Did Opie ruin the Christmas party? [Archive]

Don Stugots

12-16-2006, 10:54 PM

K.C. wrote: Justice4all wrote: Yes Opie was there.NO. No one got thrown out. I was there from 11 til about 1. Everything was cool. Opie took some pics with people. Anthony and Ron and Fezzie where there also. It was a nice time. They only stopped letting people in for a short bit because it was over-crowded.EDIT: After reading some of the posts in the other party thread, sounds a little like he did do some stuff. Maybe I'm just naive, but why would O&A need to bring their security team to a Ron & Fez event...and more specifically, why would they have the authority to start pushing people around there. This message was edited by K.C. on 12-17-06 @ 2:41 AM k.c. let me make it clear, it was a great time, just made alittle sour by some people.  thats all.

reeshy

12-16-2006, 10:54 PM

What's this runor about Frenchie getting pushed around by "Master" Po??????

Sheeplovr

12-16-2006, 11:01 PM

eye down't no 'bout yews gyes buts de opie is de best yessir ::softshoe:: that FBA party was AWESOME!!!!1!! ronfez.net could learn a thing or two

Don Stugots

12-16-2006, 11:04 PM

Sheeplovr wrote: eye down't no 'bout yews gyes buts de opie is de best yessir ::softshoe:: that FBA party was AWESOME!!!!1!! ronfez.net could learn a thing or two  yes we could.  like how to make all of us wear stupid website promoting  sweatshirts that have food and cum stains on them because we are slobs and our moms will not touch our clothes because we live in the basment.

reeshy

12-16-2006, 11:05 PM

Holy shit, Batman......sheepie.......you are now on my official shitlist!!!!!!!!!!

K.C.

12-16-2006, 11:06 PM

Don Stugots wrote: K.C. wrote: Justice4all wrote: Yes Opie was there.NO. No one got thrown out. I was there from 11 til about 1. Everything was cool. Opie took some pics with people. Anthony and Ron and Fezzie where there also. It was a nice time. They only stopped letting people in for a short bit because it was over-crowded.EDIT: After reading some of the posts in the other party thread, sounds a little like he did do some stuff. Maybe I'm just naive, but why would O&A need to bring their security team to a Ron & Fez event...and more specifically, why would they have the authority to start pushing people around there. This message was edited by K.C. on 12-17-06 @ 2:41 AM  k.c. let me make it clear, it was a great time, just made alittle sour by some people.  thats all.   Ok, cool...like I said, I wasn't there so I don't want to pass judgment on something I didn't witness.

reeshy

12-16-2006, 11:06 PM

And Sheepie...stop calling me a jew!!!!!!!!!!

Don Stugots

12-16-2006, 11:10 PM

reeshy wrote: Holy shit, Batman......sheepie.......you are now on my official shitlist!!!!!!!!!! he is being sarcastic.

Dirtybird12

12-16-2006, 11:14 PM

opie ruined christmasthanks bro!5 hrs on the road - 12 minutes in the club - 8 minutes for a beer - being thrown out by PO - PRICELESS ThanksMerry X-Mas GOD IS FAKE

Don Stugots

12-16-2006, 11:15 PM

CircusFreak wrote: opie ruined christmasthanks bro!5 hrs on the road - 12 minutes in the club - 8 minutes for a beer - being thrown out by PO - PRICELESS ThanksMerry X-Mas GOD IS FAKE   you son of a bitch, i didnt get to meet yo either?  i hate opie.

yatzee12

12-17-2006, 12:04 AM

Hey, isn't Elmo always the one getting into trouble at the bars? Are you sure that he wasn't the one dragging people out with him?  :)

Tax_Kuntz

12-17-2006, 01:22 AM

No one got thrown out, but the place was so overcrowded that Po just moved some people a little away from the VIP area. Opie just sort of sat in the corner with his g/f and Sam and some others.*> *>Anthony was on the other side, and everyone seemed to be very polite to all the people there. There had to be over 250 people in that place.*> *>The party was just as much fun outside on the sidewalk as it was inside.*> *> Ron & Fez and Earl just hung by scaffolding/rail for hours outside the bar. ESD and I bonded aswell. Good Times.*>

This message was edited by Tax_Kuntz on 12-17-06 @ 5:30 AM

spoon

12-17-2006, 01:27 AM

I love that avatar!

spoon

12-17-2006, 01:30 AM

And I have to say that sure there was a different feel to the last few parties, but it was still a great time.  And Opie was nothing but cool to me as he shook some hands and talked old times about the Privilege ratings party and some others.  Not sure what went down but it's unfortunate people had a bad time.

sailor

12-17-2006, 03:19 AM

i had a fun time.  is there always a vip section like that?  sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho.  and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other.  that just wasn't nice.  :(

angrymissy

12-17-2006, 07:23 AM

bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time.  is there always a vip section like that?  sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho.  and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other.  that just wasn't nice.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that.  The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other.  She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security.  I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually.

angrymissy

12-17-2006, 07:25 AM

AND I have to give big ups to Jon, who tried to fix the whole "VIP" area thing and take it back for ronfez.net, but the party was too out of control by then.

lleeder

12-17-2006, 07:45 AM

Last night I drunkenly posted that Opie was nothing but nice to me. I was pissed when I heard that O&A would be there cause I feared everything getting packed out and crazy. It was packed but I've been to packed out clubs and bars, not that big a deal. Just sucks I didn't meet too many people or at least don't remember meeting them.

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 07:46 AM

angrymissy wrote: AND I have to give big ups to Jon, who tried to fix the whole "VIP" area thing and take it back for ronfez.net, but the party was too out of control by then. Jon did he best to try to fix it, nodoubt.  things do need to addressed to be sure this doesnt happen again.

mikeyboy

12-17-2006, 08:02 AM

I think there are some misperceptions of what exactly went down, so I'll re-post my post from another thread: First off, I want to apologize to anyone who had a difficult time.  We got way, way more people than we were expecting so the place was packed to the rafters.  The sheer number of people outside in the "smoking section" was a testament to the number of people who were there.Some people seem ready to blame Opie, but I really don't think he was the cause of any of the problems.  To the best of my knowledge, this is the sequence of events.  Jon can correct me if I have anything wrong.A couple of days before the party, East Side Dave asked Jon and me if they could reserve a table near the window for members of the Ron & Fez and Opie & Anthony shows to sit, eat, and leave bags, etc.  We accomodated.  That table and area in the corner was in use long before Opie showed up for just those purposes.  Opie showed up and went to that area, and to the best of my knowledge, the only thing that changed was that Master Po started keeping an eye on that area.  His job is security for O&A, and O&A have a pretty rabid fanbase, so he was just doing his job.  Master Po, probably by his own admission, is pretty no-nonsense and and intense guy when he does his job which can rub some people the wrong way, but I don't know of any issues at that point.At around 11:00, we decided to hold the chugging contest.  There wasn't a spare inch to use at that point, so we decided to expand the area reserved for the two shows.  It had never been our intention to inconvenience the people at tables in those areas.  We had thought that Calico Jack's would start pulling up those tables as people finished eating and it got more crowded.  So anyway, it came time to expand the area, so it was roped off at that point.  People at tables were moved and some people were moved out of or denied entrance to the roped off area.  Some tempers flared and there were some hurt feelings, and for that, as one of the people heading up this event, I apologize.  We'll need a better way to handle that next time.As far as I can tell, Opie didn't do anything other than show up to an event he was invited to and hang out the table reserved for him.  There was no ordering to have people thrown out.  There were no demands for a VIP area.  My only issue was with people who weren't a part of either show who felt entitled to be in what sadly became a VIP area.  It just made it harder to run the contest, and really created  the perception that there was an elite class of people at the event behind the velvet rope.  Ronfez.net events have never been like that, and it makes me sad that it appeared this way to others.  After the contest, the roped off area became so crowded that I had to get outside and hang with the smokers.  Maybe we should taken down the ropes at that point and decontstructed the "VIP Area" at that point, but the damage was done and it was kind of a clusterfuck at that point.So anyway, it was our event, and in some respects I couldn't be happier.  In other respects, we could have handled things better, and I think we've learned some lessons.  To everyone, we're glad you came.  To those who had a good time, I'm glad. To those who didn't, we've learned a lot about planning an event of this size and can promise to rectify the problems this go round.Sorry to get the downer post out of the way first.  I actually had a great time, so my next post on the party will be a positive one.

