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jingleszheng

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New York May Meetup!
« on: May 01, 2014, 08:52:27 AM »
Hey guys, longtime lurker- first time posting and wanted to see if anyone is interested in meeting up the weekend of May 17th/18th?  It's tough to find frugal-minded people in New York so I'm so happy to see MMM readers in NYC!  Is everyone up for a simple potluck in Central Park just to meet everyone in the community?

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2014, 11:40:43 AM »
I'd be up for a May 17th meetup

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2014, 08:41:59 PM »
I would love a New York meet up, can't do the 17th but hopefully there can be more.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2014, 12:29:08 PM »
I was just coming to look for a thread like this! I can do Saturday the 17th.

jingleszheng

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2014, 09:29:04 PM »
The 17th during the day would work for me, how does everyone feel about bringing fruits/snacks/other food to share in Central Park? 

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2014, 05:14:28 AM »
17th in Central Park works for me.

We should probably have an alternative location in case of rain, but I can't think of an easy one off the top of my head.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2014, 05:45:25 PM »
As a backup indoor plan, there is shared public space a few minutes away from the southwest corner of Central Park- IBM plaza, Sony plaza, and Trump plaza all have public seating areas. Trump is nice if you like marble columns, IBM plaza is nice and airy, have not been in Sony plaza but hear it is nice. IBM plaza is 590 Madison, between 56th and 57th.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2014, 09:04:36 PM »
That's a great idea for a backup plan.  Let's say picnic at noon and we can meet at the southeast corner?  There is a Strand Bookstand there so if you arrive early, you can browse used books :) My number is 917 538 4584, looking forward to meeting everyone!

 -Jian

jingleszheng

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2014, 09:10:36 PM »

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2014, 10:51:05 PM »
Awesome!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2014, 08:40:44 AM »
I'll be there!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2014, 06:06:25 PM »
I'll be there too!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2014, 06:08:44 PM »
Me too. Looking forward to it!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2014, 10:31:12 PM »
Confirmed for IBM Plaza as a rainy day alternative.  As for meeting, I'll make a MMM sign so people can find us. :)

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2014, 12:44:57 PM »
Ioseftavi and I will come!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2014, 07:56:48 AM »
Are we going to do a who is bringing what? If we don't we'll probably end up with six kinds of brownies and potato salad.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #16 on: May 15, 2014, 08:10:18 AM »
I was wondering about that. I had in mind to make a quinoa salad tonight to bring along...also I won a kite at bingo last night, so I'll be bringing that.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #17 on: May 15, 2014, 08:31:21 AM »
That sounds great! I'll bring a variety of wraps, some with chicken and some vegetarian.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2014, 08:38:20 AM »
I'll bring a roasted eggplant/peppers/onion dip and some pita chips.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2014, 09:49:18 AM »
All the food above sounds yummy.  I can bring baby carrots, pretzels, and trail mix.  Also some paper products that I might as well use up before we move: napkins, plates, utensils, cups.  Plus a frisbee.  And, kind of random, I have a copy of the book Your Money or Your Life that I'd be happy to give to anyone who wants it. 

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2014, 10:04:41 AM »
I'll be there. Don't know what I'll bring.

Cheese and crackers maybe.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2014, 10:07:47 AM »
I'll be there.  I can bring chips and salsa.

Did I miss what time everyone was planning on meeting?

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2014, 03:22:58 PM »
Should I bring boxed wine?  That seems fitting and mustachian, to boot.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2014, 03:28:15 PM »
One vote for boxed wine for me....

Think the time set is noon.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #24 on: May 15, 2014, 09:22:53 PM »
I'd love to do a meetup, but I have class on Saturdays until 4. Could we do a Saturday evening or Sunday sometime?

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2014, 12:55:57 PM »
Ok, noon it is! Right? Noon? Someone reassure me. Otherwise I will be in the park with 15 burritos just walking around and crying.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2014, 01:00:21 PM »
Yes, it's noon!

Also, I used too much water in making my quinoa, sigh. I apologize in advance.

Supposed to be sunny, unlike today!

Maybe the next one can be on a Sunday.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2014, 10:38:30 PM »
We'll bring ham, cheese and bread to make sandwiches.  If anyone needs ideas, you can bring juices, water, or fruit? My number again is 917 538 4584.  Cya guys!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #28 on: May 17, 2014, 10:08:25 AM »
Update: 715 441 9321 is the number to reach me
We just got here
 

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #29 on: May 17, 2014, 10:12:26 AM »
Lentils and i are en route with wine! Be there soon.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #30 on: May 17, 2014, 10:30:14 AM »
Right now we are at the corner of 60th and 5th Ave but call the 715 number above to reach us

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #31 on: May 20, 2014, 05:30:55 PM »
How did it go?

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #32 on: May 20, 2014, 07:32:09 PM »
An unqualified success! We will try for another in June or July.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2014, 07:31:09 AM »
Yes, it was a lot of fun.  I enjoyed meeting everyone, even if I was the oldest one there.  Thanks to jingleszheng for organizing it. 

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2014, 11:35:26 AM »
It was great!  Beautiful weather and awesome meeting everyone.  Let's get together again at the end of June, maybe we can bring books to share with everyone else too.  Cheers!

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #35 on: May 23, 2014, 04:09:43 PM »
It was awesome. Thanks everyone.

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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #36 on: May 23, 2014, 05:15:17 PM »
Glad the meet up was a success, I'm a MMM newb and I'd live to take part in the next one!


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Re: New York May Meetup!
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Re: New York May Meetup!
« Reply #38 on: July 08, 2014, 06:04:42 AM »
I love New York! One of the countries that I want to visit is in Manhattan New York!