Meetup ideas for Dr. Phil's forum members

Sometimes we just grab a coffee, maybe pick up some cookies or chips—just something light to snack on—and hang out. We even get active sometimes, playing a little badminton or whatever.

Anyway, I really hope you can make it!

Carl Rivera43 said:So, mark your calendars! Friday, August 14th at 5:30 PM. We’re meeting up in Central Park, right by that little kiosk near the Beverly Hills station... just a nice mix of walking, chatting, and keeping things totally chill.

Honestly, last time was a total mess because we spent way too much time wandering around trying to track each other down. Let’s just pick an unmistakable meeting spot this time—the main entrance. That kiosk is right there anyway, so we can easily swing by it once we arrive.

Alright, let's just meet at the main entrance. We'll hang out there for about 15 minutes or so. If anyone knows they're going to be running later than that, just shoot me a DM so I can keep things organized easier, okay?

I'll be hanging out near the entrance around 5:40 PM 🎉 (if you don't see me, assume I just melted under the sun on my way there 😂)...

Man, 95 degrees? That’s basically nothing... it’s just a little sunshine! {At least when it’s like that, you can actually say the heat was worth it for such a great time hanging out}

Carl Rivera43 said:Man, 95 degrees? That’s basically nothing... it’s just a little sunshine! {At least when it’s like that, you can actually say the heat was worth it for such a great time hanging out}

when you're actually traveling 31 miles then it really isn't 😁

Look, I’ve asked Carl Rivera43 at least five times now to pick a meetup spot that’s actually accessible for everyone—you know, those of us mere mortals who don't have access to late-night transit or a bottomless budget for Ubers. Trying to make it out there between 7 and 9 PM just doesn't make sense when it takes me nearly two hours just to get to Central Park in one direction. I’m honestly not going to show up to these gatherings until the group decides they actually want to include people, rather than just hosting events in spots convenient for a tiny handful of equally privileged individuals. In my opinion, Millennium Park is just as nice as Central Park, and it’s roughly a thirty-minute commute for most of the group. Why am I expected to play the fool and waste four hours on a round trip just to see everyone for a fleeting moment? Honestly, I’d rather just drive out to Santa Monica to hit the beach. It’s the same length of a commute, but at least I get to see the ocean—I can see trees through my window right now without even trying. Thanks for understanding.

hiddenwalker30 said:I have a female German Shepherd myself. 😛

And I suppose you're actually planning on showing your face here too? 🙂

Gerald Torres2 said:Look, I’ve asked Carl Rivera43 at least five times now to pick a meetup spot that’s actually accessible for everyone—you know, those of us mere mortals who don't have access to late-night transit or a bottomless budget for Ubers. Trying to make it out there between 7 and 9 PM just doesn't make sense when it takes me nearly two hours just to get to Central Park in one direction. I’m honestly not going to show up to these gatherings until the group decides they actually want to include people, rather than just hosting events in spots convenient for a tiny handful of equally privileged individuals. In my opinion, Millennium Park is just as nice as Central Park, and it’s roughly a thirty-minute commute for most of the group. Why am I expected to play the fool and waste four hours on a round trip just to see everyone for a fleeting moment? Honestly, I’d rather just drive out to Santa Monica to hit the beach. It’s the same length of a commute, but at least I get to see the ocean—I can see trees through my window right now without even trying. Thanks for understanding.

That's right, Anna, come over to my local Church for a swim instead; we can go for a dip together.🎉 🙂

From what I can tell, Central Park is the go-to spot purely because it's the closest thing to the organizer's house.🤷

Gerald Torres2 said:And I suppose you're actually planning on showing your face here too? 🙂

Hardly. Central Park is a bit of a trek for me, and I actually start packing this Thursday. I'm heading out Friday to see my boyfriend and hit the beach—finally! 🎉 And believe it or not, we're going to a Church 🙂 in
Santa Monica.

hiddenwalker30 said:Hardly. Central Park is a bit of a trek for me, and I actually start packing this Thursday. I'm heading out Friday to see my boyfriend and hit the beach—finally! 🎉 And believe it or not, we're going to a Church 🙂 in
Santa Monica.

I'm moving closer to you then—you'll be much easier to reach than if I were stuck near Central Park. 🤣

Gerald Torres2 said:I'm moving closer to you then—you'll be much easier to reach than if I were stuck near Central Park. 🤣

😂😂😂

Gerald Torres2 said:I'm moving closer to you then—you'll be much easier to reach than if I were stuck near Central Park. 🤣

And you certainly could 😁 since I have an extra house out in my little town; feel free to move in with Toxic 😛

I haven't been out to Central Park in almost a month. I’d really love to make it happen this time, and then after that, we can just play it by ear and mix things up.

Jeffrey Ramos4 said:😂😂😂

To be perfectly honest, I’m pretty worked up about this. I’ve asked The Master multiple times to pick a location closer to downtown, 🐔, but he clearly can't see past his own ego and honestly doesn't give a damn if the current spot is inconvenient for everyone else. Like an idiot, I used to make the trip out there regularly 🤦—well, not anymore. 🙂

Gerald Torres2 said:To be perfectly honest, I’m pretty worked up about this. I’ve asked The Master multiple times to pick a location closer to downtown, 🐔, but he clearly can't see past his own ego and honestly doesn't give a damn if the current spot is inconvenient for everyone else. Like an idiot, I used to make the trip out there regularly 🤦—well, not anymore. 🙂

Personally, I’d much rather hang out at Bryant Park than Central Park🤷
Whenever I’m walking through the city, I always make sure to stop by Bryant Park for at least a little while.👍

Carl Rivera43 said:I haven't been out to Central Park in almost a month. I’d really love to make it happen this time, and then after that, we can just play it by ear and mix things up.

That is exactly what you’ve told me the last four or five times we tried to set something up. Honestly, why should I believe things will actually be different this time? Look, I’m not trying to start an argument here. Just use some common sense and realize that you aren't the only person on this damn planet. 🐔

Gerald Torres2 said:That is exactly what you’ve told me the last four or five times we tried to set something up. Honestly, why should I believe things will actually be different this time? Look, I’m not trying to start an argument here. Just use some common sense and realize that you aren't the only person on this damn planet. 🐔

Even Jeffrey Ramos4 has a long trek just getting to Grand Central, and then he still has to trek all the way to Central Park in this heat.🕺

hiddenwalker30 said:Personally, I’d much rather hang out at Bryant Park than Central Park🤷
Whenever I’m walking through the city, I always make sure to stop by Bryant Park for at least a little while.👍

There are those fountains over in Tampa that have such a beautiful, soothing rustle to them. It’s pure bliss... 😍

restlesstiger49 said:There are those fountains over in Tampa that have such a beautiful, soothing rustle to them. It’s pure bliss... 😍

True, Millennium Park really is stunning... there is nothing quite like lying on the grass in the shade and just soaking it all in... 👍