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April, Bella, Shana, & anyone else in reasonable proximity to NY

Maya

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Is there any chance that we can make plans for a NYC gathering sometime? I'm not picky about when or what we do. I just want to meet some more YLFabbers! I am pretty much always here so it doesn't really matter to me when it happens, but since all of you live a little further away and may have families or kids to consider, I will leave it up to you to find a common spot in your more hectic schedules.

Yay? Nay?

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shana

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Hey Maya, this is a great idea! Would CT work? I know that Bella is here and April says that she comes up regularly. You could catch Metro North. I don't know where we could go though. I love crusing through downtown Westport but it's way too cold these days. One of the museums had a Judith Leiber exhibit last year which would have been fun (and fashion-related) but I'm sure that's long gone now. NYC would be way more fun but also cccccold these days (which I'm sure you're used to but I'm a suburban wimp who drives everywhere). I'm down in NY/NJ once in awhile too - I'm still dying to check out Short Hills one of these days.

bella

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I am up for a YLF get-together. I could catch the train to NYC or we could meet in CT. Both are equally acceptable to me!

Debora

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I'm always looking for a reason to visit my daughter in NYC! Might be tough getting there, though, since I still have a teenager at home with a busy schedule. Keep me posted. I would love to meet fellow YLFers!

Maya

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Shana, it's going to be at least as cold in CT as it is in NYC isn't it? Maybe even colder. January is always the coldest month in NYC. Usually by February temps creep above freezing. In fact, this week it will be in the upper 30's and even 40's (yes, that's warm to me). By March I can retire my puffer permanently and live exclusively in my wool coats. As I said, this doesn't have to happen right away. Sorry, but between CT and NYC...I think NYC wins I can think of a million things to do and places to go! Next time you are in NJ let me know and I'll see if we can make it to Short Hills.

I live in the suburbs too and I have found that being in the suburbs actually feels colder, even at the same temperatures. When I start my commute in NJ, using a car and a train, it feels cold because I am stationary. Once I get moving in NY, I warm up quite a bit. I also tend to walk extremely fast though. If I'm walking with other people, I usually have to slow down my pace.

I hope you are able to join us Debora! You should bring DD with you!

Angie

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What a smashing idea! Ask the Bostonians too. They love NYC.

Maya

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Oh, the Boston ladies are more than welcome of course. I just thought it would be a bit of a hike for them. I'd love to meet Shiny and Jean, and see Tanya again.

medusa

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I would love to participate as well, if it's possible to schedule something when I am in New York. I will be there frequently for long weekends this spring. I fly in on Thursday evening and flying out on Monday afternoon, so I am free on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday when I am there.

The weekends I'm planning to be there this spring are:
1/22-24
2/5-7
3/5-7
4/23-24
I might also be there for a week 3/19-28. (This is not for sure yet.)

April

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Love this idea, whether NYC or CT! Top preference would be for when it's slightly warmer, but let the majority rule...

Maya

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I guess not everyone is as hardy and tough as I am :p

shana

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Well, I used to be a bit more hardy (I walked several miles to campus when I was in college in the harsh central NY weather) but old age has weakened me!!! But I agree with you Maya, NYC would be way more fun. Looking at Medusa's schedule, the weekend of 3/5 would be the best for me as I'm definitely busy on 1/23 and may be available on 2/6 but have a late night program on 2/5 to attend which would make it a little tough (I'm assuming we are looking at Saturdays???). But March seems really far away...

Maya

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Not that it matters, but my birthday is on 3/4. So...just saying

Sundays are fine too, at least for me. I don't think we're going to be up all night partying and drinking!

In true YLF tradition, I'm sure we'll be getting tea. That should warm you up!

April

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Oh, I think we should definitely meet for Maya's birthday!

shana

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Oh, I wasn't sure how to interpret Maya's statement - yay, let's meet sometime the weekend of my birthday or nay, I don't want to have a ylf meetup on my birthday weekend!

Tea sounds lovely!!

Maya

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Ha, I wasn't as clear as I thought. Let me clarify: It would be a super bday present to meet you guys! I can see my "real" friends and family any old time :p

Is 3/6 a good date?

Debora

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I would really like to join you ladies and it would be so much fun to celebrate Maya's birthday. I am not sure if I'll be able to make it work, though, it's a bit far to travel for me. I'll keep an eye on the plans and see if I can swing it when the date is finalized. If I can't come in March, I most certainly will visit in the summer and can maybe meet up with some of you then.

shana

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Well, then, it's going to be a YLF birthday celebration! March 6th is good for me - I'm going to mark it in my calendar so that my husband knows that it's his day with the kids. Let's exchange info via PM and make some plans! Maya, I assume you will pick a wonderful spot for us to meet???

medusa

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I love the idea of meeting for Maya's birthday! I'm so excited that my travel and Maya's birthday coincide so well. I've marked my calendar for 3/6.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maya

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yay! I'll be starting off my 26th year in style

Shana, I will take care of all the arrangements. I have a solid idea of where I want my birthday to be, hehe.

Is that ok with you Bella?