Author Topic: Madison WI November 8, 2014 Meetup at Noon (Read 11433 times)

ch12 · « **on:** October 20, 2014, 03:40:26 PM »

Hi Madison Mustachians,

We have the honor of having Jeremiah of the aquaponics guest article http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/10/20/aquaponics/ living in our fair city. I don't think that I'm alone in wanting to meet him. I was hoping that we'd be able to get together prior to the Thanksgiving insanity, although this could stretch to late November/early December.

I'm free anytime besides Monday nights. We should also figure out indoor amusements, because 1) gnats and 2) it's starting to get a little chilly.

Let's talk about dates, times, and activities.

UPDATE: November 8, 2014 at noon at 944 Dane St.

fitzgeralday · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2014, 03:46:44 PM »

I'm down, though I don't have any recommendations for an activity at the moment. Will return if something comes to mind!

senecando · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2014, 03:55:01 PM »

Sounds awesome. With enough warning, I can make most evenings and most weekend days.

Maybe the best way to start the process is to ask people if they'd prefer weeknights or weekends. I think I'm partial to weekends.

ch12 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:02:32 PM »

Poll added - thanks for the feedback, senecando

senecando · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:04:05 PM »

Quote from: ch12 on October 20, 2014, 04:02:32 PM

Poll added - thanks for the feedback, senecando

Thanks for organizing!

Jeremiah · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:30:28 PM »

Hi there,

Glad to find this group - love to meet you all. Thanks for organizing CL.

I've got a 4-month old at home besides my job and small business, so time is tight. I'll do my best to make it though. Depending on the size of the crowd I might be up for hosting.

Jeremiah

monarda · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2014, 06:23:21 PM »

Will try and make it this time!
Interested in aquaponics and all things plant.

madcityacct · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2014, 07:14:59 PM »

Cool - I'll try to attend too. Live on the east side.

I would vote - but need specific days to know what works.

Thanks for organizing!

ch12 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2014, 08:32:46 PM »

Quote from: madcityacct on October 20, 2014, 07:14:59 PM

I would vote - but need specific days to know what works.

Poll was overwhelming in preference for weekend. Now reset it and have dates. Choose your top choice, and you can leave acceptable alternatives in the thread.

Jeremiah · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:58:24 PM »

I'm teaching a class at Paradigm on the 2nd. All the other days work at this point.

aeal121 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:03:29 AM »

Sounds good. We will try to make it! My vote is 11/8.

Cromacster · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:08:36 AM »

I will be in Madison the weekend of the 8 and 9th and would love to meetup with some mustachians in the area. I am thinking the 8th would be best for me, but could make the 9th work.

What time/location were people thinking?

ch12 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2014, 12:51:30 PM »

I'll keep the poll open for more votes, but I'm getting rid of some of the poll options without any love at all, including the day that Jeremiah says he's not available.

Quote from: Cromacster on October 21, 2014, 10:08:36 AM

I will be in Madison the weekend of the 8 and 9th and would love to meetup with some mustachians in the area. I am thinking the 8th would be best for me, but could make the 9th work.

What time/location were people thinking?

I was vaguely thinking of us doing a potluck lunch, if we could get a location. I'm open to other suggestions. Russ happens to be able to homebrew, and he's pretty good at it. I brought white wine to the second one, for those of us who like to have a sip with meals.

ch12 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2014, 08:10:35 PM »

Quote from: chuman on October 21, 2014, 02:45:29 PM

Fellow Madison resident here. It looks like there are a handful of us. I just created an account to post and vote (11/1).

Good to see you. If you can believe it, our October 2013 meetup was rather huge http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/meetups-and-social-events/madison-wi-meetup-october-25/, especially compared to our June and July ones. Thanks for chiming in.

Russ · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:14:00 PM »

just voted for 11/9, although I'm also free the 15th and 16th.

thanks for putting this together! this is already far better organized than anything I've set up :-P

senecando · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2014, 06:10:52 AM »

I voted for the 15th, though I think I can make all those dates.

Potluck sounds good to me.

coldcarryouts · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:50:27 AM »

I work on the 1st and the 15th, and will probably be out of town from the 7-9. I so want to be part of this!