mikeyboy

12-17-2006, 08:03 AM

Don Stugots wrote: angrymissy wrote: AND I have to give big ups to Jon, who tried to fix the whole "VIP" area thing and take it back for ronfez.net, but the party was too out of control by then.  Jon did he best to try to fix it, nodoubt.  things do need to addressed to be sure this doesnt happen again.    Jon and I have already talked about how to handle it better next time.

lleeder

12-17-2006, 08:04 AM

Mikeyboy, great to meet you last night. I think you put everything best in your asessment of the night.

Dirtybird12

12-17-2006, 08:19 AM

Nah Stugots, just goodin' - stuck in memphis - never got up to the big apple. but we did get drunk and watch ESD videos on youtube.  who won the beer chugging contest

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 08:20 AM

CircusFreak wrote: Nah Stugots, just goodin' - stuck in memphis - never got up to the big apple. but we did get drunk and watch ESD videos on youtube. who won the beer chugging contest  the dj i think.  yes, you got me.

FUNKMAN

12-17-2006, 08:22 AM

FatOpies not really fat. Should he be FatterThanOpie maybe?

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 08:24 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: FatOpies not really fat. Should he be FatterThanOpie maybe? haha.  true.

angrymissy

12-17-2006, 08:37 AM

haha some people were standing outside when fatopie was waiting to get home"Is that Opie waiting on line?""Oh wait, it's just fatOpie"I found that really funny for some reason

Pantywagger

12-17-2006, 08:38 AM

Ace post Mikeyboy...summed it up perfectly.

JimBeam

12-17-2006, 08:46 AM

My thing is who the fuck is Opie to need a bodyguard ?I dont care how rabid his fan base is.Even that handjob Stern, who's far more popular and hated than Opie, only uses that little Jew who thinks he's Italian as a bodygaurd and at best he's a limo driver.

FezPaul

12-17-2006, 08:50 AM

JimBeam wrote: My thing is who the fuck is Opie to need a bodyguard ?I dont care how rabid his fan base is.Even that handjob Stern, who's far more popular and hated than Opie, only uses that little Jew who thinks he's Italian as a bodygaurd and at best he's a limo driver. I'm not sure, but I think Po came with the XM contract.Probably the suits worried about threats to the "shock jocks".And CSK is retired and O&A put him on the payroll to help him out.Anyway, that's my take on the whole thing.But I'm not a radio insider.I'm just a stupid trucker from Arizona. <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" border="0" width="26" height="18" />

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 09:04 AM

I say that chick with the jello shots ruined the party, she was slick first she gives you the jello shot and then shes like "oohhh yeah, its not free sucka, thats 3 bucks!" and im like, wow I just got outjewed by a non jew, it was like how did the world not cease to exist at that moment. I think we should boycott jello from now on!

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 09:10 AM

i will put it this way, CSK was fired by the dice man for being too off the handle.  i am not talking out of my ass, that info comes first hand. 

sailor

12-17-2006, 09:11 AM

angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually. that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues).  in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 09:12 AM

bronxmarc wrote: angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually. that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues).  in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show. bunch of elitist bastards those people were!

ChrisTheCop

12-17-2006, 09:21 AM

BronxMarc, I think the point that was trying to be made was that in those days, YOU wouldve been one of the inside people. YOU would have belonged there. Bar9, and prior RF parties have always been more personal than the one last night. Last night's party kind of reminded me of high school, where your parents were away, so youd invite a few friends over for some beers. Word would get out, and next thing you know, the football team comes knocking, the cheerleaders, bandies, and stoners follow, next thing ya know, its out of hand.

sailor

12-17-2006, 09:22 AM

GonzoStyle wrote: bronxmarc wrote: angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually. that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues). in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show. bunch of elitist bastards those people were! i NEVER said that (and i assume that's sarcasm, but i just want to make it clear that that's not how i perceived anything).

mikeyboy

12-17-2006, 09:23 AM

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 09:24 AM

bronxmarc wrote: GonzoStyle wrote: bronxmarc wrote: angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually.that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues). in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show. bunch of elitist bastards those people were! i NEVER said that (and i assume that's sarcasm, but i just want to make it clear that that's not how i perceived anything). trust me buddy, I met those oa.com douchebags and if they were any more elitist, Master Po would be guarding them.

This message was edited by GonzoStyle on 12-17-06 @ 1:24 PM

sailor

12-17-2006, 09:25 AM

ChrisTheCop wrote: BronxMarc, I think the point that was trying to be made was that in those days, YOU wouldve been one of the inside people. YOU would have belonged there. Bar9, and prior RF parties have always been more personal than the one last night. Last night's party kind of reminded me of high school, where your parents were away, so youd invite a few friends over for some beers. Word would get out, and next thing you know, the football team comes knocking, the cheerleaders, bandies, and stoners follow, next thing ya know, its out of hand.    like i said, i know that i have issues.  it's 99.99% my own doing and i accept that.  :)  maybe next time i'll actually introduce myself to someone.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 09:28 AM

mikeyboy wrote: JimBeam wrote: My thing is who the fuck is Opie to need a bodyguard ?I dont care how rabid his fan base is.Even that handjob Stern, who's far more popular and hated than Opie, only uses that little Jew who thinks he's Italian as a bodygaurd and at best he's a limo driver. When's the last time you saw Stern hanging out in a bar with a bunch of fans?  Plus, I'll guarantee you that when Stern does some kind of public appearance, he has a larger security detail.Like it or not, security is a price of doing business as a celebrity in this day and age.Howard invented hanging out at bars, hoo hoo!

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 09:28 AM

bronxmarc wrote: angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually. that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues). in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show.  its not like at all.  come to the next one and sit with me.  this is a group of people that is not like that at all.

MadMatt

12-17-2006, 09:52 AM

Boy, am I glad I didn't drive up from Philly.  I would have been pissed to have walked into a clusterf**k and not know anybody on top of that.Thanks for the effort though boys!BTW:  Is there any way to have a RF.net event, have Ron & Fez there, and NOT announce it to the whole world?  Y'know, an event just for fans that are on FR.net?  

