Westcoasters: Who's up for a West Coast meetup?

[Taverner]

I think we need to outdo those Beantowners....so who's up for a nice get-together in the amazing city of BERKELEY?

WHAT: A meetup

WHERE: Triple Rock Brewery or another like establishment.



WHEN: Sometime this summer

WHO: YOU!

WHY: Because we have to outdo the NorEasters!



Just post on this if interested :)

[neuvocat]

1. I'm down.

Let me know the time and place and I'll get the vacation/funds set aside.

[Goathead]

2. Are you near Henry Street? n/t

[Taverner]

3. I'm in San Ramon but...

I thought Berkeley would be the best location...

And Triple Rock simply has the best beers. Bug Juice Ale....Dragons Milk...Tree Frog....YUM

[Goathead]

4. The Hog Farm has a house on Henry St.

In Berkeley.:hi:

[Arugula Latte]

50. Oh wow. Triple Rock. I used to go there.

Loooooong ago when I lived in Berkeley.

[chickenscratching]

5. come to the minneapolis meet-up westenders!

we should meld our minds together to process the best du'er meet-up that will kick all the bosten-ers asses. im trying for something this july.

we even have a triple rock, though it's a bit different. :)

[LeftyMom]

6. I'll try to make it nt

[villager]

7. cuando, cuando, cuando, cuando?

I'll be up on the Auld Sod of the Bay Area a couple times over the course of the summer...

[Taverner]

8. I'm thinking AUGUST

for now....but things can change.

[villager]

11. hmmm.... that might be tough...

I think I'll be up there in late June and late July, but we'll see... Schedule it when ya gotta, and we'll take it from there...

[slutticus]

9. I'm in!

:D

[AndyTiedye]

10. Sounds Good to Me

Let's do it!

[RevolutionaryActs]

12. That would be awesome, if only I could recover from Boston.

:o

[Taverner]

22. We in Cali would love to have ya over

And Berkeley is your kinda town, TRUST ME!!!!

Oh and the 9% ales at Triple Rock aren't bad either ;)

[fooj]

13. I'm in!

Peace.

[miss_kitty]

14. Maybe good!

My best friend lives in Turlock and is a Bezerkley grad. If I am fit to travel and can figure out what to do with the 10 lb titan (Stella) I'd love to. Very iffy though.

[sakabatou]

15. Unfortunately... I'm under 21

And I hate bing that. But, I could just stay outside and hang out with you people.

[Taverner]

18. Triple Rock is a pub

Meaning they serve food as well as beer. You can join in the fun, just can't drink.

[sakabatou]

48. All right!

:: waits for the date ::

[4_Legs_Good]

16. Sounds like fun!

I'm not sure if I'll be in, though, because of the kid situation, but I wanna get up north sometime soon. I'm going through withdrawls!

david

[flamingyouth]

17. Sounds like fun but don't know if I can make it

It would be very fun, though. I often have to work on Saturdays. I really have to hire someone. :(

[Beaverhausen]

19. I'd love to at least try to make it

Would love a reason to take a road trip in my new Prius...when I get it!

So count me in.

[Taverner]

20. OOH OOH YOU'LL LOVE YOUR PRIUS

Just got one and I fricken LOOOOOOVE it!!!!

Comfy, clean and cost-saving!

[Beaverhausen]

24. oh tell me tell me about getting it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you pay MSRP? Did you get the extended warranty?

I have to wait a few weeks before I seriously go shopping. Around here they come and go from the dealers very quickly.

[Taverner]

29. No extended warranty, no service plan

Just MSRP! We held out and after haggling we got them to sell it without upgrades.

It was work tho! The trick is to go to Red America. They don't sell as well out there.

Apparently they're jealous too - California Republicans are trying to draft a bill that makes Prius owners pay extra highway taxes because we don't pay our fair share of of taxes when buying gas (boo hoo!)

[Beaverhausen]

31. I heard they passed the bill that lets hybrid owners drive in diamond lane

but you have to apply for a sticker.

I wish I could go elsewhere to get mine. My old car is really on it's last tires so to speak...

[Taverner]

38. Nope

It was shot down :(

[AlCzervik]

21. I'd be up for that, what about SanFrancisco?

[Taverner]

23. San Francisco is a great city, no doubt

But parking is really tough, and BART doesn't go anywhere near the cooler bars and pubs.

Berkeley has a rep of its own that it lives up to. It usually has better weather, better prices and it has TRIPLE ROCK!!!! THE FIRST MICROBREWERY IN THE US!!!

[AlCzervik]

26. ok, true about parking, tis pricey and then we'd all have to

either take a cab or god forbid walk, the walk back would be difficult for sure. I haven't been to the Berkley bookstore for awhile, it be nice to be able go there as well.

[cally]

25. I'm there, except August is usually almost impossible

If it's another time I can probably house many DUers. Let me know.

[Taverner]

27. Well how about July?

The time is not set in stone - I just threw it out there.

I can house some too, but I have baby so it might not be able to accomodate the most.

