Conference waylay::singles_chat

      Well here's the long awaited infor on the Amesbury Sports Park. On top
of snow tubing on manmande snow they also have a driving range, bumper boats,
and sand volley ball. The have what they call the Power Play Grill which has 9 
tv screens and features over 100 different beers. Their phone number is 
508-388-5788... Now onto the snow tubing schedule.

      Weekdays open from 12-9:30
     all day pass 	$10.00
     group of 12 and up  $9.00  per person
     group of 30 and up	 $8.00 "          "
     group of 100 and up $7.00 "          "
     Bday party inl lift ticket, pizza and soda $12.00 per person

     Weekends/Holidays/school vacations
     open 9a.m to midnight
     all day pass 	$20
     3 hour pass 	$15
     morning pass 9-12  $12
     Morning groups 25 or more $10 oer oerson

     evenings  6pm - 9:30
     Sun -Thurs 	$8.00
     group 12 or more   $7.00 pp
     group 30 or more   $6.00 pp
               6pm -10:00
     Fri, Sat and Holidays $12.00 
     groups of 20 or more  $10.00 pp

     Location is I495 take exit 54 follow signs.. (this is North of Chelmsford)

     Age restrictions age 7 can ride in their own tube but require an adult to
precede them up in the lift.. The adult must also precede them down the hill
to make sure they get out of harms way.

     Ages 4,5,+6 Are required to be with an adult at all times. You'll also have
to read and sign an adult responsibility form.

     Ages 1-3 As a safety precaution does not allow toddlers to use the snow 
tube facility. 

     As an aside the Sport Grill features a dj on Friday evening and a live band
on Sat evenings. Having never been there I don't know if there's a dance floor.
     

    misunderstood your note to me (again) Bob.  I couldn't even bring
    Angeline even if she were three.  
    
    I'm so new to this stuff, bear with me!  :-)  
    							cj *->

         cj,
    
         It's ok I tend to have dyslexia when writing. I need to go back to
    school to make my brain learn how to think bass akwards so things I
    write will be more understandable to others (-:
    
         If Elora ,my oldest, wears her boss jeans we can hide Angeline in
    one of her pockets. Heck we could all hide in her jeans they're so gall
    dang oversized.
    
    bob

    	Going to see the California Sea Otter Exhibit at the Acquarium in
    Boston - not sure how long its there - but heard about it on my way
    home.
    
    	Barb I know you'll be in on this one!
    
    joyce

    
>    	Barb I know you'll be in on this one!
    
Cool!  

(My reception was at the Aquarium.  ;-)  )

B

    Angeline is long overdue for a trip to the aquarium!
    					cj *->

    Hi,
    
    Count me in I would love to go!
    
    Kathleen
    
    

    	So when are we playing pool?  What about a Sunday afternoon? 
    
    joyce

    
    	Did somebody say pool?
    

    I would love to play pool, just let me know when.
    
    mh

    Donno about the Grainery in Nashua. Use to be a great place to throw
    darts.

    
    
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OK folks, how bout we do the comedy night on Feb 15?  Dinner beforehand there
at Bainbridges?  Or there's an awesome Chinese place right down the street.

B

    Comedy and dinner sounds good to me.. I'm in... 
    
    

    
    Dinner and comedy sounds good to me too!!
    
    count me in, and probably jan too!!
    
    
    carol
    
    
    

    	Don't know if I'd call this a "suggested social event" however,
    Barb did ask me to organize a line dancing night... 
    
    	Daryll - hit next unseen :-P
    
    
    	Rather than start off with that - I figured I'd see if anyone
    wanted to try the beginner's country line dance lessons at The
    Penitentiary in Worcester.  
    
    	I usually go with my sister, its a night out and great exercise,
    the cost is $5 and the lessons are 7-10.
    
    	The new lessons start tonight, but I went last night to the
    intermediate class, so I won't be going tonight.  I will be going
    next week, this is not a "formal" adventure - I'll be there if you want
    to join me fine - if not - fine...
    
    joyce
    
    	

Should we move the "dork" notes here now?

         I'd be willing to try to help arrange a x-country skiing trip if
    it ever snows. My past two attempts at arranging things have been
    disaters though. The singles dance at Best Western and Snow tubing :-)
    I lack Joyce's managerial skills or mayhaps just haven't found the
    right event. The closest x-country ski place with snow is Windblown.
    It's in south central NH. 
    
    bob

    Hi Bob,
    
    Yes, I'd like to do this.  Due to my horrendous schedule I can 
    only join you for cross country on a Sunday or Saturday afternoon.  
    
    I'd rather go on Sunday though, just to be rested enough.
    
    Karyn

          Our schedules seem to match... I work all day on saturdays so
    Sunday is my best day. I'll keep track of the conditions closeby. In 
    the event Waterville Valley or something that far away is all that has
    snow we could split the driving depending on how many people go. My van
    holds 7..
    
    Bob

I'd be interested too Bob.  I'd be willing to do a day trip somewhere with snow.
I've never x-country skiied before but have been wanting to try it out!

B

    Hi,
    
    Count me in.. I would love to try x-country skiing... 
    
    Kathleen

See http://www.skinh.com/xcount.html
and http://www.xcski.org/

There's a good deal of snow up in the White Mountains of NH or Green Mountains
of VT! I've only been doing downhill in those areas, but they are more of a
winter wonderland than you might expect. I actually found enough snow to go
x-country around the parks in Nashua recently. More on the way, I hear.

Still thinking snow,
-Jeff

>There's a good deal of snow up in the White Mountains of NH or Green Mountains
>of VT! I've only been doing downhill in those areas, but they are more of a
>winter wonderland than you might expect. 

Oh yeah!  There was tons of snow in N Conway!

OK, I realize this is 11 weeks away, but a couple of people asked so...

My show will be...

May 9, 10 @ 8 pm
May 11    @ 2 pm  (this is Mother's Day)

Elm St Junior High School, @ Elm and Lake in Nashua (downtown Nashua).

B

    
    	I want to do lunch - anyone in the GMA/Acton/Littleton area
    interested - ohh and the rest of you are welcome too :-)
    
    joyce

    
>    	I want to do lunch - anyone in the GMA/Acton/Littleton area
>    interested - ohh and the rest of you are welcome too :-)
    
Sounds good to me!!  (But you probably already knew my answer right?)  ;-)

B

    	
    	But of course my friend :-)    How's this Thursday sound?  I'm
    dying for extra crispy chicken fingers from the Sechwan Pavillion!
    Or maybe even - tomorrow?   
    
    joyce

    	
>    	But of course my friend :-)    How's this Thursday sound?  I'm
>    dying for extra crispy chicken fingers from the Sechwan Pavillion!
>    Or maybe even - tomorrow?   
    
Can't do tomorrow.  thurs I could do.  where is Szechwan Pavillion???

    	In Nagog Plaza - near Crossroads and Scupper Jack's (formerly the
    Rusty Scupper).
    
    	They have a very good buffet too!
    
    j

         Oh well next time. I coulda done tomorrow but will be on vac Thurs
    and Fri ;-)
    
    bob

    I'll be in Maynard on Thursday... I'd love to meet up with you!!
    
    

    	So - it looks like Thursday lunch is a go!
    
    	Attendees:
    
    	me, Barb, Kathleen
    
    	Location:
    
    	Sechwan Pavillion
    
    Extra crispy chicken fingers here I come!
    
    joyce

    
    	I'll be at The Pen - in Worcester tonight - doing Beginners Line
    Dance lesson!
    
    joyce

    Hey Joyce,  Line dancing is fun and great exercise! 
    I started a few weeks ago...
    
    
    
     

    Well, it looks like I'm going to have Saturday night free.
    Anyone want to get something together up in the South NH/
    North MA area?   
    
    (as usual, I have a free night that does *NOT* coincide
    with the planned event of the week :-{ ).
    
    Maybe dinner, some drinks - where was it you all like?
    The Brewery in Lowell, or something?
    						cj *->
    

Sorry, CJ, I can't make it.  I'm going to Walpole to see our resident lighting
director light up the stage.  Hey, no smashed car this year Doug - it's looking
good!  ;-)  (Was supposed to go see his show last year but it was around the
same time of year and last year I was carless at this time of year.)

B

    
    	Sorry cj - I'll be at David Copperfield :-P
    
    j

Barb,

	You could always call and see if you can get a ticket for CJ. ;-)

						--Doug

    
    	RE: .102
    
    	Joyce, he probably wouldn't notice if you disappeared for awhile.
    

    	
    	True Shawn - but my date would!
    
    joyce

OK gang, been thinking about having a St Patty's Day party for a bit.  Now that
James is gonna be down this way I just have to do it.  ;-)  So, it'll be on
Sat, March 15.  Actually it'll be a St Patty's Day/Ides of March/James is in
town party!  ;-)  Let's make it a potluck dinner thing.  Say 6:30 or so.  

B

    
    That would be great.. count me in... 
    

    
    	Our first house party - Barb's got a great house for that!  Count
    me in.  Ohh and for those of you who remember - I'll be making that
    *chocolate* cake you all were addicted to :-)
    
    joyce

    Well, I'm just overwhelmed with things to do Saturday night! ;->
    
    Ok, this is what I've decided...I have a sitter, I'm not staying
    home.  I think I'll catch a show in Boston.  The ones I've been
    wanting to see are sold out for the night (Rent and Blue Man Group),
    so this is supposedly the last week (and an old choice I had forgotten 
    about) for  Late Night Catechism.  
    
    Any reviews on it?  Any interest in going?
    
    (If you thought it stunk, please tell me off line in case someone 
    *is* interested in going :-)  

Well, speaking of theatre...I have been meaning to put a note it...

Anyone interested in going to see "Rent"?  I'll call for info (or Doug, since
you went, do you remember info?).

B

	Be prepared to shell out big $$$.

	The advertised number is Ticket Master.  They'll sock you a "service
charge" on top of the already obscene ticket price.  You might want to try
the box office directly instead.

	A friend made the arrangements when I went, so sorry, I don't have
any of the other details.

					--Doug

    
    Lunch March 17, 18 or 19 - in the Littleton area for Pat!
    
    joyce

    
    	Any suggestions for this week-end?
    
    joyce

    Weekend suggestions?
    
    Pub crawl. No social calendar is ever complete without a knuckle
    draggin tongue waggin booze guzzlin sewer swimmin one end O the street
    to the other PUB CRAWL!
    
    :-) 
    
    Just a thought....
    

         Hopefully some of us'll be skiing on Sunday...
    
    
    bob

    	
    	True about Sunday - but there's still Friday night and Saturday!
    Sometimes I run out of suggestions...
    
    joyce

Well, there's always comedy again I suppose...  ;-)

    
    	And pool :-)
    
    joyce

         Well there's always dinner followed by bowling. Over near
    Carvelles in Chelmsford is a bowling alley that has rock-n-bowl..
    Was bowling a 200 game there when the #&@#*# lights went out and 
    music started blaring. Threw a gutter ball and blew my game ;-)
    
         Dinner and a movie??
    
         Skating on Boston Common's new open air rink followed by some
    Beantown Clubbing.
    
         Roller skating with a game of laser tag.
    
         I'd be willing to host a cookie swap if anyone would be
    interested? (children welcome)
    
         Also in spring how about a perennial plant swap?? Used to go to 
    one yearly when I was married. You'd bring a bunch of surplus
    perennials. If you get enough people you can walk away with an
    incredible variey of plants for nada. 
    
         Hmme Worc Icecats would be fun to watch a game then clubbing
    afterwards.
    
         Harlem Globetrotters are at the Centrum in March.
    
         bob

    
    	Sigh - Chiro said no bowling - no roller skating - but I do still
    have my skates!
    
    	Dinner and a movie - now that could be an idea...
    
    joyce

           Joyce if we quadruple wrap you in bubble wrap with a
    strategically placed back brace I betcha you could skate. Then again 
    one of us would have to pull you around by a string so it wouldn't be 
    much fun :-(
    
    bb

    	Oh I can *skate* very well - I'm not supposed to :-(   But thanks
    for the offer of bubble wrap :-)
    
    joyce

    D.D. & the Road Kings will be at Johnny's in Leominster  
    this Friday night...   cool, elegant blues, and she can belt 'em
    too...   I highly recommend  this band!!   I can't make it this
    week (I'm in the middle of moving), but will join in soon...
    
    /b

    	Ooooo - we'll keep it in mind - thanks Bruce!
    
    joyce

    Hmm...that does sound good.  I may be able to manage a sitter,
    I don't know.  Guess I'll see if you guys make plans than I'll
    see what I can do.
    						cj *->

BLUES!!!!!!  I LOVE blues!!!

Gee, can you guess what my vote is???  ;-)  I'll even drive out to Leominster!
;-)

Bob, I started a perennial bed 2 years ago mostly from gimme's from friends
here.  Not sure if I have enough to split off yet though.  Though I do have an
abundance of lupines that were already there!  I planted 125 daffs in the fall 
- can't wait to see them popping up!!!

Oops, meeting time!!

B

    If you want blues...NMonster Mike Welch at the Blue Buffalo
    in Framingham this Friday, 2/28.  Ten bucks cover.  He's the
    best. 
    
    Sue

RE: .127

	I saw him about 4 years ago.. Incredible..

							mike

    I saw him Feb 1 in Machester, and couldn't believe what I was
    seeing!!  
    
