NYC DRINK UP! June 5th 2009!

[THWIP!]

We can talk about wherever you guys want to have this, I really don't care about that.

The important thing is that we will be joined by a special guest. Former Bendis Boarder Shawn DePasquale. And maybe even the elusive David The Mighty.

Shawn is moving to California but is making a stop in NY and wants to hang out with us. Let's show him a good time.

[Jef UK]

I'll be in Austin, TX that weekend.

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

Hurm.

[Ben Rosen]

come to mocca the next day!

[THWIP!]

Bump.

[Doug]

Stuff could come up, kids could get sick, but I'm saving the date.

[Fourthman]

I should go - it's my birthday.

[MIKE D]

Sounds doable.

[THWIP!]

Fuck yeah!

[Jonny Z]

i should be there-

[Flonk]

I can do this.

[THWIP!]

I can do this.

Don't fuck with me Flonk.

[PeterSparker]

I'm in, and a Fourthman b-day bash to boot? and possible Dave the Mighty sightings??? Badass!


(watch though, now that I'm going Flonk will have some convenient excuse as to why he can't make it. watch, just watch)






Also, if you guys can make a note of it now, on June 25th Ashok is throwing a birthday blow-out (for himself :) ) at Arlene's Grocery. We'll be playing in a reconfigured version of Stephanie's band, on the same bill with Locksley and Titus Andronicus! Should be quite an evening.

I'm sure Ashok or I will start a specific thread about it in early june, but wanted to throw it out there now in hopes a lot of peeps can make it then.

[THWIP!]

I'm in, and a Fourthman b-day bash to boot? and possible Dave the Mighty sightings??? Badass!


(watch though, now that I'm going Flonk will have some convenient excuse as to why he can't make it. watch, just watch)






Also, if you guys can make a note of it now, on June 25th Ashok is throwing a birthday blow-out (for himself :) ) at Arlene's Grocery. We'll be playing in a reconfigured version of Stephanie's band, on the same bill with Locksley and Titus Andronicus! Should be quite an evening.

I'm sure Ashok or I will start a specific thread about it in early june, but wanted to throw it out there now in hopes a lot of peeps can make it.

I heard about this last drink up. Sounds awesome.

[Oeming]

Have one for me in spirit guys! I miss NYC!

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

I will not be there!

[PeterSparker]

Have one for me in spirit guys! I miss NYC!


Will do. And it misses you.




I will not be there!


Booooooouuurrnnsss

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

Will do. And it misses you.






Booooooouuurrnnsss

Sorry I'm lame!

[Flonk]

I'm in, and a Fourthman b-day bash to boot? and possible Dave the Mighty sightings??? Badass!


(watch though, now that I'm going Flonk will have some convenient excuse as to why he can't make it. watch, just watch)






Also, if you guys can make a note of it now, on June 25th Ashok is throwing a birthday blow-out (for himself :) ) at Arlene's Grocery. We'll be playing in a reconfigured version of Stephanie's band, on the same bill with Locksley and Titus Andronicus! Should be quite an evening.

I'm sure Ashok or I will start a specific thread about it in early june, but wanted to throw it out there now in hopes a lot of peeps can make it then.

I might be able to do that one too.

[PeterSparker]

I might be able to do that one too.


If you do, the bacon-wrapped hot dogs are on me then.

[Flonk]

If you do, the bacon-wrapped hot dogs are on me then.

I am there like shareware.

[THWIP!]

So where are we having this thing?

[Jonny Z]

So where are we having this thing?

well, Maleev keeps insisting on picking the next drink-up place, but unfortunately this won't show up on his radar until we pick a place he hates

[Xander Boune]

well, Maleev keeps insisting on picking the next drink-up place, but unfortunately this won't show up on his radar until we pick a place he hates

:lol:

I'm down as a tentative yes... anywhere is fine for me, but I wouldn't mind something different than Mustangs

[TheTravis!]

I'm working on getting us there.

[Flonk]

So where are we having this thing?

I don't know the name, but there's a place near the Port Authority that gives out free hot dogs.

EDIT: Found it. It's called Rudy's http://rudysbarnyc.com/home.html

[Lyfeforce]

I and a possible second are working on getting up there for this.

[PeterSparker]

I don't know the name, but there's a place near the Port Authority that gives out free hot dogs.

EDIT: Found it. It's called Rudy's http://rudysbarnyc.com/home.html


They also have a great jukebox, but ... the place is tiny, and narrow, and tiny.



What about 7B in the East Village? On the corner of Ave B and 7th Street (across from Tompkins Park). We ended up there once one other time (after starting somewhere else, I think that first Ghost Town show) It's a dive bar, also has a good jukebox, and enough room that we should be able to coral a couple of tables or a corner. Plus there are a lot other place we could migrate to in that neighborhood if it was too full or something.

