Vinemeet AWEsome: 3.0

Bah, this guest list is getting more and more infuriating, since it's highly unlikely that I will be able to make it.

Dudes, we're just going to have to rock out in our mini-Philly vinemeet to make up for it!

D00dz, Philly Minimeet FTW!

Dudes, we're just going to have to rock out in our mini-Philly vinemeet to make up for it!

Dude, the only thing mini about the Philly vinemeet will be my car. We need to rock out with our... okay, never mind. We need to rock out with... lots of people!

You know Calvin will foot the bill. You Asian-Ams gotta stick together! :X

Oh dude, Calvin's picking up my tab? I'm so flying, then. That just bumped me up another 10%.

Jon, email me...I'm giving this some thought, and could potentially drive down.

Gwen, I'd love to join you in your town for Vinemeet West, granted it's before October. Why no link to your VM article? Forcing us to go find it ourselves? No fair!

Yeah, silly me. I wonder if it's even viewable by most of you as I only posted in the Vinemeet group . . .trying not to put everything in All of Newsvine. And Vinemeets are kind of meta, aren't they.

Even though it's not posted to All of Newsvine, it's posted to a public group so anyone should be able to see the articles. I think.

So we would have to find something someone to do besides watching TV.

So we would have to find something someone to do besides watching TV.

w00t

I still want a hedgehog named Kweh. Tell ryan they're cool so we can get one.

LOL
Sadly the hedgehog did not make the venture to Ohio.
I have plans for getting a new one though ^^ They really are freaking cool little animals.

You can, of course, meet the kitty anytime - tho I would advise waiting until we've moved out of the meth blast zone.

I still want a hedgehog named Kweh.

Dude, I freakin' love hedgehogs!

Sorry, had to get that out there.

SLIGHT change of plans on my behalf.
The mgmt at that location tried to switch and bait about four different things (deposit, rent, water fee, pets...) and so we told them to stick it up their ass.
Luckily, though, we've found an even bigger place (for a lower price!!). It's right off Riverside Drive. So I can definitely still take anyone that needs to crash as stowaways, and I'll have even more room now, including a basement.
So in total - one large couch, one futon, and one airbed - plus three large rooms with plenty of floorspace.

You and Walt can share a cake.

Walt is going to be there? Yay!

Walt is having internet issues at the moment, but I know that he would like to come. So would I. We are both broke. But that could change over the course of two months, and we will definitely be there if we can.

Jerry, I am a kickass baker. If I can spend all day making that damn red velvet cake, I can certainly whip you up something ^^ Tell me what you like. I'll even make myk sing happy birthday.

I'll even make myk sing happy birthday.

Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.

indecent, chocolate. Love.

"Happy Birthday?" Is that on the Rock Band tracklist? :-P

indecent, chocolate. Love.

Aye! With a 7 and a 2 on top.

Calvin imagine what it was like for me staying with them alone for a few days. Oh god.

(dang, where's chat when you need it?)

A-HA! I knew you'd slip up eventually Tang. That's on record and everything.

-Dave

Walt is having internet issues at the moment, but I know that he would like to come. So would I. We are both broke. But that could change over the course of two months, and we will definitely be there if we can.

So long as there won't be a NDC rematch...I can't afford the necessary amount of alcohol to keep up with Walt....a flight is one thing, but THAT takes serious saving ;)

*EDIT* on second thought...maybe just a little rematch :P

Calvin imagine what it was like for me staying with them alone for a few days.

Jon, you won't be alone. Tanya and I will be mocking suffering with you.

You'd damn well better get you butt on that plane with me!

Yeah, I was all about the pull-out when I stayed with Ryan in January.

...

That was... vulgar.

Oh, Christ, that went over my head the first time I read it.

And frankly I'm surprised she allowed it!

Well then bust out your sock puppet - Rhine Cyrus!

Oh, it's Still Alive alright...

Heh, gotta love Jonathan Coulton

I can't come because I can't afford it and I really, really don't like to fly. I have some sort of agoraphobia or something. I'm terrified of being alone in strange places. You guys have no idea how amazing it was I was able to get down Fawnskin. LOL And did I mention I don't like to fly? I would say I wouldn't fly even for my own mom's funeral but chances are I would give her funeral a pass if I were living next door to her. ::sigh::

But you can make folks "disappear"? Hmmm, let me get back to you.

