Getting To Know Boston
posted August 30, 2010 9:18 AM RSS
My partner just moved to Boston for school, and this weekend is my first of many visits. I've never made it to a meetup there before -- I'd love to have a drink or a snack with Boston-centric mefites on Saturday the 4th!
I'm staying in Cambridge so somewhere close to there would be ideal, but I can get pretty much anywhere within reason. Suggestions?
Cripes, looking at holiday weekend bus tickets selling out, I might be out of town on the 4th. Maybe planning a little further off, like for the weekend of the 17th, would be a good safety measure?
posted by hermitosis at 10:49 AM on August 30, 2010
posted by hermitosis at 10:49 AM on August 30, 2010
I could not go this weekend, but would be interested in meeting up on a later one.
I suggest Redbones in Davis Square. It's 10 minutes up the Red Line from Cambridge, and they have decent BBQ and a great beer list.
posted by Aizkolari at 11:22 AM on August 30, 2010
I suggest Redbones in Davis Square. It's 10 minutes up the Red Line from Cambridge, and they have decent BBQ and a great beer list.
posted by Aizkolari at 11:22 AM on August 30, 2010
The 4th is my birthday! You picked an excellent day!
An excellent day when I'm in Vermont. Oh well. A later weekend would be do-able for me.
posted by sonika at 11:29 AM on August 30, 2010
An excellent day when I'm in Vermont. Oh well. A later weekend would be do-able for me.
posted by sonika at 11:29 AM on August 30, 2010
I'll be in Maine this weekend, hoping my tent keeps me dry during a potential hurricane, but I'd be up for a meetup another weekend.
posted by bondcliff at 11:35 AM on August 30, 2010
posted by bondcliff at 11:35 AM on August 30, 2010
Ok let's definitely start aiming for the 17th then :)
Good BBQ might even flush my Mr. himself out of hiding for a change...
posted by hermitosis at 11:47 AM on August 30, 2010
Good BBQ might even flush my Mr. himself out of hiding for a change...
posted by hermitosis at 11:47 AM on August 30, 2010
17th being a Friday would be out of the running for me, but I could do the 18th.
posted by sonika at 11:54 AM on August 30, 2010
posted by sonika at 11:54 AM on August 30, 2010
I think I meant Saturday anyway!
Sorry, I didn't mean for this post to be so disorganized. I'm sure things will crystallize over the next week or so.
posted by hermitosis at 12:19 PM on August 30, 2010
Sorry, I didn't mean for this post to be so disorganized. I'm sure things will crystallize over the next week or so.
posted by hermitosis at 12:19 PM on August 30, 2010
Another vote for meeting up sometime after this weekend. Almost anything T-accessible would probably work, and I've yet to try Redbones so that might be fun.
posted by serathen at 7:14 PM on August 30, 2010
posted by serathen at 7:14 PM on August 30, 2010
[Mercury Retrograde joke HERE.]
I'm down for the 'Bones on 17 September.
posted by pxe2000 at 7:41 PM on August 31, 2010
I'm down for the 'Bones on 17 September.
posted by pxe2000 at 7:41 PM on August 31, 2010
We're going hurricane camping, too! Future weekends would be better.
Redbones gets crazy packed on the weekends, so if this is where everyone wants to go it should be a) early or b) worked out with the staff ahead of time. I don't know if they take reservations.
posted by backseatpilot at 8:05 AM on September 1, 2010
Redbones gets crazy packed on the weekends, so if this is where everyone wants to go it should be a) early or b) worked out with the staff ahead of time. I don't know if they take reservations.
posted by backseatpilot at 8:05 AM on September 1, 2010
Oh boy! We both have S.O.'s Boston, while we're in NYC. Maybe we should carpool? =D
(Bolt or Mega? I go Bolt, because of the rewards dealie. Just took my first free trip last weekend!)
posted by Eideteker at 9:04 AM on September 1, 2010
(Bolt or Mega? I go Bolt, because of the rewards dealie. Just took my first free trip last weekend!)
posted by Eideteker at 9:04 AM on September 1, 2010
Redbones on a Saturday? you people are nuts.
Weekday nights is where it's at w/ Redbones.
I think i'm going hurricane climbing in NY so I might be gone Saturday, but am definitely up for future weeks.
posted by nat at 8:41 PM on September 1, 2010
Weekday nights is where it's at w/ Redbones.
I think i'm going hurricane climbing in NY so I might be gone Saturday, but am definitely up for future weeks.
posted by nat at 8:41 PM on September 1, 2010
Redbones on a Saturday? you people are nuts.
Yeah. I live right near Davis Sq. and walk by Redbones with some frequency and it's crazy busy even on Thursdays...there are always crowds out the door the entire weekend through.
