Bay Area meetup

[outmywindow]

Hey, I don't think there are all that many Bay Area people on this here forum, but just in case (or if people really like to travel), I'd like to formally propose a meet up! I ahve a relatively small, shitty apartment in Berkeley, but I'd still be willing to host some kind of get-together. Or if anyone has any better ideas/locations, that would be fine too!

I'm not the world's greatest hostess, but I can guarantee import beers and perhaps some bagel bites or taquitos or something. Wooo, what a party!

So, would anyone be interested, and if so, when?

[cerene]

I'm on the penninsula, certainly close enough to consider such a meeting!
If it's only a few people, we could just meet somewhere in between.
I'm game!


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[booyalab]

I wish I was in the Bay area right now, if that helps.

[outmywindow]

@cerene: Meeting in the middle sounds fine to me -- good excuse to get out of Berkeley!

@booyalab: How does trading places sound? :p I see you're in Minnesota, and I'm seriously considering moving to there after college (Twin Cities area specifically)!

[garak]

Any more interest these days? I'd come down to the bay. (or pretty much anywhere on the west coast except maybe very far south)

[outmywindow]

Well, I'm always up for something (I didn't start this thread ages ago for nothing).

[outmywindow]

May is better for me seeing as how I probably won't live here anymore starting in June. That said, this doesn't have to be planned around me, by any means.

[outmywindow]

I just bought a brand new couch and I have my own apartment. We should have a meetup. I live in Berkeley, only four blocks from a BART station, so that should/might make things convenient for people. If it's creepy to go to a complete stranger's house, then we can go somewhere else, like maybe go see It Came from Outer Space! in 3-D at the Pacific Film Archive in a few weeks. I've never attended or hosted a meetup before, so if it's awkward and boring, I apologize in advance.

But then there's always booze. Booze are good.

Um, I don't think there are a whole lot of Bay Area people around here, so of you feel like shelling out the big bucks for a plane/train ticket just to come out here to have a look at my somewhat messy apartment, you're welcome to. ...But then I'd have call you crazy.

[Oso Mocoso]

I just bought a brand new couch and I have my own apartment. We should have a meetup. I live in Berkeley, only four blocks from a BART station, so that should/might make things convenient for people. If it's creepy to go to a complete stranger's house, then we can go somewhere else, like maybe go see It Came from Outer Space! in 3-D at the Pacific Film Archive in a few weeks. I've never attended or hosted a meetup before, so if it's awkward and boring, I apologize in advance.

If you schedule a Bay Aryan meetup closer to Christmas, I'd totally go. I'll be out there anyway.

Which Berkeley BART station do you live near, the fairly posh North Berkeley one, downtown, or the ghetto ass Berkeley stop?

-Oso

[outmywindow]

If you schedule a Bay Aryan meetup closer to Christmas, I'd totally go. I'll be out there anyway.

Which Berkeley BART station do you live near, the fairly posh North Berkeley one, downtown, or the ghetto ass Berkeley stop?

-Oso

Heh, North Berkeley, though I had no idea it was posh! And by 'ghetto-ass,' I assume you mean the Ashby station, right?

[garak]

I could come. All depends on turnout (chicken and egg statement, I know).

[outmywindow]

I could come. All depends on turnout (chicken and egg statement, I know).

You'd be one of the crazies. :highfive:

[garak]

You'd be one of the crazies. :highfive:

From a quick look, plane tickets are $380+ and amtrak is $180+ (both seem retardedly expensive). I guess I'd rent a car.

[Oso Mocoso]

Heh, North Berkeley, though I had no idea it was posh! And by 'ghetto-ass,' I assume you mean the Ashby station, right?

Oh yeah! My bad. I meant "ghetto-Ashby".

And yeah, North Berkeley is way posh relative to Ashby. I bet you typically have far fewer crackheads on your lawn after 11pm than someone living near Ashby.

I used to live on Marin, up in the hills. Not exactly the same neighborhood, but nearby. Hey - at least you probably live within an easy distance of Good Vibes!

--Oso

[Rincon]

If you schedule a Bay Aryan meetup closer to Christmas, I'd totally go. I'll be out there anyway.

Yeah, me too. I grew up in Mill Valley (Marin county), and my parents still live there. I'll be visiting them during the holidays...

[outmywindow]

I'd be okay with having the meetup in December. As for directly around Christmas, I actually won't be in the Bay Area since my family lives in the Central San Joaquin Valley and I'll be down there.

[garak]

I'll be in Iowa for jesusmas.

[eyebyte_atWork]

If I could get tickets - I would surely go - I miss the Bay Area.

[stopharian]

Yeah, me too. I grew up in Mill Valley (Marin county), and my parents still live there. I'll be visiting them during the holidays...

I hit a "Level 5" once on Mt. Tam, sittin on a hillside looking down at Bolinas and the Goldengate. Mushrooms are a hell of a drug.

[Oso Mocoso]

I'd be okay with having the meetup in December. As for directly around Christmas, I actually won't be in the Bay Area since my family lives in the Central San Joaquin Valley and I'll be down there.

How 'bout a little after Christmas, nearer New Years? I'll be out there for Christmas, New Years, and a couple days after that.

--Oso

[xNTP]

Yeah, me too. I grew up in Mill Valley (Marin county)


I used to live on Marin, up in the hills.

Marin? That shithole?

I'd go if I wasn't so lazy.

[Rincon]

I hit a "Level 5" once on Mt. Tam, sittin on a hillside looking down at Bolinas and the Goldengate. Mushrooms are a hell of a drug.

Ah, yes, dear old "Bo-ridge". Sunsets up there are spectacular. I miss Mt. Tam.

[outmywindow]

How 'bout a little after Christmas, nearer New Years? I'll be out there for Christmas, New Years, and a couple days after that.

--Oso

Sure, sounds good to me. garak, you still gong to be in Iowa?


I miss Mt. Tam.

It got almost 3 inches of rain on Tuesday night.

[Rincon]

It got almost 3 inches of rain on Tuesday night.

Wow, I bet that got some of the creeks up there flowin' pretty good. Ever walked through Muir Woods in the rain? It's pretty cool...

[Oso Mocoso]

Originally Posted by RinconSB View Post
Yeah, me too. I grew up in Mill Valley (Marin county)
Quote:

Originally Posted by Oso Mocoso View Post
I used to live on Marin, up in the hills.


Marin? That shithole?

I'd go if I wasn't so lazy.

Heh. He's talking about a county north of S.F., I'm talking about a particular street in Berkeley. There's a crazy roundabout with a fountain in the middle of it, surrounded by statues of bears that look like mice. It's a rockin' cool street.

--Oso

[outmywindow]

Wow, I bet that got some of the creeks up there flowin' pretty good. Ever walked through Muir Woods in the rain? It's pretty cool...

Not Muir Woods, but I've had some pretty awesome rain hikes through Sequoia National Park (the park entrance is about 30 minutes away from the house where I grew up). Giant sequoias walling in a lush meadow, a vividly grey sky, cool rain, moss and ferns everywhere, no one around... Beautiful.

[garak]

Sure, sounds good to me. garak, you still gong to be in Iowa?
Well,
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/WST_WCBHGlg.jpg

I'll probably come back the day after christmas, but I haven't set a definite schedule yet.

[Rincon]

Not Muir Woods, but I've had some pretty awesome rain hikes through Sequoia National Park (the park entrance is about 30 minutes away from the house where I grew up). Giant sequoias walling in a lush meadow, a vividly grey sky, cool rain, moss and ferns everywhere, no one around... Beautiful.

