OT the year end close-out: Zoom/Speakeasy opening Friday Dec 29th 9 PM (EST)-OT

lousubcap

At the request of many who want to cleanse 2023 from their memory here we go!

This should be another one for the history books in the annals of the Zoom gatherings.  

Should our friends from across the pond be interested the doors can be opened at 5 PM (EST) In keeping with the international (applies to those in the GWN as well) flavour (nod).  Just let us know-

You will enjoy yourself however long you visit.  Social distancing is a given. Beverage(s) of your choice.  Level of participation your preference.  Just like enjoying your local watering hole and engaging or not with other patrons.  Everyone who has participated at whatever level has left with "value add."
Reminder:  Politics and religion make up the third rail and are off-limits.
Upfront thanks to @JohnInCarolina (aka The Chairman) for enabling this to happen for the entire time.
Zoom site linked here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89600782373     
Password is unchanged since inception (believe it or not, 44 months ago) and will be gladly provided, just ask.
This will be your greatest opportunity to wave farewell to 2023.  
Lining up headliners now-
Not to be missed!!!
Cheers- Cap

P.S.  December 29th is well clear of any NYE events so put it on your calendar. 

P.P.S. Happy Friday and there will be frequent reminders.  But no last minute hand-wringing.  Just make it happen. 

lkapigian

Awesome 

JohnInCarolina

Frank has asked what we can give away at this to drum up participation.  Options so far:

1) a bottle of bourbon
2) a gasket signed by @RRP
3) a date with StumpBaby’s sister Beulah

I am open to suggestions.

Ozzie_Isaac

I job at BGE HQ?

JohnInCarolina

Ozzie_Isaac said:

I job at BGE HQ?

That probably needs to be at least a topic of the evening’s conversation: what in the heck is there left to innovate?

lousubcap

And for the newer forum members:

The backstory for those who are new to the forum and wonder what this thread is about.
When the covid lock-down/shutdown commenced in March/April 2020 @JohnInCarolina obtained a personal Zoom account that he offered for use to engage forum members otherwise in the self isolation mode.  The Zoom sessions happened EVERY Friday evening until May 2021. 
Anyone and everyone was welcome.  The objective was to create an atmosphere where free-flowing conversation about a wide range of topics was encouraged.  This was routinely achieved.  BBQ and BGE were low on the list of things discussed.  Any hobby or interest was fair game and everyone definitely learned a lot.  
To keep things flowing and not get heated, religion and politics make up the third rail and are off-limits. 

However, if there will be significantly increased participation with politics and religion in the mix, then we can roll with those during the later stage of the evening or early morning. 

bubbajack

JohnInCarolina said:

Frank has asked what we can give away at this to drum up participation.  Options so far:

1) a bottle of bourbon
2) a gasket signed by @RRP
3) a date with StumpBaby’s sister Beulah

I am open to suggestions.

I am all in on the bourbon, and I will buy the gasket, but I could never afford the signature from @RRP.

Ozzie_Isaac

Maybe we can discuss the new forum layout and the lack of notifications.  I need to select my profile to see if I have msgs or notifications.  The email tied to this account is barely checked so I don't see notifications there.

lousubcap

@Ozzie_Isaac Check your settings on your profile.  I get the same alerts for Notifications and messages as before. 

lousubcap

Depending on how you view the main forum this bump is to put it at the top of the 10 threads that appear with one option. 

Hoping new members will drop in to "see" what this is all about. 

lousubcap

Bump for visibility.  T-30 days!!!  🥃🍺🍷

Ozzie_Isaac

BigreenGreg

I would suggest mandatory donations and the smallest donation gets Beulah at their door step. You could buy many bottles of bourbon.

Ybabpmuts

JohnInCarolina said:

Frank has asked what we can give away at this to drum up participation.  Options so far:

1) a bottle of bourbon
2) a gasket signed by @RRP
3) a date with StumpBaby’s sister Beulah

I am open to suggestions.

A date with Beulah is a fine prize indeed. Nobody snuggles like Beulah mostly on accounta she has that fine fuzzy beard hair and those cauliflower ears. I'll make sure she turns her panties inside out too, if she hasn't already done it that week. 

lousubcap

Bump as we are approaching Friday.  Shortly (EST) it will 21 days out.  The excitement builds...

RRP

bubbajack said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Frank has asked what we can give away at this to drum up participation.  Options so far:

1) a bottle of bourbon
2) a gasket signed by @RRP
3) a date with StumpBaby’s sister Beulah

I am open to suggestions.

I am all in on the bourbon, and I will buy the gasket, but I could never afford the signature from @RRP.

Excuse me gang,,,I had not even read this thread since I knew that I would not be able to participate. BUT that also explains why I have not responded to this winning gasket “challenge” . I am game and will donate any size gasket to any winner! 

lousubcap

@RRP - that is a great gesture and I'm sure will help spark interest in the number of participants.  Thank you for the support.

Perhaps your schedule will afford an opportunity to drop-in during the Zoom.  He!!, you could win your own gasket...

RRP

I think we need some new EASY refresh button. It took me a while to figure out to get back here! I’d imagine newbies would have no clue! I wonder if our new BGE President even has a clue how this Vanilla change has affected this forum which already is on life support!

JohnInCarolina

RRP said:

I think we need some new EASY refresh button. It took me a while to figure out to get back here! I’d imagine newbies would have no clue! I wonder if our new BGE President even has a clue how this Vanilla change has affected this forum which already is on life support!

I think the new President is posting here already, using the account @AlmaHolzhert

lousubcap

Bump to gain traction by the new pup owners 🐕 and anyone else who would like to sample some engaging interactions.  You will learn something of value, for sure. 

lousubcap

The weekly bump to ensure all here mark their calendar.  A great way to wrap up 2023 and a two day head-start.

PM me for the password.  There are random drawing incentives for participants including but perhaps not limited to a bottle of fine bourbon, and a RRP (@RRP) autographed Rutland gasket for your BGE. 

It doesn't get any better than that on the last Friday evening of 2023. 

Doors open at 9 PM (EST)

GrateEggspectations

lousubcap said:

and a RRP (@RRP) autographed Rutland gasket for your BGE. 

The winner should of course do as they will, but were I to receive a signed gasket from a forum legend, it would not go on my BGE!

(A side note to say that I have purchased many gaskets from @rrp and have nothing but good things to say on all fronts.)

RRP

Bumpity Bump Bump of this old tread in spite of that new one! 

Ragingirishman2

Can someone send me the password?

lousubcap

@Ragingirishman2 Done via PM-

lousubcap

A reminder-participation tonight will get you an entry into a random draw for a Rutland gasket from @RRP and a bottle of Woodford Double Oaked bourbon.  Winners will be PM'd Saturday. 

Adust or cancel all those other evening plans-besides some of these sessions used to roll into Saturday AM on a routine basis.

See all in a couple of hours.  🥃

JohnInCarolina

List of discussion topics to get things started:

1) BGE’s plans for innovation (2 min)
2) The Tesla Cybertruck - wtf? (20 min)
3) Worst holiday gift you’ve received (5 min)
4) Worst holiday gift you’ve given (30 min)
5) The airing of grievances (2 hrs)

lousubcap

There are many more topics in the queue but that is a solid start-

Edit:  Some may even tangentially touch on Q.

But we can also discuss Taylor Swift, her impact on the NFL fandom and a course at Harvard. 

Looking for the younger forum members!!

JohnInCarolina

Good group rolling now!

JohnInCarolina

We are discussing the brown water.

bubbajack

Great to see and talk to everybody! Happy New Year!