if sozlet is to speak, I might re-arrange things to attend
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sozobe
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 05:57 pm
Hee hee...! She'd love nothing more... up on a stage or behind a dais, with LOTS of people paying attention to her... bliss.
Then again, I'd probably have to make an acrobatic leap to clap a hand over her mouth as she natters on about life chez soz...
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ossobuco
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 06:40 pm
Part of the attraction of the meet is getting to meet the Sozzies..
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timberlandko
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 06:58 pm
Unless contraindicated by on-sight evaluation - perhaps by Soz & J_B as mentioned if feasible - it sounds good to me. Right now, we have what - 8 definites and 9 probables, looks like. If the deposit is $500, that works out to a bit under $30.00 apiece spread among the "Most likelies" - I'd be willing to front my share, if others would as well, that way locking the date. At the end of the event, it should be a simple matter to sort out who-owes-what; those contributing to the deposit would be credited their already-paid share of the deposit (the deposit by definition being credited to the overall bill), with any individual remainder coming out-of-pocket at time of settlement as appropriate, all others responsible for the full, unadjusted amount of their individual bills - make sense?
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cicerone imposter
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:02 pm
timber, Sounds good to me! Count me in even in the event I don't make it. If I don't, it'll be my "contribution" to the event.
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yitwail
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:06 pm
timber, i'd like a clarification. if i come, which seems likely, then i'll be accompanied by my spouse. other people might also have companions of one sort or another. so perhaps the poll numbers underrepresent the probable attendance. do you suppose a person who's already voted should vote again if they're bringing someone along?
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smog
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:10 pm
I'm a probable, and even though I tend to flake out on things, I think I'd be okay with paying ahead of time.
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timberlandko
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:16 pm
This ain't my deal, so this is just my take, yitwal, but I suppose that makes sense too, at least so far as "Definites" and mebbe "Probablies" go. If nothing else, it would spread the deposit fee among more payees. Dunno how important that would be as a consideration, but I can see it bears thinking about.
c.i. brings up a good point - from a hard-hearted, cold, business-first standpoint, one's contribution to the deposit, if we go that way, should neither confer special privileges or perqs nor be subject to refund in any event other than the actual cancellation of the event accompanied by a full refund to A2K of the deposit amount. And even then, I think I'd prolly just let the site keep my share as a general contribution, as c.i. suggests - though I certainly don't think anyone else should have to feel it necessary do the same; your money, your choice.
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sozobe
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:23 pm
yitwail, I think you can only vote once anyway, so it's probably good to say right on-thread whether you plan to be there, and how many. I think the poll is meant to be an aide rather than anything definitive.
For the record, I'm in the "probably" category -- I'd really like to go, (I MUST meet Osso, and would love to meet Walter, and Craven might be there, and and and), but it's tough to make plans that are that long-range. Heck, we have a planned trip to Chicago that's supposed to happen in a matter of weeks that still isn't close to being finalized. E.G. is a globe-trotter for his work and often only makes definite plans a month or so in advance (if that).
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timberlandko
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:26 pm
I understand where you're coming from there, Soz; my idea of long range plans is "Lets see what happens"
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ossobuco
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 07:31 pm
My own take is that someone besides me visas the deposit, assuming we agree, and as it gets closer we pay that person the deposit plus godawful interest accrued, quite how I don't know.
I'm not the financial genius here, but I see the sense of getting a deposit in place.
I also suspect that the numbers will be way higher than anything like nine. I'll gladly swing for my part of nine and interest, if it comes to that.
Just about the time Soz and J_B (who is being a saint, given that she won't be at the meeting, smooches to J_B) I will be suddenly way offline - I'll have to start a thread about that, have never been roaming sans a server, heh, before.
I didn't look all that carefully at the choices yet from J_B's information - will study on it soon.
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Merry Andrew
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:36 pm
Even though I've checked in only as a "probable," just let me know where to send the money, and I will. Like c.i., if I don't make it, it's my contribution to the festivities. Really want to meet Walter.
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JPB
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:44 pm
smooches received, thanks Osso. I was about to volunteer to float the $500 when you reminded me I wasn't in town that weekend.
here's the e-mail response on 'customized menu' and my question about 'serving stations' and if the service is from a buffet table or served by waitstaff (I didn't post the stations menu).
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Once final menu selections are made, we format a menu for your event. We print customized menu to be set at each guests place. We can apply a personalized heading or logo. I have attached an example for you review.
If you select a seated and coursed menu, then it would be served by you waitstaff. The stations document is included with all general information to give you additional information on some of things we offer.
example menu:
<Park Grill Header>
GROUP NAME
WELCOMES YOU TO ITS
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DINNER
SALMON
SLOW ROASTED WITH LEEKS, WOODLAND MUSHROOMS, CORN
& RED WINE SYRUP
GRILLED SIRLOIN
12 OUNCE PRIME SIRLOIN WITH POTATO PUREE
& DIJON MUSTARD
PENNE PASTA
OLIVE OIL STEWED ROMA TOMATOES, BASIL
& SHAVED PARMESAN
DESSERT
DESSERT SAMPLER
PETITE VERSIONS OF OUR CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE CAKE, APPLE TART,
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE & VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE
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ossobuco
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:53 pm
I am supposing I will be interested in the odd dish and the odd drink, but I'll pay x to do that. Will have to review what that implies or if I'll have to toe some line. I like the venue for us, generally, whether or not I eat my exact food.
Hmmm, we could do tradsies?
This all seems much easier that setting up a place and then catering and ... besides, it's a great site..
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timberlandko
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:54 pm
Looks like mebbe I oughtta figure on paying for 2 - no way can I make a choice between the Salmon and the Sirloin. I'll happily reasign the extra soup and salad, but I get both desert trays.
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ossobuco
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:54 pm
Arguments welcome.... now's the time.
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ossobuco
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 08:59 pm
How bad could it be? (filling in my own answers...)
It's all tricky. If we remain under twenty we can meet anywhere. If we get into more, we really need to secure a place. No, not this exact week, but not all so long from now. And over twenty is fairly real, given spouses and children and pals...
When I was looking for hotels, several were booked already.
I'd suggest if you're serious, booking and noting the time when you can un-book without penalty.
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mac11
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 09:16 pm
Add me to the list of folks who are willing to front some $$ to make the deposit happen.
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cicerone imposter
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 09:24 pm
Let us know the name and address (with deadline date) where we're supposed to send the $$.
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smog
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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 09:31 pm
$$
I really just wanted to continue the trend of posting $$
