Official NYC Friendz R Hard Meetup
posted July 1, 2013 12:58 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Wed July 10 at 6:30 PM, Lillie's
249 West 49th Street, New York, NY, USA (Map & Directions)
Some of the people have sort of spoken. We will be beating back the crushing fog of loneliness next Wednesday at Lillie's. Bring your desperate need to connect to someone, anyone, in this vast sea of humanity
Reservations are MADE! They're under the name Elizabeth R. In retrospect I should have said my name was Meta or something. Oh well. We have tables for between 30 and 40 people, but we don't HAVE to sit- they just don't do reserved bar space.
SOMEONE BRING A CAMERA, mine is broken!
SOMEONE BRING A CAMERA, mine is broken!
Weeknights are harder for me now but I can try to make this work. I've been reading that thread with much fervor. Let's do this!
posted by bookwibble at 1:03 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by bookwibble at 1:03 PM on July 1, 2013
I vote for Tuesday or Wednesday. (Thursday I'm going to a burlesque class in what is sure to be another astonishingly successful* attempt to build new and lasting friendships!)
*lol
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
*lol
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
I can do Lillie's fairly easily. Tuesdays are currently impossible for me, but that's it.
posted by Eideteker at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Eideteker at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
Also I made this event because I made the other thread, but I know zero things about Midtown so other people should give input on the venue...
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by showbiz_liz at 1:04 PM on July 1, 2013
I will say though that Tuesdays are flat out for me.
posted by bookwibble at 1:05 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by bookwibble at 1:05 PM on July 1, 2013
Lillie's Victorian Establishment at 49th and 8th was the suggestion.
posted by mountmccabe at 1:07 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by mountmccabe at 1:07 PM on July 1, 2013
Yeah, I'm also anti-Tuesday.
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
Ooops, should have previewed. There's a bunch of people here now.
posted by mountmccabe at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by mountmccabe at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
But I'd LOVE for there to be a non-Brooklyn regular drinky drink meetup.
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:08 PM on July 1, 2013
This doesn't have to be regular but it DOES have to be next Wednesday at 630.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:17 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:17 PM on July 1, 2013
Wait this is the place with the green stools in the window? I always assumed only male models were allowed in there. I walked by once and all the men sitting on those stools looked like Morriseys. So I will be happy to go there as long as they do actually allow other kinds of people.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:19 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:19 PM on July 1, 2013
Tuesday is the start of my workweek; it is not the most hated.
posted by sciencegeek at 1:23 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by sciencegeek at 1:23 PM on July 1, 2013
Its ok i'll get a pass from the Male Model And Assassin Guild for you Potomac
posted by The Whelk at 1:31 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 1:31 PM on July 1, 2013
Is the pass a pompadour wig? Don't answer that just let me dream...
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:36 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:36 PM on July 1, 2013
"But I'd LOVE for there to be a non-Brooklyn regular drinky drink meetup."
Yeah, Brooklyn is a brutally long haul for me. Although I'm not much of a drinker. I will watch you drink, though. It will not at all be creepy. ಠ_ಠ
posted by Eideteker at 1:39 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
Yeah, Brooklyn is a brutally long haul for me. Although I'm not much of a drinker. I will watch you drink, though. It will not at all be creepy. ಠ_ಠ
posted by Eideteker at 1:39 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
The 10th works for now. I'll change my RSVP when I know for sure.
posted by bookwibble at 1:40 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by bookwibble at 1:40 PM on July 1, 2013
Question: should we make this for 6:30 or 7?
posted by bookwibble at 1:43 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by bookwibble at 1:43 PM on July 1, 2013
Well, watching me might not be creepy, but my preferred style of drinking involves soaking my pompadour wig in my ale and then sucking on it.
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:43 PM on July 1, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by ursus_comiter at 1:43 PM on July 1, 2013 [2 favorites]
So.... how do people recognize each other at meetups? I mean, I know the standard "I'm a friend of mathowie" line. The only meetup I've ever been to, I already knew someone who was there.
posted by zarq at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by zarq at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
Well I'll be there drinking. I just popped back online after a meeting, thinking the thread was still going all friendly NYC style and saw this:
I like that a thread on the difficulty of making friends turned into a meetup.