    I'm thinking of going to Framingham Friday night.  There's still
    tickets ... I called this morning.
    
    Sue

    	Well shall we try dinner at The Border and then over to Johnny's
    for some Blues?!?!   I know Barb's up for it!  So let me know and we'll
    get organized - heck its Weds already!!!!
    
    joyce

    
    	I've been dying to see Riverdance - now that I know how to get to
    the Wang Center - who's up for an adventure to see Riverdance?  
    They're back here in Aug/Sep - Aug tickets are probably already gone
    :-(  I think its $75/ticket - but I'd have to check - we should get
    organized quickly if we're going to do this...
    
    	What do you think?
    
    joyce

    It's terrific.  I saw it back in JAnuary when it was here, and
    the step-dancers are amazing.  Just be prepared that it's a variety
    of folk/ethnic dancing, not just Irish step-dancing.  And there's
    a lot more singing than I expected.  But, it's definately worth
    seeing!!
    
    Enjoy!
    
    Sue

    
    	Members of my family have seen it - I just didn't happen to get
    there :-(   I did however, learn a bit of step-dancing as a child
    (being of Irish decent) and boy - do I have tremendous respect for
    those dancers!!!!
    
    joyce

    
    Are there any people still considering cross country skiing 
    this weekend?
    
    I saw a note about it a while back but I don't pay much attention to
    things I should.  ;-)

    see note 43 for x-country skiing info!
    
    joyce

Riverdance sounds like a great idea to me!!

B

OK, folks, just wanted to remind people of the 15th - get that green out!  ;-)
Bring whatever you'd like to drink and food to share.  I'm not gonna keep track.
If everyone brings corn beef and cabbage, so be it!  ;-)

So far, I believe, the list is me, John, Kathleen, CJ and Jan?  Hey, nice odds 
eh John?  ;-)  Joyce will be there in spirit, floating over from AZ.  ;-)  I'll
do directions by mail only so let me know if you'd like to come.

B

    
    	Sigh - tried to convince her to delay it a week-end - but... :-)
    
    joyce

    and here I thought Shawn would be coming with a U-haul full
    of musical entertainment.  
    					cj *->

    	I'll be in sunny AZ, so I'm not organizing anything for this
    week-end, however Barb's party is Saturday the 15th!
    
    	We do have to get the lunch for Pat organized and the dinner...
    
    joyce

    -.1
    
    Well, I'm down to finishing today and 3 more work days this week before
    boarding the plane for Boston!  And I really do hope we can work
    something out that I get a chance to meet some of you over lunch one
    day while I'm in the area.... I'm so jealous of all your fun
    activities!  
    
    I currently have plans for the night of the 15th -- since I lived back
    there for almost 5 years, I'm trying to meet with some of my old
    friends while I'm there - but if something changes, would one of you be
    sure to let me know the details -- directions, times, etc.... before
    the end of the day Thursday?  If I get a call that the friends I'm
    scheduled to see on Saturday night are still sick, then I'd love to
    "crash" the party for at least a little while to get a chance to put
    some names and faces together........
    
    Pat

I'll send you info about the party off line Pat.  I, selfishly, hope your other
plans get canceled.  ;-)  (no not really!)

B

    Just heard that my Saturday night plans have changed -- so I will
    definitely make the party, at least for as long as I can keep my eyes
    open after taking the red-eye back there!  Look forward to seeing all
    of you.  I'll plan on bringing munchies since I won't have any way of
    fixing anything else - hope that's okay.  Can't wait to meet all of
    you.
    
    Pat

    Sure,  I can see it now.... airline peanuts!  ;->
    
    So glad you can make it!  			cj *->

    -.1
    
    Well cj, sometimes I'd much prefer the airline peanuts to the meals
    they serve!  Think I can do a little better than that - I get off the
    plane at 7 a.m. so will at least have time to get to a grocery store to
    chose something good!!!!!!!  :-)   I'm really glad this is all working
    out!

    	Julie - I'll still organize a lunch/dinner if you want - I'm gonna
    have to miss you at Barbs...
    
    joyce

          Well cj reminded me that I'd wanted to put together some more
    family oriented actitvities... Working a 2nd job makes Sunday the only
    good day for most activities.. With Easter coming up would there be
    anyone ,whether you be a kid at heart or have kids..., interested in an
    Easter Egg decorating party followed by an Easter Egg hunt? I'd be
    willing to host something like this either next Sunday or the Sat
    evening before Easter..
    
    Bob

    Isn't ths Sunday the Sunday before Easter?   Angeline and
    I can be there.
    
    						cj *->

        Yes it's the Sunday before Easter.. My crew will be there too..
    Even as teenie boppers they enjoy egg decorating and dad's Easter egg
    hunts ;-). 
    
    bob

OK, folks, you all seemed to be talking at the party about coming to my show 
on Sat, May 10.  So shall I go ahead and get tickets for you all?  I can get
them at rehearsals - Sunday's or Wednesday's.  It's reserved seating - $10 and
$12.  I pay for the tickets when I get them so I'll need to get money from you
all up front.  So, let me know ASAP who all plans on going and I'll get a block
of seats together for you all.

Barb, alias Miss Weston and a wife who loses out to baseball season ;-)

          Miss Weston,
    
        I'd certainly like a $12 ticket.. I want to be right up front.. I
    promise not to sing, make silly faces, or anything like that. If you'd
    like when you get confirmations... I'd be willing to put up the $$ and
    collect it later from everyone else if it'd make it easier for you??
    
        bobo

    re: .151 by WRKSYS::BROWER
    
    >> I'd be willing to put up the $$ and collect it later from everyone
    >> else if it'd make it easier for you??
    
    What a guy!  Looks like Miss Weston has found her Daddy Warbucks.
    
    ;-)

OK, folks here's the list so far for going to see my show May 10.

CJ
Jan
Bob
Kathleen
Doug
Deb
John
maybe Joyce 

I'm planning on buying the tickets tomorrow night at rehearsal.  So, anybody 
else?  (You can get tickets all the way up till the day of the show but I'll 
get a block of tickets all together tomorrow night for this crew.)

Barb

    
    I noticed Shawn's name conspicuously absent from this list!
    

    
    	If I can't yell "Dammit, Janet ..." I'm not going.
    

    
    You can yell it as long as you don't move your lips.
    

    	 .156  I love it!
    
    j

    
    <imagining the scene in Young Frankenstein with The Monster singing
    "Putting on the Ritz">
    

    
    	I had a .wav file of that but I think I deleted it last week.
    

           Hmmm after my cold shower yesterday I got to thinking of this
    summer. How about a Singles Chat day at Water Country?? I feel their
    prices are outragious but my kids and I have a blast every time we go.
    
           Another event that might be doable would be a trip to Boston..
    The Museum of Science or Children's museum followed by a trek to Quincey
    Market.
    
           A weekend camping trip to Salisbury Beach might be fun too..
    
           I'd also consider Hershey Pa. depending on how projects mature
    in my group. I had an incredible time there with my kids the first
    summer vacation on my own. It woulda been that much nicer with some
    adults along. Something like this'd be a big one cause it would mean
    co-ordinating vacation time. When we went we camped at a KOA.. It was
    a bit over $100 for 5 days. I'm not sure my tow vehicle is up to such a
    long trip so I'd probably have to tent camp..
    
          bob

    
>    	If I can't yell "Dammit, Janet ..." I'm not going.
    
Or you can yell it at intermission.  ;-)

Updated list

CJ
Jan
Bob
Kathleen
Doug
Deb
John
maybe Joyce 
Atlant

The tix are $12.  If you all can get me the money at some point in the near
future I'd appreciate it.  Guess I'll just hold onto the tickets for the time 
being.

B

    
    	$12??
    
    	Geez, I could see two movies [or rent four] for that.
    
    	8^)
    

>    I'd also consider Hershey Pa. depending on how projects mature
>    in my group. I had an incredible time there with my kids the first
>    summer vacation on my own.
    
    I've been there the past two summers with my kids.  A lot of fun; very
    nice place.  Don't think I'll be able to swing it this summer, but I
    also recommend it, in general.  You've got Gettysburg nearby too for
    anyone into a little diversion into history.  [But both times we went 
    on the weekend they hold this massive Corvette show at the fairgrounds 
    in Carlisle PA-- my (privileged) bro owns a near-mint 1962...]
    
    glenn
    

                
    On another note, again this year I've got four tickets to the Red Sox 
    for all Saturday and Sunday games (that's 28 games).  I probably make
    half those at most, and sell (or attempt to give away, if the Sox pull
    their usual) the rest.  I already maintain a mailing list where I move
    them at short notice, usually discounted, but if I know the kids and I 
    aren't going on a particular day, I can post in here if anyone's 
    interested.
    
    These tickets are in the bleachers, but right up front with a good
    view, straight-away CF (Section 35, Row 5), in a reasonably 
    well-behaved (I know, there's always a catch) season-ticket section, 
    and at $10/per they're still (somewhat) affordable. 
    
    If nothing else, the Red Sox offer a legitimate excuse to drink... ;-)
    
    glenn
    

    Some good suggestions Bob.  If we have a big enough group, I believe
    we can get a slight discount at Water Country.  Another group I belong
    to had a day at Water Country last summer and we got a few dollars off.
    Also, around the Museum of Science, they have a special exhibit on 
    Leonardo Da Vinci, that is the only showing here in the US.  I believe
    it is going to be there till September.  I would be willing to call the
    Museum and check into prices and schedule.
    
    Joan

    
>    	Geez, I could see two movies [or rent four] for that.
    
Yeah, but *I* wouldn't be in them!!!!  ;-P


The list is now up to 12!

CJ
Jan
Bob
Kathleen
Doug
Deb
John
maybe Joyce
Atlant
Daryll
Glenn and friend

> Daryll
> Glenn and friend
    
    Waitaminute, I didn't know Daryll was going... I'm re-thinking now... ;-)
    
    
    glenn
    

    	Makes two of us Glenn...
    
    joyce

Now, now children!

There are 12 of you on the list so we can separate you and have you sit on op-
posite ends from each other if needed!

And, well, if that's not enough distance just make sure you let me know by 
tonight cause I'm planning on buying 12 tickets all together!!  ;-P

    
    Cecilia Bartoli will be premiering _La Cenerentola_ at the Met in
    mid-October.  I'd be willing to arrange a road trip if anyone else
    might be interested.
    
    I have the feeling this may go over like a lead balloon, but you never
    know :+].
    

mid-October?

        BArb not to worry I'll bring my rubber mallet.. If they start
    stepping outa line they'll be takin naps during the show :-) Will bring
    smelling salt to reveive them when you're on stage :-)
    
    
    bb
    

    
    Daryll, my calendar fills up fast 8^).
    

    
    	RE: .167
    
    	We could always make our own.  8^)
    

    	This week-end is not shaping up - at this time there are no plans
    for Saturday night.
    
    joyce

    I am also interested in going to the show on May 10 in Nashua.
    Let me know where to send you the $$$.
    
    Thanks,
    Anne

    
>    	RE: .167
    
>    	We could always make our own.  8^)
    
Sorry, Shawn, I'm holding out for Mel (Gibson) as my co-star!!  ;-P

Anne, I've added you to the list.

B

    
    	Shot down again.
    

    
    The way to a woman's heart is through coming to her show.
     

>            <<< Note 27.181 by POWDML::HANGGELI "Because I Can." >>>
    
>    The way to a woman's heart is through coming to her show.
     
Ahhhh!  So glad to have you in here Deb!!  ;-)  A woman after my own heart!

B

    
    	RE: .182
    
    	Well, Deb, are YOU sufficiently titillated yet?
    

>            <<< Note 27.181 by POWDML::HANGGELI "Because I Can." >>>
    
>    The way to a woman's heart is through coming to her show.
     
Speaking of this, who would like to come with me to see Deb in *her* show,
"Patience", at MIT April 25 or 26 (Friday or Saturday)?  8 pm show.

Doug????????  (I believe you owe her one!!)  ;-P

B

    
    	Can't do it ... my calendar's completely booked through July.
    

    	Lunch - next Tuesday - somewhere around here...
    
    	So far:
    
    	Barb,
    	me

         I'd consider going to see Mz_Debra Barb.
    
         Joyce how's about something after work?? I run at lunch and hate
    to break training. Meeting with Singles Chat folks is well worth
    breaking training once in awhile but it means running twice as hard the
    next day. Could be time to pull a Barb and do my runs 1st thing in the
    a.m.??
    
    bob

>> Doug????????  (I believe you owe her one!!)  ;-P

	Nope -- If anything she owes me one but I suspect we're pretty
close to even.  I saw her in "Pinafore" and "Yeoman" and you and she 
made it to "OPM". ;-)  Of course neither of you made it to "Mecca". ;-)

	According to my notes, "Patience" opens the 18th.  If this show is
anything like "Pinafore" at MIT, it pays to make reservations in advance. 
I just squeaked in the last time.

					--Doug

    
    	Err Barb requested lunch next Tues...   Sorry Bobo :-)
    
    j

>         I'd consider going to see Mz_Debra Barb.
    
Cool!

>    to break training. Meeting with Singles Chat folks is well worth
>    breaking training once in awhile but it means running twice as hard the
>    next day. Could be time to pull a Barb and do my runs 1st thing in the
>    a.m.??
    
