OFFICIAL: Pie Run XII 2008 End of Year Pie Run Event (Fourth Annual!)

[Gilk51]

Where:
The College Station Inn
(alias Clarion Hotel College Station)
1503 Texas Ave. S
College Station 77840
979-693-1736

Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1565+Texas+Ave.+S,+College+Station+77840&sll=30.617592,-96.322128&sspn=0.008042,0.00927&g=1565+Texas+Ave.+S,+College+Station+77840&ie=UTF8&ll=30.617158,-96.32157&spn=0.008042,0.00927&z=17&iwloc=addr&layer=c&cbll=30.617054,-96.32147&panoid=cw8R8MtSH--_l4u3UyM9XA&cbp=12,389.83415991798926,,0,5) (see street view and ignore the address)

GPS: N30.61748 W96.32104 (southside parking lot waypoint from 2 years ago)

WE NEED THE FINAL COUNT BY MONDAY NIGHT, 12/22 OK, Tuesday night :mrgreen:
Absolute, positive, no-kidding, hard deadline is noon on Friday, 12/26. You have been warned.

When:
27 December 2008
4PM-11PM (or thereabouts-we have the meeting room until 1AM)
Dinner and pie served at 6:05PM
The usual slide and video show after dinner

Cost:
$11.00/adult
$5.50/child (those young enough to split an adult portion)
Catered by Buppy's Catering (http://www.buppys.com/)

I am going to try to use PayPal, so you can Paypal to me: cgibke AT compuserve DOT com
Please mark it as for the Pie Run event and list those attending. If you would like to mail a check or money order, PM me and I'll give you my address. Pricing is based on an expected attendance of 30 paid adult plates, plus 8 pies! If we get more than 30, we'll make sure we have enough to feed everybody and then the extra money will be donated to the site.

What:
Fourth Annual TWT event! We will be celebrating the 12 successful Pie Runs of 2008.

A block of 15 rooms are reserved under Two Wheeled Texans at a discounted rate of $65! Reservations need to made on your own.

The catering will be BBQ (same as previous years):
2 meats (brisket/sausage), 3 veggies, bread, pickles, peppers, onions, tea, and sauce. They have a selection of 8 different pies! The cost covers your dinner and the pie of your choice from those available! We will need to know how many adults and children will be attending, so please list that in your post. Please also list your first and second preference for pie from this list. We are trying to predict the overall number of pies to reduce the leftovers and prevent pie neglect (those rare instances where a pie only has a single slice missing...sad really).

Apple ...4
Cherry ...5
Chocolate Delight ...3
Chocolate Meringue ...
Coconut Meringue ...8
Lemon Meringue ...5
Peach ...2
Pecan ...3
Pumpkin ...

No Boston Creme Pie on the List :tears: (maybe I'll bring one anyway)
Also check for sugar-free

Alcohol: BYOB. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol, dunkenness and rowdiness will not be tolerated!

Who:
Staying in hotel: (reported here) 21.5 equiv
KawRider+1 (PP)
fossil+1 (PP)
voyagerrider+ladyrider (check)
Gilk51 (gold bullion)
JustJ+StarSappire+NinjaBoy (check)
FJR Bandit (PP)
shootergal (check)
Squeaky+jar675+2 (PP) 3 equiv
tjbrandt50 (PP)
Tourmeister+Blue Bomber (payment arranged, firstborn is collateral)
IDR+1 (check)
Simmons1+1 (cash)

Planning on the hotel (not yet confirmed) 3
DFW_Warrior (cash)
echo_boom (cash)
ralphn0?

*=sharing a room
~=room not reserved through TWT block
BOLD=paid for meal(s)

Not staying in hotel: 17
RockmanTex+1 (check)
JacknTexas+1 (PP)
Maverick (check)
Chirpy+3 (PP) 3 equiv
prhaussies (check) remember the shims ;-)
P-Ratt+1 (check)
M38A1 (PP)
pdef
mikeofcontex+2 (PP)
windrunner+1 (paying exorbitant fee on arrival) 1 equiv (kid's menu) ;-)

Total Attendance: (equivalent adults - confirmed)
41.5

Hotel Rooms:
13 (+2 probable)

Maybe:

Cancellations: :tears:
Pacman+Ms.Pacman+4power-ups (PP) 4 adult equivalent (refunded)

Uncommitted
:help: somebody needs to talk tortuga into coming to this. :shrug:

Can't make it :-(
Michelle+hub (riding to 'bama)
wczimmerman+3 (too cheap) :roll: :lol2:
Hemibee (generating legtricity)

I'll watch the PayPal thing and update folks here...

