Tech Conference Dinner?

[cledford]

All,

As the guy who instigated the last tech conference I thought I'd try a similar ploy. I'll be spending the Sunday night before the conference in town (hopefully at the Hotel) and am wondering who else will be around.

Maybe we can set up dinner somewhere and talk Tom, the techs, and AO biggys to show up so we can meet, greet, eat, and swap stories.

I signed up for tech conference so will be definitely attending (unlike what happened during the last tech conference I couldn't attend at the last minute) and would like to rally everyone who'll be hanging out Sunday evening.

Please post to this thread if interested. Mods would you consider making this sticky?

-Calvin

[Muzikman]

I will not be in Cranberry Sunday night, but seeing as I only live 30 mins away I am up for dinner. If you guys want we can even head into the city. It's only about 20 mins away, but for some reason most people who come to the IAO never have any idea what the city looks like:) I can fit 5 people in my car (including myself) so I can even drive some people.

[314159]

nerobro, skreemer and i will be in town that night.

[AGD]

Sure we can do dinner!

AGD

[cledford]

I've got a room booked at the Sheraton Hotel for Sunday night.

Let's start the basics for the plan. I'll try to look into interesting places to have the get-together. Right now we should plan to meet in the hotel lobby at 6pm if you're staying in the hotel. Once we decide on where to go I'll post that as well - so that people staying off-site can meet us there.

I'll also start a list of confirmed attendees as far as the VIPs go. List is going to start out with AGD :)

Jason, Could you possibly suggest places to go out to dinner?

-Calvin

[Kevmaster]

ill be at the Comfort Inn throughout the week(right beside the Sheraton) so im game for a dinner, preferably something close to the sheraton, but i know whats good for me would be bad for someone else so ill do my best

[Rocp15126]

hmmmm. I'm not able to attend the tech conference but might be able to meet with everyone. I live right by the Pittsburgh International airport (about 30-40 minutes). I can also drive/carpool if necessary.

RocP15126

Edit: Hey Muzikman how about Station Square - lots of different resturants, views of the river, Heinz field, etc and easy to get to.

[BlackVCG]

I'll be there.

[KayleAGD]

I will be follow BlackVCG wherever he goes ...

[Mango]

I'll be there!! I'm camping out in front of the Stageing Area. I'll have a huge tent set up, so everyone better come by. Just let me know where and when the dinner is and I'll be there.

[Muzikman]

I was thinking about Station Square as a good place (As was ROCP). The one thing I was trying to think of was good Pittsburgh place to eat, and Station Square does not have any. They have Hooters, Philthy McNasty's, Hard Rock Cafe, Hullihans, An Italian Place (the names alludes me right now), The Cheese Cellar, The Grand Concourse and Gandy Dancer (But those are two places Paintball should avoid:)). I think that is about it. I was thinking a great place to eat in Pittsburgh if you have never been there is Primanti Brothers. They are the local Mecca for after bar 2am eant'. They are home to Pittsburgh most famous sandwich. But to enjoy you usually have to have a few beers in ya.:) So, on that note, my vote is for Station Square, eat at Philthy McNasty's (damn Canadians are taking over da 'burgh) or the Cheese Cellar and then I'll treat everyone to a ride to the top of Mt. Washington on the Incline (make sure to bring your cameras:)). And for anyone 21 or over, we can even hit the South Side afterwards. But anyway...I say we vote...below is a list of my favorite eating spots in the 'burgh and a link to their web site (if they have one). Remember, these are not in any order and some might not be in the nicest parts of town:)

1. Any of the places mentioned above (at Station Square)

2. Primanti Brothers (4 City locations) http://www.primantibros.com/

3. Penn Brewery http://www.pennbrew.com/

4. Max's Allegheny Tavern http://www.maxsalleghenytavern.com/

5. The 'O' (The Original Hotdog) - No website found, but a great dog shop.

6. Vincent’s Pizza - No website found, but you haven’t had a pizza until you have had a Vinni Pie. Please if anyone has health problems and will die from large intakes on grease, oil, and golf ball sized toppings, please let me know and I will remove this from the list.:)

Those are some of my favorite eating spots and places to take out of town friends. Again, some of these are out of the way and not as cool of a location as Station Square, but they are an experience in and of them selves.

