A New York state of mind!

[brianw]

October 13th, St. Andrews, Pasteurs and Art Browns ???? Who's in ????

[craig87c]

Oh sure. More scotch for me!

[zethreal]

As I'm a good 5 hours from NYC, I'll have to see, but I'd love to be involved.

[SiBurning]

In. I need toothpaste and Pasteurs is the only place I know that carries it.

[Bk124tt]

I am in the city and would love to! Details to follow?

[zethreal]

What exactly do these usually entail? I'll just have to see about bus tickets/possible hotel.

[SiBurning]

What exactly do these usually entRail? I'll just have to see about bus tickets/possible hotel.
ftfy

sheep (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/268835-NYC-Potlatch-3?p=3818431#post3818431) entrail to be specific

[Jim]

Haggis for everyone!


http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/TODAY/Sections/Today%20Food/Images/Haggis.photoblog600.JPG

And no, I am not sitting next to inky again.


http://www.standrewsnyc.com/index.html

[oakeshott]

Possible. Can try to coordinate with a business trip.

[zethreal]

If the date is set, I'll see about getting time off & a hotel. I'd love to have another excuse to go to NYC. I haven't been down that way in almost 4 years. I've been stuck up here in this tiny village by lake Ontario, lol.

Oh, and while I've never had haggis, it looks delicious & I've eaten most ( all? ) the parts they use in it, just from beef cows instead of sheep.

[AjaxLepinski]

I'll show up to the afterparty if it includes C.O. Bigalows and Otto's Shrunken Head - I don't think I can "stomach" the haggis.

[oakeshott]

For those going to NYC and needing a hotel, I recommend the Affinia Shelburne at 37th and Lex. Walking distance to Pasteur's. Great neighborhood away from the crowds in Times Square, but walking distance to nearly everything in Midtown and only 4 short blocks from Grand Central. They've even got quite large 2 bed/2 bath suites if you're bringing family or want to double up with other members. I've been staying there for nearly 6 years for about 60 or 70 days a year. Not cheap, but generally good value for the money.

NYC has lots of hotels and you can usually find something anytime, but the prices fluctuate wildly. I've payed anywhere from 150 to500/night for the exact same room depending on demand. If you're going, then make a reservation right away and lock in a good price. It's not an airline so you can cancel without penalty or rebook later if you see a cheaper rate.

Finally, while Foie Gras is illegal in California but fine in NYC, Mayor Bloomberg outlawed Haggis. Turns out that even the Scottish Americans were relieved as they were pretending to like it.

[zethreal]

It appears that it was originally banned during the Mad Cow outbreak. After *that* bad was lifted, the US instituted a ban on using animal lungs in food. As sheep lungs are an ingredient in traditional haggis, you can't make that legally. You can still make an approximation of it, but you can't include sheep lungs. It is still something you can call haggis, but it isn't a true traditional one.

If that's what you were referring to, you can thank the FDA, not Mayor Bloomberg.

Oh, and I hate myself for having to look that up... not because I didn't know it, but because not looking it up would have bugged me all day, lol.

[AjaxLepinski]

After seeing this thread last night, I stopped by Pasteur's on Lex & E 63rd, for the first time, earlier this afternoon. From the outside, it looked tiny compared to a Duane Reade or CVS and I wasn't expecting too much. Walking in, my expectations began to increase after noticing that the ceiling high shelves were crammed with a plethora of personal care supplies. Turning to the right, my jaw unexpectedly dropped when I saw a highly impressive assortment of brushes; Simpson, Vei-Long, Omega and others. Then, my eyes turned lower, towards the shelf below the brushes, and my now drool covered jaw dropped even further after spying the huge selection of DE's: Merkur, IKON, Goodfella and EJ. Like a kid on Christmas morning, I fumbled with a Progress, Futur and a Vison 2000. I checked out a Merkur 37C. Then, the realization struck me: there must be a few aftershaves here that I may want to try. Turning to the left was the Holy Grail, the mother load, a complete array of every famous and semi-famous brand of aftershave, shaving soap and shaving cream that has ever been mentioned in the archives and posts of B&B. AND, they had a nice variety of DE Blades at the register ready for the final impulse purchase. Grabbing a 5 pack of Persona Reds and with beads of sweat forming on my forehead, I got out of there on the cheap after spending only $40. This is a dangerous store - Heaven and Hell both in one place!

[Bk124tt]

I drive down 34th st. A few times a week. I'm dying to get in there!! There is no where to stop a car on 34th st. Though.
:cursing:

[SiBurning]

Don't just stop at the shaving section. The rest of the store is also amazing. It may be tiny, but you an actually get lost in there and not be able to retrace your way out. It's like a bleeping tardus.

[AjaxLepinski]

I drive down 34th st. A few times a week. I'm dying to get in there!! There is no where to stop a car on 34th st. Though.
:cursing:
From what I understand, the uptown store has a larger selection and you'll have a better chance of finding parking.

[Bk124tt]

Good intel! Thanks!!

[AjaxLepinski]

Don't just stop at the shaving section. The rest of the store is also amazing. It may be tiny, but you an actually get lost in there and not be able to retrace your way out. It's like a bleeping tardus.
All in good time! They don't have enough of my money yet - I'll be back. BTW how is it that Pasteur's is bigger inside then it is outside?

[Jim]

All in good time! They don't have enough of my money yet - I'll be back. BTW how is it that Pasteur's is bigger inside then it is outside?

Its part of the wet-shavers Bermuda triangle, where your money disappears without a trace.

[Fbones24]

All in good time! They don't have enough of my money yet - I'll be back. BTW how is it that Pasteur's is bigger inside then it is outside?

Pasteur's is indeed a black hole. Read House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski and you will completely understand this phenomenon.

