So..who is excited for NEST?!

[asutickler]

Hmmmmm... NEEDS. MOAR. RED!!!

 

[BlackestLily]

My Wife...glorious beautiful Wife...shhhhhhhhhhh. No moar. NEST is all about the love :

I tried to find the perfect photo-reply...and completely got stuck on this one:

 

[LBFT]

BellaRisa

Actually, by having the event at the same time every year they show that they do care, because one has an entire year to plan, save their $$, tell their work that they need that time off, etc. That's more than fair. The college students and those of us with children who may have important end-of-school-year events occasionally have to miss a NEST year or two, but ultimately having a set date works best.

NEST is an entire three-day weekend, and you live just 90 minutes away. Are you truly unable to schedule even one evening off to drive up and back? With a year's notice?

A few years ago I tried to see if the NEST people would work with me and I shared my opinion here at the forum and many people seemed upset with me. After telling everyone that I think there was a misunderstanding more people kept getting upset. So I've been keeping things quiet about the NEST and made my peace with the fact I can't go and tried to put it behind me. Until I saw this thread. I don't want to upset anyone here. It's not about money/cost I simply can't make it. Even if I told make place of work 5 years ago that I would need off this weekend in 2011, I can't go there just to much that needs to get done and get ready for the summer business. The only day I can really go is Monday, but there doesn't seem to be much going on that day. That's one of the many things I tried to get them to change is make a 4 day event Fri.-Mon. have stuff all 4 days. the only thing really going on Monday is a goodbye breakfast. So to answer your question BellaRisa "Are you truly unable to schedule even one evening off to drive up and back? With a year's notice?"

YES!

Thank You,
LBFT

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

I tried to find the perfect photo-reply...and completely got stuck on this one:

Wife, you're not supposed to be encouraging him.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

A few years ago I tried to see if the NEST people would work with me and I shared my opinion here at the forum and many people seemed upset with me. After telling everyone that I think there was a misunderstanding more people kept getting upset. So I've been keeping things quiet about the NEST and made my peace with the fact I can't go and tried to put it behind me. Until I saw this thread. I don't want to upset anyone here. It's not about money/cost I simply can't make it. Even if I told make place of work 5 years ago that I would need off this weekend in 2011, I can't go there just to much that needs to get done and get ready for the summer business. The only day I can really go is Monday, but there doesn't seem to be much going on that day. That's one of the many things I tried to get them to change is make a 4 day event Fri.-Mon. have stuff all 4 days. the only thing really going on Monday is a goodbye breakfast. So to answer your question BellaRisa "Are you truly unable to schedule even one evening off to drive up and back? With a year's notice?"

YES!

Thank You,
LBFT

NEST is only one of several gatherings throughout the year. Perhaps you'd be able to get off for a weekend for one of those.

 

[LBFT]

A Second NEST

If I'm not mistaken, there was one year within the last 5 or so that I recall a second NEST gathering was held or planned to be held in September to attempt to give those who couldn't do May a chance at the NEST experience but it was not overtly successful in terms of attendance/planned attendance. (I remember the talk but don't recall if the event occurred or not) The NEST gathering has been around since the mid-late nineties (it's older than the TMF itself) when it was just Max Speer and a handful of other people so there is a lot of tradition involved when it comes to NEST; I believe that includes the time period NEST is held.

To change it up one year may give many people who haven't gone the chance to go, but it may also antagonize those who could go in May but can't now at the new date for whatever reason. On top of that, there are a several gatherings and a ton of munches that are held at various points over the year so one of those may be better suited to your timetable. I do understand your point of view but, while I hate to take this point of view personally, look at it from a business sense - why sacrifice a guaranteed yes for a maybe? Just because they change the date to better suit you, for example, it doesn't necessarily mean you can make it for a variety of reasons; most common being affordability because the fact is NEST is expensive. On top of that, an extraordinary amount of planning and work is required by NEST Team to facilitate a gathering so a date change may end up being a detriment to the planners.

I'm not sure if NEST Team is still actively looking at holding a second NEST in a calendar year or not but given that NEST is so steeped in tradition, more so then probably any other tickle gathering, I would harbor a guess that a date change for one year is unlikely. IMO.

Yes about 3 or 4 year ago another member here at the forum e-mailed me and told me that there may be a second NEST being planned. But when I ask the people running the NEST back then nobody seemed to know anything about it or even wanted to give it any thought. So there is a chance it was a rumor.

I never want anybody to do anything that can't be done. I know that sometimes things are easier said then done. But we all need to remember we are in this tickling fetish thing together. It's kinda like being in the closet about something it is sometimes hard to tell friends, family and other about our fetish, but at the forum we can share things each other. I guess what I'm trying to say is sometimes we have to do things that may not be the best idea for everyone one year but at least others who never got go, did get the chance. You know look out for each other. Sometimes doing the right thing is not the best thing.

