SS9 Dinner?
#28
NorCal 7's Co-founder
I'll tell you what's even funnier! Berry and I know who the hosebeast is!!!!!! We figured that out when we were all sitting around one night. And damn is that girl ugly!!
Mark, PM'd you.
Mark, PM'd you.
#29
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Originally Posted by BoostedRex
I'll tell you what's even funnier! Berry and I know who the hosebeast is!!!!!! We figured that out when we were all sitting around one night. And damn is that girl ugly!!
Mark, PM'd you.
Mark, PM'd you.
we all had a **** ton of good laughs....
#30
No it's not Turbo'd
You all are cheap bastards, you'll jump at paying $500 for some "Anti Detonation Butt Plugs", and you'll skip out on a $50 dinner cause it's too costly ???
#32
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Nader, the hosebeast's name is Alicia and her mom is Holly. I knew them because they used to come out to the bigger SC RX-7 club meets. They made the drive up from GA. And yes, I'm sure that they'll be at SS9.
#33
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Originally Posted by DCrosby
You all are cheap bastards, you'll jump at paying $500 for some "Anti Detonation Butt Plugs", and you'll skip out on a $50 dinner cause it's too costly ???
Hey the Nor Cal Rotary Fest lunch was only $5, but that was a $10 meal...
For $50 I am expecting a damm good dinner with some decent entertainment.
#34
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Ben, Nader... did you need me to add a 3rd room to my block and aside for you two and the hosebeast???
Last edited by Icemark; 08-15-06 at 11:39 AM.
#37
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Well, at least I know to charge more for food at Rotary Fest next year.
But, I wouldn't mind paying $100 a plate for this dinner if it was good food and good speakers. But for mediocre food and boring speaches I would pass if it were $25 a plate. The money isn't the issue here, it's the value. I think that is the point most people in this thread were trying to make. Not that we are all cheap asses.
But, I wouldn't mind paying $100 a plate for this dinner if it was good food and good speakers. But for mediocre food and boring speaches I would pass if it were $25 a plate. The money isn't the issue here, it's the value. I think that is the point most people in this thread were trying to make. Not that we are all cheap asses.
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I still have to book a room for fri and sat at the hilton. Mark....hook us up! I'll PM the hosebeast and get her out in a tubetop and miniskirt and parade her around on Ben's arm! Then we can take turns spanking her with a splintered wooden dowel pin!
Just playing. Like I said before, her and her mom were very nice ladies....a little interesting...but nice.
Just playing. Like I said before, her and her mom were very nice ladies....a little interesting...but nice.
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yea mark if you can get an extra one for me as well that'd be awesome so we can stay with you guys but if not its cool just let me know either way so i know if i need to get a room from the hilton
#45
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I have been to the dinner for the past 3 years. It's the same thing every year: Crappy salad, small portioned (luke warm) dinner, and cheesecake for desert. Sometimes the speakers are worth the price. Last year they were not.
I think a BBQ would be a lot more fun. The food would be better for sure!!
I think a BBQ would be a lot more fun. The food would be better for sure!!
#46
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Originally Posted by adam c
I have been to the dinner for the past 3 years. It's the same thing every year: Crappy salad, small portioned (luke warm) dinner, and cheesecake for desert. Sometimes the speakers are worth the price. Last year they were not.
I think a BBQ would be a lot more fun. The food would be better for sure!!
I think a BBQ would be a lot more fun. The food would be better for sure!!
#49
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Originally Posted by Funkspectrum
Seriously though....mark, if you can get rooms, I'll need one too...
Originally Posted by Karak
yea Mark i'll need a room so put me down for one.
Originally Posted by robtechfabrications
yea mark if you can get an extra one for me as well that'd be awesome
Originally Posted by SmogSUX
Mark you think you could get me a room? I can paypal you whenever
The SS rate is the same rate I get for my corp rate. $99 a night + tax.
The Hilton number is 800 445 8667 if you want to get one yourself (you want the Irvine Hilton Airport).
But if you don't have a card, yeah, I can add another couple on my block, but remember you are gonna have to pay me back for it.
And none of you want to share and split costs??? two queen beds cost the same as a single king size.
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yo guys... as some have said... the speakers & presentations are really much of the value here... last year Jim Downing & Rick Engman (if you have to ask...) were the featured speaker and guests. Granted he's not the most animated guy in the world, but where else could you spend hours rubbing elbows with one of the highest and historic profile Mazda Rotary race personalities in the world in this very cool enviroment. Also alot of Mazda Management was on hand and very accessible to answer any questions you guys had, one on one! To some of you young ones, this night might've not meant much, but to the true hard-core old school guys this evening was priceless!
Also no one mentioned the cool *FREE* SS Banquet ONLY raffle, where folks walked off with some cool prizes, including a full MICRO-TECH system donated by Checkpoint Engineering (Chris); the chance at this alone made the evening worth it.
We understand that to some a BBQ & Beer is cooler, than paying for something maybe you don't much appreciate, and it's cool... but there's no need to thrash on the SS Banquet that's put on by volunteers, with no one making a cent on the deal.
Ok, all that being said... we've come back and worked (leveraged) with the Hotel and ask Mazda to help us (sponsor) drop the price on the banquet for all the SS enthusiast this year. We are hoping to have it very close to last year prices.... we understand that $50 is a little high, and the boys have heard you and are working real hard behind the scenes as we speak to make this happen!!! We thank Mazda for responding to our request here....
Btw, it's still way cool if you want to have your own bbq & party!!! Not all us appreicate the same things, we understand that!
STAY TUNED FOR AN UPDATE ON PRICING SOON!!
For those few who stepped-up and paid already, you'll get a refund on the difference and little something special!
-Bern
Also no one mentioned the cool *FREE* SS Banquet ONLY raffle, where folks walked off with some cool prizes, including a full MICRO-TECH system donated by Checkpoint Engineering (Chris); the chance at this alone made the evening worth it.
We understand that to some a BBQ & Beer is cooler, than paying for something maybe you don't much appreciate, and it's cool... but there's no need to thrash on the SS Banquet that's put on by volunteers, with no one making a cent on the deal.
Ok, all that being said... we've come back and worked (leveraged) with the Hotel and ask Mazda to help us (sponsor) drop the price on the banquet for all the SS enthusiast this year. We are hoping to have it very close to last year prices.... we understand that $50 is a little high, and the boys have heard you and are working real hard behind the scenes as we speak to make this happen!!! We thank Mazda for responding to our request here....
Btw, it's still way cool if you want to have your own bbq & party!!! Not all us appreicate the same things, we understand that!
STAY TUNED FOR AN UPDATE ON PRICING SOON!!
For those few who stepped-up and paid already, you'll get a refund on the difference and little something special!
-Bern