I don't; it's a noisy chatty derail of what was an interesting thread.
posted by We had a deal, Kyle at 12:55 PM on July 1 [3 favorites +] [!]
So now I'm sad that I even failed at basic internet.
posted by larthegreat at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
I like that a thread on the difficulty of making friends turned into a meetup.
I don't; it's a noisy chatty derail of what was an interesting thread.
posted by We had a deal, Kyle at 12:55 PM on July 1 [3 favorites +] [!]
So now I'm sad that I even failed at basic internet.
posted by larthegreat at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
"Question: should we make this for 6:30 or 7?"
I'll probably show up however long after 6 it takes me to walk from the Bryant Park area. I have nowhere else to go after work, except home. And once I'm there, I'm done for the night. So make it early til whenever/late? Or don't. I'll bring a laptop and a book so I'll be fine on my own (introvert LYFE, y'all *gang signs*).
posted by Eideteker at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
I'll probably show up however long after 6 it takes me to walk from the Bryant Park area. I have nowhere else to go after work, except home. And once I'm there, I'm done for the night. So make it early til whenever/late? Or don't. I'll bring a laptop and a book so I'll be fine on my own (introvert LYFE, y'all *gang signs*).
posted by Eideteker at 1:50 PM on July 1, 2013
I usually walk in and announce I'm from the internet to random people. Usually I get the right group on the first or second try. Also now I recognize some mefites.
posted by larthegreat at 1:53 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by larthegreat at 1:53 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
The only time I got it wrong was when I walked up to a group from CouchSurfing. Which was odd since they were all in chairs. Expect more scintillating humor like that from me IRL plus whiskey breath!
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:10 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:10 PM on July 1, 2013
Zarq my presence can usually be detected by the flickering of lights and the presence of sulfur
posted by The Whelk at 2:14 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 2:14 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
*-*-*-*white diamonds*-*-*-*
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:15 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:15 PM on July 1, 2013
The Whelk: "Zarq my presence can usually be detected by the flickering of lights and the presence of sulfur"
I was hoping for...
We'll ask for olive oil, so we can anoint you properly.
posted by zarq at 2:36 PM on July 1, 2013
I was hoping for...
We'll ask for olive oil, so we can anoint you properly.
posted by zarq at 2:36 PM on July 1, 2013
i am preceded by flag-bearers and heralds so it is pretty obvs
posted by elizardbits at 2:58 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by elizardbits at 2:58 PM on July 1, 2013
I will likely be covered in dirt and grass clippings.
posted by sciencegeek at 3:03 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by sciencegeek at 3:03 PM on July 1, 2013
also i exude a sensual and erotic musk
posted by elizardbits at 3:08 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by elizardbits at 3:08 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
I can't make it on the 10th (going to a Scala meetup thing that night at 7) but I have been meaning to make another appearance at a meetup, so maybe I'll see y'all at the next one.
posted by whir at 3:10 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by whir at 3:10 PM on July 1, 2013
I am relatively new to NYC and relatively new to MeFi, so I don't really know many of y'all, and I feel a bit weird just jumping in here -- but maybe that puts me smack dab in the target demographic? Anyhow -- I'll try to be there! I'll be the one who looks nothing like my opposite-gendered avatar.
posted by ariel_caliban at 4:08 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by ariel_caliban at 4:08 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
After that thread about making friends .... and being new to NYC .. this is the next logical thing to do.
Wait, how do i recognize a bunch of random people whom I have never met as against other bunch of random people whom I have never met?
posted by TheLittlePrince at 4:29 PM on July 1, 2013
Wait, how do i recognize a bunch of random people whom I have never met as against other bunch of random people whom I have never met?
posted by TheLittlePrince at 4:29 PM on July 1, 2013
To avoid the awkward "little paper folded thing made from a notepad someone had in their purse that says 'Metafilter' on it" thing... IDK I'll wear something weird on that day or something
posted by showbiz_liz at 4:34 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by showbiz_liz at 4:34 PM on July 1, 2013
I just realized that the fact that I am unemployed means I should do this, because:
a) I don't have to go to work the next day, and
b) this will be 2 days before I get my severance package so I can splurge.
