Comments on: Austin meetup

Austin meetup

youcancallmeal — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:01:50 -0800

Since there's more than a month before the 10th anniversary event... would anyone be interested in an Austin meetup in the near future?

I'm new to town and would love to meet some MeFolk. Suggestions for a place would be good. I'm thinking the weekend of June 13th. Thoughts?

By: Daddy-O

Daddy-O — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:30:56 -0800

Check here. It's under 10th between Metatalk and Poscast.

By: Daddy-O

Daddy-O — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:31:26 -0800

Podcast, not Poscast in the upper right corner.

By: Daddy-O

Daddy-O — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:32:43 -0800

Unless two meetups in less about a month appeals to a lot of people.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:39:10 -0800

The 10th is between the 17th and 19th. This would be the 13th or 14th. Like I said, that's more than a month.

By: katemonster

katemonster — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:58:59 -0800

A pre-10th meetup sounds good to me, and next weekend would be fine. No place suggestions off the top of my head, unfortunately.

By: adamrice

adamrice — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:41:03 -0800

I'm game.

By: Daddy-O

Daddy-O — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:17:29 -0800

Sorry, did not read as carefully as I should have.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:20:54 -0800

How does Freddie's sound since they're dog / kid friendly and pretty easy to get to? Say...2pm on Saturday the 13th?

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:22:55 -0800

(ack. i just read the yelp reviews for freddie's. is it really that bad? i haven't actually been there yet.)

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:33:39 -0800

Alternately: The Dog and Duck at 2pm Saturday?

By: malthas

malthas — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:57:01 -0800

I might be able to swing it for an hour or two, but then I have to pick up my folks at the airport.

I am, however, all for this meetup happening and will do my best to show up. Dog and Duck is an alright/standard location, too. Hooray!

By: wendell

wendell — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:07:23 -0800

This sounds rather Austintatious... (sorry, too many Tom Swifties...)

By: immlass

immlass — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:58:59 -0800

I'll talk to Mr. immlass and see if we can swing it. We have houseguests arriving that evening and much depends on the state of the house on Saturday. Hope to see you guys there!

By: fnord

fnord — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:34:01 -0800

I'm a tentative, but this does sound good.

By: self

self — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:08:04 -0800

I love the Dog & Duck. I may be able to make it. I also work at the Starbuck's around the corner, so If I have to work that day, I could duck out early for some dawgs. Get it? Terrible, I know.

Anyway, youcancallmeal's last post is highlighted. Is that just me?

By: lunalaguna

lunalaguna — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:32:47 -0800

I'd be up for it. Sounds fun!

By: spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints

spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:33:42 -0800

I could make Dog & Duck next Saturday. I might be bringing my 3.5 year old, who loves that place (if I can't find a sitter for a couple of hours).

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:53:22 -0800

spikelee: Bring your kid! I'm considering bringing my puppy.

By: spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints

spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:57:38 -0800

Looks like I'll probably have a sitter for a few hours on Saturday. Bring your puppy anyway.

By: bluishorange

bluishorange — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:33:58 -0800

I love the Dog & Duck, but I do not love 2 p.m. in the summer, so I'll have to see how I feel that day. If I do show up, I'll be the one fanning myself and dragging a giant block of ice behind me on a leash.

By: spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints

spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:50:43 -0800

Well, there's a/c inside. Supposedly The Tavern has air conditioning as well.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:03:25 -0800

If we want to stay inside, just let me know so that I come sans puppy. Either way works for me.

By: fontophilic

fontophilic — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:23:57 -0800

I'll be there as well!

By: Devils Rancher

Devils Rancher — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:52:17 -0800

Supposedly The Tavern has air conditioning as well.

That's possibly the last neon sign in Austin advertising air conditioning. Love it. Back in the day, when I bar-hopped, we always called it "The Air-Conditioned Tavern." It was a great place to get dizzy-drunk -- wait that was everywhere -- nm.

Can't make it tomorrow -- gotta work, but I'll see y'all for the 10th anniv. thing.

By: adamrice

adamrice — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:17:45 -0800

That's possibly the last neon sign in Austin advertising air conditioning.

It may be the last because it was the first. As I understand it, The Tavern was the first place in Austin with AC.

By: katemonster

katemonster — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:16:34 -0800

If we want to stay inside, just let me know so that I come sans puppy. Either way works for me.

I'd bring my pup as well, but I think inside is probably the best bet that time of day. I pray at the altar of Sts. Carrier and Trane; air conditioning is a must when it's 97 degrees outside.

By: spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints

spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:44:18 -0800

Well damn. A family commitment has popped up and I'm a gonna have to miss out on this one (again). See ya'll at the 10th!

By: popechunk

popechunk — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:14:39 -0800

It's going to be 100 degrees out tomorrow at 2pm. If I'm in the neighborhood, I will stop by.

By: adamrice

adamrice — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:00:05 -0800

I'm now wondering if the Dog & Duck is going to be overrun by ROT Ralliers. Could be fun.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:17:19 -0800

Allright, I'll be there sans puppy. See y'all there!

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:51:22 -0800

I'm here. Black t shirt, short dark hair, bag with birds.