Gretchen (DD86) and I were discussing yesterday the possibility of organizing a sort of 80s convention to be held in a central location convenient to most people in this country. Naturally, a convention center would have to be booked well in advance, lodging arrangements would have to be made, and an agenda would have to be formulated. We would want there to be 80s stars (both musical and from other areas of entertainment) to be invited. We would probably want to have a swap meet, where people could buy and sell 80s merchandise and the ilk. Actually, the possibilities are quite limitless. This is just an idea, you must realize, and I am not volunteering to arrange the entire thing. But it is something to consider, and I imagine most people posting on this board would be interested in such an event! Ideas and comments??? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Yay Michael!!

You got it posted!

I am right there. I think it would be great to be able to see everyone, and talk, and really have a kickass, old fashioned 80's party! I am all for organizing things...that's the fun part. Having been in the hotel industry in the reservations/revenue area, I know what needs to be done on that end. As well as what is needed to get through the convention bureau stuff. Anyone who is really into this idea, we were thinking maybe within the next 2 years or so. (Lots of ppl to organize!!!)

I can't wait!

~G

we've been talking about doing something like this for a couple of years now.. it's just finding the people to organize it and finding that central location.. and what type of stars do you think we could get? And how could we get them?

Hey,.I'm always up for a party.. but these things take $$$ and we are trying to help fund this site as much as we can to keep it alive as well.

I am willing to help out in any way I can, though you two... so you name what you want me to do and I'm there! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Great idea <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> It would be cool to meet everyone here.

Everyone to Tina's place......we are having a party...LOL Just kidding with you Tina <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

We can always meet up in Charleston, SC....both Michael and my parents live there!!! Everyone can sleep there, (although it could get crowded!!), and that would save money!!


~G

Texas anyone??? Lots of us xchangers live here. I think at least it should be in the center of the U.S. somewhere where it can be accessible for everyone and a fair distance to drive for most. That would be so cool to meet all of you.

I'm with Stacy on this one..we're from the good ole lone star state. I'd love to meet everyone too.

What about New Orleans? That could be wild!!

~G

(*heehee*) City of Decedence!!

P.S. Michael: What about a nice mansion on Rainbow Row? Or right off the water, near the battery?

New Orleans would be such a hoot!!! We could all get fat on pralines and krawfish!!! Yum!!!

I would love to have a house on Rainbow Row or Colonial Lake, but I don't have an extra three mill in my pocket to buy it!!!

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

sounds like a really great idea. I might actually go visit friends in the US in the next two years. I'd love to help out with the planning as well. let me know if there's anything i can do.

Chris

To get an idea where to have the party why don't we all post where we are all from. Then we can figure out a good place to have the party?

I will start I am in
*Kentucky
* Texas (someone stated they were from there)

I'm from Europe so I'm flexible but I'll most likely be visiting friends in Washington state and Washington DC

Chris

I'm from Copenhagen, Denmark...I bet the lot of u is just dying to come here <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> *lol*

Seriously; just get this party happening, invite me 3 months in advance and I'm there...I'll even bring a few cd's, just in case u don't know what kind of music to play <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Sorry for putting this in the wrong topic folks. Hey Smurfy!! I just saw that Copenhagen beat Lazio this evening.

Well done. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

All's forgiven Bogie *lol*

Yeah, it was great, too bad I didn't get to see 1st half <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> Hope they can repeat the effort in 14 days time in Rome <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I'm in California. TX is a pretty good place to have it. That is if Calif. is out of the question. What a blast this would be!

Illinois here..

I'm in Rhode Island, but I will probably be moving to Phoenix, AZ in the fall. (I say "probably" because it could be the winter, LOL) Wherever you have it, if Southwest flies there cheap, I'm in! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

What we could do, is have everyone post their location in the US, and then give a 2nd place that they would like to visit. I can tabulate the places, and have a top 5 or 10.

How about that?

~G

Place I'll be in the US: Washington State or Washington DC (sorry about the inaccuracy).

Place I want to visit: California <img src="smile.gif" border="0">


Chris

I can definitely help with the hotel. I'm in the travel business. I have an IATA # (DD would know what I mean). My girlfriend is a hotel coordinator. :) Just let me know. I am interested...

Oh, P.S. I can get good prices on flying as well... I'm a Travel Agent.

Originally posted by djnage:
<STRONG>Place I'll be in the US: Washington State or Washington DC (sorry about the inaccuracy).

Place I want to visit: California :)


Chris</STRONG>
Hey! I'm in Washington State! :D

Originally posted by Sal Collaziano:
<STRONG>I can definitely help with the hotel. I'm in the travel business. I have an IATA # (DD would know what I mean). My girlfriend is a hotel coordinator. :) Just let me know. I am interested...

Oh, P.S. I can get good prices on flying as well... I'm a Travel Agent.</STRONG>

OK Sal I want to preorder a ticket for whereever this party will be held right now :D

I'm in Ontario so no matter what I'm going to have to travel.

Maybe we could pick a time of year when travel is less expensive?? Also we have to think about venues. We need a big enough centre that there are airports for big planes. Just let me know by March so I can book the time off for the following year :)

Oh Wait!!! What about an 80s cruise????? Say 3 years from now. We could take up an entire floor of the ship :) But what stars would come??? (please not kathy lee 0 PUHLEEZ!!!!!).

an 80's cruise!

maybe we could get Capt. Stubing, too..

:p
that would be so fun,,especially if we could have a huge section for ourselves to play loud music and be wild.

sounds expensive, though. think they'll have some kind of discount rate for a certain number of people in a group?

well, Ky's not too far from Tx, New Orleans, etc..
Do you think it would be easier to have the group vote where it will be?
(out of choices that atleast 2 or 3 people have suggested?)

just a thought
:)

Originally posted by Bogie:
<STRONG>Sorry for putting this in the wrong topic folks. Hey Smurfy!! I just saw that Copenhagen beat Lazio this evening.

Well done. :)</STRONG>



i'm sorry, but that's really cute.


(i'm sad and pathetic, i know)

A cruise! That's a fantastic idea! We could arrange a three day, all-inclusive package cruise, which should be cheap; say... $450 or something along those lines! I think this is actually a very viable idea, guys! Any more comments?

