Mid Week Beer on Wednesday May 9th

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whynot_31
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Beginning in approximately 2005, some of the readers of Brooklynian began to get together off line to enjoy each others company and beverages.

As time has passed, these events have been large or small. The last large Brooklynian event was held in December 2011, and was attended by 25 people:
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- characters who once posted a lot and now rarely post
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- lurkers and newbies who have always wondered what we look like
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- people who post only on occasion because they are generally productive, respectable members of society.
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- and people who post waaaay too much like myself.

That said, a gathering of the aforementioned characters is in the process of being arranged via a new fangled, competing website known as "Facebook". The number of people interested seems to be growing, and you are welcome to join us.

Wednesday, May 9th
8:00 PM - whenever.
Washington Commons
(located across from the "Detective Castle", on Washington Ave)

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
eastbloc
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Let's do it.

# Posted 1 yr ago
tsarina
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I believe it is possible to attend. There is a beer that must be splashed on somebody, go back and find that in the thread somewheres, and mischief and choas should ensue.

# Posted 1 yr ago
dokas
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Is there a FB page for this site? havent been able to suss it out.

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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Facebook does not allow near anonymous crowd sourcing, or the ability to revisit old threads. .... But It does provide a way for people who have met in real life to stay in contact with each other.

So far, 10 people have stated that they will be coming.

Tsarina-
I believe the thread you are remembering involved you buying me beer.

Eastbloc-
See you there.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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For what its worth, as of 1:00 PM Monday May 7th, this event now has fourteen (14) people who state they are coming. Twenty-four (24) people have indicated they "might" come.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
bill c
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i will be performing w/ my french rock n roll band later that evening but will try to stop by beforehand.

# Posted 1 yr ago
ntfool
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I would love to come by, but Wednesday evenings are my wife's night off, to escape the presence of our two young children (with whom she is otherwise with 24-7). As she has standing plans every week, I am loathe to have her switch nights.

Have fun folks!

If you're happy, you're not paying attention.

spurn Productions, Inc.

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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Based on more RSVPs and maybes, I have revised my estimate of the number of people who will attend to "approximately 20".

I have warned the bartender at Washington Commons of our arrival.

Those who have never met us can simply approach the large group....

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
nomad
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"Detective castle"!!! LOL!! Never heard it called that before! I wonder if any will come down from the turrets and join us lowly non-castle dwelling folk!

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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detective castle:

I first heard the phrase about 10 years ago, from a guy talking on his phone, walking just ahead of me:

"I'm almost at the museum. I'm passing the Detective Castle now."

I have called it that ever since.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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In case people aren't aware:

Today is Wednesday, May 9th.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
Mamacita
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dokas said:
Is there a FB page for this site? havent been able to suss it out.

We do have a page! Friend us here

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyniancom/35509627419

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# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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We are in the garden....

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
eastbloc
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I was unfortunately delayed. I assume you've all gone by now, given it's a school night.

# Posted 1 yr ago
whynot_31
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Correct. 10 of us had two beers each..... None of the "maybes" appeared, and four of the people who stated "yes" changed their minds.

Beer continues to be yummy.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 yr ago
eastbloc
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Sniffle. I'm jealous.

Next time.

# Posted 1 yr ago