[Mully]

Hello everyone.

I'm sorry for my disappearance the past few days. Work has been unexpectantly busy the past few weeks and this past week was the busiest week we've had in years. I haven't had a lot of time to devote to focusing on the meetup. I apologize.

On Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 7PM at least 30 of us will be eating at Madangsui in Koreatown at 35 West 35th St. For anyone of age, we'll probably trounce around the city's drinking establishments afterwards. I want to make it clear that the latter is not the focus of the meetup.

Jipan made a suggestion that we should meetup at a second location prior to the meetup. I think this is a fantastic idea. We'd be able to exchange pleasantries with all 30 of us before the meetup and get to know everyone before we sit around an enormous table. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to post them between now and Wednesday.

Please, please, please, if you have not told me you're going yet, do so within the next three days. It's vital you do or else you'll likely be left out for dinner. Either PM me or post in the thread. If I don't see a PM or post, you will not be in the party.

Let's have a good time later this week. It should be a blast!



Here's the list so far:

Going Jipan Tashi Emiy_Chu DyTonic ilnadmy Kisaya FootNinja PXG The Last Wizard Ingueferroque MagniHarvald Raw Power Houston 3000 El Sloth Number 47 Gabroni Scosher Kccitystar Philooch CountAntonius Scorcho DJTiesto Txdohawk Pein AVclub 4 Guests

[Emily Chu]

ohboyherewego!!

I vote for CP though, and Staten Island Ferry - since it's free.

and nothing beats GAF on a BOAT.

it'll be extremely nice to take the GAF outside of the seedy bars and clubs and do other shit for a change in the daylight. real nice

[Tashi]

Yuussssssssssssss. There's a work party in August I gotta go to. Gonna find out the date and make sure it doesn't cross up with this. Pretty much down for anything.

[Eggman]

Chuck E Cheese.

[Mully]

ohboyherewego!! I vote for CP though, and Staten Island Ferry - since it's free. and nothing beats GAF on a BOAT. it'll be extremely nice to take the GAF outside of the seedy bars and clubs and do other shit for a change in the daylight. real nice

Central Park is a pretty good idea. Could we maybe get a Saturday afternoon picnic going there?

[dehydratedbabies]

I'll be in NY from 8/29 through 9/3, which is Labor Day. I'd be able to join if it was on the 29th or 30th, or Labor Day. On the 29th I'm seeing the Beirut show in Central Park, on the 30th I have nothing planned yet, and then I'm going to Electric Zoo on Randall's Island from the 31st through the 2nd.

Alcohol-free, though? :(

Coney Island would be cool, I haven't gone before and I've been considering going on one of those days anyway.

Governors Island is a pretty cool place to meet up. You can rent a bicycles there (or bring your own) and ride around the perimeter getting an awesome view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, and on Labor Day the rental is free for 1 hour. Otherwise there's the nice ferry ride to and from the island, and they always have various little events happening there.

[Mully]

I'll be in NY from 8/29 through 9/3, which is Labor Day. I'd be able to join if it was on the 29th or 30th, or Labor Day. On the 29th I'm seeing the Beirut show in Central Park, on the 30th I have nothing planned yet, and then I'm going to Electric Zoo on Randall's Island from the 31st through the 2nd. Alcohol-free, though? :( Coney Island would be cool, I haven't gone before and I've been considering going on one of those days anyway. Governors Island is a pretty cool place to meet up. You can rent a bicycles there (or bring your own) and ride around the perimeter getting an awesome view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, and on Labor Day the rental is free for 1 hour. Otherwise there's the nice ferry ride to and from the island, and they always have various little events happening there.

The meetup will most likely be during the day. I'm sure a few GAFers will want to hit a pub or two afterwards.

[dehydratedbabies]

Talking to humans? While sober? During daylight? Outdoors? That's asking a lot.

