RMAF 2012 - who's going?

[flez007]

I am in Steve, party of 2 plus another guest I PM you about.

 

[Bill Hart]

I regret to inform you that I won't be attending this year. I hope, once in Austin, it will be an easier thing for me to attend in the future. Have fun, looking for full report.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Sorry Mike. All good ideas but I'm not going to be the keeper of funds. Too difficult esp if what is sent Paypal to me is underestimated.I'd rather do it there unless of course you'd like us to PP you the funds.

nope.

every day i have to keep track of what 150 people are doing. i don't do that in my spare time too.

 

[Steve Williams]

i'll look into that as well and report back. Perhaps we should get a room and have a no host bar and get them to cater

 

[Mike Lavigne]

i'll look into that as well and report back. Perhaps we should get a room and have a no host bar and get them to cater

thanks Steve.

 

[MylesBAstor]

Since so many of you guys are attending why not have the hotel cater , Get a per person rate , prepaid with a set date and time ...

I was wondering if Marjorie might comp the group a room for the party?

 

[Steve Williams]

we're not all in the same hotel

Let me find the best rate

 

[rbbert]

I'm out if we are going to use a restaurant; if it can work out at a hotel convention room I'll need to reconsider. In either case, though, I'll be looking for other members here during the day!

 

[Steve Williams]

I was wondering if Marjorie might comp the group a room for the party?

I'll leave that one for you Myles. That would be a huge savings

 

[MylesBAstor]

I'll leave that one for you Myles. That would be a huge savings

Let me see if I can do anything.

Then we could figure out the food thing.

 

[marty]

I don't know if this is helpful, but I found a place within walking distance nearby (Il Fornaio) that can accommodate us (up to 50 in their Loggia room- I called to confirm they can take us Oct 13) and the banquet menus are reasonable. The lowest price one is listed here for $32.95 pp. (+ tax and tip)

http://www.ilfornaio.com/?page=139&id=1186&restaurant_id=3161

The problem is they will not do separate checks so the logistics are the problem, especially with drink orders. I get that nobody wants to be the treasurer/bursar. I don't have a complete answer, sorry. But the place, the convenience, the food, and the fact they can take 50 of us is not a problem at Il Fornaio.

 

[MylesBAstor]

I don't know if this is helpful, but I found a place within walking distance nearby (Il Fornaio) that can accommodate us (up to 50 in their Loggia room- I called to confirm they can take us Oct 13) and the banquet menus are reasonable. The lowest price one is listed here for $32.95 pp. (+ tax and tip)

http://www.ilfornaio.com/?page=139&id=1186&restaurant_id=3161

The problem is they will not do separate checks so the logistics are the problem, especially with drink orders. I get that nobody wants to be the treasurer/bursar. I don't have a complete answer, sorry. But the place, the convenience, the food, and the fact they can take 50 of us is not a problem at Il Fornaio.

I think that's the place that Jim Aud took us too last year! It's a long walk but doable. You go down to the corner where Shanahans is make a left and go down a way.

Food was good, nothing outstanding.

But that sounds like the best idea so far.

Shanahans also seem to do larger groups but will be much pricier. Good steaks though.

http://shanahanssteakhouse.com/private-dining/

 

[mep]

I just remembered that I will have to eat with my left hand.

 

[flez007]

Another usefull count could be on who of us are driving, I am renting a car and can bring 2 or 3 more in if neccesary.

 

[mep]

I have a rental car that I will be driving one-handed.

 

[audioarcher]

I have a rental car that I will be driving one-handed.

I hope it's an automatic. Of course you could always use a knee to help out.

 

[flez007]

I have a rental car that I will be driving one-handed.

Mark - you can also save on your badge with name!, everyone will be able to recognize you at dinner

 

[Bruce B]

I'm driving as well

 

[andromedaaudio]

Mark - you can also save on your badge with name!, everyone will be able to recognize you at dinner

 

[Glory]

I am in. Staying @ the Hyatt as it is a cleaner nicer place. Anyone left out in the cold looking for a room contact me.