Awesome. I've only been there in the summer during good weather, which was on purpose because it was part of a motorcycle ride. I've driven my bike all over the southern sierras-- such beautiful country. I'll take a long weekend, and drive to Porterville or Visalia after work to stay overnight in a motel. Then ride up, into and all over the various mountain roads through various small-to-very-small towns: Needles (which also has killer rock climbing, btw), Kernville, Johnsondale, Caliente, King's Canyon, California Hot Springs. Repeat for a couple days then come home. Highway 190 between Porterville and the Needles is one of my favorite stretches of pavement to ride anywhere. :happpy:

[starla]

Hmm, I was planning to visit my sister and niece in Union City sometime after Christmas. Depending on which day you have it, I might stop in.

[outmywindow]

Awesome. I've only been there in the summer during good weather, which was on purpose because it was part of a motorcycle ride. I've driven my bike all over the southern sierras-- such beautiful country. I'll take a long weekend, and drive to Porterville or Visalia after work to stay overnight in a motel. Then ride up, into and all over the various mountain roads through various small-to-very-small towns: Needles (which also has killer rock climbing, btw), Kernville, Johnsondale, Caliente, King's Canyon, California Hot Springs. Repeat for a couple days then come home. Highway 190 between Porterville and the Needles is one of my favorite stretches of pavement to ride anywhere. :happpy:

That's where I grew up. I always wondered how the local economy could support so many hotels... I guess that's one explanation. You ever go up into Three Rivers? I love that place.

[aether]

Hey, there's another member from Visalia on this forum, I forgot his name.

My roomate from 1st year college dorms is also from Visalia. :ph34r:

Edit: btw, I'm probably going to be in SD around new years, but I also might have a wedding to attend in SF around that time.

[Rincon]

That's where I grew up. I always wondered how the local economy could support so many hotels...

Yeah, I always assumed they were supported mainly by visitors to the sierras and national parks.


I guess that's one explanation. You ever go up into Three Rivers? I love that place.

Well, google shows it as being right on the 198 on the way to the national park, so I'm sure I drove through it, but I didn't stop there. Once out of the valley and into the foothills, it's all beautiful up there.

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure if I'm geeky/nerdy/intelligent enough for you guys, but I might be heading down that way (or back up) around the holiday season, so that could work. The only other time I'm going down there is sometime during the week, November 6th I think, to visit the Asian Art Museum.

[outmywindow]

Pish posh Anonymous, everyone's welcome. :)

[Oso Mocoso]

Pish posh Anonymous, everyone's welcome. :)

Yeah, everyone's welcome. We're all kinda imposing on OutMyWindow though ... so realistically, what's the limit for the number of invites? If we end up going over the number who can fit in OMW's place, can we all fit in some place like the Starry Plough or Becketts?

--Oso

[garak]

Too many people to fit would be a blessing. I hate to be negative, but I don't imagine it'll be THAT many.

[outmywindow]

Yeah, everyone's welcome. We're all kinda imposing on OutMyWindow though ... so realistically, what's the limit for the number of invites? If we end up going over the number who can fit in OMW's place, can we all fit in some place like the Starry Plough or Becketts?

--Oso

Mmmm, bangers and mash......

Actually, I was thinking The Albatross would be better since it's only about three blocks from my place, and also a major nerd bar. I mean, they have a menu of board games!

Oh, and garak's probably right.

[Oso Mocoso]

Mmmm, bangers and mash......

Actually, I was thinking The Albatross would be better since it's only about three blocks from my place, and also a major nerd bar. I mean, they have a menu of board games!

Well, the Albatross might be a nerd bar, but how's their bangers and mash? And what is their mastery level of spoken Irish? I might be biased towards the Starry Plough because they have a big mural on their wall honoring my great-granduncle.


Oh, and garak's probably right.

Well, yeah ... I guess it would depend on your comfort level in inviting total strangers into your apartment. Personally, that would probably top out for me around three or four people.

--Oso

[outmywindow]

Just to possibly entice more people to consider showing up, here's (http://www.albatrosspub.com/about.htm) the website for The Albatross. I think once you take a look you'll agree that it's pretty kick ass.

[MacGuffin]

Just to possibly entice more people to consider showing up, here's (http://www.albatrosspub.com/about.htm) the website for The Albatross. I think once you take a look you'll agree that it's pretty kick ass.

I love pubs. Though for a proper INTP meetup it should be an Irish pub.

I need to make a trip out there. Other than SoCal, I've never spent any time on the Left Coast.

[Jahan]

<delurk>
You're only 4 miles from me. I'll come.
<lurk>

[outmywindow]

<delurk>
You're only 4 miles from me. I'll come.
<lurk>

If I'm going to let you into my house I'd better know a little more about you. delurk a bit longer, and we'll see what happens from there. :)

[Jahan]

If I'm going to let you into my house I'd better know a little more about you. delurk a bit longer, and we'll see what happens from there. :)
I'm harmless, I promise.

It's not like you'd learn anything that couldn't be fabricated.

:)

[Oso Mocoso]

I'm harmless, I promise.


I'm not sure I trust you.

Just to establish a baseline, what is your personal opinion on whether or not OutMyWindow should rub the lotion on its skin? And what happens if she doesn't?

--Oso

[Jahan]

I'm not sure I trust you.

Just to establish a baseline, what is your personal opinion on whether or not OutMyWindow should rub the lotion on its skin? And what happens if she doesn't?

--Oso
Parsing error.

[Oso Mocoso]

Parsing error.

Oh. C'mon, if you're going to be weird at least be culturally literate.

The scene in which the line in question came from:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX58e348FJQ

Intro of the character "Buffalo Bill" I was comparing you to. This scene was parodied in Clerks II (note: probably NSFW):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x81F28kPXuo

Related "It Rubs the Lotion on Its Skin" music video/mashup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Oij377lgzs

--Oso

[Jahan]

Yea. Ok.
I'm not really weird. I just don't feel compelled to post here. Maybe later.

[Ponderous]

I love San Francisco. But am unlikely to make something this year. *sniff*

[lymigo]

I love San Francisco. But am unlikely to make something this year. *sniff*

Hey....we should definitely plan something again Linna.

[Ponderous]

Hey....we should definitely plan something again Linna.
(derail) Hey you! Come see me in Austin (http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=25102) in April! I didn't notice you had joined; welcome to the site (belated)! (/derail)

[surrealhamper]

I live in SF! I'm down.

[Rincon]

Is there still potential for this happening near x-mas? I'll be in the Bay Area the 23rd through the 27th... the 26th (wed) could work out for me...

[Oso Mocoso]

Is there still potential for this happening near x-mas? I'll be in the Bay Area the 23rd through the 27th... the 26th (wed) could work out for me...

Heck yes, I'll be out there too. We should hang out in Berkeley. I propose the Starry Plough or Becketts.

--Oso

[Anonymous]

There's a shit-load of stuff that I've been wanting to do in the Bay Area. I can't go to bars obviously, but depending on circumstances, it'd be cool to say hi. Plus, it'd give me motivation to actually go down there and do the stuff.

[attila_the_hunny]

I'll be in SF Dec. 28th to Jan. 4th.

My ass has got some mad mileage this year.

[Wolf]

My crazy artist buddy wants to go there sometime in the next week or two (around or after New Years). If I had an additional reason to go it just might tip it over the edge.

I'd love to say "hi" to you, too, OMW.

[Roger Mexico]

Incidentally I'm moving out there soon. Still need to pin down a place to sleep, but if I'm not staying in some fucking campground (my employers actually suggested this) I wouldn't mind meeting some people.

Might not be out there until the 4th or so. I'll monitor the thread.

