otis, could you please add my "local" friend and date to the waiting list? thanks!

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Originally posted by klymkev:
Grossie,

I assume you are handling this?

If so, I'll let the 2 or 3 folks that contacted me know and have them contact you.

Looking forward to the date. Thanks again Otis!

I haven't done any of the leg work yet, but I will as the time gets closer. I'll be out of the country the week before the party, so I'll need to firm it up before I leave.

I'll start a new thread about the carpool/bus, at which time people can chime in.

Grossie, I am sure the Marriott could help arrange the bus. It might not be the absolute cheapest option but it would be alot less work for all involved. Let me know if you want me to get in contact with them.

Not to speak for grossie, but the short-bus he arranged last time was hilarious, and I'm sure he's still got the contact. Just watch your stems on the ride home! Glad I missed the second half.

Holy moly! This is one serious offline. I just saw this. I haven't been participating much in the "off-line" scene, but this is one I can't wait to hear about or try to "wait list" for. Go Otis!

Otis has been throwing this every two years for how long now?

It's pretty much achieved 'tradition' status.

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Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold:
Holy moly! This is one serious offline. I just saw this. I haven't been participating much in the "off-line" scene, but this is one I can't wait to hear about or try to "wait list" for. Go Otis!

Drab, email me at wineplusart@hotmail.com

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Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold:
Holy moly! This is one serious offline. I just saw this. I haven't been participating much in the "off-line" scene, but this is one I can't wait to hear about or try to "wait list" for. Go Otis!

I'll have some notarized adoption papers for you to sign when you arrive.

bench: sorry you can't make it. Been working on a knuckle curve that would make Burt Hooton proud.

gigabit: I'll send you an email in a minute. Sorry for the delay. Just back from vacation.

Updated lists below:

GUEST LIST (76)

Grossie (2)
Vino Me (2)
french16 (2)
AllRed (2)
Blue Oval (2)
Scubarex (2)
Maverick (chef)
Stefania Wine (2)
newsguy (2)
KSC02 (4)
thelostverse (2)
R2D2 (2)
Anwar Atalla (2)
radams (2)
WIML (2)
Bond Girl (2)
jcocktosten (4)
wine + art (2)
steve8 (2)
eyesintime (2)
IW (2)
Powell Yang (2)
klymkev (3)
bman (2)
jburman82 (2)
pape du neuf (1)
DoktaP (1)
futronic (1)
tanglenet (2)
Berno (1)
Longboarder (2)
MJAlbers (2)
BirDungy (1)
Tbird (2)
indybob (2)
Rhone Warrior (2)
gigabit (1)
redknife (2)
thirsty man (1)
Ampuis (1)
Emilio (2)

WAITING LIST

Roentgen Ray (2)
Redline325 (2)
Pinotlvr (2)
Scott McDonald (1)
Vino Me friends (2)
Primordealsoup (2)
Napacat (2)
Lars Makie (2)
dannyk8232 (1)
Dr. Tannin (1)
Curt (2)
Thomas23162 (3)
markjahnke (2)
tbird friend (2)
drab (1)

Cheers,

Otis

Otis,
My parents just invited me to join them on a cruise to the Baltics and I will have to miss your party! I really wanted to be there. I hope we don't have to wait two more years to have a get together in Chicago
Bondgirl
P.S. I now have a residence downtown so I am in the city about once a month.

Bond Girl,

Too bad you will not be there. I wanted to introduce you to my wife. Hope all is well with you.

IW

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Drab, email me at wineplusart@hotmail.com

incoming!

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I'll have some notarized adoption papers for you to sign when you arrive.

Cool...I've always wanted another dad!

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Originally posted by grossie:

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Originally posted by klymkev:
Grossie,

I assume you are handling this?

If so, I'll let the 2 or 3 folks that contacted me know and have them contact you.

Looking forward to the date. Thanks again Otis!

I haven't done any of the leg work yet, but I will as the time gets closer. I'll be out of the country the week before the party, so I'll need to firm it up before I leave.

I'll start a new thread about the carpool/bus, at which time people can chime in.

