ins 42 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looking forward to a fantastic evening with you guys, some bear, and interesting discussions about the maestro's music!Is there gonna be a bear there????Counting the hair on my chest, hmm probably not, I think I meant something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,219 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The girlfriend and I will be there.You should book soon Koray!Driving wouldn't be bad, especially since you can make a whole weekend out of it and not have to do the 8 hour drive 2 days in a row.There's only one day in between them though And it pretty much eats up an entire day.We're still trying to figure out the timing of the flights, as prices fluctuate greatly throughout the day. Thinking about doing an early one Friday and then debating whether to get an extra day Sunday and fly afternoon/night or save some cash and fly early again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I was hoping to make it to this, but I don't think I'll be able to. Too much still has to be done with selling the apartment, figuring out how to move stuff... maybe next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,219 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 You mean John isn't your priority in life? Burn him!!I'm now contemplating driving as it would save us around $150, but then there's the time trade-off. The whole trip is one expensive feat of a weekend. This is why I don't like travelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I was hoping to make it to this, but I don't think I'll be able to. Too much still has to be done with selling the apartment, figuring out how to move stuff... maybe next year!Just make it one way trip and move to Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sorry for nagging about the get-together, but I'm trying to plan my itinerary (including things to do on Saturday morning and noon), so it would be wonderful if I could get some timeframe, at least, for the restaurant meeting. Are we talking ca. 4:30 PM (to allow a couple of hours before the concert)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,219 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Bit the bullet on the plane tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm driving. Probably just staying Saturday to Sunday. I plan on basically doing dinner-concerts-drinks afterwards (if others are up to it), any time works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I hate every single on of you for going, while I cant!Just wanna be honest about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Well, you can, if you are willing to carry on some credit card debt. It's the American way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I don't have a credit card anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sorry for nagging about the get-together, but I'm trying to plan my itinerary (including things to do on Saturday morning and noon), so it would be wonderful if I could get some timeframe, at least, for the restaurant meeting. Are we talking ca. 4:30 PM (to allow a couple of hours before the concert)?Not a nag at all! Last year we planned dinner for 5pm and that worked out very well. Marcy, Stefan, and myself actually arrived early and had drinks at the bar until others started showing up. The concert being at 8pm gives us all plenty of time to eat dinner and chat before walking across the street to Symphony Hall.Looks like we have 13 people so far!2 Jay and Marcy3 Thor6 Joe Brausam + 28 Smeltington + 110 ins + 111 nightscape9413 Koray Savas + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,121 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I don't have a credit card anymore I don't have one. What I have is what I spend. Simpler life, really.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Damn you and your responsible frugality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,121 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I was actually going to be there. Had the ticket, holiday and hotel booked. Almost bought a plane ticket.And then I looked at the total. Three days trip to Boston just doesn't cut it.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yeah it's quite expensive isnt it. It's the hotel price that ultimately does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,450 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm not getting a hotel, I'm just going to drive all night, sleep at a rest stop, take a Mexican shower, and waltz in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It just occured to me that Jason has not posted in this thread at all, so I presume that means he's not going.Would you book the restaurant, Jay? For 13 people, it's perhaps best to book soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Jason LeBlanc not going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,450 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Jay and Jason LeBlanc are just like Clark Kent and Batman, never in the same place together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 153 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 LOL. So glad I read this thread today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,121 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Don't laugh! It's because of you that he left!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I miss Jason! Jay is even worse then Joey as names go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,121 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I miss Quint and Trent, too.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 If you give me the name of the restaurant, I will contact them by mail and ask if they're available. Otherwise, we'll have to look around for alternatives.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 zomg this is awesomeThor, I'm Jason LeBlanc. I'll be taking care of everything - no need to worry so much about it!BTW, anybody planning on doing a duck tour Saturday afternoon before the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,450 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You're Jason LeBlanc? I'm Spartacus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 zomg this is awesomeThor, I'm Jason LeBlanc. I'll be taking care of everything - no need to worry so much about it!BTW, anybody planning on doing a duck tour Saturday afternoon before the show?Ha! Really? I hadn't noticed your switch of identity there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It says Administrators in giant red letters under my name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 True. I guess I thought this Jay person was another administrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,219 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 BTW, anybody planning on doing a duck tour Saturday afternoon