CommunityBuzz! - BOS mini DO Sep. 23, 2011

BOS DO Friday, September 23rd, starting at 5:00 @
The Kinsale
2 Center Plaza
Boston

This is right across Cambridge Street from Boston City Hall, and the T stop called "Government Center", which serves the Green and Blue (from the airport) subway lines. It's a couple blocks from the State Street (Orange Line) and Park Street (Red Line) T stops.

It's supposed to be in the mid-70s on Friday, so I've reserved a section of the outdoor patio, around the side from the front of the restaurant. I think it'll be a good location, and flexible in terms of however many people end up coming, and allow some space for mingling or sitting.

http://www.classicirish.com/kinsale-home.php

As requested, here's a summary of attendees from this thread as of the 22nd:

Plan to attend:
Pawtim
Marathon Man
Longwaybackhome
Mikeef
Krpjr
JY1024
Missydarlin (around 8 or 9)
Aztimm
Seat1A
Firewind
Goldcircle
cmn.jcs
eightblack
Seat13C
Canarsie
Iluv2fly
Jackal
Magic111
tkey75
prospero (around 8 or 9)
nsx (around 8 or 9)
Spiff
Scoow

Tentative attendees:
Rts123
Wharvey
Oliver2002
Xyzzy
Rggale
Frank_10b
RedSox

I am in

can do the 19th or 23rd

I suggest MR DOOLEYS PUB !!

http://www.mrdooleys.com/

I believe it's still an idine place and they do serve the best Guinness in the country.

Wish I could! Can't make it work, unfortunately. Next time!

Put me down as a tentative? I'll be in the city on Friday Sept 23 for meetings, so it'll be a little easier for me to drop by for a drink after work. (However, I probably won't be able to stay long as I also have another shindig that evening.)

Mon Sept 19 could potentially work, too...just depends on how early the festivities begin.

I'm in. Either day works.

I'm interested if I'm around. Heading out of BOS tomorrow on a trip of unknown duration but should be back by then.

Could possibly do the 23rd.

Either date is fine; we can see what works for the majority. There are plenty of bars in downtown Boston -- Mr. Dooleys would be fine, but if the weather is nice, someplace with outdoor seating might be better.

Used to be there was a bar that was on restaurant.com, no food purchase required, and it was an idine place. It was a cool place to meet for drinks, because you could use a $75 coupon off $150 tab from rest.com, then apply the idine discount! Alas, that place no longer participates...they were probably losing money on patrons like me! Used to take my interns there.

There may be a good number of FT Mods in BOS on the 23rd. Just sayin' ;)

I could perhaps make the 23rd.

There may be a good number of FT Mods in BOS on the 23rd. Just sayin' ;)

I could perhaps make the 23rd.

As possibly could I, although some logistical transportation plans may get in the way. Mark me down as interested...

There may be a good number of FT Mods in BOS on the 23rd. Just sayin' ;)

I could perhaps make the 23rd.

Okay, I feel like I'm missing something obvious, but I haven't had much time on FT lately -- how come mods will be in town? It'd be fun if there was a big group (actually, we'll have fun no matter what the group size!)

Okay, I feel like I'm missing something obvious, but I haven't had much time on FT lately -- how come mods will be in town? It'd be fun if there was a big group (actually, we'll have fun no matter what the group size!)

so we can bribe them with Guinness my friend!!

I still vote for Mr Dooleys pub on the 23rd. Could grab a bunch of tables, have pints and eats and fight over who gets to pay the idine tab lol

Okay, I feel like I'm missing something obvious, but I haven't had much time on FT lately -- how come mods will be in town? It'd be fun if there was a big group (actually, we'll have fun no matter what the group size!)

We could tell you, but then we'd have to kill you.

so we can bribe them with Guinness my friend!!

I still vote for Mr Dooleys pub on the 23rd. Could grab a bunch of tables, have pints and eats and fight over who gets to pay the idine tab lol

It looks like we're honing in on the 23rd as the date, and Mr. Dooley's would be fine, if a bit pricier than most pubs in the area. But there'll be no need to fight over who gets to charge it; there's a protocol that the organizer gets to use his (or her) card! :)

We could tell you, but then we'd have to kill you.

