I am flying back to NY on Thursday for my brother's second wedding. I am the best man this time, so probably I should go.
Anyway, as those who have been following the Saga Of Phil might remember, I had some legal problems before I left, so my car is still there.
Well the suspensions are long over and done with now, so PROBABLY I can drive back to NY. I am thinking a week in NY would be sufficient, and then am going to start my trek. I could stay longer, could leave sooner, I am not 100% sure.
Anyway, for the second (or third (or forth)) time, I am offering to visit anyone between Upstate NY and San Diego CA if they want me to .
Likely I will take Route 80 most of the way, since I am going to stop in Omaha, but I am willing to go out of my way somewhat to see whoever else wants to see me.
I'm sure you are all dying to meet me .
Edit: Oh if anyone else suggests cool places and things to visit on my way, this trip really is open ended, so can go see or do them .
[ May 20, 2004, 01:02 AM: Message edited by: Xavier ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I-80? *runs to map*
Never mind.
[ May 19, 2004, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Damn, nice, dude. I'd suggest swinging a hard right into Chicago -- there's a hell of a lot more Hatrackers in that general vicinity than in the middle of, what, Kansas.
Though there is Kayla down there. And Caleb. And probably a few others.
Still. I say pick up yo ho and head north to the land of deep-dish and corrupt government and Canada.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Now I see that I can either go through salt lake or denver area.
Any Utah or Colorado hatrackers interested?
Oh and yeah Kat that sucks . If I were taking the southern route, then Dallas wouldn't have been far at all. Going the southern route while going to Omaha though adds multiple days...
[ May 19, 2004, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: Xavier ]
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Er, I'd like to emphasize, not only is Niki not Phil's ho, he's actually her ho. A shameless boy toy he is, who lives only to have his emotions played with by that siren of the Central time zone, Niki.
Ah, but that I had a mast to be strapped to...
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I wouldn't do that. And I'm thinking about coming out to SoCal again this summer. When I win the lottery.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Hey, me and Leonide are down in Bethlehem, PA. which is probably an hour or less south of rt 80 a little past the point where you cross over into PA from jersey. We're also close enough to NYC that if you wanted to hang out there we could make the Trek up. You are also welcome to come down here and stay if you'd like.
So let us know.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Well I will be coming from Syracuse NY, so thats actually out of my way. Only like 6 hours out of my way though, so thats not bad at all .
That far isn't prohibitive. Plus I have always been jealous of seeing you guys in the NJ get together pics .
So I will let you know okay? We can see about getting John or any others in that area to chill too right?
Edit: Yahoo says 4 hours and 38 minutes, and how I drive, make that around 4 hours. So not bad at ALL .
[ May 19, 2004, 01:02 AM: Message edited by: Xavier ]
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
My phone number is 315 - 532 - 2009.
In case anyone needs it. Its a cell-phone, so it will be good the whole trip.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Well, if you'll be travelling down to get to 80 anyway, then it's not really out of your way, is it?
But yeah, let us know when you'll be coming through. And whether you'll want to meet up in the city or come down here. I think John is going away for a few weeks some time in the near future. But if he's around i'm sure we can convince him to come(assuming he can get here or there). As well as whoever else may be around.
When is Frisco back in NY?
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Strider, look at the route to Omaha I linked. I would go straight west on I-90 until it meets I-80 in PA.
But even if it is out of the way, I still wanna go .
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
oh, whoops. that is out the way.
i take back all those mean things i said about you...oh, right, i didn't say those out loud. Strike that.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
*kidnaps Xav and puts him in the basement*
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Damn you, Kama!
*shakes fist*
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
*throws Xav some bones*
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Kinky.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: Chicago -- there's a hell of a lot more Hatrackers in that general vicinity than in the middle of, what, Kansas.
Gee, thanks, Lalo. You really know how to make a person feel important.
Farmgirl (in Kansas)
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
I'm guessing Birmingham, Alabama is too far out of your way? Too bad! It would be great to see you.
Posted by Polio (Member # 6479) on :
Why doesn't anyone ever travel through Canada? Isn't anyone interested in, say, going to the North Pole to stage a huge protest to stop the, uh, Alaskans from eating all the endangered seals? Or something? Posted by gwan (Member # 6194) on :
I agree with Polio, somebody come to canada, and shoot seals with me.. Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
I live only 15 miles south of I-80....
In nothern CA. What would a whole day out of your way...
