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11/04/09 11:37 AM
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Things are progressing and we have purchased a web cam that will be live during the party.
Regent Party: 106 people
Billy Bobs: 78 people
Billy Bobs Bus:72 people
Brown and Keene Office Visit: 51 people
Keg Farewell Dinner: 39 people
We will have enough transportation for the party, the office visit and the keg with the Aloft shuttle and private cars so everyone will be accommodated.
I have not seen the full 2011 schedules yet but have been promised we will have them by the party with a copy for everyone in attendance.
BILLY BOBS: The estimated price was $70 per person and it actually came out right at that amount. I am not posting all the figures here, I have them and Karen has them if you wish to see the analysis. This is the actual cost divided equally between everyone including Ken and I and the staff of Brown and Keene. So if you can send me a check payable to Brown and Keene at 14160 Dallas Parkway, Suite 450, Dallas, Texas 75254 for $70 per person or $140 per couple that would be appreciated.
There are always items you forget and I anticipate the buses may go over the allotted time but Brown and Keene will cover any additional cost involved
Not long now!!!
Any questions post here or email me.
Ngaire
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11/04/09 12:01 PM
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Marc
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Ngaire, thanks for the webcam! What time is the party? Will the webcam be at Billy Bobs too?
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11/04/09 12:20 PM
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Yippee...webcam sounds great! The Matassa's check is in the mail!
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11/04/09 12:50 PM
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Bummer bummer bummer I won't be there. Lots of pix and stories please
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11/04/09 12:55 PM
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Oh the geek in me is loving the webcam!!!
Karen
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11/04/09 12:56 PM
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Kristin
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Re: Ho Down Final Numbers
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11/04/09 02:21 PM
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No web cam at Billy Bobs but we will have it at the party. The party starts Dallas Time 7.00 pm. We will have it set up in a room where most will pass by (the food area probably) but hope to be able to catch Marks Comments too live on the web cam. This is a technical challenge for Ken so this is HIS JOB. Might need to get Julie on this too, my two tech geeks!!!
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Re: Ho Down Final Numbers
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11/04/09 02:54 PM
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Ngaire, have the geeks decided where online to host the webcam?
Karen
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11/04/09 03:12 PM
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No idea, I have my duties to worry about, this is not on my list I am NOT a geek. Both Ken and Julie will know how to do this I heard them talking right before left we office they were talking about all the options, we have multiple website where we can host this. I know Julie uses google as well all the time. If anyone knows of a great suggestion please feel free to put it forward. My geeks will handle this but it is mumbo jumbo to me.
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11/04/09 03:27 PM
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We too are getting excited for this wonderful and fun filled weekend.
Ngaire, I think you have us noted with a car and that we can transport to your house and the office open house. Frank is bringing his GPS, and you said both those options were very close by and easy to get to. Other than that, we plan on using the bus transportation, and plan on being at all events. Whoooohoooo, going to be a great weekend and we can't wait to meet all those we haven't yet, not to mention seeing those we know and love - that would be anyone we've met! :D
Our check will be in the mail this week.
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11/04/09 06:59 PM
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JoAnn does that GPS show a liquor store near Aloft????
Joanna
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11/04/09 08:07 PM
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Love your thinking, Joanna - sent you a PM!
Kristin
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Silver Wind-4/04
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11/05/09 04:04 AM
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LOL Joanna and Kristin. I don't know, but once we get it plugged in I'll ask Frank to check it out!!
JoAnn
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11/05/09 05:35 AM
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We've only been over to that area a handful of times, so we'll have our trusty GPS along too ;)
We are so looking forward to this!
Kristin
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Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
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Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
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Re: Ho Down Final Numbers
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11/05/09 07:41 AM
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Looking forward to attending virtually. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/webcam/img/webcam_icon.gif) Must hook up my webcam so I can wave and toast with everyone.
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11/06/09 05:22 AM
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Excitement is building...We also need the address of nearest liquor store, Ray needs his Scotch & after POLAR BEARS, even I will drink Scotch now.  Has anyone booked a party suite? Or do we just use the lobby or our rooms? Mongeau check in mail today.
Pat and Ray
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11/06/09 05:32 AM
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Maybe Ngaire in all her free time :rolleyes: :rolleyes: would know or could check to see if there is one nearby, since the Aloft is close to her house its possible she might know the answer.
Otherwise I'll be the Hotel will know and I'm sure we will be able to find one.
JoAnn
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11/06/09 07:37 AM
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I can look right now and post the map of where they are located. I will post it in a few minutes.
