Official NYC Gathering: Sat, April 29th: Post UPJ Peace March + Rally

[bettyellen]

Should be lots of out of town DUers for us NYers to welcome.

The meetup after the march:

Nancy Whiskey Pub
Saturday April 29th
7 PM or so till whenever
1 Lispenard St corner of West Bway, one block south of Canal Street
(also where 6th Ave converges), Tribeca, NYC
Subway lines 1+9, and the A C or E get off at Canal Street stop
212.226.9943
more:
http://www.nancywhiskeypub.com/index.html

The March:

Major Mobilization Set for April 29
A war based on lies
Spying, corruption and attacks on civil liberties
Katrina survivors abandoned by government

MARCH FOR PEACE,
JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY
End the war in Iraq
Bring all our troops home now!
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006
NEW YORK CITY

Unite for change - let's turn our country around! The times are urgent and we must act. Too much is too wrong in this country. We have a foreign policy that is foreign to our core values, and domestic policies wreaking havoc at home. It's time for a change.

The March for Peace, Justice and Democracy will kick off in Manhattan, just north of Union Square and proceed south along Broadway to Foley Square, where we will hold a Peace and Justice Festival. Please see schedule below:

10:30 am - 12 noon: Assembly along Broadway, north of 18th Street. Contingents will form in the area from 18th Street to 22nd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue South. (Details about where particular contingents will be gathering will be posted here soon.)

12 noon: March begins and proceeds south on Broadway. We will turn left (east) on Worth Street and continue into Foley Square.

1 pm - 6 pm: The Peace and Justice Festival will be held at Foley Square from 1 pm to 6 pm. A map of the festival area will be available here soon

INITIATING ORGANIZATIONS: United for Peace and Justice, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, National Organization for Women, Friends of the Earth, U.S. Labor Against the War, Climate Crisis Coalition, People's Hurricane Relief Fund, National Youth and Student Peace Coalition

more.....

http://www.unitedforpeace.org /

***REVISED PRE-MARCH MEETUP SPOT***

Duers will be gathering in Front of City Bakery, on 18th Street (North Side) just steps West of 5th Av, and towards that corner 18th + 5th NW.(see link below) This is one block West of Bway and on the edge of the staging area for the march.
10:30 till when the march begins at noon.

Jon some fellow DUers for pre-march eats from full sit down breakfasts to takeaway snacks:
The City Bakery 18th +5th Av NW
http://thecitybakery.com /

A Friday night meetup is being planned at Molly Shebeen's on 3rd Av. Please see the thread in the NY Forum for more details.

Edited by Admin at author's request to include new and revised details about the gatherings.

[GalleryGod]

1. Haterass Island, N.C. that weekend.

[In_The_Wind]

5. WOW that's a beautiful boat.

Is it your cat?

[GalleryGod]

7. No way,Jose. Belongs to Cap'n Fred

My patient instructor.

[LynneSin]

2. NOW is involved? Awesome

Hopefully I'll be able to make it

Great seeing you in DC this weekend!

[SharonRB]

39. DC?

I swore we were in New York that weekend.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

3. count me in

[In_The_Wind]

4. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks bettyellen.

[Fredda Weinberg]

6. Looks good e/m

[GalleryGod]

8. Don't forget to get the invite to the "After-Party", Fredda !?

[Fredda Weinberg]

21. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeze! e/m

[SharonRB]

9. I'm thinking about it, but it will depend on finances

I'll block Friday and Monday on my calendar as possible vacay days.

[LynneSin]

10. I'm thinking of volunteering this time around

But only if they have a training for Thursday night. I don't want to end up like Joan and be stuck missing good happenings on Friday night, especially since that seems to be the better night for the DU gatherings when they are in conjunction with protests.

This time UPJ is working with NOW (one of my favorite organizations) so I'm really excited about this event. And without International Answer, hopefully the protest will stay on course and not bring all those little side groups in demanding mic time for their pet cause!

