PEELathon: The British Invasion

[Reply #80 on:]

Italian place, honestly, sounds fine with me. I like Italian food and am rich as hell.

Picking up Dr. T sounds find with me as well. Can he email me his flight info? I assume Melll is going to be responsible for Sammy's flight info, but can I get that emailed to me as well?

I REALLY do not want to have to drive to the PASTYQ. Because I will be sleeping before it is time to leave and might as well drive drunk than tired. Can we get an updated list of those willing/able to drive and how many. Also what time will these people be swinging by the hotel?

[Reply #81 on:]

I won't be able to pick anybody up to take them to the BBQ, but I'll be able to give a ride for two or three back to the hotel afterwards.

[Reply #82 on:]

Here's Sammy's flight details:

 

Originally posted by SamuelXDiamond:
Details
Outward: British Airways Flight 177 (Heathrow -> JFK) 13.40-16.05
Homeward: BA Flight 186 (Newark -> Heathrow) 08.15-20.05 (same as Melll)

He'll be making his own way from JFK to Newark, and should arrive around the time I land.  I'll call him when I land anyway, and see where he's at.

I know, it's an arrangement which is primed and ready to completely blow up in our faces.  As it relies on flights being on-time, negotiating traffic, and suchlike.

Regarding getting to the NastyQ, if we're short on willing driver-types, then I'll willingly catch a cab.  In fact, if a few people wanna tag along, then it'll make the ride cheaper.

[Reply #83 on:]

I suppose I could drive a couple people from the hotel to the BBQ.  I'll be getting to the hotel pretty early (3-ish, I think).  And I could use a navigator or two.  Also, was someone collecting cellphone numbers of attendees just in case they're needed? 

[Reply #84 on:]

My cell number is in the Yahoo group.

Here's a question, how much money will I need?

[Reply #85 on:]

Well, your British Pound goes further in America.  Unfortunately New York is overpriced, so it'll probably come out even.

[Reply #86 on:]

Erm, mom rules, if you're still working on that BBQ headcount, assume I'll be there. And I eat enough for 1/27 of a Melllvar.

Also, sushi rocks. Y'all have stupid taste buds. So there!

[Reply #87 on:]

I usually bring about $100, but I don't eat very much and I don't usually buy stuff.

So it looks like no one is going to drive anyone to the BBQ? I hope something good is on TV at the hotel...

[Reply #88 on:]

 

Originally posted by Melllvar:
I'll call him when I land anyway, and see where he's at.

That may be a slight problem, as my phone isn't tri-band and won't work over there. However, i'll sort out a temporary solution for the weekend (probably borrowing a cheap pay-as-you-go Nokia off of someone) and let you know.

[Reply #89 on:]

$100?
Melll, having never been to New York, I think you should take as much money as your wallet will hold. Or, alternatively, a roll of flashy cash.

 

Australian dollars are Monopoly money.

Your country is poisoned by George Bush.

[Reply #90 on:]

 

Originally posted by Tongue Luck:
Erm, mom rules, if you're still working on that BBQ headcount, assume I'll be there. And I eat enough for 1/27 of a Melllvar.

Also, sushi rocks. Y'all have stupid taste buds. So there!

You and me, Tongue... we'll go and find some sushi.  It'll rock.

And mom_rules, I will also be there.  I don't know how many Melllvar's I eat
...er... wait.  I'm so confused by this unit of measurement.

[Reply #91 on:]

Melll, I'd be careful if I were you... this whole affair seems to be a carefully laid trap wherein you are smothered to death with hugs, and then eaten.

[Reply #92 on:]

But isn't that the way we all want to go? Hugged to death by attractive women and then have them eat your dead body?
No? Just me then? Oh, well...

[Reply #93 on:]

 

Originally posted by rach_the_tall:
 

Australian dollars are Monopoly money.

Your country is poisoned by George Bush.

I don't care.  Our money rocks.  It's green, and if you fold a dollar bill right, it says "tits of America" on the back.

[Reply #94 on:]

 

Originally posted by VelourFog:
So it looks like no one is going to drive anyone to the BBQ? I hope something good is on TV at the hotel...

I can take 4... maybe 5 people depending on how close you're all willing to get.  Very close, I assume.

[Reply #95 on:]

Oooh...close. That's awesome. And to be the one in the middle, I eat both Italian and sushi: Except I am poor, so not often.
Okay, so I'm set. I take the PATH from Penn Station, am picked up at 4:45 by Bergey. Party ensues.

