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2005-01-05 
Reminder: RSVP for Rant-a-Palooza Jan. 22, Washington DC
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Posted by Seafarious 2005-01-05 10:48:18 AM|| || Front Page|| [11132 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 I was really looking forward to this, but the logistics just don't work for me. Have fun and drink one for me.
Posted by Mike  2005-01-05 11:18:30 AM||   2005-01-05 11:18:30 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Is Aris going?
Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-01-05 11:19:27 AM||   2005-01-05 11:19:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Sea, I'll be tied up with work that weekend. Double bummer.

Somebody raise a glass of pinot grigio for me, please.
Posted by Barbara Skolaut  2005-01-05 11:27:17 AM||   2005-01-05 11:27:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Would love to come and get schnockered with y'all, but I doubt it can happen. Have fun!
Posted by Jules 187 2005-01-05 11:31:29 AM||   2005-01-05 11:31:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Where exactly is Chinatown in DC?
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-01-05 12:22:34 PM||   2005-01-05 12:22:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Sea, Thanks for the invite. I'm expecting number #4 so I won't be in DC for a bit. PS thanks for the tip I found my caps lock.
Posted by Rightwing 2005-01-05 12:26:35 PM||   2005-01-05 12:26:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Cheese, you guys still don't "get" the whole innernut thingie, do ya? I mean - ONE imbiblification site for the whole country? No "virtualization" at all?

What about us poor west coasters? Don't we get none?
(makes "Tiny Tim" eyes and sniffles)
Posted by mojo  2005-01-05 12:28:21 PM||   2005-01-05 12:28:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 I'd like to come - but I have to be sure I'll be here before I RSVP :-)
Posted by 2b 2005-01-05 12:30:45 PM||   2005-01-05 12:30:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 I am looking forward to the festivities.

CS, Chinatown is in NW DC on the Yellow/Green/Red metro line. Map can be found here: http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

The stop name is Gallery Pl/Chinatown.

A good landmark is the MCI arena. It is located smack dab in Chinatown.
Posted by mjh  2005-01-05 12:31:43 PM||   2005-01-05 12:31:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 The JackAss will be there!!!!
Posted by JackassFestival 2005-01-05 12:38:11 PM||   2005-01-05 12:38:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 viz. Mrs Davis, How about Murat, is he/she/it on the Red Carpet list?
Posted by Bodyguard  2005-01-05 12:39:08 PM||   2005-01-05 12:39:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 Thanks!
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-01-05 12:43:54 PM||   2005-01-05 12:43:54 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 Murat, I don't know about. I read that that blackguard of a former husband was going to show up with his whore and slut, Gentle. Perhaps the whole menage e tois will be there.
Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-01-05 12:59:11 PM||   2005-01-05 12:59:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 I'll raise a Talisker in Dallas to y'all.
Posted by lex 2005-01-05 1:07:18 PM||   2005-01-05 1:07:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#15 Baby #4 Rightwing? Congratulations and mazel tov! (And thank YOU for 86'ing the capslock.)

2b...you better be there!

Barb, Mike, Jules, it won't be the same without you.

Anyone on the Left Coast or in flyover country wants to get together, let's talk.

And for all Rantburgers worldwide, we'll be toasting the President precisely at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.



Posted by Seafarious  2005-01-05 1:28:48 PM||   2005-01-05 1:28:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#16 Someone needs to drag a laptop and put up a webcam for us poor slobs that can't make it. Right in front of the beer taps would be best.
Posted by JerseyMike 2005-01-05 2:18:38 PM||   2005-01-05 2:18:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#17 I'll be there. Look forward to meeting some of you all!
Posted by TomAnon 2005-01-05 2:34:22 PM||   2005-01-05 2:34:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#18 Thanks, Sea. Someday I hope to meet you folks.
Posted by Jules 187 2005-01-05 2:36:58 PM||   2005-01-05 2:36:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 Mrs. D.

I forgot all about Gentle, it's been a long time since I read anything from him/her/it.

