Speedguide Meet this coming fall....at Cats Pad, BBQ, Clambake, Soiree

[YeOldeStonecat]

OFFICIALLY CANCELLED

After having so much fun in Detroit meeting some SG'rs, I'm thinking of having a party at my pad this coming autumn sometime.

Location...104 Cove Road, Stonington, Connecticut 06378.

Sat September 6th...weekend after labor day. Sunday we can go find a Denny's for Noevo and BMED.

Faust...good excuse to visit your mother!

Places to stay list:
Stonington Motel....not many places to stay in Stonington, this one is small, cheap, absolutely not fancy.
http://ctlodgingassoc.travelhero.com/index.cfm/id/5094/aid/9/city/Stonington/index.html

And in one of the main drags in Mystic, Rt 27 right near the Aquarium and the Seaport Musem, is the usual generic Marriot chains..Days Inn, Comfort Inn, etc etc. Still only minutes from my house.
http://ctlodgingassoc.travelhero.com/index.cfm/aid/9/id/5053/index.html

http://ctlodgingassoc.travelhero.com/index.cfm/aid/9/id/81349/index.html

http://ctlodgingassoc.travelhero.com/index.cfm/aid/9/id/5059/index.html

Transportation....yes this one will be a bit more difficult than the Michigan SG meet...which was quite near the airport. My place is "roughly" an hour from TF Green airport by Providence RI, and also Bradley airport just north of Hartford CT. Although each is a similar distance from my house, TF Green airport is actually quicker trip wise, and easier.

There is an Amtrak train station only 5 minutes from my house...right by downtown Mystic.

TF Green to Amtrak link:
http://www.airporttaxiri.com/schedule.html
Amtraks's Mystic Station:
http://www.amtrak.com/stations/mys.html

Car Rentals at TF Greene:
http://www.pvdairport.com/ground_transport/car_rentals.htm
Nice little bar/lounge at the airport to hang around at, perhaps wait for other peeps to arrive to a group can rent a car and head on down..save $$$ that way.

[BaLa]

if I can get it to work out timewise..
I'll prolly be there...

[rickoic]

Are you goin' to have a Buffalo Chip throwing contest?

Rick

[Ken]

I have to be assured that I will have the room that looks out over the water... ;) :D

[lance-tek]

Just keep me posted on details if work isn't too crazy then I will be there.

dejavu I think I posted on this before SG went down, but I guess that is gone now

[YARDofSTUF]

should be able to count me in adn hopefully meggie too

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by rickoic
Are you goin' to have a Buffalo Chip throwing contest?

Rick

Well, a version of that. We'll pickup whoever gets so drunk they pass out...and throw them in the cove. Hopefully it will be low tide...with nice stinky black mud!

///wonder how Brembo's WRX will handle in that deep mud...///

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Ken
I have to be assured that I will have the room that looks out over the water... ;) :D

The boathouse is right on the water. But I'm hiding the keys to my boat! No telling what kinda trouble you can get into tearing up the cove at 65+ mph at 2am in the morning lit up like a wild banshee!

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

If I'm anywhere in the New England area you can count me in. Sept./Oct. makes not difference to me.

[YeOldeStonecat]

JOCS signature:
"Present Location: Home - East Bay, Nova Scotia
Days out in the field: 0
Networks Crashed: 0
Routers Turfed: 0
Headaches: 0
Near Blindness by Fiber: 0
Moving Violations: 0"

Hmmm.....how did the server crash reset all your counters back to zero, hhhrrrmmmmmm?

[Faust]

hmmm...... well, i can make tenative plans. can;t make a guarantee but i sure would like to take a big beefy dump in your upstairs toilet and not flush (:p ). that'll learn ya to bail on me in the middle of a game of '42 with a bunch of uncooperative foolio's (again... :p ).


keep this thread running as time goes on and i will see what i can do. sounds like a fun fun time :) .

[LT-73]

Hmmmm. Ct. ? I'll prolly make it but it'll be by bus :D How far are you from the bus station cat?

