8:17 p.m.
I can likely make it! If anyone needs a ride from the Va/DC area, happy to
oblige. If extra drivers are needed from ROC I could potentially make it up
there first.
Solomon
On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 9:03 PM Aidan Kahrs (RIT Student) <axk4545(a)rit.edu>
wrote:
I'm in. Just let me know any other details I might need. Still
need to
check with family but count me toward that number you mentioned needing.
Sincerely,
Aidan Kahrs
axk4545(a)rit.edu
On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 6:32 PM, Christian Martin (RIT Student) <
ctm2142(a)rit.edu> wrote:
> Greetings! Several of us have been discussing doing an NYC meetup over
> spring break. In addition to students, we would also like to invite any
> alums who would like to come (and discuss what they're involved in), even
> if just meeting for tea/food, however, you're welcome to join us for more
> than that :)
>
>
> I happen to live in the tri-state area, so having reasonable
> accommodations is an option. Since people are making their travel plans, I
> would ask that you please respond as soon as (reasonably) possible to
> express interest (you don't need to make a commitment yet, but we need
> numbers).
>
> RITlug goes until 6pm on Friday, so the plan would be as follows:
>
> - Saturday, March 10th: head out mid-morning. The drive is about 6
> hours, so we would arrive mid/late-afternoon.
> - Sunday, March 11th: go into NYC. The Sunday hours for the Met start
> at 10am, and from experience, it would be good to get up early and be there
> before then. The anticipated time for when people will hit what my family
> calls "museum overload" is about 12:30pm, at which time we will break
for
> food and enjoy a leisurely stroll through Central Park.
> - If there is sufficient interest, we can also arrange something on
> Monday, however, I know that is not an option for everyone.
> - Tuesday (or Monday): people disperse for their normal break plans.
>
> With regards to transportation and accommodations:
>
> - Currently, we have a couple people who have cars and are willing to
> drive there, but depending on how many people want to come we may need
> additional drivers. Gas money would be split evenly between the people in
> the car.
> - Due to proximity to the NYC area, there are plenty of airports, as
> well as access to Amtrak, at the end of the trip.
> - I live about an hour and a half away from the city in Connecticut.
> We have plenty of room for people, both in number and allowing each gender
> to have their own space. The caveat is that in order to justify allowing
> people in my house I need to know you in person (although many of you meet
> this requirement from RITlug/FOSS hours, if this part concerns you just
> find me).
>
>
> --
> Christian Martin (Phone)
>
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