[pacman]

We're in, Chuck. Me plus the whole family unit. That makes 6 total, in case you lost count. ;)

[pacman]

Is this the hotel (http://images.leonardo.com/hotels/CC/CLARION%20HOTEL%20COLLEGE%20STATION.html)? I had to find pictures so Ms Pacman could bestow her blessing upon us staying there. ;)

[Gilk51]

Is this the hotel (http://images.leonardo.com/hotels/CC/CLARION%20HOTEL%20COLLEGE%20STATION.html)? I had to find pictures so Ms Pacman could bestow her blessing upon us staying there. ;)

That would be it. We stayed there for the 2006 end-of-year Pie Run...

[voyagerrider]

Kathy (ladyrider) and I are in. I will call and make reservations today. I don't know about pie choices yet. I will PM for address to send check.
Marty

[pacman]

Chuck, the pacman clan will be staying at the hotel.

[Michelle]

I won't be able to attend. Hubby and I are riding to Alabama the day after Christmas and staying a few days with his family.

Hope you all have fun!

[Squeaky]

The kiddie numbers might be pretty good this year - if we bring Jamey's two we will consider bringing the Wii to help keep them occupied.

...plus the adults can play after the kiddos go to sleep. ;-)

Probably 2 +2 kids

[StarSapphire]

J and I are in the "maybe" category at 2+1 kid right now. We'll update as soon as we know... :pray:

[Gilk51]

Chuck, the pacman clan will be staying at the hotel.

Are you all going to fit in one room?
I got your paypal, thanks.

[pacman]

Are you all going to fit in one room?



Well, we've done it before several times, but the older ones are getting bigger....we'll see how the finances hold up. ;)

[wczimmerman]

:clap: :clap: :clap:

I hope you all have a great time at the EOY event! We'll be thinking of everyone from way up here. There's no way we could make it down there since the airlines are $1600+ to fly and driving is 3 SOLID days one way (assuming there are no delays in the mountain passes along the way).

[StarSapphire]

What about setting up a webcam???

[wczimmerman]

What about setting up a webcam???

Hmmm...now I hadn't thought of that...:ponder: I could probably set something up.

[StarSapphire]

Hmmm...now I hadn't thought of that...:ponder: I could probably set something up.

I called the hotel and they have free wired internet in the rooms... I HAD to know!!! :rofl: Maybe they'd let us hook up something in the meeting room? :trust:

This option might allow some of our non-Texas residents to participate too... :sun:

[wczimmerman]

I called the hotel and they have free wired internet in the rooms... I HAD to know!!! :rofl: Maybe they'd let us hook up something in the meeting room? :trust:

This option might allow some of our non-Texas residents to participate too... :sun:

Looks like Skype will work-it allows for up to 150 people to group chat for free.

Getting this thread back on topic...

[fossil]

Fossil + 1 attending. Staying at the College Station Inn. Will work on the Pay Pal but don't do enough of those to stay familiar. So if you see a $2,200.00 transaction :shock: you can be pretty sure it was not on purpose. Thanks for all that you do.

[voyagerrider]

Reservations at hotel made for voyagerrider & ladyrider. Check sent to Pieman II.
Pie choices:
ladyrider- peach & coconut meringe
voyagerrider- cherry & pecan

Marty

[AggieC05]

by the way Gilk it is Buppy's :eat: :eat: :rofl:
hmm now to find a way to College Station.. when is everyone rolling out?

[Gilk51]

by the way Gilk it is Buppy's

:doh: I knew that! Dang upside down P's... :giveup:

[Simmons1]

I'm in!

[Gilk51]

List updated. (this is complicated!) :doh:

paypal received from pacman & fossil :thumb:

I am learning about PayPal, too. The % charge sucks... :yawn:

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Don't forget pie choices or I will just order 8 pecan pies! :nana:

[pacman]

Chuck, we'll be staying in the hotel, but we're still undecided on 1 room or 2. I'll have to call them and see if they have adjoining rooms. Not quite ready to let the young'ns have that much independence. :)

[Gilk51]

Chuck, we'll be staying in the hotel, but we're still undecided on 1 room or 2. I'll have to call them and see if they have adjoining rooms. Not quite ready to let the young'ns have that much independence. :)

I usually try to get a room with two Queen beds. So maybe one or more of the boys could crash in the other unused bed (except for gear :doh: ).

It also depends on how far apart the rooms are but we could probably request something close. Just an option to consider and save some $$$...

[RockmanTex]

Chuck, you can add Sheri and I. No hotel. Pie choices - Chocolate and lemon meringue for me and lemon and cherry for Sheri.

Steve

[JacknTexas]

Please add Tina and I to the list. Coconut Meringue for her choice. No rooms needed, we'll just cage over for dinner and a visit.

so +2.

[Tourmeister]

Beth and I will try to be there. However, I believe we will see about leaving the kiddos with grandparents ;-) I'm not sure if we will do the hotel or just drive home since we only live an hour away. No preference on pie for me. Not sure about Beth...

[Hemibee]

I'm going to have to miss another one but when you folks wants legtricity someone has to work.........so eat a piece of pie fer me.

