New England MW Meetup?

[Cinnamon Girl]

Hello fellow New Englanders! :wave:

I know there have been a couple MW get-togethers in other areas lately, and am wondering if anyone would be interested in having a New Engand meetup?

I don't know if this is enough notice, but I was thinking about the 23rd or 24th of this month in Salem - that's a pretty central location and hey, it's Salem! I'll be in WV during Samhain itself, so I didn't want to set anything up for that weekend. Of course, maybe this month is too soon anyway ...

So, what do you all think? _whistle_

[Kadynas]

Hmmm... I wouldn't mind going. Haven't even been there yet myself! :lol: Let me know if you get a good group together! :hugz:

[Sylvan]

:wah: I only have Thursdays & Fridays off. Anything on a weekend, I can't even get on the road to go to a meetup until 5pm.. :wah:

[IvyWitch]

Hello fellow New Englanders! :wave:

I know there have been a couple MW get-togethers in other areas lately, and am wondering if anyone would be interested in having a New Engand meetup?

I don't know if this is enough notice, but I was thinking about the 23rd or 24th of this month in Salem - that's a pretty central location and hey, it's Salem! I'll be in WV during Samhain itself, so I didn't want to set anything up for that weekend. Of course, maybe this month is too soon anyway ...

So, what do you all think? _whistle_

Hey, neat! I think I'm actually supposed to be going up there with two of my girlfriends that weekend ^_^

[redlady]

If you are going to Salem that weekend,leave EARLY..it'll be packed in tight..consider taking the train in,even. (Although parking might be available in the train station parking lot....)

[SacredWithin]

I was actually going to go to Salem this coming 16, but my mom is telling me to change the date 'cause my brother has some sort of sleepover or something.

Maybe I should go on the 23 'cause the 24th is my birthday :bigblue:

I went last year on the 18th. Yes, it was very crazy. I liked how there were actors dressed in colonial (not renaissance) clothing. Unless they weren't actors at all, then I'd feel really stupid. :ack:

[DrkCrystalWhtDragon]

Its only a 45 min trip for me and Valkie so let us know, and I'll check what Jackiedanielz is doing that weekend.

[Jackiedanielz]

I'm sure it is going to be crazy that weekend. I've gone on Halloween before....SO MANY PEOPLE, hard to find parking, let alone not wait 1 1/2 hours on the highway to get to the exit. Well worth it though.

Just found out this weekend that there is a motorcycle run coming from Everett to Salem on the 24th. And it leaves at 7pm. Wonder what kind of mayhem all these bikes are going to cause with the police escorts and all the traffic.

Good suggestions Jer. We'd have to bring the kids though. Billy will be up on the bike. Think its a good idea!

[Cinnamon Girl]

Hmmm ... well, maybe we should postpone it? Or move the location somewhere else?

Thoughts?

[Strega Del Vento]

Oh yes.. Salem at Samhain is PACKED! I went for a few years when I was younger, but got tired of fighting the crowds, traffic, etc.. I don't go anywhere near Salem in mid-to-late October, because it's madness.. Hahahaha Normally, I get there twice a month, every month. BUT, October is always skipped.

I'd definitely be interested in a meetup though, I think it would be awesome! Maybe it's best to at least move the location if you're thinking of doing it this month?

[WolfMoon]

Yeah. Salem on the 23rd or 24th will be mad-crazy. We can always postpone it or move it, not like NE is a mega-widespread area! :)

[Thundermoon]

Well only time that I myself will be able to make it with my crazy schedule with work and classes with be Samhain. I will be in Salem pretty much all day 3pm on till late or when I am too tired hehe. I posted about Salem's Haunted Happenings (http://www.mysticwicks.org/showthread.php?t=69070) awhile ago. Maybe if people can make it we can meet in front of Nu Aeon (88 Wharf St, Pickering Wharf) As that is where people are meeting for the walk up to Gallows Hill (http://www.tnw-salem.org/TNWcal.html). I think it would be awesome if we could all meet up. I myself have gone to Salem for Samhain just about every year for the past 6 years maybe hehe...too easy to lose track of time.

As people have said it's crazy mad nuts down there but in my opinion it's well worth it to me especially my first trip down and my first walk to Gallows Hill!

Brightest Blessing & Happy Samhain All :durrrr:

[Phoenix Snowrose]

My friend SacredWithin and I are going on the 23rd (I think) and maybe we could all gather in Salem Common???? (Washington Square) throughout the day...maybe..I dunno

[Kadynas]

I don't know... I probably won't be able to make it all the way to Salem for awhile. How bout somewhere in the /middle/ of Mass? That would be about equidistant for all of us... :)

[WolfMoon]

I like the middle of Mass...good idea! :)

I'm booked up until Nov tho.

[SacredWithin]

Okay... where in the middle of mass and who's available to go? How are we going to do this if no one is available?

I wanna do one in CT now, b/c I don't always get the chance to go to Mass...

[arctic splash]

Why don't we plan something *well* in advance so that everyone can make sure to come? It'd be wonderful to meet in Salem (although I think it'd definitely be too crazy next weekend). Of course, I'll probably have to take the train from Worcester to Boston, and then take the Salem train from North Station, which could be a bit of a pain.

I'm from central Mass. and I can't think of anywhere... except Worcester, and that's not a particularly fun place to be. Well, Mt. Wachusett or something could be nice but it's getting too late in the year.

