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february NYC meet-up!
decides2dream
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***SEE BELOW FOR UPDATE***
it's that time again, already.....the february NYC meet-up, one month from today!
anyone want to share ideas as to where, feel free! we definitely would like a place that has the ability to allow us to reserve some *space*...preferably with sofas/tables...whatever....room for all to mingle. if the last 2 meets are any indication, i would plan on anywhere from 18 - 25 people.
also remember, we are planning this meet around catefrances - coming up from OZ for her first visit to NYC!
it would be her preference to simply have a bar/pub meet, better to socialize. also, our dear colorsblend is leaving for oz a week later, so a nice send off and what symmetry to the evening! 
***edit:
after numerous PMs and emails, seems most were VERY happy at the pour house and would just as soon have another meet there. i'm all for keeping it simple/easy so i'm game too. was a great/comfy place....decent food, reasonable prices, good space. so i will go ahead and book us space there once more. i'll post when it's set.
so for right now plan on: ***it is SET now***
friday, february 22nd
8 PM
village pour house
RED LIGHT ROOM
http://www.villagepourhouse.com
when you enter the bar, just ask for the 'red light room'...i've never actually been in that area of the pour house so no idea how nice it is or not. however, there are 3 tables in the space, and they are reserved for us at 8 PM. unfortunately, i don't think it'll be as nice as the space in the vegas room, but it was already booked! we're sure to make the most of it in any case. seeya friday!
those attending:
1. catefrances
2. since i fell apart
3. colorsblend
4. mookie9999 *now a maybe, so hope mooks feels better and can make it!
5. metsfan
6. edvedder913
7. meme *after knicks game
8. MyHandsBound
9. No Code, PJ Tribute
10. spearhead
11. xavier mcdaniel *after knicks game
12. mauichick
13. decides2dream
14. Pearl Sam 333
maybes
1. NYPJ1 - or are you a definite?
2. Steve Dunne
3. Get_Right
4. Soujiro Seta
5. Solat13
6. Pearl Sam 333
7. JenInTheBx
8. cc nyc - a very hopeful maybe, just a wee bit late.
9. ShoeTheShoeless
please post your attendance plans and if you plan to bring along any guests....be better for determining how large a space/reservation we made need. again, feel free to also share any other suggestions for places, b/c even if not utilized this time around...perhaps the next meet!
it's that time again, already.....the february NYC meet-up, one month from today!
anyone want to share ideas as to where, feel free! we definitely would like a place that has the ability to allow us to reserve some *space*...preferably with sofas/tables...whatever....room for all to mingle. if the last 2 meets are any indication, i would plan on anywhere from 18 - 25 people.also remember, we are planning this meet around catefrances - coming up from OZ for her first visit to NYC!
it would be her preference to simply have a bar/pub meet, better to socialize. also, our dear colorsblend is leaving for oz a week later, so a nice send off and what symmetry to the evening! ***edit:
after numerous PMs and emails, seems most were VERY happy at the pour house and would just as soon have another meet there. i'm all for keeping it simple/easy so i'm game too. was a great/comfy place....decent food, reasonable prices, good space. so i will go ahead and book us space there once more. i'll post when it's set.
so for right now plan on: ***it is SET now***
friday, february 22nd
8 PM
village pour house
RED LIGHT ROOM
http://www.villagepourhouse.com
when you enter the bar, just ask for the 'red light room'...i've never actually been in that area of the pour house so no idea how nice it is or not. however, there are 3 tables in the space, and they are reserved for us at 8 PM. unfortunately, i don't think it'll be as nice as the space in the vegas room, but it was already booked! we're sure to make the most of it in any case. seeya friday!
those attending:
1. catefrances
2. since i fell apart
3. colorsblend
4. mookie9999 *now a maybe, so hope mooks feels better and can make it!
5. metsfan
6. edvedder913
7. meme *after knicks game
8. MyHandsBound
9. No Code, PJ Tribute
10. spearhead
11. xavier mcdaniel *after knicks game
12. mauichick
13. decides2dream
14. Pearl Sam 333
maybes
1. NYPJ1 - or are you a definite?
2. Steve Dunne
3. Get_Right
4. Soujiro Seta
5. Solat13
6. Pearl Sam 333
7. JenInTheBx
8. cc nyc - a very hopeful maybe, just a wee bit late.
9. ShoeTheShoeless
please post your attendance plans and if you plan to bring along any guests....be better for determining how large a space/reservation we made need. again, feel free to also share any other suggestions for places, b/c even if not utilized this time around...perhaps the next meet!
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The Pearl Jam connection was actually the dive bar located underneath Bar East, called The Underscore. My band had the "luxory" of playing that place one night, and it's quite the shithole...as for Bar East...never stepped inside.
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i read about how much fun was had at the most recent get2gether ,
id love to stop by with my QT if we could swing it.
will keep checkin in to see where TBD turns out to be.
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good to know.
we've had meets in the past arranged around pj tribute bands, and while sure it can be fun...there's not much 'socializing' b/c you're too busy listening to the music! so, many of us like to have meets that are JUST about meeting up, socializing, getting to know fellow area fans. besides, we plan monthly meets, so there's nothing to stop another meet-up in march for that if there is interest. me, after february no more meets until after april 15th....but someone else may arrange one, or hey, you could too!
firstly, it was just an intital suggestion by a board member, certainly not *set* yet...but a VERY good point! i obviously didn't even look into it, and did not realize it is soooo far uptown. i have to say i agree with you, bit of a trek...couple with the comments made earlier by guitarhero......hmmm.
so then, we need suggestions for a bar/pub....preferably one with space we can reserve, with sofas/tables/whatever...to accommodate say 15 - 25 people!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
awesome timing - so also a colorsblend sendoff!
and yes, i am infinitely jealous......:p
ahhhhhhhh, someday!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Midtown is tough - gets overcrowded and doesn't have a lot of space.
A friend of mine sometimes plays at Blackstone's - I went to see him recently and they have this back room w/its own separate bar and lots of tables - in an atrium. Flat screen TV's, fireplace...Very nice. You can also easily order food if wanted. The front has pool tables and a bar.
It's on East 55th btw 2nd and 3rd.
However, on Friday's they do have live entertainment there. As of yet, they have not put anyone on the schedule for 2/22....but they will as it approaches. I will continue to think of places....
http://www.blackstonesbarnyc.com/gallery-new.htm
:rolleyes:
I just realized that we have tickets for a Knicks game that night. I should be out of MSG by 10 though and make my way wherever you guys decide to be.
damm that sounds ideal for a meet up i hope that we could hang there and i do hope to make it ...
awesome!
question though, do we really want live entertainment? i ask only b/c i think last time was soooo good b/c they music for most of the night was NOT too loud, and rally allowed us all to socialize. at the end of the evening it really got turned up and was next to impossible to converse w/o screaming. me, i am all about socializing, but if most are into live entertainment, that's ok too.
i DID converse with cate, she is totally in, and yes she agrees a bar/pub is the way to go.
again, midtown isn't a preference, just said midtown or downtown, seems easiest for most. i've looked into fatblackpussycat, but it seems we have to lay out cash to the tune of $5 a head to reserve space. so that's probably out i would think. pour house is still a very viable option if we don't get other ideas b/c there was no cash outlay and definite nice amount of space, even if their mixed drinks could use more alcohol.
*adding edvedder913 to the list*
jose i'll put ya as a maybe for now.......meme i'll add ya with the caveat of a late arrival.
Let's just breathe...
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With respect to the comments thus far:
I think that having loud music kinda defeats the purpose of getting together
I like live music, but thats not why I would attend.
as far as location goes, it doesnt matter to me
I thought the pourhouse was a great choice-not to loud reasonable drinks and eats, attentive staff
I hope to make this one
will do.
and yes, my thoughts exactly. same reason i really don't think of seeing tribute bands as a 'meet-up'...b/c you can barely talk!
and the pour house was great, so if we don't get any better suggestions i think that may be the place.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
dream...see your pm. I will call and find out about reserving space - not sure they will do that.
IF my friend Ray is the entertainment he is mellow - solo, accoustic one man band. does an array of music from oasis, to johnny cash, oldies and goodies, dave matthews, and sometimes plays elderly woman!!!
we'd be able to converse while he is playing, but as I mentioned in previous post there is no one scheduled as of yet. I think the Pour House would probably be our best bet.
I hope you guys have fun. I have heard good things about the Pourhouse and I have been to FBP and it's fun. It gets crowded!
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Look forward to seeing you all
that said, the fat black pussycat is definitely out. i emailed with someone there and they definitely require $5 pp reservation fee + a 2 drink pp minimum. no need for that! tis a shame too, their moroccan lounge is fantastic! however, i would not want to risk a big party on a friday night w/o a reservation....so it's out.
unless someone comes up with another suggestion, it's looking more and more likely to be the pour house.
btw - whether for this time or next, DO please try and come up with ideas for bars/restaurants......it's definitely nice to try new places, so perhaps get ideas to bring along, whatever. i'll wait 2 weeks for more suggestions before placing a tentative reservation just to hold us some space.....and i hope we get a LOT of people! we have cate visiting FROM oz...and be sending colorsblend off TO oz.....so good times!
Let's just breathe...
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:rolleyes:
looking forward to seeing everybody. thanks for setting this up D2D.
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Also, dream, have you checked out Windfall on 39 at 6? We used it for a party last year, you can rent the space at the front of the bar/front window area, which can fit about 15ppl.
There's also The Australian on 38 at 6. Food is supposed to be good. We rented space there for my coworker's going away party that I didn't go to.
I'm looking forward to getting together with everyone again
This getting to be a good habit!
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i already changed the info in the first post to reflect this overall consensus - pour house it is!
looking forward to seeing everyone again, and hell yes....hope we get a lot of new joiners too!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
freak.
and of course....done.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Thanks!