Get-to-know-you poll to welcome the newbies

[mrsbro]

I'm a librarian.

I run, craft, read, bake, and hang out with my DH and 2boys in my free time.

South Shore.

I like CEP and ML.

We don't get out much but for a splurge we'd head in town somewhere, North End most likely.

They just opened a Cask n Flag in Marshfield, perfect budget game watching place.

I wont be able to, gfs and i are going to Howl at the Moon that night! (So I will be crying into my wardrobe all afternoon - lol). Hopefully I can attend the next one!

[vtdiamond]

Good idea Rock!!


What kind of work do you do? Healthcare - I work in regulatory affairs for clinical trials

What do you like to do in your free time? Wedding Planning, Watch TV, Read, try to go to the gym/run, volunteer for my sorority, and I try to explore Boston as I just moved here about a year and a half ago.

Whereabouts do you live? North Suburbs - Wilmington, MA

What board(s) are you usually on? MM, lurk a bit on H&F and MMM too!

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ). Eastern Standard (a lot of it is sentimental value as it's where we got engaged, and I walk by it everyday to get to work   )

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area.  Hmmm, thinking about this one.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). YES!  I volunteered to host, unless people would prefer to go to a restaurant or something.

[MixedBerryJam]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

What kind of work do you do? I retired after my husband died in 2010, but was in tech support before that.

What do you like to do in your free time?
I do a fair bit of volunteering, spend some time with my elderly mom,
who lives south of Boston, and have a few hobbies that keep me busy
(pottery, cooking, gardening, house-related-projects).

Whereabouts do you live? Medford

What board(s) are you usually on? Starting Over, Married Life, Money Matters

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ). Bistro 5[/url] <-- link in Medford

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. anyplace that'll serve me a prime rib still mooing.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). Probably not, but I'd like to.

[Deleted]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Love seeing all the new people popping up on our local board!  I know some of you did intros, but humor me.

What kind of work do you do?

I work in life insurance. Not super exciting but my boss is great and I'm very happy there. 

What do you like to do in your free time?

QT with the husband, cooking, reading, travel, trying to keep the house clean and organized. I'm not very good at it because it takes up so much time!!

Whereabouts do you live?

just south of Boston on the red line.

What board(s) are you usually on?

Lurker mostly on MM and ML.

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here .

Scampo although I'm not sure that's a splurge. We love eating out but not fancy stuff.


Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area.

Lincoln in Southie.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).

No, just dipping my toes in on the boards!

[rikki]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

What kind of work do you do?  I'm currently not working, but my 2 most recent jobs were in school administration. Prior to that I was a consultant specializing in executive compensation. 

What do you like to do in your free time? Read, travel, eat, walk, yoga.  I spend hours looking at Bavarian stuff, too. ETA- I like looking at baby stuff, not things from the German state. 

Whereabouts do you live?  South End

What board(s) are you usually on? MM and MMM

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here .  I'd eat all meals at O Ya if it wouldn't make me broke. I also really like Oleana and Sportello. 

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area.  Dorado Tacos in Brookline. 

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).  Of course. 

[badatcaptcha]

I work in Higher Education.

I like to spend times with friends, family, and my new pup

I live South of Boston, but also close to the red line

Here, Travel, and might join MM soon

Mmm.. there are a few in the North End that I love especially for special occassions.

McGreevy's and Pourhouse and there's a diner near me that has some really cheap eats too

Not sure.

[sporklemotion]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Love seeing all the new people popping up on our local board!  I know some of you did intros, but humor me.

What kind of work do you do? I'm a HS English teacher.  I also tutor for some extra cash

What do you like to do in your free time? I like running, reading, and movies.

Whereabouts do you live? Waltham

What board(s) are you usually on? I bounce around and don't post a ton anywhere because the boards are blocked at work.  Most of my reading/posting is super early in the morning or late at night.  I feel most comfortable posting on the smaller "topic" boards like H&F and Book Club, but I've been trying to jump in more.

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here . Masa, though I haven't been there in a while.  Zocalo in the Back Bay is also super yummy. 

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. Kabab and Tandoor, Solea, and Elephant Walk in Waltham tend to get the most of our business-- the latter two aren't necessarily "budget," but we don't eat out all that often.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). Maybe?  I'd love to get to know you all better!

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

What kind of work do you do?  I work in Higher Ed.

What do you like to do in your free time? Read, watch tv, hang out with friends, drink wine .

Whereabouts do you live? Belmont

What board(s) are you usually on?  I pretty much only post here, but occasionally on Book Club or MM. (Really occasionally.) I read a few of the other boards, but just lurk.

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here . Craigie is our go-to.

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. I'm with SCM- Charlies for the win.  We also like The Cellar (or Garden at the Cellar, whatever it's technically called) a lot.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).  Hopefully!

[drloretta]

What kind of work do you do? SAHM and occasional freelance medical writer/director. And I'll look at anyone's resume for free

What do you like to do in your free time? Sleep knit, yoga, drink

Whereabouts do you live? South of Boston (near Ikea

What board(s) are you usually on? Too numerous to list I cycle through here, Crafts, MM and MMM on a regular basis

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ). We are pathetic parents with no solid babysitter, so all we've visited are local chains, etc. Boo.

