TestFest 2007: July 13-15 - Planning Thread

[thecreeper]

I figured we needed another thread. I will update the first post in this thread as needed. Post to let me know if you are coming, and we will start a list.

The current plan is:

Ocean City, MD
July 13-15.
Paradise Plaza Hotel
1 Room, can reserve another if needed.
We should probably meet on Thursday, July 12 and leave early Friday morning to get the most out of the weekend.
If someone wants to come but is afraid costs are a problem, let us know soon. Optimus and I can help get some people out for the weekend.

Tentative attendees so far:
thecreeper
raublekick
Optimus Funk
Artmead
Jesse
Donnie
ILoveDonnie

Stormy (?)
testtubebaby (?)
Hex + Rad (?)
Cid (?)
Subsy (?)

I'm gonna try to get ahold of Zell, Sharkz, Tristan, and a few others to see if i can increase the number of Tubers.

[Jesse]

I advise any Tuber to try and make this. Who knows if there will be another.

Just checked greyhound. My bus ticket if bought 7 days in advance would be $86, which, is pretty fare. Unless there's a way I could carpool with anybody. I'll be in Boston this summer, if anybody's passing on thru.

When should I arrive and depart?

[thecreeper]

I recommend being in Lancaster or Philadelphia, PA by Thursday night, July 12th. That way we don't waste Friday. We get together then, and leave early Friday. So anytime in the afternoon, someone here can get ya. If you can convince Mike (Rebel10) to come, you two could carpool (that would be a great odd couple car ride). I recommend checking orbitz and southwest for fun fares into Philly International too, it would save a lot of time.

Leaving? up to you, but i would say plan a bus/plane ride for sunday night (not too early) or monday morning.

[Jesse]

Alright, it's the same price to go from Boston to Philidelphia, as it would be to go straight to Ocean City, so I can do that instead.

I can get into Philly as early as 8:30AM. Can somebody be there to get me?

[thecreeper]

on what day? i'll likely have to work Thursday, but i get off work at 4pm and can get you at any time afterwards.

also, if you wanna go straight to oc, you can, but that's up to you. its another 2.5 hours from lancaster area to OC

[Jesse]

If I got to Philly at 5pm, could you pick me up?

[thecreeper]

yes sir. if its the airport, no problem, or 30th Street Station or Suburban Station or something like that. the train goes to all those places.

[squirrels2nuts]

oh theres maryland on a map
all tucked away down there

[Mr Biglesworth]

This whole thing might do better if you deliberately don't differentiate with TestyFesty (http://www.testyfesty.com/pics.php).

[GT2000]

Right on.. I'll be reserving my room this weekend.

[thecreeper]

sweeet

[thecreeper]

so seriously, i want to know who is coming.

jesse and i will violently molest you until you say yes.

[Optimus Funk]

No! (but I just want to see you guys try to molest me, It is both of you right? ;) )

[GT2000]

Ok so I haven't reserved the room yet like I had said I would.. right.. but, I will tomorrow, promise.. yeah.. ok. Seriously, I will, I came on here to find this thread to remind myself of which hotel this was at, going to give them a call tomorrow.

[thecreeper]

do it donnie. do it right.

we're counting on you.

this weekend will be awesome.

[GT2000]

Yeah.. I'm not paying $250/night.

What other hotels are there right there on the strip in walking distance of this one?

[GT2000]

So yeah, give me some options soon so I can work something out, I need to get a room reserved (somewhere soon), and Anya's friend in R.I. needs to get her and her hubby a room reserved..

Won't be home much this weekend, leaving for Richmond shortly for the race that's going to probably get rained out.. so I'll be heading back to Richmond tomorrow, probably..heh.

Good thing I took tomorrow off work...

[thecreeper]

Yeah.. I'm not paying $250/night.

What other hotels are there right there on the strip in walking distance of this one?
whoa...250? holy hell. i don't think hohman paid that much for our room.

plim plaza hotel isnt that far away and is alright, um...

beach walk hotel is a block up the street on 10th and boardwalk and has decent reviews...

americana hotel is right next door but i cant speak for the quality there...

there's a place called wellington hotel a block off the boards on 9th and Baltimore Ave...

honestly, just look for places between between 1st street and 20th street, and if you want it to be cheaper, look for places not on the boardwalk.

i can't recommend that many places because i really have not stayed at all that many there.