Well, so make this your once in awhile!!  ;-P  Or else "pull a Barb"...;-)

B

    	Ok - who else besides Barb and Bob are up for lunch next Tuesday?
    
    joyce

I expect that I will be eating lunch next Tuesday.

    
    And, I don't know if I can wait that long, I'm kinda hungry now...
    

    
    I will attempt to make it after singing at the retirement home that
    morning.  Where are you going and when?
    

    	Deb - somewhere around Acton/Littleton - depending on who's showing
    up.  Usually start time is 11:30-12:00ish...
    
    joyce

    Just checked my calendar, I should be able to make it.  Looking forward
    to putting faces to names.
    
    Joan

    	Yeah - we're up to:
    
    	Barb,
    	Bob
    	Deb (maybe)
    	Joan
    	and me...
    
    joyce

Yeah!!!!!  So, let's see...AKO, PKO, OGO and MSO/retirement home ( ;-) )...

Do you guys like Thai food?  There's a really good Thai restaurant on 27 right
near 111 that's pretty central to us all.  Or, hmmm, since the AKO crowd didn't
have to travel last time we could do something closer to Maynard this time. ;-)
Or...is there anything else where David's Bistro used to be?  Or there used to
be something (can't remember what) by the cinemas down near the 2/2A rotary.

       	If Thai is what everyone wants to have - I'll just make
    another one - I don't do Thai and I won't be offended...
    
    joyce

    Hi,
    
    I'm 89% sure that I can make it.. what about Kens across from LKG? 
    
    

>       	If Thai is what everyone wants to have - I'll just make
>    another one - I don't do Thai and I won't be offended...
    
Hey, we aim to please!!  Thai was just a suggestion!  ;-)  We should be able to
find some place that we all like!!  ;-)

          Huh You may be able to get a burger?? I've never done Tai but
    hear there's spicey as well as milder dishes...
    
    bb

Thai food is most certainly not all "hot or spicy".

Most thai dishes are really healthy as well.

daryll

    	Well Kathleen is gonna grab a menu from Ken's and report back...
    
    	We're still taking options, but no matter what you folks say, I'm
    not interested in doing Thai...   
    
    	So, if that's what the majority wants to do - I'll bow out
    gracefully and make the next lunch.
    
    joyce

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Maybe me too. I have never had Thai and I don't do anything that fights you
    coming or going.... (8-). But I am willing to try something not spicy
    
    That was Tue?
    
    Steve

Does anyone have a recent Acton phone book to see what is on 2A these days?
Down towards the rotary that is - I know about all the Nagog places.  I only
have a 95 Acton p book...

    	I'm not trying to be difficult, my stomach is difficult.  I'll be
    the first to admit I'm a picky eater and I would not want the majority
    to feel they had to accomodate me...
    
    joyce

    I'm the same way, Joyce.  
    
    				cj *->

       re:207 I apologize Joyce... I had a flashback to someone who I was
    dating whose kids could taste things with their eyes ;-)(in other words 
    if it looked yucky it had to taste yucky) Whereas you're speaking from 
    experience... I was outa line.....
              I still have 4 dozen meatballs and sauce from Sundays
    gathering!! 
              bobo

    
    	No need to apologize - but I don't back down when it comes to
    food...
    
    joyce

        Would anyone be interested in the singles dance at the Best Western
    on Sunday?? I also have to try to check out Stooges a new club in
    Fitchburg.. They've been getting a pretty good rating and have live
    bands Thurs or Fri-Sunday.. 
        I was a party pooper last weekend at Martha's and didn't do any
    dancing...
    
    
    bob

CJ,

	The way you were mowing down the cupcakes. I did
not think ANYTHING put in front of you had a chance of not
getting biten.

				Have a great weekend one and all...
					Harry

    Wow!  WOW!  Harry...what a shot!   And here you were being
    so nice to me!   Be careful...my revenge is not always so
    obvious, but can be twice as deadly  ;->
    
    						cj *->

CJ,

	Let me say the one thing I do not want to start is
a oral war with you over the tube. Yes, I have been nice, 
you deserve it.. You are a lotta fun to play with.  
SO,sorry.... 

					Harry

    I'd like to think I have enough class not to take it public.
    But just wait until the next time we party together!  ;->
    
    And really, there was no real offense taken.  It just "read"
    so nasty!
    
    EVeryone have a nice weekend... I'M OUTTA HERE!  
    
    Anyone on Rte 3N, MA into NH - look out!  I only got three
    hours sleep last night and I'm already doing the nods! :->
    
    						cj *->

    	
    	I suggest we move tomorrow's lunch to Weds or Thursday, given we're
    supposed to get 12-20" of snow...
    
    joyce

           Hmmm I'll bring in my skiis in case anyone's still game ;-) I
    can ski to the resteraunt..
    
    bob

    
    O.k.
    
    How about a trip to Martha's Vineyard for dinner on some Saturday or
    Sunday ??
    
    Maybe dinner and a little sight seeing after ?
    
    Anyone interested ?
    
    Chris

    
    	Count me in...
    
    joyce-moving this to future social events

    	
>    	I suggest we move tomorrow's lunch to Weds or Thursday, given we're
>    supposed to get 12-20" of snow...
    
I vote for Thurs!  Can't do Wed.

Barb

    	
    	Ok - the vote so far is - me and Barb - for Thursday...
    
    joyce

        Who am I to argue with the ladies. I'll follow your lead ;-)
    
    bb

    
    I can easily do Thursday.  Then I don't have to rush away from the
    sweet old people tomorrow if they want to chat.
    
    Great!
    

    I'm in for Thursday.  I have a 1:00pm meeting on Wednesday, which would
    me a quick hello/goodbye from OGO to Acton.
    
    Joan
    

    I would be interested in going to the Vineyard. Want to get a Black Dog
    tshirt/sweatshirt.
    
    	Cindy

    A "sometime" participant at our events has suggested a trip out
    to see the circus in Worcester  (the 10-14).  Kids welcome.
    
    Anyone interested?  I'm thinking I may give it a shot with Angeline.
    Don't know how it will work out.  Might be a night I'm certain I 
    bring my own car and not have someone rely on me for a ride.  They
    may wind up leaving early ;->
    							cj *->

       Well if you pick a definite date like Fri evening or Sun.. I bet
    Jossy would want to go.. I don't have my kids that weekend.. But the
    li'l kid in me ,down li'l kid down down down!!, loves the circus..
    
    bob

Hmmm, I was thinking of putting something in myself about the circus!  Sounds
good to me!  

B

    Which circus is it?
    
    --Tony

>    Which circus is it?
    
Barnum and Bailey

I got the tickets for you all for my show last night!!  You're in rows M and N,
6 in one row, 7 in the other, just to the right of center.  I'll hold on to the 
tickets for now I guess.  I thought of another way to get me the money - if you 
have a DCU account you can transfer it into my account.  Let me know if you want
to do that and I'll give you my badge number.  I'm in no rush but just thought 
I'd mention that.

And if anyone else wants to add on to the group or come to another show let me
know!

Barb

Do I bribe you for the seating arrangement?

Sorry Daryll, you're on your own!!  I'm just planning on passing off the chunk
of tickets.

Hmmmm, on second thought though....what did you have in mind for a bribe???

    Ha!  Maybe you should save your money, Daryll.  Let the others
    bribe her as to who gets to sit near you!  Barb could sell you
    to the highest bidder....  :-) :-) :-)
    
    (Hey, I'm silly today, what can I say.  Not enough sleep again)
    
    						cj *->

    I hope she's not planning on retiring on it.

    <gavel crashes to quiet the crowd>
    
    	whatamIbid-whatamIbid-
    	seating next to Doda-the Amazing-The-Incredible--
    	whatamIbid-whatamIbid-
    
    	cj's hand raises quickly- "a dime?" she offers timidly
    	Joyce counters with "a dime? he's worth ever penny of a quarter!"
    	<several hands from the crowd raise in unison>
        <pandemonium ensues as frantic women strive to have their
    	 bids acknowledged>
        <Daryll blushes>
         this has been a fantasy- pure and simple... if this had been
    	 an actual event ---- I'd love to have been there!!!

    A DIME??????  Not on my budget!  ;->
    
    				cj *->

    
    Well, I'm not sitting _behind_ him <folds arms>.  That's final.
    

   No, you're not.

    
    I didn't mean right NOW.
    

    
    	How about right now?  Any change?
    

    	Agreed Deb - *tall* people sit in the back row! :-P
    
    joyce	

Oh. Well not there either then.

    
    <peek>
    
    No, it's still just me here.
    

I'm sooooo confused.

             I think I'll sit on an end.. Just in case a riot starts I can
    make for the nearest exit. If I do this whom should I entrust with the 
    rubber mallet ;-)..
    
    bob

   Riot?

Bob, are they *that* bad?

    	re .245 - certainly not Daryll :-P   He's big enough he doesn't
    need a weapon! 
    
    	Since I'll be out the door ahead of you - best not look for me to
    take it :-)
    
    joyce

	I wish to be seated in the "snoring permitted" section.  You can
wake me for Barb's appearances. ;-)

						--D

Uh, I was talking about the show.

	So was I. ;-)

>	I wish to be seated in the "snoring permitted" section.  You can
>wake me for Barb's appearances. ;-)

HEY!!!!  That's not nice!!  No snoring allowed!!  Geez!  (yeah, I know, I know,
you said you'd wake up for my parts)

	OK, OK - I'll settle for "quiet napping permitted." ;-)

				--D
				(collecting "show credits" against Barb.)

         Well if I remember righ the rubber mallet was to put anyone to
    sleep that gets unruly... We could also use it to wake up someone who's
    snoring.. Hey I'm easy....
    
         bb

    <<< Note 27.184 by DANGER::ASKETH "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts..." >>>
                          -< Deb in Patience at MIT >-

>            <<< Note 27.181 by POWDML::HANGGELI "Because I Can." >>>
    
>    The way to a woman's heart is through coming to her show.
    
Oh, what the hell.

    
    AHA!  Another su...potential audience member.
    
    I'll post ticket prices, etc., once I figure out what they are 8^). 
    It's open seating, and only holds about 200 people, altho we smooshed
    250 in one night for Pinafore.
    

    Yeah, but that was Pinafore.

    
    	Are you also going to star in the sequel ... Pinafive?
    

          It's that easy??? The way to a woman's heart is by going to her
    show?? Hmm I always thought it was cooking her up a special meal,
    lighting the candles, decanting a nice bottle of wine.. Or showing up
    with flowers or tickets to a play ;-( I've been working too hard..
    Dang!
    
    bb

>                  -< Wow and I always thought wooing worked >-
>
>          It's that easy??? The way to a woman's heart is by going to her
>    show?? Hmm I always thought it was cooking her up a special meal,
>    lighting the candles, decanting a nice bottle of wine.. Or showing up
>    with flowers or tickets to a play ;-( I've been working too hard..
>    Dang!

Well, those all certainly work too Bob!!!  

;-)

BUT!!!  If you DON'T go to her show then your in trouble!  ;-)

          I'd allready said I wanted to go to her show ;-)
    
    bb

    re: .260 by DANGER::ASKETH
    
    >> If you DON'T go to her show then your in trouble!  ;-)
    
    So I'm in deep sneakers with two people already...  Don't I
    get special dispensation for being socially challenged?
    
    /Bill

    
    	Its the little things that get to us...  
    
    	Like when you mention you like something in a conversation, like 
    the easter candy robbins eggs and the next time you see him - he's 
    gotten some for you.  
    
    	Or you take some extra time getting ready for the date and the first 
    words out of his mouth when he sees you aren't "hi" - they're "you look 
    lovely".
    
    	Or when he's worried about your driving home in the storm and you get
    home and the phone is ringing and its him - checking to see if you made
    it home and then he shovels your driveway and deck out the next day...
    
    joyce

    <<< Note 27.260 by DANGER::ASKETH "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts..." >>>

>BUT!!!  If you DON'T go to her show then your in trouble!  ;-)

you're, as in you're welcome.

hate when people make that mistake :-)

>    >> If you DON'T go to her show then your in trouble!  ;-)
    
>    So I'm in deep sneakers with two people already...  Don't I
>    get special dispensation for being socially challenged?
    
Well, that actually was in reference to the way to a woman's heart... ;-)

Don't worry Bill you're not in deep sneakers.  ;-)

>you're, as in you're welcome.
>
>hate when people make that mistake :-)

Yeah, yeah, yeah...so the brain wasn't connected to the fingers!!

;-P

psst, I was kidding.

    quoting Eddie Murphy "...actually the closet way to a woman's heart is
    through her ribcage..."
    
    Seriously though, if I've learned one thing in the school of
    relationships from hell, it's that one small act of thoughtfulness and
    consideration is still way better than 2 hours of kissing up.
    
    The most common example is if your s/o gets up much earlier than you,
    get up and have her coffee ready before she hits 'snooze' a second
    time. A kiss on the forehead and a "honey it's time to get up or you'll
    be late" and her days starts *just* a little better than normal. And if
    she doesn't drive, pick her up at the bus stop/subway station in
    weather you wouldn't willingly weather yourself, whether or not you
    feel like it.
    
    Just a few thoughts....
    
