Ever been to a JUB meet-up?

[G-Lexington]

1. I went to the last one in Los Angeles. It sort of centered around Gay Day at Disneyland, although there were plenty of other stuff going on as well.

2. It was both. Some came to socialize, some came to get their freak on, some came for both. There's room for all.

3. I don't think anybody was radically different from how I'd perceived them to be. But then again, I don't know if I really had a definite picture on how they'd be, either. I certainly didn't walk away thinking "I thought JUBber 47 would be a lot friendlier/uglier/chattier." They're just people, y'know?

Lex

 

[RationalLunacy]

I've always wanted to go to one, but they're all too far away.

 

[gmoney]

I've been to 4 of them so far. Probably one of the aspects of this site I like the most.

Like Stacy said, there's pretty much something for everyone. I would say it really leans more towards a social event then anything else.

Each and every one I've attended has had its own individuality. Yes, some things remain common among them, but it's hard to compare one to the other.

I've also met some friends that have remained good friends outside of Jub, which without the meet; probably never would have happened.

Stacy brought up a great suggestion regarding reading about the past Jub meets. You'll get a feel for how things led up to the event, and how the meet itself transpired.

Hope to see you at one in the near future.

 

[chillyboi]

No... doubt i ever will either...

 

[Thad1527]

Well, I unsuccessfully tried to have one a few years ago here in Philadelphia. But on a more positive note, I have met a few JUBbers live and in person. They've always been as advertised. Even better, actually.

No hook-ups for me with them. That's OK.

I'm considering going to the spring meet in San Antonio, but I can't commit to it yet.

 

[Elwood]

I organised a Montreal meet 3 years ago now. It was a lot of fun there were about 15 of us. I met some great JUB people. We basically spent the afternoon on a rooftop terrace laughing and conversing we then went for dinner and finally out to a strip club. I would love to organise another but due to work I am usually very busy in the summer.

 

[Fucker29]

0...


I must go to one...or more. We can have a big fat orgy and I'll give blowjobs to everyone. Does that sound good for y'all?

 

[Eagle653]

I went to one in Seattle that Zeremonie organized, and then Absolut, Centexfarmer, and I organized one in St. Louis. Both were a blast. The focal point is usually a dinner that everyone attends. Then, over the course of a weekend, people pair off and do what sites they want to in the host city.

If anyone has a chance to get to one, I'd highly recommend it. You meet some really great JUBBERS that you wouldn't normally get to meet. It's really fun!

 

[Elwood]

While not wishing to impugn your judgment, undoubtedly there are several of us who'd be more interested in some kind of intellectual soiree. (Elwood, if you're reading this, your being in the film industry would make you a particularly interesting guest.)

If magic struck, however, I wouldn't be adverse to a single meaningful encounter--or even a longer-term situation, as unlikely as that may seem...

I do have a few anecdotes about work, but that is not what makes me interesting.....

You will just have to attend a Montreal meet lol.

 

[Fucker29]

While not wishing to impugn your judgment, undoubtedly there are several of us who'd be more interested in some kind of intellectual soiree. (Elwood, if you're reading this, your being in the film industry would make you a particularly interesting guest.)

If magic struck, however, I wouldn't be adverse to a single meaningful encounter--or even a longer-term situation, as unlikely as that may seem...

And who said I was serious?

 

[kevbo]

I've never been to a big one... but I've met two different JUBbers individually

 

[momp57]

Went to one in Dallas. Very nice people.

 

[thewiz]

I have enjoyed all four of the JUB meets that I have attended....even the one I organized in DC that was smaller.

Each time I met guys with whom I have been talking since coming out three years (going on four) ago. It helped put faces with names and I've made many great friends. I still remember my first -- in Toronto -- hell I had just come out and was scared shitless. What if they all had two heads and spit green spewl? It turned out we all laughed, had a great time, played spin the bottle for more laughs, went out dancing, and really had a lot of fun.

The one in St. Louis seemed to really be a bond-builder and still brings foggy tears to my eyes; and Los Angeles was equally great. I just wish I could spend more time talking with guys I had met!

 

[Kester]

Nah never been to one.

Doesn't really help when your 504578 miles away on the other side of the world.