[SharonRB]

40. These are the sponsoring groups listed on the UFPJ site

INITIATING ORGANIZATIONS: United for Peace and Justice, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, National Organization for Women, Friends of the Earth, U.S. Labor Against the War, Climate Crisis Coalition, People's Hurricane Relief Fund, National Youth and Student Peace Coalition, Veterans for Peace

[Katherine Brengle]

11. Hi there...

I'm not a New Yorker, but I wish I was. My best friend lives there and I am constantly taking the four hour bus ride from Boston to enjoy the city.

Anyway, someone pointed me here after I asked if any DUers were planning on meeting up during the April 29th demonstration. Anyone making any serious plans yet?

[bettyellen]

12. yes, there will be something most definately after the protest and

as Lynne pointed out, probably something the night before as well since there will be many coming into town that friday.
I am talking to a few other NYC DUers to find someplace nice for us all.
When it's finalized next month, i'll post another thread. The NY threads move very slow- you should be able to find it easily.

[OKDem08]

13. can you be more specific as to where the march will be?

we're ready to book our flights & hotel.

[LynneSin]

14. The March will be in downtown NYC (Manhattan)

However, normally parade routes are not give out about a week before the event, mainly because the first option will totally suck and the protest groups will fight with the city until they get a decent route (for the RNC convention they had us walking down West Side drive which would have been seen by nobody!)

My guess will be around midtown manhatten somewhere, the other ones seemed to always start in that area. And NYC has some great subway systems, so even if for some reason they put us all they way to the north or south end of the island there is always the subway.

I'm probably either going to book the Sanford Hotel or Avalon Vincci. Both are on 32nd street near Park Avenue & Broadway. I was suppose to stay at the Vincci the last DU gathering in NYC but my group downsized and I couldn't get a smaller room at the last minute at the hotel. So I switched to the Sanford, which was a very nice lower priced hotel that was 2 blocks from Penn Station.

There will definately be DUers there (myself included). If you book your room now and find out that DUers are staying at a different hotel, then there is no cost for you to switch hotels. Most places have a 48hr cancellation policy so grab a room now while you can!

[OKDem08]

15. I am not familiar w/NYC. Can you tell me which airport

would be the more convenient to fly into? JFK or Laguardia?

[LynneSin]

16. Any of them are about the same including Newark

I usually drive when I go to NYC but then again I'm two hours away in Wilmington.

I think it really depends on how much you pack. If I'm correct, all three airports are connected by the New York Subway, but distance-wise I think that LGA would be the closests.

Reason I mentioned about packing light - all of those airports will probably take you right down to Penn Station (I know that Newark does) and from there you're right on Times Square.



I found this map from a hotel so you get an idea of where the airports are located. I'm probably staying somewhere near the N & H in Manhatten on that map

[bettyellen]

18. not correct, none of the three are direct via NYC subway

there are on average 2 connections for each before you get to Manhattan. And the one at JFK has a big frickken staircase, too. The one from La Guardia is easy to screw up, and the connections are bad. Newark goes to the PATH at Newark which leaves you at 6th and 32nd St.
So if there are two of you, a cab ride is in order, they have flat fares. If it's one person, they all have excellent express to NYC bus service that do a loop through midtown, that will pass by times square, penn station, east 34th st and grand central.
the busses also stick closer to schedule than the train to the trains (which from La Guardia is actually a bus to the train).
Lynne you scoundrel, you've FLOWN to NYC!! how decadent, wow!

[LynneSin]

19. Actually Newark is direct via NJ Transit into Penn Station

Because when I do take the train into NYC it's usually the Northeast Corridor that connects Trenton to NYC and has a stop at Newark Airport

And I've never flown into NYC. When you live as close to it as I do you take the train or just drive. I've also never flown into DC but I've used their airports.

Thanks for correcting me!

[bettyellen]

20. you have to switch trains to their Air Trans thing at Newark.....

so there are annoying connections to make with any of the train options, but Newark might well be the easiest by train. i remember that shuttle being nice, but i only took it to the long term parking (and yes, from my car, it was a bus to the shuttle, just to PARK for $30 a day!!)
who'da thunk it? busses and cabs are totally worth it.
:hi:

[LynneSin]

23. It's official - I know nothing about NYC airports

:cry: which is probably one of my strengths from the DC protest was that I know DC airports pretty well.

