Geektoberfest anyone??

[AlphaTech]

With the wonderful turn out for the New Orlenes Geekfest, I thought I would check to see how many people would be interested in a Geektoberfest up in New England in October. We could make a day trek up into Maine for lobsters as well as hit the Sam Adams brewery for a tour. Then hit some pubs all over MA (and Boston).

I figure the earlier I put out the feelers the better...

[job]

It's called "Oktoberfest". :D
Not "Oberfest". :D

It's all cool. :cool:

[King Cobra]

It's kind of a ways away.

It's a big if, but IF we (the family) go up to Maine during October and IF we get some free time during a Friday-Sunday weekend, I might have one of my parents drop me off for a few hours wherever you host this. Where in Maine would this be?

[job]

I probably would not be able to go, seeing as I am stuck in Texas and I'm still a minor. :D :D

[AlphaTech]

LOL... Titman's a minor... [Nelson voice] haaa haaaaaa [/Nelson voice] :D

I was figuring we would start in MA, and iron out the planned evens as it gets closer. Maybe cruise the brewery and such one day, and then head up to Maine the next. Cruise into Kittery and spend a day there, or in York, Wells or some other small Mainiac town. :D

[menoinjun]

I'd be up for it considering my roots are in NY and I'm a hell of a lot closer to maine than NO.

-Pete

[AlphaTech]

That's the kind of thing I was thinking... since it's easier for people to drive if they are in states close to MA. I'm about 30 minutes from Boston (depending on which way you go) if not less. We could probably use my abode as a staging point, and then go where we are going to each day. There are more then a few places to grab a room in Framingham, or towns a stone throw from Natick. I won't tell people to stay inside Boston, since room rates there will probably be more then a bit high compared to the other towns.

It will be interesting to see who actually ends up showing, if anyone that is. Before I make any arrangements with places, like the brewery, I will need to know who IS coming (without fail). Good time to use the PM/email features. We still have time before we get to that point though.

[teabgs]

I may possibly be down for this one. Not too expensive to get to Boston....especially if someone picks me up on the way :D .....anyone?

anyone?

anyone?


Beuller?

Though im not sure if the ca$h reserve will allow it by October. :(

What about one in NY and SF for the next expo? Those that cant get to CA could party here and watch the broadcast from the Apple Store in SoHo....

[AlphaTech]

That's right teaballs... you only have the one Apple store... There are three within an hour drive of where I live (and work). :p :D

We could make a trek to the one in NH (no sales tax) for any Apple product purchases people want/need to make at the time.

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by AlphaTech
We could make a trek to the one in NH (no sales tax) for any Apple product purchases people want/need to make at the time.

don't forget about the tax laws mcrain informed us of..... when you return to your home state, you gotta admit to having bought something at a lower tax and send the proper amount of tax you would have paid in your home state to the proper officials



hahahaha.

i think delaware is tax free too...?

[AlphaTech]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
don't forget about the tax laws mcrain informed us of..... when you return to your home state, you gotta admit to having bought something at a lower tax and send the proper amount of tax you would have paid in your home state to the proper officials

COUGH*bullsheit*COUGH

Like I am going to even search for that form again to send more of my hard earned money to the sinkhole that is the state revenue. It all goes to the 'big dig' which is already severely over budget, and traffic has already exceeded what the 'improvements' were designed to handle (about 2x by now).

I guess this means that if mcrain shows up, we won't let him come to the Apple store with us... :eek: :eek: :D :cool:

[teabgs]

Originally posted by AlphaTech
That's right teaballs... you only have the one Apple store... There are three within an hour drive of where I live (and work). :p :D

We could make a trek to the one in NH (no sales tax) for any Apple product purchases people want/need to make at the time.

I got more then three within an hour of me Bitchtech... Just dont have the means to get there. Why own a car in NY?? it's stupid. I can goto Jersey for a couple of them, or goto WhitePlains...and then there's the new one opening in Long Island.

