After a long journey we are finally here. Took about 17 hours but it's all worth it!


2 Official Misfits Party Rooms 224+226. See you all you fun loving people later!!

It took us about 19 hours to make it to the hotel...With the heat index at 100 degrees, a few cold ones are definitely needed!!!:)

I'm hoping you'll check the boards again tonight (and be sober enough to answer) :lol: ......What's the hotel computer setup? Wireless, CAT5 or phone line?

I should be there around noon Friday, and was planning to bring my laptop.

I'm really looking forward to meeting all the real people behind the screen names!

i should be there around noonish tomorrow...my pregnant wife is with me so i don't know how much partying i'll be able to be involved in but we'll see what happens. see you guys tomorrow!

After a long journey we are finally here. Took about 17 hours but it's all worth it!


2 Official Misfits Party Rooms 224+226. See you all you fun loving people later!!

Carly and MsGail and all the rest of you adventursome soles, glad you made it safe, I'm looking forward to the pictures and stories at the August shindig!

Be safe on the return flight, and have a beer (or 2) for me!

-Dan

Hey all. Arrived earlier than planned so we are at the Best Western across the parking lot from the Hampton. Hope to meet up with some at Dave and Buster's tomorrow around noon. I think that's still on?
Looking forward to meeting everyone!

...my pregnant wife is with me so i don't know how much partying i'll be able to be involved in but we'll see what happens.

AWESOME! Now we have a designated driver!!!!:lol:

AWESOME! Now we have a designated driver!!!!:lol:

yes...yes we do:D

Like ds97a said, glad your trip was safe.
I'm jealous.:-|

Enjoy and take pics and don't show up in the Catskills woithout them.

Carly, my sticker looks great.

Gail, when and if you have appetisers, "salute your food" tee hee

I'm still jealous, I'll be jealous all weekend. I kid here - enjoy.:D
jurn

I'm still jealous, I'll be jealous all weekend. I kid here - enjoy.:D
Me too...but I dont kid :-(

Hpoe all you guys & gals have a great time, will miss seeing everybody again. My wife (joy) started her radiation treatments this week. I knew the timing would probably interfere with the Meet. BUT we are going to go wherever it will be for next year. Enjoy and have a cold one for me, Tim

have fun. have a few extra drinks on my behalf. no girly drinks though. ;)

have fun. have a few extra drinks on my behalf. no girly drinks though. ;)

That's all you drink!

We're here too, but after two days of camping and paddling to get here, showers are in order.

Hpoe all you guys & gals have a great time, will miss seeing everybody again. My wife (joy) started her radiation treatments this week. I knew the timing would probably interfere with the Meet. BUT we are going to go wherever it will be for next year. Enjoy and have a cold one for me, Tim

Hope everything works out OK for your bride. See you next year.
G.J.

I'm hoping you'll check the boards again tonight (and be sober enough to answer) :lol: ......What's the hotel computer setup? Wireless, CAT5 or phone line?

I should be there around noon Friday, and was planning to bring my laptop.

I'm really looking forward to meeting all the real people behind the screen names!
The setup is wireless, but the hotel has to give you a code. I bought my mac with me couldn't bear to leave it at home.

The setup is wireless, but the hotel has to give you a code. I bought my mac with me couldn't bear to leave it at home.
:D DCbox, you sound like me. I even took mine with me to Homer Alaska. With so many places doing wireless now (even Motel 6 is getting wireless next year) I now travel almost everywhere with my iBook. I have never had a problem getting on either...almost TOO easy. Have fun and keep us posted on the latest.

Checking in from my laptop in the hotel parking lot where we're having a tailgate party. About 30 great people out here having a great time. Wish you were here. :D

Ok Jake_62, where are the pictures? Live video feed? Come on now, no fair just taunting us.

where's that live webcam feed?

It took us about 14 hours and we are here having a great time,

where's that live webcam feed?

I have some still shots of the party that is going on right now as I speak.

damn it looks like everyone is having a great time! wish i could be there!

Hey everyone. Sorry not everyone was able to make it this year. Wing sorry to hear about your wife. :( Hope she is feeling better very soon.

Pics will be posted some time tomorrow.

We will be making an announcement tomorrow between 10am-1pm CST regarding the Big E-vent 2007 location. :)

Heading to sleep now...

This is T Mac and it is now 3:55 am. I have an official Misfit badge (thanks, Gail) and I'm having problems typingl. That being said, I love my EOC family. All for now because I can't spell well.

By the way, thanks to Tim for the Canadian brew and thanks to my many friends for making this annual event worth every moment.

