[Smevo]

First off, rules for the poll are choose all cities that you would be mobile to, only choose one for preference. As far as preference goes, you can not choose your hometown. For example, I cannot choose Fredericton, stupendous_mat2 cannot choose Moncton, and PostModernPrometheus cannot choose Saint John. I'll also make the poll public for that reason. :cheers:

Now, if a meet were to happen in late February, who'd be up for it and where. Hopefully using this poll will get a good participation rate in the meeting. Forumers from outside NB would be welcome too, but the meet would take place in NB for NB forumer mobility reasons. :P Forumers from outside NB can choose any city as preference, but only if they can actually make it to that city.

Anyway, let's get this thing goin' 'eh! :cheers:

[PostModernPrometheus]

Cool idea Smevo.


(Are we limited to cities, or do towns count?)


My non-hometown (including surrounding communities) possibilities (alphabetically):


Greater Fredericton
Mirimachi
Greater Moncton
Sussex
Woodstock




*** Sorry.....posted before the poll went up :S

[Smevo]

If you want me to add towns, I can. I just assumed not enough of us would make the effort to go to say....Bathurst or Miramichi. Anyway, lemme know. :)

[mmmatt]

Cool idea! Im living in Freddy now, but I might be moving back to moncton in feb (my university is STUpid right now haha). Im able to go anywhere really, as I have a car, but I would prefer Freddy as Ill probably be coming back here every once and awhile anyways to visit my g/f.

[mylesmalley]

Freddy would be best for me. but i can make it to a moncton meet on a weekend. gotta love those cars...

Are you dropping out, mat?

[mmmatt]

Freddy would be best for me. but i can make it to a moncton meet on a weekend. gotta love those cars...

Are you dropping out, mat?

Yea, for this semester, im sick of STU right now. Im just gonna work in Moncton for the spring and summer and go from there.

[Seely32]

It would be cool to see everyone come out and make it. Kwajo may have some difficulty being in NF but I hope everyone here could make it out.

Just want to get some faces to these names

[Smevo]

lol...myles, You broke the rules. :P You voted twice for preference, but since Moncton's your hometown, I'll take Fredericton as your vote. :)

^agree with you seely, I could be seeing the Fredericton guys every day and not even know it...lol.

ps- sorry to take away the only vote for Moncton as the preference so far. :(

[mmmatt]

but that makes no sense as there have been 6 voters and it says 3 voted for freddy, 2 for SJ and 1 for Moncton...in other words 6 votes it adds up.

EDIT: I see, PostModernPrometheus didnt vote a preference.

[kwajo]

Yeah sorry, love to but I'm afraid I'm out of province right now. Maybe I'll send a cardboard cutout representative instead

[mylesmalley]

lol...myles, You broke the rules. :P You voted twice for preference, but since Moncton's your hometown, I'll take Fredericton as your vote. :)

^agree with you seely, I could be seeing the Fredericton guys every day and not even know it...lol.

ps- sorry to take away the only vote for Moncton as the preference so far. :(

My bad.

I make a point of breakign rules from time to time. Keeps people on their toes.

[kirjtc2]

Great idea. Fredericton's obviously my first choice, but I could do Saint John or Moncton if given enough notice and my schedule allows.

[mylesmalley]

Freddy has two advantages:

1) pretty central.
2) i'm here.

Both are win in my books.

[Seely32]

Freddy has two advantages:

1) pretty central.
2) i'm here.

Both are win in my books.

Not to be completely biased but.....lol saint john is hour and 15 from moncton and 45-50 to freddy. Plus we do have a lot of forumers. BUt I am up to going anywhere We'll just need to set a date so i can see if my schedule(I am saying that the english way just to sound like an idiot) permits.

[Smevo]

I was thinking sometime in the last two weeks of February on a weekend myself, meaning Sat 16, Sun 17, Sat 23, or Sun 24. Any of those dates would work for me, and gives almost a month notice to everyone.

We've got another rule breaker (I'm looking at you, michael_d40) :P.

[mmmatt]

Well as Im assuming that michael would vote for Freddy as its closer to him Im gonna say the actual vote count is

SJ - 2
MO - 0
FR - 4

Looking like freddy is winning so far :)

[mmmatt]

Not to be completely biased but.....lol saint john is hour and 15 from moncton and 45-50 to freddy. Plus we do have a lot of forumers. BUt I am up to going anywhere We'll just need to set a date so i can see if my schedule(I am saying that the english way just to sound like an idiot) permits.

Well considering that Myles, kirjtc2, Smevo, Myself, FamilyGuy, and the other freddy forumers are already in freddy...and its much closer to you guys in SJ, I think Freddy has an advantage over other places, plus its a great city and its the one city in NB that never seems to be involved in our city vs city stupidness haha, so its neutral ground.

