NYC Meet-Up and Potlatch Gathering 1/29

[castlebar]

Attention all NYC B&B-ers:

After three years of this great hobby, I am left with a few things I no longer use or need, and instead of selling these modest items on B/S/T I've decided to give them away in the spirit of the potlatch ceremony (see definition below).

My fiancee is going out of town the weekend of 1/29, which leaves me solo that Friday night. I propose that we meet up at one of my favorite midtown watering holes, Rattle and Hum on 14 East 33rd Street (right near the Empire State Building):

http://rattlenhumbar.wordpress.com/

I will have a few things to give away:

-various blades that I've tried and no longer use (I'm sticking with Red Packs and Dorco ST-301s_
-half a bottle of Spanish Floid (maybe we'll have to raffle this off)
-1/4 bottle of Dominica Bay Rum
-a slightly used cake of Provence Sante
-my own homemade tallow shaving soap, which I prefer to any other soap on the market
-some of my homemade regular bath soap bars
-anything else I can think of

After reading everyone's posts for years, I'd really enjoy some fellow B&B-ers in person. Maybe we can post some photos on Facebook, and if you guys have anything you'd like to give away you can follow suit.

I will be at Rattle and Hum at 6:00 on Friday, January 29th. Let me know if I should look out for you - it will be a lot of fun. Best,

Jim

Potlatch:
The potlatch is a festival or ceremony practiced among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. At these gatherings a family or hereditary leader hosts guests in their family's house and holds a feast for their guests. The main purpose of the potlatch is the re-distribution and reciprocity of wealth. Typically the potlatching is practiced more in the winter seasons as historically the warmer months were for procuring wealth for the family, clan, or village, then coming home and sharing that with neighbors and friends.

[TstebinsB]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it. I'll be at a company retreat in Rockland County, which isn't much of a retreat for me since I live in Rockland County. :001_rolle I hope you get a great turnout. There are quite a lot of us NY/NJ members. :thumbup1:

[MedicBill]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it. I'll be at a company retreat in Rockland County, which isn't much of a retreat for me since I live in Rockland County. :001_rolle I hope you get a great turnout. There are quite a lot of us NY/NJ members. :thumbup1:

You live in Rockland? So do I :thumbup:

As for the meet, I might be interested in some beers in NYC :001_smile

[DunEdinRanger]

I'll be there. I may hit Pasteur's before R&H.

[Obsessed]

I may be able to make it. I'll have to see how things are looking as the date approaches.

Thanks for setting this up.

[craig87c]

That's either a great weekend for me, or an awful one...I'll let you know as soon as I can. Thanks for setting it up!

[Evbo]

Beer :w00t: is always a good excuse to get out for an evening. Will see if I can make it!

Thanks for setting it up!

Evan

[huracan]

Beer :w00t: is always a good excuse to get out for an evening. Will see if I can make it!

Thanks for setting it up!

Evan


Yeap, and I will try to make it as well. It's been a while since I made it to the city.

[DunEdinRanger]

Yeap, and I will try to make it as well. It's been a while since I made it to the city.

Two Lou's in one place, at the same time? This could be very bad for the Universe.

Would anyone be interested in a pre-meet at Pasteur's?

[Obsessed]

Would anyone be interested in a pre-meet at Pasteur's?

That's a scary idea! The Borg attack Pasteur Pharmacy and ruthlessly enable one another.

[hypo_style]

I'm going to try to make it, though I need to see how my schedule is as the day nears.
Looking forward to putting some faces to names!

[strat1117]

Cool idea.

If I can get the afternoon off and I don't have band practice, I'm in. I have a trial that week, so I'll have to play it by ear.

[Gruder]

Alas, I'm too far away to make it, but bonus points for the anthropological reference! :thumbup:

[castlebar]

Alas, I'm too far away to make it, but bonus points for the anthropological reference! :thumbup:

My brother went to University of Virginia and during the Midwinters sessions down in Charlottesville one of the fraternities would have a potlatch ceremony, where they would climb up on the roof of the house and throw new stuff (walkmen, CDs, etc.) to the crowd waiting below. It seemed like a crazy thing to do - anyway, NYC has a great Museum of the American Indian (a Smithsonian museum) and they have a big exhibit on the tribes of the Northwest and their potlatch traditions.

