The Headsurfer would like to extend an invitation to the President/CEO of the following companies to meet him in Las Vegas. The trip dates are April 27-30. Headsurfer will provide roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines and one nights stay at The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, additional nights can be purchased for $49-$59 per night. Let's meet, greet, party, and finally put faces with names. There is no agenda; we just want to meet the others in our industry.

Burstnet/Nocster
Pwebtech/Dedicated Now
The Planet
Webreseller
FDC Servers
@Webhost
Fastservers
Rackmy.com
Unitedcolo
Priority Colo
Host Centric
Serve Path

Sorry, left one out....no offense intended.....

DV2/Tranxactglobal

Please contact JEFFL@EV1.NET if you are interested.

If any other individuals would like to meet up with us in Las Vegas you are certainly welcome to stop by and have a drink with us while we are there.

wow :) ..

There is no agenda; we just want to meet the others in our industry.

ssuuuuure ;) .. hehe kidding.

I am sad... i wasn't invited :'(

my airfare would be around 5k i think, haha. wanna pay that for me? (southwest airlines doesn't fly to nepal last I checked) haha :)

Make sure someone brings a digital camera :D

For those incriminating drunken pictures 'n such, with the Vegas Showgirls :)

Hell, i'm in San Diego, i might just head up there myself and see whats shakin.

-Robert

*edit: spellcheck

Don't forget to drop by The Hilton and check out Star Trek - The Experience. ;)

Greg Moore

I'll be in San Jose at the HE.net conference on the 26th, maybe I'll drive over to Vegas too....but probably not heh.

We feel left out.... but we will be there anyway

Originally posted by akashik
Don't forget to drop by The Hilton and check out Star Trek - The Experience. ;)

Greg Moore
Worth the trip just for that. :D

I will be there :)

Come say hello. It will be fun.

Originally posted by Aussie Bob
Worth the trip just for that. :D

Actually my better half wants to get married there (yes they do it). Nothing like having some StarTrek officers witnessing your marriage vows. :D

Greg Moore

Originally posted by ispclub.com
We feel left out.... but we will be there anyway

They missed a lot of providers in the invite. I think I won't attend, I'll take care of my business instead.

I wonder what was the criteria in inviting those companies? ;)

I hope RS doesn't get bad management ideas from the likes of burstnet/nocster, FDC and @webhost. A quick glance in the dedicated hosting forum for those guys reveal an arm and a leg length of complaints from their customers. :eek:

Originally posted by AKavanaugh
They missed a lot of providers in the invite. I think I won't attend, I'll take care of my business instead.

It doesnt look like you were invited anyways.....

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

Does this mean I am cornfield bound, Joe Pesci style?
Cliff notes would read "Casino" here.

I need gambling ammo, donations are welcome.
Thanks and peace.

Wow that is very generous.

The Headsurfer would like to extend an invitation to the President/CEO of the following companies to meet him in Las Vegas.

What? Are HS's fingers broke? ;)

I thought this was a joke at first. RS offering airfare on SW and one nights stay at the Golden Nugget. Anyone else see the irony? :)

Sounds like a goodtime. :beer:

Originally posted by UmBillyCord
What? Are HS's fingers broke? ;)

I thought this was a joke at first. RS offering airfare on SW and one nights stay at the Golden Nugget. Anyone else see the irony? :)

Sounds like a goodtime. :beer:
Well if UmBillyCord is going, I'll show up too. :D Heck, seeing teh Star Trek thingie, hanging with some industry chaps and finding out who UmBillyCord is, is worth the trip from Australia right there. :D

Darn, kinda conflicts with bowling night. Decisions, decisions . . .

Everyone is welcome, just I'm not paying for everyone.

I'd really like to put faces with names and voices with names as well.

Come one, come all.

Are you going Robert Marsh??

April 27th-30th... I guess I could skip school and show up.

You know, some of the ceo/presidents of those companies couldn't join you for a drink, some aren't 21. :stickout:

I live in Vegas, Wheres my invite?..lol

hmm... odd, they didn't invite the partners they all have in common and use the most past bandwidth and hardware - the admin panel creators. Odd.

Chet

Hello:

FastServers.Net will be attending... We definately appreciate the offer and look forward to meeting our friends in the industry.

