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Title: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 26 Jan 2011, 00:08
So as most of you know, Aaron and I are adventuring to Uh-Merica in mid-July or so for ROLLERCON!  We are going to Soccorro to visit Jordan and Amanda for a bit and then heading to Vegas for me to play the derbies.  Aaron is a bit iffy about driving in America (in any form of populated area anyway) so our original plan of road tripping will only work if Jordan and Amanda come with us (COME ON GUYS I KNOW YOU WANT TO IT WILL BE THE BEST WOO VEGAS AND ROLLER DERBIES) and we can go to the Grand Canyon and I can eat lots and lots and lots of tasty American foods.

BUT

If they can't come (which is not yet decided) we need a back up plan.  So we were going to throw another flight stop in there instead.  I would like it to be a stop where we can see some things, eat lots of things (this is what makes me want to go back to America most.  If I don't find a Crackerbarrel ever again I may die) and hang out with some people!  Like, I woould love to go back to CHicago so I can have that beer I had at Kumars again and go to Hot Dougs 9both places aaron would LOVE) but I have already been there and there is so much America!

So come on guys, sell me your places of residence and maybe you will win an exciting few days with a cheerful pair of Australians!  Accomodation is not necessary, we can alway stay in a hotel!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: squawk on 26 Jan 2011, 00:15
i vote california always and forever even though other places are probs more exciting. but san francisco! there are, um, cream puffs? :D china town? :D (hint: go to the places where there aren't any white people) uhh
we don't have waffle houses here tho :[
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 26 Jan 2011, 00:19
Actually Anna, I would REALLY like to hang out with you and Aaron named one of the places he would like to go as San Francisco.   So you have a high chance of success.  Does anyone else live around there?

Guys you will have to work hard to beat Anna because she is adorable.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: squawk on 26 Jan 2011, 00:23
Patrick! Um. I don't remember who else but everyone should just come here because I can drive now
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Wraith11B on 26 Jan 2011, 05:41
Washington, D.C.  Instead of the drivings, take the Metro.  Driving in DC has surpassed LA for being the world's worst congestion.

BUT!  There are still plenty of things to do and see!  And eat!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: valley_parade on 26 Jan 2011, 05:45
Jodie come east so I can make fun of you for never wearing pants!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Patrick on 26 Jan 2011, 06:14
Patrick! Um. I don't remember who else but everyone should just come here because I can drive now

YES

Please do this, Jodie, I will love you forever. I live 40 miles away from the city and would be absolutely thrilled to hang out with you guys!

As for other relatively local forumites, Yelley and Jason are not terribly far from here. Chris(tophe) is also nearby in San Jose. Kabir (who used to post on the forums as PECOAE) is a student at U.C. Berkeley, so his schedule is really dependent on school, but whatevvv. Cathy (Ruyi) also studies there but I haven't seen hide nor hair of her in probably two years now, forums or otherwise.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Blue Kitty on 26 Jan 2011, 07:54
What's the date you are coming to the good old US of A Jodie?
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 26 Jan 2011, 08:05
Google says that Rollercon is at the end of July.

Guys we could do San Franciscon and have Jodie attend! It is totally plausible!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ozymandias on 26 Jan 2011, 08:16
Man, if San Franciscon is happening I don't even know what Amanda and I want to do because MEGA JODIE JULY w/ SAN FRANCISCO KICKER would be the best ever.

Note: It is not me who is holding us back from the road trip. It is moneys and I will figure out money soon because jobs are nice but they don't come to me.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 26 Jan 2011, 08:42
Pleeeeeeeeease can we do this? I haven't seen an ocean in years and I am starting to go through withdrawal.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: squawk on 26 Jan 2011, 09:40
HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT BRYAN
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 10:14
Doesn't Ruyi live around there, too?