I'm glad a few of you are thinking of coming - let's keep in touch as the date approaches - you won't be disappointed with Rattle n' Hum, it's a great place.

[Evbo]

Jim? Ray? Bob? Will any of you gents be attending?

[DunEdinRanger]

Jim? Ray? Bob? Will any of you gents be attending?

I hope they do. Then instead of just relying on what you post, you too can get a custom title, based on what you said, taken totally out of context, after imbibing a few potent liquid libations. :biggrin1:

[_JP_]

Would anyone be interested in a pre-meet at Pasteur's?

Are you planning on everybody taking turns going into that tiny place?

[SiBurning]

I hope they do. Then instead of just relying on what you post, you too can get a custom title, based on what you said, taken totally out of context, after imbibing a few potent liquid libations. :biggrin1:
Your just want someone to pop Your Poofiness.

I'm in.

[proxymoron]

Can a newbie come? Newbie to wetshaving, unfortunately. Beer, not so much.

I would have suspected B&Bers to tend toward a place like the Campbell Apartment (which, incidentally, makes a crap Old Fashioned). All the more reason to meet up in person.

[royalcrown]

...I might be in the area during that time! Not sure as of now but I am in the city and I check my bag, I will have to tote some Mandom to this.

[DaveAri]

Invite Steve from Pasteur's and Scott from Cambridge.

[Jim]

Two Lou's in one place, at the same time? This could be very bad for the Universe.

Would anyone be interested in a pre-meet at Pasteur's?

You will have to piggy back in there to get more than 3 guys at the meeting!

[Jim]

I hope they do. Then instead of just relying on what you post, you too can get a custom title, based on what you said, taken totally out of context, after imbibing a few potent liquid libations. :biggrin1:

Ever vigilant o puffy one!

[DunEdinRanger]

Your just want someone to pop Your Poofiness.

I'm in.

I'll see you there, Sir!


Can a newbie come? Newbie to wetshaving, unfortunately. Beer, not so much.

I would have suspected B&Bers to tend toward a place like the Campbell Apartment (which, incidentally, makes a crap Old Fashioned). All the more reason to meet up in person.

Of course newbies can come. Who else ar we going to get to foot the bill? :lol:


...I might be in the area during that time! Not sure as of now but I am in the city and I check my bag, I will have to tote some Mandom to this.

What about the Hai Karate?


Ever vigilant o puffy one!

I'm not saying anything this time. Just going to sit quietly and smile. :lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Just figured this needed a bump in case anyone had missed it.

[tob1303]

bump...

[DunEdinRanger]

Who else is planning on attending?

[DunEdinRanger]

Who is bringing the Hai Karate?

[Bogframe]

I'm a newbie, a Hai Karate devotee and available on that date!

[Obsessed]

Who else is planning on attending?

I'm going to try to.

[Cities]

I'll try to make it as well.

[DunEdinRanger]

How will we all know each other? By the Secret Handshake?

[castlebar]

I will be the one with the bag o'goodies...

I am going to call the bar tomorrow and tell them we have 10-15 guys stopping by around 6:00 next Friday, and see if they have a small area they can give us for a meet-up. And I'll bring nametags too in case we want to use them for our real and screen names...

[SiBurning]

How will we all know each other? By the Secret Handshake?

I'm easy to spot. Look just like my avatar.

[Jim]

I will be the one with the bag o'goodies...

I am going to call the bar tomorrow and tell them we have 10-15 guys stopping by around 6:00 next Friday, and see if they have a small area they can give us for a meet-up. And I'll bring nametags too in case we want to use them for our real and screen names...

With this many gents you can shake them down for some finger food.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm easy to spot. Look just like my avatar.

As long as you and Jim are there it will be fine. I'll be in Pasteur's before fighting my AD's.

