Boston gathering

[MakeMe]

Where were y'all?

I waited for a little over 45 minutes but didn't see anyone likely, so I split. Got pulled into playing pool with 2 guys, but that wasn't what I was there for. Was there really nobody else from this site there ???

Someone (dlj?) had said that a similar try had fizzled out. I was sure I could get something going... but I guess not!

 

[mike_mike02128]

jillian's

Sorry I couldnt get there...its 1200 now and I just got in from work. Couldnt get out early enough....

Hopefully this no show factor doesn't discourage another try for a gathering. I was surprised to hear nobody showed at all.

Better luck next time....was the 3rd floor a good spot?

Mike

 

[ken0000001]

the morning after

So? How was the meeting? Someone tell. Figured it would have been posted by now.

Ken

 

[Kol]

Ok, so who wants to get together this tueday night? I'm centered right around south station and have the ability to be in town that night. We could do dinner somewhere, hang out, whatever.

 

[Kol]

Ok, so who wants to get together this tueday night? I'm centered right around south station and have the ability to be in town that night. We could do dinner somewhere, hang out, whatever.

Bump

 

[Kol]

Ok, so who wants to get together this tueday night? I'm centered right around south station and have the ability to be in town that night. We could do dinner somewhere, hang out, whatever.

Guess not!

 

[treetorn]

Did Jillian's Happen??

Did anyone go to Jillian's? If so, did anyone meet anyone else? Or where there hundreds milling about looking for people who looked literary--or erotic--or literotic--or eroticlit? (I favor the last).

Tuesday night could work for me.
Treetorn

My first story (written from a woman's point of view--I hope):
Kate's Match

 

[mike_mike02128]

from what I heard....only one person showed and didnt see anyone else there.....I like the eroticlitic word myself....they should rename this place

 

[dlj403]

Guess not!

Where you thinking of meeting, Kol?

dlj

 

[Sex The Drug]

I would be willing to meet fellow lit members.

 

[SweetNSassy]

I would of showed up

 

[treetorn]

Shall we try again?

Shall we try again, with a bit more planning? The original affair was so hit or miss that I can imagine that most people didn't want to waste the time.

Let's pick a time a week or more ahead.

 

[MakeMe]

OK treetorn, make the arrangements!

 

[treetorn]

OK, All, I'll Pick a Spot with Your Advice

OK. I'll be glad to make arrangements. Three things, though.

1. I am leaving town for a few days on business. Should be back a week from now.

2. Everyone who's interested tell where you're coming from and how far you're willing to drive and I'll pick a place that will be as centrally-located and as easily accessible as possible.

3. To make it less happenstance and furtive how would it be if we actually planned something appropriate to literotica types. For example, we could have our own place with music and minor eats and drinks. And then have live readings of the best erotica available. Perhaps even invite some published authors, like Cecilia Tan. We could also invite other kinds of erotic artists to exhibit drawings, paintings, sculptures or live presentations.

I think something like this might make it more interesting and less pressured and be more woman-friendly, as well.

What do you all think? If this interests you, please try and get the word around and let me know locations.

Treetorn

 

[dlj403]

Re: OK, All, I'll Pick a Spot with Your Advice

Whoa there.... I don't know about everyone else, but all I'm looking for is a nite of drinks, possibly dinner with some locals. I'm not interested in a big erotica soiree... (Not to mention, you're not going to get local artists to exhibit or authors to read without shelling out some serious cash...)

If this comes back to just a nite out at a club/bar/restaurant, then I'd be interested. I can get to just about anyplace in Boston most nites. (Although with my hectic schedule, I can't commit to anything too far in advance)

dlj

 

[MakeMe]

Another vote for low-key mingling

I'm on the same page as dlj. I can be in Boston most nights (easier if right after work). I live on the South Shore.

 

[treetorn]

OK. Any one else want to chime in

OK dlj and makeme. I hear you. I was just trying to figure out why the last attempt didn't work and why other attempts succeed. I think that having something else, even something minor provide a focus takes some pressure off of people and also increases the number of people who show up.

But, I catch your drift. You want something very low-key and relaxed that you can just pop into if you're in tne vicinity. Well, we can certainly do that. I'd love to hear what would bring others out to a gathering. So post away!

BTW, getting erotic artists to read or exhibit needn't cost anything. They're thrilled for the chance to get their stuff in front of the public and maybe sell a few books or other works of art. I know some of them.

Treetorn

 

[james45]

Boston Gathering

Might be interesting. South Shore Brockton here. Any age Limit. Lets say no one will ask to see my ID. LOL

 

[dlj403]

Re: OK. Any one else want to chime in

BTW, getting erotic artists to read or exhibit needn't cost anything. They're thrilled for the chance to get their stuff in front of the public and maybe sell a few books or other works of art. I know some of them.

As one who's active in "the scene" as it were, there's a lot more to it than that. If it's an art exhibit, you would need to book a hall large enough to exhibit the works, plus a place that wouldn't mind the content. Ditto for a reading. And many of your published authors don't have time to attend small gatherings without some sort of honorarium. Yes, I speak from experience, you could say that booking functions like this is my side line of work, which is why I would not be keen to do this in my off-hours.

But we're drifting off topic here...

As to why I didn't go to the last event, just bad timing or I would have been there. I'd be fine with trying for Jillians again if it's a convenient place for everyone else. Otherwise, there's plenty of nice places elsewhere in Boston or in Cambridge...

dlj

 

[ma_guy]

Re: OK. Any one else want to chime in

OK dlj and makeme. I hear you. I was just trying to figure out why the last attempt didn't work and why other attempts succeed. I think that having something else, even something minor provide a focus takes some pressure off of people and also increases the number of people who show up.

But, I catch your drift. You want something very low-key and relaxed that you can just pop into if you're in tne vicinity. Well, we can certainly do that. I'd love to hear what would bring others out to a gathering. So post away!

Treetorn

Oooops! I was out of town for the last one and will be away again until August 20th or so... If I had been around I'd have been at Jillians. I'm in the greater Lowell area but I can get into Boston most Friday/Saturday nights. Weeknights are a bit tougher with traffic.

 

[Cidrokk]

Meeting!!

Well, i am all about trying to meet and have some fun and see the face from a screen name. it just appears anytime it is tried in groups gets more and more dificult. I have to be discreet, limited time but would definetely do what i can, when i can.. and work & play well with others. i check this thread often daily.... where are the rest of the New Enlgand People...... chime in!!!!

 

[treetorn]

Location Location Location

Not many have written in. Let's get some more idea where people are from and what would be most convenient.

Judging from who's signed in so far I would propose not going into the city, but meeting at one of Sheraton's or other motels with a restaurants and lounges on Rte 128. Burlington or Lexington would be good for people from the North, but perhaps Newton on 128 would be better for people from the south.

 

[DogDaysDave]

I'm from Cambridge - I'd be totally interested in meeting up with some Lit people - Manray is a fun club but if not that, the Middle East is a nice chill place....Central square

 

[treetorn]

Middle East would be great, but

The Middle East would be perfect for atmosphere, but not so hot for people outside of the area. Both finding things are difficult and the parking isn't so great unless you know your way around Central Square.

 

[Kol]

Get together

In town actually works better for me, or at least in town near the T-lines. I work near south station and that would be my point of origin for such an outing.