ISS Long Beach 2018

[Maxie]

Ryonet is on Sat, Danny will also be at LB.

[TCT]

How about Mr Greg Kitson this year? 

Does a bear defecate in the woods? 

I haven't talked to him, but he has classes so he will at least be in the vicinity. 


Also, some big news.... Mr. Dave Filip(Bimmridder) just got clearance from the parole board to leave his state... He also confirmed with the state of CA that they will in fact have a adequate supply of alcohol on hand for him to visit. Dave will be in LB this year! Anyone who knows him knows what a treat this will be. 

[Dottonedan]

I just spoke to Greg and he's in for dinner. I also have Josh Keane from Thread Monster joining as well. He is staying with a whole group 4-6 printers so he might bring a few with him. This could get big if everyone shows up for sure.

[jsheridan]

How about Mr Greg Kitson this year? 

Does a bear defecate in the woods? 

I haven't talked to him, but he has classes so he will at least be in the vicinity. 


Also, some big news.... Mr. Dave Filip(Bimmridder) just got clearance from the parole board to leave his state... He also confirmed with the state of CA that they will in fact have a adequate supply of alcohol on hand for him to visit. Dave will be in LB this year! Anyone who knows him knows what a treat this will be. 

Dave is gonna make it, awesome! And just in case the state runs out.. I’ll have some for backup.

[DannyGruninger]

What night is the dinner going to be?

[Maxie]

I think Friday if Ryonet is on Saturday.
Dan/John are you going to organize a place?

[jsheridan]

I’d say lets do the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Can handle large groups with ease.
Got a request in for Friday night with 30 ppl, update when I hear back.

[Dottonedan]

I’d say lets do the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Can handle large groups with ease.
Got a request in for Friday night with 30 ppl, update when I hear back.

Friday night is the night.

I think we all would be fine with Bubba Gump.  Not sure of that location (how far from the show) since some people will be trying to walk , get a cab or shuttle.
Mark Coudrey mentioned these places.

Yard House in Shoreline Village.

Kings Fish House on Pine.

Parker's Lighthouse in Shoreline Village.

JSheridan mentioned this one.
Bubba Gump.

From the sound of it, it could be about 30 people that are saying they are going but you know how that changes up as time gets closer. Could be 10, 20 or 35 people.
That's what makes it hard to get a place that will accommodate. To hold a room/space where we all can be together for sure, sometimes they require reservations and an exact number.
Some may even charge for the room.

[Maxie]

They are all close to the Convention Center.

[Dottonedan]

Yes, that's right. All seem very close.
Yardhouse and Parkers is right behind convention center.   

I've checked on three of them and they all seem to require you to contact the location directly for parties of 30 or less just before.  Above 30, they want to reserve and schedule a specific meal plan. I don't think that will work.  Looks like we will wing it and it just come down to the location.

I'm good with Bubba Gumps.  Lets plan on that one.  6pm

[jsheridan]

Spoke with gumps over the weekend and we have a general reservation for 30 ppl on Friday night at 6pm.
Regular menu.

[stitches4815]

We would love to join everybody at ISS Long Beach but we are busy and would hate to shut down again so soon after our week off over Christmas.  We may try to schedule it in for next year. 

[jupmode]

I'll be at the show as well. Count me in for dinner on Friday.

[SERJ]

In what place will be meeting on Friday?

[Doug S]

In what place will be meeting on Friday?

Looks like Bubba Gumps. 

We are flying in to LA  at 2:00 Friday, so I'll be there.