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by KayleAGD
I will be follow BlackVCG wherever he goes ...


Umm...Kayle, is there something we should know about you and Steve?:)

[Mango]

hey im down for whatever you suggest. I always let the locals choose. As long as it isent chinese I'm fine. :)

[-series-]

if you are in cranberry you better be eating at house of chen.....best damn chinese food in the world...

[Muzikman]

Hmm..well..I'm not into the Chineese food...makes me sick...but I can say one thing...there is nothing in Cranberry that is the "best in the world":)

[Muzikman]

Got Up?

[nerobro]

I'm up to try primanti brothers... but given that skreemer/pacman and I will be there all week, we might hit more than one of them ;-)

[Rocp15126]

ahhhh people don't forget that Cranberry holds western PA's only Krispy Kreme store! (if you like that kind of thing.)
:)


RocP15126

[Muzikman]

Yeah, but there is a Krispy Kreme bakery in Penn Hills. Although they are not open yet and as a consumer you can not buy direct from them, my younger brother got a few friends that got jobs there. Can we say "free" Krispy Kreme donuts!!!:)

[Mango]

haha sweet!! I'm going to be there camping on site (right next to the stageing area for most of the tournaments in fact) so people BETTER stop by for some BBQ and to shoot the breeze with me. It would be awsome to meet up with some people and hang out.

[Muzikman]

BBQ???? I'll bring the beer:)

[Mango]

Heck yeah!! :) I'm going to be there from the 4th till the 11th. :)

[Jacob]

Is there any decent priced lodging closer to the conference than the camping at the field. Right now it looks like I'm going to be driving from the field to the conference that morning, but it sounds like there might actually be some better options. Any ideas?

[Mango]

Yo, you can sleep in my tent if you dont mind sleeping in a tent!! I dont care! :) plus you cant beat free! :D

[Muzikman]

Mango,
Just to let you know, I am going to be showing Nerobro and a few other people around town on Tuesday and Wednesday and maybe even Monday night. If your interested in joining us, your more than welcome.

This goes out to anyone else that will be around (althought some more people will have to drive).

[Muzikman]

Up, Up, and Away....

[nerobro]

Originally posted by Muzikman
BBQ???? I'll bring the beer:)

lemmie guess.. guinness right?

[cledford]

Jason,

Which one of the places you suggested would have enough space to comfortable seat us all? The last one of these I attended was at the 2000 Pevs big sale - Tom, Red, Bob Long, and Pev all joined us for dinner at Hooters. The cool thing about Hooters (aside from the servers) was that they had a whole section that was "counter" or bar like, but wasn't the bar section. This worked well as it allowed for mingling among the VIPs and none were monopolized by just the few sitting close to them - while the other guests were shut out of the conversations. Any of the places you mentioned friendly to this type of "mingling?"

-Calvin

[Clare]

I'll be there by the 4th (early afternoon). I'd like to do something! :)

[Mango]

I'm game for anything! I just want to mingle and hang out with everyone. :) :) Just let me know the time/place to meet and I'm there. We should pick a central location to meet so we can work out who rides with who in case there are lots of us.

[cledford]

We'll put you on the "VIP" list of attendees for the dinner. I think Jason is planning some activities for earlier in the day.

Jason,

Where is the rally point for early afternoon events going to be? I suggest we keep the dinner rally point at the hotel since there is plenty of parking and will allow us to jockey cars.

Calvin

[Mango]

Which hotel?

[cledford]

At the Sheraton Hotel - where the tech conference is being held.

BTW, just in case you were wonder - CaPoEiRa was the VIP I was talking about in my post, unless you're now a spokesmodel as well.

-Calvin

[Mango]

Of course I'm a spokesmodel, dident you see my centerfold in this months Crossfire!! :p

j/k Of course you meant capo, what other VIP would there be?

