Okay folks in the Northeast and closer. I am suggesting a get together in a place we can ALL meet. Can anyone put their two cents in ?
I'll be more than happy to assist with all the arrangements. Hey MadridMan, you're not so far away we can scoot you over for a day or two. C'mon down as Bob Barker would say !!!

Hi NEWYORKRED!
Sounds like a GREAT idea! I'd love to go if it's not TOO far away but by NE USA I imagine you mean in New England or East Coast, no? I'll follow this thread and its developments closely.

Saludos, MadridMan

What do you think my answer is? I am iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Hi,
I'd like to be involved if this is still in the works... I live in Connecticut and work in Manhattan. Anyone else???

We had a great time at the last one here in NY... But I won't be able to make the next one cause... I'll be in Spain come June 2!

Melinda

Melinda, I am so happy for you...persuing your dream! Have a wonderful time and good luck with the new job. If you happen to be around Jaca in July send me an email...perhaps we can get together.
and YES...our MM gathering a couple of months ago here in Manhattan was fun! I hope we can do it again soon. Joe Sambuca, Nate and Bobster, where are you?

I'll try but I'm not sure if I'll be able to work. I've got a job in Lloret and I'll be working afternoons/evenings Mon-Sat so I only have Sundays off :p But if you take a weekend trip over to the beach, I'd love to get together with guys! You can meet my new catalan "family" hehehe... My friend Celes, her husband and her two adorable little girls (2 and 10). We're so excited to be spending the summer together... Haven't decided where I'm going afterwards... I would like to stay there since I have work but it depends on housing and everything. But I'll deal with that in September!

Melinda

I am around, do not worry.

Well everyone, how about a date conference. Give me ideas on what time and day all would like to get together!!!!!!

Hey guys,

I haven't been on this site in weeks! I just came on to get another NYC dinner organized... How about the 14th or 21st of June? There's a restaurant I passed a couple weeks ago near West Village, it's called "El Rincon de Espana" it seems like they have flamenco there- has anyone been??? What other suggestions do people have? I organized the last couple dinners and they were an absolute blast- I don't doubt this one will be just as fun and crazy!!!

June 14 is bad for me, june 21 is good for me

Another NYC newbie to this site! Off to Spain in September- quitting my job to do it, so I could use any tips you guys my have to offer in terms of accomodations and of course I am traveling solo for most of it...I would like to meet up for dinner in June- either day is fine with me
angela

Hello madridman people:
Sorry I haven't been around, been really busy with my new job stuff.

June 21 sounds like a good date...lets Rock!!!!
Hook everything up my little New york Redness

JOESAMBUCA,

Still flying around the globe are we?
It will be nice to have the NYC CREW on the 21st of June.

Okay MadridPeople,,,, pick your restaurant and email me the amount of guests so I can pre-arrange reservation and maybe a little music???????

Saluos
NEW YORK RED

I heard that a good place to eat might be Flor's Kitchen- it's got Spanish and Venezuelan food... it's supposed to be good value for your money too... has anyone been? It's on 149 1st Ave, between 9th and 10th St. Any other suggestions???

So, who's in? So far, it looks like:

Newyorkred
Joe Sambuca
Majesty318
Esperanza (+ 3 again??? Bring your kids, we all had a blast last time!!!)
Angela
Bobby (yep, I'll be there too)

So that is 6 so far, not including any guests... Around 10-12 is a good number to shoot for.

Looks like June 21st works for almost everyone, now let's finalize a restaurant!

MadridMan, NY is only a short flight away...!

Sorry I haven't been around much Esperanza, I was in San Diego for 3 weeks on business and then had some trips on the side- but I'm back and ready to get the bola rolling!

Bobby

Bobster: I WISH I COULD!! Bobster, looks like Nate can make it too. Lucky guy.

come on Madridman.....we all know you have frequent flyer milage.....

Not as many as YOU have, Señor JoeSambuca, I'm sure!! I'm saving MINE up for ONE trip to Spain!

Bobster, DO NOT FORGET ABOUT ME!!! I will be there. I will drop in.

MADRID MAN: :p
HOW ABOUT AN AMTRAK TRANSPORT?
IT'S ONLY A FEW HOURS,,,,, AND JOE SAMBUCA WOULD TAKE U UP ON ACCOMODATIONS!!!!!!!!!

BOBSTER:
LET ME GET THIS RIGHT,,,,,,HOW MANY AM I PREPARING FOR?

THE CHEF AT THAT RESTUARANT WILL HAVE SOME SERIOUS COOKING IF WE TAKE THAT RESTAURANT !

I CALLED THE OWNER AND HE REQUESTED A ROUND A BOUT #. SERIOUS SANGRIA I HEAR!!!!!

PABLO AT THE RESTAURANT IS DYING TO SHOW OFF HIS TALENTS
:

NEWYORKRED, since you SHOUTED your message to me I'll SHOUT my reply back to you... ahem... (clearing throat)...