HOWEVER, I think my place might be the best to house those travelling with wee ones, should they decide to do so...

[cally]

33. Most of July is available

I've haven't set my summer plans but usually August is gone. I'm going to try to set the plans and let all know soon.

[AlCzervik]

34. if you pick the dates in July can you let know soon?

We are going to LA for the Tut exhibit and then down to San Diego in July.

[Taverner]

35. OK...how does Saturday July 23 sound?

No real reason, other than its after the 4th

[AlCzervik]

36. not good for me but i'm only one person

we are leaving on the 18th.

[Taverner]

37. 16th is good too.... (DOES ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 7/16?)

I'm just pulling these out of thin air...since July is wide open for me.

It's June thats not for me...

[Beaverhausen]

39. It's 2 days before my birthday

I like it!

[Taverner]

40. Sounds good - 7/16 then

Unless someone else here has a problem with it.

Now we just need an opening act...

[sakabatou]

68. At what time should the meet start?

Or "it starts when you get there" deal?

[Duncan Grant]

44. It's 3 days before my birthday.

I like it, too! :hi: :toast: :party:

[Duncan Grant]

28. Book Lover and I were just talking about a 'meetup' last night.

Add us to the list of attendees please. I can get 10 more too... :thumbsup:

[Taverner]

30. Awesome!!!

let's do it! Berkeley is a great town to stumble around in...

[Book Lover]

32. Absolutely!

How did you all know I love Triple Rock anyhow? :-)

[terrya]

41. I won't be going...but remember:

1) Have fun, all.

2) Same-sex kissing. With pictures. To be posted in the Lounge. :-)

[Taverner]

42. Can I kiss a box turtle?

[terrya]

45. Sure....

You'd certsinly be showing up both the Boston AND Chicago DU'ers. :-)

[Taverner]

46. Then that settles it

BYOBT

Bring your own Box Turtle

[skygazer]

43. I am SO THERE!

I'm in Los Gatos - hop, skip and a jump to Berkeley. And I've been wanting to meet some DU'ers face to face for ages now! Let's really try to set something up! :bounce: :party: :bounce:

[Taverner]

47. Well I'm taking off for the day

could someone keep kicking this to keep it up for all those who might have interest in this sorta thing?

And lets plan on July 16th!

[Beaverhausen]

49. kicking this- July 16th!!!

:toast:

[oneold1-4u]

51. Like old times--- ---

Get some good things going like all American born in July and those born to be real Americans in all other months (we work harder at it)!
I'm a proud GM of a young-un at UCB and would hope he would join us.
Got to go write that date down because "Old Timers" isn't going to get me! Ha

[Taverner]

76. KICK July 16th

:kick:

[Duncan Grant]

52. Kicking for the west coast...

:kick:

[cally]

53. Harry Potter Day! Sounds great

some of us may have to leave at midnight to get the next Harry Potter book. My kids are getting my copy.

kick

[davidinalameda]

55. I'll be busy that day

I'm going to start reading as soon as that book is in my hot little hands

[cally]

78. I think it comes out at midnight....You can hang with us

until then.

[Tektonik]

54. Meet in San Diego!

It's a much nicer city :P

[CanuckAmok]

56. I might, if I can save the $$$ in time.

Want to pop in on my HS girlfriend in San Francisco, anyway....

[Robeson]

57. I hear tell, somethings going to be happening in Seattle in September...

...but I don't want to give anything away....;-)

[HEyHEY]

58. I'd be down, been looking to get to Frisco

And I have enough airmiles!

[HEyHEY]

59. If we have it in Vancouver - A: I wouldn't have to fly B: Pot smoking

Galore!

[Taverner]

64. Trust me, we have plenty of 420 here

Oaksterdam, my friend, oaksterdam ;)

[HEyHEY]

100. Serious legal consequences though

[SnowBack]

60. ME! ME! ME!

Alameda is convenient to Berkeley or San Francisco... I'd love to go!

[LeftCoast]

61. I'd love to go!

Just let me know when and where! I can hardly wait!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

62. July 16th is not good for me!

We'll just have returned from our Mediterranean cruise 2 days before, and we'll also have house-guests at the same time! I realize I'm only one person...How about later in July, or early August? I just CAN'T do it July 16th...

:cry:

[Taverner]

63. Sure you can't bring your guests along?

July 16th seems to be the best date for everyone....but I can change it if we can find another date. August is bad for a few folks, and the weekend after is bad too...

June is too early and I don't want to do it the weekend of the 4th since that will mean lots of travel hassles for anyone not from Berkeley.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

66. Alas no, they will be on their way home to Boston from Hawaii, and won't

be looking for any further jogs in their flight plans! I understand, and empathize with, what you are saying about the dates...If I can't come this time, well, you know it isn't the end of the world; I'll just come some OTHER time! Thanks for responding...

[Beaverhausen]

67. Maybe we should put up a poll and see what date works for most people

???what do you think?

