Southern California CAN MEET 10/18/08

[909]

-- Provisional Meet --

It has been far too long since Southern California had a headphone meet. We are the largest headphone community on Head-Fi and the 2009 Can-Jam host city. I hosted the last two big So Cal meets and we're long overdue for another get-together. One of the main challenges hosting a meet in Los Angeles is the cost of the meeting space. My proposal is an advance ticket purchase event. Most meets collect money at the event to cover costs with members usually contributing $10-$20. So rather than passing the hat at the meet and hope we cover our costs, I am asking people contribute up front. In order to make this event a reality, advance ticket sales must reach 20 tickets and two trade members need to commit to attend by September 10, 2008. This is the minimum guaranteed attendance to seed the event before that date to move forward.

Location: LAX Hotel

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008*

Time: 10:00AM to 6:30PM*

Members: $15 per admission ticket*

Member of the Trade: $89 per table*

The hotel offers free shuttle service from LAX, running every 30 minutes for folks flying to the meet. We've contracted a special room rate of $99* per night, just mention

Edited September 3, 2008 by n_maher

[Icarium]

If someone is thinking about driving from norcal to socal and I can mooch a ride I'm interested ;p

[guzziguy]

David, great of you to do this. I'm in and can help as needed. Just let me know what you need me to do. I'd rather not have something that requires me to drive to LA though. Getting there once for the meet will be plenty. However, I've heard that tyrion is good at these kinds of things. You might want to ping him.

[Asr]

I am most likely in. Will know for sure within the next couple weeks. 2008 will go down as my year for most Head-Fi/Case meets ever attended!

[ldj325]

If someone is thinking about driving from norcal to socal and I can mooch a ride I'm interested ;p

Some of us SoCal guys have made several trips to Bay Area meets to harass the locals. So this is your opportunity for some payback

I would be great to see a number of you down here. I know more NorCal guys than I do SoCal guys--and I don't want to be lonely.

You could carpool in one car and tow a great big trailer behind for all the gear.

And David, I already counted myself in on the other site.

[n_maher]

Let me know if you have a raffle/auction type of thing and I'll send a little something to help raise funds.

[Hopstretch]

Let me know if you have a raffle/auction type of thing and I'll send a little something to help raise funds.

I believe it is illegal to sell babies in California, sorry.

[909]

this one?

on a serious note and as much as i appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness of those willing to donate stuff, i am not too keen on doing the raffle thing at this meet.

[guzziguy]

on a serious note and as much as i appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness of those willing to donate stuff, i am not too keen on doing the raffle thing at this meet.

Wait. Can't we get Greg to donate a couple of cases of wine? Then it would definitely be worth having.

[909]

Wait. Can't we get Greg to donate a couple of cases of wine? Then it would definitely be worth having.

he's certainly welcome to bring something nice to share with a select few.

not necessarily that one.

wow, i'm significantly less round in the face, now.

but that's a really good headshot.

fuck shit, i might attend, then.

you should.

[jp11801]

I am in of course can't wait to see you all, David thanks for kicking this off!!

[DigiPete]

ditto!! Definitely will attend.

[Augsburger]

Wait. Can't we get Greg to donate a couple of cases of wine? Then it would definitely be worth having.

Charles Shaw for the masses! Vintage last week, ummmmm.

[Augsburger]

fuck shit, i might attend, then.

If you attend, I have a door prize for you but you will need a hand truck to move them.

[Augsburger]

Oh, I am in as long as I don't have to do anything, bring anything or attend any meetings.

[guzziguy]

Charles Shaw for the masses! Vintage last week, ummmmm.

In that case, I'll be sure to wear my "Friends don't let friends drink 2 buck Chuck" t-shirt.

[Voltron]

not necessarily that one.

wow, i'm significantly less round in the face, now.

I think this one would fetch more if David wanted big bucks on a raffle!

[909]

Oh, I am in as long as I don't have to do anything, bring anything or attend any meetings.

i am trying to greatly reduce the pre-meet legwork, if not nearly eliminate it. this isn't one of those crazy studio meets or the upcoming canjam 09.

I think this one would fetch more if David wanted big bucks on a raffle!

tenderized meet

[Edwood]

fuck shit, i might attend, then.

Yeah, get your ass over to LA. I did shlep my R10's and gear over to Cincy before for you guys.

-Ed

[lostonetr]

Thanks for the PM with info. I know I have nothing planned for Oct 25th right now, but don't know how things will be later on. Hoping to make it to this one.

[JBLoudG20]

it's far enough in the future that it's something of a possibility. anyone have suggestions on getting cheap airfare?

naamanf's chopper.

[Hopstretch]

Encyclopedia > Chopper (slang)

Chopper is a British slang term for the penis.

The term is extensively used in London suggesting that it might be of cockney origin.

Each to his own, mate.

[deepak]

it's far enough in the future that it's something of a possibility. anyone have suggestions on getting cheap airfare?

The extra rare species of gigantic flight capable dodos.

[n_maher]

it's far enough in the future that it's something of a possibility. anyone have suggestions on getting cheap airfare?

Cheap Flights, Cheap Hotels, Cheap Airfare, Airline Tickets, Travel Deals - SideStep

And damn, right now I could go round trip, non-stop for $240. Too bad there's no way I can make the meet, let's hope fares are that low for CJ '09.

Edited August 28, 2008 by n_maher

[Iron_Dreamer]

Should be there, sounds like a good idea, with over a 6 month wait before canjam.