It is my goal to meet all Hatrackers in the SoCal area. Yet time and again, Damien has thwarted this goal. (He's not the ONLY one. *glare*)
Soooo . . . this thread is to get the SoCallers to a) convince Damien to come to a Shinda, and b) figure out how to provide the necessary transportation.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Damien, being a generous sort, has agreed to a mini-Shinda Monday, May 24. Downtown L.A., at a Tea Leaf and Coffee Bean. Anyone else who'd like to join us is welcome.
Ooops, it's called Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Oh well, at least I didn't call it Tea Bean & Coffee Leaf this time.
[ May 18, 2004, 02:03 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
eck.
Posted by tt&t (Member # 5600) on :
Awwww, *I* wanna go to a shinda! And meet Rivka! And D!
SMEH! *grin*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Hey, Damien, just how far does the Red Line go? Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
O_O
Oh about from downtown LA to North Hollywood.
[ May 18, 2004, 02:04 AM: Message edited by: Damien ]
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Chances are a little slim for me, but even so... do you have a time?
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
We're meeting about noonish. Corner of 7th and flower. 801 w 7th. Apparently RIGHT at a metro station (where I will be coming from, heh)...
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Ok. Chances are slim, since Mama won't be able to take Superstation with her to work that day. Thus, if I do attend, it will be with a six-month-old in tow. Not impossible, though....
--Pop
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Oh, bring the little one! =)
You know, so I won't be the youngest one there!
[ May 18, 2004, 03:05 PM: Message edited by: Damien ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ooh, cool! Hope you and the kidlets can come, Pop. Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka,
really?
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Really WHAT, fallow?
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
you're really making an open invitation for locals?
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Get out of my thread. And don't mock openinvitationstolocals. Twerp.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yup. Gonna come?
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
don't get your panties in a twist, damien.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka,
sure. thanks for the open invite.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
I'll twist my panties anyway I see fit. No pun intended. Or it was. Eitherway. Hooray for twisted panties. And come to the invite thingie.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*wedgies damien*
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*wedgies Rivka for good measure*
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Well, this is what I get for not looking in this thread earlier. I will be in SoCal on Monday. Don't know if I can make it to said shinda, but I'll take the particulars with me, and see if I can work something out. Noonish? That sounds good. I'll be in Buena Park, but a drive isn't out of the question.
Like I said, no promises, and if I can show up, I'll likely have my mother with me. But, we'll see.
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
hooray for mothers. Fallow, dont wedgie the mother.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
sorry. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Glad you'll be joining us, fallow. But I don't recall giving you permission to lay hands on my person. *glare*
lma, it would be great if you could join us too! Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
My apologies. It wasn't your person I was aiming for. It was your pension.
forgive a clumsy thief?
fallow
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Thanks, rivka. As I said, I can't promise anything, but since I will be in reasonable driving distance, I'm going to try to make it. I've tried to get to two other shidae and wasn't able to get there at the last minute. Maybe the third time is the charm? (Ouch. How cliche is that?) At least, I've got the name and address, date and time written on the back of my hotel confirmation, so it will definitely be coming with me on the trip.
Hope to see you Monday.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
LMA
fallow
Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
You're talking an hour, possibly an hour and a half to get from Buena Park to Downtown LA at that time of day. Not that I want to discourage you from attending the mini-Shinda. But that (and the fact that I can't take that long a lunch break) is why I won't be able to make it (working in Fullerton and all).
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
boo to you, boo to your crap fullerton job, and BOOBOO to your nay saying. ...you're fired.
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
Pop will only have Superstation as Mooselet will be in Prescott with Grandma.
Posted by Yozhik (Member # 89) on :
What IS a shinda?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Aww, no Mooselet? But it'll make Pop's life simpler to only have to deal with one kid -- dealing with us SoCal jatraqueros takes a lot out of anyone. Yay that I'll get to see Superstation again. And his dad, too.
quote: What IS a shinda?
It's one of those weird Californian things. A shinda (plural: shindae) is a gathering of SoCal jatraqueros. There is some debate as to whether gatherings that do not include certain persons are in fact shindae; however, I believe that the majority has decided that they are.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Were I to have both kids, there'd be no way. With just Superstation, it's a slim maybe.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
That's reasonable, Pop. I know how hard it is to get anywhere with kidlets in tow. Hope you two can make it.
