You know---I'd go to a Democratic Underground 10th year anniversary gathering.

[trumad]

DU was established on January 20, 2001 so next January will be 10 years.

How about it Earl, Skinner, Elad---any thoughts about getting us Rabble Rouser's together for the big anniversary?

[Solly Mack]

1. That would be worth crossing the pond for

K&R

[bemildred]

2. Let's all meet in Washington DC. nt

[trumad]

4. That would be cool...

[blm]

16. true...but...DC might be too pricey. Cleveland could be a central and affordable choice and

and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is there. ;)

[pnorman]

6. I nominate Seattle!

(The other Washington!)

[PassingFair]

9. So centralized and convenient!

:sarcasm:

[pnorman]

19. relax, it was ment in jest!

(I never tire of using the phrase: "The other Washington")

[raccoon]

10. How about someplace in the middle of the US? Topeka, KS for instance. nt

[madokie]

11. How about Chouteau Oklahoma

This is where its all happening anyway :-)

[guitar man]

21. Hear Hear!!

I'd drive all the way out from Tulsa!! :P

And I could pick up some pies at the Dutch Pantry while I was there :)

[madokie]

31. If only everyone else knew about the Dutch Pantry

Chouteau would be the place. Awesome food :hi:

[guitar man]

34. yep

The world's best pies! :P

:hi:

[Lochloosa]

25. My vote would go for NOLA.

I haven't had to drag/carry my wife up Bourbon St. at 3:00 am in a few years. :evilgrin:

[Renew Deal]

32. I say Wasilla, Alaska!

This place looks like fun.

[babylonsister]

3. Umm, I dunno. I'd be afraid Skittles would kick my ass. nt

[trumad]

5. Skittles is bigger than life here at DU

But in person only 3 feet, 8 inches tall.

[Mari333]

26. hahahahahaha

[JNelson6563]

7. It could be like a high school reunion

Only like we're still in high school judging by the shit getting posted in GD (and you seem to be an especially strong promoter of Lounge fodder in GD).

Julie--fellow long timer who misses the rules about putting lounge stuff in the lounge

[jody]

8. It has been an interesting decade so far. n/t

[mopinko]

12. chicago

in your heart, you know i am right. afaik, we have the densest concentration of du'ers anywhere, except possibly dc. i have a big ass old house. 20 people could sleep on my floors.
ok, i admit, it is cold in january. so, if someone from honolulu volunteers a big ole house, i might reconsider.
but it is a non-stop flight from almost everywhere, or a cheap 3 stop southwest flight if that's how you roll. there are still trains here from all over, too. and trains here. i live a few blocks from the end of the city el system, so you can get anywhere for $2.50 from my house.
and we have a kegerator.
who could top all that?

[jayfish]

13. 2nd!

I'd actually go to that. ...or at least try to.

FSH

[Catshrink]

22. Central location -- but in January?

No way, no how, not in January. Too freaking cold and with the weather like it is there, who wants to deal with delayed flights, sloshing through snow & slush.

[trumad]

27. Well ...I love in Orlando...

It's cheap with plenty to do.

Plus---it's Alan Grayson's district.

[Catshrink]

29. That's better.

I love Chicago but not in January!

[spanone]

14. that could be ugly

[ThomWV]

15. There is no place other than DC, otherwise why not Disneyland?

Two birds with one stone.

[monmouth]

17. I do think this is a wonderful idea. Maybe Rach and Keith could speak....n/t

[mopinko]

18. ok, i'm thinkin'

you might be seeing a pattern here by now about why this hasn't happened.
but let's keep it kickin'.

[Jkid]

20. I actually did realize that DU will have a tenth anniversary just yesterday.

I would love to attend a meetup in DC just to celebrate the tenth anniversary.

[Catshrink]

23. Arizona in March...

The weather is perfect, spring training is in bloom. It's not right on the date, but hey, January is a horrible month to travel anywhere due to weather.

[rox63]

24. I'd love to attend a DU 10th Anniversary meet-up

Depending on when, where, and the state of my finances at the time. :)

[rug]

28. We should rent a hotel and have separate rooms for each forum.

The Lounge gets the bar.

Guns gets the basement.

Make sure there's no balconies for GDP, somebody's going off it.

[M155Y_A1CH]

30. You and I have a ten year pin coming then too!

:fistbump:

I would like to encourage also, some kind of nod from DU
to it's faithful long-timers.
I would proudly wear a ten year button on my posts.

aside:
Also, will I be the last one willing to wear the "dreaded label"
throughout my 700's?
Or have we become so progressive here
that there is no tradition anymore?

Do I sound like my Grandpa?

[mitchtv]

33. Palm Springs is good in January

If you don't mind being near Palm Desert (corner of freeper and wingnut)