[Reply #96 on:]

Don't you dare forget Scrabble. I challenge you to the ultimate match!

[Reply #97 on:]

 

Originally posted by rach_the_tall:
Your country is poisoned by George Bush.

Your country is poisoned by Stever Irwin.

[Reply #98 on:]

 

Originally posted by SamuelXDiamond:
 That may be a slight problem, as my phone isn't tri-band and won't work over there. However, i'll sort out a temporary solution for the weekend (probably borrowing a cheap pay-as-you-go Nokia off of someone) and let you know.

My phone is also not tri-band, so I'm going to be without any means of mobile contact thingy.
I may bring slightly more than 100$ - 100$ was no where near enough for St Petersburg - although I don't see any reason to be buying Ushankas from New York.

[Reply #99 on:]

You never need a reason to buy a Ushanka.

[Reply #100 on:]

I'm not suggesting anyone bring $100, I'd bring a lot more if I was coming from another country and probably going to buy some crap and eat more than not much.

I'm probably going to buy a pair of sneakers this time and that will be $50-100 right there, but I will use my credit/debit card. You can easily spend $10-$20 on a meal if we eat in that diner near the hotel, or in a decent place. Slice of pizza and a soda is like $5 though  and a light breakfast is free from the hotel (woo!), fyi.

BERGY: what time you come to hotel? you still have my celly phone number?  Do you still have the same # as last year? I have it in my phone.

once we all trickle into hotel area how are we going to meet up, eps since we won't know our room number until we get there and half of us have no cell phone?

[Reply #101 on:]

I suggest paging each of you from reception.

Someone has to sign in as I C Weiner.

[Reply #102 on:]

Ha, that'd be needlessly amusing.

I actually have a cell phone now, whoo, but that doesn't make too much of a difference since I'll be coming with Bergie.  Still, I can give it to y'all... er... not in this thread   

And I agree as far as money... I won't be spending too much (unless we go to Pearl River again  ) but if it were the reverse and I were going to the UK, you can bet your ass I'd spend frivolously. 

[Reply #103 on:]

Assuming I go straight to Newark to pick up Tongue, I'll get to the hotel at about 4:30 to check in. As I said, we'll need someone over 21 on hand just in case.

If I hit some traffic, I may not be able to grab Shaucker at Journal Square on time, however. Someone could easily meet her there on foot if that happens though, right?  What time are we all heading to the NastyQ anyway?

If your cell is the same as last time, I have it.  My number hasn't changed.

[Reply #104 on:]

Will my phone work in your country? It's some POS pay-as-you-go nokia on vodafone, thingy.

+447748097149 if anyone wants to save

I'm taking $280. I expected more dough for my £160 but unfortunately for us your dollar is strengthening, down from $1.95 to £1 to $1.74 to £1.

So, me and Doug are getting a cab then? Is there a last check in at the hotel too. I don't wanna turn up for a BBQ at 10, get to the hotel at 3 and be locked out. I know New Yolk is a 24/7 city, but so's London and it's happened to me before.

And I want a TV to watch the Grand prix damnit. With all three of us F1 geeks out of the country you know it's gonna be awesome.

[Reply #105 on:]

Check in first, dump your bags and get a cab from the hotel.  Then you'll know you won't be locked out.  It means you'll get to the NastyQ around 11, but it'll just be getting warmed up.

PEELathonners take note:  Melbee's parties went on until 5am (sometimes later). 

[Reply #106 on:]

There's TVs in the hotel room.  The first PEELathon, I spent the entire orgy watching the national league playoff game.  And the GP isn't gonna have anyone named Farnsworth in it.

My phone number is on Melllvar's board.  Somebody has to call me from the bbq.  For real.

[Reply #107 on:]

MomRules: permission to use your phone, for the call to Eggsy.

[Reply #108 on:]

I'm sure there'll be an American there with a Verizon cell phone.  That'll be more free than using a land line to call California from New Jersey.

[Reply #109 on:]

 

Originally posted by VelourFog:
So it looks like no one is going to drive anyone to the BBQ? I hope something good is on TV at the hotel...

Hooray!!!!  I'm invisible!     As I said earlier, I'm driving a midsize rental car from the hotel to the BBQ.  I could comfortable accomodate 3 passengers, uncomfortably up to 4 passengers or up to 15 clowns. 

[Reply #110 on:]

 

Originally posted by canned eggs:

My phone number is on Melllvar's board.  Somebody has to call me from the bbq.  For real.

I want a phone call too. This is like the third peelathon i've had to miss. Here's hoping for next year!

