Sac, CA Chanel b-day *IMPORTANT UPDATE!*

Hey Rogues there has been a change in venue because Jillian's could not suit certain criteria for a dinner. Also the time of the event has also changed (still Feb. 7th but it's a b-day lunch now instead of dinner) so I hope everyone can still make it! Sorry about the changes guys!:

It's at the Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth St & Mission,
directly across from Metreon, one block south of the
Powell St. BART station.

It's the same day, Sat. Feb. 7 and it's from 11:30 - 2 p.m.

As you enter the lobby, go to your right and take the escalator to the next floor. The restaurant will be on your right. It's still $20 per person, as before, and will include several items, including several salads, soups, and a refillable non-alcoholic beverage. It's also a buffet so feel free to loosen the belts before hand. (a sample menu for that day might be something like: broiled NY steak w/burgundy wine demiglaze, baked salmon w/ horseradish crust, green beans almondine, and garlic mashed potatoes). RSVP is still by the 2nd with Matt taking the payments via paypal @ toschestation@yahoo.com or other forms of payment via check, MO, etc at his mailing addy (PM or reply on this thread if you want that option).

If people come are coming into the City there still might be the Chinese New Years road closures now so I'd reccommend getting here by 10:30am if possible just in case. Also since the time has changed we can talk a while afterwards about future events like WonderCon and Celebration 3 and then checkout the Chanel New Years Parade, I mean Chinese New Years Parade @ 5:30pm!

 

Yeah, sorry for the change, guys, but this actually turned out to be a better deal!

 

Alright, I'm gonna have to disappoint some people in another club.....but I am still going to be there, though I suggest we leave at 9:00. Who's still in the Falcon's Escort?

That sample menu sounds amazing! you think 2 1/2 hours is enough for us? I can easily see this lasting until 9 pm.

 

i'm still in.

 

I'm still there in spirit.



I WILL NOT miss Wonder-con though.

 

I'm still in.

 

Hey, guys. I'm sure we can find something to do if you guys want to stay longer. I'll bring pictures from last year's WonderCon, Bridget.

 

Thanks, I'm sure the rest of my group would love to see how much fun we all had. It'll also be incentive for them to come to WC this year.

 

oh i'm definetley going to wondercon this year!!

 

WC 04 is gonna be good... and I still wanna give Celebration 3 a run for it's credits! That's why they added another day you know? They got scared hehe...

 

Let me know if you have room Tionne.

I'll go!

 

So far Devin is the only one in my transport who hasn't confirmed the change in time. We could add one more to my car but it would be very tight.

I'd like to see if someone...anyone!...else is willing to drive so that you and Brian can go.

 

REMINDER!!!

If you are going to this event (Feb 7th) you need to RSVP by Feb. 2nd and send $20 via paypal to the above e-mail addy or PM me for a physical address to send checks. I will be sending a note to Matt tomorrow including the names of those who have confirmed with me that they are going, it is up to you to send the money!

New parking info. The San Fran people suggest parking at the lot at 5th and Folsom if you are staying more than a few hours, otherwise there is another lot closer to the Marriott.

 

Pulling this thread back up to the top.

Shasa and Brian, have you arranged transportation? I have three people in my car but I could squeeze one more I think. Let me know TODAY! Post here or e-mail me (bridgetfalcon@yahoo.com) or PM me. Even if you can't send the money in time, you can pay at the event if you have to.

 

Hey SV Rogues! I think we'll be representing the Fan Force contingent at this lunch/party/meeting. I'm glad your flying our wing! *salutes*. Let us know if you guys need anything while your around here in SF. It'll be awesome meeting some new Rogues as well as catching up with some of the old ones!

RIDE NOW!! RIDE NOW!!!

 

This was a very interesting adventure for the three Rogues who attended.
Some highlights:
-spending the entire drive to San Fran talking about the fan film in much detail

-navigating the always-fun streets of San Fran in the Falcon's Escort, parking in and then finding the nearly impossible parking garage (impossible is what Rogues do best)

-a wonderful luncheon at the Marriott with good friends and Star Wars geeks including Mary Franklin (editor of Bantha Tracks and Events coordinator for Lucasfilm - WE LOVE YOU!), members of the SFFF, 501st (including our own Hand_Schaub), and Chanel's mother Eva.

-wandering through the Metreon and then fighting the crowds to watch the Chinese New Year's Parade (is it over YET???)

-leaving the parade early and nearly running to Mel's (restauraunt from Lucas' American Graffiti) for a dinner that cost almost more than the entire group of 12 people had on hand.

That basically recaps the entire day. My thanks to Ming and the SFFF for hosting this event. Special thanks to my personal bodyguards (LDV and Hanc) whilst wandering the dark and dangerous streets of San Francisco. And no thanks to the impossible-to-find parking garage which hid my transport from me.

It was an awesome day!! Pics soon!!!

 

It was nice to meet some of the Sac Valley FF peeps!! I am glad you all made it! Now onto Wondercon!! Wooo!!

A couple of pics for yas!

Group Picture

Sac Valley pic

 

It was really nice meeting all of you yesterday! I'll see ya all again at Wondercon!

 

Your Very Welcome Tionne.

DOWN WITH MELS!

 

"spending the entire drive to San Fran talking about the fan film in much detail"

hmmm..let me see is I can use my powers to figure out some of what was said.

LDV: "That freakin Deadpool is driving me crazy."

Hawkie: "Don't I know it."

LDV: "He's a sick twisted freak, Nude scenes indeed!!'"

Hawkie: "That man offends reason."

LDV: "I swear one more re-write and I'll go bald from pulling my hair out."

Hawkie: "But my oh my he is one fine piece of Sith man meat."

LDV: "I know I'm just so jealous..so jealous it hurts."


Yeah that sounds about right.

 

Definitely Mel's is out next time!!! sheeeesh!!!!! Gratuity my arse. We should be the judge of that!!

 

Lol... I can understand Mel's position however. Even though it sucked rocks... Damn it, why didn't that waiter win the lotto that night?! We could have that free meal he was braggin about! Whatever... I did see all the extra waiters they had to bring in to help that one guy... Ah well.

Anyway! Outside of my own Rogues I was glad to see you Rogues coming out with us too. It was awesome fighter coverage all through out!

Next time for Mel's: split up and head to the tables and see if you can get some of the waiters to follow you!

AND NO TIP!

 

Yeah Ming! That'll teach them to mess with the Rogues! *soup Nazi voice* no tip for you!

Dead: well the first part of that conversation is pretty accurate but the last few lines...uhhh...wayyyy off brother.

 

Whoa Hawkgirl is projecting Hulk Hogan. cool.

 

Yeah it was a great place Ming and even though we did get screwed for the tip, it was awesome flying wingmen/women with the SFFF. Good times people. Cannot wait until Unity.