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by **lazarus89** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:29 am UTC

Aight. Rollcall for the 27th!

by **hendusoone** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:55 am UTC

I'll be there.

TBA: Meeting place/time.

by **Shakleton** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:59 am UTC

May I ask again on the topic of the later Meetup?

On the location, I would be open to pretty much anything. (Jazz club -- Pizza Hut)

by **lazarus89** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:40 pm UTC

Shakleton: Can we get back to you about the next meetup in a few days?

Everyone else: How about we meet at 8 or so at the Library Bar at 7th Avenue A, down the street from the Bleecker Street subway station? I've never been to the place, but I hear it's the only place in New York where you can get a drink without running into investment bankers. Either it's craptastically bad (memories in the making!), or the greatest thing since sliced bread. Anything in between is clearly unacceptable.

We can toddle down to The Annex after that...

by **hendusoone** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:19 pm UTC

Do you have an address for the Liberty Bar? I can't find it. Bleeker St Station doesn't look far from The Annex, but I think meeting a bit earlier would be good. There are two other bands on before Freezepop, and there's no telling how quickly the place will fill up.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:31 pm UTC

Here's a google map link for the Library (not Liberty!) Bar:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UT ... 15&iwloc=A

Earlier is probably a good idea... I'll head to the bar directly from work at around 7, we can meet up, get a drink or two and then head down to the Annex.

Edit: The address is 7th Avenue A. Really. I found it odd too.

by **hendusoone** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:32 pm UTC

I never could get the hang of Thursdays...

That looks great.

by **a386** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:40 am UTC

how was it? i totally would have gone but wouldn't you know it m'dang "real life" got in the way. oh well.

...did they play brainpower?

by **lazarus89** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:15 am UTC

They did play brainpower. It was excellent.

I also fail at keeping to a schedule -- i got out of work late and missed the initial meetup, and only found helen and hendusoone at the annex when one of them asked me if i was lazarus. those two are much braver than i am!

by **hendusoone** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:53 pm UTC

Eh, you were the one who started talking to me at the bar, and you mentioned xkcd. I'd say you're the brave one.

That was a fun night.

by **alnitak** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:54 pm UTC

Great. I just missed the New York meeting.
-_-

Well... the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibit in the Met Museum is going on until Sept 1st... Plus all the usually juicy stuff there is in the Met.
If that's not compelling, I declare myself clueless.

by **lazarus89** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:31 pm UTC

Sure, why not?

Who's up for another round of meetup-hood?

by **Autocracy** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:55 pm UTC

by **alnitak** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:04 pm UTC

Should we aim at doing it before August is over?
If Astroland wasn't a dumpster I would add it to the list of suggestions. Plus, I'm not sure it's even working/open anymore

by **H.E.L.e.N.** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:47 pm UTC

I was in and around the Astroland area last month (for Siren Music Fest, which was less fun than it sounds), and it appears functional, if you were curious.

I'm moving (to the Boston-meetup area) soon, and don't see myself making another NYC meetup, though : / Good luck!

by **lazarus89** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:32 pm UTC

@helen: good luck with the move!

by **GuitarFreak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:48 am UTC

I won't be able to go to the meetup, but I'll be in NYC with a friend on monday and have no idea what we're gonna do if anyone wants to meet up somewhere.

by **alnitak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:53 am UTC

GuitarFreak wrote:I won't be able to go to the meetup, but I'll be in NYC with a friend on monday and have no idea what we're gonna do if anyone wants to meet up somewhere.

Monday, ha.
Depending on what you consider satisfactory, we could meet up.
I'm free. I live in NY. So why not? :}
Anyone else?
...
Now, other than that, I'm up for a bigger, meaner meet-up as well, if any of you (us) NY meet-up'ers want to hug right before school starts again...
Yes. I said <hug>. Now deal with it ~_~

by **alnitak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:04 am UTC

helen wrote:I was in and around the Astroland area last month (for Siren Music Fest, which was less fun than it sounds), and it appears functional, if you were curious.

I'm moving (to the Boston-meetup area) soon, and don't see myself making another NYC meetup, though : / Good luck!

I never went to the actual Mermaid Parade, for practical reasons beyond my control wtvr, but yes, I heard it's far less fantastic than it sounds...
Ha. My only and best friend -so far- is moving to Boston as well.
So now you are in the same emotional basket as him, for I have never met anyone -other than you two- that would relate to Boston in any way.
(Maybe John Adams. Maybe)
Good luck! Let me know if that place is suited for fun...?

by **alnitak** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:24 am UTC

Oh! I'm in a roll, third post and all, but:

Why don't we all just meet on Monday? :idea:

It's like 5 of us by now, right!?
(there, I'm counting Helen who hates the idea but, hey!)
Five is a fantastic number...

by **H.E.L.e.N.** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:22 pm UTC

alnitak wrote:(there, I'm counting Helen who hates the idea but, hey!)

You have a strange way with words, sir. I am unavailable. (And still employed full-time until this Friday.)

Bump'd because I think you guys should meet anyway.

@laz - thanks!

by **lazarus89** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:29 pm UTC

Can't do tonight... work is sadly taking a toll on me.

Here's an idea (not necessarily for the next meetup, obviously): Bronx Zoo in the fall.

by **une see** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:30 pm UTC

I am up for another meetup sometime. Preferably before summer ends?

by **clintonius** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:38 am UTC

I should probably get myself in on this NY meetup action, seeing's how I live 30 minutes out. I'm sadly uninformed regarding cool stuff to do in the city, but I definitely support the idea of meeting up at the zoo this fall. With a scavenger hunt. And a significant amount of time to spend in the Mouse House, staring at Schemer the cloud rat.

Yes. I named him Schemer. I defy anyone to challenge it.

by **lazarus89** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:13 am UTC

Mogwai is playing at Terminal5 on 9/26. Tickets are pricier than they should be: $25+OTAF[1], but depending on the quality of their new album, it could still be worth it.

Is anyone interested?

[1] Obligatory Ticketmaster Analrapy[2] Fee: usually in the range of $5-$10.
[2] No therapy included. Any Arrested Development[3] fans here?
[3] No? Well, I didn't want to be your friend[4] anyway.
[4] Just kidding. Seriously, let's hang out.

by **alnitak** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:27 am UTC

I want to hang out, truly. Yet...Not so sure about that band, which I have never heard of...?
Happy Hour anyone?
Other things?
Meet-up after the band plays, even? Or before?
Option, options...!

by **lazarus89** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:24 pm UTC

I am down with happy hour. I am occupied Friday and this weekend, but I can definitely swing something tonight or Thursday. Next week works too... tell me what you think!

by **clintonius** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:44 pm UTC

lazarus89 wrote:Mogwai is playing at Terminal5 on 9/26. Tickets are pricier than they should be: $25+OTAF[1], but depending on the quality of their new album, it could still be worth it.

Is anyone interested?

[1] Obligatory Ticketmaster Analrapy[2] Fee: usually in the range of $5-$10.
[2] No therapy included. Any Arrested Development[3] fans here?
[3] No? Well, I didn't want to be your friend[4] anyway.
[4] Just kidding. Seriously, let's hang out.

1. Ticketmaster can eat my cancer until they turn black, which is perhaps the biggest reason I love Pearl Jam (yeah. Two grunge references IN ONE LINE)
2. Maybe insurance covers it.
3. I find it a little cornball.
4. I'll be your wingman. Even if it means I have to take a chubby, I will suck it up.

I vote happy hour tomorrow night. Who's down? And, uh, where would it happen? I work in the Financial district so I'd need to figure out the best way to get where I'm going. Also, I will be dressed like a tool.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:12 am UTC

Stone Street is right behind my office. Pick a bar, any bar.

by **clintonius** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:14 am UTC

lazarus89 wrote:Stone Street is right behind my office. Pick a bar, any bar.

How do you feel about Ulysses? I've only ever been there during off-peak times (the Sunday brunch is probably the best in the city for the money), and I can imagine it's not quite the same for a happy hour. But that's the only one I know on Stone, and I like it.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:30 am UTC

Ulysses it is. Can we say 7:30-ish?

Also: it's Ramadan and I'm dry for the next month or so.This shouldn't stop anyone from drinking though[1]... I'll just be guzzling diet cokes and getting high on caffeine.

[1] Relevant quote: "Everyone's laughing, and riding, and cornholing except laz..."

by **alnitak** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:09 am UTC

Ulysses 730ish then... Just now I learned my roommate wants me out, and I'm unemployed... But I might still make it down there.
I'll be dressed like a dispossessed who feeds in love and music, tyvm...
No, really. Someone bring a flag, or tabard, or something.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:12 pm UTC

Sweet! I am wearing... er... a blue shirt and khakis. I'll probably be trying to get through the last few chapters of Neuromancer.

Speaking of which, am I the only person on earth who thinks that it is slightly overrated?

by **clintonius** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:55 pm UTC

lazarus89 wrote:Sweet! I am wearing... er... a blue shirt and khakis. I'll probably be trying to get through the last few chapters of Neuromancer.

Speaking of which, am I the only person on earth who thinks that it is slightly overrated?

Olive-ish slacks and a tan button-up. I'll be reading a Stephen King collection (I love that there's more than one person who plans on reading while waiting at a bar).

Never read Neuromancer -- perhaps I'll pick it up during my next book run.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:14 pm UTC

I've been called an ass for doing it, but whatever, everyone knows that beer + books == beer + jetpacks >> anything else.

Also, I missed your Heart Shaped Box reference before. Kudos!

by **clintonius** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:40 pm UTC

Absolutely! But you forgot beer + new socks.

Are there any lurkers out there planning on showing up, or will it just be Lazarus and me?

by **lazarus89** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:33 pm UTC

Guys... work just blew up in my face (yay turbulent markets and rickety infrastructure!). I'm going to be cleaning up this shite for a while, and it looks like I'm not going to make it this evening.

If anyone other than Clintonius signed up for this evening, you guys should DEFINITELY still meet up.

It'd be great to get together at some stage next week, but it's completely understandable if this is not possible.

[insert further self-flagellation here]

Sorry again

by **clintonius** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:41 pm UTC

Bum deal, but glad I checked before I left. Seeing's how I think we were the only two who were into the meetup idea, it looks like we'll need to postpone it. No need to apologize at all -- I hope your work settles down a bit for ya!

by **lazarus89** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:27 pm UTC

Good news, everyone! As previously mentioned, I can sneak myself and three other ne'er-do-wells into various zoos around New York for free on certain weekends.

Bronx Zoo
October 11 - 12

Central Park Zoo
September 27 - 28

CPZ is kind of lame, but I hear good things aboot Bronx Zoo. Tell me if you're interested!

by **reishka** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:28 pm UTC

I don't know if anyone here keeps up with Improv Anywhere, but they're doing another event in NYC soon:

"We’re thrilled to announce the dates of the first ever Mp3 Experiment tour. We’re partnered with Yahoo! to take our annual New York event on the road. The tour will start in New York and will make stops in Toronto, San Francisco, and Chicago. Each event is free and open to the public.

The Mp3 Experiment 5: New York City
Saturday, September 27 at 3:15 PM at Governor’s Island"

If anyone was feeling up to it, possibly we could make a day out of it?

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