[AjaxLepinski]

Pasteur's is indeed a black hole. Read House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski and you will completely understand this phenomenon.
I'm a voracious reader and I'll give it a shot! Collecting books is another AD that I try to block out.
I just purchased it on Amazon!

[craig87c]

And no, I am not sitting next to inky again.

You really don't have to be next to me. I'll end up getting you no matter what!

[Fbones24]

I'm a voracious reader and I'll give it a shot! Collecting books is another AD that I try to block out.
I just purchased it on Amazon!

That was quick! Ha!!! It is like nothing else I've ever read. Be prepared for an intense trip.

[Fbones24]

BTW, I would be down for this meetup if we could hit up Pony Bar or Copperfields or some other place with a good selection of Craft Brews. :drool:

[AjaxLepinski]

BTW, I would be down for this meetup if we could hit up Pony Bar or Copperfields or some other place with a good selection of Craft Brews. :drool:
Sounds like a Pub Crawl!!!

[oakeshott]

It appears that it was originally banned during the Mad Cow outbreak. After *that* bad was lifted, the US instituted a ban on using animal lungs in food. As sheep lungs are an ingredient in traditional haggis, you can't make that legally. You can still make an approximation of it, but you can't include sheep lungs. It is still something you can call haggis, but it isn't a true traditional one.

If that's what you were referring to, you can thank the FDA, not Mayor Bloomberg.

Oh, and I hate myself for having to look that up... not because I didn't know it, but because not looking it up would have bugged me all day, lol.

Much respect. I was just making that stuff up. Wow.

[zethreal]

Much respect. I was just making that stuff up. Wow.

lol, I knew I had heard something about haggis a year or so ago, so I looked into it to see what the full story was:P I probably shouldn't admit this, but it's pretty easy to derail my train of thought... little bits of trivia like this will bring my brain to a grinding halt until I find an answer.

[AjaxLepinski]

Just went to Pasteur's on 34th St today and dropped another $40. It's hard to tell which store has more gear; Lex & 62 or 34 St & Park?

[Rudy Vey]

lol, I knew I had heard something about haggis a year or so ago, so I looked into it to see what the full story was:P I probably shouldn't admit this, but it's pretty easy to derail my train of thought... little bits of trivia like this will bring my brain to a grinding halt until I find an answer.

That Haggis was good!!

[craig87c]

That Haggis was good!!

The Wee Heavy beer was better!

[Rudy Vey]

The Wee Heavy beer was better!

True!!

[BigFoot]

OK I am on a plane, I can not pass up Haggis, I have short tunnel vision for it. :lol1:

[AjaxLepinski]

262978

[craig87c]

OK I am on a plane, I can not pass up Haggis, I have short tunnel vision for it. :lol1:

How is the 948pm turnip truck?


262978

Kill it with fire!

[brianw]

I hear it is the weekend of the hayseed convention.....

[Rudy Vey]

OK I am on a plane, I can not pass up Haggis, I have short tunnel vision for it. :lol1:

Maybe that Haggis was responsible for your short tunnel vision....

[Jim]

A turnip truck ban is in effect for the Hudson river crossings that weekend.

[brianw]

As well as a Hayseed/turnip boycott at EWR all week

[zethreal]

So is the date set in stone? I'm definitely going, just have to finalize some vacation time, hotel & tickets down.

[brianw]

Chiseled as they say !!!!

[zethreal]

I'll definitely be there. As I haven't been to NYC in a while, I'll be doing some 'touristy' stuff and trying to not get too lost Friday night when I arrive. Just to warn you, I'm not the greatest at navigation in cities. I think it comes from living in a village of 3,000 people or so my whole life. That and the biggest city near me is home to a huge 100,000 people.

Also, is there a dress code for the restaurant you plan on meeting at? I'm a khakis & Hawaiian shirt kind of guy, but can dress up if I should.

[SiBurning]

A turnip truck ban is in effect for the Hudson river crossings that weekend.

Blame the Roman snail (Helix (http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/03/19/repairs-planned-for-road-leading-to-lincoln-tunnel/) pomatia) whose favorite food (http://www.molluscs.at/gastropoda/terrestrial.html?/gastropoda/terrestrial/food.html) is cabbage turnip leaves.

[brianw]

You will fit right in...

Pasteurs in the AM this time followed by AB's and then on to the Haggis ????

[Jim]

Shane you will be fine.

[zethreal]

Thanks, I was just asking because I know some places have a dress code ( or at least an appreciated dress level ). I'm definitely looking forward to this... it'll be my first real vacation in, well, hrm... 5 years?

[Dave258]

Too bad you guys can't push this back about another month! Would have loved to be able to meet up with all of you.

[Jim]

We can do it again Dave.

[JoshuaNY]

Alright guys, count me in. I kept thinking about going to a few of the past ones you've had, just never did.
I'm not missing another one, it would be good to be able to put the face with the avatar.

I consider myself a pretty adventurous eater, and don't like to knock it till I try it. I just don't know about that haggis though.

[craig87c]

I'm always up for meetups. If we have several within a couple of months to accommodate everyone, I'd be down with that.

[AjaxLepinski]

I haven't committed fully to the shindig as of yet. However, I just found out that I have a wedding on the same day. (Luckily, it's not my wedding!) I, regretfully, have to officially RSVP as a decline.

[Mr B]

Please include myself and my wife!

[zethreal]

I just went to Arthur Brown's website & I have to say that I think this is probably going to be a pretty expensive trip for me, lol.

[Teddyboy]

I would recommend the WaterFront Ale House on 2nd Avenue and E. 30 street. Great BBQ sandwiches and other food-very nice selection of beer/ale. No haggis though.

Or Manchester's on E. 49th and Second - good eats and a great selection of UK beers/ales (at least as of two years ago).