[Cypher_138]

That would be a fun road trip and a good way to meet some of you guys.:D

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by LT-73
Hmmmm. Ct. ? I'll prolly make it but it'll be by bus :D How far are you from the bus station cat?

There's one that stops in New London CT. That's about 15 minutes. I don't know if there are closer bus stops.

Amtrak has a depot right in Mystic....5 minutes from me.

[LT-73]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
There's one that stops in New London CT. That's about 15 minutes. I don't know if there are closer bus stops.

Amtrak has a depot right in Mystic....5 minutes from me.

Alrighty then, count me in cuz I'm there! :D

I'm 5 minutes from the Bus station and about 15 minutes from the Amtrak over here ;)

[lance-tek]

everyone is gonna get there by train or bus and you are gonna freak on all of us YOSc. Look at it this way, plenty of parking :D

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
JOCS signature:
"Present Location: Home - East Bay, Nova Scotia
Days out in the field: 0
Networks Crashed: 0
Routers Turfed: 0
Headaches: 0
Near Blindness by Fiber: 0
Moving Violations: 0"

Hmmm.....how did the server crash reset all your counters back to zero, hhhrrrmmmmmm? lol

I'm at a fresh start. ;)

[Illini25]

That would be fun road trip for me, but Im already scheduled for a wedding in Oklahoma late Sept and a few meetings in and around the month of Oct. also. :( Then Vegas first week of Nov, so my vacation time is limited :( Sounds like a great time!!!

-Illini25

[BMED]

Like I said in your first thread, count me in as long as my world isn't crashing in around me..otherwise, I'll be there!

btw, are you going to serving up some of the rubbed meat that you've been boasting about lately? sounds delicious!

one or two more questions...how far is Hooters from your place?;) and can we get there by boat?;)

Keep me updated,

BMED

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by BMED
how far is Hooters from your place?;) and can we get there by boat?;)

Keep me updated,

BMED

Unfortunately....no Hooters around here. But a couple of other (subi like) places 15 minutes away near the sub-base. What base is without those nearby?!

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Unfortunately....no Hooters around here. But a couple of other (subi like) places 15 minutes away near the sub-base. What base is without those nearby?! Hot damn! I'll show you all how an old squid did it back in the day. :rotfl:

And your right....wouldn't be a Naval Base without the kinky stuff close by. lol

[lance-tek]

PIER QUEER

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by lance
PIER QUEER

LOL!

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by lance
PIER QUEER Well the Army would now. :D

Why does The Army like liquid soap when taken showers together?

































It takes longer to pick up!

:D

[lance-tek]

the army does not have that mentality, that NAVY on the other hand.........


300 men go out and 148 couples come back. What happened to the other 4 men? They wished they had joined the ARMY to avoid the frequent butt attacks and would not convert to homosexuality, so they were tossed overboard.

[Indy]

Originally posted by lance
the army does not have that mentality, that NAVY on the other hand.........


300 men go out and 148 couples come back. What happened to the other 4 men? They wished they had joined the ARMY to avoid the frequent butt attacks and would not convert to homosexuality, so they were tossed overboard.

lol :)

I find it funny that my father joined the Army, while I joined the Navy and my brother joined the Marines...

[YeOldeStonecat]

Alright you two...no more talks of mixing long hot showers between armed forces. :eek: My soiree is not a military dating game, it's about good food, good drinks, and fun!:D

[LT-73]

Hey cat, is it on or what? Gotta let me know when. I'll be traveling by train :D

Oh, Should i bring my sleeping bag or a rats' pelt will do?

[Debbie]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
After having so much fun in Detroit meeting some SG'rs, I'm thinking of having a party at my pad this coming autumn sometime.

Location...Stonington, Connecticut. Sometime in Sept or Oct. Lots of good food and fun! Just putting the feelers out there to see if it can happen!

Faust...good excuse to visit your mother!