Um, forget I asked then! :)

We could tell you, but then we'd have to kill you.

lol I know what it is!! ooh ooh!

Cartera and FreeCause are both the mileage vendor third party affiliate companies that run everything toolbar and mall for most major airlines and other large companies and both of these recently debacled companies are located in and around Boston. They have promised Red Sox tickets to FT MODs in hopes that the MODs can quell uprisings from the 1-3k gamer-styled customer base that has been vetting offers on recent promos gone bad that had been put forth on airlines such as united and AA by the two shopping-relationship companies. Since the Red Sox are in a daily race with the Yankees to see who is in first in the AL, it makes for sweet sports and sweet mileage gigs all in one.

that, or you guys like September rain.
:D

It looks like we're honing in on the 23rd as the date, and Mr. Dooley's would be fine, if a bit pricier than most pubs in the area. But there'll be no need to fight over who gets to charge it; there's a protocol that the organizer gets to use his (or her) card! :)

Yah but when you try their Guinness you will agree it's the best you have had this side of Ireland, and so you owe me one for being right about that hehe

Dooleys is the place, by the way, that once let me run a 10 cent idine charge. I actually split a tab between 3 cards for a promo years ago and one of the charges was that small.

:D

lol I know what it is!! ooh ooh!

Cartera and FreeCause are both the mileage vendor third party affiliate companies that run everything toolbar and mall for most major airlines and other large companies and both of these recently debacled companies are located in and around Boston. They have promised Red Sox tickets to FT MODs <snip>


I wish they'd invite me to the game, too!

But that's OT -- this thread is about the BOS DO.

I'm down with the Do. See you on the 23rd!

Mike

xyzzy & I are travelling around ME that friday, but could head in for a beer.:D

xyzzy & I are travelling around ME that friday, but could head in for a beer.:D

definitely do!!

parking near Mr Dooleys can be a bear... if you dont get street, there is a lot near State street too but it costs a bit. Then again you are right next to Fan. hall so it could be worth the trip for that as well.

I'm in for the 23rd if that works for others ;)! Works perfect since I'll already be in Town and can Metro to wherever we decide on for drinks.

Google maps says its a 11 min walk from our hotel (or 11 min via public transport), so as I european I'll probably keep the rental car where it belongs :)

I'm in for the 23rd if that works for others ;)! Works perfect since I'll already be in Town and can Metro to wherever we decide on for drinks.


hope to see you there!

Just note that in Boston they call it a "T" not a Metro lol
but if it gets u there that's all that matters

The nearest T to get you there, however, might be taking the Red Line to Down Town Crossing or anything that gets to Government Center.

This will put you in and around the Financial District. Since Boston is a great walking city, it doesnt take much to get around on foot... The bar is located at the corner of Batterymarch and Broad.

If this thing takes on a bigger life than anticipated, I think pawtim needs to ask them to block off a bunch of tables for us! hehe

Google maps says its a 11 min walk from our hotel (or 11 min via public transport), so as I european I'll probably keep the rental car where it belongs :)

yes, do walk it. care to tell which hotel that is? I know the city quite well as I have lived in and around Boston most of my life and used to work in at least 3 companies right around where this bar is.

yes, do walk it. care to tell which hotel that is? I know the city quite well as I have lived in and around Boston most of my life [...]

Its two orange T stops south of our pub Do location. ;)
No more details, refer to post #13. :)

Coolio - glad this seems to be coming together! :)

Any thoughts on what time we want to meet up?

hope to see you there!

Just note that in Boston they call it a "T" not a Metro lol
but if it gets u there that's all that matters

The nearest T to get you there, however, might be taking the Red Line to Down Town Crossing or anything that gets to Government Center.

This will put you in and around the Financial District. Since Boston is a great walking city, it doesnt take much to get around on foot... The bar is located at the corner of Batterymarch and Broad.

If this thing takes on a bigger life than anticipated, I think pawtim needs to ask them to block off a bunch of tables for us! hehe



yes, do walk it. care to tell which hotel that is? I know the city quite well as I have lived in and around Boston most of my life and used to work in at least 3 companies right around where this bar is.