[Sylvan]

Wind Tiki in Webster! :woot: No? Oh well... :imout:

[arctic splash]

Wind Tiki in Webster! :woot: No? Oh well... :imout:

Yes, of course!! I don't go eat there often, but it's *right* down the street. Heh, I could walk. :lol:

[Sylvan]

Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki!!!
*does a happy silly dance all over the place*
:steppy: Just a little excited. :smile:

[arctic splash]

Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki!!!
*does a happy silly dance all over the place*
:steppy: Just a little excited. :smile:

I'll go with that. :) Although... provided we have no vegetarians... I'll also vote for Wright's Farm in Harrisville RI!

[Sylvan]

The chicken farm? My hubby's aunt works there! :thumbsup:

[WolfMoon]

Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki Wind Tiki!!!
*does a happy silly dance all over the place*
:steppy: Just a little excited. :smile:

What's Wind Tiki...?

[Sylvan]

A polynesian-type place that serves pu-pu platters, puts umbrellas in your drinks, and is just *FUN*!!!
(we used to go there for family dinners out when I was very little...)

[Valkie]

Middle Mass isn't bad... probably only around an hour... tops. No aversion to RI either, Providence is only 1/2 hour away. I'm pretty flexible so I'll let everyone else hash out the dates.

[magick186]

I'd like to come
I'm assuming im invited because I'm from New england

[Phoenix Snowrose]

Why don't we plan something *well* in advance so that everyone can make sure to come? It'd be wonderful to meet in Salem (although I think it'd definitely be too crazy next weekend). Of course, I'll probably have to take the train from Worcester to Boston, and then take the Salem train from North Station, which could be a bit of a pain.

I'm from central Mass. and I can't think of anywhere... except Worcester, and that's not a particularly fun place to be. Well, Mt. Wachusett or something could be nice but it's getting too late in the year.

I agre something later in the year, so if people need to they can find rides, or some mode of transportation...cause I know my mom won't take me and I don't think I'm getting my license til the very end of this year or the very beginning of next year. Not to mention that the day after Halloween the busiest time of year is upon us...eveything is hectic...maybe I should make a poll to find out where the most people live...like, if more people live in Mass...meet in Mass....RI, then RI....ect. I think I'll do that right now :woot:

*edit...sorry I don't know how to make a poll! can someone else do it????!

[Sylvan]

:foh: :shaker: :blushake: Providence makes me nervous... :blushake: :shaker: :foh:

Phoenix, what end of CT are you on?

[Phoenix Snowrose]

:foh: :shaker: :blushake: Providence makes me nervous... :blushake: :shaker: :foh:

Phoenix, what end of CT are you on?

good question...South eastern...about 25-30 min away from New London/Gorton ....what I like to call Navy town!!!!

[Sylvan]

good question...South eastern...about 25-30 min away from New London/Gorton ....what I like to call Navy town!!!!
I used to live in Jewett City. I'm familiar with most of 395, from Putnam all the way to the Mall (and beyond!)...

[Valkie]

:foh: :shaker: :blushake: Providence makes me nervous... :blushake: :shaker: :foh:

Phoenix, what end of CT are you on?

Not so much town... just those crazy drivers!!!

[SacredWithin]

I'm sure wherever you are not used to driving you're not going to like it. :)

[Goddess Rhiannon]

I would love to meet up with all of you....I just don't know when.

[Cinnamon Girl]

I agree that we should move it far enough ahead so that everyone who wants to go will be able to plan it into their schedules.

And a place inside would be nice now that we're getting into the chillier weather :bundled: - that Tiki place sounds like fun, and Wright's Farm is also good. I added a poll to this thread so that everyone who's interested in attending can choose where they are located, so maybe we can narrow it down that way or at least pick a place that's convenient to the majority ...

[SacredWithin]

Yes people, it is very important you answer the poll so we can make arrangements. I don't mind having a meetup much later on than now. That would be a good idea. :)

[Valkie]

I'm sure wherever you are not used to driving you're not going to like it. :)

Have you ever driven there??... let me rephrase that... Have you ever driven around a RI driver? They tailgate, don't use directionals, and only know the meaning of breaks when they are crawling up your tailpipe. :lol:

Every RI driver that I've complained to tells me that Mass drivers drive them crazy... so I think its a subconcious rivalry that we've got going.

[Sylvan]

Not to mention what they do when they're in a smaller town, trying to pull out of a business and go left. They'll pull out in front of oncoming traffic to stop it so they can take that left... :bangyourh
I'm a transplant. :smile: I probably have more CT-driver habits...

[Kadynas]

I'm relatively new to the area, so something that's not too hard to find if it's going to be outside of Mass... :) I know southern Vermont and northern Connecticut pretty well though.

[arctic splash]

I live in Massachusetts (about a half hour south of Worcester), but a lot of places in CT or RI are just as easy, if not easier to get to than places in MA. Still, if we were going to meet in Bangor or St. Johnsbury or something, and I knew far enough in advance, I could do it. So don't worry about me. :)

[Thundermoon]

Well my 2 coppers worth: wherever is fine with me, not sure if I will be able to make it as anyways from after Thanksgiving on till after Christmas is soo NUTS for me with my work and school schedule. I have to work weekends too but If I have plenty of time ahead I might be able to pull something off but not between Thanksgiving and Christmas like I stated above.

[MoonlightShadow]

I guess if I could find some kind of ride to a meetup I'd go..maybe if I paid a friend for gas they'd take me, lol.

Moonie, the Connecticut resident.

[Kadynas]

Just a thought... winter is coming up soon, so we might have to take snow into consideration... How far in advance do we want to plan this? Maybe a spring thaw get together? :lol: That would be cool...

[WolfMoon]

I like the idea of a spring thaw get-together! :)

[wakywitch]

I like the idea of a spring thaw get-together! :)

I second that.

[Valkie]

spring... definately spring.... AFTER April Fool's Day!

[SacredWithin]

spring... definately spring.... AFTER April Fool's Day!

