The NJ incident of 2012

[MoeTrain]

This is my official proposal for a meetup this year (after August 17ish is when I will be moved in and settled down hopefully) In the northern Jersey area if that works for you all?

[Jim]

I'm in.

[dannymayo]

Sounds good to me. I had a lot of fun at the Martino's Meet-up.

[Mendel]

Are we speaking of the Paramus area? Is this open to your B & B Pennsylvania brethren?

[Jim]

Are we speaking of the Paramus area? Is this open to your B & B Pennsylvania brethren?

Only if you bring your daschound!

[Illadelphia]

If you'll have me, I'd be happy to come by. I need a break from Philly.

[LegionPrime]

How far north jersey?

[alex2363]

piscataway, Bergen, Hoboken, Orange?

[_JP_]

Depending on when, I might try to make it. I'll be in New Jersey not long after you get moved in.

[craig87c]

I'd probably be able to make it.

[closer]

Depending on the actual date that is set, I will try to make it.

[njpaddy]

I think it's about time we had another.

[TAP119]

Depending on the date, I'm in.

[SiBurning]

Mainland.

Pfft!

[MoeTrain]

Late August - early September and somewhere a country boy can drive to. I'll be coming from Orange.
That's all I had, i'll leave the rest to the locals ;)

[dannymayo]

Late August - early September and somewhere a country boy can drive to. I'll be coming from Orange.
That's all I had, i'll leave the rest to the locals ;)

OK Gents, you heard him. Let's get a list of some places. Star Tavern is in West Orange, it could be in one of the other Oranges, I can never remember.

I know a nice family owned Irish Pub/Restaurant in Wayne that should be able to accomodate us. www.grasshoppertoo.com I'm a big fan of the "Hopper Burger"

[turtle]

Too far for me but I will be there in spirit

[LegionPrime]

How about Harold's New York Deli? The food's awesome and it's in a slightly somewhat vaguely kinda more central position in jersey and right off the NJTP to make it more easily accessible to NJ members that don't live in Orange.
http://www.haroldsfamousdeli.com

[njpaddy]

Harold's is great, but isn't the place usually packed. Don't know if they'd allow us the time and space. The last time was close to me and I don't get out much, so I'll let others decide. I can go north or south. The Irish place sounds good, but pretty far north for the southern guys. Heck I could even go for Rutt's Hut (2010) again but that is also north.

[LegionPrime]

Yeah, I'm not saying to have it in AC or anything, just somewhere that's a little more accessible to those of us coming from the SJ area. I remember having to run up to Elizabeth for work one day and even at 120 on the TP the drive took FOREVER! I can't imagine what it would be like to have to go further only doing 70.

[dannymayo]

The last time I went to Harold's it was closed, the inside was gutted. I'm pretty sure they're not reopening. I'm ALWAYS down for Rutt's.

[Shave A Buck]

Garlic rose in cranford...zappios in summit...three guys in kenilworth...kenilworth diner...

[MoeTrain]

So we have a place then? How does the first Saturday of September work?

[Shave A Buck]

Your from South Dakota Eh...booking airfare ahead of time.

[MoeTrain]

Moving to Orange. Figured since SD would have a smaller crowd I would come hang out with you guys when I roll into town. Also is why I'm suggesting north jersey. I'm not so good at driving in towns larger than about 100k population..

[Shave A Buck]

Have you ever been to Orange before. If congestion is a problem for you then the metro Newark area is the wrong choice.

[Charlie NJ]

I'm in thanks, whare in nj?

[MoeTrain]

Haven't driven out there yet. Can't be any worse than MKE, CHI, MSP, DEN.. driven in those ones before. It wont hurt to get out and survey the area though. Don't really want to head too far towards Newark though..

[brianw]

Haven't driven out there yet. Can't be any worse than MKE, CHI, MSP, DEN.. driven in those ones before. It wont hurt to get out and survey the area though. Don't really want to head too far towards Newark though..