Dibs on the sexy pictures.

-Dave

*scoffs at Tanya*
She doesn't even want kids! She'll be taking money out of her beer fund if anything. Which could be a double edged sword. Can you take alcohal on an airplane? I'll have to inquire about this as I might want to bring along a growler of Long Board Brown from our favorite local brewery.

Well, my hypothetical kids are screwed! I'll say "There's no money for college Ilan, I blew it all on a plane ticket to Ohio...yeah that's right, OHIO! You have your Auntie Kim to thank."

"There's no money for college Ilan, I blew it all on a plane ticket to Ohio...yeah that's right, OHIO!

When you put it that way, it hardly seems worth it. But I know we're going to have a ball even if Ohio is a dreary gray state. If nothing else, Ryan will make it worth it, and Viki loves Vodka just as much, if not more than we do!

Did someone say vodka? Will there be Dr Pepper and/or cranberry juice and/or ice? :P

With cranberry juice you need ice and lots of fresh lime- yuuummy!

Actually, was it you stolte-sawa who put me on to Hendrick's? Their website is great.

I think Tiki Bar could do an homage to gin inspired by this site!

That's my favourite gin.

It's so good it deserves the British.

I'm not a fan of gin, personally. Give me a nice vodka or rum any day, and drambuie in the winter.

Ryan you can drink your gin, I will be drinking Vodka thankyouverymuch. I'm certain Calvin will make sure we're all imbibed...hehehehe

Dr Pepper and/or cranberry juice and/or ice

Vodka and Dr. Pepper? Ew! It's all about the cranberry and lime baby. ;) Of course you could always bring your own Dr. P...I don't touch the stuff.

What?

huh?

Vodka and Dr. Pepper? Ew! It's all about the cranberry and lime baby. ;)

I'm with you there. I love Dr. Pepper, but I can't imagine it tasting good with vodka, though you'd think the same would be true for SKYY Melon and Coke, knowing their separate flavors, but the combination is a goblin's brew of goodness.

Gimme a good margarita or Bloody Mary any day. I can probably survive solely on the latter for a few weeks at a time.

A good bloody mary is a thing of beauty, but a bad one...

Whiskey drinkers say whaaaaaaaat!

HUZZAH!

Drambuie is a mixer, you put it and scotch together and bang - rusty nail.
Vodka is only acceptable in a white russian.
And rum? .... really? Rum?!

-Dave

Drambuie is a mixer, you put it and scotch together and bang - rusty nail.

I'm a fan of the Rusty Nail, but drambuie is better on a winter evening. Much more of a warming effect than a "Ka-wham! I'm so manly!" sensation.

Vodka is only acceptable in a white russian.

James Bond disagrees, and James Bond like... beats Jesus in terms of suaveness and man-awesomeness.

And rum? .... really? Rum?!

If it's good enough for pirates, it's good enough for me.*

* sanitation, scurvy, and salty wenches excluded... except for Keira Knightley, who's included.

If it's good enough for pirates, it's good enough for me.

That's a rule I can get behind!

Rum is for pussies.

god help me if my husband ever reads this

Much more of a warming effect than a "Ka-wham! I'm so manly!" sensation.

Some of us channel Kali after a little whiskey. Just a head's up.

Whiskey drinkers say whaaaaaaaat!

What? Oh...yeah, I can do whiskey...I just don't like it cheap.

Oh...yeah, I can do whiskey...I just don't like it cheap.

It's going to label me some kind of snob but that's what vodka's for. Since it's basically tasteless you buy the cheapest stuff you can. Whiskey and Gin should be good quality. Rum should be put in Mojitos ;)

Then again I'm drunk on about 4 shots of any spirit so I figure why make them nasty tasting ones.

Agreed. Rum is for pussies.

Not if your play rum pong. ;-)
It wasn't until halfway through the first game that we realized that we probably shouldn't have poured double shots in a two-vs-two game, because beer and rum don't have similar proofs.

