First, it does look as if I'll be in Vegas in April. krix, and anyone else who is around, we'll have to block out some time to meet!

Now. In the past we have discussed arranging a mega-meetup, and Vegas seems to be a (mostly) consensus destination. I'm taking it upon myself to organize. I don't expect a massive turnout because it will involve travel for everyone, but I'm hoping that, with enough advance notice, we can get a nice group.

The lovely and gracious TrishaLynn has offered up her parents' timeshare. The place (Jockey Club) is right next to the Bellagio and the rooms are basically little apartments. And dirt cheap! The price ranges from $60/night (1 bedroom weekday) to $110 (2 bedroom weekend). Divided between everyone who attends, and assuming everyone stays together, our lodging will be negligible (especially for Vegas).

Now, the point of this thread is to try (ha) to see 1) who's interested and 2) if we can possibly come to an agreement on dates. Right now I am thinking late summer/early fall. August or September work for me but I am fairly flexible.

If you have any interest at all, please reply, give a range of dates that would work for you, and an estimate of your committment level. For example, I'm "August or September, 95% committed". I'll do my darnedest to compile everyone's responses. I'll also bump this several times over the next few weeks to make sure everyone who reads the site at different times has a chance to see.

I don't really visit *.mefi anymore (and I didn't post when I did anyway) but once we have a basic idea of the timeframe, I wouldn't be opposed to a regular over there opening up the invitation.

25% committed, time flexible. Vegas itself doesn't appeal, but I'd go to hang out with youse bunniez.

60% committed for sometime either during 8/15-25 or for a long weekend sometime in Sept (a thurs night-sun night thing), but if we could pick a week when there aren't conventions it would be even cheaper.

I love Vegas--it's so absurd (and the last time i was there, they were only just building Paris and Bellagio so there's tons of new places to see)

56% committed. August or September sound like good times.

I'm going to be in Vegas the week of April 16th through the 21st.

Oh, and anyone who goes to Vegas in August is clearly insane.

why? the dry heat is very preserving--mummifying even ; >

I would love to meet up in Vegas, but I really don't think it's in the cards for richat...Sorry bunnies. Too many home improvements this year!

I could probably afford to buy a round trip ticket to Vegas, but that would be it. No gambling or eating for sciurus.

Just pack some nuts into your cheeks sciurus.

Any weekend in September, 80% committed. It would be even super cooler if we did it the weekend of the 23rd because that'll be 3 days after my 29th birthday and it would be fun to celebrate that with new friends.

I'm no buttcheeked nutsmuggler!

I'm almost certainly out *cries*

An exception may be made for early September (it would be a birthday present :) )

Hu. I've got a girlfriend in Vegas. Keep me posted.

Erm, 80% committed. September better than August, August 18-20 and Labor Day wknd are out, but Aug 25-27 would be perfect.

Anybody got advice on how I could my wife this would be a good idea?

I can already tell this is going to be fun to nail down. Keep 'em coming, guys.

And, damn, crash, I'm arriving the day after you leave in April.

Oh, I forgot to mention that Randall is paying.

Also, September vote.

Let's crash Krix's wedding!!!

Little known fact: I once sang in a wedding in Vegas. September, but only 50% committed.

eamon, was the singing planned, or were you Token Drunk Guy?

I've just come up with another idea for while we're there - let's all pair up and get married! Dibs on specklet!

Wait, Randall would be paying for the hotel rooms? Hot diggity!

And overseas airfare? I love that guy! Teasing, mystery-randall! Teasing!

If we're getting married, it'll have to be in Utah. I have way too many crushes.

Planned. "Sunrise, Sunset" and "A Whole New World", for the record.

Anytime this spring or summer is out of the cards for me. Maybe in the fall, though.

Name a date, I'll try to be there.

Oh, and for you Chicago folks who don't know, you can get $99 tickets to Vegas on Hooters Air from the Gary Airport. Seriously.

I'd love to do a MeCha meetup, but I'm allergic to Vegas.

[I'm thinking Asheville, myself...]

I'd do Asheville, maybe.

I'm doing both!

We could do regionals! Like at the same time! Or not!

Hmmm, well Mrs Geezer isn't keen on the idea. Since she doesn't know you guys from a hole in the ground I can't say I blame her.

Have fun guys.

asheville, NC? I'm only 5 hours away. or some other asheville?
can't commit to anything further like vegas until my job situation settles down.

*shyness*

*grabs wens, takes him/her around to meet each and everyone else, wens finds that we're not too freaky--just the right amount of freaky--and is happy*

We'll definitely get together in April, Mike. You may even get to check out my band. We may be getting a gig at a club right on the strip on Wed. the 26th.
Drop me an email (in profile) and I'll give you my #.

Where are you staying mr_crash_davis? I may be able to get my guy and myself out for a drink one of those nights, except 17/18 as I'll be in CA.

Anyone that spends the $$$$ on a Vegas for New Year's trip actually could crash the wedding. If I knew where we were having it yet! ack!

Vegas - 75% yes if it's later than September 15th. I need time to recover from driving across the country.

Asheville- I'll be driving from Baltimore to Dallas in May and back in August this summer. I'd planned on asking Mechas if they wanted to meet up along the way anyway...

"Where are you staying mr_crash_davis?"

Marriott on Convention Blvd., most likely. Or facedown in a gutter, depending.

Gahds, I would love to go to Asheville. The Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall would be a slice of heaven.

September is very good for me.

BoringPostcards and I are planning a meetup with the Asheville folks sometime this fall.

If there's an Asheville meetup that doesn't conflict with other travel plans, I might very well be there.