Western Mass Labor Day Weekend Get Together thread!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Mel_C. and girl_dee will be visiting Western Mass (Northampton area) over Labor Day weekend and we would like to get a gathering going while they are here.

Our options for times are looking to be either Friday night (Aug 31st) and Saturday lunch/early afternoon (Spetember 1st). The Saturday lunch/early or into late afternoon if folks wanna stick around is so far looking like the best option for most people.

We are trying to decide where to go. The last time we had a Western Mass gathering we ate at The Teapot (http://www.teapotusa.com/). Plusses: it's big and has an extensive Chinese/Japanese menu anyone can find something to eat from. The negatives: the long table in the back doesn't allow for easy conversation amongst a large group. It can accomodate a large group, however, which is why I like it.

Another option is Packard's (https://www.packardsbar.com/). It's a bar that has a rather extensive menu of pub food. Plusses: we'd be able to eat AND drink. There's a private room in the back we could reserve and we'd have privacy and one big table we could all sit around and converse. Minus: the room only holds 12, 13 people at MOST, so depending on group size it may not be an option. It's my favorite option of the three I am going to propose.

Last option is Quarters (http://hadleyquarters.com/), which is an arcade with old fashioned games. Plusses: it's a fun activity and can accomodate large groups. They have food and drinks as well. Minuses: I fear it will be to loud to be able to hear each other but that might just be my fear. This is Jedi's first choice. Caveat: we have never been so I cannot personally vouch for the place like I can for the other two.

Please discuss amongst yourselves! Feel free to contact me or Jedi on Facebook if you're friends with us there, or PM questions but it would be great if we could discuss as a group!

Let's have some fun!

[candy_coated_bitch]

PS: It's Jedi's birthday on the 28th so it would be great if we could celebrate that!! It's her big 5-0!!!

[ProfPacker]

I will be around and would love to finally meet everyone

[candy_coated_bitch]

I will be around and would love to finally meet everyone

Yay! We'll keep you posted as plans come together.

[Medusa]

Mel_C. and girl_dee will be visiting Western Mass (Northampton area) over Labor Day weekend and we would like to get a gathering going while they are here.

Our options for times are looking to be either Friday night (Aug 31st) and Saturday lunch/early afternoon (Spetember 1st). The Saturday lunch/early or into late afternoon if folks wanna stick around is so far looking like the best option for most people.

We are trying to decide where to go. The last time we had a Western Mass gathering we ate at The Teapot (http://www.teapotusa.com/). Plusses: it's big and has an extensive Chinese/Japanese menu anyone can find something to eat from. The negatives: the long table in the back doesn't allow for easy conversation amongst a large group. It can accomodate a large group, however, which is why I like it.

Another option is Packard's (https://www.packardsbar.com/). It's a bar that has a rather extensive menu of pub food. Plusses: we'd be able to eat AND drink. There's a private room in the back we could reserve and we'd have privacy and one big table we could all sit around and converse. Minus: the room only holds 12, 13 people at MOST, so depending on group size it may not be an option. It's my favorite option of the three I am going to propose.

Last option is Quarters (http://hadleyquarters.com/), which is an arcade with old fashioned games. Plusses: it's a fun activity and can accomodate large groups. They have food and drinks as well. Minuses: I fear it will be to loud to be able to hear each other but that might just be my fear. This is Jedi's first choice. Caveat: we have never been so I cannot personally vouch for the place like I can for the other two.

Please discuss amongst yourselves! Feel free to contact me or Jedi on Facebook if you're friends with us there, or PM questions but it would be great if we could discuss as a group!

Let's have some fun!


We would SO come to this if life wasn't so crazy right now. Great location and I hope you'll take tons of pics! :)

[girl_dee]

a birthday party sounds fun!

All I know is I will be in late on Friday. Mel will likely be there already.

I don’t care where we go!

[candy_coated_bitch]

We would SO come to this if life wasn't so crazy right now. Great location and I hope you'll take tons of pics! :)

That would have been awesome!!! We will take lots of pics for you.

a birthday party sounds fun!

All I know is I will be in late on Friday. Mel will likely be there already.

I don’t care where we go!



Ok, let's do Saturday then so you can be bright eyed and bushy tailed. That seemed to be the day people were leaning towards anyways!

[LaDivina]

I can only do Saturday if it's later in the day...I usually work until 3. But I'll be there!

I loved Packards because we had that separate room, but yeah, if we have too many people it'd be tight.

[Chancie]

That sounds great. We’re in if we don’t go camping.

I don’t love Teapot. I think the food is meh. I do like Packards.