[strop]

Wish I was closer to New York. Would love to enjoy some haggis. BTW, it's much better if you pour wee dram over it.

[zethreal]

Ok... who is this 'inky' and what happened to make everyone not want to sit next to him?

[Teddyboy]

Are any of you guys over 60? I don't want to show up and have people look at me like an old vintage ball-end tech.

[zethreal]

I'm not, but age doesn't really matter any :P

[brianw]

Ok... who is this 'inky' and what happened to make everyone not want to sit next to him?

Youse want the long or short story ??


Are any of you guys over 60? I don't want to show up and have people look at me like an old vintage ball-end tech.

Hell, if you ain't over sixty.... you haven't lived yet !!!! and you get to be cranky all the time and nobody cares. :sneaky2:

[zethreal]

how about enough of the story that I know if I should avoid sitting next to him?

[Jim]

Nah, all the new guys have to sit with him, its a right of passage.

[zethreal]

Nah, all the new guys have to sit with him, its a right of passage.

Great... just got done with 'probie' stuff at the fire dept... and now this, lol.

[JoshuaNY]

Nah, all the new guys have to sit with him, its a right of passage.

Ill be sure to wear disposable clothing. :biggrin1:

[Jim]

Ill be sure to wear disposable clothing. :biggrin1:

May I suggest- http://oldspouse.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/my-wife.jpg

[craig87c]

Ill be sure to wear disposable clothing. :biggrin1:


It won't save you.

[JoshuaNY]

May I suggest- http://oldspouse.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/my-wife.jpg

I wonder if that comes in green



It won't save you.

Oh boy, now I'm afraid.

[Rudy Vey]

I wonder if that comes in green




Oh boy, now I'm afraid.

..and you should...

[Icebear]

It won't save you.

Hello there,

I totally won't mind sitting next to you (again), at least last time you haven't spread any dark fluids around:biggrin1:.
I hope I can make it. I'll already be in the city for a camera workshop the day before but wouldn't mind to go again on Saturday.

[zethreal]

Well, I've got my time off, a place to stay & bus tickets! Now it sounds like all I have to do is make sure I bring a change of clothes to the meet-up in case I sit next to Inky, lol.

[Jim]

Woooo!

[brianw]

Okay.... Lets get a count

1. Brianw

[craig87c]

Hello there,

I totally won't mind sitting next to you (again), at least last time you haven't spread any dark fluids around:biggrin1:.
I hope I can make it. I'll already be in the city for a camera workshop the day before but wouldn't mind to go again on Saturday.


I did good at the last meetup! Hope to see you again. How's the stuff I gave to you working out?

PS Im in for this one too

[zethreal]

1) Brianw
2) craig87c
3) zethreal

[SiBurning]

1) Brianw
2) craig87c
3) zethreal
7 1/2) SiBurning

[Jim]

1) Brianw
2) craig87c
3) zethreal
7 1/2) SiBurning
5) 1/2) SiBurning

[DunEdinRanger]

Count me in.

I know how to keep BrianW out of Pasteur's! I'll sprinkle LV along the threshold. It will have the same effect as garlic does on a vampire! :thumbup:

[brianw]

You got that right Lou !!!!!

[Rudy Vey]

Count me in, too!

[DunEdinRanger]

Count me in, too!

How could you miss St. Andrew's?

[Jim]

I am not even reading this thread till after Friday.

[Bk124tt]

I have Barbara Streisand tickets at the Barclay center in BKLYN on 10/13! I don't think my wife will go for the B&B meet up as the pre show dinner. :cursing:

[zethreal]

I have Barbara Streisand tickets at the Barclay center in BKLYN on 10/13! I don't think my wife will go for the B&B meet up as the pre show dinner.
:cursing:

Who says you have to invite her? Lol

[DunEdinRanger]

You can do both. Just leave her to do shopping, and surreptitiously remove the credit cards from her purse. :thumbup: Win. Win. :biggrin1:

[Jim]

I have Barbara Streisand tickets at the Barclay center in BKLYN on 10/13! I don't think my wife will go for the B&B meet up as the pre show dinner. :cursing:

Ahhh, you must channel your inner Machiavellian- insist that she spend the day at the spa in the Peninsula hotel (http://www.peninsula.com/New_York/en/Wellness/The_Peninsula_Spa/default.aspx#/New_York/en/Wellness/The_Peninsula_Spa/Beauty_n_Salon/), while you patiently await her return( at the Saint Andrews Hic.)- rejuvenated and refreshed. both of you eager to spent the evening with Mmes. Streisand. Win-Win.

[zethreal]

Once we get a final count, I'll see about bringing some chain maille stuff down.

[closer]

I'll try to make it as well.

[MoeTrain]

I'm in. Where do I drop the wife off when we get to town? I just have to let her know when we're going to the pub so she can get a pint too.

You guys who are concerned about sitting next to Inky. I sat next to him once.... Once. ;)

[zethreal]

I'm in. Where do I drop the wife off when we get to town? I just have to let her know when we're going to the pub so she can get a pint too.

You guys who are concerned about sitting next to Inky. I sat next to him once.... Once. ;)

I think the pub was the first stop, but I might be wrong.

[USCGME3]

I am tentative depending on my schoolwork load...probably have a final that following week. Any one familiar with Cambridge Chemists (http://www.pharmacyny.com/default.aspx)? They seem to have a good selection as well.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm in. Where do I drop the wife off when we get to town? I just have to let her know when we're going to the pub so she can get a pint too.

You guys who are concerned about sitting next to Inky. I sat next to him once.... Once. ;)

What's the itinerary? Why not *ahem* co-opt (suborn has such evil, machiavellian connotations) into becoming a wet shaver too?

Did you get all the ink off your shirt?

