Your early posts stated Venture County - that's what you got -- there are Orange County campgrounds as well..,

Based on my experience in putting together these events before -- those are the types of places you really want -- Restrooms nearby, parking, relatively quiet, easy to get to.

Just look at what their restructions are for alcohol on the premesis -- some don't allow open bottles and such (there are ways around everything - -but -- it's something to watch for.)

Actually that place is up near Frisco which is kind of a trek...
I might be able to get a hold of bbq too so it wouldnt be that tough.

And if its a bbq, my chicken wings are so gonna be there!

I'm exempt from bringing anything seeing as how I'll be on vacation.

Ok...SORRY...but I will not miss an afternoon game in Anaheim vs the Cubs..BUT...this is what I will do.

For those of you traveling down to Lost Angeles I will put you up in my apartment in West Lost Angeles. I have one extra room with a queen bed and it's own bath (whoopie) and I have a couch and plenty of floor :D

So for those of you traveling down we can have a mini get together and you all can hate me for not showing up Sunday after you leave town :lol:

Those that are short of cash and would like to drive down but can't afford the HUGE FUKIN GAS PRICES..well...I'll donate to the cause up to $150.00 unless I get fired....die...hit by a bus..fucked by a hottie till im an incoherent babbling idiot, or we just have one huge earthquake and we all fall into the ocean:D

Let HALX know and I'll send him a check and he can determine who gets the funds ...either way I'll pitch in...but I REALLY can't miss an ANGEL GAME....well...I take that back...if there is a hottie that wants me to attend (and I mean GIRLS..no chicks with dicks) I may consider it, but I will warn you ahead of time....The Angels have cost me a couple of girlfriends:eek:

Anyoooo....we'll see as the time date gets closer...but my offer of a place and donation stands.

KS

if its in ventura county ill go unless halx can give me a ride in his TL to Orange county haha

as for where to go, i think the Getty center would be preety cool!

Gonna be studying for my final. at UC Davis. Outside Sacramento. And I'm FROM LA. Oh well.

ok, scratch The Original King and KeyserSoze (bastards!) they have other plans.

So it's starting to shape up as a park meeting, but we need more ideas for actual location. If the San Diego and OC guys are willing to drive to Ventura County, I got it covered. Otherwise, we're gonna figure something else out in LA or OC.

Also, if this goes right, then I wouldn't mind having it again a month later.

It's not that I have other plans... I told you I was gonna be in LA in July... you're the one that made the get together in June. (Dork)

But that just means we can another one in July... Kick ass.

GETTY CENTER off the 405! nice place with nice views, art, a park.. kinda, and ITS FREE!

and amazing achitecture

Hmmm...actually that's not a bad idea. East Coast, West Coast...and one for us Heartlanders, as well. All on the same day/time.

I really hope this doesnt start some kind of east coast/west coast TFP fued... but if it does, its all about the West Coast because its the Best Coast!

so any updates? Maybe... a park by a beach? *hint hint* :p

My apologies for not putting in my suggestions earlier, I was out of town all last week. I don't necessarily mind driving to Ventura County, even though I would be coming from Riverside. The Getty Center idea is not bad either.

Whatever is decided I will likely be cool with it.

We have a really nice park area on the beach in Corona Del Mar. BBQ's available, firepits along the sand, nice grassy plots with shade trees and play areas, etc.

It's about 10-15 minutes from Irvine, just about smack in the middle between LA and San Diego. People can choose to park up on the street for free, but parking lot parking is ~5 per day. Maybe one truckload of the food and etc. to park, or just an assload of people to carry everything down to the beach. No alcohol allowed down on the beach area or park section.

If I'm rated by then I might even be able to cruise people around Newport Harbor in a 30 ft shields--but no promises on that.

change my status to maybe. i broke my arm horribly 2 days ago (spiral humerus break) and might need surgery to put a metal rod in. Not sure what kind of shape ill be in and if i will be able to drive my stickshift car :(

man... stupid summer school interfering...
ohwell... one day i'll make it to an event... one day...

This sounds cool to me. No alcohol though. :(

Just wondering if we might be any closer to a place and time...

My backyard is good :)

Ugh... too bad it's in arizona, eh? that defeats the purpose of a soco meet.


Do we have to have alcohol at a park? Cuz if not the one that was already mentioned sounded awesome! *nod nod*

we'll decide by the end of the week.. right now I'd like to find something a bit further north..

I have to withdraw: I will be out of the country.