THE AMTRAK ONLY GOES TO CLEVELAND HERE IN OHIO - THAT'S ABOUT 2-2.5 HOURS NORTH OF WHERE I LIVE!!!!!! I ONCE LOOKED INTO THE NYC-CLEVELAND ROUTE AND FOUND THAT WHILE MUCH CHEAPER THAN FLYING IT TOOK SOMETHING CRAZY LIKE 12 HOURS!!!! (don't know if I can keep up at this pace but I'll try..) SO IF YOU FIGURE IN THE WAITING AROUND TIME IN CLEVELAND, ADD THAT TO THE TRAIN TRIP, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE ABOUT 15 HOURS!!! UGH!!!!! SORRY!!!! I JUST COULDN'T DO IT AS MUCH AS I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU, JOESAMBUCA, NATE, AND THE REST OF "Our Gang"!!!! YOU LEFT SO SOON AFTER THE START OF THE LAST (APRIL) MADRIDMAN PARTY THAT I DIDN'T EVEN REALLY HAVE A CHANCE TO TALK TO YOU!! WHAT A SHAME! I'M SURE YOU'LL ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME THERE IN NYC WITH OR WITHOUT ME!!! ENJOY!!!!

(pant... pant... pant...) Saludos, MadridMan

I guess I figured you weren't that important Nate...

Just kidding! My bad, I was typing the list so quickly I forgot to add your name- so that makes it 7 so far.

NewYorkRed, if you could RSVP 10 people that would be great. It should be accurate, give or take a couple. I'm still waiting to see how big Esperanza's clan is going to be! If she brings her family, and I know another person that may be coming too, we will be right around that 10 person mark. So give him the head's up, and if any of you guys is planning to bring guests, let me know so I can update the number.

Ciao for now!

Bobby

Hi,

I live in Manhattan. How can I get in on MadridMan's dinner party?

Later,

Al

I can't make it on June 21st, I already have plans... but have fun! And tell us all what restaurant and how the prices are and how the food is... and hopefully I can go next time!

ditto for us...unfortunately we cannot make it that evening. We are leaving for Spain ( via London! )within a couple of days and we are going to be super busy organizing everything. But, I am really interested in knowing about the restuarant you have chosen. Have a great time everyone. Buen provecho.

NewYorked, put Dcoe18 on the list.

now now now MadridMan
I didn't leave the party that long. My company including Mario and Chloe went looking for you and your grande tour for over 1 hour. We gave up and ended the evening with food drink and dancing in YOUR honour.
As for the time travel, I can understand the long hours,, but if you need a helping hand with that dept. I can arrange a transport for you with a little help from my friends
THE SHOUTING WAS JUST A TWEEK TO GET U HERE
LOL


ESPERANZA
I was looking forward to seeing you. But you lucky Lady, off to Spain in this weather. Excellante!!!!!!!!!
ENVY ENVY ENVY ENVY
:p

DCOE18
You'll be our honoured guest as the newbie on the block. OK Nate you get to pay for DCOE18.


ANGELAB_NYC
Another newbie,,congrats!!!!!!! Nate you get to have the the honour of having the complimentary dinner for this newbie 2!!!!!!!

(Anyway Nate, we know you're rich!!!!!!!!)
Mr. Engineer you

Who is rich? Just because I work in a tunnel, does not mean I hide my money there.

Alrighty then...

Looks like we'll be around 6 people for Saturday night, unless anyone is bringing guests or anyone signs up at the last minute... does anyone have any questions? How about suggestions for post-dinner activities???

Where are we going? Flors kitchen- ps I will let you off the hook w the free dinner- just know I can drink alot of sangria

Yep, Flor's Kitchen. Let's shoot for 8 p.m. Does that work for everyone?

Hi Y'all
Dinner at Flor's is promptly at 6:30PM. No Later. Reservations have been made in my name with cc guarantee.

Eight O'clock, no good. But 6:30PM perfecto. Any problems with that ?

Reservations under my name: Ann M. O'Connor

Works for me! Everyone else?

Hello all!

I am a newbie to posting but not a newbie to the site!! I would love to go and eat with everyone who are all pursuing the same dream. I plan on doing my MBA in the fall in Madrid. Is there a definate meeting time or something?

Mikey

I will be there. What is the exact address?

Raally Really Sorry Guys I can't make it on Saturday.
Something came up Last minute :p
Get it!

JOESAMBUCA:
DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE DETAILS THE DETAILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT BETTA BE BE SOMETHING EXCELLANT LIKE GOING TO DC OR I'M GOING OVER TO THE HACIENDA AND PULLING YOUR EARS!!!!!!

Hey Mikey, welcome! Just so everyone knows: we're going to Flor's Kitchen on 149 1st Ave, between 9th and 10th St. Our reservation is for 6:30, so everyone try to get there on time please!!! I know how tempting it is to go fashionably late, I do it more often than I'd like to admit. If anyone has last minute questions, you can call my cell 617-755-9700.

Bobby

BOBSTER;
Good conversation with the Sambuca and myself while you are piling at work. Sorry about Saturday night.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.
:p

dcoe, mikey- you guys missed a GREAT night.