Attention! - 19th Annual Palm Springs Weekend, 2022

[+ easygoingpal]

1 hour ago, mike carey said:

Sigh.

Yes, have fun everyone. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.. Ok, just go wild.

Congratulations to @Oliver and chief chef @Epigonos on edition 19.

Mike, I was about to send you a message asking if you will be at the dinner tonight...  Sigh.

Next year perhaps...  Best, EGP

[mike carey]

6 minutes ago, easygoingpal said:

Next year perhaps...

Inshallah. Or, 'Next year in Jerusalem.'

Certainly if the 24 hour test rule is gone, probably even if it has not.

[mike carey]

@Charlie, you're too kind.

[+ Oliver]

The eggs are here!😄

[mike carey]

12 hours ago, Oliver said:

The eggs are here!😄

The eggles have landed!

[jjkrkwood]

Had to log in to say that I hope someone sends me the "leftover" eggs, although I doubt there were any....

Hope you guys are all having a wonderful time.   You deserve it !  

[+ Lucky]

My thanks to @Oliverfor hosting the pool event, and to @Epigonosfor the good job on the food. Yes, I ate the eggs!

It was nice meeting fellow posters too!

[+ Robster]

We had a blast, as always.  I can't believe it's already been ten years (!!) since Wayne and I happened to be staying at Helios at the right time, and fell into this amazing group.  It's always a pleasure seeing so many friends we don't get to see nearly often enough, and making some new friends as well.  I'm sorry we couldn't make it to breakfast this morning, but we're already looking forward to next year.  Safe travels, we love you! 😘

Rob

[+ Lucky]

One of the hotter guys at the pool event suggests that next year we wear name tags. Good idea!

[mike carey]

1 minute ago, Lucky said:

One of the hotter guys at the pool event suggests that next year we wear name tags. Good idea!

Last time I was at a forum meeting I had a name tag to wear, but for whatever reason it stayed in my bag and I forgot about it.

[MikeBiDude]

13 minutes ago, Lucky said:

One of the hotter guys at the pool event suggests that next year we wear name tags. Good idea!

Name tags with both forum username and your real first name, if different. Lanyard style so still easy for those that prefer to shed clothing 😉

[+ m_writer]

To everyone, this was a blast!

It was @rickle first time at this event and my first time staying for the entire weekend. We met so many wonderful people and will definitely come again!

Let us know if you're ever in SoCal/Orange County. As foodies, we both know some awesome places to eat and it'll be fun to meet outside of the PS event.

[+ leo2510]

It was great to see everyone, get caught up with old friends and make some new ones. The eye candy at the pool party alone is enough to justify the pain of dealing with the crazy airlines situation lately- might be time to consider moving to within driving distance!

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

20 hours ago, Lucky said:

One of the hotter guys at the pool event suggests that next year we wear name tags. Good idea!

I won't take credit for the idea, but thank you for the compliment!

[Epigonos]

 

Many thanks to all who were able to attend the Palm Sp;rings.  II was so great renewing old acquaintances and making new ones.  I honestly believe this was the best one ever.  Loved the idea of having breakfast Monday morning at Rick;'s -- great way to bring closure to the festivities.  A special thanks goes to DavidSF for hosting the Friday afternoon get together at his lovely home.  Oliver, as always, did an incredible job organizing and directing the entire event

Sorry to be a wet blanket but I taught in a public high school for over thirty five years.  During every faculty only event we were forced to wear name tags - I absolutely HATED them.  Thus the year we start wearing name tags at the Palm Springs Weekend is the year I WILL NOT be there. 

[+ Summerson]

The weekend really was a very special time and I am so thankful I could be part of it. Thanks to everyone who put in the effort to make it a success. 

[+ Robster]

1 hour ago, Epigonos said:

Sorry to be a wet blanket but I taught in a public high school for over thirty five years.  During every faculty only event we were forced to wear name tags - I absolutely HATED them.  Thus the year we start wearing name tags at the Palm Springs Weekend is the year I WILL NOT be there. 

I totally read that in your voice. 🤣

[jjkrkwood]

1 hour ago, Epigonos said:

Sorry to be a wet blanket but I taught in a public high school for over thirty five years.  During every faculty only event we were forced to wear name tags - I absolutely HATED them.  Thus the year we start wearing name tags at the Palm Springs Weekend is the year I WILL NOT be there. 

My 2 cents, eventhough I am not an attendee ( I may be sometime in the future if I'm not DEAD), I feel anything that might facilitate people making connections is NOT a bad thing.   Some people are bad with names,  some dont have memory retention, and some are simply forgetful...   If a simple tag can take the pressure off "connecting", or help people to remember, I dont see a problem.  Just one less thing to obsess over....   Sorry Epig, while we are usually in agreement, with this issue we are on diff pages.  

Now, on the other hand, I am great at recognizing "cocks"  so perhaps I can suggest a "cocks out" mandate ?  🤣

[+ Robster]

If I have to choose between name tags and deviled eggs, I know how I'm voting! Just sayin'... 😜

[+ Lucky]

Well, gosh, @Epigonos would not have to wear a name tag! Everyone knows him!

[+ easygoingpal]

40 minutes ago, Lucky said:

Well, gosh, @Epigonos would not have to wear a name tag! Everyone knows him!

I know a couple of us were asking if @Lucky was at the event...  You are certainly not as well known as @Epigonos... 🙃

[FrancisCA]

So lovely meeting face to face after 6 years of being on here! Everyone was so nice and it was great meeting everyone! I usually travel solo for 'work' weekends like this but having people to talk at resorts and even go hiking with was a pleaseant change! 

Cheers! 

[+ Lucky]

16 hours ago, easygoingpal said:

I know a couple of us were asking if @Lucky was at the event...  You are certainly not as well known as @Epigonos... 🙃

I did introduce myself to several people. I have met over 100 posters in the past years and am always happy to meet new ones.

But I don't imagine that I will ever be as well known as @Oliver or @Epigonos!

[mike carey]

5 minutes ago, Lucky said:

But I don't imagine that I will ever be as well known as @Oliver or @Epigonos!

None of us can aspire to that!

[+ purplekow]

I have finally recovered from the jet lag and did not want to miss the opportunity to thank Oliver and Epigonos for their efforts.   I am already planning on next year.  I am not too good with names or with faces but once I hear the name, all the synapses start firing and the memories come flooding back. So to those who had to remind me that we had meet before, it isn't that you were not memorable it was just that my brain needed a kick start.  

Also, Thanks also to David SF for the intro party and to Ace for the reading of random passages  from David's book.