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Kong76 Feb 19 2010 02:54 PM

Lunchgrabber mentioned perhaps a Spring Training lunch again some time in March in the Two Boots thread. I said I was down so long as not ESPNZone, Edge said if he'll be up for Tues then Sun (3/21) would be best for him, themetfairy will be in the city that day for a lonnnggg stroll, I said that day was probably good, SJR asked about McFaddens on 42 and 2nd, I said whatever. And here we are. Let's discuss ...

themetfairy Feb 19 2010 03:12 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

More than a stroll. The New York City Half Marathon. It'll be my first race as a part of Team McGraw. I'll definitely be hungry - hopefully you guys won't mind that I'll also be pretty sweaty.... I looked up McFadden's menu. Sweet potato fries - I'm there! I'll also have an entourage. D-Dad, of course. And the friend I'll be staying over with the previous night (Kase - you met her at Virgil's when we celebrated Samantha's birthday in 2008).

dgwphotography Feb 19 2010 03:23 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I'll be in the city as part of MetFairy's entourage, so I'll be there, camera in tow ;-)

Kong76 Feb 19 2010 03:29 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

tmf: More than a stroll. The New York City Half Marathon.<<< For the love of Tugger, everyone freakin' knows what I meant.

metsmarathon Feb 19 2010 03:31 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

wait.. she's running the nyc half?

Chad Ochoseis Feb 19 2010 03:53 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Too bad that "stuff you learned just recently" thread is buried, no? I'm most likely there. Will be having oral surgery on 3/17, so I'll need some alcohol to keep the suture sterilized. Or something like that.

Kong76 Feb 19 2010 03:58 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Ok, so almost everyone knew :-)

Nymr83 Feb 19 2010 04:33 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="metsmarathon"]wait.. she's running the nyc half?

themetfairy Feb 19 2010 05:42 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="Kong76"]tmf: More than a stroll. The New York City Half Marathon.<<< For the love of Tugger, everyone freakin' knows what I meant.

Not everyone reads the running thread or the member promotion forum. And I'm still working on raising money for the cause!

metsmarathon Feb 19 2010 07:49 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

decent chance we'll be there...

Kong76 Feb 20 2010 03:53 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

McFadden's Menu = [url]http://www.mcfaddens42.com/menus-print.php

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 20 2010 07:19 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Sounds like a cruddy tourist bar, but I think I can make it.

Rockin' Doc Feb 20 2010 07:37 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I swear, I'm going to make it to one of these spring training lunch gatherings someday, but it likely won't be this year.

Kong76 Feb 20 2010 01:26 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I can bring the laptop and video conference you in! They still haven't invented buying you a beer over the internet but I'm sure they're working on it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 20 2010 02:15 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2jvj3o85]Sounds like a cruddy tourist bar, but I think I can make it.[/quote:2jvj3o85] Ha. This. AND WE GET ONE AT CITI THIS YEAR! YAY!

Kong76 Feb 20 2010 03:05 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I just rolled with no quick nays and figured why not that place. I've been there before, it alright enough. ESPNZ and Virgil's are more touristy and we've done those. If anyone has ideas for a central meeting place we have plenty of time for discussion. It seems the date is good for enough people though so that should remain I think.

Gwreck Feb 20 2010 06:52 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I understand an aversion to "touristy" things but let's face it: this is exactly the sort of thing they're good for. Lots of room for a big group; no need to make a reservation for a firm number of people; no rush to vacate the table; unlikely to be in a cramped space; plenty of menu options so everyone would be able to eat something; convenient location for mass transit. I am pretty sure I will be able to make it as well.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 20 2010 06:59 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Yeah I'm fine with it too. Beats ESPNZone anyday.

G-Fafif Feb 21 2010 08:30 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Potential cruddy, touristy nature of venue notwithstanding, sounds good.

Kong76 Feb 21 2010 11:04 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Quickest group ever thrown together in forum history and the weekday shift hasn't even chimed in yet. Thanks to JCL and Jeets for getting things rolling. Hey, if McFadden's is a new Mets business partner and we show up with 20 fans (one of whom just ran a half marathon for Tugger) we should weasel some press coverage or something.

Rockin' Doc Feb 22 2010 12:18 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="Kong76":3uwnqygy]I can bring the laptop and video conference you in! They still haven't invented buying you a beer over the internet but I'm sure they're working on it.[/quote:3uwnqygy] I appreciate the offer, but I'm not technologically adept enough to uphold my end of your gracious offer. I hope everyone has a great gathering. I'll be with all of you in spirit.

themetfairy Feb 23 2010 04:33 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

The Tug McGraw Foundation intern who is coordinating Team McGraw for the NYC Half Marathon is possibly going to be joining us. It's probable that she's a Phillies fan, but she's a very sweet person and I'm sure that you guys will also find her gorgeous (I'm straight and even I think she's hot ). My entourage might be sizable when all is said and done.