Aaron Phillips

Originally posted by DarktidesNET
You know, some of the ceo/presidents of those companies couldn't join you for a drink, some aren't 21. :stickout:
Maybe they can meet those chaps at the local McDonald's. :D

I'm afraid I'll have to respectfully decline this very generous invitation at this time. Theres simply too much going on this month, which requires my attention (unfortunatly). I hope someone does bring a camera as i'm sure everyone would like to put some faces to the [nick]names to say the very least.

Perhaps another time :), and thanks for the invite Robert :blush:, I'm flattered, and honored to have made such a list to say the least :).

we will be there!!! I love vegas........


thanks!

I'm telling ya, hes trying to take over the world ;)

Originally posted by porcupine
I'm afraid I'll have to respectfully decline this very generous invitation at this time. Theres simply too much going on this month, which requires my attention (unfortunatly). I hope someone does bring a camera as i'm sure everyone would like to put some faces to the [nick]names to say the very least.

Perhaps another time :), and thanks for the invite Robert :blush:, I'm flattered, and honored to have made such a list to say the least :).


Oh! Oh! Oh! Can I go in your place??? :D

Hmmm.. Maybe a on-site broadcast of WHR would be in order so we can maybe hear part of what goes on :D

I'd go...but I can't :bawling:

This best be a special feature in next month's hosting tech! :D

Originally posted by akash
This best be a special feature in next month's hosting tech!

First things first: they might want to fix their Web site and remove the names and e-mail addresses of employees who no longer work there before they worry about writing a new feature article!

Originally posted by Aussie Bob
Well if UmBillyCord is going, I'll show up too. :D Heck, seeing teh Star Trek thingie, hanging with some industry chaps and finding out who UmBillyCord is, is worth the trip from Australia right there. :D

I know who UmBillyCord is.

I might sell my knowledge

XTStrike and MattF are now confirmed on flights from the UK to Las Vegas

All Fully paid for and booked.

If anyone else would like to join us that dont really want to have to spend 24 hours travelling on their own feel free to join us! (obviously you are all paying for your own flights, etc... (ill say that again I AINT PAYING for your flights)

The flight details are as follows: feel free to PM me and I will give you my mobile phone number to discuss details of costs etc..., rough estimate is about £450 for a return flight (just so you dont all call me under the illusion that its to be free or damn near free!!) :D

Itinerary is as follows:

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OPTIONAL UK INTERNAL FLIGHT > MANCHESTER TO HEATHROW
Outbound : Manchester, United Kingdom to Heathrow (London), United Kingdom
Flight Number : BA1393
Cabin : Economy (Traveller)
Departure : Sat 26 April 2003, 12:10
Arrival : Sat 26 April 2003, 13:15

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Outbound : Heathrow (London), United Kingdom to Los Angeles, USA
Flight Number : BA0269
Cabin : Traveller
Departure : Sat 26 April 2003, 15:15
Arrival : Sat 26 April 2003, 18:20

Outbound : Los Angeles, USA to Las Vegas, USA
Flight Number : BA7587
Cabin : Traveller
Departure : Sat 26 April 2003, 20:35
Arrival : Sat 26 April 2003, 21:36

>>>>>>>>

Inbound : Las Vegas, USA to Los Angeles, USA
Flight Number : BA7592
Cabin : Traveller
Departure : Fri 2 May 2003, 13:32
Arrival : Fri 2 May 2003, 14:43


Inbound : Los Angeles, USA to Heathrow (London), United Kingdom
Flight Number : BA0268
Cabin : Traveller
Departure : Fri 2 May 2003, 20:40
Arrival : Sat 3 May 2003, 15:00

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OPTIONAL UK INTERNAL FLIGHT > MANCHESTER TO HEATHROW
Inbound : Heathrow (London), United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom
Flight Number : BA1398
Cabin : Economy (Traveller)
Departure : Sat 3 May 2003, 16:45
Arrival : Sat 3 May 2003, 17:40

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*ps flight numbers may have been altered to protect the security of the moderation team from terrorist attacks!

MattF and XTStrike are confirmed, flights, taxis and transfers booked.

Feel free to take a look at the other Important thread in the Lounge if you are from the UK and would like full details of our flight plans.