Thank you,
LBFT

 

[LBFT]

NEST is only one of several gatherings throughout the year. Perhaps you'd be able to get off for a weekend for one of those.

Is there a gathering in the south Jersey/Philadelphia area another time of year? That you know of? That is the whole point as to why I'm so bummed about NEST so close to where I from.

Thank You,
LBFT

 

[BrightEyes1082]

Is there a gathering in the south Jersey/Philadelphia area another time of year? That you know of? That is the whole point as to why I'm so bummed about NEST so close to where I from.

Thank You,
LBFT

Dude, my owner is the organizer, and I have to leave a day
before everyone else, after having worked much of it. You
have to do what you have to do and make the best of it.

Coming on here bitching that NEST needs to accommodate
you and your needs and your schedule, and then getting
upset when people say you're bitching, isn't going to help
your cause.

You either go to the events that are close to you, when you
can, or you travel to the further ones, just like every. body. else.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Is there a gathering in the south Jersey/Philadelphia area another time of year? That you know of? That is the whole point as to why I'm so bummed about NEST so close to where I from.

Thank You,
LBFT

There aren't other gatherings in Philly, but there was a small gathering in Jersey recently, and there is a pretty active Philly munch scene throughout the year. If you want to meet local people there are plenty of opportunities.

I get that traveling 7 or 8 hours to get to a gathering isn't the most convenient thing, but if you aren't willing to be a little flexible plan ahead and get yourself to gatherings that do fit your schedule just because of the distance, don't you think it's a little unreasonable to ask the NEST organizers and ultimately over 100 other people to change their plans to accommodate you? If you want something bad enough you've got to be the one to go after it. Nothing is going to be handed to you in the tickling community or elsewhere.

 

[RChello]

dude...let it go....the date is the date

A few years ago I tried to see if the NEST people would work with me and I shared my opinion here at the forum and many people seemed upset with me. After telling everyone that I think there was a misunderstanding more people kept getting upset. So I've been keeping things quiet about the NEST and made my peace with the fact I can't go and tried to put it behind me. Until I saw this thread. I don't want to upset anyone here. It's not about money/cost I simply can't make it. Even if I told make place of work 5 years ago that I would need off this weekend in 2011, I can't go there just to much that needs to get done and get ready for the summer business. The only day I can really go is Monday, but there doesn't seem to be much going on that day. That's one of the many things I tried to get them to change is make a 4 day event Fri.-Mon. have stuff all 4 days. the only thing really going on Monday is a goodbye breakfast. So to answer your question BellaRisa "Are you truly unable to schedule even one evening off to drive up and back? With a year's notice?"

YES!

Thank You,
LBFT

they change the date just for you and chances are someone else can't make it...it's a fact of life...I'd like to go to my 5th NEST but just didn't work out this year... like brighty said...plenty of other gatherings around...try em out..best of luck

 

[LBFT]

This Is What I'm Talking About

Dude, my owner is the organizer, and I have to leave a day
before everyone else, after having worked much of it. You
have to do what you have to do and make the best of it.

Coming on here bitching that NEST needs to accommodate
you and your needs and your schedule, and then getting
upset when people say you're bitching, isn't going to help
your cause.

You either go to the events that are close to you, when you
can, or you travel to the further ones, just like every. body. else.

See this is what I'm talking about. People getting upset. I'm not bitching. I'm just replying to other people having something to say to me and my post that is all. I did say in one of my post that I made my peace with that fact that I may never get the chance to go to the NEST. Did read all my post for this thread. I just thought we should look out for one another work with each other, if people don't see things the way I do then so be it.

Thank You,
LBFT

 

[slacker2114]

After getting caught up with Skippy and Lily's blowhole-flapping, all I have to say is I'm very much looking forward to showing them the "love" next week. You two will NOT be spared this time around.

 

[LBFT]

Skipadeedoodah

don't you think it's a little unreasonable to ask the NEST organizers and ultimately over 100 other people to change their plans to accommodate you?

To answer your question.

No, I don't think it's unreasonable. Like I said sometimes doing what's right isn't what's best. But please understand this is just my opinion.

I would also like the NEST people to poll others that can't go as well, if there is enough people in the same spot as me then I may be on to something, but if I'm alone then no don't changes things around for just 1 person. But this is all just my opinion.

Thank you,
LBFT

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

No, I don't think it's unreasonable.

Well, it seems as though we'll have to agree to disagree. 🙂

I don't think the NEST team or anyone else has any responsibility to change things around for you or anyone else who isn't willing to be flexible themselves. I don't care if there are 150 people who can't make it to NEST because of the dates. If they aren't willing to make the effort to come to even a local munch, then meeting other people in the community must not be that important to them. If you won't make it a priority to get out to local events that do fit your schedule, who's to say you'd even bother showing up to NEST if it fit your schedule?

