Soulforce Forum in 3D

[u-dog]

I figured we needed a thread to report on our 3d gatherings. So this is it!

Andy, BrianB, and U-dog are getting together for supper Friday night we'll let you know how it goes! We're looking forward to it :)

[tpdncr4christ]

no fair no fair no hair!

wait... no hair? k I'm not jealous of that... :D

[elcharrom]

What you mean by in 3D? Yall get together in person?

[u-dog]

What you mean by in 3D? Yall get together in person?

that IS what I mean! I'm going to be driving by Brianb's hometown on my way home from taking my son back to school and Andy and his wife Jenna are staying a couple of hours away from there so we're meetin up!

[Zerbie]

I figured we needed a thread to report on our 3d gatherings. So this is it!

Andy, BrianB, and U-dog are getting together for supper Friday night we'll let you know how it goes! We're looking forward to it :)

Ah! Man!!!!!

(stamps feet petulantly)

I wanna hang with forumites in 3D!!!!!

No Fair is right!!!!!!!!!

:mad: stamp stamp stamp :mad:

[keltic63]

Vanessa and I are scheduled to have dinner tomorrow evening.

[Zerbie]

Vanessa and I are scheduled to have dinner tomorrow evening.

Gahhhhhh!!!!!!!! :mad: :hissy:

:D
Seriously, that's great y'all! I do believe Tdogg and I have a date in mid-september. Lookin' forward to it.

Wish we could all have a MASSIVE Soulforce picnic. Maybe one should be planned for like, next summer or something. Somewhere sorta central? What would that be then? Colorado? (shrug)

[keltic63]

Gahhhhhh!!!!!!!! :mad: :hissy:

:D
Seriously, that's great y'all! I do believe Tdogg and I have a date in mid-september. Lookin' forward to it.

Wish we could all have a MASSIVE Soulforce picnic. Maybe one should be planned for like, next summer or something. Somewhere sorta central? What would that be then? Colorado? (shrug)

how about Pennsylvania in August? there are a few soulforce members scheduled to be at an event there.....

[Zerbie]

how about Pennsylvania in August? there are a few soulforce members scheduled to be at an event there.....

If something gets planned, I will try and finagle our summer travel to accomodate it. Though next summer really SUCKS - as far as being able to plan new stuff I mean, not really sucks, since we're taking a long vacay in Europe - but getting a chance to get back across the pond in time may be an issue.

But August is probably the one time it would be possible for us. So, in brief: keep us posted! I know I can TRY.

[keltic63]

If something gets planned, I will try and finagle our summer travel to accomodate it. Though next summer really SUCKS - as far as being able to plan new stuff I mean, not really sucks, since we're taking a long vacay in Europe - but getting a chance to get back across the pond in time may be an issue.

But August is probably the one time it would be possible for us. So, in brief: keep us posted! I know I can TRY.


SOMETHING is planned :rolleyes:

[Zerbie]

SOMETHING is planned :rolleyes:

:p
Awright then. . . spill it!!!!

[keltic63]

:p
Awright then. . . spill it!!!!

The answer lies here in this thread (http://www.soulforce.org/forums/showthread.php?t=479)

page two.....how soon they forget

[Zerbie]

The answer lies here in this thread (http://www.soulforce.org/forums/showthread.php?t=479)

page two.....how soon they forget

Oh! :lol::lol::lol::lol::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Awright. Point well taken! :lol: I was so deeply mired in thoughts of direct actions and protests at FOF, I thought - there must be a SF action at like, the PA legislature or something next August. D-uh!! :lol:

Okay, when do we all get the official engraved invitations (raised eyebrow)? ;)

[BrentRichards]

Keltic, I'll probably be out west in the next couple weeks ... Tionesta, to be precise ... can you and hubby use a day in the woods?

[wmanion]

From what I hear there is a couple setting up house together. We could all flood their new apartment and make it a house warming party.

Bill

[BrentRichards]

From what I hear there is a couple setting up house together. We could all flood their new apartment and make it a house warming party.

Bill

Not sure warming is a sufficient word ...

[u-dog]

Not sure warming is a sufficient word ...


That house is WARM ENOUGH!!

[keltic63]

Keltic, I'll probably be out west in the next couple weeks ... Tionesta, to be precise ... can you and hubby use a day in the woods?

Tionesta? my stars, I might as well drive to Elizabethtown!

Tionesta= 134 miles
Elizabethtown= 185 miles

now, should you be willing to drive down to, say, Butler.....

[keltic63]

Not sure warming is a sufficient word ...

That house is WARM ENOUGH!!

are they having a sprinkler system installed, or are they just going to rely on the smoke detectors?

[BrentRichards]

Tionesta? my stars, I might as well drive to Elizabethtown!

Tionesta= 134 miles
Elizabethtown= 185 miles

now, should you be willing to drive down to, say, Butler.....

Holy cow! I was thinking you were in the city ... guess not, huh?

[wmanion]

I am not sure a sprinkler system would be a good idea, Steve. It just might give them more ideas.

[keltic63]

I'll put the fire dept on notice:

[BrentRichards]

I'll put the fire dept on notice:

Sorry, that guy can't be there ... he's locked up in my basement.

[keltic63]

Holy cow! I was thinking you were in the city ... guess not, huh?

40 miles south of Pittsburgh

[u-dog]

I'll put the fire dept on notice:


Why would they let that guy be a fireman? He's more likely to START fires than put them out! :eek:

[BrentRichards]

Why would they let that guy be a fireman? He's more likely to START fires than put them out! :eek:

Excuse me, sir! I seem to be flaming. Can you help?

[BrentRichards]

And, just for the record, I am NOT going to make the hose joke.

Whoops.

[u-dog]

I am not sure a sprinkler system would be a good idea, Steve. It just might give them more ideas.


It'll be one continuous wet t-shirt contest at that place... definately forget about the sprinklers.

[BrentRichards]

It'll be one continuous wet t-shirt contest at that place... definately forget about the sprinklers.

Either that or sell tickets.

[andrewlittle]

Yet another high-quality, tasteful, sophisticated thread heading down the toilet. You guys just can't help yourselves, can you?

[u-dog]

Yet another high-quality, tasteful, sophisticated thread heading down the toilet. You guys just can't help yourselves, can you?

:o:o:o Sorry Dad!! :o:o:o

[BrentRichards]

Yet another high-quality, tasteful, sophisticated thread heading down the toilet. You guys just can't help yourselves, can you?

As I understand it, if you help yourself, there can be legal issues. I'm waiting for permission.

[Dash]

no fair no fair no hair!

wait... no hair? k I'm not jealous of that... :D

I thought this post didn't get enough chuckles... so... :lol::laughing::rofl:

(good'un)

I love the idea of more gatherins for us Soulforciers! Let's do!

And at OUR apartment, the lifesavers of choice aren't firemen, but lifeguards! Beach on the north...beach on the south...manned or womanned all day long during the summer. Bound to be someone...whichever ya like! And if ya don't find one tempting...well wait a bit... more will be jogging by soon. They change shifts in sweaty little jogging queues. :lol:

[keltic63]

As I understand it, if you help yourself, there can be legal issues. I'm waiting for permission.

I've been known to lend a helping hand......

[BrentRichards]

I thought this post didn't get enough chuckles... so... :lol::laughing::rofl:

(good'un)

I love the idea of more gatherins for us Soulforciers! Let's do!

And at OUR apartment, the lifesavers of choice aren't firemen, but lifeguards! Beach on the north...beach on the south...manned or womanned all day long during the summer. Bound to be someone...whichever ya like! And if ya don't find one tempting...well wait a bit... more will be jogging by soon. They change shifts in sweaty little jogging queues. :lol:

...sigh...

[wmanion]

I've been known to lend a helping hand......

yeah, I remember...didn't you jump Andy?

[tpdncr4christ]

I'll put the fire dept on notice:

will you tell him there is a fire, at my house... please????????????????? :love:

[BrianB]

As I understand it, if you help yourself, there can be legal issues. I'm waiting for permission.

God helps those that help themselves.

[Jennifer5]

Yet another high-quality, tasteful, sophisticated thread heading down the toilet. You guys just can't help yourselves, can you?
Yeah, we've all been in a mood huh? :lol: Fun though.


I thought this post didn't get enough chuckles... so... :lol::laughing::rofl:

(good'un)

I love the idea of more gatherins for us Soulforciers! Let's do!
It was good!

and Dash... keep talking... when and where?


I've been known to lend a helping hand......

yeah, I remember...didn't you jump Andy?

Yeah, he did.... but we promised that we wouldn't tell there loved ones, they'd be crushed.

[elcharrom]

Alright yall, I gota yalls covered with my jets well be flyin to vegas, hong kong, and brazil in my private airline :D

[Jennifer5]

Alright yall, I gota yalls covered with my jets well be flyin to vegas, hong kong, and brazil in my private airline :D

Free airfair? Sounds good as long as I won't die...

