USA Midwest LP101 Gathering?

by **vector40** » 15 Dec 2005 21:22

You can consider refusing a search if they ASK permission to do so; if they just go ahead and DO it I wouldn't make a habit of trying to fend them off unless you're familiar with the law, and even then I'd probably just wait and then sue them later. Don't be a smartass; it doesn't end well.

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 21:22

n2oah wrote:
Omikron wrote:Although I don't think we'd run into troubles on private property, I don't want to put people in the position of being at risk. If someone gets pulled over for something silly or speeding, and somehow the picks are found, they'd be screwed.

You can always refuse a search. Or you could just be like the guy who said "sure, you can search my car", he also had 100lbs of weed in the trunk! u

Lets say that by some twisted turn of fate, your vehicle matches the description of one used in a bank robbery or a recent murder. Then they may have probable cause to search, etc.

In reality, it is unlikely that anything bad would happen. Even so, I would feel REALLY bad if we decided to hold the meeting in a no-no place and someone got busted.

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 21:37

Added St. Louis, MO and little old Winnipeg, Manitoba just for fun. :-P

by **Lowtech** » 15 Dec 2005 21:41

One option that hasn't been brought up is carpooling, sharing on gas and taking turns driving. For example N2oah, Buggs41,and I live within 2hrs of each other. I live in wisconsin rapids, WI. That way someone like db could drive down this far and then ride with someone else and not get feeling wiped out. Just my 5cents(inflation adjusted) :lol:

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 21:43

Lowtech wrote:One option that hasn't been brought up is carpooling, sharing on gas and taking turns driving. For example N2oah, Buggs41,and I live within 2hrs of each other. I live in wisconsin rapids, WI. That way someone like db could drive down this far and then ride with someone else and not get feeling wiped out. Just my 5cents(inflation adjusted)

Oohhh....Lowtech = SCHMART!!!!!11ONE!!

Really though, that sounds like a fantastic idea that I certainly did NOT think of.

Lowtech, what city are you in?

by **zeke79** » 15 Dec 2005 21:46

I am sure I read somewhere in the laws a long time back that IL, and DC were two places where posession was illegal period. I stand corrected now

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by **n2oah** » 15 Dec 2005 22:11

Lowtech wrote:One option that hasn't been brought up is carpooling, sharing on gas and taking turns driving. For example N2oah, Buggs41,and I live within 2hrs of each other. I live in wisconsin rapids, WI. That way someone like db could drive down this far and then ride with someone else and not get feeling wiped out. Just my 5cents(inflation adjusted)

Great idea.
I'm still too young to drive

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 22:13

Omikron wrote:
Lowtech wrote:One option that hasn't been brought up is carpooling, sharing on gas and taking turns driving. For example N2oah, Buggs41,and I live within 2hrs of each other. I live in wisconsin rapids, WI. That way someone like db could drive down this far and then ride with someone else and not get feeling wiped out. Just my 5cents(inflation adjusted)

Oohhh....Lowtech = SCHMART!!!!!11ONE!!

Really though, that sounds like a fantastic idea that I certainly did NOT think of.

Lowtech, what city are you in?

Genius. Just, pure genius.

/me hangs his head in shame.

by **zeke79** » 15 Dec 2005 22:19

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 22:22

You know, what's funny is that I didn't notice that he mentioned his city UNTIL n2oah quoted it, at which point I thought to myself: "Cool, he posted where he lives! Oh wait...[scroll-scroll-scroll]...oh no...crap."

by **Lowtech** » 15 Dec 2005 22:52

How much room would a person need to do this. I'm probably too far north for some. I have a 13' x 13' room and a 13' x 15' room upstairs. I also have dremel, grinder, vise, magnifying lamp and other tools that could be used. My main problem would be making sure I could get the day off. Otherwise, if another location would be more suitable I could take 2 or 3 in my blazer, if I can get day off.

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 23:11

this MapPoint software! If I zoom out too far in certain areas it just won't show certain cities! Argh!

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 23:13

Lowtech wrote:How much room would a person need to do this. I'm probably too far north for some. I have a 13' x 13' room and a 13' x 15' room upstairs. I also have dremel, grinder, vise, magnifying lamp and other tools that could be used. My main problem would be making sure I could get the day off. Otherwise, if another location would be more suitable I could take 2 or 3 in my blazer, if I can get day off.

Well, I personally would enjoy an outdoor atmosphere more than an indoor one, although either would work provided there was enough room. 13' x 13' seems like it might be a little on the small size if we get enough people.

Also, I'm not quite sure we will NEED any major power tools. I think the gathering would be more of a discussion and sharing event than a toolmaking session.

Any other input on this subject?

by **digital_blue** » 15 Dec 2005 23:19

Good luck trying to get Winnipeg on that map.

You could just put an arrow pointing up with a note that says "db is up there knee deep in snow"... or something like that.

It all sounds like fun, but the farther south the location goes the less likely it is I would attend. There seems to be a lot more folk farther south than I'm inclined to drive, so I expect I would bow out of the event. I only piped in because Minneapolis is somewhat on the fringe of how far I could see making it. That's already pushing it, as it's a 7 1/2 hour drive each way for me. Due to the nature of my work, spring, summer, and fall are difficult times for me to get away for an extended time. Taking a weekend off is manageable, but that's about the extent of it, otherwise the lost income starts to hurt quite a bit. You gotta make hay when it's there.

Anyway... I'll keep my eyes on this thread and see what comes of it.

Cheers!

db

by **Omikron** » 15 Dec 2005 23:41

digital_blue wrote:Good luck trying to get Winnipeg on that map. You could just put an arrow pointing up with a note that says "db is up there knee deep in snow"... or something like that.

It all sounds like fun, but the farther south the location goes the less likely it is I would attend. There seems to be a lot more folk farther south than I'm inclined to drive, so I expect I would bow out of the event. I only piped in because Minneapolis is somewhat on the fringe of how far I could see making it. That's already pushing it, as it's a 7 1/2 hour drive each way for me. Due to the nature of my work, spring, summer, and fall are difficult times for me to get away for an extended time. Taking a weekend off is manageable, but that's about the extent of it, otherwise the lost income starts to hurt quite a bit. You gotta make hay when it's there.

Anyway... I'll keep my eyes on this thread and see what comes of it.

Cheers!

db

Heh, Winnipeg IS on the map! Besides, if we use the carpool idea you could drive to MN and then carpool w/someone else the rest of the way!

Something else that we have to take into account is sleeping arrangements. I know *I* wouldn't be willing to drive 5 hours, do stuff, and drive 5 hours back w/out getting some sleep.

Anyway, we're still going to push forward with this idea and see what we can work out.

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