Now on another note, we could meet in Burlington,
about 10 miles south on 95 from Wouburn.
That's where the aptly named "Burlington Mall" is.
Plenty of parking around there and as far as restaurants go,
I do know there's Romano's Mcaroni Grille, Outback Steakhouse,
Chilli's Bar & Grill and a Rainforest Cafe.
There's also an A&W over there somewhere. Remember A&W Root Beer ?
Hotels there include Howard Johnson and the Marriot.

Detailed Hotel information is soon to post.

So this brings me to my next question...
It seems like the having the meet at Jillian's is out,
In lieu of a better place to park and demonstrate, which I am not opposed to at all.
However, we've got people coming from all over, even Canada, -eh?
So I've got to figure that people will be looking for something to do that night?
Do we want to organize a group effort on this ?
I know I will be going into the city that night,
Might still go to Jillian's, I know some of you were excited to go there
maybe some of you would want to join me,
A few drinks, maybe some dancing ?
From the Woburn or Burlington Area, we could carpool into Boston.
We could also take the commuter rail into the city,
only drawback there is the last train out leaves at midnight.

I think next week I'll have all the details Ironed out.
Stay tuned...

Any good clubs downtown? I've never been downtown in Boston...

This is definitely looking up -- thanks for hangin' in there, dcosta!

I'm not sure what my plans for the night will be -- I may just leave it loose until the last moment, but train in/out of downtown sounds like fun.

Cheers

I like the North of the city idea dcosta. The options and facilities are better for this kind of meet. Also much easier for people to come and go instead of having to navigate through the "Big Dig". And like you said, going into Boston for those game would be easy.

A meet north of Boston would be AWESOME! This is my first time perusing the board in a while, so I was VERY happy to see dcosta describe the ultimate location to hold a meet: The Target right off of exit 37C (Rt. 93)!

You see, I was totally blown away by that suggestion... because that's right where I work! Talk about easy to get to! I eat at the Taco Bell inside Target all the time =)

As far as locations go, despite my personal interest, it really is a great place to meet. On a Saturday or Sunday that whole area is almost completely devoid of traffic. Here's my list of reasons why that place is great:

FREE parking in a nice big parking lot (that's never more that 50% full).
TONS of food nearby (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, "On the Border", Bertucci's, Joe's American Bar & Grille, D'Angelos, The 99, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, Chinese food place(s), and many more that I can't think of off the top of my head right now).
To the person who likes rock climbing: The Boston Rock Gym is right down the street from this location =)
The area is well-lit at night
If you own an exotic car you can cone-off 6 parking spaces around your vehicle and there will still be plenty of room.
It's extremely easy to get to (it's RIGHT THERE off of exit 37C... You can also get there off of 95/128 but I forget the exit number).
There's no traffic (i.e. it's not in Boston)
There's even a Radio Shack nearby if anyone needs a new remote battery or wiring/accessories =)

Well, I don't know anyone and nobody will know me, because I don't visit this board nearly as often as I should, but it sounds like a good location, I'm game. Much better than the Jillian's idea. No parking sucks. So if it's held at this location count me in.

Hey -

I live right in the area, Reading MA is about 4 miles away. and I am also a Manager for T.G.I. Friday's. I have never been to the one in Woburn, but if the meet is going to be at the Target near there, then I could go and check out the place and see to the possibilty of setting something up for all of us. Of course it depends on the number of people that attend, but if it was to happen, I could probably get us a pretty damn good deal (except on the alcohol of course). I own 2 mk II's and my roommate is a big linux nerd who has 2 also, and a mark I, unfortunately none of our empegs are installed at the moment, but I may have a new car soon.

...and I am also a Manager for T.G.I. Friday's.


"Well if you want me to wear 31 pieces of flare, why not just make the minimum 31 instead of 17?"

Ummm, yeah, uhhh We'll be starting at the uuuuusual time tomorrow, umm yeah.

I'm game for the Target idea. I think I would also be up for some sort of evening activity, as I will be spending the night somewhere - it will probably be a 7-8 hour trip for me from the southern, snow-less region in which I am located.

hate to disappoint you, but there's no more 'flair' at Friday's. At least not that kind. Plus lots of new stuff on the menu...

but anyway.

Still, that was a damn funny scene. That was a great movie.

You know, since I saw that movie I haven't been to Friday's. The last time I was there the flare was still in use (New York City). It's probably a good thing you got rid of the flare. I suspect that I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face to my server. That movie is too damn funny.

[grammar police]That's "flair". I certainly wouldn't want Jennifer to have to put a flare on her outfit, it would ruin her pretty skin and hair.[/grammar police]

I wonder if that scene was the reason they stopped wearing buttons? That would be SO funny if that were the case.

All right, all right. Flair.

If they stopped the flair due to that movie, that would be great.

For you...

[ignoramus] what movie was that ? [/ignoramus]

The film was Office Space. For some of us, a frighteningly accurate documentary.

Imagine a live-action version of "Dilbert".

Going by name of the attachment and another discussion on the board, I'd blindly guess "Office Space"... (haven't yet seen the animation)

Edit: Wooo... time to go buy a lottery ticket... and the other discussion is this very thread, duh!

/Michael

Thanks, It looks like I had the quote a little screwed up. I saw the DVD at Wal Mart for $14.99 over the weekend. The more I think about this thread, the more I want to go buy it now.

Right...well. Now that I have taken a good amount of slack for my job, does the fact that I can probably get everyone's food (we're talking like 30 people right?) for free make you all like me a bit more?

that's right folks, my second favorite four-letter word that starts with "f" --- free.

that store is a franchise store so I still have to check the logistics, and I will know for sure tomorrow, but it's pretty likely.

So anyway, just let me know how many people. k?

Mmmm. The S-model. Yum..

I don't dislike you or your job. I think Friday's is pretty good actually. Unfortunately, I just like that movie too much.

Going to Friday's for the meet is fine with me (even better if it's free). I just hope it actually happens somewhere.... anywhere.

Trust me, I take no offense. Office Space is in my top 5 for sure. I like to think that Friday's changed their ways after the corporate suits saw that movie and realized that everyone was making fun of them.

Ok, I confirmed it. If the meet happens and we all go to Friday's in Woburn, and I am there, we can all eat for free.

sound good?

213.55 miles between Pomona and Woburn..... Count me in!

Matt, are you serious ? We ALL eat for free ? That's unreal. Amazing even.
There's gonna be a good 50 - 60 of us, yikes! Way to go, Matt.
Now the real question.
I sent an email to all those who emailed me and it looks like we are on for Saturday, May 11.
Can you be at Joe's then ?

I didn't get an email.

I would be VERY interested in attending. Though I have a rugby game that morning. What time frame would we be looking at? If I can make it from the north shore (20 minutes or so away) I'll be there.

oops, sorry rob, I sent it to robricc@spmicro, not mp3@spmicro, my bad...

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Well, it seems we have a little opposition to May 4
so anyone have a gripe with May 11 for the Boston Area Empeg Meet ?
-dcosta
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