[elcharrom]

Free airfair? Sounds good as long as I won't die...
Sure, Il put on the uncrashable plane (which will crash even before it get off the ground)

[Jennifer5]

Sure, Il put on the uncrashable plane (which will crash even before it get off the ground)

Hmm... I think I'm going to pass now. :eek:

[elcharrom]

Hmm... I think I'm going to pass now. :eek:

I think this a good time to add that Im bein sarcastic, thats what I dont like bout the internet, cant tell what ppl really mean :D

[Jennifer5]

I think this a good time to add that Im bein sarcastic, thats what I dont like bout the internet, cant tell what ppl really mean :D

Don't worry, I know you are. :)

[elcharrom]

Don't worry, I know you are. :)

See? I dont even know that you know that I know that she knows that you know that I was just kidding, airght this time its real, Im goin to sleep :D

[Jennifer5]

See? I dont even know that you know that I know that she knows that you know that I was just kidding, airght this time its real, Im goin to sleep :D
Yeah... when we start talking like that we should probably sign off... this will get really confusing real fast.

(remember, smilieys can help a lot)

:love:

[tdogg]

I do believe Tdogg and I have a date in mid-september. Lookin' forward to it.

Wish we could all have a MASSIVE Soulforce picnic. Maybe one should be planned for like, next summer or something. Somewhere sorta central? What would that be then? Colorado? (shrug)

Yup, 3D with the Z in September! Ok, I'll have to put the caveat on that one - ONLY if our dipstick legislators SIGN THE FREAKIN BUDGET BEFORE THEN. We can't even submit training requests or register for training until the budget is signed. The republicans are holding the budget hostage, even the republican gov wishes they would sign the dang thing. WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM???

So, anyways, can you tell I'm frustrated?? My training is the least of what's happening with no budget. Some of our small health care facilities are threatening to close down because they aren't receiving any payments from the State.

But, if the budget gets signed in by end of this month, I think we're ok. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed, emailing the airheads and hoping for the best! :love::rolleyes::pray:

[Zerbie]

Yup, 3D with the Z in September! Ok, I'll have to put the caveat on that one - ONLY if our dipstick legislators SIGN THE FREAKIN BUDGET BEFORE THEN. We can't even submit training requests or register for training until the budget is signed. The republicans are holding the budget hostage, even the republican gov wishes they would sign the dang thing. WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM???

So, anyways, can you tell I'm frustrated?? My training is the least of what's happening with no budget. Some of our small health care facilities are threatening to close down because they aren't receiving any payments from the State.

But, if the budget gets signed in by end of this month, I think we're ok. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed, emailing the airheads and hoping for the best! :love::rolleyes::pray:

Ah man! Don't let them fool with our dinner plans!!! :mad: Priorities, dudes!

:lol::lol:

Hope those health care facilities get the finances they need!

And I hope I still get my evening 3D with the T!
Shoot me a PM when you find out either way. If it's good news, I can find a good place for us to eat dinner, or maybe a show if there's something good going on nearby. Though perhaps the best I could do is find out if you could be allowed to observe a rehearsal on campus. . . . We'll figure something out if you wind up making the trip.
;):cool:

[andrewlittle]

I figured we needed a thread to report on our 3d gatherings. So this is it!

Andy, BrianB, and U-dog are getting together for supper Friday night we'll let you know how it goes! We're looking forward to it :)

You know, u-dog, how slow I can be sometimes. I just thought to myself, "I wonder if Sweet Polly Purebred could join us."

How about it, Rainbow, is there any way? Jenna's coming, so you wouldn't have to sit there rolling your eyes by yourself.

[u-dog]

You know, u-dog, how slow I can be sometimes. I just thought to myself, "I wonder if Sweet Polly Purebred could join us."

How about it, Rainbow, is there any way? Jenna's coming, so you wouldn't have to sit there rolling your eyes by yourself.

She's gone to bed (and so must I if I want to stay out of the dog house) so let me answer for her. She has clients on friday. so you're stuck with just me. sorry.

[andrewlittle]

She's gone to bed (and so must I if I want to stay out of the dog house) so let me answer for her. She has clients on friday. so you're stuck with just me. sorry.

... and Brian and Jenna. At least that dilutes the disappointment.

At least, I FINALLY remembered my manners and asked. I hate being rude, unless it's to you, u-dog ... or Brent, or Pablo, or David (dsdrane), or Steve, or ...

[Pablo Rafael]

ONLY if our dipstick legislators SIGN THE FREAKIN BUDGET BEFORE THEN. We can't even submit training requests or register for training until the budget is signed. The republicans are holding the budget hostage, even the republican gov wishes they would sign the dang thing. WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM???



Tdogg,

What do you mean, "What is their problem?"; They're Californians! You're giving this southern California boy a bit of nostalgia for the days of his youth. California politics have always been so much fun. Where else in the country would Arnold Swarzenegger have been elected governor? California government is like a fight in a bar; it's exciting, it runs with no rules, and you know there are going to be casualties.

Tu Amigo, Pablo

[BrentRichards]

Tdogg,

What do you mean, "What is their problem?"; They're Californians! You're giving this southern California boy a bit of nostalgia for the days of his youth. California politics have always been so much fun. Where else in the country would Arnold Swarzenegger have been elected governor? California government is like a fight in a bar; it's exciting, it runs with no rules, and you know there are going to be casualties.

Tu Amigo, Pablo

Maybe Minnesota...

[tdogg]

What do you mean, "What is their problem?"; They're Californians! You're giving this southern California boy a bit of nostalgia for the days of his youth. California politics have always been so much fun. Where else in the country would Arnold Swarzenegger have been elected governor? California government is like a fight in a bar; it's exciting, it runs with no rules, and you know there are going to be casualties.


I know, I know! What was I thinking questioning it???!!! Just that, last year the state budget was signed exactly on time, I was sorta hoping, no expecting, that it would be the same this year. And now I'm a supervisor, so it's doubly a pain!!!

I KNOW they gotta sign it soon. :agree: So I KNOW I'll be meeting Z in 3D in September! :applause: I just KNOW it! :D;):love:

I'll PM you Z, with the details. There is no way these guys are going to let this run on through September!

[andrewlittle]

... of the "I ate with Andy and lived" club.

What a gentle spirit you are, Brian, and so warm and welcoming. I sensed a little trepidation, at first, like you were saying, "I know this guy from the internet, but what if he really is that insane?" The waitress - a card carrying member of the "I love Brain fanclub" - also looked a little suspiciously at me - it was like, "What are doing here with my Brian?" But you seemed to settle in and accept me for who I am, with nothing more than a couple of sideways glances. Maybe Jenna's presence helped, since she exudes a more gentle spirit than I. And u-dog - I mean, well, even I look mentally healthy next to him.

Really, though, Brian is the 3rd Soulforcer I met in 3-D (at least that I am aware of) and joins the others that I can no longer just love in spirit. Meeting like this puts face and personality into the mix, and makes it impossible not to love in a deeper, broader way. I just met someone else that I am blessed with being able to call "friend" and love - like Dave and Steve. And the best part is that I have found that the impressions I have gotten from their many words that I've read is a pretty accurate picture of who they are.

I love this. But, then again, I am nuts.

P.S. The waitress took a picture of all of us - Brian, Dave, Jenna and I - with Brian's camera. Hopefully Brian will post the picture in the forums. They even took off the arm restraints for the picture, which I appreciated.

[u-dog]

We had a delightful dinner last evening. Thanks in large part to Jenna and Brian being present... and to the arm restraints and muzzle that Jenna had brought for Andy!

Great to meet you in person Brian! Thanks for the great restaraunt recommendation. I got home safe and sound around 9:30 last night.

Andy, I love your new avatar pic! Its a wonderful likeness!

[BrianB]

It was a pleasure to meet you Andrew and Jenna. Dave it was nice to meet you too...oh alright...I will say it was a pleasure. :D You all were very gentle with me. I will try posting the pictures here in this thread.

[BrianB]

Here are the pictures of our Ohio meet up.

[Dash]

Here are the pictures of our Ohio meet up.

Oh!!! Looks like such an adventure!! I can just imagine you three drawing up plans for some brilliant escapade...

...and then getting drunk...spilling your pints all over it...arguing...insulting...coming to blows...

Awwwwww...such cute lil' scamps!!:D

[Zerbie]

Can the rest of you see that image larger if you click on it? I can't see any faces when it's that small, and when I click to enlarge it I get another login prompt.

:(

[BrianB]

Can the rest of you see that image larger if you click on it? I can't see any faces when it's that small, and when I click to enlarge it I get another login prompt.

:(

If you will send me your private email I can send you the picture as an attachment to an email.

[Jennifer5]

Oh my word.... that picture could not be more perfect... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Dave will you ever really show your face? Or did you want to this time and they wouldn't allow it? :rofl:


The picture fits perfectly with the people that I "know" from these forums.... :rolleyes:

We really need a Soulforce party of some sort... where would be the best location for the largest number of forums members? Because then, if all else failed, there would be a promise that at least a few people would be there! :love:

[BrianB]

Oh my word.... that picture could not be more perfect... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Dave will you ever really show your face? Or did you want to this time and they wouldn't allow it? :rofl:


The picture fits perfectly with the people that I "know" from these forums.... :rolleyes:

We really need a Soulforce party of some sort... where would be the best location for the largest number of forums members? Because then, if all else failed, there would be a promise that at least a few people would be there! :love:

You have heard of "He who must not be named" from Harry Potter? Dave is "He who must not be shown".