And the students just got back. You guys may not know this, but there are a few schools around the Somerville/Cambridge area (*cough*).
Considering a big (any) group there for any time around the weekend is insanity, IMNSHO. Just sayin'.
posted by dubitable at 8:42 AM on September 3, 2010
Yeah. I live right near Davis Sq. and walk by Redbones with some frequency and it's crazy busy even on Thursdays...there are always crowds out the door the entire weekend through.
And the students just got back. You guys may not know this, but there are a few schools around the Somerville/Cambridge area (*cough*).
Considering a big (any) group there for any time around the weekend is insanity, IMNSHO. Just sayin'.
posted by dubitable at 8:42 AM on September 3, 2010
Well, the Cambridge Brewing Company was pretty accommodating last time we were there - we could go there again. They even have outdoor seating if the weather stays nice.
posted by backseatpilot at 8:54 AM on September 3, 2010
posted by backseatpilot at 8:54 AM on September 3, 2010
Okay folks, my travel plans have crystallized and it looks like I will definitely be in town THIS weekend, over the holiday. Which means I can basically not see any of you! And the 17th/18th I will definitely be in New York.
:(
You can all still get together without me of course. Next time (and it will be soon!) I will be a little more judicious about my weekend choosing.
posted by hermitosis at 9:51 AM on September 3, 2010
:(
You can all still get together without me of course. Next time (and it will be soon!) I will be a little more judicious about my weekend choosing.
posted by hermitosis at 9:51 AM on September 3, 2010
You guys may not know this, but there are a few schools around the Somerville/Cambridge area (*cough*)
Yeah, Jumbos represent!
Well I thought we were talking about Tufts...
Anyway, depending on the date I might be interested in the future? I just moved here and I know pretty much nobody.
posted by naoko at 10:32 PM on September 7, 2010
Yeah, Jumbos represent!
Well I thought we were talking about Tufts...
Anyway, depending on the date I might be interested in the future? I just moved here and I know pretty much nobody.
posted by naoko at 10:32 PM on September 7, 2010
Well I thought we were talking about Tufts...
naoko, just for the record, I was totally thinking of Tufts. I wouldn't neglect you Tufts folks!
Anyway, depending on the date I might be interested in the future? I just moved here and I know pretty much nobody.
Yeah, I'm still game too.
posted by dubitable at 5:59 AM on September 8, 2010
naoko, just for the record, I was totally thinking of Tufts. I wouldn't neglect you Tufts folks!
Anyway, depending on the date I might be interested in the future? I just moved here and I know pretty much nobody.
Yeah, I'm still game too.
posted by dubitable at 5:59 AM on September 8, 2010
I'm still game for a future meetup at a future time in a future location. In the future.
posted by sonika at 6:18 AM on September 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by sonika at 6:18 AM on September 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
Marty! Marty! It's your kids, Marty!
Wait, sorry, I'll come in again.
posted by backseatpilot at 7:22 AM on September 8, 2010
Wait, sorry, I'll come in again.
posted by backseatpilot at 7:22 AM on September 8, 2010
I don't know about my future, but I may be back in Boston soon! Just commenting in a thread for Recent Activity purposes. Carry on.
(I'd love to meet you hermitosis; I'm hoping it all comes together!)
posted by iamkimiam at 7:41 AM on September 8, 2010
(I'd love to meet you hermitosis; I'm hoping it all comes together!)
posted by iamkimiam at 7:41 AM on September 8, 2010
Davis Square is also home to a brand new bar called The Foundry and a flatbread pizza/candlepin bowling place. Just in case Redbones is crowded.
(Hi, I'm newish and like to meet people. *waves*)
posted by maryr at 12:42 PM on September 9, 2010
(Hi, I'm newish and like to meet people. *waves*)
posted by maryr at 12:42 PM on September 9, 2010
I've been meaning to go to the bowling place for a while but haven't made it. I'm only around and free one weekend night for the rest of September... how do folks feel about Friday the 17?
posted by nat at 10:21 PM on September 9, 2010
posted by nat at 10:21 PM on September 9, 2010
I think I can get behind that. We tried to go there a couple months ago on a Friday or Saturday evening and it was mobbed (couldn't get food OR a lane without a long wait), but hopefully the buzz has died down somewhat since then. Maybe we can call ahead?
posted by backseatpilot at 5:05 AM on September 10, 2010
posted by backseatpilot at 5:05 AM on September 10, 2010
I can't do Fridays :( But if that's what people decide, I'm cool with sitting this one out.
posted by sonika at 5:22 AM on September 10, 2010
posted by sonika at 5:22 AM on September 10, 2010
I'm not really a fan of bowling, but I'd go anyway! I'm better with Saturdays unless it's after 8 or so on Friday.
posted by Metroid Baby at 6:48 AM on September 10, 2010
posted by Metroid Baby at 6:48 AM on September 10, 2010
Keeping an eye on this thread, though I think my calendar may be too booked up in the near future to attend.
