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:-::-: DO Schedule :-::-:

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Friday lunch, 1pm Ambrosia India Bistro
Doc Savage
boxo
califcoast

Friday pre-dinner nibbles and drinks, Days Inn room
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Doc Savage

Friday dinner at il vecchio, Pacific Grove 7:30 pm (13/12)
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Doc Savage
lili - may be late, save a seat
CMK10
KathyWdrf
ChrisFlyer66
Majuki
spacecrafter
Sykes - may be a tad bit late
deirdre+1
redrick
califcoast

Old Monterey Cafe 8 am sharp
boxo
CMK10
dinoscool3 +4
Majuki
mhnadel
deirdre

Saturday Tor House ~75-min tour, arrive 9:45 am [limited to 8 people] (6)
ChrisFlyer66
lili
Majuki
mhnadel
spacecrafter
boxo

Saturday noon-ish Point Lobos (9)
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lili - briefly - my goal is Big Sur
mhnadel
Majuki
KathyWdrf
spacecrafter
redrick+1

Saturday Carmel lunch, Terry's Lounge 12 noon (4/6)
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ChrisFlyer66
mhnadel
KathyWdrf
spacecrafter
Sykes

deirdre

Saturday dinner Downtown Monterey, Epsilon Greek Restaurant 7 pm (17/18)
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ChrisFlyer66
Dinoscool3 +4
KathyWdrf
lili
mhnadel
spacecrafter
Sykes
Karen2 +1
deirdre+1
redrick

Sunday 10:30 am State Historic Parks Public Walking Tour [Please arrive Pacific House Museum 10 am.] (10)
boxo
ChrisFlyer66
Dinoscool3 +4
lili
Kathy Wdrf
spacecrafter

Sunday lunch in Pacific Grove, Fandango 12:00 noon (13/14)
boxo
ChrisFlyer66
Dinoscool3 +4
KathyWdrf
spacecrafter
lili
deirdre+1
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 6:36 am
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Originally Posted by Karen2
Count us in! It was great fun in 2012. We have never been to the air show in Salinas, just the one at Moffett in Mountain View, now gone...

If we went in Oct for the Butterfly Parade, would the butterflies be in town? for the uninitiated, that is some sight to see. Bring binoculars.

Monterey Airport is a kick in the pants. Since we are right in the middle between Monterey and San Francisco, we have flown out of Monterey if there is a DEAL! Everyone but us knows everyone. It is all so buddy buddy. So small town.

So far, we are open for any of the dates. Thanks for putting this together.

Karen2 and Mr Karen2
The 2012 DO date was the last weekend in October and we definitely saw the butterflies despite the normal end-November peak. IIRC, deirdre got some great Monarch photos.

I'm sad to say everyone does NOT know (this) everyone at our little Monterey Peninsula Airport anymore. With flight and personnel cuts over the last year+, it's just not the same. UA just cut our once daily DEN service and the UA (SkyWest) counter is manned by American Eagle people! The SkyWest people KWIW (knew who I was).

Anywho, I am happy to add the Karen2s to the list.
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 6:55 am
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Back from OzFest and after some much-needed sleep to nip the beginnings of a cold/cough in the bud, I am ON this and ready to roll.

All things taken into consideration, I've decided October 24-26 for the official DO dates.

bdnyc, sorry you won't be able to make it.

My contact at MRY, Neil Gabrielson, turns out to be a registered member of a certain frequent flyer forum, more a lurker than poster. Small world, huh? He's been very kind to speak with both private jet centers - Monterey Jet Center and Del Monte Aviation - next to the airport regarding possible facility tours.

Will keep you posted on the rest of our events as I work them out.
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 7:18 am
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October 24 is my birthday! That sounds like a great weekend for this Do ^
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 3:07 pm
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i have now blocked the weekend in my work calendar. thank you for the update!
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Old Jun 8, 2014, 7:20 am
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I've made my weekend hotel reservation at the Days Inn Downtown Monterey. Never been, but one of the past attendees stayed there and lived to tell so it can't be too bad. And the location is incredibly convenient.

Using this link from the Hotel Deals forum codes thread, 3 nights comes to $251.50 total. http://www.wyndhamhotelgroup.com/?co..._id=8000000066

If you're on the Interested list, I recommend making a cancellable reservation at your preferred hotel now. Monterey hotel rates are crazy high and even more so on weekends.

Originally Posted by CMK10
October 24 is my birthday! That sounds like a great weekend for this Do ^
Great. Hope you can make it! Of all proposed dates, it's the weekend that's furthest from my birthday and I'm perfectly happy forgetting that I turn a year older.
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Old Jun 9, 2014, 7:03 pm
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Myself and +2 (my parents) will be attending for sure. I have a friend in the Marines who is stationed in MRY, and his brother (also a friend) will be coming with us. I'm unsure as of yet whether the two of them will be joining in the DO festivities, I hope they will. (My Marine friend would probably be able to join in for the dinners if that's ok.) Looking forward to seeing MRY and my old friend (with an added college visit in LAX on the way)!
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Old Jun 9, 2014, 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by dinoscool3
Myself and +2 (my parents) will be attending for sure. I have a friend in the Marines who is stationed in MRY, and his brother (also a friend) will be coming with us. I'm unsure as of yet whether the two of them will be joining in the DO festivities, I hope they will. (My Marine friend would probably be able to join in for the dinners if that's ok.) Looking forward to seeing MRY and my old friend (with an added college visit in LAX on the way)!
That's great! I'll add you and your parents to the IN list, and of course the Marines are welcome to join us at any point(s).
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Old Jun 12, 2014, 9:43 pm
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Interested. Please add me to the list. Its a nice drive from the Bay area
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Old Jun 12, 2014, 11:51 pm
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Ooops, I meant to edit, not reply.

Anyway, I'm happy to add you to the Interested list, ptownca. ^
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Old Jun 13, 2014, 1:43 pm
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Old Jun 15, 2014, 8:49 pm
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Just heard about this at another DO. One of my favorite places to visit, but unfortunately it conflicts with a friend's wedding. Here's to hoping that gets "naturally" moved (fat chance, but we can hope).

I stayed at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands last Oct. Great place to burn your free nights from the CC sign up. A basic room was going for $500/night. The view is breathtaking.

A few years ago I stayed at Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras. It was dirt cheap on an April week day and had a super comfy bed and pillows. Not the most central location though.

Had some great meals in downtown Carmel.
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Old Jun 15, 2014, 8:54 pm
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Just heard about this at another DO. One of my favorite places to visit, but unfortunately it conflicts with a friend's wedding. Here's to hoping that gets "naturally" moved (fat chance, but we can hope).
Can't imagine who told you about it Sorry you won't be able to make it
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Old Jun 16, 2014, 9:38 pm
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Count us in, but sorry bdnyc won't be there.
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Old Jun 16, 2014, 9:54 pm
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I'm interested ... went ahead and booked a couple nights at the Hyatt Monterey
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Old Jun 17, 2014, 6:21 pm
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Wow, Monterey DO was mentioned at the esteemed BRT?! Thank you, CMK10! Sorry you (probably) won't be able to make it, italdesign, but let me know when you're in the area again.

I've updated the attendance list. Thursday is reconn day where I'll be speaking to a few vendors. Will keep you all posted.
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