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Living in Jacksonville => Dining => Topic started by: jbroadglide on June 29, 2010, 08:40:55 AM

Title: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: jbroadglide on June 29, 2010, 08:40:55 AM
Hello all
  Just a reminder that Wednesday some members of MJ will be meeting downtown at the International Cafe on Hogan St across from the Ed Ball Bldg at 12noon for lunch and to meet and greet. Anyone and everyone is welcome. And since most of us probably have never met, I'll be the guy thats 6'2", 300lbs, with lots of gray hair, wearing black pants and a red shirt. I stand out in a crowd.  ;D

  I hope to meet some forum members I have never met in person.
See you then.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on June 29, 2010, 09:10:54 AM
Calender is clear... so far...
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2010, 09:52:59 AM
Cool!

Unfortunately I have a lunch committment Wednesday.  Have fun guys!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Cliffs_Daughter on June 29, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
I'll be there! No clue what I'll wear until I do laundry tonight though.

Look for the larger-set girl with red hair & glasses.  :)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: duvaldude08 on June 29, 2010, 12:43:52 PM
I work DT but my lunch is not until 1:15.  :(
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: finehoe on June 29, 2010, 12:51:57 PM
Would love to participate, but I'll be in Virginia. >:(
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Cliffs_Daughter on June 29, 2010, 01:26:08 PM
I'm trying to talk Timkin in going - don't know if he's able to yet.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: hillary supporter on June 29, 2010, 03:00:11 PM
Im there! :)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Ethylene on June 29, 2010, 05:56:35 PM
So tomorrow's the big day. I may circle the building looking for cool people. If you're there I might partake in the merriment.  ;D

Seriously, Friday's at the International Cafe used to be a main stay for me. A Friday special is a huge fried fish w/ rice and beans but then I gave up rice, beans and most fried foods! I'm sure the fish is frozen but it almost always hit the spot and the family running the place is super nice. One of the few places in the core away from the Landing where we are encouraged to sit outside. The sidewalk is very broad and you can hear the skyway cars whoosh past. People watching here is the best too as far as entertainment goes you will see a little of everything including i.e. all walks of life.

(self edit: Not only can you hear the skyway, you'll be able to see it, feel it and almost reach up to touch it!)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Timkin on June 29, 2010, 09:52:14 PM
Quote from: Cliffs_Daughter on June 29, 2010, 01:26:08 PM
I'm trying to talk Timkin in going - don't know if he's able to yet.

I really TRULY want to go....but I cannot :(   But someday I will shock everyone and show up!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: thelakelander on June 30, 2010, 08:56:46 AM
Does the International Cafe take credit or debit cards?
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Ethylene on June 30, 2010, 09:09:32 AM
Quote from: thelakelander on June 30, 2010, 08:56:46 AM
Does the International Cafe take credit or debit cards?

Yes!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: JC on June 30, 2010, 09:14:42 AM
Ooooh, I may not be able to pass up a chance to meet BridgeTroll!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 09:19:11 AM
 :D  Likewise JC... I have enjoyed meeting MJ posters at various events.  I still hope to be there but the nature of my job precludes guarantees of when or if I get to take a lunch break.  So far so good though... :)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: JC on June 30, 2010, 09:24:57 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 09:19:11 AM
:D  Likewise JC... I have enjoyed meeting MJ posters at various events.  I still hope to be there but the nature of my job precludes guarantees of when or if I get to take a lunch break.  So far so good though... :)

Yeah, I am the same way, I just never know how a day is going to pan out but I am going to try to be there since I am just in Regency. 
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: thelakelander on June 30, 2010, 09:50:14 AM
I'll be there.  I'll be the black guy dressed in beige/brown.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: JC on June 30, 2010, 11:01:46 AM
Quote from: thelakelander on June 30, 2010, 09:50:14 AM
I'll be there.  I'll be the black guy dressed in beige/brown.

I will be in a yellow shirt and navy slacks.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: hillary supporter on June 30, 2010, 11:46:14 AM
QuoteI'll be there.  I'll be the black guy dressed in beige/brown.
Oh im leaving now!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Cliffs_Daughter on June 30, 2010, 11:47:17 AM
I may have to bow out - IT's coming today to move our computers and phone lines around (I get a new office outta the deal) - and since we don't know WHEN they'll be here, I have to be on standby.

Sucks.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: jbroadglide on June 30, 2010, 01:06:23 PM
Well we missed you! We had 6 of us for our first little gathering...and I think we need to make this a monthly thing. Waddya think guys? and gals?

Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
Great time was had by all... (missed ya JC).  We even had a guest appearance by Lunican!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Timkin on June 30, 2010, 01:10:22 PM
Sounds like a fun get-together.  Im sorry I could not make it.  Someday as Ive said before I will shock everyone and show up :)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: jbroadglide on June 30, 2010, 01:18:55 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
Great time was had by all... (missed ya JC).  We even had a guest appearance by Lunican!
BT where were you sitting? Where you just to the right of Lakelander and directly across from me? I had a hard time hearing names with the noise in the place plus my bad hearing.
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Wacca Pilatka on June 30, 2010, 01:35:57 PM
Wish I could have met everyone...I hope you can have another of these sometime when I am in town!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 01:59:12 PM
Quote from: jbroadglide on June 30, 2010, 01:18:55 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 01:06:50 PM
Great time was had by all... (missed ya JC).  We even had a guest appearance by Lunican!
BT where were you sitting? Where you just to the right of Lakelander and directly across from me? I had a hard time hearing names with the noise in the place plus my bad hearing.
Yep!  That was me...
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: billy on June 30, 2010, 02:32:55 PM
post some pictures!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: jbroadglide on June 30, 2010, 02:38:49 PM
Nobody took any..
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: JC on June 30, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
Sorry, I missed it, got too busy :( 

I did meet with a client which is a plus!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 03:53:44 PM
QuoteSorry, I missed it, got too busy   

I did meet with a client which is a plus!

I will have to remain a mystery... ;)
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: JC on June 30, 2010, 04:31:10 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on June 30, 2010, 03:53:44 PM
QuoteSorry, I missed it, got too busy   

I did meet with a client which is a plus!

I will have to remain a mystery... ;)

I will keep my eyes peeled for a green troll wandering around hemming plaza!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: ProjectMaximus on June 30, 2010, 05:23:26 PM
Do it again, guys. In a month, please!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: hillary supporter on June 30, 2010, 07:46:52 PM
It was such fun, one bad thing.... we ran out of time!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: Timkin on June 30, 2010, 08:04:29 PM
Isn't that what always happens...time flies when you're having fun !!!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: hillary supporter on June 30, 2010, 09:12:29 PM
Bridgetroll was a little scary, freaking out the little kids and all :D!
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 01, 2010, 06:34:18 AM
Damn... and I have been trying to stop doing that. :D
Title: Re: MJ Wednesday Lunch gathering
Post by: jbroadglide on July 01, 2010, 07:25:38 AM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on June 30, 2010, 05:23:26 PM
Do it again, guys. In a month, please!
I'm all for doing it again every month. And maybe we can get Cari involved and combine a restaurant review with an MJ lunch get together.