Am I not invited to dinner?

[cledford]

So far we've got the following VIPs:

Tom Kaye
BlackVCG
KayleAGD
CaPoEiRa
cphilip


-Calvin

[Muzikman]

Well, Philthy McNasty is basically a sports bar and they have LOTS of tables that can be pushed together. Since it is also a bar people can mingle all they want. If we just want to hang out and talk we can eat dinner then head out side and hang out at the new section of Station Square which will be opening July 26. It's out side, but it looks cool so far and there is a lot of room and looks like quite a few places to sit. We could also take over one of the observation decks on MT Washington (again, outside). Depending how many people we have we might want to call and arrange for a larger party ahead of time. Let me look around and see if any of the places in Station Square will give us an entire section to ourselves. In the mean time, lets compile a list of everyone that wants to come.

I have no real plans for anything Sunday afternoon, but if anyone wants to do something, let me know I am available. There is a lot to see in Pittsburgh and I'm a pretty good tour guide:)

[agdjon]

OK Gunga and I are begging...:D

If Gunga and I get out early enough, we would like to join you guys for dinner :)

Can't make any guarantees as we will be driving the truck down.

[Muzikman]

No, you are not allowed to come:) Just kidding man...the more the merrier.

[BlackVCG]

Capo- What time do you get in at PIT?

[Rocp15126]

let me know the time and I can be there. I have a Honda CR-V so I can fit 3-4 people. So then we are going to Station Square?


Let me know either way,

RocP15126

[Clare]

Capo- What time do you get in at PIT?

1:39 pm :)

[Bigzamboni]

If I get to Pittsburgh in time, and you all don't mind having a young'un around, I can probably go.

[Muzikman]

Ok, Running list of who is interested in dinner Sunday night (8/4) at the IAO.

Cledford
Muzikman
314159 (If they are in town by then)
nerobro (If they are in town by then)
skreemer (If they are in town by then)
Tom
Kevmaster
ROCP15126
BlackVCG
KayleAGD
SprayingMango
Jacob
Capo
Havoc
Jon (If they are in town by then)
Gunga (If they are in town by then)
Bigzamboni
Bigzamboni's burger flipping pop
Tunaman
cphilip
ccaleb
Kaiser_Bob
shadow462


I'll keep adding to this list as people pop up...

[EDIT] I went to edit this to put Phil's son on and went, hey, he is already listed...the powers of being a Mod:)

[cledford]

Just bumping this up to the top...

[agdjon]

Muzikman: thanks bro :)

[Jacob]

Musikman, you can take the ????? off of my name, I'm in.

I'm wondering, how many people who are going are actually playing? It'll be nice to know who's actually on the other side of the goggles later in the week.

[Panzerr]

What is the date?

[Jacob]

It's the night before the tech conference, which is Monday August 5th. So this would be, err, umm, hang on I know this, Sunday the 4th

[Mango]

I'm bringing my gear and money to play in the "Open Play" arena. I called and they said there will be open play for anyone who is not in official competition.

[Muzikman]

I am playing 7man Nov with POG...

[Jacob]

I forgot to mention, I'll be playing 7 man novice, Stingers Weasels

SprayingMango, do you know, is the open play for non-tourney players only or can the rest of us waste our tourney paint money there too? I hate playing in a tourney without having played for more than a week (I feel all out of sorts) and probably won't be able to practice that weekend.

[Mango]

I think it's open to anyone. The lady on the phone just said that open play would be availible behind the food vendors. My last post is confuseing I know, what I meant was that for those not lucky enough to have a team to compete, there will be a place to play.

[Bigzamboni]

I want to play in the young guns tournament, but finding decent players in the 10-14(really like 12-14 to be competitive)age range that can get to IAO isn't very easy.

Also, being at the age where you are now just legally able to get a job(but not many will hire until around 16) and not having sponsors also makes it difficult to foot the bill entry and paint.