How you like them Apples biatch?! :cool:

[Mr. Anderson]

October's a ways away, I'll make the call when it gets a little closer, say in september. I didn't make reservations for NewOrleans until two weeks in advance. I think it might be a little unrealistic to try and get a commitment this soon.

But aside from that, after being down for the first MacRumors Geekfest, I'd say the more we do it the better. Its was great hanging out with everyone, it'd be great to meet more members. :cool:

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
But aside from that, after being down for the first MacRumors Geekfest, I'd say the more we do it the better. Its was great hanging out with everyone, it'd be great to meet more members. :cool:

I second that...it was a great time just to hang out...we got to know each other on a totally different level than just posting here... :D

I'd be interested in doing more meetings...so when it comes closer...let me know...

speaking of which...exactly when in October anyway? I do have a trip already planned from the 25-28... ;)

[AlphaTech]

I would appreciate getting a final tally of who is coming or not about a week before the date we set (in September). That way, I know how many geeks will be showing up.

On the SA day, I could be persuaded to toss food onto the gas grill. :D Once people committ, we will work it all out, so until then, just chill with the groove and idea of it all. :D

[AlphaTech]

Well, eye, where are you headed on those days??? If you are coming up this way, we could set that as a tenative date.

[D0ct0rteeth]

im in...

if it is an all 18+ party my girlfriend is a stripper in malden...

she could call some friends :)

C-

[teabgs]

Originally posted by D0ct0rteeth
im in...

if it is an all 18+ party my girlfriend is a stripper in malden...

she could call some friends :)

C-


OK.....I'm in!!! ;) :D :cool: :D :D :D :p



What about a campground, with a huge bonfire, a keg, and the strippers...?

[AlphaTech]

As per D0ct0rteeth's post, Geektoberfest will be an all 18+ affair. :D Anyone over 21 will be provided with inebriations, provided you like what I have, if you don't, there are two liquor stores within 3 miles of my residence. :D

This one has the potential to be better then the first geekfest... :D Especially if we can get at least one (or more) of the people that made it to the first geekfest to show. :D

[teabgs]

Alpha...I think its inevitable that there will be some drinking at Geektoberfest...We should try and plan it so that there is not a lot of driving...gotta keep everyone safe. So wherever everyone stays should be where the majority of the partying is...what kinda hotels/other forms of accomidations are near your house?

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
Alpha...I think its inevitable that there will be some drinking at Geektoberfest...We should try and plan it so that there is not a lot of driving...gotta keep everyone safe. So wherever everyone stays should be where the majority of the partying is...what kinda hotels/other forms of accomidations are near your house?

or you could plan on driving everywhere and that way we can weed some of you all out? oh. whoops. wasn't supposed to say that


ha

i'm surprised to see you so safety oriented there dirtbag.... that's cool though. guess you usually don't have to worry as you're just stumbling home in nyc..

boston geek party. sweetness

[teabgs]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule


or you could plan on driving everywhere and that way we can weed some of you all out? oh. whoops. wasn't supposed to say that


ha

i'm surprised to see you so safety oriented there dirtbag.... that's cool though. guess you usually don't have to worry as you're just stumbling home in nyc..

boston geek party. sweetness

You got a car for me to drive?

Thought not...if you do, I can be a designated driver...I usually end up doing it anyway when I'm at home and partying (not in NYC...have to drive).

Just cause I like to have some fun doesnt mean I want anyone to get hurt...I'd ratehr stay sober the whole time then take the chance that someone gets hurt. If I had a car there I'd drive people...but I dont have a car here.

you gonna go jello? I know you can...I'll drag your ass if I have to

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by D0ct0rteeth
im in...

if it is an all 18+ party my girlfriend is a stripper in malden...

she could call some friends :)

C-

There is something that just seems wrong with that one to me. With New Orleans, you could go out and see your own if you wanted too, but to bring in some 'talent' for a private show isn't exactly something I'm thinking Arn and MacRumors will or should support - just my opinion, and I have nothing against strippers.

