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CPF Annual Spring Training Meeting

KC Jan 06 2006 01:53 PM

It's time to start thinking about the annual cpf meeting again, boys and girls. We need to pick a date in mid to late February and a place to tie on the ol' feed bag and swill a few pints. A little backround, the spring training meeting originated as the holiday meeting and then changed a few years ago. It's held on a Sat or Sun afternoon and has been located at both Virgil's BBQ (off of Times Sqaure) and The Acme Bar & Grill (in Soho). I think it would be nice to try something different so feel free to throw ideas out. Everyone is invited, es- pecially newer posters. We have yet to bite any attendees (without asking permission first). There's usually a Mets related raffle and good chatter about how the Mets will kick ass this year (except for Sal who will remind us the pitching staff if old and there are too many old bench players taking up AB's from the young pups) and a pleasant time is had by all. Let's keep this thread active so it doesn't have to get a sticky. I hate stickys.

sharpie Jan 06 2006 02:09 PM

I'm outta town the weekends of Feb 18-19 and 25-26. School is out in NY (and NJ I think) so I would think it might be hard on a lot of people those weekends. Howabout the weekend of March 4-5?

ScarletKnight41 Jan 06 2006 02:12 PM

I'm good any weekend past President's Day. I'm supposed to run a 5K on March 18, but I can skip that in favor of meeting up with you guys. March 25 is bad for D-Dad, but I can make it that day.

TheOldMole Jan 06 2006 04:24 PM

Don't suppose you'd consider having it upstate?

Willets Point Jan 06 2006 04:34 PM

In all likelihood I won't be able to attend due to the travel involved, but if youse agree upon a date I'll see if I can make it.

seawolf17 Jan 06 2006 04:52 PM

Later in March is better for me, with baby due in mid-February. Perhaps MiniWolf will even join us, if he's up to it.

Edgy DC Jan 06 2006 05:05 PM

I'm in Boston March 1-5 for our Annual Conference.

KC Jan 06 2006 05:14 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 07 2006 06:33 PM

Mid to late March is best for me too. Mole, we should cook up some kind of summer get together up there. I have yet to see Opus. We stopped in on a whim once and found signs that there was a private party that day so wandered off to Woodstock for lunch.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 06 2006 05:23 PM

Kase - that's a great idea for a summer weekend. Mole - are there any nice hotels near Opus?

soupcan Jan 06 2006 07:22 PM

If you make it in late in March sometime I might just be tempted to swing by.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 07 2006 12:40 PM

March 4th is now a bad day for me. The rest of March is still good, though.

TheOldMole Jan 07 2006 01:15 PM

We could do it at Mohonk. I can probably make it into the city. If we do it the end of March we can combine it with my birthday.

Rockin' Doc Jan 07 2006 05:52 PM

I must be sick. I briefly started checking my schedule to see if I could attend and make a weekend of it. Then I came to my senses and realized that it's roughly a 10 hour drive to New York. I'm afraid I'll be with you in spirit only. I'll save my northward venture for a game and hopefully some tailgating at Shea.

Edgy DC Jan 07 2006 06:16 PM

Heavy agreement on the idea of a gathering at Opus 40.

cooby Jan 07 2006 10:17 PM

Rockin' Doc wrote: I must be sick. I briefly started checking my schedule to see if I could attend and make a weekend of it. Then I came to my senses and realized that it's roughly a 10 hour drive to New York. . Wow, and I was discouraged by a measly 4 hour drive

Willets Point Jan 07 2006 11:58 PM

Let's meet at Cooby's house! Yuenglings and Lebanon baloney for all!

TheOldMole Jan 08 2006 12:56 AM

You'll all be welcome.

seawolf17 Jan 08 2006 10:15 AM

Very nice of Mole to welcome us all to Cooby's house.

cooby Jan 08 2006 10:22 AM

He's doing the cooking

Johnny Dickshot Jan 08 2006 10:59 AM

late march is good.