Most definately! Maybe we can gather during a Sabbat that way we can have something to do (and bring friends and all)! :) I don't see the harm in it...unless some of us aren't open to celebrating Pagan holidays... not all of us are Pagan you know. But hey, I think a Sabbat would be cool. If not, we can always do something else. :)

I wouldn't mind meeting in Mass even though I'm a nutmeg (CT).

[Goddess Rhiannon]

Why don't we try to meet up for Beltane. Cinnamon girl and I danced the may pole together last year.

[Jackiedanielz]

One word: Foxwood's

Sabbat or no Sabbat, I'm up for whatever, whenever, wherever.

[arctic splash]

Foxwoods would be great, actually. Since I don't have a vehicle, and Greyhound has a stop there, it'd probably work very well for me.

[torrentoftears]

Well, I would liek to do it, but I think I'd be a bit young. You try telling ym dad that I need a ride to hang out with some fellow Wiccans whom I've never actually met...hmm...

In a few years, when i get my liscence :smile:

[Kadynas]

If we're doing it around Beltaine, I'm definitely there. That gives me more than enough time to plan. :thumbsup:

[SageWoodWitch]

heylow, i showed up alittle late to this thread but i live in mass and have been dying for a meet up!!

but i had a thought, since its not the easiest thing finding a place to meet up i was thinking...

i have a really big house with a huge opened finished basement (if its cold) and i have a huge deck and a nice back yard...if the other members of the house dont mind, maybe could have it here....

i live in a dead end neighborhood so theres plenty of room for parking, and im 5 seconds from the train station

i live in natick, mass next to framingham
20 minutes from boston....40 minutes from worcester

just a thought if not i wouldnt argue with salem :weirdsmil shopping!

[SacredWithin]

It's something to think about. :)

[Valkie]

HOUSE PARTY!!!!!

............j/k, but I love the idea of a cook out!

Don't know about Foxwood's Jackie.... anyone who is under 21 would be screwed. and everyone over 21 would be too busy at the slots/poker tables... and I know that you would be one of them!

[Jackiedanielz]

HOUSE PARTY!!!!!

............j/k, but I love the idea of a cook out!

Don't know about Foxwood's Jackie.... anyone who is under 21 would be screwed. and everyone over 21 would be too busy at the slots/poker tables... and I know that you would be one of them!


Just me? Ha!

[wakywitch]

Well, I would liek to do it, but I think I'd be a bit young. You try telling ym dad that I need a ride to hang out with some fellow Wiccans whom I've never actually met...hmm...

In a few years, when i get my liscence :smile:
Do you know anyone that could go with you so your dad won't "freak out"?

[torrentoftears]

Don't think so...no one around here knows about my Pagan beliefs as of yet, no one who can drive anyway...but maybe if you guys do this again, I'll be able to find a way there [!]

[SageWoodWitch]

well if the whole have a cook out thing doesnt work out, if we find out how many people definitly, we could all chip in and rent a hall, and have a pot luck dinner....if we all chiped in it would cost next to nothing, and it would cost even less if we booked it way ahead in advance....what do u guys think?

and we could set up some car pools too

[Kadynas]

I'm up for just about anything! :thumbsup: I just want to meet some MWers! :lol:

[wakywitch]

I would like to just meet up for coffee.

[Goddess Rhiannon]

that sounds cool.....what part of south shore are you from.....I go to Weymouth every Saturday.

[SageWoodWitch]

lol if we all met up for coffee, we'd take up the whole place...no one has to stay any longer than they want to....about a year ago i met this woman on a yahoo pagan club that lived in springfield and her and i organized a get together as her house, tons of people showed up and we just had drinks and snacks and a bon fire and people would come and go as they please, it was great

[wakywitch]

that sounds cool.....what part of south shore are you from.....I go to Weymouth every Saturday.


In Rehoboth. It is between Taunton and Attleboro.

[wakywitch]

lol if we all met up for coffee, we'd take up the whole place :thumbsup:

I'm new to this board and it's quite overwhelming.
First time I have ever been a part of a "witchy" group this big.
That is why I just suggested coffee.

[nipmuckninja13]

Hello fellow New Englanders! :wave:

I know there have been a couple MW get-togethers in other areas lately, and am wondering if anyone would be interested in having a New Engand meetup?

I don't know if this is enough notice, but I was thinking about the 23rd or 24th of this month in Salem - that's a pretty central location and hey, it's Salem! I'll be in WV during Samhain itself, so I didn't want to set anything up for that weekend. Of course, maybe this month is too soon anyway ...

So, what do you all think? _whistle_
hello cinnamon girl,i live in new england somewhat near salem.ive been wiccan for longer than ive known,but it was apparent in 1998 when i had a confirmation by the goddess...From that day or night i should say i knew my path....so any way im interested in meeting all people like minded or spirited,so please feel free to write me, ill travel pretty much any where especially salem...thanks,the nipmuckninja

[Jackiedanielz]

:thumbsup:

I'm new to this board and it's quite overwhelming.
First time I have ever been a part of a "witchy" group this big.
That is why I just suggested coffee.

I think coffee was a great idea.

[SageWoodWitch]

wasnt trying to say coffee was a bad idea...but if everyone that wanted to showed up...it would be hard to be able to meet everyone and talk to them in a coffee shop....you need space

[Kadynas]

true... at least we have a good amount of time to work out the details. :)

[wakywitch]

true... at least we have a good amount of time to work out the details. :)

I know, and you are right. :huddle:

[Jackiedanielz]

I know, and you are right. :huddle:

Yes, Dunkins it is then. At least for those of us that will venture to Raynham. Just need to set up a date & time.
But I definetly think we should still plan something for a larger group when the weather is nice again.

