There are different ways to slounge. Like sitting on the beach and hanging out, with short pleasant excursions into the warm surf. Personally I require water to be above 70 degrees for that, preferably above 75....
Dawn: Is that supposed to scare me? Spike: Little tremble wouldn't hurt.
'The Killer In Me'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
Theodosia - May 26, 2004 3:55:04 am PDT #3813 of 9999
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Anne W. - May 26, 2004 4:03:26 am PDT #3814 of 9999
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Just for yucks, I've been checking out cruise prices. If booked in advance, it appears that a 4 night cruise leaving from New Orleans and going to Cozumel, Mexico, would cost around $450 per person ($485 for those who want to look at water from their room). I imagine that if we do a group thingie, it could be even cheaper. If I'm reading things correctly, the dining is included in the price.
Is this something people would be interested in pursuing, if not for the next F2F, maybe for 2006?
Polter-Cow - May 26, 2004 4:08:01 am PDT #3815 of 9999
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
If I'm reading things correctly, the dining is included in the price.
It is. Cruises are pretty fun.
Volans - May 26, 2004 4:27:08 am PDT #3816 of 9999
move out and draw fire
I've always wanted to take a cruise!
Sounds like we need a localista get together
We do. Is the DClocalistas mailing list really us? Is everyone on it?
deborah grabien - May 26, 2004 4:30:26 am PDT #3817 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Boy, did I skip, like, 600 messages.
At Jessica's; we're doing our pasta y fagioli feast tonight, with chocolate decadence and ganache and ice cream for dessert. There will be garlic bread, and salad.
If we're voting midwest cities already, I am firmly in Minneapolis' court. I love that place.
Hil R. - May 26, 2004 4:34:59 am PDT #3818 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
At Jessica's; we're doing our pasta y fagioli feast tonight, with chocolate decadence and ganache and ice cream for dessert. There will be garlic bread, and salad.
Now I'm really wishing I was in NY this week instead of here, studying. (Though, one of my friends is house-sitting in Silver Spring, so we'll be studying by a pool. But, still studying.)
Minneapolis sounds good. (Yeah, that is like the fifth city I've said sounded good.)
billytea - May 26, 2004 4:36:14 am PDT #3819 of 9999
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
If we're looking at smaller places, I wouldn't mind seeing Madison, Wisconsin. I've heard it's pretty.
Not that I'm likely to be around this time next year, of course. Though that's what I said last year too.
askye - May 26, 2004 5:14:46 am PDT #3820 of 9999
Thrive to spite them
I'm all for a place that doesn't have as much to do as DC but still has something so that people can break up in smaller groups and go somewhere and with good restaurants.
Also next year I'm not drinking, or not as much. I realize now that I was probably drinking because I was nervous (I'm not sure why I was) and next year I can just take a bit of my medicine and it will take away the anxious feeling.
askye - May 26, 2004 5:17:28 am PDT #3821 of 9999
Thrive to spite them
Cereal:
This morning I woke up unable to talk except with a whisper that cut in and out and now after taking some cough medicine I'm actually able to talk a little bit.
Vortex - May 26, 2004 5:23:43 am PDT #3822 of 9999
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I've noticed in some recent travels - that I can't tell anything by a picture of a hotel. Been burned a few times.
yeah, that's where having a localista really helps. For example, one of the hotels that we were looking at was teh Best Western "Pentagon", which is not near the Pentagon at all (well, a 5 minute drive, and no public transportation), but itseemed like a good location.
I'd be down for a Buffista cruise. Plenty of places to eat :) also, would have destinations for those so inclined. I would suggest on leaving from someplace like Ft. Lauderdale, 'cause that's a cheap place to get to.