Sea,

I apologize, but too short of a notice. I have bunch of projects on my plate. BTW, the Demoncrats told me that the Bush economy was going down the toilet. Then, how is it that I have so many projects? I don't know, maybe "born stone cold liars" may something to do with it.
Posted by Poison Reverse 2005-01-05 2:38:42 PM||   2005-01-05 2:38:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#20 Got an ache in my rowing arm so regrettably I'll be staying this side of the pond, this time. I'll be raising a toast to The 'Burg and the 'Burgers in another time and space.
Posted by Bulldog  2005-01-05 2:44:22 PM||   2005-01-05 2:44:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#21 We'll miss ya, PR! Sorry the economy sux...

As for webcam, I'd have to defer to spmeone who has more equipment/technical expertise than me. Also need a reeeeeelly long broadband cable.

But I will ask for everyone who is coming to bring their cameras, lots of free memory and batteries!
Posted by Seafarious  2005-01-05 2:46:59 PM||   2005-01-05 2:46:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#22 BD: Got an ache in my rowing arm so regrettably I'll be staying this side of the pond, this time. I'll be raising a toast to The 'Burg and the 'Burgers in another time and space.

You do realize that you can pay for the cost of a trip by simply loading up on essentials (toiletries, OTC medicines, basic clothing, etc) before you head back to the UK, don't you? People I know have done the round trip and found themselves ahead.
Posted by Zhang Fei  2005-01-05 2:47:47 PM|| [http://timurileng.blogspot.com]  2005-01-05 2:47:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#23 C'mon. Bulldog, Tony, Howard, Shep...the pound is worth approximately $14.00 US right now! And TGA and JFM, the euro is climbing every day. You can all make a fortune in the duty free...
Posted by Seafarious  2005-01-05 2:51:38 PM||   2005-01-05 2:51:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#24 I didn't realize Rantburg was er ah so structured. I thought it was made up of a rather loose collection of fiercely independent anarchists spread across the country. My mind is blown (maybe it was before). Ya'al sound like a fraternity-no offense. Are you sure this is not a scrappleface?
Posted by John Q. Citizen 2005-01-05 3:18:59 PM||   2005-01-05 3:18:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#25 Hmmm...sometimes anarchists end drinking in the same bar, yes?

It's kinda like that.
Posted by Seafarious  2005-01-05 3:28:21 PM||   2005-01-05 3:28:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#26 Drinking grog can be fun.
Posted by John Q. Citizen 2005-01-05 3:33:47 PM||   2005-01-05 3:33:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#27 Seafarious: C'mon. Bulldog, Tony, Howard, Shep...the pound is worth approximately $14.00 US right now! And TGA and JFM, the euro is climbing every day. You can all make a fortune in the duty free...

Forget the duty free. Everything in the UK costs twice what it does in NYC (which is known for being expensive), except for meals. That costs three times as much. NYC prices.
Posted by Zhang Fei  2005-01-05 3:49:53 PM|| [http://timurileng.blogspot.com]  2005-01-05 3:49:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#28 Note that I'm including essentials, such as toothpaste and soap, which I understand are optional across the English Channel.
Posted by Zhang Fei  2005-01-05 3:50:53 PM|| [http://timurileng.blogspot.com]  2005-01-05 3:50:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#29 I am all for a partner Rant-a-paloza in say Reno? Reachable by most on the left coast and lots of fun. Save some airfare for booze.
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-01-05 4:12:36 PM||   2005-01-05 4:12:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#30 Everything in the UK costs twice what it does in NYC

My experience has been that US prices are usually equivalent in dollars to what we'd normally pay in pounds - that is UK goods are about fifty to sixty percent dearer. My last trip to the US was almost five years ago, though, so right now I'd expect things to be substantially cheaper stateside than they were before. Still, tempting though it is, I have to pass. I'm needed elsewhere on Sunday, and jet-lagged hangovers aren't a good idea when you're up a ladder... ;)
Posted by Bulldog  2005-01-05 6:22:19 PM||   2005-01-05 6:22:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#31 BD: My experience has been that US prices are usually equivalent in dollars to what we'd normally pay in pounds - that is UK goods are about fifty to sixty percent dearer.

