Full Version: 2nd Annual Beach Party (finalized information)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6]
12 Jan 2007
To: gt350ed [#2] 15 Jan 2007
Ed,
I was out on deliveries, yesterday afternoon, when you called. I'm sorry I missed your call.
Unfortunately, that was the first mention of your personal search for a suitable venue. If we had known, beforehand, that you were investigating an option, we certainly could have held off on a decision.
Thank you for the effort.
We'll miss you at the party, but we're sure to see you at Quark's or at the ARA show.
Although I won't list their names individually, I must also thank the 12 people who so graciously worked, on our behalf, in gathering information, crucial to making our final decision.
Thank you everyone!
Looking forward to another great time in Las Vegas. :-)
EDITED: 13 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: gt350ed [#7]
15 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6] 15 Jan 2007
As I previously mentioned, it's no problem at all. My "personal search" was only 11th hour, when it appeared that a suitable venue was not coming together. It was purely coincidental that my coming up with something happened to be at the same time as the announced deal with Imperial Palace. At least it got done. I too, am appreciative of all the members that jumped in to assist. I was just a bit late in coming up with something but, as I mentioned, maybe the Aladdin facility will be available to us next year, if needed.
I look forward to seeing you and other attendees in Vegas; if not on Thursday, then at Quark's or on the show floor.
P.S. If there are badges being contemplated, are we doing our own, or can Sharon and I arrange to get badges?
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8]
15 Jan 2007
To: gt350ed [#7] 15 Jan 2007
Ed,
I hope you and Sharon can work it out so you can attend the beach party. It would not be the same without you.
I realize it is more than lasts years $18.00, but when you look at the menu and consider the door prizes it is really not a bad deal at all. Not to mention hobnobbing with all of your friends.
Chuck
edited to correct egregious stupid typing error on my part.
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by C_BURKE
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9]
15 Jan 2007
To: gt350ed [#7] 15 Jan 2007
Ed,
The timing was unfortunate.
The good news is, we'll have a whole year to establish next year's party location.
Who knows? Depending on our experience with the Imperial Palace, we may be back there.
I'll be making the namebadges this year, which will be available to our members, regardless of Beach Party attendance.
PS - Looking ahead to 2008, we'll have Peter Vasic and a contigent from Australia. Also, heavy rumor has it, the mysterious David Takes will join us. :-)
Thanks again,
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
15 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8] 15 Jan 2007
Chuck,
I think you meant to say wouldn't. :S
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#11]
15 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10] 15 Jan 2007
:-$ Yes, yes I did.
Sorry Ed.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
15 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#11] 15 Jan 2007
I agree that the Beach Party won't be the same without Ed and Sharon.
I wouldn't count them out, just yet. :-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#13]
15 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9] 15 Jan 2007
I don't think the guy even exists....I think he's some made-up person, and he knows we'll find out if we ever meet him face-to-face.
Prove me wrong, Mr. Takes.
From: UncleSteve [#14]
15 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#13] 15 Jan 2007
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
15 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#13] 15 Jan 2007
Sounds like a take-off on the Pepsi challenge. :-)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#16]
15 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#13] 15 Jan 2007
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#17]
15 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#16] 15 Jan 2007
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by DATAKES
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#18]
15 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#16] 15 Jan 2007
Possibly.
I did have a phone conversation with a guy that CLAIMED to be him. It's entirely possible that it was just a computer-generated voice...hmmm.
Why doesn't he want to show himself to us? What are the possibilities?
Is he a cross-dresser?
Embarrassing cold sore that just won't go away?
Afraid he won't be the best-looking guy in the room? (Trust me, I'm used to that....you'll get over it.)
Just what IS IT that Mr. Takes (if he does indeed exist) is hiding? Inquiring minds want to know................. :/
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#19]
15 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#18] 16 Jan 2007
I too have had conversations with a voice that could well be computer generated. Given the state of artificial intelligence, it is a pretty safe bet that that voice is in fact computer generated.
The picture of the dog that the alleged Mr. Takes posted is probably a ruse.
As for THAT, I think it "might" be his nose. But I don't know for sure having NEVER seen him in public.
EDITED: 15 Jan 2007 by C_BURKE
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20]
16 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#19] 16 Jan 2007
EDITED: 16 Jan 2007 by DATAKES
From: JHayes55 [#21]
16 Jan 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20] 16 Jan 2007
Ok - now I see why he avoids Las Vegas :S
He might be mistaken for Wayne Newton!!! ;-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#22]
16 Jan 2007
To: JHayes55 [#21] 16 Jan 2007
This is just aweful....a terrible haircut, but he STILL has more hair than I do!!
:'-(
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#23]
16 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#22] 16 Jan 2007
I was right. It IS his nose.
From: Zonas [#24]
16 Jan 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20] 16 Jan 2007
Since I have met you and seen your shop........I know you are real - nice picture, but after seeing it, I didn't realise you had grown (or are attempting to grow) a beard (and everybody thought it wasn't you (devil)
Zona
From: Gary (GNELSON) [#25]
1 Feb 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 1 Feb 2007
Hi David,
Looks like I will be in Vegas on Thursday after all. Should I make the check to you?
Thanks
Gary Nelson
AtoZ Engraving
Wauconda, Il