TheOldMole Jan 08 2006 01:28 PM

I'll bring lots of chips and dip.

Rockin' Doc Jan 08 2006 11:56 PM

Well, if Mole is cooking at least there won't be any Lebanon Bologna Crepes.

Vic Sage Jan 09 2006 02:20 PM

There is a place on 7th ave, around 48th St, called TONIC, aka THE MET LOUNGE, and its got pretty good pub food with alot of big screen TVs tuned to sports. They've got a 2nd floor with an area good for large groups. I'd recommend it, for one of the mid-late March weekends (3/18-19 or 3/25-26). How about Sun 3/20 - the day before SPRING officially begins. 1pm at TONIC. Or anybody else got any bright ideas?

sharpie Jan 09 2006 02:45 PM

Sunday is the 19th. I've been to Tonic for a corporate party. Not a bad space but I didn't get to try their usual food.

Vic Sage Jan 09 2006 05:54 PM

their food is slightly-above-average bar food. i meant sunday 3/19

KC Jan 09 2006 07:17 PM

3/19 is perfect for me and I'm cool with trying Tonic - since it's two months away maybe I'll check the joint out. There seems to be a decent interest in late March - maybe this will be the quickest decision made for a meeting. Chime in people, if there isn't a large problem with posters with 3/19 we should probably roll with it.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 09 2006 07:23 PM

March 19 works for me.

Willets Point Jan 09 2006 11:04 PM

I have an obligation on March 19th so I can't come. Otherwise, I'd love to come down and make a weekend of it and go to the parade on Friday. Alas.

Johnny Dickshot Jan 09 2006 11:23 PM

3/19, Tonic. See yas there

ScarletKnight41 Jan 10 2006 07:12 AM

IIRC, we met on March 19th last year also.

sharpie Jan 10 2006 08:49 AM

As of now 3/19 sounds good.

seawolf17 Jan 10 2006 09:18 AM

Count me in for now, pending any baby-related responsibilities.

Lundy Jan 11 2006 11:33 AM

Pencil me in as well.

metirish Jan 11 2006 09:56 PM

I'd love to go, I might have a friend visiting form Tipperary for the week but if not I'll be at Tonic.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 11 2006 10:03 PM

Bring your friend. It's a long way from Tipperary - he could use the diversion.

A Boy Named Seo Jan 11 2006 10:07 PM

Holy crap, I had a couple of $7 beers in that bar last summer. This is [url=http://tonicbarnyc.com/media/tonicbar.html]the place[/url] right?

Willets Point Jan 11 2006 10:08 PM

Can you imagine it the other way around? You go visit your friend in Ireland and he says "Hey, Sunday we're going down to the pub to hang out with these people I know from the internet to talk about our favorite hurling club." That would certainly be a diversion.

metirish Jan 11 2006 10:10 PM

HAHAHA...true, I'm sure he would love to meet everyone, as would I.$7 beers?,well it's NYC.

KC Jan 11 2006 10:19 PM

I can live with 20 oz pints of something good for $7, but if it's $7 bottles of Bud there has to be pole dancing strippers.

Rockin' Doc Jan 11 2006 11:29 PM

I can generally get two pitchers of Yuengling, Tecate or Dos Equis for $7 at my favorite Mexican restaurant. No wonder I need to lose weight.

sharpie Jan 12 2006 08:40 AM

Irish, if the two of us go to Tonic we can talk about the Pogues show of a few nights earlier.

Johnny Dickshot Feb 15 2006 01:20 PM

Bumpity. This thing is still on?

KC Feb 15 2006 03:18 PM

Yes, 3/19, 12:30 ish. We'll take a head count when we get closer and I'll find out if we need reservations.

KC Mar 07 2006 08:54 AM

I guess we should start thinking about a head count to determine whether reservations will be needed. Please post or PM me if you intend to make it. Thanks

KC Mar 07 2006 05:53 PM

Oh well - I tried.

