The "Am I Really Doing This?" New York Meet

[Jared]

After the last New York meet, I vowed I would never try to spearhead another. It's too stressful, too complicated -- and I wanted to pass the responsibility on to another brave (or is it crazy?) soul.

But a few friends from the boards started asking if there was another get-together in the works. I thought about it, built up the courage and decided to start a thread.

I propose we find a Saturday sometime between within the next month or two to meet for lunch. I can't promise anything special like a tour of the Times Square Disney Store this time. We want to keep it simple. But I can promise that if you come, there will be lots of food, drink and laughs.

Please respond to this thread if you would be interested in attending, and if possible, please propose a date.

Let's make it happen!

[MinnieMommie]

You are brave organizing this again,,,and I am in if you select a date when I can attend. Very exciting!

This Saturday is too soon and the following is Thanksgiving weekend and not good for travel The next 2 Saturdays will work for me. They are 12/3 and 12/10. I can't make the following Saturday (12/17) as I will be out of state picking up one of my kids and leaving for WDW the next day.

After the 17th is Saturday 12/24 and 12/31....will not be able to make those dates.The following Saturday is DH's birthday (1/7) so can not make it then either but am free most Saturdays after that for a while with the exception of 2/4 (will be in DC).

So within the next 2 months the best dates for me are 12/3, 12/10, 1/14, 1/21.

[princessgirls]

Jared!!!

I'm in if it's a date I can do!!!

I'm 25 minutes from the City with no traffic. Mid town is an easy ride for me.

Would love to catch up with a few Intercot friends!

Julie

[ElenitaB]

I'd like to come... I miss seeing everyone! I doubt that I could do more than just meeting you all for lunch. How about something low-key this time around? Say the new Earl of Sandwich on Sixth? It shouldn't be too crowded on a Saturday afternoon, right?

[princessgirls]

After the holidays That whole area will be less crowded. I went in on Sunday and let me just say that it was CRAZY CROWDED!! We always go in the first Sunday in December to see the tree because the crowds in the past haven't been too out of control.
It was 60 degrees and people were OUT!! You could not MOVE!!! Places were so crowded.

Julie

[Jared]

I'd like to come... I miss seeing everyone! I doubt that I could do more than just meeting you all for lunch. How about something low-key this time around? Say the new Earl of Sandwich on Sixth? It shouldn't be too crowded on a Saturday afternoon, right?

There really isn't any seating in that Earl of Sandwich, unfortunately. I'll be back to the thread in a few days with some ideas.

[princessgirls]

The Brewery over on 43rd works for me. Their prices are not too bad for NYC, and the food is always good. It's casual too!

I think that is where you guys met last year.

Julie

[Mackflava99]

I remember you saying that you would not do it again...
But it was alot of fun.
I would do my best to attend. December may be tough, but Jan/Feb are open


Bryan

[mouseketeer mom]

I'm with Bryan, December would be tough. I'm up for it again though, and I don't care where we go, it's all good by me.

[wildernesslady]

Can anyone join in? I believe the Disney Fantasy will be making a stop at the NY port on its way to Port Canaveral. How about that day? I had already talked to my husband about wanting to go.

[ElenitaB]

Wildernesslady, do you know when that is happening?

I agree with everyone... December is just too crazy. Early January doesn't work for me. How about later in January? Like Saturday the 21st? We've done a few meets at Heartland Brewery now... if we can't do Earl, how about another "almost Disney" restaurant... like Naples 45? It's located at the north entrance to Grand Central on 45th Street. If memory serves me, there's a smaller restaurant that's associated with Naples 45 right near it. Does anyone know where I'm talking about? (It's been a few years ).

What do you all think?

[MinnieMommie]

1/21 is good for me right now. Naples 45 sounds good too.

[Jared]

1/21 is good for me right now. Naples 45 sounds good too.

I'm on board. Naples 45 is essentially the New York outpost of Via Napoli!

[MinnieMommie]

ok that makes 3..let's see who else can make 1/21 at Napoli 45

[MinnieMommie]

Ok - I just spoke with Jared. Saturday, 1/21/12 is a definite date. Place and all else to be determined. Hope you can all make it!

[wildernesslady]

Ellen it was posted on the Cruise line forum a while ago. Ed said he would post when he had any info.

Have fun on the 21st. I will be fortunately leaving that day to head to Orlando. We board the Dream the next day.

[Jared]

I like the Naples 45 idea, unless anyone has any objections.

[JPL]

Will definitely try to make it this time I am currently getting ready to move so my schedule might get a bit dicey

[Katzateer]

I would love to come if I am off work that day! I would get in at Penn Station around 11 and would have to leave by 5.

[Jared]

I would love to come if I am off work that day! I would get in at Penn Station around 11 and would have to leave by 5.

That would work just fine. We'd probably meet in the early afternoon.