I'm curious, is there any interest in a Western Mass meet-up?

[Longgrain]

Perhaps sometime this summer? I know there was talk about a Conn. meet-up next month, but I know I've talked to a few people about meeting up somewhere, say Amherst, and getting together.

Amherst would be best for me since my brother lives there (providing me a place to stay) and my best friend lives in Holyoke and works at the Amherst Brewing Company (at least she used to) and might be able to provide some suggestions on where to go.

It would give a chance for those who have trouble getting to Boston to meet, and be less of a strain for those who come from Connecticut.

So what do you all think, any Ideas or opinions will be welcome.

:hi:

[salvorhardin]

1. That sounds great

even to antisocial me.

[Longgrain]

4. Great, it's just an Idea I'm mulling with for now...

Tho I'll keep everyone else updated if anything comes up.

[DODI]

2. I haven't had a chance to deal with my CT idea. I would

go to Western Mass -- maybe we could combine CT and Western Mass at Granville State Park or something. Not the Mardi Gras!

[Longgrain]

3. Granville State Park where's that?

Tho me, I'm personally attached to the North Hampton/ Amherst idea.

Tho I'd like to go to the Conn. one as well.

[DODI]

6. Granville is by Southwick -- I too, like the North Hampton idea

I think Lewis Black is going to be up there in May.

[Longgrain]

5. Kick, for those on the east coast just getting out of work.

Anyone else?

[matcom]

7. i'll come out if i can

:bounce:

[Longgrain]

8. Would be great too see you again Mat

I had too much fun at the last two meet-ups I went to, I thought I'd organize my own.

Can't wait for the next one...whereever it may be.

[Longgrain]

9. Kick for the evening croud...

Maybe I'll tandem post something about this in the MA and Conn. state forums over the weekend, just to see if there is anymore interest.

[sparky_in_ma]

10. Northampton is a good place

It's right off Rte. 91, about 2 hours from Boston and 1 hour from Hartford CT. The Northampton Bowl, with big bar, is at the exit ramp and a couple of motels are in staggering distance. It's a nice college towns, and VERY blue.

[Longgrain]

11. Yep, that's why I suggested it...

Plus, it's a beautiful country in the summer, and all the college kids have left town, so more room for us grown-ups...:evilgrin:

[sparky_in_ma]

12. Agreed

I love the area.

[Longgrain]

13. Kick for the late night, post-press conference group.

Hope you enjoyed your evening kids.

[In_The_Wind]

14. I'm interested

:popcorn::beer::toast:

[Longgrain]

15. Do come Freebird..er... I mean Joan...

We'd love to have you...:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

16. just let me know when ...

We rode over to Great Barrington for lunch a few Sundays ago - That's within motorcycle riding distance:woohoo: and so is quite a bit of Mass & Conn

[Longgrain]

17. You bet, I'm thinking June or July...

DODI was planing something for May, but I'm still not sure if anything has materialized yet...we'll see.

[In_The_Wind]

18. I'm sorta pointing my wheels heading west for June 18th

in Michigan.

Another DUer thought it was the 15th but that is cleared up for me now.

[Longgrain]

19. Bedtime kick

maybe I'll get back to y'all tomorrow afternoon.

[Longgrain]

20. Weekend kick.

:kick:

[SarahB]

21. I think I'm done with this stuff for awhile.

I'm one of those people just better off living a quiet sort of existence. I have enough to do just working, taking care of my children, and getting through my divorce.

[Longgrain]

22. Good luck Sarah, maybe we'll meet again someday...

It was nice meeting you tho.

[bicentennial_baby]

23. Oui, Oui

Greenfield-er here! Hell yeah I'd go, as long as it fits into my schedule. Amherst or Noho both sound like excellent locales. Many coffee houses, bars, and restaurants in both towns.

[Longgrain]

24. Great, another one, I hope you'll join us,

that is if this thing ever materializes.

[Longgrain]

25. Another kick...for the P.M. folks...

Anyone else got any Ideas on this?