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 :D

i think a cruise is an awesome idea

i wanted everyone to gather near an ocean from the start. (something about the total freedom it feels like..)

plus, the cruise would have so many different things to do and entertain ourselves with.
no one would ever get bored.

a package deal for a price would be great. but would it be expensive for people to pitch in for that and travel to the starting place of the cruise?

i've always wanted to see a sunset on a ship..

I'm not a travel agent, but I think an all-inclusive package could be arranged, with airfare included. Sal could probably answer this question better. Of course, if peeps (in the States) couldn't afford the airfare, there will always be the option to drive to the port-of-departure city.

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 :D

You know what might be easier for everyone is have two parties........one on the east coast and one on the west coast. Do you all think thats feasable? I know alota the main xchangers live on the east coast so it might be easier for them. The cruise idea would be awesome! Or what might be really cool is have the cruise go to europe and maybe we could meet the rest of the xchangers there! I have a friend who did that and he said it was cool.

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>You know what might be easier for everyone is have two parties........one on the east coast and one on the west coast.</STRONG>

What about the people in the middle like me here in Texas? How about adding a midwestern or something to it for the people in the middle. So there would be three parties.

Hmmm.....good idea but, isnt texas kinda closer to the west?

I was just thinking about that because I know of at least 5 or 6 members in here from Texas alone. No matter if we go East or West it is still a long drive. I live basically in the middle of Texas.

hmm...3 parties isnt so bad I guess. :) We should elect orginizers for each one.

Smurf had mentioned a possible convention in another thread. I suggested that we pick Chicago or somewhere like that. Everyone would be responsible for there own travels & room (Maybe getting a good deal through Sal's connections). We'd reserve a block of rooms with a conference room too and that would be party central! We'd all chip in for party stuff. Fri and Sat dring the day, everyone can sightsee, then on Sat night would be the bash. I've done something like this before, it was a lot of fun! It's just a thought :)

Chicago?

that airport is Huge! i stopped there on the way to L.A., and almost missed my next plane. -and i'm used to the Atlanta airport.
we'd lose some of the members forever. they'd say 'screw it' and go to Rio.
hey...Rio.. lol

Originally posted by Vilji:
<STRONG>Chicago?

that airport is Huge! i stopped there on the way to L.A., and almost missed my next plane. -and i'm used to the Atlanta airport.
we'd lose some of the members forever. they'd say 'screw it' and go to Rio.
hey...Rio.. lol</STRONG>

Chicago is bigger than Atlanta? I thought that was a big airport! Me and the other guy I went with got lost there.....luckily we found our way out of there in time LOL :D You can tell I don't travel much. :)

that's ok..Atlanta's is pretty big, too. Chicago is 2 connected, i think.

well, if i traveled for an 80's convention, it would be great to have a fairly large one where as many of us as possible could get to. rather than so many spread out with just a few peeps, you know?

I only said Chicago be cause it seemed more central... Atlanta is east cost. :confused: :rolleyes:

It has to be one central location!!!! I have to meet everyone!!! :D There's a few xchangers that don't live on the west coast that I have to meet.

Originally posted by Mystie*:
<STRONG>There's a few xchangers that don't live on the west coast that I have to meet.</STRONG>

You damn straight there is!! And vice versa for me :)

Originally posted by Mystie*:
<STRONG>It has to be one central location!!!! I have to meet everyone!!! :D There's a few xchangers that don't live on the west coast that I have to meet.</STRONG>

There are also a few who doesn't live in Sweden, that I'd like to meet... :p (try 1600, give or take a few...) :D

Originally posted by TazDrummer:
<STRONG>I only said Chicago be cause it seemed more central... Atlanta is east cost. :confused: :rolleyes:</STRONG>

oh, lol. no, i wasn't suggesting Atlanta at all. it should prob be either more central or west somewhere. Calif. would be a blast. but it's prob too far for most. we should prob just have everyone vote (and maybe get 2 different people recording the results or something over time.)
vote out of all the choices, then vote again, then again out of the few left. even the cruise idea can be included in the voting, i'd say.

:)
any suggestions from someone in travel would be cool, too. so we have an idea of conviences, etc..


:) ;) :rolleyes: :cool:

:p

Just tell me if TC's coming cuz I'll need to bring body armor and catnip so she doesnt hurt me lol.

some pain's worth it.

right Topcat?


:D

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>Just tell me if TC's coming cuz I'll need to bring body armor and catnip so she doesnt hurt me lol.</STRONG>

You want it, don't you! ;) http://www.duhspot.com/users/smiley/s/otn/happy/zzwhip.gif


LOL @ Vilji!

Is Ted going to be there? :p

Yes NM I will be. :D lol

Count me out then.

Whats the deal with you nm? I try and try to be nice but, your still mad. :(

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>Count me out then.</STRONG>

You don't mean that :(

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

You don't mean that :(</STRONG>

:confused:

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>

:confused:</STRONG>

Me to!

If there ever is a convention, I'll be there lol. I just hope tc won't hurt me. ;) And maybe when the convention happens I won't be a minor. :eek: Don't get any ideas you creepy tc. lol j/k


PS: I see now that you were joking NM......

if the planet is still here and we're not all mutants, then i'm sure there will be some kind of convention.


sorry, just had to get that out.

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
[QB]If there ever is a convention, I'll be there lol. I just hope tc won't hurt me. ;) And maybe when the convention happens I won't be a minor. :eek: Don't get any ideas you creepy tc. lol j/k


Too late! :eek: Your almost 16,right? Than I only have to wait 2 years! :D http://www.contrabandent.com/pez/contrib/ruinkai/spanka.gif
LOL

What was the topic here?? ....Thats right, leather! Leather comes from cows. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Vilji:
<STRONG>if the planet is still here and we're not all mutants, then i'm sure there will be some kind of convention.


sorry, just had to get that out.</STRONG>


No need to apologize, Vilji... I'm sure we are all feeling the same way!