[Wolf]

Incidentally I'm moving out there soon. Still need to pin down a place to sleep, but if I'm not staying in some fucking campground (my employers actually suggested this) I wouldn't mind meeting some people.
That is probably one of maybe two places in the US that is worse than where I am housing-price-wise. I had to stay in a cheap motel (and had I known more, I would have stayed at an extended-stay cheaper hotel in downtown, but I was a n00b) for a month before I could afford the rent and deposit, which is beyond crazy. Camping seems like a reasonable option up there.

[outmywindow]

I'll be in SF Dec. 28th to Jan. 4th.


Oh hey, cool. I thought you were changing it up and going to NYC, but it looks like I was wrong.



I'd love to say "hi" to you, too, OMW.

Despite the enthusiasm displayed in the older parts of this thread, I really don't feel like organizing anything complicated right now. That said, if you're around and want to grab coffee and/or take a tour of the greatest bookstore in the universe, I'd be up for that.


That is probably one of maybe two places in the US that is worse than where I am housing-price-wise. I had to stay in a cheap motel (and had I known more, I would have stayed at an extended-stay cheaper hotel in downtown, but I was a n00b) for a month before I could afford the rent and deposit, which is beyond crazy. Camping seems like a reasonable option up there.

And a bit OT, but I just thought I'd give Roger a bit of perspective: I live in Berkeley and pay $1250 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. I don't need the extra bedroom, but I liked the building (except that I can't have pets, which sucks and is completely unrelated to the rest of what I'm telling you), and it's located very close to bus and subway lines, which is a major bonus. Depending on which part of Berkeley/the East Bay you live in, things can be somewhat cheaper or much more expensive. Are you moving to the East Bay, SF, the peninsula, etc.?

[attila_the_hunny]

Oh hey, cool. I thought you were changing it up and going to NYC, but it looks like I was wrong.

My parents were battling it out, mostly because my dad wanted to throw a surprise bash for my mother's 4-0 in NYC, but he was probably tired of her bitching and just went with SF to get her to STFU. The guy has my sympathies.

SF is official since the tickets were purchased tonight.

[outmywindow]

My parents were battling it out, mostly because my dad wanted to throw a surprise bash for my mother's 4-0 in NYC, but he was probably tired of her bitching and just went with SF to get her to STFU. The guy has my sympathies.

SF is official since the tickets were purchased tonight.

:highfive:

[Roger Mexico]

And a bit OT, but I just thought I'd give Roger a bit of perspective: I live in Berkeley and pay $1250 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. I don't need the extra bedroom, but I liked the building (except that I can't have pets, which sucks and is completely unrelated to the rest of what I'm telling you), and it's located very close to bus and subway lines, which is a major bonus. Depending on which part of Berkeley/the East Bay you live in, things can be somewhat cheaper or much more expensive. Are you moving to the East Bay, SF, the peninsula, etc.?

The job's in Marin. It's Americorps, which means slave wages. Ideally I'd be living in the San Rafael area, but I suppose I could commute across the Bay if I could find a cheap place in Berkeley or Oakland that would justify spending that much on gas. Or SF, but they must have streets paved in gold based on the rents I'm seeing advertised there.

[attila_the_hunny]

:highfive:

Beer pong (http://greentortoise.com/san-francisco-hostel/calendar.php), here I come!

[Oso Mocoso]

Camping seems like a reasonable option up there.

You could always go camp at the Albany Bulb for free. That is, if you have the local knowledge of the area to know where it is, and where you can safely stay. You might not want to camp in the easy to locate areas of the Bulb. And in the event of a serious earthquake, it wouldn't be the place to be. Other than that, it's a real cheap option.

Easy advice on how to find it: locate the Buchanan St. exit in Berkeley, and turn on to the area where there's a parking lot and not Buchanan St. Walk on to the area that looks sorta like a park. Explore.

--Oso

[Wolf]

Despite the enthusiasm displayed in the older parts of this thread, I really don't feel like organizing anything complicated right now. That said, if you're around and want to grab coffee and/or take a tour of the greatest bookstore in the universe, I'd be up for that.
Organization is overrated and complicated organization is worse. I know you're an INTP, so I didn't expect such things. ;)

My idea of a humorously-good-time would be to locate a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood and drive it down Lombard Street.


And a bit OT, but I just thought I'd give Roger a bit of perspective: I live in Berkeley and pay $1250 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. I don't need the extra bedroom, but I liked the building (except that I can't have pets, which sucks and is completely unrelated to the rest of what I'm telling you), and it's located very close to bus and subway lines, which is a major bonus. Depending on which part of Berkeley/the East Bay you live in, things can be somewhat cheaper or much more expensive. Are you moving to the East Bay, SF, the peninsula, etc.?
That's actually not all that bad. Down here you're looking at cheap-cheap places in that price range and below, but the sky is the limit above that. I hate the anti-pet thing that you get almost everywhere, too. My kitty needs a place to live, too.

[Anonymous]

Some museums that might be of interest:

Asian Art Museum (http://www.asianart.org/) (This one is supposed to be pretty good, from what I've heard)

Morrison Planetarium (http://www.calacademy.org/planetarium/)

Chinese Culture Center (http://www.c-c-c.org/exhibitions/)

Botanical Gardens of Berkeley (http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/)

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology (http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/exhibitions/main.html)

The Japanese Tea Garden (http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFNbrhds/Japanese_Tea_Garden.html) is supposed to be interesting as well, although I'd expect the prices to be pretty bad. And of course, there's always Ghirardelli (http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/).

[andif]

Some museums that might be of interest:

Asian Art Museum (http://www.asianart.org/) (This one is supposed to be pretty good, from what I've heard)

Morrison Planetarium (http://www.calacademy.org/planetarium/)

Chinese Culture Center (http://www.c-c-c.org/exhibitions/)

Botanical Gardens of Berkeley (http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/)

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology (http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/exhibitions/main.html)

The Japanese Tea Garden (http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFNbrhds/Japanese_Tea_Garden.html) is supposed to be interesting as well, although I'd expect the prices to be pretty bad. And of course, there's always Ghirardelli (http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/).

I'd be down for any or all of those. I love the Asian Art Museum and would love to see anything else on that list.

If there's room for a n00b, of course.

[Anonymous]

I'd be down for any or all of those. I love the Asian Art Museum and would love to see anything else on that list.

If there's room for a n00b, of course.

To be honest, I have no clue what's going on with this meet up right now... and I have a creeping feeling that it's not because people are planning via PM, but more along the lines of us all being INTPs. But at any rate, I'd be down for any one of those as well, although particularly the Asian Art Museum.

As far as scheduling goes, I'm heading down to Southern California on the 31st, and I'll have to work either Wednesday or Thursday for a few hours, but other than that, I've got nothing else going on.

Edit: Hey, I just read your intro thread. I go to the SRJC too. Psych major here. How long have you been attending?

[andif]

To be honest, I have no clue what's going on with this meet up right now... and I have a creeping feeling that it's not because people are planning via PM, but more along the lines of us all being INTPs. But at any rate, I'd be down for any one of those as well, although particularly the Asian Art Museum.

As far as scheduling goes, I'm heading down to Southern California on the 31st, and I'll have to work either Wednesday or Thursday for a few hours, but other than that, I've got nothing else going on.

Edit: Hey, I just read your intro thread. I go to the SRJC too. Psych major here. How long have you been attending?

Small world! I've been at the JC since the spring... 2006 semester. I'm an English major, who hasn't been taking too many English classes - there are so many other classes to take! How long have you been there? Do you like it?

If this ever does get going, I'll be in the City the 26th through the 28th.

[Anonymous]

Small world! I've been at the JC since the spring... 2006 semester. I'm an English major, who hasn't been taking too many English classes - there are so many other classes to take! How long have you been there? Do you like it?

If this ever does get going, I'll be in the City the 26th through the 28th.