[Gilk51]

list updated

PP received from Jack & Tina thanks!

I guess I need to make a reservation... :ponder:

[Simmons1]

Hi Chuck:

I'll give you cash for dinner on Tuesday night.

[DFW_Warrior]

Rachel and I should be able to attend. Hopefully things will firm up by the end of the weekend or first of the week.

[pacman]

Room reserved. They do have adjoining rooms, but I just went with one for now. Haven't figured out how tight the budget will be after Christmas yet. :)

[Gilk51]

I felt that I had procrastinated long enough and went ahead and reserved a room.

and updated the list.

Please post up when you reserve a room and if you are attending. Also, I think that we probably need to lock things down by 12/20 (a week before), so please decide and let us know!

We had over 40 folks last year - looks like only half that number so far...

[FJR Bandit]

I'm in and staying at the hotel. Will make reservation as soon as they fix their computer.:doh:

Chuck, what is the deal with the PP%? Would you prefer cash at the pie run?

[Gilk51]

Chuck, what is the deal with the PP%? Would you prefer cash at the pie run?

Don't worry about it - I have never messed with PP for funds transfer to me before - I'm not going to worry about it. I guess I would rather have payment sooner than later so I can pay the caterer...

[StarSapphire]

Right now, JustJ, Ninja Boy (age 9 going on 19) and I are in. We have a reservation for a room, but they didn't ask for a credit card to secure it so hopefully, we'll have someplace to sleep! :eek2: I've placed a call to Buppy's to find out about their ingredients since Ninja Boy has food issues - no response from them yet. I'll call again tomorrow, work load permitting. We'll have to get creative with the kid entertainment - their tv's don't allow an Aux in/out connection... Yikes!

[FJR Bandit]

Don't worry about it - I have never messed with PP for funds transfer to me before - I'm not going to worry about it. I guess I would rather have payment sooner than later so I can pay the caterer...

Chuck, Paypal sent.

[Gilk51]

list (post #1) updated...

Please check & make sure that I have your info correct...

Thanks, David. :)

[shootergal]

count me in! will make my hotel reservation today!

[Maverick]

count me in! will make my hotel reservation today!

Guess that means I have to go so she doesn't get lost. :rofl:

count me in as well, just finalizing my schedules.:eat:

[Gilk51]

list updated (see post #1)

I also added a map & with Google's street view you can see the hotel - it's quite obvious. Address on the map was tweaked to get in the right place in the block...

:sun:

[shootergal]

OH!! Clearly I don't follow requests for info any better than I do directions! (yeah, THANX Maverick...ya' BRAT)

My first choice of pie is cherry, 2nd choice is apple.:eat:

[FJR Bandit]

Just made my reservation at the hotel. :clap: The computer has been down the last couple of nights or atleast that was what I was told.:doh:

[Squeaky]

I tried calling the hotel this afternoon and got no answer. I'll try again tomorrow.

Chuck, I'll get the PayPal going in a sec. I'll do an in-house questionnaire for pie choices, but just about any of them will probably be fine. Any chance they have a sugar free option? ;-)

[Gilk51]

Chuck, I'll get the PayPal going in a sec.

Got it, thanks Squeak!

I'll ask about sugar free...

list updated...

[tjbrandt50]

Room reserved, Paypal sent, 1 adult, Cherry, Peach.

[Gilk51]

list updated (see post #1)

received PayPal from Tom and Scott & Tami

Thanks!

[Chirpy]

You should have four more...the Chirpy clan will be rolling through College Station anyway...so we'll stop by and have pie!

[Gilk51]

You should have four more...the Chirpy clan will be rolling through College Station anyway...so we'll stop by and have pie!

Yes, got it - thanks!

list to be updated... (done) plus a couple more...

received checks from shootergal and Maverick - thanks!

[Gilk51]

list updated... :zen:

OK, awl you fence-sitters - now is the time to pony up and decide whether to stay at the hotel or just eat - make up your minds & sign up! ;-)

Deadline is this Saturday (12/20) or maybe Sunday (12/21).
Decide! :trust:

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We also need to inventory equpment needed for the slide/video shows. We are always in need of a PC-driven projector. Anyone have one available for this year? I think the folks that have helped out in the past have other plans this year...

I'll bring some extra speakers and a laptop. I suspect Squeaky will bring hers.
Anyone working on stuff to show, let us know in advance so we can be prepared!

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Check received from prhaussies - thanks!
(I made a note to remember the shims!)

[Squeaky]

I'll bring some extra speakers and a laptop. I suspect Squeaky will bring hers.
Anyone working on stuff to show, let us know in advance so we can be prepared!

Yes, I'll have my laptop - and yes, we ARE in need of a projector that can hook into the video output of the laptop (unless I can get the DVD to work but let's consider that after I've got it working).