Excuses! Not good enough! You will attend!

oh! wow. i would love to meet up with you fine folks.

under ordinary circumstances, i could easily book a short flight down south... atm i'm not sure with all the remodeling stuff going on, but <i>maybe</i> i could escape for a night or 2...?

not a lot of notice for those who would travel, but then you did say this is for the socal tfpers... so ignore me. : )

july & august though make me sad. i hate the hot weather...

anyway, if (more than likely) i can't join y'all, have blast & snap tons of pics!! :D

Hot weather?!?!?!?

Bern, dear... come visit me in the next few months :icare:

i.......wish i were there.....haha
too bad i live in the ol lonestar state.

I start 2-month summer course in Chemistry on the 14th. Since I'd be driving from San Fran-ish, my vote is with Hal on being as north as everyone will allow.

Dave and Busters might work as a venue. We would have Pool, video games, food, bar and television. A day at Magic Mountain would work nicely... or Disneyland perhaps, .. or Knotts Berry Farm, (New coaster there) would have Movie Land Wax Museum just down the street... w00t.. lol.

I can most likely make it, thx for the invite.

;]

Hmm Dave and Busters... never been there...

If we can get a little more info from smooth on the parks.. I think that would be a good choice to go with.

What kind of info would you like, Halx?

Here is an address that will drop you off street-side:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...rch=++Search++

From that street, you can walk down a steep road to the beach or quite a bit of steps. I will try to get some pictures of the access points so people end up at the same place. But that could be difficult since school is winding down.

(June 13th is a few days after classes end. So depending on how many finals I have to grade, I could snap the shots right at the last minute and get them up before people start traveling :) ).

If you zoom out, you can see Newport Harbor and Balboa Island. Lots of touristy stuff to do there. Also, just up the road is Fashion Island, very nice outdoor mall. And, IIRC, a Dave and Busters is inside for those who want to check that out!

Ouuuuuch. Sorry, but the further south you get, the worse I'm gonna feel on Monday. Count me out, but have fun though.

How many Bay Area TFPers are there? Maybe we can have a seperate event.

Heh.. that's why it's the SoCal meet up.

I'll be able to take a couple people from Ventura County in my car if you all don't wanna drive. You will, however, be subjected to my driving and my music. Heh.

That's a good hour and a half from here, compensating for traffic... but I have been known to make the trip in 36 minutes exactly.

So is it finalized?...the beach in Corona del Mar?

yeah let's get off the computers for an afternoon and go to the beach

Ok.. smooth, how do we grab ahold of a spot there?

ok, as far as I know, there should be plenty of room and we don't need to notify anyone.. Bit I'll show up before our scheduled time and set up a some tables and a grill.

As we get closer, I'll go down and take some digital photos and post them in this thread. Combined with the map, people should have some very visual cues to follow to end up in the same place.

So I figure I'll take some shots of the actual meeting area, some from street level (so we know where to walk down), and some from around the general vicinity so people know where to look to park.

How many people does it look like are showing up?

What do we need? Food, beverages, charcoal, activities, etc? We'll probably need to figure that out when people start arriving. I might be able to snap some shots this weekend when my wife and I go down on our day sail, but no promises. Definately before the scheduled date, however. That map I provided gets you smack up to the park--so I just have to guide you from that endpoint to the actual benches we'll be at.

hmm, what am I forgetting? I don't know. Let me know what you think and need. It's a nice beach, with sizeable fire pits if people stay into the evening. Oh yeah, almost forgot. This is on the beach side of the Newport Harbor jetty. It should be impossible to miss. I have no problem going down in the morning and hanging out while people drift in.

We're looking at 10-12 people. Maaaybe more. Gonna bring some non-TFPers to mix it up a little. If you're gonna bring friends or sacrificial virgins, let me know so we can accomodate.

I'm gonna send out PMs to people to remind them what they need to bring. I'll put down some money for some steak and chicken. We need others to pledge more items, though.

Let's pile it all up in this thread.

Thanks for your help, smooth!

I will be there. Please feel free to PM me with what I should contribute to the efforts - food, drinks, etc. Curious but if we are on the beach for the get together, will there be drinking? Many beaches don't allow this.

If smooth posts specifics about where and when, it sure will help. I have never been in that area.

The beach doesn't allow drinking, but no one can control what others do with their own opaque cups ;).

All right, I sent out PMs to those who have said they will be there. Let's lay out what we need. Please add to or correct this list...

Food:
Steak
Chicken
Corn
Chips
Dip

Drinks:
Soda
Juice
Water
XXX!@#$%^
ICE

Supplies:
Charcoal
Lighter fluid
Matches
Plastic Plates
Plastic silverware
Napkins
Trash bags

Stuff:
Chairs
Fun Activities
Towels
Umbrellas
Sunblock
Coolers

The general rule is: Bring your own. However, if you can, bring enough to accomodate at least one other person because some of us will be bringing guests.