Hey all...
Here's game the plan:
Who:
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Looks like we've got 5 people on this trip:
Myself (Tom)
Jeremy
Matt
Two new comers (friends of Matt's?)
Where/When?
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We're meeting at our group's normal meeting place:
http://xcssa.org/pics/XCSSA_map.gif
at 9pm. Since the community center may be in use, please park your cars
across the street in the lot behind the Long John Silvers. This is
where they will remain for the next 24 hours (don't worry.. we've done
this before. It's safe).
I'll show up at around 9:30 in our rental mini-van. Hopefully we can
load up, maybe grab a taco from Taco Cabana's next door, and be on the
road by 9:45.
In Dallas:
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If we leave before 10pm, then this will put us in Dallas at the first
Saturday event (just north of down town) by 3am easy. It starts at
midnight, and should be going fairly well by 3am. We'll try to meet up
with the group from Houston at "The Wurst Wagon" (great sausage trailer)
at around 3am... and form a rendezvous plan from there. We're usually
all geeked out by around dawn (7-9am) and probably be ready to head out
and be looking for somewhere to crash.
We can either find a local motel, or crash at my uncle's place for 2-3
hours. Just enough for a recharge. Then we'll have the rest of the day
(until around 3) to slam back some great Mongolian BBQ, maybe hit
west-end or "EPO" (if they're still open).
At around 3pm Saturday, we'll need to hit the road and head back
home to get back to the community center by 8pm so that I can get the
mini-van back in time.
Other Info:
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If anyone needs to reach me at any time, by mobile# is 387-3648.
More info on First Saturday can be found here:
http://www.sidewalksale.com/index-bak.html
If there is anyone else (last minute) who would like to tag along. We
have a LITTLE more body space... but not much (i.e. need that cargo
space!). Please contact me BEFORE Friday and we'll reserve a spot for
you. We're going to try to refrain from taking walk ons, due to our
space limitations. Although other cars are welcome to join up.
Prepare For The Trip:
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Some things that you might want to do or bring if you have them:
-Get some rest before hand (or at least try)
-Good Flashlight/batts (head mount is best)
-Good small/medium shoulder bag or backpack
(not to big/heavy.. it'll KILL ya by dawn!)
-Gas/Trip-Expense money: ~$15-20/person should cover
rental & gas.. we'll vote if we want a hotel
or my uncle's pad
-Food Money: ~$15-20 depending on you... :)
-Geek-Fund: ??? How much you got to spend?
-Wet wash cloth in a zip lock bag
(you'll find it very refreshing at around 11am!)
-Small multi-meter sometimes handy (if you're that
kind of geek.. and like to test your merchandise ;)
-Snacks (optional)
Please don't bring a lot of computer gear /with/ you. Bring a laptop if
you simply must... but this is more about shopping and bringing stuff
BACK.. NOT up AND back. We tend to score a lot of booty.. and we don't
to unnecessarily waste our storage space. ;) Plus, if the minion gets
broken into... the group can not be responsible for any lost items. And
trust me.. you DON'T want to have to lug around anything heavier than a
PDA all morning. ;)
Another Trip Next Month?
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Several group old timers could not make this trip, and I really feel
bad. But I'm not going to be in town to head up organizing a September
trip. So in short, one of you all will have to step up to the plate and
head things up in my absence. Any takers? PLEASE feel free to use the
mailing list (as I have) to organize the event. Evidently, there are
several of you who want to go... so.. make it happen! :) I can get your
the rental info that I used to get our mini-van with unlimited mileage
for under $60. Just ask me about it.
That's about it...
If anyone has any questions/concerns... Please feel free to contact me.
Your Fearless, "Reverse Dictatorially Elected Coordinator"
Thomas Weeks
Email The XCSSA "Reverse Dictatorially Elected Coordinator" Thomas Weeks: tweeksjunk@theweeks.org