Okay, here's my count. Have no idea if it's accurate

1- wanderlust - prefers the north side
2, 3, 4, - k, s, and guy - any of the 3 suggested locations are okay
5 - tcapp - yes
6 - Sabrina - yes - any location okay
7 - kybourbon - maybe
(8 & 9 - probably not, i2 and OSB)

With guests, we are in the 12 - 18 range. Pretty normal attendance for a GTG.

My preference would be Saturday atoutside patio dining in at a casual location where we could hang out and visit more - and actually hear one another. M is just so loud to me. I'm trying to think of something like Park Tavern or Einstein's - but NOT in Midtown/ Buckhead.

Wanderlust - can you help us think of a similar location?

I think if we have it "in the middle" more of the maybes will be able to come. If not - and it's just the 3 (or 6) of us - we can pick Jasper or Griffin.

That's my .02.

starrsville - If it's still the 23rd or 24th, I will work my plans around it. There will be 2 of us.

Where's Mr. and Mrs. OWJ--hope they can come too!

also--what about idbkd of recent ny hotel controversy. He said he was interested in attending and lives in the Atlanta area, no?

Yep, Kelly said on another thread he was interested. I was hoping he - and wanderlust - would weigh in with possible locations on the north side.

Hope more decide to join us!

How about OWJ and Mr. OWJ?

I will weigh in just to bookmark this. I am most likely out of state that weekend, but could possibly come as a last minute thing. Make no plans around me!

If it's Jasper or Griffin, I will bring the Pama! Or do restaurants in Atlanta allow BYOB as they do in NJ?

Some do - for a corkage fee (usually moderate)

Hope you can make it noe.

I think OWJ was a bit on the fence based on how hubby was doing. I think his back is much better. It's the last week of school. I hope she posts soon with a "yes". She's one of the reasons I'm thinking Atlanta may be better. Hubby may not want to do an hour drive - after recovering from back problems.

OWJ, the person who built this house had a home gym in the basement. One of his contraptions is still here: a hanging bar where he hung from his knees upside down at least once a day. He had a bad back and his orthopedist suggested it. Has anyone mentioned this for Mr.OWJ's ailment?

Prayers and good wishes for a full recovery, Mr. O, and hope you two can come to the GTG in Atlanta.

Do you remember the contraption Richard Gere hung from in American Gigolo? I've always wanted to be able to hang like that. Imagine the relief on the spine! Ahhhhh!!!!

Hi!
Just saw this--have been offline for the good part of two weeks.

Count OWJ2 and I as probably yes's. His back is much, much better--just family stuff could interfere w/us not making it.

I have a distro list saved on my hotmail account so it didn't get wiped out when our harddrive died. Should I send it to you, starrsville???

OWJ

Did this GTG happen or is it still in the planning stage? If it hasn't happened yet, I'd love to come.

So, what's up, doc?

GTG set for Saturday, June 24 at a restaurant in Atlanta yet to be named---or have we? Starrsville, I guess we might want to nix the private room idea unless they have one available a few days before the GTG? I still like Maggiano's because of Buckhead location, but would love to venture out to a less well-known spot on Starrsville's or OWJ's recommendation.

or, offer still stands for home accomodating pets

Sorry, our plans have changed and we won't be in the area at that time. Hope we can make it some other time.
Have fun.

Sorry that I will not be able to join you on the 24th. Our vacation plans have changed. Would love to meet all of you. Will try again another time.

Are we on or off? Jasper or Griffin? Or do we just wander through restaurants in Atlanta looking for Fodor's pins?

TTT

I have starrsville's email, and will send her a note asking her to post here. She seemed to be in charge...