Baltimore Meetup

February 10, 2007 5:59 PM

St. Patty's or April Fool's Bawlmore meet?
sorry I missed the last get-together but youcancallmeal may be in NYC *any day now*!
posted by nj_subgenius to MetaFilter Gatherings at 5:59 PM (14 comments total)

I'm busy St. Patrick's Day, but Foolsday sounds great.
posted by Faint of Butt at 7:11 PM on February 10, 2007

I won't be there, but as a former Bawlmoron, I'd go with the former, assuming all else is equal. St. Patrick's Day is a pretty good time in Charm City, and when else are you going to have corned beef and cabbage?
posted by dhammond at 8:26 PM on February 10, 2007

Suggesting a MeFi meet at a place that did not serve alcohol on St Patty's day, I think, would get one banned for life with double-secret anti-sock-puppet detection.
So, yeah.
posted by nj_subgenius at 4:54 AM on February 11, 2007

I know I flaked on the last meetup, but I would do my best to join on April Fool's Day (I'm on childcare duty on St. Patty's Day, most likely).
posted by justonegirl at 1:21 PM on February 11, 2007

I've often wondered why it's known as St. Patty's day rather than Paddy's day in the States. Anybody know?
posted by TwoWordReview at 4:19 PM on February 11, 2007

I think it's because Paddy is sometimes taken as a pejorative like 'Mick', whereas Patty is more neutral sounding, I guess.
posted by nj_subgenius at 4:56 PM on February 11, 2007

...here in Murka that is.
posted by nj_subgenius at 4:57 PM on February 11, 2007

I could do it April 1st, but I'll be out of town on St. Patty's.
posted by Anonymous at 5:33 PM on February 11, 2007

As far as I know, I'm available both days. This could change, though as my rehearsal schedule changes.
posted by youcancallmeal at 12:17 PM on February 12, 2007

I've never been to the Thirsty Dog, is it good besides the fact that canines are allowed?
posted by nj_subgenius at 4:38 PM on February 12, 2007

OK!
schroedinger, justonegirl and Faint of Butt: April 1 preference
dhammond (in spirit) and sperose: St Patty's
youcancallmeal: either/or
nj_subgenius: either/both
I don't know charm city much, so I depend on your kind guidance: can you recommend a place with reasonable beer selection and atmosphere that might welcome MeFites?
posted by nj_subgenius at 6:57 PM on February 16, 2007

thirsty dog is good, but depending on size of crowd might be small. club charles is always good, but we've been there. brewer's art might be a good choice if we can grab one of the tables.
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:18 AM on February 17, 2007

I'm on it.
posted by nj_subgenius at 6:28 PM on February 21, 2007

Well, I have an inquiry to The Brewer's Art for St Patrick's Day, Saturday. April 1 is a Sunday, so I don't know how popular that will be. A MeTa post from anyone who responded to this one with the question might bring some more responses. And, when I originally posted, gray FPPs were whizzing off the main page pretty quickly, so it could have easily been missed.
posted by nj_subgenius at 9:37 AM on February 25, 2007