[FlyingElf]

When it gets closer to the con and we have a concrete time/date, I'll gladly take people's numbers to text them a reminder at con. But yeah, don't send them now its way too early and I'll probably either delete the PM or delete the number out of my phone.

[mcduck]

http://www.acen.org/...topic=25097&hl=

I actually started this thread a couple months ago, but it died. I think I didn't make the thread's title appealing enough lol.

[Kankokujin]

Why make the meetup so late? Aren't meetups meant for people to meet up in order to make the wait for acen more enjoyable? I understand that we're all busy and all but I'm sure we could come to an agreement.

[tsukeru]

Kankokujin, on Nov 18 2008, 11:11 PM, said:

Why make the meetup so late? Aren't meetups meant for people to meet up in order to make the wait for acen more enjoyable? I understand that we're all busy and all but I'm sure we could come to an agreement.

21+ meetups just tend to work better when it's later in the day, let alone it's always a good time to catch a drink or two at the bar.

[MissMandyLynne]

i mean it makes sense for all of us *old* people to go out past dark its more fun when we can hang out till 2am getting drunk - but as for an actually time it doesn’t really matter to me - i mean I’m here from thursday night till monday morning - I’m special so whenever you all wanna meet up I’m good and ready - but like i said before as long as I’m reminded beforehand (thanx you FlyingElf ) i don’t think ill forget this time - lol - oh and incase some of you *old* people don’t have a place to stay yet I’ve got a room (already posted here... http://www.acen.org/...showtopic=25173 ) so if you want to come pass out in my room just let me know ahead of time - lol

[Kankokujin]

Sorry let me rephrase that. I meant why are we meeting so close to the date of Acen? Why not meet earlier than that?

[tsukeru]

Kankokujin, on Nov 20 2008, 02:15 AM, said:

Sorry let me rephrase that. I meant why are we meeting so close to the date of Acen? Why not meet earlier than that?

Because some of us come from other places then Chicago? o.O

[S1NN3R]

Kankokujin, on Nov 20 2008, 01:15 AM, said:

Sorry let me rephrase that. I meant why are we meeting so close to the date of Acen? Why not meet earlier than that?

I understand the question, the key is seting it up so even people farther away can come. If anyone is intrested...I'd be more than glad to set something up.

Furthermore, If people would like, I'd be able to update through PM on either of the meet ups. Last year the meet up was a flop do to it being late. There were 3 - 4 of us that actually showed. I personaly would like more of a turnout this year

[MissMandyLynne]

oh i completly agree - i went to a forum meetup during another con and maybe 5 of us showed up - and there were like a total of 70 something that said they were interested - knowing all the details and having numbers so we can text freely to remind people sounds like a really good idea - makes the most sense anyway - and as for a pre-acen meetup im all for that too - i mean it means ill have to eithor take the train or drive my happy butt up there but im all for it

[S1NN3R]

If people want to do it. I'd need a center location... If you're up for a "pre-meet" meet, PM me with a town close to you and a date / Time you guys would like to do it.
I'll find a couple of locations and respond back to everyone

[jsieczkar]

For the at con meat and great we could just piggy back it on the forum meet and greet. It starts at 8pm, so around 11 or 12 those of us of age can break off and head some where else. This way we can meet people before the con starts, which is really nice for all the people who go solo.

[tsukeru]

jsieczkar, on Nov 20 2008, 10:06 PM, said:

For the at con meat and great we could just piggy back it on the forum meet and greet. It starts at 8pm, so around 11 or 12 those of us of age can break off and head some where else. This way we can meet people before the con starts, which is really nice for all the people who go solo.

Only problem with that is with a possibility of a big crowd, it will be a bit difficult to id everyone who is over 21. Thus is why I think that it needs to be met at a seperate meetup location and/or time.

This post has been edited by OharikO: 20 November 2008 - 09:51 PM

[S1NN3R]

Most Likely it will be around 11 at a seperate location on Fri/Sat. We'll need to wait untill closer to the con inorder to fit the most peoples schedules. As of now... Nothing is set in stone

[S1NN3R]

I've gotten very few responces back for a "pre-meet" meet is anyone else intrested? if so PM me and let me know when and where you would like to have it

[MissMandyLynne]

so whats the deal? - are we doing a pre-meet or not? - i wanna make some new anime friends

[S1NN3R]

Yes, it will take place on eather Sat 1/10 or Sun 1/11 We are still open for locations and we're still out on which date to choose

[BurninBitch]

Well Im 27 and I'll be there all by myself and need people around my age to hang with so I'm down with whatever.

