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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #25 on: March 31, 2009, 10:16:33 AM »
Anyway, the plan would be to hit the city early for a whirlwind tour of, in no particular order, the Natural History Museum, Times Square/Rockerfeller Center, maybe lunch somewhere chintzy like Jekyll and Hyde's, maybe Chinatown, capping off the night at St. Mark's Place, grabbing a drink in between some of the places, of course. A one day pass would take care of the subway fares.

If people want to go to Central Park, I'm open to suggestion, but I have absolutely no experience with it despite working next to it for over a year.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #26 on: March 31, 2009, 02:08:36 PM »
I could almost definitely be convinced to join the drinky gang at St. Mark's. We could also get delicious falafel/dumplings/hot dogs/actually literally anything!

EDIT: Also? I hate Manhattan drink prices as much as the next guy (actually probably moreso), but if you're actually shelling out $12 for vodka and O.J. you are just not being an optimally savvy consumer. Fact.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #27 on: March 31, 2009, 03:32:36 PM »
St. Marks would inevitably end with me dragging everyone to Kanka, then the Hop Devil Grill.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #28 on: March 31, 2009, 04:15:14 PM »
Places I don't know. Sounds good.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #29 on: March 31, 2009, 09:07:47 PM »
I could almost definitely be convinced to join the drinky gang at St. Mark's. We could also get delicious falafel/dumplings/hot dogs/actually literally anything!

EDIT: Also? I hate Manhattan drink prices as much as the next guy (actually probably moreso), but if you're actually shelling out $12 for vodka and O.J. you are just not being an optimally savvy consumer. Fact.

They said Times Square area, though it's easy enough to find hideously expensive drinks elsewhere in the city...
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2009, 11:03:15 PM »
What will be my best bet for hotel/somewhere to crash after the con? I have a general idea of how long I'll be in the area (3-5 days postcon). Who's staying after besides me/CT/Gref if they come? Not counting people in the area, of course. If I'm going to be in the NYC area, I damn well am going to take the chance to do some sightseeing.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2009, 08:27:25 AM »
Sight seeing can suck a dick, shoe shopping is where it is at.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2009, 02:57:02 PM »
You could probably use the same hotel that everyone else is using for the Con, I suppose.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #33 on: April 07, 2009, 04:49:58 PM »
I wouldn't mind staying an extra day or two for NYC antics. I'd even cheerfully go bar hopping despite not drinking as a rule, just for the socialness.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #34 on: April 07, 2009, 11:03:15 PM »
so I'm thinking Thursday Dinner, we have a BBQ at my house.  Good way to take things slowly (...well, not for me <_<), and such.  Any objections?
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #35 on: April 07, 2009, 11:05:32 PM »
That sounds cool. I'd be willing to help out.


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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #36 on: April 08, 2009, 12:16:23 AM »
Ok, just occurred to me, an unorthodox idea for DLC4, but might be interesting...

Near my house, there's a school, which happens to have a Baseball field on it.  I was wondering if, for once, we actually went out and played a game (...besides bowling) and had a big group game of Softball or something.  It would be a break from the normal DLC stuff, and its good picture opportunity to see some of us acting like idiots as we try to play <.<
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #37 on: April 08, 2009, 12:18:04 AM »
You're giving me an excuse to throw a softball at your head? Sign me up.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #38 on: April 08, 2009, 12:18:23 AM »
I'd be in.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #39 on: April 08, 2009, 01:06:41 AM »
Man, I am pathetic at softball.  This of course does not stop me from trying repeatedly. <_<

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #40 on: April 08, 2009, 01:16:29 AM »
Damnit, that's one of my favourite sports. No one around here likes to play (unless I pay 50 bucks a month to play it professionally but I prefer FOR FUN rather than competition) so now you have me all annoyed that I cannot attend. Damnit Meeple.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #41 on: April 08, 2009, 01:39:33 AM »
I have an alternate suggestion, since getting gloves and bats can be arduous.

DODGEBALL.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #42 on: April 08, 2009, 02:11:27 AM »
If I can come I cast vote for dodgeball as I will not play softball/baseball.

If I can't come I cast vote for softball so super can throw bats at Meeple and pretend he didn't know which was a bat and which the ball.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #43 on: April 08, 2009, 02:11:56 AM »
I have an alternate suggestion, since getting gloves and bats can be arduous.

DODGEBALL.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #44 on: April 08, 2009, 02:22:48 AM »
Softball is awesome! :) I'm so in.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #45 on: April 08, 2009, 08:29:58 AM »
Do something that involves moving faster than a comfortable stroll.

It is not good form for a gentleman to be caught at anything faster than a leisurely trot.  The world bows before my whims and I am never running late, I am fashionably on time and everyone else is just preparing the venue for me.  That said I am sure I can find some use for a bat.
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #46 on: April 08, 2009, 09:05:34 AM »
I'm in for softball and dodgeball.

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #47 on: April 08, 2009, 01:13:34 PM »
If I can go (which is starting to look slightly more likely!), I'd definitely be up for Dodgeball. It's about the only sport I actually really enjoy playing! (I'm fine with football ("soccer") and softball, I guess, but not too often.)
'Course, I'd be happy to play both too. I'd just prefer dodgeball. ;D

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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #48 on: April 08, 2009, 03:56:25 PM »
I will play both if they have it, of course, but I prefer dodgball.  My hand-eye-coordination will likely result in some untimely deaths in softball >_>
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Re: DLCon: Plans, where to go, etc
« Reply #49 on: April 08, 2009, 11:46:39 PM »
I'm down for whatever.  There will be a liquor store nearby I trust?

And before you start judging me, have you ever played Softball while a bit drunk?  It's way better that way.

Dodgeball, probably not so much, but it will be FUNNIER that way.
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