Bay Area Meet-up. February 3, 2010 11:02 PM Subscribe
SF Meetup - February Edition.
I'm back in town after many months and I'd like to get out and see the bay area crowd this weekend or next ?
A few options I'm thinking of:
1) Jupiter - (East Bay (that's right, I said it)) - right off of bart...beer + pizza = good.
2) The Trappist (timing is tough) or Pacific Brew Co (1 - 4 blocks from BART - (also East Bay, downtown oakland).
3) Somewhere in SF that hasn't been hit in a while by the local crowd - must be BART-able...
Right now I'm leaning towards Jupiter or The Trappist, even though The Trappist is packed...all the time.
I'm back in town after many months and I'd like to get out and see the bay area crowd this weekend or next ?
A few options I'm thinking of:
1) Jupiter - (East Bay (that's right, I said it)) - right off of bart...beer + pizza = good.
2) The Trappist (timing is tough) or Pacific Brew Co (1 - 4 blocks from BART - (also East Bay, downtown oakland).
3) Somewhere in SF that hasn't been hit in a while by the local crowd - must be BART-able...
Right now I'm leaning towards Jupiter or The Trappist, even though The Trappist is packed...all the time.
I'd support an East Bay meetup, but it's tax season so I probably won't make it.
posted by BrotherCaine at 11:37 PM on February 3, 2010
posted by BrotherCaine at 11:37 PM on February 3, 2010
I'm looking at google maps and I like how close Jupiter is to BART. And I like how close the fremont BART station is to San Jose. So I'm voting for Jupiter. As for time, this weekend works best for me. Can I side bar this now?
posted by sambosambo at 11:38 PM on February 3, 2010
posted by sambosambo at 11:38 PM on February 3, 2010
Oh, so Jupiter is literally, 20 feet from a bart exit...
posted by iamabot at 11:40 PM on February 3, 2010
posted by iamabot at 11:40 PM on February 3, 2010
Jupiter is a great place for a meetup! We could always hit Beckett's, Thalassa, Spats or another place later on too. My vote is for next weekend (the 12th or 13th).
posted by iamkimiam at 11:58 PM on February 3, 2010
posted by iamkimiam at 11:58 PM on February 3, 2010
Maybe we could do Jupiter for a while and then go to Berkeley proper (west Berkeley) and hit up my favorite places - Lanesplitters or Acme? On San Pablo, just off of University - very close to North Berkeley Bart? Either way - if you come to my side of the bay - I will attend.
posted by The Light Fantastic at 12:45 AM on February 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by The Light Fantastic at 12:45 AM on February 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Holy shit, folks, yes. Berkeley / East Bay meetup? Let's do this thing. Jupiter is awesome.
posted by barnacles at 1:35 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by barnacles at 1:35 AM on February 4, 2010
gingberbeer will be sad if it's this weekend, as she's going out of town. I'm probably a yes!, though, especially if it's at Jupiter. Or somewhere in SF. But not Frjtz.
posted by rtha at 5:24 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by rtha at 5:24 AM on February 4, 2010
Yes,I will be sad. I will also be in Dallas this weekend.
posted by gingerbeer at 7:26 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 7:26 AM on February 4, 2010
I'd like to see Berkeley, 'cause I pretend taking a trip all the way to SF is as daunting as San Franciscans pretend a trip to the East Bay is.
posted by Zed at 8:08 AM on February 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by Zed at 8:08 AM on February 4, 2010 [2 favorites]
I will be visiting Frisco Feb 15-22 and Mrs. Bartfast will be stuck at a conference. Plus, I love the Jupiter!
Did I mention I love Frisco?
Frisco!
I grew up there.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 8:14 AM on February 4, 2010
Did I mention I love Frisco?
Frisco!
I grew up there.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 8:14 AM on February 4, 2010
Tentative - We can shift this as needed:
Saturday, February 16th - 4:00pm PST ...till I dunno.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704-1308
www.jupiterbeer.com
posted by iamabot at 8:28 AM on February 4, 2010
Saturday, February 16th - 4:00pm PST ...till I dunno.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704-1308
www.jupiterbeer.com
posted by iamabot at 8:28 AM on February 4, 2010
AHHH ...err make that the 13th...my cal was still set to January.
