1. Glad you are feeling better.
2. My opinion, rather poor behavior re: Jumbo in terms of the no tell, no shows. You missed the machinations to keep the table for the 11 non-appearing no shows. Appreciated were those who acknowledged that it created a problem and all is forgotten. The three who have not said a thing will be remembered without a great deal of fondness. Ask the Kuching bunch about how I eventually reacted. No more will be said.
3. You are correct that you were at the second highest cost table. Everything in terms of cost seemed to be controlled despite the horror expressed by some in respect to the approximate cost information provided based upon last years cost at my table with a 10% escalator.

In that regard, thank you for jumping in and informing certain folks that if your butt is in the seat, you will incur certain costs. I cannot express enough thanks for your stating the obvious. Again some folks for some unfathomable reason feel that there is no cost involved in occupying a seat in a restaurant. They also do not grasp the concept of "cover", "cuperto" and concepts similar in many countries around this world. Also the concept of service charges, tax and other foreign things. Or sometimes even paying for their drinks and/or meals.

Sunday night the vege was baby Kailan (Gaiilan to you) with Garlic. Guess the head guy thought we looked foreign and toned it down. Chicken indeed was not as good as previous years. The previous cook was perhaps deported back to China or he had an off night. The ordering was a three way collaborative affair with Karen Kay, Starwood Lurker II and ignorant I deciding on a basically fixed menu which kept the price down. $S8 less than last year. A good time but perhaps we are becoming too large a group for the alley. We also included items for all the alleged distastes but even that was not good enough for a couple of attendees.

Repaired back to the Conrad as described where I am again sitting before the SQ flight to LAX tomorrow and the eventual 11+ hour added journey to PDX. DL, you are a very bad airline. But still thanks for the rare First class award.

I asked one of the lounge attendants here at the Conrad whether things had calmed down since we left. They have not. She referred to us as the drinking guests who needed the conference room. Perhaps we need to do some reconsideration in respect to our behavior the future. Certainly this is a point to ponder.

We are not alone, but it gives one pause. Presently there is a large loud American group on a "Tour" monopolizing the place. Staff has not yet suggested their placement behind closed dooors, but I am considering it.

Best health improvement wishes.