Lateral-G Sema party 2014 poll and feedback

[camcojb]

As most of you are aware, we had a Lateral-G Meet and Greet during Sema week 2013 at Margaritaville. I would appreciate those of you that attended giving feedback in regards to the get together. We had approximately 130 people attending the event, held on the second floor in a private room at Margaritaville. The room holds 150 people max, so we were close to capacity.

It's time to get the room locked down for this years Sema event, and we're trying to decide on doing the same room or opting for the third floor which holds up to 300 people. It's more expensive obviously, so we need to find out how many are planning on attending to figure out how much room we need. We'd also love to hear feedback from those who attended last years event, to see if you liked the venue and food.

The advantage of the second floor is you're inside with one wall all windows for a nice view of the strip. Weather and temps don't matter. But it is limited to 150 people max.

The third floor handles double the people, 300 max. It's open, no ceiling with a great view of the strip. The disadvantage would be if it rained or was real cold, which can happen in Vegas in November. They do provide heaters, and claim that if it's cold out the heaters are plenty to keep everyone comfortable. However if it rains ... :ohsnap:

We hold our meet and greet on Wednesday of Sema week, so this year it's be held on 11-5-14, from 7pm to 10pm. It's a casual setup with an all you can eat fajita bar going all night, and our own private bar and hostesses. Drinks are on you, but the food is included in the $25 price. You are free to bounce from table to table meeting old friends and making new ones. It's a great way to finally meet people you interact with on Lateral-G all year.

So basically, let us know if you will be at Sema this year and plan to make the party. The total will kind of guide us in regards to room choice. Here's a slideshow of last years event to give you an idea of what is going on.

Lateral-G Meet and Greet Sema 2013 (http://lateral-g.net/wordpress/?p=716)

[ironworks]

You know there is a kick ass mexican food place not to far from the strip that one of my customers takes us to every time. I wonder if we could improve food quality and lower the price by going some where off the strip. Or is the strip convinience worth the cost.

[GregWeld]

I just go for the people.


The food or the place --- whatever, doesn't make much difference to me.





We always get such a nice friendly, warm, welcome......








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/33.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/33.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Hope he doesn't wear the same shirt this year.

[96z28ss]

2013 get together was far better than the previous years.
I would say keep it the same for now. Maybe in a few more years we might out grow it, and need a bigger place.

[DOOM]

I'm in for whatever you decide!

[ccracin]

Dang it, I need to get there!

[Lenie]

Had a blast, will go again where ever.

[modernbeat]

Most of the time I go to meet-and-greets it's WAY too loud to converse with new friends. I'd try to find a place that keeps the noise down to a low roar and does not add additional blaring music.

Haven't been to Margaritaville, so I don't know if it's the super-loud type, or just the marginally-loud type of place. But I'm there to meet people, not party, and noise makes it harder.

[GAP Industries]

Im in. Hope to put a face to all the screen names !!!

[camcojb]

Most of the time I go to meet-and-greets it's WAY too loud to converse with new friends. I'd try to find a place that keeps the noise down to a low roar and does not add additional blaring music.

Haven't been to Margaritaville, so I don't know if it's the super-loud type, or just the marginally-loud type of place. But I'm there to meet people, not party, and noise makes it harder.
I'll let others speak for the noise level, to me it was not an issue. Although Margaritaville can be loud downstairs when a band is playing live, we were upstairs in a private room.

[GregWeld]

Most of the time I go to meet-and-greets it's WAY too loud to converse with new friends. I'd try to find a place that keeps the noise down to a low roar and does not add additional blaring music.

Haven't been to Margaritaville, so I don't know if it's the super-loud type, or just the marginally-loud type of place. But I'm there to meet people, not party, and noise makes it harder.




It's only loud when Charley and Mario show up.... oh and Blake and Roger.... er and um... Jody and Jim and Stuart get there.... and Sieg and Ken and SW start talkin'.... and Brian and Tara and Lenie start drinking... or when Howell wants to auction something... and then Braga and Tim start bidding... and then it jumps a few more decibels when Dr Renner and his minions (Dave and Todd and Rob and BadRon) arrive... It gets quiet when Sutton speaks - but that doesn't last long 'cause then MattA and Brett and Bret launch into a tuning session (tires and chassis not guitars and drums).... When you see Mark L swing into action you can take it up another notch... It's probably pushing the 105db limit when Rodger and Kenny have their second beer...and then Hickman and Mike start talking design and paint that's good for another db.... Then Dale and Sieg get into techno talk.. good for a 1/2.... so now you're at 106.5..... It starts to go sideways when Ned and RobW do their "cat" breakdance... Well... you get the picture.