Yeah really! Never thought I'd meet someone who goes to my college, haha. And there really are so many other (and so many interesting) classes to take, and I've only done Psych 1A, heh. I've been attending since summer of '06, although I only just finished my second full time semester. And yeah, I like it myself, great campus and library. At least in Santa Rosa, I haven't seen the Petaluma one.

[Oso Mocoso]

Okay, how about we try to actually get this together and schedule something?

How's 1pm on Saturday the 29th for people? We could hang out at a pub for a while, see who manages to show up, and then plan on where to go from there.

Would this be better for schedules during the week or on a weekend? How many of us are on break from work / school? I am, so my schedule is pretty flexible.

[Anonymous]

Don't plan any of the 'main' events around me since I'm not 21, but I plan on visiting the Asian Art Museum and possibly (depending on traffic and parking) the Japanese Tea Garden anytime between the 27th and 30th. If anyone wants to join in, you're more than welcome.

By the way, anyone have an idea about what traffic will look like? It's probably a nightmare right now, but I'm hoping it'll settle down after Christmas.

[Roger Mexico]

Oh, and it looks like I'll be living in Marin. I'll be getting into town some time between the 3rd and the 5th. If y'all end up planning something in January, I'd be interested. Otherwise, have fun.

Learning the good pubs to go to will probably be among the first items on my social agenda.

[Wolf]

Apparently I need to be in town this weekend, even though my buddy wants to be there. C'est la vie.

[Oso Mocoso]

Okay, I PM'd people who expressed interest and availability in the last few pages of the post. I'll try to coordinate something and maybe we can get together in the next week or so. If you're interested and I didn't PM you, it's probably because I didn't scroll very far back in the thread. Either PM me and I'll give you a shout, or post here and I'll send you my contact info.

[Oso Mocoso]

Proposed Meet Up:

Date: Saturday the 29th
Time: 12:30 pm
Place: Outside Concord BART station
Details: Go get lunch at a local pub, see who all manages to show up, and where we want to go from there

Anonymous and myself might be able to bring a car. Depending on how many of those we have and how many people turn up, it might open up some possibilities for what to do. Otherwise, we'd be limited by BART.

[Wolf]

Looks like I *might* be able to make it up there this weekend. It's still slightly uncertain, but I'll have confirmation sometime later today.

[Wolf]

I will be there the evening of the 28th, late. I have positively no clue where to go from there as I'm not terribly familiar with the area, nor do I know where this station is, or whether or not I should rent a car. I'm not sure where to stay, either.

EDIT: I booked a place on the bay and a rental car for that weekend.

PM me any contact information/directions I may need, since I'm not sure I'll be able to identify all/any of you.

[outmywindow]

Yeah, I'll be there. It'd better be awesome, and by 'awesome' I mean we'd all better just sit there casting apprehensive glances at each other while not knowing how to open the conversation.

[Oso Mocoso]

Yeah, I'll be there. It'd better be awesome, and by 'awesome' I mean we'd all better just sit there casting apprehensive glances at each other while not knowing how to open the conversation.

"Umm ... so like, you're a nerd, huh?"

"I guess."

"Me too."

"And me!"

"Well, that's sorted then."

"Oh."

"Umm."

"Yeah."

<awkward silence>

If that happens, I'll break the ice. In a crowd of introverts, I can fake an E.

Anyway, I'll be heading down from Napa and I have room to provide area rides if people need one.

Wolf is heading up from closer to the Bay Bridge area, and he has wheels. If you could use a ride, speak up. Otherwise, we're meeting outside Concord BART on the parking lot side of the station, so ... it's about as accessible by public transportation as you could ask for.

Look for a guy holding a sign that says "INTP". That'll be me.

--Oso

[Anonymous]

So are we meeting on Friday instead of Saturday due to Wolf's availability, or is it still on for Saturday? Either way works for me, although I'd like to know a day in advance so I can alert my employer.

Also, I'm heading down from Santa Rosa (Sonoma county), but I'm pretty bad at getting around in the Bay Area. Last time I was there I went the wrong way on 580 and ended up in Pleasanton instead of San Francisco. So Oso or Wolf, would either of you be open to me meeting up with you and just catching a ride for the rest of the way, or would it be better for me to bring my car (possible designated driver and all that)?

[Wolf]

You won't be able to identify me as easily as Oso here, but I generally wear mostly black and khaki. If the weather remains cool there, I will probably be wearing my forest-green Bonfire snowboarding outer-coat (it has orange tags identifying it as such).

Text me to keep me updated on anything important, as my internet access may be sporadic over the next couple days.


I will be available Saturday - I'm flying in from Phoenix late Friday night (I land just before 11P).

[outmywindow]

So are we meeting on Friday instead of Saturday due to Wolf's availability, or is it still on for Saturday?

If it's Friday, I can't make it. Of course, don't let me be the proverbial wrench.

Oh, and is andif going to show up, or am I going to be the only laydehh?

[Anonymous]

If it's Friday, I can't make it. Of course, don't let me be the proverbial wrench.

Oh, and is andif going to show up, or am I going to be the only laydehh?

I just thought that it was going to be Friday because that's when Wolf previously said he'd be available, but he just cleared that up, so I assume it's still on for Saturday. And andif, if you are coming (and since I assume you live in Sonoma county) did you want to carpool? Gas isn't exactly cheap anymore and all. Just a thought.

[Wolf]

Oh, and is andif going to show up, or am I going to be the only laydehh?
Is attila still coming? I think attila has a sheath, too.

[Oso Mocoso]

So are we meeting on Friday instead of Saturday due to Wolf's availability, or is it still on for Saturday? Either way works for me, although I'd like to know a day in advance so I can alert my employer.

We're still meeting on Saturday, as of my original date/time/place post. Wolf will be flying in on Friday, but the meet-up is on Saturday.


So Oso or Wolf, would either of you be open to me meeting up with you and just catching a ride for the rest of the way, or would it be better for me to bring my car (possible designated driver and all that)?

You and I could probably carpool. PM me to let me know where you live. I know my away around most of the East Bay, but I only know my way around a small area of the North Bay. So, maybe you could pick me up and I'll be your guide out to Concord? I'll pitch in for gas/tolls.


Oh, and is andif going to show up, or am I going to be the only laydehh?

She PM'd me expressing interest, but hasn't been in regular contact.


Is attila still coming?

Attila hasn't responded to a PM.

--Oso

[outmywindow]

Is attila still coming? I think attila has a sheath, too.

I can't wait to meet you if you're going to be this gentlemanly in person.

And I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that Attila wouldn't be in the area until a few days later.

[nfinityi]

*timid*

I'll be in the Bay Area... I think (Walnut Creek with family friends). I'll be there December 30th to January 6th

[Oso Mocoso]

I'll be in the Bay Area... I think (Walnut Creek with family friends). I'll be there December 30th to January 6th

Last order of business at the official meet-up will be to see if we want to/can schedule a Brendan-based after party.

So, let me guess ... a day late AND you need to borrow a dollar for BART?

Sheesh. Feelers.

--Oso

[outmywindow]

Last order of business at the official meet-up will be to see if we want to/can schedule a Brendan-based after party.

So, let me guess ... a day late AND you need to borrow a dollar for BART?

Sheesh. Feelers.

--Oso

So, no offense meant to anyone, but I don't think I want to spend my entire weekend with other people. One of us has to step up and be the introvert, right? ;)

[Oso Mocoso]

So, no offense meant to anyone, but I don't think I want to spend my entire weekend with other people. One of us has to step up and be the introvert, right? ;)

No offense meant to anyone but Brendan, you mean? So, we haven't even started an official tally yet but there's already one vote against the Brendan?

This isn't looking good, B.