Let me know!!!!

[kellen]

I'd be up for a meet at the con, although a pre-meet isn't too bad since I'm just from downstate. Last year we went and had a pretty hard time finding people our age to hang out with so I'd say this has some merit. I'm coming up there as part of a small group (three of us) and we love adventuring and meeting new people. I'll keep an eye on this and hopefully we can set something up.

Also if anyone is interested last year we discovered making martinis works quite well in the rooms at the Embassy. We will most likely be having a martini night one/both of the nights.

[nouseforaname]

Can I come?

[Lord Warhammer]

A con meetup for us old people? Sounds like fun. count me in please. as for me, I'll be driving to acen from Savannah Georgia unfortunatley a pre con gig probably won't be an option. Chose a day and a time at the con and I should be able to hit it.

[nouseforaname]

Lord Warhammer, on Jan 3 2009, 02:39 PM, said:

A con meetup for us old people? Sounds like fun. count me in please. as for me, I'll be driving to acen from Savannah Georgia unfortunatley a pre con gig probably won't be an option. Chose a day and a time at the con and I should be able to hit it.

Wow, what a drive dude. It felt like forever coming home from Georgia to Chicago on my family vacation a few months ago. Good luck with that, don't get tired haha

[MissMandyLynne]

well i dont know if any of you know a place called *Clarks* but its this awesome restuarant with a bar attached - its right around the corner from *The Alley* - 932 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL - i mean i went there with some friends for new years and it was relly nice - not alot of people were in the bar and even when i went back last night there wasnt many people there - so i think that would be a good place to hold a *pre-meet*

[nitephire]

<3 clarks. they got much of my business during my 4 years of early am college days.

[MissMandyLynne]

nitephire, on Jan 5 2009, 06:22 PM, said:

<3 clarks. they got much of my business during my 4 years of early am college days.

lol - looks like they won your business - and its such a nice place too - and after were all liquored up we can head to the alley and all get tattoos! - jk - there tattoos are expensive

This post has been edited by MissMandyLynne: 05 January 2009 - 05:37 PM

[nitephire]

MissMandyLynne, on Jan 5 2009, 05:36 PM, said:

lol - looks like they won your business - and its such a nice place too - and after were all liquored up we can head to the alley and all get tattoos! - jk - there tattoos are expensive

hehe. i went to the clarks in lincoln park though. nothing like a giant apple pancake at 2 a.m......mmmmmmm

[Carmeleyes23]

kellen, on Jan 2 2009, 10:09 AM, said:

I'd be up for a meet at the con, although a pre-meet isn't too bad since I'm just from downstate. Last year we went and had a pretty hard time finding people our age to hang out with so I'd say this has some merit. I'm coming up there as part of a small group (three of us) and we love adventuring and meeting new people. I'll keep an eye on this and hopefully we can set something up.

Also if anyone is interested last year we discovered making martinis works quite well in the rooms at the Embassy. We will most likely be having a martini night one/both of the nights.

I'm interested and have the room just to myself and my guy..soo if u need a place for it let me know.

As for the meet up..I'm there Thursday early..so drinks sound awesome..probably would be drinking with my friends anyway

[MissMandyLynne]

nitephire, on Jan 5 2009, 08:30 PM, said:

hehe. i went to the clarks in lincoln park though. nothing like a giant apple pancake at 2 a.m......mmmmmmm

oh i know what you mean - im not a big fan of apples but those things are good

[Pein]

well I will be 21 by the con so I will join you all. I have been wanting to do something like this at a con for sometime now...sadly its that whole age requirment thing. But I will be ariving on thrusday so either then or on friday I can join you all for a drink or 2 at the bar at the hotel then.



Pain

[nouseforaname]

I'm not going any more. Infact, I don't even know where this is at or had any intentions to go. I don't go to bars and never will since I'm religious.

[MissMandyLynne]

nouseforaname, on Jan 6 2009, 03:12 AM, said:

I'm not going any more. Infact, I don't even know where this is at or had any intentions to go. I don't go to bars and never will since I'm religious.

awe thats sad - but its okay - or i could force you to go hang out at the restuarant part - lol - jk - im not going to force anybody - and trust me i dont drink much anyway - usually i only do it on holidays - but non the less you will be missed!