ltr, I LOVE Jack in the Box, and you are right, there are times when those mystery meat tacos just hit the right spot! Usually it is after a night of too much wine, so I 'am glad we have a drive thru and I can go in my PJ's. But not for a GTG!

hpeabody, Spaghettini is my almost little brother's restaurant so I think that would be fantastic. I can make the reservations this week. Let's try for a preliminary head count by Monday. We can always add.

How does Tuesday, Dec 16, 6pm sound?
Spaghettini's unless someone has another idea.
$10 travel related gift exchange


This is what we have so far. If you are not on this list, cut and past the list and add your name:



1. swisshiker
2 & 3. cat111719 & Mr. Kat
4. rkkwan
5. paula1470
6. ltr
7. hpeabody
8. mrwunrfl
9. kevin109
10. windnwater


Maybe:

MomDDTravel
socaltraveler

Excellent! This is going to be a fun GTG!

Anyone who's on the fence, we'd love to have you join us.

Spaghettini's is perfect. Good restaurant and easy to get to. I also like the idea of the gift exchange. Maybe I can get rid of one of the many orange Fodor's bags I have!! Who doesn't have one? LOL

See you all then.

A West Coast GTG without Faina?
I better see if she is OK? :-?

Yes we should get Faina to come. She can always stay at my house. But being in the middle of the week means she'd have to take a day off. I am sure she is saving her vacation days for a nice trip although what could be nicer than Fodorites?

Sounds like fun, and I wish I could come down, but I already have something planned for that Tuesday evening. Hope I will be free the next time you all get together.

Ok, the reservation has been made. We still have room for more (hint, hint - mom & socal!)!!!

6pm, Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Spaghettini, in Seal Beach

Bring a small gift for the exchange - travel related, $10

I SHOULD be there. DD comes back in town on the 12 - but Tuesday night is open right now. :)

Mom - I sure hope you can make it! Keeping my fingers crossed.

swisshiker - I would LOVE to meet you and really will make a huge effort to be there. :)

Oh fine, what am I? Chopped liver? [-(

awwhhhh NOOOOOO not what I meant at all! I think I take you forgranted since you live here :) Hey.. I have even invited you to my home :))

I know. And some day I'll get there! Maybe one morning while I am in SD?

The three of us should definitely try to GTG during your two weeks here, Cat. Maybe others can come as well...Paula?

when is it again Cats? I am going to be in SD in Feb for an event.

I will be in SD from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1. It is cool the way it is set up - starts late one day and goes late, then early the next day and gets out early. But there are also optional study groups so I'll need to see how intense it is. I'm sure we could do dinner one night, though.

Have fun everyone! Wish I could be there.

ncounty and cat - I am sure I could make dinner when you are in SD, cat.

Mom-I hope you can make it. I would really like to meet you, finally...

Yeaa, Paula, there you are! This will be great fun.

I was in Las Vegas at the end of last week and over the weekend working a Derm Convention. Then got home and came down with the cold bug. So I am here but barely!! But I have to check in on Fodors no matter how I feel.

dh is going to New Mexico on the Tuesday the 16th so I need to see if dd can stay with DIL for that night... I am working it out though! :)

Cat - I would love to come down during that time and could do it last minute as you see how it is working out for you. kwim?

Hey, guys, I am very very sorry to let you know I won't be at the GTG. Won't go into details, but I have some health issues that need to be taken cared of urgently.

You guys all have fun, and I'll join you next time.

rkkwan - I am so sorry to read this. :(

rkkwan, we will miss you. Hope things get better soon!

ray, get well soon!

Thanks. If I don't come on to update, my sister "yk" will. Maybe I might send her to the GTG... :p

I saw a post of hers and saw that she was in LA. Please tell her to come!

I am sorry to read you are dealing with health issues rkkwan. I send my very best to you with hopes that your medical condition will get prompt attention and that you will again be healthy and fit.

Please tell her to join us if it works out!

rkkwan - I'm so sorry to read about your health issues. We'll surely miss you. Wishing you a speedy recovery, my friend!

yk - if you're reading this, and if you're in town next week, we'd love to have you join us!

Dawn, sure hope you can manage to come, too!

Looking forward to dinner on Tuesday!

I am really thinking I can. :)

Hi, a quick update. Thanks for all your kind words. yk is flying back to Boston right now, but will be back in L.A. again in a couple of days. However, it doesn't seem like she can come to the GTG, with the time and traffic.

Sorry!

Whoops... Someone forgot to log off! :D It was me who posted the last message. Sorry!

This is the real McCoy here... I mean, yk.

Thanks for the invite, but at this point, I doubt I can make it to the GTG even though I'd LOVE to meet all of you.

It's just that logistically it will be rather challenging, and I hardly know LA at all, let alone Orange County.

Whoa, yk, for a tiny second there I thought you were casting your Heisman ballot for Texas' very own Colt McCoy ;) !! Award ceremony is today, and we're pulling for our "real McCoy" to win the prize!

It sure would be a treat to meet you. And with all your traveling, do you really think you'd have trouble navigating the LA freeways? nahhhh.... If you could make it to Torrance or somewhere nearby, I'd be glad to give you a ride to the GTG!

Dawn, yippee!! =D>

yk, if you are anywhere close to the 405 freeway, the GTG is super easy to get to. You can call me if you need specifics. Email me at my screenname at aol if you like.

Ok, folks - GTG is tomorrow.
Tuesday, Dec 16, 6pm sound?
Spaghettini's
$10 travel related gift exchange

Final count but still room for more if anyone wants to add their name.
1. swisshiker
2 & 3. cat111719 & Mr. Kat
4. windnwater
5. paula1470
6. ltr
7. hpeabody
8. mrwunrfl
9. kevin109

Maybe:

MomDDTravel
socaltraveler

Mr. Kat and I will be closer to 6:30. Sorry, but it can't be helped!

Swisshiker, it should take you about 35 minutes to get there from where you are. I'd say we could go together but I'm going to be a little late as it is.

Do you all want to meet in the bar first, then go to our table, or start at our table? Let me know and I will tell the restaurant.

I think the bar is a good gathering point.

I'm all packed and ready to go, present for the gift exchange all wrapped!

However, the weather is not cooperating. We're supposed to have a freeze tonight (it's already 32 degrees at 6 pm and dropping), plus there is precipitation. If the roads are frozen, I can't make it to the airport.

I've got my fingers crossed!

I'll cross my fingers, too!!!

I am planning on being there - as long as the weather here is not too bad... :)