3rd Annual BBB Mid Winter Gathering.

[Bob23]

MWG:
   I'm back from serving my sentence in Florida State Pen- New Smyrna Beach and just looking at the weather. Does anyone think this is going to be a major event that will impact the MWG this Saturday 1/24 in Princeton, NJ? If this turns into a major event, will in hinder anyone from attending? Let me know here or via PM. I'm going to make the reservations anyway and we'll keep an eye on this. Depending on the forecast one chooses to listen to, this could be major snow or 1/2".
   What say ye?
Bob23

[Eagleye]

Bob,
We are still in and will be watching the weather.  When you can, give us a location so we can get a room nearby.
Sorry about your misfortune in FL......
-Allen

[MKBLK]

Looks like rain in the am. Maybe a touch of snow. According to Accu-weather, Philadelphia.

Not a big weather event, but just enough to be annoying.

[jthatcher]

we are in as long as it does not turn out to be a major event..    jt

[Bob23]

Hold onto your seats, mates: I've nailed down where we're gonna hold the infamous Mid Winter Gathering of the East Coast Compac-o-nauts, version 2015.1:
The Alchemist and Barrister in Princeton, NJ at 5:00 pm this Saturday January 24th in the year of our Lord 2015.
http://www.alchemistandbarrister.com/about.html

The reservation is under my name: Bob Errico. I think all of you have my shoephone number or you can confirm here.
Again, I'm sorry to be leaving this to the last minute but it's been a very busy last 2 weeks. Hope to see you there,
Bob23

[MKBLK]

FYI - Parking is a nightmare in central Princeton, so I checked with A&B regarding where to park. Drive past the restaurant at 28 Witherspoon Street and make a Left on Hulfish where there is a garage. The A&B will validate. BTW - On street parking is by meter at $1.50 per 1/2 hour! After 7PM the parking is free. The meters take Smart Cards, nickels or quarters.

Hope the weather doesn't put the kabosh on our best laid plans!

Marty

[jthatcher]

looks like a great find..  looking forward to seeing friends and to meet folks  who we missed at BBB 14     jt

[MKBLK]

Allen,

I wish our house was "guest ready". Sadly, we are still recovering from two years of construction/destruction!

If you're looking for a nice hotel/motel fairly close to Princeton, I'd recommend the Element in Ewing. http://www.elementewing.com/?PS=LGEN_AA_DNAD_CGGL_TPRP
Barb & I spent a weekend there for a Volvo club event and we were very impressed. It's quite modern and "Swedish" (my interpretation).

You can simply Google Princeton B&B's for a list. I have a friend who knows all the great B&B's in the area. New Hope PA, Lambertville & Hopewell NJ have nice B&B's. Message me if you want more info.

Marty

[Eagleye]

Marty,
Thank you very much for the thoughts.  Suzie and I decided to leave tonight.  We found a really great special for a nice hotel near the restaurant.  We will get in before the storm arrives and have a relaxing morning before the dinner.
See you all there,
-Allen

[Bob23]

   It's shaping up to be an epic MWG although I've had an official cancellation from 2 secret guests, who'll remain secret because they can't make it. Ok, the one and only PeterG and Becky aka Pedro and Ann can't make the trip due to Peters advancing age!   But I believe everyone else will be there including one more secret guest who's presence on the Compac site is known to all. But you'll just have to be there to find out who this mystery guest is.
  See you all in 26 hours,
Yours for the cause,
Bob23
(Thank you Marty for checking out the parking situation...I didn't even give it a thought! My minds still in Florida!)

[MKBLK]

Bob, I'm glad for your mind! Bet you wish your body was still there!!!

Marty

P.S. I checked with "one who knows" regarding the fare at A&B... "Yummy".

[Bob23]

A&B was recommended to my by no less an authority than our own PeterG. There were a few options but this looked and sounded great and the hostess I spoke with was very accommodating. Hope well have a time to remember!
Bob23

[jthatcher]

hi bob.. a little more snow that we expected, but  we can shovel out in time    jt

[Bob23]

Good. It wouldn't be complete without you and Janet. Just rain down here.
B23

[Beckeresq]

Central Jersey is now OK.  Couple of hours of moving snow, but we should be able to make it.