Here is what we have planned at this point. We will be arriving on Sunday April 27th and departing on Wednesday April 30th. We are making dinner reservations for Sunday evening at 7:30pm at Hugo's Cellar, which is right across the street from the Golden Nugget. At this point no other plans are firmed up yet. We will probably set up additional get togethers at dinner on Sunday night.

Make you reservation at the Golden Nugget by calling 1-800-846-5336 or go to www.goldennugget.com . Room rates are $59 per night.

FYI...Networld/Interop is also going on during these dates...http://www.interop.com/lasvegas2003/

Jeff

Hello,

Are there any age restrictions on this?

if you can afford it then i guess not

although there may be alcohol involved! but you dont necessairaly have to drink alcohol!

Have fun :(

*looks at his balance*

-£1,095

:bawling:

:wavey:

Originally posted by XTStrike
if you can afford it then i guess not

although there may be alcohol involved! but you dont necessairaly have to drink alcohol!

Hello,

Can I afford it, yes.
However, what exactly is going to be happening for those couple of days? :)

Originally posted by Darth
Have fun :(

*looks at his balance*

-£1,095

:bawling:

:wavey:

Wow.... :eek:

erm, let me check first, how old are you ??

Im not being a guided tour for a kids party !!, :D

However, what exactly is going to be happening for those couple of days?

Don't expect anything more than just getting together in sin city - and spending a weekend talking about hosting :D

Originally posted by isildur
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

Does this mean I am cornfield bound, Joe Pesci style?
Cliff notes would read "Casino" here.



i didn't understood the end of this film, why main villain was killed by his own people/friend :confused:

yes i agree i wasn't able to concentrate much on this film as it was running on star TV :(

Probably WHT.com in Real life... :stickout:

I'de like to go, but I currently have only $2 to my name, and no car. Plus the parents are real strict on myself persuing online relationships...

I would not mind going ;) however I am in AU

Looks like I am going to miss this one, my passport has EXPIRED, wont be able to make it :(

Imran

Originally posted by cabalstudios
Looks like I am going to miss this one, my passport has EXPIRED, wont be able to make it :(

Imran

Why don't you drive down to the passport office if you want to go. :D

XTstrike was kind enough to pay for my flights :)

XTStrike was kind enough to tell you to go to hell in a smiley kinda day :)

But XTStrike still payed the bill. :)

ahh come on headsurfer, splash out on us poor brits a bit. Or you just afraid we can drink more;)

lol, are you a southerner? its common knowledge and fact that people in the south of england cant drink to save their lives !!

Originally posted by richy
ahh come on headsurfer, splash out on us poor brits a bit. Or you just afraid we can drink more;)

Originally posted by XTStrike
lol, are you a southerner? its common knowledge and fact that people in the south of england cant drink to save their lives !!

Would you by any chance be a northerner :confused: ;)

I thought Timmy was on Robert's guest list? no? Maybe I got it wrong... :D

BTW: As a 20-year Vegas veteran, the Nugget is my favorite place to stay. It's easily a nice as most of the better hotels on the strip, at a lower price. Of course I'm a poker player, so the fact that it's directly across from Binion's is nice, too (although these days I spend more time in the Bellagio's poker room).

Ask for a mountain view room.

Originally posted by rochen
I thought Timmy was on Robert's guest list? no? Maybe I got it wrong... :D

If Timmy is going then i'm going... good chance to beat the crap out of him. :gthumb: :smokin: :nuts:

Originally posted by tazzy
If Timmy is going then i'm going... good chance to beat the crap out of him. :gthumb: :smokin: :nuts:

:laugh: :eek: :laugh: :eek2: :laugh: :laugh: :puke: (laughed too hard)

Originally posted by The Prohacker
Oh! Oh! Oh! Can I go in your place??? :D
Heh, nice try. Stand in line. I asked him first... :D

Originally posted by hostpath.com
...Of course I'm a poker player, so the fact that it's directly across from Binion's is nice, too (although these days I spend more time in the Bellagio's poker room)....
Hey, it's April. Aren't they holding the World Series of Texas Holdem Poker this month? It sure would be nice to come home with a cool million in hand... :D :D

Vito

IF anyone should go in my place, it'd be Vito. Not only is he a great guy/customer, but he also hosted the WHT Ontario meet, and Casie and myself were the only ones who showed up. IMHO shelling out the commit to host a meet in his own house, and getting all those no-shows is reason enough for him to be the most deserving on my list, hands down.