:)

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 :D

How's about a trip to Japan/South Korea for next summer's World Cup? LOL. :)

You won't get me on a plane for at least two more years. http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/scared06.gif

Bogie, I'm glad to see that you've made it home safe and sound! I've cancelled by trip to England and Ireland in October; there's just no way that I'm hopping on a plane and flying overseas during these uncertain times. But, rest assured, I will reschedule my trip one day!

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 :D

It's too bad you had to cancel MDC. I feel the same way. But one day we'll have to fly again. Only if it's to show them they can't stop us from living our lives. :)

Not Man you better come to this convention :)

In two years I hope all is well and we can do this. I think in the spirit of our friendship and the love for the 80s we shouldn't let this go - especially now. I think we bonded before but after the love and support everyone has shown in the last week it would be a shame not to meet and PARTY!!!!!

Would Livesay play - please please please???

I'm favorable to Chicago but like I said I can fly anywhere. If its a north central city we should aim at spring or fall where its not too hot or cold. I do have to say if you came to Canada you would get so much for your dollar. I have to pay $1.53 to get 1 american dollar so you guys could have a blast, save money and... drink real beer (heehee)

I wouldn't be opposed to having a gathering somewhere in Canada, and we would all get the chance to meet Zel and Bogie!!! I haven't been to Canada in about twelve years, so I would love to get to see The Great White North again!!!

MDC: Official Stalker of DD86 :D

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Not Man you better come to this convention :)
</STRONG>

Well since you put it that way...I will try to come if only to meet you :)

Originally posted by Zel:
[QB]Not Man you better come to this convention :)

In two years I hope all is well and we can do this.

Yes, Not Man you better be there! :mad: Or we will all drag your @ss there! :p

In two years Ted will be 18! :eek: Why does that scare me?? LOL

Hey, Canada's a fine destination.

If folks don't seem interested though, how about a mass pilgrimage to Yorkville Ohio for free hair cuts, manicures and pedicures. :p

Originally posted by Bogie:
how about a mass pilgrimage to Yorkville Ohio for free hair cuts, manicures and pedicures. :p[/QB]

Oh sure!!! Give away my services for free! :rolleyes:

LOL Acutally, I would be willing to provide a few shaves for some people here :D
Who wants to be first?? I could never figure out why I did so many shaves in Barber school?.... :p http://www.themelee.com/smilies/s/ups/layla_phoenix/boobies.gif

Originally posted by topcat1970:
Actually, I would be willing to provide a few shaves for some people here :D

Did I ever mentioned to make a wide berth around Yorkville, Ohio? :D

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

Yes, Not Man you better be there! :mad: Or we will all drag your @ss there! :p
</STRONG>

Hmm? now this I would like to see...LOL :) Any one brave enough to take me on? :D LOL

When the time and place is set and hopefully I can get the time off from work I will try to be there. :)

i'd have fun taking pictures of Topcat cutting everybody's hair. :)

Ohio sounds great. It's only a few hours drive for me and Milani.

And we can all get our hair dyed interesting colors for the 80's party. lol
do those 'Jazzing' colors wash out?
I remember they smelled like grape or cherry, etc..
we'll all be sniffing each others' hair.

all our Euro friends have to be there, too.
like wavey. he's the coolest German guy I know. (i think i've a only met 2 actually from Germany in my life. hehe.

imsoosure and myst, you might just have to travel eastward.

http://www.plauder-smilies.de/partytime.gif PARTY AT E-CLIPS IN Yorkville!! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/partytime.gif Whooo hooo!!

*hands loin cloths to all the men here* ;) HEHE eh..umm special dress code required! LOL

Did I get carried away? :rolleyes:

BTW Vilji, Yes it does wash out. When you apply heat it makes it last a little longer. Also, if you have blonde or porous hair it will "grab" taking anywhere from 2 to 6 wks to wash out ;)

I've missed responding till now, but I'm up for this plan. I can head out with Myst if I'm still in Oregon. lol We'd have to leave out of the same airport anyways. :)

WEll then lets go Jazzy~ If I'm going to have to fly, might as well be with you!!! :D It'd be a blast!

we'll all surprise topcat one day and walk in to her shop.

tell her we all want something done with our hair right away.

(anything except a shaved head. lol)

Originally posted by Vilji:
<STRONG>we'll all surprise topcat one day and walk in to her shop.

tell her we all want something done with our hair right away.

(anything except a shaved head. lol)</STRONG>

OK! :) But I get to shave at least ONE persons head! :p LOL

hummm... Who would look good bald? ;)

Hey TC. We have a Yorkville in Toronto. Is it similar to yours?

Our Yorkville is where all the tres chic boutiques and salons are. Lots of expensive night clubs and restaurants. The movie stars all hang out there when they are in town.

Does that sound the same as your Yorkville? Do the movie stars come to your salon when they're in Ohio?

Originally posted by Bogie:
<STRONG>Hey TC. We have a Yorkville in Toronto. Is it similar to yours?

Our Yorkville is where all the tres chic boutiques and salons are. Lots of expensive night clubs and restaurants. The movie stars all hang out there when they are in town.

Does that sound the same as your Yorkville? Do the movie stars come to your salon when they're in Ohio?</STRONG>

Yea,they sure do! We get people like Tom Cruise, Kevin Spacey, and even Brad Pitt! :D

I have cut Tom's hair once. :) He have me a 5$tip-cheap ass! We acutally have a buisness jet that picks up customers who live far away....We are lucky like that :) Heck, we even has sports great! Bill Mazeroski(sp) Pirates pitcher, is from my town :)

Yes sir, Yorkville is a nice classy town! We are a friendly lot! :D

P.S. Bogie, don't believe what puleeze will say to this, she is delerious :p LOL

Only one part ot my BS is true! ;) Can you guess?? LOL :rolleyes:

so..you didn't cut anyone's hair who's famous, right? Maybe Drew Carrey. lol Since he's from Ohio. But that's Cleveland.

well, I still say a party starting at a salon, then ending up at some other cool place would be fun.