[Jennifer5]

You have heard of "He who must not be named" from Harry Potter? Dave is "He who must not be shown".
:lol: Yeah, he really is..... :rolleyes:

Dave, can we ask... what really is the problem with your face being shown online?

[u-dog]

:lol: Yeah, he really is..... :rolleyes:

Dave, can we ask... what really is the problem with your face being shown online?

You may ask... but if I tell you I'll have to kill you. Seriously, Polly and I are in careers that would suffer if our true situation were to become known. We have college educations to pay for before we will be able to shoot ourselves in the professional head by coming out. I wish it were otherwise... but it is not.

[andrewlittle]

:lol: Yeah, he really is..... :rolleyes:

Dave, can we ask... what really is the problem with your face being shown online?

You may ask... but if I tell you I'll have to kill you. Seriously, Polly and I are in careers that would suffer if our true situation were to become known. We have college educations to pay for before we will be able to shoot ourselves in the professional head by coming out. I wish it were otherwise... but it is not.

Well, Jennifer - that's the "official" reason. In reality, I have sat across from this man a couple of different times now, and I'm here to tell you that this is a man with no reflection and a face that will not record on a camera, anyway.

We asked Brian if we could try to get a picture of Dave's face, but he said, "Not with my f------ camera. I can't afford to replace it." The waitress we asked to take the picture just looked at us like we were insane, and said that she'd never met anyone who negative kharma showed that much on their physiognomy. I don't know what she meant, but there you have it.

Poetic license may have been taken in retelling this story.

[Zerbie]

Okay I'm gonna PM you Brian.

thx :)

[Jennifer5]

You may ask... but if I tell you I'll have to kill you. Seriously, Polly and I are in careers that would suffer if our true situation were to become known. We have college educations to pay for before we will be able to shoot ourselves in the professional head by coming out. I wish it were otherwise... but it is not.
Awe, that makes sense. I shouldn't known it was something like that. :love:

Well, Jennifer - that's the "official" reason. In reality, I have sat across from this man a couple of different times now, and I'm here to tell you that this is a man with no reflection and a face that will not record on a camera, anyway.

We asked Brian if we could try to get a picture of Dave's face, but he said, "Not with my f------ camera. I can't afford to replace it." The waitress we asked to take the picture just looked at us like we were insane, and said that she'd never met anyone who negative kharma showed that much on their physiognomy. I don't know what she meant, but there you have it.

Poetic license may have been taken in retelling this story.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I really need to meet you all some time... sounds like to much fun! :D

[andrewlittle]

Oh!!! Looks like such an adventure!! I can just imagine you three drawing up plans for some brilliant escapade...

...and then getting drunk...spilling your pints all over it...arguing...insulting...coming to blows...

Awwwwww...such cute lil' scamps!!:D

Well, they're a little smudged, but we can still make out the address. I'm probably talking out of school (so don't tell the others), but it had something to do with all four of us making a trip to Chicago and "preparing" an apartment for two lovebirds we know about.

I'm just having a little difficulty reading the work assignments, however.

Right where Jenna's Merlow dripped it says something about sh-t sh-ting a bed - I can't remember talking about anything like that. Must have been Brian's job, I think.

Then there's the thing about taking the batteries out - some kind of toy, I think, but I can't read because Dave dribbled on that part of his napkin.

My part had something to do with handcups - now that doesn't make sense - damn sloppy pull on the Bass was responsible for that smudge.

And Jenna, of course, was posting bail for three something or other - numbn-ts is all I can make out. What the heck could that be.

Anyway, Dash, we'll get back to you when we have it figured out. Oh yeah, when's David gonna be back up? No, really, just curious.

[BrianB]

The waitress said "If you ever bring those knuckleheads in here again I will call the police and have you all arrested! There is no karoake in this bar!":D

Plans...what plans? Ohhhh, those plans. ;);) Say no more.

[dsdrane]

Anyway, Dash, we'll get back to you when we have it figured out. Oh yeah, when's David gonna be back up? No, really, just curious.

Pre-nesting Phase Two commences Aug. 30 through the end of the holiday weekend...

...then, Le Grande Schlepp begins most likely Tuesday, Sept. 25. The revolution may not be televised, but we're thinking this may be an auspicious time to inaugurate our blog.

[Apparently, the internets are full of these "blogs"....:rolleyes:]

[u-dog]

hey everybody,

Sailaway and I (and his lovely wife) met at Starbucks this morning! What a nice person his wife is! What a remarkable human being TIM is ! I totally enjoyed myself.

For a tool of Satan he is an unusually Godly and Christlike person !! :confused: :rolleyes: Good sense of humor, feet on the ground, salt of the earth kind of guy. Thanks for taking the time to get together, Tim!

So that makes MY tally "3" : Andy (and Jenna), Brian, and Tim. Andy is also at three. can anyone top "3" ? (actually if we are allowed to count spouses... I'm at 5)

[Jennifer5]

hey everybody,

Sailaway and I (and his lovely wife) met at Starbucks this morning! What a nice person his wife is! What a remarkable human being TIM is ! I totally enjoyed myself.

For a tool of Satan he is an unusually Godly and Christlike person !! :confused: :rolleyes: Good sense of humor, feet on the ground, salt of the earth kind of guy. Thanks for taking the time to get together, Tim!

So that makes MY tally "3" : Andy (and Jenna), Brian, and Tim. Andy is also at three. can anyone top "3" ? (actually if we are allowed to count spouses... I'm at 5)

Let me see... Corey(Schoolboi), Kara, Jamie, Patrick, Mel (he's technically a forum member), Gary (also technically a forum memer)... that makes six... sorry if I forgot to count someone. :love:

[Zerbie]

hey everybody,

Sailaway and I (and his lovely wife) met at Starbucks this morning! What a nice person his wife is! What a remarkable human being TIM is ! I totally enjoyed myself.

For a tool of Satan he is an unusually Godly and Christlike person !! :confused: :rolleyes: Good sense of humor, feet on the ground, salt of the earth kind of guy. Thanks for taking the time to get together, Tim!

So that makes MY tally "3" : Andy (and Jenna), Brian, and Tim. Andy is also at three. can anyone top "3" ? (actually if we are allowed to count spouses... I'm at 5)

I think Danny can top 3.

Now, back to the point: You dastardly man!!!!!! I haven't met ANY of our regular forumites in 3 D!! EVER! And I've been posting here for 2 years!!!!! :mad: It is NOT fair - I want to hang out with ya'll!!

I would've loved to hang out with Sailor and wife, and with you and Polly - maybe if hubby and I make it somewhere easterly (WHERE are ya'll, Indiana??), we can all have a giant tea party. :aparty:

[keltic63]

I'm at 3 as well, Daniel, Vanessa, and Andrew.

[u-dog]

Let me see... Corey(Schoolboi), Kara, Jamie, Patrick, Mel (he's technically a forum member), Gary (also technically a forum memer)... that makes six... sorry if I forgot to count someone. :love:

You are BEASTLY CHILD!! I hate you! :mad:

<<<:love:>>>

[Jennifer5]

You are BEASTLY CHILD!! I hate you! :mad:

<<<:love:>>>

:lol: Well, come out to Seattle some time and it could be four for you... I mean that would put me at seven or so... but at least you'd be ahead of the others. :love:

(that trick was that I went to the 1000 Watt March last summer...)

[sailaway58]

hey everybody,

Sailaway and I (and his lovely wife) met at Starbucks this morning! What a nice person his wife is! What a remarkable human being TIM is ! I totally enjoyed myself.

For a tool of Satan he is an unusually Godly and Christlike person !! :confused: :rolleyes: Good sense of humor, feet on the ground, salt of the earth kind of guy. Thanks for taking the time to get together, Tim!

So that makes MY tally "3" : Andy (and Jenna), Brian, and Tim. Andy is also at three. can anyone top "3" ? (actually if we are allowed to count spouses... I'm at 5)
I just found this thread.
My wife and I had a wonderful visit Friday with U-dog. For her it was liberating to find that at least some of the people here are normal. :lol: Many of her reservations were laid to rest.
For me I couldn't have had a more affirming time and found a more comfortable first meeting.
My count is two 3D meetings, the friend that invited me here and lurks in the shadows, and U-dog.
Think a central Indiana Soulforce talent show hosted in my home town at our incredible Arts Place theater would bring a few members around and add a few to the membership list? Just brainstorming.

[Zerbie]

I just found this thread.
My wife and I had a wonderful visit Friday with U-dog. For her it was liberating to find that at least some of the people here are normal. :lol: Many of her reservations were laid to rest.
For me I couldn't have had a more affirming time and found a more comfortable first meeting.
My count is two 3D meetings, the friend that invited me here and lurks in the shadows, and U-dog.
Think a central Indiana Soulforce talent show hosted in my home town at our incredible Arts Place theater would bring a few members around and add a few to the membership list? Just brainstorming.

