Myrtle Beach GTG - New Years Weekend
 

From a previous thread, beach dweller mentioned a Myrtle Beach GTG. I understand GoTravel & iceeu2 are interested and may be in the area.

I'm flying down around Noon on the 30th. I would like to propose a gathering at Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery for happy hour appetizers and a couple of pints at about 4:00pm on the 30th (here's hoping they have their oatmeal stout). ((b))

If the weather's nice, will play golf on the 31st & 1st and will probably be open those afternoons. Flying back to NJ on the 2nd.

Any thoughts? Anyone else interested? ((b))

I'm definitely in! Four p.m. at Liberty (at Broadway at the Beach) on Friday 12/30.

Thanks for reminding us about this.

I can't believe that a Fodor's GTG will be so close to my home, and we'll be out of town-- San Francisco area for that week! We drove three hours to the Raleigh GTG and thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and conversation. Would love to be able to attend another one. Any chance of choosing another time?

Good choice in The Liberty Steakhouse and Brewery. It's one of our favorite places to eat/drink at Broadway at the Beach. The brews, as you seem to remember,are excellent! Kathy

If we are there, we will certainly join you. As of now, the plans are to be there from 28th or 29th thru the 2nd. Liberty will be a good change for me and keep me from having to eat every meal at Calabash!! Plus, if we get bored with you boys, we can do some power shopping without ya!!

Should these plans fall thru for whatever reason, y'all can meet us at the beach shack for a few brewskis!

i'2

btw, chuck, the kids were at the beach during Thanksgiving and had their feast at Thoroughbred's. I remembered you recommending it one other time. Thanks for that....they enjoyed it!

Sorry, Kathy, that you won't make it. You'll love SF though. Can't really reschedule because some of us are out-of-towners. But, we'll be back.

Now what makes you think we're going to bore you, iceeu2? ((a))

Anybody else? Should be great fun!!((b))

Yep, count us in. We are attending a wedding on the 31st.

Is this the Liberty at Broadway at the Beach or the one on Kings Highway between 76th and 79th in Myrtle Beach?

Great! Yes, it's at Broadway at the Beach, 21st Ave N. See you then.

Anybody else? ((b))

I'm not a regular poster but a consistent lurker who lives in the general vacinity. I'd love to join you.

Great jnine!! Be there or be square!

I was thinking, I've never been to one of these GTGs.

How will we recognize each other?

Besides the fact that Budman will be the guy two-fisting glasses of Oatmeal Stout :-)

We're the 4 party animals on the left. ((a))

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/173573/photo8.html ((b))

I am kinda tall with wild curley blond hair.

I'm thinking everyone will find us. I'll be wearing my fodorites buttons. ((a)) ((b))

I'm the only one with a drink in my hand!! Imagine that! Cheers dears!

Budman, the Mrs. will be in attendance, correct?

She wouldn't miss it. She's also got to have their onion rings.

Cheer!!! ((b))

Kathleen, we can have our own get-together in San Francisco!

OK, we don't have a Myrtle Beach here, but we have North Beach, Ocean Beach, and maybe more! We can add South Beach Diet to the list (whatever it is :) )

FainaAgain,
Absolutely! Great idea--anyone welcome.

Pick a beach, a bar, a restaurant and we'll be there. Our schedule is very flexible--since it is a vacation. Dec 29-31 in Sonoma Valley, Jan 1-3 in Carmel-Monterey area, Jan 4-6 (and most of the 7th) in San Francisco.

I was getting mighty jealous reading about the GTG so close to home, but now...
Kathy

OK, let's take it outside :) I'll start a new thread.

OK. Sorry Budman and others. Didn't mean to hijack your thread. Have a wonderful time in Myrtle Beach, and lift a glass for me. We usually have mild weather through our "winter" season so you may be able to sit outside in the patio area. Kathy

I've got blonde hair, movie star looks, they call me Sundance . . . no, wait, that's Robert Redford. :-)

Seriously, Budman, thanks for the photos link. We'll find you and iceeu2.

Looking forward to this GTG!

ttt

Looks like a head count of 9. I'll call down to see if they can set up & reserve a section for us.

Looking forward to it. I've never met a movie star before. :-)((b))

Oh shucks Budman, I'm not really a movie star!

ttt. ((b))

I just did a little recon last night at Liberty. You don't have to thank me, it's just the kind of guy I am.

The pale ale was great (they were out of oatmeal stout--a travesty!)

The buffalo shrimp were extremely hot (delicious).

We had a blast getting rid of the post-holiday blues. Can't wait for the GTG Friday at 4:00 p.m.!

<b>HUMBUG!!!</b> No Stout? Well, the good company will make up for it. ((d)) ((b))

My brother gave us a couple of tickets for the Alabama Theatre Christmas show that evening at 7:30. Any reviews? He said I could turn them in for a regular show from Feb thru July if we decided against going. ((b))

Budman, just from personal experience, if I have a couple of beers somewhere and try to see a show, I'm zzzzzzz as soon as the lights are out!

Chuck, did they have the Rasberry Ale?

Maybe they'll have some stout by Friday!

They didn't have IPA either.

Jo, I think they did have the Raspberry Wheat Ale; it was either that or the Unfiltered Wheat.

I talked with Liberty today asking if they would reserve a couple of tables for us. They said it was first come, first served, but recommended we get there a few minutes before 4 to ensure we get some tables. I plan to be there between 3:30/3:45.

GoTravel, I'm thinking you are right. We'll rebook for later in the season and trade it in for a couple more brews. ((a))

Whatever beers they have on tap all seem to be very good. Looking forward to meeting with you all. ((b))

Well...where are the pictures?? :D Did Budman show up with pants this time? :D We want to know!!!

We had a lovely time and Mr&amp;Mrs. Budman, Mr.&amp;Mrs.icee, and Chuck and his wife were just lovely people.

Chuck does indeed look like Robert Redford!

Both Budman and icee snapped photos and I'm sure they will post.

Thanks, GoT. Looking forward to a report :)

Oh, so it was beachdweller that was the movie star Budman was meeting instead of you, GoT? lol

We had great fun. I do have some shots(hopefully), but we just got home, so will post them in the next day or so if the movie star(s) have no objections!!

Next time around it's an oyster roast.

GoT, does Mr. Go have a twin? DH swears he does and that they work for the same company!

LOL! We'll let beachdweller be the movie star and I'll stay on the B list!

No, he doesn't have a twin thank goodness! One is enough work!

Did you guys make it home okay in the horrible weather?

Hey, I did have my pants on this time. :-)

We had fun! What a great time with nice people and good beer. ((b)) Looking forward to the oyster roast in September.

Chuck, my brother is taking one of your courses this sememter. I told him to go up and introduce himself -- He's guaranteed to get either an &quot;A&quot; or an &quot;F.&quot; ((a))

iceeu2, I'll send you a couple of photos tonight.

jnine, we missed you.

Hated to leave -- had a great couple of days of golf. Didn't rain until the night before we left - had an uneventful packed flight. ((b))

We made it home, but it was horrible driving in the heavy rain and high winds all the way to Aiken.

September???????? Geez, louise. I can't wait that long!

Budman, I hope you captured a photo of me without a drink in my hand!!

Good times!

Ultimately, we were too lazy to do an oyster roast either Saturday or Sunday. We ended up having a wonderful NYE at home. Yippeee!

So great to meet y'all.

Now guess who's envious :))