You still have to eat.:)

This whole work thing can be really inconvenient sometimes. Next time, though. Have some creamed spinach for me.

one week to go.

its great to get the NYC dinners back on track.
Looking forward to the conversations (and the steak).

So far there are just six of us, and we have a reservation for eight. Anyone expect to be hungry that night?

I would have loved to meet you guys, but I will be away on business. Enjoy...maybe I can make the next one.

Jeff

Hey guys- this Thursday February 23 is the night of our Net54 dinner. We will be meeting at:

Spark's Steakhouse
210 East 46th Street
NYC
Reservation: 6:30 PM

So far we have six confirmed: Michael S., Joe, Barry, John, Robert, and Michael P. Any additions or subtractions to that number?

Michael- should we still hold a table for eight, or should we tell them six?

Look forward to reuniting with everyone, and there is still room for a few more but please let us know ASAP.

hi barry- let's keep it at 8 for now...if come wed we're still only 6, we'll change the res.

nm

Bruce joke?

I just got an email from Keith Thompson, and he would like to join us. So we now have a head count of seven, assuming everyone else is in.

Still In...
 

I'm still in...

Robert S

Hi Barry,

I'm in and looking forward to tomorrow evening, although I don't relish the drive back to PA.

Cheers, Mike

Look forward to meeting you Michael. No, I wouldn't relish the drive into NY or back to PA....you are a trouper. Are you coming down with John?

Barry--I just talked with John and we'll be there in the Wonka-mobile. See you tomorrow.

Cheers, Mike

A Wonka-mobile....cool:)

i will call Spark's tonight. just to confirm we are officially at 7 people? if that's the case, i'll adjust the res to 7 (down from 8).

So I likely will be stuck at work, but in the off chance that I can make it up there for a drink, what name will the reservation be under?

Sarno

I plan to get there a little early- around 6:00 or 6:15, hope I won't be the only one. See everyone tonight!

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Looks like another year that I won't be able to make it. It seems that the final choice always ends up being on a weeknight, which is too difficult for me commuting from NJ after getting out of work in the evening. I understand that the concensus rules and you can never make everyone happy.

Oh well, I hope everyone has a good time and enjoys their evening.

Phil

Tonight's the night
 

Have a great time and have a safe trip home.

Sorry about that Phil. Maybe one of these days there will be a Saturday night one.

i just confirmed our res with Sparks (6:30pm). i kept it at 8 people in case we have any surprise guests pop in. i'll be there right at 6:30

*All-in- 105 posts to this point...not bad at all!

I think a weekend is doubtful -
Phil is just going to have to take a day off of work for one of these dinners.
:D

I think that time Leon came in we did a Saturday.

i'm positive the dinner we did when Leon was in town was on a Thursday (don't ask me how i remember that).

the only weekend dinner we've done was at Rob Lifson's.

Michael- Leon came in Friday Feb 15, 2008 and we had dinner on Saturday night.

How do I remember that day? It was the day my mom passed away.:(

It was great seeing everyone tonight, catching up on old friends and meeting Michael P. for the first time...what a gentleman!

And a special thanks to John M. for going way above and beyond....

Barry- I agree on all accounts. was a great night- awesome steak & wine, and even better company.

John- thank you again. was a blast!

Great seeing everyone had a great time needs to be done more often.

Cheers,

John

What a great evening!

The food was delicious, and the company and conversation was awesome.

The best part of the hobby (to me) - is evenings like last night.... a chance to break bread, laugh, and share stories with fellow collectors.


Here is a group photo.... (I wish I knew how to get the white from the flash out of everyone's eyes..... but here goes)


http://www.internetville.com/stuff/nyDinner2012.jpg

Thanks for posting that Joe. Yes, don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes. For those who don't know our merry bunch, from left to right:

Michael P., Barry S. John M. (Wonka), Joe D., Michael S., Robert S., and Keith T.

nice follow up
 

Nice follow up with pictures and a bit of commentary, guys. Sounds like another great evening. If I have said it once I have said it a thousand times.....a big part of the hobby (to me) is the friends and camaraderie.....I wish I was with ya'll last night....but I was attending a funeral. :(

sorry to hear that Leon.

Last evening is what the hobby is all about--enjoying talk about baseball while having good food and drink. Thank you, Barry, for organizing the evening, and thank you, John, for your generosity. It was a memorable gathering, and not the last one I hope. Thanks for asking me to join.

Cheers, Mike

PS-I think I was more fortunate than most because Wonka and I talked baseball cards during the ride up and back.

Likewise Mike I agree great conversation up and back.

Cheers,

John

P.S. Keith T amazing meeting ya if you're reading this great stories.

Also- special thanks to Rob S. for bringing some incredible postcards to pass around the table!