New York Area ANers

[Debbi]

Wendysig and I want to try to have a lunch with fellow ANers from the NY/NJ/CT area in January.  We've tentatively picked the date of Saturday, Jan 10 to meet for lunch.  We last got together in the summer, just a week before Wendy's surgery, and had a great time.  Hoping more folks can join us this time.

Wendy and I will pick a restaurant in mid-town, something walkable from Penn Station, Grand Central or Port Authority.

So, who's in?  Let's start some momentum for this!!

Debbi

[jerseygirl]

I am in! The date works for me! Can't wait to see you all!


              Eve

[JerseyGirl2]

Please count me in, too! I can't think of a better way to celebrate my "one-year-and-a-day" AN surgery anniversary date than meeting up with fellow ANers. Let's hope for 60-degree weather (like yesterday) instead of rainy 40s (like today) for January 10th.

Thanks to Debbi and Wendy for organizing this.

Catherine (JerseyGirl2)

[jtd71465]

I'm in and I'll let Mike know.  Someone will need to buy me a drink, that day will mark my two year anniversary.



Joe-

[wendysig]

Hi all,

Wow!  This is a great response so far -- it will be great to see Debbi Joe and Eve and meet Catherine and Mike if he can come.  Joe - I'll be happy to buy you a drink!  It would be also great if we can get a few more people to join in the post-holiday fun!

Cheers!
Wendy

[Mickey]

Hi Debbi! This is Mike from ANANJ. I heard from Joe tonight and was very happy to hear about this get together. I`ll gladly be there! Please keep me posted on the details. Hope all is well with you, Mickey

[Debbi]

Yay!  Mi9ckey- haven't heard from you in ages!  Good to "see" you hear. 

I also PMd MaryMomof3 to see if she can join us.  Will reach out to a couple of other local ANers I know, too.  And, now, we have an offical "cause" - Joe's 2 year anniversary!!!  Yahoo!

Debbi

[nteeman]

I will try to join the gathering--hope you pick someplace that has some vegitarian options. Near Penn Station is good for me.

Neal

[wcrimi]

I will try to join you all, but I often work on Saturdays.  I'm on a very light work schedule though. So perhaps I'll be off that day. Wayne

[edhayes]

have you selected a venue yet?
I am having GK on the 8th but maybe just maybe I will be able to come to the get-together.
I live on Long Island.

[JerseyGirl2]

Ed,

I hope you'll be able to join the NY-area group on January 10! I think that Debbi and Wendy are in the process of finalizing some details, so more information should be forthcoming. Best wishes as you prepare for your GK procedure.

Catherine (JerseyGirl2)

[MAlegant]

Ok, pictures please??

[Debbi]

Hi All-

Weather permitting, we are ON for next Saturday.  Wendy and I are just finalizing a location, and yes, we'll make sure their are vegetarian options (maybe not total vegan, though).  Nancy from NYC is also coming.  I will PM everyone with my cell phone number so you can call me Saturday if you have any change in plans.  So far, here's where we are:

Debbi (plus Willie)
Wendy
Joe D
Cetherine (JerseyGirl2)
Eve (JerseyGirl)
Mike I (Mickey)
Wayne (hopefully?)
Ed (hopefully - good luck on the 8th!)
Neal
Nancy

Am I missing anyone?  Can you let me know if you're bringing friend/spouse?  As soon as we finalize restaurant, I'll call to have them reserve a table, so rough head count would be great.

Happy New Year, all!  Can't wait to see everyone!

Debbi (and Wendy)

[jtd71465]

I'm still in for Saturday but flying solo, see you then.


Joe-

[Debbi]

Hi Gang-

Okay, I made a reservation at Brendan's Irish Pub under my name (Debbi) for noon.  I made it for approximately 10 and will firm it up the day prior.  They don't have a full menu, but have a nice brunch menu priced at $16 and it accomodates herbivores as well as carnivores!

Address:

42 West 35th Street (Between 5th and 6th)
212-564-5405

Website:  http://www.brendansbar.com/

I've sent you all a PM with my cell phone; let me know if you need me to resend, okay?

BTW, In addition to Joe's 2 year anniversary and Ed's GK, we're also celebrating Wendy's new BAHA abutment, which she is having installed on Monday!! Wahoo!

Debbi