Thanks for the chuckle. I meant to refer to it as the "T" but traveling worldwide and living in DC people always say metro so as soon as I thought trains, I thought "metro" haha.

I'm a born raised Bostonian :P. I grew up in Roxbury, not too far from Northeastern. Still have my bearings!!! Haha

But I'll be looking to share a beer and get a few laughs in :D!

Well post #13 says, "We could tell you, but then we'd have to kill you." and I thought the poster had meant, We could tell you, but then we'd have Tequilla!" lol

And Dooley's is best known for it's Irish spirits and Guinness, not Tequillas--metro or no. :D

Time you ask? Well, I aint the thread organizer or nuthin, but I would imagine it would be a good idea to be in there around 6-7pm???

Pawtim?
what say you?

Again, it could be dependent on number of known committed people AND timing, but they can arrange some tables to get us all together if the group is say 5-15 people. (If it gets too much bigger we have to do a booze cruise hahahaha).

I could make the 23rd... but later. More likely in the 8-9pm range.

Coolio - glad this seems to be coming together! :)

Any thoughts on what time we want to meet up?

Well, I was thinking something along the lines of Happy Hour until whenever...if some folks can't get there 'til later, then you could twist my arm to stay and have a few more drinks, and meet more FTers! :)

Interesting fact: Happy Hour is outlawed in Massachusetts! (At least drink specials). It's part of our Puritan heritage...

We should probably figure out when to start, so I can drop by the pub and let them know we'll be a group.

If I am able to catch an earlier flight, I might be able to attend on September 23.

put me down as interested as well. not sure what my schedule is yet that day, but if i can be there i will be.

as of now I am coincidentally going to be in BOS on the 23rd (arriving at like 9pm but will try to come in earlier). put me down as a maybe!

I'll also be in BOS that weekend, arriving at 5pm Friday Sep 23, and would be interested in meeting others for dinner and maybe a drink. I was thinking of heading to the Bull & Finch (or whatever it is called these days), but am open to whatever.

And perhaps Marathon Man could show me some running areas in/around Boston I could explore on Sunday morning (or he could even join me)?

Maybe the OP could update the first post with the latest info, who's going, etc?

I'll also be in BOS that weekend, arriving at 5pm Friday Sep 23, and would be interested in meeting others for dinner and maybe a drink. I was thinking of heading to the Bull & Finch (or whatever it is called these days), but am open to whatever.


It's actually called "Cheers" now, but there isn't too much reason to go there. True, the outside stairs do look like the bar on the show, but the inside is nothing like it. Apparently, they make a pretty good burger, though. If you want, I'll walk you over there and show off the stairs. ;)

FYI, I used to work as a Park Ranger in Boston and can probably answer a few historical questions or give you a couple anecdotes, at least. Remind me and I'll give you the true story of why the Tea Party happened, why the Battle of Bunker Hill never took place and why two guys named Dawes and Prescott got screwed by a poet and history.

Mike

i'll be home then, and should be able to make it into town for a while..

I'll also be in BOS that weekend, arriving at 5pm Friday Sep 23, and would be interested in meeting others for dinner and maybe a drink. I was thinking of heading to the Bull & Finch (or whatever it is called these days), but am open to whatever.

And perhaps Marathon Man could show me some running areas in/around Boston I could explore on Sunday morning (or he could even join me)?

Maybe the OP could update the first post with the latest info, who's going, etc?

I would suggest just running along the Charles and it's nice for many miles no matter where you start. An example is to go from say, where Boston University is to the Hatshell and back. Along the Esplanade.

http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/hatch_shell_events/p1021.php

I will not be in town on Sunday or I would probably run with ya, but I am only around for Fri, which is why I pushed the OP to have it on that date lol

I am also here to say that Cheers is not a good place. Sure it has good burgers but I do not think we should do this there. Real Boston is not Cheers. The front of the building near Beacon Street that is in the TV show was the only good part of it. The rest is a tourist trap and you may as well just visit Disney World.

