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[Jhoan]

Rise from yo gwave NYC GAF. After a fabulous February Friday night meet up after Valentine's Day, March has been taken off for some much needed R&R. I hope March has been good to you all because from here on out, meet ups will be every two months. Spring is finally here again so put away the heavy coats, scarves, and hats because things are warming up. April has come and is now going without another meet up. But do not fret for a meet up in May with a definite date and place exists. May means final exams and even warmer weather so say hello to Spring.

What happened to the April Meet Up Jipan?

To be blunt, there was a surprising lack of interest so I canned it. Nobody loves these things any more that they don't get excited.

This is why we can't have nice things.

Spoiler

Of course I'm being half-serious; the former is true; the latter somewhat isn't.

Shout out to smokeymicpot for the place and date <3:

Friday, May 17th at Fat Cat at the standard meet up time of 8PM.

All are welcome to join including socially awkward people and social butterflies. Also open to under 21 GAF members. See question and answer below for details.

Mini FAQ:

I'm not 21 (yet) but I've always wanted to go to one of these meet ups. Can I come to this one?

I can happily say that yes you can. But you must be there at 8 to enjoy 2 hours of chatting up us older folks and still have fun.

Smokey provided more details which you can read below:

Before 10 underage drinkers can go in. After that plus bar hopping you won't be able to continue after that point. Fuck it if you are bored for 2 hours more then welcome to hangout. Do it up. It is not really a pool hall though. You don't have to play pool. It is more of a place to hangout at first play a few things and talk. After that fuck it lets get crazy. Every meet up we go to a normal bar and drink. Yet this time lets drink a few and hangout. We can talk in this place fuck it even play chess. It is a month to far away but I want everyone on here plus their friends to come. This won't be like other meetups. Let's run this joint till 10 then be the gaf we are meant to be.

So it's just gonna be Fat Cat and that's it?

This is a GAF meet up so in true meet up fashion, this isn't just a point A to point B thing and adios.

To simplify smokey's post, the plan looks like this:

• Starting point-8PM-10PM or so: Hang out at Fat Cat. Shoot the breeze, relax, play, etc.
  
• 10PM-??? AM: Regular bar hopping shenanigans for the over 21 folks until we croak.
  
• ???AM-???AM: End up eating at either White Castle, Halal, or the remaining group happens to be craving (usually White Castle since it's become our unofficial go to place after bar hopping shenanigans. Wrap up and call it a night until the next meet up.
  
  

Where to this time?

We're gonna go frolic at Fat Cat (75 Christopher St between S 7th Ave & S 7 Ave New York, NY 10014) because it has Scrabble, pool, beer pong, and live music. Also $3 beers so hell yeah guys. We've got an action packed night for you all.

Directions:

Christopher St - Sheridan Sq (1, 2)

W 4 St (A, B, C, D, E, F, M)

14 St (1, 2, 3)

Here's a map of the area we'll be at for reference:

Alternate map showing the neighborhoods nearby/the neighborhoods in all of Manhattan:

Attendance:

~Devil Trigger~
Jazzy Network
Mully
addik
gibut
TangMeng
smokeymicpot
ginger ninja
Believe (got banned recently lol)
Pein
captmcblack
TheLastWizard
Penguin
number47
CowMengde
Old Lace

Misc

-Privacy issues: If you don't want your picture to be taken for privacy concerns, then do make it known. I completely respect people's privacy and will cooperate. I believe it was one of the guys from The Village People who said that people these days are spoiled by documenting every experience that they go to and post it on social networking websites. Some experiences are indeed better lived and best left undocumented (like theatre).

-Update: I've been looking at a couple of places we can hit up in the area after Fat Cat and found the following places of interest. Please note: these are simply ideas; nothing has been set in stone:

Blind Tiger Ale House
Greenwich Treehouse (nice place for a group)
Puck Fair
Formerly Crow's (also a nice place for a group)

Thanks to the following folks for making this thread run smoothly:

-Again, a huge, huge amount of thanks goes to smokey for suggesting the place and date so thank you Based Smokey for the idea.

