St. Louis get-together?

[Stew21]

I know there are several of you STL and metro east folks out there. It'd be fun!

We can plan a day in say March to give lots of people plenty of time to get it on their calendars.

Meet for lunch - Soulard (such a huge choice of restaurants there).

Anyone interested?

[Stew21]

NO ONE? Not even Williebee wants to meet for lunch in Soulard?

sheesh....

[Author Shane Moore]

I live about an hour north of STL. I am 30k ahead of schedule and looking to goof off until time catches up with me.

~Shane

[Williebee]

Stew, sorry, didn't see this thread until I went to start one of my own today.

March sounds good to me. I'm out of pocket 11-15 March. Other than that, I'll put my driving eyes on. :)

[Stew21]

Very cool!

I'm going to put this in my sig-line for others to see. It would be great to have a good sized group.

Maybe aim for the 21st?

[Williebee]

Cool. If we do daytime, we might talk CHValentino into coming out into the light. (She works nights.)

[Stew21]

We can do a daytime thing for sure.

[smsarber]

Holy Schnike! Right up the road from me. I'll be there, with bells on (and nothing else). Please keep me informed, I don't have a driver's license (foolish mistakes), so is it alright if my wife comes? Or maybe a generous soul could offer a ride?

[Stew21]

Your wife could certainly join!

And I don't know who lives closest to you, but I'm in Waterloo so already south and wouldn't be much of a detour at all if need be.

[smsarber]

Yeah, you're not that far off, I'm about three miles south of the 255/270 exit at Telegraph. Crystal is a bit shy, so let me get back to you on it.

[Adam Israel]

Hmm. We might be able to make it. It's a few hour drive, but my better half's never been to St. Louis. :idea:

[Stew21]

That would be great if you could make it!

[C.H. Valentino]

Was there a time decided? And a place?

Could someone advise, please? I'll take off work if I have the needed amount of advanced notice.

[Stew21]

Hey all, sorry! My schedule just got all mixed up and the weekend of the 21st isn't going to work for me. I think at least for me, this won't work until mid-April. I'm sorry!! I kept thinking it would work out, but it looks definitely that, at least for me, it won't this round.
All interested, please make date/time/location suggestions.

[smsarber]

:rant:No, just kidding! I'm easy, whatever everyone else decides will most likely be fine for me. Unless it gets put of till May, the arrival of our daughter may throw a wrinkle in the plan then.:partyguy:

[Jana K White]

Woohoo!!!! I just found this!!:snoopy:Are plans still in the works? I can bake some awesome confectionery goodness, if ya' let me tag along!!!

[smsarber]

Hey, how about we get this back in the works? I'm dying to meet some of my friends in person!

[Williebee]

Works for me. Trish?

[Richard White]

Ya'll know, if worst comes to worst, some of us here are going to be at Archon (the SF/F convention at Collinsville, IL.). Be happy to bump into some of you either there or at a nearby restaurant if you're not SF/F peeps.

[Stew21]

When's Archon this year, Richard?
We had a blast a couple years ago when ya'll made your way to Collinsville.

[Richard White]

Archon is Oct 2-4, 2009. Should be a lot of fun this year. A little less chaotic than NASFIC was.

[tjwriter]

I want to go to Collinsville again, but my husband doesn't seem so keen on the idea.

[Richard White]

Just got my tickets for Archon. I'll be arriving around noon on the 1st (Night before the show). Hopefully the show has a shuttle service set up again.

[tjwriter]

Archon is this weekend. I shall have a big sad for not attending this year and hope for next year.

[Stew21]

Time for a revival of these plans, yes?

We're talking late spring.


Late April/Early May?

anyone?

[Tink]

Time for a revival of these plans, yes?

We're talking late spring.


Late April/Early May?

anyone?Oooooooooohhhhhhhh, count me in!!!

*jummps up and down in the back with her hand up so Stew21 can see her*

:)

[Stew21]

well that makes two of us.

calling out DL Hegel, Williebee, Birol, smsarber, cella, ch valentino, richard white, tjwriter...


:)

who's in?

[Cella]

that would be great!

:D

[Stew21]

Start looking at calendars and choosing some ideas for meeting places.
we could do a lunch then Grant's Farm thing, or a Soulard thing, or a sunday Brunch thing.

Throw the ideas out there and we'll see what sticks.

[gabbleandhiss]

D'oh! I'm supposed to be in Egypt then. Ah, well.

[Williebee]

April 4 is Easter. Around here spring breaks fall either the week before or week after Easter. So, weekend before or after may be difficult.

