Atlanta: Forum Meet between July 4-7?

[ATLonthebrain]

ATL forumers,

I'm planning to visit July 4-7, and it would be great to meet with a few of those personalities I see posting here with regularity. I know the holiday falls midweek this year, but I think that may mean not as many will be traveling far from home.

Of course, we're talking about a time when summer is in full swing, so extensive outdoor activities (touring around town spotting various projects) may not be in the cards. If not, I'd be just as happy to meet for a drink and/or bite to eat and talk face-to-face vs on this board. When and where is up in the air. There are so many here who I identify with only through your respective handles, yet I don't know names or faces. Would be nice to change that.

Hope to generate some interest from the pro-Atlanta crowd. I'll check back periodically to see what the general consensus appears to be. Keeping my fingers crossed that there's both interest and an ability to make it happen. I should be fairly open on each of those days. Thanks.

ATLonthebrain

[mayhem]

I'm down if it's past 8pm. I'll check back to the thread to see when and where a meet up is planned and if I can make it!

[shanthemanatl]

I'll get back from St. Simons on the 4th, so I'll be in town. I'd love to meet!

[(four 0 four)]

Maybe somewhere like the upper deck of the 11th Street Six Feet Under where we can ooh and aah over the skyline while enjoying a nice cold beer...or lemonade.

[Trae]

I would go if I could.

[cabasse]

i'd have to wait till the next one... sorry, i'd love to be there next month but i don't think it would be possible.

we still need to meet up sometime up here though, bryant!

[ATLonthebrain]

Oh yeah, I've been hearing good things about the new Six Feet Under, and especially about the views. That sounds like a perfect spot, maybe mid-evening to watch the transition from day to night and see the city light up.

I'm there three evenings, Wed/Thu/Fri. Wed is the actual holiday, but not sure it's going to be a big deal since it is midweek. So seems like there are a couple of interested forumers so far. Keep the posts coming, and details can be worked out later. Maybe let me know, for those who are interested, whether say Thu or Fri evenings typically are better for your availability.

And Tim, I fully agree. We really need to connect. I've been here for over a year now and have yet to cross paths with you. Let's change that soon. I may venture to Downtown/Brush Park this weekend. If you think you'll be around, let me know.

ATLonthebrain

[Sulley]

Sure!

[g-man435]

Sure!

Where did you come from? I thought you left for good. :P

[jfsatlbldr]

I would like to join in with the group as well.

[ATLonthebrain]

So we potentially have:

ATLonthebrain
Mayhem
shanethemanatl
(four 0 four)
Sulley
jfsatlbldr (love all your posted pics, btw!)

Everyone feel good about Six Feet Under on West 11th?

Let's keep the list growing, ATLans, and let me know the best day for everyone (including July 4). I'd even be open to two separate meets on different days to accommodate more people, if necessary. But one bigger one would be best, I'm sure we'd all agree.

[mayhem]

Six Feet Under

[Fiorenza]

I'm there.

[trainiac]

Everyone feel good about Six Feet Under on West 11th?

Let's keep the list growing, ATLans, and let me know the best day for everyone (including July 4).

Six Feet Under is the place, I'd say. Thursday the 5th works best for me but Friday would probably be OK. Cool beans

[catlike]

I think I'm available those days, as well.

[ATLonthebrain]

And the list gets longer:

ATLonthebrain
Mayhem
shanethemanatl
(four 0 four)
Sulley
jfsatlbldr
Fiorenza
trainiac
catlike

Anyone know how much room there is on the patio/balcony @ Six Feet Under? I'll probably call sometime next week, after I have a better feel for how many can make it, and see about reserving something, if that's possible. Worth a try.

[SteveD]

I might be able to go. I'm anticipating closing on a new home on the 6th tho...

[shanthemanatl]

And the list gets longer:

ATLonthebrain
Mayhem
shanethemanatl
(four 0 four)
Sulley
jfsatlbldr
Fiorenza
trainiac
catlike

Anyone know how much room there is on the patio/balcony @ Six Feet Under? I'll probably call sometime next week, after I have a better feel for how many can make it, and see about reserving something, if that's possible. Worth a try.

You can usually call about an hour ahead and they'll put your name on the list for the rooftop deck.

The view is amazing...y'all will love it!

[ATLonthebrain]

All the more reason to celebrate, SteveD..hope you can join us.

shan, thanks for the heads up. I'll keep that in mind to call an hour or two ahead to set something aside on the deck.

