The Syndicate

I think she means she would like the wedding picture tagged with who is who. You should be easy for everyone to figure out haha

I think she means daisy should take up a career as a graffiti artist.

I think she means she wants to play Tag and wants Daisy to be "it"

fingersplints wrote:I think she means she would like the wedding picture tagged with who is who. You should be easy for everyone to figure out haha

nub we should meet up again

Kadajski wrote:

fingersplints wrote:I think she means she would like the wedding picture tagged with who is who. You should be easy for everyone to figure out haha

nub we should meet up again

this weekend is going to be nice

I actually meant to message you earlier. Didn't expect to find you here nub

Spacedaisy wrote:

Golden wrote:I am very jealous that I've missed all of this...

But my wife and I are secretly planning a trip to the East Coast in 2017, and I'm already thinking about how to finally meet some of you.

MP and I expect to make this list of "some" people. We will even travel to the east coast as well to make it happen and of course met some other awesome people too. I have not discussed this with him yet... but he will agree.

Sadly, a cruise is not ideal for Alex, he gets super motion sickness. Like the minute he sets foot in a boat. I have taken a cruise before and most if the time you can't even tell. I have told him this but he has zero desire too risk it.

BR, tag what?

For what it's worth, I get super ridiculous motion sickness with everything. I get sick from tying my shoelaces in the car, or reading too many street signs as a passenger, or even not eating just enough or too much. Hell, I sometimes get motion sickness from folding laundry, because I have a pathetic weak stomach/inner ear. BUT on the one cruise I went on, I never once felt sick and had a fabulous time Just something to think about.

After reading this thread, I'm even more sad that I couldn't make the wedding.

I totally vote for an east coast meet up and approve of DC!!! Or Philly, even.

nijuukyugou wrote:

Spacedaisy wrote:

Golden wrote:I am very jealous that I've missed all of this...

But my wife and I are secretly planning a trip to the East Coast in 2017, and I'm already thinking about how to finally meet some of you.

MP and I expect to make this list of "some" people. We will even travel to the east coast as well to make it happen and of course met some other awesome people too. I have not discussed this with him yet... but he will agree.

Sadly, a cruise is not ideal for Alex, he gets super motion sickness. Like the minute he sets foot in a boat. I have taken a cruise before and most if the time you can't even tell. I have told him this but he has zero desire too risk it.

BR, tag what?

For what it's worth, I get super ridiculous motion sickness with everything. I get sick from tying my shoelaces in the car, or reading too many street signs as a passenger, or even not eating just enough or too much. Hell, I sometimes get motion sickness from folding laundry, because I have a pathetic weak stomach/inner ear. BUT on the one cruise I went on, I never once felt sick and had a fabulous time Just something to think about.

You don't have to convince me, you have to convince Alex lol.

My Mom was that way, just the sight of a boat made her green.

LoRab wrote:After reading this thread, I'm even more sad that I couldn't make the wedding.

I totally vote for an east coast meet up and approve of DC!!! Or Philly, even.

Next time I am in the states (hopefully later this year) I'm hoping to get to meet up with Rox in DC. I've never been before

Everyone also could just come to London

fingersplints wrote:

LoRab wrote:After reading this thread, I'm even more sad that I couldn't make the wedding.

I totally vote for an east coast meet up and approve of DC!!! Or Philly, even.

Next time I am in the states (hopefully later this year) I'm hoping to get to meet up with Rox in DC. I've never been before

Everyone also could just come to London

You and roc are both in my, seriously, I haven't met you yet list...and DC is super close. And you should totally see th city. I love DC.

nijuukyugou wrote:

Spacedaisy wrote:

Golden wrote:I am very jealous that I've missed all of this...

But my wife and I are secretly planning a trip to the East Coast in 2017, and I'm already thinking about how to finally meet some of you.

MP and I expect to make this list of "some" people. We will even travel to the east coast as well to make it happen and of course met some other awesome people too. I have not discussed this with him yet... but he will agree.

Sadly, a cruise is not ideal for Alex, he gets super motion sickness. Like the minute he sets foot in a boat. I have taken a cruise before and most if the time you can't even tell. I have told him this but he has zero desire too risk it.

BR, tag what?

For what it's worth, I get super ridiculous motion sickness with everything. I get sick from tying my shoelaces in the car, or reading too many street signs as a passenger, or even not eating just enough or too much. Hell, I sometimes get motion sickness from folding laundry, because I have a pathetic weak stomach/inner ear. BUT on the one cruise I went on, I never once felt sick and had a fabulous time Just something to think about.

I hope I didn't make you sick!