Hehe, thanks, Myles. Unfortunately I just read the fine print on your invitation -

Non-transferrable... :bawling:

Vito

:laugh: wouldn't expect it to be :). Perhaps one day we can both organize one that people will actually show up to, and return the courtesy to Robert :).

your damn right those fried rice munchers cant drink. Im from rugby union land thanks:)

Vito:

That would be nice, but I've never even made it to the final table as yet...sigh.

You guys are ALL welcome to come. (at your own expense)

However, we will be picking up some of the eating and drinking tabs.

Originally posted by cabalstudios
Looks like I am going to miss this one, my passport has EXPIRED, wont be able to make it :(

Imran

Mine has expired too and I didn't realise!

buy me one buy me one!

anyone that buys a dedicated server from me, i will use some of my world perks miles to get you a ticket on northwest LOL :-p

and anyone that can drink me under the table will get a handshake ;-)

I wonder if RS will have a "While the BOSS is away" sale..

Well, headsurfer, are you paying for this venture out of your pocket? Or are my hosting dollars at RackShack being spent here?

Originally posted by WindsOfNihility
Well, headsurfer, are you paying for this venture out of your pocket? Or are my hosting dollars at RackShack being spent here?
I'd say that's none of your business. :)

Originally posted by WindsOfNihility
Well, headsurfer, are you paying for this venture out of your pocket? Or are my hosting dollars at RackShack being spent here?
Does it really matter?

Wow WindsOfNihility that was a fairly rude remark to HeadSurfers kind offering.

Porcupine - hopefull I can get to meet you local Ontario members shortly, I'm going to TO to look for a new place to move this Saturday :D

Anyone that does attend the vegas meeting should grab a camrea and post a photo gallery of it for all us non travel folks to take a peak at ;)

but he also hosted the WHT Ontario meet, and Casie and myself were the only ones who showed up
Did you guys take some pictures of yourselfs in your almost certain state of drunkedness :D

Originally posted by WindsOfNihility
Well, headsurfer, are you paying for this venture out of your pocket? Or are my hosting dollars at RackShack being spent here?

Chances are 90% of it is tax writeoff anyhow, business meeting and accomodations, and dinner, heck Robert probably saves money by doing this in technicality as it allows him to declare his "visit" as business, hence tax deductable for his large, i'd imagine 6 figure salary :).

Originally posted by akash
Did you guys take some pictures of yourselfs in your almost certain state of drunkedness :D

Nah, we learned lots of trade secrets (muahahahaha, yes, secrets!), ate lasagna, and watched the game on vito's immense television. No pictures were taken, wasn't *that* festive.

hrm....I'll need some tips for the chicago-area gathering....thinking my house ain't big enough - probably do a lunch at a restaurant of some sort...

edit: no i am not paying for it out of my own pocket...;)

haha I live in England (near Manchester) and who will pay a flight for me? :)

Ensim has asked to join us in Vegas and will even co-sponsor one of our dinners - read - pay for at least half.

I think it would be good for everyone to hear from them. So, I have accepted their request.

I think they need a little roasting in person!

Sweet *wants to go* :D

Wooooh! Sound cool!

I wish we could go would love to however Tiffany our csm and billing is getting married this on the 27th.

Maby they will hand out ensim pro for free?? :D

Originally posted by akash
hrm....I'll need some tips for the chicago-area gathering....thinking my house ain't big enough - probably do a lunch at a restaurant of some sort...

edit: no i am not paying for it out of my own pocket...;)

Akash will you keep me updated on the Chicago gathering please marc@hostingdog.net

Sure :D

register at chi.hostownersgroup.com
I haven't really planned anything - only thought of doing something - but if you register there it kinda gives me an idea of how many people would be interested :)

I did not see that pig fly ... yet! :)

http://mariah.stonemarche.org/favlinks/flypig4.gif

;)

Originally posted by headsurfer
I did not see that pig fly ... yet! :)

Not likely to see it flying by the looks of it either....

