Boston DU Gathering, Saturday April 23rd, 2 PM: Details Here

[Kathy in Cambridge]

Please help keep this kicked as I will be checking DU intermittently over the next week.

Kings has bowling, billiards, and food. The youngins can get in no problem. It is a good location for visiting out-of-towners, and there are many other bars and restaurants in the surrounding area. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, April 23rd at 2 PM!

:bounce: :party: :beer: :bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer::bounce: :party: :beer:

http://www.kingsbackbay.com

Kings
10 Scotia Street
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: (617) 266-BOWL

Directions

From the Green Line

Take the green line to Hynes/ICA stop. Exit onto Massachusetts Avenue and go left out the door. Walk to the corner of Boylston Street and take a left. Walk one block to Dalton Street (across from the Fire House) and turn right. KINGS is located on the right after the Parking Garage. The DeVille Lounge entrance is on Dalton Street. The main entrance is on Scotia Street, around the corner underneath the "BOWL" sign.

Coming from the East:

Take the Prudential Center exit. This exit will merge you onto Huntington Avenue. Take your first right onto Belvidere Street. Next, Belvidere Street will fork. Stay to the right, turning onto Dalton Street The Back Bay Hilton will be on your left on the corner of Dalton and Scotia Street. The entrance to KINGS is on Scotia Street.

Coming from the North:

Follow 93 South to Exit 26A, RT-28 N/ LEVERETT CR toward Cambridge. At the fork, veer left onto Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow to the Kenmore Square/Fenway exit. Stay to the left when the exit splits - this will put you onto Boylston Street - heading toward downtown. Follow Boylston across Massachusetts Avenue. At the first light after Massachusetts Avenue, take a right onto Dalton Street. There is an entrance on Dalton Street as well as an entrance around the corner on Scotia Street...below the "BOWL" sign.

Parking

The Pilgrim Parking Garage is located above KINGS on Dalton Street. From the exit of the parking garage, turn right and the Dalton Street exit will be on your right. If you walk up to the corner of Scotia and Dalton street and take a right, the Scotia Street exit will be on your right. The entrance is located below the "BOWL" sign. A discount of $4 is applicable if your ticket is validated. Please ask at reception about validation.

[BigMcLargehuge]

1. and don't forget!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

2. I'm not scared of matcom!

You better find another, more sinister threat! :evilgrin:

[JimmyJazz]

4. Whaaaa? I thought you were buying *my* drinks!

The deal's off if I have to buy you drinks! :P

[BigMcLargehuge]

7. tell you what, you buy me one, I'll buy you one

that way it evens out and no arms need be broken.


(come on raise!!!! still waiting on a raise!!!)

[Kathy in Cambridge]

3. kick

[MissMillie]

5. BOWLING!!!

I'm terrible at it, but I love it.

See you all there!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

6. *****

:kick:

[barackmyworld]

8. how shall we find each other?

or do you think it will be easy to identify the large, excited group with blue wristbands?

[sniffa]

13. just foLLow the smeLL

:P

[Kathy in Cambridge]

15. That overripe smell of drunken Democrats?

[sniffa]

18. that

or the smeLL of burning trees. :smoke:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

14. I don't think it should be a problem. Just look for these guys:

[Mrs.Matcom]

50. The Last One Kills me

I love how matcom is sucking in his gut! hahaha! :rofl:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

51. I just love the fact he was groped by a FAKE cop!

:rofl:

[Arkana]

9. We need to have a Worcester DU gathering

That's one I could finally go to. :P

[Kathy in Cambridge]

11. Why can't you come to Boston?

No car? what about taking the commuter rail?

[Arkana]

12. No car, plus it's about a 2-hour trip from where I am, and Boston

is a bitch to navigate anyway. Oh well. :shrug:

[WilliamPitt]

16. Hey

Commuter rail from Worcester stops at Dartmouth St, which is a few short blocks to Kings. I can help.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

17. maybe see if there's other DUers that can give you a lift

there are some folks from the Worcester area. Maybe post in the Mass. forum and see...

[ET Awful]

24. I just sent you a PM, if you want to avoid Boston and drive to Lowell

you can hitch a ride with me into Boston.

edit: I'm a dumbass. I didn't catch the "don't have a car" bit. Sorry.

[WilliamPitt]

10. ALL READ THIS POST

Kings is only a few blocks away from my apartment, and right next door to Bukowski's Tavern (my other apartment), so I know the area really well. If any of you have any questions about how to get around, where to go, etc., PM me.

[DS1]

66. Your other apartment

I like that :D

[RevolutionaryActs]

19. Cool man!

:bounce:

[Renew Deal]

20. I will do my best to be there.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

21. It's only 3.5 hours away

you can do it!

hope to see you there.