Heh.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:26 PM on July 1, 2013
a) I don't have to go to work the next day, and
b) this will be 2 days before I get my severance package so I can splurge.
Heh.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:26 PM on July 1, 2013
IRL threads often get updated as people leave for and/or arrive at the venue. "I am heading there now wearing a 1740s era pompadour with the requisite lacy-collared velvet jacket, see you soon!" or "I am here sitting in the back wearing a lab coat and reeking slightly of sulfur".
Also people from the internet have a look to them, somehow.
posted by mountmccabe at 6:37 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
Also people from the internet have a look to them, somehow.
posted by mountmccabe at 6:37 PM on July 1, 2013 [3 favorites]
And for the New York meetups you can also tell us by the fact that we are the large and noisy group in the corner and everyone else in the place will be giving us a wide berth.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:40 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:40 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
Oh hi. We're living in Brooklyn for the summer, and since tau ceti is commuting to Princeton & back every day, I am alone in my crushing loneliness for fourteen hours a day. So, I'm down.
posted by deludingmyself at 6:52 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by deludingmyself at 6:52 PM on July 1, 2013
If we're settled on Weds I'll be there, barring anything unforeseen.
posted by zarq at 8:01 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by zarq at 8:01 PM on July 1, 2013
Also people from the internet have a look to them, somehow
That haunted thousand yard stare- I've been there too.....
posted by The Whelk at 8:05 PM on July 1, 2013
That haunted thousand yard stare- I've been there too.....
posted by The Whelk at 8:05 PM on July 1, 2013
If I can break free from the shackles of my job (and my total anxiety toward events like this) I'll be there.
posted by jaksemas at 8:09 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by jaksemas at 8:09 PM on July 1, 2013
If it helps, jaksemas, I have similar anxiety. We can sit in a corner, be anxious together and give trapped, fearful looks at anyone who attempts to talk to us. ;)
posted by zarq at 8:44 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by zarq at 8:44 PM on July 1, 2013 [1 favorite]
Oddly enough, events like this are basically tailor-made for folks with just such anxieties. Just about the best 'in' you're gonna get for the price.
posted by Eideteker at 11:50 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Eideteker at 11:50 PM on July 1, 2013
I find standing there looking confused and eying people until someone makes eye contact then muttering something about the internet works as a way of finding the group.
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 5:20 AM on July 2, 2013
posted by SpaceWarp13 at 5:20 AM on July 2, 2013
Friends are hard? DA FUQ, PEOPLE, I INVITED YOU ALL TO RED LOBSTER.
http://irl.metafilter.com/1808/Yeah-if-by-gross-you-mean-awesome
posted by unannihilated at 5:31 AM on July 2, 2013
http://irl.metafilter.com/1808/Yeah-if-by-gross-you-mean-awesome
posted by unannihilated at 5:31 AM on July 2, 2013
Also people from the internet have a look to them, somehow.
You take that back :(
posted by showbiz_liz at 6:01 AM on July 2, 2013
You take that back :(
posted by showbiz_liz at 6:01 AM on July 2, 2013
Sorry dawg I'd normally be all-in on Fast Food meetups but Red Lobster isn't my thing.
If we did an Olive Garden or Outback meetup I'd be there with literally bells on.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:02 AM on July 2, 2013 [1 favorite]
If we did an Olive Garden or Outback meetup I'd be there with literally bells on.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:02 AM on July 2, 2013 [1 favorite]
I've never been to a MF meetup where the group didn't have more glasses per capita than all other groups at all tables in the establishment.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:03 AM on July 2, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:03 AM on July 2, 2013 [2 favorites]
Yipes, the vast sea of humanity that's RSVPed is kind of intimidating! I will try and be there though.
posted by mlle valentine at 6:12 AM on July 2, 2013
posted by mlle valentine at 6:12 AM on July 2, 2013
Sorry dawg I'd normally be all-in on Fast Food meetups but Red Lobster isn't my thing.