-Also a huge amount of thanks to -PXG- for contacting a bunch of folks

-Also to BronzeWolf for supporting the thread. Whenever you're in town and want to have a meet up, shoot me a PM and it's done.

Final Update:

 

[addik]

Would love to join but I'll see if something important comes up. My family is coming down to visit, but would love to join either way because this might my last chance to join a GAF Meet-up.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

I was gonna say bowling but...

 

[Jhoan]

I'm open to suggestions so throw them out. I'll check the thread again once I get home since my phone's gonna die and I'm gonna leave school soon.

Bowling sounds good, but I would probably have to call in advance to reserve for a large set of people. Keep em going guys.

 

[Jazzy Network]

I live in the city now so Ill most likely be there.

 

[Mully]

Likely going.

 

[codhand]

4. 20 eh?

 

[Setreal]

Looks like my meetup days are at an end. Moving out of state on the 15th.

 

[Jhoan]

Looks like my meetup days are at an end. Moving out of state on the 15th.

Did you find a better job? Every year we lose people; Jon bones and Raging Spaniard both headed west to California.

I suppose we need to give you a proper send off then albeit, on a small scale.

 

[ginger ninja]

Setreal is leaving : / ? i liked that dude..i am in like flynn

 

[Setreal]

Did you find a better job? Every year we lose people; Jon bones and Raging Spaniard both headed west to California.

I suppose we need to give you a proper send off then albeit, on a small scale.

Yeah rocking that new job. Moving out to Rhode Island the weekend of the 12th/13th.

 

[Jhoan]

Yeah rocking that new job. Moving out to Rhode Island the weekend of the 12th/13th.

That's pretty sweet. But Rhode Island is definitely no NYC so you're probably going to experience a of a culture shock. The states further up north tend to be more quiet. Maybe that means that you'll find a homely chick that isn't materialistic like many chicks in NYC are. I figured most people would go west since that seems to be where jobs are (probably more in the tech/game industry). Maybe you'll inspire Rhode Island GAF to make meet ups.

Damn, I don't know if you want us to give you a little send off meet up. It would be nice as a common courtesy. I leave that up to you though. It won't interfere with the big meet up of the month. Regardless (sappy comment incoming), it's been a pleasure man. Once an NYC GAF member, always an NYC GAF member regardless of location. *salute*

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On another note, talk to me guys. What's been going on?

I'll give you all a sit rep on the location. I've looking at bars that have beer pong and the majority of the good ones seem to be in the West/East Village. I don't want to trudge through the same old places we've been to on a couple of meet ups unless we stay away from those places. I know from previous meet ups that ending the night dancing in an over crowded bar with 20 somethings hasn't been very good so let's see if we stay from that lest we sour people's experiences again (I seem to recall number47's displease with less attractive women hovering around their more attractive friends).

For instance, one place that I found is called Fat Cat. Another place that's near the vicinity that I previously mentioned in the last meet up thread is Hair of The Dog. Another place called Shade seems pretty decent for beer pong.

I'm definitely still thinking about the bowling idea. A beer garden would also be nice. Let me know what you guys think. I'll continue looking in the mean time, but if you have any ideas, toss 'em out. I'm all ears. I hope to have a final initial meet up place locked down by April 1st.

 

[Tom_Cody]

I was looking forward to attending the next one but I am going to be in Philly that weekend. oh well.

 

[Jhoan]

I was looking forward to attending the next one but I am going to be in Philly that weekend. oh well.

The date is still subject to change. If anything, I might move it to the 27th if the 20th is not good for many people. I'll leave it up to you all though. I am expecting a moderate to high turnout for this one. It's gathering steam slowly at the moment.

It would be nice to meet you since we might have crossed each other at Comic Con and hear all about your Okcupid experiences in person.

 

[Tom_Cody]

The date is still subject to change. If anything, I might move it to the 27th if the 20th is not good for many people. I'll leave it up to you all though. I am expecting a moderate to high turnout for this one. It's gathering steam slowly at the moment.

It would be nice to meet you since we might have crossed each other at Comic Con and hear all about your Okcupid experiences in person.

Cool. The 27th would be good for me.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Lucky Strike on the west side 42st is a cool Bowling and Beer spot, went there for my friend's birthday.