Hmmmmm maybe I should come and crash the bash!! Watcha think? :D

All kidding aside, this sounds like a great gathering YOSC! ;)

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by TIGRESS-73
Hmmmmm maybe I should come and crash the bash!! Watcha think? :D

All kidding aside, this sounds like a great gathering YOSC! ;)

There ya go!

LT....kinda still shooting for Sept....gonna try to get a better time in a few months, everyone will have a better idea of their schedule and we can try to get a time when the most peeps can make it.

[LT-73]

Sounds like a plan ;)


Hmmmm Tigress is gonna crash eh? Dam! :(






J/k babe :D

[Debbie]

Originally posted by LT-73
Sounds like a plan ;)


Hmmmm Tigress is gonna crash eh? Dam! :(

J/k babe :D

:o No you are not!!

[Debbie]

Originally posted by Joint Chiefs of Staff
Hot damn! I'll show you all how an old squid did it back in the day. :rotfl:

And your right....wouldn't be a Naval Base without the kinky stuff close by. lol

:D :rotfl:

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Alright you two...no more talks of mixing long hot showers between armed forces. :eek: My soiree is not a military dating game, it's about good food, good drinks, and fun!:D *points at the ground pounder* lol

He started it. :nod:

[lance-tek]

huh uh he did

Actually I am the SIDPERS Programmer. I used to be in Field Artillery but left that and went full time as the Programmer for Indiana.

I really have no grudge against any of the other 2 branches (Navy and Air Force). I am proud that they serve period.

I am wondering though. What city is this we are going to be at?

-lance

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by lance


I am wondering though. What city is this we are going to be at?

-lance

My Soiree? Southeastern corner of Connecticut. New London is the biggest city near me. Also Groton (Sub/Navy base there). I'm in Stonington, next to Mystic, which is next to Groton, which is across the river from New London.

[lance-tek]

......................which is across the ocean from Europe ..........................


Ok I wanted to look it up to see how far of a drive it would be, I don't really think I want to pay for a plane ticket and I am not certain about a bus or train. Never traveled that way before.........

According to maps.com it is
Total distance: 833.8 mi
Total travel time: 13.3 hours
This is traveling from Indianapolis, IN to New London, CT

I think I could talk the better half into the trip and she could go see some sights if she likes. I guess it would depend on the date. We will have to wait until that is set.

-lance

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by lance
......................which is across the ocean from Europe ..........................


Ok I wanted to look it up to see how far of a drive it would be, I don't really think I want to pay for a plane ticket and I am not certain about a bus or train. Never traveled that way before.........

According to maps.com it is
Total distance: 833.8 mi
Total travel time: 13.3 hours
This is traveling from Indianapolis, IN to New London, CT

I think I could talk the better half into the trip and she could go see some sights if she likes. I guess it would depend on the date. We will have to wait until that is set.

-lance Hey lance

I would fly with the airfares being so darn cheap but if you and the your better half haven't been on a road trip to this end of the US I would highly recommend driving. ;)

If you decide to drive stay away from I84 it's murderous, even at night. :D

[BaLa]

:rotfl: :rotfl:

according to yahoo.com

Starting from: ## $%^$^ st, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-1001
Arriving at: New London, CT
Distance: 1225.5 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 18 hours 51 mins

thank god I will be flying :p

oh btw; Cat how far is Hartford from New London/Stonington?..
<edit> nm
59.3 miles Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour 15 mins

[Noevo]

OMG! I can't believe I hadn't ever replied to this thread :eek:


If I can (work release program and all :D ) I will make it.



pfttt!

