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siamond wrote:
cromoth wrote:For 3/11 meeting, wondering if anyone wants to help me "be green" by giving me a ride from electric car charging station 3 miles north of library. Please message me if so.

Also, I've requested agenda but haven't seen. I'm interested in reviewing Retirement Optimizer & long term care.
Cromoth, I don't think you've seen it, but I sent you a private message a few days ago.
Thanks I did with 2 attachments. Didn't seem to indicate reply, sorry if I missed that.
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Ongoing roll call for our coming meeting. We have quite the contingent this time, cool.

Saturday March 11th, 2017 (1pm to 4pm): Metro-Boston Bogleheads chapter quarterly meeting (agenda was shared by e-mail). Location: Lincoln Public Library (MA).

Please let me know (e-mail, private message, or post on this thread) who is planning to come, and possible additional parties (e.g. friend, family, etc).

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Re: Master Thread for Metro Boston's Chapter

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Hello everyone. I just joined the site and may be interested in joining this chapter. I don't yet have the ability to PM apparently, which is why I am posting this.
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whitey2755 wrote:Hello everyone. I just joined the site and may be interested in joining this chapter. I don't yet have the ability to PM apparently, which is why I am posting this.
Whitey, why don't you come to join us at the Lincoln Public Library this Saturday, at 1PM, and we'll take it from there? There will be quite a group of attendees, but I'm sure we can find you a seat.
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Great event today! Thanks to siamond and all the presenters.
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Yes, the meeting went really well, more than 25 attendees, very interactive discussions, cool. Next meeting will be early June, exact date TBD.
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Thanks for organizing everything siamond! Learned a lot :)
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Yes, learned a lot from all presentations and group discussions. Thanks to the presenters and siamond for organizing the event!

Unfortunately, I had to leave right after the presentations. Hope to connect with fellow bogleheads in next event.
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siamond wrote:
whitey2755 wrote:Hello everyone. I just joined the site and may be interested in joining this chapter. I don't yet have the ability to PM apparently, which is why I am posting this.
Whitey, why don't you come to join us at the Lincoln Public Library this Saturday, at 1PM, and we'll take it from there? There will be quite a group of attendees, but I'm sure we can find you a seat.
Sorry, was out of town this weekend, most likely will attend the next one.
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Here are the dates for the next Metro-Boston meetings, please mark your calendars:

- June 3rd, 10am to noon (Lincoln Library), then social lunch (probably Bertucci/Waltham)
- September 9th, 1pm to 4pm (Lincoln library)
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Just checking in to see if the June 3rd meeting in Lincoln is still planned.
If it is, please add my name to the list.
Thank you.
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Hello Siamond,

Just confirming if June 3rd date and time is confirmed at the Lincoln Library. If yes, then please add my name to the June 3rd gathering as well.

Regards,
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siamond wrote:Here are the dates for the next Metro-Boston meetings, please mark your calendars:

- June 3rd, 10am to noon (Lincoln Library), then social lunch (probably Bertucci/Waltham)
- September 9th, 1pm to 4pm (Lincoln library)
Meetings confirmed!
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Opening the roll call for the meeting on June 3rd... If you're coming, please let me know (e.g. e-mail, PM, or post on this thread), and tell me if this is for sure or just tentative for now.

Also, we'll have a social lunch, so if you plan to do that too, please tell me (and be specific about the # of people coming with you, if any).
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Ongoing roll call for our coming meeting.

Saturday June 3rd, 2017 (10am to noon): Metro-Boston Bogleheads chapter quarterly meeting (agenda was shared by e-mail). Location: Lincoln Public Library (MA). Followed by optional social lunch at 12:30pm.

Please let me know (e-mail, private message, or post on this thread) who is planning to come, and possible additional parties (e.g. friend, family, etc).

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    Ongoing roll call for our coming meeting.

    Saturday June 3rd, 2017 (10am to noon): Metro-Boston Bogleheads chapter quarterly meeting (agenda was shared by e-mail). Location: Lincoln Public Library (MA). Followed by optional social lunch at 12:30pm.

    Please let me know (e-mail, private message, or post on this thread) who is planning to come, and possible additional parties (e.g. friend, family, etc).

