Author Topic: Adult Night Out Any One? (Read 25639 times)

KiraTOD · « **on:** July 04, 2010, 02:58:27 am »

UPDATE: Main hotel lobby entrance at 8:30pm Friday. Plan to be leaving by 8:40pm sharp so make sure you are there on time if not early. If you cant seem to find the group just look for a fat guy in camo shorts <--- Me. See you guys there.

Well im not sure if anyone has been doing this but i think it would be fun to get alot of 21 and up together and go out for drinks. If anyone is interested let me know and we can figure out a good time and place for every one.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2010, 04:19:57 pm »

Ffff I still have about a year and a half before I can do anything like this.

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2010, 07:57:16 pm »

I'd be down for this! Ground Kontrol is always a good choice!

reppy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:40:36 am »

This sounds fun but I don't drink D:

jaybug · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:58:20 pm »

I assume this is Portland-centric, and I don't think driving for over a hundred miles after drinking is a good idea. If not, where?

TurboSaiyanJason · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2010, 10:36:42 pm »

Quote from: flyinvee11 on July 04, 2010, 07:57:16 pm

I'd be down for this! Ground Kontrol is always a good choice!

Yes it is.
Last Thursday of the month, the 29th, is the retro console party. Free entry and bring your old NES, SNES, Genesis, Atari 2600 etc.
And the last day of the month which is a Saturday, is pay $5 and all arcade machines are free until closing.

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2010, 11:42:26 pm »

Quote from: TurboSaiyanJason on July 06, 2010, 10:36:42 pm

Last Thursday of the month, the 29th, is the retro console party. Free entry and bring your old NES, SNES, Genesis, Atari 2600 etc.
And the last day of the month which is a Saturday, is pay $5 and all arcade machines are free until closing.

Close! The retro console night is correct, but free play nights are the third Thursdays and the Last Wednesdays of every month:

"Time for our monthly free-play party! On Last Wednesday each month, Ground Kontrol helps you stretch your gaming dollar by setting all of our video games and pinball tables to FREE play!"
"We are adding another Free Play Party to our calendar on Third Thursdays, and to show our appreciation of our wonderful customers, we're making it totally FREE for its debut!"
Via their Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6098397&id=522017159#!/GroundKontrol?v=wall&ref=ts

Still, a viable option! I'm down there 2-3 times a week

Cyprus · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:58:12 am »

>.< too bad my G/F & I live in Central Oregon...we would love to have a night out with forum goers. Maybe we could meet you all at con & go out for drinks one night

nikkiolie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:27:48 am »

If you get a date in mind I might be able to make it

emasik · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:23:37 am »

I would, but I live pretty far from..everything. Might be a good pre or post con thing, though. Y'know, when the majority has gathered in one place.

KiraTOD · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:34:27 am »

Sorry about not being on for awhile lol mad hours at work . And to a previous question yes somewhere in portland metro ish. I'm still new to the drinking scene so im still up for suggestion. Also i am up to go drinking one night at kumoricon friday night would be perfect (day that every one is signing in to their rooms and sitting around tell saturday). My idea would be maybe edge feild that way there is good food for the people that might also want to come that dont want to drink.

KiraTOD · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:39:38 am »

true we could just make this for friday night before the con starts. that sound like aplan every one ? but if anyone wants to go out and drink some time let me know i usually have friday night and saturday off.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:41:37 am »

Quote from: reppy on July 05, 2010, 11:40:36 am

This sounds fun but I don't drink D:

I drink but now old enough.
XD

Cyprus · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2010, 06:57:37 am »

Quote from: KiraTOD on July 10, 2010, 06:39:38 am

true we could just make this for friday night before the con starts. that sound like aplan every one ? but if anyone wants to go out and drink some time let me know i usually have friday night and saturday off.

My G/F & I will be up there with a few friends that are new to con & will be planning to go out drinking/dancing as it is...maybe we can combine our experiences into one

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2010, 11:51:00 pm »

Just to clarify, THIS THURSDAY is the first freeplay night of the month at Ground Kontrol! I hope everyone in the area who is 21+ can make it ^.^

cloud-9 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2010, 12:13:07 am »

im 13 so i will be your designated driver. lol jkjk have fun ppl.

Medusa · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2010, 04:45:32 pm »

an adult night out during the convention would be awsome lawl always onto meeting new firends and having a good time

Cyprus · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2010, 05:58:49 am »

G/F & I had a blast last year running into con-goers at the bar. Some of us were in cosplay too & there were a lot of people at the bar that ended up hanging out with us & asking questions because they were curious about the convention. Was awsome!