How about Bombay Royale (http://www.bombayroyale.com)? Do folks like Indian food? We could ask them to move the tables around.

[easygoingfemme]

Oooh this has potential!!!!!!!!

[Mel C.]

I was holding off on Saturday PM as an option but let’s include it as well.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Ok Saturday PM is fine with me as well.

Chancie, I've never been to Bombay Royale but do love Indian. I'm just not sure if it's a group friendly food. It might be! How do folks feel about indian???

Packard's is still my #1 for the back room but it really depends on people. Based on how many people have responded here and to me personally we're already pushing the limit. So, I guess let's think of a plan B.

[LaDivina]

How do people feel about Sunday instead?

[candy_coated_bitch]

How do people feel about Sunday instead?

From what I understood Mel and Dee can't do Sunday. Not that they can't speak for themselves lol.

[girl_dee]

From what I understood Mel and Dee can't do Sunday. Not that they can't speak for themselves lol.

i think we can, but i can ask Mel tomorrow.

[candy_coated_bitch]

i think we can, but i can ask Mel tomorrow.

Officially letting everyone speak for themselves . :)

[candy_coated_bitch]

I am scratching off Friday night as an option for possible times and the back room at Packard's because we have too many people.

Would everyone please tell me whether or not they'd like to meet Saturday or Sunday and if you'd rather eat at Bombay Royale or Teapot? The Northampton Brewery was also mentioned to me as a good possible option. Check out their web site too.

[ProfPacker]

Saturday would be best for me. I like the idea of later on, or, at night. I can’t tell you what restaurant because I don’t know them.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Northampton Brewey (http://northamptonbrewery.com/) I think this is a good option as well.

profpacker, all possible venues are linked in this thread so you can peruse their web sites and menus.

[ProfPacker]

Northampton Brewery or the Indian Restaurant whichever is able to fits us all

[Reach *BANNED*]

My vote is for Sunday @ the Northhampton Brewery.

(I feel like I should add with Miss White and the candlestick)

[Mel C.]

From what I understood Mel and Dee can't do Sunday. Not that they can't speak for themselves lol.

Saturday night would be my first choice but Sunday isn't impossible.

[LaDivina]

My vote is for Sunday @ the Northhampton Brewery.

This, though Saturday night could work, too,.just with more finagling. Lol

[Happyfemme]

This sounds awesome. I will look at my teaching and dissertation schedule and let you know if I can attend. What is the deadline for informing you if someone can attend?

[ProfPacker]

Getting psyched to meet everyone

[Chancie]

Mama Iguana (http://www.spoletorestaurants.com/mama_iguanas/mama_iguanas.html) is another possibility. There’s a private room, and it’s available Saturday night.

[ProfPacker]

That looks good. I would say that is my first choice

[Chancie]

Mama Iguana (http://www.spoletorestaurants.com/mama_iguanas/mama_iguanas.html) is another possibility. There’s a private room, and it’s available Saturday night.

The room can seat 15, maybe one or two more, if we squish.

[Mel C.]

Mama Iguana (http://www.spoletorestaurants.com/mama_iguanas/mama_iguanas.html) is another possibility. There’s a private room, and it’s available Saturday night.

Looks great!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Mama Iguana (http://www.spoletorestaurants.com/mama_iguanas/mama_iguanas.html) is another possibility. There’s a private room, and it’s available Saturday night.

THIS .. looks like a keeper all the way around!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Ok, if everyone wants Mama Iguanas I will acquiesce. But for the record I HATE Mama Iguanas. Which is why I didn't suggest it. I think they're vegetarian options suck. But if it's what the group wants I'll go along.

[Chancie]

Ok, if everyone wants Mama Iguanas I will acquiesce. But for the record I HATE Mama Iguanas. Which is why I didn't suggest it. I think they're vegetarian options suck. But if it's what the group wants I'll go along.

I’m very sorry; I didn’t know.

Since we don’t know if we’ll be there, we’ll happily join you wherever the group consensus takes us.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I’m very sorry; I didn’t know.

Since we don’t know if we’ll be there, we’ll happily join you wherever the group consensus takes us.

Like I said, it seems like people are excited about Mama Iguanas so if that's what people want I'll be ok with it. It is very festive and they at least have good margaritas lol.

[Jedi]

I dunno....I think Packard's has better drink options as well as food options for everyone. Not just Mexican fare. JMHO

[Reach *BANNED*]

I dunno....I think Packard's has better drink options as well as food options for everyone. Not just Mexican fare. JMHO

I agree with this as well. I think Packard's got struck down early on because of the room size. However, we would not be sitting down and dining the whole time we are there (I would think). .. and would be floating around here and there. Also, we do not necessarily have to all be in that particular room, right? We could figure out other table options like putting some together in another area, etc.

