Icrontic Oktoberfest 2011

Brian Ambrozy 11 Oct, 2011 at 1:11am ET Article published in Life

Ah, autumn. According the the Official Primerian Calendar, we are now firmly in the season of Beer. That means only one thing in Icrontia: OKTOBERFEST.

Icrontic Oktoberfest is the annual celebration of our community’s love affair with good food, good friends, and good beer. We also have a kick-ass costume party and awesome music. It’s just another great reason to get together with all of the Icrontians and further remind ourselves what a fantastic online home we all have.

This years Icrontic Oktoberfest (ICOK for the uninitiated) is once again at IcronticHQ in Warren, Michigan. The cost of entry is bringing a selection of local micro- or craft beer from your region to share with everyone.

Events include:

Drinking beer
Costume party
DJ set by Detroit’s own DJ Meph
A special event from Annes for coffee lovers
Board games
Rock Band
Shens

The dates: October 27th- 30th. The costume party is on the 29th. Bring some beer, bring a silly or sexy costume, and get ready to have a really freaking good time. See you there!

This is normal

Comments

18 Sep 2011 ~ 5:03pm CB I'll be there. I'm staying at the LaQuinta because it's about $40 for up to 4 people. Not sure who I'm sharing my room with yet. Depends on who else is going from the Cincy contingent.

Only a few more parties at ICHQ before the move downtown, right?
18 Sep 2011 ~ 8:20pm PirateNinja Really guys? ICOK?

Edit: Oh, Oktoberfest. I'm slow.
18 Sep 2011 ~ 9:31pm Straight_Man This might help explain:

http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?p=801182#post801182

The reason that ICOK has little in the way of a fixed date set way in advance is that too many people unconscious on the floor or couches or vomiting can leave a mess (and since everyone going drinks, there is no-one to clean up spew until afterward except Brian and Keebs). It is a drinking party, informal drinking contest party, and sometimes a mini-LAN played while drunk among other things-- as best as I can figure out from reading posts.
18 Sep 2011 ~ 11:35pm primesuspect 1) Not everyone that is going drinks

2) It's not nearly as vomitous and insane as John makes it sound. The last ICOK was pretty tame.

3) ICOK does have a fixed date.

4) Yes, this may be the last official Icrontic event at the current ICHQ

K: An airport pickup is no problem IC Taxi Service in full effect.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 1:26am fatcat because you know, ICHQ won't exist in 2012, ye hear!

also, won't make it. gotta work
19 Sep 2011 ~ 11:25am Linc Scotty has moved out, so the basement is available once again.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 12:11pm Annes We're in. Driving. Basement sounds nice.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 1:01pm RootWyrm Save me basement space, pretty please. Pretty firm IN this time by, barring surprise funding miracles. You guys are gonna love GLBC's Oktoberfest this year - it. Is. Fantastic.

As usual, driving in, so totally available for IC Taxi Service(TM).
19 Sep 2011 ~ 1:47pm SpencerForHire Obv in.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 2:23pm Thrax Yarp.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 2:46pm UPSLynx In.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 7:50pm WagsFTW Tentatively in. I may make an appearance if I don't stay the weekend.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 10:05pm Linc

Annes wrote:

We're in. Driving. Basement sounds nice.

I recommend bringing an air mattress. It's pretty barren down there at present.

//edit: Probably can only fit 2 air mattresses total, FYI (maaaybe 3). If anyone else is bringing one it better have 2 people on it as well. My cots are pretty banged up; not sure if they'll be available.
19 Sep 2011 ~ 10:39pm pseudonym In the vicinity.
20 Sep 2011 ~ 1:41pm Garg Most likely in, but possibly not until Saturday. I'm guessing the majority of happenings and goings-on would be on Friday?
20 Sep 2011 ~ 2:43pm CB From past experience, this is a primarily Saturday evening event.
20 Sep 2011 ~ 2:48pm Straight_Man Very tempted, but medical reasons leave me with no way to drive safely or legally, and no way to fly while having or recovering from complete hip replacement surgery (Oct. 3 and later for at least three weeks), and for medical reasons cannot drink alcohol-- so I know I would be a party- pooper also.