[TxdoHawk]

I'm down. Meeting NY-GAF last time was a blast. Korean BBQ or an arcade sounds like a good time on that list...neither of those would be particularly cheap, though. I'd be down to hit a ramen joint if anyone is down with that, normally prices don't get too bad.

[Mully]

Schwarma?

[Magni]

I'm in for just about anything on that list. Still haven't gone to a ramen joint since I moved here this month, so I'm def open to that.

Any dates being thrown around?

[mintylurb]

Japanese hostess clubs..;0

[The Last Wizard]

As long as the date isn't close to school I'm down.

Minty, I owe you a beer.

[Tashi]

Central Park, picnic, frisbees. Flask with liquor...good times?

[The Last Wizard]

I'd be down for a picnic and some sports.

Might I toss in prospect park also.

[Mully]

The meetup will most likely be on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. What weekends are yall free?

[dehydratedbabies]

Is there a reason why Labor Day (Monday September 3rd) is a bad idea? Doesn't everyone have that off of work/school?

[Jipan]

Is there a reason why Labor Day (Monday September 3rd) is a bad idea? Doesn't everyone have that off of work/school?

Yeah, but people typically want to be with their significant other/family and/or friends; barbecues and all that jazz. This more or less confirms a September meet up in any case, just not on labor day; some time in mid to late September. Any way, the September meet up shall be discussed at a later point; I understand some other Gaffers shall be moving into the city by around late August. You can quote me on this for the future.

The OP desperately needs a banner. I'll make one to the best of my Photoshop ability and post it soon. I'd be good on all 3 days. Traditionally, it seems that Saturday works best for everyone but I wouldn't rule out Sunday either since Sundays are typically more of a chill day. Then again, many people have to work the next day so that's why Saturday works.

[Ingueferroque]

Chuck E Cheese would be awesome. Upper Manhattan represent!

[mintylurb]

Yeah, but people typically want to be with their significant other/family and/or friends; barbecues and all that jazz. This more or less confirms a September meet up in any case, just not on labor day; some time in mid to late September. Any way, the September meet up shall be discussed at a later point; I understand some other Gaffers shall be moving into the city by around late August. You can quote me on this for the future. The OP desperately needs a banner. I'll make one to the best of my Photoshop ability and post it soon. I'd be good on all 3 days. Traditionally, it seems that Saturday works best for everyone but I wouldn't rule out Sunday either since Sundays are typically more of a chill day. Then again, many people have to work the next day so that's why Saturday works.

I prefer fridays but hostess clubs are always less busy on saturdays..;)

[smokeymicpot]

No booze. This is crazy.

[Jipan]

Chuck E Cheese would be awesome. Upper Manhattan represent!

Chuck E. Cheese? That would be pretty funny. We could always do Dave&Buster's aka the adult Chuck E. Cheese but there's not much to do there besides eat, drink, and play arcades (the Pacman multiplayer arcade requires four people to play it).

I prefer fridays but hostess clubs are always less busy on saturdays..;)

I wouldn't mind a Friday myself as I'm always in mid town on Fridays. There are Japanese hostess clubs in New York?! My mind is blown. Where? We owe you big time by the way. Now's going to the time to repay you handsomely for it. I don't know how we're gonna do it, but we most certainly will.

I got pretty drunk yesterday at my friend's wedding reception, so I dunno if I want to do that again. Bars are banned, but drinking is not. Restaurants serve alcohol and we could always bring bottles of it concealed to mix drinks in public places.

[Tashi]

Chuck E. Cheese? That would be pretty funny. We could always do Dave&Buster's aka the adult Chuck E. Cheese but there's not much to do there besides eat, drink, and play arcades (the Pacman multiplayer arcade requires four people to play it). I wouldn't mind a Friday myself as I'm always in mid town on Fridays. There are Japanese hostess clubs in New York?! My mind is blown. Where? We owe you big time by the way. Now's going to the time to repay you handsomely for it. I don't know how we're gonna do it, we most certainly will.

