Friday Night DU Gathering at State Convention (Oshkosh)

[RevCheesehead]

OK, folks... I'm not attending the convention, but I have had my arm twisted to organize the meet-up on Friday night. (not really, but doesn't that sound kind of humble?) Because I'm not going to be bored to death, um, I mean, inspired by all the politics, I don't know what your schedule looks like.

Here's what I have so far:

Friday night (yes - THIS Friday!)
Peabody's (need address & phone, if anyone's got it)

Here's what I need:
Address & phone for Peabody's
Time?
and most importantly: Who's in?
(I'd like to give them an approximate number. 5? 10? 50? more?)

Also, feel free to invite friends, spouses, and any men over 40 who are single (for me). :evilgrin:

[ewagner]

1. Okay, I'm in

and I should be bringing two friends with me.... (both single males over age 40.)

[sybylla]

2. I will be there with MadAsHell

As soon as we work our way through the Feingold and Kennedy hospitality suites.

If we can snag one or two more, we may, but most of our fellow delegates who can still stay awake past 10pm can't make it to the convention this year.

[Dying Eagle]

3. Sounds Good

90% chance I will attend. Look forward to meeting you all.

[ClassWarrior]

4. Peabody's Ale House is at 544 N. Main Street...

...just a few blocks north of the convention site. [phone].

Most convention-goers, if they want to stay for the hospitalities (gotta have Mrs. Feingold's sloppy joes!), will be arriving at Peabody's at 10 at the earliest. If they want to skip Bayh's speach (like ewagner hinted), they'll arrive earlier.

Count CW + 1.

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

5. Thanks, ...

I appreciate the info, and will get on it tomorrow.

[ralps]

6. I'm planning on meeting you there RevCheesehead. I haven't

preregistered for the convention, although I still hope to catch some of it in the afternoon. I would like to head over to Peabody's that evening, maybe around 8pm or so. :shrug: :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[RevCheesehead]

7. Ex-cellent! (in best Smithers' voice)

Sounds like a great plan to me! :woohoo:

[ClassWarrior]

8. Preregistration is over. You'll have to register at the door, ralps.

Registration begins at 3 p.m. Friday.

See you that night!

NGU.

[ralps]

12. Thanks ClassWarrior

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[MessiahRp]

9. How can we meet where we know where the other DUers are?

Last year Dying Eagle and I looked for the DUers at the Doyle Hosp. Suite and we couldn't find anybody. Granted Peabody's is a bit smaller and should be easier to find people but it would be nice if there were a uniform way to find everyone...

Also, is anyone sticking around for a Hospitality Suite?

I know sitting through Bayh is torture but I always liked the Hospitality Suites afterwards.

Rp

[ClassWarrior]

10. Look for the Rev's Cheesehead with the DU sticker.

I'm sticking around for a hospitality or two, as long as Bayh doesn't put me into a coma first.

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

13. If you do end up in a coma,

is there someone who can wheel you over anyways? :evilgrin:

[ewagner]

14. We may need

"mass wheeling" if too many stay for the presentation.....

on edit: btw what is the EARLIEST we should show up at Peabody's?

[RevCheesehead]

16. You tell me, since I don't have a schedule.

Ralps said she'd be there around 8 pm, and that sounds good to me. But if anyone wants to come earlier, let me know so I can call Peabody's and make arrangements.

[ewagner]

17. Looking at the schedule

I'd say 8 is about the earliest........

[ClassWarrior]

18. Didja call Peabody's today, Rev?

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

19. Nope..

I figured most restaurants are closed on Mondays. (of course, I COULD be wrong.... nah, that's not it.) I'll call them tomorrow.

[eyesroll]

11. I'll be visiting a few hospitalities, and then heading to Peabody's

I'll probably be just by my lonesome, but I'll see if I can't scrounge up somebody or other.

[dragonlady]

15. We plan to drop by

Dragongentleman and I are doing the convention for the first time so we want to check out what's happening after the speech, but we'll most likely be there for a while.

[RevCheesehead]

20. Kick.

[ClassWarrior]

21. 2 days, e...

:kick:

NGU.

[ewagner]

22. I know and I'm really stoked

also happy that I got the e-mail from Melissa Jo Huizenga about her candidacy for 1st Vice Chair.....I was beginning to wonder about the gender balance issue.

This can be lot of fun!!!

Not to mention the meetup.....

[RevCheesehead]

23. OK - here's what I got from Peabody's

They do not have a private room or area.
They "are not an eating place." (no big deal)
On Friday night they're having "a Punk-Rock thing" which begins at 10 pm, and it might get pretty loud.

They do not take reservations - it's whenever you show up.