    James

    re .268
    
    closet = closest
    
    One question, how do I edit my own messages? I often mrsspell words or
    flip-flop letters in a word (comes from my being an agnostic dyslexic -
    you know - the kind of guy who sits up all night wondering if there's a
    Dog....) and I want to go back and correct them.
    
    Jim
    (aka: typo-boy)

    	Oh gee Daryll I thought you were just being your usual picky about
    spelling/grammar self :-P
    
    joyce

    
    	RE: .269
    
    	Extract the posted note to a file, delete the note, then
    
    	REP filename
    
    	and make your changes.
    
    	Or, if you like living on the edge, delete the note and then type
    
    	REP/LAST
    
    	and the very last entry you typed will appear before you.  But
    	keep in mind that this buffer is emptied/deleted as soon as you
    	exit from NOTES, and is overwritten every time you type REPLY to
    	create a new entry.  So it only works for the very last entry.
    
    	There's no way to edit a reply once it's posted.
    

He shooooo is smart.

Coming this summer.

The Lilith Fair Tour - A Celebration of Women in Music

Artists appearing: Sarah Mclachlan
                   Lisa Loeb
                   Paula Cole
                   Emmylou Harris
                   Michelle McAdorey
                   Holly McNarland
                   Camille and Saffron Henderson
                   Neneh Cherry
                   Wild Colonials

I've heard rumors of Tori Amos, Suzanne Vega, Natalie Merchant, 
Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, and Veruca Salt as well.

When I hear details about dates, I'll post em. I'm definitely 
going, and if there's any interest, I'll organize this one.

Oh, and tickets are in the $30-$40 range.

    re .273
    
    WOW!!!!
    
    Quite the collection of artists. I wish I could go <whine>

The list is longer than that.

Check out: http://www.lilithfair.com/artists.html

Jewel
Aimee Mann
Indigo Girls

wow.

    
    	Nenah Cherry?
    
    	I liked "Buffalo Stance" so much I bought the album.
    

    
    Did she ever do anything else?
    

    
    	I'm sure she ate, slept, defecated, etc., just like any other
    	human being.
    

I'd like to propose Saturday, 4/26 8pm for Deb's show.

Interest?

          I 2nd  that provided there's a gathering at the House of Brews 
    or some other place afterwards.. Need my Singles Chat commaraderie 
    fix.. Works has been bonkers of late... 
    
    bb

Great idea Bob. Absolutely. The House of Brews is a great place, 
but I think it may be a bit of a ride....

    	Ok - let's get a little organized - where's the show?   Where would
    everyone like to go?   Before?   After?
    
    joyce

    
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    184 of 283
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                              -< Deb in Patience at MIT >-
    
    >            <<< Note 27.181 by POWDML::HANGGELI "Because I Can." >>>
    
        <<< Note 27.184 by DANGER::ASKETH "Beware of Greeks bearing
    gifts..." >>>
                              -< Deb in Patience at MIT >-
    
    >            <<< Note 27.181 by POWDML::HANGGELI "Because I Can." >>>
    
    >    The way to a woman's heart is through coming to her show.
    
    Speaking of this, who would like to come with me to see Deb in *her*
    show,
    "Patience", at MIT April 25 or 26 (Friday or Saturday)?  8 pm show.
                                                                       

    
    I will happily provide directions, ticket info, etc., when I get a
    clue.
    
    

    re: .285 by POWDML::HANGGELI
    
    >> I will happily provide directions, ticket info, etc., when I get a
    >> clue.
    
    ...and I'm collecting info on the web site.  ;-)

    
    	RE: .285
    
    	You expect us to wait forever?
    

    
      ,
    8^p.
      '
    

        roh roh Mz Deb doesn't have a clue?? This troubles me deeply ;-)))
    
    bb

    	OK Jan - here it is - what are we doing this week-end?  Any
    suggestions for Saturday night?  Any good bands playing?
    
    joyce

          I forgot to bring it in but the Circus schedule is something like
    this.
    
    Thurs 7:00 kids night Kins under 12   $5
    Fri   I believe 2 shows               $10
    Sat 1:30 and 7:00 ??                  $10
    Sun 1:30 and 4:00 ?                   $10
    
          I'll log on from home  tonight with the exact schedule. If
    anyone's interested.. When a date and time are selected I can pop 
    by the box office and pick up tickets...Sat evening and Sunday both
    showings would work for me..
    
    bob
    
         

    Bob,
    
    Sat. day or eve works for me.  Sunday would prefer the early
    show, but whatever is best and whatever there are tickets
    available for.
    
    						cj *->

         We'll see how many people sign on.. It it's just you, Angeline,
    Michael, maybe Jossy and I tickets should be easy to get... Sunday 
    both showings work for me.. Sat evening might be doable if I get outa
    work at 4:00 sharp.
    
    bb

    	I'm going to be in Maynard Weds a.m. - anyone in the Maynard area
    want to do lunch?
    
    joyce

    
    I'll be in Marlboro all week 8^p.
    

    
    >I'm going to be in Maynard Weds a.m. - anyone in the Maynard
    >area want to do lunch?
       
	Uh huh.
    
    	It's a possibility.

    	What shall we do this Saturday night?  Jan - wanna see The Sky
    Blues again?  They're playing at The Chicken Bone in Framingham...
    
    joyce

    
    Hi,
    
    When school lets out, I take my friend's kids (Russie - 10 and Kelvin
    10) to Canobie Lake Park..  I usually go towards the end of June... 
    
    If anyone is interested, I'll post a note as the time gets closer...
    
    Kathleen
    
    

    Sounds good to me.  I will see if my 2 nieces (9 & 12) and my nephew
    (14) would like to join it.  I love bringing the kid in me out at an
    amusement park.
    

         I'd be up for Canobie as well. My kids are at a great age for a
    park of that size.. Plus the l'il kid in me enjoys that park immensely
    :-)
    
    bob

    Great!  I'll post a note as the time gets closer... (-;
    
    Kathleen
    
    

    
    All right, here's the MITG&SP web page with ticket info.  You can
    actually order tickets right on line and pick them up at the door.  I
    should think they'll be $9 each, unless any of you are children or
    elderly 8^).
    
    http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/gsp/reserve.html
    
    Neat!
    
    It's open seating, btw, and the house holds about 200.  So although I
    have no idea whether or not it'll be popular, you might want to go
    ahead and reserve, since you don't have to pay up front.
    
    

Cool, thanks Deb!

OK, so far it's me, Bob and Daryll.  Anyone else care to join us?

B

       Mz Deb do we get a discount for knowing one of the stars ;-) ??
    
    bob

    
    They'll probably toss you out on your ear.
    

    	Not to interrupt the thread - however - are we going to do anything
    this week-end?  Friday or Saturday?   Thoughts - volunteers :-)
    
    joyce

    
    Once May rolls around I might be freeeeer.  This weekend is out for me,
    tho.
    

         Joyce,
    
        Have you been to Stooges yet?? They had a very good writeup
    recently as the #2 club and climbing in the Fitch Leom area..
    I'm free  Friday... Dinner and movies or dinner and dancin always
    appeal to me..
    
    bb

    	No - I haven't though the parking lot appears to be crowded...
    
    joyce

    
    I don't know if I could seriously go to a place named "Stooges".  I'd
    feel compelled to poke my date in the eyes and say "Oh, a wise guy,
    eh?" and stuff like that.
    
    

    	Well this is a chat event - not a date - so I think we'd be ok to
    go to The Three Stooges Pub :-)  But don't try to poke my eye! :-)
    
    joyce

    
    	RE: .302
    
    	I'm very young at heart, and noticeably immature.  Does that make
    	me eligible for a discount?
    

    Barb,
    
    If you're doing the accounting, I'm one for Deb's show on the 26th!
    (I see some carpooling ahead :-))
    
    						cj *->

         Now I'm laughing.....
    
           Niagra Falls Slowly I turn Step By Step Inch By Inch.....
     nyah!!!!!!! I can try to see if they're on the T+G website to
    see who's playing there this weekend..
    
           Oh a wise Guy nyuk nyuk
    
          sabatoogie ;-)
    
    
    bb

    How about a luncheon next week to welcome Jan to the GMA (Greater
    Maynard Area).  Subject to her availability and a majority of others of
    course.  I'm thinking early to mid-week.
    
    Any suggestions for time and place?

    
    	Any day but Tuesday is great for me!  
    
    	Suggestions:   Regency Buffet, The Yangtze, Sechwan Pavillion or 
    Cross Roads - all within 10 minutes of TAY.
    
    joyce

    	There's supposed to be a very good band "Heart & Soul" at
    Chopsticks in Leominster (Searstown Mall off Rte 2).  Al's heard them
    and he said they're very good.
    
    	Anyone up for a Saturday night adventure to hear them?  Heck we may
    be able to throw in dinner beforehand :-)
    
    
    joyce

    	Next week-end (19-21) contains Barb's birthday!  
    
    	Let's celebrate with her!  Saturday is the best night for Barb...
    
    	Dinner and dancing?  A house party?  A night of pool/dancing - The
    Brewery?
    
    	Let me know if you want to join us!
    
    joyce

    Joyce,
    
    I'm headed out tomorrow night to see Last Laugh, at The Usual
    in Lowell, tomorrow night. 
    
    A great show in my book, but (good) loud rock.   Some of you
    may recall them from Joyce'e b-day party.  Anyway, have a good
    time whatever you do!
    						cj *->
    
    						

    	Ohh plans - good for you - yep I sure do remember them - my ears
    stopped ringing a day or so later :-)  Have a great time!
    
    joyce

> Next week-end (19-21) contains Barb's birthday!

	... and that's not all...

    
    Oh, of course - how could we have forgotten!  Please excuse the
    omission - 
    
    Next weekend also contains Patriots' Day!
    
    
    

> Next weekend also contains Patriots' Day!

	Not here in "Live Free and Show Up At Work."

    	We're figuring the Saturday bash might just roll on through to
    Sunday or Monday :-)
    
    joyce

Doug, if you're nice to me maybe I'll let you share in the birthday celebration.

;-)

B

I will have to round up a banana pajama for this party if
I am staying that long. Party till you puke....
Will CJ have a full deck by then?
Will Barb still be a blonde?
Stay tuned for a party coming to you....

          Bummer and I have my kids next weekend :-( I'm free on Monday
    though... Can we have a day party on Monday??? How about maybe a
    decadent desert party?? I could put on something like that.. That is
    provided al of my singles chat friends aren't hungover from Sunday :-(
    
    bb

    
    	You mean the Saturday through Sunday party...
    
    	If we go to the Brewery - we can pool/dance and then go to Barb's
    after we close the Brewery :-)
    
    joyce

The list for Deb's show is now

me
Bob
Daryll
CJ
maybe Joyce.

    re: .316 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> Any day but Tuesday is great for me!
    
    >> Suggestions:   Regency Buffet, The Yangtze, Sechwan Pavillion or Cross
    >> Roads - all within 10 minutes of TAY.
    
    How about Wednesday at either the Regency Buffet or The Yangtze?
    Both easy to get to off 495.

    
>    How about Wednesday at either the Regency Buffet or The Yangtze?
>    Both easy to get to off 495.

I can do Wed but can we do either Crossroads or Sechwan Pavilion so it's closer
for the Maynard folks?

B

    	Sounds reasonable to me, it only adds 2-4 minutes to the TAY folks
    drive...
    
    	What do you think Jan?
    
    joyce

    >> only adds 2-4 minutes to the TAY folks
    
    We'll get Jan there somehow.  ;-)
    
    I haven't been to Crossroads ever and don't wish to start now. 
    Something about my impression that people go there to drink.  ;-)
    That leaves the Sechwan (sp?) Pavillion.

    consider me to be placed in your (in the collective sense)
    
    
    	hands.....
    
    
    
    oh-- I'm getting it back! And for the Birthday Celebrations...
    let's shoot for "amazingly photographable" (my dictionary is
    packed, please forgive me Daryll) ---cupcakes and cards and
    cj and ...can we have Joyce there this time? instead of having
    her try to understand the voicemail???? 
    
    
      

    	Bill, Cross Roads has very good food.  There is a bar area to the
    side of the restaurant where people do grab lunch and drinks, but
    mainly its a restaurant.  
    
    	Sechwan Pavillion is fine by me - I love the extra crispy chicken
    fingers!
    
    	Jan - yes, I'll be there - I'm organizing it! 
    
    joyce

    re: .335 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> Bill, Cross Roads has very good food.
    
    Oh, ok, either is fine with me then.  ;-)

�    Something about my impression that people go there to drink.  ;-)
    
    That's the good news; what's the bad news?
    
    /b

    	We'll probably have more room at Sechwan - depending on whether
    droves sign up for lunch or not :-)   Bad enough?
    
    joyce

    re: .337 by JARETH::LARU
    
    >> re: drinking
    >> That's the good news; what's the bad news?
    
    Good corporate citizens hold off till after hours.  :-p

�    Good corporate citizens hold off till after hours.  :-p
    
    Oh... right. I forgot this was a lunch...
    
    /b

    I have a class on Wednesday, but that's ok.  I wouldn't celebrate
    anyway unless Jan was coming here to PKO.
    
    Tony

    Have been reading back through this note.  Must be 5 conversations
    goind at once.  Anyway,  is anyone going anywhere this weekend in the
    Fitchburg/Townsend area?
    