[michael_d40]

I was thinking sometime in the last two weeks of February on a weekend myself, meaning Sat 16, Sun 17, Sat 23, or Sun 24. Any of those dates would work for me, and gives almost a month notice to everyone.

We've got another rule breaker (I'm looking at you, michael_d40) :P.
haha WOW, am i that bad?
But yes..... You are correct, I broke the rule, Sorry ;(

[kwajo]

Guys, just have the meet in Sussex, it's the perfect solution! You can go to The Thirsty Mule for a good time ;)

[PostModernPrometheus]

There's something to be said for Dairy Town....centrally located for the majority of forum posters...

[Seely32]

dinner at smitty's

[big T]

Hey there, I know you guys probably don't know me but I'm in Freddieville a lot these days. Depending on when you do this I might be able to join for a beer if that's cool with you.

[Seely32]

The more the merrier

[mylesmalley]

I'm sticking with Freddy Beach. call it neutral territory haha. plus, as mat pointed out, there are a lot of us here already-moreso than moncton or SJ.

[Smevo]

I was figuring we'd let the polls decide, a combination of mobility and preference. I left the voting open for too long though, so howsabout we say the poll closes at midnight on Feb 2?

michael_d40, I actually only knew because it's a public poll, you can see who voted for what. If SJ's the only place your able to attend a meet, then by default your preference would be there so I won't actually count your preference vote but will count your mobility, if that makes any sense. As for kwajo, seeing as he's in Newfoundland and it's a far trek, I'll let the preference for him slide.

So we've now got:
Saint John 3
Moncton 0
Fredericton 3


We could just meet in the middle, I'm sure there's plenty to do 10 minutes outside Geary! lol

[kirjtc2]

We could just meet in the middle, I'm sure there's plenty to do 10 minutes outside Geary! lol

How about under the overpass at Petersville Hill. We'd have shelter and everything...just gotta worry about being shot at by whoever's responsible for CFB Gagetown security :)

[Smevo]

If there's a tie in preference, we'll use mobility to break the tie. If it's still tied...flip a coin? lol


The overpass at Petersville hill sounds good...dodging bullets could be fun. :cheers:

[Helladog]

If I have my car, I an go pretty much anywhere (assuming you'll want me there:jester:)

[Smevo]

If we'll welcome micheal_d40 I guess we can welcome you too Helladog...friggin' rulebreakers. :P

Still tied between Freddy Beach and Serf City!

PS - please remember that I really am a sarcastic Cape Bretoner before taking anything I say too seriously. :)

[Smevo]

Howsabout we set February 17 as the date. Any objections? I could also do the next Sunday, but basically that's the only day of the week I can do except possibly Saturday the 23rd.

[Helladog]

I cant see any problems...

[mylesmalley]

Any time is good for me. Friday would be best though, as I don't have class.

[Smevo]

I might be able to swing Friday, depends on work...might be a bad day for the travellers though with classes/work. Then again, I'll let them speak for themselves rather than make assumptions. :cheers:

[mylesmalley]

I should say, if we were to do it on a weekday, Friday would be best. Any weekend is fine, just so long as the weather permits if it's anywhere other than Freddy Beach.

[Seely32]

you guys set a date and time in location and ill be there.

[Helladog]

Lets meet in Halifax...:haha:

[mylesmalley]

Lets meet in Halifax...:haha:

*GASP*
Over my dead body!

jk, I love Halifax. But still, no.

[Smevo]

Yeah, I can't make it to Halifax either. lol

If anyone wants to come up from Halifax though, feel free. It'll be the first time you're a minority in a forum meet. :P

[Seely32]

So lets get a head count on who all could make it.

[Helladog]

What day are we talking about?

[Smevo]

Alright, so with voting (unofficially) closed, here's the final preference results:

Saint John.......Moncton..............Fredericton
Helladog..........JasonL-Moncton....HalifaxMtl666
kwajo.............mylesmalley...........mylesmalley
michaeld40................................stupendousmat2
Smevo
FamilyGuy

So basically, with 2 of the SJ votes voided because of hometown, both Moncton votes voided because of hometown, there's a tie between Fredericton and SJ. Mobility gives Fredericton the edge.

So why don't we say Sunday, February 17 in Fredericton. Now I'm trying to think of where in the city to meet with free parking. :cheers:

[Helladog]

I'm fine with that...

[PostModernPrometheus]

I'm fine with that...

Me too (95% sure, assuming schedule doesnt change:S) If possible...early afternoon? I have tickets to the touring NY production of "CATS" in SJ that evening.....

[mylesmalley]

17th is great.
Sorry again for voting twice. My pref is still Freddy though.

Also, anywhere is good.

[kirjtc2]

No problems from me.