That would be fun. ;)

So your friend you've mentioned before, he lurks here? Glad to know - and since whoever he is might be reading this: thanks for sending us our Sailor. ;)

[sailaway58]

That would be fun. ;)

So your friend you've mentioned before, he lurks here? Glad to know - and since whoever he is might be reading this: thanks for sending us our Sailor. ;)
Just for the record, She ;)

[u-dog]

Dash and David will be appearing on our doorstep and we'll be going out for a meal with them! I believe that brings my tally to ... andy(jenna), BrianB, Tim, dash, dave, and Polly of course to SIX!

[Daniel]

Dash and David will be appearing on our doorstep and we'll be going out for a meal with them! I believe that brings my tally to ... andy(jenna), BrianB, Tim, dash, dave, and Polly of course to SIX!

Please give them a big hug. :love::love::love:

[Zerbie]

Dash and David will be appearing on our doorstep and we'll be going out for a meal with them! I believe that brings my tally to ... andy(jenna), BrianB, Tim, dash, dave, and Polly of course to SIX!

I am so jealous! (stamps foot) I wanna be at that party!

Tho, to make all of YOU jealous - I got to meet our forum goddess, Tdogg about a week and a half ago. So THERE.

Have a great time & give the boys a big hug on my behalf as well.
:love::love:

[u-dog]

And those boys are just as nice as they could be. Funny, interesting, charming, handsome, and very clearly enamoured of each other. We had a delightful meal on the outdoor Patio at a local grill overlooking the reservoir. The weather was warm but with a little bit of Fall crispness. Couldn't have been nicer!

Thanks Guys !!

[Jennifer5]

Awe.. I'm so jealous! I want to meet them!

Glad you had a nice evening :love:

[Daniel]

I had the joy of meeting Andy and Jenna today in NYC. They are just so so so so wonderful. We had a great time going to lunch in the Village- and here's a pic of us in front of the place- Tartine on West 4th and 11th- a stone's throw away from the place where the Stonewall riots took place.

[andrewlittle]

I had the joy of meeting Andy and Jenna today in NYC. They are just so so so so wonderful. We had a great time going to lunch in the Village- and here's a pic of us in front of the place- Tartine on West 4th and 11th- a stone's throw away from the place where the Stonewall riots took place.

Beat you by one minute, Daniel.

http://www.soulforce.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4393

[Daniel]

Beat you by one minute, Daniel.

http://www.soulforce.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4393

Do you know how long I had to search for this old thread! :lol:

Your post was...well....pure you. And I love you for it. In fact, my plastic surgeon and I both thank you.

Know what? I now know why you love Jenna. And why she's taken with you.

Your visit was way too short. Next time you have to come up to la chez on the West Side. We'll make a REAL french (I've been reading my Julia Child) meal!

[andrewlittle]

Do you know how long I had to search for that old thread! :lol:

Your post was...well....pure you. And I love you for it. In fact, my plastic surgeon and I both thank you.

Know what? I now know why you love Jenna. And why she's taken with you.

Your visit was way too short. Next time you have to come up to la chez on the West Side. We'll make a REAL french (I've been reading my Julia Child) meal!

Well do French with you anytime, big boy!

[tdogg]

Great picture!

I must say that Andrew and Jenna do make a very nice looking couple.

[Zerbie]

Ohhhhhh, how beautiful!!!

Yes, a beautiful couple, too.

Andy, you little stinker, after all those cracks about your appearance, you're incredibly handsome ;););) - I was expecting Moody from the Harry Potter movies! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[keltic63]

alright! New wallpaper for my computer screen!

[Pablo Rafael]

I always wanted to post on this thread saying I have actually met another soulforcer in person. Now I can actually say that!

Spent a great weekend with Brent. He is totally awesome. (Did any of you have any doubt?) The sweetest guy you have ever met. This isn't a bad picture of him, but he is even better-looking in person.

[Zerbie]

:D:weee::weee::weee::agree::tup::aparty::rainbow:: D

What handsome guys!!

[Daniel]

That is so cool Pablo!

I'm so glad you guys got to meet. Way cool. (God- I sound like a 80's valley girl!)

Smiling from ear to ear here!

[Zerbie]

That is so cool Pablo!

I'm so glad you guys got to meet. Way cool. (God- I sound like a 80's valley girl!)


Like, totally.

(Now I sound like one, too. :p)

[andrewlittle]

I always wanted to post on this thread saying I have actually met another soulforcer in person. Now I can actually say that!

Spent a great weekend with Brent. He is totally awesome. (Did any of you have any doubt?) The sweetest guy you have ever met. This isn't a bad picture of him, but he is even better-looking in person.

Well, it's about f'ing time. Author meets the inspiring subject for his impassioned love story.

I do beg to differ, however. He is not the sweetest guy I have ever met. I've never met him. (Hint. Hint) I know I'd like him, though - he writes kind words. And I know I like you, Pablo - you are very kind also. So, in a way, maybe I am looking at two of the sweetest guys I know - virtually, anyway.

Hmmm - did you guys notice you cross your feet the same way? Is that a subliminal message?

[Jennifer5]

Hmmm - did you guys notice you cross your feet the same way? Is that a subliminal message?

THANK YOU! I could not figure out for the life of me why that picture looking so weird... I think that's it! Not weird in a bad way, just because there was something different I couldn't identify.

Great picture of both of you! I'm so glad that you finally got to meet! :love:

[Vanessa White]

Wow, Pablo and Brent, Daniel and Andrew. That is so awesome!!! I can barely imagine if it ever gets to be a huge meeting of many of us at some point, the energy would be overwhelming!!!

Great photos all the way around, guys. Zerb, making any trips to NJ anytime soon???? :love:

[keltic63]

nice pic Brent and Pablo! was this in PA???? and I wasn't invited? hmm?????

[tdogg]

I always wanted to post on this thread saying I have actually met another soulforcer in person. Now I can actually say that!

Spent a great weekend with Brent. He is totally awesome. (Did any of you have any doubt?) The sweetest guy you have ever met. This isn't a bad picture of him, but he is even better-looking in person.

Awwww, more 3D's!! I'm so glad some of us are meeting, wish we could all meet. What a group it would be!!!

[BrentRichards]

nice pic Brent and Pablo! was this in PA???? and I wasn't invited? hmm?????

HEY! You WERE invited ... this was the Kirkridge retreat weekend! Ended up I couldn't get the Thurs and Fri off work, and Pablo already had his plane tix (UDog had to cancel) ... so we said, hey, why waste the tix!

In case there was any doubt, Pablo is every bit as articulate, charming and funny in person as on the forums. And he never stops smiling! And he's REALLY tall! (If I were that tall, maybe I'd be skinny.) ... so my kids were nice to him, my dog didn't bite or growl, and I managed not to trigger any of his food allergies while he was here. Great time!

I do agree that we should get the whole gang together sometime ... that shouldn't be TOO difficult, right? We're all just around the corner ...

[Jennifer5]

I do agree that we should get the whole gang together sometime ... that shouldn't be TOO difficult, right? We're all just around the corner ...HA. right... you work out the details and I'll just show up.

[Daniel]

HA. right... you work out the details and I'll just show up.

I've been thinking about this for while and have floated the idea to a few of you in PM's.



You are all cordially invited to attend a Soulforce Forum Gathering in NYC at the home of Jonathan and Daniel, Saturday, June 28th, 2008, at 6 PM

Dinner, beverages, and merriment will be served.



July 28th is the evening before the Gay Pride Parade- the Last Sunday in June. A weekend in NYC this summer. Could be a blast. Let me know what you think. We can coordinate details via PM.


exmVlbAQAg4

[paul]

Let me know what you think.

I think that is a nicely appointed living room. Warm and inviting. Elegant yet comfortable.

Oh, and I think it would be a blast also. What a grand idea, and very hospitable of you.

Paul

[Vanessa White]

My nephew graduates the next day from high school, so don't know that I will be able to do Pride that day. But, I would love to come and see your beautiful home, and meet a bunch of the beautiful people around here!!! I hope to make it, how gracious of you Daniel.....:love:

[Daniel]

I think that is a nicely appointed living room. Warm and inviting. Elegant yet comfortable.

Oh, and I think it would be a blast also. What a grand idea, and very hospitable of you.

Paul

It's not a huge place, only 650 square feet, but perfect for a gathering. We can accomodate 25 (or more) people easily. (I've already heard via PM from a member who is checking out airline fares.)

:weee::weee::weee::weee::weee:

Let's make this happen!

[Zerbie]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to be in Germany at the end of June.

[Zerbie]

Okay. A certain DH has not purchased the tickets yet. I'll see if at ALL possible we can be back by then (extremely doubtful - he was telling me we'd get home the first week in July.) But let's see if we can finagle something.

[tpdncr4christ]

I've been thinking about this for while and have floated the idea to a few of you in PM's.