I would probably take a cab from the airport, but I know some folks are coming in on a budget which is why I try to figure out the whole train thingie.

Thanks for pointing that out. I'll stick with finding decent hotels at a cheap price. You might want to recommend the Stanford (that's where we stayed). Our room was only $129/night which was a great rate for a downtown hotel room and the room was pretty decent. However, I think I'm going to get our room this time at the hotel where everyone else stayed at which was at the Vincci. That was much nicer but the only reason we didn't stay there was because Joan and I wanted to downgrade our room to something smaller and there was nothing left in the hotel.

Ok, here is actually a question I have. If someone wanted to find a cheap room that wasn't in downtown Manhatten where is the best place to look. I know in DC, I steered a ton of people over to Alexandra/Arlington because the rooms were cheaper, the parking was free and it was definately a nice neighborhood to stay. Any recommednations for outside the NYC area? I've always felt that NJ was kinda :scared:

[bettyellen]

24. Budget hotels, hmmm. I think it's totally worth it looking into Hotwire.

I know people flip out when they hear you won't know the name of the hotel till you book it. But..... it's usually at least 60% off, they give you a very clear idea of the neighborhood it's in, the amneties, how well it's rated, etc. If you do a search on Tripadvisor, you can pretty much guess what hotel it is as they share a rating system. I do know it's tough to cancell the booking, unless your creidt card is extra helpful with stuff like that.
As far as out of Manhattan, you're right, NJ has slim pickins, there are two places in Jersey City (one is a double tree) that would be near the Path, i wouldn't recommend you stay some other towns where you need to take a bus. The PATH runs all night, and it's very safe.
Outside of Manhattan I know there's a cluster of hotels around each of the (sorry Lynne!) airports. And the ones near JFK are quite a hike to Manhattan, so forget that. I'd say do a tripadvisor search fro Queens, might say near La Guardia and find what has a subway near (call them, ask- sometimes "near" is 8 blocks!) . Tripadvisor is great for sorting out the options.

There was also an article in the NY Times travel section on cheaper NYC hotels. I'll have to search for it and add the link here.

LOL the airport thing is hard to get a handle on till you have tried it...the MTA here does such good publicity that people think there are quick easy trains to the planes. I thought it would be easy too, till i tried it. For $6-8 more per person, you could be on a warm comfy bus not sweating a connection. It's worth it, especially if you have a suitcase

[WolverineDG]

32. JFK has the flat fee

not La Guardia. And only on rides FROM the airport, not to. However, the fare to/from LaGuardia when I was there with the KOEB wasn't bad at all. True, I shared the cab with others, but I'd do it even if I were travelling solo.

dg

[bettyellen]

17. La Guardia generally has more on time flights and is usually faster into

Manhattan. The only pain with La G is very early or very late if you want to take a direct to midtown bus, I believe the scedule is shorter than JFK's. But there are always taxis, I think they are the same (flat fee) to Manhattan. But there's always more traffic and people at JFK, generally the whole process as well as the ride into the city takes a lot longer.

[Fredda Weinberg]

22. I prefer JFK, the bus to LaGuardia is basically for employees

http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/airtrain.htm

If your destination is midtown, there are lots of buses to Newark - but I spent a long time standing waiting in the cold when the heaters didn't work.

http://www.coachusa.com/olympia/

[bettyellen]

25. there are lots of direct express busses to all three airports,

and it was my suggestion that they are the easiest option for the money for any of them.
i was just saying that i wouldn't recommend taking the subway to the MTA bus in Queens to LA Guardia.
That's generally the way people try to go through mass transit. Have no idea how employees go, but the express busses are for anyone, they generally keep to their schedule pretty well, and you can reserve in advance. There are a few companies that serve La Guardia, it's easy to google.