Plus, all that sugar bloats you up.

Nah, that's what beer is for.

Vodka is tasteless in the same way that oil is tasteless. The cheaper it is, the harsher it is, and it lingers on your palate like McDonald's ground chuck.

Depends on the vodka. I remember having a friend of mine who lives on scotch try a shot of Absolut and a shot of Ketel One -- he was amazed that there could be so much variety in bland, bland vodka. :-p

Of course, I didn't give him Popov. That would've probably made him slap me.

I'll drink it in a very dirty martini if I have to.

You're one of those crazy people who do 3:2 vodka-brine, aren't you?

Rum is for pussies.

Meow Meow

Whiskey drinkers say whaaaaaaaat!

I'll only drink Irish Whiskey theses days. But Johnny Jump-Ups are teh evil.

Vodka is only acceptable in a white russian.

Vanilla Vodka in White Russians (or Colorado Bulldogs) are the @!$%#.

Jamesons is by far the best of the "sensibly priced" whiskeys, lol.

Vodka is tasteless in the same way that oil is tasteless. The cheaper it is, the harsher it is, and it lingers on your palate like McDonald's ground chuck. I'll drink it in a very dirty martini if I have to.

See, you learn something every day. And I just thought it was the hangover.

Rum is for teenage girls on the jagged cusp of pregnancy.
I'm sorry Celestina but you've married a bra wearing homosexual lesbian woman. Who is also a little girl with pigtails. And pink bows. Missing her 2 front teeth, covered in freckles and wearing a brand new dress because he just had to have a nice new dress for spring. Knee socks!

Vodka is good only good for killing unwanted houseplants or washing tyres.

I can slam whiskey, or I can sip it. That said it's Irish sipping, so that's...
half a shot a sip, 1/3 if you're lucky. Whiskey is an aquired taste, so aquire it.

And James Bond is a relic of impotent British cock waving imperialism. A vodkatini is a bastardization of a martini, which is the only true "tini".

.... I may sound like a ponce but I'm not above drinking a jagershock.
That'd be one shot of jagermiester and one shot of blue aftershock, down in one.
The Irish space programme developed it as fuel, but then got drunk on it.
Yeah, haven't made space yet.

-Dave

Rum is for teenage girls on the jagged cusp of pregnancy. I'm sorry Celestina but you've married a bra wearing homosexual lesbian woman.

Wait... how do those two sentences fit together?

Knee socks!

KNEE SOCKS! OMGPONIES!!11!1!!one!

And James Bond is a relic of impotent British cock waving imperialism.

He drives an Aston, though, and women swoon at his Walther PPK. That qualifies him for "badass."

A vodkatini is a bastardization of a martini, which is the only true "tini".

Meh. I like my martinis without that "nergh" taste.

Cheep Vodka tastes the way rubbing alcohal smells and I can't drink that stuff. Ketel One might as well be cheap the way it tastes like burning. There is a potato Vodka I like called Monopolowa . It's smooth enough to drink straight or with water. Popov is disgusting. Mohitos are the only way to drink Rum. :)

He drives an Aston, though, and women swoon at his Walther PPK. That qualifies him for "badass."

Compensating for a small penis with the aston, and the PPK has always, and always will suck. And of course... women love men with penis cars and handguns in British society.

Meh. I like my martinis without that "nergh" taste

Don't like the nergh taste? Then learn to love it, or switch drinks. No shame in switching drinks. But don't slather the appendix "tini" onto any word or drink just because it comes in a thin stemmed cocktail glass.

I'm a pedantic purist I know, but hey, alcohol is a science.

-Dave

I propose the first completely dry Vinemeet.

I love how this comment is already collapsed. heh

Has a comment by the Tang ever been collapsed before?
If not, HA! Oh the amazing beauty of it all. Oh.....
Dear God I'm having a vinegasm....

-Dave

I only drink Belvedere and Grey Goose, and I actually liked Ketel One at the Philly Vinemeet... but then again I had finished my bottle of Patron so I bet most anything would have tasted good.