[GT2000]

Yeah, they quoted me right around 250.. understandable that it's around mid-summer and all.. but still, that's for a room without a jacuzi even..

If it weren't for the fact that we're going to be moving around that time, and looking to buy a 2nd car, I probably would've never flinched at that price, lol. I'll have a look around soon.

[GT2000]

Yeah, the others are all pretty pricey too from what I can see, Beach Walk has rooms for 129/night, might reserve it later in the day after I have the talk with Anya, we'll see!

[Optimus Funk]

whoa...250? holy hell. i don't think hohman paid that much for our room.

plim plaza hotel isnt that far away and is alright, um...

beach walk hotel is a block up the street on 10th and boardwalk and has decent reviews...

americana hotel is right next door but i cant speak for the quality there...

there's a place called wellington hotel a block off the boards on 9th and Baltimore Ave...

honestly, just look for places between between 1st street and 20th street, and if you want it to be cheaper, look for places not on the boardwalk.

i can't recommend that many places because i really have not stayed at all that many there.

Yeah my bill was around $560, That is why I didnt want to get two rooms, and for three nights, the bill would have been a cool 1,500+ which isnt good for us not knowing who is comming and who isn't. Speak of who is comming we need to lock this down now.

[heX]

i hate to say it. i really do. i could just barely afford the gas/bus ticket, if at all. if i did manage i would have no money to spend at all for room/food/sex with zach's mom. so.. i guess im out :[

wow that sucks. im sorry i suck. things in my life has shifted around since we first started discussing this and i know longer have the resources. i had full intension on going.

[Optimus Funk]

I can still help people get out here, I just really want an accurate count of who is going(so I know for sure how many rooms we need). Hex pm me sometime I really dont want money to be a factor in people not comming. Also I am going no matter what, I lose money if I cancel my reservations and I already have payed time off from work so lets just all put out heads together and get this solved once and for all.

[raublekick]

i'm starting to think this would be better suited for next year.

[Optimus Funk]

Yeah I thought that from the get go, but I really cant back out now.

[raublekick]

haha why not? we're still at the stage where no one has paid a dime and nobody has really committed except you, zach, and donnie.

[thecreeper]

i hate to say it. i really do. i could just barely afford the gas/bus ticket, if at all. if i did manage i would have no money to spend at all for room/food/sex with zach's mom. so.. i guess im out :[

wow that sucks. im sorry i suck. things in my life has shifted around since we first started discussing this and i know longer have the resources. i had full intension on going.
tell optimus where in it hurts in your wallet and we'll see what we can do.

[GT2000]

Maybe try reforming that sentence, because it made it hurt where in my head or something. ;)

I'm going to try to book the room tomorrow night after I get off work, I think they said call until 9pm, so hopefully I get off at 7 like I should.

[GT2000]

Alrighty, I have booked a room at the beach walk hotel, check in 13th, checkout 15th. See you fuckers there. :p

[Cid]

Honestly, I'm flat fucking broke, but if I had a guarantee that Hex and Colin were going I'd find a way.

Let's just say I'm conditional on weather or not those two go.

I'd love to go and see you guys, but I can't remember the last time most of you talked to me aside from Hex and TTB...so it wouldn't make much sense for me if they can't make it. No offense, I love all of you. Just, if I'm going to do it...it would be cool if my buds were there. And Stormy!

[testtubebaby]

i would make it if johnny, cid, malta, and zell show...

i could still make it, but i'd dig it if they showed up

[Cid]

Ok, well...if TTB is going I'm a lot more likely to show up. I'd really like to see Hex, Malta, Mike, Bigs, Liss and Stormy show up...but I'll live.

So how much are we looking at for the room? I'm just honestly really strapped for cash living alone and all. Fucking car. Plus I want to go to Georgia at least once this summer...so money is a bit of an issue, that and vacation time. But I'm sure I can come up with it.