[Renew Deal]

22. I am trying to convince my girlfriend to come.

I hope she does. :hi:

[yvr girl]

23. If I can make it

You can make it.

[Renew Deal]

27. Is this my girlfriend?

:P

[yvr girl]

28. Possibly

I haven't been paying attention.

[stellanoir]

25. hurrrrumphhhh

No directions from the South? Guess I can't go then. Boo Hoo.

Kidding. . . I know the area fairly well and am totally looking forward to it.

Yay Kath (and possibly Will) for making yet another astute "executive decision."

Phew.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

26. Someone's gotta do it!

:D

Organizing Democrats is like herding cats! Hopefully this place will have a little something for everyone.

[stellanoir]

29. Love that expression

about herding cats. A really funny cartoon image inevitably pops in front of my mind's eye whenever I read, hear, or think of it.

Sounds like you did indeed pick a good place. If they have decent tunes it'll be and added plus. Aaaand I've abandoned whining about the wine. Phew. Aren't you pleased ?

Let me know if I can be of any assistance whatsoever.

[Rockholm]

32. From the south, take the Expressway to Mass Ave.

Exit 20. Follow exit to Mass Ave. Right on Mass Ave. Follow until you reach Boylston Street. You will pass the Christian Science complex on the right. Turn right on Boylston Street. At the first light, turn right on to Dalton Street.

Lucky for us, the Red Sox are out of town on the 23rd or traffic would be REALLY bad.

[Amaya]

30. I'll try to be there

Something came up at work and I'm trying to get out of it ... no luck yet. We'll see.

[SarahB]

34. No!!!!

I hope you get out of it. :(

[Amaya]

39. I'm trying... I'll know more tomorrow

if I can go are we riding together? :)

[SarahB]

42. Yeah, since I'm east, you can come to my place.

I'll be in my new one then and will pass along the directions. Since you've had car problems, if you want to park there that's cool and we can take my beast minivan and ride up together. Is 12:30 ok since I'm working the night before though? 4&1/2 hours of sleep and some strong coffee should make me good to go. I'll try to get in a good nap before work Friday. I'll pm more....

[Amaya]

49. sounds good

like i said i'll know more tomorrow.

by the way, my car is fixed... for now :)

[Rockholm]

31. Can't wait to see how the converted the Cheri theatre

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[Kat45]

33. Sounds good. I was about to ask if a decision had been made yet.

Is that a typical expensive downtown garage? Do you think it would make more sense to take the T in instead of driving?

[Kathy in Cambridge]

35. Since I never drive downtown, I don't know about the garage

they're all expensive in Back Bay. I'd take the T.

[Kat45]

40. Do you happen to know where to catch the #1 bus in Harvard Sq?

I usually take that on the way home from that part of town, but I take the subway in because I have no idea where you catch that bus. (And the bus is less hassle.)

[barackmyworld]

45. in front of Johnson gate

to go in the direction AWAY from central square...not sure about the other direction

[Kat45]

67. I have no idea what Johnson Gate is.

Is it somewhere on Mass Ave? What is across the street from it?

[barackmyworld]

72. it's on mass ave

on the left side of Harvard Yard. Actually, it's Johnston. Here's a map, it's a labeled yellow square. You can zoom out:

http://map.harvard.edu/level3.cfm?mapname=camb_allston&tile=F7&quadrant=A&series=M

[jonnyblitz]

44. i am parking at the usual spot and I will take the T or cabs

once there. I just want to lose the car in a cheap parking garage (green st, central square) as soon as possible. :P

[Kathy in Cambridge]

36. kick

[JohnKleeb]

37. This sounds cool

Thanks, BTW check your PM, I need some help.

[Squeech]

38. Kick

I'm taking the T myself. But I live here.

[Longgrain]

41. Sounds good, hopefully I can find a place to crash...

Sounds like quite a party...

[WindRavenX]

43. sweetage

I'll have to "pre-game" to make sure I arrived adequately drunk :toast:

[RevolutionaryActs]

46. HAHA! Take me with you!

:evilgrin:

Drunken bowling.. weeeeeeeeeeeeeee! :crazy:


Also I plan on stealing drinks from JJ... shh don't tell her. :P

[JohnKleeb]

47. Well I am gonna steal drinks from all of you

So ha!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

48. Red Sox

:kick:

[Bok_Tukalo]

53. Saw them get beat live in the bottom of the ninth. Cool.

<poe>

[Bok_Tukalo]

52. Are there any extra activities planned? I'm there for the weekend

and I was wondering if this were just a one afternoon thing.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

54. Some people are doing sightseeing and other things

when do you arrive?