Alas, if I can't find a team to play on or at least be an alternate for, I don't think I will be going. :(

[Rocp15126]

up. In case anyone else wants to go

[Muzikman]

Ok, we are almost two weeks away....This weekend I will call a few places and find out about reserving tables that can be pushed together or some such thing. Does everyone agree that we meet at the Sheraton Inn in Cranberry at 6:00PM and then car pool to Station Square for a bite to eat?

[Clare]

I'm staying at The Marriott Fairfield Inn, does anyone know how far away that is from the sheraton?

[cledford]

Jason, Good plan. Thanks for doing the leg work on finding a place. If you need a card to reserve let me know and I'll book with my Amex.

[Kevmaster]

i think that the sheraton would be the best place to meet, and yeh, car pool over to the place of eating

[Jacob]

Cap- I was looking on mapquest when I booked my room there, and I think it said about two minutes drive.

[Mango]

im fine with anything, it's up to the VIP's :)

[Tunaman]

I would lkike to attend that dinner. I dunno where I am gonna stay Sunday night yet, But I will be there!:D

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
I'm staying at The Marriott Fairfield Inn, does anyone know how far away that is from the sheraton?

If my memory serves me right it should be about a 30 second drive. I think the Fairfield and the Sharaton are on the same road.

If anyone has a problem getting to the Sharaton, let me know, might be able to pick you up else where.

[Mango]

Originally posted by Tunaman
I would lkike to attend that dinner. I dunno where I am gonna stay Sunday night yet, But I will be there!:D

Tuna: I told you that you could stay with me! the tent will house 4. Just bring a sleeping bag/cot with you and it's free of charge. :)

[cledford]

Just bumping this.

[Rocp15126]

Took a trip up to cranberry sheraton and the Big Butler Fairground/IAO site. doesn't look like any problems. I'll be there at 6:00pm, Sunday the 4th. I'll have room to carpool with 4 other people. (3 if your big!) Does anybody know how many cars there will be?

RocP15126

[cledford]

If you have a car and can offer a ride please sound off...

[Mango]

I will have a car and should be able to fit 1 more person in. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be Capoeria's and Havoc's wheels for the night.

[Rocp15126]

Up - looks like 3 cars so far (12-15 people.)

[Muzikman]

I talked to Michael and Lisa at Philthy McNasty's and they said it should be no problem. I am going to call them back with a number of people on Monday (7/29/02). So please if you are planning on going, let me know so I give them an accurate number.

[cphilip]

I hate to tell you this but cphilip will be there.

Lodging issue: Tunamas has me set up for Sunday night but not sure what to do for lodging Monday night yet. He is going on back home and Sheriton seems out from what i hear. Anyone know a cheap room open near there for then? If so slip me a number to call.

[Clare]

Cphilip, I'm staying at The Marriot Fairfield Inn, have you tried them for rooms? I don't know how cheap they are though.

btw, SprayingMango is camping out in a pretty big tent big enough for 4, maybe he can help you out

[Jacob]

cphilip, if you do a search on expedia.com they have 4 person rooms at the Fairfield Marriot for $65 on monday night. Search for hotels under Cranberry, PA. Last I knew they had vacancies.

[cphilip]

Shoot $65 is cheap I'll check them out in the morning. Maybe someone will know the number here by then. Thanks you two

[Clare]

here's their number 724-772-0600 and you can check for availability for a certain hotel through the marriot webpage

[Mango]

nobody likes me and my tent :( haha! WIMPS! :p

[cphilip]

Spray save me a tent spot dude! I am gonna call but...

[Kaiser Bob]

I suppose you could count me in for dinner too! :D

[Mango]

HAH! Looks like I'm a wimp too. I'm stayin at the Marriot too now. :)

[cphilip]

cphilips into the Marriot too! Sounds like we got an AO meet at the Marriot going now!!!! Think they got a speedball field out back? :D

Hey!! the Government rate is $58!

[Mango]

I got $60 a night with AAA discount.

[agdjon]

Ok Who all is going to Diablo IAO??? can someone make a list?