Yes it can !!!!! Those are like a walk in the Park, not like a drive on the Parkway

[njpaddy]

Even I avoid the Parkway and I've lived here most my life. I worked a number of years in Newark. First order of business is finding the fastest way in and out. Newark's a cakewalk compared to Hudson Co.

[MoeTrain]

Made it here alive. Drove down to elizabeth the other day. Can finally get to the store and back with no gps! Ate at star tavern the other night and if that's where you guys wanted to go I'm in! I'll let you guys decide what we're doing and meet you there!

[dannymayo]

Welcome to the Garden State! Since you've already found a good pizza joint and bar, all you need now is a place to get a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich.

[Rudy Vey]

Welcome to the Garden State! Since you've already found a good pizza joint and bar, all you need now is a place to get a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese sandwich.

Good pork roll is one of my favs!! Only in NJ!

[dannymayo]

Since we haven't made any headway with this meetup, I suggest we just meet at Star Tavern.

[Rudy Vey]

Since we haven't made any headway with this meetup, I suggest we just meet at Star Tavern.

OK, when and where??

[USCGME3]

If you do it on Friday the 31 I am in...after that I don't think I would be available until October...unless we do it tomorrow

[MoeTrain]

Friday the 31st works for me. Star Tavern. Do we need to reserve seats? When I was in there the place was packed. Wife and I ate at the bar. Delicious food though!

[brianw]

What time ??

[USCGME3]

7:30?

[Jim]

We would need a firm headcount to hold a table that place will be packed on a Friday night.

[craig87c]

Count me out of this one guys. Wouldn't be able to make it out of the city on a Friday night.

[USCGME3]

Count me out of this one guys. Wouldn't be able to make it out of the city on a Friday night.

Boo!!...do get a hold of me for your next Philly adventure, that is more my neck of the woods.

[USCGME3]

We would need a firm headcount to hold a table that place will be packed on a Friday night.

I am in!

[Jim]

Craig, would a ride help?

[MoeTrain]

I'm definitely in. We will definitely need a solid headcount. The place was packed when I was there on a Thursday! I will for sure be there though!

[craig87c]

Craig, would a ride help?

Let me check with my publicity manager to see if I have time to make a chauffeured appearance that evening :lol:

I think that it's someone's birthday/going away party that night, but I'll have to check.

[brianw]

Be sure to get the drop cloths on the seats Jim !!

[Jim]

Be sure to get the drop cloths on the seats Jim !!

Roof rack-

[dannymayo]

I just realized that Friday the 31st is the beginning of Labor Day weekend. I'll be heading down to my in-laws Friday for the holiday weekend.

[brianw]

Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. Craig87c? aka inky
3. Jim ?
4. SiBurning ?

[SiBurning]

:thumbsup:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIbaISxK8QY

[craig87c]

I'm in...I think.

[Jim]

I'm in I think

[USCGME3]

Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. Craig87c? aka inky
3. Jim ?
4. SiBurning ?

I'm in

[brianw]

Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. USCGME3
3. Craig87c? aka inky
4. Jim ?
5. SiBurning ?

[SiBurning]

I'd have to get there through public transport. On a Friday night, I'd be coming from Battery Park. There's buses around the corner, so it might work. Saturday, I don't know about. Have to wait and see for the when and where.

[brianw]

I can run a shuttle from the train station....just let me know !!!

[DunEdinRanger]

Even I avoid the Parkway and I've lived here most my life. I worked a number of years in Newark. First order of business is finding the fastest way in and out. Newark's a cakewalk compared to Hudson Co.

You're kidding, right? Hudson which is practically a grid? Besides, why would anyone want to get out of Hudson quickly?


Count me out of this one guys. Wouldn't be able to make it out of the city on a Friday night.

NJ Transit from Penn Station, Inky.

I should be good to go, provided nothing comes up at work.

- Lou

[Jim]

I'd have to get there through public transport. On a Friday night, I'd be coming from Battery Park. There's buses around the corner, so it might work. Saturday, I don't know about. Have to wait and see for the when and where.