Julie even drank beer tonight, and she too says thanks - now that I woke her up?

Is 4 am too early for breakfast????????

Obviously, Tom was using my account to post.

He is so funny! We are having a great time. However, I am about ready to send him back outside!!!!!

Talk to you all tomorrow!

No hottubs in the rooms this time, but we did manage to stir up the outdoor pool at 4 AM. :D It was nice to see T Mac and juliE get to spend more time with the rest of us this time around.

Have a great time everyone. Wish I could be there:sad: But my wife had to designate 2 weeks of her vacation for our Alaska cruise, which was scheduled for 7/28. The cruise was a Christmas gift from my daughter and son-in-law:) and purchased prior to the date announcement of the annual Event. Have fun and a few cold ones for me.

We will be making an announcement tomorrow between 10am-1pm CST regarding the Big E-vent 2007 location. :)

Oh man!!! I'm not going to be near an internet connection!!! You're killin' me!! Here's keeping allll my fingers crossed for something on this half of our fine nation.

Have a great time, everyone - and hope to see ya next year!!

-Trina.

Its 1115 am CDT, where is the 2007 meet going to be??? Those of us onn the left coast want to party too!!! :D:D

And post more pics!!!

okay... so who's the lush? there's always one! i wanna hear stories, damnit!

We will be making an announcement tomorrow between 10am-1pm CST regarding the Big E-vent 2007 location. :)




Whoa!!! How did I miss this!?!


My money is on Vegas.... fun for families... and a lot more fun for adults! Plus... they have um... great convention facilities or something.

Whoa!!! How did I miss this!?!


My money is on Vegas.... fun for families... and a lot more fun for adults! Plus... they have um... great convention facilities or something.

Vegas it is! It was anounced today.

oh.... HELL YEA...........!~!!!!!~111!!!~

lol.

okay... so who's the lush? there's always one! i wanna hear stories, damnit!

With this group, it's not possible to to have just one lush. :-D

Yes, this afternoon before the drawing for all of the prizes we announced that the Big E-vent 2007 will be in... Las Vegas! Everyone save up their money, think about planning their vacations now. We don't have a date or any other information to give out. We have only decided on the location. We'll be planning this event out and already have some ideas being discussed.

We expect an AWESOME turn out from our West Coast EOC Members. There are lots of East Coast EOC people planning on going to the Big E-vent 2007: Las Vegas. :)

Can't wait for next year! :D

There are lots of East Coast EOC people planning on going to the Big E-vent 2007: Las Vegas. :)

Can't wait for next year! :D


Suuuuuuuuure there are..... until they realize that they'd have to drive 2000 miles!!!!!

Woo hoo! Apparently that's about as far as San Diego, but it is a lot closer than St. Louis! Hoping to join you ... even if I'm not a Misfit. :)

-Trina.

Woo hoo! Apparently that's about as far as San Diego, but it is a lot closer than St. Louis! Hoping to join you ... even if I'm not a Misfit. :)

-Trina.

Meet me in SF and we can caravan the 568 miles to Las Vegas... :D:D

And when you guys post pics of St Louis, I want names- EOC user names!!! :):)

Meet me in SF and we can caravan the 568 miles to Las Vegas... :D:D

Seriously ... that's already in the works! Figured it would sweeten the deal and indeed it did. :)

I take it the 08 meet will be closer to the East Coast then....hmmmm. By then I might have an E again and can make it :-)

Seriously ... that's already in the works! Figured it would sweeten the deal and indeed it did. :)

Alright!! too bad you guys cant make it to Tahoe next month... :):)

Vegas? That's practically down the street. Might have to rent an E and assess this Misfit business first-hand...

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It's after midnight in St. Louis what kind of fun and merriment are our EOC'ers having. Any pictures taken during the day? Have many cold ones for all of us who could not make it.

Yes, this afternoon before the drawing for all of the prizes we announced that the Big E-vent 2007 will be in... Las Vegas! Everyone save up their money, think about planning their vacations now. We don't have a date or any other information to give out. We have only decided on the location. We'll be planning this event out and already have some ideas being discussed.

We expect an AWESOME turn out from our West Coast EOC Members. There are lots of East Coast EOC people planning on going to the Big E-vent 2007: Las Vegas. :)

Can't wait for next year! :D

eeek...Don't think I want to drive from DC to Vegas... :sad: I already had to drive my poor E from DC to Houston this past April. Maybe..2008 then.