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
me too! ^_^
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
and me!
a mini shinda sounds nice. a shindlet. a shindaquito.
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Yes, you're invited. But hands off of EVERYONE. no matter if anyone asks politely. And you're buying me a sandwich.
DXM
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
damien,
only if it's a ham samwhich.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Aww... I don't eat meat. You're not allowed to come.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*shrugs*
what sandwich did you have in mind?
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
*shrugs* A Veggie Sandwich, maybe? Or possibly even a pastry at the coffee joint we're hittin' up for this thing? If so, you're allowed again. =)
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
*Almost tempted to drag myself and my little ones to downtown LA in order to meet the phantom fallow. Almost...*
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
come on! he'll buy your kids sandwiches, too!! Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
damien,
you can't insist I buy you a sandwich and then waffle on the order. what is that?
LD,
don't buy the hype. you'd surely be disappointed.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
im sorry, that evillaugh was to show my sarcasm. you dont even have to get me anything... although.... nah. =)
Posted by Lara (Member # 132) on :
If Mack is coming down on June 4, are people going to get together that day?
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
I don't know about that one, that's much too far in advance for me to plan for, lol... this shinda is for monday. Whatever that date may be.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Lara, I think the knick-mack-Shinda-whack is scheduled for June 6th.
fallow, we're meeting at a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf -- they don't HAVE ham sandwiches, I'm quite sure. Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka,
well, lah dee freakin' dah. you can be sure I'll bring my own.
looking forward to meeting you.
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Did you follow the link? Coffee Bean & Tea Leafs in L.A. are kosher -- they will NOT appreciate that particular move.
Then again, very few restaurants appreciate or allow outside food being brought in. But don't worry, they have lots of other stuff on their menu.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*wraps ham in foil and stuffs down trousers*
whaddya think? they'll never know! right?
*palms mustard*
*and salt*
*and ketchup packets*
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka?
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
*points* he has ham in his pants!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I think you're enough of a ham without assistance, fallow.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka,
not true. consider the scaffolding.
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
O_o
Scaffolding? Just what all do you have down those pants?
*covers eyes* On second thought, I'm sure I'd rather not know.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
Just the odd pickle or two.
*shrugs*
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Double-checking -- it's over an hour for me to get there, assuming little traffic (not really a given by any stretch). Someone's gonna be there, right? A couple of someones at least? Maybe a few or several or many? And how long will people be staying? I was kinda hoping for a couple hours or so of chatting. I like you people.
--Pop
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
I'll be staying as long as there will be people there.... unless something comes up before then which would cut it short, but I am definitely there.
DXM
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
'K. I'll try to wear something distinctive -- like a six-month-old.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
I'll be there. Was there an agreed upon time? (lazy) I'll be the one looking sheepish and lost.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Noonish.
I'll be in black pants, shirt, tie, socks, and shoes (with a red bit on the shoes...). Probably listening to headphones, reading 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman, or both... And probably there a bit early. =)
DXM
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
noon's a little early. I was hoping for sixish.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
sixish isn't lunch.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*bares fangs*
says who?
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
*takes your fake teeth* says me and my shinda. so be there or be elsewhere. noonish.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Says me. No way can I do sixish on a Monday! *hysterical laughter at the very thought*
I'll be there noon or a bit before (depend on traffic, how many times (and how badly) I get lost, and finding parking). I can stay until about 2. I will be wearing -- um, one sec --
*goes to pick out clothes*
-- a long black skirt and a multicolored blouse (dominant colors: purple, green, brown, yellow).
See ya tomorrow, Damien, Pop!
fallow, does this mean you won't be able to join us?
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
rivka,
no. just means I'll be fumbling for excuses to disappear from work for a drive downtown. coulda used a head's up regarding the time.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
what, like the post on the first page where i said 'noonish'? sheesh, you people...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
[Addit: Damien, would you kindly stop taking the words out of my mouth, and then posting them faster than I can? Thanks! ]
[ May 24, 2004, 02:40 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*oops* sorry I missed 'em. musta predated my invite.
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Actually, one was immediately before, and one just after. Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
Is that true?
I need a chronological accounting of post-quotes. immediately, if not sooner!
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Go read page one of this thread, fallow. Enjoy.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
done.
what I need is a mapquest link.
fallow
I also should be back to UCLA by 1:00pm.