Friday night the 13th, I can get you home Steve.

[brianw]

The 31st ....

[Jim]

I got the numbers right at least//

[Kentos]

I'll be there in spirit.

[brianw]

Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. USCGME3
3. Dunedinranger
4. Rudy Vey
5. Craig87c? aka inky
6. Jim ?
7. SiBurning ?
8. Johnniegold?

[MoeTrain]

I'm in as well. I can also shuttle a couple to/from the train

[brianw]

Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. USCGME3
3. Dunedinranger
4. Rudy Vey
5. Moetrain
6. Craig87c? aka inky
7. Jim ?
8. SiBurning ?
9. Johnniegold?

[craig87c]

I'm in if Jim is!

[Jim]

I said I was in, whats going on over there?

[brianw]

Okay Okay.....Youse know us Joisee boys are a bit slow, Besides I was playing with some ink !!!!


Lets get a count

1. Brianw
2. USCGME3
3. Dunedinranger
4. Rudy Vey
5. Moetrain
6. Craig87c aka inky
7. Jim
8. SiBurning
9. Johnniegold?

[brianw]

Tried to make a res but they do not take them... It's a holiday weekend, so 1st one there needs to get it organized

[DunEdinRanger]

A lurker from my work establishment will be joining us. Be gentle with him as he is new with Fountain Pens. I think he gets to sit next to Inky. :thumbup:

[johnniegold]

Heading DTS for long weekend. The last time I was at Star Tavern was with Brian and Jim and man, that was some good pizza. Enjoy it fellas. :thumbup1:

[Jim]

Nothing will be half as tasty without Bobby Hollywood.

[MoeTrain]

So we have about 10. What time do we want to do this? I'd hate to eat up valuable space too early..

[brianw]

7:00.....7:30

[Jim]

I am dreading that traffic.

[craig87c]

I am dreading that traffic.

You'll have me to keep you company.

Does that make it better or worse?

[brianw]

But youse will be riding on the roof rack

[DunEdinRanger]

But youse will be riding on the roof rack

That better be one sturdy roof rack!

[SiBurning]

Looking at the train schedule, I doubt I'll make it. Take me off, though I might sneak in somehow.

[Jim]

Looking at the train schedule, I doubt I'll make it. Take me off, though I might sneak in somehow.
I will get you home Steve if that helps.

[DunEdinRanger]

I will get you home Steve if that helps.

On the roof rack?

[Jim]

On the roof rack?


Hood.

[DunEdinRanger]

Hood.

UGLiest Hood Ornament. Ever.

:biggrin1:

[closer]

I've been keeping an eye out on this, but can't make it since I'm headed out of town for the weekend. Would have been nice to meetup with B&B folks.

[MoeTrain]

I'll try to be there around 630 to see if I can hold us a table for 8-10 (in case any lurkers or stragglers wander in) at 7. See you gents tonight!

[craig87c]

Look for the aftershave on the table!

[DunEdinRanger]

A very eventful evening. It was a pleasure, gentlemen, as always.

Thanks to Jim and BrianW for bringing some great pens, Rudy for teaching us something new, Inky for not spilling any ink, and MoeTrain for suggesting a great pizza place!

[USCGME3]

Gents,

Apologies for not making it tonight...I am heading out of the country tomorrow and had a number of chores that I just could not get in time to make the trek up to West Orange. Glad ya'll had a good time and hopefully I will be able to make it next time.

[MoeTrain]

A great night had by all. I can't take credit for suggesting the place though. I feel lucky to have made it out with a full stomach, some new cream, and a pen to get me started into yet another addiction ;) Look forward to seeing you guys in October!!

[Jim]

Great time! Nice to have met you "Moe"!

[craig87c]

Great to have met you Moe. Don't forget about the enabling gettogether in October!

[MoeTrain]

The delegate from SD will be in attendance (work permitting)