[Rudy Vey]

I thought the order is Pasteur's, Art Brown and then St. Andrews - Haggis here I come....

BTW, Inky was clean!!! I believe Brian had an ink booboo....:001_cool:

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm in! Just let me know the time!

[joshua1970]

Oooh I'm looooong overdue for a trip into the City - only 2 hours +/- and would be glad to offer a ride for anyone from Northeast PA or even Lehigh Valley area etc

...and if anyone needs help with hotel rooms I can see if I can pull a few strings. I generally prefer to stay Lower East Side myself (must be all that tattoo ink in my blood) but I have several hotels in midtown that may work out a deal for us too.

I will put out a few calls in the next few days and see what kind of rates I can come up with...

Even if you have booked your hotels, if I can come up with a better deal I doubt any property is not within their standard cancellation period - unless you prepaid for a very low rate already.

[jesperw]

I might be lucky and make it to the Big Apple on the 12th. My agenda will finalize the next few days and will be able to let you know 100% then.

[Jim]

I feel that Art Browns will be a very costly stop.

[zethreal]

I feel that Art Browns will be a very costly stop.

I hope not, for me anyways. I'm hoping to spend very little while I'm down there & just figure out what all they have available. It'll give me a reason to come down again.

[Jim]

I hope not, for me anyways. I'm hoping to spend very little while I'm down there & just figure out what all they have available. It'll give me a reason to come down again.

Famous last words! hahaha//

[zethreal]

Famous last words! hahaha//

I said 'hope'. I joined the fall sabbatical to give me a reason to not buy stuff from the pharmacy. I just need some self control to not buy pens, ink, good paper or anything like that from art browns.

[Jim]

Note to self- "all is lost" :biggrin1:

[JoshuaNY]

I feel that Art Browns will be a very costly stop.

I am not much of a pen guy, do they have mechanical pencils? I have a Pentel Sharp Kerry that I like very much, but he needs a friend I think.

Although, I do lurk a lot in the Nib and find fountain pens interesting. I could probably be easily talked into an innexpensive starter fountain pen. I am sure you gents can help point me in the right direction when we get there.

And I am always looking for a nice, everyday notepad and/or stationery.

[zethreal]

I am not much of a pen guy, do they have mechanical pencils? I have a Pentel Sharp Kerry that I like very much, but he needs a friend I think.

Although, I do lurk a lot in the Nib and find fountain pens interesting. I could probably be easily talked into an innexpensive starter fountain pen. I am sure you gents can help point me in the right direction when we get there.

And I am always looking for a nice, everyday notepad and/or stationery.

Here's their Pencil section. It's a combination of normal & mechanicals... sorted by brand.- http://www.artbrown.com/category_2column_nomenu_va.aspx?category_id=889

I haven't been there, but I'm sure they probably have stuff there that's not on their site. If they don't, there is still a huge selection :D

[Jim]

I am not much of a pen guy, do they have mechanical pencils? I have a Pentel Sharp Kerry that I like very much, but he needs a friend I think.

Although, I do lurk a lot in the Nib and find fountain pens interesting. I could probably be easily talked into an innexpensive starter fountain pen. I am sure you gents can help point me in the right direction when we get there.

And I am always looking for a nice, everyday notepad and/or stationery.

I will bring a pen for you to fool with with Joshua.

[brianw]

as will I

[zethreal]

I'll have my cheap-o pens you can play with... just a Preppy ($3?) and a Platinum Plaisir ( $20 ). They're basically the same pen. The Preppy is plastic and meant as a semi-disposable where the Plaisir is aluminum.

The Preppy I have has already been converted to an eyedropper pen, so you can take a look at that as well.

[JoshuaNY]

Wow, thats awesome, thanks gents. That would be great, I look forward to checking the pens out.
Thanks for the link Shane, I had a brain fart and forgot what Google was. :biggrin1:

[zethreal]

I only had that link because I went to their site as soon as going there was mentioned. I need to see what I'm up against before I go. Luckily most all of their pens are far enough out of my price range that I don't have to worry about it. Ink & paper on the other hand...

[MoeTrain]

Although, I do lurk a lot in the Nib and find fountain pens interesting. I could probably be easily talked into an innexpensive starter fountain pen. I am sure you gents can help point me in the right direction when we get there.

And I am always looking for a nice, everyday notepad and/or stationery.

I'm in for a starter pen too. And maybe another bottle of ink. These guys are going to be bad news for my wallet :P

[Jim]

I'm in for a starter pen too. And maybe another bottle of ink. These guys are going to be bad news for my wallet :P

Hahahah.. and you just thought it was going to be pizza!

[Wm. T]

Aaww Man... I missed the last one and have to work on the 13th :cursing: !
You guys always seem to have such a great time ... I wanna go !
What time do these things end ? If I took the train right after work I'd be in GCT just after 5PM...

[Jim]

Bill, it's more a lunch thing, see what you can do!

[Wm. T]

I looked through the Thread.. is there a list of who's going yet?

[zethreal]

I looked through the Thread.. is there a list of who's going yet?

There was for about 10 minutes

[brianw]

Okay here we go... Please add, edit whatever

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14.

[Jim]

Okay here we go... Please add, edit whatever

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T

All I know is Bill better bring some shinny and sharp stuff to show off.

[Isaac]

Why cant I still be living in NYC. Damn how I miss it there. On a side note, I think it is a conspiracy that people started meetups after I moved..haha

[joshua1970]

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T
15. Joshua1970
16. Kooze (hopefully)


and again, if anyone is looking for deals on hotels, hit me up I'll see what I can do.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm in for a starter pen too. And maybe another bottle of ink. These guys are going to be bad news for my wallet :P

What color are you looking for??


Hahahah.. and you just thought it was going to be pizza!

