FIRST! NYC Meet-Up 08 Pics
i can't go to jfk 
i'ma guess the snow is keepin' ya'll on the ground.
Sigh...I'm kind of bummed right now, cause I didn't get to see everyone to say goodbye before they left. Just called Frank to see where everyone was in hopes of seein them off, but the van pulled up to the hotel as we were on the phone. Bleh. So I didn't get to see anyone on Saturday because of a surprise bday party for my uncle (which started late, of course), or on Sunday (because New York was in the Superbowl, for once), or today (because my 11am meeting didnt start until 12, of course). So that all sucked hardcore, and I didn't get to spend nearly as much time with everyone as I would have liked. But that said...
I absolutely loved everyone who came. Y'all are the most awesome bunch of people ever. The people I knew well were every bit as great as I was expecting, and the few people I've never really talked to much were just as cool. From the very beginning when I met JT and Jase at JFK to welcome people, it was like hanging out with a bunch of life-long friends. The gifts from everyone were awesome - you guys are way too nice...and between Frank, Derek and Shana, I basically have a whole new outfit now! Saturday was a blast and it was awesome having so many people show up for the dinner and come out to the bar afterward. So many good times. From Derek introducing himself to Alex as Ironman, to Mel's thread notebook, to my hand-waving contest with JT - it was all tons of fun. And I couldn't get enough of everyone's accents - especially Derek's and Alex's (but even Mel's and Shana's and Bess's regional diction). Also, seeing Frank drunk was another highlight.
Soooo...this meetup proved that everyone here really is as nice and fun and generous and whatnot in real life as they have always been on the interweb. There are a whole bunch of Culties who I could totally hang out with all the time in real life if they only lived closer. Hopefully I will get to see some in the not too distant future (July - I'm lookin at you Frank). Best idea ever...thanks for inspiring everyone to come Derek, and thanks everyone else for coming and being so neat. I'll probably think of more to say later.
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tom you should totally come tonight to dinner!
SO much fun. I know Shana took many pics, so I expect those up soon.
Great people, everyone was so much fun. Friday night at BJs and then those two bars was just great.
Mark was great roommate, even is he didn't go to any of the AWP panels. (the conference was great, i'll post up a summation later, i'm still sick, got home about 1 am last night). We had a blast talking about our novels, and baring our souls late into the night. Derek is everything you see here and more - so nice and generous, should have the ladies all over him. We had so much fun at The Strand looking for books. Alex is such a sweetheart, and another beautiful soul that should have no problem finding a nice guy. I really enjoyed our talks. Can you crash me a fag? The three of us, and Liz had a fantastic brunch at Bar Americain, Bobby Flay's place. SO GOOD. Liz thanks for setting up the Brasserie dinner it was great, and the MoMA was so cool. Kaetea (Kristin) joined us too, and her stories were so hilarious and filthy I can't repeat them here. Caleb (Thirstygerbil) and I had a blast at the AWP at panels on sex, violence, realism, etc. Very cool. Of course Tom and Tit were a blast, so funny and cool. Moonie is such a sweetheart, I had lots of fun chatting her up. Shana, always a bit reserved, is so smart, and such a great writer, I loved talking to her as well. Jase only hung for a bit, but he's my hero for hosting all the writer's websites we hang at and work at together. Melody is so sweet, we had a great time chatting. And I'll just make a general statement that everybody is very kind, smart, and good looking, I expected a much more motley and delinquent group. Rob was fun, we talked politics, and he toured us around, great guy. Frank ,the godfather, was so nice, LOVE the t-shirts, such a great guy. I didn't get to chat with Jenn much, but she's a sweetie. Balth was a quiet intellectual presence, and I had to ask Glam about the Beastie Boys, since he's from Brooklyn, we had a great convo about film school. Levi I have a gift for YOU. Alex and I went to the Dylan's candy store, it was cool. Did I forget anyone? Shoot, tell me if i did, it's all a blur. OH, Bethany, a very funny girl, cracked me up. OH, and Mama Bess, another sweetheart, and we're both designers, so we had a lot to talk about, except she's down in Hotlanta.
Thanks everyone, such a blast. Can't wait to do it again. You are some of the nicest, coolest, and most generous people I know.
Peace,
Richard
man I only got like 2 hours sleep last night! haha it was totally worth it though to hang out with you guys. I am back in London now, and feeling rather sad that it is all over
it was so amazing to meet everyone and I had lots o fun...I'll post more tomorrow and get some photos up too.
Richard, how did I manage to get in your summation of the new york trip? Anyway, thanks for the gift, whatever it may be!
hey kids
hey kids...
are you kidding? you're in her room while she's showering? that's a very glamhoth like thing to do. Put that in the rumors section!
oh, wait, are you tied up?
Could she type if she were tied up!? Duh, Levi!
Fuck your face off, Paula Deen's coming on.
--Alecia
Did anyone get laid or have a vomit-a-thon?
