President A. Fresh ([info]n01) wrote in [info]huntsville,
@ 2008-01-13 22:42:00
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so....
What the hell do you guys do for fun in this town?

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[info]chris462
2008-01-14 04:53 am UTC (link)
You'll have better luck asking for the meaning of life.

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[info]n01
2008-01-14 09:46 pm UTC (link)
d'oh!

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[info]djinubito
2008-01-14 05:20 am UTC (link)
I search for the paved roads.

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[info]n01
2008-01-14 09:47 pm UTC (link)
Hey, I've found a few of those around here!

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[info]axiomatic7
2008-01-14 05:32 am UTC (link)
road trip of course :)

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[info]n01
2008-01-14 09:47 pm UTC (link)
haha that's actually what I tell my friends back home.

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[info]protomech
2008-01-14 05:38 am UTC (link)
cow tipping

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 12:58 am UTC (link)
I thought this was Alabama, not Iowa..?

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[info]kizoku
2008-01-14 05:42 am UTC (link)
Hookers and blow.

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[info]kizoku
2008-01-14 06:13 am UTC (link)
As a disclaimer:

I do not use, nor condone the usage of, either hookers or blow. (Though I'm sure you can find both on Governors Drive.)

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(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-14 06:14 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]kizoku, 2008-01-14 06:40 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]n01, 2008-01-15 01:00 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]kizoku, 2008-01-15 04:01 am UTC

[info]groonk
2008-01-14 06:13 am UTC (link)
roll over. play dead. see what kick-tests us for life. then seize it and eat it.

repeat.

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:00 am UTC (link)
huh?

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(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-15 12:15 pm UTC

[info]csberry
2008-01-14 06:19 am UTC (link)
Playin' in the hay with my sister.

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[info]valiskeogh
2008-01-14 01:17 pm UTC (link)
dammit, your sis said i was the only one.

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Need to clarify - [info]csberry, 2008-01-14 02:30 pm UTC

[info]thecosmicgoose
2008-01-14 10:25 am UTC (link)
what do we do for fun?

why, good pure christian things like repressing diversity, getting hammered, growing distant from our families and plotting to keep the city away from those godless democrats.

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:02 am UTC (link)
I know, right?? I'm still having a hard time getting used to these ABC liquor laws.

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(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-15 12:19 pm UTC

[info]valiskeogh
2008-01-14 01:16 pm UTC (link)
you're doin it man.

if you're really up for some excitement i suggest posting a lolcat.

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[info]jillykillroy
2008-01-14 04:12 pm UTC (link)
snarky comments also seem to be a popular diversion.

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(no subject) - [info]n01, 2008-01-15 01:03 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-15 12:21 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]happinessiseasy, 2008-01-15 07:20 am UTC

[info]afromunkee
2008-01-14 01:21 pm UTC (link)
Drink.

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 05:45 am UTC (link)
haha I'll drink to *that*...

haha

that's gotta be the coolest user icon I've seen in a while..

cheers!

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[info]allenb
2008-01-14 03:11 pm UTC (link)
What is this..."FUN" you speak of?

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:03 am UTC (link)
I know... I have almost forgotten what it is too..

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[info]turbopunk
2008-01-14 03:32 pm UTC (link)
man, and i thought i was cynical . . .

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[info]cainmark
2008-01-14 03:58 pm UTC (link)
"Fun" is different for everyone.

Here's a good place with local opinions and places of things for a start:

http://rocketcitywiki.pbwiki.com/

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[info]valiskeogh
2008-01-14 04:50 pm UTC (link)
i'm going to have to agree with you.
for instance, the "nightlife" section on that page is comprised entirely of this:

==Local Bands==
*Local Orbit
*The Grand Prize Game
* GRYPHON

===Solo Guitarists===
*Jonathan Laird

==Music Venues==
[Flying Monkey] (website). This is a BYOB establishment, all ages.
===Bars===
Crossroads Music. The location of this venue has recently changed, it is now in central downtown Huntsville.
House of Brews
The Bar portion of House of Brews is located upstairs, downstairs is the coffee shop bistro portion.
*The Station. Bar and Grill off Madison Blvd.

*Olivia's (formerly Bobby G's) next to the Off Campus Bookstore off 72 near UAH.

Olivia's is the only bar in town that has a table top shuffleboard game. Takes up half the room, and fun.

===Night Clubs===

WOW!!
there's a place in town with a table top shuffleboard game?!?! why the hell hasn't anyone posted about this before?

yes... from looking at this "fun" most definately is different for everyone. thanks for posting that link, now i'll know where to go in 45 years when i'm ready for my tabletop shuffleboard fix.

Valis

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(no subject) - [info]chris462, 2008-01-14 05:33 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]valiskeogh, 2008-01-14 05:49 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]chris462, 2008-01-14 06:42 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]axiomatic7, 2008-01-14 08:50 pm UTC
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(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-15 12:23 pm UTC

[info]nimuegrrl
2008-01-14 04:46 pm UTC (link)
Y'all don't know how good you have it here! ;)

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[info]valiskeogh
2008-01-14 04:56 pm UTC (link)
i suppose you're right.
in some african countries and desolate parts of china the only pasttime is digging through mounds of refuse in order to find enough scrap metal to sell to recyclers to get enough money to feed one's family.

so i guess yeah... we're gold around here...

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(no subject) - [info]nimuegrrl, 2008-01-14 05:05 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]n01, 2008-01-15 01:05 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]nimuegrrl, 2008-01-15 04:39 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]n01, 2008-01-17 08:49 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]nimuegrrl, 2008-01-17 08:55 pm UTC

[info]trampoline_girl
2008-01-14 05:11 pm UTC (link)
pick up a copy of The Valley Planet .

