Tip the World Over on Its Side...

October 16, 2007 3:15 PM

So I'm reading this, and I'm thinking it makes a pretty good prelude to a Los Angeles Meetup.

Maybe we're the greatest city in the world, and maybe we're not. Either way, there are more than a couple of people who love this town, and I'd like to meet some of them. This would be my first Metafilter gathering, so if any of you have more experience with the planning of these sorts of things, I'd appreciate the help.

posted by Parasite Unseen to MetaFilter Gatherings at 3:15 PM (123 comments total)

No, no. We are.
posted by jonson at 3:24 PM on October 16, 2007 [1 favorite]

Also, count me in. I've been to 3 - one was in Glendale, one was in Sherman Oaks & one was in mid-wilshire. I live on the westside, but I'll happily travel. Weekends or weeknights are fine.
posted by jonson at 3:26 PM on October 16, 2007

I keep hoping there'll be an LA meetup I can crash and bring all my Santa Cruz real ultimate power. I'm down in Ventura a lot (moving there soon, too.)

Pick yer date.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 3:28 PM on October 16, 2007

Yeah, dude that proposes the meetup proposes the date for the meetup. That's the rule!
posted by jonson at 3:30 PM on October 16, 2007

How does November 17th sound? If we do it on the Westside, then I can totally pretend that it's out of mercy for Jonson, who's been forced to travel to all of the others (and who should get some sort of reward for crafting the post that spawned this thing), and not out of my own selfish desires to keep things within stumbling-home distance for myself.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 3:41 PM on October 16, 2007

I was hoping that thread would spawn a meetup. I'll be there.
posted by carsonb at 4:08 PM on October 16, 2007

Count me in. I missed the last meetup by a day and was totally kicking myself. (Toooootally.)
posted by katillathehun at 4:30 PM on October 16, 2007

Ok, so let's talk locations. My possible suggestions:

The Arsenal: Bar at the corner of Pico and Bundy. It tends to get a bit on the noisy/crowded side, but the food is tasty (if a tad overpriced) and they pour heavy. Lawdy, do they ever pour heavy.

Bossa Nova: It's on Hollywood. It's delicious. The wait is sometimes a pain in the ass.

Cha Cha Chicken: It's tasty, it's on the beach, and they don't mind if you bring your own booze. In Santa Monica.

Harvelle's: Jazz club on 4th in Santa Monica. I always complain that its cover is ridiculous and the service is slow, but somehow I always find myself having a good time when I go there.

Merkato: Etheopian food on Fairfax (in Little Etheopia, appropriately enough).

Any other suggestions?
posted by Parasite Unseen at 4:44 PM on October 16, 2007

Someplace without a cover. Please?
posted by carsonb at 4:47 PM on October 16, 2007

The Edison, a bar built in an abandoned power plant in the basement of a downtown highrise is huge & accomodating to decent size groups. Plus it's FUCKING AWESOME.
posted by jonson at 4:48 PM on October 16, 2007

Oh, and no cover. But the drinks may be a tad pricey, to which I say: don't drink so much, or maybe just drink more before & after you go there.
posted by jonson at 4:48 PM on October 16, 2007

Seconding jonson's idea just because the pictures are winning me over.
posted by katillathehun at 4:49 PM on October 16, 2007

Jonson's idea does seem good. Also, Carsonb, Harvelle's is the only place on the list that I gave that has a cover charge. Frankly, I'm with you on that one; I oppose the idea of paying to get into a place when I'm going to later pay ridiculous prices for booze and food.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 4:54 PM on October 16, 2007

Huh. I was actually thinking about going to the Troubador to see the Warlocks play on the 17th, so I might be in town. I'll watch for developments.
posted by LionIndex at 4:55 PM on October 16, 2007

Wow. I haven't been to Harvelle's in YEARS. Forgot it existed. However, after looking at jonson's link... I vote The Edison. And I can almost swear I'll make it this time. I'm between projects.
posted by eyeballkid at 5:07 PM on October 16, 2007

The Edison looks very cool and I will be there if that's the place to be. My only beef is "We will always strive to more quickly accommodate those who achieve the highest understanding of our dress code." (from their website) Whatever, I can clean up OK.

