San Diego - December

The weekend of the 15th is definitely out for us, and the weekend leading in to Christmas is likely to be too busy. I like the idea of the 29th or 30th best.

Agree w/holidays being a deterrent.. I am up for the 29th or 30th...

The 16th or the 30th work best for us.

Why not both???

I think either will be ok for me...

Go DK.. like your spirit...

Danny is diving right in.

sigh, another missed off line.
I'll be in Italy or France.. not quite sure my itinerary .. but i'll be in one of those! =)

Also just to prep for next Jan, let's not have it the last weekend of Jan i'll be up north =P

hi. just moved back out to LA from DC. would like to try to make some of your San Diego offlines, if possible. do you always chose Sundays? i might be able to make it if you pick the weekend of the 16th. i'm out the weekend of the 30th.

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Originally posted by newsguy:
hi. just moved back out to LA from DC. would like to try to make some of your San Diego offlines, if possible. do you always chose Sundays? i might be able to make it if you pick the weekend of the 16th. i'm out the weekend of the 30th.

If you want to try and organize something around LA, I am game. Email me at dankimmelman dot hotmail.

...but let's not create a scheduling conflict with the SD group. I had a great time and can't wait for the next one. Absolutely worth the drive.

Newsguy,
We would love to have you, but the weekend of the 15th and 16th is out due to one of our core members, SD-Wineaux's unavailability. We still have not decided if it is the 29th or 30th, but have narrowed it down to that weekend. If you can make the 29th, that may be the day, so keep watching as we narrow it down. If it does not workout this time, keep watching. We do about one a month. You should also catch up with Dannyk8232.

Hey, don't hang that on me!

Seriously, if the 15th/16th works best for most, then go for it.

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Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
Hey, don't hang that on me!

Seriously, if the 15th/16th works best for most, then go for it.

I still vote for both...and I'm the one in Ventura County!!!

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Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
Hey, don't hang that on me!

Seriously, if the 15th/16th works best for most, then go for it.

It is hanging on you like an albatross around your neck.

It gives us time to plan and let participants trickle in. We are also going to have to decide on 29th or 30th. We should cut everything else out and focus.

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Originally posted by newsguy:
hi. just moved back out to LA from DC. would like to try to make some of your San Diego offlines, if possible. do you always chose Sundays? i might be able to make it if you pick the weekend of the 16th. i'm out the weekend of the 30th.

where are you in LA? i'll be in LA on sunday, me you + danny could meet up and enjoy some wines. And wowsers, i realized how far you drove danny, that's crazy.

I live in Diamond bar when i'm in LA if you guys want to meet halfway i'm more than happy to do something.

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Originally posted by clayfu:

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Originally posted by newsguy:
hi. just moved back out to LA from DC. would like to try to make some of your San Diego offlines, if possible. do you always chose Sundays? i might be able to make it if you pick the weekend of the 16th. i'm out the weekend of the 30th.

where are you in LA? i'll be in LA on sunday, me you + danny could meet up and enjoy some wines. And wowsers, i realized how far you drove danny, that's crazy.

I live in Diamond bar when i'm in LA if you guys want to meet halfway i'm more than happy to do something.

I'd love to do that. This weekend is no good for me, but when is the next time you'll be in the area?

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Originally posted by dannyk8232:

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Originally posted by clayfu:

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Originally posted by newsguy:
hi. just moved back out to LA from DC. would like to try to make some of your San Diego offlines, if possible. do you always chose Sundays? i might be able to make it if you pick the weekend of the 16th. i'm out the weekend of the 30th.

where are you in LA? i'll be in LA on sunday, me you + danny could meet up and enjoy some wines. And wowsers, i realized how far you drove danny, that's crazy.

I live in Diamond bar when i'm in LA if you guys want to meet halfway i'm more than happy to do something.

I'd love to do that. This weekend is no good for me, but when is the next time you'll be in the area?

i believe newsguy said the 15th/16th. I'll be available 15th night time and 16th all day (minus football of course =O ).
newsguy you up for this? I'd like to get the ball rolling on this sooner rather than later, the other free day i have to go to dinner with some friends and need to make a reservation!

the 29th here in town??? a sat vs. sunday gives us a day to dry out before the 31st..
LA when??? I am always up for a road trip.. wine ex. and k and l are good day trips too... keep me in the loop...
SPO and I have been hooking up on Wednesdays for a nice bottle and a quality dinner too.. yumm... all are welcome when we do...

Cheers...

We have plenty of time, but it is always good to work on shaping these in advance a little.

Looks like...
spo
SD-Wineaux + 1
Whine-oh + 1?
Sean Tremblay + 2
Dannyk8232

It looks like we are just under 10. Jayne's Gastropub may be a viable option if our number stays small. Make your suggestions if someone has another place in mind.

So are we pretty much on for the 15th?

Or the 29th?

Clayfu and newsguy - should we set something up for the evening of the 15th?

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Originally posted by dannyk8232:
Clayfu and newsguy - should we set something up for the evening of the 15th?

sure, what's a middle ground for you guys?
i will be in Diamond bar (91765). pick a nice big city to meet in and we'll look for a restaurant with generous corkage fees!

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Originally posted by dannyk8232:
Or the 29th?

I am fine with the 29th. Let us talk venue now.

Smack dab in the middle of two big holidays, I'd favor a relaxed atmosphere where it's easy to mingle. So we'll offer to host, unless someone else wants it.

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Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
Smack dab in the middle of two big holidays, I'd favor a relaxed atmosphere where it's easy to mingle. So we'll offer to host, unless someone else wants it.

Corkage was reasonable, if I remember correctly.

Looks like Dannyk and I are gonna go play a little golf before this one (on the 29th), probably at Mt. Woodson Golf Course (although nothing's settled yet). Anyone interested?

What is the start time for the wine drinking?

I guess the 19th hole is in RB...

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Originally posted by spo:
What is the start time for the wine drinking?

Hmmm, haven't discussed it yet with dannyk yet, but a tee time around 8am should make a 3pm offline a safe bet.

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Originally posted by Whine-oh:
I guess the 19th hole is in RB...

Hi ya'll! I will be flying into SD from Arkansas on Christmas day and will be around til Jan 5. I would love to get together with everyone on either the 29th or 30th. I had a great time when I was out in September! If a Wed night thing occurs during that time, let me know about that too!

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Originally posted by Julie D:
29th

Good timing.

How about both?... See ya on the 29th for sure...

Both sounds good! Oh yes, my husband is interested in playing golf the morning of the 29th if there is still a place open. He is not a wine drinker, but he is a decent golfer.

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Originally posted by Julie D:
Both sounds good! Oh yes, my husband is interested in playing golf the morning of the 29th if there is still a place open. He is not a wine drinker, but he is a decent golfer.

Great, we'd be happy to have him join us. Shoot me an e-mail at SD_Wineaux-at-yahoo-dot-com and I'll respond (from my regular e-mail account) with our address for the offline and open the lines of communication for the golf.

Looks like we got a third golfer! Is there nobody else interested in embarrassing themselves like I am going to?

So spo, is this just a warm up for Dallas (gotta stretch those wine muscles), or did your plans change?

No change in plans, I will see you on the 29th. Your place is no mere warm-up but the main event for December, Texas is the main event for January.

Wish I could make it, guys. I'll be at my parents place for the holidays but up here for New Year's.

I'll be on the lookout for the February one though and see if I can plan around it.

Are your parents in San Diego, Peer Gynt?