If DGCR meets at Flip City Sept 17-19, 2010

[jrawk]

How confident are you that you will attend a meet at Flip City?

[MotoDj]

i'd rather go to flip than alot of other places, not sure how its gonna work out money wise, but flip is a great central location in my mind

[scarpfish]

I've been on a number of sites where everybody tries a big nationwide meet up and everybody says "I wanna come!!". But once the realities of finances, work schedules and family commitments come into play, it usually boils down to just a few folks attending, and most who do attend were in pretty close proximity to the meeting location. I suspect that will be the case here as well.

To me, a series of smaller regional meetups, in DGCR hotspots would garner much more success. I can't do Flip if I wanted to. Something like Dallas I could possibly do.

[Dave242]

I am assuming that this will be a weekend event (arrive Fri PM or Sat AM, and depart Sun PM), right?

[mashnut]

That's what I was assuming, most people probably wouldn't be able to go during the week. As long as it's not on the couple weekends that I have to work I'll definitely be there.

[prerube]

I am a teacher I have the whole summer off as of now, so I say 75%

[tallpaul]

Pending date and site; I am excited about this. Here is another option to throw into the mix; nice; more southern location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUWYRGhAaNM. Some of the craziest safari disc you've ever seen. I and a number of buds are looking into this already as a spot to assemble a crew from three states; to meet up and play this awesomesauceness!!!

[jrawk]

This poll is simply to see if there will be enough support to garner a national event. This is in no way meant to rule out regional events. If there is support for an event, i hope we as a community can come together and make it successful, regardless of where it's held.

[Terry C]

90% of the dgcr members from michigan would be there for sure.

[Trashthrasher]

Too early to tell, but i want to.

[A.Mutt]

depends on the date, I've got a wedding the 19th of June I must attend. but otherwise, barring any unforseen circumstances I'd be there.

[mambrose]

i put 100%, but that is depending on work, i work at the ski lidge now, so when i get a new job, i dono what my times will be, if i have enough notive i could ask for it off though

ohh and please lets not do july 10 (tourney at riverside park that day) i would skip tourney to go to flip though if it was the best day for everyone else :D

[craftsman]

100% but I can't do June 26th or July 5th

[srm_520]

It would be amazing, but reality is there's no way. :(

Regional meetups would be cool though. Maybe I should get something goign for Texas....hmmm...

[zud00]

I'm at 50% now. It really depends on the dates.

[Three Putt]

I really can't take the time to play a two-day event. The Dad factor.

My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of a trip to Lakeview/Mecosta to see family, and that would put me an hour and 1/2 away from Flip. If all the cards fell into place and we were on vacation at the same time as the meet I might be able to show up for 1/2 a day. That is basically my best-case scenario.

[volklgirl]

I'm there!

[jrawk]

As of Jan 12 5:35pm EDT

Of those that responded, we can estimate 22 of 43 will be in attendance.

100% of 7 people = 7
75% of 8 people = 6
50% of 18 people = 9

[Jukeshoe]

I definitely plan on getting up to Flip City as early as possible this spring. From all I've heard it is beyond awesome, and if it lives up to even half of it's reputation, I would definitely be up for attending a get-together there. It's only about 3 hours away, and I can always get time off of work with enough notice (my boss is a dg fiend as well, which helps).

[harr0140]

I voted 75% it would depend on the dates decided upon.

[valkyrie]

I put 75%, im more like a 100%, but on the off chance something would come up, i went with 75% :) But, i think that most of the michigan people will show up for sure......so in the end it would atleast be a michigan DGCR meeting + a few peopel from elsewhere :)

[Dfwdscglfr]

im in texas ill be there

[Dfwdscglfr]

i dream about getting to play that course

[zud00]

So is this thing going down or what? Who's going to head it up?

[waynewf]

I'd like to play Flip...but can't justify using any of my vacation to go to Michigan, why not just do it in Canada???
I think Iowa/Kentucky make better central locations to try to arrange a meet-up....

