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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:43 pm 
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If possible, please put my wife and I down as attendees with the caveat that I'm going to need to wait 2-3 weeks to actually pay.

Not for financial reasons, mind you, but because I just had back surgery 4 days ago and while I definitely want to attend, and believe I will be able to attend, I'm not paying a non-refundable ticket fee until I'm a bit further along in recuperation and 100% certain there will be no issues preventing me from going, and staying long enough to enjoy the evening :wink:

Still, I'm already up to taking a 6 block walk earlier today, and expect things to be completely fine by the 5th, so please do at least hold a couple of spots for us for now.


Hey man, we have room for you -- capacity at 200+.

Hope you can make it -- and it sounds like if you're at 6 blocks, you'll be in good shape on 12/5.

Looking forward to meeting you (I'm guessing we share an alma mater),

Hammond


I can't believe you two haven't met already. This Oak Parker is also hoping to be there but am awaiting the scheduling of a dress rehearsal for a concert the next day before I pay up.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:35 pm 
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From the main Sun Wah thread:

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For our holiday party will we have the entire restaurant or a separate space? I trust we will not be sharing the downstairs.


For the party, we're going to have a screened off area at the back...unless we get 200 or more people who sign up for the party, in which case Kelly might give us the whole place.


Another logistical question: Will dinner be buffet-style (as at Chuck's last year), or will the various dishes be delivered to each table (as usual at Sun Wah)?

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David Hammond wrote:
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For our holiday party will we have the entire restaurant or a separate space? I trust we will not be sharing the downstairs.


For the party, we're going to have a screened off area at the back...unless we get 200 or more people who sign up for the party, in which case Kelly might give us the whole place.


Another logistical question: Will dinner be buffet-style (as at Chuck's last year), or will the various dishes be delivered to each table (as usual at Sun Wah)?


My understanding is that we will eat "family style" -- food in the center of each table and lots of arguing with eruptions of long-suppressed emotion and anger that cannot be forgotten.

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David Hammond wrote:
My understanding is that we will eat "family style" -- food in the center of each table and lots of arguing with eruptions of long-suppressed emotion and anger that cannot be forgotten.

Interesting. Will there be a sign-up sheet to divvy up all the necessary roles?

We'll need a "Aunt Sally's boy is a doctor, I'm sure he didn't waste his time studying art history in college" person, someone to fill the "sigh...I don't know when I'll ever get to be a grandmother" position, someone to get more & more drunk as the night progresses and then go on an "I hate you all so much" rant, the all-important "you never call or visit me, I hope you'll at least come to my funeral" role, someone who hits everyone else up for money...I'm sure I'm forgetting a few :P


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Hi,

Sun Wah prefers banquet service, which consider family style. They feel with buffet, it is hard to keep track who received what.

Khaopaat - I find if I have even one guest, the bad family behavior goes completely away. Everyone likes to look good in front of strangers. Or at least it works like a charm with my family. :roll:

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:44 pm 
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I'm in Michigan, taking care of my mom after her spinal surgery, and I'm using a computer at the local library for Internet access. With the "guest" sign on, I don't get to do much in the way of online transactions -- so can I sign up anyway and just pay as soon as I get home? (I should be home at the end of next week.) If not, I'll understand, but I'd love to be able to attend if you have room and can wait a week or so for the money.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:01 pm 
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I'm in Michigan, taking care of my mom after her spinal surgery, and I'm using a computer at the local library for Internet access. With the "guest" sign on, I don't get to do much in the way of online transactions -- so can I sign up anyway and just pay as soon as I get home? (I should be home at the end of next week.) If not, I'll understand, but I'd love to be able to attend if you have room and can wait a week or so for the money.


You can definitely sign up when you get home. We have a lot of capacity here.

Glad you can make it,

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:09 pm 
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It pains me greatly to miss the party and all of my LTH friends, but I won't be in Chicago till the following week. Have a wonderful time!


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Just like last year, I'll be in Europe during this fest.
But I'll have some schnitzel, thinking of you folks while I'm in Vienna.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:19 pm 
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I was all excited about attending this year's event . . . until I realized that I have already committed to a holiday party that evening. :cry:


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OK!
Signed up me and Mrs.LM for the party.

Any hints about parking in the neighborhood? :roll:

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I assume with all us LTH'ers, and being Saturday night, the parking will be nightmarish. Isn't the Red Line near there, guys, or am I mistaken?

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Red Line Argyle Stop is pretty close.


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It's about a 2 block walk from the Red line stop. Closer than the 1/2 block it was before they moved, but still incredibly close. When you exit the Argyle stop, make a right, walk to Broadway, make another right, it'll be 1/2 block up on the right.

The 36/Broadway bus also stops within a few yards of Sun Wah.

