North American Barbe-meet

16:13 / 04.03.07

Last week of June is fine with me too...

Jake, Colossus of Clout

04:12 / 06.03.07

That's an absolute no-go for me. May was close enough to the busy season that I was dreading asking for the time off. June is impossible.

12:03 / 06.03.07

okay. Thank you everyone so far, for your replies. I imagine the first date we all had set was at least possible for more people. I am going to discuss this further with my partner. I apologize for any mix ups, or confusion. I am going to try and keep the original date set.

Just wondering, Baz, as it would be so lovely to see you again: Are you able to make the initial dates we set, also?

Thank you everyone for being patient with me while I sort this out.

Jake, Colossus of Clout

14:47 / 06.03.07

Honestly, I'm not sure if I can even make it anymore in May. I just had to take a week off to go to my grandfather's memorial service, and I'm going back down to help out my grandmother early next month, plus we're having a immediate family-only scattering of the ashes in late-spring/early summer which might even coincide with the previous dates, for all I know.

I'm loathe to ask for time off for something frivolous when I'm already guaranteed to miss more time this season. So, basically, don't bother taking me into account with further planning, as I may not even be able to go. It really sucks, because I was looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing Montreal, and I also had offered to drive people (I'll have to rescind that offer with my apologies), but it is what it is. Family shit.

Sorry, everybody.

15:44 / 06.03.07

Just wondering, Baz, as it would be so lovely to see you again: Are you able to make the initial dates we set, also?

Yes, as much as the later dates... I still have no clue if I can make it or not but either is good!

16:16 / 07.03.07

The original date is no good for me now as my best friend will be in town that week.

RustyGoldhouse

21:31 / 07.03.07

NYC! Hookers and Blow for all, on me!

15:05 / 09.03.07

So, the end of June is awesome for me. I think Kali prefers it, and we may lose a few (very sad that Jake and charrellz will not be able to make this date, in all likelihood - and good luck to you charrellz, anyway!), but we may possibly gain a few.

The proposed new dates are from, June 23rd to approximately June 30th.

I was thinking it may be a good idea to secure some places, times, and events that we will be able to post for spontaneous barbemeeters who may only be able to come for a couple of days and have other accommodations. For example, the official barbemeet location of Hurley's can be on the 24th of June.

Oh, and Rusty: Don't you know that if it's sex workers you want to employ to service us all with, Montreal does have the one of the best reputations for service and price in North America - along with the less risk of incarceration.

15:06 / 09.03.07

I promise that I will not change this date if it is agreed on.

19:25 / 09.03.07

Good for me!

13:56 / 10.03.07

YAY!

Ticker

17:10 / 10.03.07

I'll look into doing a cameo for part of that week but can't do the entire thing.

Ticker

17:12 / 10.03.07

I've just been poked in the head that it would make a fabulous motorcycle ride so the liklihood has increased. However this does mean I will be dirty and tired when I arrive.

MattShepherd: I WEDDED KALI!

18:34 / 10.03.07

Just the way we like 'em!

13:09 / 12.03.07

I have filed for vacation time with my cranky employers. We will see how that pans out.

MattShepherd: I WEDDED KALI!

23:48 / 15.03.07

Incidentally, I have been road-testing my dandelion wine this evening and if the rest of the batch is like this one, hoo boy is there gonna be some carousing. Ca. Rou. Sing. And the maple wine is still on the brew.

CA. ROU. SING.

02:35 / 16.03.07

Oh my. Between Matt and Keggers we have a virtual brewing company and winery started, already.

10:03 / 16.03.07

Woo hoo! Sounds good...

MattShepherd: I WEDDED KALI!

16:21 / 17.03.07

My liver weeps with joy.

17:49 / 12.04.07

Kali will probably be posting later, but there are some serious entering-Canada issues that might kill her ability to come up in June. Needless to say, we're both really really really upset.

Feverfew

18:36 / 12.04.07

For what it's worth, I'll cross a set of fingers and wish y'all good luck.

Saint Keggers

21:37 / 12.04.07

yeah, my fingers are crossed so much they're starting to resemble a dna strain (Is it helix or double helix?)

Let us know if there's anything we can do to facillitate Kali's border crossing.

20:16 / 16.04.07

Well, this is not good at all. Possibly, this meet might not have legs?

22:23 / 17.04.07

I'm afraid I'm out too.... I got a job with a week vacation at the end of May....which is being spent in Ireland, so... sorry!

But if any of you are stopping in Toronto this summer?

12:05 / 18.04.07

It's not looking good for this meet. I could make a Toronto meet, possibly. This is a North American meet, so it could theoretically, take place anywhere in North America. Come July, I won't be able to offer accommodation, but if there is still interest in a meet, I can still do the dates at the end of June.

Baz, it is too bad you can't make this. Perhaps, a Toronto meet is a good idea, also (or instead of). Toronto does rock.

betty woo

17:28 / 19.04.07

I can make a Toronto meet, given that I am presently looking out my window at the CN Tower. However, that's not going to help with the Kali-in-Canada issue - is there somewhere south of the border that might be okay for the large-ish Montreal crew as well?

18:49 / 19.04.07

In discussing my stupid-Canada-why-won't-you-let-me-in issues, upon thorough and detailed questions presented to the nice lady at the Consulate here in Atlanta, it has become clear: "No, I'm afraid without the proper paperwork, you are not permitted to cross our border."

11:39 / 20.04.07

That genuinely sucks, Kali.

How about we have a Montreal meet if people still want one, (I can still help out with accommodations, but I am not fussed either way), have a Toronto meet as well, but postpone any North American meet action till we can gather a little more momentum for it. It would be nice if a North American meet would generate more interest, as I found it to be a bit lacking. If I had some help, I would plan events for the week, more like a Barbelith convention.

I certainly love Toronto, and I would just love to try on some of Ms.Woo's designs, to boot, and of course, meet the esteemed desinger, herself!

17:12 / 21.04.07

Well, my bright side is that Matt is coming to see me in June so, yay!!!!

Saint Keggers

19:47 / 21.04.07

Im getting this idea of wrapping Kali in bubble wrap and catapulting her into Canada! WHo's with me on this?

15:18 / 24.04.07

...wrapping Kali in bubble wrap and catapulting her into Canada! WHo's with me on this?

Just bubble wrap?

She needs a helmet too, Keggers. We have TEH LAWZ in this country, ya know!

15:27 / 24.04.07

And I rather like my brain.