Hosting a meetup next week thursday at the Pony Bar in Midtown West to celebrate shorttheworld's admission to Duke, trailmix's INSEAD admit, my MSF admit, and other folks' admission to various b-schools and grad schools, and also just because we have not had a meetup for a while:
http://www.theponybar.com/about/index.cfm
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pony-bar-new-york
The Pony Bar is named after a kind of beer served at a race track- they serve up a rotating group of ~20 or so craft beers. More importantly if your blood runs dutch, beer is only $5/pour vs. Manhattan's usual $7. (We are trying to keep things economical for college students and soon-to-be grad students.)
The place gets crowded fast ($5 beers does that). Hence the earlier start time. Post if you're coming!
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I am in.
Might try to swing by when I get out of work.
sounds fun. probably will stop by
lol sure down the street from me :P
Pony Bar. Good choice. I'd be in but I have to pick my kid up from daycare - next time!
sounds like fun.
I'll possibly swing through for a drink. We'll see what's going on.
I will try to swing through for a drink if the shackles come off early enough.
You forgt me you fucking asshole!!!
How many people on here are old enough to drink?
I might stop by - can't promise yet.
90% of the folks with a star next to their name.
You know how it is - only those who actually work around mid-town can attend. And only those who are legally able to have a pint can attend. Cuts out a substantial number of forum members
Wait, I am a little confused here. Did short get into Yale SOM or is it that you got into Yale MSF and you are going there? i am definitely coming. Congratulations to both of you.
And we should certainly not forget our friend trailmix8. He got into my dream B-School, a certain school in the suburbs of Paris. (I don't know if I am supposed to let that out!)
Let this be one grand celebration for all 3 of you!
Congrats, trailmix! We'll have to do some boozin'. INSEAD isn't exactly a suburb of Paris, though. It's a good ways out to Fountainebleu. If you're not into bouldering yet, you will be!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/pAjOQfClA-A
thx Eddie, will have to come up to Paris one of the weekends and meet up.
Short got into Yale SOM.
I got into a pretty cool program too. More on that on Thurs.
Trailmix in @ INSEAD? I'll put that up there too if someone confirms.
Yale SOM
is that the mba program or ....
Come and find out. :D
Where did trailmix get in? We'll celebrate that too. My knowledge of b-school admissions is not universal.
Ask. I don't know if I am at liberty to tell. It could be HEC Paris as well you know.Cmon man, Thursday is a long way off, and there is a chance I might not make it. But to confirm, you are quitting your job this fall?
Yes.
Illi got into princeton
Congrats Illini and shorttheworld and anyone else.
Once again, with you fuckers in the US of A, a flight won't cut it but if you're ever on this side of the pond, drinks on me.
F*** you blastoise. :D
trailmix is in at INSEAD
So the facts are out there. Congratulations to all of them.
IP is going to betray his mid-western roots and go to Princeton for a MFin. Short is choosing between a Duke MBA and a Yale MBA. And trailmix8 is going to INSEAD for an MBA. (Which is where I want to go in the future)
And, are any 3 of you moderators on WSO? It seems like that is something you guys still have to achieve.
Now, I know there are other monkeys going to amazing places, but this is from the Galway Hooker WSO Happy Hour club.
But yes, I guess I can be accused of being part of the H/Y/P crowd now. And I'm going to have to balance helping Illinoisans and non-targets with Princetonians when I get back into industry.
One of my friends said they would go if they had the chance to punch Flake in person.
I should be there, barring some disaster
LOL bring some friends, he's no weaklingShe is of the female gender. Flake can't fight back.
Congrats fellas, too bad I'm in Houston otherwise I would have liked to meet you all.
Princeton's MFin program is legit. I'd take it over an MBA any day of the week. Props IP!
It's one of many good programs. Short and I were the "smart people everywhere" at our respective state schools; hopefully we won't turn into the "idiots everywhere" with Master's degrees. :D
im gonna still be going to duke most likely and you can cross out the yale and put duke back lol
Really? They're both great names. Is somebody getting a free ride?
wouldve loved to stop by-when this summer comes around ill finally be able to join these things for good.
IlliniProgrammer, where did you get in for your MSF?
I'll see if I can drop by. I'll probably be the youngest there.
Congrats IP and the rest!
Unfortunately I'm in London, but will hopefully be moving to NYC after my MSF ends in September, I'll be up for a pint then :)
I will try to come by. Congratz to all the bros who are going to grad school.
wtf, 8 is late :(lets do the next one in the village
Wait. what's the deal here. Is some girl, "Flake," coming. If so, I'm down, though it sounds like this girl is a flake...
