Capital District Connect Social Drupal Gathering

Posted by goldieashe on July 11, 2014 at 7:17pm

Good afternoon,

I'm planning to post a Drupal event for the evening of July 28th (around 5:30 pm). Since it's the summer time, I was thinking it could be a slight twist on the usual Capital District Nosh and Connect (which we've been having monthly for the last 8 months - yay!). Instead of a set agenda I thought we might meet for some socializing and casual Drupal conversation in an outdoor setting.

I was thinking of Ryan's Wake in Troy - it's off of 787 and Rt 7, has parking and an outdoor deck - but would welcome suggestion, ideas, etc. So please chime in and share your summertime, social gathering thoughts.

Based on discussion I will post an official event early next week.

Thanks for your thoughts and have a terrific weekend!
-Meredith

Comments

Too early in the day for me

Posted by patrickavella on July 11, 2014 at 7:32pm

Too early in the day for me on a workday plus a hefty drive. I may make a late appearance. I hope all of the drupalers have been well. Cheers!

Too far

Posted by TravelTechie on July 11, 2014 at 8:30pm

Troy is a bit out of the range, plus Ryan's Wake is super busy and noisy all the time. Hmm outside in Albany? I'm searching my brain... Wine Bar doesn't have an outside do they? Only other I know of is Hollywood Cafe, which is large, but can get noisy as well.

Now if you came to Hudson...

Sounds awesome

Posted by tomatkins on July 11, 2014 at 9:48pm

After all,Variety is the spice of life.

I'm In

Posted by greggmarshall on July 12, 2014 at 2:06pm

Just tell me when and where. I think this sounds like a nice change of pace for the group. Pick a place with WiFi?

Sounds great

Posted by c_c on July 14, 2014 at 12:48pm

Ill be there! I'll check back before the 28th to see where we plan on meeting.

Maybe

Posted by willabby on July 15, 2014 at 4:00pm

I will be coming back from Lake Placid that Monday after doing Ironman on Sunday ... not sure what time I will be back and what shape i will be in, but hate to miss so will try to make it if I can.

Also, hate to suggest a non-downtown type of location, but there is a sports type restaurant/bar in East Greenbush right off of exit 9/rt 90 with a nice large outdoor deck with at least a great view of downtown Albany and surrounding area. Follow link for pic:
http://www.thesportsgrill.net/home.aspx

Hudson would be nice too!

-alison

I'll second East Greenbush as

Posted by patrickavella on July 15, 2014 at 5:09pm

I'll second East Greenbush as favorable (at least for me) over troy, probably easier if we have people coming up from Hudson as well. I can do Hudson as long as it's on a weekend.

It's been too long since I got my drupal on. Cheers.

The Sports Grill in East

Posted by Valerie.Perrotte on July 16, 2014 at 7:43pm

The Sports Grill in East Greenbush would be a nice place.

I would suggest Paddy Coyne's

Posted by BrendanDrupal on July 16, 2014 at 11:51pm

I would suggest Paddy Coyne's in Tully Cross, Ireland.

East Greenbush Sports Grill

Posted by goldieashe on July 17, 2014 at 11:12am

Good morning all!

Thank you for all of the responses, it's terrific to hear so many thoughts. Public opinion seems to be leaning in the direction of The Sports Grill. I did call and they said they have wifi. I'll post an official event later today, but please keep the conversation going.

Best of luck in the Ironman Alison - that's awesome!

Warm regards,
Meredith