Do you know a good podaitrist? I'm sure at some point in the evening, I will open mouth - insert foot and Jim will come up with a new custom title. :lol:

[proxymoron]

Reading through the comments, I'm curious if this is still billed as a potlatch (i.e. one with plenty redistributes to those with less) or has become more of a potluck (i.e. each person brings something, gets something else).

I am asking out of fairness, to bump the thread, and to help figure out just how last-minute I can decide to come. :tongue_sm

[SiBurning]

What a great way to get rid of all this extra junk I'll never use, like Proraso tea soft soap, Speick, Trumpers coconut, TOBS sandalwood, 3 tubs of Mama Bear, and about 30 others.

[craig87c]

Reading through the comments, I'm curious if this is still billed as a potlatch (i.e. one with plenty redistributes to those with less) or has become more of a potluck (i.e. each person brings something, gets something else).

I am asking out of fairness, to bump the thread, and to help figure out just how last-minute I can decide to come. :tongue_sm

If I can come, I will bring something (or a couple of things) to donate to the group- and of course to castlebar for putting it together.

[DunEdinRanger]

I can bring a GEM and some DE Blades.

[DunEdinRanger]

This should be interesting. Putting the faces the names is half the fun. Jim & Steve look exactly like their Avatars.

[DunEdinRanger]

Just wanted to give this a bump.

Four More Days.

Rattle & Hum will never be the same.

Pasteur's will be cleaned out.

[Cities]

Can we bring friends, or is this a 'members only' affair?

[castlebar]

Can we bring friends, or is this a 'members only' affair?

I'd say the more the merrier - and Pasteur's is a real gem if you guys have never been, they have a huge selection...

[DunEdinRanger]

I'd say the more the merrier - and Pasteur's is a real gem if you guys have never been, they have a huge selection...

They won't. If I get there first!

[Obsessed]

They won't. If I get there first!

Ah, so what you're saying is that Galileo was wrong because the world revolves around Pasteur? Now you're starting to make sense! :lol:

(Just don't tell the guys at Cambridge Chemists.)

[DunEdinRanger]

Ah, so what you're saying is that Galileo was wrong because the world revolves around Pasteur? Now you're starting to make sense! :lol:

(Just don't tell the guys at Cambridge Chemists.)

And, he used a Quattro!

[craig87c]

And, he used a Quattro!

Heretic! :lol:

[Obsessed]

Heretic! :lol:

It gets worse. Leonardo da Vinci's drawings contain something closely resembling the Fusion.

[DunEdinRanger]

Heretic! :lol:

No... No... He was just found "vehemently suspect" of heresy. :biggrin1:

[SiBurning]

Ah, so what you're saying is that Galileo was wrong because the world revolves around Pasteur? Now you're starting to make sense! :lol:

(Just don't tell the guys at Cambridge Chemists.)

Galileo was wrong originally because he didn't realize the elliptical orbit of the planets. Kepler figured out that the planets revolve in an elliptical orbit defined by two points. After that, Galileo adjusted the heliocentric theory and explained how the two points were actually Louis Pasteur and the Cambridge Chemists.

As a footnote, Hailey gets credit for being right once in 70 years, hence the occasional drive by around the corner to AoS to pick up some happy soap tails.

[DunEdinRanger]

Galileo was wrong originally because he didn't realize the elliptical orbit of the planets. Kepler figured out that the planets revolve in an elliptical orbit defined by two points. After that, Galileo adjusted the heliocentric theory and explained how the two points were actually Louis Pasteur and the Cambridge Chemists.

I'm sure that will make a lot more sense at Rattle & Hum over a few brews...

[SiBurning]

So what time does the 34th Street Pasteur's close? Do we need to get there before 6 to do some shopping?

[craig87c]

Galileo was wrong originally because he didn't realize the elliptical orbit of the planets. Kepler figured out that the planets revolve in an elliptical orbit defined by two points. After that, Galileo adjusted the heliocentric theory and explained how the two points were actually Louis Pasteur and the Cambridge Chemists.

As a footnote, Hailey gets credit for being right once in 70 years, hence the occasional drive by around the corner to AoS to pick up some happy soap tails.