[earthprincess]

Ok im in COnnecticut... I would love to be a part of the east coast meetup! Let me know where everyone stands with plans and stuff... YAY.... i get to meet people.... ok im really not crazy... Anyway let me k now what is going on! YAY again :achug:

BB
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[Valkie]

Yes, Dunkins it is then. At least for those of us that will venture to Raynham. Just need to set up a date & time.
But I definetly think we should still plan something for a larger group when the weather is nice again.
First of all, let's make sure we've got the right dunkin! There are 3 of them on 44 in Raynham. My vote is for the easiest one... Right before 24 next to Papa Guido's... I mean papa Gino's

[Kadynas]

Forgive the Western Mass. witch here, but when we say "dunkins" are we talking about a Dunkin Donuts?? :huh: :lol:

[Jackiedanielz]

Forgive the Western Mass. witch here, but when we say "dunkins" are we talking about a Dunkin Donuts?? :huh: :lol:

Yeah, sorry! :smile:

[Jackiedanielz]

First of all, let's make sure we've got the right dunkin! There are 3 of them on 44 in Raynham. My vote is for the easiest one... Right before 24 next to Papa Guido's... I mean papa Gino's

You read my mind!

[Jackiedanielz]

ok, thus far, here's what I've got.
Dunkin' Donuts on Rte 44 in Raynham, MA. Which is right off of Rte 24. I can give directions if need be.

CleftofLight is suggesting either a Saturday or Sunday, preferably after 12:30.

Date? No clue.

What'd y'll think? I'm not excluding anyone here. Wakywitch came up with this idea so I must give props to her! I know there's a bunch of South Shore Mass folks here so why not have a mini gathering before we have a HUGE New Englad one! :ballonsmi

[Valkie]

I'm voting for a Saturday. After 2 possible late nights in a row (between poker on Friday and Accu on Saturday), I'm lucky if the kids can wake me up before 11 on Sundays :tongueout .

[wakywitch]

I was thinking the same dunkin donuts myself, the near rt 24. (Raynham)
A sunday sounds okay. Preferably in the afternoon.

How about 11/22--a week from today? Or is that too close being thanksgiving week and all?
December is a tough month for me. My son's b'day and my best friend's kid b'day. Yule and xmas.

Then in the spring, we can all get together for "BIG NE meetup".
What is everyone's thoughts?
WW

[Valkie]

I was thinking the same dunkin donuts myself, the near rt 24. (Raynham)
A sunday sounds okay. Preferably in the afternoon.

How about 11/22--a week from today? Or is that too close being thanksgiving week and all?
December is a tough month for me. My son's b'day and my best friend's kid b'day. Yule and xmas.

Then in the spring, we can all get together for "BIG NE meetup".
What is everyone's thoughts?
WW

I can't think of anything that it would conflict with.... so, count me in.

Now, who else is going!?

[Jackiedanielz]

I can't think of anything that it would conflict with.... so, count me in.

Now, who else is going!?


Me! Me! Me! But I'm banning Dunkins' coffee & hitting the hot chocolate. I have conflicts with many a dunkins & am boycotting someone making my coffee.

(at Dunk's, Valkie, not you, you make my coffee just right ALL the time & you understand the words that are coming outta my mouth, need I say more?)


So does 1 o'clock seem ok? Anyone? Bueller?

[Valkie]

Me! Me! Me! But I'm banning Dunkins' coffee & hitting the hot chocolate. I have conflicts with many a dunkins & am boycotting someone making my coffee.

(at Dunk's, Valkie, not you, you make my coffee just right ALL the time & you understand the words that are coming outta my mouth, need I say more?)


So does 1 o'clock seem ok? Anyone? Bueller?

:hehehehe: I usually just get juice anyways... can't stand DnD coffee... but then again, hot chocolate does sound good.

And after 12 years, I should hope that I know how to make your coffee by now!!

1pm sounds good to me.

[Kadynas]

Hmmm, let's see... how far is Raynham from Pittsfield? I'm definitely coming to the spring meetup, but we'll have to see about Saturday as far as directions, travel time and weather goes. :)

[CleftOfLight]

Give me directions and a time,as longas it doesnt snow again I will be there.

[CleftOfLight]

anywhere from 11-2:00 would be best

[CleftOfLight]

is that the dunkin donuts near the Silko Honda place? or is that Taunton?

[Kadynas]

Is that like on the coastal side of Mass?

[wakywitch]

Is that like on the coastal side of Mass?

Yes, it is south eastern Massachusetts. Route 44.
In the town of Raynham.

I need to go down to that area today so I will see what other stores are nearby.--Landmarks to go by.
I think Valkie(?) had said it was near rt 24 and papa ginos restaurant.
RT 44 is a vertiable parking lot of stores.
WW

[Valkie]

first off, there are 2 DnDs in that one mile strip. Silko is actually right in between the two of them... so I don't know which one you're thinking of. The one that we are talking about is the one that is right off of rt 24. toward Taunton.

Honestly, I forget the exit number. Like I said, rt 44 toward Taunton. You can see the sign for DnD when you first get off the highway. It's only around 5 buildings down from the street that goes to the Raynham Flea Market. If you want to map it, 44 is actually called Cape Highway in Raynham.

Kady... it's quiet a haul from Pittsfield. Probably a good 3 hours.

[Jackiedanielz]

Its exit 11, off of Rt 24.

Once you get off the exit there is a set of lights with Chili's on your right and a Hess gas station across on your left. Dunkin's is right up on your right (just past Papa Gino's)

You know you've gone to far if you pass a McDonald's on your left & pass Shaw's on your right.