Am I the only person who thinks that Ensim is a pretty good control panel but just lacks some features but I can't put my finger on what features it lacks due to the fact I don't use it at all anymore. :eek:

Perhaps Matt from UH can.. he's a die-hard fan of Ensim :D

Do wish her congratulations from the WHT gang :D

Phew. I had to juggle a few things, but I have managed to clear the schedule. I have booked flight & hotel for Sunday to Tuesday. I look forward to meeting everyone in person. :wavey:

Vegas here I come... :smokin:

Vito

Everyone going to vegas but me :bawling:

Originally posted by akash
Everyone going to vegas but me :bawling:

:D I'm not going to Vegas. :D

But yes... everyone else who I can think of is going..... :bawling:

Jeff, please add me to the head count for dinner reservations on Sunday at Hugo's.

Thanks.

Vito

Registered =)

Hey,

I was just wondering if Rackshack has done this before or if this is a new thing they are doing?

Just curious.

-Dennis

sounds good ;) this will certainly be an interesting few days!

Man I love Vegas and this gives me the excuse to go :)
Time to book a flight.
Anybody in Atlanta that wants to hook up and travel together PM me.

new thing. we just want to meet everyoneand for everyone to meet everyone else.

Yup, the addition of Ensim to the table should certainly make the event more interesting. You guys will have so many things to discuss, yet so little time... :D

I was just having a thought about this. Perhaps if this event goes successfully, it would be interesting to turn this into some kind of "Annual WHT Event". Of course, we wouldn't expect Robert to finance this everytime...

Originally posted by WindsOfNihility
Well, headsurfer, are you paying for this venture out of your pocket? Or are my hosting dollars at RackShack being spent here?

Your hosting dollars at RackShack are being spent to provide you hosting services at RackShack.

Invite cPanel, maby you could have a control pannel war? :D

Yeah just think if they was not blowing all your hosting dollars in Vegas they could lower prices and even offer $49 servers:uhh:

u would think Rackshack would extend the offer to the old mods like Chicken, Teck, Kunal, BC, etc...after all they managed the forums for what? 2-3 years? and never have i seen them want anything from either MattF or the new owner :rolleyes:

What makes you think he didn't? And teck and BC are mods.

Originally posted by Ice_Black
haha I live in England (near Manchester) and who will pay a flight for me? :)

I will, if you give me the money to do it :stickout:

Originally posted by hostpath.com
Your hosting dollars at RackShack are being spent to provide you hosting services at RackShack.

Yes eitherway it doesnt really matter.


You are paying for a server somehow that money will end up back with headsurfer or another officer.

Cpanel may have one of their tech guys there. Due to our new relationship, they were on fo teh first to get an invite. Nothing solid of wether or not they will be there , though.

oh oh *must go* :)

Originally posted by MarcD
Yes eitherway it doesnt really matter.


You are paying for a server somehow that money will end up back with headsurfer or another officer.


Community Giving (http://www.ev1.net/english/community/)



Charitable Giving (http://www.ev1.net/english/about/charitable.asp)

American Red Cross
My favorite organization (actually it's the ICRC, but close enough)

:love:

You should stop by here more often mario - that newbie title of yours can't be good :D
:beer:

Originally posted by akash
My favorite organization (actually it's the ICRC, but close enough)

:love:

You should stop by here more often mario - that newbie title of yours can't be good :D
:beer:

I know the title here is not all that great but hey at least I am "the man" in forum.rackshack.net.

I am always here looking around.

Wow, that's a cheap room. Than again maybe I am used to expecting to pay double that for a hotel in Manhttan :p

Now if only I hadn't walked away from my busienss just yet, I might drop by, I need a vacation and for the first time in a while, can afford it.

Maybe a general webhostingtalk.com conference is needed?
*ponders*


-Chris

Originally posted by EV1-OSC
Community Giving (http://www.ev1.net/english/community/)



Charitable Giving (http://www.ev1.net/english/about/charitable.asp)

That is what I meant somehow it gets back to them to do with as they please I never knew about the charities that is very respectable I wish more companies would get involved like that.

Originally posted by MarcD
That is what I meant somehow it gets back to them to do with as they please I never knew about the charities that is very respectable I wish more companies would get involved like that.

Oh almost forgot I also got a nice watch as well........don't know if that counts though....I love it.....


Well I am finished up for the day......getting out of here.

Hope all the whtalkizen's have a wonderful easter sunday!!

Yes, $59 is pretty cheap. I'm going Sunday to Tuesday, and that's the rate per night. But if I would go a day early, they would charge $129 just for Saturday night.

