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Steve W. · 08-28-2016, 09:36 PM

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone here had ever thought about getting together with other UM fans (from this board, Reddit, wherever else, etc.) for a day or a weekend just to meet and talk about the show, cases, and so forth. I know it would not be easy with people's work schedules and everyone's proximity from one another, but maybe if it was able to be done like say, once every year, people might be able to plan ahead and all travel on the same day or weekend to a location. I know there are fans outside of the USA that post here, but if I had to guess, the majority that post on here probably live within the 48 landlocked states.

We could all meet at a public location (so that you know it's not a hoax or an elaborate plan with the intent of criminal mischief) and then hang out or maybe even stay the night in the same city/town. Do y'all believe that would ever be possible someday? I just think that would be kind of cool if it could actually work.

DALLASTEXAN!! · 08-29-2016, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve W.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone here had ever thought about getting together with other UM fans (from this board, Reddit, wherever else, etc.) for a day or a weekend just to meet and talk about the show, cases, and so forth. I know it would not be easy with people's work schedules and everyone's proximity from one another, but maybe if it was able to be done like say, once every year, people might be able to plan ahead and all travel on the same day or weekend to a location. I know there are fans outside of the USA that post here, but if I had to guess, the majority that post on here probably live within the 48 landlocked states.

We could all meet at a public location (so that you know it's not a hoax or an elaborate plan with the intent of criminal mischief) and then hang out or maybe even stay the night in the same city/town. Do y'all believe that would ever be possible someday? I just think that would be kind of cool if it could actually work.

Haha I like your disclaimer I thought about Tom Johnson lol.

But seriously that would be cool. Probably won't happen for me I will not live in the US until late 2019 at the earliest. Hoping to move back to Ohio but who knows.

TheCars1986 · 08-29-2016, 07:09 AM

Absolutely. I'm all in.

crystaldawn · 08-29-2016, 07:27 AM

It is something we have discussed in the past. It would be tough to figure out when and especially where since the members are broadly scattered throughout the US (and some from other countries). I think it's a great idea in theory so who knows, some day it might work out.

LooksLikeCRicci · 08-29-2016, 12:32 PM

Depending on when and where, I'd make the trek.

Steve W. · 08-29-2016, 01:26 PM

There's probably no perfect time and place for everyone to meet. Another idea for where to meet: somewhere in the "heartland" of America, simply because it is the most logical area with people having to travel from all areas of the country. I don't really know all the steps it takes into taking this from being an idea to making this a reality, so I will need some guidance, help with suggestions, and we will have to have mutual cooperation from all interested parties to be able to make this happen.

LooksLikeCRicci · 08-29-2016, 04:19 PM

I dunno. As a lurker friend points out, it could be fun to meet in a place that has UM significance.

Might I suggest the Blind River Rest Stop? Or perhaps, falling in line with recent thread activity, the Bad Route Rest Stop?

TheCars1986 · 08-29-2016, 06:52 PM

How about the block where Oliver Munson disappeared? It's literally 15 minutes away from my house.

MegtheEgg86 · 08-29-2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCars1986

How about the block where Oliver Munson disappeared? It's literally 15 minutes away from my house.

I suggest the gas station where Blair Adams couldn't find the key to his rented Toyota.

crystaldawn · 08-29-2016, 07:52 PM

Maybe at the cemetery near Chicago where Resurrection Mary hangs out.

RobinW · 08-29-2016, 07:59 PM

I live a short distance away from West Carleton, close to where the Guardian UFO made its appearance. Maybe we can spend the night camping out in a field with our video cameras in case Guardian comes back.

MegtheEgg86 · 08-29-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RobinW

I live a short distance away from West Carleton, close to where the Guardian UFO made its appearance. Maybe we can spend the night camping out in a field with our video cameras in case Guardian comes back.

^ Hey, I like that! Outdoor fun!

WishfulDreamer · 08-29-2016, 09:18 PM

We could all go to Beverly Hills (not far from me) and search for Tony as a group activity.

LooksLikeCRicci · 08-29-2016, 09:54 PM

I love it. I just joked that we should meet in Omaha and wear shirts that say something like "Judy Hyams Search Party."

DALLASTEXAN!! · 08-30-2016, 08:10 AM

I like where this thread is going. I will be home for about a month in October. I have to drive my dog to Ohio maybe we will stop in the signal mountain area.

08-28-2016, 09:36 PM	#1
Steve W. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 03, 2010 Posts: 870	UM fan gathering or convention Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone here had ever thought about getting together with other UM fans (from this board, Reddit, wherever else, etc.) for a day or a weekend just to meet and talk about the show, cases, and so forth. I know it would not be easy with people's work schedules and everyone's proximity from one another, but maybe if it was able to be done like say, once every year, people might be able to plan ahead and all travel on the same day or weekend to a location. I know there are fans outside of the USA that post here, but if I had to guess, the majority that post on here probably live within the 48 landlocked states. We could all meet at a public location (so that you know it's not a hoax or an elaborate plan with the intent of criminal mischief) and then hang out or maybe even stay the night in the same city/town. Do y'all believe that would ever be possible someday? I just think that would be kind of cool if it could actually work.

08-29-2016, 07:09 AM	#3
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,614	Absolutely. I'm all in.

08-29-2016, 07:27 AM	#4
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	It is something we have discussed in the past. It would be tough to figure out when and especially where since the members are broadly scattered throughout the US (and some from other countries). I think it's a great idea in theory so who knows, some day it might work out.

08-29-2016, 12:32 PM	#5
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	Depending on when and where, I'd make the trek.

08-29-2016, 01:26 PM	#6
Steve W. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 03, 2010 Posts: 870	There's probably no perfect time and place for everyone to meet. Another idea for where to meet: somewhere in the "heartland" of America, simply because it is the most logical area with people having to travel from all areas of the country. I don't really know all the steps it takes into taking this from being an idea to making this a reality, so I will need some guidance, help with suggestions, and we will have to have mutual cooperation from all interested parties to be able to make this happen.

08-29-2016, 04:19 PM	#7
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	I dunno. As a lurker friend points out, it could be fun to meet in a place that has UM significance. Might I suggest the Blind River Rest Stop? Or perhaps, falling in line with recent thread activity, the Bad Route Rest Stop?

08-29-2016, 06:52 PM	#8
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,614	How about the block where Oliver Munson disappeared? It's literally 15 minutes away from my house.

08-29-2016, 07:52 PM	#10
crystaldawn Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261	Maybe at the cemetery near Chicago where Resurrection Mary hangs out.

08-29-2016, 07:59 PM	#11
RobinW Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2010 Posts: 1,874	I live a short distance away from West Carleton, close to where the Guardian UFO made its appearance. Maybe we can spend the night camping out in a field with our video cameras in case Guardian comes back.

08-29-2016, 09:18 PM	#13
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,868	We could all go to Beverly Hills (not far from me) and search for Tony as a group activity.

08-29-2016, 09:54 PM	#14
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	I love it. I just joked that we should meet in Omaha and wear shirts that say something like "Judy Hyams Search Party."

08-30-2016, 08:10 AM	#15
DALLASTEXAN!! Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2007 Location: Devil's Backbone Posts: 3,139	I like where this thread is going. I will be home for about a month in October. I have to drive my dog to Ohio maybe we will stop in the signal mountain area.