Ketel One might as well be cheap the way it tastes like burning. There is a potato Vodka I like called Monopolowa

I'm not a big fan of Ketel One, but its fans tell me it's smoother than Smirnoff. To me, it just burns differently. Give me Level, Belvedere, or Three Olives any day.

I've yet to try SKYY 90, though. That was hyped for a while, and the bottle just speaks to me as a minimalist.

Mohitos are the only way to drink Rum. :)

That, and with coke.

And of course... women love men with penis cars and handguns in British society.

Meh. Halle Berry ain't British.

But don't slather the appendix "tini" onto any word or drink just because it comes in a thin stemmed cocktail glass.

Don't diss the appletini! It's a proper girly drink!

but hey, alcohol is a science.

That's the spirit.

Rum is for pussies.

Big words...

I propose the first completely dry Vinemeet.

Heresy!

I've been drinking vodka in one way, shape or form for more than 30 years, and while I can choke down Absolut if I have to, these days I pretty much always opt for Stoli: affordable, still pretty damn good, and hey, it's Russian.

For rum, Appleton's Special Estate Reserve dark rum. If that's for pussies, I'll join Stacey as part of the club.

Jameson's works for whiskey on the cheap, just as Ryan says. If I've got a couple extra bucks, Highland Park single malt is awesome, and if I've got a couple extra more and I'm feeling feisty, Lagavulin works pretty good, too.

For rye whiskey, it's tough to beat a good Canadian rye. You can pick either Crown Royal or Gibsons, but I prefer the 16 year old Gibson Silver edition. And like Dave, I'll slam it, sip it, or even drink it in a mixed drink if you really really force me.

Then there's Wild Turkey bourbon and Sauza Gold tequila (which will work if there's no mescal available). But for god's sake, if anybody brings out that godforsaken Akvavit? I'm running for the bathroom.

I propose the first completely dry Vinemeet.

Heresy!

Fine. Crown Royal it is....

There's something I haven't had in years.....yum.

Come on, Jack. It's like 3:1 with a vermouth rinse. Oh, and, there's no room for rum-pong, but have you ever played checkers?

Admittedly, I like my dirty martinis with more than a splash. I don't really measure, but it's probably around 5:1. As for checkers, I haven't played the real game in... at least 10 years, so there's really no way in hell I'm going to play rum checkers. :-p

But I suppose you'll make up for it with my Nan's drink of choice.

I've never had that. I shall have to partake. I just remember Philly Vinemeet's Crown Royal Tupperware shots. Those were rather unorthodox. If I decide to drive, I'll bring my shot glasses.

Heh...there must have been some glitch in the system. Sorry for the double post...

Rum is for pussies.

Big words...

Yes, I so love the big words. Like Australopithecus. Adore that one. Or magnanimous, especially after a few drinks.
As to rum, however, I have drunk more than my share of it (after the whiskey runs out, and my husband is still only halfway through his bottle). It makes a nice dessert. *smile*

Yes, I so love the big words.

My girlfriend has sesquipedalophilia even worse (better?) than I do. It's especially fun watching her read astro-physics and biology books hehe.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?

Yea, that's how I roll...

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

Now that sounds like a good drink.

Antidisestablishmentarianism cocktail, in a highball glass.

I've been trying to get a hold of what the rum makers make in place of moonshine.

cute, But I wouldn't call 196 proof urine.

Is this kind of thing what you mean?

Valiant effort, a 10 on content but grossing yourself out detracts from style points...

Very nice...

21-year Glenlivet, please, sans rocks, slightly (very slightly) chilled.

I'll try to be there.

If we're handing out 21 year Glenlivet I might try to be there.

My liver can handle one drink a month or so. A 21 year Glenlivet seems like a worthy contender for the title.

In truth I just finished off the bottle of 18 year Glenfidich single malt that was my 21^st birthday present back in 2001.

Ewwwww... plasticy scotch?

I agree, and I will need connection details :P

I will need connection details

You know, any of you is welcome to swing by my Ventrilo server whenever. I don't want to post the details here, like I need more drive by weirdos. LOL But the server is up 24/7 and I have a channel called something like the Channel at Pooh Corner and folks are welcome to pop in and just chat even if I'm not there. We only really use it when we are raiding on Friday nights. Contact me via email for server info.

