2012 NYC Dinner Thread

[margoaepi]

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[bcbgcbrcb]

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

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Jaybird

Have a great time and have a safe trip home.

[barrysloate]

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

[MVSNYC]

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!

[bijoem]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

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

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

[barrysloate]

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

[MVSNYC]

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.

[barrysloate]

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.

[barrysloate]

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....

[MVSNYC]

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

John- thank you again. was a blast!

[wonkaticket]

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

Cheers,

John

[bijoem]

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)

[barrysloate]

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.

[Leon]

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.

[bijoem]

sorry to hear that Leon.

[Michael Peich]

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.

[wonkaticket]

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.

[MVSNYC]

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