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I'm going to shoot for the train that puts me in Penn Station at 6:20. We should be in the Village around 6:45.

That makes sense. Why don't you arrange a time with Jim and post it here. I will still no doubt catch up with some of you before the show. I don't want to hold anyone up. I'll see I can make it in earlier.

I thought maybe they were planning on bringing the van down before. I more than likely will not get into Manhattan until around 7:00 PM. I'm gonna check the train schedule now.

Good question. I think the palce could easily be Frutti di Mare, but the time????? Not sure what works best for people.

Are you talkin' to me??!! ← Indeed I am. So, if Frutti di Mare is the place just let me know what time is good. If it ends up being somewhere else, that fine with me as well. I"ve got to run some errands real quick.

I see our resident East (and maybe West) Village expert has decided to log on.

Great reviews. I wish I could see their menu. I shouldn't eat pasta or tomato sause. I could always eat before I hook up with everybody and just hang... Where's Jim and Randy? edit: oh, there's Jim. ← The menu is heavy seafood, but you know how it goes. Probably most is served with a side pf pasta. I just posted it because the reviews were strong. Like I said before, you guys pick what you want. ← I didn't notice the menu, I was looking for thir web site. Looks cool to me. ← I don't know if this represents the full menu or not. frutti di mare

Great reviews. I wish I could see their menu. I shouldn't eat pasta or tomato sause. I could always eat before I hook up with everybody and just hang... Where's Jim and Randy? edit: oh, there's Jim. ← The menu is heavy seafood, but you know how it goes. Probably most is served with a side pf pasta. I just posted it because the reviews were strong. Like I said before, you guys pick what you want.

Frutti di Mare

Takahachi doesn't scare me, the menu goes beyond Sushi.

Of course. Then you leave the drummer behind for damage control, or to give the crowd someone to beat up.

It's not quite THAT far up, but there is always Mickey Mantle's on Central Park South? ← Check out the polar reviews. Not into sushi Chris? I can understand that. Anyone else? ← I've only been for drinks. It's a good spot to sit outside and people watch, but it's probably going to rain anyways. Not a huge fan of Sushi, but don't base your choice on me. I'm bringing my lady and she's got all kinds of things going on today, so I have no idea if we will hit Manhattan early enough for dinner or just make it for cocktails.

I'm not familiar with this place. No food...hey! Let's get the band loaded before their NYC debut! ← Loaded is good. Joe could be like Axl Rose, shout "fuck you New York" and walk off stage 3 minutes into the first tune.

It's not quite THAT far up, but there is always Mickey Mantle's on Central Park South?

Here are some possible West Village hangs I found. Chumley's - 86 Bedford Street. Blind Tiger Ale House I'm game for other areas as well.

Looks like it's time to start the discussion thread. As I mentioned before there is really no theme, I was just picking some enjoyable tracks. There are for sure some gimmes. If I'm lucky I may stump a few of you.

Have any ideas taken shape? We don't have to load in until an hour before the hit, so there's plenty of time to hang out - which I would certainly enjoy. ← I don't know the west village area well enough to pick a spot. I sent an email to maren and will probably call her later on. At one time she said she was going for sure, but I've not heard from her since.

Is Joe sleeping in the van? I thought you guys had suites booked at the Waldorf or something.

I'm thinking most have been received, so I will start the discussion thread.

If they are going to include alternate takes, then I prefer they be at the end.

If true, Chris, can I have your old place?

Cards should finish off San Diego today.

My parents had their wedding reception at the Plaza. It's kind of sad to see it closed.

Jim is starting to post in top 40 pop keyboard lingo. The kids are gonna luv him!

Now I'm gonna have to show up early just to get a seat.