Pre-PAX Lunchtime Fried Food Extravaganza II (Sign Up NAO!) [23]

MelesMeles

Knoland wrote: »

Count me in! Also, I have a friend who wants to go, but doesn't have a forum account.

You are duly counted! I have also place your friend on the list, using the cryptic secret heiroglyphics "+1".

Twinkie

Opened the pdf and all I saw was Cheers.

I'm so in.

MelesMeles

Mmm...fried twinkie. Omnomnom.

MelesMeles

OMG! Facebook Event Page!

territoires

I put myself down for a maybe. Think I'll be arriving into Boston quite early on Thursday morning, and am stlll in negotiations with regards to how to approach a day of sightseeing. The mention of Cheers has put considerable weight behind this idea, however.

arsonisfun

I should likely be able to attend. I'm a little dubious on the whole "Plenty of Space" comment though. I work right by Fan Hall and it tends to be slammed around lunch.

MelesMeles

You're right that we won't get one single spot to ourselves. It'll be a question of creating ad hoc geekclusters, sprouting forth from the ground like hardy fruit.

RazorD

I think i will be attending this!

I'm arriving from London the day before, so will probably be just about done with catching up on sleep and such prepax in time for this

ZeroHourHero

Meles, add a +1 to me, Im going to try to drag one of my associates along with me.

MelesMeles

ZeroHourHero wrote: »

Meles, add a +1 to me, Im going to try to drag one of my associates along with me.

Does that make you OneHourHero?

punzie

MelesMeles wrote: »

ZeroHourHero wrote: »

Meles, add a +1 to me, Im going to try to drag one of my associates along with me.

Does that make you OneHourHero?

Ba-dum ksh!

gigabrain

I'll definitely show up for the lunch. Mainly because I have prior plans that interfere with the dinner and crawl.

MelesMeles

Updated

King of Mars

Sign me up, please! My flight gets in about 11 on Thursday but I can't check in to the hotel til 3. Good thing this came up, because I was wondering what I'd be doing for four hours...

TheTerribleMan

Ok.

MelesMeles

Roster updated.

Also, a reminder, this is a really good place to meet up with people who are on the Magical Mystery Tour, as they will be there at the same time. It'll be GEEKTASTIC!

Decius

You could say it'll be a geekgasm...

You know, an explosion of geeks.....

Maybe we shouldn't say that.

punzie

You might as well add my name to the attendees, as I'll obviously be leading the MMTourists there

jdixon1972

Count me in! I could definetly use a dose of fried food excellence!

MangoChutnee

Add me +1 please. There was no option to RSVP with guests on Facebook (and my +1 refuses to use Facebook!). Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

MelesMeles

Lists are updated, and I'm super excited!

MelesMeles

OP updated with times and confirmation of Magical Mystery Tour compatibility!

Dangeresquetoo

Count me in!

punzie

And anyone who wants to join the MMT for pastries and/or the Museum of Science (science!) after lunch is more than welcome

MelesMeles

Just a heads up: all those who sign up before the 18th will be guaranteed a forum badge

peetsnack

I will do my best to get over there for lunch, but I'm not making any promises.

tripleholic

mm if this is at quincy market there are a bunch of discounts offered if you have a charlie card (might as well get one if you're taking the T in Boston, just find a card around the machine and refill it)

some places are food in the food hall thing and some aren't:

http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/CharlieCard_Discount_Book/

pg. 48-49 for faneuil hall

Fetch26291

You all will definitely be a boost to the local economy. ^_^

Wish I could join you there, but will be in transit between home and where I'm staying in Boston for PAX East during that time.

itzerokewl

So a question, the best way I see of getting to Quincy market from around the BCEC, is as follows:

Silver Line SL2: WTC - Southstation
Red Line: Southstation - Downtown crossings
Orange Line: Downtown crossings - Haymarket

Is this the best way or am I missing something?

Looking forward to seeing you all there on Thursday!!!

punzie

itzerokewl wrote: »

So a question, the best way I see of getting to Quincy market from around the BCEC, is as follows:

Silver Line SL2: WTC - Southstation
Red Line: Southstation - Downtown crossings
Orange Line: Downtown crossings - Haymarket

Is this the best way or am I missing something?

Looking forward to seeing you all there on Thursday!!!

The Orange Line's State St station is closer (and one stop sooner).

LollerskateDJ

Sign me up! I'm going to be flying in at 11:50AM, I might miss out on some food but I need people to hang out with because everyone I know is either A.) Not arriving until after 2PM and B.)Friends have work and college.

Pfft responsibilities~

itzerokewl

punzie wrote: »

itzerokewl wrote: »

So a question, the best way I see of getting to Quincy market from around the BCEC, is as follows:

Silver Line SL2: WTC - Southstation
Red Line: Southstation - Downtown crossings
Orange Line: Downtown crossings - Haymarket

Is this the best way or am I missing something?

Looking forward to seeing you all there on Thursday!!!

The Orange Line's State St station is closer (and one stop sooner).

Thanks punzie! So stoked about this!

*goes off to find Charlie card from last year*

Fetch26291

itzerokewl wrote: »

punzie wrote: »

itzerokewl wrote: »

So a question, the best way I see of getting to Quincy market from around the BCEC, is as follows:

Silver Line SL2: WTC - Southstation
Red Line: Southstation - Downtown crossings
Orange Line: Downtown crossings - Haymarket

Is this the best way or am I missing something?

Looking forward to seeing you all there on Thursday!!!

The Orange Line's State St station is closer (and one stop sooner).

Thanks punzie! So stoked about this!

*goes off to find Charlie card from last year*

According to the MBTA trip planner... wait, what the...
ok, that's odd. It says take Silver line to South, Red from South to Downtown, then a bus from Downtown to just past Faneuil Hall. And if I tell it rail only, it says walk to South, take Red to Downtown, and then walk from Downtown. Is something going to be wrong with the Orange line this weekend?

LedaXI

I'm in! Late again, but this month has been rather hellish. >.>; And is there a place to park? I seem to be one of the only people driving around Boston. Not that this was a good idea...

LollerskateDJ

LedaXI wrote: »

I'm in! Late again, but this month has been rather hellish. >.>; And is there a place to park? I seem to be one of the only people driving around Boston. Not that this was a good idea...

If I were you, I would just park outside of Boston at like Riverside in Newton and pay for the overnight parking and take the train into the city. Riverside is a green line and will take you right to Fanueil Hall. I have always parked at Riverside and never had a problem there with any of the cars I had

LedaXI

I'm assuming that it would just be easier to park my car at my hotel (in Bedford) and take the T in and traverse around the city by foot/public transportation. But since I drove around the city last year and that combination of words is a joke where I come from, I'll need a little help with that. And I heard paying for parking can get a little expensive if you're doing it all three days of the actual convention.

LollerskateDJ

If you can take public transportation it's a better thing to do. Parking in Boston is expensive for the con days or any days for that matter. You are a brave soul to attempt driving in Boston.

LedaXI

I did it last year and wanted to rip my hair out. XD Mostly I wanted to rip other peoples' hair out. >.>; I suppose I should buy a pass, then. Can I do that at any station? Better yet, is there a website so I don't have to ask so many questions?

LollerskateDJ

I would check out http://mbta.com it'll give you loads of info

LedaXI

Thanks! I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow. o_o;