[Taverner]

70. Hey I'll do it

sounds good!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

80. I'd vote for that! ummmmm

A very good idea, imo!

[woofless]

65. Y'know, the kids live in Santa Clara and I just might be able to

swing a trip down in July,or whenever. I have always wanted to go to a DU meetup and this sounds ideal. I'll even ride the dog if I hafta. Let's do it!

Woof

[SarahB]

69. Hmmmmm.....

I'll have to :think: about it. :D

[Taverner]

71. c'mon...EVERYBODY will be doing it

You're not CHICKEN are ya?

[SarahB]

72. Lots of reasons...

Time, money, work, school starting in August.... I'm not a woman with much free time. :(

[slutticus]

74. Awww...come on!

I'd finally get to meet you!

:)

[SarahB]

86. Make it Vegas...

And I'm so there! :D

[bertha katzenengel]

73. Summer?! Not summer... make it the week of Thanksgiving!

:(

[Tom Kitten]

75. that might work for me

I could visit my uncle in SF while I'm down there.

[redqueen]

77. That sounds like it would be so much fun.

If the circumstances were right... I would really want to come out there for this.

[Taverner]

79. I will post info regarding places to stay soon

Keep posted

And we would LOVE to have you RQ!!!

[pdx_prog]

108. You might want to stay with us forever once we got you out here..:)

[proud patriot]

81. YES ...Count me In ....Woooooo Hooooooo

:woohoo: please please keep me posted
I'm in the east bay and will help in anyway
I'm able .

[Tinoire]

82. I'm down! Would love to meet more area DUers! n/t

[WillyT]

83. Help !!! - I Need A DU Fix... Quick !!!

Tell me when and where, and I'll try ta be there!

:bounce::hi::bounce:

[proud patriot]

85. Tavener please send Skinner an Email

requesting a link to this thread from the Home page
since you have nailed down July 16th ..

I'm soo looking forward to this .

I just PM'ed the DUers that I know would
love to come ...I see some have responded to this
thread ..Cool cool

[arcane1]

94. July 16 sounds great

but that is sooooooo far off my calendar, I'll need frequent reminders :)

I miss you guys!!!! :hi:

[proud patriot]

101. I miss you too

:pals:

[MaryBear]

104. Me too!

:grouphug:

[Mz Pip]

84. Sounds like a plan

...just as long as it doesn't land on the same date as my son's wedding!

Mz Pip
:dem:

[puerco-bellies]

87. Im down.

[Jack Rabbit]

88. I will be looking at this

Thank you.

[MaryBear]

89. Well, all right!

I'll kiss a rabbit! July 16 sounds good. How about one in November, also? Thx for the notice, PP!

[proud patriot]

98. My pleasure MaryBear

:hug:

[marlakay]

90. I would come if I was home!

We are flying to Seattle!! from CA...how funny...if it is decided on another weekend than July 16th I will be there.

[libodem]

91. I'd love to meet other DUers

can old people come?

[MaryBear]

102. Sorry libodem.

No old people.

[MaryBear]

105. Just

kidding. Old people can come if they're older than me.

[jokerman93]

92. DU been beddy beddy goood to me...

Beer? Duers? Berkeley? Sounds dangerous. Count me in!

By the way, I'm in Fremont. Any other DUers live in the neighborhood? Please PM me. Let's connect.

:thumbsup: :hippie: :toast:

[Andy_Stephenson]

93. Pick me up at the Airport...

and I am there!

[Beaverhausen]

95. kicking for those who haven't seen this yet

[Bullwinkle925]

96. Count me in!!

[Kerrytravelers]

97. See you July 16th!

Let's all wear creative nametags with our DU name on it! Mine will have my sig line on it!

I'm a dork but I need a visual to place the names!

kt

[proud patriot]

99. Everybody Mark your calanders

:hi: July 16th

[MaryBear]

103. Does the place serve Margaritas?

[Beaverhausen]

107. I hope so...I'll have mine on the rocks, no salt

:toast:

[jokerman93]

106. Need a place to stay in Bay Area?

I can take up to three or four guests at my place. Bring sleeping bags and groceries. I have good wine, herbal smokes and music. PM me.

Can't provide car transport though. I've only got a two seater. :-(

(BTW I'm extending my trust here to DU guests as a direct challenge to the new "Amerikan Paranoia". So please don't let me down by taking undue advantage.)

[Taverner]

110. I can assist with transport - and my home is open to all with wee ones

I figure that would work out best as I have a baby, and only other parents of wee ones would understand what life is like with a baby in the house.

[pdx_prog]

109. It sounds good...

Justa short flight from PDX to SF.

[NV Whino]

111. Sounds good to me

So far nothing on the calendar to conflict with July 16th.

[MaryBear]

112. Is the place large enough?

We're normally a good sized crowd when we get together and, from the looks of responses to this thread, we seem to be growing (Yay!). Would a Chevy's type place with outdoor seating be better for July in the East Bay? Think pitchers of Margaritas. And beer, too. What do you all think?