This message was edited by MadMatt on 12-17-06 @ 1:53 PM

ChrisTheCop

12-17-2006, 10:23 AM

Maybe the big ass cards should actually mean something.

spoon

12-17-2006, 01:39 PM

ChrisTheCop wrote: Maybe the big ass cards should actually mean something. BAC 3370, no else needs to go!

spoon

12-17-2006, 01:40 PM

and 333 is not the way to be.

Martin

12-17-2006, 01:51 PM

For the record (yes I was on the table that got moved). I had a great time and met alot of great people. After we were moved, we relized it was for the drinking contest and not because of VIP, so as far as I was concerned it was NO big deal. I got to hang and talk to show and message board budies, i wished Fez a Merry Christmas, My wife did a jello shot off a girll <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smile.gif" border="0" /> , and I woke up hungover. SUCESS!!!! :-D<> <>from the gang at ronandfezshow.net. Thanks for a great party. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/drunk.gif" border="0" /><>  AND PO WAS NOTHING BUT NICE! So all those rumors about kicking people out and pushing people around were just that rumors.  It was very crowded which means it was very well attended    

This message was edited by Martin on 12-17-06 @ 6:20 PM

ChrisTheCop

12-17-2006, 02:35 PM

I've just been informed that my secret santa present was lifted before it could be given to me. RonFez.net member? I doubt it.

drusilla

12-17-2006, 03:25 PM

GonzoStyle wrote: bronxmarc wrote: GonzoStyle wrote: bronxmarc wrote: angrymissy wrote: bronxmarc wrote: i had a fun time. is there always a vip section like that? sucks being the new guy and not knowing who anyone was tho. and then hearing one lady complain that it wasn't cool like in the bar 9 days when there were just 30 core people who all knew each other. that just wasn't nice. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilefrown2.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> One of my friends said that. The reason she did was because, back then everyone was cool with each other. She was just waxing nostalgic for the days that there wasn't all that security. I don't want anyone to think we are an exclusive bunch, the few new people I met I tried to introduce around to people, actually.that's cool but it did make me feel like more of an outsider than i already did (i have issues). in fact, i never went to bar 9 specifically because it always sounded like an exclusive club of people who already were on-air friends of the show. bunch of elitist bastards those people were! i NEVER said that (and i assume that's sarcasm, but i just want to make it clear that that's not how i perceived anything). trust me buddy, I met those oa.com douchebags and if they were any more elitist, Master Po would be guarding them. This message was edited by GonzoStyle on 12-17-06 @ 1:24 PM jerk!   i was never on air until i met ron after he started coming to bar 9.  it was a small groupd of people that were able to go out every other tuesday & just hang out & bullshit.  it was a lot of fun.  got bigger once ron & fez started showing up of course, but we never went out to see opie & anthony, we went out to see each other.    back in those days anthony would talk a bit to some of us, opie was usually really quiet. when they did show up they would mostly hang out at a table in the back with like big kev keeping an eye on everyone.  ron & fez never ever did that.  they were always men of the people & continue to be.  last night when i was bitching to ron abbout the barriers he just said to me "that's why fezzie & i are out here with the ham & eggers"   r&f have always been a listener/message board involved show & i think thats why we all love it so much.  they embrace us the way we embrace them.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 03:28 PM

You came out to bar 9? sorry i dont remember you, I was too busy being an mod celebrity.

drusilla

12-17-2006, 03:32 PM

GonzoStyle wrote: You came out to bar 9? sorry i dont remember you, I was too busy being an mod celebrity. BASTARD!  i was there the night some drunk guy told you that you looked just like john travolta!

Tenbatsuzen

12-17-2006, 05:38 PM

MadMatt wrote: BTW: Is there any way to have a RF.net event, have Ron & Fez there, and NOT announce it to the whole world? Y'know, an event just for fans that are on FR.net?  The problem with that is that it goes against the entire mindset that this board is about - we want to be open and non-exclusive. I will repeat this again and again. The issues from last night were not Jon's, Mikey's, Opie's, Po's, FBA's, or Wackbag's fault. The SOLE problem is that quite simply, the room was too small for the turnout, and Jon and Mikey were caught off guard with what happened.  Period.  If everyone had enough room to move around and chill, we wouldn't have had this problem.  The FBA cliques would have kept to their own, the RF.net cliques would have kept to their own, and everyone would have been happy.But instead, we all got pushed together too close for comfort, and problems bubbled to the surface.   They were exacerbated by the "VIP" being in plain view of everyone, and FBA playing nicey-nice with Po to get behind the rope.

mdr55

12-17-2006, 05:40 PM

Who the heck are the FBA???  Not down with the lingo. Sorry.

HBox

12-17-2006, 05:42 PM

mdr55 wrote: Who the heck are the FBA???  Not down with the lingo. Sorry. Another message board. FullBlownAids.com.

sailor

12-17-2006, 05:45 PM

HBox wrote: mdr55 wrote: Who the heck are the FBA???  Not down with the lingo. Sorry. Another message board. FullBlownAids.com.  NOT a site for medical information, however.

HBox

12-17-2006, 05:46 PM

bronxmarc wrote: HBox wrote: mdr55 wrote: Who the heck are the FBA???  Not down with the lingo. Sorry. Another message board. FullBlownAids.com. NOT a site for medical information, however.Certainly not personal hygiene.         FROM WHAT I'VE READ.

Don Stugots

12-17-2006, 05:46 PM

bronxmarc wrote: HBox wrote: mdr55 wrote: Who the heck are the FBA???  Not down with the lingo. Sorry. Another message board. FullBlownAids.com. NOT a site for medical information, however. shit, i thought it was, i was sending people there for help.

MadMatt

12-17-2006, 05:49 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: MadMatt wrote: BTW: Is there any way to have a RF.net event, have Ron & Fez there, and NOT announce it to the whole world? Y'know, an event just for fans that are on FR.net? The problem with that is that it goes against the entire mindset that this board is about - we want to be open and non-exclusive. I will repeat this again and again. The issues from last night were not Jon's, Mikey's, Opie's, Po's, FBA's, or Wackbag's fault. The SOLE problem is that quite simply, the room was too small for the turnout, and Jon and Mikey were caught off guard with what happened.  Period.  If everyone had enough room to move around and chill, we wouldn't have had this problem.  The FBA cliques would have kept to their own, the RF.net cliques would have kept to their own, and everyone would have been happy.But instead, we all got pushed together too close for comfort, and problems bubbled to the surface.   They were exacerbated by the "VIP" being in plain view of everyone, and FBA playing nicey-nice with Po to get behind the rope.Sorry, I didn't explain myself well in my post.  I don't want to be exclusive (I've never been that way), Just try to keep the crowd down to board fans.  Announcing it to the public on the show will naturally bring out a lot more people.  Only posting the event on the message board (or boards) could keep the crowds from getting out of hand.Again, I wasn't trying to be elitist or anything - I just didn't write my post correctly. Your post was exactly right and I'm sorry for any misunderstanding.

