Atlanta Polkies

Willow
Willow Posts: 10,995
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
There is a very good chance that I am going to Atlanta in May or June wanted to know if any Polkies would like to meet up. My wife is going on business and since it's all free except my plane ticket...I might as well go. She will be working and I would like to see some sights and possibly meet polkies....I know it's still far away but I like to start planning early.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2008
    I'm in like Flynn. Looking forward to meeting ya.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited October 2008
    That's great! cause I don't want to sit around the hotel room while she works. We don't to do anything hard core just kill 2 birds with one stone, meet polkies and visit the city. That way I can take my wife out later for dinner and know where to go and what to see. I'll keep you posted.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2008
    Sounds like a plan. Just keep me in the loop. Atlanta is a helluva city.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited October 2008
    I am busy next May, but June is open
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    My doors are always open:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,715
    edited October 2008
    Let us know when the time gets closer and we can make some plans.

    The only problem I see, is that most of us live way the eff out of the downtown area. Me and Zombie are 20 some miles out to the west, Russ is another 20+ miles further west than we are, Ben is at least that far to the east of downtown, George is 20+ miles to the south.

    Something to think about anyway.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2008
    The city of Atlanta won't be happy until it finally spills into Tennessee. In fact, didn't they hold kayaking there during the '96 Olympics?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    What do you guys think of having a welcoming party kinda deal. I know my house is east of most of you, but if you don't mind the drive we can all get together at my place. Plenty of room, and as always you guys would be welcome to stay. I'll have plenty of food running around the back yard:)
    Ben
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited October 2008
    Four words:

    Fat Matt's Rib Shak :cool: :D

    Wes
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2008
    I would be interested. For one fugging reason or another I missed the last Atlanta get-together AND Polkfest so hopefully by next May Ill have my **** together enough to attend one.....especially seeing as Im less than 2 hours from Atlanta.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    Willow how long are you going to be down for?
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    Ben
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    I would most likely make the trip. Its only a 4 to 5 hour drive.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited October 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Willow how long are you going to be down for?

    3-7 days maybe 10. It depends on how long the conference is going to go on and how many loose ends she needs to tie up. Then we would take a couple extra days for us.

    Like I said I know it's very early and premature, but I don't want to inconvenience anyone last minute.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    Just booked tickets, we will be there from the 16-20 May. My wife will need to work Mon-and Tues we leave Wed the 20th. I forget which hotel we are staying at most of the hotles are booked due to this conference over 5k people are attending. We are either staying at Marriot or Wyndinham (sp?) I'll await the email confirmation.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Let me know what you want to do. I am more than happy to offer my house up again.
    Ben
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    Ben
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited November 2008
    Well, I'm only a buck Polkster, barely in the Polk Army at that, but my daughter is set to graduate her college, which is in Atlanta and wants us to come out around then.
    I have no idea when they're doing all that ceremonial.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    I'm looking for what to do, my wife mentioned some aquarium? what to visit where not to visit and good places to eat. As for meeting you guys I will be free during the days for sure Monday and Tuesday. The weekend I will check with my wife as to what she wants to do.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    John30_30 wrote: »
    Well, I'm only a buck Polkster, barely in the Polk Army at that, but my daughter is set to graduate her college, which is in Atlanta and wants us to come out around then.
    I have no idea when they're doing all that ceremonial.

    looks like we might have a mini PF going on !
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Willow wrote: »
    looks like we might have a mini PF going on !

    Sweet!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    I've ever only met 2 polkies before. and both don't seem to be on here anymore. It would be interesting to meet more. With my wife's flight and hotel paid for ( we have to pay for a hotel for 2 nights) and my flight was cheap. So I told her I'd go, now I might get to meet some polkies.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Sweet!

    Maybe while I'm down I can check out your cables.... I've always wanted to try out some silvers
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Willow wrote: »
    Maybe while I'm down I can check out your cables.... I've always wanted to try out some silvers

    Bring some of yours. We can do a mini shoot out. Then you will know what you prefer:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    I will make the drive down. Always up for a mini PF and meeting new polkies.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    As always no camera's;)
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    My wife would like to know if anyone has comments on Daily's downstairs (sp) and if there are any areas of the city we should avoid.....
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    I don't do big cities. I did come up with this though.
    http://www.daileysrestaurant.com/daileysdownstairs.php
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2008
    glad you are headed South Willow, if you would like to send your wife down to Brunswick Ga. for the day while you are playing with the North Ga. yankees please let me know.;):eek::D

    Take care.

    RT1
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I don't do big cities. I did come up with this though.
    http://www.daileysrestaurant.com/daileysdownstairs.php

    Her firm is holding a reception there I was just curious as to what it may be like there..
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,715
    edited November 2008
    Willow wrote: »
    My wife would like to know if anyone has comments on Daily's downstairs (sp) and if there are any areas of the city we should avoid.....

    Generally, areas to the north and east of downtown are fine. To the west of downtown and to the south are pretty sketchy until you get down towards the airport. Once you get outside the perimeter (I-285), its mostly suburbs. Most of the burbs are pretty safe.

    Atlanta has many pockets of development that have restaurants, bars, nightclubs. All of these are safe areas to go out at night.

    Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Buckhead, Little 5-Points, East Atlanta, Decatur, and Downtown. In addition, the areas around Cumberland Mall, Perimeter Mall, and Lenox Mall have a lot going on. There are also areas in the suburbs that have a lot going on. Generally, these are near the malls as well. (Atlanta has more shopping per capita than just about any city in the US.)

    Let us know what hotel you are staying at and I can cater recommendations so that you are not spending all your free time driving around this massive urban sprawl.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    glad you are headed South Willow, if you would like to send your wife down to Brunswick Ga. for the day while you are playing with the North Ga. yankees please let me know.;):eek::D

    Take care.

    RT1

    What's in Brunswick?

    I know we are going to the GA aquarium as I love fish and aquatic life. Before I knew we were going down I saw a show on TV about the aquarium and told my wife if ever we go to the states and that aquarium is there I'm going...then I watched really big things and saw it again (again before I knew we were going) the following day my wife said we are going to Atlanta I was so hyped cause of this!
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