Parasite Unseen, I wasn't getting down on your choices—I'm too new here to have even heard of any of those places let alone harbor opinions about them. I'm sure they're all fine establishments and more than qualified to host a gathering such as we propose. I'm just poor like dirt is all. ...And a one-drink drunk, so it evens out in the end.
posted by carsonb at 5:07 PM on October 16, 2007

You guys are making me want to move back just so I can go to a meetup.

And Parasite Unseen, I loved all of your choices too. And I'll confirm the pouring at The Arsenal. :)
posted by miss lynnster at 5:15 PM on October 16, 2007

Shit, the 17th is my b-day.

And I'm sure as hell not spending it in LA!
posted by loquacious at 5:27 PM on October 16, 2007

Wait a minute. If we go to The Edison, I can't wear a hoodie? Fuck that.

Wait a minute. loquacious isn't going to be there? I'm in!
posted by eyeballkid at 5:37 PM on October 16, 2007 [1 favorite]

"We will always strive to more quickly accommodate those who achieve the highest understanding of our dress code."


That doesn't automatically veto the place?
Californians are weird.
posted by CunningLinguist at 5:39 PM on October 16, 2007

Their dress code doesn't sound that crazy, actually. Wear a shirt with a collar, don't wear ripped-up jeans around your ankles, put on some decent shoes, and leave your ball cap at home.
posted by katillathehun at 6:10 PM on October 16, 2007

And just when I was going to post something about how cool LA is because you don't have to get dressed up.
posted by dhammond at 6:18 PM on October 16, 2007

Calm down about the "dress code," folks. I've been there in a non-buttoned up shirt & cheap shoes & it was no problem. They're just trying to avoid the torn jeans/tanktops/super low dress standards in place everywhere else in L.A.

BTW loq, it was odd to see you posting anti-los angeles stuff in the other thread, but then I remembered that you're crazy and you say crazy things, and it made sense.
posted by jonson at 6:34 PM on October 16, 2007

(I didn't mean the dress code per se - I meant that toxically smarmy tone.)
posted by CunningLinguist at 6:55 PM on October 16, 2007

I am going to do my carless best to get there after missing the last one. Holy shit, I can't believe I totalled my car within the first 6 months of living in LA. And on the day of the last meetup. Christ.
posted by jmhodges at 7:16 PM on October 16, 2007

BTW loq, it was odd to see you posting anti-los angeles stuff in the other thread, but then I remembered that you're crazy and you say crazy things, and it made sense.

I cob you, slickbean. We'll float the dander on the river of squee until the mote rises, all troglike. You've spoofed my ken, lookwise, and pelted the grommet nicely. Good nom, bucko!
posted by loquacious at 7:33 PM on October 16, 2007 [2 favorites]

For those of you playing along at home, the address of the Edison is 108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA.
posted by blenderfish at 7:46 PM on October 16, 2007

I'd be very interested in hopping on this thing.
posted by Curry at 8:14 PM on October 16, 2007

The 17th is a Saturday? Yeah, I could totally do that.
posted by the_bone at 8:16 PM on October 16, 2007

Can we burn all the L.A. haterz in effigy?
posted by Justinian at 8:23 PM on October 16, 2007

8:00 PM, November 17th, the Edison. Dress nice, bitches!
posted by jonson at 8:48 PM on October 16, 2007

Dammit. I'm out of town. Next time.
posted by mr_roboto at 10:04 PM on October 16, 2007

Mekato is one of my fave Ethiopian places....wish I could be there!
posted by brujita at 11:01 PM on October 16, 2007