I've got a shot-in-the-dark backup plan in mind but REALLY don't want to have to go as far as hauling a TV and DVD player up there in the back of the truck :giveup:

[P-Ratt]

lI also added a map & with Google's street view you can see the hotel - it's quite obvious. Address on the map was tweaked to get in the right place in the block...

Things look a bit different now. They pretty well wrapped up the construction in that area.

[Apollo]

So here's a stupid question.

I'm going to be in Houston for the holidays. Is there anybody out there that would be willing to lend a 250cc beater or something like that so that a man without his motorcycle might be able to meet up with you fine folks at College Station?

I'm located in West Texas and just didn't get a chance to put the bike in the back of my truck.

OR

does anybody know where I can rent a bike in Houston? :D

[Gilk51]

Ok, you folks that can't decide - you will miss my special order, one-of-a-kind, customized, front-and-back Pie Run T-shirt that I will be wearing... :mrgreen:

(just got it in today) :zen:

Surely, you will want to sign up now! :trust:

[Squeaky]

So here's a stupid question.

Stupid answer: a bunch of us aren't even riding up to the event. :doh: I'll be driving up with the kiddos.

[Blue Bomber]

Hey Chuck,

Can you change us to the D list/staying at the hotel (no kids :-P ), please. I would like apple pie.

[prhaussies]

:eat: Is Mince Meat pie an option? That and cherry are my favorites. RH

[FJR Bandit]

Stupid answer: a bunch of us aren't even riding up to the event. :doh: I'll be driving up with the kiddos.

OK OK I'll ask. :uhoh: Who is riding and who is driving? :duck:

I have not decided yet.....still looking at the weather.:giveup:

[KawRider]

We are riding.....weather permitting.

[Gilk51]

:eat: Is Mince Meat pie an option? That and cherry are my favorites. RH

I got the list that is in post #1 from Buppy's web site. Last year's list had Boston Cream Pie but it is missing from the current list. :tears:

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list updated. 33.5 equivalent meal persons accounted for.
11 rooms reserved with two more probably to go.

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I plan to ride if at all possible but I don't see any courthouses within reasonable range that I haven't visited already. :-(

[Squeaky]

Oh yeah - one more room booked for the 1 + 1 + .5 + .5 of us.

[pacman]

:( :(

I'm going to have to back out. I can't believe this trip is getting screwed up.

:argh:

Chuck, please take me off the cool kids list. As for the meal funds - put it to a good use. Use it for the event, or donate it to the site.

:( :(

[Gilk51]

I'm going to have to back out.

Chuck, please take me off the cool kids list. As for the meal funds - put it to a good use. Use it for the event, or donate it to the site.

:tears:

Meal $$$ for 6 folks is not chicken feed. I'll be tallying the funds this weekend but I think a refund can be worked out.

Now, if things change again, let us know. If you ultimately can't make it, be sure and cancel your room reservation so you won't be charged for that.

:-(

[pacman]

Thanks, Chuck. Took care of the room yesterday.

[P-Ratt]

We're looking at going. Me possibly +1. I'll know better later today. No hotel needed.

[M38A1]

Chuck, count me in...... Probably won't make it until at least 6pm or so and will return to Austin afterwards.

No preference on the pie choice. I'll eat just about any of them.

[Apollo]

So, no rental for me? :(

[StarSapphire]

So, no rental for me? :(

The only place I know that rents bikes is the Harley affiliate... They're pretty pricey, from what I've heard. I don't know if anyone else rents... :giveup: You're welcome to come by cage! There will be more a handful not riding due to kids/stuff.

[IDR]

Just talked Arlene into the trip for sure so put two more down for dinner and I'll make the room. Two Coconut pie please. Chuck I'll PM you about the meal fees.

[Gilk51]

List updated.

If anyone else is planning to join us, please decide by tomorrow night (12/22). I plan to call Buppy's on Tuesday with the final count.

Also, if you have not made arrangements for payment (see post #1), kindly PM for options. If any money is owed after none Saturday, I will be consulting with two couples of the Burleson Mafia (who are attending) and arrangements will be made for collection. It won't be pretty. ;-)

Also - as far as I know - we are still in need of a projector. If you can help with that, please let myself or Squeaky know.

Thanks!

[shootergal]

List updated.

If anyone else is planning to join us, please decide by tomorrow night (12/22). I plan to call Buppy's on Tuesday with the final count.

Also, if you have not made arrangements for payment (see post #1), kindly PM for options. If any money is owed after none Saturday, I will be consulting with two couples of the Burleson Mafia (who are attending) and arrangements will be made for collection. It won't be pretty. ;-)

Also - as far as I know - we are still in need of a projector. If you can help with that, please let myself or Squeaky know.

Thanks!

Hey! I think Maverick is working w/Squeaky on the projector issue. check w/him for sure.

[Maverick]

Also - as far as I know - we are still in need of a projector. If you can help with that, please let myself or Squeaky know.

Thanks!