    Wendy

    Was there something about this Friday night (4/21) in 
    Leominster?
    
    Gail

    re: last couple
    
    Do we have calendar date impaired people in here or what!  ;-)

    	Bill behave!
    
    	Ladies, I'm trying to organize this Saturday, April 12, 1997 at
    Chopsticks - band called "Heart and Soul"  Al says they're good.  We
    may also do dinner, before hand.  Send me mail and I'll give you my
    home number for final details...
    
    joyce

    On Friday pm, if I'm only calendar impaired I'm ahead of the game.

    re: .345 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> Bill behave!
    
    Gee, that's the first time I've ever been slapped down.  FEELS GOOD! 
    :-p  Again!  Again!
    
    >> Chopsticks
    
    I might be interested in dinner, but I plan on doing PC type things
    otherwise.  ;-)
    
    /Bill

          A couple of us are headed over to the Shirley Club in Shirley
    Center. We're not sure what'll be playing this evening.. Directions
    follow:
    
    
    Coming from Leominster, the best way to get there is Shirley Road (take
    a left at the lights by Brooks/Wymans Liquor Store when you're coming 
    from the Weathervane area).  Follow that road all the way into Shirley 
    and the club is just past the bank and before the gas station on the 
    'other side of the tracks'!  Confused??  Don't be.. Shirley isn't that 
    big!!  Coming from Leom/Rt2 just take the Shirley exit, go to the right 
    and follow that road into town. When you come to the bottom of the hill 
    (stop sign here) bear/bare (whichever is fine...) to the right.  About 
    1/4 mile into town, you'll see the post office/bank/gas station and if 
    you go by all of this .. you're in Ayer.
    
    
        It'll be Steph, her friend Kath, and me
    
    bob

    	
    	Bill - with my Aunt's death - I'm going to be in and out of work
    the next couple days - would you or somone else mind organizing Jan's
    lunch?
    
    	I will still be able to make lunch, heck I'll need it - but I don't
    have the extra needed to organize.
    
    	So far:
    
    	Jan
    	Bill
    	Barb
    	me
    
    Weds - Sechwan Pavillion looks better than Cross Roads.  
    
    Whoever organizes will need to call them Tuesday and make the
    reservation - I usually add 1 or 2 extra seats for last minute
    additions...
    
    Joyce

    re: .349 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> reservations Tuesday at Sechwan Pavillion
    
    Consider it done, Joyce.
    
    My condolences to you and yours.
    
    /Bill

    	Thanks Bill - Weds was the day though...
    
    joyce

    re:  27.344
    
    "Calendar date impaired"
    
    So THAT's what they call it!
    
    I knew it was something.
    
     

    re: .351 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> Thanks Bill - Weds was the day though...
    
    I meant I'll call tomorrow for Wednesday.
    
    ;-)

    Joyce/Bill,
    
    I'm not sure where this S.. Pavillon is.  Directions anyone?  There's a
    good chance I can make it on Wednesday but need to plan the time...
    
    BTW, I've been to Stooges.  The dance floor is quite small but was ok
    in the long run.  Had fun identifying the 'faces' on the wall.. you'll
    have to go there and try that yourselves!  Stooges has a variety of
    music booked.  Bands start at 9/9:30.  The only drawback was that it
    seems to attract the College crowd.. ok.. "kids".  It wasn't bad but
    they need to do something about the temperature in there...  it went
    from too hot to way too cool.  I can think of easier places to get to
    so I'm not sure I'd go there again unless there's a group of us going.
    
    Steph
    

    re: .354 by CANON::BARROWS
    
    Steph,
    
    The Sechwan Pavillion is amongst the small group of shops at Nagog in
    Acton.
    
    From Maynard, head north on 27 till you get to 119/2A.  Turn left at
    the lights there.  Head west for a couple of miles till you come to a
    large body of water on the left.  Turn right at the lights into the
    shopping area.  The S.P. is toward the right end of the large block of
    shops.
    
    From 495, get off at exit 31 (rt 119) and head EAST for several miles. 
    You'll see the large body of water on the right.  Turn left at the
    lights into the shopping area.  The S.P. is toward the right end of the
    large block of shops.
    
    Buzz me if anyone needs a map.  ;-)
    
    /Bill

    Sounds like it's where the old "Giovanni's" was.  (In the same parking
    lot as Scupper Jack's ??  - the old "Rusty Scupper" to us oldtimers
    in the area...???)
    
    If anyone else from PKO is going, I don't mind driving.  Can fit
    another 4 adults in my car.  (send mail or call)
    
    Thanks,
    
    Steph

    	Steph - exactly - it was Giovani's!  
    
    joyce

Please don't order a ticket for me for _Patience_.

    
    	You couldn't wait, so you bought it yourself?
    

Uh, no.

    re: .352 by DEMON::INGALLS
    
    >    re:  27.344
    >    "Calendar date impaired"
    >    So THAT's what they call it!
    >    I knew it was something.
    
    No, it's just what _I_ called it.  If such a deficiency did exist,
    I wouldn't have poked fun.  ;-)  I have to try to be politically
    correct in these notesfiles, much as it turns my stomach to do so.
    ;-)
    
    No offense meant of course.  I'm sure you could read the calendar as
    well as I can when it is open in front of you (as it was for me).
    
    The only reason I even mentioned it was because two consecutive notes
    had questionable dates on them.  Incredible coincidence.

    	If you're planning on going to this week-end's party (Sat night)
    let me know!
    
    joyce

    
    	Deb, Joyce appears to have an extra "-" if you need one.
    
    	8^)
    

    Any more local Friends-of-Jan coming to the luncheon tomorrow at the
    Sechwan Pavillion?  I'll make reservations later today for 11:30
    Wednesday under Jan's name.
    
    I think we have the following:
    
    Jan
    Barb
    Joyce
    Steph
    me
    
    Hmmm, could be real cozy.  ;-)
    

    
    	Jan and only 1 man - that's unusual :-)
    
    thanks Bill!
    
    joyce

    zing....  that was nasty!

         Well I'm offsite on Wed else I'd have considered going. Bill is
    a brave man  ;-)
    
    bb

    Latest count for lunch today is 6.
    
    Jan and her friend Carol(e?) will probably be a few minutes late. They
    will leave TAY at 11:30.
    
    I'll update the reservations at 11.  Any more last minute additions?
    Guys are welcome, too, you know...   ;-)
    
    The 'Sixth' wheel.

    Turns out Carol and Jan were there first and everyone else was there
    within minutes of each other.  Missed Steph.  Barb bravely put away
    a little sustenance.

    	Thanks Bill, you did a great job.  Good to see/hug all of you!
    
    joyce

>    within minutes of each other.  Missed Steph.  Barb bravely put away
>    a little sustenance.

Yeah, I'm moving up in the world!  Actually had some egg drop soup and steamed
white rice (which I mixed together to at least make it a little more interest-
ing).  And, hey!  I'm even hungry again.  This is good!  Time for one of my 
bananas - that's been my life blood over the past few days!  ;-)

Thanks for pulling this together Bill!!  As Joyce said, was great to see and hug
everyone!!

Barb

Ok, folks, anyone else care to join us for Deb's show on the 26th?  We are now

me
Bob
Daryll
CJ

Bob and Daryll are all set with tickets.  CJ, I've reserved 2 for us and then 
we'll pay for them at the door.  If anyone else wants to come along please do!!!
It's not reserved seating so assuming it's not a sell-out then you can add on
to the group up till the show!  You can easily reserve tickets on the web at
http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/gsp/reserve.html or else let me know.

Do you guys wanna meet for dinner ahead of time somewhere?

Deb, can you either post here or send me directions?  I think I know where the
student center is but I'm not totally sure.

Barb

    
    Tell you what, I'll send directions - but here's a caveat, we open
    tomorrow night and I'm half planning not to show up 8^).
    
    OK, I'm kidding.  Hopefully by the second weekend we'll have the bugs
    worked out.  Maybe by then the director will have stopped reblocking
    entire scenes.  You know?
    
    Oy.
                            
    8^)
    
    

    
>    OK, I'm kidding.  Hopefully by the second weekend we'll have the bugs
>    worked out.  Maybe by then the director will have stopped reblocking
>    entire scenes.  You know?
    
Gotta love it!  Hey, there's always brush up to change things for next weekend!
;-)  Well, look at it this way - we're all coming to see you Deb and I'm sure 
you'll be great as usual!  ;-)  Last night the producer was running rehearsal...
we got to a scene that hasn't been totally blocked yet - he didn't know what we 
were doing, *we* didn't know what we were doing...it was great. ;-(

Break a leg tomorrow Deb!!!

Barb

         We could probably meet at your house Barb? I think I'm the only
    one coming from the Southwest. I'll be at my 2nd job all day so I can
    do a sink bath there and change into more appropriate attire.. Could
    meet you folks in Chelmsford at 5:00-5:30?? Or.... maybe meet at TAY?
    
    bob

    
    You'll all be relieved 8^) to know that this weekend's performances of
    _Patience_ went tolerably well, and as such I won't warn anyone against 
    coming 8^).
    
    Let me know where you're coming from, and I'll do up directions.
    

    Anyone interested in planning bicycling and hiking trips?  I'm don't
    bike a lot so I'd be interested in short to medium distances.  My
    hiking ability depends on my condition at the time.  I can hike the
    flats as well as anyone, but hiking UP mountains takes conditioning.
    
    Just wanted to voice these ideas so that interest can be gauged and
    planning can begin early.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Bill

    
    I'm up for either. I hiked Mt. Washington last year, and plan on doing
    it again this year...
    
    Chris

Either sounds good to me!

Barb

      I like biking and moderate hiking. I'd like biking even more if they
    put tractor seats on bikes :-) after about 35 miles on a regular bike
    seat I walk as if I'd been horseback riding...
      I did a real healthy portion of the Cape Bike trails last spring.
    Nice and flat and very scenic...
    
    bob

>      I did a real healthy portion of the Cape Bike trails last spring.
>    Nice and flat and very scenic...
    
Flat??????  The Cape is NOT flat, at least not the PMC route!  there are several
major hills.  One of them killed me the first year - right in the beginning of
the 2nd day and I hurt my Achille's tendon on it.  ;-(  Thought it was the worst
hill in the world.  Am glad to say that last year (2 years later) I got to the
top of the hill and said "that's it????".  ;-)  There are still some other 
loooooong hills though.

    
    I'm always up for hiking/backpacking/biking.
    
    I go biking every evening and usually hike on weekends.
    

    I like the hiking, although I'd definitely have to work my
    way up.  I couldn't handle much just yet as I've done *nothing*
    for so long.   But I love to walk and can go the distance with
    moderate hills to start with.
    
    Biking, I have my mountain bike that got next to no use until
    last year.  Then I mostly ride it with Angeline on the back.
    (Please, let's not rathole into the business about kids on the
    bike.  Heard enough of that).  But I'd like to learn to get full
    use of that bike on the off weekends that Angeline's with her
    father.  I mean, I never even owned a ten speed and now I have
    18 speeds I don't know squat about how to use.   I always wanted
    to do go riding around Harold Parker Forest to get used to it.
    Just never got there last year.   
    
    							cj *->

          Barb,
    
        I was at the lower end of the cape near P-Town... Having run the
    Plymouth to P-Town relay 8 times. I know what you mean though there're
    some killer hills!! Hard to say whether it's harder to bike or run up 
    some of them. Usually the wind is in your face too. The stretch we did 
    last year was from Orleans to Truro??
        cj having kids on the back of your bike is great!! It helps them 
    immensely when it comes time for them to start cycling. Plus it's a
    great way to include them in something early on that they'd be
    physically incapable of doing on their own.. 
    
    
    bob

RE: .383

	Hey CJ, a great place to go biking after work that's close-by
	is Mines Falls. It's just down the road from you.

							mike

    you offering to join us?  :-)

	I bike there regularly. I'm trying to get there 2-3 times
	a week after work, if my schedule allows. (gotta work off
	this winter weight!) I try to get there by 6-6:30pm and
	bike for an hour. If that works for you, let me know when
	you can go and we'll meet up. I'd like to meet Deviline
	and tell her stories of her Mom many years ago.. :) :) :) 

							mike

    hmmm... stories about CJ? anyone else interested?  (-;
    
    
    

    There could be some really good stories if it was a bike for
    two... or CJ had to ride on the handle bars!

    Bike or hike, count me as interested!!!
    
    Ron

    Mike,
    
    Is it very crowded?  I tried the Bedford bike trail last year
    and what a mistake!  It was packed with bikes and, even more
    and even worse - roller bladers!
    
    With the added 30 lbs on back (and Angeline too ;-> ), I have
    to have a wide margin for error!  :-)
    
    							cj *->

    
    I was on the Bedford trail last night.
    
    Managed to maintain a steady 16.1mph average despite all bladers and
    leaf peepers.  Someone should remind them pedestrians who it was that
    lobbied for that trail.

    >> 30 lbs on back (and Angeline too ;-> )
    
    Good one, cj!  :-)
    
    re: biking/hiking - all
    
    Sounds like there's a lot of interest.  I wonder if our social director
    will set it up.  ;-)  Or maybe he who brings it up, volunteers?...  I'd
    coordinate if I only knew where to go (for biking).  I think the
    choices are easier for hikes.  So many things we can do; so little time
    to do it.
    