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    • siamond
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      Last bump! Please contact me by e-mail or PM if you wish to participate to our June 3rd meeting.
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      Thanks all for a great meet-up today and thanks to siamond for organizing!
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      Thanks, Bluebolt. Yes, it went well, very interactive discussion, various newcomers, cool.

      Folks, please mark your calendars with the date of the next meeting:
      - September 9th, 1pm to 4pm (Lincoln library)
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      Our next Metro-Boston chapter meeting will happen in two weeks, on September 9th, 1pm to 4pm (Lincoln public library). Agenda will be sent by e-mail this week-end, shoot me a private message (PM) if you're not yet on my list.

      Please let me know (post here, or send a PM, or e-mail me) if you're planning to come, tentatively or for sure.
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      Due to change in plans, I will be at this meeting now...
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      Current roll call for our coming meeting (Sep 9th, 1pm, Lincoln library):

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      Current roll call for our coming meeting (Sep 9th, 1pm, Lincoln library):

      Committed:
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      Current roll call for our coming meeting (Sep 9th, 1pm, Lincoln library):

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      • Norton750
      • The Wizard
      • mikeshapp
      • moshe
      • canbonbon
      • SavageAmusement
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      • Johnny Sharp
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      • +1 anonymous
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      Meeting went well, as usual, thanks to everybody involved.

      Next meetings:
      - Dec 9th, 2017: 10-noon (+ optional social lunch)
      - March 24th, 2018: 1-4pm
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      Can you count me in for the December 9 meeting?
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      Any idea where the Dec 9th meeting will be held? (I'm planning to attend with one other person coming with me).
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      LookingtogetFIRE'd wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:40 am Can you count me in for the December 9 meeting?
      Sure, no problem.
      indecisive wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:53 am Any idea where the Dec 9th meeting will be held? (I'm planning to attend with one other person coming with me).
      The next meeting will be held at the Lincoln public library.
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      Please count me in for the upcoming meeting (Dec 9, 2017). This will be my first time attending any Bogleheads meeting. Anything to prepare or keep in mind? Thanks.
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      Well, multiple new participants are speaking up, this is cool, so I'd better start a roll call for our coming meeting (Dec 9th, 10am, Lincoln library):

      Committed:
      • siamond (lunch)
      • Norton750
      • LookingtogetFIRE'd (+ guest, lunch tentative)
      • indecisive (+ guest)
      • sotpatro
      • loserski (lunch)
      Tentative:
      • ...
      If you're planning to participate (either committed or tentative), please let me know by posting here, or private message, or e-mail. Agenda will be shared by e-mail.

      Please let me know if you're planning (or not) to come to the social lunch too.

      PS for sotpatro: nope, nothing to prepare. Just bring an open mind and good humor! :wink:
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      I'll be a newcomer joining the December 9th meeting as well. Looking forward to it!
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      I would like to join the December 9th meeting and would like to come to the social lunch too.
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      I would like to attend the 12/9 meeting and join for lunch also. This will be my first Bogleheads event since attending a great gathering in Las Vegas, probably 2006.
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      I will attend the Dec 9th meeting at Lincoln library. Thanks and look forward to meeting like minded folks.
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      Ditto.

      It'll be my first ever meeting. Very much looking forward to it. The social too! :-)
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      Whoah, lots of newcomers this time, this is cool.

      Folks, if you're not on my Metro-Boston roster yet, I should have sent you a Private Message asking for some information. Please check your inbox! Thanks in advance. And if you feel left out somehow, don't hesitate to contact me, I might have missed a post...
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      I also would like to attend, but can't stay for lunch. Thanks.
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      Roll call for our coming meeting (Dec 9th, 10am, Lincoln library):

      Committed:
      • siamond (lunch)
      • Norton750 (lunch?)
      • LookingtogetFIRE'd (+ guest, lunch tentative)
      • indecisive (+ guest) (lunch?)
      • sotpatro (lunch?)
      • loserski (lunch)
      • dkg2707 (lunch)
      • historikerstreit (lunch)
      • kamikazekid (no lunch)
      • rennale (lunch)
      • jaimm (no lunch)
      • luv_ice_skating (no lunch)
      • SavageAmusement (lunch)
      Tentative:
      • timoneer (lunch?)
      If you're planning to participate (either committed or tentative), please let me know by posting here, or private message, or e-mail. Agenda will be shared by e-mail.