You are all cordially invited to attend a Soulforce Forum Gathering in NYC at the home of Jonathan and Daniel, Saturday, June 28th, 2008, at 6 PM

Dinner, beverages, and merriment will be served.



July 28th is the evening before the Gay Pride Parade- the Last Sunday in June. A weekend in NYC this summer. Could be a blast. Let me know what you think. We can coordinate details via PM.


exmVlbAQAg4

I want to be there sir! I want to be there sir!

[Daniel]

I want to be there sir! I want to be there sir!

You know you've finally grown up (though I'm not too sure about that) when young men call you sir. :rolleyes:

:lol:


Austin- Hope you can make it North!

[Zerbie]

You know you've finally grown up (though I'm not too sure about that) when young men call you sir. :rolleyes:



!

Public Service Announcement:

Do not call Daniel "Sir."
Do not call Daniel "Dude."
Do not call Daniel "Dan."
Do not call Daniel "Danny" (unless you get his very special written permission first:love::love:)

Daniel may be referred to only as "Daniel," except in very specific circumstances when he may on occasion be referred to as "Dame Oxy." ;)

(Pardon me for getting silly on ya'll (again) but I felt like interjecting with a PSA.:p):lol::lol::lol:

[Zerbie]

Public Service Announcement:

Do not call Daniel "Sir."
Do not call Daniel "Dude."
Do not call Daniel "Dan."
Do not call Daniel "Danny" (unless you get his very special written permission first:love::love:)

Daniel may be referred to only as "Daniel," except in very specific circumstances when he may on occasion be referred to as "Dame Oxy." ;)

(Pardon me for getting silly on ya'll (again) but I felt like interjecting with a PSA.:p):lol::lol::lol:

Am I being too silly? Should I delete this?
:confused::lol:

[keltic63]

Am I being too silly? Should I delete this?
:confused::lol:


There will be no silliness in the forums! :smashy:

[keltic63]

Am I being too silly? Should I delete this?
:confused::lol:

There will be no silliness in the forums! :smashy:

a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :weee::agree::weee::agree::weee:

[tdogg]

Date looks good for me. I may even have an extra Southwest round trip ticket by then. So it's quite possible I can be there!

Ok, Z you really need to work on that Germany trip. It won't be the same without you!

[Zerbie]

Date looks good for me. I may even have an extra Southwest round trip ticket by then. So it's quite possible I can be there!

Ok, Z you really need to work on that Germany trip. It won't be the same without you!

Okay, I REALLY need to make some noise about this if not only the Adonis(es? what is the plural of Adonis? Adoni? Adonises'? :lol:) of Soulforce will be there, but goddesses too. :rainbow: Oh my GAWD I'd DIE if I miss a national SF forum party at Daniel's house!! That is a non-survivable disaster.

I better tell a certain Europe-trip planning someone that my very spirit may crumble to dust if I can't go to this party. Even so, the travel dates are not entirely up to us, there is an official program involved, plus an extended trip involving several other people as well. Getting back here in time might not be possible. So I'll have to die. Drop over. Faint. And die.

[andrewlittle]

I've been thinking about this for while and have floated the idea to a few of you in PM's.



You are all cordially invited to attend a Soulforce Forum Gathering in NYC at the home of Jonathan and Daniel, Saturday, June 28th, 2008, at 6 PM

Dinner, beverages, and merriment will be served.



July 28th is the evening before the Gay Pride Parade- the Last Sunday in June. A weekend in NYC this summer. Could be a blast. Let me know what you think. We can coordinate details via PM.


Been gone two days, and you spring news like this. Jenna and I have already blocked off our calendar for the Saturday (not sure about Pride, though - Sundays being what they are for me now). Man, are we looking forward to this.

I don't know if I can get the guy who stood in for me in the New York picture to be there but, if not, I'll wear a girdle and mask. Okay?

[Daniel]

Been gone two days, and you spring news like this. Jenna and I have already blocked off our calendar for the Saturday (not sure about Pride, though - Sundays being what they are for me now). Man, are we looking forward to this.

I don't know if I can get the guy who stood in for me in the New York picture to be there but, if not, I'll wear a girdle and mask. Okay?

Honey- darling- sweetie-pie.

Drag has a long and august history (or would that be herstory?)

Girdle's and chiffon are welcome, though not required. Whatever your state of dress, you've made me giddy with excitement!

Darling dear! Where are the smelling salts?

[Daniel]

Okay, I REALLY need to make some noise about this if not only the Adonis(es? what is the plural of Adonis? Adoni? Adonises'? :lol:) of Soulforce will be there, but goddesses too. :rainbow: Oh my GAWD I'd DIE if I miss a national SF forum party at Daniel's house!! That is a non-survivable disaster.

I better tell a certain Europe-trip planning someone that my very spirit may crumble to dust if I can't go to this party. Even so, the travel dates are not entirely up to us, there is an official program involved, plus an extended trip involving several other people as well. Getting back here in time might not be possible. So I'll have to die. Drop over. Faint. And die.

I think the answer to the greek question is here:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adonis

Adonises it is.

God....I better keep going to the gym......

Honey......where's that barbell?

PLEASE DONT' DIE. JUST SHOW UP YOU EVER WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WOMAN YOU!

[andrewlittle]

I think the answer to the greek question is here:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adonis

Adonises it is.

God....I better keep going to the gym......

Honey......where's that barbell?

PLEASE DONT' DIE. JUST SHOW UP YOU EVER WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WOMAN YOU!

Okay, Zerb, here's the deal.

You show up - I'll dress as Ethel Merman.

(Ummm - Daniel, does the Grand Dame Oxymoron have any friends that wear extra-large?)

[tdogg]

Well, if Z says she can't go, then I vote for two or ten of us going over there and kidnapping her! What do you say? It's up to you Z, either get those plans changed or get kidnapped! :cool::p

[Zerbie]

I think the answer to the greek question is here:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adonis

Adonises it is.

God....I better keep going to the gym......

Honey......where's that barbell?

PLEASE DONT' DIE. JUST SHOW UP YOU EVER WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WOMAN YOU!

:lol::lol: Danny, you're so cute & I'm laughing so much I'm crying! :'(

You better keep going to the gym?? I better START! I haven't been in the weight room since last spring! :'(:o (except yesterday was my first day back, and I couldn't lift, like, anything.:o)


Okay, Zerb, here's the deal.

You show up - I'll dress as Ethel Merman.

(Ummm - Daniel, does the Grand Dame Oxymoron have any friends that wear extra-large?)

:eek: Scheisse! I can't miss that!

Maybe I could skip that trip to Europe?


Well, if Z says she can't go, then I vote for two or ten of us going over there and kidnapping her! What do you say? It's up to you Z, either get those plans changed or get kidnapped! :cool::p

:p:D:lol::lol::lol: OMG!
That sounds like a Hollywood adventure movie - yeah!! If I can't get out of this trip, ya'll fly over and get me! ::D

(Hmmm, kidnapped by a posse of LGBT activists led by a warrior goddess and forcibly coerced (by force, no less:p) to a sublime affair chez Adonises Daniel and Jonathon, complete with drag entertainment and sumptuous repast, no doubt - I suppose I could kinda go for that. :p:love::love::love:)

[antonyh]

Daniel, I just got your email about the pre-pride gathering at your home. I just told Derrick that we were celebrating Pride in New York City this year and more importantly...we're going to meet the wonderful people of Soulforce.

This is soooooooooooo exciting :love::love:

Do we have an "official hotel" yet ?

[Jennifer5]

Am I being too silly? Should I delete this?
:confused::lol:
Absolutely NOT!

Oh my GAWD I'd DIE if I miss a national SF forum party at Daniel's house!! That is a non-survivable disaster.
No worries at least you wouldn't be the only one...

There's absolutely no way I'd be able to make it to NY, being 17(by then) with a father who makes travel pretty much impossible, plus even if I could get to NY, it'd be hard to be able to come with me being a minor and all and the fact that my mom hasn't ever met any of you. Plus the school does an 8th grade graduation... can't miss that and it's in June...

[BrianB]

Thank you for the invitation, Daniel. I would love to come to New York. However, my health makes air travel an iffy proposition. I need oxygen at night and my legs swell from sitting. I have heard that it's dangerous to fly with swollen legs. Perhaps my doctor can advise me about travel. It would be a fun time I'm sure.
BrianB

[tdogg]

This is soooooooooooo exciting :love::love:

Do we have an "official hotel" yet ?

Oh yeah, any ideas on a hotel? I started looking, need to keep it somewhat reasonable but like to stay in a place where it would be easy to get around.

Daniel, where is the best location, I'm assuming Manhattan somewhere? I'm not familiar with NY at all. Also, would like to TRY to keep the room under $200 a nite, and I'm up for a roommate as well (if anyone else is interested in sharing) so that would open it up for a much higher room.

Thought about the Y but not sure???

[Daniel]

Oh yeah, any ideas on a hotel? I started looking, need to keep it somewhat reasonable but like to stay in a place where it would be easy to get around.