Tentative - We can shift this as needed:
Saturday, February - 4:00pm PST ...till I dunno.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704-1308
www.jupiterbeer.com
posted by iamabot at 8:30 AM on February 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Tentative - We can shift this as needed:
Saturday, February - 4:00pm PST ...till I dunno.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704-1308
www.jupiterbeer.com
posted by iamabot at 8:30 AM on February 4, 2010 [1 favorite]
Ah, just think, about a year ago we were all sliding down an icy Tahoe mountain for a meet-up...I may try to come down from Tahoe if it isn't blizzarding...
posted by HeyAllie at 9:14 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by HeyAllie at 9:14 AM on February 4, 2010
I'm in, unless I get up my confidence to ask a boy out on a coffee date for that day.
posted by sarahnade at 10:39 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by sarahnade at 10:39 AM on February 4, 2010
Bring the boy along! You couldn't ask for a better first date than one that includes a bunch of half-drunk "friends from the internet"!
posted by rtha at 10:47 AM on February 4, 2010 [7 favorites]
posted by rtha at 10:47 AM on February 4, 2010 [7 favorites]
In, if I'm not working that day. And I'm making it a goal to not get falling down hammered this time.
posted by mollymayhem at 11:09 AM on February 4, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 11:09 AM on February 4, 2010
Totally in!
So just to be clear, we all arrive at different times, leave and then complain about how no one showed up, right? Isn't that how east bay meetups work?
posted by special-k at 11:45 AM on February 4, 2010 [5 favorites]
So just to be clear, we all arrive at different times, leave and then complain about how no one showed up, right? Isn't that how east bay meetups work?
posted by special-k at 11:45 AM on February 4, 2010 [5 favorites]
East Bay Meetup? Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!
posted by brundlefly at 12:04 PM on February 4, 2010
posted by brundlefly at 12:04 PM on February 4, 2010
Yay for East Bay!! And bless the hearts of you SFians willing to ride BART.
I will be a little late, and I will bring a civilian friend because she's taking me to see Loudon Wainwright at the Freight after!
posted by serazin at 12:20 PM on February 4, 2010
I will be a little late, and I will bring a civilian friend because she's taking me to see Loudon Wainwright at the Freight after!
posted by serazin at 12:20 PM on February 4, 2010
(Also, we could consider meeting a little later if 4 feels early for a lot of folks - but I'm definitely fine with 4 if that's what's good for most people)
posted by serazin at 12:22 PM on February 4, 2010
posted by serazin at 12:22 PM on February 4, 2010
4pm is a starting point (and really flexible, I just needed to designate a time), meetups have been known to run in to the half a dozen hours range.
We can adjust later, it was a try to get people out if they had commitments later in the evening or just wanted food and beer.
posted by iamabot at 12:46 PM on February 4, 2010
We can adjust later, it was a try to get people out if they had commitments later in the evening or just wanted food and beer.
posted by iamabot at 12:46 PM on February 4, 2010
Jupiter can get really crowded - so I'll try to get there at 4 and snag a table.
posted by The Light Fantastic at 1:17 PM on February 4, 2010
posted by The Light Fantastic at 1:17 PM on February 4, 2010
I figure we'll try to get upstairs on the street side and start snagging those little tables as we have people trickle in ?
posted by iamabot at 2:12 PM on February 4, 2010
posted by iamabot at 2:12 PM on February 4, 2010
We could always hit Beckett's, Thalassa, Spats or another place later on too.
Spats is closed and has been for ages now. No clue what happened; it's just sad and empty inside.
But I'm in for Jupiter. (My first meetup!)
posted by asterix at 5:17 PM on February 4, 2010
Spats is closed and has been for ages now. No clue what happened; it's just sad and empty inside.
But I'm in for Jupiter. (My first meetup!)
posted by asterix at 5:17 PM on February 4, 2010
Thalassa is a bad idea on weekends.
Jupiter, Triple Rock, and Manny's Taproom are probably the best bets. I'll probably be able to make it, so see you all on Saturday!
posted by clorox at 3:29 PM on February 7, 2010
Jupiter, Triple Rock, and Manny's Taproom are probably the best bets. I'll probably be able to make it, so see you all on Saturday!
posted by clorox at 3:29 PM on February 7, 2010
I would love to come to this. Unfortunately that's the day after my birthday and I already have other plans. Maybe next time.
posted by JackarypQQ at 3:01 AM on February 8, 2010
posted by JackarypQQ at 3:01 AM on February 8, 2010
I'm moving house that day, but I'll try to come by if I'm still remotely sane.
posted by small_ruminant at 4:43 PM on February 8, 2010
posted by small_ruminant at 4:43 PM on February 8, 2010
Happy birthday, JackarypQQ!
posted by brundlefly at 4:46 PM on February 8, 2010
posted by brundlefly at 4:46 PM on February 8, 2010
This sounds like fun, but I'm afraid I'm not much of a drinker...
posted by extramundane at 10:37 PM on February 9, 2010
posted by extramundane at 10:37 PM on February 9, 2010
Nice! Hopefully this will be the first Bay Area meetup I will actually be able to make it to. I think I'm gonna be spending later that night with my better half, but 4pm is early enough that it should work out.