--Oso

[attila_the_hunny]

I'll be in really late on Friday, but I'm unsure as to what I'm doing with the family the day after, so I can't really say.

Actually, I'm fickle, so it depends on how uncomfortable I want to be for the afternoon in a city I've never been with people I've never met. Every other meet-up gathering I had someone I knew with me.

[outmywindow]

No offense meant to anyone but Brendan, you mean? So, we haven't even started an official tally yet but there's already one vote against the Brendan?

This isn't looking good, B.

--Oso

No, not at all. He is simply the victim of circumstance. Were he able to attend on the 29th, I'd be more than happy to hang out. Also, you do realize that the rest of you can still do something together on the 30th, right?

And, just to try and guilt-trip Oso a little ( ;) ), I've been putting in 11-hour days at work for the past two weeks. Having a lot of downtime in my weekends is especially important to me right now.

[Wolf]

I can't wait to meet you if you're going to be this gentlemanly in person.
A really horrible attempt at humor on my part, I apologize. She was the only other known female that appeared to have serious interest.


So, no offense meant to anyone, but I don't think I want to spend my entire weekend with other people. One of us has to step up and be the introvert, right? ;)
I had no plan to spend my entire weekend with people, either. The plan was to go to the meetup, hang out with my artist buddy for a while, and mostly hole up in my room watching the rain fall. I hope you still have rain there.


And, just to try and guilt-trip Oso a little ( ;) ), I've been putting in 11-hour days at work for the past two weeks. Having a lot of downtime in my weekends is especially important to me right now.
We're pulling long hours and at least Saturdays at work for the last couple months, so I'm also usually quite protective of my little bit of time off. In this case, it was just luck coupled with a friend being in town at the same time (he has been begging me to join him for a few weekends now), so the stars are aligning in such a way that I have reasons to go up there, even though it sorta screws up my weekend (only my second Saturday off in two months!).

[outmywindow]

A really horrible attempt at humor on my part, I apologize. She was the only other known female that appeared to have serious interest.


Eh, no worries. It just seemed sort of abrupt to me.

[Lethal Sage]

This blows, I'm coming home from Arizona on Saturday.

[DeadDove]

Hey, there's another member from Visalia on this forum, I forgot his name.

DeadDove

[DeadDove]

If you guys would have held out till after the new year I would have been down. I've been looking for an excuse to head out of Visalia, and it is/was looking like a trip to Vegas would be a definate possibility, now I've been thinking about heading off to Cayucos to hang with the SLO crew. Two of my three weeks of vaction are up, so I definately need some change of scenery. Plus one of my friends still lives up there, and could have driven my cousin up who attends SF state if it was the following weekend. Oh well, no biggy.

[indie]

Hmm . . . seems as though this could be a freakish bunch, but a local meetup for we west-coast folks (inclusive of the visitors -- namely Atilla!) could be fun.

I'd prefer to stay away from the East Bay (that place sucks; no offense, outmywindow) and think the actual city of San Francisco would be a better and more centralized place for this potential gathering. Something about too many bridges. . .

Anyway. I think I might recommend the Connecticut Yankee: http://www.yelp.com/biz/connecticut-yankee-san-francisco#hrid:Rb7WkjHGCmuo5T39UzJU9w/query:yankee which has great atmosphere, great food, fun drinks and even outdoor heating for the icky smokers among us. But that's just an idea.

We almost would need a planner-type INTJ to help out with the details. Maybe this why there aren't more INTPC meets. :)

[Wolf]

I'd prefer to stay away from the East Bay (that place sucks; no offense, outmywindow) and think the actual city of San Francisco would be a better and more centralized place for this potential gathering. Something about too many bridges. . .
It was the closest to the route my buddy will be taking and closer to this meetup, so it seemed sensible for my targets. The city itself tends to be way too crowded for using automobiles, or so I recall from the last time I was there when someone else drove me about. I would never want to drive there, at all.


We almost would need a planner-type INTJ to help out with the details. Maybe this why there aren't more INTPC meets. :)
The west coast (and California, for that matter) is much larger than I think most people realize. It'd be one hell of a road trip to go hang out where I live for most CA-based members, yet everyone from other places imagines the population centers are close together. I'd be up for coordinating one in my area of the state, if there was interest.

[outmywindow]

The west coast (and California, for that matter) is much larger than I think most people realize. It'd be one hell of a road trip to go hang out where I live for most CA-based members, yet everyone from other places imagines the population centers are close together. I'd be up for coordinating one in my area of the state, if there was interest.

Yeah, California's something like 800 miles long. Think of us as the fatter Chile of the United States. Er something.

[C.J.Woolf]

Yeah, California's something like 800 miles long. Think of us as the fatter Chile of the United States. Er something.
The geography geek in me is delighted! :theclap:

[Oso Mocoso]

and think the actual city of San Francisco would be a better and more centralized place for this potential gathering. Something about too many bridges. . .

Oh right. S.F. is definitely centralized right between S.F., Berkeley, Oakland, Napa, Santa Rosa, and ... well elsewhere in the 707 area code. That's who offered to show up for this.

So far you're the only one from the peninsula or South Bay. But thanks for showing up in the 11th hour and offering to backseat drive.

And no INTJs were necessary for organizing this.

--Oso

[Wolf]

I finally made it, $4 worth of tolls later. Silly freeway at night in the rain, where I couldn't figure out how to get off and go the other way... Ended up following some weird back road in the dark on an island, turning around at the end, and coming back. Almost slid into someone, but I avoided that and finally made it here!

Now, if anyone joins me to Concord, I hope at least one knows how to get there... I also ended up with a free upgrade on my car, so I have a full-size.

Next project: Find food. Probably easier said than done.


My coordinates: +37&#176; 50' 18.66", -122&#176; 17' 54.42" (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=&#37;2B37%C2%B0+50'+18.66%22,+-122%C2%B0+17'+54.42%22&ie=UTF8&ll=37.838615,-122.298453&spn=0.008609,0.01693&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1)

[Oso Mocoso]

I finally made it, $4 worth of tolls later. Silly freeway at night in the rain, where I couldn't figure out how to get off and go the other way... Ended up following some weird back road in the dark on an island, turning around at the end, and coming back. Almost slid into someone, but I avoided that and finally made it here!

Oh, so you've met the Alameda?

If you end up needing directions, give me a call. I'll probably be able to figure out how to get you unlost. That being said, usually Mapquest is pretty reliable in the area.

--Oso

[Wolf]

Oh, so you've met the Alameda?
No, met the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, or so says google maps. I was on the Nimitz Freeway (heretofore I shall refer to it as the "Nimrod" Freeway) and couldn't see any exit/interchange marked "North" or "East", so I ended up on the bridge.

It looks like I'm in the Bay Area's version of Lemon Grove or Logan Heights, or something like that... I thought this would be far enough from Oakland to not be quite like that.


If you end up needing directions, give me a call. I'll probably be able to figure out how to get you unlost. That being said, usually Mapquest is pretty reliable in the area.
I hit the bank for toll money in case I get lost again. I also have a handheld GPS that helps me in my travels, I just couldn't watch it and the road very well in the rain at night in a completely foreign place at freeway speeds. But, I'll keep it in mind (and you're now in my phone book).

I already miss home and the sweet, sweet cheap mexican food. Instead I paid too much for a BLT. Though I admit it was probably the most bacon-filled artery-clogging BLT I've ever consumed, I definitely would have preferred a Pokez Chile Relleno...

[andif]

Oh, and is andif going to show up, or am I going to be the only laydehh?

Yes! I will be there! I've been hiding out due to having family up from LA, but I'll be there.

[Wolf]

Thought it was a small meet-up, it was definitely the most entertaining one I've ever been to. Special recognition for the notable quantities of awesome goes to Oso for both coordinating the event and knowing cool places to go that fit with our specific mixture of interests.

