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CaptainDan Regular Member 
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i MISSED THE LAST ONE AND HAVE REGRETTED IT EVERY SINCE. LaPlace Shoney's seemed to work pretty well last time, any takers? |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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I missed the B.R. lunch also. I'm in. You, XD, me, and perhaps others I'm not aware of, are close enough we should be grabbing a sandwich, breakfast or a cup of coffee from time to time. IMO. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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I'm with you brother.I have 1 week off every 2 weeks , any time you fellas wanna grab lunch or coffee. if I'm home I'm in. |
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Johnny_B Regular Member
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I'd love to do that, but I don't really want to drive 2 hours to B.R.  |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Johnny_B wrote: I'd love to do that, but I don't really want to drive 2 hours to B.R. I'm near Slidell. Just thought metro N.O. folks should not necessarily have to wait for an announced meet-up posted on the board. Would be an area/regional type meet-up for us or maybe even more impromptu: "...so I'll be there in ten. How about a cup of joe?" |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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I'm offshore now and won't be back until the night of the 2nd but like I said I will be home for 7 days before I have to go back. I think a planned meet up would give more of us time to plan there by allowing more to attend. However on my week home I am free as a bird and don't mind driving a bit for coffee or lunch. It would give the wife and me another excuse to get out. If any of you guys want to meet for a quick bite or somthing while I'm home sounds great. |
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XD-GEM Activist Member 
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The 6th and 7th are out for me, and my work schedule for the 8th and 9th isn't out yet, but I think a lunch on one of those two days mght be doable if it's in New Orleans or thereabouts. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Excellent then, How about lunch at the Marrero Shoneys , say 11:00, July 8th ? Jerry? XD? Any one ealse? |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Why should I leave the safety afforded me in Slidell to intentionally place myself in an area where women and children are being assaulted? Lunch is OK with me, but XD (not Dan) needs to pace off the 1000 feet.  Edited for yellow thing, then another yellow thing 'cause XD said. Last edited on Mon Jun 22nd, 2009 02:44 am by Jerry McBride |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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Jerry McBride wrote: Why should I leave the safety afforded me in Slidell to intentionally place myself in an area where women and children are being assaulted? I sincerely hope you meant to put one of these somewhere in your post.Dan is that Shoney's the one on the Westbank Expressway? |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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XD-GEM wrote: Jerry McBride wrote:Why should I leave the safety afforded me in Slidell to intentionally place myself in an area where women and children are being assaulted? Yea XD, on the expressway, like I said been there MANY times and never ever a glance. Oh, and Jerry, Remember there will be at least 4 open carriers so I think we should be safe enough.  |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Gotta admit, I'm suprised there aren't more takers. I figured once a date, location, time was posted more of us would jump aboard. Still plenty of time though, we'll see. Last edited on Mon Jun 22nd, 2009 02:48 am by CaptainDan |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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Weekdays are workdays for most folks. Only some of us have odd schedules, so that doesn't really surprise me. My schedule at work has been really unpredictable of late, as we have someone with an ongoing medical problem that causes unexpected, last minute changes in schedule. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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XD-GEM wrote: Weekdays are workdays for most folks. Only some of us have odd schedules, so that doesn't really surprise me. My schedule at work has been really unpredictable of late, as we have someone with an ongoing medical problem that causes unexpected, last minute changes in schedule. You know you are right, I have been on the boats for so many years working wierd schedules like 2 weeks on one week off and 4 weeks on 2 weeks off I forget normal people have decent schedules. Weekdays, weekends , it's all the same to me. My days go in numbers (5 more and a bag drag till I go home) or (6 more till I go back offshore) So I forget . Sorry Guys. |
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Silverdrag02 Regular Member
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Hey, I'm new to the site (and just beginning to think about OC'ing) but depending on the date and time I would be interested in going to one of the meetings. |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Welcome to OCDO. Hammond to Marrero, to grab lunch, may be a bit too far for most. OC or not , you're invited. Last edited on Mon Jun 22nd, 2009 11:01 pm by Jerry McBride |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Silverdrag02 wrote: Hey, I'm new to the site (and just beginning to think about OC'ing) but depending on the date and time I would be interested in going to one of the meetings. Come on Brother, not so much a meeting as a bunch of buddies having lunch. I'm gonna bring the wife and I think Jerry is too.If you aren't comfortable carrying just yet come anyway. The more the merrier. I'm hopeful XD and others will be able to attend also. 11:oo July 8th Marrero Shoneys. |
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Silverdrag02 Regular Member
