NYC Pre-Season Meet & Greet.

[surfsnowgirl]

I have a bit of social anxiety walking into a bar filled with people I've never met. I'll post what I'm wearing so people can look out for me to put me out of my misery to help me find yous faster. @wallyk no idea, haven't watched the simpsons in years. I can't wait to learn the answer.

 

[LKLA]

I have a bit of social anxiety walking into a bar filled with people I've never met. I'll post what I'm wearing so people can look out for me to put me out of my misery to help me find yous faster. @wallyk no idea, haven't watched the simpsons in years. I can't wait to learn the answer.

Just head up the stairs to the second floor when you arrive - don't bother looking for the group in the main bar on the ground floor (though it's worth taking a look/ walk around given its been open since 1892; marble bar, tin tiles, beveled mirrors, wooden booths,...). Once upstairs, the group will likely be sitting towards the back and there are usually few if any others there around 6pm.

 

[KingGrump]

I am the short fat old Asian dude with glasses.

 

[Seldomski]

@wallyk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Only_Move_Twice

I won't be attending. I did remember the name of the villain, but not the actor. Wikipedia remembers all...

 

[Flying Dutchess]

I am the short fat old Asian dude with glasses.

Hmmm.. well I wear glasses and I’m old so I guess there’s a conversation.
I’ll be by around 8:00 after work. Looking forward to it. Sounds like a cool NY type place.

 

[mdf]

I am the short fat old Asian dude with glasses.

I think the glasses are a disguise. I notice he doesn't wear them skiing.

 

[KingGrump]

I think the glasses are a disguise. I notice he doesn't wear them skiing.

Remember at W/B, I told you guys "you don't need to see to ski."
Or I'm Superman while on skis.

 

[VickieH]

I think the glasses are a disguise. I notice he doesn't wear them skiing.

Even he doesn't want to see where he's leading people

 

[KingGrump]

Even he doesn't want to see where he's leading people

I usually navigate by dead reckoning. It's the dead part most objects to.

 

[wallyk]

I have a bit of social anxiety walking into a bar filled with people I've never met. I'll post what I'm wearing so people can look out for me to put me out of my misery to help me find yous faster.

There should be no, or very limited, worries about walking into Old Town ......Given the Union Sq location it's pretty relaxed, for a NYC bar, and has a completely different afterwork crowd and vibe than say a mid-town bar which can be intimidating.

Look forward to meeting you tomorrow!!!!

 

[surfsnowgirl]

There should be no, or very limited, worries about walking into Old Town ......Given the Union Sq location it's pretty relaxed, for a NYC bar, and has a completely different afterwork crowd and vibe than say a mid-town bar which can be intimidating.

Look forward to meeting you tomorrow!!!!

Thanks. Seems like a cool bar, looking forward to checking it out. Looking forward to meeting you too.

 

[Wendy]

I thought about grabbing the bus in, but I have a meeting that’ll run late. Dang.

 

[KingGrump]

I thought about grabbing the bus in, but I have a meeting that’ll run late. Dang.

That's OK. Come on over anyway. We'll hang around for ya.

 

[Ogg]

Unfortunately it doesn’t look like I can make it tonight. Got a bit crazy at work including dealing with a bit of dog rescue when a lost and scared spaniel wandered onto our job site. I hope you all have a good time and hope to meet some of you another time.

 

[KingGrump]

Sorry to hear that. Will catch you on the next go around.

 

[Wendy]

That's OK. Come on over anyway. We'll hang around for ya.

It’s not going to happen......have a beer for me, OK?

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Pulling into grand central now. Quick ride on the subway and I'll be there.

 

[Philpug]

Pics!!!!!

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Wow that was fun. On the train now heading back to the burbs. It was absolutely fabulous to meet and hang with everyone. @KingGrump @LKLA @wallyk @Flying Dutchess @Sandy_NYC @Uncle-A @Uncle-A's daughter and her boyfriend. @Uncle-A's daughter took pictures so those will get posted later. It was great to put faces with names. Hopefully we'll do another get together.

Now the excitement of the evening was 2 guys on the train in my seat got into a fight before train took off. I was in one of those 3 seats on each side facing each other seats. One guy comes in and sits next to me. Another guy comes in and sits across from us. Guy next to me keeps trying to make small talk with guy across from us whos not interested. Finally guy stands up and jumps on chatty guy who pushes him back and he lands on me. I put my hands up and push him off me. He falls into chatty guy and has his hands around his neck. I'm trapped inside the seat and can't get out. Eventually conductor comes over, separates them, a cop appears, takes to everyone and quiet guy winds up in cuffs. Lots of witnesses statements plus quiet guy attacked chatty guy right in front of video camera so badda bing. I ride the train a lot and never experienced this before. Maybe i watch too much tv but all i kept thinking of was what if he's armed and i'm trapped.

I just talked to the conductor and told him what i saw and it turns out the "victim" is loosely known for being antagonistic and had made derogatory comments to women on other days. I really believe he was hammering the quiet guy with small talk attempts who clearly didn't want to be bothered and he just snapped.

 

[Uncle-A]

Pics!!!!!

Only one now and one more later. Left to Right @KingGrump, @LKLA, @Flying Dutchess, @Sandy_NYC, @surfsnowgirl, and Myself A good time getting together. In another photo yet to come with @wallyk I hope to get it tomorrow.