Posted by Polio (Member # 6479) on :
My polar bear's leg is sprained; mind if I use one of yours on the hunt? Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I'm only about an hour north of Des Moines. But Des Moines is only a few hours from Omaha, so I'm guessing you won't be wanting to stop there. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
i had a chance to meet phil. i chose not to.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Is IN out of your way?
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
It looks like I will be driving through the top of Indiana in my optimal route . How far south from I-80 are you?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*looks at Yahoo! maps*
*turns computer upside-down to look better*
I'm worthless at reading maps. How far is I-80 from Bloomington?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Heh, we're quite a bit south if you're cutting through the top part of the state. Bloomington is about an hour south of Indianapolis, which is smack dab in the middle.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Well...
It really wouldn't be too hard to swing down then eventually go back north. I will have a thousand miles to do it in .
The thing is, if I am visiting the WI clump, would not be able to do both.
No one from WI has expressed an interest in seeing me so far however.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Oh and I want to visit Dana too .
I had to talk to Val first. If I manage to time my presense in your neck of the woods on a weekend, Val says she would love to drive to meet us at your place .
We'll have to see. If its not a weekend, will need to call Val and see what she thinks.
Timing is hard to determine right now.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ooooh! I would love to meet both you and Val! Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Hmmmm.
Well, sorry for the misunderstanding, but I meant she'd be willing to drive to dkw's place.
I doubt she would drive 15+ hours to visit you in a weekend .
But, I am sure she would LOVE to see you .
Coming to ChicagoCon by any chance?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Oh, my mistake! Duh, Raia...
No, I can't come to KamaCon... I'll be in Israel already. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Sadly, Raia will have abandoned us for Israel by the time KamaCon comes around.
[edit: stupid dial-up ]
[ May 19, 2004, 11:04 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
oh, val is going to kamacon too? maybe I should have considered trying to go.
Oh well, probably couldn't have gone anyway.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
She is going to TRY to go to Kamacon, cause both of us want to go.
Can't say whether she will or won't.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Hehe, rivka, I have dial-up too! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Oh, I see how this works! Val going would get you there, Marek, but me being there doesn't?
*sulks*
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
*feels special*
Yeah, ticket prices are reasonable, but come on...Chicago, I'm going to want to shop and stuff....
*pat pat* rivka
[ May 19, 2004, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I WANT TO MEET YOU PEOPLE! Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
rivka:
nothing personal, but it is sort of out of line of me to ask my parents to let me go to KamaCon, much less help with finances etc., so it is more of that if Val, you, Kama, and several others going it might have been worth trying to go.
Of course as I said it is probably pointless since I probably counldn't go anyway.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
I edited the title, cause I refuse to believe that NO ONE from the Utah or Wisconsin clump will want me to visit. Posted by Lara (Member # 132) on :
What are your trip dates?
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Not sure yet. I need to go through the process of getting my license back, plates, and insurance before I can make the drive.
I have estimated that between my bro's wedding, seeing my friends, and getting my legal stuff taken care of, a week sounds good.
At most I will want to be in NY 2 weeks, but I am shooting for one before I start my trip. So one week from tomorrow. I may stay that weekend in NY depending on what my friends are up to.
How long I drive back is up to how many people I visit on the way . Hopefully lots!
Posted by Lara (Member # 132) on :
I'll be in California by then, darnit. But I don't think you should edit Utah out of your plans. That's a good way to bump the thread and get everyone's attention, though Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Oh I don't .
I've been to Utah a few times, and its a beautiful place. Maybe I will spend a day playing around Salt Lake even if the 20+ Utahns don't want to see me .
And as Val pointed out just now, I think I need to mention that most likely I will be spending more than just one or two days in Omaha .
[ May 20, 2004, 01:27 AM: Message edited by: Xavier ]
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Heh. One or two days? Try 1-2 weeks.
*beats Kama off Phil with a stick*
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I think it's safe to say that the ENTIRE Wisconsin clump would love to see you.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Dude, I-80 is in my backyard (almost literally!) We have to do lunch, or anything!
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
The Wisconsin clump could also come down to the Chicago area and conglomerate at my house, they have before. It would be 2 hours for them and 1 hour for you.
Whatever you do, don't go through Chicago on I-80/94 at rush hour because it is awful due to construction.
Actually it might be easier for you to take I-88 if you wish to head north in IL or go to Wisconsin, and then zag back down to I-80.
AJ
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I think that's where the memory of I-80 came from. I read that and thought, "That goes right through Dallas!"