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I plan on being dropped in by helicopter -- with a pig-shaped parachute. :D

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On the night of the most recent LTH gathering at the new Sun Wah location (11/7), the Aon parking garage just north of Sun Wah was open for public parking. The only catch: The price was $20. Several of us commented on how ludicrous that seemed, given the neighborhood and the length of time you'd be parking there.

If I remember correctly, GWiv told me that he had asked Kelly about the possibility of Sun Wah working out some kind of reduced parking fee for SW customers using the Aon garage, but Kelly said that the Aon people had said no to the idea.

So that may be an additional parking option, if you want to spend another $20....

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let me cure you guys of your parking problems (possibly)...the lot owned by the insurance company at the corner of winona and broadway is almost always open and usually not full on saturday nights. unless they have an event that night, i don't think it would be a problem for you to park in there. caveat: they have limited number of spaces (50ish, i believe) also, please don't park there during the day when you come at other times. they leave their lot open as a courtesy to the community and it's first come first serve, but when it's working hours, it's for their employees. we'd like to stay in their good graces as the rest of the argyle community needs to use their lot too. see you all soon!

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Two things - The 36 Lawrence Bus also stops at Lawrence and Broadway which which is about 4 blocks south. This bus originates out of the Jefferson Park Station which also connects to the Metra - Union Pacfic NW train.

Personally, I have never had problems with parking in that neighborhood at night. Usually, is is readily available 1-2 blocks south on Broadway from Argyle.


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Two things - The 36 Lawrence Bus also stops at Lawrence and Broadway which which is about 4 blocks south. This bus originates out of the Jefferson Park Station which also connects to the Metra - Union Pacfic NW train.

Personally, I have never had problems with parking in that neighborhood at night. Usually, is is readily available 1-2 blocks south on Broadway from Argyle.

I think the Lawrence bus is route #81.

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Khaopaat wrote:
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My understanding is that we will eat "family style" -- food in the center of each table and lots of arguing with eruptions of long-suppressed emotion and anger that cannot be forgotten.

We'll need... someone to fill the "sigh...I don't know when I'll ever get to be a grandmother" position...

I'll see if my mom can make it.
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I and my lovely wife Melanie will be there. We are looking forward to it.

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The GP wrote:
jlawrence01 wrote:
Two things - The 36 Lawrence Bus also stops at Lawrence and Broadway which which is about 4 blocks south. This bus originates out of the Jefferson Park Station which also connects to the Metra - Union Pacfic NW train.

Personally, I have never had problems with parking in that neighborhood at night. Usually, is is readily available 1-2 blocks south on Broadway from Argyle.

I think the Lawrence bus is route #81.


The #36 is the broadway route.


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My husband and I will be there, with bells on.

We've only just moved to the area, and are still getting horribly lost every other day... but I knew Aaron Deacon in KC, and met Ronnie and his family at the eGullet gathering recently, and knew that the LTH forum would be a wonderful resource. It's been a little overwhelming, trying to sift through all the delights and discoveries awaiting us... but also a lot of fun. We're very much looking forward to putting names to faces at this feast!

Will there be nametags? That would help me a LOT...

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My husband and I will be there, with bells on.

We've only just moved to the area, and are still getting horribly lost every other day... but I knew Aaron Deacon in KC, and met Ronnie and his family at the eGullet gathering recently, and knew that the LTH forum would be a wonderful resource. It's been a little overwhelming, trying to sift through all the delights and discoveries awaiting us... but also a lot of fun. We're very much looking forward to putting names to faces at this feast!

Will there be nametags? That would help me a LOT...

There usually are, as Cathy handles the details adeptly.

Very glad you guys are going to attend. :)

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Will there be nametags? That would help me a LOT...

There usually are, as Cathy handles the details adeptly.

Very glad you guys are going to attend. :)

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Thanks! And yes, there will be nametags with screen names, because how else do we know each other.

If anyone does not see their name on the original post, then you haven't paid. Once paid, you will be added to the list. If you think there is a mistake, then PM David Hammond and I.

In case you missed it, we are collecting food and paper goods for charity:

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Contribute chow to Food Pantry. Vital Information and Condiment Queen will be collecting food pantry donations. VI may post downstream with details, but from past experience I know that it's always appreciated when people donate paper products (paper towels, diapers), cooking oil and canned goods.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:23 pm 
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Back home and ticket purchased. Looking forward to the hibernal feast.

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WooHoo! I'm in. Will pay this week. Will have to rob from Santa ;)

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Hi,

It's official, there will be turkey on the menu. It will receive the same delicious treatment everyone who purchased one for Thanksgiving.

David Hammond did a fine job procuring the turkeys now stored next to his pig Ermine. Thank you!

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looking forword to this event, just bought tickets.

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