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Hey everyone...

It has been brought to my attention by a couple of members that it has been all too long since we have had another get together in the CT/MA area. There has been some discussion if we should hold it in Boston (proper or general metro area) or just go back and meet up in Manchester, CT where we had one probably 4-5 years ago.

The date for this is January 31, 2009. Time will be 1900.

I would like to Poll you guys to see what you would like to do better. Based on the majority of the group we will hold the meeting in that city/town.

I would like to make this decision no later than 1/15 to give people as much notice as possible, so please get your votes in by then. From there I will take PM's (or just replies to the thread) and we will make a reservation. Usually we do some sort of steak eatery (Outback has been pretty common) or possibly change it up to some Italian.

Look forward to seeing some of you at the end of the month.

-Alex

(P.S. Anyone anywhere can really organize a meet up -- if you want to do one in your area feel free. I'll even set the post as a global announcement so you can coordinate something, just let us know so we can move it around for you.)

Either works for me.

Metro Boston would be a great spot. Should be a good time.

Those opting for "Metro Boston" should specify whether they prefer downtown Boston (traffic, parking, other issues) or suburban Boston (e.g., somewhere along Rt. 128).

Does not matter to me, anywhere inside 495 is ok for me.


474

Wow, I just read this lol.
Manchester would be a perfect location for me. I know that I will 100% be there (Manchester is 4 miles from where I live).
If Manchester, count me in !

Mike

I would obviously prefer Manchester, CT since its a hell of a lot closer than Boston. However, I'm not sure I will even be in the United States at that point so don't count my vote.

The last meet.... hmm, was that when N.E.E.D. executed the raid on my office?

I voted for Manchester as well... As much as I would really love to see Boston (or the area thereof again), its a bit of a strech from where I am now.

nmfire10 wrote:I would obviously prefer Manchester, CT since its a hell of a lot closer than Boston. However, I'm not sure I will even be in the United States at that point so don't count my vote.

The last meet.... hmm, was that when N.E.E.D. executed the raid on my office?

Yes. And almost seven years ago!

I knew something was up when the MDC ID "DEAD" appeared on the console.

Based on votes - Boston area it is.

I'm going to work with a couple of the folks I know up there to try and come up with a good place - but it looks as though we will go forward with something on the 31st at 1900.

-Alex

I should be able to swing the Boston area...I just need to know exactly where as soon as people know.

I'm going to try and work out the details this weekend and will let you all know. At that point if you could send me a PM or reply here that your in that would be fantastic.

-Alex

I'm in and can assist in planning.

Details:
Joe's American Bar & Grill
985 Providence Highway (RT 1)
Dedham, MA
(781) 329-0800

Reservations are under the name "Timothy".

http://www.joesamerican.com


*For any hams:

444.700 88.5 (-) MDC1200 is welcome
I as well as others will be monitoring on the way there.


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RKG in.

In.

Thanks to Tim for finding a place to accommodate us!

-Alex

Info for those coming: Providency Hiway in Dedham is no longer technically Route 1 north of Route 128. From Mass. Turnpike, exit onto "95 SB/128 SB" and exit at 15A, which will put you on Prov. Hwy NB. Joes is only a couple of hundred yards up the road, but if my memory is correct, it is on the west side, so you will have to make a U-turn at the first light.

For non-hams, didn't Batlabs have a Part 90 channel for talk-in?

RKG wrote:Info for those coming: Providency Hiway in Dedham is no longer technically Route 1 north of Route 128. From Mass. Turnpike, exit onto "95 SB/128 SB" and exit at 15A, which will put you on Prov. Hwy NB. Joes is only a couple of hundred yards up the road, but if my memory is correct, it is on the west side, so you will have to make a U-turn at the first light.

For non-hams, didn't Batlabs have a Part 90 channel for talk-in?

Generally MURS - 151.88 DPL 143 / NAC 293. (noting that you should be complying with all rules/regs of the MURS world using that channel)

-Alex

This is a frequency list that someone had posted around 2004 or so. I don't remember who but I had saved it.

I think that was the first Dayton freq guide, and has pretty much stuck. Same NAC 293 on the UHF, but everyone tends to use VHF.

Oh, and I an 90% in...will know for sure in a couple of days.

/post count whoring

You can count me in, I'll see you guys there...

Dave

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Five from the Taunton area attending (myself plus 4).

John
N1OTY

Got them.

-Alex

Guys -

It's great that there is a lot of interest from people as well as other individuals tagging along. That's the whole idea behind the meet and greets.

We are at the point where we may exceed our original guesstimate of people who will be attending and may have to work out additional plans with the venue.

IF:

* Your thinking about coming
* Coming but have *NOT* replied here, sent a PM, or otherwise told us
* Invited additional guests and haven't told us.

We can't plan for you. I won't be able to ensure there is a seat at the table(s). (Sorry in advance).

With this in mind - if there is any additional people who wish to RSVP so we can plan accordingly (and if you don't want your name mentioned fine - just PM GEMOTO or I) we will count you in.

If people drop from your party - fine. Just please communicate that.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help. I don't want this to discourage anyone from coming but I want to do my best to accommodate everyone so that you can all enjoy dinner!

-Alex

This is odd my post did not show.

I should be able to make it about 19:30 as I have to come from Boston and never knowing how traffic is.

I'm in for sure

Pj wrote:I'm in for sure

Ok. Is that both of you or just one.

Based on coversation in the car this morning, should just be me (unless you want to kidnap her)

Pj wrote:Based on coversation in the car this morning, should just be me (unless you want to kidnap her)

Nah, should be all good.

Thanks!

I'm still in. Be there atound 19:30 Will check in on 444.700 88.5 (-)

GEMOTO wrote:Details:
Joe's American Bar & Grill
985 Providence Highway (RT 1)
Dedham, MA
(781) 329-0800

Reservations are under the name "Timothy".

http://www.joesamerican.com


*For any hams:

444.700 88.5 (-) MDC1200 is welcome
I as well as others will be monitoring on the way there.


RSVP in this thread!

A great get-together. A tip of the hat to Alex and the others who set everything up.

Glad everyone had a good time. A big thanks to GEMOTO for picking out the venue... Great food and the service was excellent. We pretty much closed the place around 12:30-1am.

Nice to see a lot of you again and it was nice to meet some of you for the first time as well.

See you at the next one...

-Alex

Thanks for putting this together. The wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I even made some new friends.

John
N1OTY