[Reply #111 on:]

 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/PEELathon2005/

Post your number and we'll gladly oblige.

[Reply #112 on:]

 

Originally posted by Melllvar:
MomRules: permission to use your phone, for the call to Eggsy.

permission granted.  I have a verizon cell phone.... Eggs??? "Are you In?"  just recalling the ad.  No problem-o. 
I would offer to do a hotel run, but it is Bender_Waffles graduation dance evening and I cannot leave when she is on her way there.  I have to do the mom thing, you know, embarass her, take pictures, etc.

[Reply #113 on:]

So where are yis gonna find a bass player?  Eight or nine years ago I could have supplied a dozen in the area, but now I don't know anyone in New Jersey anymore.

[Reply #114 on:]

 http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkframe.HTM

For Sammy's benefit, here's the JFK website.  Scour it for detail about how to get from there to Newark.  If not, hail a cab. 

Mom, thanks.  Also, a call to Venus would be cool, if that's okay.  Don't worry about a hotel run.  If we need to catch a cab, that's what we'll do.  As long we know where we're going, then that's cool.

Post your details in the Yahoo Group.

[Reply #115 on:]

 

Originally posted by Archie2K:
So, me and Doug are getting a cab then? Is there a last check in at the hotel too. I don't wanna turn up for a BBQ at 10, get to the hotel at 3 and be locked out. I know New Yolk is a 24/7 city, but so's London and it's happened to me before.

What airport are you into? (sorry, I forgot) The hotel seriously does have a free shuttle from Newark airport. The schedule is on the hotel website, I think.

I called the hotel to ask about "late" check in for you. They said it doesn't matter what time you check in, as long as you check out at 12 noon! heh

If anyone wants to either leave their phone number on the yahoo group, or email it to me, I promise I will put it in my phone for emergencies/"sorry you can't make it" phone calls. It would have been nice to have Pitt's number last time when his plane was delayed and he was basically missing in the airport for a while...

I still have JBERGES' and N. Pasty's, can these be confirmed?

Mom, you still going to be driving a BBQ shuttle?

[Reply #116 on:]

Looking at the JFK Website, the taxi fares to Newark is $78, screw that.

Catch a bus.

EDIT:

Yahoo!!!!

 http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/connfram.HTM

JFK -> EWA is the one you want.

[Reply #117 on:]

 

Originally posted by Crash_7:
 Hooray!!!!  I'm invisible!      As I said earlier, I'm driving a midsize rental car from the hotel to the BBQ.  I could comfortable accomodate 3 passengers, uncomfortably up to 4 passengers or up to 15 clowns. 

okay . . . wellll, I asked when people will be arring to shuttle to the bbq. and YOU didn't answer that. so there! Who's invisible now? ::cries invisible tears::

[Reply #118 on:]

 

Originally posted by JBERGES:
   

Originally posted by VelourFog:
So it looks like no one is going to drive anyone to the BBQ? I hope something good is on TV at the hotel...

I can take 4... maybe 5 people depending on how close you're all willing to get.  Very close, I assume.

So, what?  Deodorant?

 

Originally posted by DrThunder88:
I thought we were discussing the transportation to the Pasty/Waffles/Mom house.  We know there is a free shuttle between the airport and the hotel.  I have recently confirmed its existence.  It leaves from station P4:

• Every half hour between 0530 and 0930
• Every hour on the half-hour between 0930 and 1730
• Every half hour between 1730 and 2130
• Every hour between 2130 and 0530.

I should mention that station P4 is a parking garage bus station at Newark.

If I arrive too far ahead of any of the other fly-ins (is Mell the next earliest or is it TL?), I might just hop on a shuttle and check in at the hotel straight away...unless of course someone wants to hang out in the concourse for a few hours.  We could have a vanilla milkshake and talk with funny accents and pretend they won't let us into America.  I mean, I intend on doing most of that anyway.

[Reply #119 on:]

 http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/ewr_063004/

map of newark airport. British Airways is in terminal B. That big yellow rectangle to the right of terminal C is the main short term parking deck (aka, where I will have to park to pick you guys up.) I will be in or near terminal B at 5:30 pm. Mellll will be in charge of texting me if there is a delay, or otherwise when he lands.

DrT: I am stupid as hell. You taking the shuttle sounds good. Sorry. I thought 7-2=3. I emailed you. Call me when you get in, either way.

I think I'm going to be in NYC early with Nix, but we will be back asap to check into the hotel and pick up melllll.