[Fourthman]

They also have a great jukebox, but ... the place is tiny, and narrow, and tiny.



What about 7B in the East Village? On the corner of Ave B and 7th Street (across from Tompkins Park). We ended up there once one other time (after starting somewhere else, I think that first Ghost Town show) It's a dive bar, also has a good jukebox, and enough room that we should be able to coral a couple of tables or a corner. Plus there are a lot other place we could migrate to in that neighborhood if it was too full or something.

I'll second 7B.

[Mary E. Brickthrower, MEB Grim]

Everyone have a lovely time.

Mr. McManus and I will be seeing NIN in Camden that night so unfortunately we can't make it. Which sucks b/c I haven't been to NYC since I "lost" my job there and moved back to the Philly office. -sigh- I do miss it.

[Charles Soule]

I'll be there - looking forward to meeting people I have intermittently posted online with/near!

7B is a fine choice. There are zillions of bars down there that would do the trick, if 7B is packed, as an earlier poster mentioned. As an alternative, anyone ever been to The Distinguished Wakamba? It's at 37th and 8th, and it's one of the strangest bars I've ever been to (but it's awesome).

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/distinguished-wakamba-lounge/

[DAVE]

7B is a great bar, but it's usually pretty packed on the weekends.

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

7B is a great bar, but it's usually pretty packed on the weekends.

Like your butt! Hey-o!

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

It's not that I hate Sally's, but I am no fan either. I'm not sure if I can do 4th though, regardless of the spot.

EDIT:http://nymag.com/listings/bar/frying_pan/

[DAVE]

It's not that I hate Sally's, but I am no fan either. I'm not sure if I can do 4th though, regardless of the spot.

EDIT:
Passed by a very nice place on the West side, at the piers across from 26th street there were old boats docked with open bars on top. Right in the river!
Oh, you mean The Frying Pan! That place is great.

[Charles Soule]

Wasn't it June 5? And if enough of us are Brooklynites, there are some great bars out here, too - of all types. A lot have outdoor sections, for example, and there's not much better on a spring night.

Maleev (or any other Brooklyn folks), what's your neighborhood, just out of curiosity? I'm in Clinton Hill.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Wasn't it June 5? And if enough of us are Brooklynites, there are some great bars out here, too - of all types. A lot have outdoor sections, for example, and there's not much better on a spring night.

Maleev (or any other Brooklyn folks), what's your neighborhood, just out of curiosity? I'm in Clinton Hill.

JefUK lives here, I think Frank can make it from SI easier.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Oh, you mean The Frying Pan! That place is great.

Yeah, I remembered:) Used to got there like 15 years ago when it was a club underneath. Don't know if it still operates like that.

[PeterSparker]

JefUK lives here, I think Frank can make it from SI easier.

Frank?

Please we could be having the drink-up at his place and its still 60-40 he wouldn't show.

[DAVE]

Here's some suggestions:

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/ace_bar/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/blue-ruin/

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/fat_cat_billiards/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/dive_75/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/patriot-saloon/ **




* means I've been there and I like it.

** means I love it, and so will you.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Frank?

Please we could be having the drink-up at his place and its still 60-40 he wouldn't show.

I haven't heard from him in a while....

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Here's some suggestions:

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/ace_bar/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/blue-ruin/

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/fat_cat_billiards/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/dive_75/ *

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/patriot-saloon/ **




* means I've been there and I like it.

** means I love it, and so will you.


I vote for the Jazz nights.

[PeterSparker]

I haven't heard from him in a while....


He's been taking care of his poor little injured doggie.

[Doug]

Things are looking to be in my favor for attending.

I just need to know where (hopefully a place walking distance from Penn Station, but I can always cab it).

[MIKE D]

Things are looking to be in my favor for attending.

I just need to know where (hopefully a place walking distance from Penn Station, but I can always cab it).

Cool. We haven't seen you in ages.

[Doug]

Cool. We haven't seen you in ages.

Yeah, my last (and only) time was too long ago.

I had a blast, and everyone was really cool.

[THWIP!]

So did we decide on a place?

[Flonk]

I just need to know where (hopefully a place walking distance from Penn Station, but I can always cab it).

Close to Penn is good for me too. With my new train schedule I'll have to leave earlier, so the closer the better.

[Doug]

So where we going gentlemen?

I've only been once, and it was to Sally's. Sally's was good, but I'm willing to go other places should the NYC Elite deem other places better, and easy to get to for a New Jersian.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Frying pan.

[ShortStack]

shit shit shit shit shit! I am leaving like two days later for Boston...i should probably not leave town that close to leaving...buuuuut....
(I've done less responsible things for less awesome reasons...)
anyone have somewhere i could crash if i randomly decided to do this? Not sure if i want to book a hostel bed for a drink up, i'd rather drink that money...

[Charles Soule]

Just get really drunk and crash under a bush in Central Park. It's much safer than it used to be.