I might make it, but christ a month is a long time away to be planning something, and my experience with LA meetups is that although LA is a fantastic place it does draw flakes that can never seem to make it to these things (me included at least half the time).
posted by willnot at 11:50 PM on October 16, 2007

I can probably make it. The Edison sounds quite snazzy.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 12:09 AM on October 17, 2007

I'll try and make it, I don't have an apartment or job yet so I can't guarantee anything.
posted by Derek at 4:05 AM on October 17, 2007

Yeah, my plans for a month out generally go something like "Try to stay alive for the next month and see what happens." We'll see when it gets more like a week out... I can start tentatively pencilling stuff in at that point.
posted by Justinian at 4:19 AM on October 17, 2007

I'll probably be there, grumbling about getting dressed up.

ps.—Westsiders are the only folks who show up at meetups anyway, aside from the_bone, so we should always be on this side.
posted by klangklangston at 8:34 AM on October 17, 2007

although LA is a fantastic place it does draw flakes that can never seem to make it to these things (me included at least half the time).

I've been flaking on LA meetups for about three years now. (Yet I somehow managed to make it to a Vegas and an NY meetup.) However, being a Saturday night, there's a really good chance I'm on board for this one.
posted by eyeballkid at 9:04 AM on October 17, 2007

I've officially added it to my Google calendar, which means I officially have to either go or think up an excuse not to.
posted by katillathehun at 9:17 AM on October 17, 2007

I wish i could come...i miss LA something fierce...

i made it to the meetup around E3 2005...that was quite fun...i was photoed by dashiv!
posted by schyler523 at 12:31 PM on October 17, 2007

I can probably make it. Which is good, because jonson and I still have to natter on about the Crowded House show at the Greek!
posted by scody at 1:35 PM on October 17, 2007

I will be in town, and can't think of a good excuse yet... This whole "wearing clothing" thing is harshing my mellow. Oh wait! I left that godforsaken hellhole they call the Bay Area, I don't even have a mellow!
posted by mzurer at 2:35 PM on October 17, 2007

I'm really excited about this, by the way... I've wanted to go to the Edison for a while.
posted by the_bone at 5:20 PM on October 17, 2007

It's pretty great, I expected like "IT" bar status snobbery but they were very cool & not overly crowded/crushed together the way some of the bars on Main or Abbot Kinney are in Venice.

Looking forward to catching up w/you scody.
posted by jonson at 5:55 PM on October 17, 2007

I might go, as long as I don't have to tuck my shirt in.
posted by speicus at 4:36 AM on October 18, 2007

Wait, so I just went to their website; couple three complaints.

First, I don't trust anywhere that has a webpage that takes that goddamned long to load. Fuck your flash bullshit.

Second, I thought we said WEST side. The Edison's in, like, the armpit of the 10 and 110.

Third, no, the dress code is assy and presented in an assy way.

So, I'm going to vote against The Edison. If everyone else is already het up about going there, I'll likely demure, but Christ, there's gotta be somewhere else.
posted by klangklangston at 6:18 PM on October 18, 2007

The Edison looks visually stunning. For that alone, it gets my vote.
posted by Space Kitty at 8:56 PM on October 18, 2007

Awww...we need an Orange County meetup soon.
posted by wilde at 9:28 PM on October 18, 2007

Goddamnit, I had vowed to attend the next LA/OC meetup but the b/f has his composition recital that evening, and thats just a wee bit more important. Ah, well...there's always next time. Seconding the Orange County meetup proposal.
posted by Asherah at 11:31 PM on October 18, 2007

I'm still kind of leaning towards the Edison, but if it's decided that we want to go someplace a bit more laid-back (and, as klangklangston mentioned, in the Westside), we could try Busby's in Santa Monica. I've never been there, but I've heard it mentioned favorably by people whose opinions I generally trust.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 1:20 PM on October 19, 2007

Is anyone else really enjoying the irony of a meetup inspired by a "you can do whatever you want in LA!!!!" thread taking place at a bar with a restrictive, pretentiously expressed dress code?
posted by speicus at 5:42 PM on October 21, 2007

Not really. When you can usually wear whatever crap you want, anywhere you want, for whatever event you want, it's a sign of respect to your fellow Mefites to take a little care for a meetup. Plus it is nice to have a reason to dress up a little once in a while.