    Bill

    Well Bill, I'll cast my vote for you organizing!  And I have
    the suggestion of Harold Parker Forest in Massachusetts.  Unless
    someone has a better suggestion, similar, and more conveniently
    located.
    
    						cj *->

    re: .394 by CSLALL::JACQUES_CA
    
    >> I'll cast my vote for you organizing!
    
    Gee, thanks!  Are you sure you can trust someone who would forget his
    ski poles when going skiing? ;-)
    
    >> Harold Parker Forest in Massachusetts
    
    What town's that in, cj.  I'd like to look it up on a map.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Bill
    
    

RE: .388

	I'll never tell... :)

RE: .391 (cj)

	Nope, rarely crowded. Just the occasional jogger or biker
	or person pushing a stroller. It's a handy, quiet place
	to ride without having to go too far. I usually do a 
	loop or two of the main trails. They start at the 
	high school, go around the pond, under Rt3, all the 
	way to almost downtown Nashua and back.

	I park my truck or car at the Nashua High School and
	get into Mines Falls right there.

						mike

    	Bill you have the social director's hat on this one!  But you know
    how to reach me for advice :-)
    
    joyce

    re: .397 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> you have the social director's hat
    
    Oh yeah?  How come it doesn't fit?  It keeps falling off my FAT
    head.  When will I ever learn?...
    
    /Bill

    Bill, 
    
    Harold Parker is a huge place in the Middleton, Reading, Andover
    area.  It's touched by at least those three towns.  In fact, there's
    camping in there also.
    
    I have complete faith in you Bill.  There really isn't much to
    organizing when there's an interest in what's being done.  The 
    people themselves are generally full of suggestions.  No big deal
    at all.  
    						cj *->  

Here I go again...

I thought from the suggestion Harold Parker Forest
was some guy in Mass......

          Hey then we could also do a bike trip to Waterville Valley for
    the avid cyclists.. The trails we x-country skiied on this winter are
    also used as cycling trails... Imagine doing Criterion ,one of their
    black diamond trails, on a mountain bike...
    
    bob

    	If anyone is up for something quiet - dinner, movie, dinner/movie,
    going to listen to some music, whatever - this weekend - send me mail.  
    
    	I'm not up for the ride to Cambridge (sorry Deb) with the extra
    hour a day driving to the vets for Tasha, I'm loathing travel right
    now.
    
    joyce

    
         Does anyone out there ride a motorcycle? I think a day trip when
    the warmer temp's come's around would be fun.
    Early on a saturday AM to meet for B-FAST, a nice fish lunch on the CT
    coast and then home for 5 or 6 pm.
                                       Leon
    

    
    	Yes, I ride a motorcycle, but unfortunately I sold mine about
    	eight years ago and haven't replaced it.
    
    	8^)
    
    	I've been wanting another one since.  The Honda Nighthawk 750
    	has been my "dream machine" since it came out about four years
    	ago, but I can't justify $4K+ for it.
    

    	Love motorcycles - always wanted one - can't afford one.   :-(
    
    	Should this shape up and someone doesn't mind a passenger - I'm
    game...
    
    joyce 

    
    I'd like to thank Barb, Bob, CJ, and Daryll for braving Cambridge, MIT,
    and Gilbert & Sullivan Saturday night 8^).  It was great having friends
    in the audience!
    
    Hope everyone enjoyed the evening as much as I did.
    

re: .403

Leon,

	Mine's a 250cc dirt bike. I did make one 4 hour trip on it once but
I don't think I stopped vibrating for a week. (... hmmmm ... I had a follow
on sentence for THAT straight line but I sensored it ! [after I slapped my
own face :-) :-) ] )

In any case, I think I'll have to pass on the "on-road" stuff.

	Tg

    Gee Terry, when you want a passenger....  ;->
    
    					cj *->

    re: .408 by CSLALL::JACQUES_CA
    
    >> Gee Terry, when you want a passenger....  ;->
    
    ...of the 35 lb. variety?
    
    ;-)

          Mz_Debra the show was excellent!! You have a very impressive
    singing voice too!!
    
    
    bob

    ditto!  You were wonderful, Deb.
    
    				cj *->

    
    <beam>
    
    

And here's my belated ditto!  ;-)

Deb, as usual, you were awesome!  ;-)

It was fun to head down to the "big city".  Papa RAzzi is one of my favorite
restaurants so dinner was great.  The company was great (thanks again for 
driving Bob!).  The show was great.

Deb have you recovered all your sleep yet?  ;-)  We only had to make *one* trip
into Cambridge - I don't know how you do it, heading in there all the time for
rehearsals!

Barb    

>           <<< Note 27.405 by PCBUOA::DEWITT "chasing rainbows..." >>>

>    	Should this shape up and someone doesn't mind a passenger - I'm
>    game...
    
me too!  Would love to be someone's passenger.  Don't want one of my own but 
love riding on the back of a bike.

Barb

    	Barb and I have been discussing dinner and dancing this week-end -
    what do the rest of you think?
    
    joyce

    
    We'll have to take your word for it, I think.
    

    	Well Deb, since you're free now that Patience is over - will you be 
    joining us?
    
    joyce

I made it, and almost on time too. 

My first G&S show. It was GREAT.

Thanks for saving me a seat up front! It was such an improvement 
ovee the back row.

daryll

          Have my kids this weekend which relegates me to Sunday evening
    for adult activities..
    
    bob

    
    I have ANOTHER bridal shower to attend on Saturday afternoon, and often
    those things run into the evening with dinner and drinking and stuff. 
    So I can't commit 8^I.
    
    However, if you post where you're going, and I am released from
    ring-admiring and teacakes at a reasonable time...
                                    
     

    
    	RE: .416
    
    	Heh heh.  I'm wondering if Joyce was "whooshed" by that.  8^)
    

    	Well Shawn if this were the 'box that would be applicable - but
    this is chat...   
    
    	No offense to any 'boxers, but I don't want to have to defend my
    every word.
    
    joyce

           <<< Note 27.422 by PCBUOA::DEWITT "chasing rainbows..." >>>
    
    >I don't want to have to defend my every word.
    
     Prove it.

    
    	Joyce, you are SUCH a grouch!!
    
    	8^)
    

    	:-P  no double :-P 
    
    joyce

    oooh, is today pick on Joyce day?  hmmmm... (-;
    

    	Usually its Daryll, but I guess I'll have to do - today...
    
    joyce

>Barb and I have been discussing dinner and dancing this week-end -
>what do the rest of you think?
    
    Well, once again I can suggest an alternative. If it's not too soon
for another party I'll offer up my house in Hollis on Saturday night.
I actually found the darts for the dart board so as well as a pool table,
ping-pong, and cards I can now add darts to the mix.

Maybe being a bit more north we might see some more folks ???

In any case, if there's interest, "speak up". If not, there's always
another weekend ....

	Terry

    	Pool table?   Hmmm - I wouldn't object to another house party...
    
    joyce

    How about a hot tub?

    RE.426 
    
    Don't ask that question.  I've done similar, and was 
    misconstrued.  (gee, something new! ;-> )
    
    					cj *->

>How about a hot tub?

Gee..... I just KNEW I was missing something !!!!
Sigh ... no hot tub .... 2 tubs though, so with the appropriate
incantations [ or deer antlers :-) (is Jan listening?) ] maybe something
could be worked out ...

    >> is Jan listening?
    
    She doesn't need to.  She sees all, she knows all.  One cannot hide.

    And baby, she's got it all!  ;->
    
    				cj *->

   Pool Table, Darts and Ping Pong. All we need is a Foosball table and it
   will bring back some scary college memories. 
   
   Dinner & dancing or House Party sounds like fun. Maybe I will even take the 
   Motorcycle out. Hey Barb, want a Ride? Actually, I don't drink when I ride
   the bike so maybe that is not such a good idea. Anyway, would love to 
   meet everybody once and for all.

   
   Dave   

    	Actually Barb and I figured we can get some dancing in at Terry's
    house party...
    
    joyce

>    	Actually Barb and I figured we can get some dancing in at Terry's
>    house party...
    
A friend of mine just gave me a great dance mix tape!  I'll bring it.  ;-)

B

    
    	You mean it has "The Macarena" AND "The Hustle"?
    

    
    "No parking on the dance floor, baby".
    

WEll, ok, yes it has the Macarena on it but it's near the end - it can easily
be skipped.  ;-)  No Hustle though...

;-p

   Also don't forget the infamous Electric Slide:-)

   Huey

    
    	Yeah, I'm gonna boogie-oogie-oogie 'til I just can't boogie no
    	more.
    

    
>    	Yeah, I'm gonna boogie-oogie-oogie 'til I just can't boogie no
>    	more.

That mean you're gonna actually grace us with your presence Shawn?  ;-)
Terry does have a pool table remember.  ;-)    

    
    	Wow, you'd actually use the word "grace" and not "torture"?
    
    	8^)
    

    I would like to join and meet everyone on Saturday.
    
    
    Wendy

    
>    	Wow, you'd actually use the word "grace" and not "torture"?
    
Yeah, I slip up every once in awhile...

;-)    

>  <<< Note 27.273 by SALEM::DODA "Six six four, Satan's next door neighbor" >>>
>                                    -< WOW >-
>
> Coming this summer.
>
> The Lilith Fair Tour - A Celebration of Women in Music
    
    What's the status on this, big boy?
    
    
    glenn
    

    re:  27.445
    
    I can't keep up!  
    
    Whenever I get a chance to read S_C, by the time I get to the end of 
    the string, you all have already gone and had a great time!
    
    What's up for this Saturday?  Would that be May 3 (Bill)?  8-)
    
    Gail  

    Party at Terry Grieb's in Hollis, NH.
    
    					cj *->

    	Yep - see note 61 - I think that's going to be our "official" house
    party note - header will change to reflect the latest house party
    status.
    
    joyce

    re: .448 by DEMON::INGALLS
    
    >> What's up for this Saturday?  Would that be May 3 (Bill)?  8-)
    
    Since the rain's supposed to hold off till late Saturday, I'm hoping
    there will be some interest in doing something outdoors Saturday
    afternoon.  And of course there's Terry's house party that night.
    
    Bill

Lilith Fair Tour hits Great Woods on July 22. There's talk about 
3 stages. Jewel, Leah Andreone, and Paula Cole have been added to 
the list of performers. Tickets are not on sale yet.

OK, a couple of folks have been talking about this so figured I'd put a note in.
Anyone interested in going in to Boston to see "Blue Man Group"?  I think CJ
and Dave are interested and I certainly am!

Just got some info...

Shows are Tu - Th at 8:00, Fr - Sa at 7:00 & 10:00, Su at 4:00.
Ticket prices are $35 and $45.
It's at the Charles Playhouse.

Barb

    Absolutely!
    
    Gail

    Yes, I would be interested in going.
    
    Cindy

    I would like to tell everyone in advance I'm the worst person you will
    ever meet for remembering people's name.  I even introduced my son's
    fiancee to my parents as Tracy when her name is Randy.  My family is
    used to me.
    
    Wendy

    	Don't feel bad - I keep calling Glenn --> Ed!
    
    joyce

         I always wear a name tag because sometimes I even forget my own
    name ;-).  It often takes awhile to learn peoples names in a group
    environ..
    
    bob

    Yup.. nobody knows that better than Beth... I mean Barb... (-;
    
    

>    Yup.. nobody knows that better than Beth... I mean Barb... (-;

You beat me to it Kath...erine.  ;-p

Was gonna say...Yeah I'm used to being called Beth!!  ;-)

B*arb!
    

Well, for those of you that aren't already going, I thought I'd give one
more plug for my show.  ;-)  It's this weekend!  All the info follows.  I
can get tickets any night this week except Thurs.  You can also get tickets
at the door if you like.

Barb


                      Actorsingers Presents

                ***  D A M N   Y A N K E E S  ***

                 Fri May 9 and Sat May 10 at 8pm
                    Sun May 11 Matinee at 2pm

                     Edmund Keefe Auditorium
                   Elm Street Jr. High School
                           Nashua, NH

         Tickets are $10 and $12 for evening performances
                   $8 and $10 for the matinee

            For Tickets or More Information contact:

        Barb Asketh in PKO, dtn 223-4217, danger::asketh or
                                         [email protected]
         Josh Friedman in ZKO, dtn 381-1548, flume::jmf or
                                         [email protected]
                  (both of us are in the show)
             or call Actorsingers Hall: 603-889-9691

      Tickets also available at these Nashua, NH locations:

      Annie's Bookstop - 493 Amherst St. & Webster Commons
                 Burke's Books - Turnpike Plaze
               Partytime - 251 West Hollis Street
         Scontsas & DeMontigny Jewlers - 169 Main Street


                         "Damn Yankees"
         Words and Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
            Book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
             Based on the novel by Douglass Wallop,
             "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant"

    	About that "Yeah for Bill Lunch"...  I'm supposed to be in a daily
    con-call, which lately hasn't been taking place, I should know more by
    the end of today as to whether it will take place at 11 - 11:30 - 12...
    