Odd how the two points are only blocks away :laugh:

[huracan]

I'm sure that will make a lot more sense at Rattle & Hum over a few brews...


Man, beers and shaving soap....this can easily get out of hand

http://images.travelpod.com/users/missouri/goinrtw-2003.1061675880.bos_foam_party.jpg

[ouch]

Galileo was wrong originally because he didn't realize the elliptical orbit of the planets. Kepler figured out that the planets revolve in an elliptical orbit defined by two points. After that, Galileo adjusted the heliocentric theory and explained how the two points were actually Louis Pasteur and the Cambridge Chemists.

As a footnote, Hailey gets credit for being right once in 70 years, hence the occasional drive by around the corner to AoS to pick up some happy soap tails.

Brilliant! :thumbup:

[SiBurning]

Man, beers and shaving soap....this can easily get out of hand

http://images.travelpod.com/users/missouri/goinrtw-2003.1061675880.bos_foam_party.jpg

My, what big lather you have.

[DunEdinRanger]

Man, beers and shaving soap....this can easily get out of hand

http://images.travelpod.com/users/missouri/goinrtw-2003.1061675880.bos_foam_party.jpg

That calls for hand lathering. :thumbup:

I was going to say "No job for a brush, definitely a hand job!" but thought better of it.

[craig87c]

That calls for hand lathering. :thumbup:

I was going to say "No job for a brush, definitely a hand job!" but thought better of it.

Late-night B&B!

Sadly enough, this is making me make sure that I can make it out on Friday. What does that say about me?

[DunEdinRanger]

Late-night B&B!

Sadly enough, this is making me make sure that I can make it out on Friday. What does that say about me?

That you're an aficionado of fine crafted brews, the manly art of shaving, and breasticles. :lol:

[SiBurning]

two out of three ain't bad

[DunEdinRanger]

two out of three ain't bad

Which two?

[SiBurning]

Which two?

I think Jim's also thinking along the same lines...


With this many gents you can shake them down for some finger food.

But I'm not holding out hope on getting any... uhm... samplers. :lol:

[craig87c]

That you're an aficionado of fine crafted brews, the manly art of shaving, and breasticles. :lol:

The first two could very well lead to the last. Well, the first could also lead to the last by itself I guess. Makes picking two out of three a bit more simple :001_cool:

[castlebar]

I called today and made a reservation under my name - Jim Feeney (being an Irish bar they didn't have to ask how to spell it). So ask for the table and you will find me - I will get there before 6 and bring some nametags if we want to use them. Should we at least try to get an estimate how many people will be there? I will start with my first name and screen name - if you are going just cut and paste the names in front of you into a new post...here goes...

Jim - Castlebar

[Obsessed]

So what time does the 34th Street Pasteur's close? Do we need to get there before 6 to do some shopping?

I just called them. They close at 6 on Friday, so anyone who's interested will have to meet there early.

[DunEdinRanger]

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger


I just called them. They close at 6 on Friday, so anyone who's interested will have to meet there early.

I'll be there around 5 PM. That means we may be able to drag Steve into Rattle & Hum. :thumbup1:

[craig87c]

Craig-craig87c

I get off of work around noon, I'd definately be ok with going to Pasteurs before if anyone would like to

[Evbo]

It now looks like I won't be able to make it. I have a 9pm rehearsal & will need to be @ work until almost that time. Crap! I really wanted to go to this event! :cursing:

[johnniegold]

I will get there before 6 and bring some nametags if we want to use them.

Just print out your avatars and wear them on your shirt.

Sounds like a good time. Have fun guys.

[castlebar]

OK, so now we're up to

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c

let's keep it going - cut and paste the list above then add your name...thanks

[huracan]

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Lou - huracan

See you all there

[SiBurning]

I'll try to be there before 5. Can make it earlier if we get a few people. I'll be the long hair with the SLR camera.

Will bring my own stinking badge.

For the record, where exactly is the store?

[craig87c]

I'll try to be there before 5. Can make it earlier if we get a few people. I'll be the long hair with the SLR camera.