:D DCbox, you sound like me. I even took mine with me to Homer Alaska. With so many places doing wireless now (even Motel 6 is getting wireless next year) I now travel almost everywhere with my iBook. I have never had a problem getting on either...almost TOO easy. Have fun and keep us posted on the latest.

Actually I didn't bring a macbook (saving up for one). I bought my mac mini, 13in flatscreen monitor seperate mouse and keyboard and small epson printer. I'm just mac addicted:-D

I can't believe I stumbled on this site tonight. I'm in St. Louis and just test drove my first Element today and I am hooked. Hope to pick it up early next week. Anyways, is there anything going on with the National event on Sunday? If not, that's cool, I'm sure I'll be posting quite a bit on this forum. Thanks, and welcome to St. Louis, sorry about the temp and humidity...:cool:

shane

Shane - welcome to the EOC. Nothing planned for Sunday other than most everyone driving home. When you buy the E, you'll love it and you'll also love this group that has become like family.

I can't believe I stumbled on this site tonight. I'm in St. Louis and just test drove my first Element today and I am hooked. Hope to pick it up early next week. Anyways, is there anything going on with the National event on Sunday? If not, that's cool, I'm sure I'll be posting quite a bit on this forum. Thanks, and welcome to St. Louis, sorry about the temp and humidity...:cool:

shane
Welcome Shane. The Heat is across the country....:rolleyes: the party is over... It was good to see all here...:cool:
Vegas will be great! I think we will drive the Northern rim....

Just something to keep in mind for people not wanting to drive from the east coast, you can usually get good airfare rates to Vegas.....

Just something to keep in mind for people not wanting to drive from the east coast, you can usually get good airfare rates to Vegas.....

But it might be hard to bring my E on the plane ;-) ... Do you think it will fit in the over head compartment???

But it might be hard to bring my E on the plane ;-) ... Do you think it will fit in the over head compartment???

You haven't figured out how to fold your E yet?!

Sheesh!

P.S. I put blueberries on my bowl of soylent green every morning. :)

P.S. I put blueberries on my bowl of soylent green every morning. :)


I like Bananas on mine! :D

Just something to keep in mind for people not wanting to drive from the east coast, you can usually get good airfare rates to Vegas.....
...but can you rent an Element once you get there? Work on that one, will you?

1755

Just something to keep in mind for people not wanting to drive from the east coast, you can usually get good airfare rates to Vegas.....
If we go that's the way we'll do it - we'll just have to rent something "inferior" in Vegas. We have great airfare rates from DFW BTW. It's not as far as the East Coast but it is 2 days drive from here and we'd basically have to take a week off for 3 days of "meet". You know, drive it - party - drive it again - and 4 days driving thru pretty boring desert terrain as well - UGH!
Vegas is great fun tho - I have a great time shopping and seeing the sights - and I don't gamble!

Flying and gonna win BIG. I want 2 Elements. That way when my wife decides she wants to drive my Element I have a back up instead of the Mini Van....lol

Hey Everyone should sell their homes (heck you will probably win back double maybe triple) and come to Vegas next year. Yeah baby! If you loose everything all you have to do is start all over again.

I am just kidding but, hope there isn't going to be a bunch of "PC" crap about how much $Denaro$ to bring for the games. We are all adults. :evil: Oh if you have a gambling problem. Don't go!! :) Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!:shock:

Bob

Flying and gonna win BIG. I want 2 Elements. That way when my wife decides she wants to drive my Element I have a back up instead of the Mini Van....lol

Hey Everyone should sell their homes (heck you will probably win back double maybe triple) and come to Vegas next year. Yeah baby! If you loose everything all you have to do is start all over again.

I am just kidding but, hope there isn't going to be a bunch of "PC" crap about how much $Denaro$ to bring for the games. We are all adults. :evil: Oh if you have a gambling problem. Don't go!! :) Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!:shock:

Bob



There's gambling in vegas??????? i've never noticed............

I know, I am in the rare minority of people who enjoy Vegas but have no interest in gambling (I have lousy luck anyway). I have nada against gambling - hope somebody in the EOC wins BIG - I just don't get into it. I'd rather take the $$ rent a limo and drive the strip all night drinking Cristal, see Cirque De Soleil and shop. Last time we went my 4 SIL's and I did all the above plus we spent one day at the spa and another we rented a cabana at the Venetian pool and got waited on all day (even lunch) with frozen drinks, a TV, a frig and misters to keep us entertained, comfortable, cool and refreshed. That's how I like to do Vegas. They specialize in spoiling people and I specialize in being spoiled. What more can a girl want?
All I am saying is that without gambling a dime you can still have a BLAST in Vegas. Something for everyone!

