Get-together at National Meet for Forum Users?
How many of you will be in Gettysburg this July? Want to get together for breakfast?
At many past Nationals we've had a "chat breakfast" when denizens of the Hudson Chatroom got to meet each other in person. There's no more chatroom, but we do interact with one another on the Forum, and it might be fun to meet the actual person behind the avatar, so to speak.
Unfortunately, there's no ideal place to hold such a meeting in or near the host hotel, aside of the rather small restaurants in either the Wyndham or Courtyard. Also, breakfast isn't inexpensive at either. There's a country restaurant about two miles down the road...would people be willing to drive that distance at 8 in the morning? In order to plan such an event I'd like to know roughly how many would want to attend, and what their (monetary and travel) constraints are!
Let's have your thoughts. Anyone willing to roll up your sleeves and help plan this?
At many past Nationals we've had a "chat breakfast" when denizens of the Hudson Chatroom got to meet each other in person. There's no more chatroom, but we do interact with one another on the Forum, and it might be fun to meet the actual person behind the avatar, so to speak.
Unfortunately, there's no ideal place to hold such a meeting in or near the host hotel, aside of the rather small restaurants in either the Wyndham or Courtyard. Also, breakfast isn't inexpensive at either. There's a country restaurant about two miles down the road...would people be willing to drive that distance at 8 in the morning? In order to plan such an event I'd like to know roughly how many would want to attend, and what their (monetary and travel) constraints are!
Let's have your thoughts. Anyone willing to roll up your sleeves and help plan this?
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If I make it up I would be happy to do this and meet you guys. Which day are you considering?
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I would love to have breakfast with you Jon. Name the time and place, and i will be there.
Ted Sibole0 -
Count me in, Jon.0
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I will try to choose a day toward the end of the week so the most people are there, and on a morning when there are no activities scheduled early. However, finding the right place will be difficult if there are too many people. And people will have to be flexible...we'll be competing for table space and decibels with all the other diners. Unless one of you good people wants to fork out $300 to rent a private room...!0
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it would have to be either Fri. or Sat. for me as not flying in until Thurs. late aft.0
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perhaps if everyone chipped in a "coupla quid" we could do the private room?0
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Count me in Jon.
Gene Birdsall0 -
I would like to attend if planned for Thurs or Fri. Too bad there's not a small room available on site to at least have a coffee.....0
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Count me in too.
Matt0 -
It's been a year I want to meet you guys. So, count me in. From McDonald's to a bench in the park, any place will do. Michel0
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Want to come, but planning to leave for home/family reunion on Fri morning. Thur would be our best day, early Fri morning next best. Thanks for getting us together, we always enjoy the discussion/info. Thanks, Bob P0
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Okay, how about 7:45 Friday morning? The tour bus to Robert Blake's excellent "Old Spokes" Hudson museum leaves at 9:00 AM. Plenty of time for folks who wish to do the tour, and the late-risers can drift in later. Where? A fall-back (in terms of price, at least) would be the Courtyard Cafe in the hotel next to the Wyndham (host hotel). It offers a buffet breakfast for $10, though it seats a scant 40. The alternative is the Wyndham "1863 Restaurant" that seats 75, but is a bit pricier. We can rent a room for a mere $300, if someone is feeling generous. Anyway, it's a start. What say, guys and gals?0
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I'll be glad to attend.0
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As a possible guide to numbers there was 8 maybe 10 attendees at the on-liners meet at Oklahoma. Gettysburg will be a much larger meet so scale up accordingly.0
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The Pontiac get together was well attended.
Count me in.
Dave Waddell0 -
I'm in!
Are you sure that the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter has not made provisions for this group to have a meeting? In Oklahoma City we just took over a corner of the breakfast buffet area that was set up for the Hudson Club.
John Forkner
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Jon, no more drinking beer in the parking lot?0
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I'm interested. Keep us posted as to a definite when and where.0
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I would also love to attend. Just make sure to bump this to the top about a week before the National and then I will remember exactly what is happening. What ever day and time works for me.
Todd0 -
Count me in, I'm an early riser.
Jim Spencer
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I like the breakfast idea. , Please post on the bullitin board at the meet, and if choice is made soon ask to be in the meet program.0
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Would it be possible to include the Facebook crowd or is that not in keeping with the intent?
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Sure, any Hudson web presence whose participants want to meet each other in the flesh! (To be honest, I've avoided facebook like the plague -- wasting enough time on the internet as it is! -- so I wasn't really aware of it.)0
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Very good idea. I plan to be in Gettysburg for two days and one night. Will try to arrange it so I am there the morning of the breakfast, whatever day you pick.0
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We may have something a bit better lined up, than just standing around a crowded cafe! More on that, next week. Meanwhile, Todd, would you agree to get the word out to the Facebook crowd as soon as we've finalized the date and location?0
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Jon- No problem. I would be happy to.
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There won't be room in the meet program for such an announcement. It is at full capacity and soon to go to the printer. However, I am sure the PA Dutch folks will have space allotted at both hotels to post an announcement about a gathering for breakfast. Posting updates on here and Facebook would be the best ways to go.0
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Jon i be their Chip0
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Just nudging this discussion to the top, temporarily.
Tentatively, we'll meet at 7:45 at the Courtyard Cafe on Friday morning, July 27, and then take our breakfasts to the Hospitality Room for our get-together. This needs to be confirmed but it looks good.
Again, the purpose of our breakfast is for Forum users, Facebook users and former Chatroom users to get together, and "put a face with the name". If you have any questions please contact me at HETdetailed@verizon.net (drop the HET from the address before sending).
Pass the word!
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sounds great Jon, look forward to seeing you again
Pete0
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