Nottie you will have no chance against both Top Cat and I dragging you we will put an 80s bounty on you :) The party wouldn't be the same without you (pout) :)

Top Cat I was just thinking of a stupid Canadian Movie - Meatballs 2 or something where this girl is a hairdresser and she can only get really turned on if she is cutting a guys hair. It was so funny and when you started saying you'd shave everyone I almost fell off my chair laughing - sorry it was at your expense :)

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Nottie you will have no chance against both Top Cat and I dragging you we will put an 80s bounty on you :) The party wouldn't be the same without you (pout) :)

Top Cat I was just thinking of a stupid Canadian Movie - Meatballs 2 or something where this girl is a hairdresser and she can only get really turned on if she is cutting a guys hair. It was so funny and when you started saying you'd shave everyone I almost fell off my chair laughing - sorry it was at your expense :)</STRONG>

Yes, I am with you on dragging NM there! LOL

I like very much to do mens haircuts! :D I call them cuts "Danny haircuts"

Here is the reason...in barber school our instructer told us of a guy(Danny) that used to rub against his clients as he cut their hair! :eek: LMAO!

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>
in barber school our instructer told us of a guy(Danny) that used to rub against his clients as he cut their hair! :eek: LMAO!</STRONG>

OMG!! :eek: Maybe I'm in the wrong profession??? LOL

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>I like very much to do mens haircuts! :D I call them cuts "Danny haircuts"

Here is the reason...in barber school our instructer told us of a guy(Danny) that used to rub against his clients as he cut their hair! :eek: LMAO!</STRONG>

And you expect me to visit your barber shop???
Only in full garment with a M-16...maybe I will survive then with only minor wounds... :D

oh come on, wavey..where's your sense of adventure?
or did you mean, only if a guy cuts your hair, you'd have an M-16?

you'd let us females muss up your hair, i'm sure.. :)

:D
we could all sit around somewhere at night and do more adult mad libs, too.
:)
(there's no lauging graemlin on here.)

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Nottie you will have no chance against both Top Cat and I dragging you we will put an 80s bounty on you :) The party wouldn't be the same without you (pout) :)
:)</STRONG>

Honest Zel....I am not stalking you :)

OK let me get this straight......both you and topcat are going to drag me to this party.....hmm? Call me a pervert, but I kinda like the sound of that LOL :D

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>

Honest Zel....I am not stalking you :)

OK let me get this straight......both you and topcat are going to drag me to this party.....hmm? Call me a pervert, but I kinda like the sound of that LOL :D</STRONG>


YOUR LUCKY!!! lol I would just get verbal abuse and neglect. :)........oops wait I like that! lol :)

Originally posted by Not Man:
Call me a pervert, but I kinda like the sound of that LOL :D


PERVERT!!! :p LOL

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>


YOUR LUCKY!!! lol I would just get verbal abuse and neglect. :)........oops wait I like that! lol :)</STRONG>

Where is my verbal abuse and neglect?? I feel left out. LOL :p

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

PERVERT!!! :p LOL </STRONG>

Some people just know me to well....LOL :rolleyes: :D

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>[/qb]

Some people just know me to well....LOL :rolleyes: :D</STRONG>

LMAO!! Yes, you were voted president of the local perverts union! :p

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

LMAO!! Yes, you were voted president of the local perverts union! :p</STRONG>


I'm vice!!! lol :)

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>


I'm vice!!! lol :)</STRONG>

Sorry, thats wave! He was approved and tested(purr..) by ME! :p Maybe you could be Secretary of Perverts? ;)

Uhoh TC I think Notman is on to us - well since you don't mind.... We'll definitely come drag you.

Ted - sweetie... not quite a pervert yet I'm afraid - we'll knock you back to prevert status.

Notman you can stalk me anytime you want I would be honoured. I haven't been stalked before :)

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

LMAO!! Yes, you were voted president of the local perverts union! :p</STRONG>

Oh yeah! I forgot :confused: I must be geting old....LOL :D

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Uhoh TC I think Notman is on to us - well since you don't mind.... We'll definitely come drag you.</STRONG>

Me mind?? Remember I am a pervert or so topcat wants everyone to believe LOL :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Notman you can stalk me anytime you want I would be honoured. I haven't been stalked before :)</STRONG>

Well then you got it Zel ;) *Not Man breaks out his official stalkers handbook and gets himself ready to do some stalking...LOL :D*

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>

Well then you got it Zel ;) *Not Man breaks out his official stalkers handbook and gets himself ready to do some stalking...LOL :D*</STRONG>

Its not offical until you add it to your sig! LOL

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>

Ted - sweetie... not quite a pervert yet I'm afraid - we'll knock you back to prevert status.

</STRONG>


Yeah your right Zel. I'm a perv in training. :)


Oh and did I mention I creeped tc out the other day? lol :) Where's my prize?
:D

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>

Its not offical until you add it to your sig! LOL</STRONG>

*points to his signature line* :D

Wahoo its official - I'm new at being a stalkee ...be gentle :)

Is it legal for NM to stalk two people at once?

He's an Admin. so he can do what he wants! ;)

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Wahoo its official - I'm new at being a stalkee ...be gentle :) </STRONG>

Oh don't you worry your pretty little head Zel you are in good hands you have nothing to worry about.....I think LOL J/K :D Everything is all in good fun. :)


Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>
Is it legal for NM to stalk two people at once?</STRONG>

I am the great and powerful OZ! LOL :D

Originally posted by topcat1970:
<STRONG>
He's an Admin. so he can do what he wants! ;)</STRONG>

Oh don't tell me that topcat I just might take you up on that...LOL :D

Yeah Ted remember Not Man is the BIGAdministrator ;) :cool:

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Yeah Ted remember Not Man is the BIGAdministrator ;) :cool:</STRONG>

LOL!

:D

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>Yeah Ted remember Not Man is the BIGAdministrator ;) :cool: </STRONG>

Hey look my own fan club....LOL ;) **smooch**

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>
LOL!

:D
</STRONG>

For your sake I hope you are laughing with me and not at me. :rolleyes:

You betcha http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/love25.gif

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>

For your sake I hope you are laughing with me and not at me. :rolleyes:</STRONG>


LOL.

:D

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>You betcha http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/love25.gif </STRONG>

Baby.....you're the greatest! http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/love25.gif


Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
<STRONG>

LOL.

