08-31-2009, 09:05 PM | #46 |
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08-31-2009, 11:10 PM | #47 |
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Yvan - Why is Montreal too small for an MR meetup? Didn't they just manage to pull off the World SciFi convention? As did Toronto a few years earlier... But I'd rather go to Europe, or maybe meet them half-way in Iceland... Who do we have there?
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I vote for either London or Paris. We'll need a place with excellent public transport, is easy to reach from all over the world (so, not having to switch planes a dozen times...) and can host a lot of people. So, my place doesn't fit the bill, we don't have public transport here, only a small bus that goes every two hours and can fit 12 people. And it's about a 3 hour drive from Schiphol (thought the train connection to the nearest station is perfect) |
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09-01-2009, 03:23 AM | #49 |
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Ok, well, since I'm not seeing a lot of support for Hawai'i (I just don't get it ), I will vote for Iceland! Or Seattle. Or Germany. Or anywhere else I probably won't be able to pay for the travel, but would like to go anyway....
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and GraceKrispy, I'd love to come to Hawaii, but I bet it's horribly expensive... (just checked, over €1000 per person, just to fly there!) |
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I vote for Bern or Basel! |
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09-01-2009, 07:56 AM | #54 |
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I know there are a lot of winter lovers out there, but there are a lot of winter nonlovers, as well. I personally would not want to go anywhere just for the snow and since I have not nor never will go snow skiing, a location that boasts skiing as a main attraction leaves me cold (pun intended ).
Since our fearless leader hails from Switzerland, how about a meet-up in that fair country, possibly in the summer or fall when the weather is moderate? As a complete non-traveller, I know nothing about any other countries than my own or anything about visas, so my suggestions might not be the best. Having said that, Washington, D.C. has a great transportation system and plenty of places that could hold a large group of people. It's also an incredible city to visit with a great deal to see, particularly the Smithsonian Institute. Although, to be honest, I wouldn't mind going somewhere new. Just out of curiosity, I know we have a lot of members but how many people do you all think would actually attend, particularly members outside of the Llounge? |
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ugh! not DC!!!!
I would extremely seriously consider going to a meet up, especially if I get the promotion I am expecting! hmmmm saying it probably queered the deal |
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Singapore!
It's kinda central, lots to do and there is a heap of lurkers here that would jump at the chance of meeting MR's and their devices........ |
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SNOW???!! Did I read SNOW in this thread?! Sheesh, do you want to wear woolly socks while we're meeting? If I can't have Germany, I want a HOT place (or at least 20°C, pretty please).
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09-02-2009, 07:26 AM | #60 |
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And now you see why I'd never want to leave!
Woolen socks? I never wear woolen socks, not even for skiing! (ok, they do contain some wool, but more silk...) |
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