Oh yes sireeeeee! Chrissiij is heading back to Madrid on 16th July until 23rd. i am proposing a good old MM knees up for SATURDAY 16TH JULY.

All those in favour, raise your hands and hop on one leg!

Christine. xxxxx

PS - Riche, you in? natalia, will you be around?

I'm really really trying!
But these air fares are killing me!

Wish *I* could attend. Well, there's always a small chance. Now I'm not sure WHEN I'll get to go back to Madrid. Could be this summer. Could be in autumn. ARGH! The uncertainty! I'd love to see you all again and have another "Party With MadridMan in Madrid!"

Saludos, MadridMan

I'll be there from August 24th until the 31st so hope to meet up with some of you then if you're there!

Hey, i'll be there from june 26, to july 27. I'm taking my daughter to visit her grandparents, while my esposo stays in S.D. to work. So, needless to say, I will be much in need of a getaway night from the in-laws. count me in, maybe we can get something planned over the next weeks. Let's keep this posting alive!!!!!

I hate Euros! (joking!)


Madridman why couln't we be born kids of flight attendants

I'm still 30% Yes 70% No

The dapper JoeSambuca wrote: Or at the very least be married to one. :p In fact, I met and talked to (now we're e-pals ) an attractive, Cleveland-based FEMALE flight attendant on my way to Madrid for New Years. Maybe if I play my cards right... Hmmm... hehehe... JUST KIDDING!

But seriously folks (bah-dum-dum).. I wish I could attend the next gathering. It'd be great and is WAY overdue. Have fun!

Saludos, MadridMan

I propose that we do sth more this time. My idea of a perfect Sunday is leaving Madrid at 4:00 pm to do some kayaking either at the royal palace of Aranjuez gardens or at the Lozoya lake (if you haven´t kayaked ever before don´t worry is the easiest thing in the world easier than walking, trust me). Coming back at 7:30 pm. Rest, dress up and go out for tapas and nightclubs afterwards!
Andres

Oh, come on guys!

16th July 2005 : MADRID!

Who's in?

Not me.No futbol in Madrid till September.
Viva la quiniela(1x2)!
Hala Madrid!

I'll be in Madrid June 29 to Aug 1 and would love to attend a get-together! Can't meet until the 3rd of July though!

so, laduque and AMM are both in? Andres, what about you? I remember you from the October 2003 meet!

MM, I have yet to have the pleasure of meeting you....

Chrissiij, I'd love to meet you too but'll it'll likely have to wait until a later date. I'm pretty sure I won't be there in July but you never know. I'm SURE you'll all have a GREAT time!

Saludos, MadridMan

July 16! A wonderful day for Carmen's all around!

Chrissiij writes: You being from the UK, I assume you are referring to a "Knees up Mother Brown," something I learned many years ago when I was a Sergeant in the USAF stationed in East Anglia. That's not a 'Knees up;' it's a 'Hokey Pokey.'

I am in favor; but can I just raise my hand (the one that's not holding my walking stick)? Otherwise I might fall down; and that could be embarrassing. I celebrate my Birthday on 18 Jul two days after your gathering.

Just in case I happen to be in Madrid on 16 Jul, where should I look for you?? El Brilliante??

Eddie, I am not sure where to start off. I am thinking somewhere more obvious, like Calle Mayor, which allows easy drunken access to Santa Ana.

Hmmm.....any ideas, anyone?

If all fails, we can go with Moores or Fontana de Oro??

Christine

I'm definitely in! Let's think of some possible meeting places. Andres, any suggestions?

Doña Carmen (aka Booklady): I missed your post the first time thru In 2003 I watched the parade of boats along the river from the roof of the Hotel Santa Maria in el Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz), Domicilio de Bodegas Osborne. It was 16 Jul., Fiesta de la Virgen de Carmen, Patrona de Pescadores (y Marineros).

BTW
How does an Andaluz pronounce Pescador?

I will be in Madrid June 1-July 31st and would love to come if new members are allowed?

Lindsey

madridgirl, of course you are welcome! Anyone would be an asset to the party.

MM, I highly doubt we will ever meet! I always miss your paties, and you always miss mine!

One day, eh?

anybody else? and any ideas?

Christine

Hola Eddie,

I wish I could see this. Perhaps when I retire in a few years I will be able to go en mi cumpleaños.