So, regrets and have a blast.
20 Sep 2011 ~ 11:45pm HumerusMeg totally in!!!! highlight to my semester of grueling grad school seeing you all, can't wait!
21 Sep 2011 ~ 1:25pm GnomeQueen Should be coming in Thursday evening!
21 Sep 2011 ~ 4:59pm _k In and since I am coming by myself now I will be crashing at the house....some place. I am sure someone will make room for me.
22 Sep 2011 ~ 11:26am MAGIC I would like to swing thru for a visit, we'll see how the schedule permits.
3 Oct 2011 ~ 2:00am djmeph What are the dates? I'm guessing Oct 28-30. If so, I'm in. I would like to play a set for everyone if I can, I'll bring my equipment, but I just want to make sure that it's ok with the heads of household. Let me know what would be a good day and time that would work for everyone. Perhaps another round of my world-famous Captain Morgan French Toast would be appropriate? I will bring a warm sleeping bag this year, in case I end up passing out in the freezing garage again.
3 Oct 2011 ~ 2:02am djmeph

fatcat wrote:

because you know, ICHQ won't exist in 2012, ye hear!

also, won't make it. gotta work

We'll still have about 2 months of existence to celebrate by ICOK 2012. What Brian is referring to is that the next one will likely be at the new ICHQ in Detroit.
5 Oct 2011 ~ 2:29pm TiberiusLazarus Reconsidering attending. Requesting taxi service 10-27 (Thursday) at about 12pm; doable?
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:07pm primesuspect Doable.
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:28pm HumerusMeg we are still doing costumes on Saturday night right? I made something BADASS!
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:36pm primesuspect Yup!
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:38pm HumerusMeg Hell Yea!
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:50pm Linc

Gargoyle wrote:

I'm guessing the majority of happenings and goings-on would be on Friday?

Costume night is Saturday, as I recall. Most things will be Saturday I think because some people will work on Friday and not make it til late.
5 Oct 2011 ~ 3:57pm TiberiusLazarus Oh fine.

Arrive:
10/27/11 11:27 am Delta 866

Depart:
10/31/11 12:00 pm Delta 2640
5 Oct 2011 ~ 7:34pm Cyclonite Charity and I will be landing at DTW at 1:25pm Thursday, October 27 and renting a car if anyone else is getting there at the same time and needs a ride.

Of course, take into consideration the time for getting checked bags and the car.
5 Oct 2011 ~ 8:00pm primesuspect the triumphant return of Cyclonite! yay!

Excited to meet your lady
5 Oct 2011 ~ 8:30pm WagsFTW Cyclonite, will there be nonstop dancing and lots of rum/coke?
5 Oct 2011 ~ 8:34pm UPSLynx Awesome dude!
5 Oct 2011 ~ 9:42pm Cyclonite

WagsFTW wrote:

Cyclonite, will there be nonstop dancing and lots of rum/coke?

Oh, yes. I see Sailor Jerry joining the party.
5 Oct 2011 ~ 10:35pm RyanFodder I'm going to drive in (hopefully Wednesday night) but I need to check my vacation status.

Marie will also be joining us Saturday (with an epic costume, no less!)
6 Oct 2011 ~ 9:49am Cyclonite

primesuspect wrote:

the triumphant return of Cyclonite! yay!

Excited to meet your lady

Forgot to reply to this last night. She's excited to meet everyone. I talk about you all the time.
7 Oct 2011 ~ 12:35pm Annes Good god, this thing has blown up. Who's taking a tally for the basement?
7 Oct 2011 ~ 2:11pm CB I just don't plan on sleeping at the house anymore.

On that note:

Any other couple want want to split an already well-priced hotel room with Betsy and I? I promise we don't snore much.
7 Oct 2011 ~ 3:33pm Cyclonite We've already got a room at the La Quinta, so no need for any house-space for us.
7 Oct 2011 ~ 6:38pm RyanFodder Change of plans for me - work is going to pay for my trip (from Arizona?!) to Detroit. I'll be there sometime Thursday afternoon/evening.

Further posts when get more details!
7 Oct 2011 ~ 8:06pm RootWyrm Change of plans here as well. I won't be in till the 29th due to something that came up; if folks need taxi service after the 29th, I will be available for that.
7 Oct 2011 ~ 8:08pm _k I need a pick up at 9:30AM

Arriving Delta 4918
Departing Delta 4897
7 Oct 2011 ~ 8:43pm primesuspect You got it!
9 Oct 2011 ~ 8:43pm WagsFTW Once I know more on my plans, I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping to come in Saturday for the costume party and see your lovely faces. I miss you all a lot, especially since I wasn't able to make it to EPIC. I may be bringing a guest. We'll see.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 11:30am BetsyD

CB wrote:

I just don't plan on sleeping at the house anymore.

On that note:

Any other couple want want to split an already well-priced hotel room with Betsy and I? I promise we don't snore much.

