I prefer Cambridge (Harvard Square is closer to me) but could come to Boston and Kendall Square work.
Neither location would prevent me.
Don't know the Kinsale patio.

Maybe it would be fun to do Boston Harbour cruise DO in mid to late August? There's a promo on travelzoo for $10 Thursday evening cruises. I've not bought one, but if I understand correctly, one needs to commit to a specific date at the time of purchase. It sails 5:30 to 7:30. Any interest?

See http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals..._deal%3a56057s the promo runs another 5 days from now, so by the end of Thursday local time.

I'd be inclined to commit to 8/15 or later.

now the cruise idea IS a good one... But my experience in having rented those many many many times with large groups in the past (had a small events planning co once) is that they charge wayyyyyyy too much for booze and there are limits on what and when they sell anyway. Food is bad too and the event itself has a cost that everyone would have to foot part of. I would hate to have to spend more money on miles learning and earning.

As well, July 22 may be the best time for me and for others, and a guy you know may be flying into town who wants to meet you anyway.

Oh, July 22 is fine -- I'm not suggesting this cruise as a replacement for July 22; just, perhaps, another event. I'd imagine the frugal among us (including me) might have to smuggle in some airplane nips to avoid the no-competition monopoly on board the boat. Maybe we buy some sodas, or maybe I bring a backpack full of ice cold Fresca. :-D

I've lived 'round here 13 years, and I don't think I've ever done a harbour cruise here. I have zero experience with this locally. For ten bucks, I'd give it a try!

Who might be coming to the July DO? Someone from the Carolinas?

PS -- as an aside, there are lots of entertaining YouTube vids about how to smuggle alcohol onto cruise ships, the weeklong variety. I'm not all that into the schemes, but they're fun to demonstrate that American ingenuity is still going strong!! Some are pretty impressive!

yup
he may come!

post those alc links!

heres some cool ones but they dont have to do with miles lol

http://io9.com/meet-prince-ruperts-d...550?autoplay=1

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130424.html

I don't head off to the ADQ Alaska DO until the the morning of the 23rd. I could see if the boss will let me work until 4 that day (I'm asuming another drinks and dinner thing?) and just stay in the city that night

Here we go again: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...l#post20938875

Mike