So, How's it going for April 29th?, check in :)

[Catchawave]

I can't wait :hi:

I tried to rally GD, but now archived:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=693523&mesg_id=693523

[Fredda Weinberg]

1. I'll be there n/t

[mdmc]

2. I'll be there

:kick:

[Catchawave]

3. I'll be there.....

Should we rally the rest of DU ?

[Karenca]

4. I'm there eom

[WolverineDG]

5. SharonRB, me & a friend

will be there, with our outside voices! :hi:

dg

[SharonRB]

8. Thanks for watching my back, DG

I'll be there -- with feet feeling much, much better thanks to my new Good Feet Store shoe inserts!

[WolverineDG]

9. I'm still in shock about the cost!

Damn! But I'm glad they are helping your feet out because marching with sore feet sucks!!!

dg

[SharonRB]

10. Tell me about it

I went for another walk today with my neighbor and they're doing great.

[LynneSin]

6. I'll be there along with Joan_Alpern

We need to start figuring out parties and meeting places

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. Yes we want to meet you guys!

[ThomCat]

7. I'll be there.

"With Bells on." :)

[Lavender Brown]

11. I plan to be there

:hi:

[LynneSin]

12. I have some questions about who is going to be there and plans

When we get closer to the event we'll have more details of where to meet before the protest. However we probably should have some sort of party either Friday or Saturday night.

To be honest, I've always found that the night after the protest people are pretty schnockered whereas Friday nights usually make for better entertainment. But then again many people can't make it in until Saturday.

Please post some ideas and suggestions. I'm thinking Friday night at Rocky SUllivan's (hopefully it'll be less crowded - I know it was for the Friday Night Party during the RNC convention).

Suggestions please!

[Fredda Weinberg]

13. I'm not hip on Manhattan night life

So I'll go along with whatever moves the group.

[ThomCat]

14. Hanging out in a pub somewhere is always a good idea.

There are a number of good ones on 2nd ave between 49th and 51st steets.

Though it might be nice to find a place with a more tables and places to sit than the average pub.

There are certainly restaurants where we could get a back room. Dinner before an evening out might be cool. That would require some phone calls to find and arrange though.

btw: I'm available to help. Are you the lead organizer for this?

[WolverineDG]

15. Hi Lynne!

Can we meet up somewhere besides Rocky's? It was ok, but it got packed quickly & the seating was limited to sitting at the bar or in kindergarten chairs. And I really hate having to talk over a singer/band. :)

Meeting up on both Friday & Saturday is okay with me. It's nice to meet people before the rally (so you know who to stand with) & afterwards to wind down. :)

Are you bringing the DU banner?

dg

[bettyellen]

16. did anyone look at the backroom of Rocky's though? It's out of the

question for Saturday because they always have a band/ cover charge Sat.... But if they don't totally blast music and the backroom is cozy, it might be okay. my major problem with rocky's is the lack of good pizza in the area.
you never know, they might let you take a delivery there. that's worth looking into. oh yoo hooo! lynnne! have you seen thwe back room there? more importantly, do you remember it?

[RagingInMiami]

39. Where is the best pizza in NYC in your opinion?

The best I had there was in a place in Greenwich Village, which I forget the name of.

[Karenca]

40. Lombardi's

America's First Pizzeria..............rated as the Best of New York , a City of Pizzeria's.

http://lombardisoriginalpizza.com/pages/1/index.htm

[RagingInMiami]

41. I used to eat in the Lombardi's in Scottsdale when I lived out there

It was pretty good.

[Karenca]

43. Not related to the NYC one though........

NYC Lombardi's has only one offshoot...it's in Philadelphia.

I hope you get to try Lombardi's here.
It's really fantastic :)).

[RagingInMiami]

44. My bad

I was thinking of Patsy Grimaldi's, which used to claim they were one of the original pizzerias from NY.

[Karenca]

17. If you don't mind me asking.....

why do you guys always meet in midtown?

Downtown is so much more hospitable.
I think downtown is the "real" New York.

Don't kill me , those that live further north,
but midtown Manhattan is too corporate .

[bettyellen]

19. what do you think of the Corner Bistro or The Flying Tiger

grrr, no food at the Tiger, and they were fighting their landlord last I heard.
i don't know how the Bistro is on letting you sit if it's only for beers. They might want their table back.
Hmmmm.