Anyways, I plan on handing out my cell phone to those lucky people that want to come & have no clue where they are going.

So this is Sunday 11/21. Did we set a time yet?

[Valkie]

I think the time is 1 pm

[SacredWithin]

Is that like on the coastal side of Mass?

Can we get a map on here? An image of the roads by it and all?

[wakywitch]

Its exit 11, off of Rt 24.

Once you get off the exit there is a set of lights with Chili's on your right and a Hess gas station across on your left. Dunkin's is right up on your right (just past Papa Gino's)

You know you've gone to far if you pass a McDonald's on your left & pass Shaw's on your right.

Anyways, I plan on handing out my cell phone to those lucky people that want to come & have no clue where they are going.

So this is Sunday 11/21. Did we set a time yet?

YES this Sunday 11/21 at 1pm :bouncybob
Jackie posted all the landmarks before I could! :atantrum:

The DUNKIN DOUNUTS is right across the street from a Boston Market plaza!

I think the section is called "New Cape Highway", but sometimes maquest will not pick on street names.
I just know it as ROUTE 44.
Jackie--does it have a proper name?
Getting psyched----looking forward to meeting all of you!! :huddle:

Think we should go private messages to find out what kind of cars we drive and all that.

Can someone post a map for those coming from the western side of Mass and CT? _wiz_

[Jackiedanielz]

Arg....I lied. It's exit 13 off of 24. (13B West towards Taunton if your coming from 24S)

Its actually New State Highway but Maquest calls in Route 44, believe it or not.

Here's a link to the map (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtype=address&cat=&address=235%20Route%2044&city=Raynham&state=MA&zipcode=02767%2d1443&search=%20%20Search%20%20&searchtab=address). The only address I know on 44 is Bickford's which is past Dunkin's if your coming off of 24 so as soon as your off the highway its on your right after the 1st set of lights.

[Jackiedanielz]

Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp on the LEFT toward PROVIDENCE.
Merge onto I-195 E via EXIT 20 toward EAST PROVIDENCE/CAPE COD. 16.3 miles
Merge onto MA-79 N via EXIT 5 toward TAUNTON. 7.6 miles
Merge onto MA-24 N. 8.8 miles
Merge onto US-44 W/CAPE HWY/NEW STATE HWY via EXIT 13B toward TAUNTON. 0.9 miles
Right after the first set of lights there is a Dunkin' Donuts on your right, directly following a Papa Gino's.

[Jackiedanielz]

Merge onto I-90 E/MASS PIKE/MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE via EXIT 7 toward LUDLOW/BOSTON (Portions toll).
Merge onto I-495 S via EXIT 11A toward MILFORD/CAPE COD. 38.4 miles
Merge onto MA-24 S via EXIT 7B toward FALL RIVER. 3.4 miles
Merge onto US-44 W/CAPE HWY/NEW STATE HWY via EXIT 13B toward TAUNTON. 0.8 miles

After the 1st set of lights Dunkin' Donuts is on your right, just following Papa Gino's

[Jackiedanielz]

Can we get a map on here? An image of the roads by it and all?

here ya go, don't know if its what your looking for. Dunkin's is where the blus circle is.

[Valkie]

okey dokey.... here's another map with some of the landmarks added in.

Big Purple is the Raynham Flea Market

Red is the Chili's Resturant

Green is Papa Gino's

and Black is DnD.

[wakywitch]

TY Jackie and Valkie for the maps and directions! :fpraise:

[redlady]

Hot dog! I'll try to make it....I have to work until 7am that morning :goodgrief :grrrrr: Oh well, I'll try to get there :javaswim: :broomride !

[Jackiedanielz]

Hot dog! I'll try to make it....I have to work until 7am that morning :goodgrief :grrrrr: Oh well, I'll try to get there :javaswim: :broomride !

We'll pump coffee into you, you'll be all right.

[CleftOfLight]

oh ok right before joanne fabrics I got ya I am there

[Jackiedanielz]

oh ok right before joanne fabrics I got ya I am there

$5 says he doesn't make it. Any takers? Valkie?

[Kadynas]

Kady... it's quiet a haul from Pittsfield. Probably a good 3 hours.
Hmmm... I don't know then. I'll try, but that might be a little out of the way for me. But I'll definitely be there no matter what for the Spring gathering! :thumbsup:

[Valkie]

$5 says he doesn't make it. Any takers? Valkie?

mmmm, I don't know... he told me that Saturdays weren't very good for him... but then again, maybe it's just the bar and a night of kareoke that he's avoiding :D

[wakywitch]

mmmm, I don't know... he told me that Saturdays weren't very good for him... but then again, maybe it's just the bar and a night of kareoke that he's avoiding :D

Sunday at 1 pm--right?
Or are you talking about something diffierent?

[Jackiedanielz]

Ya, Valkie

SUNDAY

Your gonna have to get your arse outta bed!

[Jackiedanielz]

Hmmm... I don't know then. I'll try, but that might be a little out of the way for me. But I'll definitely be there no matter what for the Spring gathering! :thumbsup:

Well, I hope you can make it but it is a long trip for a cup of coffee! :javaswim:
Either way I can't wait to meet ya!

[CleftOfLight]

betting against me..wow...I find that very up setting,very up setting.
saturday...1pm...dunkin donuts..near Taunton Flea Market and Chilli's.Got ya.

[CleftOfLight]

I men Sunday not Saturday.Good cuz I will leave rght after church.

[Jackiedanielz]

I men Sunday not Saturday.Good cuz I will leave rght after church.

Now your gonna confuse everyone!

[wakywitch]

Am looking forward to the meet up this weekend!
Been having alot of sad stuff going on :wah: , and I need a jolt of friendly chatter!

