Official choice of place and time for AMG 2015

[anniebc]

Don't you dare get me started on those bloody things, I do crazy things, like go dancing in Leather bars....

Can't wait to see your smiling face again, and hear that dirty laugh of yours.

Aroha
Jan

[wolfter]

I can see we're all excited again about AMG.  For some reason, it appears many of us simply had an awful period during the planning and follow through with last year's event.  I won't mention all that was happening during that period again.

I can't wait for y'all to meet the other Greg but I need  all to promise me that even though you'll like him better, don't let it be obvious. 

I don't remember the drinkies I bought Jan but I totally remember the god awful restaurant that I begged someone to go to for days.  She agreed and basically ended up with 2 entrees.  I still can't believe a vegetarian restaurant of any culture serves meat. 

[anniebc]

I don't remember the drinkies I bought Jan but I totally remember the god awful restaurant that I begged someone to go to for days.  She agreed and basically ended up with 2 entrees.  I still can't believe a vegetarian restaurant of any culture serves meat.

I enjoyed our meal date, I say date because we were the only two left at the hotel because of our hangovers, everyone else had gone their merry ways, although Rocky (bless his heart)  did try and get me out of bed. 

Not sure what I ate but it sobered me up, so for that I thank you, BTW it was my very first vegetarian restaurant.

Can wait to see you again and meet Greg.

Aroha
Jan

[wolfter]

OH, I remember.  An authentic Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant.  I saw the bright sign from my room for days.  It wasn't meant for tourists as nobody spoke English and we had to simply point at our selections.  They didn't serve any beverages that I even recognized.

I was delivered some sort of wrap that was disgusting.  It tasted like slime so I opened it up and we witnessed raw shrimp that could probably have been brought back to life.  Obviously, I did not need to eat anything else that day.

OOOPS, we're getting so off track.   OH well, time to get excited.

[Jeff G]

I will start checking rates then .

[anniebc]

I will start checking rates then .

 

[leatherman]

I do crazy things, like go dancing in Leather bars....

But it was a wonderful time, wasn't it?

[bocker3]

Don't you dare get me started on those bloody things, I do crazy things, like go dancing in Leather bars....

Can't wait to see your smiling face again, and hear that dirty laugh of yours.

Aroha
Jan

Just do what Sid and I do -- stick to non-alcoholic drinks.  We remember EVERYTHING and can use them against others......  (cue evil laugh).   

Sid just might be able to accompany me this time too -- he hasn't been to AMG since the Lemondrop filled Seattle edition.

Hugs,
M

[anniebc]

But it was a wonderful time, wasn't it?

Oh yes it was Mikie..

Aroha
Jan

[anniebc]

Just do what Sid and I do -- stick to non-alcoholic drinks.  We remember EVERYTHING and can use them against others......  (cue evil laugh).   

Sid just might be able to accompany me this time too -- he hasn't been to AMG since the Lemondrop filled Seattle edition.

Hugs,
M

I do that for most of the year, AMG is about the only place I can let me hair down and have a few wee drinks..

I hope Sid can make it, it will be lovely to see him again.

Aroha
Jan

[Lou-ah-vull]

I missed the infamous "lemon drop" night in Seattle because I was already sufficiently schnockered in the hotel bar and went straight to bed!  I marveled at how everyone else hauled themselves up Capitol Hill and back down.  The stories the next day were priceless!

Gary

[aztecan]

I was mostly innocent the night of the lemon drop.

Really, I remember getting back to the hotel and everything.

I may have had a tipple or two, and did grab someone's backside in the leather bar, but, really, I was totally innocent.

Now, the day of the lavender martinis, that is another story.

Or, were they the same day? 

HUGS,

Mark

[Jeff G]

That leather bar was serving drinks in big beer glasses and filling them over half full of booze . I only had 3 drinks there and was totally bombed ... Henry and I left and had a drink at another bar as well ... It was a night to remember except for the ones who were in leather bar excessive booze blackout . 

[wolfter]

I was mostly innocent the night of the lemon drop.

Really, I remember getting back to the hotel and everything.

I may have had a tipple or two, and did grab someone's backside in the leather bar, but, really, I was totally innocent.

Now, the day of the lavender martinis, that is another story.

Or, were they the same day? 

HUGS,

Mark

Yes they were the same day, you and I were in charge of scouting all the awesome places.  I think we started our trek around lunch time.  I'm just grateful I made it back to the hotel by breakfast.    And I won't mention whom I witnessed arriving shortly after I did. 

[Lou-ah-vull]

and then there was the Sky Terrace in Chicago....

makes me wonders what stories await on Beale Street in Memphis!

Gary

[Basquo]

That leather bar was serving drinks in big beer glasses and filling them over half full of booze . I only had 3 drinks there and was totally bombed ... Henry and I left and had a drink at another bar as well ... It was a night to remember except for the ones who were in leather bar excessive booze blackout .

I don't remember know what you're talking about.

[Jeff G]

I don't remember know what you're talking about.

LOL … I barely do .

[aztecan]

and then there was the Sky Terrace in Chicago....

Gary

Oh yes, that was a grand day! Eternal blessings on our Henry and his supply of Dewar's.

Then there was the place across the street where the bartender nearly caught the place on fire during a demonstration.

And the visit to Boys Town.

Oh, Memphis, here we come!

HUGS,

Mark

[bocker3]

Oh yes, that was a grand day! Eternal blessings on our Henry and his supply of Dewar's.

Then there was the place across the street where the bartender nearly caught the place on fire during a demonstration.

And the visit to Boys Town.

Oh, Memphis, here we come!

HUGS,

Mark

oh, and don't forget our groupie's and their Jell-O shots!!!