D

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
You got a car for me to drive?

Thought not...if you do, I can be a designated driver...I usually end up doing it anyway when I'm at home and partying (not in NYC...have to drive).

Just cause I like to have some fun doesnt mean I want anyone to get hurt...I'd ratehr stay sober the whole time then take the chance that someone gets hurt. If I had a car there I'd drive people...but I dont have a car here.

you gonna go jello? I know you can...I'll drag your ass if I have to

i actually do in theory.. but would i let you? ha. that's good that you think that way though. surprising, but good. :rolleyes:

i don't think i'll be making the trip....


ps. i agree with duke. then again, i DO have something against strippers.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule


i actually do in theory.. but would i let you? ha. that's good that you think that way though. surprising, but good. :rolleyes:

i don't think i'll be making the trip....


ps. i agree with duke. then again, i DO have something against strippers.

Do I gotta bitch slap you and drap you to boston? Cause I will...bring the gf....

In theory I have a car as well smartass. But its in MD and I'm not gonna get it to Drive to Boston :rolleyes:

Plus, of all people you SHOULD trust me driving. I have a commercial Liceanse and drove a bus full of kids all last summer. Driving a car full of drunk people is nothing ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule

ps. i agree with duke. then again, i DO have something against strippers.

I've been to a few strip bars - never because I've wanted to go - really, I'll relate the stories if you'd like - it doesn't do much for me actually, even when I wasn't married.

But if guys want to go look at strippers, fine with me, I just don't play that game myself.

D

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet


I've been to a few strip bars - never because I've wanted to go - really, I'll relate the stories if you'd like - it doesn't do much for me actually, even when I wasn't married.

But if guys want to go look at strippers, fine with me, I just don't play that game myself.

D

1) I've been known to frquent the strip clubs from time to time....

2) let's hear the stories...seriously, did you think anyone wasnt going to ask....:rolleyes:

You're just loving sitting there in your house taunting us...

duke: I have a story, I have a story....

Tell em Duke!

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
Do I gotta bitch slap you and drap you to boston? Cause I will...bring the gf....

In theory I have a car as well smartass. But its in MD and I'm not gonna get it to Drive to Boston :rolleyes:

Plus, of all people you SHOULD trust me driving. I have a commercial Liceanse and drove a bus full of kids all last summer. Driving a car full of drunk people is nothing ;)

hahahaha. bring her and subject her to...... you all?
hmmm

well i leave the car in nj while i'm at school so that i can take the njtransit to nj then drive home... cheaper/easier than amtrak to a station an hour from my house....

there are plenty of truck drivers who drive like arse..... so.

stripping degrades women, yadda yadda.

[AlphaTech]

I figured it couldn't hurt to have a few spare hotties on hand. I won't ask for any public showings by them (if any do show), but that is up to each person.

As for drinking and such, each person is responsible for themself. If you guys want to car pool with a designated driver, by all means, do so.

There are more then a few places to get rooms on Rt. 9 in Framingham (one town west of Natick) as well as several good restaurantes.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
boston geek party. sweetness

ha ha ha!!! :D

that's it! Boston Geek Party 2002...

the 2nd Annual MacRumors Geektogether... ;)

I'll be in Pittsburgh from the 25-28 of October...so anytime before or after would honestly be good for me...as I'd love to go...

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
But if guys want to go look at strippers, fine with me, I just don't play that game myself.

I feel the same way...I have nothing against it....just would rather spend my $$$ elsewhere...