Whitmore Lake, MI
48189-8208 US

New London, CT
US


Total Distance: 760.39 miles
Total Estimated Time:
12 hours, 27 minutes

no problem :)

[BaLa]

Cat, where's your house :D

http://www.innatstonington.com/pages/Resources/Stonington-Aerial.jpg

<edit> BTW, I ripped the image from
this site..
http://www.innatstonington.com/pages/theinn.html

[YeOldeStonecat]

Hey, nice aerial shot! That's "Stonington Borough"....also known as "Stonington Village"...the historical fishing fleet town. Was mostly made up of Portugese families...but with the fishing industry taking such a huge hit over the past couple of decades with regulations....it's been dwindling, and rich New Yorkers moving into the "quaint" little village, driving up prices of what used to be poor old housing.

That little island you see in the middle...that's "Sandy Point"...that's my playground in the summertime. That whole area is where I spend most of my boating time. It gets packed out there.

OK, see the distance from that little beach island to the tip of Stonington Point peninsula, say where the line begins for the arrow pointing to the Inn? Take that distance, keep going to the right side 3 times...off the right side of the map. There are two more peninsula's to the right...after that second one, you'll be at my cove, where my house is.:D

[YeOldeStonecat]

OK everyone...time to find a good weekend. Lets start voting which ones will work. Looking for September right now for starters.

[YARDofSTUF]

weekend liek sat-sun or friday-sun or what here?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by YARDofSTUF
weekend liek sat-sun or friday-sun or what here?

Probably Sat/Sun, since most peeps work, and doing any distance on Friday to get here in time would be tough.

[BaLa]

my plan would be to make the trip Fri
do whatever sat and leave Sun morning....

as far as dates go..
my schedule is open..

I'm off usually Fri
and every Sat/Sun
I'd request a personal holiday on fri to make sure I don't have to work..


no weekend is better than teh next for me..it's all the same :D
tell me teh date, so I can 'book' a flight and reserve a hotel room or whatever.. ;)

[Joint Chiefs of Staff]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Probably Sat/Sun, since most peeps work, and doing any distance on Friday to get here in time would be tough. Friday travel

Saturday time to eat and be merry

Sunday work it all off traveling

:D

I like the sounds of September but really since your the host you call the house rules.

[brembo]

Early in September would work for me. Any later than mid sept and I'm booked for several weddings and whatnot.

[Debbie]

I hope I could make it. I would love to meet you guys!

[YARDofSTUF]

gotta talk with meggie i know 1 weekend hse'll have drill, not even sure she said yes yet tho, but any weekend it good for me, jsut need to what one so i can take that sunday off :)

[Noevo]

Any weekend, besides labor day, would work for me :)

[rickoic]

JCS

Haven't seen any activity from you for a couple of weeks or so, are you still folding?

Rick

[BMED]

Originally posted by Noevo
Any weekend, besides labor day, would work for me :)

I'll have to agree, honey-do list is at it's peak then.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Okie Dokie...I'll start "penciling in" the weekend after labor day.

[BaLa]

when is Labor Day? :p :D
oh, and do let us know if you have something more than 'pencil'd in
as I need to make some reservations for hotels and stuffs..also need to 'book' my flight...

[lance-tek]

ok so, September 6th & 7th if I am not mistaken......hmmmmmm...drill is on the 20th and 21st. Well, I could take Friday and Monday off so I have plenty of recovery time I think I will be there. Where would you recomend lodging at? I don't need a lot really. I figure just a place to wash my @$$ and rest it. Just give me a holler and let me know.

Thanks,

-lance

[YeOldeStonecat]

I will post links for places to stay near me, and try to look into transportation options to post from the airports. Bradley airport, in Hartford CT, is about the same distance from me as TF Green airport which is by Providence, RI. Yet TF Green is a shorter drive, under an hour from my pad. Bradley airport can take longer because of driving through congested Hartford.

[Ken]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
I will post links for places to stay near me, and try to look into transportation options to post from the airports. Bradley airport, in Hartford CT, is about the same distance from me as TF Green airport which is by Providence, RI. Yet TF Green is a shorter drive, under an hour from my pad. Bradley airport can take longer because of driving through congested Hartford.


Hey! Wait a minute!

