2008 Swanking Idea Thread

Morrigoon · 01-04-2008, 02:09 PM

Before alternate swanking ideas take over another thread, I'm taking Borneio's advice that we should give brainstorming its own thread again.

So...

What'll it be?

Moonliner · 01-04-2008, 02:22 PM

It's an election year, I vote a trip to our nations capitol: Washington DC

Perhaps a springtime trip when the cherry blossoms are in bloom

Ain't they purty?

Morrigoon · 01-04-2008, 02:24 PM

I'd like to throw Griffith Swank on the table. Probably some time in spring when the weather is conducive to hanging out outside (and possibly riding horses?). But again, it has to be the 3rd Sunday of whatever month it happens in so that we can get into Walt's Train Barn.

innerSpaceman · 01-04-2008, 02:35 PM

Well, I support the Ronald Regan Presidential Library for the February Swanking, to be held as near to Presidents Day as possible.

As you might expect, I am hardly a fan of Ronald Regan or his presidency, but I relish any chance to go aboard Air Force One (of the way retro cool Boeing 707 variety) and to see a replica of the Oval Office in person rather than at the movies.

I'll go with an open mind to experiencing other elements of Ronnie's legacy, and we can use the occasion and holiday proximity to discuss various presidencies and their respective merits.

innerSpaceman · 01-04-2008, 02:39 PM

And though I don't suppose it can be an "official" swanking ... being a little ways out of town, I will suggest the soon-to-close Mary Blair exhibit at the Museum of Cartoon Art in San Francisco for the weekend of January 19 and 20!

I will also suggest an out of town Swanking, once again, for Hearst Castle, to be explored when the docents dress in period garb at night!!

LSPoorEeyorick · 01-04-2008, 02:40 PM

I propose a redux of the March swanking, to see the Academy Award short film nominees.

Mousey Girl · 01-04-2008, 02:51 PM

Count me in for Hearst Castle touristy Swanking. I love that place and the night tour is the only one I have never been on.

JWBear · 01-04-2008, 02:54 PM

I'm planning on going to Comic-Con in July.

Morrigoon · 01-04-2008, 02:55 PM

Oh, I am totally in for the Oscar shorts swanking! Please give me as much notice as possible so I can put in for time off. That was the best Oscar-related thing ever!

BarTopDancer · 01-04-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

It's an election year, I vote a trip to our nations capitol: Washington DC

Perhaps a springtime trip when the cherry blossoms are in bloom

Ain't they purty?

ACHOOO!

Though I may be going to DC and NY this year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I propose a redux of the March swanking, to see the Academy Award short film nominees.

I second this.

There was talk of RHPS in another thread as well.

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	It's an election year, I vote a trip to our nations capitol: Washington DC Perhaps a springtime trip when the cherry blossoms are in bloom Ain't they purty? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I'd like to throw Griffith Swank on the table. Probably some time in spring when the weather is conducive to hanging out outside (and possibly riding horses?). But again, it has to be the 3rd Sunday of whatever month it happens in so that we can get into Walt's Train Barn. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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01-04-2008, 02:35 PM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, I support the Ronald Regan Presidential Library for the February Swanking, to be held as near to Presidents Day as possible. As you might expect, I am hardly a fan of Ronald Regan or his presidency, but I relish any chance to go aboard Air Force One (of the way retro cool Boeing 707 variety) and to see a replica of the Oval Office in person rather than at the movies. I'll go with an open mind to experiencing other elements of Ronnie's legacy, and we can use the occasion and holiday proximity to discuss various presidencies and their respective merits.
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01-04-2008, 02:39 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	And though I don't suppose it can be an "official" swanking ... being a little ways out of town, I will suggest the soon-to-close Mary Blair exhibit at the Museum of Cartoon Art in San Francisco for the weekend of January 19 and 20! I will also suggest an out of town Swanking, once again, for Hearst Castle, to be explored when the docents dress in period garb at night!!
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I propose a redux of the March swanking, to see the Academy Award short film nominees.
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	Count me in for Hearst Castle touristy Swanking. I love that place and the night tour is the only one I have never been on.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I'm planning on going to Comic-Con in July. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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01-04-2008, 02:55 PM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Oh, I am totally in for the Oscar shorts swanking! Please give me as much notice as possible so I can put in for time off. That was the best Oscar-related thing ever! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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