I'll make sure we have it when the time comes Brad, no worries. :)

4 votes...but no offers for rides...I see how it's gonna be! ;)

I'll pick you up and drive you!

You just have to pay for my plane ticket to NJ. :P

I'd love to come.....who wants to pick me up in NJ? :P

I might do the driving thing if I go, and I live just outside NYC.

Shoot me a reminder when it gets closer to May.

Shoot me a reminder when it gets closer to May.

Will do :)

Shoot me a reminder when it gets closer to May.

Is it time to start bugging you yet? If I do end up having to break open my little piggy bank for airfare, the sooner I know the better. No rush mind you, just thought a gentle prodding reminder was in order :P

Thanks for the reminder. For now, it looks like I'm good for going to Columbus. However, I'm still on th fence about the mode of transportation. I'll mull it over a bit more.

Hey Jack, my initial choice of transportation apparently doesn't exist anymore, so maybe we should all consider a little car pool. I think Eric wouldn't mind a ride if one was offered either.

And when I say a little car pool, I don't mean in your extremely little car ;-)

A carpool from this neck of the woods would be much appreciated, and indeed would be the only way I'm going to make it there.

You don't wanna break your car?

More like I don't wanna spend 6-7 hours in the seat, and I'll be going to Ohio, where the po-po are apparently sadistic about speeding, so I won't be able to keep up my preferred highway speed of 88 mph.

Hey Jack, my initial choice of transportation apparently doesn't exist anymore, so maybe we should all consider a little car pool.

Word.

And when I say a little car pool, I don't mean in your extremely little car ;-)

Hehe, yeah. If we're gonna drive four adults (with luggage) who aren't employed by the circus, it won't be in my car. :-p

maybe we should all consider a little car pool.

I'm up for paying for gas and such, I don't have a car though, so I'll leave the choice of vehicle up to others if that ends up being the plan :P

I did New York in 8 and a half (minus city driving).

Well, I'm up around NYC now, so it'll probably be around 8 hours. Oy.

Besides, there are more than a handful of turnoffs that could save your ass $200. I've used that trick more than once.

By this, you mean using a turnoff to lose a cop already on your tail? Or... what? I'm naive in the ways of police evasion.

Alright, that leaves Hob's car, which I pretty much assumed was what we were taking. It's comfy, and I like the dash layout.

Alright, that leaves Hob's car, which I pretty much assumed was what we were taking. It's comfy, and I like the dash layout.

Fair enough, but you guys still need to get down to me, because I ain't coming up to you and then driving another 8 hours ;-)

Also, I'd like to leave on Friday, do you guys have problems with that conflicting with work or whatnot?

Also, I'd like to leave on Friday, do you guys have problems with that conflicting with work or whatnot?

By the time of the Vinemeet, I'll either have quite a flexible schedule, or be swamped with work. It's somewhat in limbo right now. I'll let you know when I know. :-/

Also, I'd like to leave on Friday, do you guys have problems with that conflicting with work or whatnot?

I'll see. My work situation might be different in May.

Ooooh, yeah, I don't think I've been on a highway that has such frequent turnoffs. Then again, I don't particularly notice a highway's Ease of Evasion Factor. ;-)

If you don't, I've got pointers.

I'd love some tips, if you care to share. :-)

Also, I'd like to leave on Friday, do you guys have problems with that conflicting with work or whatnot?

Work? whatnot? pfft! Gimme a time (and if I'm not one the way, a place to get myself to for pickup hehe) and I'd be there.

So is there a vinemeet road trip in the works, or should I be planing my flight? Either way I'm getting there damn it!

Yay! Did I mentioned that I'm SUPER excited?

Well, I'm UBER excited. TAKE THAT!

I'll take your Uber and raise you a SUPER DE DUPER...

Whatcha go now? :P

So, uh, yeah. Is there a car coming from New York for this shindig that I could sneak my way into?

I dunno Eric, but I've decided to just up and fly :)

Would you like us to drunk dial you too vic? You'll have to provide a phone number. I'll email you as May approaches. :)

If you don't drunk dial me I'll start sending vegemite until the department of homeland security comes and gets you...

