Next Colorado Springs meeting place

[R1ch]

The next meeting is going to be at my house on Sat at 7:00pm pm me if you need directions. I am going to make pizza and if that doesn't work out I will order out. I will have soda and beer for free this time but realize that in the future we will need to share the expense. If someone could make hotwings this time that would be helpful. We will watch a movie afterwards on the big screen for anyone that wants to stay after the meeting.

The meeting agenda will include a discussion on where we should have our meetings and when. It has been suggested my house and I am ok with that.

I would like input so I am going to post a poll question for anonymity but please feel free to post any suggestions even if you think they may step on some toes.

Also post date and time preferences so we can capture the majority of people. Some people did not like Thursday. We will change it to Saturday unless we get input otherwise.

Please post who is going so I can estimate turn out and how much stuff to get. If the turnout is low or none as in the past few meeting dates I will reschedule it for another week.

List of who will be there:
R1ch

[Desmo]

Hey Rich, first of all I want to thank you for taking the initiative and making this happen, I know this subject has a history of being heated so thanks.
You have a very beautiful place, but I don’t think you should be burdened by having us over all the time making a mess (I’m sure your maid/housekeeper will be pissed, and demand an increase in pay)
As far as a meeting place, I’m open to anyplace as long we get decent service, and food. The price at least for me is really not a concern. I figure most places are going to be equal unless we go to Mc D’s. I know some people might not have to funds to eat a big dinner, my suggestion “eat at home before you come” and save some room for a beer. After all it’s all about hanging out, not about the dinning experience.

Once again I’m open to anyplace. The only thing I fear is the idea of rotating a place every week. I think that might just confuse people, we should establish the same time and location every week that way we can spread the word and welcome more people to join us.

As far as ideas, and considering this is only so we can hang out I would suggest Phantom Canyon Brewery downtown. I know it’s a bit expensive but they have pool tables and lots of room, like I said if cost is a concern eat before you come… what the hell it’s only one night a week.

[Sparker]

we should all head back to OT just to see what kinda reaction we get

[R1ch]

we should all head back to OT just to see what kinda reaction we get

Oh, so we should come full circle :) Very funny but you are not helping :P

We have some votes for a cheaper place to eat and meet. If you vote this way please post some suggestions as to where so we can discuss if these are good locations.

[R1ch]

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You have a very beautiful place, but I don’t think you should be burdened by having us over all the time making a mess (I’m sure your maid/housekeeper will be pissed, and demand an increase in pay)
As far as a meeting place, I’m open to anyplace as long we get decent service, and food. The price at least for me is really not a concern.

I agree Frank, I think it would be better to have one meeting place to avoid confusion. Just throwing out ideas (The housecleaner already asked and got a raise) I entertain a number of other groups so don't worry about trashing the house.

Price is not a concern for me either but we have 3 votes already and a number of people that talked to me personally that had a cost concern. McDonalds or Sonic is not my favorite place but I would rather meet there than have people not show up. I guess until we have more votes we really won't know.

[PharmerKyle]

I'd be willing to host, but I know so few people here I'd bet no one shows.

We might also need to establish a deadline for volunteering & RSVP as well as a default location if no one volunteers.

Just a thought.

[Brizz]

I thried to make this happen in the past. I was with r1ch and sparker when we were talking about this in woodland park. I dont make the money that i once did, so i suggested a place where it was cheaper. Even tho i dont have alot of money right now id still like to eat out. The eat at home option is not an option for me. It is about socilizing. I dont see the denver crowd doing this. they have a set place. We had a place that was willing to accomidate as well as give discounts. That was part of the point of finding a place that would give an incentive for springs ppl to get together. If we move all the time that will never happen.
I have asked R1ch and Sparker to head up this thing because of the annomosity that erupted when i was trying it and i think they have done a real great job. I dont however feel that R1ch should carry the burden of having ppl at his home all the time and catering. I would like to also move it to a new day. Im down for a saturday nite. But id also like to be able to pay for some food that is decient and at a good price that i can afford. Hell why dont we have it at the Texas Road house? Good food, service and i cant afford it.
We (meaning all of us) should find a place that can accomidate everyone.

