You know....there are some fine Southerners here on DU:

[Thtwudbeme]

So, why don't we put together a big kickass Southern DU get-together?

Why let all the Chicago/Penn/NYC/DC/LeftCoasters have all the fun?

Anyone?

[RebelOne]

1. I'm all for it, but it would have to be somewhere north of Atlanta.

The Georgians on these forums always want to have get-togethers in the downtown Atlanta area. Forget it, I don't drive into Atlanta if I don't have to.

[GOPisEvil]

2. Where would be a good place to hold it?

Atlanta is good for those flying in.

I've never spent any time in the southeast. Any other suggestions?

Sounds fun.

[Zomby Woof]

3. You ain't missing much

You even hijack other regions' DU gatherings! :P

[GOPisEvil]

5. Hey! Texas was in the Confederacy, hence, it's the south!

So there! :P

Plus meeting DUers is a good thing and should be done as often as possible.

[Zomby Woof]

6. You said "southeast"

:P

Meeting DUers only counts WEST of the Mississippi River. :D

And if Cold Stone Ice Cream is involved.

[GOPisEvil]

7. Well, I was thinking of central locations.

If I were selfish, I'd say meet here in Texas. ;)

Yeah, but if Stephanie and Michael are there, it's a good thing.

[Zomby Woof]

8. Yep!

Which is why meeting them at the Grand Canyon was necessary. It was the only way! :D

[GOPisEvil]

9. I did meet them in DC, but it was far too short.

I didn't even get to flirt with Michael. ;)

[Zomby Woof]

10. That was east of the Mississippi!

So therefore, you can't flirt with him at a meet-up which doesn't count. :P

[GOPisEvil]

11. Someone needs to write these rules down.

I get so confused as to when I can flirt with another DUer's husband.

[Zomby Woof]

12. By this time next year

You can flirt with nini's husband! :loveya:

[GOPisEvil]

13. Woohoo!!

I'm looking forward to that!

[supernova]

18. AIN'T MISSING MUCH!

Zomby! :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank:

[supernova]

19. What about Savannah or Charleston?

Those are fun places and could easily be gotten to from most areas aroun here.

edit: Meant to reply to OP. :silly:

[hiaasenrocks]

24. Savannah is a great idea. n/t

[jobycom]

16. New Orleans, of course!!

[GOPisEvil]

17. That's an excellent suggestion as well.

[merh]

4. Sounds like a great idea.

I could use a change of scenery. :hi:

[Blue_Roses]

14. sounds great!

:bounce:

[jobycom]

15. Yeah, but some of us are worthless rednecks!

[supernova]

20. I think this is a wonderful idea!

We could have a wonderful time with DUers from all over.

[liberalitch]

21. richmond..... murder capital

might be fun

[jobycom]

22. Oooo, let's convince the Freepers to meet there, then! nt

[hiaasenrocks]

23. Charleston, S.C., here.

A great place for a meet-up, I might add.

Seriously, when this idea gets off the ground and if people decide to meet in Charleston, sign me up for some scouting duties. I'll hunt down the best hotel rates in the area, things like that. And I can get any information anyone needs and answer any questions in regard to the area. I'd be happy to head up that part of the process.

PM me anytime.

[supernova]

25. I'd love to stay in one of those neat little B&Bs

:D

[hiaasenrocks]

26. LOL. Are you referring to this?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x141690#142977

Not sure if you were reading that thread last night. :rofl:

[supernova]

28. Drat! That doesn't sound

very promising! :-(

I don't wanna stay at Sally's B&B Hilton. :P

[hiaasenrocks]

29. Well, there are still some great places here.

You just have to know what to look for, and what to avoid.

I see from your profile you're from Durham. I used to live in Raleigh. Been down here in Charleston for three years now, and...I kinda miss the ole triangle area.

[supernova]

30. Where in Raleigh?

The place is burting at the seams. All the time.

[hiaasenrocks]

31. Yeah, it was growing fast when I left, with no sign of slowing down.

I lived in North Raleigh, off Creedmoor Road, just a few miles from Crabtree Valley Mall.

[supernova]

32. Oh good, my niece's office is up there

just across the street from Crabtree. It's crazy man. I couldn't even get in there during the xmas rush to shop.

Do you like living in Charleston?

[hiaasenrocks]

33. Crabtree at xmas is a nightmare.

I worked there years ago, and one of my co-workers said he was going to find a way to parachute in during the holidays. :)

I like Charleston. Love the beach, the food is great, and there's a lot more culture here than in Raleigh: comedy clubs, music and art festivals, etc.

I guess the reason I miss Raleigh is more of a nostalgia thing (friends and such) than missing the actual city.

[Joey Liberal]

27. I suggest Nashville

Great place. The women are fine and it's loaded with republicans who are just waiting to be irritated:)............