FezPaul

12-17-2006, 05:50 PM

Did Opie ruin the Christmas party?Face it Flounder, Opie ruined Christmas.<img src="http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/floundergeek.jpg" border="0" width="180" height="261" />

Tenbatsuzen

12-17-2006, 05:54 PM

MadMatt wrote:Sorry, I didn't explain myself well in my post. I don't want to be exclusive (I've never been that way), Just try to keep the crowd down to board fans. Announcing it to the public on the show will naturally bring out a lot more people. Only posting the event on the message board (or boards) could keep the crowds from getting out of hand.Again, I wasn't trying to be elitist or anything - I just didn't write my post correctly. Your post was exactly right and I'm sorry for any misunderstanding.  Again, back in the day, R&F talked about Bar 9 all the time, and people from WB, RF.net, CDIH, oa.net, etc would come out.  Never had a problem with overcrowding.  Of course, that was on a Tuesday night. How crowded was BB King's when R&F came back?  How crowded were other venues back in the day?  Was it anywhere near like that at Calico's?  I don't care who shows up.  The more creeps who show up, the more entertainment for me.  Nobody expected that big of a turnout. Reiterating - it doesn't matter who shows up - just have enough room for everyone to move around and have a good time.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 06:09 PM

I think the true lesson from all this is that the next party should totally have a west side story theme and the factioning message boards all come dressed alike. From what i've read the fba people will be the ones in the wrinkled shirts.Actually I just really want an excuse to randomly break into "boy, boy, crazy boy... keep cool boy!!!"

Tenbatsuzen

12-17-2006, 06:10 PM

GonzoStyle wrote: I think the true lesson from all this is that the next party should totally have a west side story theme and the factioning message boards all come dressed alike. From what i've read the fba people will be the ones in the wrinkled shirts.  If Fleaman represents the athleticism of FBA on a whole, I doubt they can all snap in unison.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 06:26 PM

Breeze it, buzz it, easy does it. Turn off the juice, boy!

JustJon

12-17-2006, 06:36 PM

I'm posting this here.  I'm a lil behind on the board reading because of the wedding I was at today... I do not blame Opie or anyone for anything that happened.  This is the series of events:1) We plan big party starting in October.2) Ron and Fez mention it on air in November3) A week or two later, O&A announce the Homeless Shopping Spree on the exact same day.4) Thursday, I get a call saying O&A would like to be added to the guest list and have an area with a table they can hang at, eat/drink/whatever.  I am told it will be 8 people.  We just think it would be a cool surprise for anyone who shows up.5) Saturday comes and we know people are caravaning from the HSS, travelling from long distances just for the party, etc.  We knew this was happenning, the bar knew it was happenning, we were prepared.6) 5:30pm while talking to Fez on air, Opie gets plugs for the bar and says he's coming.  Now we know it's going to turn into a mad house.  I talk to the managers at the bar, we discuss about possibly recommending the bar next door for overflow and other contingencies.7) We get overcrowded and people have to wait to come in.  Whenever any board member has trouble getting in, I personally went out and brought them in.  Anyone who I got past the line can tell you.  If I didn't help you, I'm sorry, it was nothing personal.8) The "VIP area" was always meant to be the length of the windows over there.  It was meant to be R&F show staff, O&A show staff, and RF.Net staff.  Not friends of shows, not friends of friends, not the sheer numbers who did come over.  Just a place where show people could sit for a few and breathe.As for the group who were sitting at the table, the plan was to let everyone eat who was at those tables.  When they were done eating, we were going to co-opt the area, but they finished eating, paid their tab, and then were sitting and milking their drinks, and other friends were joining them.  We were waiting on them before we could spread the area and do things like run the drinking contest.  No disrespect was intended to anyone, but it was just how we had planned.9) I tried to clear out the area after the drinking contest, but unfortunately, I was the only one doing it.  I would clear people away, then go out to get some air or get a drink and it would fill up again.  I just gave up because I was essentially doing everything myself.  I took care of VIP shit, I ran the drinking contest, I took care of swag, etc.  t was alot of work and I could only take so much. Thank you everyone who came out.  We learn from every party we hold, and we just get bigger with each one.  If you had any problems last night, please PM or IM me, I really am interested in your opinions and experiences from last night for future reference. We are already trying to find bigger locations for next year and are thinking of better ways to manage "VIP" bullshit.We are also restarting our smaller non-radio parties.  Just a small group where people can get to know other board members at a smaller place where we can just chill and will not be "radio events."   The return of RF.Net karaoke, bar nights, etc.  Although I'll be part of the NY ones, I'd be more than happy to see other ones starting up too, like in the DC area, so people can get to know more regional R&F fans.If you have any other ideas, you're more than welcome to contact me and let me know.  We like to think RF.Net is like a family and want to keep that family atmosphere.  I apologize if anyone felt crowded, alienated, thirsty from an inability to get to the bar, but we really are working to make things better for next time.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 06:45 PM

Oh fuck yes, kareoke!! Ok who is doing Regulators with me?!!?!I get to be Nate Dogg though.

Martin

12-17-2006, 06:56 PM

JustJon wrote: As for the group who were sitting at the table, the plan was to let everyone eat who was at those tables. When they were done eating, we were going to co-opt the area, but they finished eating, paid their tab, and then were sitting and milking their drinks, and other friends were joining them. We were waiting on them before we could spread the area and do things like run the drinking contest. No disrespect was intended to anyone, but it was just how we had planned. As for the group that got removed from the tables. No need to explain or appoligize. As has been stated in many threads Po was nice to us. We understood why (drinking contest) and none of us have said anything bad about it. so don't worry about it. I wish that was what was said at the begining but that is just communication problems honestly no big deal.   FANTASTIC PARTY!!! 

This message was edited by Martin on 12-17-06 @ 11:06 PM

UnknownPD

12-17-2006, 06:57 PM

Jon:I think you guys did a great job. The crowd was just the perfect storm of events...beautiful weather, live O&A show. Saturday night. The party was great . You guys did a great job. I loved meeting everyone for the first time and hopefully I'll get to go to more. Thanks...again!I was actually kind of thrilled to know that the show had grown so much that we could blow out of a club. Whatever problems occurred with the crowd it was more than made up for by your efforts and Ron and Fez standing outside holding court. I rode home on the Subway reasonably sober and definately smiling.Charlie

Big Jim

12-17-2006, 07:05 PM

I remember events back in 2002 being very crowded for the RonFez.net listeners.  The halloween party, the long island big ass night of fights, etc etc I didnt care how crowded it was--seeing old friends and the faces of so many people i spent drunken nights with back in the day made it all worth while last night.Thank you to those that organized last nights event.Ron and Fez are geniouses--and that crowd proved it. And thank god they are back in NYC where they belong.

