BOSTON GTG 2010
Oct 8th, 2010, 06:16 PM
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I can report that Boston is the place to be this weekend. We had a wonderful lively dinner at Papparazzi (almost within walking distance of the Hyatt Summerfield in Burlington Ma... if one doesn't have tooo many glasses of wine 
Hors and wine at Don's were a wonderful way to start the evening. Don's directions to his house were spot on. The wine much needed after trying to maneuver Boston traffic!!! AAARRRGGGHHHH... I was swearing to myself, under my breath of course, that I will never NEVEFR fly into Logan again. If I had done my usual and flown into Manchester NH, I'd have been at the hotel much quicker than the 1 hour 20 minutes it took to get there from Logan.
Anyway, the weekend is off to a wonderful start!! Looking forward to lunch and dinner tomorrow. There were probably 20 of us at dinner tonight... Bob would know exactly how many we had. I got to meet Nanabee and Lucy's very lovely daughter, as well as Jaya... and lots of familiar faces too. Peter and Linda made the long journey from Honolulu (as did Lucy). Ken.... where are YOU!!!???
I'm sure others will give their own reports. Right now I need to pop down to Bob and Karen's room!!! (and then, hopefully some sleep)
Carol
Hors and wine at Don's were a wonderful way to start the evening. Don's directions to his house were spot on. The wine much needed after trying to maneuver Boston traffic!!! AAARRRGGGHHHH... I was swearing to myself, under my breath of course, that I will never NEVEFR fly into Logan again. If I had done my usual and flown into Manchester NH, I'd have been at the hotel much quicker than the 1 hour 20 minutes it took to get there from Logan.
Anyway, the weekend is off to a wonderful start!! Looking forward to lunch and dinner tomorrow. There were probably 20 of us at dinner tonight... Bob would know exactly how many we had. I got to meet Nanabee and Lucy's very lovely daughter, as well as Jaya... and lots of familiar faces too. Peter and Linda made the long journey from Honolulu (as did Lucy). Ken.... where are YOU!!!???
I'm sure others will give their own reports. Right now I need to pop down to Bob and Karen's room!!! (and then, hopefully some sleep)
Carol
Oct 8th, 2010, 07:32 PM
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It was a lovely dinner and so nice to reconnect with people from last year and to meet new people. Thanks to Lucy for the package of macadamia chocolate coffee! Looking forward to lunch tomorrow.
And thanks to Rizzuto, Bob, and Andy as the hosts/organizers.
Carol is right--traffic was terrible tonight. But we all made it.
And thanks to Rizzuto, Bob, and Andy as the hosts/organizers.
Carol is right--traffic was terrible tonight. But we all made it.
Oct 9th, 2010, 02:31 AM
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This is the first GTG I've missed since I was initially invited all those years ago (in the winter!).
But I'm pleased to read everyone who attended last night's dinner had a good time and that the hors at Rizzuto's went well, too.
My sole consolation is that I'll be able to watch the Michigan-Michigan State game, but you know if my alma mater loses, I'll be ticked off.
BC
Oct 9th, 2010, 03:49 AM
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It was delightful to meet new friends and remeet old ones. Very old ones.
Papa Razzis was a good choice for a dinner venue for a crowd of this size. The logistics were simple (buffet, no ordering off a menu), the food edible enough, and lots of room to roam around and mingle.
Lots of revelations, once people had a few drinks to loosen their lips. Lucy admitted that she enjoys traveling, even more than does her husband. Eric smiled and almost, but not quite, rolled his eyes when asked how much he enjoyed shopping at the Lee outlet stores. Even this typist wistfully waxed melancholic for his days of wedded bliss when the Former Beloved would do at least some of the work in managing the hors event. (Fortunately, this reverie paid dividends, as Karen organized a crew to clean up the joint before everyone left: a Big Thank You to all of you, as well as to those who brought enough booze, cheese, incredibly delicious Irish bread, and general good cheer to keep me well-stocked for a while.)
It was best of all to see Andy and his sense of humor -- such as it ever was -- back in form, intermingled with his usual preposterous discussions of 6th Century Khmer royalty and kvetches about Beth not wanting to go somewhere or other.
Bob & Karen brought along two of their neighbors from Needham who called themselves "John" and (oops, I forget -- "Linda" maybe?), and these two tried to pass themselves off as English by using some ridiculously phony accent. No one was fooled.