[Valkie]

Sunday at 1 pm--right?
Or are you talking about something diffierent?
I don't know why I was thinking Saturday.... I've been telling Jer Sunday for days now :hehehehe:

And yes Waky, that was something different. Cleft was suppose to meet me a couple of weeks ago. I invited him down to my weekly Saturday night kareoke ritual, but Saturdays ended up being bad for him.

Oh well, I'll just have to find other people to highjack for the night :D

[nipmuckninja13]

Hello fellow New Englanders! :wave:

I know there have been a couple MW get-togethers in other areas lately, and am wondering if anyone would be interested in having a New Engand meetup?

I don't know if this is enough notice, but I was thinking about the 23rd or 24th of this month in Salem - that's a pretty central location and hey, it's Salem! I'll be in WV during Samhain itself, so I didn't want to set anything up for that weekend. Of course, maybe this month is too soon anyway ...

So, what do you all think? _whistle_
i think it would be great.I used to know a bunch of spiritual people in PA when i lived there.But now im in new england and i have really no one who thinks or loves like i do...I really need to have people in my life who feels and thinks like me,I think we all do..please write back with whatever you come up with,cause ill be there..

[Jackiedanielz]

i think it would be great.I used to know a bunch of spiritual people in PA when i lived there.But now im in new england and i have really no one who thinks or loves like i do...I really need to have people in my life who feels and thinks like me,I think we all do..please write back with whatever you come up with,cause ill be there..

Where are you in New England?

[CleftOfLight]

sorry I dont mean to confuse it is SUNDAY SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY

[CleftOfLight]

I am never going to live that down,sorry I didnt meet you valkie at your weekly ritual.

[Jackiedanielz]

I am never going to live that down,sorry I didnt meet you valkie at your weekly ritual.
haha! I didn't even go that night either & I'm still giving you hell about it. heee heee heee
:veryweird

i'm glad you got a sense of humor.

[wakywitch]

I don't know why I was thinking Saturday.... I've been telling Jer Sunday for days now :hehehehe:

And yes Waky, that was something different. Cleft was suppose to meet me a couple of weeks ago. I invited him down to my weekly Saturday night kareoke ritual, but Saturdays ended up being bad for him.

Oh well, I'll just have to find other people to highjack for the night :D
OK gotcha! :uhhuhuh:
Looking forward to meeting everyone! _happydanc

[moonchild]

Hey Kadynas! were you ever at the greenfield open circle on Samhain, 2001? just wondering, i might have met you!

[Valkie]

I am never going to live that down,sorry I didnt meet you valkie at your weekly ritual.

ahhh, no worries. I usually hate dragging people with me anyways. makes me feel obligated to hang around and be part of the entertainment.... I've got way too many people down there that I hang out with as it is and it comes off as me ignoring them if I hang out with the person that I dragged. :smile:

[Kadynas]

Hey Kadynas! were you ever at the greenfield open circle on Samhain, 2001? just wondering, i might have met you!
No, but where do they have it? Maybe I'll go to the next one. :)

I've only lived in Mass since 2002... before that I just visited frequently but no open circles. :) Hopefully we'll meet in the Spring! :D

[nipmuckninja13]

Where are you in New England?
I live on the ct/ mass border

[Jackiedanielz]

I live on the ct/ mass border
That's like 3/4 of the state. What town?

[SageWoodWitch]

with all the coffee talk, is anyone going to go to this coffee house pagan auction on saturday?? id love some company with me, if you need the info i put it on another post in this forum called "MA Pagan Coffee House Auction"

let me know!

[Jackiedanielz]

with all the coffee talk, is anyone going to go to this coffee house pagan auction on saturday?? id love some company with me, if you need the info i put it on another post in this forum called "MA Pagan Coffee House Auction"

let me know!

If I had known about it a little bit more ahead of time I would like to have checked it out. Thanks for the link in the other thread. There are a few more events coming up in December too. Hmmm....

[Jackiedanielz]

*YAWN* Waky, what are you doing up online at 7am? TOO EARLY!

*YAWN* I'm so awake that when I stopped to get coffee, I paid for it then walked away from the counter without it. :whatmewor It's gonna be a longggg day for me today.

[wakywitch]

*YAWN* Waky, what are you doing up online at 7am? TOO EARLY!
.


Not sleeping too well lately.

[CleftOfLight]

Hahaha jackie,lol.I have done that before.

[wakywitch]

Looking forward to meeting the Southern Mass people tomorrow! :sunny:
Valkie, Jackie, and Cleft.

[Jackiedanielz]

:clapping: :boing:

me too me too!

:dancy:

[DrkCrystalWhtDragon]

me toooooooooo

[CleftOfLight]

Looking forward to meeting the Southern Mass people tomorrow! :sunny:
Valkie, Jackie, and Cleft.
me toooooooo,I can't wait to meet you also.Today is the big day,I feel a bit nervous and excitied.See you all there.

[CleftOfLight]

I also cant wait to meet Dark and waky also

[Kadynas]

You guys have fun... I'll be there in spirit. :)

[wakywitch]

Wish you could come Kadynas!
In the spring for the New England meet up, I will definately be there.

[Kadynas]

Wish you could come Kadynas!
In the spring for the New England meet up, I will definately be there.
Me too! :D

[SacredWithin]

Did the meeting date change? How did everything go? How come no one is talking about it?

[wakywitch]

some of us from southern massachusetts had a meet up last sunday.
Great time!
Hopefully there will be a NEW ENGLAND meet up in the spring.
Hope that answers your question Sacred.

[Jackiedanielz]

Did the meeting date change? How did everything go? How come no one is talking about it?

