Meetups

Liminal Owl mentioned this in the overnight thread.

The Thin Black Duke and I are in Richmond, VA for a few days. If anyone is nearby and would like to get together on such short notice, we’d be delighted to meet. (We are booked for Thursday evening and leaving early Friday, but as of now are otherwise free.)

Looks like they are available from now thru Thursday afternoon.

I can’t speak for them, but if you’re in the area, I’m guessing they might be up for individual meetups for coffee or short visits or meals that don’t requite choosing a time that works for everyone.

Very short notice, but it could be fun!  I would love to meet them, but it’s a little far from central Illinois.

Chime in below if you’re in the area!

Otherwise, open thread!

Impromptu Meetup This Week in Richmond, VA?Post + Comments (6)

Re-upping the Virginia Meetup post.

RSVP by email to WaterGirl if you haven’t already!

And let us know in the comments if you’re hoping to join.

First new comment will be at #18.

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First posted on Sept 7 at noon.

Hey everybody!

The Virginia meetup is happening, and Piratedan is getting organized.

Date – Saturday, October 11th
Time – 12ish til whenevs

To recap:

piratedan had a gleam in his eye for a Balloon Juice meetup, hosted at his place, about a month from now.  And now it has turned into reality!

Ms. Pirate is on board with hosting this meetup at the Pirate residence.

Piratedan and Ms. Pirate, hereafter referred to as The Pirates, are happy to provide snack/deli tray type of arrangement and a big ass cooler full of beer/soda and likely some sweet tea.

Beyond that, folks are welcome to bring any particular foods or beverages that they wish.

They are thinking of a lunch/brunch timeframe, allowing people to congregate as long as they wish yet still have daylight in order to travel.

They can accommodate a limited number of inebriate Jackals if that occurs.

The location is rural, and private, since they live literally at the end of the road.

They can host inside or out, depending upon weather.

Dogs will be provided for petting and photos.  Cats may be seen, but they will do as they damn well please.

The Pirates are very much looking forward to meeting and greeting those that can make it!

IMPORTANT – If you are planning on attending, or hope to attend

Please RSVP by email to WaterGirl – watergirl at balloon-juice.com – but it’s great if you also add a comment in this thread so everybody can see who all is interested.

Please include this information in the email to WaterGirl:

• let us know how many will be in your party
• include your BJ nym
• let us know if you might want to stay overnight (or will plan to stay overnight)
• include any other details you would like

WaterGirl will forward your email message to piratedan, who will contact you directly with address specifics, and he can answer any questions that you may have.

The Pirates are looking forward to this!

Virginia Meetup on Oct 11 – Please RSVPPost + Comments (37)

piratedan has a gleam in his eye for a Balloon Juice meetup, hosted at his place, about a month from now.

Details from piratedan below.  I believe he lives in Virginia, but I don’t recall any more details than that, so I’m hoping for clarification in the comments!

I have spoken to Ms. Pirate and she has agreed that we can host a Mid-Atlantic Jackaltariat Conclave at the Pirate residence.

Naturally, the fun part is picking a date, to allow folks to plan a wee bit and make arrangements to determine if they want to attend.

TENTATIVE DATES – 10/4 or 10/11    MEETUP ON OCT !! FOR SURE

Tentatively, I am looking at the 1st Saturday in October  (the 4th) or

We decided on the 2nd Saturday, which is the Oct 11). 

Willing to provide snack/deli tray type of arrangement and a big ass cooler full of beer/soda and likely some sweet tea.  Beyond that, folks are welcome to bring what they wish.  Thinking of a lunch/brunch kind of time, allow people to congregate as long as they wish yet still have daylight in order to travel.  Can accommodate a limited number of inebriate Jackals if that occurs.

Address will be provided to those who respond in the thread and you can map your way here and a phone number can be provided to help those that Google Maps randomly decides to screw over.

I will warn you that the location is rural, yet we will be private since I live literally at the end of the road and can host inside or out, depending upon weather.  Also, dogs will be provided for fawning over and pets.  Cats may be seen, but no guarantees.

<s>Save the (Tentative) Date</s> Mid-Atlantic Meetup on Oct 11!Post + Comments (40)

strange visitor (from another planet) is suggesting a meetup in August when (I’m guessing) NotMax will be in NYC visiting his mom.

NotMax arrives Aug 15 and heads back home on Sept 1.

Anybody else up for that?

strange visitor is thinking maybe Hamilton’s – right outside an F stop in BK – with good drink menu and great food.  (Is BK Brooklyn?)

Any thoughts on that or other places as a good location?

Chime in below!

Update: I’ve added this to the sidebar  under FEATURING so you guys can carry on the conversation over the coming days.

Possible NYC Meetup in AugustPost + Comments (16)