Thanks, everyone, for making it out today! Everyone had a great time!
I fired up a pics and recap thread down below!
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Date and Time: Saturday, October 7th, 12:30 - 5:30
Irvine Dave & Busters, at the southern merger of Interstates 5 and 405
We'll have four dedicated tables for props, plus we can improvise with the additional dining tables if need be. So bring your toys!
10/2/06 UUpdate
Folks I need to turn in a final count today at 1:00 PST. FYI...
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9/29/06 Update
Hey guys -- restaraunt needs a final count by Monday at 5:00. Unless I hear otherwise, I'll set it at 25...
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9/26/06 Update
I'm going to open up for pre-payment of the $25.
THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, but I really do appreciate pre-payment! My credit card has been billed for the first $200 already, so it will help me, and it wil also alleviate "administrative issues" at the door.
I will update the main list in the first post accordingly, and/or reply with a PM so either can serve as a form of a receipt.
I DO NOT have Paypal (sorry guys) so an MO or personal check is fine. Mail should only take a day or two, so a "cut-off" to mail would be the first few days of Otober (say by 10/4/06 just to be sure).
Because I'm shyplease PM me or email me for my address if you do choose to pre-pay. If not, we'll make arrangements at the door, but keep n mind you would be paying me (since I'll be settling the final bill myself with the restaurant), so cash or check, not a credit card.
Confirmed list:
1. PHArchivist
2. Army Scout
3. Darth Brass (and possible guest)
4. Cenobyte (and possible guest)
5. QuartZ
6. QuartZ's guest
7. Spinner44.com (Payment pending)
8. bbabich (Payment pending)
9. animetronic
10. ez022341
11. The Disturbance
12. D48thRonin
13. Darth Tyran
14. Jedi Loreen
15. acerocket PAID
16. SG-RB (and possible guest)
17. Corellianexports -- PAID
18. garybarth
19. Kim
20. Cris
21. R2D2 Guy
22. Filled
23. Filled
24. Filled
25.
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9/21/06 Update
Guys I need to decide on the lunch buffet. I'd really like to do the BBQ, so [b]Date and Time: Saturday, October 7th, 12:30 - 5:30
Cost: About $20 per person
Requirements: I need FIRM commitments from at least 20 people by NOON PST today (so far about 15 -- minus partners, dates, spouses -- have chimed in)
Additional details:
--I have a courtesy hold on a perfect banquet/meeting room that lasts until 5:00 tomorrow.
--The room rental is $75, plus each guest is "required" to order from the various buffet items, ranging from $10 to $30.
--The $10 to $30 for the buffet is a fixed, per person cost; essentially, we select a single menu offering of which bears a per-person cost. In other words, if we choose a menu that has a $20 per-person cost, and we have 20 folks, the total bill will be $400 for the buffet. Its a singular buffet as opposed to guests ordering individually.
--Everything must be placed on one bill, which I will be managing, and this includes a pre-paid deposit of abut $200, so it seems like I may be extending myself; thus I need faith and confidence in those who state they will be there. I would accept pre-paid assistance towards the down-payment once we have secured and green-lit everything, but won't directly ask or require it.
--I selected 10/7/06 to give us time to lan and generate interes, but to distance it somewhat from Halloween; consider it set in concrete but the concrete hasn't cured!
--We'll have tables for props
--its a no-go (at least at D&B) if we cannot commit at least 20 folks, but we're getting close!
--We can extend beyond 20, but must have the final head count by 10/2/06
--Unlimited SOFT drings for $2
--Will most-likely arrange a cash bar (you pay for your own booze as you go)
Cant' think of anything else right now, but please fire away with any questions!
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Ladies and gents...
I feel it is time to ressurect an old "semi-tradition"...
Going back a few years we had at least two highly successful Prop Parties at the Irvine, CA Dave & Busters restaurant. They were orchestrated by a member who is not very active anymore, and I feel I am crazy enough to take on the task of making this happen once again.
What I propose:
--A Saturday event (most of us work on Fridays and Mondays, making Firiday and Sunday undesirable)
--Held at the D&B in Irvine (I'm pretty firm on this as I have a high comfort level with this company and location, but would consider the Orange location as a secondary option)
--Some time before the end of the year (keep in mind fourth quarter brings various holidays)
My willingness includes:
--Serving as point person for commuincations with the restaurant
--Managing and steering ideas, logistical details, and concepts presented in this thread
--Tactical administration of the event
--Right to make "executive decisions" if necessary or as seen fit
It does not include:
--Funding the event myself
--Accepting any liability for any others mishaps, misbehaviors, or losses
What I need from you at this point:
--Are you interested?
--How much is your dollar maximum should we have food/drink service?
--Would you be willing to pay up front if necessary?
--What are your preferred dates for the event (limit to 3 if you can; see below)?
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The only time I will have for the remainder of this year will be about the last week of Oct. ... and only if nothing drastic happens that I would need to be diplomatic about abroad..lol. 
Ya just never know anymore! 