But hey if this gets REAL big I do know some people and maybe we can rent out Fenway Pahk! lol
next time

Argh. I'm heading out at Logan at 3:30pm on the 23rd for a weekend/MR on the JK/US MAD mistake fare >< Have fun guys!

might be there, but busy flying out of BDL a couple of days later.

I could make the 23rd... but later. More likely in the 8-9pm range.

That's a little late for me, but I'd be willing to hold out, since you are on my list of FTers that I find interesting.

Mike

That's a little late for me, but I'd be willing to hold out, since you are on my list of FTers that I find interesting.

Mike

I think Mike is flirting with missy lol

This is a (non) update on the location.

Mr. Dooley's was suggested, and I stopped in to talk to them today, but they will have to check with the manager and get back to me.
The location is good, near all the subway lines and Faneuil Hall, but the place is pretty cozy (i.e. small), and they have live music from 5:00 to 9:00 on Fridays.

There are a lot of "maybes" of people who will attend, so I told the pub that we'd probably be between a dozen and two dozen -- the whole place probably only fits about 50 people, so...

If that place doesn't work, I have some ideas about larger places nearby. I should hear back from them tomorrow, and then I will update post #1, and add a new post to the end of the chain.

pawtim, I plan to be there, and thanks for front-ending this. (Blithe term, considering that...) This will be adjacent to an official FT mods meeting in Boston (can I say this?). It's not a coincidence that you're getting the response from the bold type types, including the pref for the 23rd. So if I were setting it up, erring on the large end would be the better end. We could end up with a lot of folks, unless they're organizing something (or more) else on the QT. Look what you got yourself into. Remind you of high school? Thanks again.

I think Mike is flirting with missy lol

Not sure my wife would approve, though. ;)

This is a (non) update on the location.

Mr. Dooley's was suggested, and I stopped in to talk to them today, but they will have to check with the manager and get back to me.
The location is good, near all the subway lines and Faneuil Hall, but the place is pretty cozy (i.e. small), and they have live music from 5:00 to 9:00 on Fridays.

There are a lot of "maybes" of people who will attend, so I told the pub that we'd probably be between a dozen and two dozen -- the whole place probably only fits about 50 people, so...

If that place doesn't work, I have some ideas about larger places nearby. I should hear back from them tomorrow, and then I will update post #1, and add a new post to the end of the chain.

If we want a chance to be able to talk to each other, live music might not be the best thing. There's always Anthem, which has zero personality, but is big and should be able to accommodate us.

I didn't realize that there was a Mod Do in town. Maybe they're plotting to overthrow the regime?

Mike

Maybe the OP could update the first post with the latest info, who's going, etc?

Done.

This will be adjacent to an official FT mods meeting in Boston (can I say this?).

Rats, now we have to make use of our licence to kill :D:cool:

I'm in for any time in the afternoon/evening of the 23rd!

This will be adjacent to an official FT mods meeting in Boston (can I say this?).

Sure you can say it. But be aware that if you comment on what actually happens in BOS, specifically discussing 'specific moderator actions', you may be in breach of the rules. ;) :D What happens in BOS, st...

I'll be coming. ^

Count me in. I think I arrive just after lunch from JFK. Am happy to meet anywhere. I'm a vegetarian and non-drinker, so apologies in advance if I sound a bit boring. Just find me a chair in a corner somewhere...;)

Rats, now we have to make use of our licence to kill :D:cool:

lol

hey one of YOU mods brought up that you were all around. Wasnt us! hahaha

anyway it will be great to meet both regular FTers and some of the folk that make it all possible!

I'm a vegetarian and non-drinker, so apologies in advance if I sound a bit boring. Just find me a chair in a corner somewhere...;)

***snicker***

Count me in. I think I arrive just after lunch from JFK. Am happy to meet anywhere. I'm a vegetarian and non-drinker, so apologies in advance if I sound a bit boring. Just find me a chair in a corner somewhere...;)

we could do musical chairs... and Guinness is veg friendly :)

Count me in as a straggler :). I should be able to join the group between 8:30 and 9:00pm

[ QUOTE=Prospero;17124367]Count me in as a straggler :). I should be able to join the group between 8:30 and 9:00pm[/QUOTE]


Cool. Oh, I have a quadrillion questions for the BA mod! (LOL because Britain and America can't even agree how many a quadrillion is! Okay, I'm a nerd...who occasionally has to deal in international BTU statistics.)