 

[Jhoan]

Lucky Strike on the west side 42st is a cool Bowling and Beer spot, went there for my friend's birthday.

I've passed by the place dozens of times via car; it's also frequented by celebrities (but realistically, we can't afford the VIP room). I heard it's a bit on the pricey side but it's probably not so bad in a group. I keep associating this place with the CEO who appeared on Undercover Bosses and is a bit on the eccentric side.

It's March 30th so I'm giving this thread a much needed bump to generate some more interest. I don't really have much of an update for you all in terms of possible locations. However, another location that has always been on my mind is The Gaf East/ The Pony Bar East.

Also, the NY Auto Show's in town from tomorrow until April 7th. Not really suggesting anything with that, but it's there so you guys know. I'll check this thread again when someone bumps it. Hasta luego.

 

[Cow Mengde]

If it's easy to get to, I might come.

 

[ginger ninja]

going to that auto show ain't a bad idea if we can manage 5-6 people, may be give setreal a farewell afterwards..i am in if we can and i will text emily to see if he is willing

 

[addik]

Sounds like the 27th is also a better date for me.

If you guys are heading to the autoshow, I'd love to go as well. It would be awesome to meet you in normal circumstances (IE: not in loud small places) so that I could catch your names this time.

 

[Jhoan]

All right the 27th it is. The week of the 20th is going to be a stressful week for me as is since it's student government elections week; I'm seeking re-election (although I'm probably going to be in need of a celebratory drink after it's all said and done). This will give you more time to prepare as well get more people to come.

Funny as hell that you guys are serious about an Auto Show meet up since I'm planning on going on Tuesday with a friend that I worked with at Comic Con. I've yet to respond to his text to confirm it, but if you guys want to do it, then it's perfectly fine by me.

I don't know if you guys would be willing to come out on Tuesday but my friend's telling me to meet up at 11. Let me know if that's fine ASAP so I can confirm it with him. Also pictures are a must; I'll be rocking my DSLR and going crazy with the photo opportunities.

 

[ginger ninja]

if we really do it on tuesday, i won't be able to make it before 2-3 because i have a class and unlike last time, i don't wanna carry my bag pack along with me everywhere...why not we do it sometime in the evening like say 4-5, they don't close until 10 pm anyways..

And than there is always the weekend, i suppose more people will be free than..but whatever's suitable for everyone

 

[Jhoan]

Time for an update before I head out. I went to the Auto Show with my friend on Tuesday as I mentioned. I'll upload select pictures that I took with my phone (DSLR pics are a pain in the ass) to the NYC thread some time in the weekend so keep an eye out for that.

Suffice to say, Headquarters looks creepy in the day what with all the mechanic shops across from it open.

If you guys are still planning an Auto Show meet up, then by all means coordinate. I'll help facilitate it if need be. Just be wary of the fact since it's the weekend, that means it's going to be ridiculously over crowded. $15 is pretty damn good. I kept getting nostalgic for Comic Con.

Any way, I'll post more actively in the thread some time tonight. Just letting you guys know that this meet up is still very much happening. Hasta luego amigos.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

I'd go but I'll be recovering from surgery and unable to walk well for a few weeks. Party hard, NYC-Gaf.

 

[Jhoan]

I'd go but I'll be recovering from surgery and unable to walk well for a few weeks. Party hard, NYC-Gaf.

All right man, get well soon. Hope to see you at the next one. It'd be funny if you came in crutches as a nice surprise. xD But in all seriousness, rest well.

Auto Show meet up dudes, get in here. You guys can always make it on Sunday if anything. I might not go, but I do want to bring this to fruition.

I want to zero in on the final location some time by next weekend. I'll continue doing research on some venues so come one, come all my fellow GAF friends.

I also want to reiterate that the meet up will be on April 27th at 8PM in a yet to be determined location. I'll check the thread again some time tomorrow. Until then folks.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Saturday is good. I get off work at 6 and will definitely get there on time. I'm taking the subway so hoping this won't take too long. While not 100%, chances are good I'll be there.

BTW, how many show up during meet ups anyway? I haven't kept up on most of them,and might feel awkward to not know who is who based on screen name.

