Asheville Meetup

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it gets raised in Dano's welcome back thread

First Official Discussion Thread

Nailing down the dates

Possible Dates

Host's choice:

  • July 21-23

Alternates:

  • July 28-30
  • August 4-6

Hosts

mygothlaundry and moonbird are in residence.

Lodging Locations

Camping on mygothlaundry's property or sleeping on mygothlaundry's couch (sleeps two) or in one of the extra bedrooms since the kids can easily be kicked out for the weekend. We can accomodate 6 people besides mygothlaundry inside if somebody sleeps with mygothlaundry. ;-) If not, then 5. Room for several tents out back.

Also, Chateau Moonbird is available for your flopping plaisir.

The Mountaineer Inn


Lodging Section of the Official Asheville Tourism Site

Transportation

Some East Coasters have raised the possiblity of a carpool, from either the Balto/DC area or the NYC area.

Expedia suggests alternate airports as Greenville (GSP-41 mi), Tri-City (TRI-72 mi), Knoxville (TYS-86 mi), and Charlotte (CLT-91 mi). (Any comments on the goodness/badness of any of these alternatives?) MGL sez: Greenville/Spartanburg is by far the closest & the easiest drive - like an hour, really pretty - and very often it's a LOT cheaper than Asheville, so be sure to check it.

Activities

omiewise has suggested rafting. Probably for free, if the time is right I can borrow a raft, and I've guided the river plenty. This also depends on rain. If it's too dry it isn't fun.

Google Links for rafting on the French Broad river.

If we went rafting we could also go to Hot Springs for a soak, it probably is not too expensive to rent a tub. (Update: it's about 15-20 per hour, BYOB, clothing optional).

A trip to Salsa restaurant for lunch! (Hector's place is still open, right? It's been two years since I went.) Update: Yes, still open. So many new groovy places, too.

I, Moonbird, also suggest a kickball tourney, hiking, debauching and dancing. I will take those interested for waterfall hunting and to the Biltmore E$state (I've got a year pass and usually can swing some kinda discount).

Attendees

User Possibility Camping/Hotel/Other Carpooling? Dates Comments
mygothlaundry definite it is my house No, but I'll drive you around town early - mid summer preferred, but anytime really Come On Down!! This is Awesome!
moonbird definite I can accomodate about 3-4, what the hell. hop in my rod and we'll follow MGL around town anytime but the last week in June w00t! I'll make the lemonade!
matildaben Definite mgl's yard or house or wherever I pass out or whoever's bed I'm making out with Maybe from Atlanta with BoPo July 21-23, July 28-30, August 4-6 Rafting! Hot springs! Naked bunnies!
cmonkey Definite The wussiest hotel around No Any time Beer!
mlis Definite see matildaben Yes - NYC metro area shopping in Hickory, NC
mike9322 Definite Is willing to sleep with mygothlaundry Yep - I can meet in Richmond, or DC, or Staunton, or whatever Any of the proposed weekends I'm going to end up naked on the internet.
BoringPostcards Very probable camping or cheap motel can drive people from Atlanta if they fly here All of the proposed times work- The sooner I know the date, the likelier I can make it will encourage mike9322 to end up naked on the internet
omiewise very probable tent yes from Balt/DC not Memorial day or the first half of Aug
chewatadistance Definite hotel most likely No - will have pooches can do partial July 22 and 28 weekends. Aug 4 is better EEYAY!!
amro Very Probable mgl's backyard, or her house Yes Jul. 28-30 or Aug. 4-6
danostuporstar Very Probable interested
wens definite hotel, probably. should I bring my dog? probably not
agropyron possibly hotel? camping? convince me might be fun to ride along with someone if they're driving from a city with a more accessible airport than Asheville pretty flexible Should bunny costumes be mandatory?
weretable possibly late summer - fall (only if there is not a U of A home game, must not miss football)
miko if the stars align Camping yes September or early October way into the camping
gaspode possible Camping yes - if people are coming from NYC Not before July 7 I like outdoors better than vegas
youcancallmeal potentially camping yes (can drive from baltimore) late summer/early fall
box probable I'm flexible. Do any mecha folks live between Little Rock and Asheville? I'm flexible.
tangerine conceivable would probably stay with my radiantly beautiful cousin Maybe from some airport. I'm flexible.