Hi all, As I am in NYC the week of 10th November, I would love to take the opportunity to meet up with any Buzztouch folk. @Feraco has already said he should be around that week. Possible meet up times could be: Sunday afternoon, Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, any time Thursday and Friday up until mid afternoon. Let us know if you’re available! Derval

I'll be there for what ever days are most convenient for everyone.

Depending on the day/time, I might be able to swing up there.

That would be great Chris! Just let us know what works for you. After your help using the JSON snippet plugin for my android project, I think I owe you a beer!

Yay Chris! Would love to see you up here. Well find you a good slice a pizza I promise. Also would you guys want to do a type of learning session? Or sharing of resources or ideas.

Hi - It would be great to meet fellow BTers! Tuesday evening (after 5:30ish) would be fantastic!

Oooh goodie. lemme know I’ll try and make it too!

Yes east coasters!!! We need a cool banner on the forum now!

Ok so, if we want to pin down a day it's looking like Tuesday after 5.30. Does that work for everyone else? Can somebody suggest a venue? Somewhere we can have a drink and possibly a meal later. In terms of agenda, I'd say we keep it informal. What do you think? @stobe - as the BT admin, did you have any thoughts on an agenda? Thanks for the great response all! You're right @feraco, at this rate we'll be needing our own banner!! Derval

Derval is a fantastic person to meet. Hope you enjoy... I wish I could pop along!

There are tons of places in NYC ill look into a place and post soon.

@Thomas - your too kind! But you're still not off the hook for "magically" moving my slides along at Buzzday!!! @feraco - thank you in advance for finding us a venue!

@Derval... I'm not looking forward to your revenge. :0

Nice!! I hope I can make it. I'll post back. So it is Tuesday evening correct?

Ok is Tuesday November 12th what we are aiming for at 530pm? Is a restaurant or cafe good for everyone?

Yup - Tues night (after 5;30) - hope you can make it!

Bar/cafe is good - how about somewhere downtown?

Downtown sounds fine do you have any suggestions if not I will probably pick a random place.

Please feel free to pick one out! I'm sure we'll all be happy with any recommendation!

Yes, I think we’ll put a stick in the sand for Tuesday Nov 12th hoping of course that works for the majority of people and in particular the closest BT Admin, @Stobe.

I'm not 100% sure right now, but I'll know more in the next couple days. Hoping I can make it! -Chris

Would a table for 6 do it? Is anyone bringing anyone?

Not me anyway. I’ll be on my ownsome.

Table for six? Lets blow this thing up. I'm considering making this but need to be sure a 3000 mile trip is justifyable. It's not easy making these trips ($). All kidding aside, traveling to NYC to see some of my closest friends would be awesome. But, it would be so much MORE FUN if we had a dozen or so - right? Challenge: If somebody comes up with a venue (lights, tables / chairs / WiFi) that holds 12 or so, I'll put a link to this post on the forum landing page so it gets some more eyeballs. As soon as I hit publish, I'll jump on a travel site a grab a plane ticket with my allowance. Bonus: If we can get a dozen or so folks to commit, and a place to hangout, I'll show you some secrets we're planning that you will definitely want to see before the rest of the gang. Every head start is a good headstart - right? Get me to NYC on Nov. 12th! d.

This is going to be great! I have us booked for a table of 6 at a restaurant. I will change this so we have more room projector ect. I will hopefully post by the end of the day! I can't wait to see the new surprises! David you just made my day!

Mine too! Great news David!!! Many thanks @feraco for getting the logistics sorted for a larger group. Can you please provide us with the location details so we can put it up on the forum landing page? We can put this up along with the date and time: Tuesday 12th November, 5:30/6pm Now we just need to get more people to make David’s trip really worth his while!!

Sweet!! That's worth the challenge. Big thanks to Feraco. Let me know if I can do something I would be coming alone so count me as one!!

Ok just updating you all on the venue. There places all over that charge an arm and a leg. However We may have a few options. A conference room or a restaurant with a private that we can set up a projector. If we go to the restaurant then everyone needs to eat something. Ill update you guys by the end of today to see which venue gives best deal.

Ok it is official! The east coast buzztouch meetup will be held November 12th at 530- 830 pm at the Green Space NY 394 Broadway 5th Floor New York, NY 10013 We will be in a conference room that has everything we need. Now let's get David on a plane! If you have any questions just message me.

AWESOME!!!! See you all there

Great! We should all chip in for the room fees right? Thanks again @Feraco

If you would like to contribute just message me.

Wow! this place looks super-cool! http://greenspacesny.com Excellent @feraco! Thanks for finding this place. Certainly happy to contribute to costs.

Yes I can't wait. It looks like we have 4 people so far let's see how many more we can get. I'm wondering how many ny buzztouch fans we have out there.

Looking at the Buzz Map, for the last 1000 logins there’s about 10 in New York and New Jersey. We need ‘em all!!! Hopefully the link on the forum landing page will do the trick.

Perfect good job I'll message some of them when I get a chance. I love that feature of BT.

Cant wait! I hope David & Stobe can make it - this is going to be fantastic! Definitely made my day. Count me in 100%. NYC BT- RSVP so we can get David on a plane! Only 13 days away!

I'm guessing it's too late to request this for a weekend...if it were to be held on a Saturday or Sunday, I'm sure you would get more head counts. It's hard for people who have full time jobs to take off. Wish I could make it.

I'm available for weekends if you ever want to meet up. It looks like the 12th will be the meet up. If anyone else wants I'd be happy to meet up on a weekend.

Note on forum...lets see what happens :-)

This seems like fun...

You should come!

A little birdy told me that David Book will most likely be at the meetup.

