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mikeef Apr 22, 2013 9:12 am

Boston Do: May 22. Spring may be back!
 
Edited to add on 5/22/13 regarding time and weather: See link here.






Introducing the "the-weather-will-get-warm-eventually" Do for Boston, on May 22. Our last Do was an enormous success, raising over $400 toward spending on my credit card. This year, I hope to exceed that goal.

For the location, I'm going to select Kinsale for dinner again. They seem to be able to handle a crowd our size and we can hopefully get the outdoor patio. Obviously, we're open to suggestions at this point.

Added bonus: The first person to sign up below for this Do will officially be listed in the OP as the first person to sign up! How exciting.

Mike

ETA, 5/7/13: I have received a number of questions asking me about who pays for what and how.

In the past, we have always done it on the honor system. You keep track of what you owe, add in tax and tip (which is usually included in the bill due to the group size) and pay one person, who puts it on their credit card and earns the points. That person is usually the Do organizer, in this case, me, but I'm happy to pass the responsibility to someone else if they want/need the points or get a big bonus at restaurants.

The last time we did the Do, we were literally within a dollar of what the total should have been. That's how it should work. But I have no idea if everyone pays what they owe or if some made up for others.

So the most I can ask is to keep an eye on your order and try to pay the right amount. I've never ended up with extra at one of these things but, in the case that it happens, all extra proceeds will be donated to The One Fund Boston.

Yes:
TheBOSman
Mikeef
Marathon Man
GoGreen
Pawtim
Scotty00
The Great and Mighty Firewind
jBrodes
JY1024
Scuta
dagaetch
sweeper20
Macken7
longwaybackhome
Efrem
World2Travel
juluca
eturowski
todorovic
Arthur Randolph
Violist
BOS Eph

Maybe:
Dr. HFH

No:
Pickleless Greek2Me

Sweet Willie Apr 22, 2013 9:38 am

Mike you sure know how to create enthusiasm for spending on your CC !!^:)

Marathon Man Apr 22, 2013 9:48 am

what does the second person to sign up get?
:D

CDKing Apr 22, 2013 10:08 am

I'm going to try. Were getting to chose a 4x 10 hour work day so i may be able to get the 22nd off. if not i can probably leave work early

Ambraciot Apr 22, 2013 10:20 am

Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment for the 22nd, but you guys and FT will definitely be on my mind as I prep for my 5/23-5/27 trip to DOH.

TheBOSman Apr 22, 2013 10:31 am

Boston Do: May 22. Spring may be back!
 
Will be there, though I have a 5/23-5/27 trip to GIG awaiting me the next day!

mikeef Apr 22, 2013 12:48 pm


Originally Posted by Sweet Willie (Post 20632679)
Mike you sure know how to create enthusiasm for spending on your CC !!^:)

I've got a big one coming up which will need spend. Every bit helps!


Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 20632737)
what does the second person to sign up get?
:D

The thrill of knowing you were beaten out by TheBOSman.

Mike

imslippy Apr 22, 2013 1:18 pm

Boston Do: May 22. Spring may be back!
 
wish I could come but I'm still out west =\

TheBOSman Apr 22, 2013 2:25 pm


Originally Posted by mikeef (Post 20633882)
I've got a big one coming up which will need spend. Every bit helps!



The thrill of knowing you were beaten out by TheBOSman.

Mike

Thanks, I need to be first at something for once! Particularly ahead of MM :p

violist Apr 22, 2013 3:23 pm

Please put me in the maybe column.

I was going to leave town that morning but haven't
bought my ticket yet. I presume this is a post-work
get-together?

TheBOSman Apr 22, 2013 3:41 pm


Originally Posted by violist (Post 20634714)
Please put me in the maybe column.

I was going to leave town that morning but haven't
bought my ticket yet. I presume this is a post-work
get-together?

Yes, it would be an after work get together.

mikeef Apr 23, 2013 9:15 am


Originally Posted by Sweet Willie (Post 20632679)
Mike you sure know how to create enthusiasm for spending on your CC !!^:)

Hey, I'm still trying to get you back here for another one!


Originally Posted by violist (Post 20634714)
Please put me in the maybe column.

I was going to leave town that morning but haven't
bought my ticket yet. I presume this is a post-work
get-together?

Yup!

Mike

CDKing Apr 23, 2013 9:22 am

Its there an estimate on what time it would begin? If I catch the 4:25 bus. I can get to south station at 05:25 PM

Marathon Man Apr 23, 2013 9:59 am


Originally Posted by CDKing (Post 20638757)
Its there an estimate on what time it would begin? If I catch the 4:25 bus. I can get to south station at 05:25 PM

you will be right on time.

Anyway I have not actually technically SAID YES! I just asked IF! lol

So now Im like 10th and saying yes

>>>+Is still on island time mon

mikeef Apr 23, 2013 1:12 pm


Originally Posted by CDKing (Post 20638757)
Its there an estimate on what time it would begin? If I catch the 4:25 bus. I can get to south station at 05:25 PM

We usually start it around 6ish. But the Boston crowd is such a casual one that no one will really know what time it is.


Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 20639003)
you will be right on time.

Anyway I have not actually technically SAID YES! I just asked IF! lol

So now Im like 10th and saying yes

>>>+Is still on island time mon

Ah, now the real fun can begin.

Mike


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