Red Pearl Chowdown - Round II

[Dax]

I realize with both Turkey Day and Christmas coming up soon, this
might not be the best time for a chowdown but if anyone is interested,
let's hear some ideas on days/dates. They can accomodate a larger
group.

[G200]

Most evenings other than Tuesdays for me.

[Eric T. Velasco]

You may be right on the holidays, Dax. But if we do gather, early
December probably makes the most sense.
A good start might be: What works best for people, weekday or weekend?
(Remember: college football season will be over in early Dec., and bowls
will not have started, so a weekend might be viable then.) I could go
either way, but Wednesdays are bad for me.
Red Pearl is closed on Mondays.

[Dax]

Weekdays are best for me although I could do a Sunday afternoon. How
about a Thursday?

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[Eric T. Velasco]

I'm begging to think a Thursday would work best, too. Dec. 8 or Dec. 15 seem the most logical. Thoughts?

Also, I can do a Sunday afternoon.

Eric

[Dax]

8th works for me.

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[Joel Cure]

out of town on December 8th. Go ahead, though. Have a great time.

 

JC

[mahalan]

I'm in and look forward to meeting those who can make it!

[Big Daddy]

I'm in, unless my wife tells me otherwise, or we can't get a
babysitter.

[G200]

Unless my work schedule changes, I will be there, hopefully with my
wife. Looking forward to it.

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[Joel Cure]

So what is the date/time we're talking about here? On my mobile and the thread is hard for me to follow.

JC

[Dax]

As or fight now, Thursday 12/8/11. No time set yet but I assume
somewhere close to 6:30 or 7ish.

On Nov 20, 9:50 am, Joel Cure <joelc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> So what is the date/time we're talking about here? On my mobile and the
> thread is hard for me to follow.
>
> JC

[Joel Cure]

As or fight? There will be fighting involved? Not sure I can make it.

JC

[Eric T. Velasco]

That's my understanding as well. Time works for me, too.

 

BD

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Subject: Re: Red Pearl Chowdown - Round II

[Dax]

Might be a fight if you take the last of the salt and pepper squid or
crispy duck.

Let's keep the current date and maybe we can do another shortly
thereafter

[evel...@bhamnews.com]

Sounds good. There's plenty on the menu for more than one Chowdown.

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[Sally]

Sounds good and count me in.

[Eric T. Velasco]

Sounds like we've got a date, Thursday, Dec. 8. Time TBD-- would 6:30 or 7 work better?

I think we should try to put together a head count and led Red Pearl know what's up. I'm down for one (unfortunately, my wife cannot attend).

Big Daddy

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[David Hines]

Nor can my wife. I'm in for 1.

As far as time, I can let those who may have to work a bit later than I
decide on a time. I'm fine with either.

G200

[Bryant Conger]

I'm on call but definitely want to come if things are slow. If I come my roommate will too.

Bryant

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[Dax]

I can do either 6:30 or 7. So we have five yes' and one maybe?
Anyone know how to get in touch with jannae and her husband?

On Nov 29, 3:58 pm, Bryant Conger <bcon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm on call but definitely want to come if things are slow. If I come my roommate will too.
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> Bryant
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[evel...@bhamnews.com]

I will email her tomorrow.

[mahalan]

My girlfriend and I are still looking to attend. She's got an hour
and a half drive into town, though, so the later the better. I'll try
and firm up our being able to attend at 7:00 by tomorrow.

[Dax]

7 is fine although I might have to stop by the taco truck for an
appetizer. My girlfriend and another friend should be there too. So
we're looking at 7 yes' and a maybe?

[Eric T. Velasco]

One of us should call Red Pearl and let them know the locusts are coming....

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[Dax]

I will try to remember to do that tomorrow.

[Dax]

I called and we are set for between 6 and 8 people at 7 PM.

Eric, did you hear from Jannae?

[evel...@bhamnews.com]

No. I tried to find her email and failed.

[David Hines]

I'm guessing that cash is king tonight? I'll make sure to have enough on
hand.

[Eric T. Velasco]

That's probably the best approach. One option is to divide the food evenly, and each take care of what they're drinking. Red Pearl requires a minimum $15 purchase to use a card.

[David Hines]

I remember doing that at Chen's and it worked well.

My daughters' lessons tonight cancelled, so I may bring my wife - she's a
fan of Red Pearl. If I do bring her, I will also bring my 10 year old
daughters and let them have their own table. They will bring books and
games to entertain themselves and stay out of our hair, OR ELSE. ;)

[Dax]

As far as beer goes, I'll probably just buy a 6 pack of Tsing Tao when
we get there and take it to the table for my crew of 3.

[Jannae]

Argh! What a time to be offline for a while. If there's going to be a
Chowdown part II at Red Pearl, I'll do my best to make it. Hubby is
working most nights these days, so chances are I'd be coming alone.

[evel...@bhamnews.com]

That is such a shame. You were missed.

[Dax]

BD tried to reach you. I'd be up for another chowdown in month or so
when it's cold and we ask them to bring the heat!

[Eric T. Velasco]

That would be great. If you ever need me, here's my info:

Eric Velasco
(cell) 541-3318 (best)
(work) 325-3131
evel...@bhamnews.com

Eric T. Velasco
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