10th Annual Brooklyn Reality Tour. Saturday June 12, 2010
Feb 5, 2010, 7:09 pm
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Please put me on the list, as well, with the understanding that as an attendee of BRT's #8 and #9, I might get IDB'd to make room for a new attendee. But I have cleared my calendar for that weekend, just in case.
Feb 5, 2010, 9:16 pm
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36 so far + 2 additional. + KathyWdrf.
I'll be at a trade show over the weekend, and will do updates as time permits.
You can figure yourself guaranteed until we reach 50 attendees. Sorry for not PM'ing a confirmation, but if you read post #1, you'll see that you're confirmed. Let me know if I missed you.
This leaves 11 seats left.
Paging Kathywdrf. Not to worry, your seat is secure.
Net = 11 seats available. Waitlist begins after that.
24 hours and 36 attendees. A new record for signups.
edit updated through post 37 below.
Dan
I'll be at a trade show over the weekend, and will do updates as time permits.
You can figure yourself guaranteed until we reach 50 attendees. Sorry for not PM'ing a confirmation, but if you read post #1, you'll see that you're confirmed. Let me know if I missed you.
This leaves 11 seats left.
Paging Kathywdrf. Not to worry, your seat is secure.
Net = 11 seats available. Waitlist begins after that.
24 hours and 36 attendees. A new record for signups.
edit updated through post 37 below.
Dan
Last edited by dhammer53; Feb 5, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Feb 6, 2010, 7:29 am
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Feb 6, 2010, 5:23 pm
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As this is the last ever tour, and I've wanted to meet dhammer53 for a long time, I will be there.
Feb 7, 2010, 5:53 am
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. You're not the first person to tell me that about Mini DG 
. She is performing with her Dance school at a rather large shopping Mall this weekend, I am really hoping we dont get a dance performance on the weekend of BRT 
. Will be good to see you again iluv
Now I just have to get the UA fares to play nice ex SYD
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Feb 7, 2010, 1:18 pm
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brooklyn
[QUOTE=dhammer53;13329085]dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour - Sat. June 12, 2010.
Announcing the 10th (and last) annual dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour aka BRT.
The first 9 Brooklyn Tours were sellouts. BRT 4 - 7 I rented an airport type shuttle van. Last year we had a 50 passenger coach bus. We split the cost. The cost will be about $49. per person based on a full bus of 50 passengers. Once again, the tour will include a limited edition, dare I say, collectible cap.
Paypal details to be announced at a later date.
Rumor has it that Randy will join us on the last ever BRT.
FYI, Catman will once again host the SoupDo on Friday night; and I'll host an event on Thursday night. Plan on arriving in New York no later than 6 on Thursday. Leap of faith here, so trust me.
We'll have WineDo 3 on Sunday evening.
[SIZE="1"]Disclaimer: If Randy can't make it, well, you neveless than what you would pay in Manhattan; and twice the portion. The show is better than the food. If we do lunch, the cost will be $15 - $20. Details to be worked out.
Please note, last year I switched lunch and d
If you've been on the tour before and want to go again, please sign up, and consider yourself waitlisted. If you're from New York, you're waitlisted too. Thinking about bringing a friend or relative? They have no status; so we'll have to wait and see if they clear the DM list. All of the above lists will clear by May 15. Don't wait to decide.
Past tour highlights include:
2001...poor AnnaS having a cold.
2002...Lisamcgu making us stop for White castle hamburgers.
2003...mjm insisting on a Starbucks break. After I stopped laughing at him for thinking that Brooklyn would even have a Starbucks... we found one.
2004...gorging on food at marysunshine's house...and this was a snack!
2005...cawhite knocking on the door of my childhood home; while I ducked for cover. It was a priceless moment. Details towards the last page of the 2005 thread. Also, a Tony Soprano type sitting at the bar added some extra flavor to our experience.
2006...Our van squeezing past a doubleparked car on a side street. You can just imagine the typical Brooklyn swearing. Also, the tour getting its 15 minutes of fame on Cable television News 12 Brooklyn. Check it out http://news12.com/BK/topstories/article?id=175940# use name: dhammer53ft, password: flyertalk (may not work).
2007... When cawhites 'friend' Larry (the guy who always sits at the bar), checked us out!
2008... "I had no intention of stopping at my childhood home. As we approached, I told the driver to slow down, then stop. Seems the front door was wide open. I took this as a sign from above. I stopped the bus.
A couple of years back, cawhite knocked on the door. I ducked for cover. This year I was apprehensive as I approached. When I told the woman that she bought the house from my Mom, she said in typical Brooklyn fashion whats her name? When I responded, she had a big smile for me.
This may have been the moment on BRT 8. Every year, there's always one moment that's noteworthy".
2009... We were filmed throughout the day for a documentary. Maybe it'll even come out one of these days.
Note:
We rotate seats on the bus. Seat 1A is reserved for a couple of long time attendees (yes, that means you).
We make plenty of stops.
New Yorkers are 'standby' for the tour. Preference goes to out-of-towners.
No talking miles and points when I'm (ahem) lecturing on Brooklyn.
If you want to talk miles and points, visit Chat.
It takes a certain type of person to put up with other Flyertalkers for an entire day. If you're looking for an excuse to visit NY (Brooklyn) in June, the dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour is it.
Please post below if you're interested. I've met a few of you along the road this past year and you have 'dibs' if you're interested in joining us for a fun day in Brooklyn.