But...they're....not going to Red Lobster for this one.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:23 AM on July 2, 2013
But...they're....not going to Red Lobster for this one.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:23 AM on July 2, 2013
If we have this much interest, it may be a good idea to warn the bar.
Therefore 1. we get private space and 2. perhaps we can negotiate a drink special with them
but I may be getting a head of myself here.
posted by larthegreat at 6:30 AM on July 2, 2013
Therefore 1. we get private space and 2. perhaps we can negotiate a drink special with them
but I may be getting a head of myself here.
posted by larthegreat at 6:30 AM on July 2, 2013
If we have this much interest, it may be a good idea to warn the bar.
I know from other meetups that most bars don't care about this sort of thing, but I don't know about Lillie's. Judging by its website it's almost like it could go either way. Anyone here been there who could confirm this?
posted by bookwibble at 6:39 AM on July 2, 2013
I know from other meetups that most bars don't care about this sort of thing, but I don't know about Lillie's. Judging by its website it's almost like it could go either way. Anyone here been there who could confirm this?
posted by bookwibble at 6:39 AM on July 2, 2013
Well we'd have to say "Somewhere between 10 and 40 people are coming" at this point and that's not very informative
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:08 AM on July 2, 2013
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:08 AM on July 2, 2013
And the rest of us? Do we generate no enthusiasm? You wound me, sir.
posted by unannihilated at 8:58 AM on July 2, 2013
posted by unannihilated at 8:58 AM on July 2, 2013
Whoo hoo! I've never been to a meetup because they're always later in the evening and too far from home (or I'm not around on weekends), so this is perfect. What an exciting way to spend a Wednesday evening!
posted by Neely O'Hara at 10:46 AM on July 2, 2013
posted by Neely O'Hara at 10:46 AM on July 2, 2013
CONSIDERING......CONSIDERING.........
posted by lalochezia at 12:34 PM on July 2, 2013
posted by lalochezia at 12:34 PM on July 2, 2013
"And the rest of us? Do we generate no enthusiasm? You wound me, sir."
*unwinds you*
posted by Eideteker at 12:54 PM on July 2, 2013
*unwinds you*
posted by Eideteker at 12:54 PM on July 2, 2013
Two more people attending! So up your head count by two.
posted by The Whelk at 6:01 AM on July 3, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 6:01 AM on July 3, 2013
I think one of them is me! This is perfect timing as I've had to skip the last couple meetups to pack and move, but I should be all set up next week.
posted by (Over) Thinking at 7:49 AM on July 4, 2013
posted by (Over) Thinking at 7:49 AM on July 4, 2013
I can't come to this but I'm hosting a BBQ later in the summer and I hope you'll all consider coming out!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:57 PM on July 6, 2013
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:57 PM on July 6, 2013
I can haz dark magicks? Do I need a kilt for that?
posted by ursus_comiter at 7:50 AM on July 8, 2013
posted by ursus_comiter at 7:50 AM on July 8, 2013
If that sigil I wrote in the bones of the Earth holds, we should be black magic free for this Wednesday.
posted by The Whelk at 10:12 AM on July 8, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 10:12 AM on July 8, 2013
If anyone wants to call me by my Username at this meeting ups its pronounced Paw-too-mick HAVEnuh.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:30 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 1:30 PM on July 8, 2013
I like an emphasis on "the Great" part of my name, personally.
posted by larthegreat at 1:32 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by larthegreat at 1:32 PM on July 8, 2013
You can still decide which TV character you want me to come dressed as.
posted by The Whelk at 3:11 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 3:11 PM on July 8, 2013
All of them at once.
posted by sciencegeek at 3:29 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by sciencegeek at 3:29 PM on July 8, 2013
Either Bob Benson or one of the Degrassi kids.
posted by bookwibble at 7:16 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by bookwibble at 7:16 PM on July 8, 2013
It's too damn hot to wear a pink sweater elizardbits.
Bob tho.