I, for one, enjoyed it.

[Oso Mocoso]

Thought it was a small meet-up, it was definitely the most entertaining one I've ever been to. Special recognition for the notable quantities of awesome goes to Oso for both coordinating the event and knowing cool places to go that fit with our specific mixture of interests.

I, for one, enjoyed it.

Cool. I'm glad you did.

So, the itinerary:

1. Meet up at BART
2. Walk to Czech pub for a tasty meal with Pilsner Urquelle and Spaten on tap.
3. Drive to the "Costco of Liquor" aka Beverages & More
4. Hike around a landfill turned art installation (pictures might explain better)

2.5 and 3.5 don't exist, but if they did there might have been underage drinking

Anyway, glad everyone had fun. If I'd planned this better in advance, I'd have suggested we leave earlier and bring more sensible footwear.

--Oso

[Rajah]

(1) Who ended up going?

(2) Where are the pictures?

(3) Why the hell was it over by 8 PM?

[outmywindow]

(1) Who ended up going?
Oso, Wolf, Anon, andif, and myself

(2) Where are the pictures?
On Oso and Wolf's phones.

(3) Why the hell was it over by 8 PM?
Actually, it was more like 6:30. As for why, I don't know -- it just seemed like the meetup had come to a natural conclusion to me. It was getting dark, and the landfill art installation thingy definitely wasn't a place we wanted to be after dark. So, we walked to the parking lot, stood in a circle, looked at each other, and said goodbye.

Don't get me wrong, I think everyone had a great time, it just, I don't know, it ended. That's it. :mellow:

[Oso Mocoso]

(1) Who ended up going?

Anonymous
Andif
Wolf
OMW
Myself


(2) Where are the pictures?

Confiscated as further evidence pending investigation by the Albany police.

Either that or I haven't been arsed to transfer them off my cell phone.


(3) Why the hell was it over by 8 PM?

We started around 12:30 and there was a lot of hiking and some light climbing involved. I remember at one point OMW pondered whether I was luring my fellow INTPs out into a secluded location so I could kill them off. Nothing of the sort was up, but we did hike over some pretty rough terrain in what passes for cold weather in the Bay Area. I think by the end of the hike, we were all kinda tired.

I'll post some of the pictures I took at some point. Hopefully you can see why the hike was worth it. We went to the Albany Bulb, which is a cool and little-known secret place on the shore of the S.F. Bay.

--Oso

[Wolf]

(1) Who ended up going?
This has already been answered twice.


(2) Where are the pictures?Also answered, but to expand on this: I don't have my bluetooth dongle and my phone is refusing to send picture messages to my email address, therefore they're stuck on my phone until I get back home. I only shot three because I goofed and forgot to charge my phone last night (lack of sleep meant my priorities were off), so Oso has most of the pictures.


(3) Why the hell was it over by 8 PM?We were hanging out for 5 hours, and we are introverts, after all. Nobody invited me to anything else, so that was that. I definitely had/have the time, but we're all now in our own corners of the area.


We started around 12:30 and there was a lot of hiking and some light climbing involved. I remember at one point OMW pondered whether I was luring my fellow INTPs out into a secluded location so I could kill them off. Nothing of the sort was up, but we did hike over some pretty rough terrain in what passes for cold weather in the Bay Area. I think by the end of the hike, we were all kinda tired.

I'll post some of the pictures I took at some point. Hopefully you can see why the hike was worth it. We went to the Albany Bulb, which is a cool and little-known secret place on the shore of the S.F. Bay.
Here's a big-brother aerial view of the points of interest in our meet-up:
Start point (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.973599,-122.029229&spn=0.001074,0.002116&z=19)
This is where we met. You can't actually see if from above, but below that bridge right in the middle is a news stand, where I found three nerds standing around talking. OMW was fashionably-late.

Food ... (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.973847,-122.038469&spn=0.001074,0.002116&z=19)
...is an important part of a balanced diet.

ATM (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.976367,-122.034035&spn=0.001074,0.002116&z=19)
This is the location of some of the world's loudest ATMs. This is also the location where Oso and OMW withdrew money to settle the tab for lunch. A pair of girls ganged up on OMW and somehow got in line between her and Oso. On that street corner I offered and they all accepted some caked white powder that I was carrying in my pocket.

Cars (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.974249,-122.03009&spn=0.001074,0.002116&z=19)
This is where we split up into two parties to head to Albany. Car 1 was Anon, Oso, and andif. Whether they had as exciting a trip as we did is uncertain.

At this point the paths split, so I'll give our half of it.

Though I will not specify the exact location, somewhere in here OMW uttered a pun. The sad fact is that I thought of it before she said it, so I feel just as guilty.

Onramp (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.965989,-122.056174&spn=0.008594,0.01693&z=16)
I missed one, then found this handy onramp. Had to fight to get into the correct lane, though.

Turnaround (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.863165,-122.035296&spn=0.004303,0.008465&z=17)
This is where I turned around after realizing I was going the wrong way. OMW and I were having far too engaging a conversation for my lack of mental presence, plus Bay Area freeways are evil and lead you astray.

Senseless traffic (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.862928,-122.211142&spn=0.017211,0.03386&z=15)
This is where we pondered the concept of Fish Ranching in a traffic jam. I just want to see how they tie their lassos.

Change of plans (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.855,-122.236376&spn=0.017213,0.03386&z=15)
Thanks to the above, we ditched the freeway and took 13 north through this posh region of town. The tour was fun.

Tanking up (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.891,-122.2994&spn=0.001075,0.002116&z=19)
This is where booze was puchased. I ended up walking around while they browsed and bought. Sadly, they didn't have the right vintage of my wine of choice, but then I wouldn't have wanted to consume it all myself.

Parking (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.88952,-122.315238&spn=0.001075,0.002116&z=19)
Location of the parking lot where we left our two cars before the hike.

Albany Bulb (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.889283,-122.321863&spn=0.034411,0.06772&z=14)
One of the Bay Area's most scenic dumps, this is where we wandered about.

Pictures (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.890669,-122.324977&spn=0.001075,0.002116&z=19)
At this point OMW realizes there may be some ulterior motive for Oso's choice of this location. We also take some pictures at this lovely skate bowl. How it ended up here is uncertain. Beyond this, we made a contribution here.

Main Art Region (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=37.892327,-122.325567&spn=0.001075,0.002116&z=19)
If you pan right and follow the beach down, this is where a high concentration of art on the island resides. Massive refuse-based sculptures and paintings are found all along this beach, many of which are clearly visible in these photographs.

After this, we returned to the parking lot and went our separate ways.

[nfinityi]

*sigh* Maybe next time :(

[andif]

Special recognition for the notable quantities of awesome goes to Oso for both coordinating the event and knowing cool places to go that fit with our specific mixture of interests.

I, for one, enjoyed it.

Amen!

I have a few lame pictures, mostly indistinguishable dark masses from a camera phone, but pictures none-the-less.

And, uh, I'm not a natural photographer.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/migratingcoconut/DSC00125.jpg

Anon messing with a wood and metal statue of a man sitting with a shovel.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/migratingcoconut/DSC00126.jpg

The same statue. ... I liked it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/migratingcoconut/DSC00128.jpg

Another interesting wood and metal sculpture, this time of a sea witch emerging from the toxic waters of the East Bay industrial dump, surrounded by outmywindow, Anon, Oso, and Wolf.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/migratingcoconut/DSC00129.jpg

Hold your nose for Jesus!

[outmywindow]

Alright, pics! I didn't know you took any, andif.

[andif]

Alright, pics! I didn't know you took any, andif.

I was operating in my usual stealth photographer mode. I always hope it will provide candid, true-to-life masterpieces.