Looks like I'll be able to come also. Booking my limo today :)

@Stobe -really delighted to get to meet you on the 12th :-)

David & Stobe - awesome!

The master of json himself. I love picking your brain. More good news. Can't wait to see you guys again!

Looking forward to seeing all of you (again, for some!).

One word…. EXCITED!!!!

wishing I still lived in Long Island :( ah well, still hopeful about making it to Vegas next year. Have fun at this one..sounds like a good time

Ok New Yorkers, here's how you can help me out... I need the name of the best Bagel joint, a good coffee shop (good meaning good coffee and good atmosphere), (if there's a place that has Cuban coffee, even better), and maybe a good bakery. We have a place here in Virginia that actually imports water from NYC to make bagels, so I know what a good bagel tastes like. (Badda Bing Bagels, lol - the best asian-owned, NY Style bagels in all of Virginia) I think Fred is in charge of finding me some good Pizza (I've been to Grimaldi's - Is Lombardi's supposed to be good, too?) I know your next question is "what part of town". I'll be arriving near China Town, and will probably eat my way up towards Midtown to visit the Apple shrine (Store). I may be in a food-induced coma by the time the Meetup starts, but don't worry - I'm an expert. I recover quickly. Thanks for any recommendations. Counting the days. -Chris

@Chris sent you a pm. Not sure if the private message notifications are going through..

Chris this is important stuff! Coffee- Grey Dog, Kava Coffee, Prodigy Coffee, La Colombe Torrefaction, City Bakery Pizza- There are so many good places! Zaget review says Montorino has the best pizza! It all depends on what you like. Do you like thin crust, thick crust, grandma, grandpa, sicilian, bar pie, meat pie. Let me know your style and ill bring it to the meetup. Bagels- On the island there are bagel bosses everywhere. Great bagels! Go on your journey and send me a text using smugs gps plugin so I can find you as soon as im out of work. I would be curious to other peeps suggestions too. please share your knowledge lets make sure the BT admin has a good time here!

Hey Chris - I knew the East River & Hudson were capable of many things. It shouldn't surprise me that it is imported to VA - but it does. I say bring a few jugs, let's fill those puppies up, ship 'em back & charge a premium. My 2cents on food: Unfortunately, my favorite pizza joint closed earlier this year - Maffei's (22nd & 6th)... a crazy rent increase tends to hustle good folks out fast. However, as Feraco mentioned - many fine places. If you haven't tried a 'Grandma' slice, I would highly recommend that. I'm sure you'll be able to come across a good one. Word to the wise, there are many 'Original' Rays Pizza. But, the Original one is long gone. As you're arrive in Chinatown, if you're in the mood - swing by Joe's Shanghai & grab some 'soup dumplings.' it's worth the trip to 9 Pell St (between Doyers St & Bowery). On your way, you won't have to look too far for a bamboo plant for your desk, an elephant trinket made of jade & the opportunity to outfit yourself like bruce lee in 'enter the dragon.' By all means - do all three. On the bakery side, you'll be close enough to little Italy; walk down mulberry street & grab a cannoli. They're pretty tasty. Should you happen to find yourself uptown, and need a bagel, H&H is pretty good, 2nd Ave (between 80th St & 81st St). They had a showdown with H&H on the Westside a few years back. Some people say the Westside location, now closed, was much better. I beg to differ. I believe the bagel place closest to me, at that given moment, when I want a bagel, is the best. No matter what - you'll have plenty of choices of provisions. Really can't wait to meet you & all the bt peeps in a few days! - Matt

Ok its all paid for! Ill see you guys tomorrow evening if I get out of work early ill probably head there early.

Best of luck. It just started!

Great meeting everyone. Great event. Thanks a lot @feraco for arranging.

Great meetup! I learned about so many little gems by just listening to you all. Chris and David thanks for the new announcements! I'll post a pic later today.

Fantastic group. Fantastic place. Fantastic hosts. @Derval, thanks for getting the east coast conversation going again. Looks like all @feraco needed was a reason to get this together. @Feraco: Outstanding job! You can't imagine how much to group appreciates the effort you put forth in getting this together. It's not easy and you did a wonderful job. But, next time, tell Mother Nature that 1 degree (C) is just too damn cold! d.

Thanks guys I wish we had some more Buzztouch super fans here in NY I would do this every weekend. Its nice to talk to people who understand whats going on in your app world. David I always learn something just listening how your mind processes information. I feel like that meeting made me skip a few levels putting me on level 46. If anyone ever want a meet up in NY just send me a message. These meet ups are purely organic in nature and would love to pick more of your brains.

So fantastic to meet you all!! THANK YOU DAVID & STOBE for coming out to hang w/us! Can't wait 'till we get to catch up again. What a great experience to bring this awesome community together & explore our common interest.

I just got home a few hours ago from this epic adventure (and am heading into work now, bummer!) Thanks so much to everyone who attended. It was great to associate faces and voices to forum avatars. It was also great to hear about all the great things you are able to create with the tools and motivation that this unparalleled community provides! Until next we meet! -Chris

https://www.dropbox.com/s/riiv8b8g9f2ytgv/Image.jpg Here’s all our happy smiling faces!!! Lovely to meet you all. Thanks @feraco for organising the venue, to @David for making the super-long trip to NYC and to @Stobe for driving in from Virginia (sorry the bus didn’t show up Chris!!). Always great to listen to what David has to say, meet new BT friends and learn something new :-)

Cool! Wish I was there. You've got quite a gang... more than I have with my monthly meets, despite my best efforts.

We need to bridge these meet ups eventually. This was the first NY meetup. Hoping to keep the buzz going and get more bt users out here.

Keeping a buzz going is very tricky, as I have found out.