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Meetup: Los Angeles Area
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  • I'm Minnesota, but I'll be raodtrippin' out to LA and will be there the latter half of July, would love to tag along if it works out.

  • @vicharris Saturdays work for me, as long as I am not on set, I'm in.

  • Mid-day Saturday works great for me. :)

  • Hey guys. I'm in, schedule depending. Saturdays are better for me.

  • Noontime Saturday sounds fine for me, except on June 22. But if that's the day that works for everyone else, then go ahead with it.

  • So it looks like maybe noon or so on a Saturday might be our best option. If the majority thinks this might be the best possible time for work and traffic, we'll start to narrow down a spot.

  • @htinal Either way, we definitely have more options if we go with mid-day like @vicharris already suggested. I know I'm definitely not a morning person since a lot of jobs end at 2AM or later and if we get too late then the outdoor venues aren't really an option.

    So perhaps before we pick a venue the two big questions are:

    1) Is anyone under 21 interested in coming?

    2) Is there anyone that would not be able to come mid-day that could make it if the event were later?

  • @thepalalias brought up a good point about any under-21 PV'ers (or kids they may bring in tow) or non-drinkers, a bar might not be ideal. A family-friendly venue is probably the more inclusive way to go. I'm partial to a casual daytime gathering at an outdoor location like a park. Griffith Observatory is a fine spot. Legg Lake Park in South El Monte is near freeways and scenic with plenty of ducks to shoot (with cameras!) if you so desire. If at a park, would it be a picnic? Potluck or brown bag? If at a restaurant/cafe, definitely some place casual and inexpensive with a tolerance for loud groups.

  • @Vicharris Okay, then we should just decide it will be on a weekend. :)

    Yes, BuffaloWildWings was the name of the chain. So far I have encountered 3 of their locations around the greater L.A. area and there probably more. But either Burbank or Pasadena would certainnly be better than Punete Hills Mall, for instance.

    A friend of the family also runs a kicking wings and hoagie place with locations in L.A. and Sherman Oaks but I would have to check if they have enough space for all of us. If they did, the food is even better. EDIT: The place is "hoagiesandwings.com".

  • @thepalalias I'm thinking we try to do it on a weekend. Many people have weekday jobs and like you said, I don't even want to deal with traffic. Possibly mid day on a weekend might be best. I do think somewhere with food at least would be best. Are you talking about Buffalo Wild Wings in Burbank by the AMC?

  • @vicharris That is definitely an option. Here are just a handful of others (brainstorming to see what people want).

    • Griffith Park Observatory (well, close to it): Outside, no charge and no parking cost.
    • That Buffalo Wings place (I am blanking on the name so maybe that is it): inside, sports and bar,private parking with no cost and lots of booths. Definitely enough space if we give them warning.
    • SlawDogs (best variety of hot dogs in Los Angeles area0: Inside, enough space for up to 20 people if we give them warning. Parking is trickier.
    • IHOP: There is one anywhere in L.A. Just let them know we are coming.
    • Asian tea places: Many of them are used to rowdy college kids so we are no worry. Plus they are used to people hanging around without spending much.
    • Beach
    • Other Park ...

    I mean, what are people most up for? And will more people come to Pasadena, Hollywood, Downtown, Santa Monica, Studio CIty or Burbank?

    Personally, I would prefer somewhere close to the 134 freeway but as long as it is not rush hour, I am open most places. I do not drink but I am fine with a bar. :)

    P.S. My only big request is inexpensive and unpretentious. I would much rather be surrounded by PVers at a place everyone can afford and has clothes for than be limited to a couple with cash and clothes.

    Also, do we have anyone under 21 that wanted to attend?

  • Does anyone have any ideas of specific places they have in mind? I have an Irish Pub on Whishire and 26th in Santa Monica that I shot at before and they might give us all a spot. It's pretty large. Just have to do it on a day when the Redsox aren't playing as it's a mad house then. I'm just thinking a place like that instead of a place like my clubhouse would be better so people can grab some food and maybe a beer if they want.

  • @griplimited @shian Thanks for mentioning me - I did not realize we had a local thread already. Yes, the test was an interesting experience and everyone that came out and participated was just great - though it turned out the testing was not quite consistent/controlled enough to analyze the results as originally intended. Totally my fault - it was the first time we all tried something like this on PV and it was still a great experience. :)

    Anyway, did you guys want help organizing this or should I just show up? With enough warning I can make it most places, most times in the greater L.A. area (except for a consistent gig 4-8PM Wednesdays and Thursdays that is set in stone). Obviously, the closer to Pasadena the better but I am flexible.

  • I'm in the ie.(cucamonga) i don't mind the drive to meet depending on the date on time

  • I'm in Long Beach and I have a GH3!

  • I am in Ventura County. Count me into LA...

  • Forgot the name of the person on here, but he was local in Pasadena and did a thorough hack test with multiple GH2s last year.

  • I'm in Burbank, but depending on the day, I can go anywhere... except maybe Laguna Nigel.... they won't let me in there after what happened last time... :)

  • The gear thing may be cool. I can bring a Paralinx Arrow+ for anyone to check out. I'd love to see some of the Rokinon line too. Culver City sounds cool.

  • I'll have my schedule more down shortly. What weekend are people thinking?

  • I'm in if the day and time are good. I'm in Hollywood.

  • Also maybe if people have any lists or gear they ever wanted to try out, members who have it can bring it along so they can check it out. Maybe that might be bad idea! :) For example, I have sets of SLRs and Rokinons Cine lens people could check out. Just spit balling here folks.

  • Someone possibly had a spot in Venice. Not sure how equipped it was to host something but we can look for a bar or pub that can make room, depending on how many we end up with. Also I live down in Culver City on what used to be MGMs Backlot #3 and I have a big clubhouse that I can reserve. Not as exciting as a Westside bar on a weekend with scantily clad women but It's an option if we need it. And people can geek out since they shot Raintree County here and part of The Wizard of Oz. Still have some of the yellow brick road around a lake that was used in movies as well.

    I think a weekend might be better for most of us as well, possibly day, leading to Happy Hour if we're at a bar. Yes?

  • I'm in. I live in Santa Monica but I will meet wherever. Looking forward to meeting other GH users :)