    	How's next Monday sound?   
    
    joyce

    
    	Monday... sounds perfect-- just let me know where and when!!
    
    
    	it's nice to have something to celebrate!
    	Jan

             How bout next tues at 5:00??
    
    bob

    	If you'd prefer dinner - go ahead and plan it - but I have 2
    four-legged creatures who depend on me not to leave them in the house
    longer than their standard 10/11 hr days...
    
    joyce

>           <<< Note 27.462 by PCBUOA::DEWITT "chasing rainbows..." >>>

>    	About that "Yeah for Bill Lunch"...  I'm supposed to be in a daily
>    con-call, which lately hasn't been taking place, I should know more by
>    the end of today as to whether it will take place at 11 - 11:30 - 12...
>    
>    	How's next Monday sound?   
    
Well, if I'm out of bed by lunch time, sure!!  I'm taking Monday off to recover
from show stuff.  ;-)

B

         Nope don't do din din on account of me. Project demands make it
    impossible for me to be away from my office for more than 45 min or so.
    Having had a dog in the past I appreciate the need to be tied to the
    home front...
    
    
    bob 

    Breakfast in bed, Barb?  ;-)
    
    Bob, you're just out of synch with everybody.  We're going to have to
    get you a less demanding job!  Good luck with that first proto.
    
    I'm enjoying all this attention.  ;-)  I'll have to say I'm leaving
    once a month.  Heck, we should all take turns NOT leaving.  I'd
    celebrate THAT!  It's good to have friends who care...
    
    Busiest day in a log time for the web site.  All those lurkers must be
    hungry for pictures.  Hey, just make it to the social functions!  It
    isn't that hard.  If I can do it, anyone can!
    
    Cheers,
    
    Bill

    	So are you available Monday? :-)
    
    joyce

    I think I could do lunch Monday, my last week at MK0... 8-(
    
    Which way at the end of the ramp...
    
    
    Steve

We have some new additions to the list for Sat night!  The group is now...

CJ
Jan
Bob
Kathleen
Doug
Deb
John
Joyce
Atlant
Daryll
Glenn and friend
Anne
Steph
Bob's daughter Elora

    	Would anyone like to get together for dinner prior?
    
    joyce

Here are directions for Saturday night...

This includes directions to the school where the show is from route 3, direct-
ions to Martha's or Coyote Cafe from route 3 and directions to the school from
Martha's or Coyote Cafe.

**************************
TO THE SCHOOL FROM ROUTE 3
**************************

You want to get to ELM ST. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL in Nashua.  It is at the corner of
Lake St and Elm St (one block up Lake from Main St).

From the south on ROUTE 3 take EXIT 5E.  You will hit a stop sign at the "end" 
of the ramp (which ends up being more like a road).  Bear RIGHT and join the 
rest of the traffic.

From the north on ROUTE 3 take EXIT 5E.  Bear RIGHT on the exit ramp and head
back over the highway.

These will both put you on KINSLEY ST, a one-way street.

At the SECOND blinking light, take a RIGHT onto FAIRVIEW.  At the stop sign,
take a LEFT onto LAKE ST.

Follow LAKE ST almost to the end.  You'll see the school on your left, a little
ways past the fire house which is on the right.

Park where ever you can.  Allow time to find parking, it can be tough.

****************************************
TO MARTHA'S OR COYOTE CAFE FROM ROUTE 3
****************************************

From the south on ROUTE 3 take EXIT 5E.  You will hit a stop sign at the "end" 
of the ramp.  Bear RIGHT and join the rest of the traffic.

From the north on ROUTE 3 take EXIT 5E.  Bear RIGHT on the exit ramp.

These will both put you on KINSLEY ST, a one-way street which will bring you to 
Main St.  

You will go through a couple of lights.  You will hit one with a sign pointing 
left for the bus station.  The NEXT intersection after this one will be Main St.
Take a LEFT onto MAIN ST.  Both Martha's and Coyote Cafe are a couple of blocks 
up Main St on the left.

******************************************
TO THE SCHOOL FROM MARTHA'S OR COYOTE CAFE
******************************************

Get back onto Main St heading back towards Kinsley.

STAY in the RIGHT lane.  Look for the movie theatre on your left and a Shell 
station on your right.  The intersection at the Shell station is Lake and Main.
Take a RIGHT onto LAKE ST.  The school will be one block up on the right.  Park 
whereever you can find a spot (parking is tough).

    I thought the Coyote Cafe a very good suggestion.
    
    					cj *->

         Is Coyote's Cafe suitable for 16 yr old?? If not I'd have to pass
    :-( 
    
         Looks like we'll have quite a turnout for Barb's show!!
    
    bob

>         Is Coyote's Cafe suitable for 16 yr old?? If not I'd have to pass
>    :-( 
    
Suitable for a 16 year old?  Bob, what are you expecting to happen at dinner???
;-)  It's a Southwestern restaurant...nothing to worry about!

B

>>         Is Coyote's Cafe suitable for 16 yr old?? If not I'd have to pass
>>    :-( 
>    
> Suitable for a 16 year old?  Bob, what are you expecting to happen at dinner???
> ;-)  It's a Southwestern restaurant...nothing to worry about!
    
    You know how those Southwestern bordellos can be... pretending that
    they're restaurants and all that...
    
    There's a good chance I'll have my 12-year-old daughter with me Sat 
    night; don't know about dinner yet, but I'm not going to let her in
    that place... ;-)
    
    glenn
    

    re: .469 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> So are you available Monday? :-)
    
    Yes, I think so...
    
    Bill

    	Well I hope so...  This lunch is for you afterall :-)
    
    joyce

	Coyote is much more of a restaurant than a bar.

	Marthas is both, depending on where you sit.

	Michael Timothy's is across the street and is excellent, but pricey.

	San Francisco Kitchen (up the street) is pricey and "nouvelle" (and
	  the service was atrocious last time I was there.)

	Giant of Siam (Thai) is nearby and good.


						--Doug

    Barb's directions to the Elm St. Jr. High and a Delorme map of
    that part of Nashua are now on the web site.
    
    Bill
    
    http://pces04.ako.dec.com/chat

    I'm not that crazy over Martha's food.  Don't know why, but
    I've eaten there three times now and wasn't real impressed.
    
    Bob, the "kids" will be fine at Coyote Cafe.
    
    						cj *->

          Ok so I guess there's nothing to worry about with Coyote Cafe. 
    Haven't eaten often on Cow Hampster so I had to ask what kind of place
    it was.
    
    bb

    It's better than Assachuetts. The food in Cow Hampshire is much better!
       Just eat it!!!

	The only really good meals I've had at Martha's are on Sunday
mornings - breakfast is good, relatively inexpensive, and the service is
accetable.

	I have very mixed reviews on their beer.

					--Doug

    	re .484 - is that a lurker we're hearing from?  :-)
    
        or is Daryll just too busy to enter that? :-)
    
    joyce

Well, just to confuse things more - does anyone want to go to Martha's AFTER
the show?  I won't be able to do dinner with you all before the show but after-
wards I'll be psyched to go out.  It doesn't have to be Martha's but it's the
first place that comes to mind (and it's close).  Another option is the Haluwa
at exit 6 where the cast and crew traditionally go.  There is a bar there with
music and a dance floor.  You can sit in the restaurant side and go over to the
bar.  Oh, just to be clear, this is in ADDITION to dinner not INSTEAD of...

B

>	I have very mixed reviews on their beer.
    
    The general rule at Martha's is, the darker, the better, and even then 
    it tops out fairly low on the scale.  Their lighter stuff is among the 
    worst beers I've ever tasted-- e.g. stick with Budweiser.
    
    glenn
    

    
> Well, just to confuse things more - does anyone want to go to Martha's AFTER
> the show? 
    
    I'd be up for it...
    
    
    glenn
    

	I'd go to Marthas long before I'd go to the Haluwa.


						--D

Hi Bob,

	Yes, you always need to be carefull. But you need to start to
introduce your young lady to the world. At 16 you have a young adult
now, that it seems you were just holding in your arms. It is a age
where they do not like to be treated like a child except at Christmas
time. You are the parent though, but this has been my expierence.
My son is finishing his first year at Plymouth State College.

					Harry

Gareden tip for everyone..... Here is how you tell a good plant from a weed.

If it comes out easy, it was a good plant........

    Haluwa is kind of dark and dingy in my book, but I think it would
    be good fun for Barb to be able to go with the theatre crowd also.
    
    I myself haven't even gotten my sitter yet, so don't know if I'm
    doing post show.  But I'd like to cast a vote for Barb's preference.
    
    						cj *->

	The professional theater crowd in Nashua usually drinks at the Ground
Round mainly because their kitchen is open until after midnight and they have
a pretty decent beer selection.

						--Doug

I figured someone was bound to make some snide comment about the Haluwa.  ;-)
Yes, it's not the greatest place in the world but somewhere along the way this
Actorsingers tradition was started.  We basically take over the dining room.
;-)

Thanks for the thought CJ but either (or some place else) is fine with me.  I'll
be with the cast and crew all weekend (well all WEEK too for that matter) so I
don't need to do the Actorsinger thing post show on Sat.  

B

    
    Anyone interested in a day trip to the New Hampshire Science Center? 
    
    It is a pretty neat place for "kids" of all ages.  It is near Meredith
    NH (Lakes region).  There is a really nice campground (Squam Lake CG)
    less than a mile away, if anyone is interested in making a weekend of
    it...
    
    
    

    
> Lilith Fair Tour hits Great Woods on July 22. There's talk about 
> 3 stages. Jewel, Leah Andreone, and Paula Cole have been added to 
> the list of performers. Tickets are not on sale yet.
    
    Hey Da-ryll... I believe I heard on the radio that the tix are
    going on sale on Sunday, at noon (that automated NEXT ticketing
    system).  If you're the man, I'm in for one, check's in the 
    mail.
    
    You thinking of just going for the lawn, and praying for sun?
    That's my preference, but I'm in either way.
    
    glenn
    

Well, it's now up to 16 for Sat night!!!  Dolores is going to come too!  If
anyone is interested, this is what the seats are...


			      | A |		  | A |
ROW N        14 12 10 8 6 4 2 | I |		  | I |
ROW M  	     14 12 10 8 6 4 2 | S |	CENTER    | S |		LEFT
ROW L     	12 10	      | L |               | L |
			      | E |               | E |
			      |   |		  |   |
			      |   |		  |   |
			      |   |		  |   |


	 *********************************************************************

					STAGE

	You mean we're not in the center!

    
    The only important thing is the direct sightline to Barb 8^).
    

    	I took Barb's advice and put my name in for an aisle seat - I
    believe 2M is reserved for me... :-)
    
    joyce

>       You mean we're not in the center!

Oh quit your bitching!  I did the best I could!  And I *did* try to pull you all
together sooner to get the tix earlier!

> The only important thing is the direct sightline to Barb 8^).

Thanks Deb.  ;-)

/Barb

I certainly hope you got seats in the smoking section.

    "LURKER" I LIKE THAT TITLE!

    re. 503 - please don't yell and "Lurker" is a phrase used quite often
    in this file - so don't feel honored :-)
    
    joyce

    	Looks like there's interest for dinner prior to Barb's show.  I'm
    not quite sure that I can make the dinner - would anyone else like to
    take over organizing the dinner?
    
    joyce

            I would if I could but I'm spending 90% of my time locked in a 
    cool dark lab ;-)
            I'd be interested in going to the place that the Caste will be 
    going afterwards... Sounds like a safe place for my Elora to go to..
    Thnx Harry for the nice note.. Was surprised to hear you had a 20 yr
    old.
    
    bob

    
    I didn't realize the ActorSingers practiced Brahmanism.
    

�            I'd be interested in going to the place that the Caste will be 
�    going afterwards... Sounds like a safe place for my Elora to go to..
    
    You'd let your daughter hang out with actors?
    man, she'd be safer with bikers!!!
    
    ;-)  /b

           Well if even half of them are even 1/2 as nice as Barb I figure
    there's no problem ;-)
    
    bb

�                  -< By biker you mean mtn bikers right ;-) >-
    
    I mean the folks with leather and  chains!
    
    :-)
    
    /b

    But then, remember, Barb's a good actress! ;->  (Just kidding,
    just kidding!)
    
    Really, we just need to plan a time and how many, we'll make
    it dinner at Coyote Cafe.
    
    So...how many?
    
    					cj *->

    btw....Kathleen, the Science Center is a real nice idea.
    
    You know Angeline and I are game!  (uh, there's actually
    a very bad pun in there...)
    
    						cj *->

    re: .511 by CSLALL::JACQUES_CA
    
    >> Really, we just need to plan a time and how many, we'll make it
    >> dinner at Coyote Cafe.
    
    Another social director rises to the challenge!  Go cj!
    
    On another topic, the rain's supposed to clear out during Saturday
    and be nice on Sunday.  Anyone who's not hung over (not necessarily
    from drinking) from Saturday night's activities care to hit the
    trails on Sunday?  Terry suggested a wilderness area quite close
    to his house.  I was thinking of going there to check it out on
    foot on Sunday.
    
    Bill

    	Bill, I'm spending Mother Day with my mom...
    
    joyce

    I'm going to start a separate note for dinner count/Barb's
    show.  We're getting coagulated here, and it IS a planned
    event.
    
    					cj *->

Tickets for the Lilith Fair Tour at July 22 Great Woods go 
on sale Sunday at noon.

No ticket prices yet. I'm guessing they'll be in the $30 range 
for lawn seats.