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Ahh so yall did decide to do it on the 8th. Well unfortunately I wont be able to attend this meeting (even with working in Reserve, I still wouldnt have time to make it there and back on my lunch hour) but if one gets set up on the weekend, I will definately be there. |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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We've had several get-togethers on weekends that CaptainDan couldn't get to and he was hoping to try one mid-week which fits his current schedule better. That's OK. Everyone can't possibly attend all of the time, so moving things around a bit is a good idea. My schedule is still up in the air, but I plan to attend unless the boss assigns me to mid-day then. I won't know until he gets back from vacation. Folks in places too far from where we are might want to condider trying to start up something in their area. Although some may think we have a leader organizing this stuff, we really don't. We're just a bunch of people with a common interest who want to spend a little time together getting to know those whom we've heretofore only encountered on the web. |
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IA-Pro Regular Member 
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CaptainDan wrote: Excellent then, How about lunch at the Marrero Shoneys , say 11:00, July 8th ? Jerry? XD? Any one ealse? Hey, I'm new to the site too and have been thinking about OCing. I work in NOLA and would like to make this my first OC (in public). Can I join you guys for lunch?  |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Absolutely, and welcome aboard |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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Newsest guy buys for everyone? (j/k) Sure, meet up with us; that's the whole point - getting together in a public place to meet each other and set a good public example so that people can see they have nothing to fear from responsibly armed fellow citizens. One other thing, though - CaptainDan answered me that we would meet at the Shoney's in Marero and then said it was on the Westbank Expressway, but the Shoney's corporate site lists the Marero restaurant on Barataria near Lapalco. There's a Gretna Shoney's on the Westbank Expressway near Lafayette Street. I've run into this exact problem before where part of the group ended up at a the wrong place. Now I don't wish to seem picky about this, so, Dan, since you seem to be point man on this, can you clarify which one you mean? Either one is fine with me. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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IA-Pro wrote: CaptainDan wrote:Excellent then, How about lunch at the Marrero Shoneys , say 11:00, July 8th ? Jerry? XD? Any one ealse? HELL YEA, COME ON BROTHER! |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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XD-GEM wrote: Newsest guy buys for everyone? (j/k)Sorry XD, The one on Barateria near Lapalco. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Come on Fella's this is an opportunity to bring our cause to the attention of the general public in a positive way. The more open carriers the public see's the more accepted we will become. If you live close enough, have the time off work and no prior engagements, join us. The more the merrier. Also, as a side note, I have been looking for a way to get our message across on a daily basis and I found Open Carry shirts and hats on the home page. I ordered a couple for the Mrs's and Myself. Wish we had bumper stickers too, would put one on my truck. A walking billboard, not a bad idea  |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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OK, I'm in. Can my wife come? |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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Only kidding - just a little eye candy. I know I'm the FNG and I don't mean to offend... |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Pretty good/cool for a FNG.  Welcome. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Jerry McBride wrote: Pretty good/cool for a FNG. ok I'm ignorant, what is a FNG? |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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CaptainDan wrote: Jerry McBride wrote:F--king New GuyPretty good/cool for a FNG. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Roger Dodger, thanks |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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IA-Pro wrote: OK, I'm in. Can my wife come?If that is your wife, meet at my house and i will cook. LOL |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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Oooh. Can't, man. I'm taking some girls from the office to my favorite fishing spot after work... |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: IA-Pro wrote:OK, I'm in. Can my wife come?If that is your wife, meet at my house and i will cook. LOL If this girl shows up at your house, I think your wife will cook you!  |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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XD-GEM wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:LOL.IA-Pro wrote:OK, I'm in. Can my wife come?If that is your wife, meet at my house and i will cook. LOL You never know.  JJ |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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Jerry McBride wrote: There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. I would love to go, just not sure if i would be safe.  |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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CaptainDan has assured me that I'll be safe, but that's not what you are referring to. You should come, really, but if you bring a 'crew' to goad OCers, it's going to create another long thread. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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Jerry McBride wrote: CaptainDan has assured me that I'll be safe, but that's not what you are referring to. LOL. I roll solo. |
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turbodog Regular Member 
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Well unless I have to work some overtime that day. I'm in. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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turbodog wrote: Well unless I have to work some overtime that day. I'm in. Excellent, the more the merrier !! |
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turbodog Regular Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. |
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jimmyb Regular Member