SteveJRogers Feb 23 2010 05:27 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="themetfairy":2vysifdv]The Tug McGraw Foundation intern who is coordinating Team McGraw for the NYC Half Marathon is possibly going to be joining us. It's probable that she's a Phillies fan, but she's a very sweet person and I'm sure that you guys will also find her gorgeous (I'm straight and even I think she's hot ). My entourage might be sizable when all is said and done.[/quote:2vysifdv] Hmmmmmmm, can a conversion be made? =;)

Kong76 Feb 23 2010 05:33 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

The Yankees have enough fans, Steve.

Valadius Feb 23 2010 05:42 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

There's a McFadden's in DC quite literally two blocks from my apartment.

Kong76 Mar 01 2010 04:36 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

So far I think we might approach fifteen ... the unofficial head count ... Kong76 (1) SJJeets (1) themetfairy (6) dgwphoto (1) Ochoseis (1) marathon (2) Lunchbucket (1) Gwreck (1) G-Fafif (1) Please chime in the next couple of weeks if anyone plans to attend. I want to be able to have an approximate head count by the Thursday before the 21st. Thanks.

metsmarathon Mar 01 2010 05:42 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

2.1

Kong76 Mar 01 2010 05:51 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

You're not allowed to show up without .1 so we can meet him.

themetfairy Mar 01 2010 06:04 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Cool! I'm looking forward to meeting minimarathon!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 01 2010 08:22 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Color me a tentative "yes," depending on whether the bun pops out promptly or lingers a bit.

Kong76 Mar 11 2010 03:53 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

One more bumperooo should keep this on the first page until next Friday. I hope a few more will consider joining us. Chime in here, or if you'd rather not post your intentions send me a PM. I'd like an approximate headcount by next Friday to make informal arrangements. As usual, there will be a few Mets related door prizes, and the pre- sentation of the Third Annual Unofficial CPF Poster Achievement Award. See you at [url]http://www.mcfaddens42.com/ (don't let the Journey music scare you away)

metsmarathon Mar 11 2010 09:54 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

what time, anyways? our tentative plan is to hang out alongside the west side highway earlier in the morning, around the ferry stop, watch as many a passersby passes us by, and then take our sweet time wandering across the island, kicking stray gatorade cups as we go.

Kong76 Mar 12 2010 04:13 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I guess we'll meet and greet between 12:00 and 1:00 and plan to sit down for food and baseball at 1:00. (I still haven't checked if there's a tv game, but I'm assuming there is -- if not there'll plenty of hoops on tap)

themetfairy Mar 12 2010 06:20 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="metsmarathon":1p6tpmlv]what time, anyways? our tentative plan is to hang out alongside the west side highway earlier in the morning, around the ferry stop, watch as many a passersby passes us by, and then take our sweet time wandering across the island, kicking stray gatorade cups as we go.[/quote:1p6tpmlv] Cool!

Number 6 Mar 12 2010 02:42 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Can't make it. One of these days I'll meet you people. This message likely to be repeated next spring.

Edgy DC Mar 12 2010 02:45 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

It looks bad for me right now, but come on out to Two Boots. Don't miss me stuttering and stumbling and scratching my weewee as I read in public.

Kong76 Mar 12 2010 05:52 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Sorry to hear that Edge, maybe we can see a game together this season (I have lots of tickets this year). The Tuesday night thing is a little off the beaten track for me on a work night this time of year.

Edgy DC Mar 12 2010 06:50 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

The Man absolutely owns me right now.

SteveJRogers Mar 12 2010 07:47 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Speaking of owning, you just might be owning a nice Irish music CD courtesy of Project Children pretty soon Edgy the way things are going!

cooby Mar 13 2010 12:27 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

If it's the one I have, it's terrific!

SteveJRogers Mar 13 2010 07:09 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="cooby":2zmg5l4d]If it's the one I have, it's terrific![/quote:2zmg5l4d] True, but you didn't donate 100 bucks because your baseball team had a sub-.500 season =;)

Kong76 Mar 13 2010 07:39 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I think Steve keeps forgetting his team won it all last year.

m.e.t.b.o.t. Mar 16 2010 11:13 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

m.e.t.b.o.t. hopes not to disrupt any headcounts for the subject spring training lunchtime gathering of human cranepool forum members, but would like to announce his intention to hitch a ride in a diaper bag for the event. should the robot uprising begin on sunday, m.e.t.b.o.t. would be remiss to not be present to vouch for those in attendance. specifically the young, squishy human.

Kong76 Mar 19 2010 05:34 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Love the pic, m.e.t.b.o.t. looks like he'll be a good uncle. Don't forget about us folks! The train gods will have me there early, see yas between noon and one.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 19 2010 05:57 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Looks like the Buckets will be there.