It's not like we're talking about wearing top hat and tails, here. The dress code is like "don't show up in flip flops, shorts, and a tank top."

If not being able to wear flip flops, ripped jeans, and a t-shirt is a big hassle I'm not sure what to say...
posted by Justinian at 6:28 PM on October 21, 2007

I actually never wear jeans or flip-flips, and don't mind wearing collared shirts. I just thought the juxtaposition was funny, and if that's lost on you I'm not sure what to say...
posted by speicus at 8:14 PM on October 21, 2007

You could say, "Justinian, you're a humorless boor"???
posted by Justinian at 3:56 AM on October 22, 2007

"When you can usually wear whatever crap you want, anywhere you want, for whatever event you want, it's a sign of respect to your fellow Mefites to take a little care for a meetup."

Love me as I am.
posted by klangklangston at 10:58 AM on October 22, 2007

Oh for pete's sake, we've had every other meetup at any number of places where people could show up wearing flipflops and cut-offs. If anyone's really so oppressed by the requirement to wear a shirt with a collar this time around, feel free to show up shirtless at the next meetup. That should even things out.
posted by scody at 12:03 PM on October 22, 2007

If anyone's really so oppressed by the requirement to wear a shirt with a collar this time around, feel free to show up shirtless at the next meetup.

Next meetup is at Justinian's place!
posted by Justinian at 1:49 PM on October 22, 2007

Can't go; I'll likely still be recovering from passing a large offspring through a small opening.

Someone please have a good strong drink in my absence, because you know I'll be needing one.
posted by Asparagirl at 10:34 PM on October 23, 2007

Justinian, you're a bloomerous whore!

Wait, that wasn't right... hold on... let me check my notes...
posted by speicus at 2:22 AM on October 24, 2007

Crap. I just found out I'm going to have to move that day. I'm going to try my best to make it.
posted by eyeballkid at 1:57 PM on October 24, 2007

The last two meetups were both on the westside (ugh! - no offense to you people, but I can't take all the pretentious people who live on your side of town) ;), so I'm glad to see one finally near me!

I've been meaning to go to the Edison, so count me in!
posted by MythMaker at 1:02 PM on October 27, 2007

There's a small chance I can make it. What's the parking like near the Edison? How much is going to cost?
posted by spiderskull at 6:48 PM on October 27, 2007

Valet parking is $9. Here's a map of parking lots nearby.
posted by carsonb at 9:14 PM on October 27, 2007

You know, I might show up for this just because of the venue, not because I actually want to meet any of you people. Of course, me being me, that part of me is doing battle with the part of me that hates pretention. Dammit.

Do you think they'll let me in with a ukulele?
posted by davejay at 12:15 AM on October 28, 2007

I don't know kids, but last I visited the Edison, it quickly became a velvet rope type establishment early in the evening. And on a Saturday in LA, with all your ugly mugs, it could be a recipe for disaster. No offense to the cosmetically challenged, silicone-free and caped LARPers in the crowd, but I'd personally consider some place a little more chill... Or at least go on an off night.
posted by drpynchon at 7:23 AM on October 29, 2007

Depending on the venue, I'll tentatively sign up.

