70K Forum Meet'n'Greet Onbroad, 2017 edition

by **Pellaz** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:06 am

So, after some discussion over on Facebook, let's do this again this year!

What: the completely unofficial 70K Forum (and Forum Fiends FB Group) meet'n'greet. A chance to put names to faces and smiles on faces. It's time to celebrate: After all, we'll know by then that we've successfully boarded the ship, didn't miss the boat and are about to become part of the best metal cruise in the world! :headbanger:

When: starting at around 3:30 pm after embarkation (Feb. 2nd) and lasting up to Muster Drill, then afterward for those who don't have to rush off to see their must-see bands playing during the first time-slot.
This is just about the only time we'd have a chance to gather, because once the stages start up their schedules, it gets....busy. This also allows time before 3:30 to get settled, explore the ship, start drinking, etc.

Where: Sports Deck near the basketball court (Deck 13 aft), same as last year for those who were there. Apropos of nothing....the Wipeout Bar is nearby. :cheers:

If the weather is really rainy or stormy -- not likely, but it is possible -- we can move to an indoor bar, maybe the Schooner Bar, On-Air Club or Boleros.

Also: our own acidbasement may be able to print up some color meet'n'greet stickers for us again this year. I was stopped a couple of times later by people who wanted a photo of it. Here's the artwork.... :mrgreen:

If you've ever wanted to see a Statsman or a wookie in their natural habitats, this is your chance.
Let's do this! :lol:

by **bodomdragon** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:42 am

The sticker is just too good. I wore it during the first day last year but didn't help much. Let's see how it works out this time!

by **Phoenix** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:11 am

Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

by **Downvod** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:22 am

Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

The 13th floor is only in the back of the boat, so I would think the elevators near the Windjammer go up there, no? I actually never explored above the 12th floor last year. That will be the first thing I do when I get on the boat this year, lol.

by **Speedy** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:25 am

Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

The rear elevators on the port side are the only ones that goes to the sports deck and Viking Crown lounge. Or just go up the stairs from deck 12.

by **crazemidgt** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:43 am

Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

I only went up there once to explore before we disembarked. Looking at it now, I can't even remember how to find it haha.

by **Speedy** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:50 am

Take the elevators closest to the x6xx cabins if you are on deck 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, Boleros on deck 4, Champagne Bar on deck 5, or Chops Grille on deck 11.

by **Phoenix** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:15 am

Speedy wrote:Take the elevators closest to the x6xx cabins if you are on deck 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, Boleros on deck 4, Champagne Bar on deck 5, or Chops Grille on deck 11.

Perfect. That should be pretty easy once I get my bearings. I intend to get in line pretty early, so I can head there after I have a nice lunch.

by **deathmetalpat** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:30 am

Looking for the 13th Deck is so going to be https://youtu.be/QiEglUjqWj0

by **Masterbas** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:44 am

I'll try to be there, but being my first time. I might forget by being overwhelmed or not find the place hahaha.

by **metalmaciejmetal** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:14 am

Don't listen to them, Phoenix! The 13th floor doesn't exist!! It leads you into a vortex you will never escape from! I said too much

by **MonicaMM** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:23 am

Masterbas wrote:I'll try to be there, but being my first time. I might forget by being overwhelmed or not find the place hahaha.

HAHAHA
Don't worry, last year I found the place by chance as soon as I got on board, it's not so hard to find it.

(don't listen to me, it is impossible to find it if you are actually looking for it)

by **MonicaMM** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:26 am

Pellaz wrote:Also: our own acidbasement may be able to print up some color meet'n'greet stickers for us again this year. I was stopped a couple of times later by people who wanted a photo of it. Here's the artwork....

This sticker is so cool, I should print a flag or a tshirt with this image

by **acidbasement** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:44 am

I designed the image, but I think it was Speedy who printed up all the stickers.

I'm afraid to try crossing the border with a bunch of "Hail Satan" paraphernalia - never know when you're going to get a Nazi border guard, especially in North Dakota. Maybe a US citizen wants to take care of the sticker printing?

by **captaingabbeh** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:52 am

Sweet! Forum party!

by **Daenerys** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:01 am

acidbasement wrote:I designed the image, but I think it was Speedy who printed up all the stickers.

I'm afraid to try crossing the border with a bunch of "Hail Satan" paraphernalia - never know when you're going to get a Nazi border guard, especially in North Dakota. Maybe a US citizen wants to take care of the sticker printing?

My cousin owns a print shop. I have a text out to him to find out if he can do stickers. :beerwink:

by **bodomdragon** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:20 am

The sticker is just fantastic, but may I suggest an increased space for writing the name? Last year I found it to be pretty small.