MikeB

12-17-2006, 07:09 PM

This man enjoys the irony of this situation:<img src="http://gonzorangers.com/images/cool_flav.jpg" border="0" alt="opie" title="opie" width="295" height="237" /> 

This message was edited by MikeB on 12-17-06 @ 11:10 PM

happytypinggirl

12-17-2006, 07:11 PM

I just wanted to thank you all for opening your party to all of us at FBA and elsewhere.  I had an AMAZING time, and loved meeting so many names that i've heard on the radio.  You guys really know how to throw a party.  But I was, of coruse, disappointed to hear that a lot of people felt that we 'ruined' the evening.I just want to throw a few comments in, but Mikey and Jons comments were pretty much right on the money.Opie did not come with a security team.  In fact, the guys who are usually Opie and Anthony Security, weren't even there.  (Kenny, Mike and Keith-- well, mike and keith stopped by to say hello but left very early in the evening).  Master Po was there independently, and from some stories i've heard (but not witnessed myself) may have been a little overzealous about the situation, but if he was, it was ON HIS OWN.  If you listen to O&A, you will often hear them going off at Po when they find out he was taking a situation too seriously, like visitors filling out forms or visitors with cameras in studio, etc.  But I'm virtually certain that Po was not there for the purpose of providing security.  I'm also sure he had good intentions, just perhaps misunderstood the situation.  From what I saw, both Opie and Anthony came to support the RF show (much as RF supported them at the Halloween show) and maintained a low profile which was entirely appropriate considering it was a RF event. As far as the crowding, I know that my impression was that the show had wanted the event promoted and a big crowd.  I'm not sure why, but i didn't even make the connection that it was a .net party and not a 'show sponsored' party.  I apologize if we intruded and apologize if we were not good guests.  This was my first ron fez event, so I'll confess to not knowing the vibe or the usual ettiquette.   I will say this though, when O&A  moved to Free FM, there were a lot of concerns by the fans that with the increased audience we were going to lose the 'intimacy' at events that we had all come to love, as well as a lot of the access to the guys.  But most of us love and support the show so much, that we just accepted that things were going to change, but wider exposure was a great thing for the show.  So its a trade off.  But if we're not wanted, that's cool too.  I would hate to step on toes.  If the party is meant to be just for board members, then promotion of the event should stay on the board.  If its promoted on the show, it should be assumed all fans ware welcome.  Even fat sloppy ones.    Hope we can all 'just get along' in the future.  Thanks again for the great fun!

HBox

12-17-2006, 07:16 PM

That's cool of you to come over here and explain. Hopefully we can all remember there's a lot of cool people on both boards. Sometimes nights like that can make us forget.

silera

12-17-2006, 07:25 PM

Deb's a skunt.

silera

12-17-2006, 07:29 PM

GonzoStyle wrote: I think the true lesson from all this is that the next party should totally have a west side story theme and the factioning message boards all come dressed alike. From what i've read the fba people will be the ones in the wrinkled shirts.Actually I just really want an excuse to randomly break into "boy, boy, crazy boy... keep cool boy!!!"GRLSTSFYRE AND I HAVE BEEN PLANNING THIS FOR MONTHS.LAMBADA TIL THE DEATH.

FezPaul

12-17-2006, 07:29 PM

MikeB wrote: This man enjoys the irony of this situation:<img src="http://gonzorangers.com/images/cool_flav.jpg" border="0" alt="opie" title="opie" width="295" height="237" />This message was edited by MikeB on 12-17-06 @ 11:10 PM <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" />

TheGameHHH

12-17-2006, 07:30 PM

I like that word, skunt. I'm going to try and use that as much as I can now.

Marc with a c

12-17-2006, 07:33 PM

i was standing right next to opie when he got out of his taxi with elmo and his terribly good looking girl friend.  he stood there like an ass until po came over talk to hime for a second, and then po went to the bouner and told him he needed to get "these guys in" then they walked past people waiting to get in and he went right into the corner to drink his coronas.opie is a dick, but i dont think he ruined the party.i blame bobo

HBox

12-17-2006, 07:35 PM

I really don't know why its such a big deal that the radio hosts got preferential treament.

silera

12-17-2006, 07:35 PM

That banjo ruins everything.

GonzoStyle

12-17-2006, 07:38 PM

silera wrote: GonzoStyle wrote: I think the true lesson from all this is that the next party should totally have a west side story theme and the factioning message boards all come dressed alike. From what i've read the fba people will be the ones in the wrinkled shirts.Actually I just really want an excuse to randomly break into "boy, boy, crazy boy... keep cool boy!!!"GRLSTSFYRE AND I HAVE BEEN PLANNING THIS FOR MONTHS.LAMBADA TIL THE DEATH. You can be the latin gang!Who's with me in the jews who cant dance, get wasted on girly drinks and love to sing show tunes, gang?!?!!?!?

This message was edited by GonzoStyle on 12-17-06 @ 11:38 PM

K5Banger

12-17-2006, 07:38 PM

silera wrote: Deb's a skunt. That is funny you know what "skunt" means....

FUNKMAN

12-17-2006, 07:50 PM

K5Banger wrote: silera wrote: Deb's a skunt. That is funny you know what "skunt" means....i remember a long time ago Anthony using the word " twunt " or repeating it one time after someone else used it

shittyhambrgers

12-17-2006, 08:07 PM

K.C. wrote: If that's true, it's a fucking shame. But I'll wait to hear how it went, first. It wouldn't surprise me, though...he did announce at the end of the Homeless Shopping Spree that all the O&A guys were heading down to Calico Jack's and if that meant that a huge O&A crowd came with them at the expense of some of the loyal Ron & Fez guys, that would suck.  the shows are friends, remember?  fez was part of the shopping spree.  there was celebration to be had!

torker

12-17-2006, 08:08 PM

Not only did he ruin the Christmas party, he ruined Christmas.

This message was edited by torker on 12-18-06 @ 12:10 AM

JustJon

12-17-2006, 08:20 PM

To address HTG without quoting (because I'm too lazy):The RF.Net X-Mas party is a RF.Net event that is done in conjunction with R&F, but completely run and done by us.  It's just a chance for fans of R&F to just show up to come hang out, drink and meet the boys.  On the other hand, it's a place where R&F and their crew can come out, meet the fans and not be "on."  They are there as invited guests and do get special treatment so they can take a breather from the fans.But as anyone who spent time outside, even though Ron and Fez don't have to perform or be anything more than themselves, you'll see them holding court and really entertain their fans just by being themselves and because they really do appreciate their fans.And we at RonFez.Net appreciate everything R&F do for us, including showing up to our X-Mas party like this. All of our parties are always open to anyone who wants to attend, regardless of whether it's promoted on air or not.  RF.Netters are very friendly people and are always welcoming to new people who want to join up with other Ron and Fez fans.