Will bring my own stinking badge.

For the record, where exactly is the store?

34th between Madison and Park- a coupla blocks from the 33rd street stop on the 4 and 6 trains

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=pasteurs+nyc&fb=1&gl=us&hq=pasteurs&hnear=nyc&cid=2792160076558301494&dtab=2&ei=pNNgS4SeCcyjlAfmgonhCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBkQnQIwAw

[castlebar]

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Lou - huracan
Steve - SiBurning

[DunEdinRanger]

Who else is going? I hope to be at Pasteur's by 4:30

[castlebar]

A 24-hour to go bump. Here's the list of participants so far - feel free to cut and paste and add your name to the list if you're planning to attend and we'll look out for you - thanks,

Jim

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Lou - huracan
Steve - SiBurning

[SiBurning]

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Lou - huracan
Steve - SiBurning
Anonymous - Anonymous (A very quiet member)

Is anyone else bringing junk? I have a junk box, but it seems better to mail it off as another traveling PIF box.

[DunEdinRanger]

Mike will be coming. He is a new member. Also possibly one of my evil minions. :001_smile

Note: What's the fun in having minions if they aren't evil? :thumbup1:

[Obsessed]

Note: What's the fun in having minions if they aren't evil? :thumbup1:

If they're not evil, they're not minions. They're groupies.

Guys, it looks like I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow due to some family commitments. Have a good time (and find out from Pasteur how many months it will take them to restock).

[DunEdinRanger]

If they're not evil, they're not minions. They're groupies.

Guys, it looks like I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow due to some family commitments. Have a good time (and find out from Pasteur how many months it will take them to restock).

Can't you commit them earlier in the day? :tongue_sm

[SiBurning]

Can't you commit them earlier in the day? :tongue_sm

You win the Elwood P. Dowd award.

[Bogframe]

I'd like to, but my wife and I will be having date night. Have a beer for me.

[DunEdinRanger]

You win the Elwood P. Dowd award.

I don't plan to drink nearly that much tomorrow.

[SiBurning]

I don't plan to drink nearly that much tomorrow.
Forgive my skepticism, but I prefer to wait and see if the rabbit shows up.

[The Nid Hog]

Don't forget guys, it's a potlatch. Whoever burns the most blankets and breaks the most valuables wins.

[DunEdinRanger]

Forgive my skepticism, but I prefer to wait and see if the rabbit shows up.

The rabbit might appear.

beer menu (http://www.beermenus.com/embedded_menus?id=rattle-n-hum)

Oh, and I am bringing something...

[craig87c]

I don't really have that much to hand out unless I miraculously get a razor in the mail...Actually I do have a tube and tub of cream to give out. It isn't much but I'm wetshaving on a college budget here guys :thumbdown

[DunEdinRanger]

Craig,

Trust me, it isn't much. I don't even know if anyone will use this.

[huracan]

I was planning on bringing one of the new Handamerican strops, it came to me with some cosmetic defects, but since Keith is making good on it and letting me keep this one, I was going to pass it along. It will have to wait.

I'm typing from my bberry at Teterboro airport, waiting on a client and flying south and away for a couple of days. I was called early today for it. I'm really sorry I won't be able to make it.

Do post pictures and have fun :(

[craig87c]

So have we finalized Pasteur's at 4:30pm (if you can make it) and Rattle 'n' Hum at 6:00pm?

[DunEdinRanger]

I should be at Pasteur's between 4:30 and 4:45 depending on the whim of NJ Transit and/or PATH.

[SiBurning]

I'll aim for 4:30.

[castlebar]

I will try to arrive before 6 if I can. Huracan, sorry to hear you won't be able to make it - we will take some pix. So here is the lineup as far as I know:

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Steve - SiBurning
Anonymous - Anonymous (A very quiet member and Steve's friend)
Castlebar's brother

All I can say is Lou, Craig, and Steve are going to be walking away with a lot of potlatch: homemade soaps, shaving soaps, 1/2 bottle of Floid, blades, etc. Any other takers for a few beers after work in NYC tonight?