[Flonk]

Soooooooooooooooooo, where are we going?

[Jonny Z]

yes, I too would like to know where we will be drinking

[MIKE D]

Everyone up for trying The Frying Pan?

[Jonny Z]

sure. 8 PM?

[THWIP!]

Everyone up for trying The Frying Pan?

That sounds ok. It's not too far from Penn.

[DaGetHighKnight]

Frank?

Please we could be having the drink-up at his place and its still 60-40 he wouldn't show.

This made me laugh and its true.

Id like to make this one, I may go get my car or just take a train there and a cab over the bridge home. Or I may not come at all . Is it still in Brooklyn?

[Jonny Z]

This made me laugh and its true.

Id like to make this one, I may go get my car or just take a train there and a cab over the bridge home. Or I may not come at all . Is it still in Brooklyn?

the frying pan - http://nymag.com/listings/bar/frying_pan/

[Doug]

Everyone up for trying The Frying Pan?

Sounds good to me.

[TheTravis!]

sure. 8 PM?

Place closes at midnight though, apparently.

[DaGetHighKnight]

the frying pan - http://nymag.com/listings/bar/frying_pan/

That place closes at midnight but that shouldn't be a problem.

[Jonny Z]

Place closes at midnight though, apparently.

oh lame. so 7:30 then?

[MIKE D]

Place closes at midnight though, apparently.

Can wait to hang out with you on one of the "ratty makeout couches".

[MIKE D]

As for the midnight thing, I'm sure it won't be too tough to find somewhere else once it closes.

[Charles Soule]

As for the midnight thing, I'm sure it won't be too tough to find somewhere else once it closes.

I think there's just the one bar in the city. We can always buy 40s and a few cans of whipped cream and hang out on a park bench.

[MIKE D]

I think there's just the one bar in the city. We can always buy 40s and a few cans of whipped cream and hang out on a park bench.

Sounds like the last drink-up...

[TheTravis!]

As for the midnight thing, I'm sure it won't be too tough to find somewhere else once it closes.

Well get excited, because it looks like we might actually be able to make it.

[DaGetHighKnight]

Maleev brought up a good point. That point is its an outdoor place and it gonna rain on friday.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Maleev brought up a good point. That point is its an outdoor place and it gonna rain on friday.

Shit, they say rain/thunder.

[MIKE D]

Alright, what's Plan B?

[Jonny Z]

so something came up and i might be a bit late on friday night, but i'll be there for sure at some point (maybe closer to 9ish) no matter where it is

[DaGetHighKnight]

The Winchester?

[MACK!]

come to mocca the next day!

I second this motion!

We'll be at MOCCA that Sat & Sun right after your drink up- Maybe even a Sat night shin dig too?

[Jef UK]

Have fun, y'all. Somebody get a summons in my honor.

[Doug]

The Winchester?

We always go to the Winchester.

[TheTravis!]

Can you fuckers please settle on a place? Preferably one that is easy for out-of-towners to get to?

[mattbrand]

Man, I'm gonna be in NY this weekend, but I don't think I can make it to the drink-up. :(

[TheTravis!]

Man, I'm gonna be in NY this weekend, but I don't think I can make it to the drink-up. :(

Then you're dead to me. DEAD!

I have no Matt Brand. :(

[Jonny Z]

Can you fuckers please settle on a place? Preferably one that is easy for out-of-towners to get to?

I think this place will suit all our needs

http://www.disneyworld.com/

edit: I don't need travis's penile probe entering me :Oops:

[TheTravis!]

I think this place will suit all our needs

http://www.classroom1.com/

Thanks for the link, you asshole. When my company's IT people come for me later today with a ton of questions, I'm going to be very angry with you. :-x

[Jonny Z]

Thanks for the link, you asshole. When my company's IT people come for me later today with a ton of questions, I'm going to be very angry with you. :-x

:Oops::Oops::Oops:

[mattbrand]

Then you're dead to me. DEAD!

I have no Matt Brand. :(

I figured that would be the price I had to pay.

[TheTravis!]

I figured that would be the price I had to pay.

As long as you can still live with yourself, knowing you've broken my heart.

[mattbrand]

As long as you can still live with yourself, knowing you've broken my heart.

As difficult as it will be, I'll try to keep on keepin' on.

[Jonny Z]

how about we crash this party?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hopelarson/3531610073/

there's always the dive bar in union square- i believe it's called 119

there are a bunch of good places in the west village or soho we could check out as well

this place is actually pretty cool and has some open space in the back- and as for food, they let you order any delivery you want - http://www.antarcticabar.com/

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

Have fun nerds! Wish I could be there!

[MIKE D]

how about we crash this party?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hopelarson/3531610073/

there's always the dive bar in union square- i believe it's called 119

there are a bunch of good places in the west village or soho we could check out as well

this place is actually pretty cool and has some open space in the back- and as for food, they let you order any delivery you want - http://www.antarcticabar.com/

I'll second Antarctica, just so we can finally decide on a place.