It's so odd that I've never heard most of your voices. I think Bunny, Bigs and Malta are the only ones I've talked to. Crazy.

I'm all excited again...keep talking about it or I'll forget!

[thecreeper]

i gotta keep bugging people.

cid, trust me, you would have fun if you came.

colin, we moved the time around for you. you are coming.

[malta]

I'm pretty sure I can do this if these are the definite dates.

If anyone has to wait for next year I could likely go for both.

I'll let you all know for sure once I check with work.

[squirrels2nuts]

i can guarantee im not going, if that's been holding people back

[Optimus Funk]

i can guarantee im not going, if that's been holding people back

Don't be a bitch like saying this. No offense but your practically being a complete asshole by saying this. We will help anyone to come here even you squirrelly! I just really need people to say yes or no they are coming in a non-negative way! Please don't be afraid from messaging me and asking if you need a few $$$ to get here. I Don't want to post-pone because Ill be in Med school and I doubt me having the money next year it will all be medical school oriented, even if I have my job now! It costs so much!!!!

[Optimus Funk]

and if you say Yes or No don't be like "If this has been holding anyone back?" You self righteous prick. Also, Sorry for calling you that we are justing going to the beach for one weekend! no more no less it would be a great time to meet up seriously!!!! 1. No pressure, 2. great seafood, 3. THE BEACH, and 4. I Promise to help people pay, I have the money for now, I am not some old ceepy guy ask andrew(raub), and zach(creeper). I just hate people missing out because of G-men(te government)

[squirrels2nuts]

so can you get me a new passport?

[GT2000]

In your case do you just need to renew your passport or do you need a visa in it as well?

[raublekick]

this thread is great

[Cid]

YOU'RE great.

[testtubebaby]

your mom was great... last night... when she was in my bed.


having sex with me!

[malta]

It's strizaight with work. See you guys there.

p.s. all you other motherfuckers should come now.

[thecreeper]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[raublekick]

looks like i will have a job soon, so it is pretty much solid on my end. just a matter of getting a half day that friday i guess.

[Mike]

It's strizaight with work. See you guys there.

p.s. all you other motherfuckers should come now.

blaaaahhhhhhhrg

[Cid]

Well fuck. Turns out I'll be in Georgia the weekend of the trip. Sorry to ruin the trip, since I know everyone was dying to meet me.

Well, maybe we can make it an annual thing.

[thecreeper]

the hope is that it will be annual. turn out is looking good so far.

p.s. mike: ead.

[Mike]

Eh, I'd be a weird fit anyway. I'll send my regards.

[squirrels2nuts]

so ya cant just renew yer passport, but i guess you dont need it if yer drving

[thecreeper]

so are you coming then??

its almost a month away, i'm pretty excited to meet you guys.

hex, i'm hoping you can make it.

i need to organize the PA foiks and get Zell and Subsy to come. and maybe sharkz if at all possible.

[Jesse]

Finding a job in Boston is proving to be a bit more complicated than I anticipated. I should be hearing back soon from some places, but as of right now, I have zero money coming in. If this keeps up, I'll have to move back to Maine.

So, right now, I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it.

Here's to hoping though.

[testtubebaby]

waa waa WAAAAAA

and here it begins...

[Stormy]

Finding a job in Boston is proving to be a bit more complicated than I anticipated. I should be hearing back soon from some places, but as of right now, I have zero money coming in. If this keeps up, I'll have to move back to Maine.

So, right now, I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it.

Here's to hoping though.
Like cameras? Like Fenway Park?

There might still be a spot open as a photographer. My friend is in Boston right now doing that.

[raublekick]

so is this just going to be me, zach, and optimus plus donnie and his wife?

[squirrels2nuts]

oh yeh, i guess im still not coming. its such a long fucking drive, god thatd be boring

[Jesse]

Stormy, if you had a friend working at Fenway Park, and there's an opening. Get me a contact number, please.