(btw depending on how averse you guys are to walking, we could always head over to the patio outside of Missouri Lounge later!)
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 11:57 PM on February 9, 2010
(btw depending on how averse you guys are to walking, we could always head over to the patio outside of Missouri Lounge later!)
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 11:57 PM on February 9, 2010
extramundane: Jupiter is actually a great place to find yourself if you're not much of a drinker, since they have lots of tasty food and all of their beers are like $3,000 a pint anyway.
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 11:59 PM on February 9, 2010
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 11:59 PM on February 9, 2010
Jupiter is definitely a good place for non-drinkers, and if there are going to be some non-drinkers at this meetup, I'll happily have lemonade in solidarity!
posted by serazin at 11:15 AM on February 10, 2010
posted by serazin at 11:15 AM on February 10, 2010
hmm, I might be able to haul my lazy self all the way from Oakland for the first East Bay meetup in like a zillion years. It mostly depends on how much homework I have this weekend.
extramundane, Jupiter has the totally yummy Thomas Kemper Root Beer on tap and lots of food. Don't let not drinking stop you from coming out.
posted by oneirodynia at 7:50 PM on February 10, 2010
extramundane, Jupiter has the totally yummy Thomas Kemper Root Beer on tap and lots of food. Don't let not drinking stop you from coming out.
posted by oneirodynia at 7:50 PM on February 10, 2010
Ah, in that case I will be there!
posted by extramundane at 9:59 PM on February 10, 2010
posted by extramundane at 9:59 PM on February 10, 2010
Something has come up so I am out for this meetup. Have fun!
posted by special-k at 9:06 AM on February 11, 2010
posted by special-k at 9:06 AM on February 11, 2010
Something more important than meeting up with us? For shame, sir! For shame!
posted by rtha at 10:00 AM on February 11, 2010
posted by rtha at 10:00 AM on February 11, 2010
What? A meet up in Berkeley?
Not just yeah, but hell yeah.
And this will probably be my last since I'm moving.
And yeah, Jupiter is a great place ... for non-drinkers too (whoever that was up there whose handle I have already forgotten) (because I was educated in state funded schools) (shut up).
Yeah, and all that.
posted by Relay at 3:56 PM on February 11, 2010
Not just yeah, but hell yeah.
And this will probably be my last since I'm moving.
And yeah, Jupiter is a great place ... for non-drinkers too (whoever that was up there whose handle I have already forgotten) (because I was educated in state funded schools) (shut up).
Yeah, and all that.
posted by Relay at 3:56 PM on February 11, 2010
Ah darn Afro, was looking forward to apologizing to you in person.
posted by Relay at 10:35 AM on February 13, 2010
posted by Relay at 10:35 AM on February 13, 2010
so I've never been to one of these before. How do MeFites usually identify where the meetup is taking place, and who people are? Also, it is GORGEOUS today. We should try the patio!
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 1:47 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 1:47 PM on February 13, 2010
There's a look. You'll see.
And if that fails, just walk up to somebody and ask if they're friends of Matt.
The patio will be quite superb, methinks. I'm tempted to bring a small game...maybe some bones or a deck of cards?
posted by iamkimiam at 2:15 PM on February 13, 2010
And if that fails, just walk up to somebody and ask if they're friends of Matt.
The patio will be quite superb, methinks. I'm tempted to bring a small game...maybe some bones or a deck of cards?
posted by iamkimiam at 2:15 PM on February 13, 2010
Back patio for sure if we can snag it.
Game? Sure, why not!
posted by Relay at 2:32 PM on February 13, 2010
Game? Sure, why not!
posted by Relay at 2:32 PM on February 13, 2010
I'm heading there soonish, need to wash dog, wash human, get to bart. I should be right on time. My cell be 415-727-1819 if you all end up stranded.
posted by iamabot at 3:01 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by iamabot at 3:01 PM on February 13, 2010
I'll likely be there 4:30ish, for at least an hour or two. Got another party to go to in the evening.
posted by mollymayhem at 3:15 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 3:15 PM on February 13, 2010
Running late from San Francisco! Hoping that folks stay longer than an hour or two!