[clill]

Perfect location. I like the fajita bar.

[Stuart Adams]

Perfect location. I like the fajita bar.

There was a fajita bar???

The check in guys had filets. Sorry you missed the memo.

Nice spot, keep it. Id rather see the money spent on food options than a larger room. I think it should be announced that 150 is max, so buy early to get a spot or else you may not get in.

Nice avatar.

[Ron Sutton]

It's only loud when Charley and Mario show up.... oh and Blake and Roger.... er and um... Jody and Jim and Stuart get there.... and Sieg and Ken and SW start talkin'.... and Brian and Tara and Lenie start drinking... or when Howell wants to auction something... and then Braga and Tim start bidding... and then it jumps a few more decibels when Dr Renner and his minions (Dave and Todd and Rob and BadRon) arrive... It gets quiet when Sutton speaks - but that doesn't last long 'cause then MattA and Brett and Bret launch into a tuning session (tires and chassis not guitars and drums).... When you see Mark L swing into action you can take it up another notch... It's probably pushing the 105db limit when Rodger and Kenny have their second beer...and then Hickman and Mike start talking design and paint that's good for another db.... Then Dale and Sieg get into techno talk.. good for a 1/2.... so now you're at 106.5..... It starts to go sideways when Ned and RobW do their "cat" breakdance... Well... you get the picture.


:rofl: :happy23:

[65 347]

I'll be there. Last year was great.
Thanks Jody!

Mike

[Flash68]

Nice spot, keep it. Id rather see the money spent on food options than a larger room. I think it should be announced that 150 is max, so buy early to get a spot or else you may not get in.



Good call Stu... any more it gets louder and less personal.

[kwhizz]

Count me in......Last year was perfect!!!.......This year I might stop talking long enough to get to the Fajita Bar!!!......LOL



Ken

[Ron in SoCal]

They served Fajitas??

I didn't make it past the regular bar :lol:

[DOOM]

:D :innocent: :mock: :hitaxeonthehead: It's only loud when Charley and Mario show up.... oh and Blake and Roger.... er and um... Jody and Jim and Stuart get there.... and Sieg and Ken and SW start talkin'.... and Brian and Tara and Lenie start drinking... or when Howell wants to auction something... and then Braga and Tim start bidding... and then it jumps a few more decibels when Dr Renner and his minions (Dave and Todd and Rob and BadRon) arrive... It gets quiet when Sutton speaks - but that doesn't last long 'cause then MattA and Brett and Bret launch into a tuning session (tires and chassis not guitars and drums).... When you see Mark L swing into action you can take it up another notch... It's probably pushing the 105db limit when Rodger and Kenny have their second beer...and then Hickman and Mike start talking design and paint that's good for another db.... Then Dale and Sieg get into techno talk.. good for a 1/2.... so now you're at 106.5..... It starts to go sideways when Ned and RobW do their "cat" breakdance... Well... you get the picture.

[96z28ss]

It's only loud when Charley and Mario show up.... oh and Blake and Roger.... er and um... Jody and Jim and Stuart get there.... and Sieg and Ken and SW start talkin'.... and Brian and Tara and Lenie start drinking... or when Howell wants to auction something... and then Braga and Tim start bidding... and then it jumps a few more decibels when Dr Renner and his minions (Dave and Todd and Rob and BadRon) arrive... It gets quiet when Sutton speaks - but that doesn't last long 'cause then MattA and Brett and Bret launch into a tuning session (tires and chassis not guitars and drums).... When you see Mark L swing into action you can take it up another notch... It's probably pushing the 105db limit when Rodger and Kenny have their second beer...and then Hickman and Mike start talking design and paint that's good for another db.... Then Dale and Sieg get into techno talk.. good for a 1/2.... so now you're at 106.5..... It starts to go sideways when Ned and RobW do their "cat" breakdance... Well... you get the picture.

It took you sometime to put all that together, sheesh! Good job ! LOL

[Code510]

I went for the first time last year and had a good time. The food was good as well. Unfortunately I had some prior obligations, so I could only stay from about 7-8:30 or so.

If I can, I'd love to make it there this year....but too early for me to know my schedule.

So I voted "maybe." Not because I don't want to go, just because I don't know if I'll be able to go.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

It's only loud when Charley and Mario show up.... oh and Blake and Roger.... er and um... Jody and Jim and Stuart get there.... and Sieg and Ken and SW start talkin'.... and Brian and Tara and Lenie start drinking... or when Howell wants to auction something... and then Braga and Tim start bidding... and then it jumps a few more decibels when Dr Renner and his minions (Dave and Todd and Rob and BadRon) arrive... It gets quiet when Sutton speaks - but that doesn't last long 'cause then MattA and Brett and Bret launch into a tuning session (tires and chassis not guitars and drums).... When you see Mark L swing into action you can take it up another notch... It's probably pushing the 105db limit when Rodger and Kenny have their second beer...and then Hickman and Mike start talking design and paint that's good for another db.... Then Dale and Sieg get into techno talk.. good for a 1/2.... so now you're at 106.5..... It starts to go sideways when Ned and RobW do their "cat" breakdance... Well... you get the picture.
You had to take a nap after writing all that didnt ya, Ill have to go this year

[Darrell]

I had a great time, I just wish I could remember who I met,I'll be there this year:cheers: :lateral: :lateral:

[Revved]

Last year was great! Definitely works better having the private room with food versus previous years taking over some poor guy's hotel watering hole with one bartender that can't keep up.

[Jay Hilliard]

I plan on attending my first SEMA this year. Can't wait to meet everyone.

[camcojb]

:bump:

[Streetking]

In, with Weld there, we all felt tall...:D

[GregWeld]

You had to take a nap after writing all that didnt ya, Ill have to go this year



Thanks for the warning Tracy.





In, with Weld there, we all felt tall...:D




...... says the pot to the kettle.

[Greg from Aus]

I will be there this year, with one of the guys that works for me.

[Sieg]

In, with Weld there, we all felt tall...:D

I dunno.......GW looked kinda tall on his side of the table considering the company he had. SW............not so much. :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-JRq5mx2/0/L/i-JRq5mx2-L.jpg

[GregWeld]

That pic shows how "interesting" Renner - Rodger - and Kenny are.... SW and I are texting each other...

[Sieg]

That pic shows how "interesting" Renner - Rodger - and Kenny are.... SW and I are texting each other...

...........It also proves opposites attract.

[Flash68]

I dunno.......GW looked kinda tall on his side of the table considering the company he had. SW............not so much. :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/i-JRq5mx2/0/L/i-JRq5mx2-L.jpg

Well look at Weld's leg. It's basically straight which means he is basically standing. :D

[GregWeld]

I just realized how much hair I have compared to SW and Kenny Davis.... and they're half my age... LOL

[JMitch19]

I brought a few friends with me last year who are building cars but don't venture online much. We all had a great time. I know they have been checking out the site more than they have in the past and they enjoyed meeting more like minded people.

We will try and make again where ever you decide to have it.

[camcojb]

http://lateral-g.net/wordpress/?page_id=2365

[Greg from Aus]

Just payed for 2 Jody :thankyou:

[camcojb]

Just payed for 2 Jody :thankyou:
Got it Greg, that's awesome having people from so far away. Thanks!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Bought my 2....

[camcojb]

Bought my 2....
Got it Ned. :thumbsup:

[Jay Hilliard]

Jody,

I purchased 2 today

thanks,

Jay

[DRJDVM's '69]

Strange question....is the reserved room for 21 and older?

My family may make the trip with me this year, and my 12 year old son is a die hard car kid. Cant get him in the show, but he wants to walk the SEMA lot outside etc....if they do come, I need to keep him busy too...

[camcojb]

Strange question....is the reserved room for 21 and older?

My family may make the trip with me this year, and my 12 year old son is a die hard car kid. Cant get him in the show, but he wants to walk the SEMA lot outside etc....if they do come, I need to keep him busy too...
Ned, I just confirmed with my contact that he is welcome to attend, it's family friendly. :thankyou:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Thanks Jody....not sure if they are going to attend or not.. I may have to grab tix just in case and pass them on to others if he doesn't

[camcojb]

Thanks Jody....not sure if they are going to attend or not.. I may have to grab tix just in case and pass them on to others if he doesn't
I'm fine with refunding them if you can't use them; that's what I did last year for those who couldn't make it.