NYC pinners willing to meet in a non-Brooklyn locale?

[Caitlyn Duer]

Seems like the majority of NYC pinners are from Brooklyn, which I love. But ... Real Talk Time: I live in Queens and going to Brooklyn for a social event is the longest. haul. ever. Anyone willing to meet up someplace that is not Brooklyn? (I'm in Astoria, if that helps.)

[Catherine]

I live in Manhattan and can get to Astoria easily!  Perhaps we should arrange a minni-pinni/non-Brooklyn edition?

[Jamie W]

I'm with you guys! I live in Astoria and would love a non-Brooklyn or non-lower-Manhattan meetup.

[seae...@gmail.com]

I'm in Jackson Heights and I'd love to meet up, either in Astoria or anywhere else really (I just moved here and know absolutely no one). Maybe we could do a fun summer mini pin up?

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 4:51:59 PM UTC-4, Caitlyn Duer wrote:

[Caitlyn Duer]

All right, y'all! That's what I like to hear. I'm free after July 23rd, if that helps. Any ideas for meetups? The only idea I have is this: I myself am an Olympics nerd and would really like to watch the opening games (which are on July 27), but don't have a television. We could hunker down at a bar and take in the ridiculous British-themed festivities. Or, if nobody else likes themed sports outfits, we could just grab a drink.

[Jamie W]

I am such a fan of this idea. I love the Olympics AND I don't have cable!

[Laura]

Well, the (old) Beer Garden in Astoria has about a bajillion TVs, and I can pretty much guarantee they'll be showing the Olympics. 

[Caitlyn Duer]

Okay great, I didn't want to suggest the beer garden right away because I didn't want to be "that" Astorian, but damn I love that place. I don't know what time the ceremony starts, but I guess let's keep the evening of July 27 open?

[Anna Jayne]

YAY ASTORIA PINUP!!
And I refer to it as the "original" or "good" beer garden.

[City_Dater]

Hooray, Caitlyn!  I'll be out of town the 27th, but I like the beer garden and will happily travel to Astoria now and then (for future reference).  

I know there's a book group that uses Facebook to coordinate, but I can't check FB at work (and don't care to be on it that much anyway), but if the existing group has nothing set for August, I would like to suggest the possibility of a book group meeting next month.  In a bar in Manhattan, maybe a meet and greet to talk about what people like to read/want to read/know they won't read if there isn't a book group discussion pending, in order to choose a book to discuss later.  I'm not terribly interested in reading the most-talked-about current fiction in a book group (it's already getting enough attention and everyone who reads is either already reading it or would eventually anyway). I like the idea of exploring some of Nicole's excellent suggestions, books that are awesome and don't enough love.

Michele 

[jessicam...@gmail.com]

Yesss!! Astoria would be great. There are a lot of outdoor spaces there and the combination of the outdoors the olympics beer and pinners sounds wonderful.

[Nicole]

Hi! Just wanted to mention that I too support any Queens get-togethers. I'm out of town on the 27th as well, but would love to attend any future Queens meetups. (Forest Hills based :) ) Astoria beer gardens are always great for big groups :) 

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 4:51:59 PM UTC-4, Caitlyn Duer wrote:

[john.w.th...@gmail.com]

I live on the Brooklyn / Queens borderlands (Bushwick? Ridgewood? Depends on what side of the street you're standing on!) but I need good excuses to go do new things (it's like that League of Extraordinary Ladies, you know - do something social that terrifies you once a week) and I should be around on the 27th so I can definitely come and meet you folks. I hear all about the beer gardens but I've never been.

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 4:51:59 PM UTC-4, Caitlyn Duer wrote:

[Caitlyn Duer]

All,  

It appears that the opening ceremony will be on NBC from 730-midnight. I don't know how early we should be to secure a table at the beer garden, but I will probably be able to get there between 630 and 715. So I will try to grab a big table around that time, and anyone who wants to come can trickle in and out between 715 and midnight.

So you can recognize me: I am 5'2", dark blonde pixie cut. I'll have a giant pair of green sunglasses with me on the table. I'll tweet a picture of me wearing them when I get there (@thecaitd).

See you there!

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 4:51:59 PM UTC-4, Caitlyn Duer wrote:

[chrysopoeia]

It's not just the book group, it's everyone!  And if you've got a book club suggestion, please pitch it to the FB group!

On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 5:15:42 PM UTC-4, City_Dater wrote:

[Sea Ermine]

This is on the 27th right? If so I'll definitely be there and I'll see you around 6:30/7ish. I'll be wearing a white dress and black shoes.

[Caitlyn]

Awesome, can't wait! Yes, it's on the 27th. And if anyone on this thread could do me a favor: apparently posting this event on the Hairpin Facebook group page will get more participants. Unfortunately I'm not a Facebook user, so I can't post it myself. Could someone with a Facebook profile slap the details (time, place, etc) up on the group page for me? Many thanks to whoever does.

[Nicole]

Hi Caitlyn - The location is: 

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, New York 11102

 

The event says that it will start at 6:30pm. I wish I could go, but I have a friends birthday party that night. I hope these meet-ups continue! 

[Caitlyn]

Thank you so much for posting! See you next time.

[Alice Rehfeldt]

So I am here and have no idea if anyone else from the group is here already or not. I am wearing a bright yellow dress and purple tights sitting by one of the TVs.

[K]

I'm a regular Pinner on vacation in NY this week. Curious if there are any Pin-ups or anything else fun going on this week! Is there a separate group for NYC Pinners? I expected there to be more posts on here, so maybe that's why.