Edgy DC Mar 07 2006 06:21 PM

I'm feeling good about it. Spouses coming?

seawolf17 Mar 07 2006 06:25 PM

Depends on MiniWolf. Put me as a veeeery tentative yes.

KC Mar 07 2006 06:46 PM

Tentative yes penciled in for the father of the 2028 Mets phenom hurler. Edge, KB ain't going, but I'm know a number of us would like you to bring someone if she wants to come. 2 posts, 1 email, 0 PM's - we're cookin' with gas.

Vic Sage Mar 08 2006 01:49 PM

hey, kc i'm not only coming, i'm planning on bringing the whole family! Thats me, Lady Shiva, and the 2 little question marks. Party of 4...

KC Mar 08 2006 01:53 PM

Cool, The Diamond's will have few in tow too. Thanks.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 08 2006 01:53 PM

Excellent Vic - I know a young lady who is dying to meet you (and I can't wait to see your little ones again <g>).

Vic Sage Mar 08 2006 01:55 PM

not so little anymore...

sharpie Mar 08 2006 02:08 PM

Put me down as a probable. I'll know more next week.

KC Mar 09 2006 08:18 PM

Anyone else wanna chime in here or via PM? I know some people don't like to commit a whole ten days in advance but it would be helpful if we can make reservations a week in advance so we can get two or three tables without having some hungover waitress having to figure out what to do with us that day. Having her do tables means she ain't getting us beers.

Frayed Knot Mar 09 2006 11:39 PM

I'm in

KC Mar 12 2006 08:51 AM

We poked our heads in yesterday, looks like a good joint - nice tap selelction. They have a web-site that I don't think was around when we first started this discussion http://tonicbarnyc.com/ I'm going to inquire about reservations tomorrow so if anyone is on the bubble please check in - we have about 14 or 15 counting the youngin's.

seawolf17 Mar 12 2006 09:56 AM

I'm out... we'll catch y'all at the ballpark this summer.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 12 2006 10:32 AM

seawolf - you have to change that avatar. I think you're JD when I see that. Sorry we won't get to see you (or new pix of miniwolf) next week - hope to link up with you soon!

TheOldMole Mar 12 2006 11:48 AM

I'm out...not that I've ever made one, but I keep hoping. We're leaving the next day for a Spring Break cruise.

KC Mar 13 2006 08:38 AM

Sorry to keep buggin' youse, but I got an email that I got a PM but no PM. If someone sent something re: this please re-send or email me Thanks - last message, I promise.

Johnny Dickshot Mar 13 2006 09:19 AM

I'll be there. Not sure about any guests.

Edgy DC Mar 13 2006 10:52 AM

I got an email that I had a PM when I didn't this morning also.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 13 2006 11:56 AM

If someone PMs you, and then deletes it from his/her Sent box before you read it, you won't be able to get the message.

metirish Mar 15 2006 11:19 AM

I won't be going, I have a Doctor's appointment Monday that I can't miss.

sharpie Mar 15 2006 11:22 AM

Why would a lunch on Sunday cause you to miss a doctor's appointment on Monday?

Rotblatt Mar 15 2006 11:25 AM

Put me down as a tentative--I should be able to make it, but I'm not 100%positive yet. I'm looking forward to meeting you all in person!

Lundy Mar 17 2006 09:28 AM

I'm sorry that I haven't been able to commit to this yet. Problem is finding a babysitter (my wife is working on Sunday) for my soon-to-be three year old. I might be able to pull it off, but it doesn't look promising at this point. I hope to be there.

Vic Sage Mar 17 2006 09:52 AM

so what's the count, at this point? KC, did you make a reservation?

Edgy DC Mar 17 2006 10:06 AM

I may have to pull out. I'll keep you up to date.

Rotblatt Mar 17 2006 10:12 AM

I'm a definite now, and I'll be by myself.

