lobo_mau

3rd, 4th and 5th November are working days
It's most likely a mini LDC than a full LDC.
KR

artnuvo

hi matt and lobo,

looking forward to the mini ldc on april 7 and hope matt and others may be able to join.

as for nyc, let me suggest several central restaurants we visted about 2 weeks ago with great food: Hell's Kitchen at 9th and W46th St, reservations before 7, small and mostly locals, a french bistro about 2 blocks away, Marseilles which takes reservations,and for lunch or dinner, the small brasserie on W53rd st next door to the fancy "Brasserie Restaurant"-has an old fashioned zinc bar and inexpensive prixe-fixed L/D menus--also, on fridays, the Museum of Modern Art is free after 4pm and the line starts at 3pm-most of the line can be avoided after the first rush at about 6pm, with several really good shows including a Picasso show. If Matt and family will be in Washington, DC prior to our april 1 departure for lisbon, please contact me.

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omostra06

havent read this whole post just too long, is anyone invited to your meqals?

Susan56

I can't believe this! My bad luck. I have been reading postings on this forum for a few days now and reading guide books as well. All in preparation for an upcoming trip to Portugal. I wanted to have all of my homework done before I came for help with my trip - but my trip to Lisbon is planned for the exact time that all of you Portugal experts will be in NY! And I am coming from NY to Lisbon! I had so much wanted to get your help and then try to meet some of you. Well, I guess I will just have to settle for getting your advice on my trip. I will be back with questions soon - Susan

Judi

That is bad luck, Susan! Talk about bad timing...

You will miss the fun of the LDC but Lisbon is a great city and you will have a good time there, I'm sure.

lobo_mau

There was some vestigial snow fall today in Lisbon.

Schuler, tell your friends to bring their skiing equipment

kleeblatt

Grüezi Lobo,

Snow in Lisbon? Is that usual? We are in dire need of more snow. Many of our regional snow lifts have barely enough to open. I put some deep scratches into my skis today.

Have fun sledding down those cobblestone streets!

ComfyShoes

I think you are bom but I respect your wish, Lobo_Mau, "Vestigial", eh? Whew!

Do you meet monthly in Lisbon? When in April?

lobo_mau

Dear Comfy
It's 7th April if Artnuvo confirms. Otherwise it may be in any Friday or Saturday. I'm thinking in a miniLDC.
MiniLDCs differ from LDCs both in co$t and lenght.

artnuvo

lobo mau,

good evening,

am planning to see you on april 7 for the mini ldc we have been talking about. I thought I emailed you a week or so ago but if not this should confirm. were you planning to go with matt to nyc in late march?

artnuvo

ComfyShoes

Lobo_Mau, Sorry been a bit busy at work and forgot to respond earlier. 7th doesn't work. I am in Lisbon but for couple days in third week of April.

Have fun. Adeus.

Barb65

Hi all
I have been away from the posts for awhile and now catching up on the news.

A NYDC sounds great! And the cart in Central Park may be the best spot - depends on the weather but that can be a gorgeous time in NY. Course can also be snow. This has been a crazy winter on the east coast. Be sure to post the best day to fit in with your tourist plans and maybe some of us can make it to NY to join you.

Sorry I have no idea of places to have a nice group dinner.

Are there any plans to see Washington DC as well? I am sure you will be busy enough in NY for week.

Hope to see you in the USA!
Barbara

lobo_mau

Hi Barb

Nice to listen from you. We don't have an idea where to meet either but I´m sure Matt will have some.

We have already started filling some gaps in our agenda. On 28th we are going to see a Broadway production, on 30th we were invited to a private home and on 31st we'll have our NYC LDC.
The lobo's gang has to fit a short train ride to Philadelphia to see old friends and let the boys see something out of New York city.

Believe me, we'd love to see Washington, but one week is too short to do everything we´d like to.

Next scheduled activities:

- 17 Mar - LDC with Schuler + 17 friends from Switzerland + Teresa + friend - Adega das Gravatas
- 31 Mar - LDC in NYC
- 7 Apr - miniLDC with Artnuvo

Barb65

Hi Lobo

Sounds like you really have a full week planned.

We are very seriously looking into coming to NYC for the weekend of March 31 to try to meet up for the great LDC in NYC! I hope others will make it as well.

Keep us updated.

lobo_mau

Barb, if you can, please do. We have to find a meeting place. I'll talk to Matt about this. 6pm in Lobo's hotel seems convenient (at least to the wolves' pack). Whatever we decide we'll let you know by email.

namaka

Unfortunately the Namaka clan will be unable to attend. We were seriously looking at it when May was on the table, but March is out of the question. I hope you all have a wonderful time! I still hope to meet up with you again in Lisbon (one day).

Sher

Namaka. I was hoping you would be in New York so we could meet.

I go quite often and if you are there again, please let me know so we can get together for lunch or dinner or whatever.

I just spent a week visiting my brother and I got stuck an extra day because of the snow.

Sherry

lobo_mau

"les beaux esprits toujours se rencontrent". I'm sure we will meet again in either side of the Atlantic.
The farturas and the street dance and music we experienced was the most unexpected and perfect of LDC endings.

Sher

Barb. I will definitely be there unless the snow gets me again.
Shouldn't it be gone by then?

Lobo_mau, count me and my DH in.

bailey6325

DH and I will also be there on March 31. I look forward to meeting those I have not met yet and seeing some familiar faces again. It would be a good opportunity for me to hear about your trip to Portugal, Sher.