[Fredda Weinberg]

27. It's easier to drive to NJ than through Brooklyn or Queens

For the buses as well as passenger cars, which is why I fly out of the Newark when I'm headed into the city. But living in Brooklyn or Queens, I prefer to spend subway fare instead of express buses.

For an out of towner, I'd stay off the scenic routes.

[bettyellen]

28. hence the express bus, because a cab from Newark is super expensive.

what scenic route are you talking about? the one from queens to manhattan to queens again? :rofl:

[Fredda Weinberg]

29. Not really sarcastic - I *do* enjoy the view

as a passenger ... I'm happy to leave the driving to professionals.

It may be an acquired taste - but this is the city I love.

[bettyellen]

26. dupe

..

[WolverineDG]

31. The Avalon is booked for Saturday night

I already checked. I'll look at the Sanford, though. I did find this place though, & it sounds great:

http://hotelbelleclairenewyork.com/

Looks like you can get 3 to a room (2 queens & a twin in the suite). I'm bringing along a friend from Corpus (who btw snores like a buzz saw) but since she's never been to NYC, we're arriving on the 26th to get some sight-seeing done. The Yankees are also playing on Thursday night, so I'd like to catch a game (just to say I've seen a game at Yankee stadium).

dg

[bettyellen]

33. there are ferries to Yankee stadium.

definately a fun option.

[Karenca]

34. That is a great location (Hotel Belleclaire)

Much nicer than midtown.

[WolverineDG]

36. I agree but

I think I snagged the last room available for Saturday night & Sharon still hasn't heard from them. :fingerscrossed:

dg

[Karenca]

38. Good luck! :)) n/t.

[ThomCat]

30. I'll definitely be there.

I volunteer to help with stuff.

[Catchawave]

35. I have the weekend blocked !

Will probably stay in Brooklyn with my daughter, but will definitely be at the rally and DU meetups :toast:

[swag]

37. Will see you fine Americans there.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

41. i should be there granted my midterms are under control

nt

[SharonRB]

42. Well, I did it

I just made my reservations -- I had mileage, so my flight will only cost me $5. How could I not come?

[ThomCat]

43. Awesome!

:hi:

[LynneSin]

44. Damn, I want a $5 flight

where are you staying? Vincci is booked? I think WolverineDG got a room at the Stanford, which is where I'm staying

[WolverineDG]

45. She's staying with me!

at the Stanford. :) And my flight cost me $10. :evilgrin:

dg

[LynneSin]

46. Good - you two are buying drinks & dinner that night

:P

[WolverineDG]

47. we are?

sorry, we's going to the yankees game. heh.

k

[GalleryGod]

54. Well, allright, Ladies!

[WolverineDG]

55. Thanks, GG!

:loveya:

dg

[SharonRB]

49. Which night would that be, Lynne?

Whichever one it is, we're busy. :hi:

[SharonRB]

48. I'm staying with her and her friend.

We could use a fourth, though, if you know anyone looking for a room.

We wanted to stay at the Belleclaire on the Upper West Side, but she had originally gotten the last room for Saturday night, so I couldn't get anything there. They didn't have a large enough room for three or four available on Sat. night.

[WolverineDG]

50. You know what this means?

I have to plan another damn trip to NYC just so I can stay there. Poor me. :nopity:

dg

[SharonRB]

51. Okay, I caught you

You're here, but you're not in the clubhouse. :wtf:

[LynneSin]

52. I still want to stay at the Chelsea Hotel sometime when I go to NYC

But you can only book them by calling them and they've gone up a bit. I wonder if I can get the Sid & Nancy Suite!

[WolverineDG]

53. Maybe you'll get a discount

if you tell them you'll bring lots of cowbell. :evilgrin:

dg

[redwitch]

56. I stayed there once.

It was creepy. Course, this was 1971 or 72. very skeevy place- worse than the cheap hotels I stay in now!

[Karenca]

58. It's been renovated.

It's such a beautiful building.

[mdmc]

57. mission accomplished!

i'm in.

[LynneSin]

59. WOW - 1 month until the next protest

what does everyone want to do for parties and what not?