Also, San Francisco-con sounds nice. It might have to be Katie-less, though. I will have just got back from Guadalajara and not have got a job yet. So.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: imagist42 on 26 Jan 2011, 10:22
Crazy! I was just thinking about how I will probably be sick of summer term by my birthday and want to take off to see my brother in Santa Clara or something about that time anyway. If I were to do so and sneak off I could have the chance to undergo the initiatory rites of the Intimate Circle of Webcest!

fuck it I am just going to post this because I have made like 20 drafts none of which sound less creepy than "I would like to come see some folks I have never met before"
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ozymandias on 26 Jan 2011, 10:25
HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT BRYAN

Dude blows.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: sean on 26 Jan 2011, 11:10
Washington, D.C.  Instead of the drivings, take the Metro.  Driving in DC has surpassed LA for being the world's worst congestion.

BUT!  There are still plenty of things to do and see!  And eat!

#1 reason not to go to DC: you could wind up hanging out with me

#2 reason not to go to DC: you will melt
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 11:13
Yeah, srsly, do not come to the east coast in summer. It is not fun times.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: squawk on 26 Jan 2011, 11:16
THE COLDEST WINTER THAT I EVER SAW WAS THE SUMMER THAT I SPENT
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 26 Jan 2011, 11:24
NW Washington state has the best fucking summers on the planet, just sayin'
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Wraith11B on 26 Jan 2011, 11:30
Washington, D.C.  Instead of the drivings, take the Metro.  Driving in DC has surpassed LA for being the world's worst congestion.

BUT!  There are still plenty of things to do and see!  And eat!

#1 reason not to go to DC: you could wind up hanging out with me

#2 reason not to go to DC: you will melt

Sorry, I've adapted to summers of 120F+, so a measely 90-100F isn't anything really.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Barmymoo on 26 Jan 2011, 11:48
Guys you do remember that Jodie's from Australia, right?

I really want to come to San Franciscon but since I'm already committed to a UK Piratical Adventure of Doom I don't think I can afford it :(
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 11:55
Australia does not have the same sort of humidity as, say, Charleston SC.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Barmymoo on 26 Jan 2011, 12:10
I guess I have never been to either so I am just making MEDIA-INFLUENCED STEREOTYPICAL ASSUMPTIONS.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 12:16
Jodie's boyfriend is actually a kangaroo.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 12:21
Jodie has never experienced rain.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: calenlass on 26 Jan 2011, 12:22
In Chicago, we had to stop once a day to get Jodie barbecued shrimp, lest she explode.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: öde on 26 Jan 2011, 12:27
I almost took Jodie to the aquarium, but she threatened to wrestle all the sharks.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Patrick on 26 Jan 2011, 12:41
I guess I won't be recommending the Monterey Bay Aquarium to her then. They have a small pool with a bunch of stingrays in it. SO YOU CAN PET THEM. I just don't think I want to take that risk with her, we all know what happened to the last guy.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: scarred on 26 Jan 2011, 13:49
NW Washington state has the best fucking summers on the planet, just sayin'

yup.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: celticgeek on 26 Jan 2011, 13:51
Can't argue with that.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 26 Jan 2011, 14:01
I love you guys!  And Sanfrancisco-con would be awesome!  And Jordan and Amanda could come to that instead! 

By the way, I will either be in San Francisco (or wherever) from like 18-21 July or 22-25 July, depending on whether I visit the New Mexicans first or second.  I am booked into my Vegas hotel for Rollercon from 25 July, I leave the country again on the 1 August!  I guess it depends on which set of dates is best for everyone!

THIS IS EXCITING

I PROMISE NOT TO WRESTLE ANY DANGEROUS CREATURES

PLEASE DON'T SAY MY BOYFRIEND IS A KANGAROO BECAUSE BEASTIALITY IS GROSS ALTHOUGH TANK GIRL IS COOL!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 26 Jan 2011, 14:46
You should make it the 22-25 so that it's a weekend, and we can plan San Franciscon accordingly.

Every real meet-up needs an Australian! And Dovey said he would like to visit SF as well so he could swing down and then we would have TWO Australians and oh my goodness it would be wonderful.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 26 Jan 2011, 14:47
OH MAN I REALLY MISS DOVEY
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Lines on 26 Jan 2011, 16:06
BECAUSE SHE IS VERY FAR AWAY
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Gemmwah on 26 Jan 2011, 17:42
JODIE <3 U
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 26 Jan 2011, 18:30
I AM FAR AWAY AND EXCITED!  IT IS A SHOUT-WORTHY COMBO



(<3 you too Gemm)
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Storm Rider on 26 Jan 2011, 20:58
HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT BRYAN

I might not be living in San Francisco come July! But I would try very hard to make it back if it turns out there is a big meetup happening.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ballard on 26 Jan 2011, 23:47
New York! There's hella shit to see here, I will take you to local punk shows and delicious places to eat, you're welcome to crash on my couch so that you can waste your money on FUN.

