tooleman Wrote:We've discussed our preferences here but aren't getting real serious about an RJ convention; I'd like to hear FPW's opinion on the matter.
I think perhaps many folks don't understand the purpose of a GU and how they started. It was a way of the founding fathers/mothers (Tony, Marc, Dave, Lisa and Susan and others) of meeting one another. They came together on this board long ago and decided it would be cool to meet. They didn't plan it around FPW. As it happened, Paul did come, and I believe the group was quasi astounded and thrilled. Since the first GU, Paul has joined the group at GU's, but the GU's would take place even if Paul couldn't make it. I know that might sound odd, but the event is for the boardwalkers to get together. It's been Lisa and Susan's decision as to where and when the events take place. They are the co-queens of the board, and the official GU's are their babies.
Marc and Fran are getting married in July in Chicago, and some of us will be there for the wedding. Whether or not there will be a gathering of the original GU'ers this year beyond the wedding remains to be seen.
Quote:I'm down for N.Y.C., on the west side, but will go with the flow. Vegas has no character, fine for indulging one's-self but not for getting together as a group and enjoying our mutual interest........Just my opinion.......But I'd enjoy sipping single malt scotch and discussing the nuances and subtleness of Dr. Wilson's genius. He's created a unique world, just like Lovecraft or Tolken, and we have the opportunity to gather as a group while the story unfolds and even talk to the author; possibly contributing to future literary events in the RJ series. We do it now via the web-site but it can be a real paradigm in respect to interactive fan participation. It’s an opportunity to have a whole lot of fun……….Again just my opinion.
My experience of GU's has been fantastic, but seldom do we discuss Paul's work. Am I right, Jim? We laugh, we talk, we listen to Tony and we laugh and laugh and laugh, we sightsee and we laugh some more. And we girls talk A LOT to Mary Wilson if she is there. Mary is FABULOUS fun. Paul is terrific, don't get me wrong, but there is something absolutely special about Mary.
But hey, each GU will be different, especially since the sheer number of people interested in attending a GU has grown exponentially. Each GU has been unique and with a different flavor.
I'm speaking like I'm an expert on GU's and I've only attended two!
As for New York, because I've lived here all my life, I'd prefer to go somewhere else. We still have to get to London so Dave doesn't have to keep traveling to the US.