He's already going back to Applegate Farms for more ice cream. :biggrin1:


Okay here we go... Please add, edit whatever

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14.


1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T
15. Joshua1970
16. Kooze (hopefully)


and again, if anyone is looking for deals on hotels, hit me up I'll see what I can do.

I will have two gents from work joining us. They are lurkers.

[zethreal]

I'm sure you guys have all seen/used it, but I can bring noodlers baystate blue & heart of darkness to look at/sample. That's all I have or I'd bring more.

[JoshuaNY]

Only a month away. I got it circled on my Calender. I also started my own purchasing sabbatical until then and a B&B Day in NYC fund, I am shoving 20 bucks under my mattress everday. :001_cool:

[zethreal]

How would you guys like to try some coffee candy? I dabble in all sorts of things & the 'coffee grounds over ice cream' thread reminded me that I have a ton of instant coffee that I can use in candy ( I will only ever use instant in candy, you can't make drinkable coffee from it )

[Wm. T]

Well, I guess since Jim saw fit to add me to the list, he must've known I would get the day off.Mighty MoJo you have there Sir.That being said, I'll be there. But since you insist I bring some knives to show, can you assure me that wherever we go for show and tell,that they won't mind me whipping some blades out? Bloomberg's DA is a confirmed knife hater....

[Jim]

Dont worry about it Bill, we have people for that.

[Wm. T]

Very good Sir!That being the case I'll bring plenty! And if I get my Damascus bar from Delbert early enough, maybe I can get a proto straight done enough to show as well. And I'll bring the Wilkinson SE's as well. Fun,fun,fun!!!

[jesperw]

My schedule is confirmed, so please count me in! Where and when do we meet up?

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T
15. Joshua1970
16. Kooze (hopefully)
17. jesperw

[Mendel]

Would it be smarter for me to stay overnight on Friday? Saturday?

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T
15. Joshua1970
16. Kooze (hopefully)
17. jesperw
18. Mendel (strong possibility)

[Jim]

Would it be smarter for me to stay overnight on Friday? Saturday?

1. Brianw
2. Rudy Vey
3. Jim
4. Dunedinranger
5. Craig87c (Inky)
6. Moe Train
7. Siburning
8. Zethreal
9. Bigfoot
10. JoshuaNY
11. Mr. B
12.Teddybear
13. Ice Bear ??
14. Bill T
15. Joshua1970
16. Kooze (hopefully)
17. jesperw
18. Mendel (strong possibility)

It's unnecessary unless you want to do something else?

[DunEdinRanger]

Oh the ink that will be spilled.... the tales that will be told... the custom titles that will be generated!

[zethreal]

Oh the ink that will be spilled.... the tales that will be told... the custom titles that will be generated!

I refuse to do/say anything custom title-worthy

[Jim]

I refuse to do/say anything custom title-worthy
That's the worst plan ever.

[zethreal]

That's the worst plan ever.

I know, that's probably the easiest way to end up doing both of those.

[Wm. T]

Oooh , Just looked at St. Andrews menus...

Bangers and Mash with some Wee Heavy... oh yeah !

[DunEdinRanger]

Oooh , Just looked at St. Andrews menus...

Bangers and Mash with some Wee Heavy... oh yeah !

The Dark Island and Red Macgregor from Orkney are bottled, yet still they were amazingly Outstanding!

[Mendel]

Can someone tell me where and what time we will be meeting? I want to get my train ticket early. Should I arrive at Penn or Grand Central station?

[brianw]

I'll throw this out as a possible schedule

10:00 Pastuers
approx 11:30 Art Brown
Approx 12:30 St Andrews

Definitely Penn Station

[DunEdinRanger]

If anyone is taking or thinking of taking NJ Transit - http://www.njtransit.com/ - you do have to buy the tickets before boarding or they will charge you an additional $5 on the train.

Also, if you're not a frequent commuter on NJ Transit, and you're train line is not a MidTown Direct, you may want to continue to Hoboken and take PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson subway) to 33rd Street & 6th Avenue (What the tourists refer to as "Avenue Of The Americas") - which will put you closer to Pasteur's than Pennsylvania Station. Also, you might want to check out the parking situation at the train station lots. Some are free on weekends, others you have to pay.

And if you're taking PATH, here's a link http://www.panynj.gov/path/

[JoshuaNY]

It seems like everyone is bringing something fun for Show & Tell. I don't really have anything show and tell worthy unless you count my Pentel Sharp Kerry, which is not really all that exciting :001_cool:

[zethreal]

It seems like everyone is bringing something fun for Show & Tell. I don't really have anything show and tell worthy unless you count my Pentel Sharp Kerry, which is not really all that exciting :001_cool:

I don't really have anything fun shaving or writing utensil items to bring or show off. I plan on bringing a chain maille item or two, but that's about it... It's all about getting together with people that share your interests and chatting about stuff! Don't feel bad if you don't think you have anything 'fun' to bring!

[brianw]

I don't really have anything fun shaving or writing utensil items to bring or show off. I plan on bringing a chain maille item or two, but that's about it... It's all about getting together with people that share your interests and chatting about stuff! Don't feel bad if you don't think you have anything 'fun' to bring!

Thats it in a nutshell

[JoshuaNY]

I figured as much. Just wanted to see your thoughts. Ill bring my "fancy" mechanical pencil anyway in case someone has only used the cheap Bics and wants to test it out.

[BigFoot]

I refuse to do/say anything custom title-worthy

I thought that as well, did not work that way.

[DunEdinRanger]

I thought that as well, did not work that way.

You have to be careful what you say going through the Lincoln Tunnel. :)

[DunEdinRanger]

This thread has been very quiet.

[brianw]

two weeks from today !!!

