Author Topic: Cleveland - next UrbanOhio forum meet will be.... (Read 64878 times)

the pope · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2006, 06:55:45 AM »

yay for forum meets!

any updates on peoples status?

MayDay · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2006, 07:03:36 AM »

How about people confirm their plans to attend on this thread!

the pope · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2006, 07:21:29 AM »

^that's absurd!

oh, and in case anyone missed it:

http://www.clevelandskyscrapers.com/forum06.html

Map Boy · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2006, 07:32:40 AM »

The meet-up page looks great, MayDay! As does the itinerary!

ColDayMan · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2006, 07:34:27 AM »

So uh...who's coming to this?!?!

Robert Pence · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2006, 08:35:54 AM »

At this point, it looks like a "go" for me.

Map Boy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2006, 08:43:24 AM »

I may be out of town...but if not, I'll try to meet up for the Ohio City lunch.

Cincinnatus · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2006, 09:32:51 AM »

I'll be there!

jar3232 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:34:25 PM »

I'll be there...

J.Remy · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:20:06 PM »

I want to go, but would like a place to stay...for free... if possible. Is anybody hosting?

peabody99 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:30:29 PM »

Quote from: SlipperyFish on May 25, 2006, 02:20:06 PM

I want to go, but would like a place to stay...for free... if possible. Is anybody hosting?

not me, but for free places check this out...sounds facinating http://www.couchsurfing.com

KJP · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2006, 04:47:48 PM »

I'm in. So is a friend of mine from Chicago who grew up here. Don't pressure him too hard to move back here. That's my job!

As for a cheap place to stay that's clean, consider La Quinta Inn Cleveland Airport, 4222 West 150th Street. It's next to the RTA Puritas Rapid station (see http://www.riderta.com/pdf/66x.pdf ). The hotel is next to West 150th interchange with I-71 (one exit north of I-480). I found a cheap rate at about $65 per night there ( see http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/91614/ ).

You can take the Rapid to downtown in about 20 minutes. Buy a day pass for $3 in exact change when you board.

ColDayMan · « **Reply #47 on:** May 29, 2006, 02:32:18 PM »

So umm...is anybody going to this?!?!?

Or is there no pride in Cleveland anymore and you've all moved to Westerville!??!

X · « **Reply #48 on:** May 29, 2006, 04:15:08 PM »

I'm off on Saturday, so see you all there!

musky · « **Reply #49 on:** May 30, 2006, 12:49:40 AM »

I will be there, most likely.

MayDay · « **Reply #50 on:** May 30, 2006, 01:04:06 AM »

Folks, please post here if you're planning to attend, even if it's tentative. That way, we'll have a good idea of who to expect. If you think you'll join up later in the day, send me your phone number (mobile, obviously) via PM. Thanks!

Robclevoh · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2006, 03:59:43 AM »

I will try, if i do i will leave early before UC.

MayDay · « **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2006, 06:43:56 AM »

Just a heads-up - the Indians will be playing a home game on Saturday, so those of you who are driving will want to park AWAY from Jacobs Field. I'd recommend parking north of Superior - that's usually far enough that parking lots don't charge the exorbitant "special event" rates.

peabody99 · « **Reply #53 on:** June 01, 2006, 09:45:57 AM »

hello- I am going to try and come for part of this to say hello. Is the majority of the group going to Great Lakes? That sounds like a nice spot to pop in, have a beer and say hello. Also is anyone bringing a non forumer? I realize all are probably welcome, but if my spouse comes I wonder if he would be bored? would there be anyone else there for him to talk to (discussing no doubt "why on earth do they spend so much time on the internet") ? Is there a secret handshake?

or am I thinking of a Trekkie convention?

MayDay · « **Reply #54 on:** June 01, 2006, 11:16:00 AM »

That would be great if you could stop by and I'll be happy to buy your (and your spouse's) first beer. I imagine most of us will go to Great Lakes (not that it's going to be enforced or anything).

My S.O. may show up at some point and he's not a forumer. He met us for lunch at the last meet and enjoyed himself. It's really not any different from any other interest group where the spouses/S.Os tag along - they might not relate to *everything* but they have a good time seeing us among other geeks. I have to admit - when I explained to my S.O. about the forum, it was like coming out - again (if that makes sense). He was just glad that architecture/cities was my hobby rather than being a Trekkie!

