CANCELED - 2020 Palm Springs Weekend! #17

[+ Oliver]

With a wonderful #16 over, I have had requests from some who like to plan ahead for next year's dates. Is it too soon?

If not here goes - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Cum and enjoy!

Edited April 16, 2019 by Oliver

[+ Robster]

It's never too soon! Is it too soon to RSVP? Wayne and I will be there with bells on. And in my case, very little else.

 

Rob

[Boy4]

Is there are #15 thread with all the details?

[Todd Jenkins]

It was great to meet most of you at the POOL PARTY. Sorry that I didn't make dinner, I started not to feel so great that night.

Hope to see you all again, soon.

[Todd Jenkins]

It was great to meet most of you at the POOL PARTY. Sorry that I didn't make dinner, I started not to feel so great that night.

Hope to see you all again, soon.

[Todd Jenkins]

It was great to meet most of you at the POOL PARTY. Sorry that I didn't make dinner, I started not to feel so great that night.

Hope to see you all again, soon.

[+ José Soplanucas]

It is too soon for me to make reservations @Oliver , but I will do my best ti be there in the 2020 version. I cannot miss again @Epigonos devil eggs. Look, if @Epigonos promises he will try the chipás recipe, I promise I will be there.

[+ José Soplanucas]

It is too soon for me to make reservations @Oliver , but I will do my best ti be there in the 2020 version. I cannot miss again @Epigonos devil eggs. Look, if @Epigonos promises he will try the chipás recipe, I promise I will be there.

[+ José Soplanucas]

It is too soon for me to make reservations @Oliver , but I will do my best ti be there in the 2020 version. I cannot miss again @Epigonos devil eggs. Look, if @Epigonos promises he will try the chipás recipe, I promise I will be there.

[Ryan Roman]

With a wonderful #16 over, I have had requests from some who like to plan ahead for next year's dates. Is it too soon?

If not here goes - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Cum and enjoy!

 

Thanks for posting the dates now - I can make sure I attend next year.

[mike carey]

I also posted this information in this year's Palm Springs thread, but I've repeated it here so it remains visible for the 2020 gathering. I asked the staff at Inndulge about their pricing (the other popular resort among those attending, Canyon Club, is cheaper), and they said that their rooms are sold at their standard rate from when sales start one year out. As the year passes, the prices may vary so lower rates will potentially be available for those who choose to, or by circumstances have to wait until later to book. They have free nights available, but it's for the seventh night of a stay, so not all that much help for most of us whose stays are shorter.

[Mocha]

I guess people might as well start re-reserving their room at the same time they checkout from wherever staying...if they want to stay there again.

 

I ended up staying an extra day on Monday, just to do my own separate thing, but switched hotels to a local chain with some points I earned, but couldn’t get for the weekend because all the hotels under that chain were sold out until Monday. I went from having a small, comfy room at one of the gay resorts, to this gargantuan apartment studio room with balcony and hot tub at another.

 

If I were coming next year, I’d be trying to find a way to ask Coachella to move it to like when Miami does Ultra/White Party, which is in March, because it’s constraining the hotel options lol. However, I know plenty of gay resorts do not “cater” to the events and keep their same prices, like the one I stayed at.

 

 

That said, I just don’t get the allure of the festivals, and why some guys in the community spending their money going. It’s not like pridefest, where you can see artists performing AND it is about the community. Not saying they shouldn’t go, but I met a guy yesterday who showed me a video he took of a Coachella performance...and it’s like, ummmm...I’d rather just go to Pride and be able to drink, connect, etc. than to pay $500-$1,000 to watch someone dance and prance across a stage. I spent $300 yesterday on something useful that’s likely to last me 75,000+ miles, and get me to Minneapolis pride in June. And still had some left over to pick up a couple souvenirs at Rough trade and Gay Mart lol.

 

 

I’ve been to Calle Ocho, White/Winter parties, Pridefests in different cities over the years, to me non of that stuff appeals anymore. The forum meetup is more inspirational than some music festival where people are packed into some auditorium with their phones in the air recording the same artists, or turning your head away for 1 second, and then spending the next hour looking for your friend in the crowd.

[rvwnsd]

...If I were coming next year, I’d be trying to find a way to ask Coachella to move it to like when Miami does Ultra/White Party, which is in March, because it’s constraining the hotel options lol. However, I know plenty of gay resorts do not “cater” to the events and keep their same prices, like the one I stayed at....

Alternatively, the Palm Springs gathering could be moved to a weekend when Coachella is not occurring.

[+ WilliamM]

I guess people might as well start re-reserving their room at the same time they checkout from wherever staying...if they want to stay there again.

 

I ended up staying an extra day on Monday, just to do my own separate thing, but switched hotels to a local chain with some points I earned, but couldn’t get for the weekend because all the hotels under that chain were sold out until Monday. I went from having a small, comfy room at one of the gay resorts, to this gargantuan apartment studio room with balcony and hot tub at another.