Thanks

[Clare]

HAH! Looks like I'm a wimp too. I'm stayin at the Marriot too now.

lol, what happened to the tent!

[Rocp15126]

agdjon,


I believe on the 2nd page of this thread that Muzikman is keeping a running list of everyone going to the Tech Conference Dinner at the IAO. As far as a list of anybody that's going to the IAO, I haven't seen one.


RocP15126:)

[cphilip]

Hey wait a minute...was there a time set for dinner thing yet? I need to plan my departure from South Carolina to coincide. It's a 10 hour drive.

[Mango]

only 10 hours for you phil? wow, its 6 for me from south jersey.

[cphilip]

Well seeing as it was 14 hours to NJ last time this one seems more like a Sunday Drive! Dang near do-able ain't it Spray! Who woulda thought we would get to party again so soon! And we never realy got to actually socailize too much for all the paintball playin last time. Be fun.

cphilip is dusting of the black dinner jacket...

...anyone know if there is a place in Cranberry where I can get myself a hair weave? I was thinking about having pony tail done up in the likeness of the facing Lions....

:D

[Mango]

It's gonna be some fun times phil! Your right about not getting to socialize much. Well this time there will be plenty of time to get to know our favorite AO personalities! :) :) I can hardly wait!!

[KayleAGD]

Just a reminder about the time . Tom is picking me up at the airport at 5:55pm. Jason, figure from there the time to have everyone there..

Kayle

[Muzikman]

Well...we never officially set a time...so lets do that right now...How is everyone for meeting at 7PM at the Sheraton Inn lobby and then heading down to Pittsburgh for a 7:30-8PM dinner reservation? I am calling on Monday, but have already talked to the owner/manager and he said all would be fine for any time Sunday. BTW, no one seems to have any objections so we are eating at Philthy McNasty's:) And for anyone who wants, I am offering a free ride to the top Mt Washington. So...lets break it down...

Meeting:
When: 7:00pm Sunday 8/4
Where: Sheraton Inn Lobby in Cranberry, PA (http://www.starwood.com/fourpoints/search/hotel_detail.html?city=Pittsburgh&stateProvince=PA&country=US&postalCode=15275&streetAddress1=&hotelLocationType=&pOI=&arrivalDate=2002-07-26&departureDate=2002-07-27&lengthOfStay=01&numberOfRooms=&numberOfAdults=&amenityType1=&amenityType2=&amenityType3=&nState1=&nState2=&nCity1=&nCity2=&requestedChainCode=SI&requestedAffiliationCode=4P&bn=sheraton&rcc=&rac=&linkbrand=&rpoi=&propertyID=917&rcdi=&hcount=0&fromSearch=22XX&availURL=%2Fsheraton%2Fsearch%2Fpre_decider_prefs. html)

Dinner:
When: 8:00pm 'till ????
Where: Philthy McNasy's (http://www.philthymcnastys.com/default.asp) (Station Square, Pittsburgh (http://www.stationsquare.com/))

After ???:
Where: Monongahela Incline (http://www.portauthority.org/ride/incline.asp) to Mt Washington (http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district2/mount_washington.html)

I do not know how many we have driving, but I hope we can fit everyone. If you have a car and have room for anyone, please email me muzikman@pittsburgh-music.comand let me know. I will make up maps on how to get there for people that do not know and I will try to let everyone follow me.

EDIT: Hows that?

[cphilip]

Yes Kayle! Good point. I was gonna beg for at least like 7:00 or even better 7:30 to get people in and settled and give us long distance travelers time to arrive and check in and get over there. I see the meeting place is the main hotel so...Lobby? 7:00 to 7:30 ish? Do I hear anything better?

Everyone is wearing Signature "Blue Denim Tom Kaye" shirts so we can recognize each other? Right? :D

[cphilip]

Ooops sorry Muzic you posted while I was formalating a plan...

6 huh? Dang! I mean I am old but....