I'm leaning towards Thu right now, because people typically have more going on Fri night.

[john3eblover]

i'll be there in spirit... :-(

[jfsatlbldr]

Sounds like i should bring my camera and trusty tripod.

[Teshadoh]

Sorry, I will be having tea with my prairie dog pals.

[Andrea]

Sorry, I will be having tea with my prairie dog pals.

I would come but I'm hopelessly anti-social. Too bad my real life persona doesn't measure up to my friendly internets style.

:haha:

[Fiorenza]

Oh, Andrea....I know you're married and all, but you're one of the main reasons I'd like to show up!

[ATLonthebrain]

I was thinking the exact same thing, Fiorenza. I'm sure we're not alone in hoping that you'll give it some thought, Andrea.

[Dragonheart8588]

Can I join in with you guys? It would be great to meet you guys and have some intelligent discussions. However, can I get to 6 feet under by Marta? I hate driving in midtown because I don't know my way around there. If I can get there by Marta then you guys will understand why I don't want to drive down there (midtown/downtown).

[Fiorenza]

Dragonheart, maybe my son and I can pick you up and take you, if your parents are ok with that.

[Dragonheart8588]

Dragonheart, maybe my son and I can pick you up and take you, if your parents are ok with that.

I would love too but I live in East Cobb now. I don't think you guys want to pick me up this far (Johnson Ferry/Abernathy). I can meet you guys half way somewhere. Thank you for your offer.

[Sulley]

Please, Andrea, join us. Pleeeease.

(gee, I sound pathetic or something)

[cabasse]

damn, i would go just to shake hands with andrea.

even if she won't respond to that private message i sent her a few days ago. ;)

[Sulley]

Yay, I'm flying into ATL tomorrow.... err, today?

[trainiac]

Can I join in with you guys? It would be great to meet you guys and have some intelligent discussions. However, can I get to 6 feet under by Marta? I hate driving in midtown because I don't know my way around there. If I can get there by Marta then you guys will understand why I don't want to drive down there (midtown/downtown).

The number 1 bus (Coronet Way) goes right by there on its way from the Bolton Rd area to downtown.

http://www.itsmarta.com/getthere/schedules/1.htm

[Buck]

If Andrea goes, I may too.

[Andrea]

Oh, gee, so many of y'all are really sweet. But I truly don't do real life very well.

[Trae]

I'm actually better in person that on these forums. I wish I could go.

[Buck]

The closest I've ever come to meeting another forumer is seeing one on the campus of my school.

[cabasse]

^who? i don't know of too many forumers who are currently at ksu, haha.

(just being nosy)

[Terminus]

The number 1 bus (Coronet Way) goes right by there on its way from the Bolton Rd area to downtown.

http://www.itsmarta.com/getthere/schedules/1.htm

The #12 goes nearby too - a block away - and it can be caught at Cumberland Mall.

[Terminus]

I can't go. I have a rezoning presentation that night for a 12 story condo on Peachtree in the Peachtree Heights West neighborhood.

[Buck]

^who? i don't know of too many forumers who are currently at ksu, haha.

(just being nosy)

NewnanGuy

[jfsatlbldr]

The #12 goes nearby too - a block away - and it can be caught at Cumberland Mall.
I may be mistaken but that may be the #10, at least that's the one i use to go straight to the Arts Center station. There may be several that follow the same route. Also MARTA sends a bus now directly to that same Cumberland transfer point.

[Terminus]

I may be mistaken but that may be the #10, at least that's the one i use to go straight to the Arts Center station. There may be several that follow the same route. Also MARTA sends a bus now directly to that same Cumberland transfer point.

The CCT #10 goes from Arts Center to Cumberland Mall, but the MARTA #12 goes from Midtown Station to Cumblerland Mall. The MARTA #10 was discontinued and became part of MARTA #110.

[Connect]

I would like to attend also !

[shanthemanatl]

So guys, have we settled on a date, time, and location?

[MidtownMile]

Fairly new around the city, but always great to meet new people. Can I add onto the list?

And bump on the date. Thursday woudl be my vote, but I could do Friday, too.

[Fiorenza]

Location-wise, I think somebody suggested the new Six Feet Under. Date-wise, Thursday July 5th? Time-wise, early evening?

[shanthemanatl]

6FU and Thursday, July 5 work for me. I think 7 or 7:30pm would be great---it would give us a chance to see all three skylines in both daylight and at night from the rooftop deck.

[ATLonthebrain]

So we're 10-days out now, and I see there's more interest, which is great. I was actually going to post today to bump the topic back to the top of the list.