Dave and Busters is 21+ right? I thought that was the reason it was going to be a non-alcohol event.

[mintylurb]

Chuck E. Cheese? That would be pretty funny. We could always do Dave&Buster's aka the adult Chuck E. Cheese but there's not much to do there besides eat, drink, and play arcades (the Pacman multiplayer arcade requires four people to play it). I wouldn't mind a Friday myself as I'm always in mid town on Fridays. There are Japanese hostess clubs in New York?! My mind is blown. Where? We owe you big time by the way. Now's going to the time to repay you handsomely for it. I don't know how we're gonna do it, but we most certainly will. I got pretty drunk yesterday at my friend's wedding reception, so I dunno if I want to do that again. Bars are banned, but drinking is not. Restaurants serve alcohol and we could always bring bottles of it concealed to mix drinks in public places.

Yeah there are several of them in mid town. and few other aisan hostess clubs as well. We could always go there after a meetup..;)

[dehydratedbabies]

Yeah, but people typically want to be with their significant other/family and/or friends; barbecues and all that jazz.

Eh, I still think it's a perfect day. Admittedly that's partly because it's the last day I'll be in the city, but the typical Labor Day activities are right in line with what would make a fun meetup, and everyone definitely has that day off. Either way, if anyone wants to have an informal meetup that day I'd be down! Alcohol permitted!

Also, if the August day ends up being the 31st I'd be able to hang out at night because Electric Zoo ends pretty early.

[kisaya]

Korean BBQ + Karaoke sounds fun :3

I'm free after August 18-20. I might have work on Friday/weekends but I could most likely arrange something. Just decide on a date soon so I can schedule ahead of time :)

[Mully]

Yeah we should probably agree on a date within the next few days. Please post the days you think would work the best.

[El Sloth]

Ah, I've only been to one so far. Was a rad time. I should definit-

One of the few things we’ve established is that this will be an alcohol free meetup.

Actually, I think I'm gonna be busy on that day.

[Mully]

Ah, I've only been to one so far. Was a rad time. I should definit- Actually, I think I'm gonna be busy on that day.

It's not like alcohol is banned. It's not going to be the focal point of the meetup as it has been like the first few meetups this year. Drink if you'd like, but we're not going to a bar to do it.

[-PXG-]

Awwww sheeeeeeeeeeeeit.

BBQ/ Food/ Some kind of activity during the day. Boozing at night.

Lets do this.

[Davedough]

Depending on when, I might be able to do a drive up from the DC area, but I'll be damned if I'm driving in downtown NYC.

[Nerfgun]

I'm not in NYC, I'm in Toronto, but – why not meet somewhere on the High Line park walk? that would be pretty ideal I would think. Lots of spaces of different configurations to choose from, plus it's just cool up there. Find a location near some free wifi like an Apple Store and a quick jog down to a bar and you are set.

[Jipan]

Dave and Busters is 21+ right? I thought that was the reason it was going to be a non-alcohol event.

People under 21 can go in if they're accompanied by people who are 24 (which many of us are) and over. Although during the day, anyone can go in regardless. I saw kids there last time I was there around 2pm on a Saturday.

Ah, I've only been to one so far. Was a rad time. I should definit- Actually, I think I'm gonna be busy on that day.

Uh huh, like you've always been. It's your loss buddy. To echo what Mully said, nobody's said anything about not drinking. We're just barring places that ask for ID. If you want to go to a bar, you're welcome to claim a date and host a sub meet up if enough people are down to do it. The main event of August is the non-bar hopping meet up as is. There's plenty of ways to have a fun meet up without resorting to going to bars in this big old city. Basically what -PXG- said; if we have an eat up early, then we can still go to a bar in the night if anything.

[-PXG-]

As long as I can get shit faced with ya'll at night, I'm down for something low key during the day.

No artichoke pizza though. GOD DAMN NO!!!!!

