Geneapalozza: A Celebration Of All Things Gene

[agile_one]

Oh man wish this would have been this weekend. I have three days off and it's only a six hour drive. Hopefully they don't send me back and I can make MOA 2.

<Maxwell Smart> Missed it by that much ... </Maxwell Smart> Damn, Naaman, so close, but yet so far. Sure wish this could have worked, but, as you say, more reason to lock in MOA II.

My sources tell me that Al is giving a door prize to all who attend. Well two doors technically...

pffft ... TamJam is throwing down one of these.

[Tyll Hertsens]

Hells yeah! Guns, booze, and a Ferarri.

What could go wrong?

BTW, Gene, I think that Ferarri is a fake.

Edited December 1, 2010 by Tyll Hertsens

[Tyll Hertsens]

Aw fuck, sorry guys, double post.

[agile_one]

Fake, my ass ... I found it on teh internets, how could it be fake?

[Tyll Hertsens]

Sweet then, I'll wear my driving shoes. You'll hold my beer for me while I take 'er out for a spin, right?

It won't take me long.

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[agile_one]

Yeah, I'll hold your beer, and jp can hold your gun.

Gonna be a fun time, Tyll ... looking forward to it.

[Asr]

No guns for me but I'm in for booze, fast cars, and loose women. 3 things that just go together, right? Man is there anything that can make TamJam even better at this point?

I'll probably stuff some gear into my carry-on. Maybe the Arcam rDac, Avenson HPA, & Audio-Technica ES10.

[Tyll Hertsens]

Man is there anything that can make TamJam even better at this point?

M-80s? Gasoline? Case of Reddi-wip?

[Voltron]

No guns for me but I'm in for booze, fast cars, and loose women. 3 things that just go together, right? Man is there anything that can make TamJam even better at this point?

I'll probably stuff some gear into my carry-on. Maybe the Arcam rDac, Avenson HPA, & Audio-Technica ES10.

I'd definitely like to check out the rDAC if you can bring that Steve.

[cetoole]

Dammit, where am I gonna park that Ferrari in Hoboken?

[screaming oranges]

Looks like the weather will be a cool one... in other words, tube weather.

[Voltron]

Que?

[Iron_Dreamer]

One week and counting! Boy, am I psyched!

[agile_one]

[screaming oranges]

I was thinking it was THIS weekend... temps in the mid 60's (at least that's what I saw during lunch time). Nevermind.

It's not cool weather for most of you northerners anyway. Heh.

[tyrion]

54 this morning when I was walking the dogs.

[Grahame]

1 Week to go and Counting!

Gene, could you add Ella's and Knight Shooting Sports to the POI's on your Google Map ? xthxbye

[agile_one]

^^^

Done, Grahame. Also threw in the Taco Bus (former El Taconazo) on Hillsborough, which is real close to Ella's.

[Voltron]

This time next week, I will be basking in the presence of this august group once again. Yay!

Some of us were thinking of going out for dinner Friday night at a nicer and pricier than usual spot. Obviously, whoever goes to that dinner will reconnect with the rest of the crew afterward. We should figure out who is interested in the nice dinner idea and where we want to go, so speak up with interest and suggestions.

[VPI]

I like nice stuff.

Depends on the time as I do not get in until 6:50 on Saturday night.

[Voltron]

After you arrive is good with me, Nice Guy Jeff.

[Grahame]

Are you thinking of Bern's Steak House > Home ?

Some people seem to think it's worth the splurge Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL

They also seem to have <Neo voice>wine, lots of wine</Neo voice>

from the reviews

some recommendations:

1) Visit their website and read up on their menu before hand so you know what to expect.

2) Take the tour!! They'll walk you through the kitchen explaining all the stations, etc. Plus they'll take you down into their world-class wine cellar.

3) Make reservations

4) Dress nicely (suit and tie not required)

5) Plan on it being at least a 2 hour affair.

6) Order your steak more rare than normal.

7) Park across the street (I hate valet)

But the whole dressing up thing doesn't seem very head case. Grown up, perhaps, but not very d-_-b

EDIT: Dress code from the web site

Bern’s & SideBern’s Dress Codes

The appropriate attire at either Bern's Steak House or SideBern's is business casual to semi-formal. We ask that no t-shirts, tennis shoes, flip-flops, shorts, or blue jeans be worn. If any of these items are worn to Bern’s, you may be seated in our lounge area instead of one of the dining rooms.

Jackets and ties are encouraged, but not officially required. It is quite common to see formal wear in our restaurants since we are fortunate to be visited often for special occasion meals.

Zagat Tampa top lists

http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/BrowseTopLists.aspx?Ntk=GeoChildID&Ntt=1916&N=120&VID=8

Edited December 4, 2010 by Grahame

[crappyjones123]

that rules me out. only shorts and sneakers here.

grahame id like the floor if peter is ok with it peter?

[agile_one]

ummm, yeah, a Bern's excursion is a strong possible for Fri night. Jeff, 6:50 arrival is right on time, so you are in.

I'm working on an agenda, list of weekend activities, which I'll post up sometime tomorrow.

In the meantime, if any out of towners want to pm me flight arrival times, we will do our best to accommodate you, althouh the hotel is a very short cab ride if we can't.

Am I getting psyched with less that a week to go? Hell yes.

[Voltron]

4:45 Friday pickup work for this out of towner?