UPDATE: 2011 MeETup!

by dvx Wed Oct 5th, 2011 at 01:17:47 AM EST

Once again, it's time for the annual ET Paris Meetup!

This year's event year be held on Saturday

October 8th.

So mark the date in your calendar.

So here's how things stand right now with the absolute highlight of the ET year: The actual venue address and time is:

Le Cantalou, 8 Avenue de Versailles

starting 12:00 noon

Here a link to the map.

Thought you'd be surprised. ;) Tell us below if you're coming, and when you're arriving.

As of right now, the list is as follows:

YYYESSS!!!

Jerome
Colman & Sam (& family?)
dvx
afew
Cyrille
LEP
Redstar
gk
pi
linca
Jake
Nomad
Ted Welch

Hoping mightily...

sgr2

:((

Bernard
Fran
Migeru
Crazy Hoss and Karin
Wife of Bath
Helen

I have contacted the Passy Home hotel to arrange our the usual ET discount; unfortunately, they seem to be in a weird email twilight zone at the moment, but I shall keep on them.

Also, as many of us arrive on Friday, suggestions as to a late afternoon/evening activity are always welcome!

[Update by afew: See below for a (imo excellent) Friday evening suggestion - who's up for this?]

This diary will be updated regularly as new information develops, and to reflect who is coming.

So check back often!

"We'll always have Paris."

UPDATE: 2011 MeETup! | 144 comments (144 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Who's coming? (none / 0)

Who's coming?

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 09:17:29 AM EST

Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

We currently expect to be able to make it this year.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 10:24:41 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

We being Colman, Sam, Christopher and Alexander :)

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde

by Sam on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 02:08:12 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

Flights booked, the whole circus act is coming.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Fri Aug 26th, 2011 at 05:27:08 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

... and your little ponies too?

Damn. Hate to miss that.

She believed in nothing; only her skepticism kept her from being an atheist. -- Jean-Paul Sartre

by ATinNM on Sun Sep 11th, 2011 at 02:30:36 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

I of course intend to be there.

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 11:17:35 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Will be there.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 11:48:44 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Due to circumstances I can only be a maybe. But I will try my damndest

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 01:42:02 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

On the assumption that I have a paying job by the first of September, I will be there.

- Jake

Friends come and go. Enemies accumulate.

by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 08:27:49 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (4.00 / 2)

Mmm I replied in the wrong place, here goes:

I can't know for sure whether I bear a strong responsibility for the choice of October this year (hint: there is a reason around early September why we are moving to a bigger place), but having dropped a considerable weight of not-so-subtle hints towards those who might make it so I must say thanks.

And, of course, I'll be there. Probably on my own -one month may seem a little young for a family trip.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Gandhi

by Cyrille (cyrillev domain yahoo.fr) on Wed Jul 13th, 2011 at 08:36:20 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Wimp. C was at a meet-up at six weeks old.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Wed Jul 13th, 2011 at 09:12:24 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Which is older than exactly one month ;-)
Plus, I think Mouna would be scared of the Eurostar trip with both the newborn and Elwan -maybe if it had been only one she would have considered the trip at that young an age.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Gandhi

by Cyrille (cyrillev domain yahoo.fr) on Thu Jul 14th, 2011 at 10:39:34 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Where's your ambition?

Actually, she's the real concern at that stage - the baby doesn't give a damn where it is so long as there's food, warmth, cuddles and someone to periodically clean poo off it. Whether mommy is up for a trip that soon afterwards isn't something you'd know until after the delivery - after a c-section Sam certainly wouldn't have been travelling anywhere at the end of four weeks, and she made a really fast recovery.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Thu Jul 14th, 2011 at 10:56:46 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (4.00 / 2)

Actually, I'll probably come with Elwan, leaving Emrys and his mum at home.
Yes, I hope one day she feels a bit more daring and realises that the trip would not be traumatic to anyone. But at the moment she is very tired, and probably not that comfortable breastfeeding in public. Also, there are only a few positions that are not too painful for her so she may be worried about the train.

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Gandhi

by Cyrille (cyrillev domain yahoo.fr) on Fri Sep 23rd, 2011 at 05:29:44 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

That's a pity, but I'm sure she's right. Sleep deprivation is a real pain in the ass.