[PeterSparker]

Guys, I'm in Manhattan so any place is good for me. If the people traveling in want to make it down to Antartica, cool by me. (last time I was there I got WASTED)

Or we can still try and keep it closer to PennStation. But like I said, its all a relatively short stumble home for me regardless, so I'm leaving it up to everyone else.

Will STOUT just be too crowded to consider?

[Fourthman]

Antarctica thirded, fourthed.

[THWIP!]

I'll second Antarctica, just so we can finally decide on a place.

I'm good with that, I just want to pick a place already.

[Jonny Z]

OK Antarctica it is!!! rain or shine, right? we're throwing out The Frying Pan as an idea this time?

8 PM good for everyone? gonna try and make it myself at 8, 9 the latest.

[THWIP!]

OK Antarctica it is!!! rain or shine, right? we're throwing out The Frying Pan as an idea this time?

8 PM good for everyone? gonna try and make it myself at 8, 9 the latest.

Yes. That's cool.

[MIKE D]

Guys, I'm in Manhattan so any place is good for me. If the people traveling in want to make it down to Antartica, cool by me. (last time I was there I got WASTED)

Or we can still try and keep it closer to PennStation. But like I said, its all a relatively short stumble home for me regardless, so I'm leaving it up to everyone else.

Will STOUT just be too crowded to consider?

As an NJ commuter, taking the Holland in to this bar is as easy as anything else. But you are right, the hard core commuters might have a problem. This IS pretty downtown.

Penn Station crowd, sound off. Let's decide this today.

[PeterSparker]

As an NJ commuter, taking the Holland in to this bar is as easy as anything else. But you are right, the hard core commuters might have a problem. This IS pretty downtown.

Penn Station crowd, sound off. Let's decide this today.

Sounds like the Penn Station crowd can just head back to Jersey with you, and hilarity should ensue for the rest of the weekend!

[TheTravis!]

Well, wed be coming into Grand Central, not Penn. So you guys tell me how bad it's going to be.

[MIKE D]

Well, wed be coming into Grand Central, not Penn. So you guys tell me how bad it's going to be.

Grand Central is still midtown, so you are looking at a three mile hike to get to the bar downtown. You could probably take a cab or the subway, depending on how comfortable you are with either.

[Jonny Z]

for those wanting to get there somewhat easily and cheap, the C or E trains stop 2 blocks away at Spring Street (Then walk 2 blocks west on Spring to get to the bar). The 1 train also stops at Canal street nearby

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

Im cool with that too

[THWIP!]

I'm coming from Penn. But if someone can give me subway directions I should be fine.

[TheTravis!]

I guess we'll end up looking at StopHopper and figuring it out from there, or just taking a cab. I'm still not 100% sure if we're coming or not, and if we are, if we're bringing my sister-in-law and her husband.

[PeterSparker]

Hm, Grand Central is a different thing all together. There are places to hang and drink right in Grand Central actaully. :)

Or, you guys could walk over to the Royalton Hotel on 44th. Always a great place to hang and booze in their bar.

That's also the east side train line (4, 5, 6) so maybe 119 Bar might be back in play?


EDIT: Seems like everyone is cool with Antartica though, so Jen and Trav are probaly gonna have to cab it. But if you guys do, your first few rounds are on us for the extra bucks you'll have to spend there and back.

[Jonny Z]

I'm coming from Penn. But if someone can give me subway directions I should be fine.

the C or E trains stop 2 blocks away at Spring Street (Then walk 2 blocks west on Spring to get to the bar)

[TheTravis!]

Hm, Grand Central is a different thing all together. There are places to hang and drink right in Grand Central actaully. :)

Or, you guys could walk over to the Royalton Hotel on 44th. Always a great place to hang and booze in their bar.

That's also the east side train line (4, 5, 6) so maybe 119 Bar might be back in play?


EDIT: Seems like everyone is cool with Antartica though, so Jen and Trav are probaly gonna have to cab it. But if you guys do, your first few rounds are on us for the extra bucks you'll have to spend there and back.

We're looking at a 20 dollar can ride, aren't we?

[Doug]

I'm in the Penn crowd, and I'll be okay with it. I can catch a cab from Penn and a cab back to Penn. Or use the subway. I'll find it one way or another.

[MIKE D]

Hm, Grand Central is a different thing all together. There are places to hang and drink right in Grand Central actaully. :)

Or, you guys could walk over to the Royalton Hotel on 44th. Always a great place to hang and booze in their bar.

That's also the east side train line (4, 5, 6) so maybe 119 Bar might be back in play?


EDIT: Seems like everyone is cool with Antartica though, so Jen and Trav are probaly gonna have to cab it. But if you guys do, your first few rounds are on us for the extra bucks you'll have to spend there and back.