At risk of sounding ignorant...what sort of place does a typical SSP meet happen? A bar? I'd probably suggest the Hilltop if parking's the biggest issue...

(OT: can some explain what the @#&! happened to my beloved Patriots tonight?)

[Seely32]

I'd say somewhere were we could see some buildings or a nice view of downtown any ideas for those in fredericton I can make it but hopefully in the early afternoon.

[Smevo]

No problems from me.

At risk of sounding ignorant...what sort of place does a typical SSP meet happen? A bar? I'd probably suggest the Hilltop if parking's the biggest issue...

(OT: can some explain what the @#&! happened to my beloved Patriots tonight?)

Depends on the forumers I think, in warmer weather some do a "tour" of landmarks/construction sites, but this is far from warmer weather especially for a coastal boy like myself. :haha: Usually just meet over some food and drink I think, but I've never been to one myself either.

I think I jumped the gun on the free parking thing...even curbside is free on Sunday I'm pretty sure.

As for a place with a view...I don't think we'll find anything with a window view, but if we're anywhere in downtown we'd be immersed in the urban atmosphere upon stepping out onto the street.

[Seely32]

So we have a head and all we need now is a place and a time.

Any freddy forumers have ideas for a place?

[mylesmalley]

Hilltop is good. But there are all sorts of good spots downtown like Dmitri's, Blue Door, Quiznos etc... lol. whatever you're all in to. There's a Rotten Ronny's on Prospect that's convenient for the out-of-town crew.

[kirjtc2]

Yeah, I'd rather go somewhere downtown myself, I just put the Hilltop out there because of the parking (plus it would be easier to get to from out of town).

The Blue Door sounds great to me....Snooty Fox too while we're at it. Parking shouldn't be too big a problem since I think most of the lots nearby are open on the weekend.

[mylesmalley]

I've never been to the Snooty Fox. I've heard good things though. Is there anything worth mentioning on the North Side? I try to avoid it. Kind of a 'there be dragons' sort of thing. But if anybody knows a place?

[kirjtc2]

I live on the north side...nothing really worth going to here. A few run-down bars and "family" restaurants that are stuck in the 70s, some fast food places and the horribly hokey Frank's Finer Diner. Best place I can think of would be Jive's on Main near Brookside, but even then the food isn't very good.

The best places are for the most part downtown.

[Smevo]

My vote would be for the Snooty Fox, which seems to be the best blend of good food (pub style) with reasonable prices. There's better food downtown, but I don't think anyone wants to be spending $20/plate. I've never tried that place on Prospect though. Would be convenient and easy to get to the Corbett centre and Bishop Dr construction sites for those out of towners so inclined.

[mylesmalley]

I guess, Snooty Fox it is then.
Good times.

[Seely32]

Now we need a time???

[Helladog]

1:30pm?

[mylesmalley]

Works for me.

[Smevo]

Sounds good for me. :)

[Seely32]

sounds good

[kirjtc2]

Sounds good here too. See you there.

[PostModernPrometheus]

Sounds good here too. See you there.



17th, 1330 hrs, "Snooty Fox".....LOL....never been there, but i like the name...kinda reminds me of my childhood.

barring something unexpected, looking forward to making it & meeting some of the folks from home & around the province.

[Helladog]

17th, 1330 hrs, "Snooty Fox".....LOL....never been there, but i like the name...kinda reminds me of my childhood.

barring something unexpected, looking forward to making it & meeting some of the folks from home & around the province.

Where is the "Snotty Fox?" It's not a gay bar is it? :jester:

[kirjtc2]

No. :) It's at the bottom of Regent between Queen and King.

Now, if you want to partake in that lifestyle, there's always Boom. :)

[Smevo]

Here's directions, but to get to the parking lot, instead of continuing to the end of these directions, turn right onto King Street (at Tim Horton's) and there'll be a government parking lot on the left...the lot on the right is for the church so would be in use for at least part of the day.