They've got a calendar of events, things to do, local restaurants, and all that stuff. Plus I write for them so it's gotta be good. ;)

Some cool places:

Flying Monkey Arts Center
Bandito Burrito
Olde Towne Coffee Shop
Walking Trails on Monte Sano Mountain

That's all off the top of my head.


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[info]axiomatic7
2008-01-14 08:33 pm UTC (link)
umm 75% of the time you are out of town ;)

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(no subject) - [info]trampoline_girl, 2008-01-14 10:59 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]axiomatic7, 2008-01-14 11:51 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]trampoline_girl, 2008-01-15 12:12 am UTC

[info]vanillaisis
2008-01-14 05:23 pm UTC (link)
You should throw a party for us.

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:05 am UTC (link)
hmmmm..... now there's an idea.

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(no subject) - [info]alabamadragon, 2008-01-18 02:10 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]ms_geekette, 2008-01-22 07:25 am UTC

[info]caughtinaflame
2008-01-14 07:51 pm UTC (link)
i was looking through your journal and noticed, though it's a year old post, you were asking about golf. reminded me that i know several people who play frisbee golf. i don't really know anything about it myself, since i haven't played yet, but i can send my brother your way if you're interested

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:05 am UTC (link)
I was going to get into golf because my brothers golf... I, unfortunately, suck at it though..

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[info]axiomatic7
2008-01-14 08:49 pm UTC (link)
ok now that we have gotten through over 20 comments filled with (mostly hilarious) snark and bitterness.. what are your interests??

I see you like karaoke so you might enjoy Olivia's.. if you like bands that do covers of 70's classic rock then there are a myriad of bars here that will interest you... also blues.. lots of places to hear the blues.. yes.. a WHOLE lot

if punk, alternative, indie, hipster thing etc. are your interest.. then occaisionally the Flying Monkey, Voodoo Lounge, and the Nook will have shows.. also there is an artist market there every Saturday.. and usually ever month or so a local absurdist theater troupe called Crash Boom Bang puts on theater events

fantastic walking trails on monte sano and the landtrust..

if you like hanging around fratboy hippies go to the Thirsty Turtle.. if you like the kind of music fratboy hippies like (AKA jam bands) go to Crossroads

milling around coffee shops, playing scrabble, looking for a decent wireless connection (and often not finding it) and sucking down espresso?? Try Stearns, Angel's Island Blend, and Olde Towne Coffee Shop..

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[info]stonkinmongoose
2008-01-14 11:45 pm UTC (link)
CRASH BOOM BANG ftw!!!

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(no subject) - [info]theverticalbar, 2008-01-17 03:18 am UTC

[info]wareagle007
2008-01-14 11:01 pm UTC (link)
Lately I've found myself going to the Huntsville Havoc games with a couple friends of mine. Those are a ton of fun and they get into some awesome fights. I say this assuming you're a dude and like that stuff though, apologies if you're not.

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[info]n01
2008-01-15 01:07 am UTC (link)
That sounds like tons-o-fun! I will check out the schedule.

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(no subject) - [info]wareagle007, 2008-01-15 01:11 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]n01, 2008-01-15 01:43 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]groonk, 2008-01-15 12:26 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]theverticalbar, 2008-01-17 03:19 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]wareagle007, 2008-01-17 03:24 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]theverticalbar, 2008-01-17 03:27 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]wareagle007, 2008-01-17 03:37 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]theverticalbar, 2008-01-17 05:15 pm UTC
What do you like to do?
[info]ms_geekette
2008-01-15 07:58 pm UTC (link)
Huntsville is a place for families, mostly, but it is possible to survive and be entertained if you are young and single if you find like minds. Huntsville is a "hobby" and "underground" and "volunteer" town, if you are wanting to avoid meet markets or places that charge $ for an activity.

Right now? I'm involved in roller derby. Specifically, the Dixie Derby Girls. I could be doing some sort activity with them, or people associated with the organization around 3 times a week right now, and I don't even skate, or own a pair of skates! We need girls and guys! And we are having our first game of the season in March, I think, but there are other community activities going on between now and then.

Check the main library downtown (I used to work there). You will find all sorts of organizations using their meeting rooms and brochures for organizations, but there is plenty of stuff going on around town that if you have the slightest interest in it, you can find a local community either talking about it online or meeting in person.

The people here don't bite, I promise. ;-)

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Re: What do you like to do?
[info]ms_geekette
2008-01-15 08:17 pm UTC (link)
See here (I *need* some "geeks" of all shapes and sizes!):

http://dixiederby.proboards84.com/index.cgi?board=meat&action=display&thread=1200314936

No money required, just limited spurts of brain power from time to time.

and here:

http://dixiederbygirls.com/

http://dixiederbygirls.com/gallery.htm

Too lazy to hunt down the specific coding to make these clickable. Please forgive me.

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[info]frosch
2008-01-16 03:59 am UTC (link)
Mostly, we sit around the kitchen table and talk about how glad we are that we're not over in Huntsville.

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[info]theverticalbar
2008-01-17 03:16 am UTC (link)
not to promote or anything, buuuuut my husband and i own a record store (we sell more than just vinyl. cds, dvds, box sets, etc) and occasionally we'll have shows there...if you like that sort of thing.

we are located on the second floor of lowe mill - 2211 seminole drive. and our hours are wednesday - friday 5:30 - 8:30 & saturday 12-4

i guess the main question is, what do you like to do for fun?

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[info]n01
2008-01-17 08:54 pm UTC (link)
I like to snowboard =(

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(no subject) - [info]theverticalbar, 2008-01-17 09:11 pm UTC

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