Seconded on the round buying.

[PeterSparker]

We're looking at a 20 dollar can ride, aren't we?

I don't know what kind of action you guys are looking for here in the city, and I'm certainly no expert, but I think you'll find a can ride for a $20 spot, sure ... :mistrust: Maybe you should just check Craig's List for that.


A cab ride however should be a little less probably, but over $10 ...

[TheTravis!]

I don't know what kind of action you guys are looking for here in the city, and I'm certainly no expert, but I think you'll find a can ride for a $20 spot, sure ... :mistrust: Maybe you should just check Craig's List for that.


A cab ride however should be a little less probably, but over $10 ...

:Oops:

Freudian slip?

[thatguyfromsyracuse]

We're looking at a 20 dollar can ride, aren't we?


I don't know what kind of action you guys are looking for here in the city, and I'm certainly no expert, but I think you'll find a can ride for a $20 spot, sure ... :mistrust: Maybe you should just check Craig's List for that.


A cab ride however should be a little less probably, but over $10 ...

:lol:

[Doug]

I guess we'll end up looking at StopHopper and figuring it out from there, or just taking a cab. I'm still not 100% sure if we're coming or not, and if we are, if we're bringing my sister-in-law and her husband.

I hope you come down. I'm dying to meet you face to face. Not in a gay way. . .unless you want it to be.

[Doug]

I don't know what kind of action you guys are looking for here in the city, and I'm certainly no expert, but I think you'll find a can ride for a $20 spot, sure ... :mistrust: Maybe you should just check Craig's List for that.


A cab ride however should be a little less probably, but over $10 ...

So you're suggesting Travis doesn't tip. :twisted:

[Flonk]

Antartic sounds good.

[Oeming]

be sure to take pics for me!

[Flonk]

Travis, Hop Stop is telling me you need to take the shuttle from Grand Central to Times Square, then take the C down to Spring Street. So there you go.

[jenifu]

I hope you come down. I'm dying to meet you face to face. Not in a gay way. . .unless you want it to be.

he always wants it to be.

so i guess we will see you children at antarctica* on friday night...?

(*note: i just visited the bar website. the tag line on it reads,
"where the drinks are big, and the memories are short.
also, the drinks are big."

HAHA.

[TheTravis!]

I hope you come down. I'm dying to meet you face to face. Not in a gay way. . .unless you want it to be.

If I make it, a manly hug will ensue.

[TheTravis!]

he always wants it to be.

Don't make me slap you around again, woman.

[jenifu]

Don't make me slap you around again, woman.

that's hot.

[PeterSparker]

Travis, Hop Stop is telling me you need to take the shuttle from Grand Central to Times Square, then take the C down to Spring Street. So there you go.

You out of towners and your Hop Stop. It's cute.


(and yeah that works, but they're 4 bucks in for subway rides and wasting time with the shuttle when for a little more you can just get there without all the BS. But if finances are the main consideration then that would be the way to go.)

[Flonk]

You out of towners and your Hop Stop. It's cute.


(and yeah that works, but they're 4 bucks in for subway rides and wasting time with the shuttle when for a little more you can just get there without all the BS. But if finances are the main consideration then that would be the way to go.)

Listen you, these websites are a lifesaver. Between Hop Stop and Yelp, I have everything I need to fool my girlfriend into thinking I know what I'm doing.

[MIKE D]

I hope you come down. I'm dying to meet you face to face. Not in a gay way. . .unless you want it to be.

Now we know where he's going to get his can ride.

[Doug]

Now we know where he's going to get his can ride.

I usually charge more than $20, but for a fellow board member I'll kick in a discount.

[Jonny Z]

Listen you, these websites are a lifesaver. Between Hop Stop and Yelp, I have everything I need to fool my girlfriend into thinking I know what I'm doing.

and everything you need to fool us into thinking you have a girlfriend.

[Flonk]

and everything you need to fool us into thinking you have a girlfriend.

...

No comment.

[PeterSparker]

Hey Trav and Jen if it's still raining pretty good when/if you get here, you might have trouble getting a cab around Grand Central. So if you want to do the subway, go back in the station, go downstairs buy a Metrocard (I guess put $8 on it, that's a ride there and back tonight for both of you) then find the "S" or Shuttle to Times Sq. Then find the blue circles for the "A, C, E" lines when you get off the shuttle. You have to walk a bit through a long hallway to get there as those trains are another block from the Times Sq station. Then grab the C or E (not the A) downtown to Spring St.

If you do come with friends though, and you can find a cab (I'd suggest trying to get one going down Lex if there's a long line at the cab stand on 42nd street) you're better off, and it won't cost but a few bucks more than taking the subway would've for the four of you anyway.

[THWIP!]

Hey Trav and Jen if it's still raining pretty good when/if you get here, you might have trouble getting a cab around Grand Central. So if you want to do the subway, go back in the station, go downstairs buy a Metrocard (I guess put $8 on it, that's a ride there and back tonight for both of you) then find the "S" or Shuttle to Times Sq. Then find the blue circles for the "A, C, E" lines when you get off the shuttle. You have to walk a bit through a long hallway to get there as those trains are another block from the Times Sq station. Then grab the C or E (not the A) downtown to Spring St.

If you do come with friends though, and you can find a cab (I'd suggest trying to get one going down Lex if there's a long line at the cab stand on 42nd street) you're better off, and it won't cost but a few bucks more than taking the subway would've for the four of you anyway.

These train directions work for me as well. Thanks a lot. Now after I get off at Spring Street which way do I go?

[TheTravis!]

Hey Trav and Jen if it's still raining pretty good when/if you get here, you might have trouble getting a cab around Grand Central. So if you want to do the subway, go back in the station, go downstairs buy a Metrocard (I guess put $8 on it, that's a ride there and back tonight for both of you) then find the "S" or Shuttle to Times Sq. Then find the blue circles for the "A, C, E" lines when you get off the shuttle. You have to walk a bit through a long hallway to get there as those trains are another block from the Times Sq station. Then grab the C or E (not the A) downtown to Spring St.

If you do come with friends though, and you can find a cab (I'd suggest trying to get one going down Lex if there's a long line at the cab stand on 42nd street) you're better off, and it won't cost but a few bucks more than taking the subway would've for the four of you anyway.


Dude, as always, you are the man.

[Jonny Z]

These train directions work for me as well. Thanks a lot. Now after I get off at Spring Street which way do I go?

west!!! 2 blocks west

i will be there on time tonight. 8 PM. gonna call now to see if we can reserve a table

[TheTravis!]

west!!! 2 blocks west

i will be there on time tonight. 8 PM. gonna call now to see if we can reserve a table

Hold four seats for us.

[THWIP!]

west!!! 2 blocks west

i will be there on time tonight. 8 PM. gonna call now to see if we can reserve a table

Towards the river and the tunnel. I was looking at the website. I'm getting on a 7:03 train to the city and should be in there quarter to 8. So as should be ther around 8, probably a little after.

[PeterSparker]

These train directions work for me as well. Thanks a lot. Now after I get off at Spring Street which way do I go?


Hm, pretty sure a right.

But maybe Jonny can take that one, I'm not a westside guy, not my usual stop. Plus I ride my bike pretty much everywhere anyway, what do I know? :)

EDIT: Beat me to it!

[Charles Soule]

I am going to be at a concert in Central Park until about 10, but I'll head down right after. You guys think you'll still be drinking at 10:30 or so?

[MIKE D]

You guys think you'll still be drinking at 10:30 or so?

Spoken like a true drink-up newbie.

[Charles Soule]

Spoken like a true drink-up newbie.

Not for long!

[TheTravis!]

I am going to be at a concert in Central Park until about 10, but I'll head down right after. You guys think you'll still be drinking at 10:30 or so?

That's when we start injecting heroin into our taints and trying to smoke cigarettes with our penises.

[DaGetHighKnight]

That's when we start injecting heroin into our taints and trying to smoke cigarettes with our penises.

Always the best part of the night IMO.

[Charles Soule]

That's when we start injecting heroin into our taints and trying to smoke cigarettes with our penises.

The "trying" suggests a funnier situation than just going ahead and smoking dick cigarettes.

"Okay, guys, I think I've got it figured out. Seriously. Light the cigarette BEFORE you stick it in. It'll work this time."

[TheTravis!]

The "trying" suggests a funnier situation than just going ahead and smoking dick cigarettes.

"Okay, guys, I think I've got it figured out. Seriously. Light the cigarette BEFORE you stick it in. It'll work this time."

I thought you hadn't been to a drink-up before? :)

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

I am going to be at a concert in Central Park until about 10, but I'll head down right after. You guys think you'll still be drinking at 10:30 or so?

what concert? It's raining.

[Charles Soule]

TV on the Radio. It's looking less likely that I'll go, just because I don't necessarily want to be miserable for three hours just to see a band I like live. I'm going to make the call in a few hours, I guess.

[MIKE D]

TV on the Radio. It's looking less likely that I'll go, just because I don't necessarily want to be miserable for three hours just to see a band I like live. I'm going to make the call in a few hours, I guess.

Was that a free Park concert? If so, sweet, except for the weather part.

[Charles Soule]

Was that a free Park concert? If so, sweet, except for the weather part.

If by "free" you mean "free-spirited" and possibly "footloose and fancy free," then yeah, I would have to think it would be.

If, however, you mean "not costing any money," then absolutely not.

[PeterSparker]

If by "free" you mean "free-spirited" and possibly "footloose and fancy free," then yeah, I would have to think it would be.

