California: Bay Area

bagget00 · May 19, 2010, 03:38:42 PM

If you guys need to go o Berkeley, I could do that once a month.

`Eylan Ayfalulukanä · May 20, 2010, 02:43:19 PM

I like the switchoff idea as well. Berkeley is just a bit closer than San Jose, when coming from Reno. I would also be interested in an occasional (or regular) Saturday meetup day, as it is much easier for me to get away for a day trip on Saturdays. (They have just began road construction on 80, which makes any meetup day a challenge

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Ftiafpi · May 20, 2010, 03:39:20 PM

I need to move to California....

bagget00 · May 20, 2010, 09:48:23 PM

the reason it's sunday is because parking is free where we were going.
other than that. every other location meetup is fine by me.

judytuna · May 21, 2010, 04:27:41 PM

Hiya!

How about Saturday, June 5 at Eudemonia? At 2pm.
2154 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
http://www.eudemonia.net

Eudemonia is the game store I work at. We have a big play area with lots of tables we can sit at. We're not a cafe or anything, so we can't eat outside food in the store, but we have lots of snack-y things (chips, ramen noodles, cookies) to eat, and drinks in the fridge, and there is PLENTY of "real" food nearby. There's only street parking, and the only free day is Sunday; however, on Sun Jun 6 we're having a big Magic tournament, so we should meet on Saturday instead (parking is like $1.50/hr on the street). It is VERY close to the downtown berkeley bart station, if that's a transportation option for anyone.

I have somewhere to be at 7pm, so early-afternoon on June 5 would be perfect for me.

I'm still waiting for my learnnavi.org tshirts!

Looking forward to when Ftiafpi moves to CA,
~judy

bagget00 · May 21, 2010, 10:02:26 PM

yeah. that's another thing. I'm still waiting on my learnnavi shirts as well.

ToktorGrace · May 30, 2010, 02:09:35 PM

I'd be totally up for Santa Cruz/San Jose/other bay area meet ups. I'll be in Santa Cruz Sept-June for school, but to run around with some fellow Na'vi in the trees, I'd happily make that 1 hr 30 min drive down

I'll make sure to keep an eye on this thread too. ^^

Ftiafpi · May 30, 2010, 10:33:12 PM

Ooo, a new person with a neat photo. Kaltxì new person.

I agree too, I would also make a 1.5 hour trek to meet Na'vi people, it's a shame the nearest Na'vi to me is about 6 hours away.

omängum fra'uti · June 04, 2010, 03:20:36 AM

Just a reminder to people that this is this Saturday!

Hope to see you all there!

Quote from: judytuna on May 21, 2010, 04:27:41 PM
Hiya!

How about Saturday, June 5 at Eudemonia? At 2pm.
2154 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
http://www.eudemonia.net

Eudemonia is the game store I work at. We have a big play area with lots of tables we can sit at. We're not a cafe or anything, so we can't eat outside food in the store, but we have lots of snack-y things (chips, ramen noodles, cookies) to eat, and drinks in the fridge, and there is PLENTY of "real" food nearby. There's only street parking, and the only free day is Sunday; however, on Sun Jun 6 we're having a big Magic tournament, so we should meet on Saturday instead (parking is like $1.50/hr on the street). It is VERY close to the downtown berkeley bart station, if that's a transportation option for anyone.

I have somewhere to be at 7pm, so early-afternoon on June 5 would be perfect for me.

I'm still waiting for my learnnavi.org tshirts!

Looking forward to when Ftiafpi moves to CA,
~judy

judytuna · June 04, 2010, 03:25:12 AM

Yes! I'm looking forward to meeting you guys =D =D =D

And I got my Kaltxì shirt and K.Palulukan tote. Very happy.

Kä'eng · June 04, 2010, 08:38:53 PM

Can I come? That's pretty close to where I am. I think I've walked by this store several times in fact

omängum fra'uti · June 05, 2010, 02:27:37 AM

Anyone is welcome. This is an open event for any interested in the Na'vi language that can get out to the area.

omängum fra'uti · June 05, 2010, 02:27:54 PM

FYI, I'll be there closer to 3:00, but I'll have hooked a Payoang.

judytuna · June 05, 2010, 04:10:47 PM

Wonderful! See you guys soon!

I'm here now -- I got here at like 2:05, and my coworker Will at the counter told me that someone came by asking about the learnna'vi thing... I'm really sorry! I missed the BART train that would have gotten me here before 2! I should have called to make sure Will knew to welcome people xP it's on our calendar haha...

Please come back, whoever you were! I'm here now! I'm wearing a Kaltxì shirt!!!! I'm easy to find!!!!!!!! Maybe I'll just stand on the sidewalk outside and call "kaltxì? kaltxì?" into the lonely breeze....

Store phone number: 510.883.0814, ask for Judy.

judytuna · June 05, 2010, 05:39:59 PM

YAY there are currently five of us here!!

bagget00 · June 06, 2010, 02:07:38 AM

Sorry. I couldn't go because of two reasons.
1. I had a garage sale. It went fairly well.
2. My car's registry isn't up to date yet, so it is illegal for me to drive.

Plus I lost my job.
I really miss seeing you guys.
P.S. I wouldn't have minded seeing another Will. My name too. :')

Numeyu · June 06, 2010, 02:48:28 AM

Thanks to judytuna for setting this up!

I had an awesome time at the meet up today! I'm so glad I was able to hang out with you all during my vacation out here, and I look forward to the next time I get to see some/all of you! I'll be in the Bay Area until the 14th, in case anyone wants to grab coffee or something. And I am strongly considering coming back at the end of the month for another 2-3 weeks, which would be awesome.

omängum fra'uti · June 06, 2010, 03:48:41 AM

Seiyi irayo ma judytuna! That was a fun little location, I felt bad being there and not playing some fun games!

Tentatively next month I'm saying first Saturday again, but is that a good idea with it being July 4th weekend? Saturday is the 3rd.

Bagget00, hope things get better, before things started getting bad you were probably the most regular of the group! I look forward to seeing you again when you are able.

And of course, to anybody in the area (Permanently or visiting) feel free to get in touch if you want to do something outside these regular events, even if its not directly Na'vi related. When I'm around others who know, are learning, or at least appreciate the language, I try to throw in Na'vi as much as I can, even if I'm not there for Na'vi stuff, so even going to a movie, bar hopping, going to a beach, etc would turn into something of a Na'vi experience.

omängum fra'uti · June 07, 2010, 01:42:21 PM

So last night as I was trying to sleep, I had an idea for a different sort of Na'vi meetup. Rather then go somewhere to focus on Na'vi, but end up talking about other things, my idea is to go somewhere for something else, but use Na'vi as much as possible.

Now that may sound more advanced, but if there is an activity which can be done where there is enough context to figure out what is being said in Na'vi, it may actually be useful to people of all levels of skill.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this? Interested in trying something along those lines this weekend?

`Eylan Ayfalulukanä · June 07, 2010, 04:16:17 PM

Omängum, I think your idea is an excellent one. I question though, if I am ready for casual conversations because my working vocabulary is probably around 150 words at this point (I try and learn 1 or 2 new words a day, which is all I have time for. My vocabulary screensaver helps a lot!) I do know that when I have been able to spend time with another Na`vi speaker, it has helped tremendously. How do others feel about this? Perhaps a list of suggested words to learn beforehand would help.

As far as July 3rd goes, if there is going to be a turnout like June, I would try and make it over. Saturdays are much easier for me, and the Berkeley area is a bit closer.

Ftiafpi, I know how you feel. And you sound like you are even further away than I am!