Ok, Friday, July 2nd, we're looking at meeting up with most of the Utah clump. If this doesn't work, we'd probably be able to do a different date. Ami has a lan party going on that night, so I figured this would probably be a good date for this, probably around noonish. If this does work out best for most people, but someone wants to meet her but can't due to conflicts, we could work something out.
So probably Provo, noonish, on the 2nd. Does that work?
Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
Actually, we won't have a LAN party that weekend. But we can have a BBQ. We have a big back yard, now with a 12' X 28" pool. And a trampoline. And small creatures that can emit high pitched sounds.
Also, if Hatrackers really want to LAN, I would be willing to make accomodations for a Hatrack only LAN. If this is true, only Nate and Jamie can have an extra computer, which leaves only one left, so it would be BYOC for the rest of you.
<mysterious, hypnotic voice> You are enticed. You will come to Amka's house. </mysterious, hypnotic voice>
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Mmmm, BBQ.
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
Ore.......I'm SO going to be near you guys that day! YAY!
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Everybody is having fun while we are away. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I can't do Provo at noon, but I can do something at Ami's house Friday night.
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
Welcome to the party, m_p_h. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
We need to do something Jennie.
Hobbes Posted by Mr.Gumby (Member # 6303) on :
I wouldn't mind meeting all/most of/some of the Utah hatrackers. Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Yay! I can't believe I just used that graemlin. I cannot believe I stooped to that level. Ah, what the heck.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
*blush*
Posted by Erik Slaine (Member # 5583) on :
Join us! Join us! Join us!
Muhahahaha!
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
*hates everyone who stays in Provo over the summer*
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
Ah, I'm a little jealous to. You guys have fun !!
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Summer's the best time to be in Provo (if you can even say that there's a "best" time). That's when all the students go away.
Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :
When the students go away, all you are left with are the Zoobies that don't have the excuse of studenthood for their dementia.
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
That was a good one, lawguy.
Yes we do, Hobbes! I haven't been to a Rockies game yet this season...
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Well, I'm up for a LAN, or just a BBQ.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Well, just a *bump* to see if we can get some plans.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ok, since Jamie wants to go talk to someone at BYU, I was thinking maybe 1:30, 2:00 would be when we meet. I'm all game for a bit of a LAN afterwards, but I think it kind of depends on how many others. Does that work out?
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
One more reason to be sorry I moved away from Provo
I love Provo in the summer. Its so much quieter compared to the rest of the year
One of these days I gotta get back up there and meet you all...
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Jamie...get the tour!
I LOVED meeting the folks there. You all are so nice. And I'm not even LDS (newly minted or otherwise). I can just imagine what a good time Jamie will have there.
Can she take her camera into the inner sanctum and send us all pictures?
OKay, I know...she can't do that. But still, it would be nice.
Have fun!
Don't forget the banner at the airport!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::bump::
1:30? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Frankly, I wouldn't be able to meet at 1:30 for more than half an hour, maybe. I work from 8 a.m to 5 p.m., and I've been taking off a lot of work lately. If we did something in the evening, though (like the shindig at Amka's that was talked about), I would definitely be there. What exactly is going on at Amka's this Friday night?
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Well, I thought it would be a LAN, but she said nothings scheduled (see her first post), so evening would definately be cool, too.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*bitter*
I also had to turn down a trip to Mexico City for just the price of air fare. I AM NOT HAPPY. Maybe someone put a little statue somewhere to stand in for me.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::twiddles thumbs innocently::
So what time are we thinking, then?
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Ruth and I get home about 5:15. If we could do something after 6, that'd be good.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ok guys, looks like 5 is shaping up to be a good time. Ami, is this a good time for you and your family to have intruders? Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I probably couldn't make until about 6.
But let me know. I will be there.
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
If it's at Ami's, we wouldn't be able to be there until at least 6, just so you know.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
quote: Ok, since Jamie wants to go talk to someone at BYU
This sounds ominous I will plan on it. What to bring? I guess we'll bring our own meat, a noodle salad, and home made rolls. Possibly jello if I think of it.
P.S. I know that sounds like a lot, but I am bringing several mouths to eat it as well.
