Hmmmmmmmmm. Certainly some local (or not so local) lurkers will come out of the woodwork when they learn that the lovely Samantha might be bringing cigars. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tongue.gif (Oooh I love the new smilies!)

Travelweary's S.O. is Michael. Way http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cool.gif

Incidentally, we are staying at the Hilton Downtown.

The only place I don't want to go to eat is Morton's. I got my kids' bill from January today. I can't take another round of sticker shock like that to my financial systems in the near future. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif In general, Flyertalkers don't deal well with extravagance for the sake of extravagance. (auh20 that word is sake with a long "a" and a silent e. Not sake with a short "a" and "e" as in Japanese). http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

This invite sounds tempting but I'll be closing on my new house 2/29/00 and moving to the new house on 3/4/00. I hope all of you have a fun and memorable time!

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Okay, kiddies, here's a tentative plan. (And fercryinoutloud, please speak up if you'd prefer we do something else.)

I made reservations for eight (that means one open seat - anyone???) at 7:45 at Higgins, corner of S.W. Broadway and Jefferson -- about five blocks from the downtown Hilton. The theatre crowd starts clearing out at 7:30 so 7:45 was the best I could do. Of course, if you'd like a later seating let me know soonest.

I filched a copy of last night's menu and will scan it in later tonight so I can .pdf it to anyone who'd like to see it. Of course, the menu changes weekly, but it'll give you a good idea of what they're up to. (Aside to Punki: about 1/3 of the menu is meatless and there are several salad options.)

More later ...

Hey Samantha,

You are a Moving Star. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cool.gif Whatever is cool with you is cool with me.

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[This message has been edited by Punki (edited 02-09-2000).]

Can two more be squeezed in? The DEN-PDX fares just went down and it turns out Marie will be free that weekend? I'd love an excuse to see my hometown again and show it to Marie :-D

Hey QL, that's great. We'd love to see you & Marie again... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I'm sure Samantha can deal with it...

Could I also be included as a maybe for right now? I was going to wait a bit but things seem to be gelling on this. I have 1 Free Friday left to use & the Westin Portland is showing a decent rate for the weekend. Airfare still seems a bit high, but I'm thinking "What the heck?" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif I should hopefully know for sure in a week or so.

BTW, How is the Westin Portland & will it be convenient for the plans shaping up?

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- Anna

Wow! This is turning into an event! I'm so excited about meeting some old names but new faces. And, essxjay, your plans work great for me as I'll be trolling for antiques all day at the expo and will be ready for a big break about then.

p.s. Do you think Punki might like to go dancing?

Marie and I will be there latish Friday and will be staying at the Hilton.

Essxjay: If you can fit us in the dinner reservation, that would be great, if not, don't worry.

I'm looking forward to the reunions and new meetings. It will be a reunion with PDX as well, since I haven't been back since 1974!

Anna, you'll love the Westin...it's great & it has the Heavenly Beds!

Looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you can make it. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

essxjay, sounds like we've got a possible group of 10 now...



[This message has been edited by shadow (edited 02-10-2000).]

Lordy, this is really shaping up! I'll get on the horn to Higgins and shore up the reservation for 10. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

The Body Count:
Punki and Joe
TravelWeary and Michael
shadow and Jackie
essxjay
QuantamLeap and Marie
Anna S.

Maybe my friend Cyndy will join us? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif


[This message has been edited by essxjay (edited 02-10-2000).]

Boy, wouldn't an even dozen be nice?? Or even 13...

Punki & essxjay, I think the 2 of you should use your feminine charm, bat your collective eyelashes, whisper softly in their ears & convince Catman, auH2o & mweiss to come to Portland. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

After all, they made it to the SEA meet-up, the least they could do is come here...

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Well, everyone, my status for this get-together has offically changed from maybe to definitely! Booked my flight today and got to use a voucher from my ticket price drop from PiP. Shadow: Thanks for the input on the Westin.

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- Anna

The Westin is very nice and the restaurant Oritalia is fantastic (see my trip report). Make sure you get a room facing away from the construction, though... I was awakened all night by cars rumbling over a steel plate in the road.

Thanks for the link and I assume, invite, essxjay. Unfortunately (well, not really), I'll be sunning myself on the beach in Hawaii and the Turtle Bay Hilton that week with my SO courtesy of UA and Hilton. Keep me in mind though for the next time?