[zethreal]

two weeks from today !!!
Can't wait! I need a vacation (even if its just a weekend trip)

[JoshuaNY]

I'm savin up my cash-money!

[zethreal]

I'm savin up my cash-money!

Me too! I just have to decide if I'm going to spend it on shaving/writing stuff or at NY Comic-Con ( a friend is giving me a free ticket that he got )

[Wm. T]

Comic-Con too !?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!! aaw man...

[zethreal]

I've never been to Comic-con & hope to have a good time... I'll be there Friday night, after the meetup on Sat. and probably a bit on Sunday. I just hope I don't go broke, lol.

Yes, I admit it, I'm a loser.

[Wm. T]

If tickets can be bought at the door , maybe I can go too..
Yes , Loser as well....!

[Jim]

If tickets can be bought at the door , maybe I can go too..
Yes , Loser as well....!
I'll take you backpack home for safe keeping Bill. Hahah....

[zethreal]

lol

[Wm. T]

Oh well , just checked on-line for Comic-Con tickets - Sold out.. Probably since last year... More than likely a good thing....

I guess my backpack of shiny things will be coming home with me Jim...

[zethreal]

Ya, I'm only getting tickets because a friend has extra vendor passes.

[Jim]

Oh well , just checked on-line for Comic-Con tickets - Sold out.. Probably since last year... More than likely a good thing....

I guess my backpack of shiny things will be coming home with me Jim...
Damm..

[DunEdinRanger]

Yes, bring a backpack. You will be buying "stuff" at Pasteur's. I hope to clean them out of Mosswood.

[brianw]

Yes, bring a backpack. You will be buying "stuff" at Pasteur's. I hope to clean them out of Mosswood.

Youse are going in after me !!!!

[JoshuaNY]

I've never been to Comic-con & hope to have a good time... I'll be there Friday night, after the meetup on Sat. and probably a bit on Sunday. I just hope I don't go broke, lol.

Yes, I admit it, I'm a loser.

I'm Jealous. Are you wearing a costume? And I prefer to be called a Geek :biggrin1:

[zethreal]

I will not be wearing a costume. I'm a geek as well, but I'm also a loser and on some occasions, a nerd.

[Jim]

The dress code at these events are very strict, since we are gathering prior to 6 pm, morning coats are required unless we are gathering at one of the members estates to shoot before breakfast, then hacking jackets and plus fours are de rigueur.

[zethreal]

The dress code at these events are very strict, since we are gathering prior to 6 pm, morning coats are required unless we are gathering at one of the members estates to shoot before breakfast, then hacking jackets and plus fours are de rigueur.

As long as we're not visiting the Brotherhood of Funny Hats, I'm set. I have an 'acceptable anywhere' getup of hawaiian shirts, a leather trench coat & fedora.

[JoshuaNY]

The dress code at these events are very strict, since we are gathering prior to 6 pm, morning coats are required unless we are gathering at one of the members estates to shoot before breakfast, then hacking jackets and plus fours are de rigueur.

Mine hacking jacket is out being mended. I had a slight tussel with an ornery equine.

[zethreal]

I actually hope to get a new fedora before the meetup, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to. I like trying them on first and the one place around here that sold them closed their store & is moving to a different mall... I doubt they'll be open by next Friday :(

[MoeTrain]

The dress code at these events are very strict, since we are gathering prior to 6 pm, morning coats are required unless we are gathering at one of the members estates to shoot before breakfast, then hacking jackets and plus fours are de rigueur.

There's shoosting involved?!!!! Do I dare transport a firearm anywhere through NJ though would be the question...

[Jim]

IN this case there may be shooters, but not gunning.

[JoshuaNY]

I'll be the one wearing a Lightning Mcqueen Tshirt and a name tag so you don't think I am a stray shaver off the street

[MoeTrain]

Where was the designated drop off for non-participating women folk? My wife is going to come into the city with me but doesn't want to be out and about on her own and doesn't want to hang with the guys.

[Mendel]

Which Pasteur's location are we meeting at? Will they indeed be open for business? Once again, should I arrive at Penn Station or somewhere else? Can someone PM their cell phone #?

[brianw]

34th street location....PM incoming

[DunEdinRanger]

Where was the designated drop off for non-participating women folk? My wife is going to come into the city with me but doesn't want to be out and about on her own and doesn't want to hang with the guys.

Macy's is at 34th and 6th. Make sure you hide her credit cards. :thumbup:

[DunEdinRanger]

So what time are we meeting at Pasteur's?

[zethreal]

I have the final tally at around 20 people... does that sound right?

[Mendel]

Is it a short walk from Penn Station to Pasteur's on 34 or will I need to take a taxi?

[Rudy Vey]

Is it a short walk from Penn Station to Pasteur's on 34 or will I need to take a taxi?

Short walk, much less than a mile, I would say, max 10 mins.

[Jim]

Seriously 20? I better call Saint Andrews.

[Wm. T]

So Jim , Can St. Andrews squeeze in 20 of us ?

[Jim]

I think so.

Reservation made for 20- 12ish o'clock

[zethreal]

Seriously 20? I better call Saint Andrews.

yeah, 20... last list we had was 18 strong & noone has backed out yet. :D

[Wm. T]

Awesome !!

[Wm. T]

yeah, 20... Last list we had was 18 strong & noone has backed out yet. :d

No backing out !!! :hand:

[DunEdinRanger]

Pasteur's at 10 AM?

[Mendel]

Hey Everyone,

Greetings from Mendel!

What's on your "to buy" list for Pasteur's? I have my eye on Musgo Real products and more Speick stuff. The real joy will be in meeting those of you that are attending the NYC meetup. I can't wait!!!

[brianw]

Musgo and Mosswood !!!!!

[Rudy Vey]

Hey Everyone,

Greetings from Mendel!

