NYC/Metro Area Slap & Tickle Thread

Since Rabbit will be in NYC on Wednesday, August 14th, the notion of doing a get-together has been put forth (on the Twitters).

I cannot afford a trip via Amtrak, but if I use a service like Boltbus I can manage (only about $23 total). There are two issues, though.

1) Timing, and 2) I have no idea how to get around NYC. One stop is at "34th and 8th by Tick Tock" and the other is "6th Between Grand and Watts", neither of which mean anything to me. Last time I did this my friends picked me and dropped me off in a car, so I have no clue my way around NYC's transit system.

What I'm saying is I'll be needing a local chaperon if I'm going to make this trip.

I'm 50/50 for making it, as we'll be taking the redeye in from California that morning

If it's after work on a Wednesday I'll be more likely to join, since I'll already be in Manhattan anyway

ccesarano: I'm not sure where "6th between Grand and watts" is (Edit: Greenwich Village/lower west side area) but getting around-wise, 34th and 8th (must be on the doorsteps of Penn Station) is a good jumping off location to get elsewhere in the city.

Sounds cool, I'm in.

I'm down as long as work doesn't get in the way.

I'm available from 5-7pm. Midtown would be best, and should also work for Chris.

Tentatively in, assuming I nap a bit on the plane

Favoritized for the last minute decision. Is there any information available on Rabbit's upcoming where-a-bouts that could be useful to the selection of the venue?

I'll see if I can get a bus that arrives around 4:30, but I'll probably have to take an 8 or 8:30 bus home.

So "34th and 8th by Tick Tock" is where I should go?

ccesarano wrote:

I'll see if I can get a bus that arrives around 4:30, but I'll probably have to take an 8 or 8:30 bus home.

So "34th and 8th by Tick Tock" is where I should go?

Yes, that's the stop you want.

Rabbit is staying near Times Square.

"34th and 8th by Tick Tock" is a block away from Penn Station, and roughly 10 blocks away from Times Square.

Also, with the right temptation, I might become a transportation service for any South Jersey/Philly area GWJers.

Alright. I'm still tentative. I gotta figure out my finances since I got car stuff to take care of next week. I'll let you folks know if I purchased a ticket.

Gentlemen, here is the proposed meeting place.

5 Napkin Burger
630 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
http://goo.gl/maps/AF5i3

Aiming to meet in the bar at 5pm. Great food and beer. Mr. Murdoch will be in attendance.

I won't be able to manage it this time, alas. Have fun you folks!

Barring a crazy late flight, I should be there

I'll try to make it; it depends on what my babysitter (aka Mom) is doing that evening. I'm not so certain about Absurddoctor; it depends on whether our meet-up outlasts his meeting at work.

Will try to make it.

Bah! This was the one time I could meet up since it's after work but my wife and I have company coming over tomorrow. Last time Rabbit came was a blast. Wish I could go tomorrow.

Growat wrote:

Gentlemen, here is the proposed meeting place.

5 Napkin Burger
630 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
http://goo.gl/maps/AF5i3

Aiming to meet in the bar at 5pm. Great food and beer. Mr. Murdoch will be in attendance.

Wow, I was scrolling down and alas you've picked the precise building I work in.

I've got a new baby at home but how can I not stop by for a beer. See yous.

Slumberland wrote:

I've got a new baby at home

No excuses; so do I!

Well, damn. My wife just picked up a shift tomorrow night. Enjoy everyone.

I should be there. Will Rabbit be wearing ears so I'll be able to recognize somebody?

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Back in the Bronx after a delayed red eye. Going to see if I can catch a power nap and head down.

The Rabbit:

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We should also be able to recognize the 800lb gorilla in the place!

OK, I am hitting the road.

I propose to use #GWJ_NYC for sync-ups.

Camped out at the bar

I'm outta work at 6, see you guys there!

That was really nice! Great to meet Growat, ChrisLTD, SometimesDee & T-Prime, as well as the two new guys - Steve, and the one whose name I didn't catch. I was barely staying on my feet for the last hour - hopefully I'll be in better shape for the next one

Get some frakkin sleep, Tangle!

It was nice to meet everyone. Now to figure out who was who. Hmmmm...