Gathering 2009 Poll

[Randall Flagg]

ooo, I really want this to happen now. I am talking to a band that does songs about him, seeing if we can get them to play a bar up there around that time, they usually do.
Anything else anyone else want me to arrange?

Translation:
Karen is excited. She knows a band that does songs about King, perhaps they could do a gig near Bangor, Maine. Can someone help arrange it.

I know that Stu will open up for us on the weekend, if we are planning on spending money! LOL

Translation:
Stu is the owner of Bett's Bookstore located in Bangor Maine. Bett's specializes in Stephen King Collectibles.

The standpipe is wicked cool.

Translation:
The Standpipe was the inspiration for the water tower in IT.

His house is beautiful.

Translation: King's house is beautiful.

I didn't get to see his office last time I was there, maybe I can call Marsha and get in there!! HE HE

Karen did not get to see King's office, but perhaps with advance notice King's assitant Marsha can make a "tour" possible.

The wheels are spinning....

Translation:
Karen is excited.

[Nerak]

Thanks Jerome!! LOL

But I meant is there anything else that anyone can think of that they would want to see! LOL I won't need help getting Mitch and gang to play for us, just finalized plans if it happens in Maine. LOL

And I am excited about meeting everyone and trying to show some Yankee hospitality!

[alinda]

I cant decide yet, N.O. is closer and easy to do from Fl.
Maine would be super cool, long drive but doable..... SK tour!
also I only work weekends so to take 3 days off
I'd have 11 days to play with. Still have a year to
finalize any planning it would take, but for me to
travel west coast is more of a challenge.

[MonteGss]

I have not voted because Jerome said not to unless we knew we were going. I want it to be in Chicago because it is closer and I'm not made of money.
Flying is too expensive. Flying to Vegas is fairly cheap though, so this year's gathering is more likely for me than in 2009. Unless of course Chicago wins.

[Patrick]

I voted for The City because SF is totally fun and easy for me to get to. Maine is sooo far away and expensive to fly into. I would love to do a Stephen King tour but it seems like it would be too much money and time away to make it work, for me.

I'm not ruling anything out.

What she said.



Also this from the 2008 thread:

I like the idea of moving it around, but one of the nice things about Vegas is that it is, on average, the cheapest place to fly to from around the country. Just food for thought.

[Nerak]

no.............I want MAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[John Blaze]

I hadn't thought about how it's cheaper to Vegas, maybe next year, with a little more forewarnbing, I will be able to go, regardless of where it is. It just depends on money and time. If I can get the time off of work, and if I have the money, which I should.

[blackrose22]

What are prices like for internal flights in the US. I was always under the impression that they are cheap enough. Flights to the US (JFK) from Ireland at the moment cost about €650/$1,000. That's not that expensive I think and when I head over it's not just for the DT.Com convention as I intend to stay for about 2/3 weeks and make a great holiday out of it to justify the cost. The east coast for me would be the best but don't care if it's the west cost either as I would love to visit San Francisco anyway. Must take a surf later on and find out about provisional prices for all the places in the poll to plan on what sort of holiday I'm going to have.

[turtlex]

Someone posted about the time involved here - ie. posting about 2009 so far ahead... personally, I need all the time I can get to try and plan something, what with work and family responsibilities. I plan a two week road trip every year so if this is going to be part of it .. its good to know as far ahead as possible!

[Mark]

I'll be 16 next June, so i could ask my mum for money to fly out, but i dunno for 100% because my GCSE's (important exams) might be on them dates, so i might have to study

[blackrose22]

Someone posted about the time involved here - ie. posting about 2009 so far ahead... personally, I need all the time I can get to try and plan something, what with work and family responsibilities. I plan a two week road trip every year so if this is going to be part of it .. its good to know as far ahead as possible!

Same here. If it's in Maine where exactly are you talking about? Bangor is what I'm presuming but I could be wrong. Would like to know as there's five regional airports in Maine (so its says in a Maine tourist website) and the info would be great for making some plans even if it's still well over a year from now at the earliest.

[Randall Flagg]

The presumption for Maine is Bangor.

[Ikilledthecrimsonking]

we should all go to Bangor, Maine and ssuprise Stephan King at his house

[Daghain]

I believe he lives in Florida now.

[Míchéal]

I chose Maine and no date because it makes no difference to me when it happens. I'm definitely going though, no matter where it is.

[Randall Flagg]

I believe he lives in Florida now.

I am sure stalkers already know, but King has two main residences.
He hangs around New England during the summer and early fall as he attends many Red Sox home games.
He stays in Florida during the coldest winter months and early spring. He attends Red Sox spring training games frequently.


That being said,
one thing for sure; I (and I hope any gathering members) want nothing to do with BOTHERING King. I certainly want to view his gated residence in Bangor, but have no intention of annoying him, his family, his staff, his dogs etc.

[Daghain]

Amen, brother. That would be really uncool.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That being said,
one thing for sure; I (and I hope any gathering members) want nothing to do with BOTHERING King. I certainly want to view his gated residence in Bangor, but have no intention of annoying him, his family, his staff, his dogs etc.

I agree with that.

(It's too hard to stalk someone when your in a crowd).

[Darkthoughts]

I voted Maine in October. October gives me plenty of time to save and Maine because its SK country (and John Irving country)...plus New England cuisine sounds rather lovely.

[obscurejude]

New England cuisine is lovely. I hope you can make it Lisa one way or the other.

[Darkthoughts]

Me too! However, this year is looking less and less likely - I can be definate about 2009 though

[obscurejude]

If you can be definite about 2009, then sign me up. Can't miss the chance to see Lisa.

[Daghain]

Me too!

[Brice]

I know right?

Lisa is my oldest friend from off the internet I believe. I'll be there if I gotta' walk.

[obscurejude]

We can ride up together Brice.