:D
</STRONG>

Just wait until we meet Ted :mad: Don't crap your diapers....I mean pants LOL I AM JOKING :D

TY Notman :) You're not so bad yourself unless you want to be ;)

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>

Just wait until we meet Ted :mad: Don't crap your diapers....I mean pants LOL I AM JOKING :D</STRONG>


LOL the last thing I need is another whoopin'.........I get that from tc ALREADY! lol
:eek:

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>TY Notman :) You're not so bad yourself unless you want to be ;) </STRONG>

I can be bad. but I prefer to be good....if you know what I mean ;)

Originally posted by Ted Nugent:
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LOL the last thing I need is another whoopin'.........I get that from tc ALREADY! lol
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I won't give you a whoopin' Ted, but I will let topcat kick your ass all she wants LOL :D

Gee, thx I feel privilaged! lol :)

Um no - show me :)

Is someone being naughty ;) I will show you what I mean at this convention......behind closed doors. LOL J/K :D

LOL ;) I'm speechless :)

I still believe the most viable option is to book an 80s cruise, perhaps to the Bahamas. Sal, as you are in the travel industry, you will probably know all the proper procedures to book a specific theme cruise. It could be a 2 to 3 day cruise (people could choose to stay 2 or 3 nights, depending on what they could afford.) As most cruises leave from Florida, people would have the option of driving to the departure city (i.e. Miami). Depending on how many people booked the cruise in advance, we might be able to attract some 80s acts to perform concerts. It would also be simple to arrange screenings of 80s movies (Sixteen Candles, et. al) in the ships cineplexes. Of course, the ships discos would play all-80s. I think this is probably the most feasible plan. We could schedule the cruise in the late summer/fall of next year, giving everyone time to raise the money. It wouldn't be overly expensive, perhaps $450-600, air-inclusive. Any thoughts, comments or ideas???

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$450 for a cruise plus airfare?! Are we taking a 3 hour cruise - cool 80s people shipwrecked.

I think if its a cruise we are looking at some serious cash - like $1500 at least.

I could do a cruise in two years :)

Zel, actually I've taken several cruises for less than $600; I took a three day cruise to the Bahamas and another three day cruise to Escondido, Mexico. :) If it were a week-long cruise, we'd probably be talking $1000+.

Originally posted by Naughty Zel 80s:
cool 80s people shipwrecked.

I think if its a cruise we are looking at some serious cash - like $1500 at least.

I could do a cruise in two years :)[/QB]

Scary thought...Could you imagine all of us lost on an island! :eek: However....I would like to be lost with a few from here! :D LOL

The cruise idea sounds really great but to expensive. :( I think meeting in a central location would be cheaper. We could have a fund raiser,or donations, to help cut costs for those who need help. :)

I think you can also book a week in the Domican Republic all inclusive very cheap, probably get a deal if you have X amount of people

Originally posted by Naughty Zel 80s:
<STRONG>$450 for a cruise plus airfare?! Are we taking a 3 hour cruise - cool 80s people shipwrecked.

I think if its a cruise we are looking at some serious cash - like $1500 at least.

I could do a cruise in two years :)</STRONG>

I wouldn't mind being shipwrecked with ya. You can climb my "palm tree" and gather my "coconuts" any day Zel ;)

A cruise doesn't sound to bad, just have to come up with the cash first. :)

Maybe a central location would be better of course then maybe our friends from overseas might not be able to attend. :( This really needs some serious thought and maybe someday we could all hook up. I know of a few that I want to meet in person. :)

A cruise sounds like a good idea and would be nice, but not all of us could afford it in here. I still like the idea of just having it here in the U.S. somewhere.

Or in Canada? Like I said your dollar could go a long way here, it would almost be like a 2 for one weekend.

Originally posted by Naughty Zel 80s:
<STRONG>Or in Canada? Like I said your dollar could go a long way here, it would almost be like a 2 for one weekend.</STRONG>

Toronto (or the 'burbs) would be perfect. Of course, we would have to plan it sometime in the late summer, early fall, before the really cold weather hits!

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Zel, Canada would be nice too. I have always wanted to go there.

Toronto would be OK by me....it's about a three hour drive from where I am. Like Zel said our money would go farther in Canada. :) Actually I can drive to the Canadian border in 30 minutes from my house. Are you ready Zel? Here I come baby. LOL ;)

Yeah, I suppose I could manage to make it if it was held in Toronto. LOL. :D

Hey Zel. $450 U.S. is the same as $1,500 Canadian. :p

Originally posted by Bogie:

Hey Zel. $450 U.S. is the same as $1,500 Canadian. :p

OMG! That's a big difference! I close to Canada. :p LOL

Wow a lot of you are close to the border.

I'm about 4 hours from Toronto - 4 if hubby drives...3 if I drive (I don't drive anymore LOL) long story bad accident :)

The beer would be a cheap drunk too because we must have 3x the amount of alcohol in our beer :)

30 minutes? Which border???? I hate Niagra Falls with a passion. I like Windsor :)

Well Toronto is sort of centreally located, and it would be cheap with the conversion rates on the dollar,every place is far away for me, but in Toronto i have a free place to stay

Originally posted by Zel:
<STRONG>30 minutes? Which border???? I hate Niagra Falls with a passion. I like Windsor :)</STRONG>

Ontario.....closer to Kingston. :) *smooch* I haven't been to Niagra Falls, but I was kinda close to them a few months back when I took a little road trip.