[teabgs]

jello, you keep your car in Jersey? Where? thats a sweet deal my friend...I wish I could do that, itd be much better/cheaper/easier to get home....though I have very few plans of going home much any more....

since you'll have the car...we're takin a road trip! yeehaw! I promise I wont kill you or your car...:D

whats wrong with "subjecting" your gf to us? I'll prolly bring my gal along...if she wants to. I mentioned it to her and she said to let her know sooner to the said event. :D

Hey eye...its not really the 2nd annual...its gotta be the same one, same place...one year after the first time to be the 2nd annual...:rolleyes:

I think you've had too many winks ;)

I just remembered that a lot of our BDay's are in October...we should get a big ass cake...possibly half filled with strippers for those who dig it and half filled with cake for those who are lame fatties! :p

[Durandal7]

Originally posted by teabgs

I just remembered that a lot of our BDay's are in October...we should get a big ass cake...possibly half filled with strippers for those who dig it and half filled with cake for those who are lame fatties! :p

Mmmmm, cake ;)

[King Cobra]

I've got my BDay coming up very soon, so I won't have to wait until October to taste whipped cream or chocolate pastery. :eek: :D

asurace, you seem to like cake. Do you like orange and yellow, like your avatar? :cool:

[teabgs]

Originally posted by King Cobra
I've got my BDay coming up very soon, so I won't have to wait until October to taste whipped cream or chocolate pastery. :eek: :D

asurace, you seem to like cake. Do you like orange and yellow, like your avatar? :cool:

you're also not over 18 buddy....you can only have the PG-13 cake...;)

[AlphaTech]

Originally posted by teabgs
you're also not over 18 buddy....you can only have the PG-13 cake...;)

I am holding to the 18+ age range for Geektoberfest... If someone wants to hold a kiddies version, they can, but it won't be at Geektoberfest in MA.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by AlphaTech


I am holding to the 18+ age range for Geektoberfest... If someone wants to hold a kiddies version, they can, but it won't be at Geektoberfest in MA.

good idea Alpha...I think it was MacFreak (or something like that) who kept bitching about the fact that we were planning on going out here in New Orleans...

what did he expect us to do? sit around a campfire with our laptops?? :rolleyes:

[King Cobra]

>PG-13 cake...
Make 'em look like they've been at the beach! :D

Besides, I will have visitors coming over when my BDay arrives. I'll try to get some time on the forums to bulls**t around, but that should be about it. Before/After I have presents, visitors, and the usual vanilla/chocolate cake.

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by teabgs
jello, you keep your car in Jersey? Where? thats a sweet deal my friend...I wish I could do that, itd be much better/cheaper/easier to get home....though I have very few plans of going home much any more....

since you'll have the car...we're takin a road trip! yeehaw! I promise I wont kill you or your car...:D

whats wrong with "subjecting" your gf to us? I'll prolly bring my gal along...if she wants to. I mentioned it to her and she said to let her know sooner to the said event. :D


i used to live there (6 years) and i leave it at a family friend's.. plus, it's in the same area where my girlfriend lives (her parents' house that is)...

hmm. considering how i don't think i want to subject myself to it...... i think it's easy to see how i wouldn't put her up to it... ha!

road trip. hmmmmmmmmm.

[King Cobra]

>sit around a campfire with our laptops?? :rolleyes:
Tell stories, share pictures of bears using iPhoto, edit an mp4 of someone chasing a raven,... :D :D

[AlphaTech]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
good idea Alpha...I think it was MacFreak (or something like that) who kept bitching about the fact that we were planning on going out here in New Orleans...

what did he expect us to do? sit around a campfire with our laptops?? :rolleyes:

That would be like going to Vegas and NOT going to see a show... :rolleyes:

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by teabgs

I just remembered that a lot of our BDay's are in October...we should get a big ass cake...possibly half filled with strippers for those who dig it and half filled with cake for those who are lame fatties! :p

i think you haven't gotten any in a while....kind of silly fanatasy of women jumping out of cakes - how old are you anyway? I can think of quite a few far more entertaining things......

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by AlphaTech


That would be like going to Vegas and NOT going to see a show... :rolleyes:

I might be going to next years CES in Vegas, that would be a great venue for another geekfest. Something to think about.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by AlphaTech


That would be like going to Vegas and NOT going to see a show... :rolleyes:

exactly....whatever....it's not like we really got that out of hand... ;)

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet


i think you haven't gotten any in a while....kind of silly fanatasy of women jumping out of cakes - how old are you anyway? I can think of quite a few far more entertaining things......