I am all about compromise and I think we can come up with a good plan that suits everyone.

For me it is not necessarily about the meal, it is more about the company.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I agree with this as well. I think Packard's got struck down early on because of the room size. However, we would not be sitting down and dining the whole time we are there (I would think). .. and would be floating around here and there. Also, we do not necessarily have to all be in that particular room, right? We could figure out other table options like putting some together in another area, etc.

I am all about compromise and I think we can come up with a good plan that suits everyone.

For me it is not necessarily about the meal, it is more about the company.

I truly like Packard's as an option. There's plenty of booths and tables outside the back room, and room at the bar. We could reserve the back room and hopefully fit everyone and if not just reserve booths right outside the room and people can flit around and socialize after we eat.

ETA: There's also a back patio for drinking and smoking and socializing. The birthday butch wants Packard's. ;)

[Mel C.]

I think we've gotten slightly off track because last time we had dinner at the Chinese place and met for drinks at Packards. If the intention is to have dinner and drinks at the same place, then Packards will suit the group best. Let's plan on Packards Saturday night...starting 6 or 7 PM?

[Mel C.]

This sounds awesome. I will look at my teaching and dissertation schedule and let you know if I can attend. What is the deadline for informing you if someone can attend?

No deadline, just show up (but let us know as soon as you can commit).

[candy_coated_bitch]

I think we've gotten slightly off track because last time we had dinner at the Chinese place and met for drinks at Packards. If the intention is to have dinner and drinks at the same place, then Packards will suit the group best. Let's plan on Packards Saturday night...starting 6 or 7 PM?

Yes, I think it would be easy to have dinner and drinks at the same place to simplify things. I will call and reserve space for Saturday at 6!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Reserved. Unless we have a complete change of heart, Packard's it is at 6pm on Saturday September 1st. I will post another link to the bar as soon as I'm at a computer again.

[Happyfemme]

No deadline, just show up (but let us know as soon as you can commit).

Great thanks so much Mel

[candy_coated_bitch]

Reserved. Unless we have a complete change of heart, Packard's it is at 6pm on Saturday September 1st. I will post another link to the bar as soon as I'm at a computer again.

Packard's (https://www.packardsbar.com/)

There ya go!

[girl_dee]

Packard's (https://www.packardsbar.com/)

There ya go!

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[Reach *BANNED*]

Yes, what dee said. Thank you candy for getting everything set up. Really looking forward to this and the pub looks awesome.

[candy_coated_bitch]

You're both/all very welcome!!! Happy to do it.

[girl_dee]

here is the menu so everyone can get a feel for the food and pricing.

http://www.packardsbar.com/images/menu-web2.pdf

Also, is everyone going to stay in Northampton Saturday night?

[Reach *BANNED*]

Our plan is to stay Saturday night. Given she is about an hour out- we figured it was the smart thing to do after having cocktails and all of that. Plus it would be nice to wander around and check Northampton out some.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Our plan is to stay Saturday night. Given she is about an hour out- we figured it was the smart thing to do after having cocktails and all of that. Plus it would be nice to wander around and check Northampton out some.

It's a great little city with lots of great shopping and amazing restaurants. You're gonna love it!

I will be staying in Northampton in my apartment. ;) If anyone wants a tour guide Sunday let me know!

[ProfPacker]

Thank you CCB for getting this today, and everyone else for your input. I am staying in Holyoke for the night. Have a good day.

[Gemme]

I was really excited when I heard about this because it's not often that folks in New England get together as a group but I don't have that weekend off of work. Boo! If anyone traveling is still in the area actually ON Labor Day, please let me know.

[LaDivina]

I was really excited when I heard about this because it's not often that folks in New England get together as a group but I don't have that weekend off of work. Boo! If anyone traveling is still in the area actually ON Labor Day, please let me know.

Booooooooo!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

I was really excited when I heard about this because it's not often that folks in New England get together as a group but I don't have that weekend off of work. Boo! If anyone traveling is still in the area actually ON Labor Day, please let me know.

Awwww that sucks!!!!! :(

[girl_dee]

I was really excited when I heard about this because it's not often that folks in New England get together as a group but I don't have that weekend off of work. Boo! If anyone traveling is still in the area actually ON Labor Day, please let me know.

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[easygoingfemme]

We're in!!!

[easygoingfemme]

I was really excited when I heard about this because it's not often that folks in New England get together as a group but I don't have that weekend off of work. Boo! If anyone traveling is still in the area actually ON Labor Day, please let me know.