[timg]

I vote for McMurdo as the venue :)

[mashnut]

I vote for McMurdo as the venue :)

Brilliant! I'm there.

[jrawk]

So is this thing going down or what? Who's going to head it up?

IMHO there isn't enough support yet. It'd be interesting to pose the same poll for a different course.

[jkdisc]

i have started a southeast poll including idlewild in kentucky, i am in no way going to be able to organize the whole thing. My biggest problem is that i am a substitute teacher, which means i need to find summer work and i have no idea what it might be. Last summer i worked as a rickshaw but that wont happen this coming summer.

[mambrose]

I definitely plan on getting up to Flip City as early as possible this spring. From all I've heard it is beyond awesome, and if it lives up to even half of it's reputation, I would definitely be up for attending a get-together there. It's only about 3 hours away, and I can always get time off of work with enough notice (my boss is a dg fiend as well, which helps).

bring ur boss along? lol thats a shure way to get off of work :D

[DangeRuss]

Count the Lansing guy in.

[valkyrie]

Ive wanted to get over to flip, so....this owuld be a good reason ;)

[jrawk]

28 of 57 members likely to attend (after 500+ thread views).

If you're viewing this thread: Please participate in the poll even if you are marking 0%.

[valkyrie]

28 of 57 members likely to attend (after 500+ thread views).

If you're viewing this thread: Please participate in the poll even if you are marking 0%.

Well, many of us have viewd it ALOt of times, checking in....so...that takes away "some" of the "views".

[discjon]

75%. If it happens, I'll most likely be there.

[tallpaul]

I have viewed many times; check in daily; keep waiting for someone to make some kind of a decision. As was said in another post; wake me up when someone gets down to business. If this were being offered at High Bridge or any of the other awesome/possible choices nearer to me; I would lead a charge; but there's no sense in participating as more than an attendee at a course as far as Kentucky or Michigan. If it is at all possible; I will be there. No one will know for sure until a date and site; and other details are stated; or at least; name three weekends; get hosts in line as to the fact that they can, and are willing to do it; and then, have participants choose from these three options. Or, simply declare a date; so people can begin to plan vacation time around it. Many persons need to know now; as their places of employment will be asking soon for declaration of vacation days.

[tomjulio]

bring ur boss along? lol thats a shure way to get off of work :D

I'm more a Discraft guy. I'll bring my Nuke along.

[AdamCaudle]

I've been on a number of sites where everybody tries a big nationwide meet up and everybody says "I wanna come!!". But once the realities of finances, work schedules and family commitments come into play, it usually boils down to just a few folks attending, and most who do attend were in pretty close proximity to the meeting location. I suspect that will be the case here as well.

To me, a series of smaller regional meetups, in DGCR hotspots would garner much more success. I can't do Flip if I wanted to. Something like Dallas I could possibly do.

This sounds like an AWESOME idea. We need to get a big group to go to some Charlotte courses.

[jrawk]

Well, many of us have viewd it ALOt of times, checking in....so...that takes away "some" of the "views".

Yeah i probably have accounted for half the views :o

But right after i posted that, 3 votes came in less that 20 minutes.

[valkyrie]

Yeah i probably have accounted for half the views :o

But right after i posted that, 3 votes came in less that 20 minutes.

:) I really hope there is enough intrest in it to make it work :)

[superberry]

So, let's just do it! Set the date.
(I actually think late September in the MI northwoods would be WAY better under the canopy of fall leaves and nice moderate temperatures).

[jrawk]

So, let's just do it! Set the date.
(I actually think late September in the MI northwoods would be WAY better under the canopy of fall leaves and nice moderate temperatures).

Looks like you just volunteered to take the lead! :clap: ;)

[tomjulio]

Late September is incredibly magical over there. :)

[superberry]

I'm checking to see if he is okay with us all descending Friday Sept 17th for the beginning of a weekend of fun!

[volklgirl]

Sweet! Keep us updated!