Six Feet Under on Thursday, July 5 @ 7pm - On 11th Street west of Northside Drive.

I'll stop by on July 4 (plan to arrive in ATL early that morning) to talk to the Manager and see about getting a couple of patio tables set aside. It may work, and it may not. If not, I'll call the day of and make a reservation.

The list of Yea's I have thus far is:

ATLonthebrain
Mayhem
shanethemanatl
(four 0 four)
Sulley
jfsatlbldr
Fiorenza
trainiac
catlike
Connect
MidtownMile

That's 11. Am I missing anyone? And of those on the list, is anyone NOT able to make it? I want to have a somewhat accurate count by this weekend, if possible.

Looking forward to meeting everybody and toasting to Atlanta, whatever we individually and collectively believe its future to be.

ATLonthebrain

P.S. - Should we go to extremes and wear nametags with our respective SSP handle's for recognition/association? LOL

[catlike]

Put me down for 2. I have my trusty sidekick.

[Rail Claimore]

Put me down as a maybe.

[mayhem]

I don't think I will have the time on Thursday :(
I've got a ram jammed busy day. Hopefully I can stop by for a bit.

[ATLian12]

is this still on because im in this weekend. Would like to meet Andrea but I understand if she doesent want to meet. We still love you.

[Andrea]

is this still on because im in this weekend. Would like to meet Andrea but I understand if she doesent want to meet. We still love you.

ATLian, I am truly flattered, but I am ultra-weird and don't interact well with people in real life. (I know, how could anyone have guessed that?)

:haha:

Seriously, you are sweet and I hope everyone has a great time!

[Fiorenza]

I am ultra-weird

Andrea, that's an ultra lame excuse. You're weird. We're all weird one way or another.

[shanthemanatl]

ATLian, I am truly flattered, but I am ultra-weird and don't interact well with people in real life. (I know, how could anyone have guessed that?)

:haha:

Seriously, you are sweet and I hope everyone has a great time!

Andrea, the fact that you're ultra-weird only makes me want to meet you more! Come on girl, fly your freak flag with us!

Seriously, if you can't make it, I'm sure we all understand.

[catlike]

Awwww, c'mon, Andrea! Come and hang out with us!

[bibbit]

*bump*

I'm in.

-bibbit

So we're 10-days out now, and I see there's more interest, which is great. I was actually going to post today to bump the topic back to the top of the list.

Six Feet Under on Thursday, July 5 @ 7pm - On 11th Street west of Northside Drive.

I'll stop by on July 4 (plan to arrive in ATL early that morning) to talk to the Manager and see about getting a couple of patio tables set aside. It may work, and it may not. If not, I'll call the day of and make a reservation.

The list of Yea's I have thus far is:

ATLonthebrain
Mayhem
shanethemanatl
(four 0 four)
Sulley
jfsatlbldr
Fiorenza
trainiac
catlike
Connect
MidtownMile

That's 11. Am I missing anyone? And of those on the list, is anyone NOT able to make it? I want to have a somewhat accurate count by this weekend, if possible.

Looking forward to meeting everybody and toasting to Atlanta, whatever we individually and collectively believe its future to be.

ATLonthebrain

P.S. - Should we go to extremes and wear nametags with our respective SSP handle's for recognition/association? LOL

[jfsatlbldr]

Just curious if anyone would like to see plans of some new towers about to break ground. I have several and could bring them with me to the meeting.

[Fiorenza]

We'd like to see them.

[MidtownMile]

second to that.

If we're gonna geek out on skyscrapers, let's at least have some plans to drool over. ha ha!

[ATLskyline]

I wont be able to go but sounds like fun, maybe ill be able to make the next one.

[Andrea]

Just curious if anyone would like to see plans of some new towers about to break ground. I have several and could bring them with me to the meeting.

Hee! Joe, I can't imagine anyone on this forum saying, "Nah, please don't bring them." That's about like asking whether the Pope wears a tall hat.

[dabigstigGT]

Hee! Joe, I can't imagine anyone on this forum saying, "Nah, please don't bring them." That's about like asking whether the Pope wears a tall hat.

Ha! Or like Andrea asking all the guys if she should come and wear a low cut shirt!

I'm Matt, by the way- A long time lurker and had to chime in on this one...it was waaay too easy. Ya'll will be really close to me (I'm a GT student) but I will be working then. Wish I could come.