Looking forward to today's events. I forgot to pick a fight with Peter (hawaiiantraveler) about his bizarre and twisted preference for Shinjuku, but the weekend is young.
Papa Razzis was a good choice for a dinner venue for a crowd of this size. The logistics were simple (buffet, no ordering off a menu), the food edible enough, and lots of room to roam around and mingle.
Lots of revelations, once people had a few drinks to loosen their lips. Lucy admitted that she enjoys traveling, even more than does her husband. Eric smiled and almost, but not quite, rolled his eyes when asked how much he enjoyed shopping at the Lee outlet stores. Even this typist wistfully waxed melancholic for his days of wedded bliss when the Former Beloved would do at least some of the work in managing the hors event. (Fortunately, this reverie paid dividends, as Karen organized a crew to clean up the joint before everyone left: a Big Thank You to all of you, as well as to those who brought enough booze, cheese, incredibly delicious Irish bread, and general good cheer to keep me well-stocked for a while.)
It was best of all to see Andy and his sense of humor -- such as it ever was -- back in form, intermingled with his usual preposterous discussions of 6th Century Khmer royalty and kvetches about Beth not wanting to go somewhere or other.
Bob & Karen brought along two of their neighbors from Needham who called themselves "John" and (oops, I forget -- "Linda" maybe?), and these two tried to pass themselves off as English by using some ridiculously phony accent. No one was fooled.
Looking forward to today's events. I forgot to pick a fight with Peter (hawaiiantraveler) about his bizarre and twisted preference for Shinjuku, but the weekend is young.
Oct 9th, 2010, 04:07 AM
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We'll all be there with bells on (and souvenirs in hand) for the 'big' luncheon today. Hope to have a chance to chat with more of my fodorite friends. I had such a nice time getting acquainted with nanabee last night! I knew when I first saw her that she must be Lucy's sister.
Anyway, looking forward to the big day today. Weather looks lovely again.
Carol
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Anyway, looking forward to the big day today. Weather looks lovely again.
Carol
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Oct 9th, 2010, 04:42 AM
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many thanks to don for hosting us before dinner... lots of wine and nibbles, plus his japanese toilet...
dinner was decent and lots of fun... pics to follow... looking forward to the gtg today and our first ever awards...watch for details
btw, we even had our own live mascot, basil, the well behaved dog...
dinner was decent and lots of fun... pics to follow... looking forward to the gtg today and our first ever awards...watch for details
btw, we even had our own live mascot, basil, the well behaved dog...
Oct 9th, 2010, 05:00 AM
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It must be told. Once again, Bob pulled a fast one surrounding the check. It's not good enough that he gets the points on his credit card. He claimed there was a shortage and with my calculations ahe added a $2.50 pp surplus charge. I guess he needs the cash.
The GTG's are really fun. Mingling is a hoot. Everybody has a great story or two, even the non-posters.
The GTG's are really fun. Mingling is a hoot. Everybody has a great story or two, even the non-posters.
Oct 9th, 2010, 05:29 AM
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Shelley, you don't know this group. If given the opportunity, they could GTG for 10 days running. If you're at all familiar with the term "bacchanalia", that sums it up succintly.
Andy, am I reading with any accuracy that Bob needs $2.50??? Gee, I'm on the dole, but I can send him what's in my "change jar" which I'm sure exceeds $2.50. And I wouldn't challenge the Kimballs' British pals, as I'm sure they'd be happy to furnish their shiny burgundy passports as proof of their "country of origin".
Okay, all of you, behave! Just because I'm not there to keep you all in line doesn't mean you can "let it all hang out" without me there!! Well, the upside of not being there does mean that my liver gets a year to re-generate.
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Andy, am I reading with any accuracy that Bob needs $2.50??? Gee, I'm on the dole, but I can send him what's in my "change jar" which I'm sure exceeds $2.50. And I wouldn't challenge the Kimballs' British pals, as I'm sure they'd be happy to furnish their shiny burgundy passports as proof of their "country of origin".
Okay, all of you, behave! Just because I'm not there to keep you all in line doesn't mean you can "let it all hang out" without me there!! Well, the upside of not being there does mean that my liver gets a year to re-generate.
BC
Oct 9th, 2010, 06:25 AM
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Oh, BTW, question: Given the venue for last night's meal was Papa Razzi's, is there any truth at all to the rumor that His Bobness and Gpanda dressed up and did a re-enactment of the video of the Lady Gaga song "Paparazzi"????
BC
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hope everyone has a great time.