Karen
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11/06/09 07:55 AM
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Here is the link to this map below where you can ask it to find liquor, wine, convenience stores, etc. Click on the "search nearby" link on the map. There appears to be 3 liquor/wine stores nearby. (We are located at the green arrow) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/iamtribble/wine.jpg)
Karen
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11/06/09 08:22 AM
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Kristin that was a great tip-I just did the same thing. Thanks! Now I can spend the savings at the 3 liquor stores! Party in the lobby at the Plano. Forget the webcams-how about some Polar Bears at the party? We look forward to meeting new friends and having a great time- :banana:
Mitch
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11/06/09 08:42 AM
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I rebook today too - maybe we can get a "group" rate at the liquor store, or at least a case discount!!!!! LOL
Check on its way to Ngaire! Looking forward to BIG D, little a , double l, a!
Margo
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11/06/09 09:28 AM
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Margo, after ALL these years, I finally get to meet you!! :hug:
Karen
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11/06/09 09:50 AM
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The shuttle will take you on a liquor run. It is complimentary within 5 miles up to 9.00 pm at night. Legacy is very close, new area with lots of fancy shops (or so I hear, never been there isnt that a sin). I am sure that shuttle has never worked as hard as it will this weekend.
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11/06/09 10:22 AM
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Karen....I'm so excited, you're right it's been toooooo long!
There are many LCT meetings in store for me - Lars has no clue what this is all about, he just tells people we're going to Dallas because "Margo has some internet friends there!" ;)
Margo
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11/06/09 10:29 AM
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Look forward to meeting you and Lars - Lars sounds like Tony in our early crusing days - "who are you talking about???? your internet friends???
Joanna
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11/06/09 01:35 PM
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I tell people I'm going to a party to meet "The Luxury People"! (How I reference LCT when telling Alice about a post.)
Almost worth it to stay home just to watch the webcam! NOT!!
We can't wait!!
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11/06/09 04:49 PM
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YAHOO! so glad to meet you and Alice - I had not checked the board in some time for all attending - look so forward to meeting you both - Joanna
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11/06/09 05:05 PM
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I am so sad....I actually thought until today, that I might call Ngaire an beg to have my spot back. Unfortunately my Minn trip is not allowing me for any flexability. I wish you all good times.....I am soooo sorry to miss this trip.
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11/07/09 03:13 AM
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Originally posted by joannapv:
YAHOO! so glad to meet you and Alice - I had not checked the board in some time for all attending - look so forward to meeting you both - Joanna Same here, Joanna!! Won't be long now! Kim
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11/07/09 03:35 AM
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Anyone know approximate travel time the DFW airport is from Aloft?
Margo
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11/07/09 03:40 AM
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Margo, my Mapquest printout indicates approximately 31 mins from DFW to the Aloft.
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11/07/09 04:14 AM
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Thanks Karen, should have known you'd find it. :D
Margo and Kim, looking forward to meeting you both.
JoAnn
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11/07/09 08:33 AM
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You will all have such a fabulous time! Leonard and I wish we were joining you! Have fun!
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11/07/09 04:09 PM
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I can ask my live in weather man for forecast but what do the Dallas people say for next weekend????
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11/07/09 04:19 PM
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This weekend the weather is glorious. Been sunny and warm for the last four days and today was spectacular. I was wishing it was THIS weekend. They say sunny Friday, partly cloudy Saturday and possibility of rain on Sunday. However the forecasts are always wrong here so you never know.
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11/07/09 05:19 PM
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:lct: :lct: Thank YOU :hug: :hug:
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11/07/09 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Betty K: Margo, my Mapquest printout indicates approximately 31 mins from DFW to the Aloft.
Margo, My GPS says it will take 26 minutes if I drive and 15 minutes if my wife drives. :D
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11/08/09 02:36 AM
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I realize it will be warm in the day but will a light jacket/pashima be needed at night?
LOL after Polar Bears,Plano will feel like the South Pacific minus the grass skirts and swaying palm trees of coarse.
Pat and Ray
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11/08/09 03:48 AM
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Pat, our weather is about the same as Dallas. I still have my AC on but you might want to bring something light for the evenings.
Ngaire is right, we have been having the most glorious weather. no humidity and the bluest skies! I have been keeping my eye on tropical storm Ida, they have her tracking more towards Florida but you never know.
Karen
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11/09/09 11:04 AM
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Russell and I will be at the ALoft and are familiar with that area of town. We will have a Surburban, so we can make a large liquor store run. We arrive on Thursday, so let the party begin.
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