ISSUE WITH RESTAURANT WEEK

[rikki]

I went to make the reservation for us for Restaurant Week at Bistro 5 and unfortunately there are no tables at all on March 21st.  The ONLY times I can get for a party of our size are 6:30 on Monday, March 18 or 5:30 the following Monday, March 25th.  Should we try for somewhere else or change our date???  SORRY!!!

[vtdiamond]

Monday 3/18 and 3/25 both work for me.

Thanks for calling Rikki!

[rikki]

March 18th also works for me. If that is ok, let's go with that date. Please sign in to this post if you can join us at 6:30 on Monday, March 18th. Thanks!

[rikki]

Mar 13, 2013 8:52:19 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

rikki, why don't you go ahead and book that table for now? We can always downsize as people start responding, right?

That's what I did  Great minds think alike! 

[MixedBerryJam]

::Waves arms frantically:: I missed the original post, and I love Bistro 5 (and it helps that it's walking distance) ... Is it too late to hop on board the 3/18 train?

[rikki]

Mar 13, 2013 9:10:56 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

::Waves arms frantically:: I missed the original post, and I love Bistro 5 (and it helps that it's walking distance) ... Is it too late to hop on board the 3/18 train?

No, definitely not too late!  So excited to meet you.

[LoveTrains]

Have fun ladies - sorry I can't join this time but I am off to Seattle tomorrow!

[elfinia7]

I can def do March 18th as well

[liveintheville]

Am I too late?? Can I still get in on the 18th?

[rikki]

Mar 13, 2013 11:34:45 GMT -5 liveintheville said:

Am I too late?? Can I still get in on the 18th?

There is all the time in the world.  I just assumed most people would be ok with the date change and made the reservation for 8.  We can adjust as needed. 

[liveintheville]

Mar 13, 2013 11:41:43 GMT -5 rikki said:

Mar 13, 2013 11:34:45 GMT -5 liveintheville said:

Am I too late?? Can I still get in on the 18th?

There is all the time in the world.  I just assumed most people would be ok with the date change and made the reservation for 8.  We can adjust as needed. 

You're the best! 

[MixedBerryJam]

Mar 13, 2013 9:15:15 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Works for me!

MixedBerryJam, we must live fairly close because I plan on walking too! I'm in West Somerville.

Medford, by Lawrence Mem Hospital. My kids went to St. Raph's, though.

[preppy]

March 18th works for me!

[LoveTrains]

Mar 13, 2013 9:42:29 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Mar 13, 2013 9:39:16 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Have fun ladies - sorry I can't join this time but I am off to Seattle tomorrow!

Work or pleasure?  I'm guessing the latter since I think you said you're on vacation now?  Hope it's great either way!

Pleasure my sister lives there! It is Spring Break and I am off until a week from tomorrow. Spring Break is two weeks but I only get 5 days off, plus I am taking one vacation day. So it is a nice respite from the insanity that will be my life at work until June 30. 

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Mar 13, 2013 20:16:53 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Pleasure my sister lives there! It is Spring Break and I am off until a week from tomorrow. Spring Break is two weeks but I only get 5 days off, plus I am taking one vacation day. So it is a nice respite from the insanity that will be my life at work until June 30. 

Am I right that you work in fundraising? I worked in development for 8 years, so I remember those days well. There was a lot of "check the postmark!" back then, heh.
And I need to find a university to work for that gives us spring break off. Lucky!  Enjoy your trip!

[LoveTrains]

Mar 14, 2013 6:02:35 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

Mar 13, 2013 20:16:53 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Pleasure my sister lives there! It is Spring Break and I am off until a week from tomorrow. Spring Break is two weeks but I only get 5 days off, plus I am taking one vacation day. So it is a nice respite from the insanity that will be my life at work until June 30. 