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:20:38 pm »

Another heads up: next Wednesday is the end-of-the-month freeplay night at GK, for anyone interested.

Radien · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2010, 10:48:06 pm »

I just wanted to make a note: please do not assume that anything outside the con will take place in Portland if you don't say anything. Yes, K-Con is in Portland, but it was founded in Eugene/Springfield and a LOT of con-goers don't live in Portland (including me).

Quote from: Medusa on July 17, 2010, 04:45:32 pm

an adult night out during the convention would be awsome lawl always onto meeting new firends and having a good time

I have done this before, twice. It's gone pretty well, especially the first time. I think it would be a great idea to arrange another one in a different topic. Now's a good time to start.

Feel free to PM me if you want any pointers on what worked in past years.

camname21 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:05:45 pm »

GK is free play this wednesday the 28th? Is there a cover of like 5$ ? Sounds like fun.

Shingami_lover · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:11:37 pm »

Last year they did a dinner for the 21 and over during the con so maybe you could have it be like that

KiraTOD · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2010, 07:05:18 am »

Lol once again sorry about the cliff hanger posting .... i work about 60 - 70 hours aweek. Ya Cyprus I would love to go get some drinks the night before con

I say we just set a place to meet every one and we go from there. that way we can all get lost together to were ever we are going..... lol i hate portland downtown or we could make are way to ground kontrol for the pre con party.

Radien: Sorry if i wasn't clear

I also have my post set to notify now so i wont dissaper for like a week or 2 again LOL

Cyprus · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2010, 07:08:22 am »

It looks like my friends & I will be starting at the pre-con party at Ground Kontrol & moving on from there if we feel the need. So that might just be the best place to meet. I am almost positive that we will end up wandering elsewhere at some point, but that will be a good spot to break the ice, learn some names, & generally loosen up.

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2010, 11:21:35 am »

Quote from: Cyprus on August 23, 2010, 07:08:22 am

It looks like my friends & I will be starting at the pre-con party at Ground Kontrol & moving on from there if we feel the need. So that might just be the best place to meet. I am almost positive that we will end up wandering elsewhere at some point, but that will be a good spot to break the ice, learn some names, & generally loosen up.

I'll most likely be there!

Cyprus · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2010, 12:07:14 pm »

Oh ya, I will go ahead & mention it now...the people going to con with me & myself are all drinkers. I know this is a 21+ bar event so it shouldn't be a shocker, but I have seen a few people that weren't drinkers & I know it makes some people un-comfortable. So ya...for the record...I will be drinking for sure.

KiraTOD · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2010, 09:50:07 pm »

Ok we are going to meet at the pre con party i guess thats cool with me

now i just need to make it there with out getting muged .... lol. So when it gets closer ill probibly pm my number to the peps that are going so we can meet up

and im up for hitting a couple other places also.

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2010, 12:11:15 am »

Quote from: KiraTOD on August 23, 2010, 09:50:07 pm

Ok we are going to meet at the pre con party i guess thats cool with me now i just need to make it there with out getting muged .... lol. So when it gets closer ill probibly pm my number to the peps that are going so we can meet up and im up for hitting a couple other places also.

Psh, you will NOT get mugged on a friday night in NW. There are always TONS of people out in NW on weekend nights, especially during summer. NE or SE might be a different story, but NW is about the safest part of Portland that there is.

camname21 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2010, 12:15:41 am »

But always beware the pick pocketers. While ground kontrol seems okay, it gets vary crowded.

Sakurakisser · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2010, 03:12:36 am »

how bout.. whose all going to the preparty on friday sept 3rd at ground kontrol?

Cyprus · « **Reply #30 on:** August 24, 2010, 06:41:11 am »

I would be more than happy to meet in the hotel lobby or just outside to wander there together if needed...

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 24, 2010, 10:07:41 am »

Yeah, weirdos don't usually mess with people in groups. You should be fine so long as you aren't freaked out by homeless people asking you for money.

camname21 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 24, 2010, 04:45:24 pm »

Quote from: flyinvee11 on August 24, 2010, 10:07:41 am

Yeah, weirdos don't usually mess with people in groups. You should be fine so long as you aren't freaked out by homeless people asking you for money.

OMG every time I go near there, at least one person asks. gerrr...

flyinvee11 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 24, 2010, 11:14:26 pm »

Quote from: camname21 on August 24, 2010, 04:45:24 pm

Quote from: flyinvee11 on August 24, 2010, 10:07:41 am
Yeah, weirdos don't usually mess with people in groups. You should be fine so long as you aren't freaked out by homeless people asking you for money.
OMG every time I go near there, at least one person asks. gerrr...