Not that its anyone's business, but I got some last night....and I get it quite regularly

You've never heard of Women jumping out of cakes? Its classic. There are more entertaining things, this is true, but women jumping out of cakes is also fun and entertaining :D

And I'm 20, so you dont have to worry about the age issue :rolleyes:

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by teabgs

And I'm 20, so you dont have to worry about the age issue :rolleyes:

i'm not all that concerned about the age issue, its the maturity issue mostly.

as for 'women jumping out of cakes' being a classic, I don't think I've ever seen that anywhere but in the movies, and then mostly *old* movies, which I agree makes it classic. But it also reminds me of a simpler time, more naive way to have fun, not something that you're going to see today. Besides, the 'cakes' they would jump out of were always made out of wood or some other type of construction material, not cake that you could eat.

[D0ct0rteeth]

Alpha;

to hopefully lighten the tone on the ethicallity of strippers:

picture one of those duck tour buses driving into the charles with 20 or so drunken macusers on bored... covered in cake, half naked college chicks, and spilled sam adams (seasonal brew of course)... someone looses their cellphone in the river... we oddly win it back in a late night kareoke bar from some umass frat guys...

**snif**

it would be beautiful

and we gotta hit salem beer works and jillians, baby!!!

good times

C-

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by D0ct0rteeth
to hopefully lighten the tone on the ethicallity of strippers

Just a simple question - how many of you guys plan on taking your wives/girlfiends to this event? Its starting to sound more like a guy thing....(except for the stripper girlfriends ;) )

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet


Just a simple question - how many of you guys plan on taking your wives/girlfiends to this event? Its starting to sound more like a guy thing....(except for the stripper girlfriends ;) )

I plan on it. if she wants to come...she's not sure it'll actually happen.

But she's fine with the strippers :D

[Mr. Anderson]

the date will be a big issue with us. We have tons of friends in NewEngland, and I grew up in Connecticut, so a road trip up there wouldn't be a problem. My wife doesn't have problems with strippers either, but we're not going to go out of the way to meet up when that's all that you'll all be interested in.....

did you get a cake yet, teabgs?

D

[iH8Quark]

Go for Chicago. Best of all worlds. Great food, great music, lots and lots of great bars, and really hot women. And it's in the middle of the country so everyone can come.

Boston is cool...but Chicago *sighs*

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by iH8Quark
Go for Chicago. Best of all worlds. Great food, great music, lots and lots of great bars, and really hot women. And it's in the middle of the country so everyone can come.

Boston is cool...but Chicago *sighs*

I think you missed the point. To start changing the venue at this point wouldn't work. All the people intersted in a Boston Geek Event can make it there, not necessarily making it to Chicago.

If you really like Chicago, organize your own, but give it a couple months and lets let the Geektober fest get going first.

D

[AlphaTech]

Geektoberfest will be happening in MA, with soft plans to hit places in both Boston and just inside Maine. Much will depend on how many people actually do show up.


I agree with da duke with reguards to chicago... if you want to host a geekfest of your own there, then do so. I for one, won't go to chicago, especially since it would take too damn long to drive there. If I can't drive someplace, I am not going there. I also don't get any more vacation time until Jan. 1, since I have already set up my vacation times through to then.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by dukestreet

did you get a cake yet, teabgs?

D



I'm on it... hehehe :D


;)

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by dukestreet
I might be going to next years CES in Vegas, that would be a great venue for another geekfest. Something to think about.

I'd be up for it.

I really want to check out CES, and Vegas is only a 4-5 hour drive from SD.:)

[Mr. Anderson]

CES would be a blast. We'll work on that for the new year....

D

[eyelikeart]

well as u guys all know...my job is pretty flexible...as I can usually get off (get your minds out of the gutter) whenever I want...

late October this year is pretty much off limits for me however...already have a trip planned that is not negoatiable...

but if there's something going on before or after it's a possibility... ;)