Honestly, everyone is usually really easy to get along with. I've been to meets in other cities and the extremely rare anti-social type that might show up, disappears within the first hour. At those same meets, other forumers have brought spouses/S.O.s and everyone had a great time. Sure, there were some forum references that they didn't get, but outside of this forum - we all have real lives (gasp!) and it's usually easy to find something to relate to (beer, food, jobs, sports, you name it). No secret handshakes, other than clinking a pilsener (filled with your beverage of choice) and saying "cheers!"

CornerCurve · « **Reply #55 on:** June 01, 2006, 03:56:08 PM »

Quote from: MayDay on June 01, 2006, 11:16:00 AM

I have to admit - when I explained to my S.O. about the forum, it was like coming out - again (if that makes sense).

Really? Is spending several hours on-line debating how a bridge realignment might effect land value, transit patterns and downtown growth potential something that might make your S.O. pass some character judgements about you and your relationship?

Well...yeah, I guess I can see how exposing your "forum" life might give you a moment's pause.

the pope · « **Reply #56 on:** June 02, 2006, 05:00:51 AM »

yay, almost there!

MayDay · « **Reply #57 on:** June 02, 2006, 05:12:54 AM »

Sounds like the weather will be hit or miss - ah well, we can always duck into a pub if it starts to rain

cle2032 · « **Reply #58 on:** June 02, 2006, 09:13:16 AM »

Back from 5 months in Paris and I will be there tomorrow! I miss French food...

MayDay · « **Reply #59 on:** June 02, 2006, 10:45:29 AM »

Okay folks - I'm heading out for the evening and won't have access to the forum. Contact ColDayMan for my contact info if you need it - see everyone tomorrow!

j73 · « **Reply #60 on:** June 02, 2006, 10:54:07 AM »

I'll likely make the Downtown part...

LittleItalyCleveland · « **Reply #61 on:** June 02, 2006, 02:16:31 PM »

you can mark me down as a maybe for the daytime tour.......however if anybody would be interested I am fully stocked with some great Cleveland and Michigan brews and would like to extend an invitation to all UrbanOhio forumers an official after tour party. I also have room for overnight boarders that don't want to deal with late hour traffic or that are just too plain drunk to drive home. Lemme know.

Map Boy · « **Reply #62 on:** June 02, 2006, 03:41:24 PM »

By the way, does everyone know that the Murray Hill ArtWalk is going on this weekend? Little Italy should be bumpin!

From Cleveland.com:

Little Italy celebrates the arts during the 27th Annual Murray Hill ArtWalk. Cleveland's longest running artwalk opens its streets for a weekend of fine art, music, and food. Visitors will enjoy special weekend events and fine art exhibitions. This summer event is more than an art walk, it's a tradition.

KJP · « **Reply #63 on:** June 02, 2006, 04:13:03 PM »

^ Nice! I didn't know. Bad UrbanOhioan.

I hope some of you out-of-towners were downtown tonight (Friday). The rain moved out, the skies cleared, the crowds came out in force and the fireworks at Jacobs Field were great (I heard the game sucked tho').

See ya tomorrow.

Map Boy · « **Reply #64 on:** June 03, 2006, 03:18:58 AM »

yes, the game sucked and the fireworks were freaking out my new puppy all the way over here in Ohio City!

peabody99 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 04, 2006, 03:02:30 AM »

While I only showed up for the great lakes part of the the tour (what a shock, no?) It was nice meeting/chatting with who I got to -ie Mayday,X, Mister good day, KJP, musky,and musky jr ...and briefly coldayman, who really should smile in his pics, because it becomes him. Sorry I didnt get to meet everyone, such an interesting bunch. Anyhow, I hope someone post pics of the tour and any afterpartys -if applicable. Now that I have some names to faces, I will see you in the hood I am sure. cheers!

musky · « **Reply #66 on:** June 04, 2006, 03:50:52 AM »

It was nice to meet everyone, too.
Sorry I had to book out early, musky jr. was getting tired of walking and was pretty sure he had an appointment with his bicycle in the afternoon.
I almost had him convinced to go the east side just for the train ride, but after lunch he changed his mind.

the pope · « **Reply #67 on:** June 04, 2006, 03:54:53 AM »

huzah

Robclevoh · « **Reply #68 on:** June 04, 2006, 06:03:01 AM »

It was nice meeting you all, had a great time!

ColDayMan · « **Reply #69 on:** June 04, 2006, 06:07:47 AM »

I don't smile in my pics?!?

Had a great time! Everyone was really nice.

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