[thecreeper]

so is this just going to be me, zach, and optimus plus donnie and his wife? nah, we've got others. i just need to confirm they are definitely coming.

malta said he is coming for sure last i talked to him, stormy has to come, im gonna make zell come, testtubebaby is going to come or i wont love him, and me and hohman still have cash to get a few people there.

[raublekick]

oh ok.

[malta]

I'll be there. I was worried about money because I was supposed to be moved out by now, but one of my would be roommates caught a DWI and has to pay out the ass for it, so I'm living at home for a little longer.

[thecreeper]

ok me and jesse worked things out.

he's going to come.

[testtubebaby]

really bad (or good , depending on how much you like me) news from my mother today...

i got a jury summons for when i get back. any takers on what the date of my appearance is?

yea, so needless to say i was fairly pissed. i have to go in on the 13th at 10 am, stay there for as long as they might need me that day, and if i am selected for jury duty i will have to be there first thing bright and early on the monday as well. so this will seriously limit my time there to like... oh, about a day and a few hours. not really worth it, for me. i was really looking forward to it... especially meeting justin, tristan, jonah, and zach in person.

lame.

[GT2000]

Cry more. I had jury duty on my birthday back in 2003, the same day I bought my first car.. or had scheduled to take delivery at least..

Do what I did, go in to the courthouse dressed like a bum and give short/blunt answers when they ask you and the other jurors questions, needless to say, your visit will be quite short stayed.

[thecreeper]

really bad (or good , depending on how much you like me) news from my mother today...

i got a jury summons for when i get back. any takers on what the date of my appearance is?

yea, so needless to say i was fairly pissed. i have to go in on the 13th at 10 am, stay there for as long as they might need me that day, and if i am selected for jury duty i will have to be there first thing bright and early on the monday as well. so this will seriously limit my time there to like... oh, about a day and a few hours. not really worth it, for me. i was really looking forward to it... especially meeting justin, tristan, jonah, and zach in person.

lame.

bah!

either do what donnie says or don't go. you can claim you were out of the country and didnt know about it. seriously, it would be pretty hard for them to argue that you had to be there anyway. thats a pretty solid excuse, especially if you tell them you have piles and piles of mail you have had to go through upon returning home.

[heX]

bah!

either do what donnie says or don't go. you can claim you were out of the country and didnt know about it. seriously, it would be pretty hard for them to argue that you had to be there anyway. thats a pretty solid excuse, especially if you tell them you have piles and piles of mail you have had to go through upon returning home.
ive had jury duty twice. both times i just didnt show. eventally i had to call some number about it. i basically just said "whawt?", and that was the end of it.

[thecreeper]

see, hex doesnt do it and you shouldnt either.

[testtubebaby]

well, under normal circumstances those would all be fine ideas... however, right now i am in the process of being granted residency for florida so i can get my masters. i've already been accepted, but i think that fucking something like this up might not sit well with people wanting to grant a person who has been out of the country for a year residency.

sorry guys.

[Cid]

Well that's cool. Just makes me feel better about not going.

[thecreeper]

i'm displeased.

[thecreeper]

ok very important announcement, as this will decide whether or not testfest happens or not:

Optimus will not be able to be there for Saturday or Sunday. He works in a hospital and his request for time off was not accepted and/or changed. He can be there for all of Friday and Sat morning.

This leaves us half in, half out as far as attendance. I absolutely need to know some definites from people as to if they are coming in order for this to happen right now.

Jesse told me recently he can definitely come.
Tristan has told me he is coming, but I haven't followed up.
I'm pretty sure Raub will be there, I still need to talk to our friend and sometimes poster Art, but its likely he could come as well.
Donnie is still confirmed as far as I know.
Stormy I'm still not sure is coming, the same with Zell and Subsy.

I need to get definites out of the questionable people, or i dont know that we can do this. a lot of financial liability will fall on me with fewer people, and i dont want this to crumble last minute for me.

anyone who is going please confirm if you can make it or not for sure.

[malta]

I can go. If it doesn't happen theres always next time.