Originally posted by Bogie:
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$450 U.S. is the same as $1,500 Canadian. :p</STRONG>

Are you serious?? I knew the exchange rate was pretty good, but I never thought it was that good! If that's the case I say Canada is the place for our convention. :D

Originally posted by caligula:
<STRONG>Well Toronto is sort of centreally located, and it would be cheap with the conversion rates on the dollar,every place is far away for me, but in Toronto i have a free place to stay</STRONG>

You mean we, right! :p As in some 1000 xchangers! :D Awfully nice of your friends to make foom for us. :D --LOL

Originally posted by topcat1970:
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You mean we, right! :p As in some 1000 xchangers! :D Awfully nice of your friends to make foom for us. :D --LOL</STRONG>

I guess I can take the liberty of inviting 1000 people to stay at my sister and her husbands 1 bedroom apartment, hell all she'll have to do is throw a few more chicken weiners in the pot and cook a couple more boxes of KD ;)

Originally posted by Not Man:
Are you serious?? I knew the exchange rate was pretty good, but I never thought it was that good! If that's the case I say Canada is the place for our convention. :D

I was half kidding Jim. At yesterday's close, the Canadian dollar would buy you 63.5 cents U.S. Not sure what it is going the other way but I'm guessing it's still a pretty good deal. Closer than Mexico too; just not as warm. LOL. :D

Originally posted by topcat1970:
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Awfully nice of your friends to make foom for us. :D --LOL</STRONG>

Foom?? Is that foam that has gone bad? LMAO!! :D J/K Topcat :)

Originally posted by Bogie:
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I was half kidding Jim. At yesterday's close, the Canadian dollar would buy you 63.5 cents U.S. Not sure what it is going the other way but I'm guessing it's still a pretty good deal. Closer than Mexico too; just not as warm. LOL. :D</STRONG>

Well either way if I can get more for my dollar that is always a plus in my book. :) Another good point that was made is the beer is stronger. Let's see......more money and stronger beer......Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out. LOL :D I'm going to Canada.

Originally posted by Not Man:
Foom?? Is that foam that has gone bad? LMAO!! J/K Topcat

LMAO!! I seen my typo ths morning right before I logged off. I figured no one would notice! Leave it to you! :p LOL ;)

So, if we are going to hold this convention in Canada, we are going to need to scout a venue. I say that the most viable place to hold the convention would be at a nice hotel or lodge with a reasonably large meeting hall. I vote that it will be up to our Canadian buds to find the perfect spot. I think it should be in the Toronto area, which will be most accessible to peeps in Canada and the States. We will also need to pick a date. This should be a three day deal, (Fri., Sat. and Sun.). August or September would be a good time, IMO. Also, we are going to need to think of ways to collect money to rent out the convention hall! We've got some brainstorming to do, fellows!

Originally posted by Not Man:
Let's see......more money and stronger beer......Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out. LOL :D I'm going to Canada.

Zel, Cal. Bring your muskets. The Americans are going to invade again. :D I thought you guys learned your lesson in the War of 1812. LOL.

Tons of good hotels with facilities all around Toronto if folks are really interested. There are lots downtown (best choice) and lots around the airport too. The airport is a little out of the way though.

I'd be happy to help out if anyone really wants to come up to T.O. (we affectionately call it Hogtown). Even if only one or two folks wanted to come up for a couple of decent beers, you know how to reach us. :D

Oh. Just checked the morning markets. At the moment, one U.S. dollar buys ya $1.58 canadian.

We could have some great fun in Toronto, or Hamilton (lets fill Cops Collesum with 80s people!)

:)

Originally posted by 80sTrivia:
August or September would be a good time,

I like August....19th to be exact. :D

Now this is where I have to be careful because we have 6 weddings this summer!

Bogie isn't it like really expensive to stay in downtown Toronto?? We would have to get a group rate. Maybe a floor with a boardroom or something? And a hall for the Saturday and Sunday if its feasable. There are tons of halls in Toronto :)

Originally posted by Zel:
Bogie isn't it like really expensive to stay in downtown Toronto?? We would have to get a group rate. Maybe a floor with a boardroom or something? And a hall for the Saturday and Sunday if its feasable. There are tons of halls in Toronto :)

Similar to most big cities Zel. Rooms at places like the City Hall Sheraton and Marriott by the Eaton Centre go for around $120 Canadian per night if you walk in off the street. Deals can certainly be had. Places like Holiday Inn would be cheaper too.

Almost all have their own ballrooms and meeting rooms. It all depends on a) what kind of events were being hosted and b) how many people.

If it's just a decent sized party as opposed to a full-fledged convention there are a lot of things to take advantage of also. CFNY and MIX 99.9 both do weekend 80s broadcasts from big clubs (listen over the internet if you're curious). I'm sure there is a lot more if I bothered to look. LOL :D

Hmm we need to get a guest list going to see who would be interested.

I hope that plans for an 80s convention and/or gathering have not fallen by the wayside!!! :)

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I'm just gonna charter a plane, pick up a few people, and travel the world! It's gonna have to be a big plane, 'cuz I am sure that everyone is gonna just going to get on the plane with me!!

Originally posted by dancingdoll86
'cuz I am sure that everyone is gonna just going to get on the plane with me!!

That's why I'm getting on the plane. :D Only if I get to sit on your lap. :vibrator: lol

Originally posted by dancingdoll86
I'm just gonna charter a plane, pick up a few people, and travel the world! It's gonna have to be a big plane, 'cuz I am sure that everyone is gonna just going to get on the plane with me!!

Well, I know you will be swinging by to pick me up, Gretchen! :) We'll have to fly to the four corners of the world and pick up all of our international friends as well!!!


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Okay, I've got Michael in the seat next to me, and I'll be rocking Ted to sleep...I am so happy with that!!

I can't wait....I really hope that this thing pans out. Just to let you know, I am getting back into the hotel biz....hopefully, I'll be able to help in the way of getting a group discount somewhere.

Great, Gretchen!!! We will entrust you to make all of the arrangements for our 80s convention!!! (;) ) Just kidding, of course!!!


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Well if Ted's getting picked up, I'm hopping onto this ride too :D (I meant the plane :lol: ). Frighteningly enough, I don't think I live all that far away (probably a matter of minutes) from the resident brat :eek::vibrator::eek:

Originally posted by Roemello
Well if Ted's getting picked up, I'm hopping onto this ride too :D (I meant the plane :lol: ). Frighteningly enough, I don't think I live all that far away (probably a matter of minutes) from the resident brat :eek::vibrator::eek:

LOL Not too far at all. :p I've prolly seen ya a million times. lol

Okay, so I have Michael on one side, Ted on my lap, Roemy between my legs, (I have to have the window seat....so you get to worship me on your knees....where men should be anyways!!! *heehee*)....so who else will be with me and Milani?!?