Hmm.
posted by The Whelk at 8:14 PM on July 8, 2013
Bob tho.
Hmm.
posted by The Whelk at 8:14 PM on July 8, 2013
I think it's been made clear Bob isn't even gay, he just thought Pete was.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
Not sure why I brought that up, where am I?
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
I smell toast.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:46 AM on July 9, 2013
Ok jerkfaces, reservation is officially made!
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:13 AM on July 9, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:13 AM on July 9, 2013 [1 favorite]
FUNKY PHANTOM
posted by ursus_comiter at 7:13 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by ursus_comiter at 7:13 AM on July 9, 2013
Also: please no one give me a jovial slap on the back. I fell asleep at the beach on Saturday and am RED AND BURNY
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:17 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by showbiz_liz at 7:17 AM on July 9, 2013
Hey man, you said we get to decide, none of this veto bs.
You have to come dressed as all these characters now. NO TAKEBACKS.
posted by Eideteker at 7:28 AM on July 9, 2013 [1 favorite]
You have to come dressed as all these characters now. NO TAKEBACKS.
posted by Eideteker at 7:28 AM on July 9, 2013 [1 favorite]
I just downloaded a dubstep version of Lana Del Reys 'Young and Beautiful" so that's essentially the audio equivalent of a Hawaiian shirt
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2013
I think the Whelk should come to the meetup as a Draper.
I vote Bobby.
posted by bookwibble at 11:25 AM on July 9, 2013
I vote Bobby.
posted by bookwibble at 11:25 AM on July 9, 2013
Never been to a meetup but Circumstances Conspire to make it possible...
posted by shothotbot at 11:42 AM on July 9, 2013
posted by shothotbot at 11:42 AM on July 9, 2013
I'm still planning on coming in my sweat-stained dirt-covered grass-flecked work clothing. Which is neither plaid nor Hawaiian patterned.
posted by sciencegeek at 2:04 PM on July 9, 2013
posted by sciencegeek at 2:04 PM on July 9, 2013
the Whelk must come as Shaun Patrick Hunter from Boy Meets World.
In other news if you're not doing anything right now I really really really recommend reading the Boy Meets World Wikipedia page that is obviously the work of a really big fan and will probably get deleted at some point so do it now.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:25 PM on July 9, 2013
In other news if you're not doing anything right now I really really really recommend reading the Boy Meets World Wikipedia page that is obviously the work of a really big fan and will probably get deleted at some point so do it now.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:25 PM on July 9, 2013
Cornelius "Cory" A. Matthews (Ben Savage) is the main character of the series. In the early seasons of the show he is portrayed as a slacker who is intelligent and capable, but does not pay attention in class. Throughout the later years his "slacker" tendencies diminish, and instead he seems more neurotic. Despite his trademark neuroses and paranoia, Cory is usually perceived to be the most level-headed member of the main cast. In fact, Cory’s relationships with his best friend Shawn and his brother Eric, revolve around Cory frequently keeping the both of them from making immature decisions. From season 2 onward, Cory openly expresses his feelings for Topanga. It is explained in ‘A Long Walk to Pittsburgh’ that although he teased her during the first season, "she was the girl [he] sat up at night thinking about." Despite his strong feelings for Topanga, he still has strong attractions to other women, and has been unfaithful to Topanga on a few occasions, but has regretted the decisions and realized he loves Topanga more than he could ever be attracted to anyone else. He had his first kiss with Topanga in season 1 episode, 'Cory's Alternative Friends,' and in the 7th season they get married. Cory has an extremely idealistic view of the world and strives to make sure that he and his friends will grow old together. His actual name is Cornelius, as revealed in the series finale (Mr. Feeny calls him by it to which Cory quickly shushes him by saying "Shh, Mr. Feeny! Not even Topanga knows that!").
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:25 PM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:25 PM on July 9, 2013
Spoiler alert though.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:28 PM on July 9, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:28 PM on July 9, 2013
I will likely be coming in an ocean water-infused state. Which may be plaid or Hawaiian patterned.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:31 AM on July 10, 2013
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:31 AM on July 10, 2013
I might be late. Then again, I might not.
