SoCal (LA/OC) SiftUp - July 2011
We had a grand meeting of the minds at BJ's Brewery at the Brea Mall in Orange County, California, and great "Sift talk" was enjoyed by all.
In attendance were @dag (this was his first group Sift Up), @Sylvester_Ink, @Issykitty, and yours truly. (We unfortunately had a few cancellations during the week and a few last minute no-shows.
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As with all past SiftUps that I've been fortunate enough to attend, it was phenomenal to meet with fellow Internet nerds in person and get a chance to know the Sifter behind the avatar. One new policy we decided on is that as of yesterday, any member who attends a SiftUp will be awarded 1 Star Point. This is not much but a little token of appreciation from SiftBot for your participation. We hope you'll be able to make it to future SiftUps!
Here's a photo of our foursome (I'll let you figure out who's who):
Many thanks to @dag who flew in from Australia, as well as @Issykitty and @Sylvester_Ink for making the pilgrimage!
In attendance were @dag (this was his first group Sift Up), @Sylvester_Ink, @Issykitty, and yours truly. (We unfortunately had a few cancellations during the week and a few last minute no-shows.
)As with all past SiftUps that I've been fortunate enough to attend, it was phenomenal to meet with fellow Internet nerds in person and get a chance to know the Sifter behind the avatar. One new policy we decided on is that as of yesterday, any member who attends a SiftUp will be awarded 1 Star Point. This is not much but a little token of appreciation from SiftBot for your participation. We hope you'll be able to make it to future SiftUps!
Here's a photo of our foursome (I'll let you figure out who's who):
Many thanks to @dag who flew in from Australia, as well as @Issykitty and @Sylvester_Ink for making the pilgrimage!
41 Comments
antWow, only four people (one female!)? Dang so tiny. Nice thumb up, IssyKitty! Wait, you're a human?
Too bad I couldn't go even though I live about 20 minutes away. I could had worn my white VS shirt (have to find it though), but it too thick in this hot weather!
kulpimsthe fantastic four
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
I look like i wasn't having a good time at all - but that's my happy look, honest. Thanks for coming out guys - it was fun and informative. So much good goss.
JiggaJonsonLast minute cancellations? String em up!
gwiz665Don't get him angry... You wouldn't like him, when he's angry!
>> ^dag:
I look like i wasn't having a good time at all - but that's my happy look, honest. Thanks for coming out guys - it was fun and informative. So much good goss.
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
Nah, we just talked about them behind their backs. I learned so many Sift secrets last night that I had no idea about. >> ^JiggaJonson:< />
Last minute cancellations? String em up!
HybridSift secrets? Do tell!
>> ^dag:
Nah, we just talked about them behind their backs. I learned so many Sift secrets last night that I had no idea about. >> ^JiggaJonson:< />
Last minute cancellations? String em up!
ant>> ^gwiz665:
Don't get him angry... You wouldn't like him, when he's angry!
>> ^dag:
I look like i wasn't having a good time at all - but that's my happy look, honest. Thanks for coming out guys - it was fun and informative. So much good goss.
Actually, I do want to see him green and big. He looked drunk.
IssyKitty, you didn't tell them our secrets. Did you?
blankfist^Ancient Chinese secrets.
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
I'm sworn to secrecy of course. But I suspect this is the best part of a Sift Up - you get to spill all the stuff you would never write down.>> ^Hybrid:
Sift secrets? Do tell! >> ^dag:
Nah, we just talked about them behind their backs. I learned so many Sift secrets last night that I had no idea about. >> ^JiggaJonson:< />
Last minute cancellations? String em up!
ant>> ^blankfist:
^Ancient Chinese secrets.
About me, eh?
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
Not drunk - maybe jetlagged - though I did have to drink mine and Lucky's beer both.>> ^ant:
>> ^gwiz665:
Don't get him angry... You wouldn't like him, when he's angry!
>> ^dag:
I look like i wasn't having a good time at all - but that's my happy look, honest. Thanks for coming out guys - it was fun and informative. So much good goss.
Actually, I do want to see him green and big. He looked drunk.
IssyKitty, you didn't tell them our secrets. Did you?
blankfist
lucky760I too learned so many things about so many people. Quite an enlightening evening. To be honest, I'm kind of glad some of you couldn't attend.
Of course, if you really want to be in the know, attend the next SiftUp.
ant>> ^dag:
Not drunk - maybe jetlagged - though I did have to drink mine and Lucky's beer both.>> ^ant:
>> ^gwiz665:
Don't get him angry... You wouldn't like him, when he's angry!
>> ^dag:
I look like i wasn't having a good time at all - but that's my happy look, honest. Thanks for coming out guys - it was fun and informative. So much good goss.
Actually, I do want to see him green and big. He looked drunk.
IssyKitty, you didn't tell them our secrets. Did you?
Don't drink and VS.
ant>> ^lucky760:
I too learned so many things about so many people. Quite an enlightening evening. To be honest, I'm kind of glad some of you couldn't attend.
