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Fluther jelly meeting idea.

Asked by zenele (8257points) August 12th, 2010

San Francisco is fine, if you live there. It’s as far away from the East as a trip to the Far East. Those of you Americans who live relatively close to each other (I know it can still be hours away, I’ve been there) could meet, if you so choose.

But what about the Aussies and Kiwis?

What about the Brits and the Dutch?

I suggest an alternative – equally far from all of you – but perhaps one of the most important and interesting (and oldest) places on earth: Jerusalem.

Think about it: Jews Christians and Muslims all consider it to be one of the holiest places, or in the very least, one of the most fascinating.

I have connections in both tourism (for staying, and travelling) and also can get literally Israel’s best tour guide (English speaker) for the trip of your lifetime.

Throw in some Zen politics and humour (oy) and I’ll even whip up my famous shakshuka and lasagna.

Next year in Jerusalem? Maybe we could get a group discount.

:-)

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cockswain's avatar

If some of you assholes come to Denver, let me know.

Jude's avatar

Come up to Ontario, Canada. I’ll house y’all here.

JLeslie's avatar

Jerusalem sounds like a great idea, I have never been there. And Denver and Ontario for that matter. I’m in a travelling mood.

chyna's avatar

Heck no, your’re going to stick me in a tent.

ETpro's avatar

I guess the most centrally located spot for us all, regardless of city, state or nation, would be the center of the Earth. But the journey is tiring and I really don’t care for the heat there. So with that out, and nobody biting on Boston being the perfect location, Jerusalem would be a fine alternative. It’s a fascinating, history filled place to visit. But not this week. I’ve got to pay some bills and save up a few shekels first.

Trillian's avatar

I’d come if I weren’t afraid of terrorists. And if I could afford it.

jrpowell's avatar

The odds of me stepping foot inside Israel are about the same as me vacationing in Arizona. Highly unlikely.

shpadoinkle_sue's avatar

Totally, if I can get over this darn claustraphobia.

zenele's avatar

@Trillian Seen fewer terrorists in Israel than in Manhattan in the last few years.

wundayatta's avatar

Hey! There’s going to be space tourism and a space hotel in a few years. Let’s meet there!

OpryLeigh's avatar

Seriously, Jerusalem is on my list of “places I must see before I croak!”.

CMaz's avatar

Come to Florida. Life is a beach. I will even sleep on the couch.

chyna's avatar

I thought I got the couch?

CMaz's avatar

No, you can have my bed.

JLeslie's avatar

Just saw Samanth Brown in Mikonos, that looked good too.

Maybe we should all do a cruise?

ETpro's avatar

@wundayatta A hotel on the Moon would be equally colse to all of us, so long as we launch at the right time of day. :-)

cockswain's avatar

@ETpro I think you’ve been DRINKIN’!

zenele's avatar

And he hasn’t been sharing with us.

cockswain's avatar

I would love to have a beer on the moon. Similar to have a beer at higher altitude, I’m certain few beers on the moon would pretty much get you there. I’ve had a few beers. The new Sam Adams homebrew contest winners. Highly recommend.

ETpro's avatar

@zenele & @cockswain Nothing to share, though looking at my spelling in the above comment, I wish I had booze as an excuse. :-)

At least when you get falling down drunk on the moon, having 1/6th Earth’s gravity makes the fall look like a slow-motion movie.

zenele's avatar

You mean, horrors, you’re sober and wrote this gem: A hotel on the Moon would be equally colse to all of us, so long as we launch at the right time of day?

I’ll have what he’s having.

JLeslie's avatar

We need a wealthy Jelly to take his yacht around the world and pick us up at varying ports.

zenele's avatar

Hear hear.

ETpro's avatar

@JLeslie I will sign on to fish and thus help feed us on that cruise.

mattbrowne's avatar

I’d like to suggest Phoenix.

August 19 at 5 pm.

I’ll be there.

mattbrowne's avatar

@zenele – Cool video. Thanks! I can’t wait to get away from all this rain over here.

lillycoyote's avatar

@zenele, great idea, but as I’ve mentioned before there is always the risk of Jerusalem Syndrome. My grasp on reality is tenuous enough so it concerns me, and what it numerous people on fluther fell victim? How weird would fluther be if that happened? Other than that, I’ll be there. There are hundreds of places in the world that I would love to go to and Jerusalem is certainly in the top 20.

zenele's avatar

There are precious few cases of this so-called syndrome. I know it exists, but why do you think the fluther group will become zombies – statistically speaking it’s like all of us getting struck by lightning – together. Where is your source for this fear?

lillycoyote's avatar

@zenele Honestly, I’m not worried. Just joking around.

zenele's avatar

Prove it.Come visit me.

lillycoyote's avatar

@zenele Be careful what you wish for….

mattbrowne's avatar

Utah is great. We’re near Zion NP right now :-)

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