The poll results say 18 people, but it certainly seems like a lot more are talking about coming.
Thanks for doing all this calling, Brenda. I didn't anticipate having the Martian Death Flu, plus the subsequent laryngitis.
Everybody dies, Tracey. Someone's carrying a bullet for you right now, doesn't even know it. The trick is to die of old age before it finds you.
Mal ,'The Message'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Ginger - Apr 19, 2007 2:04:57 pm PDT #5199 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
brenda m - Apr 19, 2007 5:57:39 pm PDT #5200 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
No worries, Ginger, I've felt bad about how much of this is falling on you.
Yeah, we say 18, but I'm thinking more like 30. Hopefully I can talk to Manuel's tomorrow and find out what's the what. I'm still a little worried about the whole Cinco de Mayo thing, but I think it could be workable.
Reminder: People, send me your travel info.
SailAweigh - Apr 19, 2007 6:29:48 pm PDT #5201 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Push comes to shove, we party at Ginger's house. Right, Ginger? Just as good for letting down our hair and costume changes as the hotel would be.
Beverly - Apr 19, 2007 7:32:46 pm PDT #5202 of 10002
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
"Be kind to her. She's been mostly mute all day!"
Ginger, I'm so sorry about the death flu and the laryngitis. No.fun.
Ginger - Apr 20, 2007 3:39:52 am PDT #5203 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
The no-talking thing is getting really old.
My house is small, but I've certainly had parties here with more than 30 people.
Katerina Bee - Apr 20, 2007 3:04:38 pm PDT #5204 of 10002
Herding cats for fun
And I get to see it!
brenda m - Apr 23, 2007 11:02:14 am PDT #5205 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Okay, y'all. I've gone ahead and reserved the North Avenue Room at Manuel's.
I told her we were about 30-40 people just to make sure we weren't too crowded, and was told there would be ample room.
We can push tables aside for dancing.
We can bring our own music (she said people ususally bring a boom box?) - more detail needed there obviously. There is also DVD hookup in the room.
We can either order off the menu or pre-order from their party menus. I'd suggest doing that - ususally a lot easier and cheaper for a large group, and no big surprises at the end of the night. It has to be all one check regardless.
Tax and 20% gratuity will be added.
So, are we good? Anyone have concerns? I don't mean to suggest that anything is set in stone, but I was getting worried about not having anything lined up this close to the day.
brenda m - Apr 23, 2007 11:05:13 am PDT #5206 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Menu is here: [link]
Whether we go with this option or not, I'd like to start collecting prom/hosp suite money sooner rather than later. I can offer my PayPal unless anyone else wants to jump in and handle that part of it.
askye - Apr 23, 2007 11:09:59 am PDT #5207 of 10002
Thrive to spite them
It sounds like the best idea, just let me know where and how much to paypal.
-t - Apr 23, 2007 11:16:28 am PDT #5208 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I'm cool with Manuel's. I kind of love that we can get a kilo of brie - edgier than a half pound or whatever. Thanks for staying on top of all this stuff, brenda.