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Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: 1ijac on March 24, 2007, 04:06:52 PM
Has any decisions been made about the dates and location yet?  

Also,  do any of the 2006 attendees remember what the name of the ice cream company that NB worked for and graciously brought gallons of the tasty stuff for us to devour?

Jim  1i
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: doobs on March 24, 2007, 05:40:33 PM
wasn't it blue bell
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Hornet33 on March 24, 2007, 06:01:17 PM
Yeah I think it was Blue Bell. Good stuff.

Also if there is a con and to anyone who goes, don't get the room next to 1ijac. Lots of weird sounds coming from that room all hours of the night. Kept me awake for the whole con last year.:rofl

Just kidding dude!!! Enjoyed meeting you last year. Now if we can keep Doobs from making an bellybutton of himself at the next one we'll be all right. I caught him a couple of times sneaking peaks into the Pilates class that was going on in the next door conferance room. What a pervert:aok

I'm going to try and make the next one though, and Doobs I'll bring my black cowboy hat next time just to make you feel better. LOL
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: ozrocker on March 24, 2007, 10:01:22 PM
I hope, wish, implore HT for an East Coast Con this year! nPhilly would be a great choice, lots of history! And besides Atlantic City is not far, and could use getting your money
                                                        :)

                                                        Oz
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: doobs on March 24, 2007, 10:09:11 PM
ozz you can forget that.

The trip to the Con last year cost me 250 in airfare and 250 for the room.

drinking expenses don't count. otherwiase add another grand

and I'm from Jersey as well.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Deth7 on March 24, 2007, 10:09:15 PM
Orlando would be kewl too:cool:
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Coach on March 24, 2007, 10:14:35 PM
Blue Bell Ice Cream....Shiner Beer!!!

ah yeah

Ya'll come again for the con....watch HT lose shoes :rofl

Coach
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: doobs on March 24, 2007, 10:23:30 PM
correction "shoe"


keep workin him coach, get it done
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: toadkill on March 24, 2007, 11:22:07 PM
Yeah Blue Bell ice cream is the best frozen milk you'll ever get.

too bad its only delivered to western arkansas and well into texas..... that means i gotta drive for at least an hour and a half to buy the stuff. :mad: ... but hey better than people like doobs, who have no chance in hell of ever buying the stuff aside from the conn :lol :lol
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Hornet33 on March 24, 2007, 11:33:40 PM
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Originally posted by doobs
ozz you can forget that.

The trip to the Con last year cost me 250 in airfare and 250 for the room.

drinking expenses don't count. otherwiase add another grand

and I'm from Jersey as well.


Oh don't forget the emergency trip to Fry's with MartryB and I to get you a new laptop so you could fly at the con. What was it? New laptop, headset with boom mic, joystick and a case and you still flew like crap:D  I have the pics so don't make me upload them.

The fajitas were good though!!!!!!!
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: doobs on March 24, 2007, 11:46:42 PM
ok another 2500.
Title: Re: 2007 Convention
Post by: NoBaddy on March 25, 2007, 10:29:56 AM
Quote
Originally posted by 1ijac

Also,  do any of the 2006 attendees remember what the name of the ice cream company that NB worked for and graciously brought gallons of the tasty stuff for us to devour?

Jim  1i


1i....

I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you have cause to go to Arizona, Blue Bell is available there. We have been in Phoenix and Tuscon for a couple of years now and opened a transfer station in Yuma last year.

Here is a link.... http://bluebell.com/bluebell_country.aspx

BTW, I do know that a con is being discussed. If it happens, it will be in the Dallas area.
Title: Re: Re: 2007 Convention
Post by: REP0MAN on March 25, 2007, 11:26:20 AM
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Originally posted by NoBaddy
1i....

I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you have cause to go to Arizona, Blue Bell is available there. We have been in Phoenix and Tuscon for a couple of years now and opened a transfer station in Yuma last year.

Here is a link.... http://bluebell.com/bluebell_country.aspx

BTW, I do know that a con is being discussed. If it happens, it will be in the Dallas area.


Even  more of a reason to have the con in Phoenix, AZ!

:aok
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: rodak on March 25, 2007, 11:31:20 AM
I second the Atlantic City vote......:)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: daddog on March 25, 2007, 11:46:17 AM
You did not mention the cost of that great gaming laptop you bought Doobs. :)

Sondog and I hope to make it again, but only time will tell.

Hope to see more ice cream NB. :) Sure enjoyed meeting all you guys.

1ijak Jed still has the Hurr model on his dresser.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: cav58d on March 25, 2007, 12:05:04 PM
I'm seriously thinking about doing the $89/ four 1/2 gallons of ice cream shipped across the country.  I live in CT, so this is my only chance to try it out, and if its as good as everyone has been raving, then why not?

What would you recommend for flavors?
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: 1ijac on March 25, 2007, 01:19:24 PM
NB,  

Was just curious because out here in Southern California I tested a new ice cream to the region called "Blue Bunny".  Funny thing is that they had flavors that you had at the Con and it was good.  Couldn't remember yours but knew it was Blue...something.  Looked on the carton and it said it was from Iowa it think.  Anyways, hope to see all you fellas again soon and NB, Comon back in the game!  I never seeya anymore.