Really, I have just one question.

Okay, I'll put you down as a participant, second wave. We'll probably need re-enforcements by then. :)

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I've not spoken with anyone there about this, but I think it'd be easy enough to ask them to seat non-FTers on the other end of the patio area first, and allow our group to congregate in the side area. I think this one might give us the flexibility we'd like since we don't know how many people will show up. http://www.classicirish.com/kinsale-home.php

Thoughts? PM or thread to me.

I'll be in town also for the weekend. Count me in.

How late is this gathering expected to last?

I may need a ride to Woburn...

How late is this gathering expected to last?

I may need a ride to Woburn...

not sure of lateness but I am in for all night... either way if timing works out I would gladly give you a ride there. I often take Rte 1 to get north but sometimes I think it's evil and out to get me so I take 93 to 128, meaning I would be near Woburn and thus able to give you the ride.

So we shall talk there and see if it works for you.

:)MM

I'm at 75 percent for my attendance.

So much for a "mini-DO"... ;) :p

not sure of lateness but I am in for all night... either way if timing works out I would gladly give you a ride there. I often take Rte 1 to get north but sometimes I think it's evil and out to get me so I take 93 to 128, meaning I would be near Woburn and thus able to give you the ride.

So we shall talk there and see if it works for you.

:)MM

That might take care of my issue, too. PM sent. ;)

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I've not spoken with anyone there about this, but I think it'd be easy enough to ask them to seat non-FTers on the other end of the patio area first, and allow our group to congregate in the side area. I think this one might give us the flexibility we'd like since we don't know how many people will show up. http://www.classicirish.com/kinsale-home.php

Thoughts? PM or thread to me.

Might change the response if you communicate more in terms of standing than sitting -- for better or for worse :D. Half-humor, whole-serious. I anticipate that "milling about" will strongly prevail, no matter how late we stay... :)

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And if I may make another suggestion: Low background music, please? I'm still hoarse - and partially deaf - from high school reunions :D. Again, half-humor, whole-serious... And thanks again.

Rats, now we have to make use of our licence to kill :D:cool:

Rats. ^:eek:

:)

That might take care of my issue, too. PM sent. ;)

have PMd you back. you are both all set. I will drive ya

I'm also a non-drinker although, after a night with MM, I might need something. ;)

I'm going to reiterate my suggestion of Anthem. No music, no charm, but likely plenty of seating.

Mike

have PMd you back. you are both all set. I will drive ya

Then indeed I shall be there! :cool:

As this is not a mini DO than I would like to be there. Or wherever there is.

What's this meeting everyone is talking about. I was told that retraining was needed. :D

I'm also a non-drinker although, after a night with MM, I might need something. ;)

I'm going to reiterate my suggestion of Anthem. No music, no charm, but likely plenty of seating.

Mike

yes after a night with MM you will need a class C substance hahaha.


As this is not a mini DO than I would like to be there. Or wherever there is.

What's this meeting everyone is talking about. I was told that retraining was needed. :D

We are all learning that miles are worthless and to try something else as an addiction. Oh this is going to be hard for me!
:D

I have a big company meeting downtown this Friday, which ends with a happy hour at a Back Bay restaurant from 3:00-6:00 PM. So I'll already be a bit tipsy by the time I get to the Do. Hope I can manage to last until some of the stragglers get in at 9pm. (Maybe I can sneak away from some of my early afternoon meetings and take a nap instead. :p)

As this is not a mini DO than I would like to be there. Or wherever there is.

What's this meeting everyone is talking about. I was told that retraining was needed. :D

You're a mod on both AA and TS&S?! Are you being punished for something?

Mike

A number of mods from other forums recently have landed in TS&S, led by the Community Director. Boots on the ground. Some are calling it "the surge". (Possibly to be followed by Ambassadors when things are quelled?)

You're a mod on both AA and TS&S?! Are you being punished for something?