      Please let me know if you're planning (or not) to come to the social lunch too.

      PS for sotpatro and historikerstreit: please check your Private Messages
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      I also would like to attend, but can't stay for lunch. Also a first timer!
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      I would like to attend and join for lunch as well
      ~Brantley
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      I am planning on attending and staying for lunch.
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      Hi all, first time poster here, new to the Boston area. Would love to join for the next meet up on December 9th! Put me down as a tentative yes for lunch.
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      Updated roll call for our coming meeting (Dec 9th, 10am, Lincoln library):

      Committed:
      • siamond (lunch)
      • Norton750 (lunch)
      • LookingtogetFIRE'd (+ guest, lunch tentative)
      • indecisive (+ guest) (no lunch)
      • sotpatro (lunch?)
      • loserski (lunch)
      • dkg2707 (lunch?)
      • historikerstreit (lunch)
      • kamikazekid (no lunch)
      • rennale (lunch)
      • jaimm (no lunch)
      • luv_ice_skating (no lunch)
      • SavageAmusement (lunch)
      • squaredroot (no lunch)
      • brantley (lunch)
      • Z9Px4Km7 (lunch)
      • Chezsan (lunch?)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • ofdollarsanddata (lunch)
      • mikeshapp (lunch)
      • moshe (lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • dancul (lunch)
      Tentative:
      • timoneer (lunch?)
      If you're planning to participate (either committed or tentative), please let me know by posting here, or private message, or e-mail. Agenda will be shared by e-mail.

      Please let me know if you're planning (or not) to come to the social lunch too.

      PS for sotpatro, Z9Px4Km7 and dkg2707: please check your private messages.
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      Bump. If you didn't tell me yet and you plan to attend on Dec 9th, please do tell (post here, or private message, or e-mail).

      Also, I need to make a group reservation for the restaurant, so I really need to know *soon* if you plan to come to the social lunch or not. Thanks!
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      Updated roll call for our coming meeting (Dec 9th, 10am, Lincoln library):

      Committed:
      • siamond (lunch)
      • Norton750 (lunch)
      • LookingtogetFIRE'd (+ guest, lunch tentative)
      • indecisive (+ guest) (no lunch)
      • sotpatro (lunch?)
      • loserski (lunch)
      • dkg2707 (lunch?)
      • historikerstreit (lunch)
      • kamikazekid (no lunch)
      • rennale (lunch)
      • jaimm (no lunch)
      • luv_ice_skating (no lunch)
      • SavageAmusement (lunch)
      • squaredroot (no lunch)
      • brantley (lunch)
      • Z9Px4Km7 (lunch)
      • Chezsan (no lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • ofdollarsanddata (lunch)
      • mikeshapp (lunch)
      • moshe (lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch)
      • dancul (lunch)
      • MsMSF (no lunch)
      • kamikazekid (no lunch)
      • Anonymous (lunch tentative)
      • etarini (no lunch)
      • walkingeejit (no lunch)
      • radnor (lunch)
      Tentative:
      • timoneer (lunch?)
      • bill1958 (lunch)
      • N/A (no lunch)
      • artibug (no lunch)
      If you're planning to participate (either committed or tentative), please let me know by posting here, or private message, or e-mail.

      Please let me know ASAP if you're planning (or not) to come to the social lunch too. Given the impressive number of attendees this time, I need to make a group reservation...
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      The date for our next meeting has been finalized, mark your calendars!

      Saturday March 31st, 1pm to 4pm, Lincoln Public Library (MA).

      Agenda will be shared by e-mail a couple of weeks before the meeting. If you're not on my roster, please send me a private message.

      PS. I may have communicated in the past about March 24th, this is no longer the plan, so please do check your calendars.
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      Hi siamond, I'm wondering if you can add me to the email list for the meetup on March 31.

      I'm a long-time lurker but newly registered and can't PM you yet. Thanks!
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      Another lurker/new registrant here. Could I please get added to the email list for receiving information for the 3/31/18 Metro Boston meeting?
      Thanks
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