eOmahaForum's 10th Anniversary Meetup.

[Coyote]

Love to go... depends on what time that Wednesday.

Though I rarely post, I've actually actively followed eOmaha since 2005 when I was a Sophomore in high school, so I feel like a self-proclaimed forums vet.

It is on Saturday the 11th, starting with tours we have yet to finalize ending up an some old Market establishment (Still have yet to hear back from Borgata's) around 5:00

[Seth]

I should be able to make it.

[Coyote]

I should be able to make it.

Great Seth. We are up to 28 RSVP's with 7 more maybes... Keep them coming!

[guitarguy]

I'll see if I can go but my normal work schedule has been evenings.. what time is this party going on?

[Coyote]

I'll see if I can go but my normal work schedule has been evenings.. what time is this party going on?

We are still setting up DTO tours, but will end up somewhere in the Old Market around 5 pm on Sat.

[guitarguy]

That probably won't work then since I work late Saturdays.. Oh well.. If things change Ill let you know.

[Coyote]

I'm trying to make this a National Holiday, but so far I can't find anyone to sponsor the bill.

[MadMartin8]

I'm in a wheelchair, so I don't know how much of the tours I'll do, but I'll try and be at any place we eat or hang out.

[Garrett]

I'm in a wheelchair, so I don't know how much of the tours I'll do, but I'll try and be at any place we eat or hang out.

Wouldn't a lot of these new/newly renovated buildings have to be ADA compliant?

[MadMartin8]

I'm in a wheelchair, so I don't know how much of the tours I'll do, but I'll try and be at any place we eat or hang out.

Wouldn't a lot of these new/newly renovated buildings have to be ADA compliant?

Most are, some have sections grandfathered in... I was more talking about the distances we'd have to walk from place to place and what not. Could be difficult in January.

[bargainhunter]

As far as 2014.
Will Borgota be open by then?

Borgata's is a few weeks away from opening - provided they get that liquor license.

They got it!  It's Facebook official.

[Coyote]

We are starting to get initial planning on the tours. So fas we may get a tour of the Antiquarium building in process, and the Stokes (NE corner of 11th & Howard) as our first tours. We may also have a print of the Bob Kerry Bridge as a drawing prize for someone who attends.

We are up to 29 RSVP's, so keep them coming in!

[Coyote]

We may be adding the Residence Inn (former Federal Building) to our tour. Stay tuned off more info!

[Uffda]

change of plans --- I am in .... at this time.

[Stargazer]

I have one of those original American skyscraper posters which I'll put up for a drawing.

[Coyote]

I have one of those original American skyscraper posters which I'll put up for a drawing.

Cool. Thanks!

[Admin]

We are still trying to firm up plans for this event. Borgata's will give us a tour around 6:00, still trying to firm up tour times, stay tuned!

[Coyote]

With Uffda's RSVP that now makes 30 coming with an additional 10 maybes.

[Brad]

Special new FB cover photo for the EO 10th Anniversary!

[Coyote]

What we have confirmed so far:

3:30 - 4:15 Residence Inn / Former Federal Building (106 S 15th St.)
4:30 - 5:15 Billy Froggs Tour (1120 Howard St.)
5:30 - 6:15 Antiquarium (we are still working on this...)
6:30 - 8:00 Borgata Tour and 10th Anniversary Forum Meetup.

[Coyote]

We will be making Name Tags for participants, if you do not have an Avatar yet let me know:

[schumatt]

We will be making Name Tags for participants, if you do not have an Avatar yet let me know:

I guess I'll be needing to upload an avatar. Deadline?

[Coyote]

Deadline would be Friday Morning.

[bargainhunter]

Thanks for the update. See everyone Saturday night. We won't be able to meet up until 5:30.

[Coyote]

So far we have name tags with Avatars made up for

Mayor Black
Coyote
Brad
Omaha Cowboy
DTO Luv
guy4omaha
Omaha Gabe +1
skinzfan23
RNCyanide
Linkin5
HR Paperstacks
Bargainhunter +1
justnick
2Adam29
Seth
Uffda

We have name tags made but without an avatar for:
Almighty Tuna
nebugeater
Erik
MadMartin8
schumatt
MTO (6EQUJ5) +2
Shaw J
bigredmed

We have a name tag for, but wondering if he wants an older avatar for:
Stargazer and wife

Have not heard back from:
shoottofill ???
Jason4225 ???
Collin ???
icejammer ???
nebport5 ???
thenewguy ???
OmaBabe ???
Lisanstan ???
GetUrban ???
Omadweller ???

[MadMartin8]

I hate to do this last minute, but I will be out of town on the day of the meetup. You'll have to all visit the Bathhouse without me I am afraid

[Uffda]

So any suggestion for a good place to lark so I could walk from one place to another?

[Coyote]

So any suggestion for a good place to lark so I could walk from one place to another?

It's a Saturday afternoon in January, nobody will be larking then

[Uffda]

So any suggestion for a good place to lark so I could walk from one place to another?

It's a Saturday afternoon in January, nobody will be larking then  :P

Damn looks like I got brad's auto correct problem. Pass the bear!!

[Stargazer]

Photo from first forum meetup in 2003... the phpbb form of the forum actually existed in 2003... archive.org shows posts appearing as early as June. I can't recall precisely when the migration from the Omaha Chamber forum began... it seems like there was some protracted downtime, or was it more trolls taking it over? which preceded their forum being removed entirely (~2005?).

For that first forum meet, we met at Rick's... then did a tour of the Drake Court renovation project.

[guy4omaha]

Is it too late to add Mrs. guy4Omaha to the invite list? Can she you my avatar?

[Coyote]

Is it too late to add Mrs. guy4Omaha to the invite list? Can she you my avatar?

Really never too late, will look forward to meeting her.

[Stargazer]

Speaking of spouses... Mrs. Stargazer will not be able to attend. It's just me. As for avatar... I don't even recall what my older avatar(s) looked like. So unless someone remembers for me, I guess you can just use the current one (or head shot from that 1st forum meet photo will suffice I guess... show how much I've aged!)

[Coyote]

Speaking of spouses... Mrs. Stargazer will not be able to attend.  It's just me.  As for avatar... I don't even recall what my older avatar(s) looked like.  So unless someone remembers for me, I guess you can just use the current one (or head shot from that 1st forum meet photo will suffice I guess... show how much I've aged!)

The one you had as Stargazer the longest was a shot of your killer telescope!

[SaveOmaha]

I will plan on being there. Looking forward to the tour! I wouldn't mind a name tag if there are any left.

[Coyote]

I'm on my cell phone right now, so I don't know if you have an avatar, but I'll make you one tonight.

[Coyote]

We are still waiting for Avatars for name tags for:

Almighty Tuna
nebugeater
Erik
schumatt
MTO
Shaw J
OmahaJosh618

and for Stargazer if you want an old one

[lisanstan]

I'm going to really try to make it to the Borgata portion of the meet up.

[Coyote]

I'm going to really try to make it to the Borgata portion of the meet up.

I will make you a name tag then!

[Greg S]

I am planning on making the first part of the day. I'd be in for the whole day except my son's mite hockey team that I coach is skating at the UNO game that night at Century Link.

Thanks,
Greg