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. See above. We're just excited to live in a place that has delivery (our last place didn't)

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). I didn't know we were having one, but I'd love to come. It's DH's birthday weekend though, so I"ll have to see what our plans are (DH is notorious for wanting to do something, or nothing, at the last minute for his birthday)


Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/125139/get-poll-welcome-newbies#ixzz2Id8jVcgF

[preppy]

What kind of work do you do? I do sales in the healthcare technology field

What do you like to do in your free time?I enjoy running, doing pilates, hiking, snowboarding, sand up paddling, kayaking, and shopping

Whereabouts do you live?I live close to Lexington

What board(s) are you usually on?I post most often on S&B, but lurk on MM

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ).Hmm. I just moved here and have only been to a few restaurants so far, my favorite has been Lexx

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area.Main Street Market & Cafe in Concord

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).Absolutely!

[liveintheville]

Don't work. Stay at home with 2 kids.

Mostly read.

somerville

mm

mooo

casa B

think so!

[fuddyduddy]

What kind of work do you do? I am a nursing student and I work part time at a hospital.

What do you like to do in your free time? Read, exercise, decorate/sew/crafty things, spend time with friends, travel.

Whereabouts do you live? Southern NH

What board(s) are you usually on? I post on MM and this board. I lurk and very occasionally post on CE&P and ML.

Restaurants: I can't think of any favorite restaurants off the top of my head closer to Boston, but I have tried a few places in Manchester that pleasantly surprised me (Firefly, The Gyro Spot, Republic).

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). Certainly!

[elfinia7]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

What kind of work do you do?  I work in higher ed.

What do you like to do in your free time?  Watch a wide variety of tv, read, cook, work for my sorority, go out to eat and work out (or at least try) and spend QT with the H.

Whereabouts do you live?  North of the city though not as far as Northshore.

What board(s) are you usually on?  I lurk far more then I post so I lurk on Entertainment, MM, ML and TIP plus this board of course

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here .  Bistro 5

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area.  Border Cafe

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).  It's on my calendar!

[nk]

Can I reply to this? I lurk here...but DH & I are most likely moving to Boston in 6 months

What kind of work do you do? venture capital - telecomm, high tech

What do you like to do in your free time? reading, shopping, knitting, drinking

Whereabouts do you live? currently in Philadelphia, no idea where we'll live when we move. DH likes Cambridge, we have friends in Somerville but definitely want to stay close to/in the city

What board(s) are you usually on? ML, trying to post on MM more

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). nope - but its nice to see you guys are doing these in a regular basis! I'm in Boston for work a lot so maybe if I'm up there

[devonpow]

I just found this board! 

- I am a stay at home mom

- travel, the gym/running, reading, eating, these days sleeping is big

- I live in Brookline

- A regular on April 2012. I lurk on MM and  politics

- I love Salt in Cambridge. Also La Voile (not really a splurge, but delicious)

- I am currently obsessed with Sweet Cheeks. Mainly just their biscuits. 

- no on the get together. Two kids = booked weekends, alas. 

[Lilac]

Jan 21, 2013 9:43:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

What kind of work do you do? I'm an Engineer.

What do you like to do in your free time? Mostly outdoorsy things -- camping, biking, kayaking, skiing, gardening. Hanging out with friends, playing with my cats.

Whereabouts do you live? Southern NH

What board(s) are you usually on? MM

Restaurants: We don't go out to eat much and certainly not to fancy places

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16. Maybe if I'm not skiing.

[sailbent]

Hi!

I am a reporting analyst for a major staffing company.  I work from home, so I try to get out. 

I like to cook, travel, try different restaurants, and see local/small bands and music. 

I live in Brookline near Cleveland Circle. 

I lurk on MM, CEP and sometimes ML. And sometimes post here. 

I've been wanting to try a lot of the places you gals have suggested, just haven't yet. The nicest restaurant I've been to is Atlantic Fish Co. Which I do love. Yum!

My roommate and I love to go to The Publick House near Washington Square. Their Mac and Cheese and fried green tomato BLT is TO DIE FOR. 

I would like to, but it's sometimes hard for me to get out to the burbs if it's not near a T stop. I left my Honda in Ga bc I just moved here in June. We will see if I ever bring it up! 

[bostonmichelle]

Hi everyone!

What kind of work do you do? I'm a CPA/paralegal/real estate salesperson

What do you like to do in your free time? I love to cook, travel, hang out with DH, puppy, friends, and family

Whereabouts do you live? Way North of Boston, a few miles south of the NH border

What board(s) are you usually on? I've been lurking here, MM, and book club, but finally decided to come out of lurker status

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ). Anything in the North End also Yella's in Andover is delicious

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. There's a diner near us that we love to go to for dinners, but there isn't much else up here.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). Sadly I will be working as I do every Saturday from January to April

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[glendi]

What kind of work do you do?
Stay-at-home-mom (2 girls, 5 & 6)

What do you like to do in your free time?
Exercise, volunteer at the girls' school, shop... I'm such a cliche!