Richard, how did I manage to get in your summation of the new york trip? Anyway, thanks for the gift, whatever it may be!
uh...cause i was reminded that i got you something! from broadway! i think you'll like it
and i don't think there was any sex or vomiting, unless it happened last night - although i'm feeling a bit knackered today
whoop!!! I can't wait. Thank you a ton. I still owe you something because I couldn't find a British version of Haunted.
And jane, of course she could type if she was tied up!! It's called a last wish!
are you kidding? you're in her room while she's showering? that's a very glamhoth like thing to do.
man, if you ever come to New York, I am going to find you and I am going to kick you.
So when are we going to hear about all the shenanigans that went on out there? Unless i'm missing the thread where you people are talking about the past several days.
mel still has the notebook...i do believe she plans on scanning the whole thing, so don't worry...
mel, moonie, and jt were great! we had a very, chill, night...but still they are fabulous...i was bummed cause i had to bail early to catch my bus but still a great time...
alissa, you and jt and i have to hang out all the time now. itll be lots of fun.
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omg I just got home. I love my apartment for being so not an airport.
anyway had a totally awesome time got to stend time with people I hadn't interacted with as much but now I see how awesome they are. right now I'm still trying to get my ears to pop.
Oh...so I just decided y'all should just move to New York permanently. It'll be fun, I promise.
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Aren't you an engineer? Shouldn't you've been able to figure out how to do that already?
Longest day of my life. I'm no longer hungover but I'm amazingly tired. I'll most definitely post up some pics for you all.
Sometimes when I'm really stoned, and I close my eyes, I can't honestly say whether or not I'm wearing a hat. - Nightrious
How much money did you spend at the bars when you were there?
Alot. I was giving it away!
Sometimes when I'm really stoned, and I close my eyes, I can't honestly say whether or not I'm wearing a hat. - Nightrious
Literally. People kept trying to hand his money back to him, and he wanted nothing to do with it.
Killer thread. Kicking myself for not being there. Miss you guys.
*gently weeps*
Glad everyone had a good time.
Bitches just can't look past a couple of scabs on your gentitals..
Hehe. Drunk Frank is a giver.
Sometimes when I'm really stoned, and I close my eyes, I can't honestly say whether or not I'm wearing a hat. - Nightrious
I just said goodbye to JT and Moonie is sleeping so I will try to keep this short. All in all. Amazing weekend, even with the vomiting and whatnot. For the record, I am wearing my brand new Barca Boy & Cujo underpants. Also, the bit about Frank giving his money away is true. I had to safeguard it and make sure he got it back on two separate occasions.
More later.
I leave at 3 tomorrow and I have a dart match as soon as I get back, so I probably won't be able to post pics and such until Wednesday, but I will do it as soon as I can.
I miss you guys all ready!
Don't be a prick in the roses
No one's impressed with your lack of respect.
We're all black sheep and we know it
So don't fuck it up for the rest.
So you're saying there was vomiting afterall.
Plenty, as well as some internal vomiting.
well yes, there was a good bit of vomiting from two of us. Only it wasn't alcohol or fun related.
moonie just left. I'm gonna shower and drop Tom's stuff off at his office, then I am out of here in a few hours! I'm a little pissed that there is a parade for the giants though, now I have no idea how long it will take me to get to the airport. gah.
Don't be a prick in the roses
No one's impressed with your lack of respect.
We're all black sheep and we know it
So don't fuck it up for the rest.
well yes, there was a good bit of vomiting from two of us. Only it wasn't alcohol or fun related.
moonie just left. I'm gonna shower and drop Tom's stuff off at his office, then I am out of here in a few hours! I'm a little pissed that there is a parade for the giants though, now I have no idea how long it will take me to get to the airport. gah.
Don't be a prick in the roses
No one's impressed with your lack of respect.
We're all black sheep and we know it
So don't fuck it up for the rest.
After 20 hours of tarvelling I back in Tuam, its sa to be back... More later.
yea, i hope you got my text mel... the parade is ridiculous...took me an extra hour to get to work...but i work 3 blocks from the parade. also, the people are out of control...so of couse, my co-workers and i are going to the parade...i think we have a death wish.
Hahaha @ Frank giving money away. It's true...he gave me $40 more than he was supposed to at the bar on Friday night and wouldn't take it back when I tried to give it to him. I had to sneak it into his coat pocket.
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What a remarkably charming, lovely, delightful group of people. I had so much fun this weekend, I don't even know where to begin. I still think you are all just a figment of my imagination because you couldn't all have been so wonderful and actually be real. I'd venture to say that everyone was even cooler than I'd imagined they were going to be.
I think we should do this once year in New York City. I need an excuse to visit my favorite city in all the world once a year.
Whose up for it?