If you're interested in coming along, I need you to pm me your:
Flyertalk handle and real name.
Hotel you're staying at, when available.
Cell #
The 2007 thread here... http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...light=brooklyn
2008 Trip Report here... http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=839107
2009 thread ... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...-saturday.html
The 2006 thread here http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...light=brooklyn
It's good background info for any first timers; or, anyone feeling nostalgic.
Let the fun begin.
So far:
dhammer53
Place saver for the Boss +1
Bundy Bear
boxo
Missydarlin +1
UCBeau
lili
Calcifer +1
mersk862
El_Chiflero
violist
someguyinchicago
kudzu +1
Downunder Girl + Mini DG
Oreck
Jailer
NWA747SNN
WBurcham +1
Zoonil
hiyo +1
MarshKing
jenniparks
USFreak
jb831
langleyoaker
Tom911
mhnadel
cawhite
tkey75
SS255
TelevisionTDTina
36 people so far, as of this edit. (plus 2 additional). + KathyWdrf.
Considering this:
JerseyVic
put me down for two people jayeis plue one
Announcing the 10th (and last) annual dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour aka BRT.
The first 9 Brooklyn Tours were sellouts. BRT 4 - 7 I rented an airport type shuttle van. Last year we had a 50 passenger coach bus. We split the cost. The cost will be about $49. per person based on a full bus of 50 passengers. Once again, the tour will include a limited edition, dare I say, collectible cap.
Paypal details to be announced at a later date.
Rumor has it that Randy will join us on the last ever BRT.
FYI, Catman will once again host the SoupDo on Friday night; and I'll host an event on Thursday night. Plan on arriving in New York no later than 6 on Thursday. Leap of faith here, so trust me.
We'll have WineDo 3 on Sunday evening.
[SIZE="1"]Disclaimer: If Randy can't make it, well, you neveless than what you would pay in Manhattan; and twice the portion. The show is better than the food. If we do lunch, the cost will be $15 - $20. Details to be worked out.
Please note, last year I switched lunch and d
If you've been on the tour before and want to go again, please sign up, and consider yourself waitlisted. If you're from New York, you're waitlisted too. Thinking about bringing a friend or relative? They have no status; so we'll have to wait and see if they clear the DM list. All of the above lists will clear by May 15. Don't wait to decide.
Past tour highlights include:
2001...poor AnnaS having a cold.
2002...Lisamcgu making us stop for White castle hamburgers.
2003...mjm insisting on a Starbucks break. After I stopped laughing at him for thinking that Brooklyn would even have a Starbucks... we found one.
2004...gorging on food at marysunshine's house...and this was a snack!
2005...cawhite knocking on the door of my childhood home; while I ducked for cover. It was a priceless moment. Details towards the last page of the 2005 thread. Also, a Tony Soprano type sitting at the bar added some extra flavor to our experience.
2006...Our van squeezing past a doubleparked car on a side street. You can just imagine the typical Brooklyn swearing. Also, the tour getting its 15 minutes of fame on Cable television News 12 Brooklyn. Check it out http://news12.com/BK/topstories/article?id=175940# use name: dhammer53ft, password: flyertalk (may not work).
2007... When cawhites 'friend' Larry (the guy who always sits at the bar), checked us out!
2008... "I had no intention of stopping at my childhood home. As we approached, I told the driver to slow down, then stop. Seems the front door was wide open. I took this as a sign from above. I stopped the bus.
A couple of years back, cawhite knocked on the door. I ducked for cover. This year I was apprehensive as I approached. When I told the woman that she bought the house from my Mom, she said in typical Brooklyn fashion whats her name? When I responded, she had a big smile for me.
This may have been the moment on BRT 8. Every year, there's always one moment that's noteworthy".
2009... We were filmed throughout the day for a documentary. Maybe it'll even come out one of these days.
Note:
We rotate seats on the bus. Seat 1A is reserved for a couple of long time attendees (yes, that means you).
We make plenty of stops.
New Yorkers are 'standby' for the tour. Preference goes to out-of-towners.
No talking miles and points when I'm (ahem) lecturing on Brooklyn.
If you want to talk miles and points, visit Chat.
It takes a certain type of person to put up with other Flyertalkers for an entire day. If you're looking for an excuse to visit NY (Brooklyn) in June, the dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour is it.
Please post below if you're interested. I've met a few of you along the road this past year and you have 'dibs' if you're interested in joining us for a fun day in Brooklyn.
If you're interested in coming along, I need you to pm me your:
Flyertalk handle and real name.
Hotel you're staying at, when available.
Cell #
The 2007 thread here... http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...light=brooklyn
2008 Trip Report here... http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=839107
2009 thread ... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...-saturday.html
The 2006 thread here http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...light=brooklyn
It's good background info for any first timers; or, anyone feeling nostalgic.
Let the fun begin.
So far:
dhammer53
Place saver for the Boss +1
Bundy Bear
boxo
Missydarlin +1
UCBeau
lili
Calcifer +1
mersk862
El_Chiflero
violist
someguyinchicago
kudzu +1
Downunder Girl + Mini DG
Oreck
Jailer
NWA747SNN
WBurcham +1
Zoonil
hiyo +1
MarshKing
jenniparks
USFreak
jb831
langleyoaker
Tom911
mhnadel
cawhite
tkey75
SS255
TelevisionTDTina
36 people so far, as of this edit. (plus 2 additional). + KathyWdrf.
Considering this:
JerseyVic
put me down for two people jayeis plue one