Save the Date - Wednesday, March 13 - community happy hour

Oh oh oh, pick me, pick me! I'll be sure you arrive in style in one of my awesome cars too!

I don't wanna arrive alone!! I need an escort......lalala(: Originally Posted by XOXO Karla

Hopefully I will be in attendance.

Well, I will be in Austin on business that day, so maybe I can talk CK into extending me an invite since I regularly attend the ones in S.A. Haven't been to a social in Austin in years!!!

Good deal darter , hope to see you there ! PM CK can't see why he wouldn't , if you are on list for SA socials .

Trees torn. On fence. Thoroughly enjoyed one (only) social but greatly value privacy bit concerned socials lead to interactions/communications that inevitably, exposes RW stuff, no?

Members who enjoy and attend, do run risk that another member makes some mention to a third party. Or worse, makes mention in an open thread. For example in days following (first-only) social Trees attended, another member posted this

"Hey trees, Homer wonders if we plan to party again this weekend," thus in unlikely event anyone was paying close attention or cared - - they would learn [some of] who attended, who "parties together" (or not) - - which in and of itself seems indiscrete.

Some of the statements that are made on these Boards (not this thread) are made by peeps who frankly - scare Trees: by comments they make about providers (particularly SW threads), comments that are designed to inflame or shock other members or the larger community. Some "members" have no reviews nor any other [apparent] reason for participation other than to goad and/or bait others (providers and other hobbyists). Fair to expect or assume that peeps who control those handles show-up for the socials? Even if there is only one of those peeps (or estranged spouse or poser-stalker with agenda) is that one too many?

Not trying to be alarmist, rather to share concern openly. Shoot it down if unjustified. Please.

Trees loves to party, to share and far more inclined to give than receive and am by nature sociable. Trees would enjoy attending buying some drinks for some awesome, helpful peeps - - yet somehow less risk to be just thankful for the invite and leave it at that?

19Trees Originally Posted by 19Trees

Some people don't attend for that very reason. You have to make your own decisions. I for example am a known party animal who openly parties with lot's of people, you it seem want to be more discrete.

Point taken

Trees just bring your ass to the social dammit. Lol.

Life's a risk , don't be a wuss !

Trees just bring your ass to the social dammit. Lol. Originally Posted by Ginger Lovelace

yeah, BUT leave your face and ID at home :-)

I'll be virtually there with y'all. More FUN for you !

Good deal darter , hope to see you there ! PM CK can't see why he wouldn't , if you are on list for SA socials . Originally Posted by rockerrick

CK said he would add me to the list, so I'm sure you will.
Looking forward to meeting some of the folks here. Seems like a real interesting bunch of people!

I agree Darter. Shit looks like San Antonio will be taking over this mutha trucka!

Is SXSW on tues only? I need to ensure I can book a hotel room...

Nvm... just located the info. The music is from the 12 thru the 17th. Yikes! I better get busy securing a hotel room!

I agree Darter. Shit looks like San Antonio will be taking over this mutha trucka! Originally Posted by Ginger Lovelace

LOL I don't think the folks of Austin would let that happen! A lot of good strong personalities like yours round these parts...

That's why I suggested she should spend more time in these parts , I do believe she would fit in well !

Trees Ive been going to CK's socials on this board and ASPD for 12 years. Everyone there is a active member on the board and screened. Unless someone knows your name for real, I don't think there is anyway there would be a problem. Now, the after parties....those may be a little riskier but if you hang with your buds your good.

If you don't ALREADY have a hotel room for Austin you probably are not going to get one (or if you do, the price will be astronomical) as SXSW will be in full swing.

LOL I don't think the folks of Austin would let that happen! A lot of good strong personalities like yours round these parts... Originally Posted by darter

THANK GOD! I don't know how much more tiptoe around the bullshit tounge biting I can take!!!

Looking at hotels now. Luckily there are still some available. Yes price is high. Luckily I am a Dave Ramsey follower and have saved more than enough money to afford it. See you soon Austinites!