Correcto. Now that the pound is worth 2 bucks...
Posted by Zhang Fei  2005-01-05 6:30:11 PM|| [http://timurileng.blogspot.com]  2005-01-05 6:30:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#32 Can't make it this time Seafarious, but I'll raise a pint or two at this end!

Things are *bloody* expensive over here, a common phrase is 'rip-off Britain'. E.g. 40 gig iPod = $399 and £254 ex VAT (the EU tax) = £299 inc. At current exchange rates ($1.88 to the pound), that iPod should be £212 ex VAT. Grumble...

Anyhoo, have a great one, post some photos and raise a pint or two for those RBers that can't be there just now.
Posted by Tony (UK)  2005-01-05 7:02:39 PM||   2005-01-05 7:02:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#33 Cyber is definitely on to something. That, and my wife hasn't had a chance to get on stage at Rum Bouillions for some time now. Man, my head hurts already!
Posted by Rex Mundi 2005-01-05 7:07:20 PM||   2005-01-05 7:07:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#34 Would love to attend and I am seriously tempted but unfortunately I can't make it. Raise a glass for me, please. Simply too much to prepare right now for the "big visit".

And on January 27th I will attend a much less joyful but very important ceremony in Poland.
Posted by True German Ally 2005-01-05 7:10:04 PM||   2005-01-05 7:10:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#35 
And for all Rantburgers worldwide, we'll be toasting the President precisely at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Thanks for the headsup, Sea - I'll set a timer and hoist a glass of Diet Coke in his honor with you. :-D
Posted by Barbara Skolaut  2005-01-05 7:33:04 PM||   2005-01-05 7:33:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#36 I would give anything to be there but there's just no way I can work out the timing. Hoist one for me and let's see about having the next one in Norfolk aboard the battleship Wisconsin.*S*

Mike
Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2005-01-05 7:51:47 PM||   2005-01-05 7:51:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#37 Can't get outside Wisconsin anytime soon; transporter beam's on the fritz. My son "Korora" and I will salute the occasion appropriately at home. Root Beer per tutti.
Posted by mom 2005-01-05 9:06:24 PM||   2005-01-05 9:06:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#38 I will bring the camera as well as some extra memory. I can do short videos and take lots of snapshots.

- The Jackass
Posted by JackAssFestival 2005-01-05 9:22:08 PM||   2005-01-05 9:22:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#39 DNA - I want samples from every attendee.
Posted by .Abu CSI Tehran 2005-01-05 9:25:12 PM||   2005-01-05 9:25:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#40 How about some live posts from the Rant-a-Palooza? Glenn even posts from the tire shop;)
Also, how about a Midwest Rant party in the Chicago area (barring a snow-out like tonight!)? I know Dr. Steve of the Army is in the area as am I and others. Just a thought.
Posted by Spot  2005-01-05 9:31:45 PM||   2005-01-05 9:31:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#41 Hey anyone wanting to meet up in Reno drop me an email. We will need a karoke bar and a full bar! I have camera and extra memory too.
Posted by Cyber Sarge  2005-01-05 9:49:50 PM||   2005-01-05 9:49:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#42 27 January 1945, TGA?
Posted by mojo  2005-01-05 9:54:51 PM||   2005-01-05 9:54:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#43 Well then. Now I'll have to look into wi-fi and stuff. I have something else cool in mind, but I ain't sayin'.

To everyone who can't attend, I'm truly sorry. We'll miss you for sure!

To make us feel less bad, send money to Fred for beer...
Posted by Seafarious  2005-01-05 10:10:47 PM||   2005-01-05 10:10:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#44 I'll drink to the president. Is it O.K. to do so before 2:00 p.m. EST? Got to be in Atlanta-sorry. Would like to meet all of you.
Posted by John Q. Citizen 2005-01-05 10:39:44 PM||   2005-01-05 10:39:44 PM|| Front Page Top

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