Vito

Originally posted by akashik
Don't forget to drop by The Hilton and check out Star Trek - The Experience. ;)
Greg Moore

and make sure you order a Warp Core Breech at Quarks Bar...

Mario is one of the "top 10" in our organization.

Too bad I cant make it to this :( I'm all the way out in Australia

Oh well.. have fun whoever goes there ;)

the creators of plesk, cpanel, and ensim in a cage match...

that'd be somethin....


Right now, matt's moving his house, so he probably won't be able to read this thread, until it's over.

But umm, yeah, i wish I could go, but i'm poor, and broke as a joke, and i'm uhh... yeah...

Lurker Mode: OFF

I have been reading this board for a couple of years now, but as I recall this is my first post (I will look at the post number when I actually hit submit :).

I *LOVE* Vegas and just so happens that I will be there during the same time so I thought I would come out of lurker mode to meet some of you guys that I don't already know. I will plan to attend the dinner on Sunday night and would love to invite all of you to be my guest at one of the hottest nightspots in Vegas on Sunday night....VIP treatment all the way and all on me :)

(I guess if I am going to be a part of the group I should at least buy the first night of drinks, huh? :)


Look forward to meeting everyone!


--T


Tony Morgan
President
NationalNet, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia

Now you just have to love when a new name comes out of no where and offers to pay everything.. :D .. Wish I was going :(

WHT in real life... scary thought... you guys better at least get some girls at clubs or something... otherwise well... find some meaning in your life... making money isn't the only or most important thing in life you know.

Sounds interesting - have fun at the conference.

Hello:

FastServers.Net will not be around for the Sunday Dinner, our arrival time will be around 9PM to LV....

Whats going on afterwards?

Aaron Phillips

I've just finished booking mine and XTStrike's accomodation. We're staying in Best Western Main Inn on the Saturday night (we arrive about 10pm) and then we move further into town for Sunday onwards, staying in Sams Remo hotel for Sunday to Thursday. :)

Vito: check out Best Western it's quite cheap for Saturday night.

Look forward to seeing you all.

- Matt

MattF why arn't you staying with the rest of the convoy at the golden nugget?

The creators of Plesk should be invited too =D

Originally posted by Paul L.
Yeah just think if they was not blowing all your hosting dollars in Vegas they could lower prices and even offer $49 servers:uhh:
Why complain. This person owns a profitable business and he can spend his money any damn well he pleases. In fact, it sounds like he is attempting to "network" and that sounds like good business sense to me -- probably money well spent.

*looks to Wayne*

Price. :)

We're just around the corner, so you won't miss us!

Originally posted by MattF
Vito: check out Best Western it's quite cheap for Saturday night.
- Matt
Oh well. Too late. I've already booked my flight and hotel (Golden Nugget).

Besides, I don't want to miss seeing my 9 year old daughter on Saturday in the qualifying rounds of the Canadian Spelling Bee Championships.

Priorities... :D

Vito

Originally posted by cp1967
Why complain. This person owns a profitable business and he can spend his money any damn well he pleases. In fact, it sounds like he is attempting to "network" and that sounds like good business sense to me -- probably money well spent.


Dude you need to lighten up some I was not complaining at all for that fact I have no reason to complain, it was a joke in good fun. Go get some fresh air I think you may be spending too much time on WHT.

Originally posted by akash
Everyone going to vegas but me :bawling:
Don't worry Akash, I'm not going either. :bawling:

:D

*hugs* Bob...

we'll just sit on this side of the pacific and wait to grasp at the odd photo or two :)

Greg Moore

Well looks like circumstances have changed (my main admin has agreed to sling up the hammock and babysit the DC while i'm away), and I'll be attending after all.

For anyone that hasn't specifically planned to come, you looked at the price for airfare to Las Vegas? It's absurd, tickets as low as $50 and under per flight (one there, one back), hard deal to beat to say the least.

Originally posted by porcupine
Well looks like circumstances have changed (my main admin has agreed to sling up the hammock and babysit the DC while i'm away), and I'll be attending after all. . .
*sends 4 cartons of beer to sysadmin laballed, "from Myles, thanks for putting in the extra hours". :buck: :D

I'm sure things will run smooth when you're away. No need to worry. :D

Originally posted by Aussie Bob
*sends 4 cartons of beer to sysadmin laballed, "from Myles, thanks for putting in the extra hours". :buck: :D

I'm sure things will run smooth when you're away. No need to worry. :D

They better :D, whats 3 days i suppose :).