[jasonng]

I'm not in NYC, I'm in Toronto, but – why not meet somewhere on the High Line park walk? that would be pretty ideal I would think. Lots of spaces of different configurations to choose from, plus it's just cool up there. Find a location near some free wifi like an Apple Store and a quick jog down to a bar and you are set.

The highline, while spacious in most parts, can be very narrow to have a get together. It's much worst too when it gets packed with tourists.

Dave, if you do come out for this (and I happen to come out too) I'm buying your first drink.

[Davedough]

The highline, while spacious in most parts, can be very narrow to have a get together. It's much worst too when it gets packed with tourists. Dave, if you do come out for this (and I happen to come out too) I'm buying your first drink.

It only takes one and I'm yours for the night.

[jasonng]

;)

Also, to help you guys get some ideas off the ground: 101 Things to do in the Summer in New York City 2012.

[Houston3000]

Count me in whenever if it's during a weekend.

May not be the best idea but have we considered a movie? NYC has a bunch of outdoor movie screenings in parks... they play music and everything and it's free. Unfortunately a lot of them are in Brooklyn and Queens but it's an idea to consider at least.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies

Also, obviously, there's the regular movie theater. If we end up with a relatively small gathering and are all willing to pay 12 bucks... then again I'm not sure what movies will be playing at that time and it might be lame to have a meetup where we all sit quietly in a dark theater together for 2 hours.

[Tashi]

People under 21 can go in if they're accompanied by people who are 24 (which many of us are) and over. Although during the day, anyone can go in regardless. I saw kids there last time I was there around 2pm on a Saturday.

Ahh very cool

I can find out tomorrow when the work part is for sure. I wanna say it's on Sunday the 19th. Not 100% sure though. I'll report back tomorrow.

[Pein]

I'm down for whatever. The food in the day And drinking at night sounds dope.

[mintylurb]

I'm down for whatever. The food in the day And drinking at night sounds dope.

Wait, folks still use dope? ;0

[Houston3000]

As long as I can get shit faced with ya'll at night, I'm down for something low key during the day. No artichoke pizza though. GOD DAMN NO!!!!!

If we're anywhere near the Village, Union Square, or Chelsea you better believe.

[Mully]

So it looks like we've established some type of consensus that the meetup will be during the day at possibly a park for a picnic or some type of late lunch at a Korean BBQ place.

[AVclub]

I would suggest a Friday evening, August 4th meet up prior to the Labor Day weekend. This would be a good bar night. And would suit those working in the city during the week, and would avoid conflicting with people's labor day plans. Plus, anyone making a special trip into the city for the meet up could arrive prior to the expensive weekend rush.

Just a thought.

[kisaya]

I hope it's not too hot if we go to a park :<

[Tashi]

Wait, folks still use dope? ;0

lol I still say dope sometimes too

[mintylurb]

lol I still say dope sometimes too

You guys are wack!

[Lion Heart]

Schwarma?

Shawarma, say it with me now.

[El Sloth]

The highline, while spacious in most parts, can be very narrow to have a get together. It's much worst too when it gets packed with tourists.

Yep, I'm sure the park has off days (and off hours), but every time I've been to the Highline it's been packed with tourists. It's nice for dates or if you're in small groups, but for big groups it's horrible.

Uh huh, like you've always been. It's your loss buddy. To echo what Mully said, nobody's said anything about not drinking. We're just barring places that ask for ID. If you want to go to a bar, you're welcome to claim a date and host a sub meet up if enough people are down to do it. The main event of August is the non-bar hopping meet up as is. There's plenty of ways to have a fun meet up without resorting to going to bars in this big old city. Basically what -PXG- said; if we have an eat up early, then we can still go to a bar in the night if anything.

Sorry, man. I always put a maybe on my attendance for a reason. Don't know what to tell you.

Actually, I don't even like most alcohol. I only ever drink when I'm out with friends.

My greatest secret!

[Lulubop]

Might be down for this.