Tarrytown Draws Near, Who's Coming this Year?

[Nancy]

In the twenty years I've gone to the fests and other DS fan gatherings I don't think I've ever seen anyone drunk from "partying".  In fact,  I don't even think in terms of partying when attending the fests and getting together with buddies.   I guess it depends on what you mean by "partying."  Sitting around the lobby or some other lounge area and yakking to all hours is pretty much what goes on at these events between people who call each other and email all year long.   Sure, people enjoy a libation or two but I've not seen anyone overdo it and make an ass of himself/herself. Never thought about it until your post but the gathering of friends at these events is a pretty tame affair.

Nancy

I would hope so, as that to me is a well rounded friendship, not getting together once a year and overpartying...but you know, each to his own, and actually,

[Nancy]

Brandon,

As someone already pointed out, there is a Mexican restaurant off the main street in Tarrytown and it's very good.  On that same street is an Italian restuarant specializing in Sicilian cuisine or at least it used to. That restaurant is very good also.  There is a diner right off a small shopping center on that road towards the hotel.  The diner is very good and reasonably priced.

I also encourage fans to check out the Stop and Shop grocery store (if it's still called that) in that small shopping center.   I am not into big meals (never mind overly expensive ones) and plan on buying fruit and other things there.  I even have a toaster oven!  The hotel has a fridge in most rooms so you can keep food in there.

Nancy

I just have a couple of questions about the fest this weekend, since I'm going:

I remember people saying that there were some good restaurants around the area in Tarrytown that would allow for us to eat outside of the hotel, and perhaps not pay the high prices for the hotel food. What restaurants are there and about how far away are they?

Also, since I'll be driving up, I'm hoping that there's a parking area at the hotel??

Thanks.

[LdyAnne]

And I do wonder, when these groups of friends get together, do you catch up on spouses, kids, jobs, significant other, lives in general??  I would hope so, as that to me is a well rounded friendship, not getting together once a year and overpartying.

No, we all get drunk off our asses and talk about Barnabas 24-7. 

Yes Yes that is about it. that's why I come to the Fest, That and the Fashions!!!!!
I'll b be rolling in late Thursday night!

[borgosi]

This will be my first time! I've wanted to go to one of these things for years and everything came together this year. Friday I'll be wearing my "Welcome To Georgia" sweat shirt. It has a very brightly colored picture of Frankenstein's monster on it. We've all heard the stories about "running home from school to watch DS", well I going with a friend that I would run home from school with. There were many times that I rode the school bus to his house so we could watch DS together. We will know no one there so feel free to walk up and say hi!

Hope to see you all there!

[Charles_Ellis]

Well, you know I'll be there, as always!

[BuzzH]

In the twenty years I've gone to the fests and other DS fan gatherings I don't think I've ever seen anyone drunk from "partying"...Sure, people enjoy a libation or two but I've not seen anyone overdo it and make an ass of himself/herself.

Overall I completely agree w/you Nancy, I've been going to these things pretty much since 1990 (did take a breather for a few years starting in 1998), and ordinarily you DON'T see ppl falling down drunk (and this includes the stars, LOL!)

However, last year in Brooklyn there was a woman, don't know who she was, who was drunk off her butt and being very loud, rude and obnoxious during the Costume Gala.  She even walked up to the stage a few times and actually interrupted ppl who were trying to do their little skits and stuff.  I remember my friends and I being shocked as we'd never seen that before, and we're so jaded we think we've seen EVERYTHING to be seen at these things.  Even Marcy Robin looked uncomfortable.

[Brandon Collins]

Thanks for all the responses to my meal questions. And I hope that we have a fridge in our room because if we do, I'll definitely head down to that small grocery store and pick up some stuff.

And a Starbucks in the hotel? Oh God. There goes all my 12-step programs right down the drain!

[BuzzH]

Hey Brandon,

Yes, there are plenty of places to eat around the hotel and because you'll have a car you'll be in good shape.  There's a deli, don't recall the name, but if you turn left out of the hotel parking lot (hotel is behind you) and drive for a few miles it will be on the right, think there's a little strip mall there too.  I think you'll pass Friday's (which is on the left) before getting to this deli.  Anyway, they make FANTASTIC sandwiches and had lunch specials etc...

Then of course there's the Friday's and if you turn right out of the parking lot there's a Burger King down that way a couple miles, I think it's on the left.  There is also a diner, The El Dorado, which used to be great but the last Tarrytown Fest we ate there and it was gross.  But maybe they were having a bad day though.  Just ask the hotel staff, they'll be glad to guide you.  The good thing about Tarrytown is it's a small burg and it's easy to find stuff.  In fact, ppl will tell you something's "just down the road a piece'!  

Hope this info helps some.  

[Nancy]

Holy moly . . . thank heaven I missed that sight!

nancy

last year in Brooklyn there was a woman, don't know who she was, who was drunk off her butt and being very loud, rude and obnoxious during the Costume Gala.  She even walked up to the stage a few times and actually interrupted ppl who were trying to do their little skits and stuff.  I remember my friends and I being shocked as we'd never seen that before, and we're so jaded we think we've seen EVERYTHING to be seen at these things.  Even Marcy Robin looked uncomfortable.

[arashi]

I'll be there! I'm only living about an hour or so away from Tarrytown now. My Mom, sister and I will be driving up Friday afternoon and staying through Sunday morning. I'll be walking around all day Saturday dressed as just-risen-from-the-grave-in-1795 Barnabas. So say Hi if you see me!

PS - I'm absolutely HORRIBLE with names, I apologize in advance!

[Mark Rainey]

The Striped Bass restaurant, on the riverfront, right underneath the Tappan Zee bridge, is a fabulous seafood place. It's been several years since I've been, but I believe it's still there. Rather rustic, with great food.

[Nancy]

I'll be there from Thursday through Sunday.  I'll have a name tag on including my Redceltt screen name. Please stop to introduce yourselves!

Nancy

[Mark Rainey]

In the twenty years I've gone to the fests and other DS fan gatherings I don't think I've ever seen anyone drunk from "partying".

Better keep a close eye on Bobubas and anyone in his sphere of influence. He makes a mean mudslide.

[Janet the Wicked]

I'll be there from Thursday through Sunday.  I'll have a name tag on including my Redceltt screen name. Please stop to introduce yourselves!

Hi. My name is Janet. I won't be there. Please bring me back a momento.

[Brandon Collins]

I too will be there Thursday through Sunday. I would tell you what I'll be wearing tomorrow, but that won't be decided until I get up, lol. But my name tag will be displayed prominently all weekend, with "Brandon Russell" on it, so if you can read that small little writing from way across the room, wave real big and maybe I won't be in a ditsy place and I'll see you!

For anyone who wants to know what I look like, visit www.myspace.com/futurely_famous and check out some of the pictures. My hair is a touch longer now, but you should still be able to recognize me.

I look forward to meeting everyone!