[Bok_Tukalo]

55. I'll be there Friday afternoon and leave on Monday

I have not booked the hotel yet since I was waiting to find out where the meet-up would be (I wanted to be close enough). Having read this thread, I will book it tomorrow.

[sparky_in_ma]

56. Any people staying over in hotels?

I'm looking for places close by. PM if you know places. Thanks.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

60. Some links:

http://www.quikbook.com
http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/default.asp?CCheck=1&rfrr=-1065
http://www.travelocity.com/

King's is near the Sheraton Prudential and Back Bay Hilton, but there are plenty of cheaper hotels in the area.

[LynzM]

57. See you all there!

:bounce:

[BlondieK143]

58. KiCk!

The place sounds cool. :) Can't wait to see you guys there!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

59. KICK

[Kathy in Cambridge]

61. kick

[GOPisEvil]

62. Hey, that looks like a cool place!

ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW I WILL BE IN BOSTON! :bounce:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

63. YAY!!!

:bounce:

When do you get in on Friday?

[GOPisEvil]

64. 12:35pm!

I leave Austin at 6:10am! :o

[yvr girl]

65. One week from TODAY I'll be in Boston

:D

[GalleryGod]

68. One week from today I'll be grading term papers

:rofl: :hide: :rofl:


Some fun, Eh?:sarcasm:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

69. kick

[Kat45]

70. kick

:kick:

[stellanoir]

71. 'nother kick

just for the stragglers. . .

Come one come all. It's more than likely to be a blast.

[freebird1]

73. ~

Thanks

:kick:

[DS1]

74. Fuck it, let's roll

/The Dude

[Sydnie]

75. OK, I have announced at work that I will NOT be there for I will be

hanging with you all instead. I hope they hear me this time because everytime there is a meet up I miss it because they forget and I have to work. Not this time!!!!

Kathy, add one more to the list please. Can't wait to meet you all!

[Redstone]

76. So is that Back Bay Hilton

within staggering distance from Kings? That's an important factor for me.

Hot damn, DU people, alcohol, and pool tables.

The only thing that could make it better is if they also have foosball tables.

Redstone

[Longgrain]

77. Kickie poo.

For the weekend crowd.

:kick:

[BlondieK143]

78. One week from today!

:woohoo:

[Ian David]

79. See you all there later!

[JohnKleeb]

81. Yep

Hey.

[Cobalt Violet]

80. I've got to work until 7:00pm.

Maybe the festivities will still be going on. Or do you think that is too late.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

83. PM me your cell

and I'll call if we go to another bar. Do you work in Boston or in the 'burbs?

[Longgrain]

82. Another Kick

For prosperity's sake.

[GalleryGod]

84. Photographers and Fire Hoses will be needed! DU goes Nuclear!

Who will be Da' Brat?
Da' Flirt?
(You) Da' Man! ?

DU

[GalleryGod]

85. Kick -it, Kiddies!

:rofl: :popcorn: :rofl:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

86. sleepy kick

:kick:

[Longgrain]

87. Kick, since the subject has come up again...

:kick:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

88. kick

[curse10]

89. Ah yeah.... I'll be there

And I'll bring the man. It'll be a swingin' shindig.

[GalleryGod]

90. Pictures, Kirsten, Please ?

For those of us buried under an avalanche of Blue Books:rant:

:spray: :hide: :spray:

[Blaukraut]

91. kick

I'll be there with my s.o.
'Bout time I made it to a gathering :-)

[Longgrain]

92. Double kick!

[JohnKleeb]

93. Heya

Sorry I am so shy about calling you.

[Ellen Forradalom]

94. oh shit

I'll probably be stuck doing the Seder thing.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

95. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You must come!

:-(

[Maine-ah]

96. augh!!!! it's a four hour trip, and I hate Boston.

why don't y'all skip Boston and go to Portland.....:+

[Kathy in Cambridge]

97. Go Sox!

[Kathy in Cambridge]

98. kick

[stepnw1f]

99. I Will See you Folks There Dammit!

Damn... I can't drink!!!:P

[Kathy in Cambridge]

100. Why can't you drink? On medication or underage?

:-)

[stepnw1f]

101. Have a Weakness for the Stuff

Must be the Slavic in me.

[JohnKleeb]

102. Ok I added this to my phone schedule, awesome

[Nothing Without Hope]

103. Can someone please tell me what is going to happen at this get-together?

Are there events scheduled, or is it - as its name suggests- "just" to meet each other? How long will it go on? I'm confused.

Thanks for any help on this.

[Renew Deal]

104. It's scheduled

just to meet each other. It will probably go for a few hours. Just show up. ;)