About how would you say pescador in Andaluz:
the andalucian singer Chaquetón, has a song called "El pescaor" so maybe they take the "d" out.

You can listen to the song here.
http://www.esflamenco.com/product/en84973790.html?frmSaveCookie=TRUE

I'm in- and can't wait! I'll keep watching for the time and place, no preference here!

I am thinking that perhaps, instead of meeting at a bar, where people can be missed due to crowding, we should meet at a landmark and go from there? Somewhere like the horse at Plaza Mayor would stand out.

If anyone is wanting to come to this event, please send me a private message so I can give you my mobile number for use to find us on the night.

For a safe bet, I am going to say:

"Let's meet at the horse on Plaza Mayor at 8pm"

If anyone else can think of anything better, please let me know - I am useless anyway!

Christine xx

I would meet at Plaza de la Villa. You never know with Plaza Mayor. If there is a concert, or a fair or a football match (there is one right now!) we won´t be able to meet. My experience with meeting at
Plaza Mayor is gruesome.

One more thing. Christine if you have a list of the people attending I could upload it to my site.

Andres
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Wine & Tapas events in Old Madrid :
http://www.walksofspain.com

Andrés wrote: Why would you upload the list to your site?? Just put the list of people right here.

Saludos, MadridMan

attendees, as far as I can see, are:
me, my friends (names to follow) andres, laduque, AMM, madridgirl, will try and get hold of castiza, possibly dinky (who is out of touch of internet at the mo) and I'm sure there will be others last minute.

Christine

Richie, of all people, I am quite sure there is a way for all to get to Madrid in July. New Yorkers know how to do it best.

By the way Madrid Man, hello, long time no see.

Do we know each other, aran517?

You know her madridman, email her privately and she'll tell you.......

I know way aran.....

llame me

hey there,
just wanted to say I came to the Plaza Mayor on the 16th about 8:05 and couldnt seem to find the group. There was a big wine/tapas event surrounding the statue and a lot of people, but I waited until about 8:30. Sorry I missed you!

Lindsey

I am new to this great site and delighted to see postings about July 16th. I will be in Madrid for the month of July. I understand new members are welcome? So how do you all find one another at these gatherings. . .MM hats, roses in your teeth? This is exciting to have this forum. Buenas tardes, all!

Hehe. (Hides face in embarassment)... Apparently the Madrid heat has gotten to me and I had the entirely wrong month of the get together. At least it made for a nice coffee in the plaza mayor! .) See you in July!

Lindsey

Are you here on Thursday for the Official Gathering? Check the other thread on the party with MadridMan!

OK, no postings for a few days, so I wanted to check: July 16 is a go and meeting place is Plaza Mayor, no? Would love to meet some of you!

Hey!

Sorry, I have been slacking. I should have been around to keep my thread alive....but.....I wasn't!

Yes, 16th July is a go go! I am thinking meeting at 8 and either booking a table somewhere, so people can just turn up at the bar and ask for the table, or meeting by a prominent statue / eyesore.

Any suggestions from those currently in Madrid?

Christine

<i´m here <madrid) now and will check for places that could be a go. i´ll check back here in a few days!

I am a a new memeber and would love to come as well.

Cristina

All members welcome, new and old!

Laduque, any ideas on where to meet?

Christine

Sorry it took so long to reply, I´m staying where there isn´t a computer.
I was thinking of the Plaza San Andres at the Cervercería San Andres. This is located at the end of Cava Baja,and there are lots of places to go after if we want to ´"tapear".
There is a large terraza and if we gather about 8pm i´m sure we can get a table or wait only a few minutes for a table.
I´ve been there a few times and enjoy it, also, I believe MM has had an official gathering there once too.

What do you think?

OK, we are sorted! Cerveceria San Andres 8pm. What is the nearest metro?

If anyone wants my contact details, to avoid people getting lost, send me a PM and we can exchange.

10 days to go! woohoo!

ALL are welcome!

Christine xx

I'm pretty darn sure LATINA is the closest metro stop - and it's QUITE CLOSE too.

I really liked the Cervecería San Andrés, in the shadow of San Andrés Church. The terraza is quite large, probably having 30 tables or maybe more. The restrooms are inside and downstairs. The food and drinks seemed pretty cheap too as this place is off the tourist map.

