[praecipua]

<p>Hi, friends.  I'm flying to Israel on June 11 for two weeks, and given the craziness of overseas travel to a very security-conscious country, I have to get to the airport crazy early.  The travel agent for the trip wanted me to take a direct flight to New York to reduce the likelihood that my bag would get lost.  Very, very long story short, I land at Newark at 1:15 p.m. and don't fly to Israel until 11:30 p.m.  We have a security thing at 6:30 p.m., but that still a long time to sit in an airport.</p>
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<p>So, I was wondering, since June 11 is a Saturday, if any of the New York-area people wanted to meet me for a slightly late lunch in the city.  It's a fun excuse to get together, and I will be entertained for at least some of my layover.  Ideally, someone would meet me at the airport and help me get into the city, but I don't care where we go to eat or really what we do, as long as I'm back at Newark by 6:30.  Also, I will have my luggage with me (probably).</p>
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<p>If anyone's interested, please let me know.  I know that a big chunk of a Saturday devoted to entertaining me might not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but I'd love to see as many people as possible (including maybe a baby).</p>

 

[runningINnyc]

<p>Prae - I think I'll be around that afternoon, have a race in the morning.  Let me double check, would love to get together!</p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p>I would love to visit with you, Kate, but I'm scheduled to work at the running store that day.  <span id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130703637102315"><img alt="sad.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130703637102314" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"></span>  Since I only work on the weekends there now, it's highly unlikely I could switch with someone.  Sorry!</p>

 

[NCRG71]

<p>How fun!  Have a great time!</p>

 

[missy1102]

Kate, i'm slated to work that day right now but have been (unsuccessfully) trying to get someone to switch w/ me so now i'll work harder at it! If I succeed, AK & I would love to hang w/ u!

 

[gatorbob]

<p>I'm sure I live closer to EWR than anyone.  But I'll be away from home that day.  DW's aunt lives down the Jersey shore and is having a BBQ that day, so that's where we'll be.  But if anything changes, I'll let you know...</p>

 

[praecipua]

<p>Thanks everyone for seeing if they can fit me in their schedules.  I really appreciate it.</p>

 

[praecipua]

<p>Ok, my flight gets into Newark at 1:15 on Saturday, and I need to be back at the airport by 6:30.  What makes sense in terms of a place to eat/catch-up/etc.?</p>
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<p>If people's plans have changed, don't sweat it.  10 hours in an airport isn't fatal.</p>

 

[missy1102]

Prae, I wasn't able to get off work - its pretty hard to find coverage on the weekends, no surprise. Anyhow, I hope you have a rejuvenating trip - can't wait to hear about it!

 

[praecipua]

<p>Sorry I won't be able to catch up with you, <strong>Missy</strong>.  I guess this just means that I need to find another reason to head to New York!</p>