Boston MeFites, let's conquer this thing.
posted June 6, 2011 8:40 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Mon June 13 at 7:30 PM, Tommy Doyle's (at Harvard Square)
96 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA, USA (Map & Directions)
Hi! I'll be in town on the night of the 13th and 14th of June...would love to see you all. Let's meetup for continued winning at the Geeks who Drink pub quiz at Tommy Doyle's (at Harvard Square), 7:30 pm (quiz starts at 8) on Monday, June 13th. Who's in?
So guys--there's a new pub trivia game in town, Geeks Who Drink. (Horace Rumpole and I, along with a friend from out of town, totally took first place last week.) Monday nights at 8pm they're at Tommy Doyle's in Harvard Square, so I humbly suggest that as a meetup possibility.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 10:31 AM on June 6, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by DiscourseMarker at 10:31 AM on June 6, 2011 [1 favorite]
Cool! Let's spend that gift certificate and win a new one!
posted by Horace Rumpole at 11:57 AM on June 6, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 11:57 AM on June 6, 2011
I will be out of town on business but if this becomes A Thing I will totally be there in the future.
posted by backseatpilot at 12:28 PM on June 6, 2011
posted by backseatpilot at 12:28 PM on June 6, 2011
Oh I would totally love to make this A Thing.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 3:29 PM on June 6, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 3:29 PM on June 6, 2011
I will try to make it to this one.
posted by A dead Quaker at 4:21 PM on June 6, 2011
posted by A dead Quaker at 4:21 PM on June 6, 2011
Normally I am dead set against Things, but I am willing to make an exception.
posted by overeducated_alligator at 7:13 PM on June 6, 2011
posted by overeducated_alligator at 7:13 PM on June 6, 2011
I would like to go to there! Trivia at Tommy Doyle's sounds fantastic.
posted by pazazygeek at 7:43 PM on June 6, 2011
posted by pazazygeek at 7:43 PM on June 6, 2011
I have an Italian class at CCAE until 7:45, but it's right in Harvard so I could probably jet over by 8 if that's okay.
posted by Kosh at 3:35 AM on June 7, 2011
posted by Kosh at 3:35 AM on June 7, 2011
I'm a definite maybe. I'd love to come but I may be crunching on some work deadlines.
posted by athenasbanquet at 5:41 AM on June 7, 2011
posted by athenasbanquet at 5:41 AM on June 7, 2011
I am so trivial. I am so there. (And grabbing dinner at Clover on my way...)
posted by maryr at 7:28 AM on June 7, 2011
posted by maryr at 7:28 AM on June 7, 2011
Veni Vidi Drinki Guessi Kickassi
posted by not_on_display at 8:32 AM on June 7, 2011
posted by not_on_display at 8:32 AM on June 7, 2011
I am very excited about this Thing.
posted by Metroid Baby at 11:00 AM on June 7, 2011
posted by Metroid Baby at 11:00 AM on June 7, 2011
I'm a maybe, too -- next week might turn out to be quite busy for me, but I do love trivia, and it would be fun to make it to a meetup.
posted by cider at 2:20 PM on June 7, 2011
posted by cider at 2:20 PM on June 7, 2011
I'm a definite maybe. I love trivia! How will we find each other?
posted by floweredfish at 8:56 AM on June 9, 2011
posted by floweredfish at 8:56 AM on June 9, 2011
Horace Rumpole is usually wearing his MetaFilter blue t-shirt. It's a small place, too, and on a Monday night in the Summertime, we'll probably be the largest conglomeration of people sitting in one group.
Unless we have to split up for team-size's sake. Then it's every mefite for themselves, and you'll have to shout out, "WHO ORDERED THE PLATE OF BEANS?"
posted by not_on_display at 12:08 PM on June 9, 2011
Unless we have to split up for team-size's sake. Then it's every mefite for themselves, and you'll have to shout out, "WHO ORDERED THE PLATE OF BEANS?"
posted by not_on_display at 12:08 PM on June 9, 2011
Take the stairs up one flight once you get inside, and head towards the stage. Team size limit is six, so we might have to form two groups, depending on actual attendance. I will plan on wearing my shirt.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 12:57 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 12:57 PM on June 9, 2011
YES. This is helpful advice. Last time I tried to meet up with friends at Tommy Doyle's I went home feeling totally dissed, not realizing that there was a second floor.
posted by maryr at 8:00 PM on June 9, 2011
posted by maryr at 8:00 PM on June 9, 2011
I won't be able to make it after all, but please let me know if it becomes a Thing, as I'd love to come another time. And good luck, everyone! Make us proud.
posted by cider at 7:51 AM on June 13, 2011
posted by cider at 7:51 AM on June 13, 2011
I am excited! Question: Is there a cover? I am broke as a joke. But I would like to come, say hi and meet everybody and lend some of my extensive geek trivia knowledge to the cause of TOTAL DOMINATION.
posted by pazazygeek at 7:55 AM on June 13, 2011
posted by pazazygeek at 7:55 AM on June 13, 2011
No cover, pazazygeek.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 11:14 AM on June 13, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 11:14 AM on June 13, 2011
What's up with all the friggin' 'Maybes'? Don't tease me, you turds.