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turbodog wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. how about not carry cross drow with a 20 year old holster that a 5 year old can walk up behind and take the gun. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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jimmyb wrote: turbodog wrote:Yeah, but then you couldn't be a local folk hero the all those who hate country music....nolacopusmc wrote:Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. |
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jimmyb Regular Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: jimmyb wrote:theres a tear in my beerturbodog wrote:Yeah, but then you couldn't be a local folk hero the all those who hate country music....nolacopusmc wrote:Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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jimmyb wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:LOL.jimmyb wrote:theres a tear in my beerturbodog wrote:Yeah, but then you couldn't be a local folk hero the all those who hate country music....nolacopusmc wrote:Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. So who is going? CaptainDan, Could you keep a running tally on who is coming on the OP? Last edited on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 03:14 am by nolacopusmc |
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jimmyb Regular Member
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I would like to go I jist dont think I would puck when MEM started talking |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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jimmyb wrote: I would like to go I jist dont think I would puck when MEM started talking i will only go if he will not be there. I do not trust him or his alter ego Smokingcrack24/7. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: jimmyb wrote:nolacopusmc wrote:LOL.jimmyb wrote:theres a tear in my beerturbodog wrote:Yeah, but then you couldn't be a local folk hero the all those who hate country music....nolacopusmc wrote:Jerry McBride wrote:Come on over Nolacop! I'd like to maybe hear what ya got in store for the retention class.There's more OCing in the thread than there will be at lunch.LOL. Would love to but not very many definates yet, I know I'm gonna be there. Got a bunch of "want to's" OK, Who all is gonna for sure be there? |
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turbodog Regular Member
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I intend be there finally. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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OK, barring an emergency or cameo by memtastic/smokingcrack24/7, I am there. |
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mark edward marchiafava Regular Member
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nolacopusmc Banned
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mark edward marchiafava wrote: * * |
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Dustin Regular Member 
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nolacopusmc wrote: mark edward marchiafava wrote:* >  |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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I'm in. Looking forward to it. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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Dustin wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:mark edward marchiafava wrote:* ? |
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jimmyb Regular Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: Dustin wrote:nolacopusmc wrote:mark edward marchiafava wrote:* is better than a * |
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Dustin Regular Member
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I was try to write the mean smiley. > : ( It picked up on the last to and made a sad smiley instead. |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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nolacopusmc wrote: OK, barring an emergency or cameo by memtastic/smokingcrack24/7, I am there If you don't have an emergency, there's only one way for you to get a cameo. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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Jerry McBride wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:OK, barring an emergency or cameo by memtastic/smokingcrack24/7, I am there Well, since they are the same person, there is no way the two of them can be in the same place at the same time. MarkieMark does not have the scrotum to show his face around me. And his other personality apparently cannot shoot because he will not accept a marksmanship challenge. instead he has dillusions. Last edited on Sat Jul 4th, 2009 05:21 am by nolacopusmc |
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nolacopusmc wrote: MarkieMark does not have the scrotum to show his face around me.Actually, you are already on record as not "having the scrotum to show your face around him." nolacopusmc wrote: jimmyb wrote:I would like to go I jist dont think I would puck when MEM started talking |
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nolacopusmc wrote: wrightme wrote:You should speak with this endnolacopusmc wrote:MarkieMark does not have the scrotum to show his face around me.Actually, you are already on record as not "having the scrotum to show your face around him." not that end * |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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wrightme wrote: nolacopusmc wrote:wrightme wrote:You should speak with this endnolacopusmc wrote:MarkieMark does not have the scrotum to show his face around me.Actually, you are already on record as not "having the scrotum to show your face around him." * * |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Yeh, this S is related to a OC lunch. |
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nolacopusmc Banned
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Jerry McBride wrote: Yeh, this S is related to a OC lunch. *** for you too. |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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Well, then, now that all of that is cleared up. Who's still going to be there Wednesday? I've got it marked out on my work schedule (barring someone's last-minute emergency). Captain Dan, since you're the closest one to the place, can you get there a tad early and see to getting us a table or group of tables based on whatever headcount will finally muster up now that all the shouting has died down? |
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Totally need a northern-LA meetup imo! |