KC Mar 17 2006 10:18 AM

Count is 15-20. They said we don't need reservations for early Sunday. Let's meet up at the downstairs bar 12:30ish and we'll play it by ear. I'll try and be the first one there and will be in an orange Mets shirt.

Vic Sage Mar 17 2006 10:32 AM

Order some Shirley Temples for my kids!

KC Mar 17 2006 10:51 AM

I thought of that, he said just tell whoever that we're expecting a group and that there will be some kids so we can try and get them to a table quickly. We'll wing it.

Vic Sage Mar 17 2006 11:37 AM

yes, the wings are pretty good!

Frayed Knot Mar 18 2006 07:03 PM

I'm iffy for Sunday's lunch. Won't know til tomorrow AM but if those counting heads leave too early to see the verdict don't wait for me if I'm not there on time.

Edgy DC Mar 18 2006 08:50 PM

Definitely out. Health issues preventing intercity travel. If Yancy shows he eats and drinks on me. Call me up and I'll give them my credit card over the phone.

Frayed Knot Mar 19 2006 10:32 AM

Also out. I'm currently listed as day-to-day but I'll have to catch youse some other time.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 19 2006 04:28 PM

It was a nice time at Tonic, despite the late scratches. In attendance were - Kase 4 out of 5 Diamond Knights Vic Sage & Family Sharpie with son Lenny Harris Rotblatt JD and Mrs. Dickshot We had to scramble and push together some bar tables when we learned that the upstairs lounge was closed for brunch, but ultimately everything worked out. The menu was diverse, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Thanks to Kase for organizing the event :)

KC Mar 19 2006 06:35 PM

Always good to see CPFr's in person - and great meeting new ones in Rot- blatt and Lenny (who was sporting a Ramones shirt). Sorry the others who were on the fence couldn't make it (I hope Edge and LF aren't on the DL long). Sam Ash being around the corner from the restaurant was a plus too - a wind- fall practice amp purchase day as well - I'm a happy clam - KB's thrilled too that I'm in distortion mode.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 19 2006 07:03 PM

Tonic was also within striking distance of Colony Music, which is La Diva's music store of choice (the selection of showtune sheet music boggles the mind!).

ScarletKnight41 Mar 19 2006 07:56 PM

Hey - remember the interview we were watching during the Mets game, and we all thought the guy looked scarily like Art Howe? Well, I'm watching the replay of the game now. It was hitting coach Rick Down.

Rotblatt Mar 19 2006 08:00 PM

Thanks to everyone for your hospitality! It was nice putting faces to names, and you all have lovely families!.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 19 2006 09:18 PM

Thanks Rotblatt - it was great meeting you too :)

Vic Sage Mar 20 2006 10:00 AM

sorry that the riders of the purple Sage Clan had to hit the trail so quickly, but little Miss Sage had a rehearsal to get to, and little Mr. Sage jr was getting extremely antsy. Next time, no family!

sharpie Mar 20 2006 10:05 AM

It only went on about 15 minutes more. Lenny Harris and I both had a swell time. He was a last minute attendee (his Mets shirts were dirty so a shout-out to the Ramones was the best option). The Mets game coming on to the TV above the table was a plus.

Vic Sage Mar 20 2006 10:13 AM

i wish they'd put that on a little earlier. My daughter didn't want to leave, just so she could watch a pre-season game! sniff, sniff. I'm so proud...

cooby Mar 21 2006 08:51 AM

No event pictures this year?

ScarletKnight41 Mar 21 2006 09:06 AM

Not this year - you'll just have to rely on the descriptions and accounts of the meal.

cooby Mar 21 2006 09:07 AM

Wow, flashbacks to Lindsey Nelson

Rockin' Doc Mar 21 2006 02:01 PM

Such descriptions and accounts may not be reproduced without the express written consent of the Crane Pool Forum.

Johnny Dickshot Mar 21 2006 02:06 PM

We brought a camera but forgot to use it.