Easy folks - I agree with these dates but I need a couple days to confirm some potential conflicts and related info.

For sake of blocking out schedules, lets tentatively target 21 October 2006 and plan to firm up the date by the end of the week.

The 21st works for me...my beloved Aggies are playing Oklahoma State that weekend in Stillwater...maybe we will have a few losses by then and the loss to OK-State will get Coach Fran fired. Then, you will see theblakefish a-celebrating!!

I understand the need to make sure. But my high holy days begin with drunken Halloween orgies, and Mrs. RNE just got invited to a posh Halloween party October 21. I told her to cool her high heels, because that might be the date she'll be rubbing elbows with mile-grubbing nitwits like the man she married. She's all agog for that, and there's no stopping the missus once she's wound up!

Given that we will most likely fire up the party late afternoon, you should most likely be able to do both...

Oct. 21st is good for me as well! Count me in for that date too!

Urgh, I just have to figure a way to get from Dover, DE to CLE without leaving my car at Philly airport or driving the whole way.

Otherwise the date looks fine for me too.

Dan

I love the idea and the location suggestion.

Wondering if it's possible to get CO on board and include a possible tour of the CLE facilities? Similar to the real IAH events.

At the very least extend a personal invitation to Larry, Jeff and the rest of the gang.

CO Insider will be attending the event and I will be sure to invite others, but doubt they can attend given their hectic schedules. As much as I would like a tour of CLE facilities, that suddenly makes it a full blown 'Do and opens up a lot more planning, logistics and approvals.

I would be in for this and I have already informed the wife. This would be our first experience with the milage crew. Will there be any problems with sneaking some hair gel or mouthwash into the bomber squad or do you think that it will get confiscated? Perhaps I'll hide it in my pocket and make sure not to tell the waiter.

Just keep your fluids under 4oz and we will be fine.

ugh is right but only if you end up driving....

Excellent. Even the head of CO's CLE Ops would be good to invite, or someone from the City's airports commssion.

or someone to pick up the bar tab. :p

"I'm waiting..." says Mrs. RNE, arms folded, tapping her foot (as I cower).

If the date is indeed 10/21, I'll make the drive to CLE. Note to CO: this would be a great weekend to include GRR-CLE $78+ in the weekend deals.