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Post by Inigo Montoya on Apr 21, 2014 16:03:16 GMT -5
Preface: I am NOT in SoCal, however, it occurs to me that there are enough members there to have A Gathering.
A Gathering has been mentioned many times on here. I once participated in what was the closest thing to A Gathering that we've had. (Maybe? Idk? 3 devs and 2 wheelers, although 2 of our group missed each other.) But, you know. Pick a park and have a picnic... Or something.
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Post by kittmjm on Apr 21, 2014 20:09:53 GMT -5
Preface: I am NOT in SoCal, however, it occurs to me that there are enough members there to have A Gathering. A Gathering has been mentioned many times on here. I once participated in what was the closest thing to A Gathering that we've had. (Maybe? Idk? 3 devs and 2 wheelers, although 2 of our group missed each other.) But, you know. Pick a park and have a picnic... Or something. Sent from my XT1058 using proboards A gathering sounds like a great idea. If there are enough of us in the area, it would be nice to get together and make some new friends. I'm in!
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Post by Dreamer5678 on Apr 22, 2014 2:23:25 GMT -5
Welcome to PD :-)
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Post by smaragdd on Apr 25, 2014 18:54:34 GMT -5
hi mike
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Post by Emma on Apr 25, 2014 19:02:56 GMT -5
Preface: I am NOT in SoCal, however, it occurs to me that there are enough members there to have A Gathering. lol are you hinting that the rest of us from San Diego speak up? I don't know of that many from San Diego. After reading this thread I only come up with 5.
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Post by Inigo Montoya on Apr 25, 2014 22:18:34 GMT -5
PS. So, soooo sorry for the hijack, kittmjm!! lol are you hinting that the rest of us from San Diego speak up? I don't know of that many from San Diego. After reading this thread I only come up with 5. That's 4 more than are in my STATE. Or within a 3-5 hour driving radius. I was not hinting at anyone in particular. Just pointing out that there are a shitload of PD members in a, what, 4 hour driving radius? Two hours between San Diego and LA? Which adds at least two members that I know of (g and wheelieincali/Jason) and who knows who else. I've not been keeping up all over the place. But reading this thread it occurred to me that it just seems like a really rich opportunity to meet and greet lots of PD peeps at once. I have flown hours to meet members. I have driven 3 hours to meet members. And offered more than once to drive 4-5 hours to meet someone. Just to meet. So, to have 5 or 10 you could meet? Wow. It's just really cool, as a dev, to get to meet and talk to other devs (and wheelers, but they're not my main priority) face to face. So, that's all, it could be an opportunity for y'all. In the past there's been talk of a convention, which I don't think would ever come together, it takes too much planning for stuff. But a BYO picnic within a 4 hour driving radius? Doable! Or meet at some restaurant for burgers. (I just spent 2 evenings at a couple of different bars with between 20 and 50/60 co workers. It was very fun, and again, doable. You could call and ask a restaurant about reserving space on X day for Y amount of people.) Nothing like that ever happens, though, without someone taking charge of it and saying... When do we want to meet? Where is the best city or town? What's a great accessible location in that area? Restaurant? Park? Is there something fun we could do together? Or something nearby to make it worth someone's while if they hate everybody else within 5 minutes of meeting. One concern I might have would be the presence/appearance of lurkers. I might get a roll call of peeps willing to meet and then take it to pm and do group messaging there so that you can be sure that you're not gonna have peeps who lurk here go lurk in person. Because in person lurking is kinda creepy. (I have done it... I try to not be creepy but may sometimes fail. The opportunity doesn't often present itself. lol) But if Imma meet in person, I want to have a general idea of who is gonna be there. Mr.BB, Yes, you were part of that Gathering. Also, Emma, I am not suggesting that YOU necessarily be the one who takes charge of this. I know that you're very capable of organizing it but... two small kids!
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Post by kittmjm on Apr 25, 2014 22:44:51 GMT -5
Thanks for all the welcomes, everyone, and don't apologize for the hijack, Inigo Montoya! I think getting a group together for a picnic or a lunch/dinner someplace nearby is a fantastic idea. There are a ton of awesome places in San Diego, but you can say the same for almost all of So Cal.
I think it's a great idea to do a roll call and go from there. I'm up for getting together with devs and wheelers alike (I promise not to be creepy to straight wheelers who don't shop in my store - lol!) Any time when you can bring like minds together and meet a new friend is a good thing in my opinion.
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Post by Inigo Montoya on Apr 25, 2014 23:54:35 GMT -5
I would not expect you to be creepy. Regardless of the store, the candy may not be in a flavor you like anyway. lol PS: Take charge... pick a date... do a Doodle Survey to help pick one if you need to... etc, etc.
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Post by Emma on Apr 26, 2014 0:20:00 GMT -5
Yes the kids........but in a year or two maybe I'd do it
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Post by mikefatty on May 12, 2014 23:21:53 GMT -5
Thanks for all the welcomes, everyone, and don't apologize for the hijack, Inigo Montoya! I think getting a group together for a picnic or a lunch/dinner someplace nearby is a fantastic idea. There are a ton of awesome places in San Diego, but you can say the same for almost all of So Cal. I think it's a great idea to do a roll call and go from there. I'm up for getting together with devs and wheelers alike (I promise not to be creepy to straight wheelers who don't shop in my store - lol!) Any time when you can bring like minds together and meet a new friend is a good thing in my opinion. i would totally be down to be part of a meet up of so cal peeps. im in riverside. i know there are a few members like 20 min from me here so ya. it would be cool. just dont know how many devs there are within the 2 hour drive radius of somewhere yall would want to meet. hit me up if yall decide to put something together.
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Post by dpl1964 on Jun 4, 2014 23:33:17 GMT -5
Hi Mike. Gay wheeler here, also from San Diego. Hope to chat and/or see you around town sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 5:27:16 GMT -5
HI welcome here...im an incomplete paraplegic here..always up for meeting some new friends and chat, hit me up anytime! If you are on yahoo messenger: rollinjok33
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Post by bostonwheeler on Aug 31, 2014 10:51:02 GMT -5
Boston guy here...why do you all have to be so far away?!
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Post by profxavier on Sept 1, 2014 12:56:40 GMT -5
bostonwheeler, we should chat sometime!
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Post by mario on Sept 2, 2014 8:41:40 GMT -5
welcome to PD!
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