 

[LBFT]

Lets Do That

Skipadeedoodah,

Lets do that, agree to disagree.

Please understand something, I'm not asking the NEST team to do anything, just every now and again think of people like myself. Not EVERY YEAR, but maybe one time or another. But if it doesn't happen not much I can do about it.

Thank you,
LBFT

 

[BlackestLily]

After getting caught up with Skippy and Lily's blowhole-flapping, all I have to say is I'm very much looking forward to showing them the "love" next week. You two will NOT be spared this time around.

Shut your gaping, dingleberry-encrusted beard. I'll show your face love...WITH MY FIST!! >:] Then afterwards we'll all settle around a nice bonfire fueled by all of your Steelers shirts.

NEST 2011: The Breaking of Slacker's Gathering Spirit

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Shut your gaping, dingleberry-encrusted beard. I'll show your face love...WITH MY FIST!! >:] Then afterwards we'll all settle around a nice bonfire fueled by all of your Steelers shirts.

NEST 2011: The Breaking of Slacker's Gathering Spirit

This must be what mama birds feel like when their babies learn how to fly *tear*

Wife he has so much Steelers shit. We can burn everything. His house will be bare as shit.

 

[Amnesiac]

Shut your gaping, dingleberry-encrusted beard. I'll show your face love...WITH MY FIST!! >:] Then afterwards we'll all settle around a nice bonfire fueled by all of your Steelers shirts.

I just have no interest in a romantic relationship right now. If Fabio walked up to me and said, "My darling, I have waited for you all my life. Allow me to wisk you away to my castle in Ireland where I can pamper you for the rest of your days while my manservents take care of all your needs and we travel the world forever," I'd tear his dick off and throw it in the weeds.
- Blackestlily

Your wife is...angry lately.

 

[desdemona]

Ummmm... just an FYI:

A baboon's flaming red butt is, in monkey circles, a physical feature that screams sex.

Soooooo how do you REALLY feel??? LOL

 

[Big_Dogg85]

*wonders if @ Kareoke last year's singing of Hanson by the girls will evolve into something different... Spice Girls? Aqua? Right Said Fred? (I'm Too Sexy for my shirt 😛 )

*also wonders if another trip to Famous Daves with a pet store sidebar will occur. 😛 😀

I MISS YOU ALL, DAMN WEDDING SAVING. 😛 SOOOOOO MUCH I'LL NEED TO DO WHEN I GET BACK, I SWEARS IT! (Catch me if you can English-language police!)

 

[Hardy191973]

Yay! One week left and then time for party 🙂 . I´ll arrive thursday at around 8:00pm.
I´m lookin forward to meet some TMF friends for the first time in person. And I hope to make new friends as well.
I´m really excited - all in apositive way. Nerveaus only a little because it is my first trip into the USA 🙂
I´m so happy and a little proud too as I guess I´m the first German who ever attended NEST Yay!

See you next week,
Greetz from Germany,
Hardy xoxo

 

[kered]

Shut your gaping, dingleberry-encrusted beard. I'll show your face love...WITH MY FIST!! >:] Then afterwards we'll all settle around a nice bonfire fueled by all of your Steelers shirts.

NEST 2011: The Breaking of Slacker's Gathering Spirit

I have the feeling that your "fist" is still as soft and lovely as when you first "threatened " people with it. I also have the feeling that you are gonna be severly hugged whether you want to be or not. LOL

Skippy, however, may find things going not exactly her way with jungle wildlife or alleged lazy people.

 

[♡AimLEE♡]

To answer your question.

No, I don't think it's unreasonable. Like I said sometimes doing what's right isn't what's best. But please understand this is just my opinion.

I would also like the NEST people to poll others that can't go as well, if there is enough people in the same spot as me then I may be on to something, but if I'm alone then no don't changes things around for just 1 person. But this is all just my opinion.

Thank you,
LBFT

so...i created this thread for people who were excited for NEST..you are kinda making this a downer. sorry you can't go...but this is not the thread to uhh talk about it. (i say talk loosely, because you are really just more or less complaining)

 

[Cavum]

can't belive that it's less than a week until Im in Philly! GAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! 😀 😀 😀

 

[slacker2114]

Shut your gaping, dingleberry-encrusted beard. I'll show your face love...WITH MY FIST!! >:] Then afterwards we'll all settle around a nice bonfire fueled by all of your Steelers shirts.

NEST 2011: The Breaking of Slacker's Gathering Spirit

1. Even a threat to my Steelers stuff is punishable by death, which is obviously your goal anyway.

2. My beard is POWER and your jealousy is ugly.

3. The only thing that's going to get broken at NEST 2011 is your hand from when you punch me. After that, you're going down. Hard. And in flames. Literally.