I've been to the edison and it was indeed stunning, but not a good place for a meetup. Not a lot of places to sit down, loud-ass music and a big velvet rope outside.
posted by milinar at 6:43 PM on October 29, 2007

Now I'm totally confused. Is this happening at the Edison, or not? The crowd seems about 50/50 split on between those who are coming JUST BECAUSE it's at the Edison, and those who will definitely not attend if it's at the Edison. If I were smarter, I would make a science joke about Thomas Edison & polarization, and you would all be impressed by my wit :(
posted by jonson at 11:07 PM on October 30, 2007

Velvet rope? No go. There are already too many reminders in my life that I'm not one of the pretty people.
jonson, will The Edison present me with a velvet rope situation on a Sunday night? Will there be loud music? A place to sit? Because $9 drinks in a collard shirt is one thing and I can handle that at a cool place, but add in ropes and that really dumb service aspect of their dress code plus what now sounds like a dance club atmosphere and it's too much trouble.
posted by carsonb at 5:02 AM on October 31, 2007

November 17th is a Saturday night, carsonb, not a Sunday night. And I've only been there once, but it was extremely low key at the time (Thursday night, 10:00 PM), so it's hard to say what it's like on a different night at a different time...
posted by jonson at 6:25 PM on November 2, 2007

Christ this is a lot of work. Let's just meet at jonson's house instead.
posted by Justinian at 6:46 PM on November 2, 2007

Well, we could move the date to Sunday, the 18th, if the consensus is that the Edison is going to be better on a Sunday....

I'm flexible.
posted by MythMaker at 12:45 AM on November 3, 2007

Some reviews of Edison.
posted by HotPatatta at 8:20 PM on November 3, 2007

It has flappers who dance to 40s music (YouTube). One would assume a '20s-themed joint that requires patrons to achieve the highest understanding of its dress code would have the highest understanding of the '20s.
posted by HotPatatta at 8:29 PM on November 3, 2007

We might want to make reservations for tables.

Opentable.com has a link to do it here.

How many people are coming, and how many tables should we reserve? Are we still on for the 17th?
posted by MythMaker at 12:34 AM on November 4, 2007

According to the yelp link, it isn't open on Sunday. It seems like going during the week (happy hour 5-8pm, according to the website) would solve our door bitch problems.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 11:10 PM on November 4, 2007

I'm with Carsonb, frankly.
posted by klangklangston at 11:46 AM on November 7, 2007

I'm with carsonb also. No use going if it's going to be a bitch to get in. I'm actually moving the day before, so I may make it. I know you were all holding your breath for a while there.
posted by eyeballkid at 11:59 AM on November 7, 2007

OK, so hey—klang and ebk, any ideas for an alternative location? I'm new in town and the only bar I know is the Roost, which has been done I believe. It's also east past the 5. I still want to meet MetaFilter, but I don't think a trendy club on a Saturday night is the best option for everyone. So let's keep the 17th, and look for a more amenable location. Without a velvet rope.
posted by carsonb at 6:34 AM on November 8, 2007

Yeah, the velvet rope aspect of the Edison is making it seem sub-optimal as a meet-up spot. I don't mind dressing up, but if getting in is any sort of hassle I'd rather find someplace where we can spend our time meeting one another instead of waiting around.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 4:39 PM on November 9, 2007

What might be best is a restaurant. They have booze, they have food, they have tables, there's not usually so much music that you can't talk.
posted by klangklangston at 4:51 PM on November 9, 2007

Well the meetup sounds cool and all, but I'm going to the Edison regardless just to take pictures. I'd never heard of the place, and it looks incredible. I now have to stop talking smack about how downtown LA is a shithole.
posted by mullingitover at 5:25 PM on November 9, 2007

I won't be coming but I'd recommend Lucky Devils. You get some of the best wagyu burgers in town, a pretty cool beer menu, awesome shakes, and lots of other non-carnivorous options on the menu. Also, they have the space to support a meetup I think.
posted by drpynchon at 7:48 AM on November 10, 2007

At this rate, the writers' strike is going to be resolved before this is.
posted by scody at 1:44 PM on November 10, 2007

Goddamn Angelinos.
posted by Curry at 9:09 PM on November 10, 2007

I went to The Prince last night and it worked well as a meetup sorta place. The service was a little spotty, but that may have been because we didn't realize each table is equipped with a call button. There is 3 dollar valet, but I didn't have too much trouble finding parking a few blocks away.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 10:37 PM on November 10, 2007

Just based on location, I favor Lucky Devils. Also, it apparently has great beer.

