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You live in Northbrook huh? Grew up in Highland Park myself.


"We can share the women, we can share the wine."
 
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If East Coast CDP virgins are allowed, I'd be honored to join you.

PH
 
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Originally posted by grossie:
I took a bath on it last time because of unforseen costs- overtime and tips.


That sucks and shouldn't have happened. I can see how trying to collect from everyone after the fact would be a challenge though.
 
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Originally posted by grossie:
I will take another one for the team if needed. It will be more expensive this time, I took a bath on it last time because of unforseen costs- overtime and tips. I'll start the investigations and see what I come up with.


Be sure and overcharge for it this time and give the excess to Otis to hire a maid.


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Otis,
I've heard about your CDP, and would be delighted to attend, if you've got room for yet another Texan!
Cheers!


Quiet w+a. We can't talk about him any longer now that he posts.


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As a dual citizen of Canada and USA, now living in the land of Lincoln, I would gladly offer my "CanAmerican" interpreter services at this event - hockey, oot and aboot, eh? Except for anyone from Quebec, who I found that no one can understand - perhaps caused from having to deal with the SAQ? If contributions are welcome, cidre de glace and Ice wines show what can be made in the GWN.
 
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WOW! Great response so far and I'm loving the "Don't Mess with Texas" flava we're seeing!

We're at 43 people. 27 spots left.

Scubarex (2)
WIML/PURPLE
AllRed (2)
Anwar/Trigirl
DoktaP (1)
Miser (2)
futronic (1)
Frankie (2)
Steve8 (2)
Pyang (1)
just a skosh (1)
w + a (2)
win (1)
snoredoc (1)
Blue Oval (2)
grossie (2)
KSC02 (1)
Vinaigre (2)
Purple Haze (1)
Vino Me (2)
amici dell'enotria (2)
francisS (2)
french16 (2)
TLV (2)
R2D2 (2)

Board-O: thanks for the kind comment. You gonna make it this year?

ppierce: Highland Park is very closeby. Would you like me to put your name on the list?

Cheers,

Otis

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Make it two, I expect my better half will have to drive.
 
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Originally posted by grossie:
I will take another one for the team if needed. It will be more expensive this time, I took a bath on it last time because of unforseen costs- overtime and tips. I'll start the investigations and see what I come up with.



Be sure and overcharge for it this time and give the excess to Otis to hire a maid.



An excellent plan!

As soon as we know who's coming, and where everyone's staying I'll look into bus service up to the 'burbs. Included in that cost will be a slight "overage" fee and a "clean up Otis's house" fee.


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We'll get 'em next year!
 
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tbird plus 1 please. Smile


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Originally posted by otisabdul:
Board-O: thanks for the kind comment. You gonna make it this year?


I'd love to, otis, but we're taking a 19 day vacation just before that and I can't get away again. I appreciate the offer and your generosity. I hope to have you here in NY in the not-too-distant future.


Just one more sip.
 
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CDP?

So is like some kind of a big party? Is there a dress code?


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Cheers!
 
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Originally posted by Seaquam:
Is there a dress code?


buttless chaps!


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I once knew a buttless chap. He was OK as long as he was standing up.

Do you think he'll be there?


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Count us in, if there is still room!

We'd love to share a few with some friends that we have and have not met in person!

Looking forward to it already!
 
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I'd love to and appreciate youre generosity, however, we may be out of town that weekend and i can't commit. thanks again!


"We can share the women, we can share the wine."
 
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Someone has to keep a close eye on PH...

So in that case, count me in Big Grin

Thank you for the kind invitation!


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this is something i have allway's wanted to go to!
an the wife know this!
because of your BBQ at the same time every year,but last year no bbq and this year i will be in Portland for a bachelor party! the next week end. well thursday thru sunday!

Otis,
if you could use some more wine i will send a case!!!!!
as there is too much on the floor!
have a great an safe time!
Big Grin
 
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Well, I can't let PH have Skosh all to himself!

When I first started following these boards I've wanted to attend this wine-o-rama. Talk about generosity and cameraderie! If you don't mind a third Marylander, I'd love to attend. Please put me down for one. Thanks!

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thanks for the kind invite, otis. like bez said, i've been waiting for years to get to one of these. PLEASE put me down for two since i'm hoping mrs. newsguy can accompany. looks like the maryland crew will be strongly represented. so which one of you guys is paying for the charter from BWI? Wink
 
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Your a sucker for punishment Otis...Razz
Actually, your generosity is unparalleled.

Good luck with this CDP.
Cool


Canadian weather?
Nine months of hockey and three months of bad ice.
 
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Otis,

My wife and I would like to make it up there as part of the South Florida contingent if you have room for 2 more!
 
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Originally posted by snoredoc:
Otis,
I've heard about your CDP, and would be delighted to attend, if you've got room for yet another Texan!
Cheers!


Well well, look what the cat brought home.

Welcome aboard snoredoc.

w+a

Wine + Art,
Thanks for the welcome Smile . Thanks also for telling how much you enjoyed meeting Otis and attending previous CDP Smile . Thanks again for the Philly offline invite Smile , etc, etc, etc Smile Smile ....

Quiet w+a. We can't talk about him any longer now that he posts.


Joe

WIML,
Ditto the above Smile Smile. You can keep talking about me as long as you keep allowing me to tag along and learn..... Smile Smile Smile

Otis - Thank you so much for the generous invite - I look forward to meeting you, having heard much about you from both of the above! Smile
 
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Maryland and FLA stepping up. Nice! With Tbird making a return appearance, we shall officially rock. Looking forward to meeting a lot of you for the first time. Cool

We are at 53 people. 17 spots left.

Scubarex (2)
WIML/PURPLE
AllRed (2)
Anwar/Trigirl
DoktaP (1)
Miser (2)
futronic (1)
Frankie (2)
Steve8 (2)
Pyang (1)
just a skosh (1)
w + a (2)
win (1)
snoredoc (1)
Blue Oval (2)
grossie (2)
KSC02 (1)
Vinaigre (2)
Purple Haze (1)
Vino Me (2)
amici dell'enotria (2)
francisS (2)
french16 (2)
TLV (2)
Tbird (2)
MLV (2)
Gentleman Farmer (1)
Festiva (1)
newsguy (2)
Emilio (2)
Winetex (2)

Seaq/tyee: you guys gonna make it this year?

Bez: Sorry you can't make it. Maybe next time!

snoredoc: welcome!

Cheers,

Otis

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