Any thoughts on this? I'm thinking the band would make any good conversation difficult, but they don't begin until 10. Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

[ClassWarrior]

24. This is what secretdj posted on an old thread...

No seperate rooms but if it's a smaller group Peabody's is more laid back and there are booths that allow some private conversation. The crowd trends toward the more liberal minded and is the place Democrats gather to watch election returns.

Oblios is a little louder with out much privacy, though there are more beers on tap and the owners donate to Dem candidates.

What do you all think? I say since it's the 11th hour, let's just go with Peabody's and see how it goes. If we have to move to Oblio's, it's just a block down the street:

Oblios
434 N.Main Street
[phone]

NGU.

[secretdj]

25. If there's a band...

I would suggest monopolizing the pool table area (at either Peabody's or Oblio's). Those areas are as close as you're going to get to a seperate room.

At Peabody's the pool table is the furthest away from where the band would play as possible and it's near the back door. Quite a few people step out that back door if they need to converse. (If I knew the band name I could tell you if they're worth seeing).

Since college is out the annoying frat kids are gone and the summer crowd tends to be cool and laid back at both venues.

[RevCheesehead]

26. Now that's what I like to hear!

A pool table AND a lack of annoying frat kids! :)

The woman I spoke with didn't know the name of the band, and didn't give specifics when I asked. I told her we'd probably have 15-20 people.

I agree with CW - let's go with Peabody's as planned, and if we need to move on later (once the band begins), we can.

Ed, you're going to have to order out for that pizza you wanted. :(

[ewagner]

27. I like the idea

of meeting up at Peabody's and moving somewhere else if we have to....

Not worried at all about the Pizza Rev.....I'll probably be in a food coma by the time I leave the hospitality rooms!! :rofl:

[ewagner]

28. So what am I supposed to wear

to the convention?

My habit when engaging in political activities is to wear a coat and tie......is that standard men's attire for the convention or is it more casual?

[ClassWarrior]

29. A mohawk and ripped jeans for the punk band.

Duhhh.

(<LOL> I'm wearing a sport coat, maybe a tie.)

NGU.

[ewagner]

30. I'm gonna look a little strange

coat
tie
mohawk dyed purple..
wingtips
jeans with the knees and ass ripped out....

[ClassWarrior]

31. At least we'll be able to pick you out of the crowd.

<LOL>

NGU.

[sybylla]

32. I've seen everything from jeans to business casual to fancy pants

Friday's a short convention day and usually when the higher eschelon of speakers is there. I prefer business casual, which I wouldn't imagine includes a tie, but really it's whatever you're comfortable in.

Saturday you'll see basically the same range in attire, but I'm usually in jeans and a political t-shirt because the day is longer and I want to be more comfortable.

[ewagner]

33. Ummmmm....

why did I get a note to be sure to wear clean underwear?

Is there some kind of initiation? :evilgrin:

[sybylla]

34. What did you think a meetup at Peabody's was?

Ooops :clasps hand over mouth:

[RevCheesehead]

35. whatever you do, don't tell him

about the wedgies given to convention newbies. :evilgrin:

Does this mean I have to dress up, too? I want to fit in. O8)

[sybylla]

36. Naw, It's a meet-up Rev. We could be tossing the BS until bar time.

You'll wanna be comfortable. It's not like RetroLounge will be there or anything. :evilgrin:

I may change my mind yet and go casual. Who wants to get all gussied up and then spend 2 hours in a car? I'm starting to think jeans and my Political Prisoner in Training t-shirt (see my avatar) would be more practical.

[RetroLounge]

42. Hey!

I should have showed up just to see the looks on your faces!

:hi:

RL

[ClassWarrior]

37. The collar!! We want the collar!!

Okay, maybe not. I'm just giddy.

B-)

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

38. In this heat??

You're nuts. (but that's why I :loveya: you, doodle)

Besides, it kind of "shrunk". Yeah, that's it. Don't fit. :evilgrin:

[ewagner]

39. Woohooo!

Things are getting interesting....

just got off the phone..twice...once with my county chair and once with the Jeff Rammelt Conference call....

Really beginning to feel like I'm part of it all again....for a political junkie like me there's nothing better......

If you think I'm excited, listen to this: One of the guys I was supposed to ride over to the convention with is so fired up, he LEFT FOR OSHKOSH THIS AFTERNOON!....

I should be there around 3:30 tomorrow ..running wild and free with my own kind . :woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce:

[ClassWarrior]

40. See you at the new delegate orientation, e!!

Never Give Up.

[RevCheesehead]

41. Darn it! Real life intervenes!

Have a blast, guys. I can't make it tonight - way too much to do before I go to Annual Conference (Meth. Church) in Madison next week.

I certainly hope there will be photos. :)