East Coast ALFA Con 2008

AcadiusLost · Post by **AcadiusLost** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:48 pm

valn99 wrote:Lastly, if anyone has a way to reach Maxcell, tell him he HAS to come!

Done. He's trying to make arrangements as we speak, I believe; so fingers are crossed for success. If he can find a good transportation option, he'll be looking at arriving at a reasonable hour on Friday.

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:13 pm

Parking near the Hynes is easy - there's a huge garage underneath it, and another on Dalton Street nearby.

... and I'm an early riser, but a slow starter. But I've got no problem meeting in town mid-morning on Saturday.

AL has my cell #.

Legionnaire · Post by **Legionnaire** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:27 pm

Curmudgeon wrote:Parking near the Hynes is easy - there's a huge garage underneath it, and another on Dalton Street nearby.

I was planning to park in Cambridge and take the T into the city, but yeah, parking there shouldn't be an issue.

Anytime Saturday morning works for me. I tend to get up early as well ... Just give me a call in the morning when you guys get up and I'll drive down to meet up with you.

AcadiusLost · Post by **AcadiusLost** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:46 pm

I am pleased to convey that Maxcell is booked for arrival Friday (tomorrow) 5:00 PM, leaving Sunday early afternoon.

alynnrobinso · Post by **alynnrobinso** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:57 am

I will be back in Boston tomorrow (Sat) by about 3:00 PM. I have valn's number, I will call you guys when I get in and catch up withv whatever you're doing.

-alynn

Rotku · Post by **Rotku** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:45 am

An 8 person turn out - pretty good.

Legionnaire · Post by **Legionnaire** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:25 pm

It was great to meet everyone! I hope everyone had a good time!

I will post some photos in the next few days so please stay tuned.

Burt · Post by **Burt** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:35 pm

Any embarassing stories/pictures?

Legionnaire · Post by **Legionnaire** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:44 pm

Yeah. We had some great stories of this guy called Burt.

valn99 · Post by **valn99** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:20 pm

It was AWESOME!

Except for my return trip...
more details, pics, videos once I get back home (still in Montreal).

maxcell · Post by **maxcell** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:33 am

It was verified...Maxcell needs to stay behind the keyboard.

I seem to remember aching feet, being lost, incredibly hot subways (tubes), being lost, leaving the t-shirt I bought for a gift somewhere in our travels, being lost, gruelling 6+ hour on a bus there and 6+ hours back, being lost, and that my hotel lobby could fit in my bathroom.

I also remember a beautiful city, wonderful weather, friendly/helpful residents, delicious food and drink (try the beef & ale pie at the Elephant & Castle), a fun an informative ride on a duck, a Turkish Festival, an Italian dinner to die for (mmm Calamari Friti), a prison turned hotel, missing ghosts, sleeping in, Costa ricans speaking kiwi, pre-med paladins, angry chipmunk cameras, humble leaders, Clangeddin's servant in real life, Légion étrangère in NewYork, and without the encouragement of a friendly and witty ex-discjockey, I would have missed it all.

Thank you all for being there...and now, dear god, let the pictures and videos be posted.

*****edited here for lewd and explicit content*****

AcadiusLost · Post by **AcadiusLost** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:01 am

My pictures weren't the best, but I was the designated scanner for the group photo before the Duck Tour, so:

Back row, L-R: Curmudgeon, Maxcell, Legionnaire
Front row, L-R: Rotku, Valn99, AcadiusLost
(not pictured / arrived later: Alynnrobinson, Paazin)

The DUKW which carried us about on our tour (as reflected in a building):

Somewhat visible onboard are Legio, Rotku, and Curmudgeon (L-R).

A few others:

Maxcell and Valn99 demonstrate their duckling nurture techniques:

Rotku, Cormudgeon, Valn99, and Maxcell in the Boston Public Library:

Legionnaire looks on while Paazin gives bunny-ears to Valn99:

Curmudgeon and Alynn before the parting of ways (and after the excellent Italian meal in the North End):

Alynn advises on Valn's camera woes (Boston ALFAcon07 reunion shot)

Looking forward to seeing some of the others' photos from the weekend, was a great time, look forward to doing another before too long.

NickD · Post by **NickD** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:20 am

AcadiusLost wrote:

Back row, L-R: Curmudgeon, Maxcell, Legionnaire
Front row, L-R: Rotku, Valn99, AcadiusLost
(not pictured / arrived later: Alynnrobinson, Paazin)

OMG! Curmudgeon is old!
OMG! Rotku is dreamy!
OMG! Valn99 is Jerry from Subway!

indio · Post by **indio** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:02 am

Good to see. Thanks for the pics.

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:56 pm

A few of my pics:

Waiting for the Duck: Rotku and Valn

Legionnaire, AcadiusLost, Rotku, and Valn. Our Duck, "Old Gloria" is in the background

Close Encounter of the Duck Kind

Down by the banks of the River Charles: Legionnaire, AcadiusLost, Valn, Maxcell, Rotku

Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Maxcell, Rotku, alynnrobinson, paazin, Leg

Preparing for the re-enactment of the Boston Tea Party: Maxcell, valn, AL, alynn, Rotku, Leg, and paaz

After dinner, near Haymarket

An ALFA Con to remember!