Lynne

[bettyellen]

60. do you still like that irish place for friday?

as long as they don't have a cover charge or band i think it's fine. and lynne, your little boyfriend might be there!
but for sat someplace with tables and some (optional) chow might be more like it.

[LynneSin]

61. How about I take Friday and you take Saturday

:bounce:

I think Rocky's will be fine for Friday night although I also liked Rudy's which has that alcove out back so the smokers can smoke & drink at the same time. I think this time we're scattered all over NYC for where we're staying but since it'll be warmer we could venture over to 9th avenue.

:bounce:

[Fredda Weinberg]

64. 9th Ave at night scares me

I used to work 34th & 9th, but those were daylight hours. This is Hell's Kitchen, after all ...

I assume you mean this place

http://www.newyorkmetro.com/listings/bar/rudys_bar_and_grill/

[bettyellen]

66. the neighborhood is completely different these days...

34th would still be sort of creepy at night but 42 and above is a whole different world from what it used to be. much more residential.
It's actually a much busier neighborhood (loads of people on the street as well as more places to eat)
than that irish place on the east side.

[Fredda Weinberg]

67. I saw all the new highrises go up

OK, I'm willing to take a look ... it's hard to find space in the city - I'm used to larger places here in Brooklyn.

[Karenca]

68. Yes, it's very busy now

And it's been renamed.....'Clinton'.

[Fredda Weinberg]

69. I'll take a look, but you know the name change was

a marketing gimmick. Still, if there are crowds, we are safe.

[Karenca]

70. I still don't understand why you all don't ever meet downtown,

How come?

[Fredda Weinberg]

71. Gotta suggestion?

I'm game

[Karenca]

74. Yes, Here's one, and I can get you more later :))

If you
want a safe (and very liberal!) neighborhood, I'de suggest Greenwich Village.
It's close to subway transportation, and you do not have to be
afraid of walking the streets late. It's a college town (NYU), which keeps the village always lively!

Here's one suggestion, for example:
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012
between Thompson St. and LaGuardia Pl.
212-673-7030

Hours
Sun-Thu, 7pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 7pm-4am
Nearby Subway Stops
A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Scene
Neighborhood Bar - Although there is no food menu, customers are welcome to bring
food and order in.

[Fredda Weinberg]

75. Has everyone here been to the Village?

I mispent much of my youth there ... would love to take in the current scene with some friendly faces.

[bettyellen]

78. they have entertainment. and a cover charge, no?

as i recall it gets pretty loud. most people are meeting lots of other DUers for the first time and really people mostly want to talk, not shout. so.. avoiding loud music, which killed the last meetup is kinda important to me.
i am narrowing it down to a few places that have really good beers, drinks, food not too expensive, and alt food nearby... as well as some seating we can kinda grab. but no cover charges, loud music and no entertainment. the entertainment will be insulted, because they'll just piss us off more than likely.
possible mchales (48 + 8th) , the corner bistro (west village) and there's two others i forgot. there's a place semi in soho a friend is checking out too.

[SharonRB]

80. I agree, be -- no music

We don't want to have to shout like we did last time.

It would be nice if we knew the march route, but we won't know that until much closer to the 29th, I don't think.

[bettyellen]

81. i have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 places....

and i'm making some calls to check on a few points. i'm going to post the location in a week or less.
;)

[SharonRB]

85. Sounds good, be

I know you're on top of it and I trust you to find a good place with no music, decent food and an atmosphere where we'll be able to talk and get to know each other.

[im10ashus]

62. Hey sweetie!

I hope we can meet up this time. Last time you were gone by the time I got there at 11:00. I will start thinking of places to meet. :-)

:kick:

[im10ashus]

63. OH HELL!

After posting, I realize THAT is the week I am in Chicago. We are going back for a good friends 40th and to visit. We haven't been back to Chicago since we moved to NYC 2 years ago. So it's time.

