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http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/
http://www.allentownartfestival.com/
http://www.buffaloplace.com/aboutus/marketing/summerconcertseries.html
These are three major Buffalo events, and I am looking to set up a Dims meet up around the times of either Taste of Buffalo or Allentown Art Festival (which also has a LOT of food).
I know a lot of people don't look on the events board, so I need help spreading the word.
As for rooms, Buffalo/Amherst has a LOT of cheap hotels. Red Roof Inns abound, as well as others. I KNOW there are a bunch of Upstate/Western New Yorkers (and I hope that some Canadians could come as well, and also maybe the Boston crew? :D Well, really everyone in the NY/New England area), so I think we could do a big thing. Buffalo is gorgeous in the summer, and there is a lot to do.
What I need from y'all is tips on how to organise this, and for lots of people to come!
If I'm not acknowledging any aspects of event planning, ask me or point it out.
SoVerySoft
03-22-2007, 03:43 PM
I would consider coming up for this. I have a friend in Buffalo who I haven't seen in a while.
I will keep checking here. I wouldn't be much help for organizing because I am WAY far away in Central NJ.
But maybe I can get a few people together to come up with me?
But maybe I can get a few people together to come up with me?
YES! Yes. Bring a busload! :D
furious styles
03-24-2007, 03:35 PM
can anyone swing by southern california or donate 500$ ?
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BitsyAintMyName
03-25-2007, 08:50 AM
There's great food at every festival. The Italian Festival and the Hellenic Festival are my favs. *sigh* A nice italian sausage with the cold drink of your choice is just the best on a hot summer day. :D Buffalo is a foodee's wet dream. Good food around every corner. :eat2:
There's great food at every festival. The Italian Festival and the Hellenic Festival are my favs. *sigh* A nice italian sausage with the cold drink of your choice is just the best on a hot summer day. :D Buffalo is a foodee's wet dream. Good food around every corner. :eat2:
Exactly! I think Buffalo is a great place to set up a meet-up. >w<
LillyBBBW
03-25-2007, 02:37 PM
I don't have time to dig around on the sites to check for dates and stuff. (I have to do the stinkin laundry. :mad: ) But put me down as *strongly* interested depending on the dates. I'll check them out later but the arts festival is sounding pretty good to me.
Allentown art fest is June 9th and 10th.
Taste o' is July 7th and 8th.
Thursday in the Square is pretty much every summer Thursday. :)
LillyBBBW
03-26-2007, 05:00 AM
I'd more likely do the Arts Festival. The NAAFA conventions starts immediately after the Taste o' and I'm thinking I may go to the NAAFA event in Chicago if I can scrape up the funding.
I'd more likely do the Arts Festival. The NAAFA conventions starts immediately after the Taste o' and I'm thinking I may go to the NAAFA event in Chicago if I can scrape up the funding.
Hmm. I just hope more people look and/or reply at this. I want to make a gigantic meet up. :p
Say Hello to the Angels
03-26-2007, 11:56 AM
Alas, I will not be in the country. :[
activistfatgirl
03-26-2007, 12:02 PM
There's a chance I could be down for a buff. meet up. It's about 4.5 hours from me through Canada! Thing is I can already feel my summer filling up, and like Lilly I want to go to NAAFA--though I can do that without losing work.
It would probably have to be something set down in stone and ahead of time so I could plan time off and other stops on the road trip. I've wanted to road trip to the NE forever, so this could be one of several stops?
Freaking money though. Argh!
There's a chance I could be down for a buff. meet up. It's about 4.5 hours from me through Canada! Thing is I can already feel my summer filling up, and like Lilly I want to go to NAAFA--though I can do that without losing work.
It would probably have to be something set down in stone and ahead of time so I could plan time off and other stops on the road trip. I've wanted to road trip to the NE forever, so this could be one of several stops?
Freaking money though. Argh!
Well, I want to set a date, but I need to know when people are free first and stuff.
LillyBBBW
03-26-2007, 12:12 PM
There's a chance I could be down for a buff. meet up. It's about 4.5 hours from me through Canada! Thing is I can already feel my summer filling up, and like Lilly I want to go to NAAFA--though I can do that without losing work.
It would probably have to be something set down in stone and ahead of time so I could plan time off and other stops on the road trip. I've wanted to road trip to the NE forever, so this could be one of several stops?
Freaking money though. Argh!
Well as it turns out I may not be able to go to NAAFA afterall. I was up in the air between NAAFA and The Vegas Bash but it seems the Vegas Bash will be cheaper and I have to be more fiscally conservative. So no NAAFA this year. :( I've never been to Chicago so I was really hoping to go.