I've never met a mafia buddy

Spacedaisy wrote:

nijuu carpooled around with us over the wedding weekend, and rode in the back seat while I drove.

timmer wrote:I've never met a mafia buddy

I should let you know if I ever visit Canada, and likewise if you ever wander down into the states.

timmer wrote:I've never met a mafia buddy

When I lived in Kalispell, we were a few hundred miles apart~ that's neighbors in that neck of the woods! If I go back for a visit, i will let you know

timmer wrote:I've never met a mafia buddy

Neither have I.

Metalmarsh89 wrote:

nijuukyugou wrote:

Spacedaisy wrote:

Golden wrote:I am very jealous that I've missed all of this...

But my wife and I are secretly planning a trip to the East Coast in 2017, and I'm already thinking about how to finally meet some of you.

MP and I expect to make this list of "some" people. We will even travel to the east coast as well to make it happen and of course met some other awesome people too. I have not discussed this with him yet... but he will agree.

Sadly, a cruise is not ideal for Alex, he gets super motion sickness. Like the minute he sets foot in a boat. I have taken a cruise before and most if the time you can't even tell. I have told him this but he has zero desire too risk it.

BR, tag what?

For what it's worth, I get super ridiculous motion sickness with everything. I get sick from tying my shoelaces in the car, or reading too many street signs as a passenger, or even not eating just enough or too much. Hell, I sometimes get motion sickness from folding laundry, because I have a pathetic weak stomach/inner ear. BUT on the one cruise I went on, I never once felt sick and had a fabulous time Just something to think about.

I hope I didn't make you sick!

I had no shoelaces to worry about, so you're all good!

Elohcin wrote:Okay, so I am not sure on what would work best for everyone, so I found these two cruises. They are both for spring 2016. I was thinking either the April 15th date for the 5 day cruise out of Charleston, SC or the April 10th date for the 4 day cruise out of Port Canaveral, FL. Of course, prices will change according to when we all decide to book and what not. But, I figure discussion has to start somewhere. I would love to be able to do this and for LOTS of us to go. I want to meet more of you

http://www.carnival.com/itinerary/5-day ... ateCode=NC

http://www.carnival.com/itinerary/4-day ... ateCode=NC

Mongoose mentioned that you were planning this to me awhile ago, and I totally forgot. I would totally be down for this as long as I could ensure I'm off work then. For now, consider me in!

Epignosis wrote:I just want to gamble. Fuck all y'all.

Sure. Can we play strip poker too?

Spacedaisy wrote:

nijuukyugou wrote:

Spacedaisy wrote:

Golden wrote:I am very jealous that I've missed all of this...

But my wife and I are secretly planning a trip to the East Coast in 2017, and I'm already thinking about how to finally meet some of you.

MP and I expect to make this list of "some" people. We will even travel to the east coast as well to make it happen and of course met some other awesome people too. I have not discussed this with him yet... but he will agree.

Sadly, a cruise is not ideal for Alex, he gets super motion sickness. Like the minute he sets foot in a boat. I have taken a cruise before and most if the time you can't even tell. I have told him this but he has zero desire too risk it.

BR, tag what?

For what it's worth, I get super ridiculous motion sickness with everything. I get sick from tying my shoelaces in the car, or reading too many street signs as a passenger, or even not eating just enough or too much. Hell, I sometimes get motion sickness from folding laundry, because I have a pathetic weak stomach/inner ear. BUT on the one cruise I went on, I never once felt sick and had a fabulous time Just something to think about.

You don't have to convince me, you have to convince Alex lol.

I think I could convince him fairly well...

If you get motion sickness, don't get a room at the front of the boat. And...if a cruise is not the best option, we can always just plan to meet up at a specific hotel/beach and and hang out together for a week. I want to go here sometime soon:
http://www.dunesvillage.com/thank-you/popup/65129/

April and May, Sundays-Thursdays are close to half off!

Do you mean to tell me that there are grown men who become physically ill at... motion? Dear me, what's the world coming to?

Elohcin wrote:If you get motion sickness, don't get a room at the front of the boat. And...if a cruise is not the best option, we can always just plan to meet up at a specific hotel/beach and and hang out together for a week. I want to go here sometime soon:
http://www.dunesvillage.com/thank-you/popup/65129/

I'd be fine with almost whatever!

I am skeptical of the cruise, since I get really insane motion sickness, but considering Blooper's testimony, I might be willing to try it.

thellama73 wrote:Do you mean to tell me that there are grown men who become physically ill at... motion? Dear me, what's the world coming to?

Trust me, I'd love to not have it.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

thellama73 wrote:Do you mean to tell me that there are grown men who become physically ill at... motion? Dear me, what's the world coming to?

Trust me, I'd love to not have it.

It's okay. Immediately after I made fun of you, I got injured in four different ways almost simultaneously, so rest assured that karma exists.

thellama73 wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

thellama73 wrote:Do you mean to tell me that there are grown men who become physically ill at... motion? Dear me, what's the world coming to?

