
This is the lodge - right on the lake
The dates:
September 7, 8, 9 (I'm booking the lodge from the 6th on for early birds)
The Place: Fawnskin, California
The den of iniquity Lodge:
Lakefront Beauty - Lakefront with dock, hot tub, and beautiful views of the lake, forest and ski slopes! Three bedroom, two bath, gas fireplace, deck with a gas barbecue, cable TVs, VCR, DVD players, washer/dryer, and full kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, and pots/pans. Fenced yard. Lakefront Fawnskin beauty! Walk to the marina for boat rentals, shops, and restaurants. Short drive to the slopes and golf.
Master bedroom has a king bed, cable TV, DVD, private bath, and deck.
Bedroom two has a queen bed.
Bedroom three has a king and a double bed.
Living room has a futon bed.
This place is only $1095 for four days. All we need is ten people (should be no problem) and that's only 110 bucks each!!!! I'll be sure to start stocking up on alcohol and barbequeables well in advance.
The time has come to show the world how we party West Coast style....and not that soggy, suicide-capital-of-America, latte-drinking poofter partying they do in Seattle! I'm talking square between L.A. and Vegas, top-of-a-freakin'-mountain, all-bets-are-off, professional partying here! Let's achieve greatness!
Man. That's really tempting.
This is in California??? Why did I just learn of this?? I'm going to see if Lady Scientist is up for the road trip!
If someone is coming from the SF area that could give me a ride, I'm in. I can't leave my family without a car for the weekend. Or, alternatively, if there were mass transit close by.
Okay. I'm in. I can take that Friday off and leave early on the Greyhound. Do you want the money check or paypal?
Looks like I can save $30 taking the train (which goes to Stockton first, wtf?) over the bus. I'm still searching my options. Definitely can't leave folks without a car for three days.
*sob*
Why must you torture me so with your lodges and your liquor?
*sniff*
Yes, I noticed, damnit.
*sob*
*moan*
*curling up in a ball beneath my desk, filled with sadness*
Just like last time,
Maybe us non atendees can throw a little NDC.
Walt's a fine Newsvine drunk and his bash,
But there are more of us, and damnit i'll want to
relax after moving into my new place for my third
year of college. I vote Viki to host the next NDC.
She's the only winner that has yet to host one.
-Dave
Aha! Excellent idea, my dear David.
And it'll be a grand one to boot. We'll raise money, we'll do fine things, we'll raise glasses. We'll speak to the Vinemeet via some kind of internet-y telephone-y thing!
Oh, but damn. I so want to be there. I miss Walt and I haven't even met him in person yet.
I tried to find out about fares to your airport at San Bernadino? OrBitz doesn't think there is one. Would it be under another municipality? Am I looking in the right country, CA isn't it? Are the dates included between Sep 5 and 10 still the schedule?
Kymlee has also volunteered
::perks up:: What kind of internet connection does this place have. I see some Alliance whacking in Kymlee's and my future. LOL Hmm, I need to borrow a better laptop, I think.
But try Ontario first
NO! Try Long Beach first. Kymlee will not be driving to Ontario.
I'm just sayin'...
Phew...that's good to know. ;-)
Okay but the fare I am getting is for arrive the 5th, depart the 10th from Ontario. Where does that leave me? Does the lodge have rooms? Can we share rooms? A small bottle of Drambuie will do, I have almost quit drinking. BUT, large lobster tails would be nice. Are my arrival and departures wrong? What days do you recommend?
I have almost quit drinking.
That's what she said. Earlier this evening.
winsome travels with his own body bag. You could probably just prop him up in a corner and he'll be fine.
I don't sleep well with chicken heads in my bed.
Nice double entendre.
I live relatively nearby, and would be happy to provide some airport shuttle service whenever. San Bernardino is what's left of the Norton Air Force Base, miles of concrete and a nice view of the mountains, but Ontario is the airport of choice. Walt, give me a call if there's a need for front money.
I also have a couple of inflatable mattresses, one single and one queen size. And if push comes to shove and someone has to arrive before, or leave after the dates of the party, I have two extra rooms in my house, each with a double size bed.
Everytime I look at that photograph I start to cry.
Wheels are turning. :)
Right now there's a 95% chance I'm coming. Just got to sell the hot tub full of drunk Newviners, and beer, and BBQ, and all night drinking to the boss (wife) :) Dam you Walt, I going to end up spending all my brownie points on this one :)
OK, although this is costing more brownie points than that belly dancer convention :), count me in, I'm coming. Now I just need to find some almost Cuban cigars :)
Damnit people. Seriously. If one more person I adore says they're going to this thing, I'm going to cry really hard.
Walt, I soooo know how you felt back in May.
You've been to one, and your hosting another.
How do you think I feel.
True. Sorry, Dennis.
Ah, s'okay.
It's a great plan, Walt. It might be a bit far for me though :)
So long as it creates a teleport vortex, go right ahead!
Man... this looks like an awesome meet-up. I hope they keep improving like this, so that by the time I'm old enough to go, and my Newsvine earnings can pay for it, I'll be there with the rest of you.
Have a good time, without me. :)
For those of you thinking about flying into the LA area, I would prefer you try to fly into the LB Airport if I am going to be shuttling people - you might prefer it as well. Its super small and super easy: no traffic and no huge terminal to trek through. Of course if there are no flights into LB, then I'll pick people up from LAX or John Wayne (and I really don't want to go there either)...I will not be driving to Ontario though (an hour in the opposite direction), so try to get a little closer...Unless of course someone out that way is coming and can offer rides.
Just want to keep it real with you guys/gals. Long Beach and LAX are the best options for me to pick people up...Think about it, research it and let me know what your plan is.
/me is wondering how feasible it would be to fly in from Europe ...
You should swim. It's good for you and will work up an appetite. Also don't forget to pack your running shoes for the cross country jog to San Francisco.
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