[superberry]

Bill says Sept 17 weekend is good! Wants to keep numbers under 100 or he'll need a gathering permit (if it got that big, we should pay for his fees and troubles).

I'm in, but before jumping head first into this, he says this is the second request he had for a gathering. Is anyone else trying to organize something on a different date (i.e. mid summer as this post suggests)?

I am definitely a fall time disc golf lover, so I am definitely gonna plan for Sept 17-19. Sorry if this hoses anyone because it is after school is back in session.

[Greg Layton]

September sounds good to me. I won't be camping, I'll probably just drive over Friday and Saturday.

[Dfwdscglfr]

now i just have to figure out how im going to get there

[tallpaul]

I'm in; us Wisconsin guys need to stay in touch and do some carpooling.

[harr0140]

No golf that weekend no important discgolf tourneys that weekend, I may just have to convince my wife that we should come over there. Plus that is the time of year where our work slows down a touch and to take friday off so I can be there for 3 solid days of DG would be incredible. I am gonna get on this right away!

[craftsman]

So 9/17- 9/19? Sounds good to me!
Anyone planning on more than a few days??
If so when, before or after the weekend?

[magictenor1]

I thought you guys were doing June/July? My only hope to get there is late June or July or maybe early august.

[jrawk]

Bill says Sept 17 weekend is good! Wants to keep numbers under 100 or he'll need a gathering permit (if it got that big, we should pay for his fees and troubles).

I'm in, but before jumping head first into this, he says this is the second request he had for a gathering. Is anyone else trying to organize something on a different date (i.e. mid summer as this post suggests)?

I am definitely a fall time disc golf lover, so I am definitely gonna plan for Sept 17-19. Sorry if this hoses anyone because it is after school is back in session.

wasn't me. ;)

[superberry]

jrawk - arr you interested in doing this in september? can you change your post title and poll?

[jrawk]

I would still be 75% confident in attending. It's more of the distance than the date for me.

I don't think i can edit it. But feel free to start another poll if you wish.

[sloppydisc]

If I trt to tell my boss I am going to Michigan to sell something he'll know I am full of **** and up to something. But I will work on a good story. I love playing tough courses that are way over my head.

[grass_stain]

if any one wants to play branstrom after a few rounds at flip i would be more than happy to play guide. it is kind of a had course to navigate, but it well worth it. super great course and it is just down the road, kind of.

[volklgirl]

I'm still in for Sept or whenever (as long as it's not ski season ;) ). I'd also be in for Branstrom as well.

If you want the thread title changed, let me know....I have that technology.

[Terry C]

You guys hash it out and let me know when you got it figured out, ill be there whenever everyone else agrees on a date, I'm only about an hour drive from flip. I would be happy to car-pool with some other people if they want to arrange that before hand.

[tick]

I just voted 50%, but I think I'm probably firmer than that. Maybe a two day jump with some car-pooling thrown in? I'm good with tenting!
But there's this big lake thing in the way!

[superberry]

I'm in for Sept 17-19. I may even take vacation and start heading over Thursday night because I also want to hit Leviathan, Mason Co, and Whitehall which are all right near Flip. I may hit Miles or Hickory on the way back.

I am going up and around, thru the UP, NOWHERE NEAR CHICAGO!!! May have room for carpooling or a caravan with a few vehicles. I'm planning to set up tent at Flip.

I'd be willing to collect scorecards and put together a results/stats report at the end also. I can include PDGA style data like round ratings and whatnot too.

It would be good to change the post title, or start a new post. Maybe just make an announcement. Bill already said that Sept 17-19 is good. I'll keep him posted on our numbers, and liek I said if he will need a gathering permit for over 100 people, we'll fully compensate him. I doubt over 100 will show in an organized manner.

DGCR MEET, SEPTEMBER 17-19 AT FLIP CITY!!!!!