Trust me, I'd love to not have it.

It's okay. Immediately after I made fun of you, I got injured in four different ways almost simultaneously, so rest assured that karma exists.

Instant karma.

That said, being injured sucks. Glad you got through it.

Okay y'all, it's February and we need to start planning a meet-up for this summer before everything is booked! What about this idea? Here is a 5 bedroom house in Jacksonville Beach, FL. There are several others like these, some more expensive than others. This one in particular would be $3,249 for the week of June 20th - June 27th. Split among 14 people, that's under $250 per person for the week. Epi is going to put up a poll so you can vote if you are interested and you can tell me when you are available. But we have to work fast as many of these places are booking up already.

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921284

I wish I could but I can't afford that.

This is my alternative to a cruise which we cannot afford. A cruise would be $450-$550 for 4-5 days per person so we would have to pay 5 times that. But if we did something like this then Epi and I could get away with just paying around $500 total So I understand SVS. If you want to look for a cheaper route, by all means, you are welcome to.

This is a poll. Vote multiple options.

Here's one in myrtle beach - https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7004067 for dates June 4-11, it would only be $3,300 or a little over $200 a person if 16 go which is how many it sleeps.

Look people, if you go, there's a pretty good chance you'll get to see me naked. Just throwing that out there.

I came into this thread thinking everyone was going to ninja me and come out to AZ for Christmas. (note I love you all so much I picked Christmas and not my birthday which is when AZ is hell. )



Sadness yet again.

I wish I had a big home like most of my peers, I would invite you all to come here free of charge. We'd just all pull together for the food

Elohcin wrote:Here's one in myrtle beach - https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7004067 for dates June 4-11, it would only be $3,300 or a little over $200 a person if 16 go which is how many it sleeps.

Wow, that's not bad at all! I'm definitely interested but not sure I can commit just yet. But I'm open to looking at any summer dates.

If I was visiting my family in Cincinnati, I would definitely consider.

But they are visiting me in Oregon this summer, so I wouldn't be able to work out a cost-effective trip east.

Yeah my issue is I am living in a house that is for sale. So when it sells, I will have 2 months to get moved, and it could happen tomorrow, or it could happen a month before the planned meeting. So I don't know if I can afford it, and I can't commit timewise since my timeline can change at any moment. If the house sells 2 months or more before the trip date I MIGHT be able to do it.

S~V~S wrote:Yeah my issue is I am living in a house that is for sale. So when it sells, I will have 2 months to get moved, and it could happen tomorrow, or it could happen a month before the planned meeting. So I don't know if I can afford it, and I can't commit timewise since my timeline can change at any moment. If the house sells 2 months or more before the trip date I MIGHT be able to do it.

I hear the beach house has its own submarine with a pretty reliable crew...

This all sounds absolutely amazing and totally something Annie and I both would be interested in, but unfortunately my schedule is a complete bitch this year, and I can't afford literally a weekend or more of free time until likely November or later. I have to teach 200 students this summer and it encompasses all sessions, so from May-August I'm blocked out on that front alone; in addition I'll have 2nd year paper, figuring out dissertation topic and committee, and then studying for my comprehensive exam which should be in September. I keep telling myself it's the sacrifices I have to make now, but it'll be worth it when I have the option to take summers off and only work on research once I have a job.

That said, I know that we both would be fully interested in meetups in subsequent years, and I fully support such endeavors. I think it'd be freaking awesome to arrange things like this on an annual basis, and I'm all for it in terms of my personal particiaption on that basis once I'm done with my schedule being a PhD program-driven butthole.

So sad, MP.

Elohcin wrote:Okay y'all, it's February and we need to start planning a meet-up for this summer before everything is booked! What about this idea? Here is a 5 bedroom house in Jacksonville Beach, FL. There are several others like these, some more expensive than others. This one in particular would be $3,249 for the week of June 20th - June 27th. Split among 14 people, that's under $250 per person for the week. Epi is going to put up a poll so you can vote if you are interested and you can tell me when you are available. But we have to work fast as many of these places are booking up already.

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p921284

Y'all please keep me in the loop on what happens here because I will probably want/be able to go (but I don't check in here often so fb msg me?)

will do Allison!

As awesome as a Syndication (see what I did there? ) sounds, you'll have to count me out for this year. If my wife and I do any traveling, I'll be sure to see if anyone will be in the vicinity of where we're going. So far all I know is that my sister-in-law is getting married in Washington DC at the end of July.

We went to Washington, DC to visit Logan (llama) a few years back. It was a great trip.

This would be awesome! I'm not sure I'll have time at all this year, but if I do it'll be in July.

I'd love to be able to but I don't think I'd ever be able to afford going anywhere, I'll try to keep an eye on it just in case though.