Am I right that you work in fundraising? I worked in development for 8 years, so I remember those days well. There was a lot of "check the postmark!" back then, heh.
And I need to find a university to work for that gives us spring break off. Lucky!  Enjoy your trip!

Yes I work in fundraising. I actually moved over to independent schools four years ago, which is even more glorious than I originally imagined (from higher ed). We get off spring break, winter break, Fridays in the summer, and then we still get 20 vacation days on top of all of that. And that is very common for most independent schools in New England. 

[drloretta]

I'm out. I have a conflict. Hopefully I can make the next one, where hopefully I won't sound like I have TB

[drloretta]

Mar 15, 2013 12:54:58 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Mar 15, 2013 11:57:11 GMT -5 drloretta said:

I'm out. I have a conflict. Hopefully I can make the next one, where hopefully I won't sound like I have TB

  I haven't seen you in forever!

I know. Election Day was the last GTG I went to, and you weren't at that one. So it's been more like a year +. Boo

[drloretta]

Mar 15, 2013 16:46:05 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Mar 15, 2013 16:09:11 GMT -5 drloretta said:

I know. Election Day was the last GTG I went to, and you weren't at that one. So it's been more like a year +. Boo

Yep, the breakfast GTG in Dedham waaaay back when.  Oh, you offered lunch in the city with ToddlerL at one point.  Let's make that happen if you're in the city one day.  Let me know!

Pick a day and we'll be there! Thankfully we are not traveling again (thank GOD) until early May

[rikki]

Mar 15, 2013 18:02:29 GMT -5 drloretta said:

Mar 15, 2013 16:46:05 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Yep, the breakfast GTG in Dedham waaaay back when.  Oh, you offered lunch in the city with ToddlerL at one point.  Let's make that happen if you're in the city one day.  Let me know!

Pick a day and we'll be there! Thankfully we are not traveling again (thank GOD) until early May

I want to join! 

[rikki]

Mar 15, 2013 21:29:03 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Mar 15, 2013 16:46:05 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Yep, the breakfast GTG in Dedham waaaay back when.  Oh, you offered lunch in the city with ToddlerL at one point.  Let's make that happen if you're in the city one day.  Let me know!

I remember that, it was a million years ago! You haven't seem Dr L since then?!

I think Patriot Place was more recent than that!

[drloretta]

Can't believe I forgot Patriot Place. That was still a year-ish ago, yes? And I think Rock was at the other end of the table. Not that I didn't enjoy talking to Rikki (first time meeting her), Ville (ditto) et al...

[preppy]

Ughhhh I can't come to dinner tonight:( DH changed his work travel plans because of the snow and is heading out of town this afternoon instead of tomorrow morning so I have to head home to feed and walk the dog and won't be able to get back out for dinner. I am sad, hope that you ladies have fun!

[vtdiamond]

Awww, we'll miss you Preppy!!

[rikki]

Mar 18, 2013 8:36:16 GMT -5 vtdiamond said:

Awww, we'll miss you Preppy!!

Ditto! I was looking forward to meeting you!

[liveintheville]

rikki, is the reservation under your name? 6:30pm correct?

[rikki]

First of all, I had no idea that it was supposed to snow tomorrow. Is it supposed to be bad? How annoying! SO sorry SCM and Preppy. Hope there are miracles that allow you guys to come.

Yes, the reservation is under my name at 6:30. Can't wait to see everyone.

[liveintheville]

Mar 18, 2013 11:24:49 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I'm out too My boss changed his travel plans from tomorrow to tonight because of the storm, so now I need to finish a project before I leave today instead of tomorrow morning which I had planned for. I've been hauling ass all morning, but I just don't see myself finishing in time to get to Medford by 6:30pm. If by some miracle I do, I will let you know but I seriously doubt it.

I'm so over snow

Bah! I'm over your boss 

[preppy]

If traffic isn't too bad and I get home at a reasonable time to let out the pup and still get to Medford I might make a surprise appreanance at dessert! I will do my best:)