Sorry for my rant......

~waits for a responce~

[BlueStreak]

I think having the meet at some restaurant would be best. Although it would be cool to alternate to different member's houses, chances are it would end up at Rich's house more often than not, and that's not fair to Rich. We already greatly appreciate all the movie nights you host for us! And we can continue to have events at people's houses, whether it be movie nights, watching a boxing match, poker night, watch races, whatever. But I think those should be independent of our weekly meetings.

I thought TimeOut was cool, same with Old C's. Both were a little crowded during football season, but that won't be an issue after a few weeks. I personally don't care if we keep it at one of those 2 places or move it to a new one. Does anyone have any suggestions? Just to throw a couple out there, how about Good Company or the Dublin House?

[R1ch]

I'd be willing to host, but I know so few people here I'd bet no one shows.

We might also need to establish a deadline for volunteering & RSVP as well as a default location if no one volunteers.

Just a thought.

I think people appreciate you offering your house. If we rotate it would take the burden off of one person. Thanks for the offer and we may take you up on it. The core of the group shows up so you don't have usually worry about a complete bust no show.

[R1ch]

[quote="Brizz©";p="168658"]I also like to be able to pay for some food that is decient and at a good price that i can afford. Hell why dont we have it at the Texas Road house? Good food, service and i cant afford it.
We (meaning all of us) should find a place that can accomidate everyone.
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Texas Road house sounds good how busy is it 6:30 to 7:00 and how long are the waits on Sat?

[Brizz]

Dude there is no way we can get in there on a saturday. Or are you just trying to make it so i cant go?

[iam4u2nv]

I kind of like the diffrent house idea. Very rarely do I have $$$ to go out. I can host 10 - 20 people once a month for the cost of two or three nights at a restuant.
Cost and distance were the main reasons I had to stop going every week.
When the weather is nicer riding to these things I could afford it but gas for the car is just too much for me to drive across town every week. Diffrent locations will most likley allow this cost to be offset some.
I also think having it at home's make more open enviroment. No shouting across tables because the background noise is too loud. We could even try two fixed locations and two houses every month. 1st and 3rd week at a local resturant/bar. 2nd and 4th week at someones home.
Just my 1.5 cent's (would have been .02 but taxes took their share)

[R1ch]

Dude there is no way we can get in there on a saturday. Or are you just trying to make it so i cant go?

LOL Dude, you were the one who wanted Saturday. If we choose a popular restaurant for Sat we could show up later. But you do see the problem, we do want to get into where we choose in a reasonable amount of time which may mean a different time. We are just throwing ideas right now so don't freak :).

[R1ch]

What about the eat before you come suggestion by Frank, is that a possibility? That way we can go to wherever and not worry about expense.

If we are going to meet this week we should decide on a date. Because of no interest at my house on Sat we should decide on what day. Perhaps skip this week? Is anyone up for a last time at Old Chicagos this thurs?

[Horn_E_NINJA]

I think 4u2nv has a good idea. Do both. That gives time to schedule it at houses and play some pool. As far as prices go, I usually spend about the same amount at OT or phantom canyon. I drink and eat more at OT because the atmosphere is crap and spend more on pool at P canyon. :)

[Desmo]

I’m glad that this conversation is still being kept civil, I think everyone had really good points and they all need to be considered.

First of all lest clarify the purpose of meeting… my impression is that we meet to hang out, socialize, have a drink and just BS about Bikes, politics, ect..
We also have to consider that if we go out, unless all you have is water you’re going to spend a about of $5.00. If you go every week that is only $20.00 a month…

I think Texas Roadhouse is a great place, but it is expensive, unless you get a salad and how goes to a stake place for a salad? The next thing to consider would be the room required to make this happen, honestly Texas Roadhouse is always packed, they will not accommodate us especially after they found out we all had salads..

