Thread: Any NYC Meetups?

So first lets plan a date. Then we can start taking RSVPs. As far as any costs involved will depend on the day of the week we go. A room on a Friday night might cost more than a night during the week. With that being said, lets plan something for the week of Feb 21st.

I live 20 minutes from the city; I would like to be part of the planning process.

Another thought would be our group size; are we talking 20 people, 100?! Answers to these questions could help narrow our search for a meeting place.

Originally Posted by mikedelo

So first lets plan a date. Then we can start taking RSVPs. As far as any costs involved will depend on the day of the week we go. A room on a Friday night might cost more than a night during the week. With that being said, lets plan something for the week of Feb 21st.

I live 20 minutes from the city; I would like to be part of the planning process.

Another thought would be our group size; are we talking 20 people, 100?! Answers to these questions could help narrow our search for a meeting place.

Last week of February sounds like a good idea. Not too close or too far and no holidays I can think of. I think doing the middle of the week might be most cost effective as well.

I can help with the planning also, if you like. Keep an eye peeled for a PM Mike. If anyone else has any thoughts send a PM to myself or Mikedelo and one of us will start a thread putting it all together.

Looks like we're getting started!

Originally Posted by mikedelo

Another thought would be our group size; are we talking 20 people, 100?! Answers to these questions could help narrow our search for a meeting place.

I think realistically you should expect 5-10, at most 20. Figure out a convenient place and what kind of stuff you'd like to do, then set the time and see it happen.
I'm pretty sure I can't do it. Even if I'm in the city, the weekend would be the time I get to hang out with the friends I'll be visiting. Middle week is better, but that'll probably limit the number of the most locals I think.

I was about to ask, how are Sundays for everyone?

Weekends would be good for me, assuming I can get myself down there. I'd say I'd swing through Gugi-ville and pick him up, but, well, I'm afraid to be alone in an enclosed space with him for that long.

To whoever steps up and organizes; first let me say thank you in advance. I would also like to request that, wherever the event ends up being held, please try to make it a place where we can get some gear out and do some demo's. Shaving would be nice, honing would be very nice, anything resto would be extra nice (even just some hand sanding and tightening pins). Meet and Greets are awesome, but the best is when we can share the type of knowledge that doesn't come across too well via text on the internet.

I am interested in attending as well. I have a friend who owns a bar restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. It is next to the Brooklyn Bridge. It has a private room that we could use. Sunday through Thursday should be no problem. Fridays and Saturdays are too busy.

Originally Posted by Rmaldon240

I am interested in attending as well. I have a friend who owns a bar restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. It is next to the Brooklyn Bridge. It has a private room that we could use. Sunday through Thursday should be no problem. Fridays and Saturdays are too busy.

Awesome!

Can you see if the room is available on the 21st of Feb? Is there food available, or can we bring some in? I'm thinking timing to be like 12 -4pm? Any feedback would be great!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

To whoever steps up and organizes; first let me say thank you in advance. I would also like to request that, wherever the event ends up being held, please try to make it a place where we can get some gear out and do some demo's. Shaving would be nice, honing would be very nice, anything resto would be extra nice (even just some hand sanding and tightening pins). Meet and Greets are awesome, but the best is when we can share the type of knowledge that doesn't come across too well via text on the internet.

I agree!

As soon as we figure out the time and place I would like to start getting a head count with some information about what could be brought to the table, so to speak.

Is anyone against putting in a few bucks to over any expenses?

Michael

Set the place and time ASAP, and the rest will follow. Sounds like Rmaldon may have a great lead for us.

Originally Posted by KreyZe

I'm new to straight razor shaving but very interested in learning more while I work on getting myself the equipment.

Are there any meetups in the NYC area that I might be able to attend?

I'm in the same boat (and city!). I'd be eager to attend.