They specialize in spoiling people and I specialize in being spoiled. What more can a girl want?
All I am saying is that without gambling a dime you can still have a BLAST in Vegas. Something for everyone!
If I can go...I'm hanging out with you Tango... I love being spoiled!!!! :D

I take it the 08 meet will be closer to the East Coast then....hmmmm. By then I might have an E again and can make it :-)


Yeah, hopefully. Guess I'll have to wait another year, I don't want to put that kind of miles on the E (not to mention the gas $$) and I don't want to fly in and show up E-less. 2008 here we come.

I know, I am in the rare minority of people who enjoy Vegas but have no interest in gambling (I have lousy luck anyway).
:lol:
Maybe that's why you don't gamble? hmm.

I don't blame you on the gambling though.

Cirque de Soliel gives me the creeps.

My wife and I always wanted to get remarried in the Elvis Chapel. I won her over when I sang "Love me Tender".

We're going to check out prices to ship our E to Vegas, fly there, and drive home.

We're going to check out prices to ship our E to Vegas, fly there, and drive home.

I'm already trying to figure out the best route to take from Long Island to Las Vegas... it all is around 2,500-2,600 miles... depending on speed anywhere from 36-42 hours of actual driving time. Only way to make this at all feasible is to drive it straight through with a co-driver. Back to back 20 hour days of being behind the wheel is rough, works better doing 5 hour shifts. then you can drive non-stop. :)

Are there train routes?

I know my grandparents sometimes put their car on a train and then ride the train from FL to VA.

:twisted: I soo really wanted to be there. I'm sorry to have missed you guys this year. Since I know well enough in advance, where next is going to be, I'll have my kennel fees paid so no pet sitter backing out or lack of funds to use as an excuse next year!!!! :rolleyes:

I hope all traveled safely and had a blast!!

E On!!

Kerri & Joe

I'm already trying to figure out the best route to take from Long Island to Las Vegas... it all is around 2,500-2,600 miles... depending on speed anywhere from 36-42 hours of actual driving time. Only way to make this at all feasible is to drive it straight through with a co-driver. Back to back 20 hour days of being behind the wheel is rough, works better doing 5 hour shifts. then you can drive non-stop. :)

Maybe some car pooling would be in order.....?????

I wouldn't want to go it alone either..
Perhaps there are many from the east who would want to pool.
jurn

I can't believe I stumbled on this site tonight. I'm in St. Louis and just test drove my first Element today and I am hooked. Hope to pick it up early next week. Anyways, is there anything going on with the National event on Sunday? If not, that's cool, I'm sure I'll be posting quite a bit on this forum. Thanks, and welcome to St. Louis, sorry about the temp and humidity...:cool:

shane

Shane, Welcome to the EOC.

Apparently you are the third Shane here now. Cool, and I thought we had a rare name.

Shane

Just something to keep in mind for people not wanting to drive from the east coast, you can usually get good airfare rates to Vegas.....

Yes, I think we will be flying out to Vegas, just too far of a drive unless I take a couple weeks off work and make some interesting pitstops. the 960 miles we just drove was just about the limit for me.

I'll look dilligently for rental car companies that rent E's

Are there train routes?

I know my grandparents sometimes put their car on a train and then ride the train from FL to VA.
No, the only train route in the US that carries passenger vehicles with the owners in a sleeper car is the Amtrak run that goes between VA and FL. Nothing to the West or any other points in the country.

Maybe some car pooling would be in order.....?????

I wouldn't want to go it alone either..
Perhaps there are many from the east who would want to pool.
jurn
All I want is one person to share the drive with. Talking with James (Genom) already. :) The drive can be done non-stop in around 36-40 hours... 5 hour driving shifts and sleeping when not driving. Or split it into 2 20 hour days of driving... I've driven to Phoenix doing this in the past.

Larry, you are nuts. I mean this in the nicest way possible too :D :D

No way I am taking my E to Vegas. Would be cool but the drive to St Louis was killer. For the cost of gas we can get 2 airline tickets.

We are thinking of driving down for our vacation next year as long as it isnt 3 days one way....lol.

same here, no driving for this kid to vegas. At current gas prices it would cost like $750 for me to drive while a plane ticket costs $200 at the most.

Shane, Welcome to the EOC.

Apparently you are the third Shane here now. Cool, and I thought we had a rare name.

Shane


Thanks! I meet more and more "Shanes" than I ever could imagine...at least we spell ours right :-D