 

[Jhoan]

Saturday is good. I get off work at 6 and will definitely get there on time. I'm taking the subway so hoping this won't take too long. While not 100%, chances are good I'll be there.

BTW, how many show up during meet ups anyway? I haven't kept up on most of them,and might feel awkward to not know who is who based on screen name.

Nobody uses real their names despite several of us stating and knowing each others' real names (it depends on who though). Thus, our GAF names are our nicknames if that makes sense to you. For example, I've told GAF members my real name, but they still call me "Jipan" which is fine by me. We always have people state their GAF names to know who's who.

As for the amount of the people that show up, it tends to vary. Typically, the size of an average meet up group is about 12-15 people or so. The largest amount of people that turned out ever was estimated at around 40 some odd people when EviLore was in town last year. It got to the point where almost the entire bar was full of GAF members.

Regardless of turnout size, we still have a good time whether with a large party or a small crew. The key unwritten rules are that everyone has the back of one another and we all stick together for the most part except on rare occasions where half the party stays behind in one place and the other party moves on to a new place (the other party catches up later).

 

[kuYuri]

Out of curiosity, how many NYC GAF Meet-Ups have there been? I missed all the previous ones since I don't frequent OT, I remember the one from last year with Evilore being one of the firsts I think.

 

[ginger ninja]

BTW, how many show up during meet ups anyway? I haven't kept up on most of them,and might feel awkward to not know who is who based on screen name.

starts with 10-12 people and dwindles to 5-6 by the end but it's pretty fun all around..it wasn't awkward for me personally because i didn't knew the people who came on GAF either, so when i met them, i met them more as actual real life people and less as someone from the internet..

but come down anyways, it's tons of fun : ) i hope emily is reading this somewhere, i hope you are coming buddy...i sent you a text but you didn't reply, the assassination business finally got to you..also, the 47th..i hope he is coming

 

[Jhoan]

Out of curiosity, how many NYC GAF Meet-Ups have there been? I missed all the previous ones since I don't frequent OT, I remember the one from last year with Evilore being one of the firsts I think.

Really man? I frequent OT just as much if not more than Gaming. My subscription folder has a mixture of both of them. I find OT to be little bit more diverse in terms of topics. But I don't want to bore you with how great OT is. Suffice to say, meet up threads pop up in OT 90% of the time unless it's a meet up/topic related to a gaming event/exhibit at say MoMA. The EviLore one was the biggest one yet.

You've been missing out a lot of fun man. If wasn't for all these meet ups, I would have never have known so many of the great bars that we've been to.

Any way. Since I first started out here in GAF there have been numerous meet ups. The first GAF meet up that I ever went to was on September 13, 2009 for the Nintendo World Launch of the original Scribblenauts game. Back then, it wasn't even called an NYC GAF meet up since it was posted in the Gaming section. But I did meet several GAF members including PXG at that event.

The first real NYC GAF meet up to my knowledge in the 5 years that I've been here, happened I believe in the summer 2010 or 2011; I'm not quite sure (Setreal help me out here). Lawblob made the thread and set it in Latitude. One thing led to another, and in starting with February 2012, the meet ups have been going strong ever since then. I've been a frequent host. I guess you can call me the NYC GAF Meet Up Historian.

If I had to take a guesstimate, there have something like 14 meet ups in all (which includes NY Comic Con meet ups, the aforementioned Scribblenauts event, and the Latitude one).

 

[kuYuri]

Really man? I frequent OT just as much if not more than Gaming. My subscription folder has a mixture of both of them. I find OT to be little bit more diverse in terms of topics. But I don't want to bore you with how great OT is. Suffice to say, meet up threads pop up in OT 90% of the time unless it's a meet up/topic related to a gaming event/exhibit at say MoMA. The EviLore one was the biggest one yet.

You've been missing out a lot of fun man. If wasn't for all these meet ups, I would have never have known so many of the great bars that we've been to.

Any way. Since I first started out here in GAF there have been numerous meet ups. The first GAF meet up that I ever went to was on September 13, 2009 for the Nintendo World Launch of the original Scribblenauts game. Back then, it wasn't even called an NYC GAF meet up since it was posted in the Gaming section. But I did meet several GAF members including PXG at that event.