I like beer.

So, that would be two (me and the girl) who'd prefer there.
posted by klangklangston at 6:22 PM on November 12, 2007

You know what, as of today, I'm going to be out of town shooting a documentary on Saturday (I thought I'd be around Saturday night, but the schedule just changed), so you'll have to count me out. *sigh* Oh well, I was looking forward to this.

Hopefully I'll be able to make the next one.

Have fun everyone. I hope you can all settle on a good location.
posted by MythMaker at 2:34 PM on November 13, 2007

Well, I'm now going to the Edison on Friday night (with a friend who raved about it) before the Neko Case show at Disney Concert Hall, so I'm probably out for Saturday night, wherever folks may wind up. (I've also been to the Prince before, and it was a kick, so take that for what it's worth.)
posted by scody at 3:00 PM on November 13, 2007

I'm good for just about anywhere where we can all be guaranteed to get in without too much trouble. Lucky Devils works for me if it works for everyone else.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 3:27 PM on November 13, 2007

I've got a party to go to. Forward my regards to whatever desination.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 3:50 PM on November 13, 2007

Sadly, I'm bowing out as well. Damn clients in town all week demanding to be taken out pretty much every night has killed my enthusiasm for going out.
posted by jonson at 4:08 PM on November 13, 2007

So is this thing still on? If so, then perhaps someone should make a decision about the place and time, and post the details in a new thread. If not, that's a shame - I was looking forward to this meetup, since we haven't had one in a while.
posted by epimorph at 7:22 PM on November 13, 2007

The next person to recommend Lucky Devil's gets their nuts chopped off and thrown in a burger.
posted by phaedon at 10:37 AM on November 14, 2007

Phaedon recommeds that we go to....
posted by Parasite Unseen at 12:31 PM on November 14, 2007

It's my birthday today, metafilter, so grant me this birthday wish: let's do this motherfucking meetup at Philly West (on Westwood Blvd near Missouri Ave) so that I can stumble home drunk, if needed. There is a parking lot in back for those of you who won't be stumbling home and the place sells tasteycakes. For god's sake, what more is needed? Sure the cheesesteaks aren't really authentic. Or maybe they are. I get differing reports from assorted former Philadelphians. This Saturday, November 17, 8pm, Philly West.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 2:52 PM on November 14, 2007

I was going to recommend a titty bar, but I think that's already been done.
posted by phaedon at 2:58 PM on November 14, 2007

Mandyman— Amy and I can do that.

Feel like celebratin'? It's my friend Amber's birthday too, so we might be going out. Give a call.
posted by klangklangston at 3:30 PM on November 14, 2007

Philly West works very well for me, in terms of location, but we need to keep in mind that the parking in Westwood on a Saturday night is a bitch. Does it work for everyone else?
posted by Parasite Unseen at 3:58 PM on November 14, 2007

As previously mentioned, Philly West has it's own parking lot. Right behind the building. Many spaces.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 4:12 PM on November 14, 2007

Gah, my fed-uppedness with this thread overtook my ability to spell. Philly West has *its* own parking lot.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 4:13 PM on November 14, 2007

To alleviate traffic/parking concerns, Philly West is also south of Santa Monica Boulevard, about 1.5 miles away from the happenin' section of Westwood. Should the lot behind the bar fill up, there's ample, free, no-permit-needed street parking on the residential streets surrounding the Philly West.
posted by holyrood at 4:51 PM on November 14, 2007

I'm willing to grant mandymanwasregistered's birthday wish. Philly West is in a good place for my Valley-livin' ass. What time is good?
posted by eyeballkid at 5:34 PM on November 14, 2007

This Saturday, November 17, 8pm, Philly West.
posted by Space Kitty at 11:10 PM on November 14, 2007