Flea_Man

12-17-2006, 08:33 PM

I had a great time when I was inside. I'm too tired now so I'll write something about the party in the morning.

jimmyNYC

12-17-2006, 08:40 PM

JustJon wrote: I'm posting this here. I'm a lil behind on the board reading because of the wedding I was at today... I do not blame Opie or anyone for anything that happened. This is the series of events:1) We plan big party starting in October.2) Ron and Fez mention it on air in November3) A week or two later, O&A announce the Homeless Shopping Spree on the exact same day.4) Thursday, I get a call saying O&A would like to be added to the guest list and have an area with a table they can hang at, eat/drink/whatever. I am told it will be 8 people. We just think it would be a cool surprise for anyone who shows up.5) Saturday comes and we know people are caravaning from the HSS, travelling from long distances just for the party, etc. We knew this was happenning, the bar knew it was happenning, we were prepared.6) 5:30pm while talking to Fez on air, Opie gets plugs for the bar and says he's coming. Now we know it's going to turn into a mad house. I talk to the managers at the bar, we discuss about possibly recommending the bar next door for overflow and other contingencies.7) We get overcrowded and people have to wait to come in. Whenever any board member has trouble getting in, I personally went out and brought them in. Anyone who I got past the line can tell you. If I didn't help you, I'm sorry, it was nothing personal.8) The "VIP area" was always meant to be the length of the windows over there. It was meant to be R&F show staff, O&A show staff, and RF.Net staff. Not friends of shows, not friends of friends, not the sheer numbers who did come over. Just a place where show people could sit for a few and breathe.As for the group who were sitting at the table, the plan was to let everyone eat who was at those tables. When they were done eating, we were going to co-opt the area, but they finished eating, paid their tab, and then were sitting and milking their drinks, and other friends were joining them. We were waiting on them before we could spread the area and do things like run the drinking contest. No disrespect was intended to anyone, but it was just how we had planned.9) I tried to clear out the area after the drinking contest, but unfortunately, I was the only one doing it. I would clear people away, then go out to get some air or get a drink and it would fill up again. I just gave up because I was essentially doing everything myself. I took care of VIP shit, I ran the drinking contest, I took care of swag, etc. t was alot of work and I could only take so much. Thank you everyone who came out. We learn from every party we hold, and we just get bigger with each one. If you had any problems last night, please PM or IM me, I really am interested in your opinions and experiences from last night for future reference. We are already trying to find bigger locations for next year and are thinking of better ways to manage "VIP" bullshit.We are also restarting our smaller non-radio parties. Just a small group where people can get to know other board members at a smaller place where we can just chill and will not be "radio events." The return of RF.Net karaoke, bar nights, etc. Although I'll be part of the NY ones, I'd be more than happy to see other ones starting up too, like in the DC area, so people can get to know more regional R&F fans.If you have any other ideas, you're more than welcome to contact me and let me know. We like to think RF.Net is like a family and want to keep that family atmosphere. I apologize if anyone felt crowded, alienated, thirsty from an inability to get to the bar, but we really are working to make things better for next time.  interesting experiment ........... quoted above is the offical account, by those who ran the event, of the way things went. by all rights this discussion with all its bitc

jimmyNYC

12-17-2006, 08:43 PM

happytypinggirl wrote: I just wanted to ....... blah blah blah blah  Even fat sloppy ones.  now im offendedj/k deb  <---Jimbo_NY75

drusilla

12-17-2006, 09:14 PM

be honest, you looked great last night

happytypinggirl

12-18-2006, 05:53 AM

jimmyNYC wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: I just wanted to ....... blah blah blah blah  Even fat sloppy ones.  now im offendedj/k deb   <---Jimbo_NY75 Hi Jimbo!!! Hey, I love our fat sloppy FBA-ers.  :)  Oooh and something I forgot to mention in my other post-- on the subject of FBA'ers and their shirts, I understand why many of you guys would find that to be inappropriate, and I certainly won't argue.  You were the hosts and I can see why you might have taken that as a slap in the face.  But I honestly think a lot of the FBA'ers didn't even realize this party was promoted by .net.  Most people were just talking about going to the Ron Fez party, and it wouldn't have occurred to them that this might have offended their hosts.  (I won't deny that some of our folk DID know and did it anyway, and would have done it whether they knew they would offend or not-- yes, we're pests and do have our share of jerks on our board-- but then again what board doesn't?).  FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  I hope some of you might even feel welcome to come visit and be an amphibious poster or at least reader on our side of the internet, as we also throw some great get togethers on a pretty regular basis and our Ron Fez forum is a pretty active and fun place.   Thanks again for a great party!   Hope to see you at some of ours in the future.

A.J.

12-18-2006, 06:04 AM

JustJon wrote: We are also restarting our smaller non-radio parties.  Just a small group where people can get to know other board members at a smaller place where we can just chill and will not be "radio events."   The return of RF.Net karaoke, bar nights, etc.  Although I'll be part of the NY ones, I'd be more than happy to see other ones starting up too, like in the DC area, so people can get to know more regional R&F fans.Let's make sure they are in Virginia -- smokers unite!

Don Stugots

12-18-2006, 06:22 AM

happytypinggirl wrote: jimmyNYC wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: I just wanted to ....... blah blah blah blah  Even fat sloppy ones.  now im offendedj/k deb   <---Jimbo_NY75 Hi Jimbo!!! Hey, I love our fat sloppy FBA-ers.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smile.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" />   Oooh and something I forgot to mention in my other post-- on the subject of FBA'ers and their shirts, I understand why many of you guys would find that to be inappropriate, and I certainly won't argue.  You were the hosts and I can see why you might have taken that as a slap in the face.  But I honestly think a lot of the FBA'ers didn't even realize this party was promoted by .net.  Most people were just talking about going to the Ron Fez party, and it wouldn't have occurred to them that this might have offended their hosts.  (I won't deny that some of our folk DID know and did it anyway, and would have done it whether they knew they would offend or not-- yes, we're pests and do have our share of jerks on our board-- but then again what board doesn't?).  FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  I hope some of you might even feel welcome to come visit and be an amphibious poster or at least reader on our side of the internet, as we also throw some great get togethers on a pretty regular basis and our Ron Fez forum is a pretty active and fun place.   Thanks again for a great party!   Hope to see you at some of ours in the future.   happytypinggirl:thank you for taking the time to come here and explain, justify, apolgize, etc for the evenings events.  i thought it was a kind gesture on your part. thanks again.

Tenbatsuzen

12-18-2006, 06:30 AM

happytypinggirl wrote: FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  The same could be said for Scientology.

Don Stugots

12-18-2006, 07:33 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  The same could be said for Scientology. maybe it is a form of religon or tribe.   same as us here.  there is a moral code, hierarchy (sp?), they wear "colors", there is a way of life and mode of cunduct.  more importantly they have a basic ideology and are willing to fight for it.

FUNKMAN

12-18-2006, 07:36 AM

Kelhoff11

12-18-2006, 07:39 AM

Is it just me or cant anyone go somewhere and just have fun without finding something to whine about?

Kelhoff11

12-18-2006, 07:41 AM

Don Stugots wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: jimmyNYC wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: I just wanted to ....... blah blah blah blah  Even fat sloppy ones.  now im offendedj/k deb   <---Jimbo_NY75 Hi Jimbo!!! Hey, I love our fat sloppy FBA-ers.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smile.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" />   Oooh and something I forgot to mention in my other post-- on the subject of FBA'ers and their shirts, I understand why many of you guys would find that to be inappropriate, and I certainly won't argue.  You were the hosts and I can see why you might have taken that as a slap in the face.  But I honestly think a lot of the FBA'ers didn't even realize this party was promoted by .net.  Most people were just talking about going to the Ron Fez party, and it wouldn't have occurred to them that this might have offended their hosts.  (I won't deny that some of our folk DID know and did it anyway, and would have done it whether they knew they would offend or not-- yes, we're pests and do have our share of jerks on our board-- but then again what board doesn't?).  FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  I hope some of you might even feel welcome to come visit and be an amphibious poster or at least reader on our side of the internet, as we also throw some great get togethers on a pretty regular basis and our Ron Fez forum is a pretty active and fun place.   Thanks again for a great party!   Hope to see you at some of ours in the future.   happytypinggirl:thank you for taking the time to come here and explain, justify, apolgize, etc for the evenings events.  i thought it was a kind gesture on your part.thanks again.    Thats how happytypinggirl rolls!

angrymissy

12-18-2006, 07:42 AM

Kelhoff11 wrote: Is it just me or cant anyone go somewhere and just have fun without finding something to whine about? No.  Pretty much everyone said they had fun, but if something bothers someone here, they're gonna speak their mind.  I hardly consider it whining.

