Currently, it looks like everyone is OK the dates below, and I’ve made an executive decision - March 24, unless serious conflicts crop up. Hope to see you then!
March 24 - Party date
March 31 - 1st alternate date
Looks like that time of year again -
What’s the interest in another San Jose C & F party? Once again, the available dates are Saturdays ranging from late January to early April, with the noted exceptions:
Jan 27
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17 - Not Available
Feb 24 - Not Available
March 3
March 10
March 17 - We’re willing, but probably a conflict for most folks!
March 24
March 31
April 7
Let’s try to find a date that works for the most people - replies on this thread or email are best since my C & F message box overflowed the last two times
For those who haven’t been here before, we’re in southern San Jose, a couple of miles south from Highway 85 (near the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Camden). These are usually casual potluck affairs with people arriving anytime in the afternoon or evening - bring a dish if you can, but the important thing is to bring yourself and have a good time.
Once we firm up a date, please email me for directions if you don’t know the way.
Looking forward to seeing (or meeting) you -
Dana C.
I could do the early Feb. dates as well, and am pretty much open other than Feb. 18 (which is my daughter’s birthday…much as she enjoys these gatherings, I’m fairly certain she’s going to want to spend her 14th birthday doing something more “teenagerish”).
The solution is simple: come early, hoist a few early, then taper off onto tea, or coffee, or juice, or Red Bull an hour or two before you need to get on the road.
Or just plan on crashing at our place for the night, if need be. Half a smiley at most on the last - I’d rather friends stay the night than have any of you on the road when you don’t feel up to it.
(Fear not, prospective first-time guests, even if you have kids - despite all the talk, I’ve never seen anyone get beyond “merry” at these parties. Something about being too busy playing, or talking, or listening to drink much, I suspect. But we talk a good game. )
I’m coming to San Jose for a conference from the 28th (Sun) to the 31st (flying out on Wed evening.) I’ll actually be flying in to San Fran on the 27th.
Out of town on the 27th, coming home late that afternoon of 28th… mebbe we can party somehow, tunes or no.. is the 27th the only available night? Let us know!
I’m with Justine on the later dates. Between my best friend’s engagement party and school, I’m gonna be crammed. But whatever everyone decides on, I’ll do my best to come. Thanks again Dana for hosting this. And Audrey, I owe you for the lifts you’ve given me in the past.
Caj, there is a downtown San Jose session on Sundays and Tuesdays in O’Flaherty’s Pub. Since I don’t think my playing is quite session ready I haven’t given them a try yet, but William/monkey587 can probably give you more info - I think he’s a regular at the Tuesday sessions.
I’d be happy to get together with you on either date - just don’t expect me to play much, whistle or flute. Or, for that matter, just meet to say “hi” on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Given that you’re in town for a conference, I imagine that your schedule is pretty busy, so “if”, “when”, and “how long” are your call.
I live in San Jose, and commute past downtown - you’re welcome to email me offline if you would like info on places to eat, things to do, etc. We’re pretty strong in down-home style Mexican and Asian restaurants, in particular.
About the only dates that nobody has expressed any problems with are in late March. If possible, I’d like to go with a date we can all make - if every date is a conflict for someone, we’ll just have to flip a coin.
Does anyone have a problem with March 24 or 31?
Possible conflicts:
Jan 27
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17 - Not Available
Feb 24 - Not Available
March 3
March 10
March 17 - We’re willing, but probably a conflict for most folks! wink
No conflicts yet:
March 24
March 31
April 7 - possible conflict? It’s the Saturday before Easter.