Ahh, that's because I started another thread (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=75986) about it! :halohead:

[kissesree]

Hello fellow New Englanders! :wave:

I know there have been a couple MW get-togethers in other areas lately, and am wondering if anyone would be interested in having a New Engand meetup?

I don't know if this is enough notice, but I was thinking about the 23rd or 24th of this month in Salem - that's a pretty central location and hey, it's Salem! I'll be in WV during Samhain itself, so I didn't want to set anything up for that weekend. Of course, maybe this month is too soon anyway ...

So, what do you all think? _whistle_I love salem!!!!!!_wiz_

[wakywitch]

:thewave:
In the spring for the next New England meet up!

[Kadynas]

I know... I can't wait for Spring... Already sick of the cold! :lol:

[Shana-chan]

I hope the next one is nearer to NH. I'd love to go, but gas money is a pain to get.

[wakywitch]

I hope the next one is nearer to NH. I'd love to go, but gas money is a pain to get.



In the spring HOPEFULLY there will be a big NEW ENGLAND meet up where everyone can go to.
I don't mind driving a bit of a ways.

HAPPY YULE
and Merry HOLIDAYS :cutesanta
EVERYONE!!!!!!
:thewave:

[badkitty]

I think there are a few of us in NH too, so maybe we can do some car pooling too. I have money for gas, but can't drive anywhere alone with out getting lost.

[CleftOfLight]

spring time sees so far away

[wakywitch]

Just have to get thru the winter.
March will be here before we know it!! :D

[Kadynas]

Can't wait! Come on Ostara!!! :D

[KEishin]

If it weren't for the freakin' ice storm going on right now, it'd be warm enough!

*sings*
Let it melt, let it melt, let it meeeeellllltttt!
:)

[VelvetBlade]

Keishen,
I gotta tell you...I love that sig....welcome to Mass indeed.

And regarding the meetup in the spring, we'd be more than happy to host it at the store, if you're interested. There's a great oceanside park at a historic fort, and the ferry to the Vineyard leaves on the hour. And have you ever seen the real life bones of a blue whale or a humpback? You could do that too...lol

~AW

[KEishin]

OooOooOOooh. Sounds fun!
Count me in!

[Jackiedanielz]

Keishen,
I gotta tell you...I love that sig....welcome to Mass indeed.

And regarding the meetup in the spring, we'd be more than happy to host it at the store, if you're interested. There's a great oceanside park at a historic fort, and the ferry to the Vineyard leaves on the hour. And have you ever seen the real life bones of a blue whale or a humpback? You could do that too...lol

~AW
Hey, that's a good idea, mostly because your shop is right near by my town! LOL! :hehehehe: How's the work coming?

[Jackiedanielz]

OooOooOOooh. Sounds fun!
Count me in!
Where are you in mass? :awilly:

[VelvetBlade]

Hey, that's a good idea, mostly because your shop is right near by my town! LOL! :hehehehe: How's the work coming?
It's coming along nicely actually. Just had all the carpets cleaned, so we'll be setting up the shelving units and display cases over the next few days. Then comes my favorite part...SHOPPING !!! lol

~AW

[KEishin]

Westborough, which is just east of Worcester.

[Jackiedanielz]

It's coming along nicely actually. Just had all the carpets cleaned, so we'll be setting up the shelving units and display cases over the next few days. Then comes my favorite part...SHOPPING !!! lol

~AW
That totally rocks! I'm going to PM you so I can stop hijacking this thread! :chattin:

[Jackiedanielz]

Westborough, which is just east of Worcester.
Cool, I went to summer camp with a girl from there. Have you lived there all your life?

[wakywitch]

:ringaroun


That would be great AW, but there are lots of us in Mass.
I know of a couple in Western Mass that I want to meet!!

*waves @ Kadynas*

Might be more feasible to meet 1/2 way. Then there are those that live in northern New England. *waves to all up north*

When spring finally gets here, we can ALL find a central point to meet up in. _cloud9_ :fprtyman4
:fpoke: After we get done digging out from the snow and mud. :mad:



And regarding the meetup in the spring, we'd be more than happy to host it at the store, if you're interested.
~AW

[Crimson Mage]

For those who dont know, i am AW's other half.

to let you know exactly where we are, we are in New Bedford -- 30 mins east of Providence along the shore, an hour south of Boston, Worcester is about 45 mins, Cape cod is 20 mins or so, etc etc.

We are about two miles off a major highway (rt195) which connects to both 495 in MA and to 95 in RI.
If one were coming from NH, you'd go to MA and pick up 495, then take it all the way to within about 15 miles of us (rt 195 from there). Its about 140 miles from Hampton Beach.
Or if youre more towards Manchester youd go down 93 to Boston and continue from there.

Hope that helps you locate us!

[Zophael]

Just throwing another option out here. Salem, NH. It's right over the border from Lawrence, MA. America's stonehenge is there, too. Just felt this might be a more central location, worth consideration.

[badkitty]

It would work well for me

[Kaylara]

I'm in NJ and can travel up there... Just let me know where and when.

[Jackiedanielz]

I'm in NJ and can travel up there... Just let me know where and when.
Sweet! I get to finally meet Kaylara! :smile:

[KEishin]

No just moved here three years ago. I grew up (mostly) outside of Attleboro/Rehoboth.