I think Patrick has a good suggestion, the Dublin House has a lot of room and lots of stuff we can all do. I’m not sure on the quality of food, but you get what you pay for at a bar. Like I said earlier, if money is a big factor then eat before you go, on the way to the meeting stop by McD’s and binge on the dollar menu. Then just join us for a drink or two or conversation.

The problem I see on having this meeting at someone’s house is that some people might feel uncomfortable with that many people at there place. Also think about the mess people might make, on the carpet, spilling food and the liability of someone drinking and driving (all things to consider). Another factor to think about is parking, motorcycles are loud and some neighborhoods might not appreciate that, after all we have to be considerate to others. The final problem I see with holding the meeting at a person’s house is the visibility issue, in the winter it will be hard to determine, but in the summer once the word spreads hopeful more people will join us.
Hosting sporting events or movies at someone’s house is great, but should be kept separate from the CSC meetings.

With that said, I think we need to establish a location, and a set time and keep it. Once we have that established we can talk to the manager of the establishment and discuss deals and see if they can set up an area for us every week. These are just my ideas on this issue..

As far for me, I’m open to anyplace that will give us good service and decent food.. as far as dates go, I don’t have much of a preference. I’m currently in school so my days vary from semester to semester… but I will try to make as many meetings as I possibly can.


SO with all that said.. are we meeting tonight?

[PharmerKyle]

… my impression is that we meet to hang out, socialize, have a drink and just BS about Bikes, politics, ect..
I'm slowly getting the hang of this. Hanging out is cool, doing stuff sucks.
I’m open to anyplace as long we get decent service, and food.
I'm not disagreeing with you, but the better the service and food get the harder it is to get & keep tables... apparently. We could do this at Macaroni Grill (tongue-in-cheek- Italian bias), but I'll bet they get tired of serving me water & salad there too. If the point is to hang out, why do we care so much about the food quality? I guess I'm beginning to see the point to OT.
I think Patrick has a good suggestion, the Dublin House has a lot of room and lots of stuff we can all do.
It's been years since I've been there. How's the parking? Is it "kid friendly? Am I going to want to bathe after I leave so I don't smell of DIVE when I get home? I'd probably go anyway... just asking.
Hosting sporting events or movies at someone’s house is great, but should be kept separate from the CSC meetings.

I call dibs on the 1st World Superbike race! Casa de Pharm... home of the world's smallest big-screen TV and greyhound butlers. You're right that it's probably easier to 'splain 20 bikes in your yard on a Sunday afternoon than a Thursday night.
SO with all that said.. are we meeting tonight?
Macaroni Grill, 7PM... or Frank's house! j/k
What can I really say. I work nights, so my opinion shouldn't count anyway. I think I've only made about 5 of these in the last 6 months.

[R1ch]

We now have 4 votes to rotate though restaurants and or house. And we have 4 for a less expensive place. If it was just you and I Frank your proposal sounds great but eating before you go does not address that the majority are concerned with cost which people want reduced by all 8 votes. If a person could not afford to go they may be inclined to eat at home then go ride. I think people already know they can eat before they go in the past that option has always been available but people are still asking for reduced cost.

As for doing stuff. If I want to play pool or video games I invite someone to the house. I thought the main focus was to meet, talk and perhaps ride a little afterward, basicly socialize. Playing pool seems to divide the group and may make newbies feel excluded. So for me this is less of a factor but for others this may be important. So.

I suggest we meet at Old Chicagos. Those people who attend (usually the ones that show up anyway) will discuss it and we can make decision.

I think we can conclude. No meeting at a house. No furture meetings at Old Chicagos after we make a decision.

I will make another post to get an idea who wants to go where. Since everyone says they really don't care where we meet we can use the choices in the next post.