Mike

He forgot to use the new cover sheet on his weekly moderator TPS report... :p

move me from the maybe list to confirmed.

Count me in as a straggler :). I should be able to join the group between 8:30 and 9:00pm

Same here. How do you get there from the Hyatt Regency?

I've updated post number 1 with the details of the location.

It's a short walk from the Hyatt on Lafayette -- turn right out the front door, go 2 blocks (which are offset a bit because of a theater...walk along Washington Street for a few feet) to Tremont Street (the edge of Boston Common), and turn right. Tremont becomes Cambridge Street, and the restaurant is on the left side, in a plaza that offers cover from the rain.

See you Friday!


Same here. How do you get there from the Hyatt Regency?

Count me in, though perhaps a tad after 5. :)

Count me in, though perhaps a tad after 5. :)

PawTim and I will get there separately at 5 as well.

If anyone needs my cell just PM me. My PM box is filling up but I will try and remember to empty it.

If anyone needs my cell just PM me. My PM box is filling up but I will try and remember to empty it.

+1

You're a mod on both AA and TS&S?! Are you being punished for something?

MikeHas to be the funniest post I've read in quite awhile. :D:D

Has to be the funniest post I've read in quite awhile. :D:D

But you didn't answer the question. :p

If there will be room for a couple more at this not-so-mini-do, count me in.

But you didn't answer the question. :p

If there will be room for a couple more at this not-so-mini-do, count me in.

Should be plenty of room for a few more. I'll add you to the list.

I'm not too family with beantown. What "T" station is it and how would I get there from the station?

I'm not too family with beantown. What "T" station is it and how would I get there from the station?I hope this helps...BOS DO Friday, September 23rd, starting at 5:00 @
The Kinsale
2 Center Plaza
Boston

This is right across Cambridge Street from Boston City Hall, and the T stop called "Government Center", which serves the Green and Blue (from the airport) subway lines. It's a couple blocks from the State Street (Orange Line) and Park Street (Red Line) T stops....and I hope to see you there as the result of an earlier flight for me.

Here is the official T subway map (http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/) for reference.

Count me in, though perhaps a tad after 5. :)

We've arranged for the TSA to do a private search for you before entering the restaurant.

I'm not too family with beantown. What "T" station is it and how would I get there from the station?

It's pretty easy to get there, but if there is anyone who is nervous about getting there, I work a few blocks from there and would be happy to accompany you. My building is 53 State Street, literally right outside the State Street T stop. Meet in front of the Cosi at 5:00-5:15. I'll be the guy with the black backpack and the Milepoint luggage tag (Sorry, lost my FT one.).

Please PM me if you are going to be walking over with me so I will know to wait for you.

Mike

I'll be the guy with the black backpack and the Milepoint luggage tag (Sorry, lost my FT one.).


Mike

I have an extra FT bag tag that I just put out near my backpack. Remind me to give it to you tomorrow @:-)

My flight gets into BOS at 5pm. I'm planning to swing my my hotel (Doubletree Boston Bayside) first, and then head to this Do. Since I'll be doing the local travel via T and walking, I probably won't be at the Do until 6:30-7pm.
Let me know if anyone else will be arriving around the same time and we can walk from the T to the pub together.

and just like that, im out. friday will be my only family time for several weeks. gotta take advantage of it. my apologies.

We've arranged for the TSA to do a private search for you before entering the restaurant.

Awesome.

"Puttin' on the foil!... Every game! ... Yeah, you want some?" :D

Just reviewed my itinerary and realize my flight is scheduled to arrive Logan @ 535PM.

Feel free to start without me. :D

But you didn't answer the question. :p

Last weekend I refereed in the California central valley. When I left my car the thermometer read 100. At the match end when I returned to my car it was 104.
Arrive at my hotel and logged onto FT. It was not very difficult after the previous couple hours. :p

I'll see y'all tomorrow. I'll be drinking this time ;)

See all of you tomorrow!

I'm just glad we finally have a spot to go to :). If not, I would have suggested Howl on the Moon, always a fun time drinking there. They always have live entertainment as well. Pretty spacious there :D.

See all of you tomorrow!