[bettyellen]

65. NO! noooooo.

no!
not again. i believe i was still there at 11 PM. it was very loud at that point, and they were charging a cover, so i figured you turn right around when you saw that.
note to self: no irish rap. LOL.
dayum!!!
do you at least have a suggestion? i think if we have casual, not too loud, some food, some tables (maybe take over 15 seats or so in a corner-- standing room for 20 -25....
that's the wish list more or less.

[spag68]

72. location

Is Rocky Sullivans going to be a gathering place?

[bettyellen]

73. not for saturday it isn't. there's a cover charge and an irish rap band

on saturdays.
i believe it's still in the running for friday however.
in the upcoming week or so, both nights' locations should be decided, and the info added here. or i guess there may be a separate thread for friday. that would make sense i guess. so, watch the NY forum for details.

[LynneSin]

76. Hey, our hotel has a bar with Karoke night on Saturday night

How about that!!

Nothing like drinking with DUers and watching them (probably me) make fools of themselves trying to sing Karoke

[bettyellen]

77. i looove kareoke myslef but, no way

no more crazy music that people can't escape. it's just wrong.

[SharonRB]

79. How late is the bar open?

The hotel we were in in February closed at 11, I think.

[bettyellen]

82. Lynne has a secret plan to lure people up to her room!

[LynneSin]

83. It's open til 2am

http://www.hotelstanford.com/maxim_lounge.asp

[bettyellen]

84. for friday! go for it.

i'm almost set on saturday's place... just have to do a few calls, but thanks for the offer to help!

[SharonRB]

86. I think people will want to talk more, not do karaoke

It's not often that DUers can get together en masse and an environment where we can talk is important. If the hotel bar doesn't have karaoke on Friday night, maybe that's a good place for Friday. Sure would be convenient for us!

[WolverineDG]

87. My meet-up wish list

Since I'm coming from waaaay out of town, I'd like to meet up with other DUers at a place where we can talk & be heard, at least on Saturday. I feel like I did back at the march in September, I'm going to be tired, want food, a comfortable place to sit, some drinks, & an atmosphere conducive to conversation. I don't like having to yell at people, especially over a band/performer. I don't equate loud background noise with having a good time. I'd also like a place that's a bit larger than Rocky's. The seating was bad, & it got very claustrophic & loud in there back in February, plus some people had to pay cover for that performer we all had to shout over. I thought that sucked.

Since NYC is open 24/7, why not have a meet-up in a place like I described & then an "after meet-up" somewhere else so those that do want to get wild & loud can do both? :)

dg

[bettyellen]

88. yeah, any type of entertainment is going to be

annoying if you want to chat, as well as have limited appeal cause we're kinda a diverse group.
and to ask DUer to pay a cover charge? Feh, they should pay us. :)

[LynneSin]

89. I feel bad about what happened at Rockys

We used them before when we metup in NYC for the RNC Convention and the place was awesome. But looking back - that was a friday night that we met there (mind you, I was just coming out of the hospital the day before that party and coming down from a major morphine-based painkiller high. So I kept thinking we met on Saturday night but it turns out to have been Friday)

I wouldn't completely rule out using Rocky's again; however I would probably only use it for Friday nights and perhaps meeting there earlier than normal (we were scheduling the party around dinner)

But I have been in contact to find better suggestions and I'm continplating a Friday night roadtrip just to check some of these places out (not that I need an excuse to go to NYC).

As for afterparties - they're all kinda just last minute things - someone willing to open their hotel room for people to hang out, steal from the mini-bar and stand in the bathtub to smoke a cigerette outside the tiny open window in there.

[bettyellen]

90. i quit lynne, 33 days ago

no more bathtubs smokig for me.
:hi:

[LynneSin]

91. Just incase - I'm packing the Febreeze

I swore I could smell it the next day but then again I've got the most sensitive sense of smell

[bettyellen]

92. LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS FOR SAT MEETUP HERE:

Nancy Whiskey Pub
Saturday April 29th
7 PM on (or you tell us)

1 Lispenard St corner of West Bway, on block south of Canal Street
(also where 6th Ave converges), Tribeca, NYC
Subway lines 1+9, and the A C or E get off at Canal Street stop
212.226.9943

more:

http://www.nancywhiskeypub.com/index.html

[SharonRB]

93. Is this for Friday or Saturday?

I checked out the site. Do they only have beer or is that all that's listed on the site?

