[Greybeard]

I inquired of Easton Town Center by email last week, about their willingness and interest to host us, and there's been no response. Such delay tends to say something.

I checked the calendar at Young's Dairy in Yellow Springs, and they'd be available. They just hosted their annual PT Cruiser drive-in, so I know they're amenable. We'd be a bigger group, but they just mow a larger part of a field! Oct 10 is the semi-annual Yellow Springs Street Fair, which is a HUGE deal, and brings lots of traffic to Young's. Not sure if that would help us or hinder us. I frankly prefer to do our meets on Sundays.

Did you see the pics from the NJ meet the day after ours at The Greene? Careful, they'll drive you nuts:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281846

Bet we could interest Kelly BMW to host us (across the street from Easton Town Center, Columbus).

What's your pleasure?

[cincy335i]

Greybeard, that is awesome that you have started to look into these things. I did think the following Saturday would work out nicely, but not sure if it does? Since we are thinking again about Dayton or Columbus, let's make sure that there are no major football conflicts that weekend. I think it should be October 17th. My Bearcats play that Thursday and Ohio State plays out of town at Purdue, so it would be a better draw and less comptetion for us. Timing is never perfect for everyone, but as long as we think about the majority, it should all work out. Greybeard, you are out of town on the 17th of October? Damn...looks like the 17th won't work then. Well the 10th works for me, but Ohio State has a home game, which you will loose a lot of people for that, not too mention it is the weekend right after BMW Oktoberfest 2009 in ATL so that will hurt us as well. I guarantee you that if we have it at least a week or so after Oktoberfest we can get some more people and more vendors, not too mention more publicity.

We really need to put some thought into the location and date, and come up with some great ideas. Easton would be great if they would call you back. Ian did say that he could get a company with a beer truck...maybe a festival type day with music, food, beer, etc. Saturdays work better for most I would think, since we would have people coming in from Indy, Cleveland, Cincy, Pittsburgh, etc. The festival idea does lead into many other issues, with liquor licensing, budgets for music, etc. But with all of that said, if we can use connections (Ian) in or around Dayton to secure space, provide power, we could porbably make this a true festival, very easily, only around our cars! I say we plan a meeting with all of the brain trust on an upcoming evening and determine some of these things. Let's see what works for everyone and plan a planning meeting time and spot, in Cincy or Dayton or in between sometime soon. Thoughts?

Cheers
Todd

[Greybeard]

let's meet! West Chester good for you Cincy types, or Mason?

grab a bite somewhere and talk

not a Friday evening; any weeknite 6p or later; Sat or Sun evenings

you name it and everyone's invited to plan and divvy up duties!

[cincy335i]

I think West Chester or somewhere around the Dayton Mall, etc area. would work well. That sounds good Greybeard...are people available on a Thurday evening, say around 7pm? Get a bite to eat, a few drinks, discuss everything and divy up duties?

Cheers
Todd

[Greybeard]

Originally Posted by cincy335i

I think West Chester or somewhere around the Dayton Mall, etc area. would work well....are people available on a Thurday evening, say around 7pm?

This Thursday, 7pm

serious food like Bravo @ West Chester or Olive Garden @ Dayton Mall?

[kq328xi]

I'm down for this Thursday. WC would be cool b/c near work but could do Dayton too.

Missed the big meet but looking forward to the next one and can help.

[Greybeard]

or Red Robin?

[snareman]

I'm working 4-2a Thursday so I can't make it.

[Greybeard]

Originally Posted by snareman

I'm working 4-2a Thursday so I can't make it.

Who's going to do all the work on the next one if you're not with us to plan it?

Ho, ho, I know....the one who isn't there to defend himself at the planning!

Next week better?

[Curt2000]

I have grad class from 5-9 on thursdays so I cant make it either...wed. or friday would be better but if you already have the date set then I'll just have to deffer my responsibilities to Todd

[Curt2000]

Oh and as far as the event date goes...Oct 11 would be much better for me because Oct 10 is the AFRL Dining Out which is a huge formal dinner for us military types which I am planning so I will definitly be covered up.

[Greybeard]

this Wed work better for most?

[cincy335i]

Wed or Thurs, either works. This week or next, just need a few days notice to plan for it Thanx Curt...don't worry, I will just make sure you get double curator duties at the next museum day! LOL. I am open for any place you guys want, some food, a few drinks and a fun atmosphere always help with planning meetings! Hope to see you guys soon! The dates for the meet are still open and up for discussion.

Cheers.

[Greybeard]

can you all make it this Wed at 7p to Olive Garden across from Dayton Mall?

[snareman]

I'm working 4-2 T-Th, but I'm off Friday with no plans thus far.

[Greybeard]

this Fri @ 7p @ Olive Garden across from Dayton Mall?

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Greybeard

this Fri @ 7p @ Olive Garden across from Dayton Mall?

I could do that. Although I won't have wheels as cool as yours if thats ok.

[Greybeard]

so long as you leave the gun and take the canoli

I could drive my wife's van.

[cincy335i]

that works for me. Endless salad and breadsticks...who could ask for more?!?! See you guys there, well that is is if others can make it Friday? Jarelle, Mike, Ian, etc??? Hello...McFly!

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Greybeard

so long as you leave the gun and take the canoli

I could drive my wife's van.

Your van would make my wheels feel more secure and confident. Do they have cannolis there?

[Greybeard]

Originally Posted by snareman

Do they have cannolis there?

here's the dessert menu:

Torta di Chocolate
A warm double chocolate cake served with vanilla cream sauce and fresh strawberries. No sugar added.

Black Tie Mousse Cake
Rich layers of chocolate cake, dark chocolate cheesecake and creamy custard mousse.

Chocolate Gelato
Creamy chocolate gelato topped with caramel sauce and dark chocolate pieces.

Berries & Zabaione
Subject to seasonal availability.
Fresh seasonal berries and berry sorbet, topped with creamy zabaione - a traditional Italian custard.

Zeppoli
Soft, traditional Italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, served with chocolate sauce for dipping.

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry-swirled white chocolate cheesecake topped with slivers of white chocolate.

Tiramisu
The classic Italian dessert. A layer of creamy custard set atop espresso-soaked ladyfingers.

Lemon Cream Cake
Delicate white cake and lemon cream filling with a vanilla crumb topping.

Hmm, guess not; I'll bring some; in the van

[snareman]

Well, I actually like Tiramisu even better, so I think I'll be ok.