Planning for the Boston invasion of Chicago (Sadie Hawkins Race)

[Caraxmarie]

Ok so I have been put in charge and I want to get things locked down. If you are coming I need to know this week so we can reserve the van. No more wishy washy. There is room for 10. It may be less but plan on $115 per person for transportation.

So far:
Cara (me)
Rich
Aaron
Chris
Pete
Eric
Stephen

[pixel]

you know I'm in, as is Chris Transplant

and if need be I can always take my car to open up 2 spaces in the van, although I'd like to avoid this because the trip in the van is going to be fantabulous

[gregtheripper]

me naturally.

[chimblysweep]

do y'all have your housing? or need housing?

[oharescrubs]

sadie hawkins race? does bike ride you?

[pixel]

does bike ride you?

only in Soviet Russia...

[WithNail]

I have opened my home to any and all Bostonians coming to the race. I should warn though... it will be the floor for most people. I do have plenty of floor though so don't worry about space.

[WithNail]

"In Russia we say 'People are like onion... you chop them up but don't cry'" - My friend's russian dad-

[transplant]

erik said he's in - might need to check with him when i'm sober though

[Caraxmarie]

erik said he's in - might need to check with him when i'm sober though
Yep, you needed that last beer.

[transplant]

Yep, you needed that last beer.

dear cara,

please don't make fun of my problem. are you saying i shouldn't have had some vodka when i got home?

<3

[pixel]

gee... when I call people to drink they're either "too tired" or don't answer their phones. y'all trying to tell me something?

[stickyfoot]

Too bad I'm flying. I'd love to van with y'all. Oh well. Save some antics for me.

[scotthorrigan]

what are the dates?

[transplant]

dates are thur nov 9th - sun 12th

erik is in

and i want everyone to know i rescheduled a court hearing just so i could do this... i'm dedicated like that.

[WithNail]

dates are thur nov 9th - sun 12th

erik is in

and i want everyone to know i rescheduled a court hearing just so i could do this... i'm dedicated like that.

like for law school? or did you get in trouble? You DID didn't you!

[Caraxmarie]

The cut off date is Sunday.

[pixel]

Stephen from Amherst is 100%. He called and left a message with me last night from Gainsville from the 'fest his band is playing. Add his name to the list!

[scotthorrigan]

1 girl... and like 10 dudes....

cara is going to hate life

[Caraxmarie]

1 girl... and like 10 dudes....

cara is going to hate life

Nah, I've done a few tours. I can hang.

[chimblysweep]

keep an eye on the myspace. there's good news for dudes coming soon.

[transplant]

so this van thing happenin' for sure now?

[Caraxmarie]

so this van thing happenin' for sure now?

For sure. I am reserving a 12 person van.

[stephenhatesyou]

hello from dc! i'm really looking forward to this. should i meet you all in boston or what?

[chimblysweep]

hello from dc! i'm really looking forward to this. should i meet you all in boston or what?
there's a DC group driving out, too. hit 'em up here: http://dcfixed.com/vanilla/comments.php?DiscussionID=13

[stephenhatesyou]

oh i'm from amherst MA, my band is on tour right now. thanks anyways though, and see you then!

[Caraxmarie]

hello from dc! i'm really looking forward to this. should i meet you all in boston or what?

Yep. We are leaving very early in the morning on Thursday.

[stickyfoot]

My flight will not nearly be as much fun. So jealous.

[WithNail]

All need to bring blankets and sleeping bags and towels... I have a couple of blankets, but I think sleeping bags would probably do you guys better.

[stephenhatesyou]

Yep. We are leaving very early in the morning on Thursday.

into it. i'll probably make my way out and stay somewhere on wednesday night. how early are we talking? aaron has my number if anyone needs it.

[pixel]

you can crash at my place if you don't mind either sleeping on the floor or a two person couch.

also, when do you need the money for Cara?

[stephenhatesyou]

you can crash at my place if you don't mind either sleeping on the floor or a two person couch.

also, when do you need the money for Cara?

i'll probably take you up on that. makes more sense than staying with friends who don't have to be up ridiculously early, anyway.

[stickyfoot]

Hey, I've got a queen-size inflatable mattress. Think it'll fit in your van? I'd hate to have to fly with it if I don't have to but it'll be comfy for whomever of you wants to get real close to me. (I'm assuming that's all of you.)

[Caraxmarie]

I'll say everyone should try to get the van money to me by Monday.

[Caraxmarie]

You boys are very hard to organize.

[pixel]

Alright you fcukers, there seems to be some wishy-washy responses as to whos coming.

Here's the list of people that have verified recently that they're 100% without a doubt going in the vanpool (Cara, feel free to add anyone I've forgotten):
Cara
Rich
Chris
Aaron
Stephen
Erik

People that haven't given a solid answer (to my knowledge):
Lodri

Cara and Rich need to reserve the van soon (as in today most likely) so people need to step up and make some descisions!

[pixel]

I just confirmed that Erik is in, waiting to hear back from Greg.

[gregtheripper]

well i just got back from nyc last night and my life is a complete cluster**** right now... i might need to bail out b/c i am wicked behind on my schoolwork and co-op process from going away every weekend and the semester ends in less than a month. plus i would be missing class on thursday (that takes attendence..). blahhjhhhhhh ****kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkzzz.

[pixel]

well i just got back from nyc last night and my life is a complete cluster**** right now... i might need to bail out b/c i am wicked behind on my schoolwork and co-op process from going away every weekend and the semester ends in less than a month. plus i would be missing class on thursday (that takes attendence..). blahhjhhhhhh ****kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkzzz.

Cara needs a solid answer at this point so she can plan for the van. She's working today so I'm trying to help out as much as I can.

[transplant]

Cara needs a solid answer at this point so she can plan for the van. She's working today so I'm trying to help out as much as I can.

you're such a sweetie

[WithNail]

Isn't he... does anybody know if pete is coming?

[pete!]

i will go, and i can get the money togther tonight or tomorrow. i am solid though i am late. i just found out i dont have to work on the weekend

[chuck_norris]

I was going to say I'm in, but the thought of being with poot in a confined space for that long scared the crap out of me.

That and Gwen says No...

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That and Gwen says No...

SUCKA!!

[Caraxmarie]

Ok so I need you to help me make a decision. Which do we rent?

12 person van $675 15 MPG
7 person Mini Van $325 22MPG
or 2 cars for $200 a piece 25-36 MPG

[transplant]

Ok so I need you to help me make a decision. Which do we rent?

12 person van $675 15 MPG
7 person Mini Van $325 22MPG
or 2 cars for $200 a piece 25-36 MPG

what is this strange feeling....? oh yeah, sobriety.

i'll give you a call cara.

but i guess it depends on how many people we have? 7 person means bikes on top, which will cut down the mpg for sure. 12 person is more 'spensive... and two cars wouldn't be as much fun.

[Caraxmarie]

I rented the 12 person van. Now we will all be comfy.

[pete!]

i dont smell that bad do i?

anyone have a fm thingie for ipods? 16 hours in a car may suck w/ out music. if we take a break in cleveland i no a good (sort of pricey) veggie friendly place. they serve veggie cheeseburgers with muenster cheese. and if not there my friend aymann owns a place closer to the highway, sandwiches and light middle eastern stuff and coffee.

[Caraxmarie]

I am bringing a big bottle of Tylenol PM

[stephenhatesyou]

i have one of those FM adapter things, if i can find it i'll bring it.