I think that there are so many mefites in Boston and environs that it might not be out of line to start a regular meetup. Second Tuesday of the month, that kinda thing. Just sayin'.
posted by Sublimity at 12:24 PM on September 10, 2010
I think that there are so many mefites in Boston and environs that it might not be out of line to start a regular meetup. Second Tuesday of the month, that kinda thing. Just sayin'.
posted by Sublimity at 12:24 PM on September 10, 2010
I'll second the idea of a monthly meetup. And I would love to check out the Foundry soon.
posted by Aizkolari at 1:17 PM on September 10, 2010
posted by Aizkolari at 1:17 PM on September 10, 2010
I'm in for a meetup in the near future. Cambridge Common between Harvard and Porter has beer and tater tots. If I need to elaborate this may be the wrong crowd.
posted by KevCed at 2:37 PM on September 11, 2010
posted by KevCed at 2:37 PM on September 11, 2010
I can make it to a meetup this weekend (17th or 18th) assuming someone else handles the problem of choosing a place, maybe getting reservations, and declaring it a done deal here. (Not me, I have the organizational skills of a gnat.) I like these Davis Square ideas, or at least some place on the red line.
posted by A dead Quaker at 6:44 AM on September 13, 2010
posted by A dead Quaker at 6:44 AM on September 13, 2010
The 17th works better for me. I'll be in RI for a wedding on the 18th.
posted by KevCed at 1:52 PM on September 13, 2010
posted by KevCed at 1:52 PM on September 13, 2010
May be able to make it either day. Dr. E may be taking the Baby Zizz off for the weekend. If that happens, I can come. If not, it'll be touch and go. But I'd like to make it if possible.
posted by zizzle at 12:11 PM on September 15, 2010
posted by zizzle at 12:11 PM on September 15, 2010
Is this going to happen tomorrow? Girlfriend has plans and it'll be just me and the cats home alone otherwise, and the cats don't like beer.
posted by backseatpilot at 10:59 AM on September 16, 2010
posted by backseatpilot at 10:59 AM on September 16, 2010
Will this thread stay open forever?
posted by not_on_display at 12:18 PM on September 21, 2010
posted by not_on_display at 12:18 PM on September 21, 2010
It will if you keep picking at it.
posted by Eideteker at 6:51 PM on September 21, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Eideteker at 6:51 PM on September 21, 2010 [1 favorite]
nnnngh but it itches!
posted by not_on_display at 7:00 PM on September 21, 2010
posted by not_on_display at 7:00 PM on September 21, 2010
Although I don't think I can make it to this year's, I can't think of a better venue for a meetup than the Somerville Fluff Festival this weekend.
posted by nonane at 8:24 PM on September 22, 2010
posted by nonane at 8:24 PM on September 22, 2010
Fluff scares me. But if people are going to be around there and want to meet up, I could make it there pretty easily.
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:44 AM on September 24, 2010
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:44 AM on September 24, 2010
I will be at Legofest tomorrow. As my son as a peanut allergy, I don't think taking him to a Fluff festival will be a good idea. That'd be like going to see a Phish concert when you don't like the smell of veggie burritos and weed.
posted by bondcliff at 11:50 AM on September 24, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by bondcliff at 11:50 AM on September 24, 2010 [1 favorite]
I plan on being at the Fluff festival at one point or another with my son--not sure what time I'll drop in. I made an FPP about Fluff, too; thanks nonane!
posted by not_on_display at 1:02 PM on September 24, 2010
posted by not_on_display at 1:02 PM on September 24, 2010
Do these proposed meetup threads ever die? Should we put this one out of its misery and finally plan an event?
posted by backseatpilot at 6:34 AM on October 22, 2010
posted by backseatpilot at 6:34 AM on October 22, 2010
We should plan an event. I like Saturdays (not this one, as I am sick in bed, but in general).
posted by nat at 12:37 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by nat at 12:37 PM on October 23, 2010
I am free between now and Thanksgiving! I like Saturdays! And FOOD!
posted by sonika at 3:28 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by sonika at 3:28 PM on October 23, 2010
Well, what saturday will hermitosis be visiting next?
posted by not_on_display at 7:15 PM on October 23, 2010
posted by not_on_display at 7:15 PM on October 23, 2010
I'll ask my beau about the 13th tomorrow and see how that date fits with Other Plans.
posted by hermitosis at 11:13 PM on October 28, 2010
posted by hermitosis at 11:13 PM on October 28, 2010
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posted by Metroid Baby at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2010