posted by tantivy at 3:48 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by tantivy at 3:48 PM on February 13, 2010
On our way, as soon as rtha's done pulling a knife on the bus driver.
posted by gingerbeer at 4:01 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 4:01 PM on February 13, 2010
Arrggghhh, can't make it. Must..... nap..... zzzzzzz....
posted by clorox at 4:19 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by clorox at 4:19 PM on February 13, 2010
Relay, iamabot, extramundane and I are currently at the patio, right near the bathroom/outdoor hallway. As soon as we get food we'll close out the tab and head upstairs, where the whole floor is currently open. See y'all soon!
posted by iamkimiam at 4:23 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by iamkimiam at 4:23 PM on February 13, 2010
I think I'll head over from Oakland soon. Remind me, Jupiter has food, right?
posted by Pronoiac at 4:25 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by Pronoiac at 4:25 PM on February 13, 2010
heading out on my bike right now. I'll see you guys in like 10.
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 4:33 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 4:33 PM on February 13, 2010
Crap. My childcare isn't here yet. I may miss another one. ):
posted by serazin at 4:45 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by serazin at 4:45 PM on February 13, 2010
We are now upstairs. Go up the stairs and look left.
posted by gingerbeer at 4:51 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 4:51 PM on February 13, 2010
Dear Berkeley:
Please make motorcycle parking suck less.
Love:
molkymayhem
posted by mollymayhem at 4:59 PM on February 13, 2010
Please make motorcycle parking suck less.
Love:
molkymayhem
posted by mollymayhem at 4:59 PM on February 13, 2010
Shit, can I participate via the internet? Someone drink a pint for me! I'm sitting here with my seven year old who is watching Yellow Submarine for the manilionth time and waiting for my roommate who seems like she wont be home in time.
posted by serazin at 5:03 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by serazin at 5:03 PM on February 13, 2010
Sure, serazin. We'll order a pint for you.
posted by gingerbeer at 5:15 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 5:15 PM on February 13, 2010
I'll be there in about 15 I think. Waiting for bus.
posted by brundlefly at 5:22 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by brundlefly at 5:22 PM on February 13, 2010
Big ups to team-meta-mates. If I wasn't just coming from a beer club party, and on my way to a birthday party, I'd definitely come have a drink.
posted by team lowkey at 5:31 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by team lowkey at 5:31 PM on February 13, 2010
I AM ON BART
posted by sambosambo at 5:34 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by sambosambo at 5:34 PM on February 13, 2010
Looks like we'll be here for a bit, AB.
posted by mollymayhem at 6:07 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by mollymayhem at 6:07 PM on February 13, 2010
tantivy and I just realized we left w/o paying - we'll paypal whoever covers us [garlic bread + rootbeer + rib tips = ~$16] - sorry!
posted by radicarian at 7:12 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by radicarian at 7:12 PM on February 13, 2010
Extra apologies to the corner of the table that taught me about an alternate inspiration for my username. I'm sorry I had to leave in such a hurry =( It was really wonderful to meet everyone!
posted by tantivy at 8:23 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by tantivy at 8:23 PM on February 13, 2010
We are still here, if in somewhat reduced numbers.
posted by gingerbeer at 8:33 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 8:33 PM on February 13, 2010
Thanks to everybody I met, and sorry for having to leave early. (Goddamn, I can't believe I missed meeting Afroblanco!) Can't wait for the next one.
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 8:34 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by cobra_high_tigers at 8:34 PM on February 13, 2010
Had to leave early too, but I met lots of nice and interesting people. Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk with everyone (I'm kinda shy). Hopefully I'll be able to make it to another meetup!
posted by extramundane at 9:13 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by extramundane at 9:13 PM on February 13, 2010
I had a wonderful time, and I'm only sorry I couldn't stay later. We need to do the east bay thing more often!
posted by brundlefly at 9:42 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by brundlefly at 9:42 PM on February 13, 2010
D'oh! just noticed this meetup announcement! Next time!
posted by zippy at 10:54 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by zippy at 10:54 PM on February 13, 2010
I got a shoutout from this meetup! HOORAY!
posted by greekphilosophy at 10:55 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by greekphilosophy at 10:55 PM on February 13, 2010
Holy cow, that was fun! Now I have to go to bed. Goodnight, mefites!
posted by rtha at 11:28 PM on February 13, 2010
posted by rtha at 11:28 PM on February 13, 2010
That was a great meetup. Really, that was a lot of fun and it was great to meet allyall. We must do it again!
