Now that it's finally cooling off a little, how about a DU meetup.

[hobbit709]

Preferably somewhere in South Austin.

[Melissa G]

1. I'm headed for Seattle this weekend and generally tied up Sunday mornings

but I'm up for it! :hi: hobbit

[sonias]

2. I think the last time we tried this we were attempting a weekday evening

Does that work for you? I'm not sure I remember all the details but in either case if weekday evenings work for you - Wednesday evening is best for me.

Since Sunday is out for Melissa that would mean Saturday morning which would be tough for me too.

[Melissa G]

3. Wednesday evening should work for me

Be good to see everyone. Sounds like we have some new folks about.

[Lithos]

4. Taco Journalism would be nice

Lots of places to do that...

[sonias]

6. Suggest a taco stand or place

Looks like Wednesday will work for most of us, we just need to find a venue and time.

How does this Wednesday work for everyone?

Lithos - suggestions on where to start?

:kick:

[Lithos]

9. Going to pick three

1) Izzos Taco (1st & Monroe) (http://www.izzoztacos.com)
2) Torchy's Taco (new place on S. Lamar just south of the Half Price Books) (http://torchystacos.com)
3) Papalote (S. Lamar & Manchaca/Barton Skyway triangle - next to Thundercloud) (http://yumpapalote.com)

Yes, I've left off quite a few places of distinction here, but wanted to get a short list out. My main criteria were to find something we could all agree, was in S. Austin open in the evening, and would be easy to park and congregate.

1) I've not eaten at Izzos, but have heard good things. It would be outside, so now that rains have returned might not be appropriate.
2) Torchy's is a great place and would be a great compromise. I picked this particular location because parking and seating are very good. I think this is the only one of the three to serve beer.
3) Papalote is a true Mexican Taco place w/ excellent Taco's.

I can live with any of the above, would probably take Papalote because I want to try a few new things there. Anyone have a preference at this point?


Figured we meet about 7?

[sonias]

10. Time is good and I like them all

I think for starters we should do Torchy's because the place is bigger - plenty of room.

I love Paplote too but parking is more of an issue there. Great tacos however!

What say you Austinites - This Wednesday Sept 21 7.pm. at Torchys on S. Lamar.

:thumbsup:

[Lithos]

11. Kick

Torchys Tacos on S. Lamar - Wednesday Sept. 21st.

[hobbit709]

12. sounds good to me.

[AgainsttheCrown]

13. Because of real life....I haven't really established myself here

I wonder if I should go...

[sonias]

14. If you're local and can make it - come on down

We don't bite - well at least people. We do have teeth! :evilgrin:

If you want a local number I can send you a p.m. with mine so you know which group of south Austin weirdos are us.

[Melissa G]

16. You definitely should come!

It's a meet up! It's a great way to establish yourself :party: not that there is any need to establish yourself anyway.:evilgrin: There are some great folks in and around Austin!

[hobbit709]

5. I'm pretty much open to any day or time.

My schedule is real flexible-practically nonexistent.

[maddezmom]

7. Would love to do one but I think I'm a bit far from the majority of you all

:(

[derby378]

8. I've tried to organize Dallas meetups, but most of them crashed and burned

There's been a lot happening with everyone, I suppose, but it's still a drag. Hope you guys can pull something off.

[Melissa G]

15. I'm gonna try to swing by for some hugs on the early side

But I have a local meeting that has too many repubs at it also happening at 7 and I feel like I need to be there for philosophical balance to keep the left represented.
xoxo,
Melissa

[Lithos]

17. Was a lot of fun guys

One of the best history discussions I had in a long time. Of course we could not resist the trainwreck of Perry.

Good to see AgainsttheCrown, Hobbit709, Sonias!

Also, missed MelissaG, I heard by just a handful of minutes.

We need to do this again, perhaps in a month or two.

L-

[hobbit709]

18. Definitely. I had a good time.

It was nice meeting Againstthecrown.

[AgainsttheCrown]

22. It was great meeting everybody!

Hope to participate in the board more as well...

[sonias]

19. Yes the more the merrier

Lets keep it growing and going. At least quarterly like we used to do. We should try to get in one before December holidays!

:thumbsup:

[Melissa G]

20. Sorry I missed AgainsttheCrown and Lithos

Hope to see you both at the next one! Great taco bar choice! Maine Root Beer on tap, YUM!!!

Always good to hug Hobbit and sonias! :hug:

[ceile]

21. Sorry I missed it!

I need to check in here more often. Glad y'all had fun!

[Manifestor_of_Light]

23. wish you had something in my part of the state

East TX
I am 150 miles from Houston or Dallas.

[Lithos]

24. There used to be the occasional meetup in Dallas & Houston

But it's been years...

I think the Austin group is one of the more active groups.

[christx30]

25. I'm broke until the 20th

but a meet up with DU people would be fun. I'm free wednesday, thursday, and fridays all day. South Austin would be best. Mexican food would be great.