National Get Together

[MikeXiao]

Ok, many of us have our SO here with us. Some of us, will have them soon. The Portland group seems to have their act together. Now, speaking on a National level, can we all come together? I live in Virginia. But... if we could find anyone to get things rolling, a get together in 2006, could be done. My God, when I think of it, it could be huge. Far enough in the future, that many could attend. Being from the Midwest, I would recommend, Missouri. Kansas City comes to mind. Has Worlds of Fun. But St. Louis is good too.

I have posted this before. Something somewhat centrally located, would be the best. A gathering place would be needed. A large park would be great. I think we just need someone to step forward, and to look into what it would take. If you want to come to Virginia, I will do it. Our family is large enough, that we could have a great time. And given time, we could spread this out to all corners of the country. Maybe even make it annual or bi-annual. Anyone interested? Let's go!!!!!!!!

The CFL board is great, has given me so much information and inspiration, but we could also put together a newsletter.

[Trigg]

Hmmmm, centraly located in the US. AHHHH, you mean like in Nashville. Good idea, has my vote!

[LeeFisher3]

I'd vote for Kansas City, something about not having to travel appeals to me.

 

Would have to check with my SO about having a contest or raffle for the use of the guest room.

[MikeXiao]

Nashville??? Where is that? Is it still in the US?

[tonado]

I vote for Vegas. Cheap airfares, hotels, food, and plenty of entertainment. Just don't gamble and it will be cheap.

[MikeXiao]

OK. Think about it. Someone take charge. Set the place and date. Shoot for 2006, to give all plenty of time. Vegas, not quite a central location, but plenty to do.

[warpedbored]

We have started this before. Vegas was the hands down winner. Cheap airfare and good hotel deals. Bing and I would love to come. We can't swing it this year though. 2006 sounds good to me.

[MikeXiao]

We can deal with this. VEGAS? Can someone, take this task on? Look into campgrounds, hotel costs, a gathering place, catering? I think that enough forethought and planning, we can do this. Can we make this happen??????

[Yuanyang]

Yeah, Nashville... say at Trigg's house.

[Trigg]

Yeah, Nashville... say at Trigg's house.

Yea, everyone come to my house. We'll go fishin'. I just called my buddy in the NRA and we have a new supply of bait.

[Yuanyang]

Yeah, Nashville... say at Trigg's house.

Yea, everyone come to my house. We'll go fishin'. I just called my buddy in the NRA and we have a new supply of bait.

For fishin' we use Lousianna Lures, you know, dynamite.

[C4Racer]

Location is everything. Central location is okay, but there is something about a big tourist attraction. The high volume of travel to and from Vegas should bring fares low enough we can get a high turn out.

 

I have a friend who spends half the year in Mass. around Cape Cod and the other half living in Vegas. This year he is also marrying a very nice Chinese lady. If I am not mistaken, she is my SO's best friend. I am game to help put this shindig together if we decide Vegas is the place.

[Feathers268]

I'd be in for just about anywhere, but I also agree with Vegas. Only thing, if you want to camp, remember it is in the desert so summer would be HOT.

[cosmiclobster]

We just spent 4 nights in Vegas at the Stratosphere Hotel for about $38 a night (Mon thru Thurs). As for cookouts, there are plenty of public campgrounds with picnic tables and grills. There is also a large Asian market in town. We should plan for a winter get together though when the temp is bearable and some of you northerners could thaw out a little!

Count us in!

[MikeXiao]

Winter is good, but remember some have little ones. They have school schedules to deal with.