The first real NYC GAF meet up to my knowledge in the 5 years that I've been here, happened I believe in the summer 2010 or 2011; I'm not quite sure (Setreal help me out here). Lawblob made the thread and set it in Latitude. One thing led to another, and in starting with February 2012, the meet ups have been going strong ever since then. I've been a frequent host. I guess you can call me the NYC GAF Meet Up Historian.

If I had to take a guesstimate, there have something like 14 meet ups in all (which includes NY Comic Con meet ups, the aforementioned Scribblenauts event, and the Latitude one).

I've met some GAF members during the MGS4 launch, even met one or two during that AMC Uncharted 3 event a year and a half ago, but I'm talking about these specific GAF meet-ups in which bar hopping and such is involved, feels less game related. This thread seems to follow in that particular direction, while the ones I've been to are gaming related.

 

[Jhoan]

I've met some GAF members during the MGS4 launch, even met one or two during that AMC Uncharted 3 event a year and a half ago, but I'm talking about these specific GAF meet-ups in which bar hopping and such is involved, feels less game related. This thread seems to follow in that particular direction, while the ones I've been to are gaming related.

The bar hopping activities are 100% of the time posted in Off-Topic. These are very much that (but it can opened up to under 21 members by placing it in more general/fun places). We drink (optional), talk crap, move around places, and have fun. Occasionally, someone does get drunk as well.

You definitely should be lurking in this section more often at the very least to keep your eyes peeled for that. I typically cross post the meet up threads in the NYC thread to give people a heads up. The presence of Dominican GAF at these meet ups is sorely lacking (with me being the only one who's gone to all of them as well as kccitystar every now and then).

I see. That's pretty cool. So you're probably used to the idea of meeting up with strangers by now. I haven't been to gaming related meet up in ages. I have a feeling there will no doubt be a massive launch party event for GTA V somewhere in the city when the game comes out given how big R*'s presence is here. That would definitely be a great meet up.

 

[kuYuri]

The bar hopping activities are 100% of the time posted in Off-Topic. These are very much that (but it can opened up to under 21 members by placing it in more general/fun places). We drink (optional), talk crap, move around places, and have fun. Occasionally, someone does get drunk as well.

You definitely should be lurking in this section more often at the very least to keep your eyes peeled for that. I typically cross post the meet up threads in the NYC thread to give people a heads up. The presence of Dominican GAF at these meet ups is sorely lacking (with me being the only one who's gone to all of them as well as kccitystar every now and then).

I see. That's pretty cool. So you're probably used to the idea of meeting up with strangers by now. I haven't been to gaming related meet up in ages. I have a feeling there will no doubt be a massive launch party event for GTA V somewhere in the city when the game comes out given how big R*'s presence is here. That would definitely be a great meet up.

...Dude, how'd you know!?

 

[Jhoan]

...Dude, how'd you know!?

What can I say? I 'm a psychic.

Spoiler

j/k

I tend to remember things very easily including unimportant stuff about people. You posted a picture of yourself in the picture thread, someone asked for your nationality, and you stated it. People in meet ups will make references to your posts which is both a blessing and a curse depending on how you put it. I don't suppose you live in The Heights do you?

All right guys, so here's the deal. I still haven't found a place because I've been busy with school and other things. The interest doesn't seem to be all that high so I'll be watching for any developments in this thread. I should have a place locked down by this weekend (hopefully).

 

[smokeymicpot]

Can't do Saturdays next one I will try to make it.

 

[Jhoan]

Can't do Saturdays next one I will try to make it.

Damn, I forgot you still can't do Saturdays.

At leeast you can get into the city more easily because the old South Ferry stop is open now.

 

[kuYuri]

What can I say? I 'm a psychic.

Spoiler

j/k

I tend to remember things very easily including unimportant stuff about people. You posted a picture of yourself in the picture thread, someone asked for your nationality, and you stated it. People in meet ups will make references to your posts which is both a blessing and a curse depending on how you put it. I don't suppose you live in The Heights do you?

All right guys, so here's the deal. I still haven't found a place because I've been busy with school and other things. The interest doesn't seem to be all that high so I'll be watching for any developments in this thread. I should have a place locked down by this weekend (hopefully).