What's on your "to buy" list for Pasteur's? I have my eye on Musgo Real products and more Speick stuff. The real joy will be in meeting those of you that are attending the NYC meetup. I can't wait!!!

Bring extra money and a backpack!!!

[USCGME3]

Is it too late to be counted as in? Seems like you have 2 extra seats at St. Andrews.

[brianw]

The more the merrier !!!

[Wm. T]

Thread is kinda quiet with 20 guys in the mix :sleep12:... Everyone still in ?!?!

[Jim]

I walked past the St. Andrews pub today- looks good, the staff are girding their loins for the onslaught.

[brianw]

I can't wait !!

[Jim]

I can't wait !!
You and me both brother!

[zethreal]

Thread is kinda quiet with 20 guys in the mix :sleep12:... Everyone still in ?!?!

As long as there isn't a Megabus wreck, I'm still in!

[jesperw]

Looking forward to Saturday! Flying in tomorrow.

[Icebear]

Hi there everyone,
sorry folks I had other priorities lately but I'm trying to make it on Sat. at 10am. As always Pasteur's is a scary place. GAS attack as soon as you cross that entrance. It will be bad :biggrin1:. I will bring one or two from Rudy's masterpieces.

[JoshuaNY]

Unfortunatley, I am going to have to back out. My sister(lives out of state) has planned a last minute visit to NY this weekend. She is bring my Godchildren whom I do not see often enough, So I will be spending the day with them. Sorry for the last minute notice, have a drink for me.

[jesperw]

I might have to pass as well since I promised to meet a businesspartner for brunch. Have no idea of the timing yet. If I don't show, pls accept my apologies.

Passed by Pasteurs today and their stock is filled up. They are ready for you!

[Wm. T]

I'll be pulling into GCT at 9:25 , a short walk of 8 blocks to Pasteurs , after that onto Art Browns ... should build up a good appetite for some Bangers and Mash at St. Andrews...!
Hope all these knives and razors I'm bringing don't weigh me down too much... Hey!! wait for me...!!!

[Dave258]

Have fun tomorrow guys, wish I could join you!

[DunEdinRanger]

I will be there... Rocking The Veg

[joshua1970]

alas, I'm now on 'pop's babysitting duty' this weekend :(

enjoy yourselves!!!

[Mendel]

NYC...it's going to be great!!! See you gentlemen tomorrow.

[DunEdinRanger]

NYC...it's going to be great!!! See you gentlemen tomorrow.

I've been insultated!!

[SiBurning]

Do we have an agenda? I have a couple of phone number to catch up, but it'd be nice to know in advance where to go, assuming we know in advance. Seems unlikely I'll be out of bed early enough to meet at 10am. Or any am.

If you don't have at least two other people's phone numbers get them tonight through PM. Just in case. (I should have jumped in here with this a week ago.)

[Jim]

Steve, Saint Andrews noon

[SiBurning]

140 W 46 St
Haggis for lunch?
Noon feeding!

[Jim]

Bingo

[DunEdinRanger]

Not too sure about the Haggis... There has been a shortage in Scotland due to the weather and the annual Haggis Hunt has recorded the lowest number bagged in generations. Hopefully, the pub has secured an ample supply.

[brianw]

Nut Brown ale, or a wee dram will help wash anything down....

[Wm. T]

Has anyone had the Bangers and Mash there ? What's your favorite dish .. besides Haggis:tongue_sm

[craig87c]

Wish I could have joined you guys.

My advice is the fish n' chips with several wee heavies.

[brianw]

Inky.... I will spread a few ink colors on my fingers and hoist a few to youse. You will be greatly missed

[Jim]

NO Ink! can it be so....say its not true!

[craig87c]

:laugh: someone will take up the inky mantle Til I return!

But never fear, I WILL return.

[DunEdinRanger]

Wish I could have joined you guys.

My advice is the fish n' chips with several wee heavies.


Inky.... I will spread a few ink colors on my fingers and hoist a few to youse. You will be greatly missed

We should have a moment of silence followed by the ceremonial "Ink Staining the Fingers". But perhaps a new Inky will arise!

[zethreal]

I have nobody's phone number, but am in NYC and am planning on hitting Pasteurs at 10ish ( hopefully a few minutes early). I'll be wearing a black trench coat, fedora and fiery pepper shirt.

[Bk124tt]

Sorry men, I wish I could join you! I'm doing an overnight at the firehouse then home in the morning and out to an early dinner befire Streisand at the new Barclays center....
enjoy and I hope to meet you guys face to face another time!
BK

[Wm. T]

Wow , quite a few last minute cancellations .... hope the rest of you guys show.... leaving in a few

[Jim]

I'm right behind you Bill. Having my pot of coffee to get going.

[Wm. T]

At least you'll be easy to pick out of the crowd, seeing as you look EXACTLY like your avatar ...me, I'll be the hunchback with the bad shave....

[MoeTrain]

Coming in hot! I don't have many numbers but I will be there shortly! Enjoying my first NJT ride right now.

[SiBurning]

Getting caffeinated with a Lake Toba Sumatra. Found that Staedtler Mars 700 technical pen set under a box of chocolate covered cherries when I finally finished them, so those are coming too.

[USCGME3]

Waiting outside

[ouch]

Okay, I'm in charge for the next few hours, Apparently, everyone else is in the city.

[SiBurning]

We had a baker's dozen for haggis. For those of you who don't know what haggis is...

Now you know.

[Jim]

What a great bunch of guys- I had a ball.

[Wm. T]

Definitely a great time! It was great to meet you guys!It was over too soon.... already looking forward to the next one !!!

[DunEdinRanger]

We should do brunch at St. Andrew's one Sunday!