No, no, it doesn't. It goes right through Salt Lake City. *very jealous of all involved*
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Hey thanks guys.
Josh, I knew how close you were to I-80, which is partly why I changed the title . I was telling Niki how I have been in your area a few times and still hadn't met you, and she suggested I change the title so you might have a better chance of seeing it.
Tom and BannaOj: Thats great! Whatever we do would be awesome, as long as I get to meet you folks.
Okay, well I am packing, and leaving for NY soon.
I'm glad you guys saw this before I left, though its not going to be "too late" to set something up for a while yet, since I am going to be chilling in NY for a little bit.
I haven't asked her yet, but I'm sure Niki can be my go between for more responses here, as I am not going to be near a computer for most of my trip I would say. She will be in contact with me by phone the whole time I am gone. I will also check my email and try to get back here, but its not going to be every day.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
We're going to need to know which days you're going to be in the area, Xav. Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
And preferably evenings or weekends, since most of us are employed.
AJ
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
As the second WI clump representative, I will agree with Tom and say we'd love to meet you. We just need to know when. Coordinating our schedules has proven notoriously difficult...
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Come to Detroit! Er.. nevermind... *sniff*
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Dude, I am so glad you did.
Well, let me know what day, and we can do it anytime. Yay! Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Telperion, I was in Detroit in February, but it was before I knew you online. But with my work, there is a decent chance that I'll be out there again some time.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Of course I'll be the go between and I'll probably bump this thread when Xavier gets closer to leaving NY (at least a week, but most likely 2 weeks.)
Anyone in upstate NY?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ooooh! Xav, if you go to Chicago, I might be able to come visit!!!!! GO TO CHICAGO!!!!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Raia: according to his map, he will be passing through Chicago and I know he'd love to meet you (but I wanted to meet you too).
Telperion: Isn't Chicago within driving distance from Detroit? Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Va-al! Come to Chicago TOO! I want to meet you so badly!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
But.. but.. if I go to Chicago I most likely won't have enough money to go to see Xavier and the rest of the Shindaites in SoCal..
[ May 20, 2004, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Pshhht, SoCal!!
Come to Chicago... come on, I'LL be there! (hopefully)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
rivka darling, YOU should come to Chicago as well! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I am!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Not KamaCon, XavierCon! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Let's see if I have this right. I've met Xav, Val is coming out soon (and maybe she'll even decide on a date for said trip at some point), and I'll be in Chicago this summer.
So what's the attraction of me coming in June? Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
You mean you won't take every oppertunity you can to meet up with cool people? gah.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Definitely. It's the expense that's the problem.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Ok, here's how it will probably be for me:
Chicago: I won't be visiting there at the same time as Phil.
Shinda: I will be coming there before the summer is out, no question.
ChicagoCon: I will try my hardest to make it but most likely won't unless I get monetary donations in my paypal account (user name: valentine014)
I'm sorry, Raia, but you understand, right?
But, I have extended an offer to Zevlag to come visit me in Omaha (whom I think might actually take me up on my offer ) and of course that offer is open to you (before and after you get back from Israel).
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
Val,
how are things in Omaha?
fallow
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Just fine, fallow. A little humid, I didn't expect that to start up so soon, spring did manage to last a total of 1 1/2 weeks, 6 days longer than last year, new job is going great, and looking forward to seeing ma honey again in a few weeks.
Thank you for asking.
And how are things in.....*checks profile*...Santa Barbara?
[ May 21, 2004, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
quote:Thank you for asking.
No prob. Haven't been back there in a while. Little curious. Drastic plastic still in business?
quote:And how are things in.....*checks profile*...Santa Barbara?
At utopic as ever, so I hear. Things are pretty comfortable in santa monica, as well.
fallow
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Drastic Plastic, you say?! Why, yes fallow, it is. Still going strong and still run by a bunch of emos with no personalities whatsoever. But, damn, still a great store.
When were you here?
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
are you kidding me?! It's still in business?
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Yeah, I wonder, "How" each time I go in there. How can they stay in business?
*buys $30 Ramones t-shirt, a Tool sticker and a Scar Face giant poster*
Oh. I think I see now.
[ May 23, 2004, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
Val,
I'm shocked at that kind of longevity for a business of any sort.
anyhoo, are the caniglias' still stuffing the family well past their waistlines?
fallow
edit: slurps spaghetti side-dish
[ May 21, 2004, 01:22 AM: Message edited by: fallow ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
val?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote: Let's see if I have this right. I've met Xav, Val is coming out soon (and maybe she'll even decide on a date for said trip at some point), and I'll be in Chicago this summer.