BTW, talked to Coach to see if he had any ideas and if he was involved with the Con.  Dunno what this means but he said look at October.  

I would imagine that it will be in Dallas.  

Daddog,  glad to hear Sondog is still enjoying a passion for planes.  :)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: NoBaddy on March 25, 2007, 01:41:05 PM
Quote
Originally posted by 1ijac
NB,  

Was just curious because out here in Southern California I tested a new ice cream to the region called "Blue Bunny".  Funny thing is that they had flavors that you had at the Con and it was good.  Couldn't remember yours but knew it was Blue...something.  Looked on the carton and it said it was from Iowa it think.  Anyways, hope to see all you fellas again soon and NB, Comon back in the game!  I never seeya anymore.

BTW, talked to Coach to see if he had any ideas and if he was involved with the Con.  Dunno what this means but he said look at October.  

I would imagine that it will be in Dallas.  

Daddog,  glad to hear Sondog is still enjoying a passion for planes.  :)


1i...

HT grew up within spitting distance of the Blue Bunny factory. He is now a confirmed Blue Bell Banana Split lover ( I know...I'm sooooo evil :D). Here's a little test for you to try with the Bunny. Next time you get a bowl, take about 1/2 a scoop and put it on a saucer. Leave it on the counter while you have your bowl. When you come back, it should be a pool of melted cream. More often than not, it will look like a pile of cottage cheese. This is from all of the preservatives they have to use. Sounds like that is something I can try for the next Con....:).

Yah, October was the word I heard also. BUT, nothing is set until it is announced....or not. I assure you I will be bugging him about it....soon. :)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: sirvlad on March 25, 2007, 02:56:02 PM
i`m all for Atlantic City  that be great for me and a few other guys i know that play in MarylAnd.:aok
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Dichotomy on March 25, 2007, 04:39:01 PM
I'm all for leaving it in DFW but I'm biased.. and October?   great that gives me time to almost finish all the house renovations before guests arrive :D
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: 1ijac on March 25, 2007, 05:38:58 PM
NB,

I'm partial to the banana split flavor myself also.   :cool:
Title: Re: Re: 2007 Convention
Post by: Slash27 on March 26, 2007, 12:32:38 AM
Quote
Originally posted by NoBaddy
1i....

I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you have cause to go to Arizona, Blue Bell is available there. We have been in Phoenix and Tuscon for a couple of years now and opened a transfer station in Yuma last year.

Here is a link.... http://bluebell.com/bluebell_country.aspx

BTW, I do know that a con is being discussed. If it happens, it will be in the Dallas area.


You brought BlueBell and I missed it? How the hell did that happen?:huh
Title: Re: Re: Re: 2007 Convention
Post by: Bronk on March 26, 2007, 12:36:45 AM
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Originally posted by Slash27
You brought BlueBell and I missed it? How the hell did that happen?:huh

1i got to it first.
Or so I was told.

:noid :noid :noid

Bronk
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: hubsonfire on March 26, 2007, 12:42:43 AM
the bunny is nasty.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: 1ijac on March 26, 2007, 02:20:35 AM
I was polite in the beginning letting everyone get their fill then I devoured it.

:)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: NoBaddy on March 26, 2007, 07:21:18 AM
Quote
Originally posted by 1ijac
I was polite in the beginning letting everyone get their fill then I devoured it.

:)


Yes, it was funny to see you with your head stuck in the carton trying to lick the last of it off the bottom. :)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: llama on March 26, 2007, 01:06:44 PM
Yes, Con dates, please!

Summer vacation plans are starting to be made, and I'm already concerned that I can't make a June date 'cuz of other travel plans.

Like last freaking year. :(

-Llama
Title: Atlantic City
Post by: 4deck on March 26, 2007, 01:31:27 PM
WOULD BE EXCELLENt
Title: Re: Atlantic City
Post by: NoBaddy on March 26, 2007, 03:32:50 PM
Quote
Originally posted by 4deck
WOULD BE EXCELLENt


Well, my understanding is that Grapevine is the place because HTC lacks the personal and resources to go glavanting around the country.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: texasmom on March 26, 2007, 04:21:09 PM
Quote
Originally posted by hubsonfire
the bunny is nasty.


You're a good man hubsonfire.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: _mattsabs on March 26, 2007, 04:21:58 PM
can i smoke pot at the convention?
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: texasmom on March 26, 2007, 04:31:07 PM
Quote
Originally posted by _mattsabs
can i smoke pot at the convention?