Eh, just comes with the territory. You get used to it.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #34 on:** August 24, 2010, 11:27:57 pm »

Wish I was old enough to go with you Chris!!!

Cyprus · « **Reply #35 on:** August 25, 2010, 08:49:26 am »

Quote from: Griff_the_dragoon on August 24, 2010, 11:27:57 pm

Wish I was old enough to go with you Chris!!!

Hurry up & get to 2011 already bro!!

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2010, 01:27:54 pm »

sorry time likes to move at its own pace

Cyprus · « **Reply #37 on:** August 26, 2010, 02:23:16 pm »

I vote we go on strike & petition this you being 20 thing...

KiraTOD · « **Reply #38 on:** August 26, 2010, 09:27:26 pm »

i would rather join up at the hotel and make are way there. Plus like you fly said peps don't usually mess with groups

So who ever wants to meet at the hotel im up for it just let me know and we will make are way there

O and ya i know NW is like the safest place but you never now peps get desprit (P.S. sorry for bad spelling

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flyinvee11 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 26, 2010, 09:58:22 pm »

Quote from: KiraTOD on August 26, 2010, 09:27:26 pm

i would rather join up at the hotel and make are way there. Plus like you fly said peps don't usually mess with groups So who ever wants to meet at the hotel im up for it just let me know and we will make are way there O and ya i know NW is like the safest place but you never now peps get desprit (P.S. sorry for bad spelling )

Yeah let's just plan on a time and place to meet up and head out.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #40 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:05:20 pm »

Quote from: Cyprus on August 26, 2010, 02:23:16 pm

I vote we go on strike & petition this you being 20 thing...

Well I have no objections but it is a 21 and over party so you guys have fun. plus I have plans of my own *wink*

Radien · « **Reply #41 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:28:03 pm »

Quote from: flyinvee11 on August 26, 2010, 09:58:22 pm

Yeah let's just plan on a time and place to meet up and head out.

Seconded. Just pick a time/place and I'll see if I can go. For my part, I won't complain if I can't.

Griff:

Well, sorry to make you wait, but... The law can only measure your age, not your maturity... and bars card people at the door, not the table.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #42 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:40:56 pm »

@Radien
yeah I know it sucks but like I said I got plans.
You guys will get tanked one way I will get tanked another way lol

Radien · « **Reply #43 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:49:42 pm »

Quote from: Griff_the_dragoon on August 26, 2010, 11:40:56 pm

@Radien
yeah I know it sucks but like I said I got plans.
You guys will get tanked one way I will get tanked another way lol

Sorry you won't be old enough, but I will not be getting tanked.

What will I do if I'm in horrible shape for the next day at the con? Hangover + convention... I imagine that'd be no fun at all.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #44 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:56:13 pm »

I think It would be great. give me another reason to keep drinking
just like aspirin but only tastier

Radien · « **Reply #45 on:** August 27, 2010, 12:26:18 am »

Quote from: Griff_the_dragoon on August 26, 2010, 11:56:13 pm

I think It would be great. give me another reason to keep drinking
just like aspirin but only tastier

Really?... Either you haven't had alcohol before and you're speculating, or we have very different body chemistry, dude.

I don't like drinking much at cons because very little time is spent lounging around. There's so much to do, and you need energy to do it. Caffeine is popular at conventions not just because it's legal for minors, but because it's helpful.

Though neither are very good for you, but you know that.

Higuma · « **Reply #46 on:** August 27, 2010, 12:28:59 am »

I think the difference is age. When I was 20 I could drink all night and not be sick the next day. Now that I am 30 I get a massive headache the next morning.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #47 on:** August 27, 2010, 12:29:40 am »

No I have drank before ask cyprus
Beer will screw me over hardcore but I can take anything else

NekoChan234 · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:41:56 am »

I would like to go message me with detail

Cyprus · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2010, 06:57:47 am »

I think it also depends greatly on how often you drink. Someone who has a drink once in a blue moon is way more likely to feel sick as a result of getting "tanked" than someone who drinks more often. Age definately plays a big role in it too...although I can still drink quite a bit before my next day sucks, it's nowhere close to when I was younger lol. Everyone's different when it comes to drinking...

@NekoChan234: Have you read the announcment on the front page about the pre-party at Ground Kontrol? That is where we are planning to meet up on Friday night...it starts at 9pm & goes until they close (which I imagine will be based off how busy they are like a typical 21+ hangout...2:30ish) Looks like some peeps are gonna be meeting at the hotel & heading there together.

I will be heading there with a group of 5 already...would you guys like us to wait & go with the rest of you? If so, what time should we plan to meet at the hotel entrance?

News:

Author Topic: Adult Night Out Any One? (Read 25639 times)