Jeremiah · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:24:24 PM »

That poll result sure looks like a fist with a middle finger to me. Just perfect :)

Cromacster · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:29:36 PM »

Quote from: Jeremiah on October 22, 2014, 02:24:24 PM

That poll result sure looks like a fist with a middle finger to me. Just perfect :)

It must be the six fingered man from The Princess Bride giving us the finger..

ch12 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2014, 05:15:27 PM »

Quote from: Cromacster on October 22, 2014, 02:29:36 PM

Quote from: Jeremiah on October 22, 2014, 02:24:24 PM
That poll result sure looks like a fist with a middle finger to me. Just perfect :)

It must be the six fingered man from The Princess Bride giving us the finger..

Ha, I've been thinking that all day.

+1 Cromacster for bringing it up a level

I'm still leaving the poll open for the occasional Mustachian to chime in, but the middle finger of the six-fingered man is indicating that the 8th is preferred as of Oct. 23.

ch12 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2014, 01:19:03 PM »

Hey guys,

The voting for best days has died down completely. 11/8 has won with 4 votes, since every other day is tied for second place at one vote. Let's meet at noon.

Let's start talking about what each of us will bring. Broad categories: beverages, salads (since that was a thing), entrees, desserts, etc.

Jeremiah has graciously agreed to host!

EDIT: http://www.frostyfish.com/

Cromacster · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2014, 08:51:42 AM »

Works perfect for the wife and I! We will be traveling from the twin cities that morning, so I can't bring anything that doesn't travel well. I'll see if I can convince the wife to bake a tasty dessert.

monarda · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2014, 09:39:18 AM »

Oooh, cromacster, are you heading back to MN after the meetup? A friend needs to transport a bike from Madison to the cities at some point. PM me if that could work. Timeframe doesn't matter exactly. I'm sure she'd contribute to gas. (actually, it's her brother's bike, he lives in the cities, he'd be the one to contribute $ :-)

aeal121 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:01:58 AM »

Great! Thanks for hosting, Jeremiah!

The hubby and I will be there with a quinoa salad. That should be easy to fit in my backpack for the bike ride over. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Jeremiah · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2014, 04:15:16 PM »

The Mercado on the corner has some awesome fajita stuff and burritos. I'll have that with fixings, including some homemade salsa from the garden.

StartingEarly · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2014, 01:51:42 PM »

How does somebody sign up to go and what all typically goes on at an event? I am not sure if I could make it yet, it is over 100 mile trip each way.

senecando · « **Reply #26 on:** November 02, 2014, 03:46:08 PM »

I'll be there, though I don't know what I'm bringing yet. Thanks for hosting Jeremiah!

Quote from: StartingEarly on November 02, 2014, 01:51:42 PM

How does somebody sign up to go and what all typically goes on at an event? I am not sure if I could make it yet, it is over 100 mile trip each way.

In this case, "signing up" just means saying you'll come and maybe bringing some food. In the past, we've gone to a bar or met at a park and chitchatted for a few hours. That's about all there is to it!

Russ · « **Reply #27 on:** November 02, 2014, 05:25:43 PM »

Previous commitment was just cancelled so I guess I'm in!!

I have a few bottles of homebrew berry wheat beer to bring, as well as various high-octane ciders. Also some food? I'll do soup, that's easy enough to carry. Jeremiah, I hope your street has some bike parking, seems like a good number of people will be riding ;-)

senecando · « **Reply #28 on:** November 02, 2014, 05:26:39 PM »

Is high-octane a euphemism for young? or do ya mean boozay?

Russ · « **Reply #29 on:** November 02, 2014, 06:01:55 PM »

goes down pretty smooth, but a little goes a long way

aeal121 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:26:43 AM »

hmmm, my plan for quinoa salad may not go well with the mexican food theme. I will reevaluate my contribution. Maybe some cookies or another dessert then!

ch12 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 03, 2014, 01:30:07 PM »

Quote from: aeal121 on November 03, 2014, 09:26:43 AM

hmmm, my plan for quinoa salad may not go well with the mexican food theme. I will reevaluate my contribution. Maybe some cookies or another dessert then!