Daniel, where is the best location, I'm assuming Manhattan somewhere? I'm not familiar with NY at all. Also, would like to TRY to keep the room under $200 a nite, and I'm up for a roommate as well (if anyone else is interested in sharing) so that would open it up for a much higher room.

Thought about the Y but not sure???


It's also my gym btw. A lot of European's stay there. Hostel environment. They even have meals. The Y is only a few blocks south of our apartment.

Here's the link.

http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.831

It is reasonable and clean.

You might also try B&B's. There are lots of them in the city. And while it may be too pricey, the Lucerne on 79th St. is a nice place.

http://www.thelucernehotel.com/

Steve tells me that the Comfort Inn (a few blocks north of us) is booked for that Saturday night, but there are other places to look into. Best thing to do is to use the web and investigate.

Hope this helps.

[Daniel]

Daniel, I just got your email about the pre-pride gathering at your home. I just told Derrick that we were celebrating Pride in New York City this year and more importantly...we're going to meet the wonderful people of Soulforce.

This is soooooooooooo exciting :love::love:

Do we have an "official hotel" yet ?

Weeeeeee! You're making my heart sing. So far, 9 of us are going to be meeting each other this summer.

I've already mentioned the Y and the Lucerne.......in addition I should mention that any hotel South of 110 street and North of Wall Street has easy access to all of Manhattan. Subways take one everywhere.

"Gay" hotels are not necessarily the best btw.

The unfortunate thing is that I live here and haven't stayed in Hotels! :lol: So I don't have a recommendation off the top of my head other than the one's that I've mentioned. That said: our location is on the Upper West Side. (I am sending our contact info via PM: we are near Lincoln Center). In addition- I would not dally about reservations- Gay Pride Weekend is sure to be a 'hot ticket'.

The Gay Pride Parade - on Sunday- starts south of us on 5th Avenue (at something like 57 St) and goes South into the Village.

Steve and Scotty and Tdogg have been looking into this already....perhaps you can confer with them....and I'll be looking too.


Addition:

Just did a search on Hotel.com (slow site) for the weekend in question and came up with the following of hotels under $175.00....


Hotel Riverside Studios (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60763-d224229-Reviews-Hotel_Riverside_Studios-New_York_City_New_York.html)

Americana Inn ($167.00- Avenue Of Americas @ 38th / New York
Hotel Info: 866-226-6223)

Columbus Studio Hostel (Central Park 1 800-916-4507)

A lot more here...

http://www.hotels.com/processRefineSearchResults.do?paging=9&sortBy=HCOMPICK&searchID=AC102645-1E40-2911-7BD2-CC6268906E3C&searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&searchType=&chooseAlternateDestination=false&propertyIdsToCompareString=&destination=572B0850-4E3F-469B-87B2-C17ED3EA049B%7C2DF6D353-3F3A-4CF8-9931-676A77C359C2%7CNew+York%2C+NY%2C+USA%7C1&addressID=&mtnHotelID=&CIMonth=6&CIDay=28&CIYear=2008&COMonth=6&CODay=30&COYear=2008&usertypedcity=&street1=&street2=&acDestinationId=&acDestinationType=&lat=0.0&lon=0.0&pointName=&checkIn=6%2F28%2F2008&checkOut=6%2F30%2F2008&numrooms=1&adults%5B0%5D=2&child%5B0%5D=0&adults%5B1%5D=2&child%5B1%5D=0&adults%5B2%5D=2&child%5B2%5D=0&adults%5B3%5D=2&child%5B3%5D=0&adults%5B4%5D=2&child%5B4%5D=0&adults%5B5%5D=2&child%5B5%5D=0&adults%5B6%5D=2&child%5B6%5D=0&adults%5B7%5D=2&child%5B7%5D=0&hotelName=&allPropertyTypesSelected=on&minPriceStr=0&maxPriceStr=175&minStarRating=1.0&maxStarRating=5.0&guestRatingMin=1.0&guestRatingMax=5.0&sortType=HCOMPICK&pageNumber=9&numProperties=25&checkIn=&checkOut=

[tdogg]

Wow, Comfort Inn I was looking into but booked? I'm looking at the Y Antony, it looks decent and not horribly expensive. I'll have to do the research tomorrow nite and see what I come up with.

I'm soooooo excited! :D:love::rainbow:

[Daniel]

The YMCA on 63rd Street.

Why? She's asked colleagues who have stayed there, talked with the staff (and when doing so, a gentlemen came out of the elevator and exclaimed "Great room!" to one of the staff at the desk) and snooped around on the web. The price is very good for what you are getting: a clean, quiet room a few steps away from Central Park and Chez Oxy, plenty of places to dine in the area, Lincoln Center is a block away as in Tavern On the Green etc etc.

Really.. I know what you're thinking.....YMCA? Isn't that a smelly dive? No. Not in NYC it isn't. The place is run like a hostel with a dash of class.

Here is the room rate fact sheet Oxy picked up today...


Room Rates

Rates are on a per-room, per day basis, regarding of the length of stay. The maximum stay is 25 days. The rates listed are all-inclusive, with no additional fees or taxes. Meals are not included, All booking requests are dependent upon availability (Oxy asked about the weekend of the 28th in June and there is plenty of rooms available.)

(All the following are with shared bathroom facililties- OUR 12th & 13th FLOORS ARE COMPLETELY RENOVATED AND HAVE PRIVATE DETACHED BATHROOMS.)

For 1 person:
Single room (Twin Bed) $92-$102 (8th to 11th floors)
Single room (Twin Bed) $105-$112 (12th floors)
Single room (Twin Bed) $115-120 (13th floor)
Single room, Park view (Twin Bed) $115-120 (12th & 13th floors only)

For 1 or 2 people
Double Bed $127-137 (8th to 11th floors)

For 2 people
Bunk beds $102-107 (8th to 11th floors)
Bunk Beds $112-117 (12th floor)
Bunk Beds $118-120 (13th floor)
BBD $118-120 (12th & 13th floor)
Twin room: 2 twin beds, (TT) $127-137 (8th to 11th floors)

For 3 or 4 people
3 twin beds, triple room (3 twin beds) $147-157 (8th to 11th floor)
2 Bunk Bed $172-$180 (12th floor - one room only).
2 sets of Bunk beds or 1 set of Bunk beds & two twin beds $162-$165 (8th to 11th floors) (4 pp. max)
3 sets of Bunk Beds $220-222 (12th & 13th floors) (6pp. max)
Rooms with private bath:
Double Bed with bath $157-155 (8th to 11th floors). Two pp. max
1 Twin bed with bath & park view (SBB) $161-$165 (12th & 13th floors) One pp. max.
Double bed with bath (DBP) $171-181 (12th & 13th floors) Two pp. max
**WE HAVE NO DORM-TYPE ROOMS.

To make a reservation:
Call the reservations Sales Center at (917) 441-8800 or visit our website www.ymcanyc.org/reservation providing

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Wherever Dame Oxy's guest stay, she hopes they make their plans and reservations soon! She's dying to party!

[Zerbie]

We could use her over here to command a certain someone's attention who is doing the trip-planning for summer, and impress upon him the importance of being in NYC on the particular weekend in question.

Today, for the first time, I heard of the possibility that the program in Germany might not yet be happening this year, in which case we would NOT have to be in Dresden at all, let alone into July.

I await further developments.

[andrewlittle]

Today, for the first time, I heard of the possibility that the program in Germany might not yet be happening this year, in which case we would NOT have to be in Dresden at all, let alone into July.

And you better believe that took some doing!

[Zerbie]

And you better believe that took some doing!

:eek:


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing: :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::

[Daniel]

And you better believe that took some doing!

Dame's can't hold a candle to Dark Wizards.....

Well.....maybe for them. But only when dressed appropriately. What does one wear when casting spells?

Let's see....

Black lace and silk dress, cut on the bais. Baroque pearls. Patent leather pumps. A line of red at the lips and touch of rouge. And a big hat with a terrifying pin. Oh....and the veil....mustn't forget that.

The Dark Arts need a little mystery. Though I'll never lend that ensemble to any wizard again.

I mean....really! The dry cleaning bill alone......

[tdogg]

Today, for the first time, I heard of the possibility that the program in Germany might not yet be happening this year, in which case we would NOT have to be in Dresden at all, let alone into July.

I await further developments.


You have to come, you have to!!!!! :rolleyes::weee::love: (Good work Andrew! :lol:)

[Zerbie]

Hubby has been informed that this gathering is of pressing importance, and now he awaits word about the trip to Germany to see whether or when we need to be there.

Cross yer fingers!! :D:pray:

[andrewlittle]

Hubby has been informed that this gathering is of pressing importance, and now he awaits word about the trip to Germany to see whether or when we need to be there.

Cross yer fingers!! :D:pray:

Dang! The spell is wearing off. Zerbie, can you send me lock of his boss's hair and a toe nail clipping?

[Daniel]

Dang! The spell is wearing off. Zerbie, can you send me lock of his boss's hair and a toe nail clipping?

