site, but I posted for years under the name "MacAztec".

Very excited for the event. I'm sure it will be a blast.

[PCFan]

Wait, ANYONE can come (even PC users)?

If so, I still can't because I'm in Montreal, Canada and I have school.
Also, all ages? Even 14 year olds?

[TheSlush]

Also. Isn't this THE last MacWorld ? Why call it the "possible last" MWSF ?

Despite Apple's well-publicized pulling out (http://www.macworld.com/article/137587/2008/12/macworldexpo.html?t=110), the Macworld people have said they intend to continue (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10125916-37.html) the trade show into the future (or at least into 2010).

[ActionJax]

I wish I could make it this year, but it's not in the cards. I hope it's a blast!

[longofest]

Despite Apple's well-publicized pulling out (http://www.macworld.com/article/137587/2008/12/macworldexpo.html?t=110), the Macworld people have said they intend to continue (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10125916-37.html) the trade show into the future (or at least into 2010).

Maybe, but we all know what happened to New York/Boston (http://www.macrumors.com/2005/09/16/macworld-expo-boston-canceled/). From the IDG spokesman at the time:

"We did it for two years in Boston without Apple," said spokesman Mike Sponseller. However, he said, in talking with exhibitors and others, it became clear that there was not enough demand for future shows. Sponseller said the final decision to cancel the event was made Friday.

[nomar383]

I'm so there! Party on :D

[Jaffa Cake]

...compulsory Jaffa Cakes for all.I'd appreciate it if you didn't go offering me around like some cheap hooker. :p

Anyway, everyone knows that the correct chocolate-covered snackage for such a glittering occasion is ferrero rocher, of course arranged into a little pyramid.

150629

Miss Velvet, with these rocher you are really spoiling us!

[Willis]

I'd appreciate it if you didn't go offering me around like some cheap hooker. :p

Anyway, everyone knows that the correct chocolate-covered snackage for such a glittering occasion is ferrero rocher, of course arranged into a little pyramid.

150629

Miss Velvet, with these rocher you are really spoiling us!

Us Brits know how to party... bring on the fine dining with After Eights!

[Peace]

This is off topic and will probably be deleted. And I apologize in advance but.

I never ever knew what "jaffa cake" was until this discussion..

Thanks!!
:D

[137489]

I'd appreciate it if you didn't go offering me around like some cheap hooker. :p

Anyway, everyone knows that the correct chocolate-covered snackage for such a glittering occasion is ferrero rocher, of course arranged into a little pyramid.

150629

Miss Velvet, with these rocher you are really spoiling us!


yum ferrero rocher, my favorite chocolates.

[true777]

Dang!!! So wish I could go, but will only return to SF from Europe on the 7th or 8th :(

Would have loved to meet you all, and I live 20 min from San Francisco! Oh well. Have the most amazing time ever!

[Rocketman]

May I crash with you the night before (or of) and hang out?

Message me.

Rocketman

[alexbates]

I'd go if I lived less than 50 miles away. The east coast is just a little too far.

[iParis]

I'll be there. Looking forward to attending what could be the Last Mac World Ever (LMWE). :eek:

I can hear the sound of people crying on the background, don't even make a joke out of it :p:apple:http://www.seoagora.com/img/589/d08l1104oulu/smiley2.gifhttp://www.seoagora.com/img/459/k08q1024glza/ecstatic.gifhttp://www.seoagora.com/img/1261/v08t1201sxfb/cheers.gif

You'll probably be able to hear me from two states over viewing the live feed.

Hey, don't rub it in! I dream of living in SF since I first visited in 2000! ;)

I hear you man.
I'm so sad it's going to be the last one with Apple there.

I'll definitely be there!!! I've never missed a Macworld show in 8 years. So great to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. :D

Grrr.......
You sir, are my new enemy.

[SFStateStudent]

A huge thanks to MacRumors and iPhone Alley for hosting the "Macworld Finale Bash at Jillian's!" What a blast for those of us in attendance, and lucky enough to be close to the food table. Pizza, Hamburgers (almost better than Whitecastle's) and Calamari hit the spot. Though we invested in a Margarita Pizza amongst our group of (6) persons, there was a nice assortment of fixins' provided by our hosts. Met some people from Australia and Wales, so just givin' a shout out to those newfound MR members. The best prizes for raffle items (which I won and our new friends at our table) included an "XTAND" (from JustMobile), a nice Feather 3G iPhone Case by incipio, iPod nano Case by incipio, iPod nano protective wear by incipio, and a beautiful congratulations card from "incipio Team" at www.myincipio.com (a nice package deal; man, those guys are awesome!), and a nice Pogo stylus (thrown at our table and my significant other took one for the team by diving for the prize). A BART ride home, and dreams about ARN and iPhone Alley doing this again next year? :cool: