Let's try this one in a new thread.
Antonello's in Costa Mesa (near South Coast Plaza)
Private room
No corkage fees
Riedel
Prix Fixe dinner (Italian) menu and price TBD

Yes it would be great to make it an Italian theme.

We can try to arrange it when Pyang and Benchland are in town in June.

I am booked elsewhere June 9, 25, and 28
The first week of June seems to be out

PY and BL, how about you guys see if your calendars can jibe and let us know?

Any other interest?

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I'm in

The 19th is out for me. When you have a date pinned down, I'll check the schedule.

Most of June is open, maybe we should aim for the the week of the 13th.

The 13th and the 15th are no bueno for me.

interested but june 11th is out for me.

So between everyone interested so far, the only dates available the first half of June are 12 and 14. The second half is pretty clear so far. Only I have 25 and 28 blocked out.

Any idea yet when the Pyang/rickym13/ArieS rendezvous will happen? The Benchland LA trip?

Sorry Deryl, been a CRAZY week with no end in sight...

I am guessing mid-late June would work better, let me touch base with ArieS and rickym13 tomorrow or by Monday at the latest.

Deryl,

I'll know much more next week. If I can't make the OL with everyone, we can do dinner with some great vino.

benchland,
Sounds good either way. But I hope you and pyang can conveniently work out a time to join us all together.

Deryl,

Are you planning this for a weeknight or weekend?

During the week is best for me.

I am waiting to see what you two guys work out on your respective trips. It seems we have the whole latter half of June to work with.

once you have a date I will know if we can attend.
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I'll keep an eye on the thread & let you know if we'll be able to make it.

I'd be interested, especially if its during the week.

OK, so here's the crew so far:

ArieS
GigondAss, pending date
Pinot Envy
T Bird
Pyang, pending date
Benchland, pending date
Landshark, pending date
Ron D. Banquer, pending date
tom tom
Deryl

I am still hanging out hoping to hear that pyang and benchland are going to be in town. What's up guys?

Deryl,

Sorry, so here is the scoop.

I think I am targeting the week of June 20th or 27th for couple of days down there, need to run it by the boss.

Again, like in the Queen Mary thread, please do not plan this around my schedule. I would love to be able to make it, but do not want to make it difficult for everyone else.

Thanks for the planning.

I spoke with pyang Monday and should tie up the same week by this Friday. I know Monday is better for Powell, but Tuesday will work best for me.

GA, I'll probably head to SD Wed. evening if you want to get together. I'll head back on Fri but am still open for Thu. as well.

OK, nothing is getting ruined. Plenty of time. We will nail it down Monday. I will be away this weekend.

Cool, Monday or Tuesday are ok for me.

Tuesday's can be a problem for me due to meetings. Depends on the Tuesday though.

Bench, no meetings on Wednesday. Sounds like a plan!

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So, is this turning out to be an estrogen-free dinner?
.......that's okay, I'm sure we are busy that night anyway!
Besides, there are still a ton of Healthy Choice Meal entrees Bill and I haven't tried yet, no worries....have a great time.

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Besides, there are still a ton of Healthy Choice Meal entrees Bill and I haven't tried yet, no worries....have a great time.

This is near the damn funniest thing I have read in a long time...

Well, I just scrolled up and saw that we indeed have a list of attendees! :-)
It just was starting to sound like a secret fraternity hazing offline!