[Kadynas]

Keishen,
I gotta tell you...I love that sig....welcome to Mass indeed.
Wait a minute... I thought our seasons were snow and MUD! Did I miss the memo? :rollingla

*Waves back @ wakywitch*

I'm thinking somewhere in the middle of Mass would be about equidistant for everyone, but I don't know if there's actually is anyone here that lives in the middle part of Mass to know a place where we could all meet! :lol: But I'll drive just about anywhere after the snow's gone. :)

[SageWoodWitch]

i still think maybe we should all pitch in and rent a function room somewhere, and we can either chip in for some food or we could all make alittle something....if theres like 50 of us, it would cost next to nothing for each of us to chip in for a hall for the night

[Cinnamon Girl]

I still think that tiki place Sylvan mentioned back at the start would be a fun place to meet, if they had a room large enough to fit us all.

A lot of restaurants rent rooms for large parties, like wedding rehearsal dinners and such. That might be a viable option.

C'mon spring!

[wakywitch]

WELL, whatever we do, lets do it soon.
Cannot wait for the big one in the spring.
We can do something now.
Sagewoodwitch--I got your PM :)

Valkie,Jackie,LionsEye,Cleft are you all in on this?

[Valkie]

Pick the place, I'll be there.

[Jackiedanielz]

Sure, why not?

[SageWoodWitch]

cinnamongirl i think since you started this topic, you should become head organizer! :clapping:
everyone keeps saying, "sounds good, ill be where ever we go"
so lets get crackin and make some plans, im getting really antsy

also, i noticed there are a few people under 21, so lets make sure we pick a place with no age limit

I'M SO EXCITED!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU ALL!! :yayhawaii

[Kadynas]

Well not sure when we're actually going to do this, but I requested off the weekend of Ostara - March 18th-21st. Is that too early for everyone? :) I know we're still trying to decide /where/ it's gonna be too. :lol:

If not, most of April is good but I'll be out of town from the 15th-19th to visit family.

[wakywitch]

I'd go for that weekend.
New England what do you say?

[ollathair]

Any weekend is fine by me :)

[wakywitch]

Lets try to plan something soon!!!
I'm getting cabin fever.

[SageWoodWitch]

Lets try to plan something soon!!!
I'm getting cabin fever.

well get everyone to go vote on my thread about where the meet up should be! the sooner we can pick a place to go the sooner to can all meet up!!

[ollathair]

I have voted. If this thing would let me vote twice I'd do that, too :p

[wakywitch]

I just posted a quick thread about this in pagan connections.

[Shana-chan]

I voted. I don't know if I'd be able to go (I'd really love to!), but it'd be a better bet if the gathering was close to NH, maybe above Boston, or something.

[BrigidMoon]

Anyone interested in doing this again this year?

I'd like to meet some people!!

[Kalandriel]

Especially in Vermont!

(Burlington is great guys!)

[Sage Rainsong]

if this is ever in the Boston area would someone please let me know? Im sort of T- bound and it sucks.

[BrigidMoon]

New Englanders?

Wanna meet sometime in the near future?

[Harmony1215]

I'd be up for a get together. I work on Saturdays until 4pm so either Sat night or Sunday.

[SilverAnnie]

i think it would be great fun to get together. please count me in. :hailmol:

[Xander67]

NEW HOPE :eek:

RUNS OUT:wave:

[BlueMoon13]

:yayah: :yayah: Hardy Har Har:hahugh: Maybe once we all thaw out, we'll be more willing to crawl out of our hovels_inabox_

[Prophecy]

:yayah: :yayah: Hardy Har Har:hahugh: Maybe once we all thaw out, we'll be more willing to crawl out of our hovels_inabox_
crawl out of our hovels????? THAT sounds to much like the Voldimorts of Salem crawling out of their coffins :nyah:
Anyway I think a MW meetup this year would be a MUCH needed get away for us here in Maine and Salem sounds like an ok place. Might I suggest ummmm ohh:idea: Winter Island :wave: Blue Moon we can get the Council of Elders there too. And YES I mean the real one not that bogus thing.

[BlueMoon13]

...... Might I suggest ummmm ohh:idea: Winter Island :wave: Blue Moon we can get the Council of Elders there too. And YES I mean the real one not that bogus thing.

Nah, we would'nt want anything "bogus" there...:lol:

Well, New Englanders, what do you think? I have a sketchy idea in mind, for a possible warmer weather gathering, a picnic, perhaps. Two places that come to mind are, like Prophecy mentioned, Winter Island in Salem-which also has grills,picnic tables, and bathhouse available in warmer weather.
http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/

Another spot could be Salem Willows-
http://www.salemweb.com/willows/

I know Salem is a schlep for a lot of you....does anyone else have some suggestions? Perhaps someplace in southern New Hampshire? I *think* that'd be about center for people coming north from RI, south from Maine, or east from western Mass....

[Lilith Morgaine]

Nah, we would'nt want anything "bogus" there...:lol:

Well, New Englanders, what do you think? I have a sketchy idea in mind, for a possible warmer weather gathering, a picnic, perhaps. Two places that come to mind are, like Prophecy mentioned, Winter Island in Salem-which also has grills,picnic tables, and bathhouse available in warmer weather.
http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/

Another spot could be Salem Willows-
http://www.salemweb.com/willows/

I know Salem is a schlep for a lot of you....does anyone else have some suggestions? Perhaps someplace in southern New Hampshire? I *think* that'd be about center for people coming north from RI, south from Maine, or east from western Mass....

What about us poor lonely souls in Connecticut?

[Alaiyo]

Well any place not on public transportation or on the train would be a "sclep" for me, so Salem is not a problem.

[Crimson Mage]

Considering this thread statred two years ago, i'm going to take a moment and start a new one.......

[Alaiyo]

Okay :)

[BlueMoon13]

Considering this thread statred two years ago, i'm going to take a moment and start a new one.......
Hehehehehe! Well, you know us pagans! This carrying the "time not a time" bit too far though:fpraise: :fpraise: