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? 
Yes, make that a trough for moi. 
December? How brave to try to find time during such a busy month!
We're two for two since 2005, Newmel! Going for three!!!
Anyone else interested, chime in with good/bad dates for you.
PH
Anyone else interested, chime in with good/bad dates for you.
PH
"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.
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.
[*chime*]
1st-bad
8th-good
15th-bad
22nd-iffy
29th-bad
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1st-bad
8th-good
15th-bad
22nd-iffy
29th-bad
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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
-mJ
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
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
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
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
After the 17th for us.....
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!
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!
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!!! Can't guarantee any middle eastern hotties unless you also byo.
PH
Can't guarantee any middle eastern hotties unless you also byo. PH
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
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Can't guarantee any middle eastern hotties unless you also byo.
PH
Mid-East eye candy. That WAS a bit of a bonus, eh? 
Eye candy... get on down to Dallas K!
Trust me.
Trust me.
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!!
PH
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!!
PH
quote:guarantee any middle eastern hotties
works for me (23rd/accoutrements). Are you asking for a Ch. Musar?
just in case you all do this 12/29 or 12/30, i could probably make either of those dates.
quote:Eye candy... get on down to Dallas K!
Trust me.
Of course! Dallas IS where Skosh calls home!
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
Irwin and Cheryl
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
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
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!
Happy Holidays!
The 23rd works for me 
Count me in, possibly with my wife. I will confirm hopefully soon.
The 23rd should work for both Festivas!
Looks like the 23rd it is. irwin, are you sure you're up for this??
PH
PH
We're up for it.
We need to decide on Appy's and Champs.
Any wine spectator editors and columnists who wish to appear may do so.
For my address and directions, send me a private email to baltlaw
at
yahoo.com
So far, looks like:
PH (1) working on Newmel.....
klymkev (1?)
Gentleman farmer (2)
Lentini (1?)
Jace (2?)
Festiva (2)
Tentative:
markjahnke
just a skosh
We need to decide on Appy's and Champs.
Any wine spectator editors and columnists who wish to appear may do so.
For my address and directions, send me a private email to baltlaw
at
yahoo.com
So far, looks like:
PH (1) working on Newmel.....
klymkev (1?)
Gentleman farmer (2)
Lentini (1?)
Jace (2?)
Festiva (2)
Tentative:
markjahnke
just a skosh
Count us in for two!
Gentleman Farmer:
Great news!
Send me an email and I'll send you the address and directions. Not far from your former place of employment, as you know.
Great news!
Send me an email and I'll send you the address and directions. Not far from your former place of employment, as you know.
I'm in! It appears that Newmel is out for this one, but she threatens to attend another offline soon!
Gf, shoot me an e-mail. There may be a couple bottles at State Line that will allow me to fulfil my bubbly obligations to this offine!
PH
Gf, shoot me an e-mail. There may be a couple bottles at State Line that will allow me to fulfil my bubbly obligations to this offine!
PH
Sorry guys, but there's no way we can do it in December with our schedules. 23rd would work if it wasn't so close to Christmas....God knows I'll have to start my shopping that day. LOL! Only kidding.
We'd love to hold up a glass with all of you another time though!
-mJ
We'd love to hold up a glass with all of you another time though!
-mJ
Wow! Turnout of almost a dozen the day before X-mas eve. Y'all rock!
Unfortunately for me, I have plans that Sunday.
But, I appreciate that such great folks would have been willing to let me crash the party. I'll be thinking of you. Have a blast!!
P.S. Someone bring a camera...
Unfortunately for me, I have plans that Sunday.
But, I appreciate that such great folks would have been willing to let me crash the party. I'll be thinking of you. Have a blast!!P.S. Someone bring a camera...
quote:Originally posted by just a skosh:
Unfortunately for me, I have plans that Sunday.
Bummer. The loss is ours!!
I'll bring the camera this time. Totally spaced it out for Cafe Milano. 
PH
I'm heading out of town today to return early next week so I'll leave it to you folks to do the "menu thingy"
PH, give me a call this morning so I can place the order at State Line for pick-up when I get back.
PH, give me a call this morning so I can place the order at State Line for pick-up when I get back.
Probably a good idea to start working on declarations and snick snacks to avoid duplication. I'm psyched for this one. Thanks for hosting, irwin!!
PH
PH
Did I hear a rumor that the theme for the offline is going to be pinot? LOL! Damn, I wish we could make it! LOL! <big grin>
-mJ
-mJ
quote:Did I hear a rumor that the theme for the offline is going to be pinot? LOL! Damn, I wish we could make it! LOL! <big grin>
Shhhh.... The Pinot theme's a secret! If PH finds out he'll be drinking Pinot, he may not show up!
Seriously, what is the theme for this holiday mixer?
The theme is Champagne. (Other sparklers permitted as well). We'll all provided some snacks and appetizers. Looking forward to it.
(By the way, are any of you attendees allergic to dogs?--The odds of her biting anyone are relatively small)
(By the way, are any of you attendees allergic to dogs?--The odds of her biting anyone are relatively small)
Blanc de Noirs?
You're the host irwin, so you get to call the rules..........but there is Champagne, and then there is everything else!!
PH
You're the host irwin, so you get to call the rules..........but there is Champagne, and then there is everything else!!
PH