So what's the attraction of me coming in June?
ME!!!!! DUH!!!!!
And Val, yes, I understand... *sighs*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
But, Raia, I'm going to see YOU in Israel, I hope. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Sorry, fallow. Had to go to bed. Yes, Caniglia's is still serving it up - YUM!
But, I ask you once more-when were you in Omaha? Did you live here long?
[ May 23, 2004, 07:07 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
val,
quote: But, I ask you once more-when were you in Omaha? Did you live here long?
who's asking? sorry to be so formal, but you strike me as something of a faux midwesterner troll.
*purses lips*
eh?
fallow
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Hey! Hear that Phil, rivka. I got called a troll! And a fake one at that! Wow, that is a Hatrack first for me.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
There's a first time for everything, heartland faker.
fallow
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Wow. It's like a pot calling a canary black.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Hmm, I've agreed with Tom twice in the same hour . . . Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
peep!
chirp! chirp! chirp!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
fallow, hon, you ain't the canary.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*raises canary eyebrow*
I ain't?!
but it says so right here!
*jabs um... middle flight feather?... at page"
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Ahhh, Xavier, of course I would love to meet you. It was the "I will pass right by you" followed by a frowny face that made me think "Shucks, he's going right by and can't stop (maybe he's flying over us on a plane?). Too bad."
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
CT, where exactly do you live? Your profile is lacking this important information.
Phil will go nuts when I tell him you want to meet him.
[ May 23, 2004, 07:10 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Hey guys!
Yes I would love to meet you CT .
And no, I won't be passing by .
Anyway, fallow, leave my threads and never come back.
And Val, sorry I haven't called you. My phone is totally dead and I need to get my charger back from Sarah. I am staying at Brandon's now for a couple days now prally.
Oh and guys, the legal assistant says the court faxed her the proof that I paid the ticket, so tomorrow when I go to the DMV, things should go okay for getting my license back.
The problem is I also left my title in CA . So I need to see what that means as far as me getting my car registered for the plates. They keep titles on record right?
Hope to see you all soon .
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
You guys CT and Tom D live in close to the same location. Madison, Wisconsin is the major city... The question is will you stop by Chicago too or not?
AJ
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote: But, Raia, I'm going to see YOU in Israel, I hope.
You actually mean that?! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Absolutely. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Well, it has been confirmed. Phil is a now a licensed driver with a fully functional car! Now to get the car inspected and he will be on his way! I imagine by the end of this week or the beginning of next week, he will be on the road.
Who is first on the list? Strider and Leonide?
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
how cool, i don't check this thread for a while and the first thing i see when i go back in is my name. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
I was thinking how lucky I was that you just started a thread and online!
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
wow...you are lucky.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Strider, hop onto AIM.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
I am on AIM!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Then what is your name?!
Oh hell, just IM me or something. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I am leaving on Wednesday of next week for a family reunion in South Dakota, so unless he makes it to Iowa before then, I guess I'm going to miss meeting you guys. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
So, what's the deal? Is the Chicago thing happening? Someone keep me updated...
(I'm posting from DePauw University, where I'm doing a week-long vocal thing, so I'm not sure how often I'll be able to check Hatrack in the next week, but post, because I might be able to! Also, I'll see it when I get home).
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Dana, what day will you be back? Maybe he can postpone his trip a few days longer.....*cringe* I suppose I can wait just a few more days to see him again...
But I really want to meet you too, so maybe we can still work it out.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
And Raia, yeah, he still wants to meet up with the Chicago and Utah clans.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
*excited*
Phil, you sure owe me this visit. If this is the third + time that we DON'T get together, things will not be good;)
Heh, I'm really looking forward to it. I will give you a call, since Niki lost my number Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Val, I'll be gone until July 3.
Edit -- I'm leaving straight from my family reunion to fly to California to meet Bob's family.
[ June 16, 2004, 08:13 AM: Message edited by: dkw ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Val, that's great! Does he know when he's coming to Chicago? I'm four hours away from there, so I need to plan a little to be able to be there...
If not yet, no problem, again, just keep me posted!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*bump* .....OR not...
I just got back from DePauw, so I'm checking more regularly now!
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
*bump*
I called a left a message for Xavier today...
Heh, if he hurries things up, maybe he can get together with us when Jamie is here.
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