[ATLonthebrain]

Hey everybody! I'm headed your way in the morning, and will visit Six Feet Under Midtown tomorrow afternoon sometime. I'll try to get an area reserved for about 15 people to accommodate our Thursday evening get-together, starting @ 7pm. I'll post an update no later than tomorrow evening, along with what name I've given the group, so everyone is directed to the correct area upon arrival. See you all very soon...glad this is all coming together. Oh, and Happy Independence Day!

ATLonthebrain

[atlantaguy]

Have fun guys, wish I could join you.

[sabino86]

That would be bad ass, but I unfortunately cannot make it due to a prior commitment. :(

[dante2308]

I might come. I'm a bit leery about turning online meetings into real ones though.

[ATLonthebrain]

Stopped by Six Feet Under this afternoon. No go on making any sort of advance arrangements. The best I can do is call tomorrow around 6pm and get on the list for the rooftop deck. I'll put the reservation under: Atlanta SSP. I'll check back tonight and again during the day tomorrow for any last minute replies related to joining in or backing out. Thanks.

ATLonthebrain

[shanthemanatl]

Stopped by Six Feet Under this afternoon. No go on making any sort of advance arrangements. The best I can do is call tomorrow around 6pm and get on the list for the rooftop deck. I'll put the reservation under: Atlanta SSP. I'll check back tonight and again during the day tomorrow for any last minute replies related to joining in or backing out. Thanks.

ATLonthebrain

Hey ATL--

A mini-crisis has come up at work---looks like I'll be here quite late, so the chances of me making it look pretty slim.

Hope to catch y'all next time---have fun!

[gttx]

Just curious if anyone would like to see plans of some new towers about to break ground. I have several and could bring them with me to the meeting.

Joe - if you're ever bored and feel like scanning those, I would love to have a copy. I'd imagine they are for 12th + Midtown Phase II, etc. I'd like to see some of the ones I haven't already looked through.

[ATLonthebrain]

shan, sorry to hear you won't be joining the crew. I suspect at least part of the group will be there until around 9pm or so, long enough for dusk to set in and the lights of the city to take over. If there's even a chance of a brief late inning visit, don't hesitate. If not, definitely have to try it again next time I hit town. Thanks for letting us know.

[Fiorenza]

It was real nice to meet so many of you this evening and finally put some faces to names. Let's do it again soon and maybe some of the others can also make an appearance. Andrea, are your ears burning?

[trainiac]

It was real nice to meet so many of you this evening and finally put some faces to names. Let's do it again soon and maybe some of the others can also make an appearance.

Hey, Mr. Gwinnett.... Nah, I just wanted to say the same, great to meet everybody. It was wonderful to talk to so many folks so interested in progress.:D And huge thanks to Atlonthebrain for organizing! Have a safe trip back to D-town.

[Andrea]

It was real nice to meet so many of you this evening and finally put some faces to names. Let's do it again soon and maybe some of the others can also make an appearance. Andrea, are your ears burning?

Fiorenza, it sounds like an excellent gathering -- so many cool people here! But I'm really bad at dealing with folks in real life (as those who've met me know).


:hahano:

[jfsatlbldr]

It was a fun evening, lets do it again sometime.
Group photo and some views from the deck;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b010_edited-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b004_edited-1.jpg

[SteveD]

Great pics! OK...let's attach some SSP handles to the faces in that last photo!! Nice lookin' group!

[Randy Sandford]

Looks like y'all had a good time. I'm amazed that only 2 people from the first Atlanta Forum Meet held 3 or 4 years ago (which I attended) were at the latest meet.

BTW, is that Andrea, or is there another female member from Atlanta that I'm not aware of? Anyway, as SteveD said, someone should identify the members in that photo.

[(four 0 four)]

It was great to get together with everyone, both the new faces and 'old'!

As promised, Joe arrived with building plans and wowed the crowd!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/four0four/meet.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/four0four/meet2.jpg

I look forward to the next meet!
I typically can be seen as the blur on the way out of a picture (much prefer to be on the other side of the camera) and in Joe's picture, I managed to be a blur while standing still...how does that happen?

[Trae]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b004_edited-1.jpg

Who is everybody? And the second guy on the left looks too much like my dad. It's scary.

[(four 0 four)]

From L to R:

1) Randall (friend of mine who posts on SSC and Skyscraperlife)
2) ATLonthebrain (THANKS for setting this up!)
3) MidtownMile
4)
5)
6) bibbit
7) accompanied #8
8) Catlike
9) Connect
10) (four 0 four)
11) jfsatlbldr

Scania dropped by but missed the photo op.