If you are looking to go to Buff and you're up for splitting a room tab that would work out well for both of us.
Well as it turns out I may not be able to go to NAAFA afterall. I was up in the air between NAAFA and The Vegas Bash but it seems the Vegas Bash will be cheaper and I have to be more fiscally conservative. So no NAAFA this year. :( I've never been to Chicago so I was really hoping to go.
If you are looking to go to Buff and you're up for splitting a room tab that would work out well for both of us.
If needed, I can go poke around and ask about room rates for either weekend. Maybe I can haggle a little if I know several people are coming.
Ooo i'm coming! Can i stay with my tooz!!? WE ARE FAMILY..OO OOO :wubu:
Alas, I will not be in the country. :[
That's YOUR fault. :mad:
:(
Still a Skye fan
03-30-2007, 03:48 PM
Eep!
I'll admit that I don't look at the Events very often but I have a brother in the Buffalo area and it's only a 3 and half hour drive for me.
I don't have any solid plans for June or July yet but it wouldn't be impossible for me to hop in the car and drive out there to meet some DIMs folks.
Dennis
Placebo
04-04-2007, 09:01 AM
duuuuude, totally down for the taste of buffalo thing in july,
the arts thing in june im going to have to pass on, going to be tied up that month:(
gypsy
04-05-2007, 04:56 AM
Now THIS is a plan. I would *so* be there. Buffalo is only an hour and some drive away from me, and an hour's wait at the border. So ya, I'd surely be interested in ... whatever is good for everyone else!I'd probably enjoy the arts festival, of course, the most. :P
LillyBBBW
04-05-2007, 04:59 AM
Now THIS is a plan. I would *so* be there. Buffalo is only an hour and some drive away from me, and an hour's wait at the border. So ya, I'd surely be interested in ... whatever is good for everyone else!I'd probably enjoy the arts festival, of course, the most. :P
Dee! :D This just keeps getting better and better.
Okay, I did a little research. It would probably be better to center the meet up around Taste of Buffalo, because the hotels here mark their rooms up during Allentown Art Festival. So, yeah. My car holds three people (other than myself). I assume at least one other person would show up with a car, which would be good. If I can get a sort of "roster" of people who cen definitely come, I'll work on going to some hotels and haggling on room prices.
Also, Miss Gypsy-- an hour's wait at customs? Which bridge do you use? I cross overs at the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and have hever really had to wait more than 30 minutes. The Rainbow Bridge is where I always get stuck for ages. You probably already know this, but in case you don't, it's just a tip. :batting:
gypsy
04-05-2007, 12:21 PM
Dee! :D This just keeps getting better and better.
:D I totally agree!! And I could give you that pattern, too. lol
gypsy
04-05-2007, 12:24 PM
Also, Miss Gypsy-- an hour's wait at customs? Which bridge do you use? I cross overs at the Lewiston-Queenston bridge and have hever really had to wait more than 30 minutes. The Rainbow Bridge is where I always get stuck for ages. You probably already know this, but in case you don't, it's just a tip. :batting:
Queenston-Lewiston IS the one I use. It's just... US customs now wants a sample of your friggin DNA to cross. The past 4 times I have gone to Buffalo and area, it's taken at least 60 minutes to get up to the bleedin' are where the border guards are. Not like coming back into Canada, where you toss the guard a beer, and say "eh", and you're back in. lol
LillyBBBW
04-05-2007, 12:47 PM
:D I totally agree!! And I could give you that pattern, too. lol
I'm such a dope. :doh: I've been meaning to send you my address and/or a SASE at some point but the thought keeps slipping through the seive that is my brain. Sorry girlie.
Queenston-Lewiston IS the one I use. It's just... US customs now wants a sample of your friggin DNA to cross. The past 4 times I have gone to Buffalo and area, it's taken at least 60 minutes to get up to the bleedin' are where the border guards are. Not like coming back into Canada, where you toss the guard a beer, and say "eh", and you're back in. lol
Wow. Well, I guess maybe the times I cross are low-traffic, low-pissy times. Well, one time there was a big line because they were searching all the Canadian cars.
(One time I almost got turned away on the way into Canada-- guess it was a bad day. :p)
gypsy
04-05-2007, 02:23 PM
I'm such a dope. :doh: I've been meaning to send you my address and/or a SASE at some point but the thought keeps slipping through the seive that is my brain. Sorry girlie.
LOL!!! Don't worry about the SASE, I think I can afford the 93 cents :P
If you don't get the pattern by mail I'm sure it's not like I'm never gonna see you again! BTW, you going to Boston on memorial day?
gypsy
04-05-2007, 02:24 PM
Wow. Well, I guess maybe the times I cross are low-traffic, low-pissy times. Well, one time there was a big line because they were searching all the Canadian cars.
(One time I almost got turned away on the way into Canada-- guess it was a bad day. :p)
Yeah, cuz you know, we Canadians are the WORST THREAT to the States right now. :P
I wish I could run into low-traffic, low-pissy times! The worst wait I ever had was last summer - we were waiting for 3 and a half hours to get to the border!
LillyBBBW
04-05-2007, 04:15 PM
LOL!!! Don't worry about the SASE, I think I can afford the 93 cents :P
If you don't get the pattern by mail I'm sure it's not like I'm never gonna see you again! BTW, you going to Boston on memorial day?
I'm still on the fence about it. Looks like an 85% chance I will be there. I just have to iron out a few kinks, kinky girl that I am. :D
ZainTheInsane
04-07-2007, 04:11 PM
I'd be willing to go, my car seats four regular sized people, or three big peoples (I'm not making fun here...the back of my car is SMALL, plus it is a two-door so in and out of the back seat is awkward for anyone.)
In any case, I'd be willing to help out, and try to organize stuff...if needed.
love dubh
04-08-2007, 05:47 PM
I can go. I just need a ridin' buddy, as I don't want to make the trek up to Buffalo on my own.
I have a '94 Honda Accord, manual trans., btw.
I can go. I just need a ridin' buddy, as I don't want to make the trek up to Buffalo on my own.
I have a '94 Honda Accord, manual trans., btw.
YES, it would be great if you came up here! I need to go back through this thread and make a list. :D
ZainTheInsane
04-08-2007, 10:51 PM
Lilly
SoVerySoft
Skye Fan
Placebo
Neen
AFG
Gypsy
love_dubh
Tooz
Zain
So, yeah, tenative list? I'll help Tooz out here and edit it everytime something comes up...perhaps there should be a separate thread made for the narrowed down event. once everything is all figured out.
BitsyAintMyName
04-09-2007, 04:11 PM
I'll be there too. :D
SoVerySoft
04-09-2007, 08:36 PM
Lilly
SoVerySoft
Skye Fan
Placebo
Neen
AFG
Gypsy
love_dubh
Tooz
Zain
So, yeah, tenative list? I'll help Tooz out here and edit it everytime something comes up...perhaps there should be a separate thread made for the narrowed down event. once everything is all figured out.
The Taste of Buffalo is just before the NAAFA convention so I think that knocks me out, unless I can figure out a way to stop by on the way there. I need to look at a map. And that means I need to DRIVE to Chicago. :doh:
I think I need to think this through. :p
ZainTheInsane
04-09-2007, 08:48 PM
Lilly
SoVerySoft-maybe?
Skye Fan
Placebo
Neen
AFG
Gypsy
love_dubh
Tooz
Zain
BitsyAintMyName
Anyone else? Anyone who's on the list but might not make it?
activistfatgirl
04-10-2007, 02:47 PM
I'm still interested and will be thinking about it, but I'm way to tentative to put on the list. I may not be able to pay rent this summer let alone leave the state, but if i can, i'm thinkin' about it! :)
kenzie_kutie
05-02-2007, 06:53 AM
i might be able to go.... just have to see whats going on around those dates. i live in Rochester, so its not that far of a drive.
Okay, update: finals are almost over, and as soon as they are, I'll take a day and go to area hotels and see what kind of room pricings I can get.
Placebo
05-06-2007, 01:44 PM
My celica is finally back in commission... however, I would be driving in from Geneseo/Rochester.
not that I have passenger space anyway... I have a decently sized front passenger seat, and erm...half...of a back seat (how toyota ever expected people to sit in the back seat of my car is completely beyond me)
However, my passenger seat is going to be occupied by my crutches so I'm not being very helpful :D
alienlanes
05-06-2007, 02:44 PM
How long is the drive from NYC to Buffalo, anyways? Just askin' ;).
(Seriously: I don't know whether I'll be able to come to this, but I'm toying with the idea, if I can swing the schedule and finances.)
Placebo
05-06-2007, 02:53 PM
How long is the drive from NYC to Buffalo, anyways? Just askin' ;).