[Cella]

I thought I heard that Grant's Farm was closing ??? I could be way off, though.

[Stew21]

April 4 is Easter. Around here spring breaks fall either the week before or week after Easter. So, weekend before or after may be difficult.


we can bump it back to late april or even late may. Makes no difference to me. :)

We'll see what the most people can agree on and go with that.

[smsarber]

You could all come visit me at the hospital... I'll probably still be here. 60 days and no end in sight.

[Stew21]

:(

I'm sorry, hon.

[Cella]

oh, steve. :(

[Cella]

never mind

[smsarber]

Don't worry, I feel good, I look great (no conceit there). Gotta get out soon!

[Stew21]

probably need to pick a date. Just randomly here to give us a starting point.


April 17th?

[Cella]

that date looks fine to me :)

[tjwriter]

I'll see how that looks for me. I'd love to get together with you guys.

[smsarber]

I'm supposed to get my ostomy reversed in late march, hopefully all goes well and I can be there!

[Jana K White]

I'm in!!!! Gimme the skinny, and I'll be there. :tongue

[smsarber]

Is April 17th still looking good to everyone? Oh boy, 11 days after my birthday!

[Stew21]

I think the 17th is still fine.

though I haven't heard from many folks and we don't have a game plan yet.

How about Norton's Cafe in Soulard at noon? We can lunch together. (For those who want to have a beverage - they can and Norton's is great atmosphere on the patio in the spring.)

I know we have more STL folks around.


williebee, DL Hegel, Richard White, Cella, smsarber, Inky -->

Looking forward to meeting everyone! :)

[tjwriter]

I'll have to see what I can arrange. Looks like that restaurant is in an easy location for use to get to. (Also, it will be closing May 2nd.)

I'll bring it up to the husband and see about kiddo arrangements.

[Cella]

I don't know if Steve will be out of the hospital by then. I'll check with him, though and see if he'll feel up to it.

That day looks okay for me so far :)

[Stew21]

really any place in Soulard would work - 1860's has great food and live music in the afternoons on the weekends. McGerk's is a great Irish place.

It's open for discussion for sure, but Soulard is the fun place in town - the most atmosphere.

[Stew21]

if steve isn't out, we'll have to get him hooked up on IM and we can webcam for him. :)

[Cella]

He'd love that!

[Stew21]

I think so! :)

[Gretad08]

I'd like to come if I can make kid arrangements...I'd love to meet some AWers in person :) Pretty much any date works for me, location doesn't really matter that much either.

[Williebee]

17th sounds cool. I'll be back from Texas by then.

[Gretad08]

Williebee, I didn't realize you were in the StL area. You either Cella. We can make a pregnant section for you and TJWriter :)

[tjwriter]

It's a couple of hours from my house to STL, but I drive right past Williebee to get there. It's a pretty straight shot on I-64.

[smsarber]

The rumour from my surgeon's P.A. is that the ct scan yesterday (my 22nd since Dec. 15) was really good and Dr. Suen may remove the chest tube later this week and then I'll be discharged. So the 17th sounds great to me.

[Williebee]

Williebee, I didn't realize you were in the StL area. You either Cella. We can make a pregnant section for you and TJWriter

Wait? I'm WHAT???

[Gretad08]

Wait? I'm WHAT???

What you didn't know you were pregnant? You told me in a reppie a few weeks ago. Glad I could break the news to everyone. :)

(I meant Cella and TJwriter)

[smsarber]

Things look good for me. I was discharged today, and no more chest tube! I've now had 23 ct scans and spent 99 days in the hospital since Dec. 1. Probably had at least 90 chest x-rays as well (had one nearly every morning). Crystal might join me--but if she doesn't, Stew or Cella, could either of you give me a ride back home when the fun has ended? (If Crystal does attend we'll have Baby Rachel with us.)

[Gretad08]

Did anyone choose a time or location? Maybe I missed it?

[tjwriter]

In the most common thing that happens to me. I was reading through the mail. There was an offer from my university for discounted tickets to the local zoo. The date? April 17.

Then there was a letter from a cousin of mine requesting recipes for something she's doing for the family reunion (which I knew was sometime in April). The date of the reunion? April 17.

The first was easy enough to dismiss, but it looks like I won't be coming to St. Louis because of the family reunion. You guys have a great time and take plenty of pictures!

[Stew21]

Did anyone choose a time or location? Maybe I missed it?


April 17th. Soulard (I'm thinking 1860's or Norton's Cafe for lunch at noon.

