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Yeah, I know....... It's early to start thinking about it. But, given the time of year, we should get started early. Any one want to finish the year with a glass of wine?

PH
 
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It's never too early with this group, and yes, I would like to attend, but can I share more than just "a" glass? Wink
 
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Yes, make that a trough for moi. Razz
 
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December? How brave to try to find time during such a busy month!
 
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We're two for two since 2005, Newmel! Going for three!!!

Anyone else interested, chime in with good/bad dates for you.

PH
 
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"Chiming in"...

Bad weekend days: 1st, 9th, and 22nd. There are also a couple of weekday evenings that are out: the 6th, 11th, 12th, 28th.

Everyone still thinking a Champagne theme? Staying with appetizers and other similar lite fare could create a holiday flair and make hosting easier during this busy season.


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[*chime*]
1st-bad
8th-good
15th-bad
22nd-iffy
29th-bad
[/*chime*]
 
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Where are you guys looking to have it? We have a friend that lives in Parksville...might be a good reason to go visit!

-mJ


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markjahnke - It'd be great to meet you guys! If it's Parkville, you're just a bit northeast of Baltimore. You'd be reasonably close.

We should bang out a date first. So far, possible weekend nights that work for Gf and Lentini:

Saturday 12-08-07
Sunday 12-16-07
Sunday 12-23-07

The Sundays are best for me, but I'm pretty flexible as long as I don't have to be anywhere much before 7:30. I also like the idea of Champagne and snick snacks.

Anyone else?

PH
 
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Weekend of the 8th is out for us as we have the local "House Tour" that weekend in town, as well as a wedding in Manhattan that morning....who the hell gets married at 10AM?

Sunday's might work, but December is going to be a tough month for us with the holidays.

I'll keep checking this thread though and see what we can do!

-mJ


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After the 17th for us.....


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Given enough notice, I can likely make whichever date y'all settle on. If you'll have me, It'll be an honor to hang out with the group again.

Hopefully this OL will be at a place that's a little more quiet and much more wine-friendly. I pass the baton to another one of you gents to select our next venue!
 
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If Sunday the 23rd works for most, I'd be willing to host. Perhaps a set up where everyone brings a bottle and a small plate of goodies to compliment their selection would work? I will not be in a positon to do much cooking with my current work schedule, but can guarantee that the venue will be 100% BYO friendly, good music will be on the iDock and there will be no snooty waiters!!! Razz Can't guarantee any middle eastern hotties unless you also byo. Wink

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quote:
Originally posted by Festiva:
Hopefully this OL will be at a place that's a little more quiet and much more wine-friendly. I pass the baton to another one of you gents to select our next venue!

I hope you're not criticizing yourself about last week's venue. I thought it was great. And YOU, Festiva, Rock! Wish we coulda' got more time to chat... next time Wink
 
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quote:
Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Can't guarantee any middle eastern hotties unless you also byo. Wink
PH

Big Grin Mid-East eye candy. That WAS a bit of a bonus, eh? Cool
 
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Eye candy... get on down to Dallas K!

Trust me. Cool
 
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w+a,

The talent at Cafe Milano this night would rival anything between our coasts. Everyone in this place was pretty. Holy cow....

And ditto the support on last week's venue. It was most fine. Not exactly the best place for quiet conversation, but a great venue with tasty food and incredible visuals. You did just fine, Festiva!! Cool

PH
 
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quote:
guarantee any middle eastern hotties


works for me (23rd/accoutrements). Are you asking for a Ch. Musar?


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just in case you all do this 12/29 or 12/30, i could probably make either of those dates.
 
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Eye candy... get on down to Dallas K!

Trust me.


Of course! Dallas IS where Skosh calls home! Wink
 
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If it is Sunday the 23rd, and Champs and "snick snacks" a la the PH post, we could host also in our castle.

Irwin and Cheryl


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So who's in?

So far, looks like:

PH (1) working on Newmel.....
klymkev (1?)
Gentleman farmer (1?)
Lentini (1?)
Jace (2?)
Festiva (1?)

Tentative:

markjahnke
just a skosh

Venue, either chez irwin or chez PH.

PH
 
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If it's going to be the 23rd, we're not going to make it as that is our travel day home for Christmas...if it ends up being earlier, count Kim and I in.

Happy Holidays!


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The 23rd works for me Smile


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Count me in, possibly with my wife. I will confirm hopefully soon.
 
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