So, this is the thread to coordinate our "pre meet" activities. John can tell us when the setup activities should be done, and then we can figure out what we're gonna do afterward. Dinner, drinks, music, whatever. I'd prefer to keep it low key, a chance to get to know all you crazy bastards.

PM me if you need my cell #, and I'll have my iphone with me there, so I'll be reachable by AIM as well.

indeed! I fly in at 9pm so y'all should just be getting started.

are we going to have a designated driver?

how far do we want to venture from the hotel?

how many in our party?

reasonable, somewhat pricey, or pricey?

looking for a cool place to hang, good food, good beer or what?

i am sorry about all the questions, but i'd like to locate a place that would suit our needs. unfortunately, as much as i'd like to recommend father's offices it isn't the ideal place unless i reserve a room and i have no idea what that would entail plus they aren't the easiest to deal with, get a hold of and i'd imagine it wouldn't be cheap.

That's what this is to figure out

I think there would need to be plural designated drivers if we were to be out and about. I can be one as long as someone who knows where they're going is in my car. Food is good, music is good, though I'd definitely prefer low-key as well, with mostly a chance to gab and get to know people. Loud bars not appealing.

Edited May 15, 200917 yr by boomana

Maybe we could hire a shuttle bus if we get enough people?

-Ed

Goes without saying but I'm for whatever.

Maybe we could hire a shuttle bus if we get enough people?

-Ed

We've done that in Tampa with success.....except didn't we lose Stevieo? Is he coming to CanJam? Anyone know?

Goes without saying but I'm for whatever.

I aye.

...except didn't we lose Stevieo? Is he coming to CanJam? Anyone know?

Not permanently you didn't. (Not that that's a bad thing -- we like StevieO.) And: don't know.

I'm in for whatever is decided. I would volunteer to be the designated driver but I'm sure that I will no longer be qualified sometime after lunch on Friday.

We've done that in Tampa with success.....except didn't we lose Stevieo? Is he coming to CanJam? Anyone know?

Well, he has dibs on the bathtub.

Well, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to spend the night over at the hotel on Friday, so I can be a designated driver if need be. My car is too small to take more than 3 people, though, so if you guys rent a van, I can drive it.

But Saturday, I will not be qualified to operate heavy machinery of any kind (or post on Head-Fi.)

-Ed

I will be there and I will be drinking. Not helpful I know

is anyone getting a large suite?

Maybe people want to break out of the hotel on friday and plan to stay in on Saturday, but isn't there anything within walking distance so as to avoid the transportation issues?

L.A.? Walking?

Not a whole lot. It's not really the most upscale neighborhood around the airport.

But there's always the "bowling alley" next door to Carl's Jr.

-Ed

There are a few good beer bars spreadout over the expanse of the greater LA area, Father' Office is the best local spot but my favorite is a solid drive away in Seal Beach called Beachwood BBQ. It is 28 miles away but the beer is great , Gabe the owner is as good as it gets and the food is great as well. Vicki they have a great asparagus and if your willing to eat cheese they make a mean mac and cheese just ask them to remove the sausage.

Beachwood BBQ - Reviews - BeerAdvocate

picture of location

131 1/2 Main St.,Seal Beach,CA 90740 - Google Maps

I'm wanting low key and cheap too

I am guessing Friday night at the hotel will suit most people. The BBQ joint and Father's Office might be better options for those who get motivated on Saturday or even Sunday for the hangers-on. Maybe we should just plan for some time by the outdoor pool, a room party or three and see how it develops.

I'm fine with hanging out at the hotel.

The Pool has two hot tubs.

Any locals know anywhere good nearby that delivers? (food that is )

I'm down with just about anything. If we stay around the hotel a trip to a liquor store with a good beer selection will probably be mandatory thought.

I'm in for whatever, but I vote for low key.

.... If we stay around the hotel a trip to a liquor store with a good beer selection will probably be mandatory thought.

QFT