[smsarber]

So far things look good for me still for the 17th. I have a ct scan tomorrow, & a dr. appt Wed: keeping fingers crossed. 4 1/2 years sober today!

[Stew21]

BUMP!!!

[smsarber]

I was able to put off my bowel surgery till after the 17th, so this still looks good for me. But I will need a ride home if possible, hint, hint, Stew or Cella;) Crystal's gonna drop me off and take the kids to the zoo, so it would be easier to have away home.

[Cella]

I'm planning on going, but my husband has to work. He thinks he'll be home by lunchtime though to watch our son.

:)

[smsarber]

Cella, you HAVE to go, or I'll have to walk home!


*oh boy, I love laying on the guilt! Just kidding, I can alway have Crystal find something closer to Soulard so she can pick me back up*


Stew, is it the 1860's? Did that one win the final vote?

Speaking of votes, AC/DC won the March Bandness tourny on K-She this year over Ozzy. I voted for AC/DC because they've never made it to the finals before. That concludes your St. Louis rock news.

[tjwriter]

I am so sad that I'll not be there.

[Stew21]

I'm sad you won't be there, too!

Yes, Steve, 1860's - noonish this saturday the 17th!

[Williebee]

Here's a map link. (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=1860+S+9TH+ST+St.Louis,+MO+63104&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1860+S+9th+St,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104&gl=us&ei=RYHDS6zAFsH68AbEouj-CA&ved=0CAcQ8gEwAA&ll=38.608504,-90.204427&spn=0.005911,0.011297&z=17)

And a weblink (http://soularddining.com/?D=2+l86OSaloon)

Oh, and a cufflink.

http://www.underu.com/storefront/images/12319_front.jpg

[Cella]

thanks for the links, Williebee!

[Gretad08]

I can't go :( You guys all have fun though. Have a good cocktail for me!

[Stew21]

Bummer, you can't make it.

[Williebee]

awww

[Stew21]

So we'll for sure be seeing you, Willie?

:)


Cella and Steve?

DL Hegel is a maybe and I think we were pretty certain we'd be seeing Tink, but I haven't heard back from her again this week, so don't know.

Nice small group. :)

[Cella]

I might not be able to stay as long as I'd hoped due to babysitting but I should be able to come for a while :)

Depends on how long my mother in law can watch my son.

[Stew21]

We'll have fun even if it's just a short visit.

[Williebee]

So we'll for sure be seeing you, Willie?
That's my plan. I even changed my avatar so folks would know what I look like. :)

ETA: Oh, and Cella? It's um.. in the back seat. :)

[Cella]

ah, thanks! ;)

[smsarber]

I strained my back, but even if I'm still hurting I'll be there, for a while at least. Noon, right?

[Stew21]

Yup. Noon at 1860's salloon Tomorrow~

see you all then! *yay* I like meeting AW peeps.

[Cella]

:snoopy:

[smsarber]

Cella, I see your :snoopy:, and raise you a :partyguy:!

[Cella]

interesting wager, Steve... I'll throw in one of these :hooray:

and it looks like I can for sure come, yay!


so it'll be Cella, Stew, Steve, Williebee.....is Jana White still coming? I don't think I know her yet...

[smsarber]

See ya'll there:D

[Stew21]

aw guys. damn it. i can't come now. I spent most of the night sick. (Something I ate or flu). While I hate lying on the bathroom floor at home (sometimes the closest distance has to be the rule) ...I really can't conceive of doing that at 1860's. I've seen their bathrooms.

:(

I'm so sorry to miss it.

We'll schedule another one soon so those of us who couldn't make it this time can try to meet up with you again. (Cella - we should do lunch some weekday anyway, you're so close to where I work).

[Cella]

sorry you're sick, Stew :( and on such a nice day, too...

and lunch sometime would be lovely!

[Cella]

Sorry if I've missed anyone, but I've been in touch with Steve and Williebee and well, it looks as though this has fallen a part a bit (at least on my end).

Let's pick another day and we'll try again ? :)

[Williebee]

The beer is good. Food looks good. Chvalentino and I promise to miss you.

Til about the third round.

[LaurieD]

Have a good time guys!

Though I'm near Tulsa, I couldn't make this one.

Somebody have a beer for me! :D

[Williebee]

Sorry to hear you got the I icks, Trish. Feel better soon!

[MacAllister]

I hope someone is taking pictures. :(

[smsarber]

It would'a been a perfect day, but if you are sick, you're sick. I can understand that completely. Hope you feel better, Trish.

On the upside I got to go to the Art Museum with the family, something my son has really looked forward to. It was the most walking I've done at one time since the surgeries(sp?). So it was good for me, helps me build back strength.

Cella, Crystal and I have some newborn clothes for you. Maybe we could drop them by your work Wed.?

Hope you had fun Williebee and Chvalentino!

[C.H. Valentino]

Well, I don't know about Williebee, but I had a good time. There was beer and crab cakes and wandering aimlessly around Soulard.

However, I think Ol' Willie went home with a head full of story ideas that HE SHOULD BE WRITING RIGHT NOW!

:e2teeth:

Next time, ya'll, hope everyone can make it. Stew, get well, k?

CHV

[smsarber]

What do you guys think about giving this a try again? All the surgeries should now be behind me. I had my stomach surgery July 23, and I'm healing really well, so if we could set something up in a month or so it would be great.

Maybe around Sept. 29? That's my 5 year Sober Anniversary. It would be an awesome way for me to celebrate. And I don't mind if you all drink. I don't have a history of drinking with any of you, so there's no old memories to dredge up. What do you say, St. Louisans? Let's show AW how a real city does it!

[C.H. Valentino]

I'm game although a weekend day would work a little better.

Anyone else?

CHV

[Gretad08]

So what location are you thinking about?

[smsarber]

I'm game although a weekend day would work a little better.

Anyone else?

CHV

So what location are you thinking about?
I don't know... Let's see what we can do about getting some of the other St. Louisans to participate. Hey Trish, Williebee, Cella, everybody... where are you?:D

The last attempt (which kinda fell apart) was in Soulard. I don't see why that couldn't be a good choice. And a weekend would be fine for me. I'll PM Trish and see what she thinks.

[smsarber]

How does the second weekend in October sound? Saturday or Sunday, I'm easy. Stew said she'll try to make it. Or we can push it back further if need be.

[C.H. Valentino]

Giving this thread a bump - anyone still interested in trying to do a St. Louis get together? Willie, where you bee??? Stew? Anyone? We can make it happen in 2011!!

[Kasey Mackenzie]

Wow, I totally missed this thread. Like forever. Oops!

[tjwriter]

*Raises hand.*

[kaitie]

Kaitie isn't in St. Louis, but has valid reason to visit. It's kind of a long drive, so it would depend on your timing, but if it was feasible I might be able to make it. If a non-St. Louis person is invited as well, that is.

[Stew21]

of course non-stL folks are welcome.

and yeah, I'm totally game for this.

Someone pick a date!

[tjwriter]

October 22?

[smsarber]

I think I could make 10/22 happen:)

[Kasey Mackenzie]

10/22 could work for me, too, but you all will have to buy me lunch/dinner since it's my birthday. Haha.

[smsarber]

10/22 could work for me, too, but you all will have to buy me lunch/dinner since it's my birthday. Haha.
:partyguy:Happy Upcoming Birthday:partyguy:!!!!

[Stew21]

It might be a challenge for me on that date, but we'll give it a go. I have plans on the friday and on the sunday and potentially have a kids' game or two on the Saturday.

[tjwriter]

Heh. I just threw that date out there because I'm taking a half day that Friday and a day off the following Monday.

[Kasey Mackenzie]

So, are we aiming for the 22nd or going to shoot for a different date?

[tjwriter]

Doesn't matter to me. I just realized that my kiddo's last soccer game is that day, but it's over by 10, so I could potentially be there by around noon.

[tjwriter]

Any thoughts peoples? I'm trying to put together a child care plan.

[tjwriter]

Bump?

[Kasey Mackenzie]

I'm guessing this isn't going to happen unless we just want to make it the two of us...perhaps shoot for a different day?

[tjwriter]

I agree. We may have to round up the hooligans and beat them until we get a date.

No... Wait. That set of instructions is for my brother and coordinating the grandkids photo our mom wants for Christmas.

I shall poke Trish and a few others.

[smsarber]

I was hoping to see everything was planned and polished when I got here today. Damn:( Of well. All I needed to know was the time so I could tell my babysitter. Oh, that and then find a ride, lol. Which brings me to my next question... When a date finally gets agreed upon, if needed could somebody possibly pick me up? If anybody happens to be travelling near the Arnold (just south of St. Louis, actually I'm right across the Meramec River from South County) that is.

I'll check back later today to see if even just a couple of you decide to do it, my neighbor can babysit anytime. She's recently retired, and it gives her something to do, and Rachel treats her like a 3rd Grandma, and she loves to watch Rach.

Happy Saturday, St. Louisans!! GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!