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by KayleAGD
Just a reminder about the time . Tom is picking me up at the airport at 5:55pm. Jason, figure from there the time to have everyone there..

Kayle

Hmm...If he is picking you up at the Airport you guys should just go from the airport to the restaurant. Unless you have your gear and such. We'll work around this...


The times might change:) Hows everyone feel about meeting at 7:00 and eating 7:30-8:00...If Kayle's plane is late then we forget about him and Tom:)

[cphilip]

Sounds fair to me

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by cphilip

Everyone is wearing Signature "Blue Denim Tom Kaye" shirts so we can recognize each other? Right? :D


I'm the long haired hippie looking one:)

I'll bring a sign like the limo drivers hold at the airport:)

[cphilip]

Originally posted by Muzikman



I'm the long haired hippie looking one:)

I'll bring a sign like the limo drivers hold at the airport:)

No that would be me! ;)

Good I think we can be able to telleach other apart by that! :D

[Rocp15126]

Well, I live right by the airport. I could pick anybody there and take them to Station Square (including gear - I have a CRV.),or meet up with them and carpool.

[Muzikman]

Since I will be making the reservations tomorrow, thought I would give this one last bump...

[Kevmaster]

7ish sounds GREAT for a AO Dinner. i cant wait to get there. ill have a rent-a-car, however, being 17, id have to convince my dad to let me have the car for the night, since im REALLY not allowed to drive it--i wouldnt think--. oh well, well have to see about that--if so, i might be able to take 4 with me

[cphilip]

Muzic!!!! Wait one more!!! My Kid is coming with me now!!! Add him if not to late please!

[Muzikman]

Not a problem, I told them 20 - 25 people. We might even get our own room. They are going to call me back about that, but there seems to be plenty of space.

[Muzikman]

Ok, here is the skinny on what is planned for Sunday. This falls right in line with what I posted before, but as of yesterday we actually have reservations for 20-25 people. Since I have not seen any objections (except for my original meeting time) I assume everyone listed is still a go. There appears to be more than enough people that can drive to get us all down and back safely (or at least just down and back:)). I will have printed directions on getting there, but I am still working on the best way. I don't know how many people here drove in Pittsburgh, but on a normal year it is a pain in the butt, well this year they decided to close a lot of the main roads in town, so please, do not go by the Yahoo (or similar) directions). I just checked yesterday and they way they take you will make you drive into a pit since the road is not there right now:). For anyone under 21, do not worry, this is a restaurant / bar (sports bar) and I asked about under 21 guests and they said no problem as long as there is someone over 21 there.

For anyone who needs picked up from the airport, I will be more than happy to do it, I think ROCP15126 is also willing to pick people up.

So...onto the good stuff...

Meet Everyone:
Where: Sheraton Inn Lobby (http://www.starwood.com/fourpoints/search/hotel_detail.html?city=Pittsburgh&stateProvince=PA&country=US&postalCode=15275&streetAddress1=&hotelLocationType=&pOI=&arrivalDate=2002-07-26&departureDate=2002-07-27&lengthOfStay=01&numberOfRooms=&numberOfAdults=&amenityType1=&amenityType2=&amenityType3=&nState1=&nState2=&nCity1=&nCity2=&requestedChainCode=SI&requestedAffiliationCode=4P&bn=sheraton&rcc=&rac=&linkbrand=&rpoi=&propertyID=917&rcdi=&hcount=0&fromSearch=22XX&availURL=%2Fsheraton%2Fsearch%2Fpre_decider_prefs. html)in Cranberry, PA
When: 7:00PM, Sunday 8/4/02

Chow Time:
Where: Philthy McNasy's (http://www.philthymcnastys.com/default.asp) (Station Square, Pittsburgh (http://www.stationsquare.com/))
When: 8:00PM, Sunday 8/4/02

After Dinner Fun (Bring the camera):
Where: Monongahela Incline (http://www.portauthority.org/ride/incline.asp) to Mt Washington (http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district2/mount_washington.html) (Grandview overlooks)
When: After Dinner, Sunday 8/4/02

For anyone who wants / needs to get a hold of me, my cell phone is 412-401-8650. I think that about covers it.