Hang on to that outfit......

But please don't wear the 3 inch heel shoes in the pulpit. You are already tall enough.

[Zerbie]

Dang! The spell is wearing off. Zerbie, can you send me lock of his boss's hair and a toe nail clipping?

:lol:

Well, it's a collaborative endeavor and it depends on, without getting too specific, whether circumstances allow the colleague with the German contacts to finalize plans this spring or not. It is getting late, and it's possible that by the time a green light appears it will be too late for this summer.

For months this has been talked about as a done deal, so it seems your spell is working just fine. :p

[antonyh]

I just booked my plane tickets. We're coming into NYC on Friday night and leaving on Monday evening. What an exciting Gay Pride this will be! I am so excited to meet all my Soulforce friends. I feel like I know your hearts, but now I get to see you in person.

Daniel, thank you for arranging this :)

:love::love::love::love:

[Daniel]

I just booked my plane tickets. We're coming into NYC on Friday night and leaving on Monday evening. What an exciting Gay Pride this will be! I am so excited to meet all my Soulforce friends. I feel like I know your hearts, but now I get to see you in person.

Daniel, thank you for arranging this :)

:love::love::love::love:

My pleasure! I am soooo looking forward to meeting everyone!

:love: ....right back at you!

[BrentRichards]

...when a plan like this happens and I don't notice. Meeting the gang AND Pride in NYC? Outrageous. I'm not 100% on practicality yet, but I'm sure going to give it my best shot!

[Daniel]

...when a plan like this happens and I don't notice. Meeting the gang AND Pride in NYC? Outrageous. I'm not 100% on practicality yet, but I'm sure going to give it my best shot!

Glad you came up for air!

The 'gang' is staying at the Y- affordable and you aren't far away. I hope it works out.

You could consider it a field trip with your boys!

[Daniel]

The Gathering in 3-D is coming up soon!

June 28th at chez Shigo and Baker at 6 PM.

I have heard from a few of you recently regarding your coming to NYC: it looks like a fair number of our fellow Soulforcers will be in attendance.

Please let me know if you plan to attend and also- if you can't make it. At last count, there were about 15-20 persons who indicated that they were coming. That will help with preparations and such.

We look forward to meeting you in 3-D!

[matthewspeed]

Boo hoo! :(

I can't be there with you all in 3D! What a great time you will all have, I am sure. Is this planned every year? I would like to come to the next reunion.

[Zerbie]

:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

How can this possibly be? I cannot possibly be there, Danny. We will be in Europe. In fact, we will be on a train from Vienna to Salzburg. Or more exactly, perhaps, it will be 1 or 2 am and we will be sleeping in Salzburg.

Please, you will have to give everyone an extra hug to be from me. And get yourself some extra hugs, as well. Take lots n lotsa pictures.

My heart will most certainly be there. I love you all so much.
:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::l ove::love:

[Jennifer5]

I can't come :'(

Can the next one be in Seattle?

Please send out lots of pictures!

[Daniel]

Boo hoo! :(

I can't be there with you all in 3D! What a great time you will all have, I am sure. Is this planned every year? I would like to come to the next reunion.

Sorry you can't come too!

This is a first time event for forum members as far as I know. Next year? Entirely possible.

[matthewspeed]

Daniel,

I will be there in spirit. On that day, I will have a drink to toast the reunion! :)

[antonyh]

The Gathering in 3-D is coming up soon!

June 28th at chez Shigo and Baker at 6 PM.

I have heard from a few of you recently regarding your coming to NYC: it looks like a fair number of our fellow Soulforcers will be in attendance.

Please let me know if you plan to attend and also- if you can't make it. At last count, there were about 15-20 persons who indicated that they were coming. That will help with preparations and such.

We look forward to meeting you in 3-D!

Derrick and I will be there...we're pumped!

[Daniel]

The Forum-in-3D Gathering is still taking place as planned on Saturday June 28th, though at last count, there will be 4 forum members attending that I know of. And that will be great!

I know that we all have very busy lives, and several of you who thought you would come are now not able to do so for one reason or another. That is Ok. You will be in our thoughts as we toast you.

That said: please let me know if you will be attending and if you need further information via PM.

Love to all,

Daniel

[tdogg]

Sadly, I will miss the Soulforce 3D meeting. But, I'll be there in spirit and will do all I can to make the next one.

I wish all those who are able to gather at Daniel's, a wonderful time full of love and wonder! :love:

Tdogg

[Jennifer5]

Pictures please! Who all went? :love:

Details please!

[Zerbie]

Updateplease!

I wuz thinkin of yall.

:love::love:

[Daniel]

Updateplease!

I wuz thinkin of yall.

:love::love:

The festivities started at Chez Daniel & Jonathan at 6PM and lasted well past midnight, with Daniel walking Steve and Scott (who are going to be married soon!), Andy and Jenna back through Central Park to the Y where they were staying- about 7 blocks away.

We had a grand time! Yakked about everything from the forum to spirituality, politics and everything in between. :aparty:

Mia and her girlfriend hoped to attend but got caught up with hotel problems- we were sorry to learn. Since it is Gay Pride Weekend, the place they were staying at was overbooked. We we sorry to miss them!

Here's two pics from the evening.

We are all meeting later in this morning (I am writing this about 9 AM Sunday), having breakfast, and then heading out to the Parade! :weee:

[Jennifer5]

The festivities started at Chez Daniel & Jonathan at 6PM and lasted well past midnight, with Daniel walking Steve and Scott (who are going to be married soon!), Andy and Jenna back through Central Park to the Y where they were staying- about 7 blocks away.

We had a grand time! Yakked about everything from the forum to spirituality, politics and everything in between. :aparty:

Mia and her girlfriend hoped to attend but got caught up with hotel problems- we were sorry to learn. Since it is Gay Pride Weekend, the place they were staying at was overbooked. We we sorry to miss them!

Here's two pics from the evening.

We are all meeting later in this morning (I am writing this about 9 AM Sunday), having breakfast, and then heading out to the Parade! :weee:

Sounds wonderful! I wish I could have been there!

It's neat to see the group picture... I think I've seen one or two pictures of you and Jonathan, and I don't think I've ever seen one of Scott (then again I could be wrong), and Andy is much better looking in that picture then in some of the ones he's put in the past:love:

I would've enjoyed being #7 just the throw the whole thing off:D

[scott snedeker]

Wow! glad it happened I wish I would have come! glad yo see the pics thanks!

[tdogg]

Sounds like the Soulforce 3D was awesome. Sorry I wasn't able to make it this time. Next time - please, let's make sure we have a next time!
:love::love:

[Daniel]

Sounds like the Soulforce 3D was awesome. Sorry I wasn't able to make it this time. Next time - please, let's make sure we have a next time!
:love::love:

Think I put it this way: "We should guilt everyone into it next year!" So very non non-violent of me. :lol::D;)

Ohhhhhhh. We had a great time. Even during the thunderstorm while we were standing out in front of the Public Library at 42nd Street. And dummy me, it was only after about 5 minutes-and we were soaked to the bone, that we ran up the steps and under the portico of the library with many other people who had the same idea and waited the rain out for about 20 minutes. Jenna had the genius idea of getting coffee and a little nosh which we did around the corner when it cleared up. Then we came back and watched the rest of the parade.

How long did it last? Four hours. And the time flew by. What's the end of the saying?

When you're having fun!

[BrianB]

Maybe next year I'll be able to come to New York. It would be awesome to meet everyone. I did meet Andrew, Jenna and Udog when they came to Dayton. I have another gay internet friend from New York that would be fun to meet as well. Can I assume, Daniel, that you would like to have another SoulForce meetup?

[Daniel]

Here are some pics from the parade.

[Daniel]

And there was a lot of fabulousness!

[Daniel]

Maybe next year I'll be able to come to New York. It would be awesome to meet everyone. I did meet Andrew, Jenna and Udog when they came to Dayton. I have another gay internet friend from New York that would be fun to meet as well. Can I assume, Daniel, that you would like to have another SoulForce meetup?

We had a really wonderful time. And yeah. It would be great to have more forum members attend. We even talked about marching in the parade, but Keltic joked that since we were online group, we would have to march virtually! :rolleyes::lol:

I'd say that- should all go as planned- I will be sending out another online invitation around February again. That's how far one needs to plan ahead to get an affordable room, if not earlier. ;)

[Daniel]

Where we sought shelter while it rained. What a grand building it is: the Reading Room is worth a visit. Amazing place! The kind of place that makes you think better of yourself. A Temple of Knoweldge.

Bryant Park is directly behind it: there is a summer movie series happening there right now. Really cool. Also where they have Fashion Week.

[Jennifer5]

Cool, cool, cool! I can try to come next year... although, as usual I'm sure I will be busy with school and I will probably also continue to have no money:rolleyes:


...but we'll see :)

[tdogg]

I'd say that- should all go as planned- I will be sending out another online invitation around February again. That's how far one needs to plan ahead to get an affordable room, if not earlier. ;)

Same weekend, Pride?

[Daniel]

Same weekend, Pride?