 

[waves]

I have been interested in the JUB meetup for quite some time. For those of you who have attended one, I have a few questions:

1. What did you all do? What is the typical itinerary?

2. Did any of you get the feeling it was a place for hooking up for sex, or is the atmosphere more clubby-like, more a social event?

3. Most importantly, I'd like to hear your perceptions of individual attendants. In this vein of thought, how did these attendants differ from what you'd perceived them online? Were they shyer? Classier? Better-looking? Older or younger? Funnier? (For my own part, I'm infinitely shyer in person than I am on JUB!)

Please be kind and respectful. I'm looking for differences in perception, not any kind of slugfest. (If this conversation gets nasty, the mods will close it in a hurry.)

I went to my very first JUB meet in LA of this year. It was a bit difficult for me to come to the decision because I was pretty much a lurker. I hardly engaged myself in any conversations with any of the people on here, so just the thought of meeting up with people I don't even talk to was really scary!

As Stacy said, Friday night we all gathered at the bowling alley for food, drinks, chats! It was a lively bunch of people--everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and were easily making conversation. Except for me, of course! But I never was good at talking.....Stacy and accorn need to teach me their secrets!

Since Saturday was Disney Gay Days, I had a sort of "coming out". I don't know about everyone else, but it was a really big deal for me. Being able to walk around without a care in the world, holding hands, skipping around....it was amazing. Not to mention the fact that all of the JUBbers I met that weekend were all very, VERY nice people! And it was a blast hanging out with all of them!

As for the atmosphere, I think you can expect there to be both hookups and social events. Now, it's NOT a requirement for you to be hooking up with any of the members! I know that many of us like to flirt back and forth and that may scare off a few people, but rest assured that I don't think anyone would really force another member to do things they wouldn't want to do. And I'm positive that there are other members who certainly do not want to go to a meet to hookup either. I guess what I'm trying to get at, is that there's a JUBber for everyone!

I can't really say much for my expectations of JUBbers because I had none. The only things I knew about them were from the posts they made in the Meet thread. Although I will say that some of them looked a lot younger than they really are! After meeting these JUBbers in person, I'd have to say that many of them act about the same way they do on the forums.

To conclude: Go to a meet! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

 

[Fucker29]

<chuckles> Fucker, I'm the kinda guy who never gets a joke.

Well...that sucks!

 

[VICTORIADON]

Not yet.

When I can afford one in my area I will.

Look forword to it some day.

 

[ozguy]

Nah never been to one.

Doesn't really help when your 504578 miles away on the other side of the world.

know what you mean

But I have met Treanir when he was backpacking around Oz, and that was AWESOME!

 

[Elwood]

It was a great time too!

I'd love to go again!

Blue REVs.

gosh i looked awful at that meet, my hair was all frazzeled.

Pishaw you looked fine. Still drinking the blue Revs?? I am.

Pondering organising another one. Maybe a winter one

 

[gdude30]

1. I am not at liberty to say :O. Haha. Well it's mostly about socializing, meeting people who you've talked to time and time again, meeting people you've seen online but never talked to, or just there for the conversation. Hell the food is good too. And it's good to confirm people's existence. But yes hook ups do happen. But not required.

2. Definately more of a social event. When I went to the bowling alley at first I was so nervous. But I saw some people I sort of have talked to before and knew so that helped. While some guys got kinda drunk and did mess around a little I wasn't part of that. But I mean there might always be some people there who are club-ish, or flirting. But there will always be some social people around and I talked to some of them.

I definately don't particpate in any sexual activities

3. Oh. Definately different. Hell I used to think on Jubber on here was a creepy person but they helped me out a bit online so my view of them was starting to change. Then meeting them in person I realized how great talked with them alot during the meet and I got alot of insight.

Also a few other people I've sort of responded to their posts sometimes and I did not realize how awesome they were. Overall my impression of everyone was good. Some people I never thought much of, some people I've never seen before, and some people I talked with breifly. And talking to them in person and meeting them in person was great

Just seeing everyone was a great experience and I made tons of friends. And I wasn't as shy a I normally am.

Anaheim was great..

I wanna go to another JUB Meet again someday.