Squeaky and I have been discussing. It hopefully won't be an issue but I won't know til mid week.

I did pose the question to her as to if she needed audio as well. That will be a separate challenge but is manageable depending on the room size.

These details will always come down to the last minute. :clap:

If it hasn't been said before, it is now. Thanks to everyone for putting this together. I know the logistics must be brutal.

[Gilk51]

I did pose the question to her as to if she needed audio as well. That will be a separate challenge but is manageable depending on the room size.

Myself and another person brought powered external speakers for a PC. The others were heftier than mine, so they were used. I plan to bring mine again, just in case. They should be OK for a relatively small room.

Thanks for the help, David.

[Squeaky]

I think worst case scenario would be pumping the volume up on my laptop, but we'd all have to lean in to hear it :lol2:

Now I guess I better get crackin' finishing up the show, huh? :mrgreen:

[DFW_Warrior]

Oh yeah, can you put us down for a slice of apple and lemony goodness? Thanks Chucky!!!!

[IDR]

Myself and another person brought powered external speakers for a PC. The others were heftier than mine, so they were used. I plan to bring mine again, just in case. They should be OK for a relatively small room.

Thanks for the help, David.

If we are looking for a projector that hooks to a PC and shows things like Power Point on a screen. Arlene has one in her conference room in Austin and I have arranged to get it for our use if that will help.

[Maverick]

If we are looking for a projector that hooks to a PC and shows things like Power Point on a screen. Arlene has one in her conference room in Austin and I have arranged to get it for our use if that will help.

I'm picking up mine this morning but bring it as well. Having a spare is a good thing. :mrgreen:

On the audio, I have a PC speaker system that has a Sub as well as surround sound and should give plenty of volume. I'll pack it as well.

[pdef]

I would like to attend. Chuck, I do not have a way to get you $11.00 in time, but I can pay cash if that acceptable. If not, I can bring my own food. Don't need a hotel room, I am less than a mile away.

I will be flying solo.

[Gilk51]

I'm picking up mine this morning but bring it as well. Having a spare is a good thing. :mrgreen:

On the audio, I have a PC speaker system that has a Sub as well as surround sound and should give plenty of volume. I'll pack it as well.

Excellent! Thanks! I will bring my speakers as a back-up.

If we are looking for a projector that hooks to a PC and shows things like Power Point on a screen. Arlene has one in her conference room in Austin and I have arranged to get it for our use if that will help.

If you can bring it along to to cover our bets, that would be great. Hmmm, we could have dual simultaneous shows going to finish sooner. How is your multi-tasking? ;-)

I would like to attend. Chuck, I do not have a way to get you $11.00 in time, but I can pay cash if that acceptable. If not, I can bring my own food. Don't need a hotel room, I am less than a mile away.

I will be flying solo.

Bring the cash - you need to have BBQ! :eat:

Thanks to all that are coming & helping with the show... :clap:

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I'm gonna update the list next. Received payment from NinjaBoy's folks today - thanks!

[P-Ratt]

Check is in the mail for two.

Chocolate Delight
Pecan

[Gilk51]

Check is in the mail for two.

Chocolate Delight
Pecan

:thpt:

Post #1 updated again! :roll:

:lol2:

Please check on your status and make sure I haven't made any mistakes.

From the response, I think I am going to try to order the following pies:
apple
cherry (2)
chocolate delight
coconut (2)
lemon
peach
pecan

That would be 9 plus I will try to bring a Boston Cream.

:eat:

[Squeaky]

Oh, and some birthday desserts will (hopefully) be coming along with us. Y'all need to kick the volume up when singing to an eight year old! :mrgreen:

[Maverick]

Excellent! Thanks! I will bring my speakers as a back-up.



If you can bring it along to to cover our bets, that would be great. Hmmm, we could have dual simultaneous shows going to finish sooner. How is your multi-tasking? ;-)



Bring the cash - you need to have BBQ! :eat:

Thanks to all that are coming & helping with the show... :clap:

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I'm gonna update the list next. Received payment from NinjaBoy's folks today - thanks!

you're pushing it bub. But I'll see what I can do. :lol2:

[Squeaky]

Well, if we really have the extra A/V equipment and there's space we could always do life-sized Wii games! :trust:

[Gilk51]

Well, if we really have the extra A/V equipment and there's space we could always do life-sized Wii games! :trust:

Yeah, but after the slide shows!

We also need to disgest some first before shaking things up with the games...

Bring the Wii if ya want...

[Squeaky]

Bring the Wii if ya want...

Was already bringing it for the kids. ;-)

[jhansen]

Bring the Wii if ya want...

Was already bringing it for the kids. ;-)


But what will the children play with? :trust:

[Squeaky]

But what will the children play with? :trust:

:rofl:

Nintendo DS of course


:-P

[mikeofcontex]

Me +2

PP sent

Coconut, Chocolate, whatever

[Maverick]

Well, if we really have the extra A/V equipment and there's space we could always do life-sized Wii games! :trust:

That was actually what I did for my son's 16th birthday. Set up a projector and he connected his Wii, Xbox and PS3 and had some friends over.

Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Halo3 are pretty awesome on the big screen. :rofl:

[Squeaky]

That was actually what I did for my son's 16th birthday. Set up a projector and he connected his Wii, Xbox and PS3 and had some friends over.

Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Halo3 are pretty awesome on the big screen. :rofl:

You don't say? :trust:

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/267218157_g3VTx-O.jpg

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/267218269_qUCH5-M.jpg

[Simmons1]

Room Reservation made.

[Squeaky]

Wizzerman and I tested my laptop's ability to Skype last night and it worked great! For those of you that would like to "see" what the TWT party is up to on Saturday, please add me to your Skype list of contacts - squeakysquirrel.

[Gilk51]

Me +2

PP sent

Coconut, Chocolate, whatever

Mike, I got an email for payment of 3, email says "Mike", PayPal says "Robert", I'm assuming that is you...

Thanks!

Wizzerman and I tested my laptop's ability to Skype last night and it worked great! For those of you that would like to "see" what the TWT party is up to on Saturday, please add me to your Skype list of contacts - squeakysquirrel.

OK, that works, I haven't had a chance to tinker with it. :thumb: We may not not want to run slideshows/videos on the same laptop as Skype, so we may need to discuss dividing the effort over a couple of systems. I'll have a tablet PC there for use...

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[wizzerman voice] List (see post #1) updated [/wizzerman voice]

:mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

Also got PayPal from M38 - thank you, sir!

I *THINK* everything is correct on the first page - but please double check.

Contacted the hotel and Buppy's & everything is on track...

Buppy's says I can change the count (currently sitting at 40) on Friday, so you super-procrastinaters can still join us if ya want... (see the weaselly deadline on the first post :shrug:) yeah - we can't turn anyone away...

:mrgreen:

[Maverick]

OK, that works, I haven't had a chance to tinker with it. :thumb: We may not not want to run slideshows/videos on the same laptop as Skype, so we may need to discuss dividing the effort over a couple of systems.


I'll have my laptop with me as well. We can run the slide show from mine and Skype from Squeak's.

I'll probably pick up a splitter for the monitors sometime this week so we can run 2 screens at once. Could prove interesting. :lol2:

Squeak, is your cam good enough or do you need something else?

I've only dabbled so don't have anything high end for that.

Will also depend on what kind of bandwidth we have.

Well, nothing like OJT to see how it works. :sun:

David

[Squeaky]

My camera is built in, it's right above the screen. We've been told there's no wifi in the hotel, just wired internet in the rooms. I will bring a CAT5 cable in case there's a port in the metting room also, but otherwise I have my aircard and that's what we tried it on last night and it jumped/paused once or twice but otherwise it was fine.

I'm sure it will all work out. The slideshow, while fun and entertaining, isn't the main reason we're all going - it's for the company of others. ;-)

[Gilk51]

List updated (post #1) once again.
Rich (Simmons1) is bringing the SO... :thumb:

Also, KomodoreObvious is welcome to join us at this late date... :trust:

[FJR Bandit]

Wizzerman and I tested my laptop's ability to Skype last night and it worked great! For those of you that would like to "see" what the TWT party is up to on Saturday, please add me to your Skype list of contacts - squeakysquirrel.

:oops: What is Skype, how do I get it and how do I add you to the contact list?:oops: :help:

[Squeaky]

:oops: What is Skype, how do I get it and how do I add you to the contact list?:oops: :help:

It's an internet networking program. You can chat, "call" each other, do web cam calls, etc.

But you're going to BE at the pie run, aren't you? I am setting this up to basically broadcast our party on the web. For people who can't be there in person, they can "call" us on my computer and see the party on my web video camera. Cool, huh? :trust:

[windrunner]

Chuck-Dale and I are very much wanting to come to this event, if newbies are welcome with the old bees. Please pm me- thanks

[Squeaky]

Ooh, I get to meet windrunner finally! :mrgreen:
I don't care what Chuck says about ya - you're welcome to join us. :lol2:

[FJR Bandit]

It's an internet networking program. You can chat, "call" each other, do web cam calls, etc.

But you're going to BE at the pie run, aren't you? I am setting this up to basically broadcast our party on the web. For people who can't be there in person, they can "call" us on my computer and see the party on my web video camera. Cool, huh? :trust:

Yes, I'm going to be there. I was just wanting someone to learn me some more.:lol2:

[windrunner]

How kind of you. Nothing much you know. (and the running like the wind comes from trying to avoid the vultures coming at me from behind.)

But, um.....what is he saying? He wasn't supposed to tell anyone.