See you guys soon....

Jim

[SiBurning]

I will try to arrive before 6 if I can. Huracan, sorry to hear you won't be able to make it - we will take some pix. So here is the lineup as far as I know:

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Steve - SiBurning
Anonymous - Anonymous (A very quiet member and Steve's friend)
Castlebar's brother

All I can say is Lou, Craig, and Steve are going to be walking away with a lot of potlatch: homemade soaps, shaving soaps, 1/2 bottle of Floid, blades, etc. Any other takers for a few beers after work in NYC tonight?

See you guys soon....

Jim
That's all I need is more shaving soap. I'll probably bring a bunch of stuff, too.

[DunEdinRanger]

I will try to arrive before 6 if I can. Huracan, sorry to hear you won't be able to make it - we will take some pix. So here is the lineup as far as I know:

Jim - Castlebar
Lou - DunEdinRanger
Craig - Craig87c
Steve - SiBurning
Anonymous - Anonymous (A very quiet member and Steve's friend)
Castlebar's brother

All I can say is Lou, Craig, and Steve are going to be walking away with a lot of potlatch: homemade soaps, shaving soaps, 1/2 bottle of Floid, blades, etc. Any other takers for a few beers after work in NYC tonight?

See you guys soon....

Jim

Mike will be there. He is a new member.

I'm still planning on going to Pasteur's first. I've met Steve before so I know I can find him. If you see two shave geeks at Pasteur's, I'm not Steve, I'm the other one. :biggrin1:

[craig87c]

I'll be at Pasteurs too, so just look for another "not Steve" while you're there.

[hypo_style]

Sadly, I don't think I'm going to be able to make it tonight.
I hope to meet you gents sometime soon, though.

[DunEdinRanger]

Marc,

You missed a great time. I would like to thank Castlebar for putting this together. It was nice to put faces and voices to the names behind the avatars.

[MedicBill]

Wish I could have come. Next time, for sure.

[DunEdinRanger]

Wish I could have come. Next time, for sure.

There may or may not be incriminating photos...

[SiBurning]

There may or may not be incriminating photos...
Did anyone else bring a camera, or just use mine? I'll post pictures tomorrow. Looking through the picture, there's not a lot that I feel are worth posting. There's only a few shots of goodies, a couple of the crowd and waitress, one of the beer menu on the wall, and a lot of geeky looking dudes standing around talking.

If you were there, please post impressions of the meet. How it was meeting people. What we did. Any interesting conversations or impressions you got that's different that what you can get online, with the idea to give people a sense of what it's like being with other badgers and bladers. Also, what goodies you got. Or anything else that might be interesting or make others jeal... err... encourage other members to meet.

At this point, I'd like to report that the gentlemen were indeed gentlemen, and put enough money on the table to cover the dinner bill, with $30 left over to help support B&B. I'll send that over as soon as I figure out how to do that.

[DunEdinRanger]

I have photos of SI Burning with evil yelllow teeth, and Castlebar with "He Who Shall Not Be Named" (I can't remember Craig's S/N) looking at SI Burning with confusion on their faces.

I believe I took the photo of the waitress. :001_smile

[SiBurning]

I have photos of SI Burning with evil yelllow teeth, and Castlebar with "He Who Shall Not Be Named" (I can't remember Craig's S/N) looking at SI Burning with confusion on their faces.

I believe I took the photo of the waitress. :001_smile

Left the purple ones at home.

[craig87c]

The first and most important thing I learned from these guys was that if SiBurning says to not eat the food at a bar, listen to him! That turkey sandwich was a killer...

It was great meeting you guys! I'm proud of the fact that I look like a shavegeek already (at least according to DunEdinRanger). Had a great discussion on the future of iPhone vs. Android, saw a nameless someone doublefist Russian Imperial stout, great boar vs. badger discussions, and a lot more.

I hadn't really planned on coming home with anything...by the time I'd left Pasteur's, that goal was erased! But I was PIFed a lot of stuff: scary Chinese blades by DunEdinRanger, blades and homemade shave and bathsoap by Castlebar, and a literal ton of soaps and creams by SiBurning.

