Thread: Austin Tx informal?

Sounds good. We actually do have a Sherlock's here in Austin as well (I live right by it). Let's keep the thread up and active for a few days and see who else comes snooping and their availibility, since there are only 3 of us posting here right now. Let's maybe start looking at July 13 (being after all the craziness of the 4th weekend). How does that sound for folks?

That weekend will probably work for me. I am going to post a reply on the end of the Dallas meet-up thread and maybe we can get some of those folks down here for our July get together.

Originally Posted by davisbonanza

That weekend will probably work for me. I am going to post a reply on the end of the Dallas meet-up thread and maybe we can get some of those folks down here for our July get together.

Sounds great! The more the merrier!

howdy all yall!!! i may be willing to make a trip. i have family in the temple area so i may be able to make a 2 sided day trip. sherlocks does work for us, but does anyone have a rec room or something maybe at some apartments? i got some really funny looks when i started lapping my norton in sherlock's bathroom sink.

if we can do a date, i can give a better answer.

vgod

I live right by Sherlocks, but I'm in an apartment with tiny bathrooms... I'll look into somewhere where we could have access to a bathroom.

Originally Posted by vgod

howdy all yall!!! i may be willing to make a trip. i have family in the temple area so i may be able to make a 2 sided day trip. sherlocks does work for us, but does anyone have a rec room or something maybe at some apartments? i got some really funny looks when i started lapping my norton in sherlock's bathroom sink.

if we can do a date, i can give a better answer.

vgod

Hey Darren, You don't see folks lapping hones in restrooms every now and then?

It would be nice if we could coordinate this event as the Central Texas Meet Up and combine the Dallas group. I don't know if John Crowley would make the trip but we only know if we ask and see who would be willing to make the trip. I think I could get some San Antonio guys to make the trip with me.

Ken,
That sounds like a great idea. I am good with either of the two weekends you posted. If we get enough people together we may be able to rent a space. I'll check out the rates on the Zilker Clubhouse or maybe a hotel conference room. Have you guys done anything like that in the past?

Cheers

I couldn't do the June 28th, as I'm meeting up with folks for another one of my hobbies (contact juggling), but any of the other dates would work for me. As for renting a space that would depend on how many people we would draw.

Originally Posted by davisbonanza

Ken,
That sounds like a great idea. I am good with either of the two weekends you posted. If we get enough people together we may be able to rent a space. I'll check out the rates on the Zilker Clubhouse or maybe a hotel conference room. Have you guys done anything like that in the past?

Cheers

So far at the Dallas meet ups, we have had around a dozen folks. We have only met a Sherlock's. The lighting could be better but the food and beverage selection is good and they don't mind cigars. I don't think we need to rent a room. Some restaurant around there might have a meeting room that we could use and if we buy food and beverages they are usually just happy with that.

The Dallas meets have lasted about four hours. For this first meet up, we might consider an weekend evening if that would accommodate more guys.

Access to a restroom is a plus. What I am planning on presenting does not need any water. Darren (vgod) on the other hand may want to flatten another hone.

I could do variety of demonstrations. I would rather not get into restoration as that involves a lot of gear. I am planning on showing you guys some of the things you can do to maintain your razors and keep the edges sharper hopefully longer with a minimum of equipment.

I'll bring different types of hanging and paddle strops. A couple of barber's hones.

Depending on what I have on my bench for restorations, I might bring some interesting samples. Right now I have a hand full that are over 150 years old that I'm restoring for a member. But I sure hope I'm finished with these before then!

Darren, if you would bring your barber's razor box again, I can demo on some of your razors. Just so you guys wouldn't think I was throwing a ringer in on you with one of "my" razors.

It will be a blast!

Originally Posted by foundlingofdollar

Sounds good. We actually do have a Sherlock's here in Austin as well (I live right by it). Let's keep the thread up and active for a few days and see who else comes snooping and their availibility, since there are only 3 of us posting here right now. Let's maybe start looking at July 13 (being after all the craziness of the 4th weekend). How does that sound for folks?

July 13th won't work for me. June 28th/29th or July 19/20 would be best for me.