Matrix fan convention in Charleston WV

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 4:33 am

If I can get the go-ahead from David Heath, and we can get a Matrix fan gathering together in Charleston, West Virginia, say in spring 2002, how many of you guys can come? Wild Bill said earlier that he would definitely appear, so how about it?

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Warrior · Post by **Warrior** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 5:34 am

I'll be there, come hell or high water!

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 5:38 am

Thanks, Warrior! I'm going to try to make this happen, and I hope that the rest of the Matrix staff will see that it's a good idea, and maybe Bill can bring some of his compadres.

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RUsco · Post by **RUsco** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 5:53 am

As long as it is after snow season.

As a state Employee, thats the only time I get overtime.

Truckeye · Post by **Truckeye** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 6:55 am

certainly will make every attempt to be there if you pull it off. jp

Mark Ezra · Post by **Mark Ezra** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 7:31 am

Why don't you start getting some info on hotels, room rates, group room rates. where's the nearest airport...things like that. Then we will all have a better feel for the cost of a sunch a gathering.

David boutwell · Post by **David boutwell** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 7:56 am

KG,

I live in Northern Prince William county, VA, and teach in Loudoun County. Where is Cross Lanes?

David Boutwell

skukko · Post by **skukko** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 12:53 pm

might be time to gather some bucks and get overseas...

mosh

Kilroy · Post by **Kilroy** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 2:56 pm

Not that a post much, you guys always answer my questions beforehand. But upon followng this great forum, seems like I know many of you personally. I think my wife would give me the okay for this little getaway. KG, while I'm there what's the golf course scenario like.

Greg Kilroy

Warrior · Post by **Warrior** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 5:29 pm

Originally posted by skukko:
might be time to gather some bucks and get overseas...

Hey Mosh! Bring your big dog along!

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 6:04 pm

Ok, it's looking better every day. David B, my hometown is 12 miles west of Charleston. The site I had in mind is a conference room at the Marriott. Yeager Airport is only about 4 miles from downtown. Kilroy, I don't golf, my some of my buddies do, and I do know there are some nice courses within a 20 mile radius of Charleston.

Chief Wiggum · Post by **Chief Wiggum** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 6:17 pm

Dear all,

Count me in. I will definetly be there, as some of my employees should be there too!

Sounds like a great idea indeed!

Considering the idea, you have complete support from Eclipse Graphics for web based graphics and 3-D animations (If you decide to get a website up about the event).
Of course, our services would be of no charge as this is in intrest to us over here at Eclipse Graphics

If you drop me an email, I will do my best to help and support a convention meetin!

Sincerely, and best wishes to all,
Mike
AKA: Chief Wiggum
AKA Again: IronicFate

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 10:15 pm

Speaking for myself, God willing, I'll be there. It would be an honor to meet some of you fine wargamers in person.

I hope a few others from Matrix will show up too.

It would be a grand old time!

Wild Bill

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Fri Jul 27, 2001 11:58 pm

Thank you for your support, Wild Bill! If we call it a business meeting, we might be able to swing business rates for hotel/motel accommodations. To Chief Wiggum, thanks to you, too, for offering to assist promoting this. I'll be in touch.

TheZel66 · Post by **TheZel66** » Sat Jul 28, 2001 12:08 am

Count me in!!!

davidmiller · Post by **davidmiller** » Sat Jul 28, 2001 4:24 am

If you don't mind having a person who loves to play the game but is not too computer literate there, you will see me. (That means if your water ever goes down from your recent floods). I'd like to meet the people who put this together and fellow gamers also. Also, it may give me a chance to make sarcastic remarks to all of my pbem friends that keep beating me up in the battles I play them. All I can say is that on this forum is one of the best world communities I have ever had the pleasure of participating in. Just furnish the date and times. Check WB's luggage for 2 pd's.

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Sat Jul 28, 2001 8:09 am

C'mon, I haven't heard anything from our Canadian friends. Anyone from the Great White North willing to travel down for this proposed meeting/gathering/drinking/talking/hockey playing(NOT)/schmoozing fan fest?

bradmbrown · Post by **bradmbrown** » Sun Jul 29, 2001 4:48 pm

I would LOVE to. Best start saving my dollars up (65 cents a piece last I heard)...

Hockey I can watch on TSN (Thank you God!)

Drunk wargames, you want drunk wargames?

We got the ships we got the guns we got big bladders too!

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Wed Aug 01, 2001 6:53 am

POsted by MacCready:"LOL
Why Charleston WV?
Why not say Philadelphia or the big ole apple
NYC? "

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Wed Aug 01, 2001 6:58 am

My response:"Well, it seems that there HAS been some interest in holding a fan convention in Charleston WV. I've gotten a commitment from Wild Bill, and it seems to me that having a gathering in an easily accessible eastern location without the urban sprawl that exists on the East Coast would be a service to the fans, and would decrease the costs of such a venture. Yeager Airport is within 4 miles of downtown, and we have the choice of venues for the gathering (I'm currently favoring Embassy Suites). What's your objection to Charleston, MacCready? It seems to me to be a perfect location. I see this as only a one or two-day event, and it doesn't have to be overly elaborate. If you have a better idea, please let us know."

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