[zethreal]

For those of you that loved the scent of mikes coconut, guess what I just shaved with... forget brush sniffing, I wanted to lick it clean!

I had a great time & hope to see you all next time!

[Jim]

For those of you that loved the scent of mikes coconut, guess what I just shaved with... forget brush sniffing, I wanted to lick it clean!

I had a great time & hope to see you all next time!
We could have used that coconut on our dessert!

[BigFoot]

It was great meeting all of you today. How often can you say Bigfoot sat down for Haggis at St. Andrews. :smile:

[Mendel]

Here's Mendel's Official Report (with pics):

Am I really in NY?

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/b88920ff2c3af68c150385a7f3a56c60.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/5c83020b07828cfca19e29b17f31c4d8.jpg

I can see Pasteur's:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/309eee13cc95ec9865a813bc0ce37fc2.jpg

This is shaving heaven!

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/d84a388ec6e1c9fcffb81e5d4eea5a2c.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/f11f4fb9659ca56bc211b1689c3d190a.jpg

They gave us samples:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/79901d59101008cbbdf08c3ac47c98f8.jpg

What did I buy?

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/04071b610745ad95ab0abd34fda8af1c.jpg

Off to Art Brown's for pens and pads:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/772290a2d09cdeedc89195c5c452b071.jpg

What did I buy?

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/178a1ebbaaee1ebea5a4678b6894dbb6.jpg

Look at my finger...they're calling me "Inky 2":

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/a3d2a7d5ef53a08a5b45923665f490ac.jpgHere's Mendel with our Irish waitress Maeve at St. Andrews:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/9d259258aa5796435123d15160b5e924.jpg

I best say a prayer regarding my various acquisition disorders:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/61d510fed856e2318e17682983a9f656.jpg
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/dbae446636d75b74344ee957859da63e.jpg

Waiting for my train when a superhero arrives:

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/mendel12/64c2dd32425ccc66a0ad3263daba2ddf.jpg

The company was great, the food was delicious, the stores were fun, and I met a great bunch of guys!

[SiBurning]

Great pictures, Inky. :wink: Thanks!

There were a few more pictures originally, but I asked Mendel to remove some of them because it's been the tradition in NY to not post pictures of people without explicit permission. Apologies to Mendel and everyone else for peeing in the Cheerios. We usually bring this up at the meets, but with all the fun, the haggis, and what was that delicious sweet brew called?

[Teddyboy]

I am so glad you guys had such a good time. I hope I can join you next time.

(I'm the guy who dropped into Pasteur with his wife but couldn't join you.)

[zethreal]

I'll put it here, but it can go for any get-together, feel free to post pictures of me.

[Icebear]

Hi folks,

sorry that I had to leave a littel early, I hope you continued to have a great time a couple of more beers and laughs.
It was great so see some familar faces again and some new folks joining the Pasteur shaving AD crowd :biggrin1:.

As for the initial title of this thread ... at night I went to the Blue Note to see Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Diane Schuur celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dave's GRP lable.
The encore from Diane was " A New York State of Mind " she on piano and vocals, of course. Life is good !

[MoeTrain]

We could have used that coconut on our dessert!

Not sure what you were eating. Mine was perfect!

[JoshuaNY]

Sounds like you guys had a great time, I am sorry I missed it.

[zethreal]

Now that I'm finally home, semi-rested and ready to digest the weekend. I had a really great time & am glad to have met you all in person. I'll be keeping an eye out for the next NYC get-together and will get the time off as soon as the date is posted.

Mendel - I will assume responsibility of your FPAD
BrianW - I'm trying to use up the last of my one converter so I can try out those vintage inks ( but I will likely keep most of the ink for when I cave & buy a vintage pen ).
Jim - I have 2 auction piece ideas in my head & will send you a picture of the main one when the prototype is done. Neither piece will be done for this year, but they will be done ( hopefully ) in time for a spring get-together, if there is one.

[USCGME3]

Si Burning,

I believe the brew you are referring to is Belhaven's Wee Heavy.

[SiBurning]

Yes! And it was just a wee bit heavy. & Sweet!

[ouch]

I stopped by Pasteur's yesterday afternoon, and asked them if you guys caused too much trouble. They said it was an impressive site, and thanked you for your business. :thumbup:

[DunEdinRanger]

I stopped by Pasteur's yesterday afternoon, and asked them if you guys caused too much trouble. They said it was an impressive site, and thanked you for your business. :thumbup:

Did they mention they somehow ran out of Booster's Mosswood?

[zethreal]

Well, the MWF ceramic container was busted when I opened it... not sure if it was busted when I got it or if it happened in transport :( Luckily the soap is still good. used that this morning & it was great, even though I did a terrible job at making the lather. It was pretty wet & I was being impatient... no razor burn, tugging or cuts, so it wasn't too bad! It also left my face feeling great!

I still can't get over how much fun that was! I've actually been searching the 'bay for fountain pens... not good.

[MoeTrain]

Headed into the city tomorrow on my day off to wander around with family. I'll have to show my wife how lucky she is I got out with buying as little as I did ;) May even hit up St. Andrews for some dessert if we get a chance. Can't wait till the next meetup!

[DunEdinRanger]

Headed into the city tomorrow on my day off to wander around with family. I'll have to show my wife how lucky she is I got out with buying as little as I did ;) May even hit up St. Andrews for some dessert if we get a chance. Can't wait till the next meetup!

We're just a bad influence on you!

[zethreal]

Headed into the city tomorrow on my day off to wander around with family. I'll have to show my wife how lucky she is I got out with buying as little as I did ;) May even hit up St. Andrews for some dessert if we get a chance. Can't wait till the next meetup!

I'm wishing I bought more :-/ There was stuff there I didn't walk out with that I probably should have. Oh well, I'll just have to wait until the next meet-up!