I have confirmed reservations at "YOSC Famous 5 Star Hotel" that features clean & spacious rooms with great views, 24 hour room service, hot and cold running women, complimentary limo service, laundry service, fully stocked bar, superb dining... All this and more, 3 full action packed days for the low price of $1.47 You can't beat it... :D

AAA gave it a full 5 star rating and Siskel & Ebert gave it 2 thumbs up! :p

[lance-tek]

John aren't you going?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Ken
Hey! Wait a minute!

I have confirmed reservations at "YOSC Famous 5 Star Hotel" that features clean & spacious rooms with great views, 24 hour room service, hot and cold running women, complimentary limo service, laundry service, fully stocked bar, superb dining... All this and more, 3 full action packed days for the low price of $1.47 You can't beat it... :D

AAA gave it a full 5 star rating and Siskel & Ebert gave it 2 thumbs up! :p

It's a good thing you didn't mention a massage parlor....I'd have to turn you away on that one.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Does the term "pig roast" sound good?

[YeOldeStonecat]

I'm editing the first post on this thread, adding links to places to stay.

[lance-tek]

Thanks for the reminder John.

I am planning on driving from Indianapolis. Not sure which vehicle I will take but I am driving. If anyone is on the way and would like to catch a ride/carpool just let me know and I can stop by on the way through. I am planning on leaving home on Friday just so you know.

Just drop me a line or make a post and we can work out peticulars if necessary.

Indy? you planning on going? You live within 5 miles of me so I am sure we could work something out :p

-lance

[BMED]

All I want to know is...can I pee in Noevo's beer?

If so, I'll be there!

:D

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by BMED
All I want to know is...can I spill my beer on Noevo?

If so, I'll be there!

:D

Sure, we'll post pics!

[Dave's World]

I'll be there to party with you guys, pig roast and beer sounds great to me.......

[Ghosthunter]

I dont think you are far from Newburgh? What 2-3 hours?

First weeknd of september goign to gettsybrug, last week of october going to Balitmore

Depneindg upon the date I might be able to make it.

I deifniteily want to go!!!

[Debbie]

I would love to be up there with LT, but, if I can't make it, it would be nice to see him go.

[Immortal]

Originally posted by TIGRESS-73
I would love to be up there with LT, but, if I can't make it, it would be nice to see him go.

hmmmm ... I sense a break up.. ;)

[Debbie]

Originally posted by Immortal
hmmmm ... I sense a break up.. ;)

No not at all. I just know he would have a blast with the guys.

[YeOldeStonecat]

OK peeps....I'm gonna be scarce throughout August as I go on my honeymoon, but wanna get a more accurate headcount for this shindig, so as I can order up the pig, the big BBQ pit stuff, etc.

Lets get a show of hands.....:D

[Noevo]

I'm a definite :)

requested time off the other day. I'm off all labor day week and the monday after the org...er get together :D

[Meggie]

thats like an hour and change from east hartford. thats about as far away from one point to another u can get in connecticut, good job ;)

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Meggie
thats like an hour and change from east hartford. thats about as far away from one point to another u can get in connecticut, good job ;)

Eh I've driven home from there in under 50 minutes...used to drive up to South Windsor several days a week for about a year working on their school systems network.

You should try driving from the southeast corner to the northwest corner, north of Danbury...even at my speeds that's seriously a 2.5 hour drive. Luckily only one client way up there.

[Prey521]

What should I bring? I can't cook for beans, but damnit, I can buy the hell outta supermarket! :D

[Noevo]

Originally posted by John
Jimminy Crickets, train fare is $175 each way. Doesn't look like I am going to make it.

after driving 12 hours, swinging through philly (or thereabouts) to pick you up wouldn't be a problem.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Noevo
after driving 12 hours, swinging through philly (or thereabouts) to pick you up wouldn't be a problem.

Uh oh...that big white love machine of a van that BMED drives gonna do some limo action?

[Noevo]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Uh oh...that big white love machine of a van that BMED drives gonna do some limo action?