Of course, if you really want to be in the know, attend the next SiftUp.
"How wude."
HybridWell count me in any UK sift up then!
AdrianBlack...And don't forget Chicago!
*flexes shoulders*
dotdudeYou'd probably have a big turnout at a Texas SiftUp. Everything's bigger in Texas, or so I'm told.
HybridI'm hoping to be in Texas next year for the inaugural Formula 1 race there too...>> ^dotdude:
You'd probably have a big turnout at a Texas SiftUp. Everything's bigger in Texas, or so I'm told.
blankfist@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
ant>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
Ha, I like OC better than LA even though I live and work in LA County. I live between them so the commutes aren't too bad. I just don't and can't drive due to my disabilities.
blankfist>> ^ant:
Why are you always making me sad?
>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
Ha, I like OC better than LA even though I live and work in LA County. I live between them so the commutes aren't too bad. I just don't and can't drive due to my disabilities.
ant>> ^blankfist:
>> ^ant:
>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
Ha, I like OC better than LA even though I live and work in LA County. I live between them so the commutes aren't too bad. I just don't and can't drive due to my disabilities.
Why are you always making me sad?
"Don't be sad. Be happy." --Full House's kid (girl twins?)
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
I'm at the airport now, but it might work on my swing back through on the way to Oz on the 27th. em>>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
ant>> ^dag:
I'm at the airport now, but it might work on my swing back through on the way to Oz on the 27th. em>>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
How often are you in So. CA?
blankfist>> ^ant:
>> ^dag:
I'm at the airport now, but it might work on my swing back through on the way to Oz on the 27th. em>>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
How often are you in So. CA?
He comes through once every year, leaves a piece of candy on my pillow, then flies off with a wink and a nod. He calls out to all the children, "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning."
ant>> ^blankfist:
>> ^ant:
>> ^dag:
I'm at the airport now, but it might work on my swing back through on the way to Oz on the 27th. em>>> ^blankfist:
@dag, how long are you in town? If you're here for a bit, there are probably some straggler LA Sifters that may be up for an unofficial Siftup in LA (we spit on OC, ptooey!) if you're still in Man Beach.
How often are you in So. CA?
He comes through once every year, leaves a piece of candy on my pillow, then flies off with a wink and a nod. He calls out to all the children, "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning."
He's not Santa.
RyjkyjI'm down for a Pacific Northwest siftup any time.
Sylvester_InkAnd I caught up on all the stuff I've been missing, since I'm totally out of the loop.
But it was a good time. Definitely glad I took the trip. I may attend more of these in the future.
>> ^lucky760:
I too learned so many things about so many people. Quite an enlightening evening. To be honest, I'm kind of glad some of you couldn't attend.
Of course, if you really want to be in the know, attend the next SiftUp.
IssykittyIt was a fun time! Great to meet Sylvester_ink, a pleasure to see Lucky again, and finally meet our great and fearless leader! I thought for sure there would be others that would show up, but whatever... that was their loss.
Yeah, ant... I'm talking to YOU! 
ant>> ^Issykitty:
Also, I need a portal/transporter/teleportation since I don't drive. 
It was a fun time! Great to meet Sylvester_ink, a pleasure to see Lucky again, and finally meet our great and fearless leader! I thought for sure there would be others that would show up, but whatever... that was their loss. Yeah, ant... I'm talking to YOU!
IssyKitty, you threatened to crush me with your paws so I didn't want to go.
youdiejoeI was super bummed to miss the sift up, first one I have missed out of the last few years. @dag and @blankfist I would like to be on the list for the possible informal sift up, if that happens.
ctrlaltbleachDoes that mean you would come to Texas for a siftup??
>> ^dotdude:
You'd probably have a big turnout at a Texas SiftUp. Everything's bigger in Texas, or so I'm told.
volumptuousI moved to SF or else I would've been there as well.
rottenseedI should've went but I try to keep my IRL away from my IFL...
ant>> ^rottenseed:
I should've went but I try to keep my IRL away from my IFL...
F?
dotdudePerhaps . . . Timing would be the question.
>> ^ctrlaltbleach:
Does that mean you would come to Texas for a siftup??
>> ^dotdude:
You'd probably have a big turnout at a Texas SiftUp. Everything's bigger in Texas, or so I'm told.
volumptuousYeah, I'm trying to figure out what the F in IFL is as well.
>> ^ant:
>> ^rottenseed:
I should've went but I try to keep my IRL away from my IFL...
F?
dagComment hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)
In Real Life vs. In F**ked Life. Pretty much the same thing for Rottenseed. >> ^volumptuous:
Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what the F in IFL is as well.
>> ^ant:
>> ^rottenseed:
I should've went but I try to keep my IRL away from my IFL...
F?
antFYI: "... Thank you for taking the time to contact BJ’s restaurants. We currently
do not have wireless/wifi in either location..."
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