Should we start planning our DU holiday party now?

[Lydia Leftcoast]

Since everybody, including me, is so busy in December, I thought it might be nice to have a gathering between Christmas and New Year's instead of trying to pack in another event.

By the way, on the matter of union establishments, I recently attended an event at Nye's Polonaise, one of the restaurants on the list. It's huge with lots of rooms, and while the meals are expensive, there's a bar menu available on week nights only that's pretty reasonable. An additional advantage is that it's on a bus line (#6).

[tmooses]

1. How do you have an online party? Who's my designated driver?

[katinmn]

3. Ha! you have to come to MN to find out how we manage it. n/t

[Lydia Leftcoast]

5. We sit at our computers in our respective parts of Minnesota

and type inanely while quaffing our preferred beverage.

Why...what did you think?

[katinmn]

2. A holiday party sounds great, Lydia.

I'm going to be out of town for a few days that week but I will be there if I'm in town. Wouldn't miss it!

As you can see, I'm even wearing my festive pretzel to help get in the holiday spirit.

[GAspnes]

4. Excellent idea!

Nye's is a hoot. You'll feel like you stepped into the 50's. And the sauerkraut is to die for.

[dflprincess]

6. Sounds good to me

and GAspnes is correct - Nye's is a hoot. A couple years ago we took a visiting friend there to make sure she had a true Minnesota experience. Loved the relish dish and the red booths.

[Alisa]

7. I'll come if I can

I'd like to meet you all. :hi:

[no name no slogan]

8. Let's also consider a union place, too, if possible

The list of union places must be around somewhere...

[Lydia Leftcoast]

9. Nye's Polonaise is one of them

:-)

Here are the rest:

http://www.here17.org/house.php

[no name no slogan]

15. That ROCKS! (or POLKAS!)

I haven't been there in a year or so, but it's always a good time. Maybe we should make reservations, too?

:toast:

[dflprincess]

10. David Fong's in Bloomington is also union

I only mention it because it's so conveniently located for me :evilgrin: and it's long been the local watering hole for the DFL out this way.

[Supormom]

11. Lydia, what a great idea!

I can't think of a better group of people with whom to celebrate! I haven't been to Nye's in years. Do they still offer live music on week-ends?

[myrna minx]

12. Sounds great to me.

My Nye's key chain is on its last leg, so I would like to pick up a brand new one. Oh, and by the by, I met John Waters at Nye's several years ago. :bounce:

[Love Bug]

13. Never been to Nye's, always wanted to go

Do they have their own parking lot or are you on your own? I've been to the deli across the street and have wondered that.

Edit: Does the World's Most Dangerous Polka Band play during the week?

[hermetic]

16. Used to be a big parking lot close by

Don't know if it's still there.

Piano Bar 7 nights a week
Live Music - various acts - Sun, Mon, Tue, & Wed
Ruth Adams Polka Band - Thurs, Fri & Sat

[dpbrown]

14. Count me in!

We probably need to coin a new meme or two, as well.

:toast:

DPB

[bvar22]

17. I'll be there! with bells...

Lets pick a time.

Nye's

Tues., Dec. 28th, 6:30 PM ?????

[Lydia Leftcoast]

21. Tuesday sounds good to me!

:-)

[GAspnes]

23. Tuesday, Dec 28th works for me

When we have a headcount we should make a reservation.

[Alisa]

22. I'm in!

:party:

[mzmolly]

45. I'll try to check in.

:hi:

My schedule is up in the air, but I'd love to attend if I can.

:)

[MinnesotaMike31]

18. Of course, count me in too!!!

[Demrock6]

19. I would be game, Saturdays work best but whatever is cool!

[bvar22]

20. Christmas is on Saturday...

..and New Years Day also (of course)

[Love Bug]

24. Tuesday the 28th also works for me!

My sister's birthday is on the 29th, so unless she decides to have her party a day early, I don't see any reason why I can't make it this time.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

25. Okay, I'm going to make a semi-formal proposal that we meet

at Nye's Polonaise in NE Minneapolis (but not too far NE) on Tuesday, December 28 at 6:30 PM. I've got bvar22, GAspness, Love Bug, Alisa, and possibly katinm and MinnesotaMike31 on board.

Who else is with us? (Remember, you're either with us or against us! :-) )

[dpbrown]

26. Should we check Nye's availability on that date?

Prior to making a general announcement?

[Supormom]

32. I'll be there!

:toast: And ready to celebrate!

[question everything]

38. Will miss this, again

We usually do not travel that much, except these last few weeks..

And I was going to suggest a "winter party" for January. This is when everyone goes back to work, all the parties are over the days are just starting to get really cold and still very short...

Well, have fun, anyway. Better luck next time. MLK's birthday, perhaps?

[GAspnes]

40. a winter party once everyone's back is a great idea too

We were getting such good turn-out last summer that it was seriously proposed that we have a monthly meeting. A january get-together could kick off that tradition.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

41. Yes, we have a reputation to maintain as the most socially active

state group!

:7

[no name no slogan]

42. Maybe we should do a MeetUp?

We could do it via MeetUp.com, since that seems to work well for a lot of groups. My $.02. :)

[indigo32]

27. I think I can make this

that would be great!

[dflprincess]

28. The 28th works for me!

n/t

[Zookeeper]

29. I love Nye's!

And I want to meet you all. Tuesday should be fine for me, unless I have to take my mom to the airport. I will let you know when I find out for certain.

:party: :toast: :bounce: ;)

[Lydia Leftcoast]

30. Better give this a good old DFL

donkey :kick:

[katinmn]

31. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the famous Nye's!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[bvar22]

33. Here's the Link:

I was unable to get in touch with their events coordinator to check availability. I will try later.

How many ? 15-20?


Link to Nyes Polonaise Room

[Lydia Leftcoast]

34. I think that's how many we had at the Local

:-)

Thanks for doing this, Bob!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

35. Oops, this is slipping down the page

Time for another DFL :kick:

[bvar22]

36. The events coordinator...

...is calling me back on Mon.
I'm going to use 15-20 as the probable #.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

37. Thanks once more!

:-)

Now let's get some more DUers saying they'll attend!

[hermetic]

39. OK

I'll say yes for myself and co-enufalready. 2 weeks is kind of a long time off in our universe but we've got it penciled in.

[bvar22]

43. The "Nye'sEvents Coordinator" returned my call today.

She said that there was no apparent conflict and Nye's would contact me on Wednesday (after their scheduling meeting) with a confirmed reservation. She assured me they would have no trouble accommodating a group of 15-20.

Calling LL.

IIRC, you have a pretty good list of MN DUers. Let me get the "confirmed reservation", and I'll help send out the notices.

[Randomthought]

44. I'm there!

with bells!