Dovey can attest to the fact that hanging out with me is pretty excellent.

Also Kabir who Patrick mentioned is one of my best meatlife friends and when he isn't in Berkeley he is here in New York.

If someone bothers to convince you to come to Boston instead I am willing to get down there too.

Pic related. Dovey at a store off St. Mark's Place, New York's punk mecca.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs145.ash2/40579_1298767953250_1351920010_31271010_6356889_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 27 Jan 2011, 01:38
I don't know Gene, the idea of having a large group of interwebs in one place at once IS awesome sounding...can you promise me an interwebscon?
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Storm Rider on 27 Jan 2011, 01:59
Also yeah, how DID you forget me? We got ice cream! I got a parking ticket for hanging out with you!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 27 Jan 2011, 07:49
Oh man not a parking ticket.

Anna how could you.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Storm Rider on 27 Jan 2011, 12:01
Yes Liz, that was the joke.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 27 Jan 2011, 12:16
How much was the parking ticket?
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ballard on 27 Jan 2011, 13:07
There ain't too many regulars here. Just Huda, if she chooses to crawl out of her cave.

In Boston there's Jon (Obsessions) and his girlfriend Rachel (pen) and Shane would probably come in from North Bumfuck, MA.

During the summer Ally might be home from college in Jewton.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Joseph on 27 Jan 2011, 13:08
I could also make it to NYC really easy Jodie. Go there!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ballard on 27 Jan 2011, 13:12
Tommy, I move you post exclusively in Tom of Finland drawings for the next week.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Inlander on 27 Jan 2011, 17:31
I move that the title of this thread be changed to "Jodie and Aaron's Excellent Adventure".
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ballard on 28 Jan 2011, 09:16
edited cause I'm an idiot
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Johnny C on 28 Jan 2011, 09:23
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yytsDp42pSs/Sl21ZSczjhI/AAAAAAAABeU/u_JognMe9pI/s400/Tom_of_Finland_06.jpg)

companionship is important in the leg tumour ward
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: valley_parade on 28 Jan 2011, 09:52
Shane would probably come in from North Bumfuck, MA.

HEY. We're quaint, but we aren't bumfuckers.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Tyler on 28 Jan 2011, 10:05
New York is pretty cool, and my apartment can hold a ton of people to sleep over
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: David_Dovey on 28 Jan 2011, 19:05
You're thinking of Dovey.

Thanks for thinking of me guys.

Really really really though can we please do SFCon. I am sorry NYC, I have already been inside of you. I will catch a fucking Greyhound to San Francisco, I swear that I will. I will do it to hang out with the Internet (I miss you too Jodie <3). Please please please San FrancisCon 2011

EDIT: I just looked at Greyhound's website and if I order far enough in advance I can get to SF for less than $200 return. That's fucking amazing!

EDIT: Or I guess I could take a plane, which would probably cost just under $500, but what am I, made of money?
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Storm Rider on 28 Jan 2011, 19:23
It figures you fuckers finally want to have a meetup on the West Coast the year I might be moving away.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Ozymandias on 28 Jan 2011, 21:13
Hey

Hey Bryan

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I ain't used that tag yet so that was exciting.
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: jodizzle on 28 Jan 2011, 23:11
If Dovey is in I am picking SFCon!  Sorry NYC guys, I am biased to Dovey! <3

You can always come back for a weekend Bryan!

GUYS WOO!  ALso we will have it on the dates that were over the weekend, 22-25 July.

Got that? 22-25 July.  SFcon.  BE THERE!

Let's plan a thing!
Title: Re: Jodie's USA Adventure 2011
Post by: Liz on 29 Jan 2011, 07:55
Yessssss.