Altogether, I had a great night, and would love to do it again. I'm already putting together a PIF box to repay the community and I'm on my way to contribute to B&B. Thanks, guys, you make this place amazing.

[SiBurning]

Three of us met at Pasteur's and picked up some stuff. I didn't find anything I wanted. It was my day to get rid of stuff, and I was only looking for an acid wash and maybe a non-alcoholic ASB. Then we headed over to Rattle 'N' Hum where another 5 or 6 joined us.

The beer menu at Rattle 'N' Hum (http://rattlenhumbar.wordpress.com/) was pretty extensive (larger image you can actually read (http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1570/dsc0025yl.jpg))
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2338/dsc0025df.jpg

Time went by so fast, I must've had a good time. The menu didn't have the feel of really good Irish Pub food, so I played it safe and went for the steak, which was pretty good. I must've finished the other Stone Russian Imperial Stout. (Nameless indeed!)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/876/dsc0015gl.jpg

We had some good schwag.
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We also made a few converts, and settled the matter of which types of ladies prefer Trumpers almond over MamaBear's British Leather (and chains). I ran around asking the ladies to smell my goods. They all asked if I was in sales. For the record, most preferred the almond, although the ones that liked the leather were... shall we say... or maybe we'd better not say.
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I the end, we left a few items on the table as a tip to tempt the waitress. Considering what was actually left over, I'm sure she'll be running back to nair.

I took home two bars of soap and some English Breakfast tea.

Finally, due to the generosity of our members putting a little extra in the till for the bar tab (or maybe it was how the beer affected our arithmetic) we raised $30 to help support B&B.

[proxymoron]

Seems like a good time was there to be had. I'm sorry I missed it.

(Ended up hostage to a decidedly unscintillating museum function instead.)

Good to see the loot. If this happens again, I'll know there's a market for some pretty great (and rare) teas from the wilds of China... and, of course, I'll be sure to go.

Maybe it could be Freemans Sporting Club (www.freemanssportingclub.com/nyc_barber.htm) for straight shaves followed by drinks at the equally gimmicky Freemans bar?

[castlebar]

That is tea in that bag, BTW - this isn't Amsterdam! Thanks to all who made it last night. For a potlatch event it is ironic that I think I came home with more stuff than I gave away - not really, but I gave all my stuff away and took home one of DunEdin's Chinese razor blades, Craig's teas, and a bunch of hard soaps courtesy of Steve - including some Floris which I'm looking forward to trying out. It was so great meeting everyone in person, and there were a bunch of great guys there - hey Zack and Mike, don't forget to register for B and B - no more lurking!

Let me know how my homemade shave soap and bath soap works for everyone, I'm always looking for feedback in order to improve. We should try another meetup this year, there are a lot of guys in NYC area. Wouldn't it be cool to have a B and B convention at a hotel somewhere with breakout sessions so we can share our hobbies? I could teach the soapmaking class, and I would love to learn more about barbecuing and photography from some of the experts here.

All in all an awesome night - thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come out!

Jim

[SiBurning]

Here's most of the junk :wink: I potlached

soap
Bay Citrus
Colonel Conk, bay rum
Floris
Geo. F. Trumper sandalwood
Institut Karite
Joris
Mama Bear's British leather
Mama Bear's rosewood
Monsavon
My time bath and body menthol
QED pine & cedarwood
William's mug soap

cream
ClassicShaving.com Classic unscented
Cremo
The Gentlemen's Quarter provence lavender
The Gentlemen's Quarter highlander
Geo. F. Trumper almond
Geo. F. Trumper coconut oil
Green Pond sandalwood
J.M. Fraser's mosswood
Kiehl's close shavers squadron brushless
Musgo real
Saint Charles Shave shea butter & avocado oil
Speick
Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood

There were a few samples as well.
Good riddance. Now what shall I put in the new found space? :001_unsur

[DunEdinRanger]

Seems like a good time was there to be had. I'm sorry I missed it.

(Ended up hostage to a decidedly unscintillating museum function instead.)