It's obviously going well.

[Wolf]

I noticed you carrying it, but you were very stealthy with the picture taking. You pulled the "I'm just reading a text" shots like a pro.

At one point I considered bringing my little pocket camera, but then decided against it because I knew the opinion a certain member of the party has of them...

[Celtinfj]

I missed all this. While I realize that INTP's were the invitees of choice, next time a get-together occurs in the Bay Area, I'm down. And I promise not to go all E or J on alla y'all.

[quantumzero]

I missed all this. While I realize that INTP's were the invitees of choice, next time a get-together occurs in the Bay Area, I'm down. And I promise not to go all E or J on alla y'all.

Me too me too!

[Anonymous]

Nice Andif, those capture the whole place pretty well. I especially like the last one. ;) Like a fool, I forgot to bring an actual camera along, which I had sitting in my car.

[Rajah]

This has already been answered twice.What kind of J answer is that? There's usually a difference between who says they're going, and who goes.

... Brendan. :)

/huffy

[Wolf]

What kind of J answer is that? There's usually a difference between who says they're going, and who goes.

... Brendan. :)

/huffy
Look up - OMW and Oso already answered this...twice.

[andif]

Like a fool, I forgot to bring an actual camera along, which I had sitting in my car.

I love how all the pictures from this event will be of the grainy cell phone variety. It's all very consistent. :grin:

Speaking of those other pictures... Will we be seeing them sometime soon?

[attila_the_hunny]

Well, looks like I didn't miss much. Meet-ups are always more fun with alcohol, people! It's social lube.

[Ivy]

Well, looks like I didn't miss much. Meet-ups are always more fun with alcohol, people! It's social lube.

Agreed. Getting out of public view also helps, if you can find someone dumb enough to volunteer their house for the gathering. :whistle:

[attila_the_hunny]

Agreed. Getting out of public view also helps, if you can find someone dumb enough to volunteer their house for the gathering. :whistle:

I know where I'm chilling if I ever venture your way!

[Ivy]

I know where I'm chilling if I ever venture your way!

Provided you don't commandeer my daughter's detangler (unless you plan on, you know, detangling your hair with it, in which case mi detangler es su detangler), you're welcome any time. :)

[attila_the_hunny]

Provided you don't commandeer my daughter's detangler (unless you plan on, you know, detangling your hair with it, in which case mi detangler es su detangler), you're welcome any time. :)

Supposedly I'll be vacationing on the beach somewhere in NC for the summer, so it might be possible. The detangler in question was never a thought on my mind, so I think there is a story behind this, perhaps?

[Ivy]

Supposedly I'll be vacationing on the beach somewhere in NC for the summer, so it might be possible. The detangler in question was never a thought on my mind, so I think there is a story behind this, perhaps?

A bit of an altercation between two NC-meetup-goers which involved the detangler. Neither intended to detangle anything with it.

Depending on the area, we're between 3 and 6 hours from the coast. Let me know when you're going, maybe we can get out that way.

[Ponderous]

If you pan right and follow the beach down, this is where a high concentration of art on the island resides.

Dang it. Google has Streetview for my street. Why not the entire bay area? A near-beach view seems perfect for it!

[outmywindow]

Dang it. Google has Streetview for my street. Why not the entire bay area? A near-beach view seems perfect for it!

Because the way they record the views is by strapping a special camera to the roof of a vehicle and driving it around (I've seem 'em doing it around Berkeley). Seeing as how there aren't any roads in this particular area, and that the trails themselves are very rough and narrow at times, it'd be pretty difficult to acquire imagery using their current system.

[Ponderous]

Seeing as how there aren't any roads in this particular area, and that the trails themselves are very rough and narrow at times, it'd be pretty difficult to acquire imagery using their current system.
Kudos for finding such a place.

[Wolf]

I love how all the pictures from this event will be of the grainy cell phone variety. It's all very consistent. :grin:

Speaking of those other pictures... Will we be seeing them sometime soon?
Yes, attached to this post are the three I took before my phone went dead. Now it's down to the others with pictures to post them.


Well, looks like I didn't miss much. Meet-ups are always more fun with alcohol, people! It's social lube.
We have kept the mention of alcohol down for certain reasons...

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5825&stc=1&d=1199082880
When I shot this I knew it looked a bit off, because my phone kept having trouble with the fact the light was behind the subjects and would flash up/down in brightness. You also get to see part of one of my fingers (index, I presume) because it was in the way.

This is a picture of the crew sans myself, for obvious reasons (mainly a lack of duct tape to pull a MacGuyver). They're standing on top of what appeared to be a skate bowl. Left-to-Right: andif, Anon, OMW, and Oso.

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5826&stc=1&d=1199082880
A blurrier image of the giant thinking man sculpture.

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5827&stc=1&d=1199082880
This was much, much bigger than it looks in this picture. Anon, the tallest of the group, could walk under it effortlessly and probably couldn't have touched the platform had he reached up. These things were absolutely immense.

I found this (http://www.acme.com/jef/photos/bulb.html) page that shows a bunch of pictures of the artwork there.

[Rajah]

Look up - OMW and Oso already answered this...twice.Why so sour, Mr. Crankypants? Let's turn that lil' frown upside down.


:hug:

[songbird36]

Something happened that's been omitted from the official account, methinks :)

[kuranes]

The art has that....Outsider look to it.....:)

[outmywindow]

Something happened that's been omitted from the official account, methinks :)

All I can think of is that Wolf is afraid the authorities will catch on that we bought underage Anon a bottle of vodka, which seems a bit paranoid to me.

Oh, and just to make sure we do get on their detection grid, I'd like to clear my throat and say in a loud, unwavering voice, "Operation Blackbriar." ( ;) , andif)

[songbird36]

All I can think of is that Wolf is afraid the authorities will catch on that we bought underage Anon a bottle of vodka, which seems a bit paranoid to me.


Oooh, naughty INTPs..

*wags finger self-righteously*

[bluebell]

Oooh, naughty INTPs..

*wags finger self-righteously*

Well, in any other country it wouldn't be...

[andif]

Nice link, Wolf. I'm very sad we didn't see the orange flotation man.


Oh, and just to make sure we do get on their detection grid, I'd like to clear my throat and say in a loud, unwavering voice, "Operation Blackbriar." ( ;) , andif)

We should be expecting at least one highly trained assassin and a contingent of Bad Men In Regular Clothes And Earpieces within hours. Stay close to the walls and out of sight of the security cameras and rotating billboards.



:chook: ... Because there will never be a reason and I really wanted to.

[Anonymous]

All I can think of is that Wolf is afraid the authorities will catch on that we bought underage Anon a bottle of vodka, which seems a bit paranoid to me.


Well, first I'd have to give the police a reason to search my trunk, which I have no intention of doing.

[outmywindow]

We should be expecting at least one highly trained assassin and a contingent of Bad Men In Regular Clothes And Earpieces within hours. Stay close to the walls and out of sight of the security cameras and rotating billboards.


:highfive: I totally watched that movie this evening, as may be obvious.

[Wolf]

Why so sour, Mr. Crankypants? Let's turn that lil' frown upside down.


:hug:
Houston, we have lost the fine art of brevity.


Something happened that's been omitted from the official account, methinks :)
Lots of things are omitted from the official account, this is the nature of such meetings. To get the full story you must attend one, otherwise nobody would.


All I can think of is that Wolf is afraid the authorities will catch on that we bought underage Anon a bottle of vodka, which seems a bit paranoid to me.
I'm really not worried, but Oso kept it under wraps so I thought it would be the big secret, much like the handful of big secrets at the Vegas meeting.


