Who's Joining the Third Wave of MNG?

[chefann]

Any takers?

We had a blast at the MNG last year, and I'd love to do it again. Besides, there's almost nobody from my cluster going, and it'll be good to see some friendly faces.

 

[PCJenni]

I am attending for the first time this year!!! I can't wait to put faces to everyone I "see" on here all the time!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Count me in!

 

[PamperedDor]

boo hoo - we need an organizer for Wave 1!! Guess I need to start the thread -

You guys have fun though!!

 

[dianevill]

I'm in - we're not coming down until Thursday morning. Dawn will be joining me (PamperDawn). She's not a regular poster but she's my awesome recruit who introduced me to this site. She and I are the only ones coming from our cluster (our "sister" cluster is coming so we have some friends, but we're it from our cluster).

Looking forward to it!

 

[merego]

Count me in

 

[Jenni]

If the time frame works with my schedule while I'm in town... I am game! I have only been around these boards for a couple of months but I am most thankful for the support I have received. Would love to put some faces to the names!

 

[sburnside]

I have only been around these boards for a couple of months but I am most thankful for the support I have received. Would love to put some faces to the names!

Me too! I'd love to attend!

 

[Ann F]

I'd love to meet everyone. I didn't know about the one last year (that may have been about the time I had to go "cold turkey" with this site. I thought I had to read every word of every post!)

My cluster and our sister clusters usually dine together the night before NC starts, but other than that I'm open!

Thanks!

 

[pampered1224]

I voted day one but...I really should have voted whenever. I would love to be down there Wednesday but with the financial thing, I may not do three nights. If I could find a roomie, well that may be a different story. I had a great time and Anne and Linda and well, I can't wait! It will be fun seeing you all again and meeting new Cheffers too!
Hey Anne? You never did mention if you had a new hat!

 

[chefann]

Nope, no new hat, John. But I can bring my renaissance costume, just for you. I think you'd look cute in it.

 

[chefann]

Bump! Wave 3 folks, vote for a Meet n Greet day. I'll post specifics in a few weeks, but I would like your input as to date.

 

[merego]

I am going to be there on Wednesday, so Wednesday would be good or Thursday.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Wednesday would probably be better for me as well.

Where are you thinking of having it? Same place?

Has anyone started a thread on where everyone is staying? I'm at the Sheraton again this year. I'll go start the thread now.

 

[chefann]

I was kinda thinking the same place as last year, just because many of us know where it is, and they have food and libations available. Plus, we can get rowdy and nobody will notice.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I found it and bumped it. So if you haven't already posted your hotel info, please do so.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I was kinda thinking the same place as last year, just because many of us know where it is, and they have food and libations available. Plus, we can get rowdy and nobody will notice.

That's fine - I know how to catch a cab

 

[merego]

All the hotels are booked and we don't have one yet, but my director is working on it with someone who helps PC with hotels, or at least that is what I think she said.

 

[merego]

I forgot to mention, I am sooo excited about meeting everyone!!!!

 

[fikibiff]

Any new plans for this yet?

 

[chefann]

Not yet. It's still a little early. (plan it too early, and people forget)

 

[cathyskitchen]

OK, IF I go, then I would prefer Day 1 (first day of conf.), since I will probably fly in late on Wed. and will fly home Sat. afternoon, so I only have to miss 2 days of work and only pay for 3 nights in a hotel. If I make director by 6/30, I'm going no matter what, and I'm close, so I'll keep you posted! I always love a good reason to PARTAY!

 

[fikibiff]

bumping...

 

[cmdtrgd]

I haven't voted yet because I am trying to earn a shopping spree via my director. If that happens, Wednesday is out for me. I would vote for having one each night and letting people come to the one(s) that work out. However, that might be too much for Ann to handle. Maybe we could have a host for each night?

 

[pamperedbecky]

I'm coming in with a couple other cheffers on Wednesay night and this night probably works best. But maybe even Thursday night too. I don't know what time we'll get in Wednesday but probbaly around dinner time, so any time after that. I vote for last year's location too...that was easy! And I like the fact that it won't be weird if we're loud.

 

[chefann]

Right now, I'm leaning toward Wednesday and Thursday nights, almost definitely in the same place as last year. I'm one of only a couple people from my Director's cluster going to Conference, so it'll actually be easier for me to do a Day 1 gathering than it was last year (my AD's cluster went to dinner together on Day 1 last year, and it took up the whole evening). I also like that particular location because of the loud factor, as well as the availability of food and beverages.

 

[pampered1224]

You know...Ann had everything very well tied up and the Irish Pub in the Hilton was very fun last year. I think she is correct in that we should do that again this year. Just my two cents. And like Linda mentioned, a lot of know where it is. I wonder if we need to look for the cow in the lobby this year or will there be something else? That was way to funny! Especially when Ann gave up her hat for her to wear. Totally cool looking cow though with the hat and I think shades as well!
My vote - both nights only because we are doing something on Thursday with the higher ups and as I finaly change my reservations - especially since I am getting a BIG check on the 9th!!! - Yep gonna rub it in!! - and am coming in on Wednesday. Not sure what time though. I will probably only make the Wednesday one. So...
See you all in 45 DAYS!!! (I gotta stop watching that countdown - it's gonna make me crazy!)

 

[legacypc46]

Either (or both )Wed or Thursday works for me.

 

[Chef Kearns]

So are we doing gifts again? I thought the picture frames were cute. Although I never got a group picutre. I think we had them posted here and I just never printed it.

 

[chefann]

Dunno about a gift exchange. Haven't thought about it yet. I'll try to find the pic and send it to you (or post the link)