Kong76 Mar 19 2010 06:20 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Cool, should be a nice sized group if everyone can make it.

metsmarathon Mar 21 2010 08:30 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

boo. minimm had a rare bad night last night. not so much with crying but with not sleeping. he seems to have gotten himself a lot of congestion, and therefore trouble breathing, so he was constantly waking. needless to say, this led to us not sleeping either. at 4 or so, i was able to pass out, but when we woke up to the alarm at 6, we decided it would be best to can our day. personally, i just woke up about a half hour ago. mrsmm hasn't really slept. as a result, i don't think we'll be driving into the city today. boo, again. the kid, of course, is oblivious to it all, and is his usual, happy little self, congestion not withstanding. we'll be slathering him up in vick's baby vapor rub tonight like we should have done last night. have fun without us!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 21 2010 10:03 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Good news: LWYP travels pretty damn well at this point in her existence. (Due in no small part to her secure, aesthetically-pleasing green-and-brown Zurich Graco Snugride 32.) Bad news: As such, she's booked and bound for LWKnowitallNurturer (LWFS' Moms) in ten minutes. Jersey beckons, and, as such, beckons us away from McFadden's. Have several on us, please.

G-Fafif Mar 21 2010 12:05 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Those were several of the nicest minutes of my day. Sorry to have nodded and run late this morning. Came down with a cold Friday and expended my energy on being part of The Met Fairy's half-marathon welcoming committee. Thought I could hold out for the rest of the afternoon, but no, not really. Now home and medicated, better for it medically if not socially. Nice to see those I saw for as briefly as I saw them. Props to Chad for wearing the finest t-shirt known to fan. Next year in Jerusalem -- or this season in Flushing.

Kong76 Mar 21 2010 02:11 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Sorry I missed your departure, G, I remembered I had to hit the AunTie eM. Nice gathering, I think there was a dozen if you count Joey the infamous stuffed bear. D-Dad won the much coveted Bo- nilla/Tartabull NY's Finest card and SJRogers won a nine card dupe set of Walt Terrell's Tiger card!! There were several other legitimate prizes that I hope everyone enjoys. Congrats to themetfairy for her winning of the third annual unofficial forum poster achievement award for raising money and awareness for Tugger's foundation! Hope to see a bunch of you again on opening day!

themetfairy Mar 21 2010 03:30 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

A great time was had by all who were able to be there, even those who couldn't stay too long. Hopefully more of us will be able to get together for next year's festivities. Kase - thanks for the prizes. They are truly appreciated. And it was great seeing everyone today. I've been up since 4:15, so I'm a bit zonked right now. But zonked or not, it was a great day. Thanks everyone :)

Chad Ochoseis Mar 21 2010 03:55 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

What Fafif, Kase, and Fairy said. Great food, great prizes, great fun. The kind of afternoon that makes me proud to be a Mets fan.

Gwreck Mar 21 2010 04:20 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Sorry to have missed this one but a last minute thing came up necessitating a change of plans. Hope everyone had a great time.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 21 2010 10:55 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Pics or it didn't happen, suckaz.

themetfairy Mar 22 2010 05:35 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

We did take a post-luncheon photo.

dgwphotography Mar 22 2010 08:37 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":15a5ugeo]Pics or it didn't happen, suckaz.[/quote:15a5ugeo] They'll be coming... I still have Vegas and marathon pics to go through, and I still feel exhausted....

themetfairy Apr 02 2010 08:03 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Lunchie sent me this photo this evening - thanks :)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 02 2010 08:17 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

The TK Rollin Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

themetfairy Apr 02 2010 08:19 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Montgomery Burns no longer gives out this award?

dgwphotography Apr 03 2010 07:05 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

The group, as photographed by Mrs. Lunchbucket

Edgy DC Apr 03 2010 07:32 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

More time you'll never get back.

metirish Apr 03 2010 02:49 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Who's who in the pic ?

Chad Ochoseis Apr 03 2010 02:56 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

I answered, and then I realized that not everyone may want to be so positively IDed. So I'll note that I'm second from left and rocking the Fafif colors and leave it at that.

Kong76 Apr 03 2010 04:25 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Nice picture of a nice group of people.

Frayed Knot Apr 03 2010 04:58 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="Chad Ochoseis":1x7nbtto]I answered, and then I realized that not everyone may want to be so positively IDed. So I'll note that I'm second from left and rocking the Fafif colors and leave it at that.[/quote:1x7nbtto] It's OK, the statute of limitations have all pretty much run out and so most of the warrants are no longer active.

seawolf17 Apr 03 2010 07:26 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

You don't realize how enormous Kase is until you meet him in person. He's like the Manute Bol of the CPF.

Kong76 Apr 04 2010 03:39 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

Lol, I'm the same height and weight as Jeff Francoeur. Manute Bol, why I oughta ...

MFS62 Apr 04 2010 08:17 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="seawolf17":33zcn5kb]You don't realize how enormous Kase is until you meet him in person. He's like the Manute Bol of the CPF.[/quote:33zcn5kb] I've met Kase, he's normal size. Later

Ashie62 Apr 04 2010 09:36 AM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

You all look great

dgwphotography Apr 04 2010 06:20 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="Kong76":anm39wiv]Lol, I'm the same height and weight as Jeff Francoeur.[/quote:anm39wiv] Can't hit a curve ball, either...

metsmarathon Apr 04 2010 07:12 PM Re: ST Luncheroo [Lazy Split from Two Boots]

[quote="Kong76":1zur2y0x]Lol, I'm the same height and weight as Jeff Francoeur. Manute Bol, why I oughta ...[/quote:1zur2y0x] i'm the same height and weight as... ryan church...?