Nice link, Wolf. I'm very sad we didn't see the orange flotation man.
He might have been demolished by the police attack... As you can see from the pictures, when more homeless people lived there it was in much better general repair. In fact, I think we missed a great deal of the dump because the aerial photographs show uniform patterns in the south, west, and central sections of the bulb.

BTW: I could post a GPS log of our trek...


Well, first I'd have to give the police a reason to search my trunk, which I have no intention of doing.
... :mellow:

I feel so misunderstood.

[Oso Mocoso]

He might have been demolished by the police attack... As you can see from the pictures, when more homeless people lived there it was in much better general repair. In fact, I think we missed a great deal of the dump because the aerial photographs show uniform patterns in the south, west, and central sections of the bulb.

We only hiked through a small portion of the Bulb, but I tried to steer the group towards the more well-known locations.

And yeah, it's very transitory. That is the nature of the place. Andif, you missed the flotation men. Generally if you see something you like there, enjoy it. In another year's time it might be gone. BTW, I wouldn't really call the Bulb "a dump". It's built on an industrial landfill, but people don't actively dump garbage there, and it was never a consumer dump - (ie: lightbulbs, dirty diapers, Snickers wrappers, etc.) It's actually somewhat on the hazy hippie border between being a no man's land and a city park.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cedrickstanton/sets/72157603590259734/

Here's a link to a Flickr set I made. It starts out with 14 cell phone pictures from the meet up, and then I included another 18 pictures of the Bulb taken last year with a real camera on a day that benefited from better lighting.

--Oso

[MacGuffin]

Lots of things are omitted from the official account, this is the nature of such meetings. To get the full story you must attend one, otherwise nobody would.
You people are as boring as the MN crew!

[nfinityi]

I was just in Berkley last night. Cool town, reminded me of South Street in Philly :)

[outmywindow]

I was just in Berkley last night. Cool town, reminded me of South Street in Philly :)

I'm so glad I stayed in last night. ;) I assume you stuck with the popular spots like Telegraph Ave., maybe a bit of central/north Shattuck? Quickie walk through the campus?

Also, it's got three fucking Es people.

[MacGuffin]

Also, it's got three fucking Es people.
Berklee?

I thought that was a music school.

[eyebyte_atWork]

Berklee sux ass.


OK - I only say that cause I have not been there - Nearest I have been is San Francisco.

[songbird36]

Here we would pronounce it Burk-ly

omw: take special note of the absence of "e"s :)

PS: Wasn't UC Berkeley the famous home of the Underwater Basket-Weaving degree?

[outmywindow]

Here we would pronounce it Burk-ly


Here we would do the same. It's not our fault the philosopher/theologian spelled it funny.

And to all the 'Berklee' people, touche. I walked right into that one.

[mancroft]

PS: Wasn't UC Berkeley the famous home of the Underwater Basket-Weaving degree?

No that was UC San Diego.

[Oso Mocoso]

PS: Wasn't UC Berkeley the famous home of the Underwater Basket-Weaving degree?

No, but Berkeley did produce the SCA, LSD, PKD, BSD, the SLA, and OMW.

What's it with Berkeley and three letter acronyms?

[C.J.Woolf]

What's it with Berkeley and three letter acronyms?
IDK.



The straight line was just sitting there. No court will convict!

[Oso Mocoso]

IDK.

Maybe they just emerge spontaneously from the golden womb of UCB.

[outmywindow]

Maybe they just emerge spontaneously from the golden womb of UCB.

Not an acronym, but it's still a famous three-letter phrase around here: CAL. That's what everyone who's anyone calls the school. Pshawww.

Incidentally, those are also my initials, which gets me many high fives from enthusiastic Cal fans.

[songbird36]

Is this where CAL Art is?

I think that's where my nephew will be heading in a few years' time, to study animation.

[outmywindow]

Is this where CAL Art is?

I think that's where my nephew will be heading in a few years' time, to study animation.

Cal = the University of California, Berkeley, aka California. You are probably thinking of the Cal Academy of Art in SF. They are not one and the same. The latter is a well-respected art school, while the former is the number two university in the world according to the London Times.

[songbird36]

Cal = the University of California, Berkeley, aka California. You are probably thinking of the Cal Academy of Art in SF. They are not one and the same. The latter is a well-respected art school, while the former is the number two university in the world according to the London Times.

Sounds like it. My brother just talks about "Cal Art" and I really have no idea where that is. My nephew is currently living in Santa Barbara.

[Rincon]

So, I get a big "FAIL" for this one. I really wanted to make it work and I was pretty much near the relevant areas at the right time, but due to family and band commitments it just didn't happen. Glad it went well for those who participated! Viva la nexttime!

[Oso Mocoso]

So, I get a big "FAIL" for this one. I really wanted to make it work and I was pretty much near the relevant areas at the right time, but due to family and band commitments it just didn't happen. Glad it went well for those who participated! Viva la nexttime!

There will be a next time. I, Oso Mocoso, promise you this.

[Wolf]

I'd love to do it again, too.

[outmywindow]

Well I'd hate to do it again.


(kidding)

[Wolf]

Well I'd hate to do it again.
I see. :sadbanana:

[Oso Mocoso]

Well I'd hate to do it again.


(kidding)

Look, OMW, if there's something bothering you that you need to talk about, don't bottle it up inside. We all know these little outbursts won't help you to heal. You're in a caring and nurturing environment here where you should be able to feel safe talking about your feelings. :devil:

If it helps your self-esteem, I voted for you for best admin.

[outmywindow]

Look, OMW, if there's something bothering you that you need to talk about, don't bottle it up inside. We all know these little outbursts won't help you to heal. You're in a caring and nurturing environment here where you should be able to feel safe talking about your feelings. :devil:

Well, I feel like I'm just not being understood or even heard. I feel so unappreciated and it's just really starting to mess with my spirit. It hurts me to know that there's so much love in the world and yet I can't seem to find any for myself. That said, I know I need to love myself before I can expect others to love me, and that I need to love others before I can love myself. And these feelings, as hard as they may be to recognize, can be such tools in the hands and heart of the right person. And I feel that I can be that person; I just have to stand up and own them!


Okay, I have to stop now. My keyboard is covered in vomit.

[Wolf]

:lol:

Oso: How did you forget she was an NT? Isn't "feel" as foreign a word to you as it is to us?

[Roger Mexico]

I'd love to do it again, too.


Well I'd hate to do it again.


(kidding)



Huh-huh. You said 'do it.'

[Oso Mocoso]

Well, I feel like I'm just not being understood or even heard. I feel so unappreciated and it's just really starting to mess with my spirit. It hurts me to know that there's so much love in the world and yet I can't seem to find any for myself. That said, I know I need to love myself before I can expect others to love me, and that I need to love others before I can love myself. And these feelings, as hard as they may be to recognize, can be such tools in the hands and heart of the right person. And I feel that I can be that person; I just have to stand up and own them!

Oh. Um. Awkward. Well, if it helps I like you. And I really did vote for you as best mod. And maybe something else too! I don't really remember.

Yeah, so...

[Oso Mocoso]

:lol:

Oso: How did you forget she was an NT? Isn't "feel" as foreign a word to you as it is to us?

Dude, you saw the devil smiley, no? Devil = evil?

Irony.

[outmywindow]

Oh. Um. Awkward. Well, if it helps I like you. And I really did vote for you as best mod. And maybe something else too! I don't really remember.

Yeah, so...
Ha ha, I made you use my word!

[Oso Mocoso]

Ha ha, I made you use my word!

Only for you, OMW. And well played.

[Wolf]

Dude, you saw the devil smiley, no? Devil = evil?
Here I thought that little guy was just an angry spear chucker.

[luminous beam]

aw, i wish i lived in san fran...i'd come chill!

[outmywindow]

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