Good to see the loot. If this happens again, I'll know there's a market for some pretty great (and rare) teas from the wilds of China... and, of course, I'll be sure to go.

Maybe it could be Freemans Sporting Club (http://www.freemanssportingclub.com/nyc_barber.htm) for straight shaves followed by drinks at the equally gimmicky Freemans bar?

The lack of Muppets was very disappointing. I believe it made the waitress cry. Or maybe that was one of the creams Steve asked her to sniff? :001_tt2:

The FSC sounds like a good place. You're organizing it? :001_smile



That is tea in that bag, BTW - this isn't Amsterdam! Thanks to all who made it last night. For a potlatch event it is ironic that I think I came home with more stuff than I gave away - not really, but I gave all my stuff away and took home one of DunEdin's Chinese razor blades, Craig's teas, and a bunch of hard soaps courtesy of Steve - including some Floris which I'm looking forward to trying out. It was so great meeting everyone in person, and there were a bunch of great guys there - hey Zack and Mike, don't forget to register for B and B - no more lurking!

Let me know how my homemade shave soap and bath soap works for everyone, I'm always looking for feedback in order to improve. We should try another meetup this year, there are a lot of guys in NYC area. Wouldn't it be cool to have a B and B convention at a hotel somewhere with breakout sessions so we can share our hobbies? I could teach the soapmaking class, and I would love to learn more about barbecuing and photography from some of the experts here.

All in all an awesome night - thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come out!

Jim

Jim,

You really do look just like your avatar. :) Thanks for organizing it! Next time, I will bring more stuff. I should have brought some GEMS with me.

If you're going to get a hotel, why not just make it the first B&B World Con?

[huracan]

Man, I was stuck at a hotel wondering how it all went. Got to see the latest Big Love episode though.

So castlebar goes everywhere with a couple of dogs?!? I don't look anything like my current avatar :P

[DunEdinRanger]

When is the next NYC Meet Up?

[ouch]

Great job, guys.
:ouch1:

[zackr]

thank you guys for a nice gtg. I met some nice gentlemen and got some tips on how to get better. I had only recently started using a bowl to work up my lather. Just now i used the almond trumpers cream, thank you again, and it not only smells so good I want to eat it, but gives an excellent lather. I look forward to the next gtg! And those chinese blades, be careful, some were rusty, so make sure you're up to date on all your tetanus shots..
-Zack

[SiBurning]

Just gifted the $30 via paypal to [email protected]

[JoeH]

Just found this thread. Sounds like a great time. I'm definitely there for the next one!

[DaveAri]

After reading the last few posts, and talking to my friend who I invited then was unable to attend myself am I sorry. Will not miss the next one.
Dave

[DunEdinRanger]

thank you guys for a nice gtg. I met some nice gentlemen and got some tips on how to get better. I had only recently started using a bowl to work up my lather. Just now i used the almond trumpers cream, thank you again, and it not only smells so good I want to eat it, but gives an excellent lather. I look forward to the next gtg! And those chinese blades, be careful, some were rusty, so make sure you're up to date on all your tetanus shots..
-Zack

Good to have met you Zack, even though you neglected me in that post. You mentioned "nice gentlemen" - surely that didn't include me, or Steve! :lol:

Those blades were sealed. I bet they are carbon steel, but since I can't read Chinese characters, I have no idea.

[craig87c]

Can we have another potlatch so that I can potlatch all the stuff that SiBurning gave me?

[DaveAri]

Can we have another potlatch so that I can potlatch all the stuff that SiBurning gave me?

Please let's do this again, but this time I will make it. I heard it was a great time. Anyone ever try Hill Country BBQ on 26th street http://www.hillcountryny.com/

[castlebar]

Please let's do this again, but this time I will make it. I heard it was a great time. Anyone ever try Hill Country BBQ on 26th street http://www.hillcountryny.com/

Hey, just throw a date out there and I will be there. I need another potlatch to give away all the schwag I got from SiBurning, and if I have enough time I will whip up another batch of my homemade shave soap...

Jim