Grossie,

Feel free to use me as a backup and/or contact when you are out of the country, if you want. You can reach me at kevinklym1@gmail.com

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Originally posted by klymkev:

Grossie,

Feel free to use me as a backup and/or contact when you are out of the country, if you want. You can reach me at kevinklym1@gmail.com

Thanks Kevin. I've got a couple of things in the next 2 weeks, after which I should be able to start the groundwork here. I'll let everyone know what's up. I should be ok once it's planned, but if I need a hand I'll let you know.

Otis, could you add another couple to the waiting list for me? One of them will be familiar to those who have offlined in Windsor, though he doesn't know yet for certain whether or not he and his wife will be able to attend.

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Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold:

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I'll have some notarized adoption papers for you to sign when you arrive.

Cool...I've always wanted another dad!

Yeah...I'm pretty sure I'm younger than you.

Is anyone interested in going to the Cubs-Mets game on Friday afternoon? I have never been to Wrigley Field, and this seems like the ideal opportunity to finally go.

BondGirl: sorry you can't make it, but have fun on your cruise! Give me shout if you ever want to open a couple bottles when you are in Chicago. We'll be going to the WS Wine Experience in NYC this October, too, in case you'll be there.

X-ray: moved you to the main list. Looking forward to meeting you.

Breaking News: Vino Me has graciously volunteered to set up a small Oktoberfest canopy in the backyard featuring some German wines that he wants to thin out of his cellar. Very cool!

Gigabit: I'm going to the Cubs game on Friday 8/28 with some visiting friends from D.C. If you decide to go, email me your cell phone number and maybe we can meet for a beer before or after the game.

Updated lists below:

GUEST LIST (76)

Grossie (2)
Vino Me (2)
french16 (2)
AllRed (2)
Blue Oval (2)
Scubarex (2)
Maverick (chef)
Stefania Wine (2)
newsguy (2)
KSC02 (4)
thelostverse (2)
R2D2 (2)
Anwar Atalla (2)
radams (2)
WIML (2)
jcocktosten (4)
wine + art (2)
steve8 (2)
eyesintime (2)
IW (2)
Powell Yang (2)
klymkev (3)
bman (2)
jburman82 (2)
pape du neuf (1)
DoktaP (1)
futronic (1)
tanglenet (2)
Berno (1)
Longboarder (2)
MJAlbers (2)
BirDungy (1)
Tbird (2)
indybob (2)
Rhone Warrior (2)
gigabit (1)
redknife (2)
thirsty man (1)
Ampuis (1)
Emilio (2)
Roentgen Ray (2)

WAITING LIST

Redline325 (2)
Pinotlvr (2)
Scott McDonald (1)
Vino Me friends (2)
Primordealsoup (2)
Napacat (2)
Lars Makie (2)
dannyk8232 (1)
Dr. Tannin (1)
Curt (2)
Thomas23162 (3)
markjahnke (2)
tbird friend (2)
drab (1)
bman friends (2)

Cheers,

Otis

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Originally posted by otisabdul:
Breaking News: Vino Me has graciously volunteered to set up a small Oktoberfest canopy in the backyard featuring some German wines that he wants to thin out of his cellar. Very cool!

Are these the $3 bottles

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Breaking News: Vino Me has graciously volunteered to set up a small Oktoberfest canopy in the backyard featuring some German wines that he wants to thin out of his cellar. Very cool!

Maybe he could do a tutored tasting for those of us who know little about German wines except that we like them. I suggest that it start at 5pm.....

Count me and my girlfriend in. Thanks for the invite otisabdul. I will start looking into tickets for the flight.

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Originally posted by Bond Girl:
Otis,
My parents just invited me to join them on a cruise to the Baltics and I will have to miss your party! I really wanted to be there. I hope we don't have to wait two more years to have a get together in Chicago
Bondgirl
P.S. I now have a residence downtown so I am in the city about once a month.

Sorry you can't make it BondGirl, have fun in the Baltics. BTW, which BondGirl are you?

One final note, VinoMe, I look forward to the GDR tasting. I have really enjoyed almost every German white I have tasted and see this as a chance to learn a little bit about the wines of that region.

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Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold:
Holy moly! This is one serious offline. I just saw this. I haven't been participating much in the "off-line" scene, but this is one I can't wait to hear about or try to "wait list" for. Go Otis!

I think San Francisco would be a great place for a Burgundy Offline, just a thought...