Sorry I can't remember 4 or 5! Major memory loss at my advanced age!

[Fiorenza]

4 is Trainaic and 5 is me!

[Fiorenza]

It was a great choice of location. We all got a kick out of seeing the skyline change from day to night.

[jfsatlbldr]

Funny you say that Mark, i'm blurred as well and i was the one telling everyone to be absolutely still!

[Connect]

I had a great time hanging out last night. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. Special thanks to ATLonthebrain for organizing & to jfsatlbldr for being the man with the plans!

[micropundit]

Speaking of plans: what did you guys see and what did they look like? Deets!

[scania]

It was great meeting everyone and hope we can do it soon. :)

[Trae]

I hope I am there for the next one. I know you all want to meet me.

[Fiorenza]

micropundit,

Joe's company is involved in subcontractor bids on most of the large local projects. He had the structural prints for basically all projects we've discussed, as well as the AS 275(?) 17th building which none of us had previously seen, which is supposed to be built just east of 12AS on the north side of 17th St. He also had the prints for the Rodney Cook Arch.

[Stratosphere 2020]

Very nice group of people, I hope sometime to particpate as a foreigner in the Atlanta group meeting. :)

[Teshadoh]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/jfsatlbldr/misc/7-05-07b004_edited-1.jpg



That is a great collection of good looking people - I wish I could have gone, especially since I wasn't aware Six Feet Under had a Midtown collection. I did enjoy my last meeting, but not nearly as many people then.

[gttx]

micropundit,

Joe's company is involved in subcontractor bids on most of the large local projects. He had the structural prints for basically all projects we've discussed, as well as the AS 275(?) 17th building which none of us had previously seen, which is supposed to be built just east of 12AS on the north side of 17th St. He also had the prints for the Rodney Cook Arch.

Any info. you can share about this project? How tall it is, what's it look like, etc?

[micropundit]

Thanks ,looking forward to see these projects come on line.

[jfsatlbldr]

Any info. you can share about this project? How tall it is, what's it look like, etc?
271 17th St., 24 (true) floors (no 13th), 375' tall, 'broken trapezoid' floor plan.
Here's a list of building heights of all the other plans viewed at the meeting;
Terminus 200 @ 357'
Trump (main tower) @571'
W Hotel Allen Plaza @331'
Mansion on Peachtree @579'
Atlantic @540'
1075 Peachtree Office tower @487'
1075 Peachtree Hotel and condo tower @392'
3630 Peachtree towers @ 438' and 340'

[micropundit]

1075 Peachtree Office tower @487'

That doesn't seem to square with it being a 40 story office building does it? That seems to be a 30 story job to me.

[ATLonthebrain]

It was great to meet all of you on Thu night. Thanks for making the trek to Six Feet Under - Midtown. For some it was right down the street, and for others it was across town. I'm glad I decided to float the idea, and that more than a dozen of you agreed it was a worthy one.

Scania, even though you couldn't stay long, it was great that you stopped by to meet everyone.

I realize it's more exciting for me to see the changes in the area, because I don't live there. The progress that's made in the months between my visits makes for a much bigger WOW! factor. One thing I saw was the progress on the demo of the former Red Cross office on Monroe. I wouldn't have even known about it if not for a post in here last week.

I'll be back again before yearend, but certainly hope the ATL forumers continue to get together every once in a while.

BTW, I caught a movie at the Regal Cinema at Atlantic Station yesterday, then on to Rosa Mexicano for dinner afterwards. For what it's worth, there was a rather diverse crowd both at the movie, inside the restaurant, and in The District in general. I was there between 4pm-9pm, and even as we descended to the parking deck below, a steady stream of others arrived to be part of the AS scene.

The skyline sparkled as we climbed out of ATL last night around 10:30. I could pick out quite a few of the buildings as we flew along the west side of the city bound for Detroit. I kept thinking how much different that scene behind our Six Feet Under group shot will look by the end of this decade. Great changes, and growth, lie ahead! It'll only get better, at least that's my hope.

ATLonthebrain (Bryant)

[jfsatlbldr]

Bryant, thanks again for organizing the event. It was a pleasure meeting you and everyone. Be sure to give advance notice before your next visit so another meeting can be organized. Joe

[scania]

Bryant, thanks again for organizing the event. It was a pleasure meeting you and everyone. Be sure to give advance notice before your next visit so another meeting can be organized. Joe

:yes: :cheers: :banana: