Hello! I'm in Madrid from 5th-12th October 2002, and wanted to know if anyone else is out there at that time, and wanting to meet up for a night time bar/club crawl..???

I'll be there, just let me know! I'd love to meet some people from the message board. I'll be there starting around September 14th or so, and for at least a year.

Hi,
I'll be there from September 27-october 7th. I was actually going to plan a small gathering on the 5th of october.
yeah guys lets plan something!!

Cool! Would love to go for a gathering on the 5th, although my flight gets in just before 8, I'm still happy to go drinkin!
Eli.............we must arrange something....sightseeing, drinks.....the lot.

hello...i should be there in madrid also- assuming all goes as planned...i'm new to the board but would love to make new friends while there...

Well have a great time. This is my third trip to madrid and I know a few good places. I'll have a crew of at least three, possibly a few more.

The details are open so we can make it the sixth if its better for those involved.

What do you guys think?

5th or 6th is good, but maybe 6th wld be better -not sure if plane will be delayed.

The sixth is fine with me! Whatever works out, I'm up for it. Have any of you planned anything like this before? I know Madridman does this kind of thing. What kind of stuff are you guys into doing?

Thanks to Madridman,
I was part of Madridman four, and I had a awesome time.This will be my third trip to Madrid. Lets keep it simple and meet in a bar near the Prado. Believe me thats all it takes, a few future ex-pates and beer.
October 6th...Plan on it!!!!!
I'll pick the bar soon!

Hey Richie, WE WILL have a great time!; Shannon, YOU HAVE to come, 'de acuerdo'???

I'm up for bar/club/tapas crawls.....anything really, as long as I have a good time with good people!

Hey, count me in too for the bar/tapas meeting.

Castiza, you're on! Looks like we've got quite a crew building up here. My man will be there too. I know there's just over 3 months to go, but I can't help but get excited - I love holidays...... :p

Hey! This IS turning into something gooood! We had a "Party With MadridMan" in October 2000 too and had a good time. I WISH I could attend this one you're organizing, but won't be able. JoeSambuca, please have a beer in my memory. ENJOY!

Madridman!
You will be there. I'm going to make a life like cardboard cutout so you won't be missed. I just hope I can get it though customs???
I'll make sure we salute you.

Paloma I can't wait to hang out with you again. Do you still keep in contact with Maria Paz?
Don't fear Shannon will come or my name isn't Joesambuca. Hey paloma, since you live in Madrid maybe you can pick the first bar. I was thinking of something near Huertas???

We shall toast madridman and all that he stands for.......ummmmm, that be madrid then!

Hey Richie, yes!, it's going to be fun, fun, fun! Mmmmnn, names of places like Maceira(of course!), Ducados Café, La Rosa, Viva Madrid, España Cañí, Los Gabrieles, Villarosa, Matador, Casa Mingo, Berlin Cabaret, etc, come to mind....
I do keep in touch with MariPaz, she's great!!!, and I'll introduce you to a girlfriend that's going to steal your heart(she just has that effect on every guy); also, if Chica/Becky joins us....we'll be having a riot! (sangría HAS THAT effect, ha, ha! )

MMan, don't lose hope!!! You never know what's going to happen....

Pim, oh one of great ideas, sounds like I'm going to have a large hangover the next day. Will need instructions on how to get to wherever we start tho........

Wow!!!!
So far I have a count of at least 12
fantástico!!!!!!!

Paloma made a good suggestion, Los Gabrieles.
If I may be so bold to suggest this place as a starting point (for now) 8PM. What does the rest of the crew think???

Paloma, the thought of waiting 3 months to be in Madrid is " atroz" but with the promise of meeting one of your beautiful friends now makes it unbearable...he! he! Ayúdeme Dios.

Hey Madridman you reading this???

Hmph! Yeah.. I'm readin' this and biting my lip. ARGH!!! JoeSambuca.... "May the force be with you". hehehe..

8 pm is good for me - where is it tho?

hi all...as a new member to this board i am amazed at the camaderie...as mentioned previously i will be in madrid for school during your gathering time...how wonderful that a large group is planning to meet... i so look forward to meeting all of you..sounds fantastic

crap, I just noticed that the sixth is a sunday?
That may be bad because people have to work on Monday and I know my friends and I are leaving on the 7th in the AM.
Any problems with the 5th?

Hi! I'm new to the board and you all sound like so much fun! My husband and I are going on a package tour as our first visit to Spain, but we will be in Madrid for the 5th and at the end of the tour 13th. If you guys are doing something on the 5th we'd love to join you. Let me know ok?
Thanks!
Suzy

Girlshark and Hubby are in.
Just keep posted to the board..3 months go by quick and everyone with a love for
Madrid,cervesa,vino, and fun are welcome.
bienvenida a fiesta.
(don't make fun of my spanish)


Chrissiij:
I know if we change it to the 5th it may be difficult for you to make it on time but as the Marines say, "we leave no one behind" so maybe we should move the party back to 9:30PM.

Okay with the rest of the crew?

PIMSTER! It was great having lunch with you yesterday! Since we are working across the street from each other, we´ll have to do it more often!

Yes gang, count me in for October´s gathering. Joe, are you the keeper of the list?

Sangria at Maceira?? ooohhh..could be a dangerous night! Pim were you talking about Raquel? The one who steals hearts??!! jejejeje. I haven´t been to Viva Madrid in something like 15 years would love to go back to my old stomping grounds!

Welcome aboard Girlshark...Wilmington is not so far from Philly! Speaking of which...Asterault, you gonna join us for this one??!!

Saludos!

Groovy Chica!
We're up to 16 now.
My brother lives in Chestnut Hill. I may be going to Philly in a few weeks.

Madridman I got a beef...why am I junior member? I want 1st class citizenship in Madridman world.

Joe --

Keep posting, I think the magic number is 35 posts before you get senior status.

Chestnut Hill is a beautiful area. If you want restaurant recommendations, let me know. There is a Spanish restaurant on South Street called Mallorca (Second and South). I wasn´t impressed by the food, but friends of mine have been back since and really enjoy it.

If you are feeling rather $$ try Pasión on 15th and Locust. Very good Argentinian beef!

9.30 is good for me. I will pray that my plane is not late!
Now, about those directions to the start point.........

Chica! The Wilmington to Philly trip isn't a long one, but not one I've made to often since getting out of college ; ). Next time I'll be in your area is in July for a soccer game (WOO-HOO!!). I'll be in Villanova, any good restaurants up there?
Anyway, where are we starting on the 5th? Are we all going to be wearing Madrid Man shirts or something? : )
Suzy

Girlshank - good question! Just how WILL those of us who have never met up before recognise the regular bunch? Or do we just look for the group with the largest alcohol consumption?

Although I seriously doubted that a place like Los Gabrieles would be already open at 20PM but I checked yesterday and it is; I move that we start off someplace where we can stuff ourselves, hem! I mean EAT some tapas so we can handle all the 'cervecitas' and 'vinitos' coming afterwards, and we're not the only ones at all the bars!

Note: if we opt for that, PLEASE do not have supper at around 19PM!

there aren't really madridman t-shirts... are there? either way i don't have one and i don't think i want one! :p i know someone out there will know how this is done. how will we know each other?

Hola All:

Chica thanks for the suggestions in Philly...they sound really good

We'll find eachother. More than likely we'll all have that lost / searching look in our eyes but it's probably a good idea to set something formal up.

We should meet in a smaller venue where it won't be too difficult to locate each other.

OK - 9.30 in some bar, looking for lost people! Hmmm...........
Is it going to be eating first, then onto drinks, or just a night of alcoholism? Either way, it is all good.

IDEA! We can book a table at a small bar/restaurant somewhere, under a name. When us newbies turn up, and say we are with party "XXX", we will be lead to the rest of the gang.
Joe, what say you?

For the first-timers attending the get-together (I wanna be there - boo hoo) - if you are really concerned about finding people - there are a ton of pictures posted of previous MM meetings - take a look - that way you'll be able to recognize faces when you arrive -
Unless of course someone wants to hold up a flag saying MadridMan gathering - like so many of the Japanese tour guides do ...

Hi, I'm new to the board too, but now live in Madrid. Count me in.

Good idea Chrissiij.
I think once the meeting place is definitive, we can make those arrangements. Are you anywhere near London. I'll be in London on July 4rth & 5th.

Welcome aboard mad for madrid. Wow, we have ourselves a good crew start stacking up on the asprins.

ok, no probs. I live about 1 mile from Gatwick Airport, on the outskirts of london!

Had a fab day in London yesterday, with JoeSambuca and Nate. Really wicked guys, although I can't actually vouch for Nate's sanity!
Came up with ideas for the party. REALLY cheesy yellow t shirts with red arms "Madrid Man party 5/10/02" with Madridman's face on them, digitally enhanced to make his teeth look even BRIGHTER then they already are! Not my idea....have a go at Joe for that one!!! :p

Girlshark ---

SMALL WORLD my parents live next to Villanova in St. Davids..you will see signs for it as you exit off the Blue Route. Restaurants? Geeze, you are in major suburbs...I´ll give it some thought and post here!

I'll be in Spain Sept-Jan and would love to meet board members! I'll be living in Madrid then so anytime is a good time for me. Keep me updated on the time and date.

Kaella makes it 19 Baby!

Official countdown is 12 weeks to Party central.
Have we really figured anything out except the date and start time???

Christine, I've recovered from London but I still want that hat Joey from friends bought.

Sir Sambuca

Riche, if it REALLY means that much to you, I'll get you one and bring it to madrid with me....
Nothing else has been arranged - but maybe its a little early to arrange the actual meeting place?

Hi all!

I am moving to Madrid on Sept. 4th (so excited!) so I will be ready to party also! Can't wait to meet some of you!

Jill

Hi Jill! Welcome to our party planning, which seems to have come to a bit of a standstill at the mo.
OK, gang, I know we still have two months to go, but..........any ideas?

uh Christine,
I think you slacked a bit. You're our leader, our commander and cheif, Our Moses.

Actually Christine is right, lets finalize the details. We have a start time and date. All we need is a staring loction which I think should be in a pub to start just so we can gather the troops.

Sir Sambuca

I hope I can make this one. Now, what about the bar/tapas restaurant El Lacón. It's cheapish and cheerful, and just 2 doors down from the Gabrieles (in that alley cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme). They have a bar area where we can meet, and plenty of seating room on 2 floors so we could meet at 9.30pm and book a whole corner for 20+ MadridMan revellers for 10.30. We could even work out a set price in advance to include a cornucopia of tapas (the food's great) and wine/beer. 15-18 euros a head would be more than enough I'm sure. If it sounds like a good idea, tell me and we can get working on it. It is Saturday Oct. 5, isn't it?

I´d like to vote for a slightly earlier meeting time... 9pm? I come a distance and most likely will not be hanging out to the wee hours in the morning to admire Barry´s humongous bathroom, but rather head on back up the mountain...

9pm? 9pm? Does that work for everyone?
anyone?

Beuller?

9PM
sure. I know Christine is flying in from London that day so we can start earlier but we may have to stay longer at the starting point.

sounds cool?

I've never been there, but I'm sure it's a great idea Barry

Cheers!

pim

P.S.: I can't believe we're planning this so much in advanced, it's like a wedding or something.

9pm is OK by me. My flight should get in about 7.30 and my hostal is just by Plaza Mayor. Maybe we should start somewhere near there?
Riche, I appoint you joint leader in this little venture. You seem to know what you're talking about.......I don't!

I know its a little early for planning but we can't help talking about it. We're all just so excited about going back to Madrid and this gets us through the days before we land on holy ground. I literally count the days.

9PM at King Juan Carlos Pad!!!

Hi again!
All this talk of a MM party gets me excited!

I've recently met Sir Sambuca, can't wait to meet the rest of you-- If you are all as nice and fun as he says, I'm sure October 5th will be a night to remember!

Keep me posted as the date nears.

Jill

Jill, whatever Riche said about me, it's not true!!! He is SUCH a tourist tho.
Riche, is there anywhere we can start which will be near to Plaza Mayor? I'm just thinking about time. Plane SHOULD land at 1900. By the time I have luggage, should be 1930. Then get to hostal by 2030. 9pm is good for me. How exciting! I won't be able to think straight for the next 2 months!

I'm really looking forward to this as well. We had a blast a few weekends ago when Jo-Anne and Miche flew into town and got us all together. It was my first MM gathering. After looking confused and alone for a bit, we all found each other and had lots o' fun.

Do look at Jo-Anne's photos she posted for an idea.

See you all on Sat % Oct at 9pm (21h)

Just 2 months Christine????
LOL

Allright, I have a sugesstion for a meeting spot and please bear in mind its only a meeting spot.
How about Moore's. It's in Plaza Mayor. Okay I know its a Irish Pub but its centrally located and it should be easy to locate and its small enough so no one gets lost.

We can meet there from 9Pm-10Pm and go elsewhere.

Si?
No?

:p
Sir Sambuca

Sounds good to me, Riche. SOmewhere small so we can figure out who we all are, not that we'll be able to remember by the end of the night!
Now then, Riche, about those T-shirts...........

Chrissiij: Rich says only nice things about you

no worries!

Looking forward to the 5th!

jill

come one people, let's get planning. Barry, I like your idea - is it anywhere near the plaza mayor tho, or would I have to walk around a bit?

about a five minute walk, perhaps less

Moore's is by me. See you all there

OK, shall we start at Moore's between 9-10pm, then go on to where Barry suggested, making a booking for 10.30? Is that OK? Barry, would you make the booking a bit nearer the time?

I'm new to this message board but all of you make it sound like real fun. I'm going to madrid the last of october. Anyone else going to be there? I would like to meet up and have a nice evening out.

Riche, I have that pic of you and Nate in that bar in london! I was hoping it would be a bad one, but it's actually a good one! will bring it to madrid with me..........

is everyone in agreement regarding my little plan for 5th oct? Riche? Pim? Barry? Eli? speak now, or forever hold your peace.

I'm down with the plan and so is the rest of my Lincoln Brigade.

What does everyone else think?

Christine: I always look hot!

Riche, hunny, I didn't mean to suggest otherwise! Of course you always look hot - especially in that LOVELY london sweater you had!
Looks like everyone else has fallen asleep......

JoeSambuca was definitely the "Best Dressed" of the men at our December "Party With MadridMan: Version 3.0" gathering in Madrid. He looked very New York Stylish. Have a GREAT time, everyone!!

Thanxs MM for the vote of confidence.

Chrissiij is "The meanest Madridman Member." :p

Anyway, we will take lots of pics of this festive event

I'm comin to Madrid for the first time in Sept for 10 months. Are the Irish welcome at this shindig?

Aine, of COURSE you are welcome! I'm half Irish myself. Nationality is not an issue. EVERYONE is welcome, and if anyone says otherwise I shall punch their lights out! I am soooooo mean!

C'mon boys and girls..............

i think as the party approaches, we should perhaps start a new thread that has the exact place and time, etc., since this one is so long already, and there are so many different ideas. i´m afraid i might not read far enough and go to the wrong place. and guess what? i´m in sevilla right now! it´s so great to be here. i go to madrid on september 13th or so.

Good Plan Eli....you can start the thread.

Party is on October 5th @ 9PM start Point is Moore's for a few beverages....you can't miss Moores its practically in Plaza Mayor. We're going to be at Moores for about an hour give or take then we're going to move on to a Tapas joint.

Christine the thread is ALIVE!!!!

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Achtung Baby!!!!