(Seriously: I don't know whether I'll be able to come to this, but I'm toying with the idea, if I can swing the schedule and finances.)
well, it's about 6 hours normal driving speed to rochester, I'm assuming maybe 7 1/2 to Buffalo from Westchester? .. Usually it takes me about 4 hours to get to rochester at MY normal driving speed. :D
I would offer a ride, but I'm going to be already up in those parts for all of June.
alienlanes
05-06-2007, 03:09 PM
well, it's about 6 hours normal driving speed to rochester, I'm assuming maybe 7 1/2 to Buffalo from Westchester? .. Usually it takes me about 4 hours to get to rochester at MY normal driving speed. :D
I would offer a ride, but I'm going to be already up in those parts for all of June.
Heh. 4 hours would be sweet, but I don't trust those upstate cops... my brother and his girlfriend went on a road trip to Toronto and got ticketed like three times :eek:.
Even at normal speeds, that actually doesn't sound too bad. Having made single-day trips between NYC and Chicago (which I don't recommend :eek:), I could handle a 7.5-hour trip without much trouble. If I left around ten on a Friday I could be there for Friday evening and all of Saturday, then drive home on Sunday. In my Volvo it'd probably take 1.5 to 2 tanks of gas each way, so if anyone from the metro area wanted to carpool (Dubh?), the trip wouldn't be unbearably expensive. (Assuming we don't go to war with Iran and drive gas prices even higher, but that's a discussion for Hyde Park...)
All this would be contingent on my getting Friday and Saturday off and having the money to make the trip and book a hotel room. I don't know yet whether either of those are going to happen, so consider the possibility of my attendance to be tentative at best.
MissToodles
05-06-2007, 04:48 PM
Would you mind carpooling with more than one person? I'd have to check my schedule. I swear I'm not a serial killer nor is my boyfriend.
LillyBBBW
05-07-2007, 06:20 AM
You wouldnt think going from Boston to Buffalo would be so danged expensive but it is. :eek:
alienlanes
05-07-2007, 10:02 AM
Would you mind carpooling with more than one person? I'd have to check my schedule. I swear I'm not a serial killer nor is my boyfriend.
Not at all! If you think you can handle my iPod shuffle, I'd love to have the two of you along for the ride :p.
Like I said, I don't know if I can actually make it to this, but if I can, the more the merrier! I should know by June whether or not I'll be able to go.
Placebo
05-07-2007, 11:50 AM
You wouldnt think going from Boston to Buffalo would be so danged expensive but it is. :eek:
Isn't it like a 9 hour drive from buff to boston? even for my car, that would be like a tank and a half each way...
LillyBBBW
05-07-2007, 11:52 AM
Isn't it like a 9 hour drive from buff to boston? even for my car, that would be like a tank and a half each way...
No way would I drive. Too long for me. I'm thinking of flying. Flights can be relatively cheap to Buffalo but that particular weekend seems to hold bloated pricing.
gypsy
05-07-2007, 01:07 PM
No way would I drive. Too long for me. I'm thinking of flying. Flights can be relatively cheap to Buffalo but that particular weekend seems to hold bloated pricing.
Lilly - speaking as one who is taking the plane from Buffalo to Boston - the rates with Jetblue are fabulous! I got a $39 flight from Buffalo and a $59 flight from Boston. Kicks the shit outta going through Pearson in Toronto, lemme tell ya!!!
Renaissance Woman
05-08-2007, 07:45 PM
I can get a flight from Houston for less than 300 bucks. I'm thinking really hard about doing this, especially as the festivities are happening during my birthday.
Hm, hm, hm.....
gypsy
05-09-2007, 04:31 AM
How long is the drive from NYC to Buffalo, anyways? Just askin' ;).
(Seriously: I don't know whether I'll be able to come to this, but I'm toying with the idea, if I can swing the schedule and finances.)
DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
LillyBBBW
05-09-2007, 07:02 AM
It doesn't look like I'm going to be able to make it folks. I have budgeted this thing up one side and down the other trying to squeeze myself into the picture but I just don't have the scratch to be able to do it. :(
Have fun for me will ya? *weepy icon here*
gypsy
05-09-2007, 10:49 AM
It doesn't look like I'm going to be able to make it folks. I have budgeted this thing up one side and down the other trying to squeeze myself into the picture but I just don't have the scratch to be able to do it. :(
Have fun for me will ya? *weepy icon here*
I will gather your fun on memorial day - and bring it to spread around that weekend in July.
I expect a suitcase full of fun. :P
It doesn't look like I'm going to be able to make it folks. I have budgeted this thing up one side and down the other trying to squeeze myself into the picture but I just don't have the scratch to be able to do it. :(
Have fun for me will ya? *weepy icon here*
Nooooooooooes! :( :( :( :(
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