This is not at all pleasing :(

[girl_dee]

We're in!!!

WAHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:

[candy_coated_bitch]

We're in!!!

Yay!!!!!!!!!!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Two more weeks !!!! :wine:

[Chancie]

Dear Friends, we won’t be able to join you for dinner. We are going camping, weather be damned.

I hope we’ll have another chance to meet up with folks.

[girl_dee]

Dear Friends, we won’t be able to join you for dinner. We are going camping, weather be damned.

I hope we’ll have another chance to meet up with folks.




Well poop!!

Yes.. another Chance, Chancie!

[nhplowboi]

Didn't really think I needed to post this, but yes we will be there. Come on Bermie, we will pick you up on our way down.

[Mel C.]

Dear Friends, we won’t be able to join you for dinner. We are going camping, weather be damned.

I hope we’ll have another chance to meet up with folks.

Boo, but have a great time!

[Happyfemme]

Hi everyone,

I will not be able to attend the gathering. I hope you have a wonderful time. Maybe next time I can attend, it would be great to see my friends and meet some new friends.

[candy_coated_bitch]

We're getting close! Last night I had a dream there were a bunch of tables set up for us. Way more than we'd need. And we all started sitting down and we were informed we were crashing someone's wedding reception!!! Lol.

[Gemme]

Aww, I know you all will have a great time. As it turns out, I now have time on Saturday available but not enough to make it there and back Saturday. 'tis the story of my life!

Wish the birthday butch a happy 5-0 for me!

[easygoingfemme]

Aww, I know you all will have a great time. As it turns out, I now have time on Saturday available but not enough to make it there and back Saturday. 'tis the story of my life!

Wish the birthday butch a happy 5-0 for me!

Tease!!!!!

[Gemme]

Tease!!!!!

hahaha

I feel the same way but I'm two hours out, each way, so it's a no go for me as I work Sunday. I got excited when my schedule changed and then I did the math and it's still a no go. Someone's got to take a picture, though. That would be great.

[candy_coated_bitch]

hahaha

I feel the same way but I'm two hours out, each way, so it's a no go for me as I work Sunday. I got excited when my schedule changed and then I did the math and it's still a no go. Someone's got to take a picture, though. That would be great.

Awww, damn. We totally need to meet in person! The fact that we haven't is ridiculous. I will make sure to take lots of pictures. :)

[Mel C.]

We're getting close! Last night I had a dream there were a bunch of tables set up for us. Way more than we'd need. And we all started sitting down and we were informed we were crashing someone's wedding reception!!! Lol.

Yay for crashing. Do we have a headcount so far or are we winging it?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Yay for crashing. Do we have a headcount so far or are we winging it?

So far we're winging it but I could count heads if you like.

[candy_coated_bitch]

1) Mel
2) Dee
3) CCB
4) Jedi
5) LaDivina
6) Reach
7) nhplowboi
8) bevidotcom
9) ProfPacker
10) easygoingfemme
11) easygoingfemme's spouse (not sure of their name)

So, we are almost at capacity in the library room. They really like to keep it to twelve but will allow you to get cozy with 13. This part is not negotiable, it's a fire code violation. Anyway, we could have room for two more and all sit in the room, or if we have more spill outside into the booths outside the door.

What I'm HOPING, is that this is our list and if there are one or two late additions, wonderful, but I really love that damn library room. It's reserved under Julie. We'll make it work either way though.

[BermieSwim]

1) Mel
2) Dee
3) CCB
4) Jedi
5) LaDivina
6) Reach
7) nhplowboi
8) bevidotcom
9) ProfPacker
10) easygoingfemme
11) easygoingfemme's spouse (not sure of their name)

So, we are almost at capacity in the library room. They really like to keep it to twelve but will allow you to get cozy with 13. This part is not negotiable, it's a fire code violation. Anyway, we could have room for two more and all sit in the room, or if we have more spill outside into the booths outside the door.

What I'm HOPING, is that this is our list and if there are one or two late additions, wonderful, but I really love that damn library room. It's reserved under Julie. We'll make it work either way though.


I'll be there too . Possibly a bit late

[candy_coated_bitch]

1) Mel
2) Dee
3) CCB
4) Jedi
5) LaDivina
6) Reach
7) nhplowboi
8) bevidotcom
9) ProfPacker
10) easygoingfemme
11) easygoingfemme's spouse (not sure of their name)
12) BermieSwim

Looking forward to seeing you, Bermie!