... Missouri Lounge??? :)
posted by barnacles at 2:35 AM on February 14, 2010 [3 favorites]
... Missouri Lounge??? :)
posted by barnacles at 2:35 AM on February 14, 2010 [3 favorites]
Missouri Lounge???
Not only yes, but HELL YES.
Last night was a blast!
posted by asterix at 11:33 AM on February 14, 2010
Not only yes, but HELL YES.
Last night was a blast!
posted by asterix at 11:33 AM on February 14, 2010
As always, it was awesome meeting you all and hanging out. Thanks to sambosambo and barnacles for figuring out how to use my camera and taking better pictures than me. :)
I hear this Missouri Lounge makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich or something?
posted by sarahnade at 12:13 PM on February 14, 2010
I hear this Missouri Lounge makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich or something?
posted by sarahnade at 12:13 PM on February 14, 2010
What a smashing success that was! I had such a great time with you all! Can we do it again next month...after the 15th? Pretty please!!
posted by iamkimiam at 4:02 PM on February 14, 2010
posted by iamkimiam at 4:02 PM on February 14, 2010
Did everyone get the change they needed last night, if not memail me and let e know how you got shorted and I'll paypal it or something.
posted by iamabot at 4:08 PM on February 14, 2010
posted by iamabot at 4:08 PM on February 14, 2010
I should be used to it by now, but I'm always surprised by how awesome meeting up with all of you is.
However, I was unprepared for how complicated sarahnade's fancy camera was. I think next time we'll have to make sure that iamabot or zsazsa give a tutorial or something. The pictures turned out great though!
And way to go East Bay! Nice turnout!
posted by sambosambo at 4:37 PM on February 14, 2010
However, I was unprepared for how complicated sarahnade's fancy camera was. I think next time we'll have to make sure that iamabot or zsazsa give a tutorial or something. The pictures turned out great though!
And way to go East Bay! Nice turnout!
posted by sambosambo at 4:37 PM on February 14, 2010
I only had two beers but look completely hammered! Jeez!
posted by rtha at 4:52 PM on February 14, 2010
posted by rtha at 4:52 PM on February 14, 2010
Thank you for the beer and food, iamabot. I don't think I paid for anything after the first beer.
posted by gingerbeer at 3:31 PM on February 15, 2010
posted by gingerbeer at 3:31 PM on February 15, 2010
Also, I think that most of the really rad pictures are credit to iamkimiam, I only took like 4 pictures that night.
posted by iamabot at 4:15 PM on February 15, 2010
posted by iamabot at 4:15 PM on February 15, 2010
Thanks! I had so much fun with your camera! I haven't taken pictures in so long; I totally need to get back into it and buy a camera. What was yours again?
posted by iamkimiam at 1:01 AM on February 16, 2010
posted by iamkimiam at 1:01 AM on February 16, 2010
Aw, I got shouted out two times! I will repay the favor at a future Twin Cities meetup.
posted by padraigin at 7:40 AM on February 16, 2010
posted by padraigin at 7:40 AM on February 16, 2010
Nikon D80 body, that was a 50mm 1.8 lens, and an SB400 flash, the big lens was an 18-200VR but it takes crud pictures in the dark.
Really if you want to get in to it, D80 is pretty much overkill still these days. You can find used D40 bodies for pretty cheap and they do pretty good.
posted by iamabot at 9:31 AM on February 16, 2010
Really if you want to get in to it, D80 is pretty much overkill still these days. You can find used D40 bodies for pretty cheap and they do pretty good.
posted by iamabot at 9:31 AM on February 16, 2010
(sarahnade did most of the work here, putting lots of nametags in her photo set.)
Meetupees:
Afroblanco
barnacles
brundlefly
cobra_high_tigers
Doublewhiskeycokenoice
extramundane
gingerbeer
iamabot
iamkimiam
mattdidthat
mollymayhem
ooga_booga
politikitty
Pronoiac
radicarian
Relay
rtha
sambosambo
sarahnade
stop sign
tantivy
Also, I can't identify the guy in a blue shirt at the left.
posted by Pronoiac at 10:38 PM on March 20, 2010
Meetupees:
Afroblanco
barnacles
brundlefly
cobra_high_tigers
Doublewhiskeycokenoice
extramundane
gingerbeer
iamabot
iamkimiam
mattdidthat
mollymayhem
ooga_booga
politikitty
Pronoiac
radicarian
Relay
rtha
sambosambo
sarahnade
stop sign
tantivy
Also, I can't identify the guy in a blue shirt at the left.
posted by Pronoiac at 10:38 PM on March 20, 2010
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posted by iamabot at 11:25 PM on February 3, 2010