Hopefully we'll get a chance to see her in London in December.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Mon Sep 26th, 2011 at 04:08:46 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

And congrats and good luck.

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Wed Jul 13th, 2011 at 09:16:18 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

I should be on vacation e/o September until mid-October, so it looks like I won't be around :-(

by Bernard (bernard) on Wed Jul 13th, 2011 at 04:52:13 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Wed Jul 13th, 2011 at 05:16:31 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

:-(

Oh darn! You sound quite knowledgeable about wine, and wine pairings. Was selfishly hoping to get some tips. Maybe 2012 will work out better.

Have fun on your vacation!

by sgr2 on Thu Jul 14th, 2011 at 02:10:25 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Does this mean you're coming?

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 10:39:43 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

I'd sure like to, but just don't know yet. Will know more come September. Much depends on whether I'll be in London then, which makes getting to Paris a little easier (and less expensive) than trekking from Finland.

by sgr2 on Mon Jul 18th, 2011 at 05:24:43 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

Oh, knowing how to spell Grenache, Syrah or Cabernet-Sauvignon doesn't make me a wine expert :) But you should find plenty of advice at the meetup nonetheless: ET is treasure trove of knowledge and expertise in various areas (and I'm not kidding).

by Bernard (bernard) on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 01:33:14 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

The announcement came to late for me - I am working and thus will not be able to make the meetup. :-(

by Fran on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 02:39:04 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jul 18th, 2011 at 11:56:27 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

:((

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jul 19th, 2011 at 03:24:04 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

maybe...

Now what ?

by pi (etribu-at-opsec.eu) on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 03:53:07 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

Bought the train tickets today, arriving 12:xx in Gare de L'Est and leaving at 19:05 as well, so only for a quick visit...

Now what ?

by pi (etribu-at-opsec.eu) on Fri Sep 30th, 2011 at 04:26:52 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (4.00 / 2)

Probably. I will certainly be free on Saturday, but there's a small chance that I may have to arrive and leave on night trains for that day only, and I'm not sure I'll want to do that. I'll know for sure by early September.

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Tue Jul 19th, 2011 at 03:26:13 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 0)

Next year. I'll try not to infect myself on the flight over. Seriously, do you usually try to do it in the fall?

"I said, 'Wait a minute, Chester, You know I'm a peaceful man...'" Robbie Robertson

by NearlyNormal on Fri Jul 22nd, 2011 at 05:49:41 PM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

Just booked my train tickets (arriving Bercy Friday morning, leaving Sunday evening). I might bring a cousin (currently living in Paris) to some of it.

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Mon Sep 5th, 2011 at 07:04:41 AM EST
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Re: Who's coming? (none / 1)

I think I've forgetten posting I'll be there, too. Tell me about any plans made for the Friday evening !

Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères

by linca (antonin POINT lucas AROBASE gmail.com) on Sun Oct 2nd, 2011 at 10:08:27 AM EST
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Suggestions and comments (none / 0)

Suggestions and comments

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 09:17:56 AM EST

Re: Suggestions and comments (none / 1)

Father Jack has a suggestion

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Tue Jul 12th, 2011 at 01:45:22 PM EST
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Re: UPDATE: 2011 MeETup! (none / 1)

October is an unknown quantity for me. I'm supposed to start writing the feature in earnest around then. I'll know more in August, before going to Blighty.

I shall try...

You can't be me, I'm taken

by Sven Triloqvist on Sun Jul 17th, 2011 at 03:24:35 PM EST

Re: UPDATE: 2011 MeETup! (4.00 / 2)

I'm planning to come if my body is holding up.

Hey, Grandma Moses started late!

by LEP on Mon Jul 18th, 2011 at 10:06:55 AM EST

Re: UPDATE: 2011 MeETup! (4.00 / 2)

What can we do to further that? Would it involve chanting in a circle, identifying the ETer with the highest shamanistic potential (probably CH), or just ordering substances on Internet?

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jul 18th, 2011 at 11:55:28 AM EST
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Re: UPDATE: 2011 MeETup! (none / 1)

I'll put that down as a yes then!

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jul 19th, 2011 at 03:23:21 AM EST
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