[ June 29, 2004, 11:45 PM: Message edited by: pooka ]
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
quote:Can she take her camera into the inner sanctum and send us all pictures?
OKay, I know...she can't do that. But still, it would be nice.
I have to admit, I'm curious as to why non-Mormons can't see the temple -- or, for that matter, how you keep them out. Is there a retinal scan before you enter? Do you need to flash your LDS membership card, or maybe Mormon hand signals? Is the temple a decoy, and fills up with sand whenever a trespasser wanders in, little suspecting the real temple is located underground and can be reached only through sliding down a series of poles, the wrong combination leading to a slicked pole which drops you in a pit of starved gophers?
Hmm. These are unlikely, I'm guessing, but only for the moment due to popular lack of imagination. To the patent office!
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
As I've said numerous times in chat, they're hiding their tanning booths and weight gyms. If you look at the BoM closely, nowhere will you find the words "pump iron" backwards. That's a little bit too uncommon to be purely coincidental, I says.
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
All joking aside, nonmembers cannot go into the temple because it is a sacred place. Only members who are worthy (ie. keep the commandments, are morally clean, etc.) can go in. And actually, Lalo, you were right with one of your guesses ( ) people do flash a membership card of sorts. It's a temple recommend that you can only get from having interviews with two different religious leaders (bishop and stake president) in which you answer questions about your worthiness.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
quote:I have to admit, I'm curious as to why non-Mormons can't see the temple
It's not the temple so much that is sacred—if it were, we wouldn't do open houses and whatnot before the temple is dedicated. If you want to see pictures, look here. Generally they look very beautiful and functional. The main reason non-Mormons cannot see inside is because of what is happening. We believe that the more a person knows, the more accountable he or she is to act on that knowledge. Therefore, if a person is baptized, he or she is under higher obligation to God than a person who isn't. A person who knows he or she should be baptized but chooses not to for whatever reason is also more accountable for that decision than someone who doesn't know. In the temple, members of the LDS church make promises to God that are very serious, and it would be a lot worse to make the promises and break them than to never make the promises at all. Not quite as serious would be to get all the way there and be faced with the promises and choose not to make them. Still, even this would be worse than never being faced with the promises. Does that make any sense?
quote: -- or, for that matter, how you keep them out. Is there a retinal scan before you enter? Do you need to flash your LDS membership card, or maybe Mormon hand signals?
Members desiring to enter the temple must meet with the leader of their congregation and their area leader for an interview. This interview asks several questions that determine worthiness to enter the temple. If you "pass," you get a little card called a temple recommend. You show it to the people at the door when you come in.
Changing the subject, Amka, what would you like Jon Boy and me to bring? Are we just barbecuing? Is it "bring your own meat"?
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
The LDS Church used to own a gym just north of Temple Square in Salt Lake. They tore it down and built the Conference Center. Coincidence? I think not.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
*snort*
So the fat Mormons are the ones who don't go to the temple regularly? That sure makes it easy for me to be judgemental.
Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
Bring a swimming suit, or at least a change of clothes
Ami is not freaking about what time everybody shows up. Come, and when enough people are here we'll start cooking. I need to know how many people are coming.
I was going to make it BYOM, but I'm in the mood for some seriously good hamburgers from the grill. I will provide these. Everybody else bring something appropriate.
Now, one thing that we could do rather than LAN is hooking up X-boxes together. We also have DDR-Max with two dance pads.
But if we have enough people, I want to play live mafia.
[ June 30, 2004, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: AmkaProblemka ]
Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :
BYOM? Bring your own Mormon?
Shouldn't be too hard, being in Utah and all.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Well, it's for the grill, so this is where the babies come in.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
My baby weighs about 24 pounds. If I don't change her diaper between now and then, she will be about 26. How many should that serve?
P. S. I was sort of bummed by one change made to the Nauvoo temple between the public tours and the dedication. During the open house there was, in the chapel, a photo of a stained glass window from our ward. When I went back a couple of months later, it was gone...
But I seriously doubt it was doctrinal. I think when the Apostles toured the temple, maybe one of them really liked the picture and they gave it to him or something like that.
Also, due to my husband's belief that mad cow is widespread in the American beef supply, we will probably still have to bring our own meat.
