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by **lanicita** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:45 am UTC

Shut up, we have at least 2 more weeks to do this before we are old news and people can start getting annoyed by it.

by **semicharmed** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:54 pm UTC

Would anyone be interested in Shakespeare in the Park the night before? It's Twelfth Night this year, which is one of my favorites.
I'll probably be in the city that day, anyway, stay over @ my Gram's in Brooklyn Heights, spend Saturday morning with her and meet up with everyone whenever is decided.

by **une see** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:09 pm UTC

I am like...4 years too young to drink (legally).

by **lazarus89** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:42 am UTC

Throwing my hat in the ring (rink?) for Heartland on the 26th.

by **lanicita** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:19 am UTC

Okay so apparently my sister is coming into the city on Saturday night, so hendu and I are having dinner with her. Should we just meet for drinks at 9 then? Does that work for people?

une see wrote:I am like...4 years too young to drink (legally).

If you can come you should anyway! I probably won't even be drinking since I don't like beer, and I think since it's a restaurant you don't need to be legal to get in.

by **The Cat** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:25 pm UTC

I'm staying in Manhattan. Which airport is better to fly into, or does it make much difference. Baggage, Traffic, Taxi......Thanks.

by **lazarus89** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:31 pm UTC

I always fly into Newark -- take NJTransit into Penn Station. It'll take you 20 and $7 minutes to midtown, as opposed to 40 minutes in a cab from JFK or an hour from La Guardia.

by **clintonius** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:07 pm UTC

lazarus89 wrote:20 and $7 minutes

Uhh...

by **The Cat** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:20 pm UTC

Thanks for the information. I'm going way back thinking about the old old movie "Warriors" when I think about the Jersey subway:)

by **lanicita** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:17 pm UTC

Agreed, Newark is faster to Manhattan and usually cheaper to fly into as well. From there you find the Airtrain, take that to the NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station, and take a cab (or subway if you don't have a lot of stuff) to your hotel. It sounds more complicated than it is

by **semicharmed** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:59 pm UTC

I've always flown in JFK, but we head towards Long Island.
Although, from JFK, it's Airtrain to Jamaica, then the LIRR to Penn Station. $5 for the Airtrain, and then either $3 (Saturdays or Sundays w/ City Ticket) or $6 (other off-peak times).
Also, it looks like there are plenty of busses from LGA to subway terminals, and from there into Manhatten.
If I were you, I'd base where I'd fly into on ticket prices, it's easy enough to get into the city via mass transit from all three airports. This is assuming that you're not lugging around giant pieces of luggage, any of the options should be manageable - I know the JFK-Airtrain-Jamaica route definitely is.

by **The Cat** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:22 am UTC

Thanks everyone, I'm just flying in and grabbing a cab. I've had enough planes, trains, autos to last for a good while. Just make plans for Fri and or Sat. any time works for me except Sat. early afternoon. Cheers!

by **The Cat** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:33 am UTC

Hey everyone,

I probably won't check the internet until I return.... Heartland Brew is right across from my hotel...I'll be there for happy hour around 6:00 tomorrow. Cheers!

by **lanicita** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:03 am UTC

Aw, hendu won't be here yet. I might show up though, depending if I can get everything done that I need to before then.

by **hendusoone** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:05 am UTC

Yeah... if there's no traffic, I'll be in NY around 10ish. But, I'm leaving in the middle of Boston's rush hour. So probably more like 11.

by **lazarus89** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:57 pm UTC

semicharmed wrote:Would anyone be interested in Shakespeare in the Park the night before? It's Twelfth Night this year, which is one of my favorites.

It's also got Anne Hathaway as Viola. ::shudder::
But if anyone else is going, I'll give it a whirl.

New idea: how about a New York area movie club? I'm not sure how this would proceed -- we could either check out movies at theaters as they come out, or we could gather at somebody's place and watch movies there. Either way, it could be pretty sweet.

by **semicharmed** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:00 pm UTC

lazarus89 wrote:It's also got Anne Hathaway as Viola. ::shudder::
But if anyone else is going, I'll give it a whirl.

I just signed up/logged in on the Delacourt's Virtual Line, which gives me a chance at two tickets for tonight's show. If I get them, I'm definitely coming in and seeing the show tonight, even if it means bringing raingear and plastic bags to sit on. I don't think I'll be going with anyone, so my second ticket is probably up for grabs. Anyone else who's interested should probably try for the Virtual line too, saves waiting outside.

Also, if I get tickets, I'm probably going to come in a little early, stop @ my Gram's place, say hello, maybe have a late lunch and get her keys so I can stay over on her couch tonight. Which means I have all day in the city tomorrow without having to pay the ridiculous LIRR fare twice.
I'll probably be able to escape in time to swing by the Heartland before the show tonight, but there's no guarantee of that; are we still planning on all meeting up tomorrow night? If I end up going in tonight, I probably won't bring my laptop, which means no internet access — should we exchange cell #'s?

by **clintonius** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:00 pm UTC

Aw, damn! I don't think I can make tonight. The Cat, if you happen to get this, can we meet tomorrow evening?

by **semicharmed** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:07 pm UTC

Didn't get tickets for tonight, so I'm probably not coming in. But I definitely would be interested in doing something tomorrow — I know The Cat said he was interested in hitting some of the museums, which I'd definitely be into, I'd just need to know where & when so I can hop a train.

by **The Cat** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:44 pm UTC

dude, town closes here at 12......had a beer earlier at HLB.....I'll stop for one on my way out. Just learning the town. I have internet here... make plans, I might meet up...

by **clintonius** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:25 pm UTC

Alright, I was thinking Heartland (we are talking the one at 51st and 6th, yeah?) tomorrow around 7:30 or 8. That work for other peoples?

by **lazarus89** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:56 am UTC

July 11th: Bruno

Who's in?

by **clintonius** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:02 am UTC

So there.

by **Pit** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:59 am UTC

lazarus89 wrote:
semicharmed wrote:Would anyone be interested in Shakespeare in the Park the night before? It's Twelfth Night this year, which is one of my favorites.

It's also got Anne Hathaway as Viola. ::shudder::
But if anyone else is going, I'll give it a whirl.

New idea: how about a New York area movie club? I'm not sure how this would proceed -- we could either check out movies at theaters as they come out, or we could gather at somebody's place and watch movies there. Either way, it could be pretty sweet.

Anne Hathaway made a surprisingly good Viola (I thought). She sings rather well *was taken aback*

I'm going to be seeing the one in August as well (The Bacchae), so if anyone wants to camp out with me in August, that would be super awesome!

by **hendusoone** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:54 pm UTC

So, what's the deal with anything going on this evening?

by **semicharmed** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:48 pm UTC

I'm in for what/where ever, I need about an hour,hour and a half notice though — takes me that long to get in on the train.

by **hendusoone** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:30 pm UTC

9:30 at that Heartland place Clintonius mentioned earlier.

(Edited for the time)

by **semicharmed** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:51 pm UTC

Sounds good, I'll be on a 7:30 train (just missed the 6:30, boo!), so I should be there around 9:15ish.
Red shirt, jeans, flip-flops. Khaki & blue messenger bag. I also just PM'd hendusoone my number, just in case plans change.
See you then!

by **lazarus89** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:11 pm UTC

well, that was kind of fun.

we should do it again...

by **lanicita** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:26 am UTC

I agree! But I'm disappointed we didn't get to meet The Cat.

by **semicharmed** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:04 pm UTC

Agreed! And if the weather stays nice, I vote picnic should be next. Potluck style, where everyone makes/buys/brings food.

by **lanicita** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:09 am UTC

Yesss. I love making food for other people. Also picnics.

by **clintonius** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:35 am UTC

And I love wine and cheese. And drinking in public.

by **lazarus89** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:11 am UTC

What are people doing this weekend? I think it's time to head to the beach...

by **semicharmed** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:40 am UTC

The beach? With wine & cheese? Such a classy-sounding beach trip is utterly foreign to my experience. I'm totally in.
Assuming my sunburn doesn't increase to epic proportions before this weekend.

by **lanicita** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:42 am UTC

I'll be in Boston for the 4th

But I hope you guys have fun!

by **clintonius** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:49 am UTC

FUCK YOU

also, apparently I'm in charge of the wine and cheese. Preferences?

by **lazarus89** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:50 am UTC

I recommend that the cheese be... cheesey.

by **semicharmed** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:28 am UTC

clintonius wrote:also, apparently I'm in charge of the wine and cheese. Preferences?

Afraid I can't help you on that front, all of my wine knowledge comes from browsing the Whole Foods and reading their information cards. On the "Great Wines under $10" section.
And I'm not picky about my cheese, I like most kinds. Although good smoked Gouda is goddamn wonderful. Especially with beer.
So I volunteer to bring beer. Abita, specifically. Probably the Amber and Purple Haze, possibly the Strawberry Fest or Satsuma if they have it, but I'm definitely open to taking requests, there's a beer store near me that carries it.

by **lazarus89** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:18 pm UTC

Err... does anyone know what beach we should be going to?

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