I don't think they let that out of the county anymore :D

[Noevo]

Originally posted by John
Sounds like a plan...


let me check on a few things.

what day would you be driving by?

That Friday

lol I should mention that dropping you back off in Philly Sunday wouldn't be a problem either :D

[LT-73]

Bad news cat, won't be able to make it . Can't afford the expenses :(

Thanx for the invite tho, hope evryone that makes it has a great time.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by LT-73
Bad news cat, won't be able to make it . Can't afford the expenses :(

Thanx for the invite tho, hope evryone that makes it has a great time.

Might look into sticking yer thumb out, some SG'rs may be driving by. And splitting a room...we did that in Michigan.

[BaLa]

I wouldn't mind sharing a room with someone (I ain't made 'o money either :p)
I've got a couple more weeks, then I will have my mom book the flight, and I will reserve a hotel room.

[lance-tek]

I will be driving from indy, if anyone is interested in a pick up let me know. I plan to leave on friday.

-lance

[BMED]

Originally posted by lance
I will be driving from indy, if anyone is interested in a pick up let me know. I plan to leave on friday.

-lance

*EDIT*

It seems my plans have changed, leave time canceled because of JACHO inspection at work...sorry!

Have a great time and congrats to Mr. and Mrs. YOSC...have a great honeymoon too!;)

Thanks,

BMED

[UOD]

Can't this wait till November....it would be nice to have a big welcome home party.;)

[YARDofSTUF]

ya lets get a list of who is going? and is this a saturday or a sunday, if is a saturday i'm all set, but for a sunday i'd need to start tading days off with ppl at work.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by YARDofSTUF
and is this a saturday or a sunday,

If enough peeps are coming to keep it going...it will be Sat for the main roast. Sunday those who are still in town..we'll go nurse our hangovers somewhere for breakfast.

[YARDofSTUF]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
If enough peeps are coming to keep it going...it will be Sat for the main roast. Sunday those who are still in town..we'll go nurse our hangovers somewhere for breakfast.


cool!

[BMED]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
..we'll go nurse our hangovers somewhere for breakfast.

sending a Denny's nurse over to help out...she's familiar with your recovery!;)

PS, she'll be in the back of Noevo's bed...ready to go!;)

[BaLa]

anybody reserve a hotel room yet?..

anybody else flying in?....

and who's driving?

[Randy]

just too far away :(

if i come onto a bunch of money i would fly down.

[BMED]

Originally posted by Randy
just too far away :(

if i come onto a bunch of money i'll pull your fly down.

:eek:
















j/k:D

[YeOldeStonecat]

Looks like it's not gonna happen folks....may be put on hold for a while. Not enough going to show up.

[BaLa]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Looks like it's not gonna happen folks....may be put on hold for a while. Not enough going to show up.
not at all?..

[Ghosthunter]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
Looks like it's not gonna happen folks....may be put on hold for a while. Not enough going to show up.

dang it I was so forward loking to meet everyone, the wife gave me the big OK


oh well...I will try to make it whenever you plan on having it, if you are going to push it back why not wait until UOD gets back home?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally posted by Ghosthunter
dang it I was so forward loking to meet everyone, the wife gave me the big OK


oh well...I will try to make it whenever you plan on having it, if you are going to push it back why not wait until UOD gets back home?

See thread in Gen forum, waiting for a definite last show of hands. So far you would be the 2nd definite show up, after Bala.

[BaLa]

funny, eh?

the person that'd be traveling the farthest is one of the 2 only definite show ups :p :D

[YeOldeStonecat]

Just a heads up reminder.
OFFICIALLY CANCELLED

[YARDofSTUF]

too bad this didnt work out, it was a hell of a nice setup u had planned, thanks for trying, hopefully we can get a good group at some point. i was excited at first with all the ppl saying they were thinking about it.



anyway thanks again cat.

[LT-73]

Yeah :( i wanted so badly to go. I'm gonna have to save my pennies again to be sure next time.

Sry Cat :(