I will come back with a proposal.

by **Daenerys** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:33 am

My cousin's shop doesn't but he referred me to someone nearby who can. So I'll be happy to see if I can get them, PM me and we'll see how to send me the design.

by **bodomdragon** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:44 am

This is what I suggested:

by **Daenerys** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:53 am

I was able to save it to my desktop. I'll put it on a flash drive and see if I can take it to the print shop next week. How many should we make?

by **acidbasement** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:12 pm

Pm me your email address and I'll send you the PowerPoint file so that you can tweak as needed.

by **deathmetalpat** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:58 pm

Sticker is awesome but isn't an exclamation mark needed as in HAIL SATAN!

by **Masterbas** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:43 pm

metalmaciejmetal wrote:Don't listen to them, Phoenix! The 13th floor doesn't exist!! It leads you into a vortex you will never escape from! I said too much

Didn't they make a movie about that ? The Thirteenth Floor http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139809/?ref_=nv_sr_1

by **Phoenix** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:45 pm

What you all don't know is that I work on the Thirteenth Floor of my office building so I am immune to its powers :twisted:

by **Masterbas** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:46 pm

Phoenix wrote:What you all don't know is that I work on the Thirteenth Floor of my office building so I am immune to its powers

There is no 13th floor in my office building. I guess they were a bit superstitious back when they numerated the floors.

by **Pellaz** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:15 pm

I'm really liking that revised design, Bodomdragon -- last year I wanted to put both names on the badge, Forum username and real (Facebook) name, and it was kinda cramped.

Thanks, y'all, for stepping up to make these stickers -- there is no way I could make them at my work, where our color printers are well beyond mere mortals' (like me) ability to access. (And if I was seen with the finished product, some of my co-workers would take offense.)

As for numbers, I'd say twenty stickers would be too low based on response here and on FB.
Thirty would be better and forty might be.....wait for it.....overkill. :headbanger:

metalmaciejmetal wrote:Don't listen to them, Phoenix! The 13th floor doesn't exist!! It leads you into a vortex you will never escape from! I said too much

As soon as I typed that I thought "Yeah, 13th Floor. People won't even believe this exists. It's like going into the 'Beyond' section at a Bed, Bath & Beyond store." :lol:

But seriously, it does exist. If you haven't ever found it, it's worth a look just for the Flowrider when it's running. This year I am resolved to try it at least once. Maybe during our port-stop since there would be fewer witnesses to my inevitable failure and embarassment. :lol:

by **alex_canada** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:03 pm

Flow rider was a blast

by **metalmaciejmetal** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:56 pm

You need to know how to get there. Last year i took a look before setting sail. I forgot about it from then on.

Oh and i like Flo Rida as well.... No not really. I dont know who that is other than some rapper that performed at a wrestlemania

by **biertroll** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:26 am

Someone find me a give me a sticker please :beerwink:

by **AceHugger** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:32 am

Speedy wrote:
Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

just go up the stairs from deck 12.

No.

Way.

As for the meet up, - sure, why not !! :heavydrink:

by **mooyagi** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:35 pm

AceHugger wrote:
Speedy wrote:
Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

just go up the stairs from deck 12.

No.

Way.

As for the meet up, - sure, why not !!

Yeah, sounds easy but you have to pick the right set of stairs. :beerwink:

I'm glad the sports deck seems rather hidden. Fewer people can witness how bad I am at mini golf. :lol:

by **Pellaz** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:34 am

mooyagi wrote:
Yeah, sounds easy but you have to pick the right set of stairs. I'm glad the sports deck seems rather hidden. Fewer people can witness how bad I am at mini golf.

Or me -- presumably -- on the Flo'Rida. Uh, not the rapper, that wave thingie at the back of the ship. :lol:

I'm seriously gonna try it this year!
....Ahh, who am I kidding? There won't be TIME! :shock:

by **Daenerys** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:04 pm

Stickers have been ordered! I'll also bring safety pins for anyone who wants it to be more than a one time wear

by **Pellaz** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:12 pm

Daenerys wrote:Stickers have been ordered! I'll also bring safety pins for anyone who wants it to be more than a one time wear

Awesome, and that's a great idea. They proved to be popular the rest of Day 1 last year with people asking for a photo.
Briefly I thought "whoo hoo, they want a photo of ME?" but then realized the hard, crushing truth. It was the sticker. :lol:

I wish I knew what band the one photo-taker was from...I never heard about that photo being posted on anyone's site.

by **Speedy** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:51 am

Daenerys wrote:Stickers have been ordered!

Cool

Then I don't have to raid the supply cabinet at work.

by **taketheday** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:57 am

I will be there :beerbang:

by **MonicaMM** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:07 am

Hey, I guess we'll need permanent markers to write our names on the stickers, right? I have a couple here (hopefully I wont forget to pack them...)

by **Phoenix** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:08 am

MonicaMM wrote:Hey, I guess we'll need permanent markers to write our names on the stickers, right? I have a couple here (hopefully I wont forget to pack them...)

Yeah, it's good to bring markers or highlighters. Need to plan out what bands you're going to see!

by **Pellaz** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:20 pm

MonicaMM wrote:Hey, I guess we'll need permanent markers to write our names on the stickers, right? I have a couple here (hopefully I wont forget to pack them...)

I include Sharpies and highlighters as part of my cruise packing list. Sharpies are also handy for getting autographs. :headbanger:

by **MonicaMM** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:42 am

Pellaz wrote:I include Sharpies and highlighters as part of my cruise packing list. Sharpies are also handy for getting autographs.

I *always* forget to take mine... not this time, all my stuff is already packed - including 2 markers!

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