this is NOT my wife's birthday.

9/11 is my mom's birthday, but she's not much for celebrating.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

we seriously need to look at dates though with what options Warus/Dave has (are there 2 possible weekends you could be here in RI Dave?) and what works for people who'd like to come? IE how do we get the most people available?

I'm excited though because this is forcing us to have NSOPgiving in september when it's perfect back yard weather still. If anything, it might still be too hot, but yeah, November is typically too cold to do outside/deck/patio eating.

Lets not rush summer please

yeah, no doubt, but September IS the best part of summer here.

My only concern would be the celebration/party atmosphere on a day like 9/11. I wouldn't want a neighbor to get pissed and call the cops, making us having to explain just what the hell we are celebrating...

I'm pretty much locked into the 11th now. The following weekend I hoped to get to Houston.

no problem Dave, 11th it is.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

no problem Dave, 11th it is.

i plan to be there!

Originally Posted by tbert

My only concern would be the celebration/party atmosphere on a day like 9/11. I wouldn't want a neighbor to get pissed and call the cops, making us having to explain just what the hell we are celebrating...

Not to start a debate or anything, but what's memorial day like by you? Here it's raging bbqs. Just saying..

Yeah, no debate, and I am not against the NSOPgiving on that day. But not everybody feels the same way...I am not sure if Memorial Day and 9/11 can be compared that way. It could be, but I am not sure.

I am intending to make it there, but we'll see how it goes..

let's all grow beards

Originally Posted by ride5000

let's all grow beards

I can pull that off, too.

Originally Posted by ride5000

let's all grow beards

i already have one!

Cannot make it this time

Maybe I'll shave it to some sketchy porn stash just for you guys. Maybe.

Originally Posted by ride5000

let's all grow beards

I have to get on a plane and fly into the US in September of all months. I don't need the extra attention.

Not booked that weekend (yet), but not committing till way way way closer, because if I commit now, something will come up

Originally Posted by Stoopid_Girl

Not booked that weekend (yet), but not committing till way way way closer, because if I commit now, something will come up

Kinda the whole reason to commit now to this, so if something comes up, you tell that something you already have plans.

Originally Posted by astockwell

Kinda the whole reason to commit now to this, so if something comes up, you tell that something you already have plans.

Not really when it comes to me. What ends up happening is that I get asked to do a wedding. I'm not concerned about "Oh hey, it's my bday party this weekend, will you go" or whatever, because that's not money. Every time I say I'm committed to a meet I get asked to do a gig, I'm trying to avoid that this round cause I miss my NSOP fam

Originally Posted by Stoopid_Girl

Not really when it comes to me. What ends up happening is that I get asked to do a wedding. I'm not concerned about "Oh hey, it's my bday party this weekend, will you go" or whatever, because that's not money. Every time I say I'm committed to a meet I get asked to do a gig, I'm trying to avoid that this round cause I miss my NSOP fam

And I don't think the australian will let you or saad live it down.

Good point.

Originally Posted by astockwell

And I don't think the australian will let you or saad live it down.

The Australian can come during Christmas, and I'll definitely be free then

Originally Posted by Stoopid_Girl

Not really when it comes to me. What ends up happening is that I get asked to do a wedding. I'm not concerned about "Oh hey, it's my bday party this weekend, will you go" or whatever, because that's not money. Every time I say I'm committed to a meet I get asked to do a gig, I'm trying to avoid that this round cause I miss my NSOP fam

Oh you mean you pencil us in til something better comes along? Gotcha

Originally Posted by s7khan

The Australian can come during Christmas, and I'll definitely be free then

Yea but then you'll be just one of the billions falling down our way..

so Eric/Jamie, what kind of pre-giving shoot do we want to arrange in Boston?

Originally Posted by QJ

I'm still in for this! I think my situation will be resolved by then and I can plan to be there. This is something I really don't want to miss!

fly southwest with me! i'll rent a car so we can get around

Then come to Boston and Niagra for a trip and fly back to Houston with me

Originally Posted by Stoopid_Girl

Good point.

I will find you on Google earth then hunt you down because you don't talk to me on facebook.

Originally Posted by astockwell

Kinda the whole reason to commit now to this, so if something comes up, you tell that something you already have plans.

+1. Yes I realize you'd turn down a paid gig that can't be rescheduled really, but still...

Originally Posted by Blazin

Yea but then you'll be just one of the billions falling down our way..

Originally Posted by danm

so Eric/Jamie, what kind of pre-giving shoot do we want to arrange in Boston?

If I were to make it to this event, I would like to be involved in this if possible. Also, would anyone have room for me?

Flights are < $300 so If work is cool with it, it should be a go for me.

Woot Shawns coming now! This thing is getting better and better.

Didn't meant to edit that Dave.

^

yeah, see if someone else can host you, but if not you're welcome here (possibly in the back yard but somewhere for sure).

Dave, when do you come BTW? You here friday night and saturday night then leaving sunday? I'm also thinking we need to do a rocks and water shoot one of the mornings?

I'm IN!!! just bought my plane tickets

niiiice.

this is going to be rad.

I have RI down for Saturday and Sunday night. I could come on the Friday though too I guess if there are plans for a shoot. Not sure what the go is as I was planning to stay with Jamie in Boston for 3 nights Mon-Wed. Im still flexible over this weekend. I'm down for a rocks and water shoot for sure.

well, we're up and adam Monday AM for work/"school". You can stay that night if you want, but Fri/Sat would work easier for us. Either way, we'll do rocks and water one of the mornings. Whichever works better for more people.

Ok will keep that in mind. What do I need to bring?

Originally Posted by Warus

Ok will keep that in mind. What do I need to bring?

A kangaroo, wallaby or koala bear would be mandatory i think.

Originally Posted by thomps6s

A kangaroo, wallaby or koala bear would be mandatory i think.

Only one of each? I was planning just filling my bags with assorted marsupials.

ayeee maybe ill come im so bad at commitment :/

^ but there might be cute boys here?!


and dave, DO NOT BRING:
drop bear
baby eating dingo

and we'll be cool.

Originally Posted by thomps6s

Also, would anyone have room for me?

I'll ask the admiral

DAMNIT

Sept 9th is the first day back to school. I doubt I can get the time off but I am gonna find out for sure.

Yes, i know the party is the 11th, but I always like to extend my vacations a bit.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

^ but there might be cute boys here?!

boys are dumb

Originally Posted by dangerwoman

boys are dumb

and we like boobs