Asheville Meetup

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it gets raised in Dano's welcome back thread

First Official Discussion Thread

Possible Dates

Amro has suggested July 28th. Any date in summer or fall 2006 (after June 23) is good. The weather is nice through early October. We don't want to conflict with the September 23-ish Vegas meetup.

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

Carpooling

Some East Coasters have raised the possiblity of a carpool.

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 Summer or fall 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 Anything but July 4 weekend Yep, 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 mid-to-late summer or anytime fall- The sooner I know the date, the likelier I can make it
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 I'm committed to Toronto in July need to verify dates; also, can't do Sept 14-17 EEYAY!!
amro Very Probable mgl's backyard, or her house Yes After July 26
danostuporstar Very Probable interested
wens definite hotel, probably. should I bring my dog? probably not
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 late July onwards I like outdoors better than vegas
youcancallmeal potentially camping yes (can drive from baltimore) late summer/early fall