This message was edited by angrymissy on 12-18-06 @ 11:43 AM

angelinad128

12-18-2006, 07:53 AM

I can tell you that Master Po will instist that Opie DID NOT ruin X-Mas! LOL  Actually he will instist that the whole thing that happened was not done by Opie's request.

East Side Dave

12-18-2006, 07:53 AM

Brujo wrote: My sister and her boyfriend live in Union City, and being loyal Ron and Fez fans, they made the trip to the party. From what they just told me, the place was packed, and they spent most of the time at Dunkin Donuts. Thenn they said that Opie showed up later and had Poe throw out fans of the Ron and Fez show. They told me that many people were upset, and that Opie acted like a prick. Is any of this true? No.....he didn't ruin anything....it was a fun party and crowded....i thought it was great!

happytypinggirl

12-18-2006, 07:57 AM

If people were mistreated-- call in tomorrow to O&A.  I'm sure they'd want to know.

Don Stugots

12-18-2006, 07:58 AM

East Side Dave wrote: Brujo wrote: My sister and her boyfriend live in Union City, and being loyal Ron and Fez fans, they made the trip to the party. From what they just told me, the place was packed, and they spent most of the time at Dunkin Donuts. Thenn they said that Opie showed up later and had Poe throw out fans of the Ron and Fez show. They told me that many people were upset, and that Opie acted like a prick. Is any of this true? No.....he didn't ruin anything....it was a fun party and crowded....i thought it was great!DAVE.  thanks for the hug ans singing to me outside.

FUNKMAN

12-18-2006, 07:59 AM

Don Stugots wrote: East Side Dave wrote: Brujo wrote: My sister and her boyfriend live in Union City, and being loyal Ron and Fez fans, they made the trip to the party. From what they just told me, the place was packed, and they spent most of the time at Dunkin Donuts. Thenn they said that Opie showed up later and had Poe throw out fans of the Ron and Fez show. They told me that many people were upset, and that Opie acted like a prick. Is any of this true? No.....he didn't ruin anything....it was a fun party and crowded....i thought it was great!DAVE.  thanks for the hug ans singing to me outside.  and dave thanks for the autograph... caught you off-guard huh?

Mike Teacher

12-18-2006, 08:00 AM

Wow I'll regret diving in here but hey...Beats me what happened, but some R+F events are small with a 'locals only' feel [Bar 9] and some events are, just by their nature/cross promotion of stations, etc. more open, like the WJFK remote at oh Sheesh what was the name of the place. Anyway, Hard Rock events have been packed to the gills, and Hard Rock events have been small and intimate. The last one at Calico's had the vast majority outside because even with that 'small' crowd coz the insides were soon overwhelmed and had the feel of Rodney Dangerfield's back yard in Easy Money.And Deb aka HTG has been nothing but the coolest lady I've met. I went to the party at PNC Traveling Virus and was clueless to about 90% of the peeps, everyone, I mean everyone was cool and Deb was, as usual, more concerned that others were having a good time then partying. She friggin frules. Easy solution: Next Event at the Garden. A sqaured circle and we can have another Night of Fights.

Standby

12-18-2006, 08:09 AM

JustJon wrote: We are also restarting our smaller non-radio parties.  Just a small group where people can get to know other board members at a smaller place where we can just chill and will not be "radio events."   The return of RF.Net karaoke, bar nights, etc.  Although I'll be part of the NY ones, I'd be more than happy to see other ones starting up too, like in the DC area, so people can get to know more regional R&F fans.As someone in the Northern VA area, wishing I was at the party the other night, this is a great idea.  Can't wait to hopefully see some DC area RF.net parties in the near future and meet some of you fine people.

Furtherman

12-18-2006, 08:10 AM

It was just too crowded for me personally, but what I saw, I think JustJon and Mikeyboy put together a hell of a party. 

A.J.

12-18-2006, 08:32 AM

angrymissy wrote: Kelhoff11 wrote: Is it just me or cant anyone go somewhere and just have fun without finding something to whine about? No.  Pretty much everyone said they had fun, but if something bothers someone here, they're gonna speak their mind.  I hardly consider it whining.Plus Jon and Mikeyboy asked people for their feedback (good and bad) to help in the planning of future events.

FUNKMAN

12-18-2006, 08:34 AM

i like whining and dining

happytypinggirl

12-18-2006, 09:02 AM

Mike Teacher wrote: Wow I'll regret diving in here but hey...Beats me what happened, but some R+F events are small with a 'locals only' feel [Bar 9] and some events are, just by their nature/cross promotion of stations, etc. more open, like the WJFK remote at oh Sheesh what was the name of the place. Anyway, Hard Rock events have been packed to the gills, and Hard Rock events have been small and intimate. The last one at Calico's had the vast majority outside because even with that 'small' crowd coz the insides were soon overwhelmed and had the feel of Rodney Dangerfield's back yard in Easy Money.And Deb aka HTG has been nothing but the coolest lady I've met. I went to the party at PNC Traveling Virus and was clueless to about 90% of the peeps, everyone, I mean everyone was cool and Deb was, as usual, more concerned that others were having a good time then partying. She friggin frules. Easy solution: Next Event at the Garden. A sqaured circle and we can have another Night of Fights.  Michael you are a doll.  ty!  and i agree with the stuff about the type of event.

Brujo

12-18-2006, 09:20 AM

Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?

FUNKMAN

12-18-2006, 09:22 AM

i like whining, dining, and the shining

Martin

12-18-2006, 09:39 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?<hr color="cococo" align="left">

Actually for NYC it was a good size place.

FUNKMAN

12-18-2006, 09:43 AM

Martin wrote: Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?  Actually for NYC it was a good size place. imagine if we all lost 10 pounds by next years party - 500 people / 10 pounds    we'd be able to do the electric slide in that place

Furtherman

12-18-2006, 09:46 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: imagine if we all lost 10 pounds by next years party - 500 people / 10 pounds    we'd be able to do the electric slide in that placeForget swimsuit season - I gotta slim down for Ronfez.net party season!

silera

12-18-2006, 09:48 AM

Best idea yet Funk!

silera

12-18-2006, 09:48 AM

Best idea yet Funk!

Marc with a c

12-18-2006, 09:53 AM

don't go changing for me funk.

HerkyJerkyLiz

12-18-2006, 12:51 PM

Tenbatsuzen

12-18-2006, 12:55 PM

Don Stugots wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow.  The same could be said for Scientology. maybe it is a form of religon or tribe.   same as us here.  there is a moral code, hierarchy (sp?), they wear "colors", there is a way of life and mode of cunduct.  more importantly they have a basic ideology and are willing to fight for it.   So I guess you're Ice Cube, I'm Cuba Gooding Jr... does that make Sheepy Morris Chestnutt?

lleeder

12-18-2006, 12:59 PM

Martin wrote: Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?  Actually for NYC it was a good size place. I liked the packed atmosphere. The fact I was so drunk that I went into the bar next store and didnt realize it was a different place helped too.