I'm just glad we finally have a spot to go to :). If not, I would have suggested Howl on the Moon, always a fun time drinking there. They always have live entertainment as well. Pretty spacious there :D.

indeed. This spot for this event is a good choice. I'll buy Pawtim his first beer. Then again I am getting there with him so yah lol

Anyway if anyone is already in the city or will be afterwards, I do suggest you check out Mr Dooleys and also The Littlest Bar, near where Dooleys is. The Littlest Bar has a big table in front tha has a tap on it you can pour yourself and it tallies up how many you had and you pay the total! That is a good thing hehe.

Anyway see ya'll Fri nite!

:)MM

<snip> suggest you check out Mr Dooleys and also The Littlest Bar, near where Dooleys is. <snip>

:)MM

Dude, you do not give up! LOL

See you all at the Kinsale tomorrow! It'll be fun. And it'll absorb a flexible number of attendees.

Dude, you do not give up! LOL

See you all at the Kinsale tomorrow! It'll be fun. And it'll absorb a flexible number of attendees.

yes I know it is bigger. But Dooleys is an idine place for those who may be in town longer than just Fri hahaha

then again, who trusts those miles anymore, what, with the UA promo and all?

I'm going to pay for my beers at Kinsale with a AMEX GC!

I might be able to stop by, as I'll be in town.

Hi. I might be able to come as well (99% will make it there :))

Hi. I might be able to come as well (99% will make it there :))

Hope to see you there. All are welcome.

Hi. I might be able to come as well (99% will make it there :))

so you charge 1% conversion rates? or is that 1% cash back?:D

Last minute, but I find myself with an open hole in the middle of the day, so if anyone wants to do lunch in the Quincy Market area, feel free to PM me or just post here. I'll be heading out for lunch in the 12:30ish range but am flexible.

Mike

so you charge 1% conversion rates? or is that 1% cash back?:D

hehe...no more 1% cashback ;)

It looks like I will be there this evening, probably around midnight or so, although I am currently working on arriving earlier...

...it depends on whether or not flight availability will cooperate with me.

I am currently at the airport in Phoenix...

It looks like I will be there this evening, probably around midnight or so, although I am currently working on arriving earlier...

...it depends on whether or not flight availability will cooperate with me.

I am currently at the airport in Phoenix...

to be honest, unless persuaded by others, I may be there til closing time.

PM me for cell number if you need anything.

You may be greeted by a bunch a drunks lol but I will be pacing myself as I am supposed to run on Sat... supposed

Please add me to the list, too.

^ to all.

Thank you, pawtim! And Marathon Man for handling "the paperwork"!

^ to all.

Thank you, pawtim! And Marathon Man for handling "the paperwork"!

+1

Thanks for a great first DO!

Thanks for a great first DO!

+1 -- great meeting everyone, and love the fact that flyertalkers can get their drink on!

Ditto all of the above! Great to meet new friends and see old ones. :cool:

Heaps of fun last night! Was great to meet people and put names with faces. I loved it and learned a lot.

If anyone wants to meet up, I'm north of BOS. If anyone wants to talk about GCs and MOs, just shoot me a message.

Below is a scan of the bar receipt. I collected much of the cash from most everyone but it seemed I came up a bit short. I'm not complaining and we all had many a brew in us, but if anyone, when looking at this, realizes they neglected to put in $, just lemme know and I'll grab it from ya later as I paid this bill on a AMEX GC. And if not then not. Maybe I was just drunk. Now I gotsta go run it off ---arrhghgg

But who cares, cuz it was worth every mile! :D

Thanks PawTim for setting it up!

:)MM

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Thank you pawtim and MM to set this up. It was my first DO and I enjoyed meeting up all :-)

Heaps of fun last night! Was great to meet people and put names with faces. I loved it and learned a lot.

If anyone wants to meet up, I'm north of BOS. If anyone wants to talk about GCs and MOs, just shoot me a message.