[Gilk51]

Chuck-Dale and I are very much wanting to come to this event, if newbies are welcome with the old bees. Please pm me- thanks

Ooh, I get to meet windrunner finally! :mrgreen:
I don't care what Chuck says about ya - you're welcome to join us. :lol2:

But, um.....what is he saying? He wasn't supposed to tell anyone.

:giveup: I haven't said anything - Squeak is just trying to get me into trouble. So, now I am moving all of those "forgetable" photos of her into the slide show I am working on... :trust:

Zandra, you and Dale are certainly welcome - post #1 has all of the details. The main choices are staying in the hotel or not, and joining us for food. It is probably too late to mail a check (knowing the USPS) but I can take PayPal or take it on Saturday. (please read the recent posts about enlisting the Burleson Mafia for non payments - also see Brotha J's "Video Afiliation" thread for what could happen. That said, one of the Mafia Dons and his Donette haven't paid yet :doh: ) ;-) :lol2:

So, yeah, that is a "soft" deadline on post #1. Hard deadline is noon on Friday... :zen:

How's that for avoiding a PM? (my PM box keeps filling up) :doh:

:mrgreen:

[Sleepy Weasel]

My camera is built in, it's right above the screen. We've been told there's no wifi in the hotel, just wired internet in the rooms. I will bring a CAT5 cable in case there's a port in the metting room also, but otherwise I have my aircard and that's what we tried it on last night and it jumped/paused once or twice but otherwise it was fine.

I'm first to admit I know jack squat about WiFi, but wouldn't it just be a matter of bringing along a wireless router and plugging it in to the hotel's wired LAN?

[Maverick]

I'm first to admit I know jack squat about WiFi, but wouldn't it just be a matter of bringing along a wireless router and plugging it in to the hotel's wired LAN?

I'll add that to my list of things to bring. Now to just remember where I put it. :rofl:

I have an aircard built into my laptop as well so we should be good.

[Maverick]

I'll add that to my list of things to bring. Now to just remember where I put it. :rofl:

I have an aircard built into my laptop as well so we should be good.

With that said.

I'll check with the hotel to see how they are configured so that I might be able to preconfigure everything.

I love a good challenge.

[Maverick]

Chuck-Dale and I are very much wanting to come to this event, if newbies are welcome with the old bees. Please pm me- thanks

Zandra,

Corinne and I both expect to see you and Dale there. We have lots of catching up to do.

[Maverick]

Spoke to Peter at the hotel. They have wireless in the lobby and it may extend to the conference rooms but he wasn't sure. I will set up a wireless point with my router and test connectivity when I get there.

WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!

[Gilk51]

list updated (see post #1) - checks received from Bryan and Burleson...

Thanks!

[Maverick]

list updated (see post #1) - checks received from Bryan and Burleson...

Thanks!

Tortuga has still not commited?????

She HAS to come. It wouldn't be a pie run with out her.

Come on folks, convince her. She NEEDS to be there, if for no other reason than to keep Chuck in line. :rofl:

[P-Ratt]

wczimmerman+3 (too cheap) :roll: :lol2:
:rofl: I just caught this. Ya'll will certainly be missed!

[wczimmerman]

:rofl: I just caught this. Ya'll will certainly be missed!

Thanks, but we will be there thanks to the Internet! Make sure to stop by and say hi!

And, we saw this a while back...too cheap...:doh: It's $1600 to fly everyone down and our house back in Texas still hasn't sold so money is tight.

[ralphn0]

I don't remember if let you know before now :doh: , but I will be there!!
Ralph :eat: :rider:

[FJR Bandit]

Was just looking at the weather and see T-Stroms and windy.:eek2: Who is going to :rider: and who is going to :giveup: :mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

I don't remember if let you know before now :doh: , but I will be there!!
Ralph :eat: :rider:

Um, no....

by yourself?
staying at hotel?
pie selections?

-------

deadline noon today. Calling all procrastinators!

[voyagerrider]

Was just looking at the weather and see T-Stroms and windy.:eek2: Who is going to :rider: and who is going to :giveup: :mrgreen:

Our process for deciding to ride or not is? If it is raining in Burleson at our departure time 8:00 AM(might wait til 9:00 AM) Saturday morning we cage it:giveup: . If not we ride :rider: . Who is to say what will happen once we leave:pray:
Marty

[Gilk51]

Deadline has passed (expect for the Pacific Coast - still almost 2 hours for the Zimmermans to commit... :trust: )

Looks like we have around 40 folks for dinner.
And conversation.
And PIE!
And slide shows. :trust:

:ponder: I guess I better get crackin' on some nametags... :doh:

[Gilk51]

oh yeah - list (see post #1) updated...

:mrgreen:

[wczimmerman]

Deadline has passed (expect for the Pacific Coast - still almost 2 hours for the Zimmermans to commit... :trust: )



We'll be there electronically... :clap:

[M38A1]

Who is going to :rider: and who is going to :giveup: :mrgreen:


:rider:

.