As implied by CB's post, I plan to come this year.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 4:37pm ardichoke

Cyclonite wrote:

Oh, yes. I see Sailor Jerry joining the party.

The triumphant return of The Best Worst Decision (tm)?
10 Oct 2011 ~ 7:47pm ickybodclay Is it ok if new members attend? I'll bring beer!
10 Oct 2011 ~ 7:55pm Thrax Hell yes it's okay if new members attend. The more new members the merrier.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 7:57pm primesuspect Absolutely. Take a look at previous ICOK threads to see what to expect:

http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90910

http://tech.icrontic.com/news/icrontic-oktoberfest-2009

And so on
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:03pm GnomeQueen

ickybodclay wrote:

I'll bring beer!

WELCOME!! Come right in, have a seat over here...
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:03pm _k You don't need to bring pants, we don't use those here.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:05pm GnomeQueen

_k_ wrote:

You don't need to bring pants, we don't use those here.

Please ignore K, we actually do require pants. Or at least boxers.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:12pm _k I do what I want!
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:16pm GnomeQueen

_k_ wrote:

I do what I want!

K. You need to bring. pants.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 8:20pm _k I will bring pants but if they are not on me it is not my responsibility.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:13pm djmeph In all seriousness there will be pants on everyone. As for the sexual tension and general awkwardness, that can be cut through with a knife.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:14pm ardichoke Be honest, it's too thick for a knife to cut. You'll need a chainsaw. Maybe even a blowtorch depending on who shows up.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:18pm djmeph plasma cutter or light sabre
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:20pm HumerusMeg I could bring electocautery
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:26pm Annes

HumerusMeg wrote:

I could bring electocautery

You always know just what to say. Unf.
10 Oct 2011 ~ 9:29pm HumerusMeg

Annes wrote:

You always know just what to say. Unf.

I know... this is why I cannot have nice things...
11 Oct 2011 ~ 1:11am primesuspect Icrontic Oktoberfest 2011
11 Oct 2011 ~ 12:29pm GHoosdum I am very sad that I'm missing this one.
11 Oct 2011 ~ 6:46pm RyanFodder Flight is getting into Detroit Metro at 4:25 Thursday. Taxi plz? Also sad I won't be able to bring the beers. Can someone pick me up some yuengling????
11 Oct 2011 ~ 6:51pm RootWyrm

CannonFodder wrote:

Flight is getting into Detroit Metro at 4:25 Thursday. Taxi plz? Also sad I won't be able to bring the beers. Can someone pick me up some yuengling????

If nobody else volunteers, it is now available here. Or you know. Another legendary Icrontic trip to... THE STORE. This $5 gallon of Sangria looks like a good idea.
12 Oct 2011 ~ 9:07am Bandrik I'm totally in...

...IF we're going to have a live in-person Ponystream. Ponies are gonna happen, right?

THE CHANCES OF A WILD BANDRIK APPEARING IS FULLY CONTINGENT ON THERE BEING PONIES TO BE HAD.

Also, not sure yet on when I can get off of work, and where I'll be sleeping. I prefer crashing at ICHQ but will hotel up with someone if need be.
12 Oct 2011 ~ 11:51am cola I'm not going to be able to make it, but I'd absolutely love it if there were some way you could livestream the event so us poor souls not in Michigan can be even more jelly of youse guyse
12 Oct 2011 ~ 12:12pm ardichoke This is Michigan... why not just drive out into the country and see some real ponies?
12 Oct 2011 ~ 4:39pm djmeph

ardichoke wrote:

This is Michigan... why not just drive out into the country and see some real ponies?

No horn.
12 Oct 2011 ~ 4:54pm Canti Michigan ponies are small time.
12 Oct 2011 ~ 4:59pm GHoosdum By definition, in fact.
13 Oct 2011 ~ 6:28pm ZenMode In.
13 Oct 2011 ~ 10:34pm WagsFTW Have just Anne and Eli called dibs on sleeping in basement? If there's still room, I would like to also bunk up down there on Saturday night, with an air mattress. Will that be doable?
13 Oct 2011 ~ 10:36pm _k I am planning on sleeping some where in the house.
13 Oct 2011 ~ 11:08pm WagsFTW Here. I'll start the basement tally in order of those who discussed it:

Basement:
Anne and Eli (Air Mattress? Queen?)
Rootwyrm (What are you sleeping on?)
Sarah +1 (Queen Air Mattress)

According to Matt's calculations, the basement will be full with us. Not sure where else people can sleep, but I guess there are always the sumo's and couches upstairs.
13 Oct 2011 ~ 11:17pm RootWyrm

WagsFTW wrote:

Rootwyrm (What are you sleeping on?)