Fiona Apple
Paula Cole (seen her, she's great!)
Cardigans
Tracy Chapman
Sarah Maclachlan
3 acts still TBA

Gates open at 3pm. 

First act starts at 4:30.
Sarah comes on at 10:10 and ends the show at 11:00pm.

Looks like 20 minute sets for the second stage and 45-50 minutes 
scheduled for the main stage.

I'll but the seats, but I need to know by tomorrow 11am. Send mail, 
do not reply here. Ok, reply here, but if you don't send mail and 
get a confirmation from me, don't expect that I'll be ordering a 
ticket for you.

More info at: http://www.lilithfair.com

    Here ya go, dyrrla:
    
    THE LILITH FAIR
                                      July 22
                                      Featuring Sarah McLachlan,Tracy
                                      Chapman, Paula Cole, Fiona Apple, The
                                      Cardigans, Juliana Hatfield & Victoria
                                      Williams
                                      $36 shed;$26 lawn
                                      On Sale May 11 at 12pm
    

Glenn,

EmmyLou isn't listed on the Great Woods schedule yet. She's on 
the schedule for Nashville and a couple others. She might not be 
appearing at the Great Woods stop.

The Scranton PA show in August has a great line-up: Indigo Girls, 
Jewel, Sheryl Crow and Sarah so far.....

    
> EmmyLou isn't listed on the Great Woods schedule yet. She's on 
> the schedule for Nashville and a couple others. She might not be 
> appearing at the Great Woods stop.
    
    She'll be there, after I call...
    
    
    glenn
    

>I certainly hope you got seats in the smoking section.

Why would I need to do that????  YOU'RE not coming to the show now are you,
Shawn????????  

;-p

>           Well if even half of them are even 1/2 as nice as Barb I figure
>    there's no problem ;-)
    
Ah shucks!

;-)

As far as bring Elora to the Haluwa...there are kids in the show - younger ones
and a 16 or 17 year old - so they would probably be there.  So you can eat,
drink, dance, and yes, Shawn, even smoke (in the bar!) here.  ;-)

B

    	About lunch next Monday, is 12:15 OK?   My con-calls are scheduled
    for 11:30 and if all goes well, I can make 12:15...
    
    	Jan
    	Bill
    	me?
    	???
    
    	Not sure where...
    
    joyce

    RE Monday lunch
    
    I was all set to go and my boss announces that I have to go to PK0 for
    an 11 Am meeting. Grrr. I don't expect to be done in time, but send me
    the directions anyways
    
    Steve

    Is it to late to get a ticket for Saturday.  I can now make it,
    including dinner before or after.
    
    Wendy

    re: .524 by CSLALL::MCNAUGHTON_W
    re: Am I to late?
    
Note 27.461                  Suggested Social Events                  461 of 502
DANGER::ASKETH "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts..."   46 lines   5-MAY-1997 08:36
                      -< "Damn Yankees" - this weekend! >-
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well, for those of you that aren't already going, I thought I'd give one
more plug for my show.  ;-)  It's this weekend!  All the info follows.  I
can get tickets any night this week except Thurs.  You can also get tickets
at the door if you like.

Barb

>    Is it to late to get a ticket for Saturday.  I can now make it,
>    including dinner before or after.
    
Nope, you can still get a ticket.  In fact, I checked last night and there are
still seats adjacent to everybody else.  

Before I call to reserve a seat for Wendy is there anybody else?????

/B

    Thanks, Barb.
    
    Is it definite yet where everyone is going for dinner?
    
    Wendy

    
>    Is it definite yet where everyone is going for dinner?
    
See note 64 for discussion about dinner before the show and going out after the
show.  

B

Do you know where you're going for lunch on Monday yet?

    re: .529 by MRPTH1::16.121.160.234::slab
    
    >> Do you know where you're going for lunch on Monday yet?
    
    Don't know yet.  If you'll be there, some place near Maynard would be
    more central.  If Barb will be dragging herself out of bed to join us,
    AKO's viscinity would be closer.  AKO's viscinity would also work for
    Jan, Joyce and me.  ;-)  Acton/Littleton eating places are within 5
    minutes of I-495.  Is that as easy to get to as Maynard, from
    Marlborough?
    
    re: .533 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    >> About lunch next Monday, is 12:15 OK?
    
    Ok with me.
    
    Bill

    	I was craving those extra crispy chicken fingers at the Sechwan -
    however, I'll go with the majority. 
    
    	Barb will be coming from Chelmsford, Jan from TAY and us from AKO,
    so Sechwan would be central...
    
    	Shawn I do hope you can make it!
    
    joyce

    Where this place is? Is this where we were before? 
    
    If I get out of my PK0 meeting soon enough, I will be there. I need
    somehing to cheer me up before I stop at ZK on the way home and see the
    dungeon where we are moving to next week... 8-(
    
    Steve

    re: .532 by APACHE::KEITH
    
    >> Where this place is? Is this where we were before?
    
    Yes it is, Steve.  The Chinese restaurant in the Nagog Park,
    behind the Scupper Jack.

    	Steve - even if you're not in time for a meal - there are always
    hugs available :-)
    
    joyce

    Meeting just got change to a con-call, so who knows...
    
    Maybe. We will see. Which exit/rte was that? I remember the place if I
    get off of 495 at the correct exit.
    
    Steve

    re: .535 by APACHE::KEITH
    
    >> Which exit/rte was that?
    
    Exit 31 off 495 is Rt 119 which runs toward Acton.
    
    Exit 30 is Rt 2A which merges with Rt 119 within a mile.
    
    See you!  ;-)
    
    Bill

Acton is fine with me.

    Yes, I think Acton is nice too ;->
    
    				cj *->

I'm not sure that I've ever actually been to Acton.

What I meant was ... oh, you know what I meant.  8^)

    yes I do.   scary, huh?

If you've sent me mail last week and received an ackowledgement 
from me, you're tickets have been ordered. I'll be sending you 
mail as well to confirm. 

FWIW, lawn seats are $26.00 but after service and handling 
charges the total is $31.00 per ticket for lawn seats. Don't know 
if the show has sold out yet.

daryll

    The band I play (part time) with, Sky Blues is playing at Coyote Creek,
    Tewksbury. Friday night.
    
    :>
    
    John

    Hi,
    
    Do you have any directions?
    
    thanks,

	"Don't take any wooden nickels."

   re: 544
    
    No -- that is a "tip".. it says so right here in the rule book...
    
    **Hi Deb**   (-;
    
    I got directions:
    
    Traveling north on 495 (toward Haverhill)
    take exit for Rte 38 
    take a left at the end of off ramp (38 south)
    **Atamian VW/Honda dealer on left**
    travel 4-5 miles
    located in a strip mall on the right hand side
    
    
    

	Hee hee 8^).

    
    Thanks Kathleen :> It's nice to know where I'm playing. :>
    
    John
    
    

    	If anyone is up for seeing (I think the title is) "The Lost Land"
    (Jurassic sequel) and dinner at The Border this Saturday, send me
    mail...
    
    	I realize with the long week-end and cj's bash there might not be a
    alot of responses, but I ended up having Saturday open and figured it
    might be kinda nice to do a low key dinner/movie thing.
    
    joyce

    What town are you thinking of meeting in?

    	Oops - Leominster...  Searstown theater is right near The Border...
    
    joyce

"The Lost World"

    	Oops again - I knew it was The Lost "something" - thanks Shawn...
    
    joyce

    Good idea, Joyce.  Haven't been to the movies in ages.  How about
    everyone trooping up Mt. Monadnock, then going for dinner/movies after? 
    ;-)  I think I'd have a big appetite after hiking.
    
    Bill

    	Tell you what - I'll wait at The Border and save the table :-)
    
    joyce-the-non-hiker 

    One other idea... any computer geeks out there?  (in DIGITAL, right!) haha
    
    There's an NCS computer show at the Sheraton in Nashua Saturday.  Good
    place to pick up components or systems or just to see what the street
    prices are.  The show's from 10-3:30.
    
    PC show --> Monadnock --> dinner --> movie
                         or --> movie --> dinner
    
    
    

    	Bill, while I love the net and notes, my idea of a good time is not
    a computer show :-)  I'll pass on that one.  I'm still open to the
    dinner/movie Saturday evening...
    
    joyce

    re: .556 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    
    > my idea of a good time is not a computer show :-)
    
    Nor for 99.999% of the population, I'd hazard a guess...  However,
    non-Geeks may find it useful to go to the shows with someone who
    lives and breathes this PC stuff.  (not that I presented it this
    way)  Just offering as that's probably where I'll head for an hour
    or so if nothing of greater importance happens on Saturday.  I can
    take it or leave it, too.
    
    Bill  :-)

            I think the Movies on Sat would be fun. I'd have to get back to
    you on the Border though....
    
    
    bb

    which drive-in, the one in Milford NH?
    
    

    If this is "mixed singles" I might be able to go to the Border....but
    I have to work Sunday, so I'd have to pass on the movie.  Be nice to
    see you-all again and it's local!  
    
    Gail
    

    	Open to all Gail...
    
    joyce

    
    Trout at the Border and a good scary movie.. sounds good to me...
    what time are you meeting for dinner?
    
    

    Bill:  Are you serious about hiking up Monadnock?  I'll meet you at the
    base on Saturday.

    	Kathleen right now the only *yes* besides you, is Gail.  We figured
    she and I would at least do dinner.
    
    	Glad you can make it!
    
    	I was thinking 6ish for dinner.  Need to find out what time the movie
    is showing....
    
    joyce  

         There's a drive-in about a 1/2 mile from my Townhouse in
    Lunenburg. They have triple features all summer for 10-12 bucks a
    carload..
    
    bob

    I'm in for dinner and a movie.  Would prefer an air conditioned theater
    though.  ;-)

    	Well, that gets my vote too.  I believe The Lost World opens at
    Theaters only - no drive-ins?
    
    joyce

You'd better get your tickets VERY early if you plan on seeing that 
during opening weekend.

    	Yep - that's a given...
    
    j

    Hi,
    
    I'm planning a canobie lake park adventure:
    
    Canobie Lake Park
    Sunday, June 29th
    (rain date TBD)
    Meet at Burger King at 11:30 in Salem NH on Rte. 28
    
    
    
    

    	Lunch - Mary - where are you located?   Someday this week, after 12
    to 12:15ish?   Still have that $%^! con-call at 11:30 which doesn't
    always start right at 11:30 :-(
    
    joyce

    
    	Hi,
    
    	I'm in AKO.  However this week is already booked as I try
    	to wrap everything up.  Next week and beyond are wide open.
    
    	Off to meetings.  Will check in tomorrow am.
    
    	Mary

    	Next week it is then!   AKO - I'd forgotten you were right here!
    
    joyce

Both Canobie and lunch sound good to me.

;-)

    	I'm up for an impromptu lunch Thursday or Friday, in addition to
    the celebration for Mary lunch next week...
    
    joyce

           I might be up for Canobie. Having been locked in the lab for so 
    many weeks I'd have to bag the lunch though... My mileage average is
    down to 20 miles per week.. Really low heading into the racing season.
    Pokey Smurf it will be :-)
    
    bob

    Check out the Joeys at the Plantation Club
                               151  Plantation St
                               Woostah        508 752-4666
    
    for killer R&B, tonight,  May 30.   If you love to dance, the
    Joeys will  keep you on your feet nonstop, guaranteed.
    Two excellent guitarists, a killer horn section, and an amazing
    rhythm section.
    The Plantation has the usual bar menu, along with some
    interesting specials...    music starts at 10.   This is the
    Joeys' last gig for awhile; Joanne is returning to Florida,
    and taking her great voice with  her.
         

    	Bruce - I think that's where we saw 'Cross the Water...  But, I've
    got dinner/movie plans tonight :-(
    
    joyce

    Anyone interested in seeing "The Fifth Element?"
    
    Here are the show times at Loews in Leominster.
    
    The Fifth Element (PG-13)
     Fri - Tue (12:40 3:30) 6:30 9:10  [first two times are matinees]
    
    "Starring: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, Luke
    Perry. Directed by Luc Besson. Willis plays a New York cab driver who
    is swept up in a battle between the ultimate forces of good and evil."
    
    Good reviews.  Better than "The Lost World" in fact, though I enjoyed
    the "Jurassic Park" sequel without attempting to analyze it.  "The
    Fifth Element" looks fun!
    
    Bill

    	I've thought about that one - sounds good to me...
    
    joyce

    re: .580 by PCBUOA::DEWITT
    re: The Fifth Element
    
    No other takers so far.  Right now, I'm considering Friday afternoon
    time off.  I'll probably be at the PCBU bbq in the early afternoon, but
    can take off early.  Any interest in the 3:30 showing?  Can do dinner
    after or not.
    
    Bill

         I saw it on Sat with my son and Steph.. It's definitely a good
    show if you like lots of action..
    
    bob

    	Can't do a Friday afternoon time off thingie - sorry I won't be at
    the BBQ - part of our group has to be here for phones...
    
    joyce

    Oh well... I don't relish seeing it alone so maybe I'll hold off until
    someone has the time, or till just before it goes out of circulation. 
    ;-)
    
    Cheers,
    
    Bill

    re :583 Just forward your phone to me.. It can't be half as bad as what
    I had to do today :-(
    
    
    bb