Terraza of Cervecería San Andrés below:


Also, check out the April 16, 2004 Party With MadridMan in Madrid thread HERE where you'll see links to some photos of the place.

Enjoy! Wish I could attend. Saludos, MadridMan

Hi Chrissiij! I hope things are better in your neck of the woods.We are all mourning this terrible London tragedy.

I read your vivid description of what you went thru on that day and I sure hope that you can make it to Madrid for some distraction.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Have fun in Madrid!

Hi,

Thank you for your kind words. I am just grateful that I managed to kick myself out of bed early for a change, so I could stay on the bus all the way to Tottenham COurt Road, rather then get on the piccadilly line, which wouold have placed me at Russell Square at the same time as the explosion.

I am still reading yesterdays papers today, looking in disbelief and horror at the carnage. I can only imagine what these people went through and I think they are all so brave and deserve our respect.

I fully intend to go to Madrid next saturday, if anything can help me feel a little better, then it is the city of Madrid.

Christine xx

Chrissiij, likewise we have kept the people of the UK in our thoughts. Plan to see you and the others on the 16th. Wishing you a wonderful trip back to Madrid.

So it's final, eh? Cervecería San Andrés 8pm. Cool! Have fun!

Saludos, MadridMan

The day is finaly here and I am at heathrow! Look out for me tonight - I am tall ish and blonde and my friend has dark hair and looks like courtney cox!!!

xxxx

:p My goodness! WHAT AM I MISSING?!!?!? Maybe I can get a flight there in time.... heheheehe...

Have fun, everyone! Saludos, MadridMan

HEY! How was the "PARTY"?!?!? We're dying to know!

Saludos, MadridMan

Hey, my mom and I were at the cerverceria san andres from about 815pm to about 930 and did not see anyone from MM, we even approached a couple of tables. was anyone else there?
Anyway, too bad it didn´t turn into a get together, but my mom and i had a great time tasting tapas and cañas down the cava bava!

maybe next time!

That's a shame, laduque. It's been my experience that only about 50% of those "confirmed" will attend. Unfortunately you did better than that with 100%. hehehe... Too bad. Now is when you'll the reasons as to why those "confirmed" couldn't make it - which I'm sure are all true. hehehe... Oh well. People are people.

Still, glad to hear you and your mother enjoyed yourselves.

Saludos, MadridMan

sure is quiet here. I think I hear crickets singing. heheehe... Well, laduque, hope you and your mother had a nice time even though no one else showed up.

Isn't that terraza nice? I really liked it, kind of out of the way but still central, fewer (if any) tourists, good prices, etcetera.

Saludos, MadridMan

WHAT THE FREAK?
This didn't happen????
I was living vicariously through you guys.

ALAS, Christine....you're fired!
Don't fear Joesambuca is planning something BIG stay tuned.

Hello everyone!

We had a nightmare getting to Madrid. We boarded the plane on time, but were left sitting on the tarmac for over an hour while we had a technical fault. We didn't get to La Latina until about 9.30, so would have missed the two attendees. *argh*

Despite the prelimenary hitch, we ended up hooking up with a bunch of German guys and we partied until 5am!

Just got home last night and I am very tanned. I didn't want to come home! Esepcially since it is raining here in London and only 22 degrees. I have been used to 42 over the past week!

Came home to the news that I might be moving to Florida, but we shall see!

To the others that said they were going to come and didn't - what happened to you guys?

Christine

I fully intended to come but was sruck by a "travel bug" I suppose. Fever, bed, I'll spare you the details, but I'm so sorry to have missed it! I checked that same cerveceria a couple of days later and it is in such a nice little corner. Sorry, Laduque you were left floundering! I'm in Madrid until 8/1 if you have the impetus to give it a go again.

Lynette

No worries, my mom almost didn´t accompany me and i would have been alone. we had a great time anyway.
well, today is my last day in madrid till next summer and i´m feeling down. having dinner with the family, last minute shopping, and packing is on the agenda this evening.
Would have loved to have met some new faces here, maybe next time.

See you one the other side of the pond!

I am just so jealous of everyone going to Madrid this summer. I miss it so badly!!! Cannot wait to go back and see my host family again. *Sigh* Un dia.