[ June 30, 2004, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: pooka ]
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
I prefer my babies to be changed first. You know, sanitary reasons and all.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Jatraqueros, Barbecue, AND DDR?
*really hates everyone who stays in Provo over the summer*
Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
bump
So how many burgers?
And sorry, we are allergic. No babies on the grill here.
[ July 01, 2004, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: AmkaProblemka ]
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Ruth and I are coming, and we'll bring some jello salad or something.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Turns out I'm working from 6pm to 6am.
Have fun.
Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
Would it be possible and would their be anyone willing to switch shifts with you?
Very sorry.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
You have a twelve-hour shift? Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
OK, if any of you are in Salt Lake City, get thee to
Thu 7/1/04 Twilight Concert Series 7:00pm Salt Lake City, UT Free downtown concert with Sonny Landreth!
Where Donna the Buffalo is playing.
Go go go!!!
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Fri, Sat, and Sun. 6pm to 6am. Tonight I'm just working my normal 10pm - 6am. It's because of the 4th.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
can't wait! *runs in circles*
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Have fun. I'm sorra I can't join you. Maybe we can do it again in August or September when I'm back in Salt Lake?
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Rabbit BBQ... :drools: MMmmm
I don't know if it's too late to reserve 2 burgers for me and my children. If my husband isn't coming we will want them. But he may come and if he does we will bring out own meat.
Can I just say it's awesome for Amka to have us all over Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
*excited*
I will be there!
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Woohoo! Zevlag will be there!
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Can I believe you this time, Zevlag? O_o
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*still pouting* Hey, how late will y'all be? Zev, take your phone - I'll call to say hi. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
You so can believe me. I WILL BE THERE.
Kat, Yay! Call anytime.
[ July 02, 2004, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
[mumble]Never calls to say hi to me [/mumble]
Hobbes Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Not even Annie, Hobbes?
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
[mumble]Ruth doesn't realize I mean Kat specifically [/mumble]
Hobbes Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Oops! I thought you wrote, "Nobody ever calls to say hi to me." I was actually planning on making you a random phone call sometime, just to say hi.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Well that's sweet of you... but I don't think you have my number... or if you do, !
Hobbes Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
No worries; I don't have your phone number. And I'd ask you first if I wanted to give you a call. Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Hey, Ami, can you email me your address again? It's jonathon at galacticcactus dot com.
[ July 02, 2004, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Snarky ]
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
We will be dadless at least for the first portion of the evening, though he may be free to arrive by 8, if stuff is still going on. I'll probably plan to get there at 6-ish
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I'm leaving Ogden /work right now.
Be there in about an hour.
-Josh
[this number is staying so anyone can call me...] (801) 628-9627
[ July 03, 2004, 01:08 AM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
Just one last for good measure...
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Poor Jennie. You missed out on tons o' fun. But don't worry. I'm sure we'll do stuff again in the fall.
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
Banned from the Utah Clump
*dreams of moving to Perth*
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
And you are banned why?
I am now home. What a great night.
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
He's "banned" because I'm the "leader" of the "Utah Clump" and I have an "agenda" against him. Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Skillery, I was not ready to meet Hatrack IRL when the first clump happened. I didn't like the sound of "mafia". I mean what kind of weirdos like pretending to kill each other? Actually, I think the appeal of mafia is all the sleeping. It's like getting a week's worth of sleep in a twenty minute game.
Amka's burgers were fantastic, by the way.
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Though the baby was a little tough. I think maybe it was on the grill a little too long.
[ July 03, 2004, 12:59 PM: Message edited by: Snarky ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I wish I could have been there. It sounded like so much fun - we'll have to have another one when I come. Not that I know when that will be. That gives enough time to let pooka's baby get a little more fat on her.
Posted by Snarky (Member # 4406) on :
Well, at least you were there in spirit, and we all got to talk to you on the phone. You sounded about like how I expected, which is unusual in my talking-to-Hatrackers-on-the-phone experience.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Talking to everyone was really fun - you sound exactly like yourself, too. The only one that surprised me was pooka - pooka is associated so much in my mind with Joan Cusack that I was surprised she didn't sound like her.
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I haven't been to a Rockies game yet this season...
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