NJ Meet- April 6

[grego77]

I might be in that area that weekend. I will let you know when I know.

[wendy*darling]

I might be in that area that weekend. I will let you know when I know.

We'd love to have you.

[grego77]

It looks like I SHOULD be able to make it that weekend...altho, since I would have to leave literally RIGHT at 3 to make it back up to MA by 7, would it be at all possible to make the meet a bit earlier like 11:30 or 12 or so? I would also have to check out the Disney store before the meet, as I literally have to leave right after the meal.

I obviously don't want to impose, and if plans are set, that's totally cool, but it would make my life a whole lot easier not having to drive through rush hour traffic back in NY/CT to lovely Worcester, MA.

[wendy*darling]

Hey Greg- that's good news!
Loved the photos from your New England meet this weekend. It looks like we will have a good turn out as well.

I will leave it up to the group as to whether or not we can start a bit earlier. Even if we can't- that would still give you 2 hours to enjoy a meal with us. So if you are down in NJ anyway- we hope you will still be a part of our meet.

I am adding you to the list on post #1 right now!

It looks like I SHOULD be able to make it that weekend...altho, since I would have to leave literally RIGHT at 3 to make it back up to MA by 7, would it be at all possible to make the meet a bit earlier like 11:30 or 12 or so? I would also have to check out the Disney store before the meet, as I literally have to leave right after the meal.

I obviously don't want to impose, and if plans are set, that's totally cool, but it would make my life a whole lot easier not having to drive through rush hour traffic back in NY/CT to lovely Worcester, MA.

[grego77]

sounds great...again, barring any last-minute conflicts, I should be able to make it regardless.

Greg

[BronxTigger]

This Menlo Park place...is it accessible by public transportation? I get out of school at 12:45 but most days we have been getting out early, like around 12. So maybe I can make it if I can figure out how to get there.

[wendy*darling]

I really do not know the answer. I would expect yes- on NJ Transit buses. More so on weekdays than weekends for commuters, but I honestly do not know.
Perhaps someone who lives in the area now does? (I moved away from there 30 years ago )
But if you are coming from the Bronx- I would think it would take a good 60-90 minutes one way, IF there was a bus leaving Port Authority when you could be there. Timing sounds kind of tight.

[BronxTigger]

My school is right outside a PATH station on 23rd Street in Manhattan. I just don't know how close/far the PATH train runs from Menlo Park.

It probably won't happen. I'm just trying to see if I can make it happen.

[Mackflava99]

I would love to attend- that is actually pretty close to me, I live in Sayreville-
Bryan
Count me in, i will see if my wife can come too. She does work on Sunday's frequently.

[Mackflava99]

The only way i believe there i public transportation to Menlo park would be to take a train to Metro Park, then take a cab to the mall-
Getting a cab back to the train station would be slightly more difficult, but i am sure someone would drive you back. its only about a 5-10 minute drive.

[wendy*darling]

My school is right outside a PATH station on 23rd Street in Manhattan. I just don't know how close/far the PATH train runs from Menlo Park.

The only way i believe there i public transportation to Menlo park would be to take a train to Metro Park, then take a cab to the mall-
Getting a cab back to the train station would be slightly more difficult, but i am sure someone would drive you back. its only about a 5-10 minute drive.

Unfortunately, the PATH trains don't come anywhere near Menlo Park. The PATH to Newark and then switch to an NJ Transit train to MetroPark or an NJ train out of Penn Station to MetroPark, sounds like the best answer to me too.
I am thrilled that you are trying so hard to make this work, but the timing and distance sounds like it's too much of an obstacle this time.

I would love to attend- that is actually pretty close to me, I live in Sayreville-
Bryan
Count me in, i will see if my wife can come too. She does work on Sunday's frequently.

I'll add you right now. Let me know your wife's name if she will be able to join us!

[Beach Club Babe]

Could someone tell me where Menlo Park is? I'm not familiar with it. It may be a possibility for me.

[Mackflava99]

Menlo Park is basically a section in between Edison, Metuchen and Iselin, ( i think its officially part of edison) that is the home of Thomas edison's lab. the biggest attraction is actually a mall, and a large park (no rides, just grass)

Its located very close to the NJ turnpike (exit 11) and garden state parkway ( exit 130 i believe) Route 287 ( which connects to rts 78 and 22) and also is very close to Routes 1&9

it is also very close to Woodbridge Mall which always amazes me how 2 malls so close can co-exist.

[wendy*darling]

Hey Heather!
You would take the NE extension of the PA Turnpike to the NJ Turnpike. Head north to exit 10. The mall and outlying buildings are right off of Route 1.
I think it would take about 1.5 hours.

[Beach Club Babe]

Hi Linda, This definitely looks like a good possibility. As of now, it will probably be me and one other. If anything changes, I'll let you know ASAP!

[wendy*darling]

Cool!
It will be good to see you again!
I will add you to the list on post #1

[Tink1]

Oh Bummer! This is not far from me but....

I will be in Disneyland.

let me know next time though!

Nanci

[wendy*darling]

Oh, too bad Nanci! We would have loved to have had you with us.
Enjoy Disneyland though.
We'll catch you next time (or maybe even a Philly meet again- we are due for one of those too!)

[diz_girl]

Unfortunately, the PATH trains don't come anywhere near Menlo Park. The PATH to Newark and then switch to an NJ Transit train to MetroPark or an NJ train out of Penn Station to MetroPark, sounds like the best answer to me too.

The Northeast Corridor Line of NJ Transit starts from New York's Penn Station and has stops in Metro Park, Metuchen and Edison, so you may not even need the PATH. The best stop should be Metuchen, as a NJ Transit bus has a route that hits both the Metuchen train station and the Menlo Park Mall. I don't know where the bus stop is in comparison to the Benihana. It's a Sunday schedule so both the train and bus have one stop an hour. I'll try to PM you with the train and bus schedules.

I should be able to attend, but I have a 7 m.o. son at home, so I may have to cancel at the last minute. But put me down as attending and I'll cross my fingers.

[prprincess]

I hope this doesn't sound too weird because I have yet to meet anyone in person, but would anyone attending the meet from Philly/South Jersey be interested in carpooling?