Remember, the reservation's under the name at the top of the event (which- remind me to edit that out later)
posted by showbiz_liz at 2:02 PM on July 10, 2013
Remember, the reservation's under the name at the top of the event (which- remind me to edit that out later)
posted by showbiz_liz at 2:02 PM on July 10, 2013
Actual conversation in my house "have you seen my blazer?" "Which one, the Ed Exley, Howard Stark or Bob Benson?" "Benson!"
posted by The Whelk at 2:28 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 2:28 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
I will be there probably exactly on time. (It's an official meeting in my work calendar, so damn it I am OUTTA HERE shortly)
I am hovering between extremely excited, and rather nervous. Lots of people to meet! Too many people to meet! (and I'm probably on the more extroverted end of the mefi spectrum)
posted by larthegreat at 3:00 PM on July 10, 2013
I am hovering between extremely excited, and rather nervous. Lots of people to meet! Too many people to meet! (and I'm probably on the more extroverted end of the mefi spectrum)
posted by larthegreat at 3:00 PM on July 10, 2013
me too! i'm a bald dude in a striped shirt i'm sure i'll stick out like a sore thumb
posted by Potomac Avenue at 3:01 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 3:01 PM on July 10, 2013
Im here blue blazer hufflepuff tue goldwatch
posted by The Whelk at 3:02 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 3:02 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
Potomic i am at the bar I will find you
posted by The Whelk at 3:10 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 3:10 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
I am walking over (from half a block away) wearing a blue skirt, and white/gold pinapple shirt. see you guys soon.
posted by larthegreat at 3:12 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by larthegreat at 3:12 PM on July 10, 2013
Ok that was not Potomac
posted by The Whelk at 3:12 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by The Whelk at 3:12 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
Welp, I've got a rehearsal tonight, so I guess that's why Friendz R Hard. Too much f'n stuff to do. =\
posted by Eideteker at 3:20 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by Eideteker at 3:20 PM on July 10, 2013
Were in a side booth opposite the red clock on the bar.
posted by The Whelk at 3:21 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 3:21 PM on July 10, 2013
I shall be wearing grey pants, blu t-shirt and a sense of ennui.
posted by lalochezia at 3:29 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by lalochezia at 3:29 PM on July 10, 2013
Later, one of these MAY come off.
posted by lalochezia at 3:29 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by lalochezia at 3:29 PM on July 10, 2013
hint it's the ennui
posted by lalochezia at 3:30 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by lalochezia at 3:30 PM on July 10, 2013
I'm out. I have the stamina of a whelk these days. (Not THE whelk, but some OTHER whelk.)
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 4:50 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 4:50 PM on July 10, 2013
Bummer, I even made it to the bar, but just could not even handle how noisy and crowded it was - I knew I wouldn't be able to hear a lick of conversation. Not a complaint about the venue - just my ears! (I'm thinking of re-thinking the Red Lobster meet up now. - I betcha I could hear in there.)
posted by Neely O'Hara at 5:44 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by Neely O'Hara at 5:44 PM on July 10, 2013
I had to bail early, too. So noisy.
I did manage to get a couple of pictures, though.
posted by 1970s Antihero at 6:34 PM on July 10, 2013
I did manage to get a couple of pictures, though.
posted by 1970s Antihero at 6:34 PM on July 10, 2013
Also had to leave early. Getting up at 5am for work puts a crimp in my already crimpy ability to socialize. Lovely seeing you all.
posted by sciencegeek at 6:53 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by sciencegeek at 6:53 PM on July 10, 2013
we are talking about a travel meet-up in Beacon now.
posted by The Whelk at 7:31 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by The Whelk at 7:31 PM on July 10, 2013
Well, this was fun. I too had to leave early but hope to see you all at the next one!
posted by EarthwormGin at 8:00 PM on July 10, 2013
posted by EarthwormGin at 8:00 PM on July 10, 2013
Yay I'm in that picture too! Proof I exist!