Quinoa is at minimum Latin American, since quinoa is from the Andes. I won't say no to cookies, though.

monarda · « **Reply #32 on:** November 03, 2014, 02:07:58 PM »

I love quinoa. If you decide not to make it, I will. Let me know!

And it's certainly appropriate for a Mexican/Latin themed event (if that's what we're having). If in doubt, add extra lime juice.

Jeremiah · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2014, 07:35:37 PM »

I say go with whatever you want. Bastardizing international cuisine is kind-of a hobby of mine.

aeal121 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 05, 2014, 12:34:52 PM »

Thanks guys. I think I will stick with the cookies, because the quinoa recipe I had in mind would definitely not go with fajitas. I will bring cookies, but I would be interested to hear about your favorite quinoa recipes on Saturday. I have only made it a few times.

monarda · « **Reply #35 on:** November 05, 2014, 01:59:45 PM »

Ok, then I'll make something up with quinoa as an ingredient.

Cromacster, any decision related to your dog? (Are you coming down for the marathon?)

senecando · « **Reply #36 on:** November 05, 2014, 02:00:34 PM »

Monarda, is your name a reference to the plant family?

Cromacster · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2014, 02:34:58 PM »

Quote from: monarda on November 05, 2014, 01:59:45 PM

Ok, then I'll make something up with quinoa as an ingredient.

Cromacster, any decision related to your dog? (Are you coming down for the marathon?)

I will be there, dog in tow. So I will not be able to transport your friends bike. Sorry.

No I'm not coming down for the marathon. Just reliving my youth and meeting up with some friends for the Slipknot concert :)

monarda · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2014, 03:25:45 PM »

Quote from: senecando on November 05, 2014, 02:00:34 PM

Monarda, is your name a reference to the plant family?

Yep, plant genus. I'll give you partial credit.

senecando · « **Reply #39 on:** November 05, 2014, 03:26:58 PM »

Quote from: monarda on November 05, 2014, 03:25:45 PM

Quote from: senecando on November 05, 2014, 02:00:34 PM
Monarda, is your name a reference to the plant family?

Yep, plant genus. I'll give you partial credit.

Shit! I was just on the wiki page, too. (I was drinking some tea and finally put it together.)

StartingEarly · « **Reply #40 on:** November 06, 2014, 08:04:37 PM »

So are we meeting at this house and then going somewhere from there?

ch12 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 07, 2014, 06:29:44 AM »

Nope, the plan was to hang out for lunch.

(And various MMM forum members wouldn't say no to a quick peek at Jeremiah's aquaponics, just saying)

StartingEarly · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2014, 03:08:34 PM »

How long of a meeting is this?

Russ · « **Reply #43 on:** November 07, 2014, 08:58:42 PM »

Most of the meetups we have end up being 1-2 hours I think? But if you have other things to do we'd rather you showed up for half an hour than not at all!

Russ · « **Reply #44 on:** November 07, 2014, 09:03:36 PM »

Ugh Jeremiah whyyyyy do you have to live so far away. I guess it was time to have a meetup on the west side...

Soup is on the stove, and my roommate just said it smelled good without being prompted, so that's a good sign I think!

StartingEarly · « **Reply #45 on:** November 07, 2014, 09:05:53 PM »

No real plans, just wanted to get an idea what's going on. I also have no idea what to bring.

Russ · « **Reply #46 on:** November 07, 2014, 09:19:11 PM »

food and/or beverages, or an aura so cheerful it makes everyone forget you didn't bring anything

pretty sure you could bring literally anything though and people would be happy, it's the thought that counts

ch12 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 08, 2014, 06:48:17 AM »

Excited to see you guys today!

senecando · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2014, 09:10:24 AM »

Okay, if things go to plan, I'll have homemade tortilla chips and storebought salsa.

If things don't go to plan, I'll have storebought chips and storebought salsa.

ch12 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2014, 10:06:08 AM »

Quote from: senecando on November 08, 2014, 09:10:24 AM

Okay, if things go to plan, I'll have homemade tortilla chips and storebought salsa.

If things don't go to plan, I'll have storebought chips and storebought salsa.

Alongside Jeremiah's homemade salsa and my jalapeño storebought salsa, senecando's salsa will give us a large variety of salsa. :) I think this is ok.

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