posted by iamkimiam at 1:59 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by iamkimiam at 1:59 PM on June 13, 2011
There will be Moxie and chocolate chip cookies at the meetup. Does this change anyone's mind?
posted by maryr at 2:47 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by maryr at 2:47 PM on June 13, 2011
On with the Moxie! You convinced me.
posted by benito.strauss at 3:26 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by benito.strauss at 3:26 PM on June 13, 2011
I hate being called a turd. I'll be there.
posted by A dead Quaker at 4:26 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by A dead Quaker at 4:26 PM on June 13, 2011
Hey guys, turns out trivia is downstairs this week! So we're on the first floor of Tommy Doyle's now.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 4:44 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 4:44 PM on June 13, 2011
Woohoo! Metafilter pwns trivia! You guys are awesome, and I officially declare this A Thing.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:10 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:10 PM on June 13, 2011
nice to meet (or re-meet) everyone. next time I promise I will be more social and not force you to send Horace Rumpole as your emissary to the other table. glad that we finally have A Thing!
posted by Kosh at 8:20 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by Kosh at 8:20 PM on June 13, 2011
A Thing rocks. Thanks all for a fun time!
posted by not_on_display at 8:46 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by not_on_display at 8:46 PM on June 13, 2011
No worries Kosh--anyway, it was Tommy Doyle's fault for giving the big room upstairs to the sports people (Stanley Cup Schmanley cup) and forcing us into the few small tables downstairs.
MeFi teams took 1st & 2nd place. We remain supreme.
And yes, it was decided that this be a bi-weekly Thing, so the next one would be Monday June 27!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 8:52 PM on June 13, 2011
MeFi teams took 1st & 2nd place. We remain supreme.
And yes, it was decided that this be a bi-weekly Thing, so the next one would be Monday June 27!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 8:52 PM on June 13, 2011
Dammit..I'm off by a day. I kept thinking the night was Tuesday (which I couldn't make, but tonight? Could have. Bah. Glad you all had A thing.)
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 9:27 PM on June 13, 2011
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 9:27 PM on June 13, 2011
next time I promise I will be more social and not force you to send Horace Rumpole as your emissary to the other table.
No problem, the Bajoran prophets foretold my coming.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 5:36 AM on June 14, 2011 [2 favorites]
No problem, the Bajoran prophets foretold my coming.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 5:36 AM on June 14, 2011 [2 favorites]
I propose that odd Mondays would be an excellent way to remember which week we are gathering without having to recall the last time we gathered.
Of course, a biweekly IRL reminder would be even better...
posted by maryr at 6:51 AM on June 14, 2011
Of course, a biweekly IRL reminder would be even better...
posted by maryr at 6:51 AM on June 14, 2011
That was SO much fun and it was a blast getting to meet you all. I'm stoked that this is going to be A Thing. I am also stoked that we DOMINATED like the DOMINATORS that we ARE. In other news, I ate so much British candy that I went home and had a dream that I was on trial (for something, I'm unsure what), was found guilty and I was sentenced to a lifetime of wearing mom jeans. My subconscious is like a really mean charm school teacher.
posted by pazazygeek at 7:34 AM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by pazazygeek at 7:34 AM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
Hey, my first meet-up, had a great time. It was a particular privilege to happen to sit at the same table as the people who knew all the trivia answers. Sorry I only met at most half of you. Hopefully bigger tables at the next Thing will fix that.
By the way, I have to tell what happened on my way home. I was awarded the remaining Moxie to take home (probably for being the only one interested). I stopped off at the Falafel Palace in Central Square for a bite, and put the bottle on the counter while paying. After a few minutes the guy behind the counter jerked his head at it and asked "Hey, where did you get that?". I told him I hadn't found it but that it originated in the Market Basket in Somerville. He said he wasn't a native New Englander, but that he'd "had it before".
Moxie - It gets you noticed!
posted by benito.strauss at 11:47 AM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
By the way, I have to tell what happened on my way home. I was awarded the remaining Moxie to take home (probably for being the only one interested). I stopped off at the Falafel Palace in Central Square for a bite, and put the bottle on the counter while paying. After a few minutes the guy behind the counter jerked his head at it and asked "Hey, where did you get that?". I told him I hadn't found it but that it originated in the Market Basket in Somerville. He said he wasn't a native New Englander, but that he'd "had it before".
Moxie - It gets you noticed!
posted by benito.strauss at 11:47 AM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
Hi all, here is the recap from last night from the Geeks Who Drink blog.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 12:40 PM on June 14, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 12:40 PM on June 14, 2011
We beat out a Hugh G. Rection. Which seems to happen at every meetup.
posted by not_on_display at 9:31 PM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by not_on_display at 9:31 PM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
I, too, had fun. Even though I was forced to reveal that I can recognize the cast of Step by Step by character name.
posted by Diablevert at 10:39 PM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by Diablevert at 10:39 PM on June 14, 2011 [1 favorite]
I, too, had fun. Even though I was forced to reveal that I can recognize the cast of Step by Step by character name.
Yes, but we love you for that!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:13 AM on June 15, 2011
Yes, but we love you for that!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:13 AM on June 15, 2011
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posted by Metroid Baby at 9:40 AM on June 6, 2011