Great to meet a handful of you lovely folks; hope to see more of you at a future event. :)
posted by Zephyrial at 8:01 PM on July 10, 2013
Great to meet a handful of you lovely folks; hope to see more of you at a future event. :)
posted by Zephyrial at 8:01 PM on July 10, 2013
we are talking about a travel meet-up in Beacon now.
I endorse this idea.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:21 PM on July 10, 2013
I endorse this idea.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:21 PM on July 10, 2013
'Twas a pleasure and a pliveridge. Hic!
posted by lalochezia at 9:11 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by lalochezia at 9:11 PM on July 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
I'm in those pictures!
It was wonderful meeting so many of you tonight, and so great to be able to finally be able to connect faces with names!
I have to admit... I was nervous going in. I'm always uncomfortable in crowds, and with so many people coming who knew each other I totally thought I'd be the odd man out. But by coincidence Greg and I arrived at the same time (and he shocked the hell out of me -- in a good way -- by actually recognizing me! Greg, I don't know how you did it man, it's been years since I've had a profile pic) and it all went uphill from there.
This was a great evening, and you're all such incredibly nice people. I felt bad that I wasn't able to meet and spend more time chatting with everyone.
Thank you! It was fun! :)
posted by zarq at 9:23 PM on July 10, 2013 [4 favorites]
It was wonderful meeting so many of you tonight, and so great to be able to finally be able to connect faces with names!
I have to admit... I was nervous going in. I'm always uncomfortable in crowds, and with so many people coming who knew each other I totally thought I'd be the odd man out. But by coincidence Greg and I arrived at the same time (and he shocked the hell out of me -- in a good way -- by actually recognizing me! Greg, I don't know how you did it man, it's been years since I've had a profile pic) and it all went uphill from there.
This was a great evening, and you're all such incredibly nice people. I felt bad that I wasn't able to meet and spend more time chatting with everyone.
Thank you! It was fun! :)
posted by zarq at 9:23 PM on July 10, 2013 [4 favorites]
Good job everyone.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 4:56 AM on July 11, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 4:56 AM on July 11, 2013
I can hear myself bellowing even in those photos.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 4:57 AM on July 11, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 4:57 AM on July 11, 2013
Last night was so much fun! It has been a while since I attended a proper meetup, and so I'm really happy I got to drink good booze, have good conversations, and eat good spinach. I'm sorry I couldn't go to lalochezia's house-- it sounded like a lot of fun but I was really tired and had to get to work early today.
This may sound kind of corny and fairy tale-ish, but last night may have been proof that maybe making friends in NYC doesn't have to be so hard after all. I hope to see you all again soon!
posted by bookwibble at 6:07 AM on July 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
This may sound kind of corny and fairy tale-ish, but last night may have been proof that maybe making friends in NYC doesn't have to be so hard after all. I hope to see you all again soon!
posted by bookwibble at 6:07 AM on July 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
I lost my voice from all the talking. Last night was awesome, but by the time I made it home communicating with my significant other devolved into mime/interpretive dance.
the drinking made the attempts at mime more amusing
posted by larthegreat at 6:21 AM on July 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
the drinking made the attempts at mime more amusing
posted by larthegreat at 6:21 AM on July 11, 2013 [1 favorite]
You got me eventually though!
Who was asking for me a realtor recommendation last night? I told you I'd give you a lawyer rec instead: Zerline Goodman
posted by (Over) Thinking at 8:08 AM on July 11, 2013
Who was asking for me a realtor recommendation last night? I told you I'd give you a lawyer rec instead: Zerline Goodman
posted by (Over) Thinking at 8:08 AM on July 11, 2013
Cheers y'all! Had a great time.
posted by ursus_comiter at 10:02 AM on July 11, 2013
posted by ursus_comiter at 10:02 AM on July 11, 2013
It was great meeting everyone yesterday. Thanks for the good time and conversation. Hope to meet you guys soon again.
posted by TheLittlePrince at 11:45 AM on July 11, 2013
posted by TheLittlePrince at 11:45 AM on July 11, 2013
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posted by The Whelk at 1:01 PM on July 1, 2013