(Insert Joke With Sexual Innuendo Here) :bigggrin:

But to be honest I haven't the slightest as of yet. I was going to bring my twin air mattress, however, it was apparently ripped and put away like that by the last person to 'borrow' it. (I will still bring the bad ass foot pump I have though, in case anyone needs it. Very good at inflating air mattresses.)
Open to suggestions. I mean honestly, throw me in the corner with a Sumo and I'll be fine.
13 Oct 2011 ~ 11:44pm djmeph I should mention that I am planning on sleeping at ICHQ unless I decide to take the bus home or something. I don't want to drive back to Detroit under the influence. Phil you wanna cuddle with me?
14 Oct 2011 ~ 12:23am UPSLynx I'm staying at the house. Typical scenario, I'll make it work somehow.

No sleeping bag or anything, California and all.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 12:30am djmeph Bobby and I will be up until 4am every night talking about God.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 1:18am UPSLynx

djmeph wrote:

Bobby and I will be up until 4am every night talking about God.

+1 And Hard Copy.

In the garage, no less.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 1:20am Thrax I will bring my game face to this discussion. Here is an artist's rendition:

à² _à²
14 Oct 2011 ~ 1:46am djmeph Rob, you are a true Bohemian.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 2:25am djmeph Phil, if you plan on spooning with me you are going to have to quit smoking at least three days before the event.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 2:26am djmeph and buy new clothes
14 Oct 2011 ~ 9:29am TiberiusLazarus

UPSLynx wrote:

I'm staying at the house. Typical scenario, I'll make it work somehow.

No sleeping bag or anything, Missouri and all.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 10:18am Annes We have no sleeping bags, but Eli and I can bring extra blankets and shit, driving and all.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 10:31am Linc

WagsFTW wrote:

According to Matt's calculations, the basement will be full with us.

I only meant air mattress-wise. There's 3-4 sleep-worthy Sumo bags that will be down there as well plus I have some ground mats and sleeping bags/blankets. The air mattress limit has to do with Tetris-ing them in the awkward space down there without blocking the bathroom.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 10:33am Linc tl;dr: I'm completely unconcerned about having enough sleeping space.
14 Oct 2011 ~ 12:32pm djmeph I wonder if we might have another story-time session with CB. eh, CB?
14 Oct 2011 ~ 3:44pm FreshyP I should probably get my computer out of the basement, shouldn't I...
15 Oct 2011 ~ 5:21pm Bandrik I'll probably take the basement or a sumo/couch somewhere. I considered getting a hotel, but honestly I'll be too inebriated to drive to a hotel safely. So I'm going to sleep somewhere at ICHQ out of necessity.

I'll just join in the cuddle manpile.
15 Oct 2011 ~ 6:23pm Thrax Now that I've been armed with a great recipe courtesy of Fatcat, I would like to announce (hosts willing) that I will be making a few gallons of mulled cider for this event. You can, of course, spike your glass with whatever rum you so desire.
16 Oct 2011 ~ 3:14pm GnomeQueen CANTI, ARE YOU COMING!?
16 Oct 2011 ~ 4:45pm RyanFodder What Bobby / Jimmy said. Except Saturday, then I'll be staying with Marie.
16 Oct 2011 ~ 5:15pm GnomeQueen Bandrik are you bringing "we didn't playtest this"?!
16 Oct 2011 ~ 8:01pm Bandrik

Gnome Queen wrote:

Bandrik are you bringing "we didn't playtest this"?!

Whew, thanks for reminding me. Yes, I'll put that on my list of shiznit to bring with.

There will be zany lulz that is We Didn't Playtest This At All!

To those that don't know what we're talking about, this is referring to a bizarrely entertaining card game by Asmadi Games. Everyone gets 2 cards, and on your turn you draw one more, and play one of the three you wish. Each has a wacky action or new rule written on it. Think of the drinking game "Kings" and you'll know what I mean.

Perfect for 2-8 players. Best when drunk.
16 Oct 2011 ~ 11:14pm ardichoke ... That sounds an awful lot like Fluxx....
16 Oct 2011 ~ 11:50pm Bandrik

ardichoke wrote:

... That sounds an awful lot like Fluxx....

I was going to mention Fluxx, but wasn't sure how many were familiar with it. We Didn't Playtest This is similar, but is somewhat more easy for newcomers to learn and wackier... if you can believe that.
17 Oct 2011 ~ 12:28am ardichoke I love Fluxx, sadly I always have a hard time finding people to play it with