Charlotte GTG?
 

Hey everyone! I read about all of these GTG's and they sound like tons of fun so I thought I would post here to see if anyone in/around Charlotte would be interested in having a GTG. I moved to Charlotte (Matthews) a few years ago but I still don't know many people, and it would be nice to chat with others who have the travel bug like I do.

I'm very open on dates but thinking maybe a Saturday in September or October for lunch or dinner/drinks. So, is anyone interested?

Tracy

Tracy, I think that sounds like a fine idea. Gado Gado might be a good spot, on the patio.

I am so glad you responded...I hoped you would see this! GoTravel also responded on the lounge. I haven't yet been to Gado Gado but it looks like a popular spot so that sounds super. We'll have to figure out a date!

Trac

We stopped there for drinks the other night. They seldom have a huge crowd but do (typically)have some kind of special(s) going on. Been to the Farmers market ?

Now that the weekend is over - ttt

Let me know when and the later in the year is better for me but please don't plan around my schedule.

I have the marathon and long runs on Saturday.

SAnParis, thanks for topping! I think there are a couple more Charlotteans on this board, so hopefully thye will see this.

I have been to the Farmers Market a few times this year, although usually we are in and out fairly quickly. I admit, I'm a sucker for homemade baked goods so that's where I usually head!

GoTravel, my dates are very open. If everyone would prefer to meet on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon or evening, or even a weekday night, that would be fine with me as well. I would love to have you join us!

Tracy

Where are Brian & Gretchen & others ?

I'm here. Calendar unsettled at the moment but pick some days and I can come!!

Gretchen, thanks for responding! Brian, are you out there....?? Any others?

Tracy

Maybe we should start looking at dates. Since I'm very open, I'll let those of you with calendar restrictions chime in. Anyone care to recommend a few dates?

Tracy

Once school starts next week I may have some evening restrictions but I am fairly flexible. Any thoughts on Gado Gado or other ideas ?

Topping again....

SAnParis, I think Gado Gado sounds great, or if anyone else has suggestions I would be happy to hear them. It would be nice to sit outside.

Tracy

Just now saw this! I'd definitely be interested, but my calendar is up in the air as well. What's Gado Gado? I live near uptown (Plaza Midwood), so I do not know much about Matthews, but I'd be up for a trip out to the 'burbs. Keep us posted on the plan.

I had to look it up also. When another online group came to Charlotte (from all over the country!) we went to Lulu's. They loved it--and they were all foodies. We did a J&W tour.

Another one on board...hopefully! I am very, very open. If you guys would prefer to meet in uptown, or wherever, let me know. I'm used to St. Louis, where everything was spread out and I thought nothing of driving 40 minutes away to get to the mall (I lived on the IL side), so a short drive to uptown will do me no harm! ;)

Tracy

What's a J&W tour, btw?

Tracy

I guess the question is are we meeting for drinks & such, or what ? Gado Gado has a nice patio right on the main drag in Matthews which is appealing too me (+ lets face it, I can walk there). But I am not opposed to another venue.

J&W= Johnson & Wales

I'll see if I can get a flight - can't promise anything, but I'll make the effort.

Ahhh...thanks Gretchen. I guess it's obvious that I haven't been in Charlotte that long.

I think it would be nice to sit outside wherever we go, and I was thinking of Gado Gado's patio as well because of that. But again, I am very very open.

Robes, that would be great if you could join us!

So, does anyone want to throw out some possible dates? With the exception of a trip back to St. Louis next weekend I have nothing really going on until the holidays.

Tracy

Trac - that was a dig at me, Robes & I are seldom on the same page...er... seldom in the same book.

Aha....so I guess you guys aren't buddies then, huh?

I'm so excited to have a GTG and meet some fellow fodorites! So, any dates? How about the last weekend in September or any weekend in October? Friday night? Saturday lunch or dinner? Does any of these work/not work for anyone?

Thanks!
Tracy

The first couple of weeks in Oct. are out for me, I'll be in NOLA the first one, Ohio the 2nd. Sept. looks better. I'm inclined to have early drinks, & if people want to stay for dinner, the option would be available. But, I will defer to the majority, & seasoned GTGers.

SA, September works for me as well. I like the idea of starting out with drinks and maybe eating dinner if that's where it leads to.

Anybody else have any thoughts?

Wonder where brian is ? Haven't seen him lately.

ttt

Anyone going to be @ Matthews Alive ! this weekend ?

I'll be there tonight! We are leaving for St. Louis early tomorrow morning and won't be back until Tuesday so tonight is our only chance. I haven't been yet but heard great things so I'm looking forward to it!

We may see you there (if we knew what we looked like)...hmmm

Sorry I'm responding so late! I was gone for an extended holiday weekend and its been busy at work lately!

SA, it looks like we may be the only ones at the GTG because nobody else will respond with dates!!

Tracy

Hi - I just saw this post. I have been PC challenged and finally signed back on w/ a revised name!!! I am also in Charlotte and would love to come to the GTG, but I will be at Parents Weekend up at ASU in Boone the last part of Sept. I also have plans in mid-Oct, but don't let my schedule dictate.

Tracy - thanks for starting this thread.

Last try Tracy, I'm not sure where all of our CLT folks are these days.

Hi Bankbabe! Another Charlottean! ;)

SA, I'm not sure what is up. Perhaps we should try for early November?

Tracy

Your guess is as good as mine...

Okay, I'm going to give this one last ditch effort and then I'm giving up!

If anyone is still interested, please throw some dates out there so we can get this started.

Thanks!
Tracy

Thx TRacy, I did see Brian on here the other day & Gretchen today...

Thanks SA...hopefully they will respond. It's so odd because everyone was on board until I started trying to narrow down a location and date. Hopefully we'll get some responses!

Tracy

Hey tcreath- I am a new poster and would love to come to a GTG in Charlotte where I live.
Early November would be good for me. Just a suggestion- Big Ben Pub in Myers Park is fun as well as Sir Edmund Halley's - Park Rd Shop Ctr. We did a New Year's gathering there last yr. and it was really fun atmosphere.
Is Robispierre still coming? I have been reading Fodors for some time and would love to meet the "celebrity"!

Sorry- Robespierre- I misspelled..