If, however, you mean "not costing any money," then absolutely not.


Eh, tonight's not the night for it, but they're all "free" at the bandshell! You just find yourself a nice spot on the lawn outside the fence, and listen. :)

[Flonk]

That's when we start injecting heroin into our taints and trying to smoke cigarettes with our penises.

NattyP is coming?

[Doug]

I'm leaving work shortly, grabbing a quick bite, then it is off to the train station.

See you guys in a few hours.

[Jonny Z]

ok fellas listen up- i got us a table reserved under the name "Jonathan" for 8 PM!!! i should be there at that time too. the table will probably be towards the back

he wouldn't do Bendis... he asked for a first name :(

[MIKE D]

already here. This table is perfect for quarters

[Fourthman]

Thanks everyone for showing up. That was Olde Skool awesome. With Natty P we might've had the entire founders! Fantastic night, excellent birthday.

[Raphael J]

One of the best nights I've ever had in the city. Seriously guys, thanks.

[THWIP!]

I had a really great time. Loved seeing everyone and meeting the new guys. I started reading Strongman and I'm really liking it. I'll post the pictures tomorrow.

[Oeming]

come on guys, pics! The only thing I miss about the east cost is NYC. Give me some love!

[Flonk]

It's always a pleasure to see you guys. [inside joke inside joke]

[Flonk]

come on guys, pics! The only thing I miss about the east cost is NYC. Give me some love!

THWIP had the only camera.



And if he doesn't post the Jonny/ Sean picture, there's going to be problems.[inside joke inside joke]

[THWIP!]

Tomorrow, the camera is all the way in my bag and I'm all the way on my bed.

[Oeming]

Tomorrow, the camera is all the way in my bag and I'm all the way on my bed.

tomorrow is a day late!

[Doug]

Sorry I had to bail early last night. I had to get up early today, but that's okay because it was to go the Yankee game, so I'm cool with that.

Anyway I've got to run to meet my father and catch a train.

I just wanted to say I had a great time last night, and all you guys (and gals) kick ass.

[Jonny Z]

GREAT turnout last night!!!!! we musta hit 15-20 people at the high point.

[THWIP!]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1025.jpg
BEST PICTURE!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1031.jpg


That's all I took, I'll see if I can get Shawn's pictures and his video of 4thman's amazing ode to Megan Fox's asshole.

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

you people need a razor.

[Charles Soule]

I got there a little late, but I had a great time. I'm sure it won't be my last BenBo outing. And THWIP!, glad you're enjoying Strongman (and thanks for deigning to acquire a copy!)

[PeterSparker]

Sorry for not making a complete round of goodbyes before I bailed, but I honestly thought I'd make it back before things finally broke up. Didn't happen.

Still though, good times while I was there. Great seeing everyone who made it.

We might have to make this the new official spot as well.

[THWIP!]

Sorry for not making a complete round of goodbyes before I bailed, but I honestly thought I'd make it back before things finally broke up. Didn't happen.

Still though, good times while I was there. Great seeing everyone who made it.

We might have to make this the new official spot as well.

Hell yeah, I really liked that bar and it was really easy to get to by subway.

[TheTravis!]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1025.jpg
BEST PICTURE!

Our bromance is legendary.


you people need a razor.

Bearded is the new handsome.


I got there a little late, but I had a great time. I'm sure it won't be my last BenBo outing. And THWIP!, glad you're enjoying Strongman (and thanks for deigning to acquire a copy!)

Sorry I didn't get to talk to you more, man.


Sorry for not making a complete round of goodbyes before I bailed, but I honestly thought I'd make it back before things finally broke up. Didn't happen.

While you were there, you took VERY good care of me, my friend. Much love, as always.

I fucking LOVE my NYC compadres. And, thanks to Friday night, I will never be able to look at Megan Fox's ass again without picturing Fourthman's tongue in it.

[PeterSparker]

While you were there, you took VERY good care of me, my friend. Much love, as always.


8)



I fucking LOVE my NYC compadres. And, thanks to Friday night, I will never be able to look at Megan Fox's ass again without picturing Fourthman's tongue in it.

Apparently I missed more than I thought ... Transformers 2 is going to take on a whole new dimension now though.

[PeterSparker]

And hey, I'm just throwing this out here in this thread rather than start a new one. Playing tonight with Staphanie's band, Ivory Daggers, at the Annex tonight @ 7:30. Just a short acoustic set, and I'm sure no one will make it since it's a monday night anyway. :) But still, gotta pimp.

http://www.theannexnyc.com/


And we will be playing the all out rock show on June 25th at Arlene's Grocery, thats the one I'm hoping some people can make it to. But hey, if anyone wants to stop by tonight, please do.