Below is a scan of the bar receipt. I collected much of the cash from most everyone but it seemed I came up a bit short. I'm not complaining and we all had many a brew in us, but if anyone, when looking at this, realizes they neglected to put in $, just lemme know and I'll grab it from ya later as I paid this bill on a AMEX GC. And if not then not. Maybe I was just drunk. Now I gotsta go run it off ---arrhghgg

But who cares, cuz it was worth every mile!

Thanks PawTim for setting it up!Well, at least you know I did not contribute to that bar receipt!

I hope that you get paid by those who did not pay you.

Thank you, Marathon Man. It was a pleasure to meet you and a few of the other FlyerTalk members who I met last night for the first time.

Thank you pawtim and MM to set this up. It was my first DO and I enjoyed meeting up all :-)

and you as well!

We shall meet again and also chat much about GCs and other things... :)

Well, at least you know I did not contribute to that bar receipt!

I hope that you get paid by those who did not pay you.

Thank you, Marathon Man. It was a pleasure to meet you and a few of the other FlyerTalk members who I met last night for the first time.


I enjoyed meeting people for the first time too and the best part about a FT DO is the fact that you are all in a place where you can actually speak freely about your passion! I mean, everyone there knows of travel and miles and hotel gigs! How LIBERATING indeed!

But now wait a sec there mate... there IS a small fee for being there, you know! Yes, you have to pay the DO OP PawTim 1 mile in the airline of his choice! :D:D:D:D:D:D

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But now wait a sec there mate... there IS a small fee for being there, you know! Yes, you have to pay the DO OP PawTim 1 mile in the airline of his choice! :D:D:D:D:D:D

Actually, I'd prefer one SPG point, since they're worth more! :D I ended up paying in cash that night -- and paper money to boot! (Of course, I'd just sold some coins to get the paper money!)

Great meeting you all, fun times!

For the record to all FTers out there, Marathon Man is a RIOT!!! :cool:

And about eightblack, just when you thought reading what he wrote in trip reports was funny, I'd say you have to meet this guy in person ^!

Wow, MM, you're a lot nicer than I am. ;)

Guys, if you had food, drinks, etc. and didn't kick in, please do so. Otherwise, it will make it a lot more difficult to get big Dos in Boston. I don't think anyone wants to have to start handing out bills to people as they leave.

Mike

Thanks to all who helped organize this and put it together! It was really nice having a place to go after arriving in the city, and meeting some local Flyertalkers at the same time. It was also nice to see some of the other mods before our meeting the next day.

Let me know if anyone will be out in the PHX area, maybe we can do one here.

Let me add my thanks too! It was a fun night!

p.s. I had my part of the tab pulled out and paid before the bill was delivered :)

Thank you for planning such a fun evening. We had our own tab and paid it before we left.

Been away for a while and totall missed this! I'll have to make the next one.

+1 on the big thanks - it was a great evening. ^

Sorry to hear the tab came up short - it happens at FT Dos all to often. :( And I hope you registered for the Pub's loyalty programme? :D

+1 on the big thanks - it was a great evening. ^

Sorry to hear the tab came up short - it happens at FT Dos all to often. :( And I hope you registered for the Pub's loyalty programme? :D

yes it does

I guess it would be worse to be a Red Sox fan.

Oh wait, I am one! haha

Anyway yes, I rego'd for the pub's gig but I dunno if they take receipts retroactively.

anyway it was great to see everyone and we shall do more!

yes it does

That was why I checked with you before we all left - in case we needed to do a whip around. You should have said - I'm certain we'd all have thrown in a few more dollars without even blinking.

Your wish for more is impressive! :D ^

Am revisiting this thread in hopes many still may see this post...

Early in the night of the DO a nice guy in a suit was chatting with a few of us all about Delta. He knew his stuff. I am embarrassed to say I have forgotten the SN and your name... and if you are watching this, please do let me know. I have a DL question for you!

thanks!

:)MM

I bet it was Kevin (krpjr).

Am revisiting this thread in hopes many still may see this post...

Early in the night of the DO a nice guy in a suit was chatting with a few of us all about Delta. He knew his stuff. I am embarrassed to say I have forgotten the SN and your name... and if you are watching this, please do let me know. I have a DL question for you!

thanks!

:)MM

thanks! I shall PM him and see.

:)MM