[KayleAGD]

I am looking for a ride from the airport at 5:55 . this will freeup tom for other things in the day. My flight # is nw 1111 from detroit..

Taking any offers..

[Muzikman]

5:55?? Does this flight keep getting later and later?:) I would be willing to do it, but getting back to the hotel before dinner would be a pain...We'll work something out. I know Steve (BlackVCG) was looking for a ride from the airport, but he is getting in at like 1:30 or something. You know, you guys could take an airport shuttle:) You know what? You could take an airport shuttle to the Sheraton in Station Square and meet us there, then someone could drive you back up to cranberry afterwards:)

[Rocp15126]

I can pick up Kayle at the airport and head up to cranberry to meet everyone. If BlackVCG cannot get a ride, I can accommodate him. Let me know.


RocP15126

Edit: Oh and Happy Birthday Muzikman!

[Gunga]

Welp, JonAGD (aka Tattoo) and I will be arriving in time to make the dinner, so add us to the list! :D

[Jacob]

I am now picturing JonAGD saying "The plane Bro, the plane, the plane."

If choufering is still need I can drive.

[cphilip]

Up-ing this thread to nominate this Dinner event as an official AO meet and function. Any seconds on that?

[cledford]

Sounds like a good plan :) Thank Jason for all of the planning - he did a great job.

[cphilip]

I just PM'd Ritoz to see if he would add it to the calender with you and Muzik as organizers. I would but I do not want to horn in on his page and maybe mess up his code.

[Muzikman]

Hmm..am I gonna have to call and get that private room that seats 50 or so?:)

[Bigzamboni]

Originally posted by cphilip
Up-ing this thread to nominate this Dinner event as an official AO meet and function. Any seconds on that?

And prizes for an after-dinner pie-eating contest! :D :p


Hmm..am I gonna have to call and get that private room that seats 50 or so?

My dad will also be tagging along(:rolleyes::p )with me, unless this is just for AO members. He was the partially bald guy who was cooking burgers at the end of NJ AO day II for anyone that remembers, I think that deserves a spot. :)

[shadow462]

I'm gonna try to make it up. I'm in the south hills of pittsburgh (near century 3 mall, for locals). Let me know if there's still a significant demand for carpooling, I have a 99 cougar (me + 3). It'd be out of my way, since I'm coming UP to the city and you all are coming DOWN, but for an AOer in need, I'll do my best. Either way, I've been wanting to try Philthy's anyway. ALSO, I cannot stress enough, if we are going up the incline to Mt. Washington, BRING YOUR CAMERAS!!! That street is actually called grandview avenue, and it lives up to the name. Pittsburgh at night from the Grandview lookouts is quite a breathtaking sight. Any one who needs ANYTHING relating to the city, PM me, I'm glad to help. Also, muzik, what will the private room be reserved under? Hope to see everyone there!
John Case
Captain
Team Vanish
Pittsburgh, represent!

[agdjon]

Shadow,

you have a 99 cougar??? i have a y2k cougar. Damn, do you have mods? are you in Neco? Were you at cougarfest? ok sorry with the questions, just good to see other cougar owners out there.

[Muzikman]

The reservations are under Jason Beam. We are not in the private room (Canadian Room) because we did not have enough people. Although we are growing now. I might call Philty's tonight or tomorrow (depends on when I get back in town) and see if we can be moved to the Canadian Room, but right now we are being setup in part of the main dining area.

[Rocp15126]

Up for any last minute stragglers.

[Muzikman]

Up once more...still got 2 or 3 spots left:)

[hardr0ck68]

if my poor old blazer will make it there im deffinatly up for the dinner, i e-mailed muzikman but havent gotten around to posting saying that i can for sure make it... and thank you so much for settin this up....it was mad cool of you

[cphilip]

Dress better be casual? Thats all I am packin!!!! Anyone else?