[Dj_iii] 3:00 pm: i'm a motherfuckin graphic designer
*raises hand*
Bitches just can't look past a couple of scabs on your gentitals..
the only pics i have are of building and stuff, but here you go
the candy filled steps at Dylan's Candy shop
www.flickr.com/photos/21390247@N05/2244026295/in/set-72157603858028809/
times square at night
www.flickr.com/photos/21390247@N05/2244031229/in/set-72157603858028809/
times square (this one's for you levi, all the shows)
www.flickr.com/photos/21390247@N05/2244031741/in/set-72157603858028809/
why does photobucket have to be down NOW of all times...I need to get my photos up damnit!!
Hahaha...having now heard you speak in person Alex, reading that sounds way funnier. Did I mention how awesome Alex and Derek's accents are? No? Well they're awesome. Seriously.
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I had only my iphone to take pics with, and I have several more that I'll post later, but these two are my favorites:
[Dj_iii] 3:00 pm: i'm a motherfuckin graphic designer
hey
So did anybody hook up? Eh??
Here's Barca Boy at Brother Jimmy's on Friday Night.
I have 74 random photos to share and don't want to post them all here. Just follow the link to my flickr account and view them all there.
Also, if anyone has any idea where we can all upload photos to print and buy, I would be eternally grateful.
www.flickr.com/photos/synnove74/
Good coffee is like drinking Rock and Roll.
I like how the pic right after all the meetup photos on flickr is you in the batgirl costume. I like to think that after everyone went to sleep at night, you donned that outfit and fought crime.
Great pics Shana. Also, thanks so much for the kickass socks (which I'll be wearing when I go out this weekend). I had high expectations for you going into the meetup - you know, since you're one of my favorite Culties and all - and you were every bit as awesome as I anticipated. I'm sorry that NY is so cold...but maybe I'll make it down to the South at some point and we can get some real Southern food and be warm. Either way, hopefully it won't be toooooooo long before our next hangout, because you are super cool and way incredibly nice.
KEVIN! You are awesome and I'm glad you came out on Friday...but we didn't get to hang out enough. But you live in New York...so that's ok. You must hang out with Vit and Alissa and me so we can wreak havok on the city.
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ok fine photobucket, I don't need you...
here is l-r Bethany, Tom, Liz, Melody, Shana, Frank, Derek, Vitaly (who grabbed Derek back in the room because he was trying to escape being photographed)
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this is thursday night, the lovely Shana with Derek and Tom in their matching Choke t-shirts
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Friday night, Derek with the Cujo underpants
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me with Caleb (thirstygerbil) and his friend (omg I can't remember his name because I am a bad person and have a terrible memory) but this pair were so nice and fun to hang out with, we had some hilarious conversations
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Tom and Vitaly posing for a kodak moment
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me and Frank who is just so cool and I now have a total crush on him by the way. even if he doesn't answer my calls 
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me, Frank, Bethany, Melody, and Vitaly in the background
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sunday night. Melody with Derek trying root beer for the first time
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Vitaly with his bitches Shana and Liz
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Bess and Angela. it was so great to meet you guys and a shame we didn't really get chance to hang out more. Bess literally has the cutest voice ever and Angie is just the coolest person you will ever hope to meet.
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me and Vitaly. he is so good looking and cool I felt a bit nervous talking to him, but seriously a great guy and lots of fun. and we shared a memorable subway ride together
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so I had such an amazing time in New York, I can't believe it went so quickly and I already want to go back. meeting all you guys was just so much fun, it is a massive shame I didn't get to spend time with a lot of you as much as I'd have liked. and I am gutted I didn't get to meet Alissa Also I have a hug for Tom and Bethany cos I didn't get chance to say goodbye to you guys. Oh and I spoke to Jane on the phone which was ace, she is a total sweetheart and I was stoked we got to chat. sadly I had no gossip to tell!
Thank you to Derek, without whom this meetup wouldn't have even happened! he is one of the nicest, kindest and most generous people I've ever met, plus he is hilarious and so friendly, even though he still thinks he's shy. we will definitley have to meet up in Tuam or for a football match in London
Anyway, it's back to work tomorrow...and I'll be taking my I <3 NY mug!
mel still has the notebook...i do believe she plans on scanning the whole thing, so don't worry...
mel, moonie, and jt were great! we had a very, chill, night...but still they are fabulous...i was bummed cause i had to bail early to catch my bus but still a great time...
We were all so BEAT, dude! It was the end of the meet-up, we were totally all zombie mode. Next time will be way awesome.
alissa, you and jt and i have to hang out all the time now. itll be lots of fun.
^5
P.S. I don't have any cool pictures because I was way too into the meet-up to snap any, but I do have this here nifty little video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oQ_9gvAtLU
(It's pretty dark and I'm kind of loud, but maybe when I have the time, I'll make it brighter. FRAME BY FRAME. Or, iono, just get Jase to do it...)
I'll come if you make the cinner at JFK.
Frank and I will be camping out there for a while.
woot!