Gaucho100K

OK Folks... here is the new Master Thread of the seventh consecutive annual Cow Do to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina... ^ ^

Come down to EZE, rack up some serious miles - and enjoy the amazing sights, superior quality Beef, outstanding Malbec & other wines, and much much more...

For details on the previous Cow Do´s, including the just finalized Cow Do VI and a part of the history of this event - please see the following link(s):

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...06-2010-a.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...ghlight=Cow+Do

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...ghlight=Cow+Do

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...ghlight=Cow+Do

Please sign up here if you are interested in attending, and do check back often to this Master Thread to get updates on how the planning process develops.

Please keep informed on these developments by checking back often to this master thread.

Cheers from Buenos Aires,
Alex / Gaucho100K

Gaucho100K

List of FTers confirmed for this Do.... currently 26 participants

Codes for Group Activities:
FRI L = Friday Lunch
FRI D = Friday Dinner
SAT WT = Saturday Charity Wine Tasting
SAT L = Saturday Lunch
SAT D = Saturday Dinner
SUN FBL = Sunday Soccer Game
SUN COL = Sunday Colonia Day Trip
SUN D = Sunday Dinner
MON WT = Monday Charity Wine Tasting
MON L = Monday Lunch

List of Confirmed/Ticketed Participants:

okazon69 FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN FBL
mahasamatman+1 FRI L / FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
oiRRio FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D
IluvParis+1 FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN FBL / SUN D
ac777+1 FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL / SUN D
aanswer SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN FBL / SUN D
CubsGirl+1 SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN FBL / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
ajnaro FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL / MON WT / MON L
paranoiatx FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL
StammtischATX FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL
bdnyc FRI L / FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
bdesmond FRI L / FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
Mad4Miles FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D
KurtD+1 FRI D / SAT D / SUN COL
OwlTX FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN COL
driving by DCA FRI L / FRI D / SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
SoFlyon FRI L / SAT WT / SAT D
keruin SAT WT / SAT L / SAT D / SUN FBL / SUN D / MON WT / MON L
Getiton FRI L / FRI D / SAT L / SAT D / SUN D / MON WT / MON L


List of FTers interested in participating
SWFA
WendyHamburger
travelhawg
noneemac+1
abbydancer+1
indo79

Gaucho100K

Agenda for Cow Do VII ***

Friday, Sept 02
- 1300hs lunch for early birds, venue Nemo
- 2030hs 1st Group Dinner, venue La Cabrera

Saturday, Sept 03
- 1230hs Charity Wine Tasting Event
- 1430hs Group Lunch, venue Rio Alba
- 2000hs 2nd Group Dinner, venue Pura Tierra

Sunday, Sept 04
- option A, day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
- option B, see a soccer game (schedule depending this will be fixed around mid August)
- 2030hs 3rd Group Dinner, venue Morelia Las Canitas

Monday, Sept 05
- 1130hs 2nd Charity Wine Tasting Event
- 1430hs Group Lunch, venue Don Julio

Gaucho100K

Given the numbers of confirmed participants, it seems like this year we will have enough critical mass to offer an optional 2nd wine tasting charity event. Its about that time of the year when all those confirmed should begin signing up for the group events..... I will post this again at the bottom of this thread to remind all those coming.

Thanks!!
Alex / Gaucho100K

oiRRio

Allow me to be the first to declare an interest in attending next year's event on two conditions i.e. that it involves
1) another wine tasting at Terroir and
2) a chance to enjoy the Menú Degustación once more at Pura Tierra.

Stringent conditions I know.

Gaucho100K

Excellent !!! Its always a good sign to have a previous Do participan sign up for the next edition.... welcome aboard... ^

tenmoc

Sadly I can confirm already I am out for 2011. If this changes, I'll of course let you know.

Would be nice to make it down again though.

Congrats on a great Do this past weekend.

Gaucho100K

Chris.... sorry to hear this, but I will keep my fingers crossed that things change during the next couple of months and you can still somehow join us.... ^

goingbananas

Alex,

SWFA and I will try to join in COW Do VII....Unfortunately, work and a last minute biz trip to SYD, through a wrench into last years plan.

Gaucho100K

Great !!!! I will list you both as interested.... ^

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wendyhamburger

+1, interested

couldn't make it this year due to other obligations, but so happy to be able to plan ahead for the next one

Gaucho100K

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Wendy... welcome aboard!! I hope you can fit this Do into your travel plans for 2011.

tenmoc

I would suggest the usual. Day trip to Colonia. Etc.

This Do to me is about the food and the wine much more than the destination, but I know several previous attendees did a great job with creating tours and such.

As cheap as taxis are in town, I highly recommend using the Subte instead to get around.

Hotel wise, the Sheraton and the Marriott often have a good group staying in them as does the Hilton. I know these are big name places, but if you had enough people, try getting a group booking.

There are also smaller hotels around town or anyone staying at least 3-4 nights I would recommend renting an apartment. The rates will be what a hotel will charge you for 1-2 nights for a full week.

Try getting a group to go to the falls. A can't miss if you've never been. Or maybe a pre/post do trip to Mendoza or somewhere for more wine.

Good luck with your planning. It can be quite the exhaustive task.