 

 

If I were coming next year, I’d be trying to find a way to ask Coachella to move it to like when Miami does Ultra/White Party, which is in March, because it’s constraining the hotel options lol. However, I know plenty of gay resorts do not “cater” to the events and keep their same prices, like the one I stayed at.

 

 

That said, I just don’t get the allure of the festivals, and why some guys in the community spending their money going. It’s not like pridefest, where you can see artists performing AND it is about the community. Not saying they shouldn’t go, but I met a guy yesterday who showed me a video he took of a Coachella performance...and it’s like, ummmm...I’d rather just go to Pride and be able to drink, connect, etc. than to pay $500-$1,000 to watch someone dance and prance across a stage. I spent $300 yesterday on something useful that’s likely to last me 75,000+ miles, and get me to Minneapolis pride in June. And still had some left over to pick up a couple souvenirs at Rough trade and Gay Mart lol.

 

 

I’ve been to Calle Ocho, White/Winter parties, Pridefests in different cities over the years, to me non of that stuff appeals anymore. The forum meetup is more inspirational than some music festival where people are packed into some auditorium with their phones in the air recording the same artists, or turning your head away for 1 second, and then spending the next hour looking for your friend in the crowd.

 

To me, it is worth the inconveniences to see performers like U2 or Bruce Spingsteen sing in person.

[+ purplekow]

To me, it is worth the inconveniences to see performers like U2 or Bruce Spingsteen sing in person.

Arriana Grande and Weezer are not U2 and Springsteen, for me anyway.

[+ purplekow]

I did put in a tentative reservation at Canyon Club. For me, my catchphrase for this particular weekend is "it is easy to be Sleazy" and for me nothing says Easy Sleazy On Your Kneezies than Canyon Club. So for me, I forget about the accommodations and go for those who will accommodate. I do not know if any of the other hotels can match Canyon Club in that category.

[+ purplekow]

Let me be the first to Thank Oliver for planning for next year. i am sure that planning began before the last devil egg was eaten and the last sausage swallowed.

Oliver, I thank you again for this year and thank you in anticipation of next year.

Epigonos, this is the first time I got to sample a deviled egg as every other year they were gone before I arrived. They were delicious, I thank you but the people on flight 415 to Newark curse your name.

[Despardo]

I also posted this information in this year's Palm Springs thread, but I've repeated it here so it remains visible for the 2020 gathering. I asked the staff at Inndulge about their pricing (the other popular resort among those attending, Canyon Club, is cheaper), and they said that their rooms are sold at their standard rate from when sales start one year out. As the year passes, the prices may vary so lower rates will potentially be available for those who choose to, or by circumstances have to wait until later to book. They have free nights available, but it's for the seventh night of a stay, so not all that much help for most of us whose stays are shorter.

True. I booked 5 weeks out and paid top dollar, not that it wasn't worth it. I was happy to get a room at all, Cyn Club being sold out. Happily, the crowd at Inndulge was great, so I was not disappointed, and I got to hang out for an afternoon at Canyon Club. Good to see you again by the way.

[Mocha]

Alternatively, the Palm Springs gathering could be moved to a weekend when Coachella is not occurring.

 

[+ sf westcoaster]

Gentlemen, may I remind you that the weekend is picked by our host, who has reason for picking the weekend he does. If you want to gather on a different weekend then I suggest you organize it and invest the time and money that our host has done for over ten years.

[+ sf westcoaster]

Made reservations at INNdulge for the 2020 gathering - better to have made a reservation that I can cancel than wait and find that there is no room at the inn!

[+ purplekow]

Made reservations at INNdulge for the 2020 gathering - better to have made a reservation that I can cancel than wait and find that there is no room at the inn!

Which is worse no room at the inn or no in at the room?

[ChiTown]

We had a great group of guys staying at INNdulge for the 16th PS Forum weekend, who added so much the the camaraderie and enjoyment of the event! I'm looking into booking next year at INNdulge as well, sf westcoaster. I heard great things about Santiago Resort in PS from the British guys, John and Marvin, at the pool. After several years at INNdulge, they are making a switch.

[+ purplekow]

I was also considering Santiago after hearing great things about it, though I do treat the Palm Springs weekend as an opportunity to get a bit sleazy and Canyon Club has been great in providing just the right amount of convenience, value and sleaziness.

[Beancounter]

We had a great group of guys staying at INNdulge for the 16th PS Forum weekend, who added so much the the camaraderie and enjoyment of the event! I'm looking into booking next year at INNdulge as well, sf westcoaster. I heard great things about Santiago Resort in PS from the British guys, John and Marvin, at the pool. After several years at INNdulge, they are making a switch.

 

John, Marvin and their good friend Glenn have kept in touch with me since Palm Springs and I mentioned this particular post to them. John asked me to let everyone know that they’ve decided to stick with the Inndulge. I have copied and pasted his text message to me:

 

Well. We have changed our mind. Definitely going to stay at Inndulge again. Had a better look at Santiago and decided the grass wasn’t greener. It’s Inndulge all the way for us. Please can you post that although it’s nice we feel Inndulge is nicer ??