rogerwpbfl (imported) wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:12 am
Can't make it but could be fun to try and make it to a future meetup.
You d probably be the youngest man ever to attend. But it might push you closer to getting Ranger trimmed or gelded if you attended and met so many satisfied eunuchs and nullos ?
Just to remind everyone, the MOM is a rated PG event. That is, when we're at Kristoff's or Talula's place. What anyone does in their own private motel room is their business, however, not ours!
The youngest attendee is a record that no none here is going to break. For those who remember Daughter on the forums, she brought her newborn baby to Kristoff's BBQ, and usually attends it with her 2 kids. It's a family-friendly event.
Seriously, though, if you are allergic to cats, you're going to have a problem, as Spot - the MOM mascot - is one big, furry chonker!
Losethem (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:46 am
I stayed at the Four Points Sheraton near the airport and Mall of America when I visited a couple years ago. It was nice for a place to stay while I toured Minneapolis. Makes for a quick trip to the airport if your flight is early. It's a bit of a drive to eunuch central, but manageable.
Paolo and I will be staying at a motel that's a long walk (or short drive) from Talula's house. Send me a Private Message with an email address that accepts attachments and I'll send you maps for both Kristoff's BBQ location and the area around the Mother Ship, including motel and Talula's house.
I can attest the folks at the Mother Ship are great hosts. As mentioned, remember it's a PG rated event, and you'll do fine. I found you could get a little risque with the chat in the visit with the 4 I met when there, but don't go overboard. Keep it as polite company. Basically if you wouldn't say it in front of your mother, don't say it.
Paolo wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:15 am
Just to remind everyone, the MOM is a rated PG event. That is, when we're at Kristoff's or Talula's place. What anyone does in their own private motel room is their business, however, not ours!
The youngest attendee is a record that no none here is going to break. For those who remember Daughter on the forums, she brought her newborn baby to Kristoff's BBQ, and usually attends it with her 2 kids. It's a family-friendly event.
Seriously, though, if you are allergic to cats, you're going to have a problem, as Spot - the MOM mascot - is one big, furry chonker!
Not a problem with me. I'm an educator and school administrator. I deal with middle school students daily. This will be a piece of cake.
microeunuch (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:20 am
Not a problem with me. I'm an educator and school administrator. I deal with middle school students daily. This will be a piece of cake.
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That reminds me of a comic strip. Cartoon of a frumpy older woman who is walking through hell in flames but totally unconcerned and calmly whistling to herself. Two devils are watching her pass by. One devil says, " We will never break her, she taught middle school ! "
One of the truest cartoons. We had it hanging in our phy ed/ coaches office in the boys locker room for years.
cutnbulls2ox (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:33 pm
That reminds me of a comic strip. Cartoon of a frumpy older woman who is walking through hell in flames but totally unconcerned and calmly whistling to herself. Two devils are watching her pass by. One devil says, " We will never break her, she taught middle school ! "
My first book was a study of the social life of middle school students. I was regularly asked how I could manage being around them as much as I was. I found them to be great fun as they tried to see how far they could push the system without it coming down on them. It was a great game for them.
cutnbulls2ox (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:33 pm
That reminds me of a comic strip. Cartoon of a frumpy older woman who is walking through hell in flames but totally unconcerned and calmly whistling to herself. Two devils are watching her pass by. One devil says, " We will never break her, she taught middle school ! "
One of the truest cartoons. We had it hanging in our phy ed/ coaches office in the boys locker room for years.
JesusA wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:55 pm
My first book was a study of the social life of middle school students. I was regularly asked how I could manage being around them as much as I was. I found them to be great fun as they tried to see how far they could push the system without it coming down on them. It was a great game for them.
That must have been one very thick book. It is all about the social life and drama for middle school students. I've taught them all (k-12 and adult/college) in my 20 + years in education and middle school students by far are the most social/drama filled.
Looking forward to this. I made motel reservations this morning. So, I am planning on being there baring any unforeseen circumstances. It'll be a long motorcycle ride from the Seattle area to Prescott WI. I haven't decided yet on how many days I want to take to get there. I can do it in 3 long days, or 5 shorter days.
Have any further plans been made other than those already announced? Do you have an idea of how many will be there?
GordonGG (imported) wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:58 am
Looking forward to this. I made motel reservations this morning. So, I am planning on being there baring any unforeseen circumstances. It'll be a long motorcycle ride from the Seattle area to Prescott WI. I haven't decided yet on how many days I want to take to get there. I can do it in 3 long days, or 5 shorter days.
Have any further plans been made other than those already announced? Do you have an idea of how many will be there?
hey Gordon, I left my house in Mexico 15 days ago enroute for MoM. I seldom just do a direct ride so spent a week on the cooler coast of SoCal. Just rode to the Phoenix valley today. Oh yeah, a huge temperature difference. I see why they call those Arizonans who head for SoCal to cool off "zonies" Hi Hi.
It'll be great to meet you at MoM gathering of the clan.
Begoneboy (imported) wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 am
hey Gordon, I left my house in Mexico 15 days ago enroute for MoM. I seldom just do a direct ride so spent a week on the cooler coast of SoCal. Just rode to the Phoenix valley today. Oh yeah, a huge temperature difference. I see why they call those Arizonans who head for SoCal to cool off "zonies" Hi Hi.
It'll be great to meet you at MoM gathering of the clan.
Will be nice to meet you also, along with who else shows up.
Yes I know what you mean about Phoenix. I spent a week there once, I said, never again. Ouch.
Cseriess (imported) wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:54 pm
Are camp sites open in the area?
In the area of the MoM, there are a few parks and camp grounds. If you do campgrounds on the Minnesota side, especially state parks, you need a reservation in advance, like 9 to 12 months. If nothing else, you can camp in someone's back yard.
Cseriess (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:00 pm
I do remember it was too difficult to find a place to stay last time I tried. The hotels, air B&B and camp sites were all full that weekend.
It was perhaps one of the state fair weekends. Literally millions descend on the area on both weekends, and take every room available. This is not such a weekend. State Fair is last week of August.
Cseriess (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:43 pm
That would explain it then! I haven't looked for a B&B, perhaps I will. Still trying to figure out logistics for that weekend, but going to try again.
The Senior Officers of the Mothership already know this, but for everyone else - after much soul-searching and personal debate, I will not be attending this year's MOM.
There are factors other than the COVID-19 virus, but this is the main one.
Paolo wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:43 am
The Senior Officers of the Mothership already know this, but for everyone else - after much soul-searching and personal debate, I will not be attending this year's MOM.
There are factors other than the COVID-19 virus, but this is the main one.
We are with you! Bad things happen; that only leaves one alternative. Things will get better! We are with you!