Originally posted by porcupine
They better :D, whats 3 days i suppose :).
*wonders what the efffect of 4 cases of beer + 1 lonely and slightly ticked sysadmin [who didn't get to go to Vegas :eek3:] and 100 servers, would be* :dgrin:

Originally posted by headsurfer
Mario is one of the "top 10" in our organization.

So what you are saying is that RS has a deck of cards, and Maio is the Queen of clubs? :)

Originally posted by Aussie Bob
*wonders what the efffect of 4 cases of beer + 1 lonely and slightly ticked sysadmin [who didn't get to go to Vegas :eek3:] and 100 servers, would be* :dgrin:

Jon + A hammock strung between the cage walls, fondling the new 5500 with a slurred "and you know what else I love about yyyeeewwww? Ohhhh yeah, thats one fine Supervisor engine you've got there"? :D :eek: :laugh:.

I think it would be great to get a list started of who exactly is going.

-Steven

Wow Canadian Spelling Bee. Wow what's her name, I'll Cheer her on!!!

HS are you giving away money? Damn, it must be nice to be able to pay roundtrip air fair for all these people. I hope you guys have a great time!

Her name is Amanda. I'll be happy to get you some pom-poms if you like... :D

Vito

Originally posted by MattF
*looks to Wayne*

Price. :)

We're just around the corner, so you won't miss us!

been advised that the San Remo was the "place to be" (cost and location wise) and that the Golden Nugget was a little bit out of the way.

Im just going by recommendations from someone that goes there 1-2 times a year.

-XT

Originally posted by kohashi
WHT in real life... scary thought... you guys better at least get some girls at clubs or something... otherwise well... find some meaning in your life... making money isn't the only or most important thing in life you know.

I truly feel some people completely miss the point of business meetings and lunches, this isnt just a get together of a few people to talk about WebHostingTalk it is more of a networking occasion, people can come together, finally meet each other and exchange ideas. Almost all truly successful companies partake in a great deal of networking.

There may be females present at the event, there may be occasions for romance, but please dont see this event as a group of WHT people coming together to bicker. Think of it more as an opportunuty to progress.

On a final note, What makes you think the attendees are not already married or have families, you are smply assuming here that all WHT members are male with a sole purpose in life of making money, doing business and sitting in front of a PC all day, I can assure you here that from what I already know, your views are inaccurate and unfounded.

I for one look forward to meeting each and every person that attends the event.

I think its a good way for everyone to become friends and have some fun.... Always good to put a face to a name (nickname)

Originally posted by kohashi
WHT in real life... scary thought... you guys better at least get some girls at clubs or something... otherwise well... find some meaning in your life... making money isn't the only or most important thing in life you know.

I think a lot of people reading this post are really jealous and if you have something negative to say to this positive group of users looking to go to Las Vegas and have an EXCELLENT time then you best keep your mouth shut. Some people are being very rude here.


cheers,
Linux Admin

How is expressing an opinion being rude? Some may find it pointless but anyway....

Good luck on your trips. Have a safe journey and for christ sakes please keep your pants on unless there is a girl present. I think this is a great idea and this should be an annual thing at WHT like a web hosting convention of sorts :).

lmao, at the thought of the famous Timmah showing up. Would you guys jump him if he did? :D;)

Well have fun, if only I could come :).

Does anyone know off hand if the Gold Nugget has Internet Access in the rooms or if we are going to be doomed to dial up access?

Dial-up it is.

Jeff

Originally posted by jeff-ev1
Dial-up it is.

Jeff

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ::takes a breath:: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :bawling:

Can't HS setup some sort of super expensive satelite dealy? :D :D

Originally posted by alapo
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ::takes a breath:: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :bawling:

Can't HS setup some sort of super expensive satelite dealy? :D :D

You guys should have done it in Seattle; there are a bunch of hotels with DSL there. :D In any case, there are probably Internet cafes around. Besides, it's supposed to be a vacation away from your business.

Sounds like it will be a blast....going to try to keep my schedule open for this next year. Vegas is our dream of retirement. Unfortunately, I have two board meetings, which I can't miss, scheduled for the week. Of course, it does mean I can remain "Incognito" another year.