[bettyellen]

94. Saturday! good burgers, pizza, heros, BLTs -lotsa seating- :)

fried shrimp, chicken nuggets and combos thereof. wings, onion rings and fries.
and a few chicken or shrimp "hero" sandwiches. kinda simple and cheap.

:hi:

the menu w/ prices:

http://www.nancywhiskeypub.com/menu/index.html

i'm glad you asked shar, and edited the post accordingly.

[SharonRB]

95. Thanks, be

Looks like almost everything is fried, but a plain burger should be fine.

[WolverineDG]

96. Thanks, BE!!

:hi: Glad you could find a place for us on Saturday! :woohoo:

I'll be in NYC 13 days & counting! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

dg

[bettyellen]

97. i'm hoping they have frozen pina coladas again!

:HI:

[WolverineDG]

98. If they do

I'll buy one for you. You deserve it for all the work that you've done getting this together. :)

Now if you could just get a certain someone to show up, all of us from the KOEB who are attending will be very very happy. :evilgrin:

dg

[Fredda Weinberg]

99. Anyone for shuffleboard? eom

[LynneSin]

100. Place looks awesome!!

:D

[LynneSin]

101. Saturday Meeting point at the rally

http://www.april29.org/article.php?id=3211

UPJ will be staging people in the blue shaded area of the above map starting at 10:30 am on the 29th. The blue "X" is where we'll try to meetup inside the staging area of the protest. That shaded area is broadway - we'll try to be at the corner closest to 22nd street and on the side closest to park Avenue. We will try to get to that location around 10:30 in the morning.

The Green "X" located above the staging area is the closest subway station on the Yellow line (N/R). Mind you, if they get overwhelmed at that station don't be suprised if they close it down and you have to hike it a few blocks.

As for breakfast, I think with everyone getting into town, getting oriented and getting awake from Friday night's party, it's best that everyone just get breakfast on their own. I'm at the Hotel Stanford, which is about a block from Penn Station. If you get in early enough into the city and want to have breakfast with us, let me know.

[Catchawave]

102. The Spirit Thread has started.....

Here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x961111

This is so great.

[GalleryGod]

103. Believe it or not-I acutally know this place, BE ! GREAT choice!

Sorry that we'll be at the beach....Hatteras Island.

[bettyellen]

107. it's one of those places that makes you think, wow i'm so glad it's still

around. glad you like it too.
we will have to meetup another time, darnit.
:hi:

[proud2BlibKansan]

104. Hey Lynn - thanks for setting this up

Four of us from KC will be there. Don't know what time, depending on how long it takes to get there from the airport. We will definitely try to make this corner before the march. If not, then we will see you Sat evening.

:hi:

[LynneSin]

105. Don't thank me - Betty Ellen did like 99% of the work this time

She's the one we'll drink a toast to!

[proud2BlibKansan]

106. I am more than ready for that toast!

I can't wait to meet you guys. I have Betty's cell number and will call to hook up if we have to. We may be hitting it close timewise before the march. And we are leaving that night so we will definitely make an extra effort to hook up with you guys.

[swag]

108. Thanks for the update. Much appreciated.

[Amun Ra]

109. Hey everybody... I'm new

Hi everybody. Are there any people from Long Island going to the NY meet? I loved to meet some progressive people and those brave enough to do something about this insanity we are presently enduring in this country. Most people out here are only concerned about finding the newest gucci shades or trying to buy an infinity gs. My aim name is ironmanfl99 and I look forward to seeing everybody on Saturday, and hopefully some people before then. Thanks guys!

[bettyellen]

110. wow, i get to be your first! welcome to DU!

i'm sure you will meet some long islanders on saturday. i believe bleachers7 is from LI also.
:hi:
hope you come to the party afterwards to meet some fellow DUers!
Pls check back here as the meetup point on Sat is likely being changed to the West side of Bway, I think maybe 20th was the last suggestion.