I actually live in Yonkers at the moment. Have never lived in the Heights.

Never knew people have referenced my posts. Haven't been in the picture thread in a couple of years.

 

[Jhoan]

I actually live in Yonkers at the moment. Have never lived in the Heights.

Never knew people have referenced my posts. Haven't been in the picture thread in a couple of years.

Oh, ok I see. That's cool. I know Yonkers has a decent Hispanic community. You probably live near Costco which is where my father works at. Typically, if I tell people I live in Washington Heights, they're automatically say I'm Dominican just because. I'm a bit surprised since I've lived and grew up in The Heights practically forever.

Oh man. You've really been out of touch with OT then. I really need to make more of an effort to get the hype going on this thread. Maybe going out to these meet ups will be somewhat of an educational experience for you in that you'll become more aware of NYC's bar scene/night life.

 

[Jhoan]

What's the deal with this meet up guys? I made the thread a month in advance yet there's not much interest from the looks of it. Should I rain check it to next month and tell a mod to rename the thread? I have no problem doing that since this month's been relatively hectic for me. I'm not really mad contrary to how it might sound.

 

[Jazzy Network]

Probably not going. I have a dentist appointment that day in Jersey.

 

[ginger ninja]

so we still doing this right ?

 

[Jhoan]

so we still doing this right ?

That's up to you all to decide. I'm leaning towards postponing it until next month but again it's not my place to say.

Off-topic and because I kind of need to vent a little, I lost the student government elections badly. No sweat off my back I suppose, but I'll admit, I'm a bit disappointed. I'll get over it eventually and move on to greener pastures. Maybe devote myself to becoming a regular member of a club for the last 1-2 semesters that I have left before I graduate.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

still ok with it

time 4 bed

 

[ginger ninja]

now i think we really need to do this and get jipan shit drunk

 

[smokeymicpot]

Just saying this now May 17th meetup. Fat Cat they have pool, ping pong, and live jazz.

 

[addik]

That's up to you all to decide. I'm leaning towards postponing it until next month but again it's not my place to say.

Off-topic and because I kind of need to vent a little, I lost the student government elections badly. No sweat off my back I suppose, but I'll admit, I'm a bit disappointed. I'll get over it eventually and move on to greener pastures. Maybe devote myself to becoming a regular member of a club for the last 1-2 semesters that I have left before I graduate.

Then we really should go out. I don't know about the 27th. Originally I was supposed to go to a friend's birthday party, but it just got delayed and I have a feeling it will be pushed back on the 27th. Would love to go though.

The 17th would probably work out a little better for me. I won't have anymore classes then and my family won't be here anymore (thank god!) so I'll be really free.

But for now, count me in on the 27th.

 

[Jhoan]

I love you guys. You guys know how to cheer me up.

May meet up confirmed for May 17th. You heard it here folks.

Is anyone else still down to meet up this month? If I can get a few more people to reply, then we'll set something up and get it going. If not then, we're going through with smokey's idea and I'll request that a mod change the thread title.

 

[smokeymicpot]

I love you guys. You guys know how to cheer me up.

May meet up confirmed for May 17th. You heard it here folks.

Is anyone else still down to meet up this month? If I can get a few more people to reply, then we'll set something up and get it going. If not then, we're going through with smokey's idea and I'll request that a mod change the thread title.

May will be cool. This place is pretty awesome 3 dollar cover but cheap drinks and we can play pool and ping pong together then bar hop.

Here is the yelp. http://m.yelp.com/biz/fat-cat-new-york-2

 

[addik]

That sounds like a cool place. I suck at pool though (there was at one time in my life I was actually decent, but that's when there was still a pool place near our house), but I'll be down for it.

I might still be decent in ping-pong though. Will see about that.

So the 27th is off then? I was looking forward to it, but I guess even it seems like a stretch to me considering the circumstances.

 

[TangMeng]

Sorry for the late response but the 17th is good for me and sounds fucking awesome. Unfortunately, I can't make the one next week though.

Sorry about the loss Jipan. Don't let it discourage you from enjoying your last few semesters in school.