[easygoingfemme]

1) Mel
2) Dee
3) CCB
4) Jedi
5) LaDivina
6) Reach
7) nhplowboi
8) bevidotcom
9) ProfPacker
10) easygoingfemme
11) easygoingfemme's spouse (not sure of their name)

So, we are almost at capacity in the library room. They really like to keep it to twelve but will allow you to get cozy with 13. This part is not negotiable, it's a fire code violation. Anyway, we could have room for two more and all sit in the room, or if we have more spill outside into the booths outside the door.

What I'm HOPING, is that this is our list and if there are one or two late additions, wonderful, but I really love that damn library room. It's reserved under Julie. We'll make it work either way though.

Yay! Spouse is Fionn- pronounced "Fin"

[Mel C.]

Reserved. Unless we have a complete change of heart, Packard's it is at 6pm on Saturday September 1st. I will post another link to the bar as soon as I'm at a computer again.

6 PM at Packards. Woohoo!

[LaDivina]

Yay, library room! Thanks, CCB!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Really looking forward to meeting everyone!!!

[candy_coated_bitch]

1) Mel
2) Dee
3) CCB
4) Jedi
5) LaDivina
6) Reach
7) nhplowboi
8) bevidotcom
9) ProfPacker
10) easygoingfemme
11) Fionn
12) BermieSwim

Looking forward to seeing you, Bermie!

Ok, we have our twelve. I honestly hope no one else decides to come because we will then be over capacity.

I called to double check the reservation and we do have the library room reserved under Julie for 6-9pm. I figured three hours is enough and some people have to drive home.

I am incredibly excited to see/meet everyone!!!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Ok, we have our twelve. I honestly hope no one else decides to come because we will then be over capacity.

I called to double check the reservation and we do have the library room reserved under Julie for 6-9pm. I figured three hours is enough and some people have to drive home.

I am incredibly excited to see/meet everyone!!!


Excited to meet you too ccb (and Jedi)!!!! I am currently (and finally) here is Mass. Got here about 2.5 hours ago!!

[girl_dee]

Ok, we have our twelve. I honestly hope no one else decides to come because we will then be over capacity.

I called to double check the reservation and we do have the library room reserved under Julie for 6-9pm. I figured three hours is enough and some people have to drive home.

I am incredibly excited to see/meet everyone!!!


me too!! We are about to hit the road and get to Northampton.

If more people decide you come we will figure it out! The more the merrier!

See you all tonight!!!!

[girl_dee]

We are here at our hotel in Chicopee if anyone is near and wants to get together before we get together let us know! If you don’t already have my number just message me!

[nhplowboi]

Chicopee....you better go find a Polish restaurant for golumpkis! See you two in a few hours.

[ProfPacker]

All ready to head out in a few. Can’t wait to meet everyone finally

[girl_dee]

That was so much fun!!! Thank you all for going!!!!!

[ProfPacker]

I agree, had the best time. It was so great to meet friends from this great community. Thank you all for welcoming me so heartily and graciously.

CCB, thanks so much for organizing this and thanks Jedi for sharing your birthday with us.

[easygoingfemme]

That was sooo fun and full of good femme hugs and laughter and stories. Thank you, CCB for organizing. So good to meet you all!

[girl_dee]

We have a couple of nice pics ! Is everyone ok with me posting on the Planet and FB? If not send me a message, it’s ok either way!

[nhplowboi]

Ok, that was fun.....when do we do it again? Ty CCB for arranging the room at Packard's and ty you Jedi for having a birthday. It was nice to be able to put real people with their screen names and my only complaint is...…..it all ended too soon.

[Jedi]

Thank you to everyone for coming and making my 50th fun and full of tequila.....lol. It was great seeing everyone......old friends and new. Can't wait until Mel and Dee make another trip out here to Noho. Always a good time with bfp folks.

[LaDivina]

Yes, it was wonderful to see and spend time with everyone!

[Reach *BANNED*]

It was great to share some genuine laughter, food, and drinks with cool people.

[candy_coated_bitch]

I had a great time!!! It was nice to see both old and new faces and the food and drink and laughter flowed freely.

And you're all welcome for getting the room set up. No problem at all. :)

[BermieSwim]

That was so much fun! It was a blast meeting all of you. Thanks so much :-)

[easygoingfemme]

We have a couple of nice pics ! Is everyone ok with me posting on the Planet and FB? If not send me a message, it’s ok either way!

Fine by me :)

[girl_dee]

I just posted one but I’m at the airport so will repost when I get home because I have a better one

[Sparkle]

I can’t believe I missed this (by 7+ months) :-|
Can we do it again? Candy-coated & fancypantsChancie reach out via FB if / when something is coming up?