Alright, adding you to the list to be drunk dialed. :D

Viki? You know that's beginning to sound creepy, right?

buuuuut... that just makes it more fun *grin* YAY!! I love it! I can't wait!!

PS: what did Snow Crash call those people who were constantly wired into the net with wearable video/cam/etc? Gargoyles? I have a sneaking suspicion that's what's going to be happening over the next ten years...

You know that's beginning to sound creepy, right?

That's what she said.

Yeah, those people "from the internet" are pretty shady :P

After I posted that comment I thought "oops... I hope she takes that the right way."

[[HUG]]

You're not really creepy, you know :)

If you were creepy, Viki, you would have been buying me drinks when you were in New York.

Man, I wish you were creepy...

Yeah, those people "from the Internet" are pretty shady

We Are Totally Not!!
OK fine we really really are.

But you can't judge an entire...
You shouldn't....
...There is no way to word this at all. Well no way that doesn't involve a tapestry of lies...

AH!
No group, collective, organisation, government or conglomeration may use
"David Mc Girr" as any kind of moral, legal, social, or philosophical yard stick.
He in no way represents the Internet, he is not it's spokesman,
and any claims that he is "from the Internet" made by him, or a third party are groundless.

Only these people officially represent the Internet. And David Mc Girr is not in that picture.
Claims that he is the portly, angry looking red-head in the middle are groundless.

In summary he has merely taken up residence in various corners of the Internet,
and physically built himself into the code. He can not be dislodged.
As a result "The Internet" (i.e. everyone else) should keep their distance from him,
and never refer to him in the third person.

On a side note David Mc Girr is currently being pursued by the Miller Brewing Company for the "ludicrous use" of the phrase "it's miller time" and is embroiled in a class action suit with English departments from a number of Universities for claiming that he "invented the question mark" and his frequent demanding royalties from signs (or other public information) containing the symbol.

-Dave

Only these people officially represent the Internet. And David Mc Girr is not in that picture.

Unless, of course, you piss the internet off....then you get these guys. :P

After viewing the D Mc G album, shady stuff aside and even totin' a gun, you have a cute nose Dave.

Wait, walt's in asheville?

Wait, walt's in asheville?

Not a master of subtext, are you? I drove past your house yesterday , Sherlock.

cute, if you are around I'll be drinking at the jolie rouge later...

I would like to go to asheville.

cute, if you are around I'll be drinking at the jolie rouge later...

I'm sorry I didn't see this until the morning. We were all in Fletcher last night, getting very drunk.

Getting Viki's account suspended.....

I would like to go to asheville.

What's stopping you? People miss you here.

I figured you wouldn't see it but thought I'd throw it out in case you did...

Money. Soon, though.

:p back

They aren't. We had one in the West last year. And I would be happy to host one in Octoberish in the East Bay area.

Find your own 90s adjective, Bradley. :P

May I suggest "rad"? "Radder?"

Gnarly or Gnothin'!

I've always liked...

Cowabunga.

Wicked tight.

Wicked tight.

Wickedtastic.

"Tastic" totally amps up the beastiness by 150%, no doubt.

Cowabunga rocks, Shredheads ;o)

Man, the first Turtles movie was amazing.

I have it on DVD. And made it a point to walk around where April O'Neil's apartment was supposed to be in the West Village when I moved here.

Awesome! Was it grungy and full of thieving Foot wannabes?

This is 2008 New York. So, sadly no. Not at all.

I think being dorky all of the time can be kind of endearing...!

{^_^}

mind you, I get teased mercilessly in my household for that view, haha!

I think being dorky all of the time can be kind of endearing...!

Hey, it's Calvin! :-p

(wait for it......)

That's what she said.

I see what you did there.

I though it was pretty witty.

But once you found out I was going you just had to make the meet, correct?

young paduan.

Ryan "OMG Reginald Barclay!" Stolte-Sawa is sooo gonna call you on that one.

Seriously, learn to spell you bantha-brained ewok! I don't think Prompt is from Padua! ;)