[Dfwdscglfr]

im coming from texas first roadtrip whoo hoo

[tallpaul]

I'm in, we'll coordinate some carpooling and/or caravaning with all us cool Wisconsonites. Tick has said he's probably in; gonzo perhaps too. We'll meet at Highbridge and discuss. I will probably suggest this as possible event site for outlaw event too; though it's quite a haul for the southern Illinois/St. Louis boys. It is in the perfect time frame though.

[jhgonzo]

I was in as 50% earlier, but with the date now in Sept, I think I'm more of a 75%-85%. I wish the car ferry wasn't so damn much, 'cause that not only eliminates Chicago but also driving up through the U.P. (which, to its credit, is a beautiful drive).

Marking my calendar...

[mambrose]

I was in as 50% earlier, but with the date now in Sept, I think I'm more of a 75%-85%. I wish the car ferry wasn't so damn much, 'cause that not only eliminates Chicago but also driving up through the U.P. (which, to its credit, is a beautiful drive).

Marking my calendar...

meat up with some people at a carpool lot close to the ferry, and then all ride in whoever has the most room's car, then your only paying for one car to go across

[jhgonzo]

meat up with some people at a carpool lot close to the ferry, and then all ride in whoever has the most room's car, then your only paying for one car to go across

I've thought about doing this what with the car price only about $80 (each way), but then the round-trip per passenger rate is about $120 (those are last year's rates. The ferry is only about 15 minutes from my house, and then it's like 4 hours across the pond, upon which you're in beautiful Ludington, MI! I'm sure we'll figure something out, but I'm not opposed to superberry's plan to hoof it up through Da Yoo Pee.

[bthoma1]

I say to make it a more central location you have it in Eugene, OR ;)

[mambrose]

I say to make it a more central location you have it in Eugene, OR ;)

flip has already been decided :D

[Terry C]

meat up with some people at a carpool lot close to the ferry, and then all ride in whoever has the most room's car, then your only paying for one car to go across

That sounds like a good idea, unfortunately the ferry natzi's charge per person as well as per vehicle. And yes it is very very expensive to ferry across lake michigan, you would almost be better off just driving around the lake, it would take like 6 hours longer maybe but save a car of four people about 200 bucks.

[Terry C]

I say to make it a more central location you have it in Eugene, OR ;)

Flip city is the location for the northern/east coast meet, I believe there are several different meets in the works right now for people out west and people down south.

Camping at flip with a bunch of dgcr members will be an incredible experience. Ill be there for sure. So is this date set in stone now or are we still talking about it?

[harr0140]

I am going to spring the idea of heading over for this to my wife (who said if I went to western MI for DG, that she would most definitely come with me) this week. I better get it on the calender before something else comes up. I will keep you appraised.

I would likely be heading through Chicago and camping at Flip would be the likely situation for me too.

[ejvogie]

I voted 50% before reading the entire thread. I'm now thinking closer to 75%. Getting time off work won't be a problem, and if I let my wife know a few months in advance it also shouldn't be an issue. AMutt, or any other OH peepz wanna carpool, I've got a tent that sleeps at least 4 comfortably.

[shoe59]

I'm 90% attending. Tallpaul, Superberry, Gonzo, Tick, TomJulio, Harr... let's work on a carpool

[Terry C]

sounds good, Im liking the interest people are taking in meeting up.;):clap::D

[DAN E.]

10 minutes away

[jrawk]

Doing the math, estimated DGCR member attendance is 42.
That's Nearing 90 people if everyone brings a friend/spouse/family member.

I think we've confirmed there is enough interest in this. :clap:

[valkyrie]

I would like to see this set up with a date, then have the same poll, because that would take away a lot of the "i dont knows"

[Terry C]

I'm in for Sept 17-19.
DGCR MEET, SEPTEMBER 17-19 AT FLIP CITY!!!!!

I would like to see this set up with a date, then have the same poll, because that would take away a lot of the "i dont knows"

I think the un-official date has been set. 9/17 thru 9/19/ 2010. I will probly have played flip at least 5 times before then so I should have a real good feel for the course by the time of the dgcr meet. I too would like to see a solid date set so I can make plans early.

