Come to SeaDoo then :)

I know this may seem stupid (I can already feel the flames coming)... but what is a "DO"

FYI, I've tried to search on the topic, but "DO" isn't a long enough thread search for the engine to recognize. What ever they are, they sound like alot of fun!

Ever heard of a dictionary? ;)

From the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary:

It's definition 3a above (usually). ;)

I have yet to scientifically test the number of flank steaks that the hot tub can hold while still being safely suported by the deck, but going by the "whole cow" method, I'd say two smallish bovines, safely. :eek:

BTW, I wouldn't necessarily venture to say that we were all "safely" ensconced in said tub; Missy wouldn't stop splashing, and remember that SeeYa was drinking Grenadian rum with orange juice and Diet Coke...in the same glass. IMHO, no one was safe. :p
FWIW, you can trash the mini bar at the Calderon in October if it makes you feel any better. :)

As for Do's, I've only attended one, so far....and it was a blast. The FT'ers that I've met so far have been a blast...and in general, I hate people as a rule. :D

Other than the early events I organized back in 1997 and 1998 (the Long Beach PIP!), the Queen Mary where I first met Premex, QuietLion and Hunnybear, Shadow and others and the famous episode when Jailer in a tux tackled a waitress who was carrying a half-dozen martinies (the drinks narrowly missing Punki who was dressed to the nines and would have killed Barry) while he was giving a thank you speech for wining the Omni award, I haven't been to too many Do's. Like Catman I value quality over quantity. Especially after learning how difficult it can be to organize a very large event. I think we had about 50 at the 2nd Long Beach event? I remember something about a $6000 tab at Madisons!

The other difficult thing about Do's is that I travel during the week and hate to leave home on the weekend. On the rare occasion that I happen to be in a given town on a weekend when they are having a DO, I'll drop in. But as many of you know, being a true frequent flyer (flying over 45 weeks out of the year) doesn't leave much opportunity for a social life.

OTOH, one of the great values of Flyertalk is having the opportunity to meet someone in nearly any city in the world. One on one or small meetings for a drink after work in some far flung burg are always welcome events.

Noting that the number of FlyerTalk members is currently 67,507 as of the time and date of the posting of this milepost, I realized that no less than a stadium would now be needed if every FlyerTalk member were to get together at the same time for one huge gathering...

If the member counter shows total members ever registered, as opposed to "active" members who post at least once a year, would we need a stadium, or just a large city square?

well in answer to the original question, it looks like the forthcoming Landing on the Beach do gets the plane - we're taking over the scheduled Twinotter landing, and probably getting another one laid on to accommodate all attending :D

Does help it only takes 18 or so though :D

How many showed up at the CO FlyerTalker event in April?

How about a FT cruise??? Alaska???
 

I have never been to a DO. But Punki suggested a FT cruise on the cruise forum. And I volunteer to organize, etc. I have posted some preliminary information in Community. This could be a GREAT do. Lots of room for large meetings, but also all kinds of venues for personal, smaller venues. A cruise could provide the best of both worlds-small, intimate and large gathering.

I am open to suggestions. I love to cruise-the only true relaxation I get. NO phones, no internet (both are available-I just don't participate), nobody to bother me except in emergencies.

I have made preliminary contact with two cruise lines-Celebrity and Princess. If we book enough cabins (20 minimum), we will be allowed private rooms for "gatherings". And we can eat dinner together or separately. EVERYONE has a choice at this DO. And for those concerned about miles and points, there are myriad ways to attain them.

PM, email, or post if you would consider this.

Over 150...might have been 200. I think that one takes the cake for largest.

First class event....

Comp food from the airline, genuinely interesting info, and some great poker action.

Actually makes me want to work out a 'friendly' poker event given the number of takers we had in Houston.

I'm glad you've forgotten or changed your mind SanDiego1K