From Saint John (Fort Howe Hotel just for a starting location to get you onto Hwy 1) (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&mo=ma&2si=ca&un=m&1rc=L1AAA&cl=EN&qq=IEaKSvfsRso9tf48KtoXOzBMPHg0iRvo3JtzzvTHi7XHQIUvWyjPD3CktXDv0SaGZqgRprNIhrM64f77yb2Ba7i2D7xtNgJhlvOS2dOizIzfQ2fqynS%252bDTR5odQvebfHbCmRKfrch733Fw3et%252be1gORKp56l8VoklQKAJr%252fiQa%252fnoDY7Fnre%252b8AGBR0C6akNztCYeeWWnZ0429MqQs0BLBuAyMbXgRksimky%252fVFAkgwTTZP62bps6TB97cOkc4rHFj7Z2TP6qTh3VKc4WWeAUWsGjahv8MdFjZIkaGXQA7TrGXvHDbRhbnRSyb%252f0mhnHLBNNvckrpy48la96eCyUjDWq2pwyai3pS2ej4UMqJmFrk9c7A4jh8%252bVkwVNZiI3rkl5O481aUlXtBpus0JGtYL025hYSekXHUdaCgWIByV%252fnNLV4vxrdIUPxABF3Fs6xePWI1b39yGL9pZN29Tg6QObaRracSfUX&ct=NA&r=f&1si=ca&2rc=B2AAA&did=1202749818&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=%252ftpHLs2wNBPwbH42JZvBVg%253d%253d&1g=T51F7DOcS46%252fJqFCJul3Qg%253d%253d&1pl=&1v=ADDRESS&1n=&1pn=&1a=10+Portland+Street&1c=Saint+John&1s=NB&1z=E2K&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&2pn=&2a=66+Regent+Street&2c=Fredericton&2s=NB&2z=E3B&panelbtn=2)

From Moncton (Assomption tower starting location) (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&mo=ma&2si=ca&un=m&1rc=L1AAA&cl=EN&qq=IEaKSvfsRso9tf48KtoXOzBMPHg0iRvo3JtzzvTHi7XHQIUvWyjPD3CktXDv0SaGZqgRprNIhrM64f77yb2Ba7i2D7xtNgJhlvOS2dOizIzfQ2fqynS%252bDTR5odQvebfHNY3ZBgPMPGOj73scZuoAunLtN%252bL0iBWvtCl4odkw7BD8wiQG5MI1c2l%252bYACAAq3YNh9tuuZ1QlrRZ5Z2BhbX01sBFJOCR8pvY6oZo8YAFJr%252bQA64LeLUXt9VXDUwKiGRB4VGmXzaTGIWr%252fX1RvzU9UAQdRBLBw%252f5saVv6FBy0KOf8Z1nz1UM%252fy1Rf3A0wmEbu3lCKddDQyTPD6l%252f065C%252fMmUqS1p0xm2daaIjNA7%252fdZmZvaXcfx5qjojAt6KxJr1XilskbAwMXxqLszAwYGJOi6g6h2FBJSH414Tkxwp0%252fG%252fXal6Gcpu5F7LjUf1HXLR9U3haURFQirKbtxEu1UQFipI%252bwfmc0NH&ct=NA&r=f&1si=ca&2rc=L1AAA&did=1202749818&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=770+Main+Street&1c=Moncton&1s=NB&1z=&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=jqGM2VFnEkoJZVay1%252f3PYw%253d%253d&2g=lSm81IVpbn0Te4BJWs6Atg%253d%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=&2a=66+Regent+Street&2c=Fredericton&2s=NB&2z=E3B)

Hope to see you all there. If you need directions from another city/town, fill 'em in or let me know. ;)

[Helladog]

Thx

[Smevo]

Looks like the weather's going to co-operate with us tomorrow. High -4 and only a chance of flurries in the evening, so the afternoon should be fine. :)

[Smevo]

Oh, and I'll be standing outside my car in the parking lot so we can actually know who we're looking for...lol.

[Seely32]

I drive an 88 volvo with jersey plates so its pretty hard to miss.

[Helladog]

...and me with a white Taurus...

[PostModernPrometheus]

hope it goes well, folks...looks like i wont be able to make it...flights out of st john's were waaaay backed up on friday and it's totally messed up my weekend (and early week) plans.....:(

[mylesmalley]

Where were you guys? lol.

[Smevo]

Dammit Myles! :P lol

Nah, we told the guy we weren't sure how many were coming, and he stuck us in back. Me and Seely went out to see if there was anyone who looked lost out there, but didn't see anybody. Anyway, next time. ;)

[mylesmalley]

Lol. no worries. I had to walk, so I ended up getting there a few minutes late. figured i'd hang out at the bar for a while. How'd it go?

[ErickMontreal]

Where were you guys? lol.

I`m back from Freddy ! Mais où étiez-vous ? I`m arrived there around 1:40. Next time

[Helladog]

I`m back from Freddy ! Mais où étiez-vous ? I`m arrived there around 1:40. Next time

I got there around the same time...1:40. I drove around the block and didn't see anyone at the lot, so I parked outside the Snotty Fox and was met outside the door. Only four of us there, but we had a pretty good time...wish you had found us.

Like I had said to them: we should have exchanged cell #'s...next time.

[Smevo]

I probably should have told the waiter "if people come and don't know who they're looking for, send them our way." lol Cell #'s would definitely be a good thing next time.

Anyway, thanks guys for coming out. It was good to get a little idea of the people behind the keyboard, definitely something that should be done again. :)