Comments on: Some MeFis in Paris

Some MeFis in Paris

nonmerci — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:28:39 -0800

Anyone interested in a MeFi meet-up in Paris on Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd? I think, other than myself, nasreddin can be forced to participate...

By: CunningLinguist

CunningLinguist — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:14:20 -0800

If someone wants to buy me a ticket from JFK, I am SO there.

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:44:04 -0800

Aww! Should we start a PayPal site?! :)

By: desjardins

desjardins — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:46:24 -0800

What CunningLinguist said.

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:48:02 -0800

:'( @ the replies thusfar

By: ottereroticist

ottereroticist — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:16:11 -0800

Don't cry. Here's the sunny side: I was going to reply using some dumb joke involving your username, but then I changed my mind.

By: chrismear

chrismear — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:41:20 -0800

This could be the excuse to try the new St Pancras Eurostar terminal I've been waiting for.

By: brujita

brujita — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:46:03 -0800

Ooooohhh, I wish!

By: Wolof

Wolof — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:55:59 -0800

*seethes with jealousy*

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:53:50 -0800

Well, I'm at a loss what to do that weekend so maybe I'll jump on the TGV and come up. Sounds great.

By: nasreddin

nasreddin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:59:08 -0800

As far as location goes, I tentatively suggest La Taverne du Nesle, on Rue Dauphine near Pont-Neuf. Unless I'm mistaken, they have €2.50 lager pints during happy hour, which is almost the cheapest beer you'll find in Paris.

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:24:06 -0800

Works for me. Is this definite? Shall I book tickets? I'll be getting in mid-afternoon Friday so Fri evening or any time Sat would be fine.

By: nasreddin

nasreddin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:40:37 -0800

Would it be a problem to wait a day or two to see if anyone has other suggestions, or scheduling issues?

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:06:16 -0800

no worries

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:07:48 -0800

Location sounds good, nasreddin. For the date, ça m'est égal.

(thank you for your restraint, ottereroticist)

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:09:32 -0800

I've also just realized I put "MeFi" instead of "MeFite". Late night, wine-induced postings are clearly a bad idea.

By: Mutant

Mutant — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:35:49 -0800

Mrs Mutant & myself will probably be in Paris that weekend and could swing by. We'd be staying out in Suresnes Longchamp but in the city proper most of the time.

Hey hopefully whatever place you folks select won't impose too much of a dress code, since I proved earlier this month at a New York meetup, I ain't much of a looker.

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:06:04 -0800

That would be awesome, Mutant! The more the merrier. Which day works better for you? Friday evening sounds pretty good to me, at this La Taverne du Nesle (we can all deride nasreddin if it's no good).

By: Mutant

Mutant — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:08:37 -0800

Hey nonmerci, Friday works best for us. What time do y'all think this little soiree (that's French, by the way) will kick off?

Time wise we're flexible. I've got one thing to do in Paris in the early afternoon then we're free. We are planning to return to London Saturday late afternoon. Not that I'm suggesting the party run that long, but hey you know.

Curious: how laid back is La Taverne du Nesle? By laid back I really mean lack of dress code, 'cause I'd surely hate to stand outside in the street, watching you folks enjoying a night out through a steamy glass window, if you know what I mean.

On the other hand, I have gone to La Couple without incident several times so maybe things will be ok ...

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:21:10 -0800

Friday is good for me

By: nasreddin

nasreddin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:27:33 -0800

Friday at 6 or 7 or so would work best for me. (I think happy hour goes until 9:00).

Taverne du Nesle does not have a dress code, and is in general way more relaxed than the address would indicate. I've only been there twice, though, so maybe everything has changed since a month ago.

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:24:09 -0800

I think 6:30ish would be great! Glad to see this is shaping up.

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:32:14 -0800

6:30 it is! I'm all booked - see you there...

By: Mutant

Mutant — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:18:51 -0800

Ok, Mrs Mutant & I are confirmed, just booked non refundable EuroStar tix; now that's commitment!

If anyone is desirous of English delicacies from London please drop us a MeFi Mail. Fish n'chips probably wouldn't travel well but I'm sure Steak & Kidney Tinned Pudding would still be palatable on the other side (unless confiscated by suspicious & hungry security guards at St. Pancras ... )

See you folks there.

By: desjardins

desjardins — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:12:05 -0800

This MetaTalk thread turned green for me, I'm so envious.

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:28:18 -0800

No ideas on my end, Mutant, though I will be bringing up some macarons de Montmorillon (SO much better than Parisian macaroons).

Excited to meet all of you!

By: vacapinta

vacapinta — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:43:40 -0800

I just saw this! This would have been a good excuse for me to jump on the Eurostar (for the first time) as well but that weekend doesn't work at all... Ah well...

By: Mutant

Mutant — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:01:49 -0800

Hey guys - Mrs Mutant & I are just about to leave for the Eurostar to Paris, and we (somehow) got the impression this particular pub is large ... any tips on how best to meet up?

By: Mutant

Mutant — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:27:32 -0800

Paris recap: six hardy MeFites committed to the MeetUp cause, two pubs and many rounds later, these pix document the event. A quick upload to flickr before Mrs Mutant & I crash out after a long day.

Many thanks for your hospitality this evening! Absolutely wonderful meeting you folks and we'll be back.

By: tksh

tksh — Sat, 03 May 2008 13:26:59 -0800

For some reason, I've always in my mind imagined Mutant to be that someone that's always in a suit. And by extension, imagined the same for Ms. Mutant. So much for that.

By: jontyjago

jontyjago — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:29:30 -0800

Was a pleasure to meet you all - hard to pick a highlight, but it doesn't get much more Parisian than spending Saturday afternoon lazing in the Place des Vosges discussing French literature and potatoes..!

By: nonmerci

nonmerci — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:34:22 -0800

A fabulous meet-up and total success, even if it was a bit on the small side. Thanks to everyone for participating, and here's hoping we meet again somewhere on our journeys!

By: Mutant

Mutant — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:27:38 -0800

tksh -- "For some reason, I've always in my mind imagined Mutant to be that someone that's always in a suit."

But I'm a Mutant! My appearance changes, some say "evolves" to suit the immediate environment. Of course my environment of preference hardly warrants a suit ...

"And by extension, imagined the same for Ms. Mutant."

Ah, her powers are darker and more mysterious than that.

By: nasreddin

nasreddin — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:57:51 -0800

Excellent time all around. Thank you all for showing up and bearing up with my unfortunate SNAFU with the venue.