Hello, YWG
posted July 15, 2013 6:10 AM   RSS

On the road this summer and also visiting the middle of the country: any Winnipeggers interested in a meetup on Fri Aug 9th?
posted by ricochet biscuit to Proposed (17 comments total)

I think that's a marvy idea.
posted by blue t-shirt at 7:52 AM on July 16, 2013


I had a very nice time at the previous one; I work that night, but reckon I could cut out a bit early.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:21 PM on July 16, 2013


Any suggestions as to a venue? I will be staying downtown, not far from Portage Place.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:31 AM on July 17, 2013


The first thing that comes to mind is the Yellow Dog Tavern on Donald, which is close and somewhat cozy. Might get a little boisterous for some, given that it's a Friday night, but I like it there.

Depending on the flavour of the group, I'd be willing to host a quiet evening of board games in my Wolseley-area apartment, which is a 20 minute walk from Portage Place.
posted by blue t-shirt at 11:09 AM on July 17, 2013


Board games? I am also fine with that, if it suits others. As an aide, has the epidemic of board game cafes in the east not yet spread to Winnipeg?
posted by ricochet biscuit at 11:39 AM on July 17, 2013


Not yet, sadly.
posted by blue t-shirt at 11:58 AM on July 17, 2013


Boo, Winnipeg.
posted by blue t-shirt at 7:15 PM on August 6, 2013


I'm out.
posted by blue t-shirt at 10:38 AM on August 8, 2013


Yeah, I guess it is not happening. Next time, then.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 6:22 PM on August 8, 2013


Dangit! I haven't followed up here because I'm scheduled to work 'til 10 PM and didn't want to commit or ask for accommodations and then not be able to follow through. Don't know what anyone's schedule looks like, but I'd still be up for something in the downtown/Portage Place area if lunch was an option or 10:00 - 10:30 PM wasn't too late.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:06 PM on August 8, 2013


Well, we can surely meet for lunch. After 12:00 would be best for me.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 10:33 PM on August 8, 2013


I have to be at work for 3:00, so whatever works for you before then is good with me. I have no preferences for venue - the Yellow Dog sounds like a fine idea to me (I've heard good things about it and it's right around the corner from where I buy comics, which appeals to me on a lazy level), but if you have anywhere particular in mind, I'm okay with it.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 11:09 PM on August 8, 2013


Yellow Dog at 1:00, then?
posted by ricochet biscuit at 7:16 AM on August 9, 2013


Sounds good, see you then!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 7:39 AM on August 9, 2013


Bummer. I totally woulda done lunch.
posted by blue t-shirt at 1:31 PM on August 9, 2013


Ghah, I should have MeMailed you, apologies!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:20 PM on August 9, 2013


Yeah, sorry about that --over lunch we speculated that you might have been able to do a rescheduled midday meetup. It was kind of spontaneous. Next time!
posted by ricochet biscuit at 6:58 AM on August 10, 2013



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