[LynneSin]

20. I hate to say it - that's why the dive bars rule

Restaurants want their tables for diners. But NYC is filled with great dive bars. I know that RBNYC and I went to a fun one down around 14th street about 3 years ago but I dont' remember the name of that place.

I suppose I could come up to NYC for a friday night of fact finding

[bettyellen]

21. the Tiger is just a bar, the bistro a pub w./ burgers i thought you might

like for fridays. neither is any fancier than rocky's.
but they are not as divey (divish, divesque?) as rudys, but few places are.

[Karenca]

26. Bistro's burgers are only about $5.00.....nt

[Karenca]

25. Corner Bistro=Delicious cheap burgers...yum!

You can also sit at the bar if you want.

[bettyellen]

28. i love the fries and the jukebox.....

how are they about letting people hog tables, though?

[Karenca]

31. I'm not absolutely sure .....Last time I was there I

there was a wait for the tables, as always. But I think that if people are drinking, they don't mind if they keep the tables. That's how it appeared to me.
And they stay open till 4:00.

All burgers are 8 oz.

Bistro Burger $5.00
Hamburger $4.00
Cheeseburger $4.75
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $4.50
Grilled Cheese with Bacon $3.75
BLT $3.50
Chili $3.50
Chili Burger $5.25
French Fries $2.00

[bettyellen]

33. i have to talk to my friend who works in that hood in the

business. i like the idea of downtown and the bistro goes over well with everyone. i just want to make sure there's not something big that i'm overlooking. is that from their website? i didn't even look for that. :)
cool, tks for that!

[Karenca]

34. Your welcome :)) ____Yes, I got the menu from the website

I didn't even realize till I checked the site that the burgeres were only $4.00!

Hope everything turns out well...............It's a "DU" type of neighborhood:D

[LynneSin]

18. I'm going to check with Rocky's but that was a Saturday night thing

when we met for the RNC Convention it was a Friday night and it was the exact opposite of what we had the last time.

But I'm also considering Rudy's because they have an outside alcove and hopefully it'll be nice that weekend

[Catchawave]

22. Just started a poll in GD !

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x831906

I think half the fun is rallying the troops :patriot: Please help keep it kicked for a few days, I'm getting a little worried about the lack of rooms available, well those under $300/night, for the undecideds.....oy!

Those who live close enough to spend the day are lucky, and even those along the Amtrak routes can do overnights and sleep on the train!

[proud2BlibKansan]

23. I will be there with 2 other DUers from KC

Patrice and kiteinthewind.

We are getting excited!!

[SharonRB]

27. Kick

This was starting to move too far down the list.

[Catchawave]

29. Thanks Sharon !

I started an April 29 thread in the Activist Forum too. :kick:

[nofurylike]

30. 2 more from mass. more expected from mass, too. TY Catchawave! eom

[meganmonkey]

32. I'll be there

:patriot:

[SharonRB]

35. Great!

It will be so nice to see you again. When are you getting into NY?

[meganmonkey]

36. I'm getting in on Friday afternoon

and leaving Monday afternoon.

I have some plans for my time there but I will keep an eye on the meetup plans and try to make it to the Fri. or Sat. event, there are lots of DUers I would love to see again!!

[SharonRB]

37. What flight are you on Monday?

I leave late afternoon -- mine leaves at 4:20 or so.

I'm also trying to catch up with friends and relatives while I'm there, but I'll be at all of the DU events and the march. I'm staying with WolverineDG and a friend of hers.

[meganmonkey]

38. My flight is earlier than that

I think it is around 1pm

I can't wait! It will be another excellent peace weekend!

[jonnyblitz]

42. I should be around. maybe i will run into all of you...

:P :hi:

[redwitch]

45. I'll be there!

Hubby and I are hoping to get to the city on Friday- we will leave on Saturday by 5 or so. Hope there is a gathering on Friday!

[WolverineDG]

46. There is

but I don't think the venue has been picked out yet. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. :)
See you soon! :hi:

dg

[LynneSin]

47. You are correct on that one

I've been given several excellent venues to choose from but with the holidays been to busy to look.

:D