Whereabouts do you live?
Arlington, but we're prepping to sell our house to move, hopefully Concord or Sudbury... Anyone live there now?

What board(s) are you usually on?
S&B, and Home & Garden now that we're in house selling/hunting mode

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ).
Scutra... Little place here in Arlington, but trust me, worth the trip!
Before we had kids and were in town more, we loved hammersley's and mistral...

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington (see a pattern? We've got a lot of great restaurants in town, which I'll miss a ton when we move!)

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).
No... Life is usually too hectic to commit to actual get-togethers. Maybe when the girls are in high school.

[nk]

Jan 21, 2013 17:41:07 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Welcome, nk. I'm a former PE professional. If you have any questions as you prepare to move here, feel free to ask. Lots of knowledgeable ladies here who are happy to answer questions about the area.

Thanks!!  We're very excited to move....well I am!  DH is nervous about finding a job there.  I'm going to try to participate on the board more - esp since I'm in Boston a lot.  Can always use friends to meet up with for drinks on my company :-)

[nk]

Jan 21, 2013 19:18:34 GMT -5 devonpow said:

I just found this board! 

- I am a stay at home mom

- travel, the gym/running, reading, eating, these days sleeping is big

- I live in Brookline

- A regular on April 2012. I lurk on MM and  politics

- I love Salt in Cambridge. Also La Voile (not really a splurge, but delicious)

- I am currently obsessed with Sweet Cheeks. Mainly just their biscuits. 

- no on the get together. Two kids = booked weekends, alas. 

Love your boys names!  Our nephew is an Elliott so that's off my list...but I adore the name Henry!

[jenikate]

What do you like to do in your free time? play trivia, shop, travel

Whereabouts do you live? Billerica

What board(s) are you usually on: I lurk on MM and ML.

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. Tupelo in Inman Square and Silvertone in downtown.

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). probably not, I'm too shy.

[nk]

Jan 21, 2013 22:10:09 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

LOL Rock! My DH is also an amazing cook....I think our friends here will miss his Sunday Funday feasts.
I will most likely be in Boston Feb 4-6th if anyone is up for drinks...

Dear god when will quoting from the app work?!?!

[fuddyduddy]

jenikate: You should come! Everyone is so friendly.

nk: I might be up for drinks that weekend, although I am admittedly a lightweight.

[Lilac]

Jan 21, 2013 22:41:57 GMT -5 fuddyduddy said:

although I am admittedly a lightweight.

Understatement of the year. hahaha.

Doesn't matter though. She's fun to hang out with!

[fuddyduddy]

Jan 21, 2013 22:55:48 GMT -5 Lilac said:

Jan 21, 2013 22:41:57 GMT -5 fuddyduddy said:

although I am admittedly a lightweight.

Understatement of the year. hahaha.

Doesn't matter though. She's fun to hang out with!

LOL. Thanks!

[hensmum]

sporklemotion Zocalo in Back Bay?? Is that the Zocalo that used to be in Allston that I thought tragically closed?? Delicious Mexican? Omg, I can taste the chicken mole just thinking about it! And the sangria! Ah!

Work - I'm a SAHM to my 2.5 year old Henry. But I am super excited to be starting two new jobs! I am in training to become a postpartum doula, and I am also getting ready to start teaching a music class for babies and toddlers.

Free time - I write. I like day trips to the city with DW and son, sewing, decorating and re-decorating my house, hanging with mom friends and their cuties, and going out for kid-free dinners (love my son more than life, but seriously, going out to eat without him is like heaven on earth, haha)

I live south of the city, about 1/2 way between Boston and Providence. We hope to move to Brookline in the ext 3ish years (used to live in Brighton, pre-kid)

Boards - I'm a regular on LGBT Households.

Splurge restaurant - Marliave downtown. Love.

Non-splurge restaurant - here in the burbs there is a great Mexican place, El Mariachi, and a great Italianish place, Cibo Matto

GTG - maybe - depends on locale and if someone can watch the kid

[liveintheville]

Jan 21, 2013 22:36:01 GMT -5 jenikate said:

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet). probably not, I'm too shy.

You should come! We're not scary. Promise! You can just sit and listen to Rikki's hysterical stories. Like how she got UPS to drop off her stroller 

[countthestars]

What kind of work do you do?  I am in consulting for consumer packaged goods companies
 
What do you like to do in your free time?  shop, watch tv

Whereabouts do you live? Central MA (north of Worcester)

What board(s) are you usually on? MM/MMM, Got Pregnant

Current favorite splurge restaurant in the area (you'll find we like to talk food a lot here ).

Current favorite budget/everyday restaurant in the area. Flying Rhino in Worcester, Silvertones

Will you attend the next GTG on Saturday 2/16 (I don't think we've decided on a location yet).  Maybe!  I suck at GTGs because I always have to back out since our weekends are insanely busy.  I will try though!

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Jan 22, 2013 8:10:01 GMT -5 hensmum said:

Splurge restaurant - Marliave downtown. Love.

LOVE Marliave! We used to go there all the time when my husband lived over on Beacon Hill. We even thought about trying to have our wedding reception there, but then realized it was too big of a PITA to figure out parking for everyone from out of town (read: everyone).