[GT2000]

That's a bummer, Anya and I are definitely going to be there, I've already paid the deposit for my room, and as far as I know her friend from R.I. and her hubby have paid their deposit for their room, she hasn't seen her friend, or any of her friends from back home in a while, so it's just more of a reason why we are definitely going to make it barring anything major.

Need to find my confirmation email again so I can double check the stuff, we will be there.. "sylin' profilin', in a black corvette...", ok, so it's an alloy ford fusion.. fuck it, whatever.

[Jesse]

Hmm, and even though I just got a job, I don't think I'll be getting my first paycheck til the 15th, because they pay semi-monthly. But I'm gonna try to find some freelance Flash stuff to get some extra cash until then.

[thecreeper]

i'm not sure what to do about this.

i really feel bad that donnie is already financially committed, but i would go anyway if i could just get a few more people to say yes.

my biggest worry right now is that i'm simply going to be spending too much money to make sure 4 or 5 people have a good time.

[malta]

My best friend just landed a dj slot opening for freaky flow (www.djfreakyflow.com, http://www.myspace.com/freakyflow), a big drum n bass dj from toronto. It's on the 14 and its only his second gig, so there's no way I wouldn't be there for him.

Sorry. Next time you want to do this I'll definitely try and make time for it.

[raublekick]

so at this point the only people "definitely" going are creeper, jesse, myself, and donnie / bride of donnie. seeing as how donnie is getting his own room, that leaves 3 of us to get a room for ourselves, which i cannot really afford / do not really want to spend money on.

i feel bad that donnie kind of got conned into a vacation that he might not have taken otherwise, but i think it would be best to call this off...

[thecreeper]

i feel really guilty about this. but i don't want to do this with no support.

donnie, if you want some cash for the room, i can give you some. I apologize for how this has bottomed out. I tried up till this past weekend to make it happen, but i've just run out of supporters this time around. optimus canceled the room a couple weeks ago and never even told me, and it would cost way too much for me to do this by this myself.

I hope we can re-plan something later this year.

fuck. i'm not happy about this at all. i'm really disappointed.

[Cid]

Well Donnie and his wife can have a nice vacation with their friends...which is kind of what it looked like they wanted anyway, and the rest of us can do it another time. It'll be OK man...we've gone this long, we'll make it happen.

[heX]

Well Donnie and his wife can have a nice vacation with their friends...which is kind of what it looked like they wanted anyway, and the rest of us can do it another time. It'll be OK man...we've gone this long, we'll make it happen.
i blame cid for it falling apart

[Torre82]

Bunny, Jesse's right, we were never old enough to do anything like this before. I still lived with my mom in your "glory days"...I can see it now..."No, seriously mom, it's okay, they're just my internet friends, not rapists and con artists.

it's not just wishful thinking this time.


Hmm. I smell compromises in the air. I think the plans are crumbly like various brands of blue cheese!

Sooo... this one time I posted something.. and it was true. Oh wait.. it's the text right above me! ^^^

But noone else saw the crumbly.

:walks away shaking my head: People dont see the obvious, huh.

[trademark]

argh

that sucks

[thecreeper]

Sooo... this one time I posted something.. and it was true. Oh wait.. it's the text right above me! ^^^

But noone else saw the crumbly.

:walks away shaking my head: People dont see the obvious, huh.
fuck you man. at least i tried. i don't need your "i told you so" bullshit

[Stormy]

It's so hard to turn life off for a non-Internet weekend trip, it's even harder to do so for an Internet weekend trip.

sorry, guys. I've been in the throes of applying to jobs for next year (since my current work is for summer only). I was hired last week (woooo) and am potentially going up to NYC for a weekend before I depart for the job in September. I might've been able to make it to a TTTTrip in mid-August. Oh well.

[squirrels2nuts]

yeah, maybe if we had waited until a good date for everyone instead of setting a date and then getting pissed at people for not being able to show up. oh wait... there was a poll. well... fcku

[Stormy]

I expected to know earlier. *rollseyes*

[malta]

The city of Buffalo shut the club down and the show got canceled. Go figure.

[GT2000]

That's ok, ya'll missed some great beach, and drinking weather.. plus crabs pinching your feet. :p