VMTV- The Ultimate Meet-up

John Gibson · VMTV- The Ultimate Meet-up

I've been itchin to do this since the beginning, when Matt Rau came onto the show. We talked about hangin out, maybe recording a show, or just getting together, and talk shop.

Now, we got Matthew, Bree, and Chris, and I thought it would be great to plan a meet-up sometime this year, preferably when the weather is warmer.

Of course, Jason, I see every week. He's family, and Earl, I keep in my drawer in a Super Mario Bros underwear tin. You're reading that correctly.

We're all up for it, I haven't yet discussed this with Chris, but I'm sure he'll be game at some point. I figure by the time this "event" is planned, he'll already be on the show for a while, and will be comfortable with a little get-together.

No idea what we would do once we meet up. A big dinner out someplace, or film a show or a segment together. Definitely pictures. The last time I had all of the hosts together, which included Jose, Winston, Jason, and myself was November, 1997. Wish we took pictures back then. heh

What do you guys think of this idea? What do you think all 6 of us should do if we plan a meeting?

GameLifeDave

Entire episode of VMTV with all 6 of you!

KT Kore

Play Go Fish.

John Gibson

Never played Go Fish.

If we had more girls on the show, I'd say Strip Poker, but my GF wouldn't like that, even though I don't know how to play poker. Heh heh heh

Only kidding. Smile

Black Flag NC

Bree and I haven't taken a honneymoon and we're thinking NYC this summer. You know if that happens we'll definitely hook up. Also you and Stephanie should take a vacation to the beautiful Appalacian mountains of southwest Virginia!

All of us are fairly close geographically, except for Matt.

John Gibson

I know. In the end, it may just be myself, Jason, you and Bree. As it turns out, not only does Matt have a child, but Chris does, too. I did not know that.

How do you explain a meeting like this to your wife?

"Honey, I'm goin to New York to meet some people I do an internet review show with"

miner2049er

Black Flag NC

Well dude, Bree and I don't want kids, at least for the time being.

John Gibson

Definitely take your time on that, not cause of the show, but from experience.

While I don't regret Emily or Jacob at all, we just had them too quickly.

That's something I want to wait on with Steph.

Hey, just had an idea.......

John Gibson

www.videomasterstv.com/kids.mov

This is when I last visited my kids. March 2007. I miss them a lot. Haven't seen them since then, except in pictures.

I was originally gonna put this on Youtube, but I don't need to hear stupid ass comments about my kids from immature 12 year olds who will never know the touch of a woman.

John Gibson

The BIG day is June 2, 2009.

The list includes

John
Jason
Matthew
Bree

and of course, Steph (Gamergirl220 on the forums)

It would rock if more people showed, fans, or folks who want to be on the show, or a part of it.

The plan might meeting at my house first, cause Matt and Bree are driving here, it's easy for anyone to get lost in the city. Then go to Manhattan, show some sights, maybe head to Nintendo World. The day will be eventful, we'll be filming stuff, too.

The evening may top off with getting some dinner. No BK, or McD's for VMTV.

Black Flag NC

Can't wait, brutha!

John Gibson

We're excited. I thought it would be cool if you guys filmed some of your trip here, as I will film prior to your arrival, and we'll mix the two together, and put it in the first episode of Season 4.

I think it'll rock.

Black Flag NC

Cool. We'll do it.

John Gibson

I know a lot of you guys live out of state, and out of the US, but if you're somewhat local, or you're itching to meet all of us, you're more than welcome to.

Chime in, and let us know. We'll be taking lots of pics, and posting them either on the forums, or we'll have a place for them, in some slideshow or something.

I'm really excited about this, and hope I can get more of the VMTV community involved. It'd be great to meet you all, in addition to the folks who already work on the show.

John Gibson

Thought about the 5 of us goin to a place called Dave and Busters. Not only can we eat there, but play games.

It also might be a nice segment for VMTV, like have our impressions of the place.

It's a bit pricey, though.

Chris

That's awesome, we have a Dave and Busters right down the road here.

Black Flag NC

We went to Dave and Busters in Charlotte, NC when we visited my parent last time. Very nice. Very expensive.

Bree and I miss the Nicklecade in Salt Lake City.

John Gibson

Jason spoke of a few places we can go to that we'll only find in NYC, places to eat or snack, possibly some comic book stores (Midtown Comics, Forbidden Planet, etc)

I still want to show you guys Nintendo World at Rockefeller. You won't find that anywhere else (that I know of, lol)

Black Flag NC

KITTIE hXc

Nintendo World for sure! Less than a week. I can't wait.

Chris

You guys should plan to watch Nintendo's crazy E3 conference together and maybe film your reactions. Nintendo will be speaking from 1pm-3pm on Tuesday June 2nd. Because it was such a mess last year, they are gunning to wow people this year.

John Gibson

That's an idea, though I think that time we may be in the city, but we'll see.

There's talk about seeing a bunch of NYC sights, but I don't really look at this day as a sightseeing tour, eating at NYC places.

I'm more for the kind of get-together where it's not too noisy, and we don't have to yell to hear each other, so I imagine we will be doing more time indoors in places, than out walkin the streets.

Matt, Bree. Keep an eye on your wallets, and don't make eye contact with anyone!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Ah, for fun.

John Gibson

Oh good, it's gonna rain on Tuesday.

Better tell Matthew and Bree to bring umbrellas, just in case.

That kinda defeats the whole NYC tour. Maybe we'll keep the day at places indoors, and close-by to each other.

Black Flag NC

Yeah we were hoping for good weather this week. It's been raining for two weeks in Virginia.

Oh well, can't control the weather. We gots our shit packed! Head out in the morning. It's fuckin on! Twisted Evil

John Gibson

Yeah, we'll have fun no matter what shit mother nature throws at us.

Chris

Poor a 40 on the curb for me.......or somethin' like that....

Black Flag NC

John Gibson

Tomorrow's the day!! WOOOOO!!!

John Gibson

GREAT FUCKING AWESOME TIME YESTERDAY!!

Filmed a good chunk of stuff, took pics. Did lots of stuff. By the end of the day, freakin exhausted, but still tons of fun.

I hope that Chris and Matt Rau add themselves to the mix next time, or in the future.

John Gibson

http://www.facebook.com/album.php...0212&id=1350240902&ref=nf

http://picasaweb.google.com/SmeagolsPrecious/VMTVMeetUp

Black Flag NC

We had a GREAT time. Thank you John and Stephanie for an awesome day.

John Gibson

And thank you guys.

Ok Chris. You're next. Bwahahahaha.

StrifeDeliveries

Looks like you guys had a killer time, maybe next time I could join in the antics.

John Gibson

*Uses Old Jedi Mind Trick*

Yes, you will join in the antics next time.

And you will bring Captain Solo and the Wookie to me..

KITTIE hXc

I love the pictures. Matt and I just found our camera last night. We had a blast. Thank ou John and Steph for being the best tour guides EVER!

John Gibson

Anytime guys. We just wish we had more time to show the two of you more sights, and maybe do some VMTV stuff together. It would have rocked.

There's always another time. Next time, we'll get more of the crew.