[Terry C]

10 minutes away

10 minutes away from a top rated world class disc golf course, not to shabby dan. Your a bit spoiled.;)

[valkyrie]

I think the un-official date has been set. 9/17 thru 9/19/ 2010. I will probly have played flip at least 5 times before then so I should have a real good feel for the course by the time of the dgcr meet. I too would like to see a solid date set so I can make plans early.

Yeah, I probly wont have played it at all by then, but im hoping i can plasy it the first time at the meet up, i hope i can make it.

Even if only 10 or 12 people can make it, we should still do the meet up, would be fun :)

[Terry C]

Yeah, I probly wont have played it at all by then, but im hoping i can plasy it the first time at the meet up, i hope i can make it.

Even if only 10 or 12 people can make it, we should still do the meet up, would be fun :)

I would probly guess the number of people going around 100 if I had to take a wild guess, I will PM you when I am going to be going to flip this spring and you can ride out there with me before the meet and check it out. Ive been there a couple times last summer. Its an amazing course, takes 2-3 hours to make your way through 24 holes, and they are all top notch, its definitely a world class course.

[valkyrie]

I would probly guess the number of people going around 100 if I had to take a wild guess, I will PM you when I am going to be going to flip this spring and you can come out before the meet and check it out. Ive been there a couple times last summer. Its an amazing course, takes 2-3 hours to make your way through 24 holes, and they are all top notch, great course.

Allright, if im free ill definatly go along and try it out :) I havent played a round since november!! And now im trading almsot everything in my bag, for gateway discs, just for the hell of it haha! Just to change things up because i havent been playn.

[mambrose]

i wonder why adavan and ovar stopped posting =O me, jake and terry C are only people who still post around here from GR

[valkyrie]

i wonder why adavan and ovar stopped posting =O me, jake and terry C are only people who still post around here from GR

Cause we are the OG's

[Apothecary]

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[valkyrie]

http://frankroman.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/white-gangsta.jpg

LOL! made me laugh so hard ;) So, ill toss one in too...

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7463/originalgangster.jpg

[craftsman]

So 9/17- 9/19? Sounds good to me!
Anyone planning on more than a few days??
If so when, before or after the weekend?

Bump

[colombo117]

I would try and make that date.
I will be going down there in the summer time too. I will give everyone a months notice if they wanna make a day or weekend out of it.

[DAN E.]

Spoiled rotten! I'm good for any time.

10 minutes away from a top rated world class disc golf course, not to shabby dan. Your a bit spoiled.;)

[ejvogie]

Hopefully I see you there Valk. If I don't lose it, you can see your Sidewinder again :D

[valkyrie]

Hopefully I see you there Valk. If I don't lose it, you can see your Sidewinder again :D

:D You got the champ one or one of the star ones right? ;) (i think the yellow champ one) ;) If youve got any gateway stuff, i can trade ya another sidewinder for it :)

[WindyCityROCer]

DAmn, I'm booked for work that weekend.... BUT it's also my birthday.... time to find an intern to fill in.....

[skinner21]

I'll be there for sure. With this much time to plan I should have no problem coming.

[ejvogie]

:D You got the champ one or one of the star ones right? ;) (i think the yellow champ one) ;) If youve got any gateway stuff, i can trade ya another sidewinder for it :)

Depending on how my Rhynos work out, I may have 2 SS Voodoos and an organic Wizard for trade:D, and an Evolution Proline Diablo DT.

[tomjulio]

I'm 90% attending. Tallpaul, Superberry, Gonzo, Tick, TomJulio, Harr... let's work on a carpool

Carpool, hell you all can camp in my moms backyard in Ludington! I will be still in Ludington during my two month annual stay over there :)

..or better yet. That weekend I will see if we all can't camp in the apple orchards at The Farm and have a few rounds of night/glow golf courtesy of Jeff Schwass and the awesome AWESOME guys at the MCDGO!