[Amun Ra]

111. Thanks bettyellen

I'll definitely check in before Saturday, I'm really excited about the rally and the meet up. I don't look like your typical liberal, so chances are I'll make a memorable impression. I've been a stalker of this site, just haven't really said too much. This place is great, I even saw an article on Drudge hating on the site. I knew I'd like it here and have yet to be disappointed. Are you guys gonna have a table or somethin' at the rally?

[bettyellen]

112. no tabeling, and we don't even have the banner. skinner and the admins

have that in DC.
that's why we're making a bit of an effort to find each other before the march.
i believe we just decided to just meet in front of City Bakery 5 W 18th just west of 5th av , because that's within the staging area.
since there are quite a few out of towners, some are geting together friday night also, those details will be posted tonight.
i do hope you come and meetup with us at the pub after the march on saturday. it's a nice way to kick back after a long day, because there are some smart, special people here.

[Amun Ra]

117. smart and special people?

I'm absolutely there....

[bettyellen]

113. LOCATION AND DETAILS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT MEETUP HERE:

Friday night Meet Up at

Molly's Pub & Restaurant, Shebeen
rumoured to have the best burgers and best guiness stout in all of nyc
287 3rd Avenue, btw 21st + 22nd (or maybe 23rd, LOL)
212 889 3361

from 7 to ?.
See you there!


Link: http://mollys.citysearch.com/page/nr1u/Home_Page.html

tks to Wolverine for her executive decision making!

[jonnyblitz]

114. see ya there bettyellen!!!!

I will be arriving in Manhattan bright and early saturday. I suspect all you friday night meetup folks will be straggling to the march at the last minute all raggedy but i will be there all ready to go, not quite bright eyed but bushy tailed at least!! :smoke:

[bettyellen]

115. very cool, looking fwd to seeing you again

with your bushy tail.
:loveya:

[bettyellen]

116. ***REVISED MEETUP LOCATION PRE MARCH SAT MORNING****

10:30-12 am AM
18th St just West of 5th Av North side (one block west of Bway)
In front of City Bakery

see the Orignal post in this thread for details

[spag68]

118. Friday night

I can't believe that nobody has mentioned that Joe Biden will be speaking at the New School,Tishman auditorium at 6pm 66 west 12th St.Panel discussing China policy.

[RagingInMiami]

119. I got in today

Staying with a friend in Brooklyn.

[Fredda Weinberg]

121. Where in Brooklyn?

I won't be coming into Manhattan tonight ... but if you're near Cortelyou Road there's a cool hangout.

[RagingInMiami]

122. In Williamsburg, right off the Bedford Avenue sub stop

One stop away from 14th St. in Manhattan. Where is Cortelyou Road in relation to that?

[Fredda Weinberg]

123. A whole 'nother subway line

You're convenient to "the city" and that's where the connection would be to the Brighton Line. You're in a trendy 'hood of your own - for us in Midwood, progressive hangouts are harder to find. See you at the march!

[Kool Kitty]

120. My husband and I will be attending the rally

and I'll see you guys in front of the City Bakery!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

124. You see there!

I'm looking forward to it.

[dinspirer]

125. Take Pictures Send Info

:applause: For those of us who can't attend.

[GalleryGod]

126. So??? How'd it go???

Pretty quiet,here, for a Post March.:shrug:

[WolverineDG]

127. Hi GG!!

Sorry, I did take pics, but I'm on some weird computer & can't upload. Won't be able to until I get home! It was an awesome experience & I wish you had been there with us! :bounce: :bounce:

dg

[ikojo]

128. Sorry I missed the DU meetup on April 29

I did not have the address with me and I had sporadic cell phone connectivity so I could not check DU online using my cell phone.

This is the BEST demonstration I have ever attended (and I've been to a few very large demos---1991, 1992, and 1993 in DC as well as the 1996 Democratic National Convention and 1999 in Seattle). I LOVE NYC!!!


If I can manage it I WILL attend another demonstration in NYC and meet DUers then.