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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Ok...here's the deal. For our Net54 National Dinner I played the hotels against each other to "win" our Net54 National Dinner business. The Embassy Suites said they would give us a 1/2 hour open bar for free.....so of course they won our business (plus I am staying there and wanted them to have it anyway...but that is beside the point)......The Dinner will be from 6pm till 12am.....just like last year. I expect it to start at 6pm promptly and then at 7pm we are going to have some speakers....That will take us to approx. 8pm.....and I am thinking that is when I want the Dinner served.....(8pm)....There will be 2 buffet lines so it should be pretty quick....But here is the question....When would be the best time (when we drink the most) to have them give us the free 1/2 hour of open bar? Of course this whole evening is free to everyone attending but there will be no drink tickets needed for whichever half hour I/we choose. Do ya'll think 6:30-7:00 or maybe later such as 9:00-9:30pm? We want to maximize our consumption during the freebies... <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>......best regards

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>as a professional drinker, i say we go strong out the gate 6:30-7pm<br /><br />edited to say: i just realized i don't land until 6pm, but i'll try to get over there asap.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Sean BH</b><p>Jeepers, no one told me there was open bar...it might be worth the 6 hour drive.<br /><br />Drink one or two for Bob and I.

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>You are a mess <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Sean BH</b><p>Michael, it's about 10 minutes from the airport...you'll just have to run!

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>Free bar 7:00-7:30. Certainly before dinner. JMO

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Leon,<br /><br />Can I bring my own pitcher for them to fill just as happy hour is dwindling down? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br />As long as the bar stays open - I am a happy camper.<br /><br /><br />I am looking forward to getting together with everyone.<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>you are welcome to do as you like....but as I said, it's open free bar from 6pm - 12am......not really much need to double fist the drinks.....however, if you want to bring a beer bong we can have some real fun!!! I remember when I was in the Marine Corps......oh, never mind...I will save that story for the Dinner party......

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Leon- how do you hold your liquor?<br /><br /><br /><br />...i hold mine by the ears... <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br />ok, that's my tasteless joke for the year, forgive me.<br /><br />p.s. i think, as someone mentioned above, 7-7:30pm would be better, it will give everyone a chance to settle-in a bit...

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>Maybe I should introduce myself;<br /><br />Hi Michael, my name is Steve.

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>That way we don't interfere with speakers or dinners AND we can drink beforehand -- however, shoot, whatever time is good for you is good for us --we all appreciate the effort involved<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Sorry Steve...i wrote the post quick and forgot who said 7pm... <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Dave Haas</b><p>6:30 - 7:00 would be good, then we'll be in good spirits to heckle the speakers. <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1216663559.GIF">

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Posted By: <b>B D</b><p>Dan McKee shows up!<br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Phil Garry</b><p>Leon:<br /><br />6:30pm-7:00pm sounds like a good idea to me.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Do the 6:30 time slot. The earlier the better. That way the jealously factor of hearing that so & so just bought a set of cards for hundreds of thousands of dollars won't hurt as much.<br /><br /><img src="http://vbbc.forumotion.com/users/17/23/61/smiles/136179.gif"> <br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>bigfish</b><p>Hopefully they have enough staff to handle the crowd!!!!!

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>What staff - you mean Leon ?

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Staff? We don't need no stinkin' staff!!! You got me. Actually I received a preliminary banquet order today from the hotel ...There will be 3 chefs and 2 bartenders....We are up to 110 confirmed rsvp's and about half a dozen maybes....so it looks like it will be similar in size to our Dinner last year.....I also just picked up the name tags and markers....Remember, everyone will need to have a little name tag on. No lurkers permitted (at least anonymously).....and then too, if you are lurking at this dinner, you might be kind of weird...(or should I say more weird than normal for guys that collect pictures of dead ballplayers)....best regards<br /><br />edited to add that I told them we want our free open bar from 6:30 - 7:00.....so make sure you are there then....

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Posted By: <b>Eric B</b><p>Just a little math...<br /><br />2 drinks served per minute x 30 minutes x 2 bartenders = 1 drink per guest.

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Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>Not if you shackle yourself to the bar, Eric.<br /><br /><br />(I don't usually share my drinking secrets)

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>So far I have never heard anyone say they couldn't get enough to drink at one of our Dinners <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>....The last 2 yrs we only had 1 bartender.....I would guess only 3/4 of the group, or less, will drink too.....plus, when time is up everyone will have as many tickets to use as is needed.....take care

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Posted By: <b>roland</b><p>Leon; I saw your message re: the newspaper article I have about Hooper. I will send it to you but need an address to send it to. Please let me know, or contact me at; rocuan@aol.com