arche_757 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 La Carafe is cool with me - never been there so that should be interesting. But August 26? Dont know - may be busy. Either way it should become a yearly tradition that we all meet. For about 2+ years someone has been trying to get this thing together......so is this thing real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Due to a lack of weekeday baby sitters weeknights woudl not be a good thing for me at all. Weekends or Friday nights yes, but not week nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 La Carafe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpacho70 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 So, who's going to the Sunday tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 So, who's going to the Sunday tour?I am going to try to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpacho70 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Anyone else going on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I'm going to try to attend.How can we identify each other? Yelp "HAIF! HAIF!" at intervals? Nametags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 i'll be the one with a camera slung on me and hamburger on my shirt (probably)haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 ok...where and when?the 26th? that is the day i moved to houston in 1997. w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpacho70 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 So, for a final tally, who's going to the Chase building tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I am probably going. Unless something comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'm going to try to attend.How can we identify each other? Yelp "HAIF! HAIF!" at intervals? Nametags?We need a secret handshake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 ^^^ haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Ok sadly something has come up and I will not be able to go today. This stinks, and I was planning on doing alot of things today. I may still try and go to Memorial City and get const. pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 So who went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I went, and so did Dbigtex56 and Sevfiv. It was a really good tour! Since there was no secret handshake, dbigtex had a HAIF nametag for ID purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I went, and so did Dbigtex56 and Sevfiv. It was a really good tour! Since there was no secret handshake, dbigtex had a HAIF nametag for ID purposes.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>So do you all have pictures? If so please post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 So who went? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ^^^ What Subdude said. I was surprised at the turnout - perhaps 50-60 people? After the initial lecture, we were divided into several groups, each with its own docent. Unfortunately, we HAIF people ended up in different groups, and didn't have a lot of time to talk. Some things I gleaned: The building has been extensively remodelled several times, yet has managed to maintain its architectural integrity. This especially impressed me, as one of the major remodellings was in 1959, which was a time not noted for sympathetic alterations or appreciation for Art Deco buildings. They even went through the trouble of replicating the original decorative nickel gratings. Although the original tellers' cages have been removed, you can still see where each window was located by subtle wear in the marble inset on the floor. After construction had begun, Jesse Jones decided that he wanted four additional floors. He called the architect and asked if that was feasible. The architect said "I don't know, I'll need to do some calculations", and Jones said, "Fine. I'll hold." He did. And it was. The Gulf Building was the first to employ a "floating" foundation - the basis of every modern skyscraper in Houston. The original frescos remain in the hallway of the Main St. entrance. I especially liked the one entitled "Modern Houston", which features a woman who's the spitting image of Thoroughly Modern Millie. All in all, a good time. I look forward to attending the next GHPA tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was there as well. Very interesting tour. I got to pick my docent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 you were hiding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 you were hiding! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, you gotta admit...I am kinda scary looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirzania Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 So was that the Official Meet Up or is there something else?More importantly, will we get jackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was there as well.Very interesting tour. I got to pick my docent You can get arrested for picking your docent in public these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 you were hiding!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I had the little wiggly kid to occupy my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 the one with the kiddie-holder-backpack-thingy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 the one with the kiddie-holder-backpack-thingy? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The papoose? I saw "Squattie" (the vietnamese bum who's always squatting in front of 1000 main) pick his docent the other day. Disgusting. Where's the krispy kremers when you need em'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 So was that the Official Meet Up or is there something else?More importantly, will we get jackets? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The original idea was to meet up in a bar, restaurant or club. We're still fielding ideas for Friday, Aug. 26th evening. The proposal on the table is La Carafe, but suggestions are still being taken. Unfortunately, budget constraints don't allow for the distribution of jackets at this time. However, we may be able to make tinfoil hats for those we deem worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Aug 26th is my B-day, so I doubt I'll make it.But isn't La Carafe a little too love bird oriented?Not to mention each table is a two-top, three max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 i agree, la carafe is a little on the small side...what about warren's or market square? (does anyone know if the construction is still going on there? everything was closed last time i was there because of it...)also, there is agora. no age requirements either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Brewery Tap has some nice large tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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