Gay Pride in NYC is alway the last Sunday in June. That would mean that the Party would be the last Saturday in June. :)

[keltic63]

Daniel was discreet with the pictures he posted, but this is my 2nd favorite shot of the whole weekend!

[Daniel]

Daniel was discreet with the pictures he posted, but this is my 2nd favorite shot of the whole weekend!

Discreet no more! :weee:

Here is the picture that Jenna took of the gang after we all got drenched in a downpour and headed for the steps of the Public Library (my shoes are still drying!) at 42nd Street. We were wringing the water out of our shirts. Then the sun came out about 20 minutes later.

Steve's favorite shot. And mine too. We were laughing our heads off- we had so much fun.

[tdogg]

Steve's favorite shot. And mine too. We were laughing our heads off- we had so much fun.

Great shot! Thanks for sharing. :love: Some of my best laughing moments were from getting caught in the rain!

[Alecto]

Looks awesome; sorry I missed it. My friends kind of made an unofficial pact to make Toronto pride an annual gig. We went up there for the first time this year; awesome. :)

[andrewlittle]

Sorry it has taken me so long to post about this. I must admit I kind of wanted to see what was said and the reactions.

I could have done without the last picture being shown - since it kind of like Bodies Beautiful + 1, but it gives you some idea of the good time we had. I mean, I gotta tell you, I am really quite modest and, for very good reasons, rarely go topless in public. By that time, though, my inhibitions were pretty well set aside - and alcohol wasn't involved.

Let me recap the weekend for you - from my perspective.

Jenna and I arrive at Grand Central in NYC, stroll past Times Square and Broadway and sit in beautiful Bryant Park playing Scrabble for a while, before we leisurely make our way up 8th Ave to Central Park. The YMCA where we stayed, as did Scott and Steve, is directly across from Central Park - and Jenna and I even had a great view of it, with the NYC skyline behind, from our window. A short afternoon nap before showering, and then off to Daniel and Jonathon's place for the SF 3D event.

We walked up 8th Ave for half a dozen blocks or so, with Central Park on one side and beautiful old buildings on the other. Upon arriving, we enter the most impeccably decorated apartment imaginable. The surroundings are welcoming and we immediately feel comfortable. We get to hug Daniel and Steve again, being quite a while since we've seen each other, and then meet Scott and Jonathon - face to face - eyeball to eyeball - okay, in Jonathon's case eyeball to Adam's apple. The point is, not only did we get to see a couple of people that Jenna and I dearly love, but we got to meet the people they love and are loved by.

Then we began to chat about anything and everything, as has already been mentioned, while we savored a few glasses of what I hear was very good wine and some excellent Belgian beer. We then eat the most sumpuous feast prepared by Daniel - incredible meats, sauteed veggies, with gourmet sides in abundance - this was a meal fit for royalty, which is what we felt like.

We then continued moderately imbibing libations, while we talked, joked, laughed and respectfully argued (too strong a word - dialogued is better) about anything we could think of. We even heard Steve on the piano, and the glorious voice of Daniel. We got to see, first hand, the men that Steve and Daniel love, and to talk with them and figure out for ourselves why these guys are married or soon to be wed. I, of course, had to suffer through both Scott and Jonathon asking Jenna the same question that Daniel and Scott did at our first meetings - "So, Jenna. You seem - well, sane - so how come you ended up with HIM?" It's okay. I'm getting used to it. [Sigh]

We walk back to the YMCA, being shown the way through Central Parkby Daniel, and enjoy the Big Apple by night. A good nights sleep, followed by a sumptuous breakfast prepared by Daniel, and then we're off to the Pride Parade. You heard about much of the rest of the day, which was an absolutely great time.

So, that's what YOU missed and I didn't. :weee::weee::weee::weee::weee: And, to top it off, we got to see Gennee in the Parade. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Damn! I wish I could have been there." Just remember, though, there's always next year. Steve said something about a boa and a G-string, but I didn't catch all of it.

[Daniel]

Then we began to chat about anything and everything, as has already been mentioned, while we savored a few glasses of what I hear was very good wine and some excellent Belgian beer. We then eat the most sumpuous feast prepared by Daniel - incredible meats, sauteed veggies, with gourmet sides in abundance - this was a meal fit for royalty, which is what we felt like.

You are royalty.

And you looked great at the parade. Dame Oxy won't debate the point. And Jenna is a Queen! We love her!

Did we debate? I don't remember that. My tiara must have constricted the blood flow at that point. However, I do recall the boa moment.....

Here's what ya'll missed....my backyard...which Andy mentioned. Sheep's Meadow Yes....they actually kept sheep in this meadow back in the old days....the buildings are now Tavern on the Green.

[Jennifer5]

Discreet no more! :weee:

Here is the picture that Jenna took of the gang after we all got drenched in a downpour and headed for the steps of the Public Library (my shoes are still drying!) at 42nd Street. We were wringing the water out of our shirts. Then the sun came out about 20 minutes later.

Steve's favorite shot. And mine too. We were laughing our heads off- we had so much fun.
Looking pretty good there, all of you! :cool:

I, of course, had to suffer through both Scott and Jonathon asking Jenna the same question that Daniel and Scott did at our first meetings - "So, Jenna. You seem - well, sane - so how come you ended up with HIM?" It's okay. I'm getting used to it. [Sigh]
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

**laughing to hard... must take a moment to catch my breath**

So, how does she respond?

[Vanessa White]

Wow.

The pictures are awesome; I feel so disappointed that I had to miss, but better luck next year. I definitely think that we should try again next year, and see how many people can be gathered up to join together. It sounds and looks like fun, laughs and love were had by all.......:love:

[Pablo Rafael]

I just have to post some pictures of my visit to Cincinnati on the fourth of July to see Matthew.

I know you all think he is a radical right-winger and think that he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer... (to the side: "What?! OK, OK, I'll delete that at the end. Someone's touchy today, sheesh!")

Actually Matthew is is sweet and charming guy who is intellectual and intense in person. And the guy is georgeous, am I right? Who would ever think this guy is over 40? And to top it off, he's great in bed! (to the side again: "What now? That either?! OK, Yes, I will delete that too before I post, Cripes!")

I also added a bigger picture of my avatar since neither of the other two pictures is that good of me. The blurrier one is better than the one when I am in my grubbies with what little hair I have matted down with sweat. (We had been canoeing and bicycling.) But I always look better in blurrier pictures...sigh!

Now was I supposed to do something before I posted this? :confused:
I don't remember what it was.

[Zerbie]

Way to go, Pabs!

You guys both look gorgeous.

[matthewspeed]

Pablo,

why do you say that you don't look so good in the pics. You look great!! I thought I looked a bit haggered. You dragged me around canoeing, cycling, golf frisbe, etc.... I was a mess! Need to get back into shape. Thanx Pablo for getting me started. Now if I could only stop smoking!:eek:

[Daniel]

You look fabulous!

[tdogg]

I just have to post some pictures of my visit to Cincinnati on the fourth of July to see Matthew.


on the cover of a magazine! Seriously, you are both quite photogenic, and the pic together is lovely. Cheers! (And, I'm glad the two of you were able to get together in 3D. Always great to hear of SF meetings!) :D

[Zerbie]

(And, I'm glad the two of you were able to get together in 3D. Always great to hear of SF meetings!) :D

Yaaa, gorgeous.

Speaking of 3D meetings and pictures, T, do I have your permission to upload the pic of the two of us at dinner last year? (IF I ever figure out how to do it? :lol: Halfway there, the photo is saved on the computer now. . . maybe in a bit o' time we can actually get it posted, if that's okay with you.)

[Pablo Rafael]

Who would ever think this guy is over 40? And to top it off, he's great in bed!

Am I going to get no comment on this statement? :mad:
Not even Matthew himself bothered to comment on it, not even the effort at a rebuttal or clarification.

I try to say something somewhat scandalous and no one cares. That's what happens when you're over 45, nobody has any interest. Or the idea just seems so absurd it isn't worth commenting on.

And Matthew's attitude probably is, "Of course I'm great in bed, :cool: why would anyone think differently? :confused: "

Someone was supposed to say, "I bet you're awesomely great in bed too Pablo!" but did anyone? No?
Why is everyone laughing at me!? :rofl:

[Matt Algren]

Everybody knows you're an awesome lay, Pablo. I mean, word gets around, you know?

[Pablo Rafael]

Thank You Matt,

I knew we had you around here for something. ;)

Pablo

Hey, I just heard that comment "needy and high maintenance". (My hearing is very keen.) I will you tell you now, I do NOT need support and affirmation constantly. I am very independent. But if you must make compliments about me, go ahead.

I said, "Go ahead...."

Uhh...anytime.....

Waiting...

[tdogg]

Speaking of 3D meetings and pictures, T, do I have your permission to upload the pic of the two of us at dinner last year? (IF I ever figure out how to do it? :lol: Halfway there, the photo is saved on the computer now. . . maybe in a bit o' time we can actually get it posted, if that's okay with you.)

No problem, feel free Zerb!