[DFW_Warrior]

:rider:

.

+1. Well, better make that +2 ;-)

[windrunner]

Dale and I are coming. We will pay you at the event- very first thing. apple pie. we will share our dinner. So one dinner- two apple pies. No hotel.

[Gilk51]

Our process for deciding to ride or not is? If it is raining in Burleson at our departure time 8:00 AM(might wait til 9:00 AM) Saturday morning we cage it:giveup: . If not we ride :rider: . Who is to say what will happen once we leave:pray:
Marty

Mart - which way you going when leaving that early? Thru San Antonio? ;-)

weather report on WFAA this afternoon:

It will be cloudy, breezy and mild tonight with strong to severe thunderstorms breaking out after midnight. A squall line of heavy storms will move in sometime between 3 AM and daybreak bringing heavy rain, hail, and high winds to the DFW area. Then rapid clearing will take place late in the morning with strong west winds and temperatures falling into the 50s. The weather pattern should be quiet and dry for the next several days. Still no signs of arctic air coming into North Texas anytime soon!

I plan to leave around 10:00 with a pretty unimaginative route - probably thru Maypearl and Itasca to Waco. then probably just SH6 unless it is nice and then I may detaour on 46 for a spell...

I need to get there early and check on everything - should be good if everyones' plans are good. I'm shooting for at least a 4:00 PM arrival...

:rider: :eat: :rider:

[Squeaky]

I'm shooting for at least a 4:00 PM arrival...

I should aim for 2 to get there by 4. :lol2:

[Gilk51]

Dale and I are coming. We will pay you at the event- very first thing. apple pie. we will share our dinner. So one dinner- two apple pies. No hotel.

We should have plenty of food if past experience is valid. I'll add you to the list...

[FJR Bandit]

I should aim for 2 to get there by 4. :lol2:

I'll be aiming for 5A to be there by 6P.:doh: :doh: Hopefully, it's a fast storm and I'll be behind the T-Storms and not in it. :pray:

[Maverick]

I need to get there early and check on everything - should be good if everyones' plans are good. I'm shooting for at least a 4:00 PM arrival...

:rider: :eat: :rider:

I should aim for 2 to get there by 4. :lol2:

I should be there about 2.

So, list of items to bring for me, let me know if I missed anything.

Laptop
Projector
Wireless Router (Hmmm, guess I should look for it now :ponder: )
PC Speaker System
Extension cord
Surge Protector
Network Cables
Kitchen Sink
small block rebuild kit
Air Compressor (this was a combo tech day, right?) :lol2:

When you see the 56' tractor trailer at the front door you'll know I'm there. :rofl:

Chuck and Rebecca, thanks for all the effort :hail:

Looking forward to having a great time. :party:

[Squeaky]

I'm not even up to the point of making a list of what I have to bring. I'm still finishing up the show (trying to shorten it up a bit) but I'll have it ready in different formats and on multiple media choices just in case. ;-)

[Maverick]

No worries, whatever you have will be great.

and I found the wireless router by the way. I'll get there and talk to the staff about the setup in the room and what connectivity we have. I've set up a number of venues so I'm not concerned.

[Gilk51]

PC Speaker System
Extension cord
Surge Protector
Network Cables


I added extension cord and surge protector to my list.
Thanks for all the help, David! :thumb:

We'll see if I can get away earlier than 10 if the morning storms subside quickly...

[DFW_Warrior]

small block rebuild kit
Air Compressor (this was a combo tech day, right?) :lol2:

Sweet... slide show on one side of the room, and complete engine teardown on the other!!! I'm so in on this one!:clap:

[Gilk51]

Squall line just passed thru Tarrant County and clear skies (and a temperature drop) are following.

I'll be underway as soon as I cram a carload's worth of stuff into a bike's storage. :doh:

:rider: :eat: :rider:

[Gilk51]

Well, I am outta here!

And with a Boston Cream Pie, too! :eat:

See ya'll this evenin'.
Ride and drive safely. :rider:

[JustJ]

StarSapphire and I (with NinjaBoy) should be there around 4. She'll be cagin' it, but I've been watching the weather very carefully and it looks like I'll be riding. :rider: We'll also be bringing an XBox 360 and some games (including, but not limited to, Halo 3, GoW 2 and possibly Rock Band.)
Star also made a pear pie that smells absolutely delicious - that's coming too.

:eat:

[Squeaky]

Two words: cone cakes!

:eat:

[quidni]

Hey, Squeaky -

those of us who want to "skype" in during the course of the evening... will you be setting up a conference call? or just waiting until you're dialed and add the new caller in?

howzitgonnawork?

and will we be able to see video? :trust:

my skype ID is quidni1
(Carla in El Paso)

Thanks!

[Gilk51]

Pie Run stories and picture are now here (http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35364).

Thanks to all who ate pie this year! :eat: