It's about time
posted October 17, 2010 4:45 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat October 23 at 5:00 PM, The Grove
690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, USA (Map & Directions)
Mostly beans have returned from their honeymoon and today is gingerbeer's birthday. It's been so long since we met up. Let's get together soon?!
Yes yes! I've recently moved here (again) and would be excited to meet some of you guys.
posted by dreamyshade at 5:00 PM on October 17, 2010
posted by dreamyshade at 5:00 PM on October 17, 2010
And special-k is back! We must meet!
I note that The Whelk is headed here soon. We have to take him somewhere gay and quiet.
posted by gingerbeer at 5:56 PM on October 17, 2010
I note that The Whelk is headed here soon. We have to take him somewhere gay and quiet.
posted by gingerbeer at 5:56 PM on October 17, 2010
I like this idea. I am swamped like woah, but will try.
posted by mollymayhem at 7:04 PM on October 17, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 7:04 PM on October 17, 2010
I'm moving to the area (Mountain View) on 11/10; would love to meet some new friends if it happens after that.
posted by JakeWalker at 9:02 PM on October 17, 2010
posted by JakeWalker at 9:02 PM on October 17, 2010
I'm moving to the area (Mountain View) on 11/10; would love to meet some new friends if it happens after that.
Have no fear, once we get going we have strings of meet-ups.
posted by jaybeans at 9:45 PM on October 17, 2010
Have no fear, once we get going we have strings of meet-ups.
posted by jaybeans at 9:45 PM on October 17, 2010
This sounds good. I am always in favor of quiet, a fan of The Whelk, and fine with Teh Gay. I'm concerned, though, that one meetup might not be able to encompass all of this. Plus there's gingerbeer's birthday, Les Haricots are back, new people are coming in - we definitely need to pace ourselves here. Solution: multiple meetups.
posted by Quietgal at 8:19 AM on October 18, 2010
posted by Quietgal at 8:19 AM on October 18, 2010
Hey, I've started going to the new Rosemunde, which is around 24th & Mission. They have a zillion excellent beers plus great sausages and terrific fries. Much roomier than the old place on Haight.
posted by jasper411 at 9:37 AM on October 18, 2010
posted by jasper411 at 9:37 AM on October 18, 2010
heh japer411. We had the last (failed) The Whelk meetup at the mission Rosemunde. Consensus was that it was too loud.
posted by special-k at 9:48 AM on October 18, 2010
posted by special-k at 9:48 AM on October 18, 2010
The Grove strikes me as a place that would be good for a meetup. Bart-friendly, food and non-acoholic options, not too pricey, and counter service to avoid the large bill clusterfucks. I've never been there at night so the noise level is something I don't know about. It's fine in the afternoon though.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 11:19 AM on October 18, 2010
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 11:19 AM on October 18, 2010
Wait, you want to have a meetup where people can *talk* to each other? Think about the introverts, won't you?
posted by jasper411 at 11:33 AM on October 18, 2010
posted by jasper411 at 11:33 AM on October 18, 2010
yes! if we're going to do this soon it's probably worth keeping in mind the Giants' schedule. if a meetup and game coincide we should go somewhere without TV, because people randomly screaming is kind of annoying.
(go Phillies!)
posted by madcaptenor at 11:59 AM on October 18, 2010
(go Phillies!)
posted by madcaptenor at 11:59 AM on October 18, 2010
Doublewhiskeycokenoice: But they do have beer right? right? If so let's do it. Maybe a late Sat afternoon meetup? This weekend (23rd) or next? Preferences?
posted by special-k at 12:13 PM on October 18, 2010
posted by special-k at 12:13 PM on October 18, 2010
ROSAMUNDE WAS SO FRICKIN LOUD THE LAST TIME WE WERE THERE. INSANELY LOUD!
Probably the least-loud meetup we've had recently was the Dolores Park one, but I don't know that we can count on the weather.
Also, if we go somewhere without a TV and the Giants are still in it, some of us may be randomly screaming anyway, as we check the scores on mobile devices. Or run to a bar nearby to check scores.
I have never been to the Grove, but it sounds good, especially if we start in the afternoon (when it will presumably be quieter).
GO GIANTS!
posted by rtha at 12:55 PM on October 18, 2010
Probably the least-loud meetup we've had recently was the Dolores Park one, but I don't know that we can count on the weather.
Also, if we go somewhere without a TV and the Giants are still in it, some of us may be randomly screaming anyway, as we check the scores on mobile devices. Or run to a bar nearby to check scores.
I have never been to the Grove, but it sounds good, especially if we start in the afternoon (when it will presumably be quieter).
GO GIANTS!
posted by rtha at 12:55 PM on October 18, 2010
But they do have beer right?
Oh, but of course. And wine.
I can back the 23rd. You have my sword.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 1:16 PM on October 18, 2010
Oh, but of course. And wine.
I can back the 23rd. You have my sword.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 1:16 PM on October 18, 2010
I've walked past the Grove on my way to other work-lunch places, but haven't been there. That + the 23rd sounds good to me.
posted by dreamyshade at 3:37 PM on October 18, 2010
posted by dreamyshade at 3:37 PM on October 18, 2010
Gay not a sticking point, but quiet is preferred. I'm working this trip ( theatre stuuuf ) but I might be able to get away for an evening.
I'm on the plane to SF RighT Now actually...
posted by The Whelk at 4:25 PM on October 18, 2010
I'm on the plane to SF RighT Now actually...
posted by The Whelk at 4:25 PM on October 18, 2010
( way to early for that, working out the deals of a possible theater adaptation of Scarlet... )
posted by The Whelk at 5:35 PM on October 18, 2010
posted by The Whelk at 5:35 PM on October 18, 2010
Looks like the 23rd is ok. How about 530 PM as a start time?
posted by special-k at 1:24 PM on October 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by special-k at 1:24 PM on October 19, 2010 [1 favorite]
Depends when my meetings get out but tentative okay.
posted by The Whelk at 1:46 PM on October 19, 2010
posted by The Whelk at 1:46 PM on October 19, 2010
Total Mefi meetup noob: I just moved to the Bay Area (Walnut Creek, yay!) for my job and am interested in attending one of these meetups. What's the dynamic? Is this a tight-knit group or 'the-more-the-merrier' type event?
thanks! -john
ps: enjoy beer, meeting people, sausage (not that kind...wait, maybe that kind...) and lurking on ask metafilter
posted by jdlugo at 4:57 PM on October 19, 2010
thanks! -john
ps: enjoy beer, meeting people, sausage (not that kind...wait, maybe that kind...) and lurking on ask metafilter
posted by jdlugo at 4:57 PM on October 19, 2010
Relative noob to MeFi, total noob to meetups.
Like jdlugo, I'm also down if welcome. The Grove is great and this sounds like fun. Go Phillies.
posted by eugenen at 5:39 PM on October 19, 2010
Like jdlugo, I'm also down if welcome. The Grove is great and this sounds like fun. Go Phillies.
posted by eugenen at 5:39 PM on October 19, 2010
Lo these three years ago, I was a noob to Mefi, and I went to my very first meetup — in this city! — and it was great. You guys should definitely come. Since that first one I've been to a few more in other places, and it's always a good time: talking about Metafilter, making silly internet jokes, trading outrageous stories, etc. New people are welcome, and shy people, and people of all kinds. Sometimes they're a couple hours of friendly chatting, sometimes they turn into epic nine-hour caravans from cafe to restaurant to bar.
posted by dreamyshade at 6:15 PM on October 19, 2010
posted by dreamyshade at 6:15 PM on October 19, 2010
It's the more the merrier, for sure. Unless you're a Phillies fan. Just kidding! not really
okay, no, just kidding, really.
posted by rtha at 6:20 PM on October 19, 2010
okay, no, just kidding, really.
posted by rtha at 6:20 PM on October 19, 2010
Come on, guys, I just moved here! I haven't had time to be converted yet.
posted by madcaptenor at 7:56 PM on October 19, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 7:56 PM on October 19, 2010
Woohoo! The 23rd is a Butterfly, which I don't work, so I can make it! For once, my social life and my work schdule work together! Exclamation point!
posted by mollymayhem at 10:04 AM on October 20, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 10:04 AM on October 20, 2010
Yay! I like trees. Stupid suburban-ite question: is there a Giants' game that day?
posted by sarahnade at 10:51 AM on October 20, 2010
posted by sarahnade at 10:51 AM on October 20, 2010
Uh oh, looks like we need another meetup on the 22nd to be sure of catching The Whelk. Anybody up for a double header?
posted by Quietgal at 12:08 PM on October 20, 2010
posted by Quietgal at 12:08 PM on October 20, 2010
Stupid suburban-ite question: is there a Giants' game that day?
There is a game, in Philly, starts at 1pm (well, 12:57 for the purists) so should be finished by meetup time.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:39 PM on October 20, 2010
There is a game, in Philly, starts at 1pm (well, 12:57 for the purists) so should be finished by meetup time.
posted by hapax_legomenon at 12:39 PM on October 20, 2010
This sounds like fun to me. I'll try to make it.
posted by Pecinpah at 6:48 PM on October 20, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Pecinpah at 6:48 PM on October 20, 2010 [1 favorite]
I think I should just announc what bar I'll be hanging out in on the 22nd. My schedule has been changed so much it's not even a little funny.
posted by The Whelk at 8:33 AM on October 21, 2010
posted by The Whelk at 8:33 AM on October 21, 2010
Whelk, please do! I think we're doing figaro that night, so I won't be free until LATE, but I'd love to come nerd about theater for a bit.
posted by mollymayhem at 9:26 AM on October 21, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 9:26 AM on October 21, 2010
mollymayhem: I didn't realize "nerd" was a verb? (although "geek" is, so I guess it makes sense.)
posted by madcaptenor at 2:09 PM on October 21, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 2:09 PM on October 21, 2010
I hope you were serious about announcing your whereabouts on the 22nd, Whelk. I would really like to meet MetaFilter's most celebrated mollusc!
posted by Quietgal at 5:11 PM on October 21, 2010
posted by Quietgal at 5:11 PM on October 21, 2010
Okay, looks like I can call it. I will be at Li Po in Chinatown, because it is my favorite bar interior and the jukebox is fun, at around 6:30. I'll be hanging out there till about 8 30 or a bouts. I've got fake blond hair and will be probably be dressed way too nicely for the bar.
Info!
916 grant
Note, I will not be in the windowless basement space. I'll be in the quiet main bar. If you're in the area, come drop in.
posted by The Whelk at 5:26 PM on October 21, 2010
Info!
916 grant
Note, I will not be in the windowless basement space. I'll be in the quiet main bar. If you're in the area, come drop in.
posted by The Whelk at 5:26 PM on October 21, 2010
As a suggestion, the back of The Sycamore was relatively quiet, though potentially cold.
I doubt I can make it Friday (due to previous plans) or Saturday (due to robot combat), though.
posted by Pronoiac at 9:18 PM on October 21, 2010
I doubt I can make it Friday (due to previous plans) or Saturday (due to robot combat), though.
posted by Pronoiac at 9:18 PM on October 21, 2010
Okay, Pronoiac, now I want to get me some robot combat too!
posted by hapax_legomenon at 9:41 PM on October 21, 2010
posted by hapax_legomenon at 9:41 PM on October 21, 2010
The back of the Sycamore would also be less than ideal if it rains.
posted by madcaptenor at 10:02 PM on October 21, 2010
posted by madcaptenor at 10:02 PM on October 21, 2010
I will be forced cooing over tiny things at a baby shower. After the third consecutive onesie, I shall look to the heavens and sigh for the beers I could be drinking with all of you.
posted by chatongriffes at 10:40 AM on October 22, 2010
posted by chatongriffes at 10:40 AM on October 22, 2010
That's the one, hapax! I'll be working the merch table this weekend - say hi, anyone who makes it down to San Mateo! Also, hapax, there's an SRL show next weekend in the North Bay, if you need more destruction.
Alas, the forecast calls for rain through Sunday, so the back of the Sycamore is not a good idea.
A couple of cheap bars come to mind for future meetups. Weekend expeditions to check the
volume of the music & crowd are strongly indicated. :)
posted by Pronoiac at 12:39 PM on October 22, 2010
Alas, the forecast calls for rain through Sunday, so the back of the Sycamore is not a good idea.
A couple of cheap bars come to mind for future meetups. Weekend expeditions to check the
volume of the music & crowd are strongly indicated. :)
posted by Pronoiac at 12:39 PM on October 22, 2010
I will try to make it to Li Po this evening around 6:30. I'm short, have uncooperative dark hair, and will be dressed in my usual "Eh, can't be bothered" style.
posted by Quietgal at 12:52 PM on October 22, 2010
posted by Quietgal at 12:52 PM on October 22, 2010
Damn it.
Another meetup I can't make it to. Unless something changes.
I miss you guys.
posted by tangerine at 1:55 PM on October 22, 2010
Another meetup I can't make it to. Unless something changes.
I miss you guys.
posted by tangerine at 1:55 PM on October 22, 2010
I can't make this evening, alas, as I'll be listening to my boss talk about marijuana at a synagogue (this is true). Looking forward to seeing y'all tomorrow.
posted by gingerbeer at 4:02 PM on October 22, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 4:02 PM on October 22, 2010
Had a very pleasant evening with The Whelk + SO and Doublewhiskeycokenoice. You learn the darndest things hanging around with MeFites - who knew that Icelandic bananas are straight? (Get your mind out of the gutter, you perv.)
For the record, Li Po is about the quietest bar I've been to yet (not that I'm a great connoisseur of watering holes) so I vote we add it to the list of Official MeFi Meetup Venues.
posted by Quietgal at 9:51 PM on October 22, 2010 [1 favorite]
For the record, Li Po is about the quietest bar I've been to yet (not that I'm a great connoisseur of watering holes) so I vote we add it to the list of Official MeFi Meetup Venues.
posted by Quietgal at 9:51 PM on October 22, 2010 [1 favorite]
Icelandic bananas! I had a doll of a time in the little funky alcove, that was fun, we should do it again.
posted by The Whelk at 10:55 PM on October 22, 2010
posted by The Whelk at 10:55 PM on October 22, 2010
And yes, quiet gal and doublewhiskeycokenoice are pearls beyond price and fine fine conversational companions.
posted by The Whelk at 11:01 PM on October 22, 2010
posted by The Whelk at 11:01 PM on October 22, 2010
Will try to make it out tonight!
posted by danny the boy at 11:10 AM on October 23, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 11:10 AM on October 23, 2010
I hate to do this, but I'm going to say that gingerbeer and I are now maybes. We're both recovering from a heinous, heinous cold, and while we're both usually okay early in the day, by evening...
Anyway. Maybe. I hope so. But please don't hate us if we don't show up!
posted by rtha at 1:15 PM on October 23, 2010
Anyway. Maybe. I hope so. But please don't hate us if we don't show up!
posted by rtha at 1:15 PM on October 23, 2010
recovering from a heinous, heinous cold
Ugh, me too. I'm going to try to rally but at this point I just want my bed. I am currently standing in the periodic sky spit at my elementary school's Fall Fair and am wet, cold and have pockets stuffed full of disgusting, half-used kleenex. Good times! Good thing it's for TEH CHILDREN!
posted by hapax_legomenon at 1:27 PM on October 23, 2010
Ugh, me too. I'm going to try to rally but at this point I just want my bed. I am currently standing in the periodic sky spit at my elementary school's Fall Fair and am wet, cold and have pockets stuffed full of disgusting, half-used kleenex. Good times! Good thing it's for TEH CHILDREN!
posted by hapax_legomenon at 1:27 PM on October 23, 2010
Well, I'm going from "maybe" to "for sure." So there.
posted by MillMan at 1:54 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by MillMan at 1:54 PM on October 23, 2010
Sorry, have to bow out...family obligations.
posted by superquail at 2:46 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by superquail at 2:46 PM on October 23, 2010
We're a few minutes from heading out, but I was curious if anyone knew of a good place nearby with a TV in case the game gets interesting?
posted by jaybeans at 4:37 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by jaybeans at 4:37 PM on October 23, 2010
Good? Eh. But you could try Steff's, they're really close by.
posted by danny the boy at 4:50 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by danny the boy at 4:50 PM on October 23, 2010
Politikitty and I are walking out the door. See y'all soon.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 5:27 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 5:27 PM on October 23, 2010
We're up in the crow's nest. Look up as soon as you walk in.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 5:54 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 5:54 PM on October 23, 2010
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