[Jonny Z]

And hey, I'm just throwing this out here in this thread rather than start a new one. Playing tonight with Staphanie's band, Ivory Daggers, at the Annex tonight @ 7:30. Just a short acoustic set, and I'm sure no one will make it since it's a monday night anyway. :) But still, gotta pimp.

http://www.theannexnyc.com/


And we will be playing the all out rock show on June 25th at Arlene's Grocery, thats the one I'm hoping some people can make it to. But hey, if anyone wants to stop by tonight, please do.

i'll be there!!

[PeterSparker]

i'll be there!!


:rock:

[TIP]

It's full of beards!

:rock:

[Flonk]

And hey, I'm just throwing this out here in this thread rather than start a new one. Playing tonight with Staphanie's band, Ivory Daggers, at the Annex tonight @ 7:30. Just a short acoustic set, and I'm sure no one will make it since it's a monday night anyway. :) But still, gotta pimp.

http://www.theannexnyc.com/


And we will be playing the all out rock show on June 25th at Arlene's Grocery, thats the one I'm hoping some people can make it to. But hey, if anyone wants to stop by tonight, please do.


Hmm. I'm off tonight...

[PeterSparker]

Hmm. I'm off tonight...

It's gonna be short and sweet, we'll be done by 8:15, so don't make a long haul or anything. I'd feel bad if you came in and everyone called it a night by 9:00, which most likely will happen. :) It's hard to be "rock and roll!" on a monday night ...

There will booze and broads a plenty on the 25th though!!!!!

[Jef UK]

Man, sad I had to miss this.

Rock out tonight, Keith!

[Flonk]

It's gonna be short and sweet, we'll be done by 8:15, so don't make a long haul or anything. I'd feel bad if you came in and everyone called it a night by 9:00, which most likely will happen. :) It's hard to be "rock and roll!" on a monday night ...

There will booze and broads a plenty on the 25th though!!!!!

It was largely dependant on the Bacon Queen, and she's busy, so...

[PeterSparker]

Hey, just gonna bump this thread again. :)

A reminder to anyone who might be interested, thursday night (6/25) Ashok is throwing a 30th birthday party at Arlene's Grocery (http://www.arlenesgrocery.net/main.html) I'll be playing in Stephanie's new band Ivory Daggers at around 8:00PM. Also on the bill are one of my very favorite bands around Locksley (http://locksleymusic.com/) as well as New Jersey's own Titus Andronicus (http://www.myspace.com/titusandronicus). That is one hard hitting, fully hipster approved line-up right there.

Cover is $6, there are already 120 plus people confirmed just from his e-vite, so the place should be packed and in full rock and roll mode that night.

Anyone who can make it, please do, should be a great time.

[TheTravis!]

Hey, just gonna bump this thread again. :)

A reminder to anyone who might be interested, thursday night (6/25) Ashok is throwing a 30th birthday party at Arlene's Grocery (http://www.arlenesgrocery.net/main.html) I'll be playing in Stephanie's new band Ivory Daggers at around 8:00PM. Also on the bill are one of my very favorite bands around Locksley (http://locksleymusic.com/) as well as New Jersey's own Titus Andronicus (http://www.myspace.com/titusandronicus). That is one hard hitting, fully hipster approved line-up right there.

Cover is $6, there are already 120 plus people confirmed just from his e-vite, so the place should be packed and in full rock and roll mode that night.

Anyone who can make it, please do, should be a great time.

I can't make it, but give Ashok and Stephanie much love for me, as they are both top shelf people who I enjoy thoroughly.

[PeterSparker]

I can't make it, but give Ashok and Stephanie much love for me, as they are both top shelf people who I enjoy thoroughly.

Will do, man.



and the best part about bumping this thread is that I get to see this pic again!!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1025.jpg

[TheTravis!]

Will do, man.



and the best part about bumping this thread is that I get to see this pic again!!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/JackTheGrinner/100_1025.jpg

Later on in the evening, we kissed.

It was awesome.

[MIKE D]

Later on in the evening, we kissed.

It was awesome.

It was like Lady & The Tramp, only hairier.

[THWIP!]

I can't make it. I thought it was on Friday, not Thursday. I have to work on Friday and if we're celebrating Ashok's birthday I won't be having just one drink.

[PeterSparker]

I can't make it. I thought it was on Friday, not Thursday. I have to work on Friday and if we're celebrating Ashok's birthday I won't be having just one drink.

Yeah, I already took off for friday just for that reason. :) I know it being thurday will make it tough for a lot of folks, so understood.



But hey somebody's got to kick out the jams and do too many shots, guess I'll just have to take one for the team...

[MIKE D]

Can't make it, it's the wife's birthday too. So I'll just say Happy Birthday, Ashok. I owe you a b-day drink.

[PeterSparker]

Can't make it, it's the wife's birthday too. So I'll just say Happy Birthday, Ashok. I owe you a b-day drink.

Well, Happy B-day to Mrs D!

:beer:

[PeterSparker]

Thanks for everybody who showed up last night. Good times.