Sure

how many of y'all are cops???
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: daddog on March 26, 2007, 04:58:29 PM
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Dunno what this means but he said look at October.
Darn. Hope not. If it is after June 20th and before Aug 20 I can go since it is my summer time. :)

If it works out I think the Mongrels will make a good showing this year. :)
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Shuffler on March 26, 2007, 05:04:50 PM
Quote
Originally posted by toadkill
Yeah Blue Bell ice cream is the best frozen milk you'll ever get.

too bad its only delivered to western arkansas and well into texas..... that means i gotta drive for at least an hour and a half to buy the stuff. :mad: ... but hey better than people like doobs, who have no chance in hell of ever buying the stuff aside from the conn :lol :lol


It's made in Texas :D
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Lone Wolf on March 26, 2007, 06:50:44 PM
CAN I GET A JALLLLAAAAPENO from the uninitiated!!!
Hiya Coachie
LW

Quote
Originally posted by Coach
Blue Bell Ice Cream....Shiner Beer!!!

ah yeah

Ya'll come again for the con....watch HT lose shoes :rofl

Coach
Title: Re: Re: Atlantic City
Post by: Lone Wolf on March 26, 2007, 06:52:02 PM
Hmmmm....oohhh..yeat HTC lacks..etc...HT lacks a lot of things...being the putz that he is
Hiya NB
lw



Quote
Originally posted by NoBaddy
Well, my understanding is that Grapevine is the place because HTC lacks the personal and resources to go glavanting around the country.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: _mattsabs on March 26, 2007, 07:16:36 PM
alright, i guess i cant make it this year!
Title: So...I guess no Con for '07 eh?
Post by: Padre on June 25, 2007, 11:41:57 PM
No news?
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: WaRLoCkL on June 26, 2007, 01:22:16 AM
I can get a 30 percent discount on rooms at sandestin golf and beach resort in destin FL, during the off season thats less than 100 bucks a night on one of the most expensive largest resorts in florida;) if hightech is interested they should let me know, also theres countless bars and resteraunts inside the resort. its PERFECT!!!! they also have conference rooms that can probly be setup for lanning
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: yanksfan on June 26, 2007, 05:43:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by doobs
ozz you can forget that.

The trip to the Con last year cost me 250 in airfare and 250 for the room.

drinking expenses don't count. otherwiase add another grand

and I'm from Jersey as well.


Atlantic city would be awsum, seems there are alot of us jersey dudes here in Ah now adays, maybe we could put an east coast con togeather our selves.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: SlapShot on June 26, 2007, 08:02:38 AM
It has been rumored that if it happens ... it will probably be in the October time frame and will be in the Dallas/Grapevine area.

The main reason for the having the con in the Dallas/Grapevine area is so that most or all of the HTC staff can attend, which is very important IMHO.

I went to the con in St. Louis and only HT came ... it was a great con.

The next year is was in Dallas/Grapevine and all HTC staff attended ... it was a much better con.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: bongaroo on June 26, 2007, 08:21:30 AM
nerd fact alert (wooo wooo woo)

until recently, outside of texas you could pretty much only get blue bell ice cream from outback steakhouse.  our managers were always harping on that.

i pretty much hated the job but half price filets and blue bell ice cream....almost made it worth it.

also, why not have the convention in the middle of the east coast to allow more people to have access...say Raleigh, NC is pretty close to center!
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: xbrit on June 26, 2007, 11:44:56 AM
Slappy was that drunk he can't remember it was Indy not STL !!
Hey don't forget we are having an AH get together at Dayton Airshow as well, thats July 28-29.
See the post by Betty that gives hotel details.
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: SlapShot on June 26, 2007, 02:00:01 PM
Quote
Originally posted by xbrit
Slappy was that drunk he can't remember it was Indy not STL !!
Hey don't forget we are having an AH get together at Dayton Airshow as well, thats July 28-29.
See the post by Betty that gives hotel details.


 :rofl ... you mean that wasn't St. Louis ... :O
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Warhead on June 26, 2007, 05:31:50 PM
the convention will be split into 4 rooms orange/blue/old dweebs/and young dweebs..there will be a 10 person cap..but it will auto raise as needed thank you
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: Odee on July 10, 2007, 08:46:56 PM
Can we get a definitive date/time/place here?  I'll go to Grapevine area... only 24 hours or so from VA
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: RedTop on July 10, 2007, 08:58:49 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Warhead
the convention will be split into 4 rooms orange/blue/old dweebs/and young dweebs..there will be a 10 person cap..but it will auto raise as needed thank you


:rofl
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: MWL on July 10, 2007, 10:10:17 PM
Greetings,

  Two words, Helendale, California.

  I know the people who run the hotel.  (We could put up 20 to 30 people easy)

  I know the people who run the tavern. (we could set a 'reasonable' price for beer)

  I know the people who run the Party Place. (we could, maybe, set it up for LAN and internet access if I talk real nice to Verizon California)

Regards,
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: kilz on July 10, 2007, 10:20:04 PM
so are we not going to have a con this year. would like to know a few months ahead of time heck it cost me close to a grand for plane tickets
Title: 2007 Convention
Post by: VWE on July 11, 2007, 01:23:54 AM
I believe Skuzzy already said it'll be in Baghdad this year... satelite internet connection, 115 in the shade, bottled water for your morning shower, no alcohol or porn though more sheep than you can shake a stick at!