M

[Lou-ah-vull]

I would like to finalize the hotel arrangements.  Are we safe with establishing a room block of 10 rooms for Thursday through Tuesday at the Holiday Inn?  At the moment, they have additional rooms (and hopefully we will need them) but it would be best to go with the minimum for the purpose of getting a contract.  Keep in mind, we will have to guarantee the ten rooms or cancel the entire block.  If we had to cancel the block, I am fairly certain we could make those individual reservations most likely at the same rate but that is not guaranteed at this moment.  I just want to be sure we are comfortable with a ten room guarantee.  We will have a cutoff time for reservations once we get this set up.  I am sure we will be able to add people afterwards as long as they have rooms.  I just want to be sure that our consensus is with the offer from the Holiday Inn.

Gary

[Jeff G]

Sounds Great Gary !

[anniebc]

Sounds good to me Gary...now we just need to know who is definitely attending.

Aroha
Jan

[bocker3]

Gary -
Sounds like a plan!!  I will be using one of the 10 (hopefully with Sid too).

Mike

[weasel]

  I'm all ready to go 
                                          Weasel 


    P.s. Hope gasoline stays cheap 

[bocker3]

Yea Mike!

I thought for sure you would comment on the opportunity to spank Mark...but I guess there will be time for that later!

I am going on a 14 day cruise in the Baltics this June....Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Talinn, St. Petersburg, Helskini, Stockholm, Arhaus, and back to Rotterdam.  Very excited to visit some new countries. 

And...excited to visit Beale Street and Memphis with AMG.

Gary

I missed this message.....   I am dying to go on the Baltic cruise -- can't wait to hear all about it!!

M

[Buckmark]

Count me in for Memphis.  I'm ready to make a reservation at the Holiday Inn as soon as the block of rooms is established.

[Jeff G]

I missed this message.....   I am dying to go on the Baltic cruise -- can't wait to hear all about it!!

M

I want to do this cruise too . I have a friends who just got back and want me to go with next time cause they loved it so much they want to do it all over .

As soon as we get the go I will be booking a room in Memphis .

[Miss Philicia]

pft... Miss P did that Baltic cruise nine years ago. My parents took me when they thought I was about to croak.

[guitargal]

This sounds like fun! Can I come?

[weasel]

This sounds like fun! Can I come?

    Hi quitargal  ,
                              Nice to meet you 

                              Of couse you may come , the more the merrier !

                                                                            Weasel   

               

[aztecan]

Hey Gary,

Yes, the Holiday Inn is fine with me a well.

Just saying . . .

HUGS,

Mark

[anniebc]

I want to do this cruise too . I have a friends who just got back and want me to go with next time cause they loved it so much they want to do it all over .

As soon as we get the go I will be booking a room in Memphis .

I would love to do this cruise but it would cost an arm and a leg from here...but if it meant sailing with you guys then I would stop eating for a year.. .

Aroha
Jan

[Jeff G]

I would love to do this cruise but it would cost an arm and a leg from here...but if it meant sailing with you guys then I would stop eating for a year.. .

Aroha
Jan

It would be fun for sure . I need to stop spending money on all that bling I buy for Art projects and I could travel again LOL .

[DANIELtakashi]

Hi.
I will stay with my friends living in JERICHO ARKANSAS and drive to MEMPHIS.
TOKYO - ATLANTA - MEMPHIS.

[Miss Philicia]

I tried re-reading this long thread. Can someone tell me what dates were eventually decide on for this year's AMG and perhaps it would be nice to have a "sticky" thread that has the exact details as they accrue so one doesn't have to wade through all of the conversation. It's daunting for someone new popping in.

[tednlou2]

I would love to do this cruise but it would cost an arm and a leg from here...but if it meant sailing with you guys then I would stop eating for a year.. .

Aroha
Jan

How much is a flight to the states?  And, how are those seats?  I would love to visit Australia and New Zealand, but I have this picture of just a little more leg room, than we get on regional flights here.  Well, unless you're in first class and get one of those pods, that allow you to recline fully.  I would need that.  Can I get that for $500 ..lol?

[wolfter]

I tried re-reading this long thread. Can someone tell me what dates were eventually decide on for this year's AMG and perhaps it would be nice to have a "sticky" thread that has the exact details as they accrue so one doesn't have to wade through all of the conversation. It's daunting for someone new popping in.

You're smart enough to to wade through this all the chaos and I don't understand why the need to , well just be you.  It's only been several years that I've  attended and yet see the presence of those who have issues

[Lou-ah-vull]

I think we will have a "sticky" thread when the contract is confirmed.  I signed and faxed it on Friday.  We will post hotel information, contact information, etc.  The dates are July 29- August 4.  The hotel is the Holiday Inn Downtown Memphis. 

Gary

[Miss Philicia]

Thanks, Gary

Oddly I don't recall it running for an entire week last time I went but maybe my memory is fuzzy.

[Jody]

Gary...I believe the dates are Thursday, July 30 at check in until Tuesday, August 4 at check out.

Jody

[Lou-ah-vull]

Jody,

You are correct.  I typed that without looking at a calendar.  Oops!

Gary

[WillyWump]

Cant wait to book it! Thanks for your work Gary

*cough* you didnt hear this from me but we may have The queen of Philly gracing us this year.

[anniebc]

Cant wait to book it! Thanks for your work Gary

*cough* you didnt hear this from me but we may have The queen of Philly gracing us this year.

Wow! so Memphis is just mere blocks from Miss P then...well colour me surprised.   

Aroha
Jan
(who hopes Miss P will arrive wearing something vintage with a cup of gourmet coffee her delicate hands )