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XD-GEM wrote: Well, then, now that all of that is cleared up. Who's still going to be there Wednesday? I've got it marked out on my work schedule (barring someone's last-minute emergency). I think a lot was lost in all the niose here. Let's summerize please.... Meetup, Date Time Place (with actual address if possible) Who's planning on being there- etc. |
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yale wrote: I think a lot was lost in all the niose here. Let's summerize please.... |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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I'm still in.  |
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Double_J Regular Member
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Count me in. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Yes Gentlemen, I will arrive early to ensure a table. As far as I can tell we have a head count of 5 so far, however I will secure a table for 10 or so just to be safe. lookin forward to meeting you guys Last edited on Tue Jul 7th, 2009 11:24 pm by CaptainDan |
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Dustin Regular Member
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XD-GEM wrote: yale wrote:I think a lot was lost in all the niose here. Let's summerize please.... |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Dustin wrote: XD-GEM wrote:yale wrote:I think a lot was lost in all the niose here. Let's summerize please.... |
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Dustin Regular Member
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I'm pretty sure Nola is not going. |
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Jerry McBride Founder's Club Member
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Jerry McBride wrote: Dustin wrote:XD-GEM wrote:yale wrote:I think a lot was lost in all the niose here. Let's summerize please.... |
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Dustin Regular Member
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Neither him ... |
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yale Regular Member
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I can't make it guys. Sorry. maybe next time. |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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yale wrote: I can't make it guys. Sorry. maybe next time. Sorry to hear that Yale, maybe next time. |
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turbodog Regular Member
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yale wrote: I can't make it guys. Sorry. maybe next time. Understood Yale, hopefully get to meet ya next time. |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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Hey, great meetup today, it was nice meeting everyone. Here's the picture we took after lunch.  |
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Dustin Regular Member
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ROFLCOPTER ! |
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turbodog Regular Member
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IA-Pro wrote: Hey, great meetup today, it was nice meeting everyone. Here's the picture we took after lunch.For some reason, I ain't seein no picture. |
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XD-GEM Activist Member
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IA-Pro wrote: Hey, great meetup today, it was nice meeting everyone. Here's the picture we took after lunch. Hm, I can't see the picture; but I enjoyed talking to everyone. Double_J, IA-Pro, Jerry, turbodog, CaptainDan and his lovely wife, and surprise guest nolacopusmc. Am I forgetting anyone? The restaurant staff inadvertantly made one of our common points about OCers for us. We overheard one of them say "Leave me alone! you better behave yourself with all of those PO-licemen here!" (meaning us) As we were leaving, they thanked us for being there and invited us to come back again anytime. It did not strike me as being the usual spiel, but they seemed to genuinely enjoy having us there. So I'd call this meet-up a success. |
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Dustin Regular Member
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Oh Snap, I didn't realize the meeting was today I thought IA was just being random. Anyway I re-hosted the picture.  Last edited on Thu Jul 9th, 2009 01:57 am by Dustin |
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IA-Pro Regular Member
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I hope everyone realizes the pic is a JOKE! |
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turbodog Regular Member
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Dustin wrote: Oh Snap, I didn't realize the meeting was today I thought IA was just being random.Brother, now THAT is ROFLCOPTER!  |
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turbodog Regular Member
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XD-GEM wrote:
I'd call it so too. Very much enjoyed the conversations with like-minded people. CaptainDan, well done on proving it doesn't take months of discussion to hold a meet! Brannon, plan for one down in NOLA! |
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yale Regular Member
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Hated missing it. Glad to hear that it came together well. Lookiing forward to seeing the photo of the group. |
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turbodog Regular Member
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yale wrote: Lookiing forward to seeing the photo of the group. So am I. * hint hint * |
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CaptainDan Regular Member
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Sorry Gentlemen, Had to leave for offshore on the 9th and was flown in on the 11th (medical emergency concerning my son) I am at the hospital in P.C. now but should be back in N.O. in a couple of days. The meet up was in my opinion a success and I thouroughly enjoyed the Quality company. My pics turned out great and when I get home I'll upload them. Visiting hours start up again at 8:00 so I'm gonna go. Will join you guys when I get back to N.O. |
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yale Regular Member
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Dan, I hope your son gets well soon. Best wishes, sir. |
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