No, some girl is coming so she can physically assault WSO user Flake.
Main takeaway here is that a girl is going to a WSO meetup.
I hope she assaults me hard.
hhahha
Pony Bar has a pretty awesome selection of beers, it does get real crowded though.
I'll probably try to swing by at some point.
I'll try to be there, too!
what is the maximum permitted swag level?
Sounds fun! I'll be there.
Btw, do they have bear fights for Flake? He might need one of those if this deal with a girl is going down.
damn, this one might be too crowded for my taste...
congrats to everyone though... I also have quite a few friends at the Princeton program..
So what exactly is your taste?
Flake.
West side!
Unfortunately 6pm is a little too early for me. How long do you guys plan on staying? Hopefully I'll eventually make it to one of these meet-ups.
How late do these last? Hoping to be there.
oh and if anyone wants ill bring a copy of the book 'Your MBA Game Plan' which is great but preference is going to go to someone going to grad school next year
Yes, and I will take it.
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Sounds fun unless I'm the only female!
Oh boy, be prepared to meet our friend short.
Haha... I am the only female at my firm so maybe I can handle a drink with some finance guys. We'll see how brave I'm feeling after work on Thursday ;)
have fun guys (and gal/s)...wish I could be there...BUT I might be making a trip to NYC in late april for a weekend....if I can get in on a Thursday by 6pm, another happy hour?
will let you guys know when i know exact weekend
I now have a date on Thursday so I'm either not making this or getting trashed before I go on the date...
Pre-game the date.
Bear Fight the Date!
Girl #2 here! I'm going to try to make it, I work late Thursdays... and i'm coming from Jersey... can't promise i'll make it, but i promise i'll try.
Hope to see you! :)
Hey guys (and the other female :-)) wanna join me at a sorority alum party after the WSO happy hour? There will be lots of single ladies there for you to meet. I have a boyfriend (he is not attending) and can bring some people with me, since there are always so many complaints about meeting women in this city. It is an all-you-can-drink event.
http://www.facebook.com/events/374997289194463/
PM me if you want to come and I'll send you my Facebook info and what not.
Drinking w/ "alpha" finance people and then going to a sorority event... great combination
Unfortunately I'm working late tonight and my girlfriend would scold me if I came within 50 feet of a sorority mixer.
Have a great night all
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Hahaha! That is funny dude. Sorry to hear that.
Leaving for happy hour in about 30 min - see you all soon! PS How will I be able to differentiate you guys from all of the other guys in suits? Hopefully someone tells the hostess that there is a WSO group so she can direct me. If not, I'm easy to find. Female in a suit
Just look for a group of sexy people.
Girl #3... I'll stop by after 7PM.
I better fucking not be the prettiest girl there.
Hey guys, I got into NYU Poly MFE. I'll be celebrating with you guys too.
Right by my office, may be able to stop by. Though I gave up drinking for Lent....
I may swing by; Pony Bar is always worth a visit.
Have fun guys, unfortunately I won't be able to come this time.
can I bring my cat?
Here. Look for the orange and navy tie.
have fun guys....
hope there are plenty of bear fights getting thrown around.
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It was great to finally meet the infamous IlliniProgrammer and UFOinsider in person. I was waiting to see Flake but didn't wait long enough this time. I will get you next time, Mr. Flake.
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I had a great time guys. Thank you. You guys are all good people.
Very easy to recognize when you put Kareena Kapoor as your avatar.
What was the turnout #?
Also curious how old most of you guys are, being I'm in the mid-20s.
Holy shit.
lol @ both of flakes comments and james youre the only one who could tell who that was lol
id guess we had a solid 15-20?
im 27 in july
It was nice to see everyone... even if Flake was trying to flick peoples' ears and catch people off guard.
Glad to see some females at these events for once.
Please have another one of these soon.
How did you date go?
And also if the next event can be scheduled on a Friday then likely more people will show up and stay longer. For me personally a Friday meetup would also be a perfect way to warm up before heading out to my regular Friday night activity of live karaoke at Arlenes...
Really good. We're getting drunk again tomorrow.
hey guys, think I'll be in town a weekend in late April....are other peolpe open to a Friday Happy hr?
It's definitely easier to get out of the office at a reasonable time on a Friday for me. Would definitely be down.
I would be down for that as well. Like syndrome.
Is flake a dude?
So dude?
What was the guy:girl ratio?
Were most of you guys from the sell-side? I'm not trying to be overwhelmed by being on the buyside...
Wait, sell-side people are allowed at these events? Ugh, nevermind...
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