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AdamA could make this one.
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Sounds fine to me. BTW, my mailbox has filled up, so I currently cannot read or respond to PMs on this list....
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Sounds good to me too. Bedraggled you are hereby appointed the party planner. Pick a place, any place!
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OK, Sophie,
Choice 1, Le Cheile (this place still OK, Sophie?) or
Choice 2, 181 Cabrini (our last meet).
(If you folks demand Indian food, let me know).
What's your schedule, people? Are Sundays good this summer?
Would be good to meet AdamA. The return of Tom & Co. would be equally appreciated. The date may be decided by the "Core Four," i.e., "What's Barrett's scheduling? * **
* CraigR, MediumTex, 182Start and Mark Leavy are, of course, welcome.
** MG, PS and TennPaGa are expected.
(We did have a decent summer meet last year over pizza but choices 1 and 2 seem OK).
Choice 1, Le Cheile (this place still OK, Sophie?) or
Choice 2, 181 Cabrini (our last meet).
(If you folks demand Indian food, let me know).
What's your schedule, people? Are Sundays good this summer?
Would be good to meet AdamA. The return of Tom & Co. would be equally appreciated. The date may be decided by the "Core Four," i.e., "What's Barrett's scheduling? * **
* CraigR, MediumTex, 182Start and Mark Leavy are, of course, welcome.
** MG, PS and TennPaGa are expected.
(We did have a decent summer meet last year over pizza but choices 1 and 2 seem OK).
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Le Cheile is lovely. I think the group voiced the opinion that Next Door was better than 181 Cabrini, because they didn't try to hurry us out. Fewer customers can be a good thing.
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On Fathers Day, "Next Door" gave me a bottle of Stella when I expected a pint but that may be my problem. And Next Door was not too crowded.
So, let's revise:
Choice 1: Le Cheile (West 181st Street @ Cabrini Blvd),
Choice 2: Next Door (our original place, West 187th off of Ft. Washington).
Chime in on nearby Indian food but….
Does Sunday work? There are 4 more Sundays in July. 1 PM is our last meet time.
So, let's revise:
Choice 1: Le Cheile (West 181st Street @ Cabrini Blvd),
Choice 2: Next Door (our original place, West 187th off of Ft. Washington).
Chime in on nearby Indian food but….
Does Sunday work? There are 4 more Sundays in July. 1 PM is our last meet time.
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Weekday, near Grand Central starting around 7:30pm would really be the only time I'd be able to make. But totally don't plan it around me.bedraggled wrote:The return of Tom & Co. would be equally appreciated.
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Tom,
Thanks. Maybe Goodasgold and I could get there as we Two may have more flexibility than Sophie.
We will still meet with Sophie uptown as plans unfold.
Barrett may find Grand Central Terminal convenient. Chime in, Barrett.
Anyone else for Grand Central Terminal? MachineGhost? PS? TennPaGa? Tech?
Thanks. Maybe Goodasgold and I could get there as we Two may have more flexibility than Sophie.
We will still meet with Sophie uptown as plans unfold.
Barrett may find Grand Central Terminal convenient. Chime in, Barrett.
Anyone else for Grand Central Terminal? MachineGhost? PS? TennPaGa? Tech?
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Grand Central itself is not a particularly fun meeting place. Tom can you suggest a place that manages to be a bit less pricey/noisy than usual? Or, what about someplace in Koreatown, if people are up for seriously authentic Korean?
My schedule may not permit getting to that area by 7:30pm, but if that ends up being the group consensus I'll do my best.
My schedule may not permit getting to that area by 7:30pm, but if that ends up being the group consensus I'll do my best.
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Literally a stone's throw from Grand Central (on Park Ave., I believe) is one of those indoor "public meeting places" peculiar to NY City. I know it has that essential prerequisite for us old-timers, a restroom. Tomorrow I will go there to verify availability, hours of operation, etc. It might be a good alternative to noisy Grand Central.
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Thanks, Goodasgold,
I am in favor of having 2 meets, if it helps. I still wish to have the "usual" uptown meet: good company, good chat, good advice/info.
I am in favor of having 2 meets, if it helps. I still wish to have the "usual" uptown meet: good company, good chat, good advice/info.
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I prefer to meet in the pleasant ambiance of a restaurant for our NYC PP meetup, provided they allow us lots of time to sit around solving the world's financial problems after we eat. So my vote would go to one of the restaurants in northern Manhattan where we have met previously.
But today I also checked out an indoor public space located on East 42nd St. at the southwest corner of Park Avenue (right across from Grand Central Terminal.) It has tables and chairs for a group chat.
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Its hours are 7:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Monday-Saturday and 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sundays. There is a restroom onsite.
The security guard said a group of about ten people would be okay.
Its advantages as a meeting place are: (1) very convenient Midtown location, suitable for New Yorkers and commuters alike, (2) not noisy (when I have been there), (3) fine air conditioning, (4) suitable for bringing in food while we chat.
Possible disadvantages: (1) ambiance is okay but not especially warm, (2) sometimes a few homeless people hang out there (although a security guard is present to handle any potential inconveniences.)
But today I also checked out an indoor public space located on East 42nd St. at the southwest corner of Park Avenue (right across from Grand Central Terminal.) It has tables and chairs for a group chat.
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Its hours are 7:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Monday-Saturday and 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sundays. There is a restroom onsite.
The security guard said a group of about ten people would be okay.
Its advantages as a meeting place are: (1) very convenient Midtown location, suitable for New Yorkers and commuters alike, (2) not noisy (when I have been there), (3) fine air conditioning, (4) suitable for bringing in food while we chat.
Possible disadvantages: (1) ambiance is okay but not especially warm, (2) sometimes a few homeless people hang out there (although a security guard is present to handle any potential inconveniences.)
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Thanks for checking that place out. It sounds doable, though not as inviting as a restaurant. But, great option if it would bring in more people.
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Sophie, Goodasgold,
Looks like we Three will meet uptown. All others are welcome, of course.
Sophie, you get to pick time and date. If your schedule is prohibitive, GAG and I will meet and solve everything and then we'll gather shortly after.
Looks like we Three will meet uptown. All others are welcome, of course.
Sophie, you get to pick time and date. If your schedule is prohibitive, GAG and I will meet and solve everything and then we'll gather shortly after.
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Hey, Folks,
Anyone wish to meet this weekend? That includes tonight, Friday, Saturday, after 2PM, and Sunday @ 1PM. GoodAG and I will travel.
Tenn,
Too bad! But public transportation is pretty convenient here...
Anyone wish to meet this weekend? That includes tonight, Friday, Saturday, after 2PM, and Sunday @ 1PM. GoodAG and I will travel.
Tenn,
Too bad! But public transportation is pretty convenient here...
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Anytime Friday or Sunday is good for me. Saturday afternoon and evening are also fine, but not before 4:00 P.M.bedraggled wrote:Hey, Folks,
Anyone wish to meet this weekend? That includes tonight, Friday, Saturday, after 2PM, and Sunday @ 1PM.
So long,
Goodasgold
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GoodAg,
Can you send me a PM? If you still have my Cell #, you are welcome to call.
All your past PMs, which I valued were deleted. Alas
Can you send me a PM? If you still have my Cell #, you are welcome to call.
All your past PMs, which I valued were deleted. Alas
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GoodAG,
Today, Friday, 6PM or a bit late,r works.
Today, Friday, 6PM or a bit late,r works.
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Folks,
Goodasgold and I just spoke via cell phone. We would like to meet tomorrow, Saturday, 4PM.
GAG and I want to accommodate schedules. If you people are around Saturday, we will be happy to adjust the time. 5PM? 6PM? 7PM? Let us know via post here and/or PM.
All are invited. (And if the sun shines on your schedule, Sophie, that would be great).
[We will shift to the Grand Central Terminal area, if people need that).
Chinese food on Amsterdam Av @W 77th Street is atop the destination list now:" The Cottage." #1 train to 79th Street or the "C" train to 81st Street and get off the south end of the train. (If Sophie is available, we are back uptown. Seems unlikely, though).
Goodasgold and I just spoke via cell phone. We would like to meet tomorrow, Saturday, 4PM.
GAG and I want to accommodate schedules. If you people are around Saturday, we will be happy to adjust the time. 5PM? 6PM? 7PM? Let us know via post here and/or PM.
All are invited. (And if the sun shines on your schedule, Sophie, that would be great).
[We will shift to the Grand Central Terminal area, if people need that).
Chinese food on Amsterdam Av @W 77th Street is atop the destination list now:" The Cottage." #1 train to 79th Street or the "C" train to 81st Street and get off the south end of the train. (If Sophie is available, we are back uptown. Seems unlikely, though).
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Keep it at 77th street. There's a slight chance I can turn up but doubtful. Nice place & area though! Be sure to stop in at Zabar's on the way home. You won't have anything like that in Florida.
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Folks,
Goodasgold met with my wife and me over the weekend. So, now let's open this to a bigger gathering.
Uptown near the hospital is the first choice. Sophie, what is your availability?
Grand Central Terminal, in geographic fairness to Tom, is another.
Wednesdays may be no good for me.
Hopefully, Barrett's schedule allows him to drop in.
All are welcome.
Goodasgold met with my wife and me over the weekend. So, now let's open this to a bigger gathering.
Uptown near the hospital is the first choice. Sophie, what is your availability?
Grand Central Terminal, in geographic fairness to Tom, is another.
Wednesdays may be no good for me.
Hopefully, Barrett's schedule allows him to drop in.
All are welcome.
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Sophie,
Yes, Zabar's is good but New Yorkers should go to Fairway, too.
Yes, Zabar's is good but New Yorkers should go to Fairway, too.