Me thinks this was planned all along ;)

I'm bringing a laptop to keep in touch. And yes, unfortunately it is only dialup. But the hotel tells me there is an Internet Cafe "a few doors away"...

Vito

Yes have fun everyone. Hope this opportunity strengthes your business with others.

How about next year we have a 2004 WHT in Down-under :D

Haha, or Canada?

Now thats something I would certainly consider, only problem is the cost of the flights, 99% are in the USA and a flight from the USA or ANYWHERE to Aussie land is usually expensive, maybe if we plan it a couple of years in advance and give people time to save money.

My goal in life is to visit any many interesting countries as is humanly possible, im not doing very well so far but im only 23 !

Prague (2002)
Torremolinas (June 2003)
Mallorca (Loads of times)
Lanzarote (2001)
Vegas (next week)

I'm hoping to get to India, Japan, Australia, California, ill eventually do it but its a challenge finding friends with the money to go or id have to go on my own !

Originally posted by DigiDesignz
Yes have fun everyone. Hope this opportunity strengthes your business with others.

How about next year we have a 2004 WHT in Down-under :D

Can someone take some happy snaps when you all are living it up in Vegas?

the ahrd rock has a special rate going on rooms - you can check in on sunday - they are 89 per night. I think they have internet access.

and they have a pool with the most hotties in vegas at it to boot ;)

guess where I am staying...........

Come in Sunday, meet everyone, the catch teh red eye out and make it to yoru office anywhere in the country by 8am.

boom done.

Originally posted by headsurfer
Come in Sunday, meet everyone, the catch teh red eye out and make it to yoru office anywhere in the country by 8am.

boom done.
Seems pretty simple when you put it that way... :emlaugh:

I sure hope Hugo's is big enough to accomodate all of us... :eek:

Vito

i would like to go since its still SPring Break for me?
Its monday today 4/21
when you guys leaving and for how long?

Originally posted by sailor
the ahrd rock has a special rate going on rooms - you can check in on sunday - they are 89 per night. I think they have internet access.

and they have a pool with the most hotties in vegas at it to boot ;)

guess where I am staying...........



Sailor....hey neighbor :)

You, of all people, know how much I love Vegas...and I absolutely love staying at the Hard Rock during the Summer!! You are DEAD ON about the pool....there are more hotties there than any other pool in Vegas. Allow me to make you a suggestion....call down and rent a Cabana (specifically Cabana #9 or #11)...the girls will FLOCK to the Cabana. :)

As for Internet Access you are going to be on dialup unless they have added it in the last couple of months.....but who wants to be online at the Hard Rock anyway??? ;)

AFAIK, the only places with High Speed Internet are The Four Seasons (not the Mandalay Bay, just the Four Seasons floors), The Alladin, and a few of the High End Suites at the Venetian. I haven't stayed everywhere, but I have been at most of the high-end Casino's and they are the only ones that I know for sure have it....there may be more.


--T

Come in Sunday, meet everyone, the catch teh red eye out and make it to yoru office anywhere in the country by 8am.That is pretty much what I am doing, arriving Sat and leaving Sunday nite.

Hey Robert, you I hope you document all that goes on with this crew for those of us who can't get to Vegas. :)

Record the dinners and conversations :D

How many from RackShack are going?

And how many going so far? Must be a few...

Yeah bug the rooms and then air to telebridge... we can all dial in 24/7 to listen :D

Originally posted by Hoobastank68
i would like to go since its still SPring Break for me?
Its monday today 4/21
when you guys leaving and for how long?

We get there 4/27, I'm heading back home 4/29.

Originally posted by XTStrike
been advised that the San Remo was the "place to be" (cost and location wise) and that the Golden Nugget was a little bit out of the way.

You've been mis-informed, I'm afraid.

Originally posted by SweetT
You, of all people, know how much I love Vegas...and I absolutely love staying at the Hard Rock during the Summer!! You are DEAD ON about the pool....there are more hotties there than any other pool in Vegas.

Hotels in Vegas have pools?

And BTW: check out live images from Hard Rock's pool here:

Hard Rock Pool Cam (http://live5.truelook.com/hardrock/face/newface.jsp?func=live&useapplet=true&name=/hardrock/vegas&overlay=default)

I keep thinking everyones going to jump out of a suv with suits on :)