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Revision as of 22:59, 17 April 2006
Contents
Relevant threads
it gets raised in Dano's welcome back thread
First Official Discussion Thread
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.
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 | July 21-23 | 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 | I would prefer either of the July dates, the earliest works best | |
| 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 | Definate | backyard camping sounds great | interested (from DC/MD) | slight preference for later weekends (aka not 7/22), but mostly what BP said...let's pick the date asap. | |
| wens | definite | hotel, probably. should I bring my dog? | probably not | any of the dates are probably fine | |
| youcancallmeal | most likely | camping | yes (can drive from baltimore) | any time is a good time for mecha time | |
| 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 |
| box | probable | I'm flexible. | Do any mecha folks live between Little Rock and Asheville? | 21-23 sounds good. So do the other two. | |
| tangerine | conceivable | would probably stay with my radiantly beautiful cousin | Maybe from some airport. | I'm flexible. | |
| taz | remotely possible | no idea | dunno | summer | mr. may be away working all summer, so I might visit the states for a while, and maybe... |
| rainbaby | likely | hotel | interested | 7 21-23 or 28-30 | |
| Lola_G | possible | Unsure | interested | Any but August is probably best | Parents live in Butler, TN and I am hoping to get down there this summer. Maybe I can coordinate it so I can do both. If so, I will keep NYCers apprised of my plans in case carpooling is possible. |