[Muzikman]

Damn...forgot to tell everyone...it's formal dress, and Sunday is their cross dressing night, so this means for all you men going you need formal dinner dresses:)

[cphilip]

OK threw in the "Little Black Strapless" :D

[Havoc_online]

hmmm.....will khaki's cut it?

[AGD]

Guys, this dinner is in Cranberry right? If its downtown I am unlikely to make it due to tech conference setup issues.


AGD

[Kaiser Bob]

Originally posted by AGD
Guys, this dinner is in Cranberry right? If its downtown I am unlikely to make it due to tech conference setup issues.


AGD

Need any help setting up? Im sure there are a bunch of us willing to lend a hand!

[AGD]

I thought I had warned everyone about that but a review of the posts shows I didn't. I am very behind in getting things setup for the tech conference and now I find out Kayle still needs a ride. I can't commit to a dinner downtown on sunday night. If you switch it to Cranberry I can make it but might have to leave right after. We will have access to the room the night before so we might be able to hang out there and talk if I get things organized.

AGD

[Havoc_online]

hmmm.....will khaki's cut it? um... packing emergency, will khaki's work or do I have to go buy a dress, lol

I'd also suggest(if my vote matters) that we switch to cranberry because as far as I would assume, AGD is the only one who it would matter to as far being able to make it(unless anyone where helping him directly in which case it they would now be able to go aswell.):)

[Muzikman]

Hmm...First off, the dress issue was a joke:)

I thought Kayle was getting a ride from Rocp15126, if he is not, since I am picking up BlackVCG at 4:30, we can hang around and wait for Kayle. Someone give me a call and let me know (412-401-8650).

We could move dinner to Creanberry, not sure where right at this minute, but I will think of something. Is the 7-7:30pm meet time still good?

[cphilip]

Anything is fine by me of course. We will be at hotel lobby anyway to see what you can work out. ON our way up in a minute.

Phil

[KayleAGD]

Yes, Rocp15126 is picking me up at baggage claim. This is the last time I will see any posts till I get there.

[AGD]

7ish good for me. I'll be at the hotel. Leaving on a jet plane now no interenet until tommorow.

See you there!

AGD

[Rocp15126]

Well, I did a little searching....try www.cranberrytownship.com/dining.htm

It appears that there is a Dingbats, Bob Evans and a chinese food place just up the road from the Sheraton. I know there is got to be more restaurants along that strip.


I'll keep looking. I'll pick up Kayle at the airport and head up to Cranberry by 7ish.

RocP15126

[Muzikman]

I know no one is probably going to see this, but I'll toss it out here any way. I was looking and there is a Max and Ermas right down from the Hotel. I also know there is a Lone Star, but they are never able to sit large groups together. We could always take over the Krispy Kremes:) Not to shoot down any ideas, but I can't eat Chineese. There is a Monte Chellos (sp?) down the road, but if 25 really show up then some of us would be eating on the sidewalk as it is not a very big place. There is also a full service bar/restaurant in the Sheraton. I never ate there so I do not know how large it is. So, to list the options...

Dingbats - Never ate at the one in Cranberry, but in general it's not a bad place. Sorta a TGI Fridays style.

Chineese - Please don't do it to me....

Max & Ermas - Again, never ate at the one in Cranberry, but it's your typical family bar/restaurant. They might be able to setup for 25 people.

Lone Star - Eat there every year for the IAO. They can not setup for large groups because of their booth layout, but it's always good food.

Monte Chellos - Your typical Italian Pizza style place.

Sheraton - It seems the only place that will be open in the Sheraton is the Sports Bar. Again, never been in an of these places, but it could be an option.

For a complete list I just found, check out...

http://www.cranberryconnection.com/ccRestaurantsComplete.shtml

[Rocp15126]

Well, they all sound good to me. (And I've eaten at all of them in Robinson twp.) IMHO it doesn't matter if we all don't sit at the same table. I'm sure everybody will be able to talk either at dinner, before, or after if we help TK set up.

Your probably picking up BlackVCG from the airport as I type ......