After seeing the great success of the Test Fest, I would like to suggest that the next Test Fest be held in the Lone Star State. I’d like to get input from other T-Members about making this happen.
It seems we have quite a few of us in Texas, and I think it would be a great location. We have several major cities that could host it(Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston) Of course, as Phil suggested, get help, don’t try to do it all yourself. So I’m putting the feelers out.
I’ll show, if someone sets it up. Although I would request that all music must be approved of by Dave Tate, so no country-western would be permitted. grin
I don’t know anything about the hotels that accomodate the convention, or the convention centers, so someone familiar with the area would need to be directly involved in the site location. I would definitely support a high-powered audio system cranking out some high-octane metal.
One necessary piece of info would be the number of people showing up, of course. I suggest that some equipment be available for demonstrations and some one-on-one with the coaches (i.e. Dave Tate helping correct form with the lifts, CW working his ideas, etc). Several of us in the state have power racks and weights. If I have time off to show up, I’d definitely lend mine.
[quote]djoh615893 wrote:
One necessary piece of info would be the number of people showing up, of course. I suggest that some equipment be available for demonstrations and some one-on-one with the coaches (i.e. Dave Tate helping correct form with the lifts, CW working his ideas, etc).
Several of us in the state have power racks and weights. If I have time off to show up, I’d definitely lend mine.[/quote]
I have a friend that does seminars across the country, and has done many in Texas also. I’ll ask him some advice on where to hold it, as well as price of the facility, etc.
I’m in OKC, and had thought about working on doing one in Dallas. But Austin would work out well, too. I am thinking about going to CC early in the summer (Mem day), so that may be a good idea.
The problem with Texas is that nobody wants to f*cking go there. You may be able to fool the unsuspecting, but those of us that have been there know what I am talking about.
Seriously, the only people that want to go to Texas already live there. When was the last time anyone said “Man, I wish I could move to Texas”?
Now, “Man, I wish I could move to California / New York / Colorado” … I have in real life heard that.
What again is the draw? Girls and steak? Wwooooow! Great idea, as there are just so many lady killers among us. Sounds more like tube steak (boogie) to me.
This should adequately agitate the “Texas is the greatest planet in the universe” crowd.
Sincerely,
Dan
PS: If you do have a Texas T Fest, I would come but only to place a boot to the nutsack of one “rainjack.”
The problem with Texas is that nobody wants to f*cking go there. You may be able to fool the unsuspecting, but those of us that have been there know what I am talking about.
Seriously, the only people that want to go to Texas already live there. When was the last time anyone said “Man, I wish I could move to Texas”?
Now, “Man, I wish I could move to California / New York / Colorado” … I have in real life heard that.
What again is the draw? Girls and steak? Wwooooow! Great idea, as there are just so many lady killers among us. Sounds more like tube steak (boogie) to me.
This should adequately agitate the “Texas is the greatest planet in the universe” crowd.
Sincerely,
Dan
PS: If you do have a Texas T Fest, I would come but only to place a boot to the nutsack of one “rainjack.”[/quote]
What’s the matter? Not enough steers and queers to tickle your pickle?
The problem with Texas is that nobody wants to f*cking go there. You may be able to fool the unsuspecting, but those of us that have been there know what I am talking about.
Seriously, the only people that want to go to Texas already live there. When was the last time anyone said “Man, I wish I could move to Texas”?
Now, “Man, I wish I could move to California / New York / Colorado” … I have in real life heard that.
What again is the draw? Girls and steak? Wwooooow! Great idea, as there are just so many lady killers among us. Sounds more like tube steak (boogie) to me.
This should adequately agitate the “Texas is the greatest planet in the universe” crowd.
Sincerely,
Dan
PS: If you do have a Texas T Fest, I would come but only to place a boot to the nutsack of one “rainjack.”[/quote]
HAHAHAHAHA! Dan, you never disappoint!
I actually have a friend who is moving to TX because she LIKES it here. (Eh, it’s a palce to live. I’m not totally in love w/ the place, but it’ll do.)
If the next Test Fest is not going to be any time soon, I will probably show up (funds are still tight and I can’t exactly drive to this one).
Just remember that the date or possibility of even having this will greatly depend on if you can get the contributors to agree on a time and the place, and how many contributors you’ll be able to get.
They’re always a great idea though; just ask Phill how difficult it was to put it together. I’m sure he’d be willing to give a few pointers.
[quote]SWR-1222D wrote:
If the next Test Fest is not going to be any time soon, I will probably show up (funds are still tight and I can’t exactly drive to this one).
Just remember that the date or possibility of even having this will greatly depend on if you can get the contributors to agree on a time and the place, and how many contributors you’ll be able to get.
They’re always a great idea though; just ask Phill how difficult it was to put it together. I’m sure he’d be willing to give a few pointers.[/quote]
I’ve talked to Phill about it, but not at great length yet. I’m thinking it will be later in the year. I don’t want to attempt to put something together too soon after the last one. I’m thinking the EARLIEST would be summer, but I’m thinking it will probably be further off than that.
[quote]Dan Fouts wrote:
What again is the draw? Girls and steak?[/quote]
I can see your reason for disapproval. I hear there are some great places to shop for scarfs and I am sure you may be able to find a sausage factory if you look hard enough. Girl, it is so hot that if I was you…and I’m not…I would just tie a big 'ole knot in the front of my t-shirt, rip up some jeans until they fit like Daisy Dukes and hit the club scene.