Originally posted by dancingdoll86
so who else will be with me and Milani?!?


Hehehe ;)

Jeeeezzz!!!!!

Taz.....like I didn't think that you wouldn't be there!!! Worshipping the Goddess that is Milani!!!

Originally posted by dancingdoll86
the Goddess that is Milani!!!

That's an understatment. :D

aaaahhhh
DD you are the best, greatest, funnienst most wonderful women in the world....

I will be sitting in the back.. don't want to cramp your style with all your men around!!

I will be busy with Mr. Wangy in the back of the plane!!!!

I'd like to go if I could save the money in time. Deal me a hand of cards If I go.

Wish I were able to make it to the San Antonio fest... that sounds awesome! I almost went to college there. (Trinity University)

Any chance of a Boston/MA/CT/RI meeting at a centrally located restaurant? I'd make the arrangements if people want to come along... you can probably even meet my hubby, the one who "doesn't like message boards" so he hasn't registered. LOL.

Back to Toronto, that would be cool...

With the exchange rate, it would definitely be cheaper for the U.S. folks.

Now that the Simpsons have been here I expect everyone will want to come. lol

WOW! Very long thread, but I finally made it to the end. I think either a cruise or meeting in a central location would be great! I like the cruise idea the best! Canada would be good. I haven't been up north since before 9/11, so I'm sure border security is pretty tight and I hear that we now need actual passports to get into Canada now. Hey, I just thought of another place... What about Vegas??

Vegas would be cool!!!!!!!! Can just imagine all of us there. ;) Would be pretty wild.


:wildthing :smoky: :talkstorm :sneaky: :laugh:

Vegas would be a blast... but be prepared to spend lots of money at the casinos!!! :cool:

Hi there!
Since this is the sort of thing that I do for a living, I thought I would throw my 2 cents in with some logistics if you guys are still interested in doing this.

A cruise is a good idea. From September until right before Christmas is off season. You can do a 3 night cruise from Port Canaveral on Carnival's "Fantasy" or Royal Caribbean's "Sovereign of the Seas" for about $325 per person, based on 2 people in the room. Airfare would be extra. The closest airport would be Orlando.
If you want to have a private party on board the ship, that's extra, but it can be done.

If you want to do it at a hotel, you probably want to do it somewhere that everyone can easily get to. So, I'd say, LasVegas, NewYork, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas or LosAngeles. The cheapest of those cities for accomodations would be Orlando.
There's quite a few for around $40.00 per night. You could try and organize it around seeing a show at "The Hard Rock". maybe when there might be an '80s band in town.
Other than that, how do you plan to contact any '80s celebrities?
Do you want to advertise this on other '80s message boards, or is just for this message board?
There's going to be deposits that the hotel is going to want, for the rooms and for the meeting space. Do you want to have a banquet/party with DJ? Car rental? Transfers from the airport?
A lot of details...

Just some stuff to think about!

BUMP!!!

Hey Guys!! Wouldn't this be a BLAST?!

Vegas would be awesome. You can get some really good package deals, esp. in the summer months (if you can stand the sweltering heat) http://home.no.net/ungpike/emoticons/svette.gif

The last three times I went, I bought packages through my travel agent that included airfare & hotel, and it was really reasonable. I have found that its cheaper to stay over the weekends, because so many people travel there during the week for conventions, etc. The times before that, I purchased hotel & air seperate & it was pretty expensive...

As long as you can limit your gambling money, it's not a bad deal. ;)

Las Vegas is good :)

I was actually referring to the cruise that Bambi mentioned. LOL

I can drive to Vegas, a cruise is a bit more pricy. Vegas would be fun!

Believe it or not, a cruise is less expensive than you think. I know you can book in advance and pay it off like layaway. Then you only need to bring enough money for souvenirs and tips for your wait staff.

Everyone I now who vacations down south in the winters says cruises are their favorites

A cruise here in the Pacific :confused: There aren't that many things to do or see... it would be one booring cruise :p

Great Idea! - Only surprised it hasn't been done before...i guess now is the time! I work in the promotion & marketing side of the recording / music industry, and would be happy to help in any way. Please keep me informed!

A cruise here in the Pacific :confused: There aren't that many things to do or see... it would be one booring cruise :p


I was thinking more along the lines of a Caribbean Cruise. :p

they dock at several of the islands so you can go tour the islands if you so wish .....

on land or ship, I'd love to meet everyone.
prob the cheapest way would be the best bet for most of us, right? there should prob be a vote or something, so we can get the plans going. :) :bouncy:

I agree! But the location obviously can't be central to all of us....compromise is the answer here, i beleive.... :)

This is an awesome idea..I am surprised it hasn't been done yet.
Get it all planned, take votes or whatever needs to be done, I would love to meet everyone. Wow, our family portrait would be updated with some awesome photos, then Roemy would have his work cut out for him :tease:

If ValleyGirl Goes... I GO.. Count me in.... :lol: :) :laugh:

maybe we could get a few to check out the prices and info of a meeting on land or cruise, and places, etc. Once we know more, we could vote and then get the plans rolling. I have no idea where to look, myself.

Vegas for a meeting? I'm not too far, but I don't know...it's so....busy! lol. we might feel stifled, unless we payed mega bucks to use a large space or something. but I have no idea, I'm just rambling..

Whatever you guys decide on... make it Vegas :D

(*wonders what I'm missing that makes Las Vegas so cool*) do tell.

it's a place where people do impulsive things, like get hitched.

:lol:

That's not so bad. There's a couple of impulsive things I imagine doing while I am there ;)

so who wants to check out prices and locations?

then we can vote, then.........~~ Party all night, 80's style!~~

I just read this, being new and all, i'd love to attend, and I am from Montana, just to let everyone know.. will read on to see the latest developments of this idea! *Hey Kids.. Rock N Roll.. *

Misty

This sounds like a pretty cool idea! Count me in. I'll work on anything thats thrown my way. :)

I was thinking about the convention idea, and thought instead of hiring out a huge convention center which costs a bomb how abourt starting smaller, like booking an 80's style motel or resort (of which there are still a ton) and doing an 80's theme weekend for a few hundred people, and then building it up from there. I think people would be interested. You could still have vendors and maybe have 80's tribute bands and of course an 80's disco + during the day show movies and old tv shows. Any interest?

that sounds great.
but I remember awhile back, people on the xchange were saying they'd rather have more than one party, because of the far travel distances. Maybe 2 or 3, one near the east coast, one near the west or something. Then the people who know which one is easier for them can talk and decide exactly where and how, etc. -just thoughts off the top of my head again. :)

It would be nice to meet everyone! :wave: WOW what a party that will be!!