before the show?We were planning on doing one at some point during the trip.I don't have a credit card anymore I don't have one. What I have is what I spend. Simpler life, really.KarolI only use credit cards but I never spend what I don't have. In the U.S., you essentially need credit to live. Just use your finances wisely and you'll be fine.Yeah it's quite expensive isnt it. It's the hotel price that ultimately does it.I'm already down $1,000 just between the plane tickets and a 2-night stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sorry if I missed this earlier, but what is a 'duck tour'?I'm planning on doing the Freedom Trail at some point during my stay in Boston (Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://www.bostonducktours.com/Stefan did one last yearhttp://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22593&page=15#entry910038 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It's a very nice amphibious tour around some of Bostons landmarks.Yes it's touristy, but on a sunny day it's a great was to sightsee while sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks. As I'm trying to go 'low cost' on this trip, it may be a bit expensive at $35. But I'll definitely look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I managed to keep the budget under control while still having fun.Up until the moment I stumbled upon the Star Trek Convention. Things got scary after that, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricard 2,025 Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks. As I'm trying to go 'low cost' on this trip, it may be a bit expensive at $35. But I'll definitely look into it.If I were you I'd try to avoid superfluous and unnecessary activities such as that "duck tour." Instead, I would choose carefully a few highlights, combining them and rearranging them, if possible, in non-chronological form, in order to get the most fluid and satisfying experience from your trip. Jay, Joni Wiljami and Wojo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 He he he!Ricard, I love you!That post is worth a Gold Star! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 5,983 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks. As I'm trying to go 'low cost' on this trip, it may be a bit expensive at $35. But I'll definitely look into it.If I were you I'd try to avoid superfluous and unnecessary activities such as that "duck tour." Instead, I would choose carefully a few highlights, combining them and rearranging them, if possible, in non-chronological form, in order to get the most fluid and satisfying experience from your trip.He, he....I definitely will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croweyes1121 14 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I'll be recording the Saturday show (audio only) for those who can't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cool! Will you be joining us for dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croweyes1121 14 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cool! Will you be joining us for dinner?Maybe...where's dinner? My wife and I will be staying in downtown at a bed and breakfast, but we might be down. We're coming up from Atlanta to see the concert. It's our honeymoon (got married in August, but never had the chance to get away until now, and it seemed perfect). I recorded the 2012 Atlanta show as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 As for dinner on Saturday, for the past 4-5 years running now we have gather here to have dinner together:http://www.unos.com/menus/index.phphttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Uno+Chicago+Grill/@42.341943,-71.085852,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e37a19e6541023:0xa574e6465de61cc3The reason we choose that place is not because it's spectacular food, or offers any kind of unique Boston experience at all, but because it's literally across the street from Symphony Hall, and people like to know they are right there and don't have to worry about staying too long and dinner and then still having to travel to the venue, etc. Also, they have a side room that they let us book, so we will have the whole place to ourselves! Plus the have a large menu, so everyone will be able to find something they like, and a huge drink menu! Not to mention that people will want to head there early to try to get Williams autograph, no being right next door in beneficial for that too.So let's start getting a tally. Who's in for dinner on Saturday?Marcy and I will be there!Sorry for nagging about the get-together, but I'm trying to plan my itinerary (including things to do on Saturday morning and noon), so it would be wonderful if I could get some timeframe, at least, for the restaurant meeting. Are we talking ca. 4:30 PM (to allow a couple of hours before the concert)? Not a nag at all! Last year we planned dinner for 5pm and that worked out very well. Marcy, Stefan, and myself actually arrived early and had drinks at the bar until others started showing up. The concert being at 8pm gives us all plenty of time to eat dinner and chat before walking across the street to Symphony Hall.Looks like we have 13 people so far!2 Jay and Marcy3 Thor6 Joe Brausam + 28 Smeltington + 110 ins + 111 nightscape9413 Koray Savas + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croweyes1121 14 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Getting his autograph is possible? I would absolutely die for that. I've pretty much been planning this for the past year to do with my wife. I had no idea he signed things. He always kind of seemed untouchable.And I'd love to go to dinner, but I'm not positive I'll be in Boston early enough. I THINK our bus arrives around 4:00-4:15 (we're riding in from New York that day), but then we have to check in to our room and then get ready / walk to the concert. But we'd love to attend if possible. It's just the two of us. If we can make it, we'll be there. Who do I ask for if we go to the restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 32,119 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 We'll be in the room on the far left when you enter, can't miss us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croweyes1121 14 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Okay. Well, my name's Daniel. My wife's name is Kara. I doubt you'll miss us, either. I'm 6'-5" with red hair, and she's a 5'-2" brunette. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,256 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Just know that I'm the top ginger around here! Croweyes1121 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,093 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi Daniel, I thought I was the only member of the JWFan Atlanta chapter. Hope you can make it to dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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