2012 TPMNoVA Mini Gathering Jan 8-9!

[Asilynne]

Did I say annual? What I meant was, whenever we feel like it

Ok, here is the interest gauging/announcement topic for the two next gatherings we have planned! One is another big get together for TPMers, so if you couldn't make it to the last one, you have another chance

From January 9-14 a good friend of ours from Britain will be in the area, and since this won't happen often because of expense, I figured why not try and beat August's record for most number of TPMers under one roof Gav (Ultimate Charizard) will be coming down for a convention and will be having some extra time to hang out afterwards, so we come to the decision, which day in this span of days is best for the people who are interested in coming?

Also, on Feb 5th, its America's favorite day to gather with friends and have an excuse to eat snacks and yell at the TV! Yes thats right, the Superbowl! We will be having a Superbowl party and any local TPMers that don't already have plans for that day can gather with us and help us cheer or boo for whatever teams happen to make it.

Any ideas, RSVPs etc for these two events can be posted here! Hope to see you!

[Kuro Espeon]

I'm totes in! *headbang*

[Bear]

we can probably swing the january dates, but the super bowl party we'll likely be doing here, sorry.

[Magmar]

I'll be on winter recess for the January dates. I think this time around, I will be coming down!!

[Becky]

Where and when? I want to see if Brian and I can make it

[Jeff]

January for the first one. I haven't really talked much about it with the NoVa crew, but it'll probably be in Mananas, VA unless we just end up meeting up with UC in DC (heh).

[DarkestLight]

Too bad I'm no longer on the EC, or Ida went to DC to chill with UC and Asi and the rest of Ye (OH 5 TIME RHYME!)

[Bear]

will kidnap blademaster. choice not given.

[Asilynne]

Probs be in Manassas, since his hotel during that timeframe will be in Manassas, his first hotel is some upscale one that he's sharing with friends for the con lol

Cool guys! Let me know which dates you can swing, even if its any of them I can pretty much do whatever but Sundays and Mondays would fit best for me.

[Becky]

So, I can probably do the Superbowl party- what do you guys recommend, flying down? I'd be coming from the Indianapolis area. I teach TTh, so I have Fridays and Mondays 'off' (well, I use the, to work on the diss). Only thing is I'm not sure if Brian can come, and I'll have to look into travel costs. But it's a possibility

[Asilynne]

Flying would be the fastest and most comfortable. Dulles is the only airport nearby that I know how to get to so I'd request that one if you want a ride from the airport to the house If you need help finding the best deal I love finding stuff like that ;D

[RedStarWarrior]

Flying would be the fastest and most comfortable. Dulles is the only airport nearby that I know how to get to so I'd request that one if you want a ride from the airport to the house If you need help finding the best deal I love finding stuff like that ;D

It's better to fly into National as there is a Metro stop there. Dulles' is still in the process of being built.

Anyway, I can swing it.


What convention is Gav attending?

[Asilynne]

She wouldn't be able to take the metro into Manassas anyway, and we really don't mind picking people up

And he's going to Magfest

[Bear]

every time someone says "Gav" I read it as "Gay".

Sorry gavin

[Asilynne]

LOL I smell an unwelcome nickname coming on! We give one to whoever attends these it seems, since we now have Schott and Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff lol

[Bear]

raisin bran?

[Asilynne]

raisin bran?

O.O *flashes back to middle school* XD

[Ultimate Charizard]

One more reason to not mind that ive blown all this money lol.

[Lady Vulpix]

January is my least busy month, but I'm spending so much money on travels! Why don't you people come to visit me in January?

[Bear]

Because some of us are on parole and can't leave the country?

[Asilynne]

Because


lol jk This Jan really can't because well, Gav is coming here and I have to save my vacation time for the wedding/honeymoon I would like to visit every continent one day though!

[Blademaster]

Even Antarctica?

[Asilynne]

Even Antarctica?

http://www.expeditions.com/Destinati...estination=283 Yes indeed

[Zak]

heh, it's funny how this gathering is happening now... I remember in 2003 how I was doing the same thing with five TPM people from New England area.

Right now I think out of the active users, Magmar's the closest to me.

[Master Rudy]

Because some of us are on parole and can't leave the country?

You're still sour about being a prison bitch aren't you James?

[Bear]

You're still sour about being a prison bitch aren't you James?

Been shitting pamcakes ever since

[Kuro Espeon]

Been shitting pamcakes ever since

Sick. That mental image will be with me all day now, thanks a lot.

But LOL "pamcakes"

[Magmar]

Right now I think out of the active users, Magmar's the closest to me.

I don't know of any members from New England who are currently active, other than us. I think DarkestLight is down in NYC, though!

In other news, I'm totally planning a trip to London for Spring Break!!

[Bear]

DL in NYC wut? Why haven't he and I hung out yet???

[Asilynne]

He moved to Montana

[Bear]

who moves to montana?

[ChobiChibi]

Hannah Montana?

[Jeff]

Joe Montana?

[Kuro Espeon]

Montanazuma?

[Blademaster]

http://www.expeditions.com/Destinati...estination=283 Yes indeed

What sorta souvenirs do they sell down there?

[Bear]

Montana Everest?

[Asilynne]

Sorry to get back on topic lol but which day would everyone be able to make it for? Should we try to do it on another Saturday? or is there another day that would work for everyone involved?

[Bear]

obvi weekends are best =P

[Ultimate Charizard]

I will be moving hotels on the 9th so ill be in Manassas that evening, and i fly back on Sunday the 15th. Obviously days in between that are preferable lol.

[Asilynne]

So, lets target one of the saturdays or sundays, the question is, which one? As long as I take naps I'm good with either, but Sundays might be better for me. However, I live here and I can deal with Saturdays if it comes down to it Let me get a headcount from everyone and a prefered day, if any weekend in this span of time is good, also specify that