Boston DU Meetup: Next Saturday!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

My husband and I are heading overseas for our vacation, and we'll be staying in Boston a couple of days...

So...

We plan to host an afternoon meetup for our friends at our hotel on July 22nd and I hope all of you in the area can come!

If you're interested, respond here, and I'll PM you the details!

:toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. And you know, if Sat afternoon doesn't work...

we have a couple of friends who are showing up at other times...

Just sayin...

:hi:

[elleng]

2. Neat, CalPeg; sorry I'm not closer.

Where are you vacationing?
:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. We are going to Iceland, my dear elleng!

I am finally getting excited!

I've been so busy planning the damn trip that the myriad details have prevented me from feeling happy about it, lol...

:hi:

[elleng]

6. I understand that, CalPeg;

spent almost a year, 20? years ago, planning trip around France w family, then little girls. Fortunately took time memorialiazing it in photos, so have nice album. That may have been trip that began via Reykjavik, have neat photo out of airport cafe window.

Have a great time!

[freshwest]

14. Hey, didn't they decide to blow up another volcano for the summer? Just asking.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear freshwest!

Oh, you know they do that for the tourists!

Yeah, right......NOT!

I believe there was a little eruption, but it's over now...I think.

I'd love to see one!

[freshwest]

18. Just as I suspected! Have a great trip and bring back some good stories for us.

BTW, I believe Hawaii has tamed their volcanoes to give nice, peaceful lava flows in the National Park there year around. Still, not interested in getting too close, but I'm sure they do tours. Be careful and enjoy your sightseeing.

[Optimus_Prime]

3. Oh hey I live in Boston

AND I'm originally from California too!

Look at that!

Where are you guys meeting up?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear Optimus_Prime!

We're meeting up at our hotel, the Boston Marriott Copley Plaza.

I'd love to have you be part of this!

[Optimus_Prime]

7. I get off work at 11:30 am

What time are you meeting up?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. We haven't picked a definite time...

Anytime in the afternoon is good...

Probably mid-afternoon, or let me know what you prefer!

[Optimus_Prime]

9. Depending on my schedule

I may or may not be busy later in the afternoon. If you guys nail down a solid time, I'll try and see if I can make it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. I'll PM you my cell #...

And if you'll do the same, then we can be in touch up to the last minute.

[DFW]

41. I've stayed there!

Great hotel, although we prefer the one at Long Wharf (right next to the Quincy Market--food sensory overload!!)

[Forkboy]

11. I'm only an hour west of the Buxom Bouncing Beantown.

But alas, no vehicle. Well, that and I make hermits look outgoing. ;)

I hope you enjoy your brief stay in Boston. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear Forkboy!

I wish you could be there...

We will have a good time...

We've been before!

:D

[Forkboy]

13. I'm no fun anyways, you won't miss me.

All I do is stand alone in the corner waiting to hear a song I like anyways. ;)

[Iggo]

15. Iggo? Is that you?

Oh, wait...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I will too miss you, silly...

I'm pretty outgoing, and I always have fun at these things...

I wish you could be there.

[Forkboy]

19. I'm sure it would be a good time, I'm just not a social guy.

It's truly nothing personal (I'm thinking about getting a shirt that says this lol). Would love to meet you, but that means leaving my lair. Just thinking about it makes me anxious, seriously.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. I understand, I truly do...

I'm sorry to have caused you to feel anxious...

I'll post some pictures, and you can enjoy it from afar, OK?

:hug:

[Forkboy]

23. No apologies needed.

:hug:

[applegrove]

21. I love Boston. If you have a car drive around Cambridge (imagine 300 years of intellectual's

gardens) and go to little Italy for dinner. Have fun.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. I love Boston too, my dear applegrove...

We're not renting a car, though.

We've visited there before, and the drivers seem rather aggressive!

We still expect to have a great time...

[Forkboy]

24. "rather aggressive"

And the sun is a tad warm. :D

[applegrove]

27. ?

[Forkboy]

30. Sarcasm. Boston drivers are insane.

Saying they are "rather aggressive" is a massive understatement. :)

[DFW]

38. Got that right

But my younger daughter has told me stories of Cairo that make Massachusetts seem like San Diego.

Once I was stopped at a red light in the right lane in Boston traffic when the driver in the car to
my left was frantically gesturing to me. I rolled down my window. He said he was in the wrong lane,
and would I be willing to let him cut in front of me to turn right when the light changed. I said go
ahead, and remarked that if he asked first, he had to be from out of town. He said he was from Michigan,
and that he indeed had found driving in Boston to be a frightening experience.

[Pied Piper]

42. It's true

I'm also from Michigan, although I've lived in Boston for more than 20 years. My first few adventures behind the wheel were indeed terrifying, but now I enjoy it for the sport of it all! I don't own a car anymore, although I rent frequently and also do Zipcar.

[Gormy Cuss]

25. One doesn't need a car to see Cambridge

The Red Line goes to most sightseeing parts of town, and even the Green Line goes to East Cambridge.

I second the recommend for the North End and will add that with the exception of cannolis, Hanover St. should be avoided for food.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. I'm sure that's true...

And we have used the Red Line when we've visited in the past.

This time, however, we are using Boston to recover from the first leg of our trip, and to get ready for more jet lag on the way to Iceland...

We only have the one full day there (Saturday) so we expect to stay in our hotel and visit with whoever shows up!

:hi:

[JohnnyLib2]

28. -- sigh --

Another disadvantage of living in flyover country, AKA Kentucky.

Have a great time floating nude in those mineral baths!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear JohnnyLib2!

Ah, I wish you lived closer too...

As for floating nude? We are going to see the baths, not use them...

[Capn Sunshine]

31. Party at Peggy's Room! Text your mailing list!!

:toast:

sorry can't make it but you're invited to my new restaurant when you return

[meegbear]

32. No can do - yearly BBQ 23rd ...

can do 24th

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. My dear meegbear...

Alas, we'll be leaving for Iceland on the 24th. It's unfortunate that our window of opportunity is so small...

Another time, perhaps...

[libodem]

34. I'm thrilled for all you meeters

And a tad jealous. Have fun.

[Kat45]

35. I'll be there!

I'm looking forward to meeting you--and to seeing whatever other DUers are there. I'll probably get there mid-afternoon; I have trouble getting up much before noon. :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear Kat45!

YAY!

Midafternoon is precisely the time!

:toast:

[DFW]

37. Oh no!!

I was there LAST Saturday!!

I'm now with my wife in the least thickly settled part of the Outer Cape, and I'm not budging for 3 weeks.

Where are you headed this time?

[DFW]

39. I just saw: Iceland. You'll love it!!

Don't miss Geysir and Gullfoss!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Þingvellir is cool, too, when they explain the history behind the place.

[Taverner]

40. Have fun Ms Peggy!

Can't wait to see the pictures!