The Northeastern Meet Up Planning Thread

[Faris]

Actually, I'm checking the bus schedule right now and the earliest bus I can catch is at 5:35. That gets to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 8:00 apparently. Then I could catch an underground train to wherever I'll need to go.

If I were to take the bus, I would be arriving at the same station shortly after. You and I could meet there if you're okay with that.

[Awrini]

Hey Finally we got a set date. I'll see if I can hoard the money for this in time. =P

[Bahamut2000X]

If we get rooming situations figured out and so long as (when my classes start up) I don't have something major that Monday, I'll plan to be on that part of the country.

[Jessweeee♪]

You all better take lots of pictures!

[mooglebunni608]

Is anyone else a proponent of going from Friday evening-Sunday (24th-26th)? That's what I'd rather do, personally. Basically it gives us more time on Saturday to do stuff. (Plus I don't want to wake up early Saturday to get to NYC)

I think this would be great, since I'm probably getting there friday anyway.

[Peegee]

It's still early but I'd like to see people who will be arriving Friday just plan out anything in terms of rooming.

What hotel? Where is it? Will [somebody from Friday] reserve all 3 rooms?

[Denmark]

Actually, I'm checking the bus schedule right now and the earliest bus I can catch is at 5:35. That gets to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 8:00 apparently. Then I could catch an underground train to wherever I'll need to go.

If I were to take the bus, I would be arriving at the same station shortly after. You and I could meet there if you're okay with that.

That would be most excellent, then neither of us would be lonely in NYC!

I could probably work out some way that would result in me making hotel reservations if I have to (I'd rather not but I'll sacrifice my discomfort in doing so to make the operation a success). As for what hotel and where, Rye suggests the Chelsea Star.

[Lynx]

i haven't read the first 16 pages of this thread but i could go if its in nyc i mean i was just there today and im going to go to college there soon so going to nyc is a common thing for me now.

[JKTrix]

I have no clue what my classes are going to be like (still in Bermuda, don't leave for RI until next week and classes don't start until Oct 6) but I don't think it will be a problem for me to still come to this. I'll still be a total public transportation noob so I might have to hook up with Rye when she goes if we can sync up.

I have a very hospitable aunt who lives in Kings, NY so as far as rooming goes I should be set. Though sleeping at Ko Ko's sounds more fun.

[Misfit]

Actually, I'm checking the bus schedule right now and the earliest bus I can catch is at 5:35. That gets to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 8:00 apparently. Then I could catch an underground train to wherever I'll need to go.

OMG NO MOM YOUR HEAD WILL GET CUT OFF

[Faris]

Okay, so what exactly is going on regarding the hotel? Is someone booking for all of us (and split the amount owed) or are we booking individually and which hotel?

[Denmark]

I know I said I'd offer to do something about that, but I'm afraid I'm just way too busy (I can show you my calendar if you're not convinced, you'll be amazed at the amount of overlapping things I'm involved in, and that doesn't even count going to class and doing work). Yay, I'm a jerk!

[Peegee]

It's very likely we could do this last minute and still be able to get one, two max rooms (depending on how many people are showing up).

I'm going to warn you (all of you) that on October 1st or something if nobody shows any signs of forward momentum, I will get confirmation lists and get control freak on this here meetup. I did it for Chicago and the accommodations were seamless -- we just had to figure out what to do.

Rye, I know we don't talk much but I'll probably count on you as my local contact. Doesn't really mean anything except you'll probably be the person I call when I get to NYC to make sure at least one person shows up.

If people who read this would just PM me telling me whether you will be arriving Friday or Saturday, it would help. For those who insist on coming on Friday, I hope you have a place to crash =) because you won't be able to check in the hotel without my credit card, and I'll be busy packing Friday night, about 10 hours away :o

[Misfit]

I know I said I'd offer to do something about that, but I'm afraid I'm just way too busy (I can show you my calendar if you're not convinced, you'll be amazed at the amount of overlapping things I'm involved in, and that doesn't even count going to class and doing work). Yay, I'm a jerk!

oh em gee what

[Denmark]

Okay, so it looks like anyone who wants to come in Friday is welcome to stay at Ko Ko's, and PG will get us a hotel for Saturday night. That's the impression I got from talking to both of them.