Oh crap, I ended up canceling my trip to LA, so unfortunately I won't be there.
posted by mathowie (staff) at 7:49 AM on November 15, 2007

Can I just thank you guys for playing into the average New Yorker's California stereotype so perfectly that I can only conclude it must be a put on? Thank you. Most entertaining.
posted by CunningLinguist at 7:59 AM on November 15, 2007

For me, it played into the stereotype of the average mefite--lots of complaining and not so much with the making it go.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 10:39 AM on November 15, 2007 [2 favorites]

Saturday at 8, you'll find me at Philly West. Looking forward to seeing who all shows up.
posted by Parasite Unseen at 3:39 PM on November 15, 2007

I'll go for an hour or so, depending on how much work I get done during the day. My liver's still metabolizing all the booze I drank at the SF meetup and I have gigs the next day, so it won't be a late night if I have to drive to and from Westwood from Los Feliz.
posted by the_bone at 2:17 PM on November 16, 2007

I tried posting a reminder, but it got deleted due to this thread still being open. Here's hoping people wade through this one to get to the actual time and place.

/shaking tiny fists
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 4:01 PM on November 16, 2007

I like Tastykakes, and I like this meetup.
posted by dhammond at 11:10 PM on November 16, 2007

I will venture out tonight if I get back from a friends place in time. If you see a guy in a red sweatshirt looking confused and not sure where he's supposed to go, that might be me.
posted by Derek at 2:19 PM on November 17, 2007

A'ight. I will TRY and make it. I can't stay too long as I'm probably going to Bar Sinister a little later - so if you see a redhead in fishnets and heels, looking woefully out of place... I don't know WHO that is. She might tell you she's me, but don't believe her.
posted by katillathehun at 6:41 PM on November 17, 2007

Well, never mind. My only gothy friend in this city tells me I shouldn't go to Bar Sinister by my lonesome, so that means I will definitely be at the meetup AND in sensible clothing.
posted by katillathehun at 7:19 PM on November 17, 2007

This was lots of fun! DaShiv made an unexpected appearance, so I trust that fabulous photos will be forthcoming. In attendance were DaShiv, mandymanwasregistered, epimorph, klangklangston and holyrood, katillathehun, and derek. And tastykakes. Yummy, delicious peanut butter tastykakes.

Good seeing everyone!
posted by Space Kitty at 1:28 PM on November 18, 2007

I was really hoping to make this, but something came up and I was stuck at home. Glad to hear y'all had a good time with the Tastykakes.
posted by dhammond at 4:44 PM on November 18, 2007

Crap. I had a sick kid and I'm knee deep in moving boxes. I wish I could have made it.
posted by eyeballkid at 5:05 PM on November 18, 2007

I just got back in town from my film shoot. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it. I'm glad you all had a great time. Hopefully I'll be there next time!
posted by MythMaker at 5:08 PM on November 18, 2007

So glad I got to meet you'se guys! It was fun. Those of you who didn't show? You missed out. There was table dancing, some stripping, a loooot of confessing. I just had an iced tea, so I'm probably the only reliable witness. Yeah. That, uh... that about covers it.
posted by katillathehun at 9:11 PM on November 18, 2007

Sadly I showed up about an hour and change late, so I missed the stripping, but I did have a great time. And I must correct myself, it's not a red sweatshirt, it's maroon.

New MeFi contacts! YEA!!!
posted by Derek at 9:52 PM on November 18, 2007

I didn't think I needed to point this out, but you just can't say "stripping" and "DaShiv showed up" in a thread and then not post the evidence.

FUCKING PICTURES NOW, PEOPLE.
posted by dhammond at 8:32 PM on November 19, 2007

Heaven help me when dhammond finds out I'm a damned, dirty liar.
posted by katillathehun at 2:47 PM on November 20, 2007

Photos.
posted by DaShiv at 3:34 AM on November 21, 2007