75th Anniversary Experiences

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:11 am

It's dark........it's raining........and I've got to take the dog for a walk............I miss LA

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:17 am

Can't blame you, G.G. Misery sets in.......... Oh well, at least you've got the dog!!

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:20 am

Same weather out here right now in Seattle...I'm with ya Graham.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:20 am

I'm smelling steak already! I don't do sammiches for dinner!!!!!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:29 am

It looks like we'll have six (Darren, Scott, Joey, Charly, Kenny, and me) for Claim Jumper tonight. I'll call in a reservation for that number, unless I hear different, for 7:00 p.m. - that should give Joey plenty of time to make it.

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:47 am

Hah,I just saw Darren here at the factory..

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:00 am

Will the reservation be under your name, Gary? I may be a smidge early.

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:03 am

Better add another couple of chairs...Scott's son will be joining us....as will Alison...and I'm hoping Eric B will hang out with us too.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:06 am

Hah,I just saw Darren here at the factory.......

Ahem..........anything you want to share with us Jerry?.......I mean Darren???

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:33 am

OK, I'll make it for eight [edit: nine, in case Eric can make it] people, and it will be under my name. I'll try to get over there a little early, too.

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:33 am

Well, as it turns out there WAS an advantage from being the first forumite to check in and the last one to check out of the Doubletree Club.

I've just arrived back from having lunch with John Hall and Matt.

I called into the RIC factory this morning to say thanks to John and Cindalee Hall and to drop off some Australian wine, which I was able to source locally with the help of a special friend. I couldn't bring it with me due to the hand luggage restrictions on flights into the US.

Let's just say that John showed the same kind of generosity and hospitality we have seen all weekend. I spent the best part of two and a hours with John....a totally unexpected and unplanned experience, which has just put the "icing on the cake" for me.

To say that I am completely gobsmacked would be an understatement.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:38 am

I'm going off you mate!

alison2112 · Post by **alison2112** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:39 am

Super cool....dinner tonight! Graham...hurry up and get on the plane....you can bring your puppy too HAHAHhahahahaaaaaaaa!!! (why am I laughing?! that wasn't even a joke..oh well) Alisha, you too.

I'll be there about 6:30ish

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:41 am

I might be late

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:47 am

If I make it,I'll definitely be late,so it'll just be nightcaps for me..