ShelleBink

12-18-2006, 01:04 PM

lleeder wrote: Martin wrote: Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?  Actually for NYC it was a good size place. I liked the packed atmosphere. The fact I was so drunk that I went into the bar next store and didnt realize it was a different place helped too. still drunk?

UnknownPD

12-18-2006, 01:17 PM

ShelleBink wrote: lleeder wrote: Martin wrote: Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?  Actually for NYC it was a good size place. I liked the packed atmosphere. The fact I was so drunk that I went into the bar next store and didnt realize it was a different place helped too. still drunk?I was eating dinner in McFaddens before the party and some drunk guy stumbled in looking very confused sat down and then wondered aloud if Ron and Fez were there. That was about 8... hope that wasn't you

spoon

12-18-2006, 03:06 PM

happytypinggirl wrote: I just wanted to thank you all for opening your party to all of us at FBA and elsewhere.  I had an AMAZING time, and loved meeting so many names that i've heard on the radio.  You guys really know how to throw a party.  But I was, of coruse, disappointed to hear that a lot of people felt that we 'ruined' the evening.I just want to throw a few comments in, but Mikey and Jons comments were pretty much right on the money.Opie did not come with a security team.  In fact, the guys who are usually Opie and Anthony Security, weren't even there.  (Kenny, Mike and Keith-- well, mike and keith stopped by to say hello but left very early in the evening).  Master Po was there independently, and from some stories i've heard (but not witnessed myself) may have been a little overzealous about the situation, but if he was, it was ON HIS OWN.  If you listen to O&A, you will often hear them going off at Po when they find out he was taking a situation too seriously, like visitors filling out forms or visitors with cameras in studio, etc.  But I'm virtually certain that Po was not there for the purpose of providing security.  I'm also sure he had good intentions, just perhaps misunderstood the situation.  From what I saw, both Opie and Anthony came to support the RF show (much as RF supported them at the Halloween show) and maintained a low profile which was entirely appropriate considering it was a RF event. As far as the crowding, I know that my impression was that the show had wanted the event promoted and a big crowd.  I'm not sure why, but i didn't even make the connection that it was a .net party and not a 'show sponsored' party.  I apologize if we intruded and apologize if we were not good guests.  This was my first ron fez event, so I'll confess to not knowing the vibe or the usual ettiquette.   I will say this though, when O&A  moved to Free FM, there were a lot of concerns by the fans that with the increased audience we were going to lose the 'intimacy' at events that we had all come to love, as well as a lot of the access to the guys.  But most of us love and support the show so much, that we just accepted that things were going to change, but wider exposure was a great thing for the show.  So its a trade off.  But if we're not wanted, that's cool too.  I would hate to step on toes.  If the party is meant to be just for board members, then promotion of the event should stay on the board.  If its promoted on the show, it should be assumed all fans ware welcome.  Even fat sloppy ones.    Hope we can all 'just get along' in the future.  Thanks again for the great fun!You make a whole lot of good pts HTG, but none more important then the line I highlighted.  Sometimes you can't win.  If they were overly active people would have been even more pissed at highjacking the event.  By laying low, people got on them for being VIPs hiding out in the roped off section.  I really didn't have a big problem with the other boards being there at all.  In fact, I would have loved to meet you and some of the others I've heard so much about.  Tenbats made a ton of points on this just being a little too tight and hence some people couldn't deal with it so well.  Even my girl was getting antsy yet you just roll with it.  We all have to realize everyone are fans, some over the top, but still helping keep the shows we like vital and on air.

spoon

12-18-2006, 03:09 PM

silera wrote: That banjo ruins everything.I know it ruined Dr. Z's virginity!

spoon

12-18-2006, 03:14 PM

Don Stugots wrote: East Side Dave wrote: Brujo wrote: My sister and her boyfriend live in Union City, and being loyal Ron and Fez fans, they made the trip to the party. From what they just told me, the place was packed, and they spent most of the time at Dunkin Donuts. Thenn they said that Opie showed up later and had Poe throw out fans of the Ron and Fez show. They told me that many people were upset, and that Opie acted like a prick. Is any of this true? No.....he didn't ruin anything....it was a fun party and crowded....i thought it was great!DAVE.  thanks for the hug ans singing to me outside.  I can't believe you cheated on me with fucking Stugots you bastard!

spoon

12-18-2006, 03:14 PM

Big Ass Double Post!!

This message was edited by spoon on 12-18-06 @ 7:15 PM

EffMeBoobs

12-18-2006, 04:15 PM

I didn't mind O&A being there...whatever it's cool.  I think JustJon is right about the fact that the HSS just happened to fall on the same day as the party and it certainly played a BIG role as why it was tight as hell in there.  Plus with the growth of more message boards and rf.net opening it up to everyone...the word spread fast.  Next year we have to rent out MSG. BTW, hi HTG!!!!  Glad to see you here.

lleeder

12-18-2006, 05:38 PM

UnknownPD wrote: ShelleBink wrote: lleeder wrote: Martin wrote: Brujo wrote: Why was the party in such a small place? Did someone get a kickback?  Actually for NYC it was a good size place. I liked the packed atmosphere. The fact I was so drunk that I went into the bar next store and didnt realize it was a different place helped too. still drunk?I was eating dinner in McFaddens before the party and some drunk guy stumbled in looking very confused sat down and then wondered aloud if Ron and Fez were there. That was about 8... hope that wasn't youNo I was still on my way there I didn't arrive until 9:30. This other thing happened at like 11:30ish I walked outside and walked back in the wrong bar.

sailor

12-18-2006, 06:07 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: Don Stugots wrote: East Side Dave wrote: Brujo wrote: My sister and her boyfriend live in Union City, and being loyal Ron and Fez fans, they made the trip to the party. From what they just told me, the place was packed, and they spent most of the time at Dunkin Donuts. Thenn they said that Opie showed up later and had Poe throw out fans of the Ron and Fez show. They told me that many people were upset, and that Opie acted like a prick. Is any of this true? No.....he didn't ruin anything....it was a fun party and crowded....i thought it was great!DAVE. thanks for the hug ans singing to me outside. and dave thanks for the autograph... caught you off-guard huh? damn!  wish i'd thought of that.  i just told dave i was a big fan and he couldn't have been more shocked.  "REALLY??!?"  that was worth the price of admission to me.  :)

Don Stugots

12-18-2006, 06:13 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: Don Stugots wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: happytypinggirl wrote: FBA is a very new board, not even a year old, and there is a very strong sense of community and pride there, and people are just very anxious to help it grow. The same could be said for Scientology. maybe it is a form of religon or tribe. same as us here. there is a moral code, hierarchy (sp?), they wear "colors", there is a way of life and mode of cunduct. more importantly they have a basic ideology and are willing to fight for it.  So I guess you're <strike>Ice Cube</strike> BIGGIE SMALLS, I'm Cuba Gooding Jr... does that make Sheepy Morris Chestnutt?  fixed it for you.