Goatenanting the countryside.
posted January 28, 2016 9:28 AM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Wed February 3 at 6:00 PM, The Billy Goat Tavern
430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA (Map & Directions)
This is a Goat post. What happens post-Goat now? I don't even know how life works anymore in this new non-amphibian world.
There's a nonzero chance a lurker I've never met who quoted me in a podcast may come to this or some future goat. Yay internet!
posted by phunniemee at 8:39 AM on January 29, 2016 [4 favorites]
posted by phunniemee at 8:39 AM on January 29, 2016 [4 favorites]
I have heard excellent things about Chicago meetups but as a complete novice I have to say that details are a bit... lacking. Would it be possible to clarify the logistics for a first-timer? I'm only sorry my initiation will be goat-free.
posted by tractorfeed at 12:56 PM on February 1, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by tractorfeed at 12:56 PM on February 1, 2016 [1 favorite]
Sorry, tractorfeed, monthly First Wednesday meetups have been going on for so long that sometimes we skip crucial details.
First step, go to the original Billy Goat on (Lower) Michigan Avenue, not any of the other downtown locations. (This error has tripped up many a traveler.)
As ifds,sn9 said, it's very casual. We gather in slowly, most after work; you'll usually see us at a table (or more likely group of tables pushed together) to your left as you come down the stairs. I don't know why but it's pretty hard to miss us.
Lately we're at the Billy Goat until 8:30 or so; with the change in karaoke locations, I'm not sure how that will change but I wouldn't imagine it will mean we'll leave any sooner. When we do, we usually update this thread anyway.
(If you arrive between 6:30 - 7:00, look for the dude who looks like my profile picture but without makeup, with glasses, and watching Wheel of Fortune while trying to also have conversations with people in real life.)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:55 PM on February 1, 2016 [3 favorites]
First step, go to the original Billy Goat on (Lower) Michigan Avenue, not any of the other downtown locations. (This error has tripped up many a traveler.)
As ifds,sn9 said, it's very casual. We gather in slowly, most after work; you'll usually see us at a table (or more likely group of tables pushed together) to your left as you come down the stairs. I don't know why but it's pretty hard to miss us.
Lately we're at the Billy Goat until 8:30 or so; with the change in karaoke locations, I'm not sure how that will change but I wouldn't imagine it will mean we'll leave any sooner. When we do, we usually update this thread anyway.
(If you arrive between 6:30 - 7:00, look for the dude who looks like my profile picture but without makeup, with glasses, and watching Wheel of Fortune while trying to also have conversations with people in real life.)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:55 PM on February 1, 2016 [3 favorites]
Thanks everyone! So yes to the goat, but no more frog. I'll fake it 'til I make it. Holy moly I'm looking forward to meeting y'all.
posted by tractorfeed at 5:25 PM on February 1, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by tractorfeed at 5:25 PM on February 1, 2016 [3 favorites]
The replies to that tweet are so right - that's a handsome fucking goat.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 11:12 AM on February 2, 2016
posted by MCMikeNamara at 11:12 AM on February 2, 2016
This is not directly related, but as I know many of you will be interested, Poutine Fest tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon. Get 'em while they're hot...and covered in gravy.
posted by BevosAngryGhost at 2:47 PM on February 2, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by BevosAngryGhost at 2:47 PM on February 2, 2016 [2 favorites]
Also, some people should be forewarned that The Cabal* is well aware tonight's broomball has been cancelled.
* TINCC
posted by eamondaly at 1:27 PM on February 3, 2016 [2 favorites]
* TINCC
posted by eamondaly at 1:27 PM on February 3, 2016 [2 favorites]
I wanted to do this but I'm sorry, guys, I am too tired. Have extra fun for me, and I love you all.
posted by dogheart at 5:13 PM on February 3, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by dogheart at 5:13 PM on February 3, 2016 [2 favorites]
but delicious wings weren't cancelled...
posted by garlic at 11:32 AM on February 4, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by garlic at 11:32 AM on February 4, 2016 [1 favorite]
Guess not.
posted by Evilspork at 11:46 AM on February 8, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by Evilspork at 11:46 AM on February 8, 2016 [2 favorites]
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posted by eamondaly at 1:00 AM on January 29, 2016