Boston GTG Aug 2, 2014 - DPChallenge Forums

07/21/2014 10:12:57 PM · #1

My daughter (

wickedforgood)and I will be in Boston from July 31st to Aug 3rd. We are planning a gtg with

Denise. Her niece and

PHOTOKID may join us as well. We are meeting around lunch but the rest of the detail are still to be determined. All are welcome to join in and any suggestions are more than welcome!

So far we are going to see Finding Neverland - the musical, on Friday night and the aquarium at some point!

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07/21/2014 10:34:05 PM · #2

We take ownership of our new ~~money pit~~ ~~shack~~ ~~shed~~ house on the 31st, so I'll be tight on time, but I would love to say hello.

Regarding the aquarium (or the museums), see if Denise or anyone else with a library card can look into "library passes" for the venues and days you want. It can save a ton of money.

I've only been in Boston for two years, but I'm happy to help if you have any questions regarding logistics and attractions.

Denise

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07/22/2014 07:42:11 AM · #3

bohemka great idea about the library passes, I'll see if I can get 2 for them for the aquarium.
Boston is such a walkable city, I thought we could walk around the waterfront / Faneuil Hall / Boston common / Public Gardens and head down Boylston Street.
The Boston Library is beautiful to see. the John Hancock has an observation deck. The Pru is a great place for a snack and a view.

07/22/2014 10:58:27 AM · #4

Bohemka it would be great if you have time to stop by and thanks for the library pass idea for the aquarium. Hopefully it's not like the passes here in Ottawa, there is a 1 year waiting list!! Denise I love what you have planned!! This is going to be fun!!

07/24/2014 12:58:17 AM · #5

Doing the Boston Bump!

07/27/2014 09:57:59 PM · #6

Sorry

Bohemka I posted the wrong date. We will be getting togehter on Saturday Aug 2 not the 3rd. I hope you can still find some time to gtg.

If there is anyone else in the area that wants to join in let us know.

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07/27/2014 10:57:13 PM · #7

Thanks for the heads up. I will still try to make it. Just one note, though: I see a suggestion for the John Hancock observation deck... which I think is closed. I believe the Pru has the only sky-high view available (skip the actual deck and go to the bar/restaurant for a drink to save money (and quench your thirst)).

I think if you're hitting the waterfront, the North End is nearby and worth a visit as well, if only to walk down Hanover Street to the Paul Revere statue and back (well, after hitting the Old North Church since you'll be so close). Fun neighborhood (and of course you'll need a cannoli). The Freedom Trail is easily followed as well. Denise knows all this... I'm just restating everything she knows better than I do.

PHOTOKID

07/29/2014 11:12:23 AM · #8

Friendly Bostonian Bump for this GTG on August 2nd, definately gonna be a good time...

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07/29/2014 03:07:53 PM · #9

If an SC member is watching, maybe the title of the thread could be changed to Aug 2, as the date has changed. Would be a bummer if someone missed it because they didn't read through the thread.

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07/29/2014 08:02:30 PM · #10

Originally posted by bohemka:

If an SC member is watching, maybe the title of the thread could be changed to Aug 2, as the date has changed. Would be a bummer if someone missed it because they didn't read through the thread.

I will PM a couple.

Woohoo! I am just about to pack the car and hit the road. I will send a PM to everyone so we can all get on the same page for the gtg!

GeneralE

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07/29/2014 09:53:16 PM · #11

Date is changed, thread is bumped ... have a great time! I did spend about three months in the Boston area ... about thirty years ago. Don't really have many pictures through. :-(

Bear_Music

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07/29/2014 11:42:10 PM · #12

Sure wish Penny and I could be there, but oddly enough, a former colleague of hers is attending a conference in Boston this week, and will be taking the Fat Ferry over to the Cape to spend the day with us on the 2nd :-( Have fun! It's a good gang of peoples.

PHOTOKID

07/30/2014 08:15:53 AM · #13

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Well that is fairly ironic... I hope Penny enjoys her time with the friend, Robert. Hopefully you are starting to feel better from your surgery as well =)

bobnospum

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07/30/2014 01:08:00 PM · #14

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Ditto on regrets. I will be volunteer photographing the Pan Mass Challenge that day. A charity bike race to raise money for cancer research for those not familar with it.

PHOTOKID

07/30/2014 07:44:40 PM · #15

Originally posted by bobnospum:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Sure wish Penny and I could be there, but oddly enough, a former colleague of hers is attending a conference in Boston this week, and will be taking the Fat Ferry over to the Cape to spend the day with us on the 2nd :-( Have fun! It's a good gang of peoples.

Ditto on regrets. I will be volunteer photographing the Pan Mass Challenge that day. A charity bike race to raise money for cancer research for those not familar with it.

Good on you Bob for helping out. Good luck with the shooting that day. I hope you have a good time and catch a lot of great memories =)

07/31/2014 10:55:07 PM · #16

Bear and Bob hopefully this will happen again in the future.

Bear and Penny I hope you have a wonderful time. Bob good luck shoting and it is great that you are photographing it. No doubt the shots will be great! Here's hoping for great weather for all!

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08/03/2014 02:01:35 PM · #17

I was stuck in the North Shore yesterday without a chance to get involved. What did you all end up doing? Pics please?!