My wife and I (she also plays) are planning on organizing a meet soon for those who live close to us in Fayetteville, NC (Fayette-nam to those who know it well). There's literally a metric s***-ton of things to do around here, and anyone local or close enough is welcome to come. We're aiming for mid-October-ish, but feedback here would help determine that, as I'm sure (most) of you have lives that require scheduling a long time in advance.

There're a lot of hotels around here, though I do have a pretty large house that could sleep eighty or ninety fifth-graders crammed into every available piece of floor space, so if you've got questions about lodging, et cetera, feel free to ask them.

So ... I don't even live in the same state ... but your post sparked a couple questions in my head.

1: How much does a metric - ton weigh?

2: How do you know how many fifth graders fit on the floor of your house?

3: Do that many fifth graders weigh a metric - ton?

Edit - 4: Are they dead?

One metric ton = 2,204.62262 lb. Or one cubic metre of water.

So, logically, one metric - ton would be one cubic metre of -.

Or, for you stuck in the imperial days, roughly 27 cubic feet.

Are fifth graders and ****-tons common units of measurement in North Carolina?

1: Lana said it.

2: I collect the ones I find at the taxodermist when I go there to get my dead pets stuffed.

3: No.

4: Yes. But very life-like. They bring me cheer.

Bump.

Yes fifth graders and - tons are very common terms of measurments here in North Carolina.... Now only if I had a buggy I could go to that there meet

I'm not a native, mind you. I'm from a far more civilized, cultured place.

...Louisiana.

I live about 80 miles from Fayetteville.

I would possibly make an appearance if enough people were planning to show up.

I live like a 2 hour drive away............. now where is that buggy

I already know of a couple who are coming. COME WITH US!

I'd go, but im too far away to go while im studying. Postpone until Christmas and then have an even bigger meet!

Pfff! For Christmas normal people can't get away from family events...unless you live 20 hours away from your family like us.

The company I work for has a plant in NC. If for some odd reason I'm in the area around the time of the meet, sure.

What a coincidence. Calica is flying over here around the time too. So maybe it will be more people from different states. That would be neat. Make sure to bring drinking money too. *grin*

I really don't think I'll be able to make it mid-october though

Just saying if I am out there for some random reason, I will let you know.

p.s. Everyone should fly to MN instead.

While this sounds awesome....I really regret I cant make it. I live in Jacksonville and am not allowed to go to fayetville....me and 3 of my fellow marines went to a bar....and ended up taking out a batallion of army pukes.

LOL

All joking aside let me know when and where! Maybe a pre-party at victorias!

Hmm. Well, I am not certain I will be able to make it, especially this month. I live 9 and a half hours away. I will see what I can do though. Let me now if anyone sets a concrete day for this get together.

MN is better than their silly quasi-south state.

MN is too cold. It's still nice and toasty down south. Mmm...warmness.

It's not 'too cold'.

You live in Michigan and you're a penguin. Your opinion is biased!

Even if it is too cold, too cold is much better than too hot.

I disagree. I was born in raised south of New Orleans. You get use to walking outside and being instantly soaked in your own sweat the the 110% humidity.

I do not live in Michigan. I suggest re-taking 3rd grade Geogrphy.

And thats better than being cold?

Actually, nvm what I just said. Come to the meet or I will find out where you live. You too, Santar.

I have never heard of the subject called Geogrphy. I suggest re-taking 3rd grade to discover what you are looking for.

Got you and Azu confused, it would seem. Ah well, you're still a penguin.

Geogrphy is the study of study of the earth's surface, without inclusion of the letter 'a' in anything specific that is being studied.

Nice.

When is this?

We are thinking next weekend Oct. 10-11, or Oct 17-18. Gimme suggestions.

I'm only free on Tuesdays from 2-4.

Why must you N Carolinians wait until AFTER I move out of Charlotte to host an Achaean meet in NC. I hate you all now!!!!!!!!

You're not invited.

Gorly is a pingouin raper, pas un pingouin!

Tuesday at 2 to 4 it is.



Quickly, move back or "visit family."

I didn't bother to read the first part of this post. I didn't need to...


When is this happening? I feel like I should drive down. Cause driving is fun... sorta. In my car, anyways. It's fun to drive my car... I like speeding.

I destroyed a mailbox with my car.


Did I mention I liked driving?


PS: I can put my life on pause, cause I'm that cool...

PPS: I have no life to pause.

PPPS: Will there be booze?

In a gathering involving myself or her, you can be sure that there will be booze. But if you bring your own booze, that will be much, much better.

Pfff. Booze rains from the skies of Fayetteville. Mostly because of all the strip clubs.

If anyone seriously is interested in coming to the meet, either message me here or call me with who and how many're coming, blah blah, and I'll find cheap lodging, or we've got a bed and a pull-out couch that'll sleep eight or nine, depending on size and comfort. There are -tons- of bars around, 'cause it's a military town, along with movie theaters, bowling alleys, restaurants, et cetera. More than enough to do. Oh, and the SpecOps and Airborne museums if you're into military history. Needless to say, there is really no limit to what we could all go out and do.

PM me for my number if you're interested in coming.

Sorry, I can't understand the system you're using here. Can you convert it to fifth graders, please?

Sixteen to eighteen fifth graders.

Hang on, you're coming to my home town the month I'm going out of state? Damn it all! Maybe I'll catch the next meet to come about.

You guys in NC -do- know that we're here all the time, right? There's really no need to organize a meet if you want to come around and go drinking or out to eat on any given Friday night. I only avoid pretentious bastards and idiots, so just...let us know.

At first I was like then I was like D:

I don't count you amongst the pretentious or the idiotic. If you live near us, feel free to say 'hey man, I'll be coming down to the pants party next weekend'.

Lol well the alcohol would be a problem, plus the fact that I'm in SC and a minor add some issues too, parents aren't keen on letting me meet "internet people" at the moment... :/
Go to college next year and I'm looking at some NC places, so I may come bug you then though!