Okay. I understand that shit happens and you never know what kind of shit is going to come up at the last minute, but I have to say something, and I think this is the best place to say it.

I have been talking up this Poker Run since last October or so and there was some decent interest in it from the get go. When the time came to register, interest waned somewhat, but people still generally wanted to go. Some registered and for one reason or another, ended up backing out in the last few days. I'm not out to talk shit on anyone because I've been there, but I have to say it's pretty fucking disappointing. At one point, I was optimistic that we could have close to 20 2GNTers from 4 states at this thing and in the last few weeks, it's down to where Uber and I might be the only ones going, and meeting up with JReynosa (who lives in NV so he HAS to go).

Then I come up in here and see over 50 slots filled and it looks like there could be another 20-30 people coming with, based on comments on individual lines. That's close to 100 people directly related to this community possibly coming to the same place on the same dates for the same thing. I have to say, given the raw deal I've got going on right now with my Poker Run (which is a far cry from being half as important as the SO), I'm honestly scared to think that less than half of the people on the SO list will actually make it.

The point is, I don't know how important this community is to every individual registered, but I know it's pretty goddamned important to me and I want to shake everyone's hand on that list. This is more than a weekend of unbridled alcoholism and debauchery, it's also a family reunion of sorts. We're a family here and we've got to be one of the most tightly-knit communities on the entire intarweb.

So, if the Shootout is important to you. If meeting the people behind the screen names and experiencing 2GNT in real life (as in outdoors, away from the computer) is important to you, do yourself and the rest of us a really big favor and start planning out what it's going to take to get you to Norwalk in August. I may have to quit my job just to makeit there (I'm die hard, remember? :P ), but I am going one way or another. This is the single greatest chance any of us will have to meet one another and party in person for a year. I say we make the most of it. If it's important to you to go and participate, you owe it to yourself to do the leg work to make it a reality this year.

Make this the year you tell your friends and coworkers you're going to the largest DSM meet in the country. Make this the year you come back with stories of thrilling victory and humbling defeat. Make this the year you make something really big happen in your life. Do the homework now so you can be ready to go when the caravan rolls into town.

I'll see you bitches in Ohio!

Even though I'm not driving a DSM ;)

well said. i will be at the shootout. :thumbsup

I don't condone violence. I, for one, will not be attending any shoot out or any other form of gun fight. Shame on you all.

Fine, i'll leave the Anti-Matt Cannon at home. Sheesh.

Haha....damn Doc...you are hardcore. I will be at teh shootout, same hotel as you infact :thumbsup...And i am bringing like 5 or 6 other people, none of which have dsm's along...thats jus because 3 of them had alot of fun last year and now more peeps wanna go. The shootout is the shiznit, and i am sorry about teh Poker Run :(

I just hope my car makes it. Really, that's all I'm worried about.

im a little worried about my car, but not that much cuz i dont ever have any problems with it. :-)

^^^^^^DSM God just heard you. Your car will implode within the week.

DSM God is not merciful or forgiving. DSM God is vengeful and petty.

Originally posted by DarkOne
Fine, i'll leave the Anti-Matt Cannon at home. Sheesh.

Thank you Dino. I will now be in attendance, bringing beer to appease the masses. Well maybe a 30 rack. Be a drinker, not a fighter.

Originally posted by HybriDSM
Be a drinker, not a fighter.

Amen dood....Amen

I hate to bust it to you Brian but it just works that way. I would be suprised to see more than 30 supporting 2gNTs. I just don't think it will happen for one reason or another. Not because people flake out but things happen. Take myself for example the first shootout that I wanted to make was in 2001. One month before it happened I got laid off. I could've still went but it just wasn't econimical at the time. The following year I wanted to go but again I could not because I had started a job and could not get enough vacation time to go. But finally last year I could go and I did. Things just don't work out sometimes.

Anyways, with that all being said I will still make fun of anyone that says they will go and backs out at the last minute. :P

well....i am not one that you will be able to make fun of :P I have the hotel all ready, and if my new job don't like it.....fuggem

Originally posted by BuckNutty
well....i am not one that you will be able to make fun of :P I have the hotel all ready, and if my new job don't like it.....fuggem

I am in this club with you BuckNuttiness! We shall dance with ALF and Blue in the pale moonlight and celebrate the upcoming job hunt when we get back home! Wo0t!