[ May 24, 2004, 03:05 AM: Message edited by: fallow ]
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
from UCLA, you can take the blueline to the redline, yes? That's RIGHT THERE, at the 7th metro, i believe...
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
Damien,
thanks. I'll be driving.
fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
good luck, then... Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
From UCLA to downtown, and back, at lunchtime? And you think you'll get there by noon and back by one? Um . . .
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
depends on the quality of the lunch fare. given all the espoused caveats, I'm guessing I should understand that it's not worth the drive?
fallow
edit The letter "E"
[ May 24, 2004, 03:24 AM: Message edited by: fallow ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
The food is quite good, and I'm sure the company will be better. I'd recommend taking the Metro, though, and not trying to drive -- at least with the schedule you're talking about.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
really?
I could leave earlier.
fallow
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Considering that there's a Metro stop right at UCLA, and the coffee shop is also at one, why wouldn't you just take the Metro?
Faster, and no need to find (or pay for) downtown parking.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
[ May 24, 2004, 03:50 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*signing off*
rivka, damien, pop, hope to see you tomorrow.
just fallow
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
I had a good time... Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Anything else to add to that post? Some details perhaps?
Posted by tt&t (Member # 5600) on :
Details, details! Who showed up?
Posted by tt&t (Member # 5600) on :
Haha jinx, Val. Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
Details- Superstation is ADORABLE, and Papa Moose made a mess with the creamer. But he cleaned it up... and I didn't have a Ham Sandwich.
Rivka, Papa Moose, and Superstation showed up (and myself, obviously) and we hung out approximately 2 1/2 hours.
[ May 24, 2004, 06:58 PM: Message edited by: Damien ]
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Wow, Damien is a good lookin' guy. I'm happily married and I'm a heterosexual male, and I still considered asking him out. No, really -- he was pretty quiet, but eventually opened up a bit. We all had a relatively uneventful couple of hours (though yes, I did make a mess with the half & half, as well as spill a bit of coffee on my shirt), and it was a wonderful time. And Superstation was cheerful pretty much the entire time, though got just the tiniest bit fussy as we were getting ready to leave (he was tired -- fell asleep in his carseat before we got out of the parking lot).
Damien & rivka, you remember how I said I needed to use a bathroom? Well, the one rivka mentioned was in the opposite direction of the parking lot, so I figured I'd just try to make it home. I got in the car and was driving home, and about 15 minutes later decided I needed to go worse than I thought. However, I unbuttoned my jeans thinking that maybe the release in pressure would allow me to make it home.
No.
So I'm starting to be in a bit of pain, and realize I must stop -- only I'm now at a place where I don't know any of the exits, and so can't tell where a stop will result in a bathroom available. Another fifteen minutes go by before I know of an exit where I can find a bathroom (and I was wrong about it, but found one anyway). I park in the shade to keep Superstation cool, and get ready to go in to the gas station to the bathroom. And I'm entirely unable to rebutton my jeans. *sigh* I pulled out my shirt and let it hang down over the jeans, keeping my hand close enough to catch the jeans if they start to fall, and gingerly walk in to the restroom.
Anyway, made it safely, no accidents of any sort. I had a wonderful time, and look forward to seeing rivka again (and possibly Damien?) at the knick-mack-Shinda-wack in two weeks. Anyone considering going -- Damien and I might both bring our guitars and have a jam session, so bring your singing voices.
--Pop
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Fallow didn't show, huh? Man, I should've put some money down on that one.
Posted by Damien (Member # 5611) on :
@ the compliment...
@ the restroom issue...
If I do, indeed, go to the knickmack, I will bring my guitar...
and... again @ the restroom thing...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Val, you and me both.
I had a great time! Thanks for the idea to get together for lunch, Damien. I'm so glad I finally got to meet you. But I still owe you a coffee!
Superstation is ADORABLE, and looks amazingly like Mooselet. He is also one of the most agreeable babies it has been my pleasure to meet.
His old man's not bad either.
See ya all at the knick-mack-Shinda-wack. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
FYI:
Just checked my email for the first time since 7 this morning, and fallow did send an email saying he wasn't going to be able to join us.
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Downtown L.A., at a Tea Leaf and Coffee Bean. Anyone else who'd like to join us is welcome. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Did you follow the link? Coffee Bean & Tea Leafs in L.A. are kosher -- they will NOT appreciate that particular move.![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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