Hey Kids,

Just a suggestion, maybe instead of trying to organize an entire national convention, maybe we should just start with meet-ups? I've seen this used for tech geeks, book freaks and political nuts, so why couldn't it be used for 80's fans as well?

Take a look here (http://www.meetup.com/) and put in your zip code. You'll see what I mean. I think you only need like five people to be considered a 'group'.

Once again, just a suggestion to start the organizing process.

-pjc

Ah! And as it turns out, they already have a group set up for 80's music fans: http://80smusic.meetup.com/

-pjc

I think you guys should come to New Zealand. Its such a beautiful country and there are lots of tourist activities to do. I could even show you the scenes and sets were the lord of the rings trilogy was filmed.
Come on. if not I will have to come to america and show you yankees how to party.

THE HULK

Hey Kids,

Just a suggestion, maybe instead of trying to organize an entire national convention, maybe we should just start with meet-ups? I've seen this used for tech geeks, book freaks and political nuts, so why couldn't it be used for 80's fans as well?

Take a look here (http://www.meetup.com/) and put in your zip code. You'll see what I mean. I think you only need like five people to be considered a 'group'.

Once again, just a suggestion to start the organizing process.

-pjc

Ah! And as it turns out, they already have a group set up for 80's music fans: http://80smusic.meetup.com/

-pjc


That 80s meetup site is kinda cool.. however not many people register with it... I put in about 5 zipcodes near me and there's NOBODY.. :(

I would much rather get an 80s convention for JUST our members here!

I agree with Tinajo, I'd rather it be exclusive for all of us, that way we at least know who a percentage of the people are.

I think we got enough west coasters for a Vegas trip :) VEGAS :D Double or nuthin' :mad:

Vegas works for me! :thumb:

Vegas??? Did someone mention Vegas???

I would definately go to that. I have some rels out that way. Plus I could probably get a couple of free rooms in one of the hotels.

Me and Lostboy were also thinking of a cruise for the West Coasters or something close to it.

But this takes time and planning.

Let's meet somewhere centralized, like Kentucky :lol:

Naw. Not Kayn-tuck. I would dig a trip to Vegas... VEGAS, dammit! :mad:

I really don't get the deal with Vegas. If you don't gamble, then there really is nothing to it. I've been there a couple of times and I'd rather spend a day with Aunt Edna at Wally World :thumb:

I really don't get the deal with Vegas. If you don't gamble, then there really is nothing to it. I've been there a couple of times and I'd rather spend a day with Aunt Edna at Wally World :thumb:


What do you mean there is nothing to do in Vegas???

You have tons of strip joints, bars , dance clubs, shows, amusement parks, restaurants, shoppinge malls, and they do have a water park. Not to mention The Gardens a place to get wild at. :D

I would rather be in Vegas :bouncy:

SOMEONE SAY... ROAD TRIP TO VEGAS...????


I AM SOOOO THERE!!!!

:thumb: :clap: :thumb:

You're from Southern Cal, you don't have any of that stuff there??????

Not 24/7 ;)

You're from Southern Cal, you don't have any of that stuff there??????


We have that stuff here. But it was a meeting place for us West Coasters and WE want VEGAS!!!!!!!! :tease:

Louisville is not that large of a city compared to some others, but we have all that stuff 24/7. Restaurants, strip/dance clubs, water/amusement parks, malls, and a mile strip with 25+ bars. If you want gambling, take a 20 minute drive to Southern Indiana and hop on the casino boat.

Don't get me wrong, Vegas is fun but just overhyped when other cities have close to the same offerings. :yesnod:

But I can drive to Vegas. When I think of party 24/7, Kayn-tuck is not the first place that comes to mind... neither does LA or OC, for that matter :p

SouthernImage on one arm and SweetestJezebel on the other as I sit at the roulette table wearing a white tux :lol: "Don't bet on BLACK!" "Sssssssnake eyes!" "Come oooooon, Poppa needs a new so-and-so" :D

The great thing about vegas is its centralized location. :bs:

The great thing about vegas is its centralized location. :bs:



Well how about this. We Californians have a meeting in Vegas and ya'll near Kentucky can meet there. ;)


I'm with XXX, I can drive to Vegas in about 4 hours. But heck it will take me much longer to get to Kentucky. And well if I'm heading towards Kentucky I might just go to Okalahoma to see someone there that I've been dying to meet. :D ( Then I would never make it to Kentucky :mwaha: )

We live near Milwaukee & Chicago, but would certainly appreciate half a reason to go to Vegas!

Over-hyped or not, count us in. :thumb:

-pjc

How about someplace like Iola, Kansas, where no one will notice our 80s clothes being out of place?

Who cares? It's only fashion. Think of the fun. This is long overdue. I would love it. I've been to Vegas twice and loved it. What an awesome idea. :Big Thumbs up to this.!

I'd like to go, depending on when it is. Vegas is pretty far from me but maybe.
The Kansas thing was just a joke about Kansas.

I know what you mean. Vegas is pretty far from me as well, but it sounds so cool. It's a great idea. Btw, Where in Ohio are you from?

How about someplace like Iola, Kansas, where no one will notice our 80s clothes being out of place?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You're about right on that, Atomica! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Never had to go through Iola, but I had to stop at a town called Mingo, Kansas not too long ago, when I was travelling to Denver. The attendant at the gas station was wearing acid wash jeans. There was a woman outside in Navy sweatpants, white tube socks and those canvas wedgies.... :lol: :lol:

Back on the subject....I'd go to Vegas.

Vegas and The 80s. Awesome combination. I'm all for it.