[harr0140]

Carpool, hell you all can camp in my moms backyard in Ludington! I will be still in Ludington during my two month annual stay over there :)

..or better yet. That weekend I will see if we all can't camp in the apple orchards at The Farm and have a few rounds of night/glow golf courtesy of Jeff Schwass and the awesome AWESOME guys at the MCDGO!

If we all stayed at the Farm it might get enough 5 disc reviews to overtake Flip City!

[Terry C]

Dont forget to hit up Branstrom dgc in newaygo. Thats an awesome course too about 15 miles from flip. I believe Bill from flip had a hand in designing it.

[tomjulio]

If we all stayed at the Farm it might get enough 5 disc reviews to overtake Flip City!

That is very true. Well then, the sites number one course will have to be a private nine hole-r than!

[DiscBiscuit]

I can check on making it there. I'd probably bring a carload up from Muskegon.

[valkyrie]

Looks like wed have around 30-40 people :D Lets do it!

[Killamunga]

I will be there but I most likely will have school on the 17th but should be up there that evening.

[shoe59]

Carpool, hell you all can camp in my moms backyard in Ludington! I will be still in Ludington during my two month annual stay over there :)

..or better yet. That weekend I will see if we all can't camp in the apple orchards at The Farm and have a few rounds of night/glow golf courtesy of Jeff Schwass and the awesome AWESOME guys at the MCDGO!

sounds great to me.

[mambrose]

Bump,

Is this still going to happen?

[aarikc17]

regional places I would do the following

Michigan
Dallas
Portland
santa Cruz
Carolina
Massachusetts
and maybe Colorado somewhere

the only reason I may attend is because I live in Indiana

[nojjjj]

bump

anything still going down?

[SAxDrc]

I would love to go. I can likely be there the 17th and 19th but my parents have there 25th anniversary party on the 18th and I should probably go to that. I live about 15 mins. away from flip city and have never been there. how sad is that?

[Greg Layton]

I would love to go. I can likely be there the 17th and 19th but my parents have there 25th anniversary party on the 18th and I should probably go to that. I live about 15 mins. away from flip city and have never been there. how sad is that?

Why are you still sitting at your computer? Go. Now.

[SAxDrc]

Some of my college friends are coming over this weekend and we're going. I'll wait until then because I want my first time to be special :p

[volklgirl]

Every time at Flip is special.

[zenbot]

I wonder if my wife will care that I abandoned her on her birthday to meet a bunch of strangers from the internet.

[Terry C]

I was at Flip a week ago, I love that course. Ill be there for sure. I just bought a really nice tent and Ive been stocking up on camping supplies. Should be a lot of fun. Beers will be drank, chains will be heard for miles...

[DiscBiscuit]

I camped there last Saturday night for the Fish Light tournament. It was a blast, but I didn't get
to bed until 5am. Disc golf all night is fun, hanging with my wife and kids the next day isn't.

[Gonnagal]

That would be a great weekend to go to Flip, seeing as it is my Birthday weekend. I'll say I'm at 50-75% for sure. I'm heading to Flip next weekend.

[ejvogie]

I wonder if my wife will care that I abandoned her on her birthday to meet a bunch of strangers from the internet.

We're no stranger than you are, be there!:D

[Jukeshoe]

I could probably make the 17th and 18th. Fun!

[volklgirl]

I wonder if my wife will care that I abandoned her on her birthday to meet a bunch of strangers from the internet.
She needs to come so I won't be the only chick out there!

[otterr]

I put down 50% which is probably about right. It is my weekend off but convincing my wife that I need another solo camping trip this year could be tough. If I can make it ill be camping in my hammock. What is the camping situation at Flip City? I have never been and am new to this forum. Several people have mentioned bringing tents. Is there a charge or ?

[SAxDrc]

Here (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15558&highlight=camping+flip+city) is a thread about camping at flip. If you want info on other campgrounds or hotels in the area let me know, I live about 15 miles from Flip City.

[otterr]

Thanks SAxDrc seems pretty informal and straight forward. As long as I dont have to dig a cat hole I am happy.