MORRO BAY banquet update - March 2, 2009

The Morro Bay is only 7 short weeks away !!! This is working out to be a real

Just another small note.....

Remember, this event has NO upfront or EVENT costs! Your only cost (upfront) is the banquet. All dinners, breakfasts, etc, etc are strictly a "your choice at the time" affair. You even get the name tag/event souvenir badge at no cost. AND the deposits and reservation fees have been covered for you.

OK, now make this banquet a big affair so I can impress the Chamber of Commerce that we are a group they want to return each year.

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

PS
Don't forget the "Brown Bag Gift Exchange" for the banquet and the wrapped candy to toss out at the parade.

The check is in the mail, Dusty.
No, seriously.
Thanks.

The time is getting closer......... watch these videos and remember the fun from last year! This year will be even more fun and more people

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAOYTA9j0Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqET5dTYIZ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVwAJgMFfEU

Happy Trails,
Dusty

...O.K., now I'm really psyched!!

I can tell Jim is excited. I was Gerd's place (pic1) having a coke (pic2) and caught Jim looking for an exchange gift for Morro Bay at Gerd's yard sale (pic3) (That's Gerd in the background upper left waving his hands)

Lets make this year the best one yet

Careful, Vince, you are scaring away the ladies who have never attended our great gathering! Without our lovely right seaters it would not be nearly as much fun. [Ladies, the only one without a shirt and laying on the bar is Vince ... trying to impress Gerd!!]

NOTE TO ALL:... at this time I only have Banquet reservations for 26. We must guarantee 45 to get the room and the meal. Over 56 have signed the Poll but that does not guarantee the restaurant. This is 30 who are procrastinating! Time gets away from all of us too fast!!!

Happy Trails,
Dusty

PEOPLE
PLEASE PAY
THIS IS A GREAT EVENT
DAVID CAN I BUY YOU AND YOUR WIFE DINNER TO ENTICE U TO COME?
CANT IMAGINE NOT CRUSING BEHIND U

mailed check for Mary and I this morning - looking forward to the weekend.....RickJ

Boy I thought I was the only procrastinator!!

OK all you slackers get those banquet checks in so that we don't end up having to eat at Pedro's Taco Cart. Besides, you don't want to miss out on the usual shenanigans during the dinner banquet/gift exchange!!!

...I'm just saying...

Procrastinator Especial here!!

One day when I grow up, I'll REALLY get my act together! Check is out Monday to you Dusty for Renata and I. Best, Dennis

Check is in the mail

I spoke with the hotel and they tell me all 30 rooms I had reserved have been taken. They MAY have few rooms still available yet so, if you are planning on coming, you should call them immediatley and get your reservation in.

About the BANQUET .... I still have only received 3 more reservations and the deadline is APRIL 8. Please get your reservations in so we can have the banquet. Without positive reservations we will be meeting at MUSBJIM's buddy's .... Pedro's Taco Cart ....for the dinner. Please understand that THERE WILL BE NO PAYING AT THE DOOR. The food will be prepared only according to the numbers I pay for prior to the banquet. Don't procrastinate further !!

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

Dusty, check for 2 went out early last week. If you get mine, please tell me. If not by Wed. call me. I am meeting with your trailer people in the AM. I'll let you know when tey pick it up.

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Dusty,

Check for Two in the mail today.

Thanks
Dave

Just a small note to let you know we only have 32 signed up for the banquet. The Poll still shows 56. Where are you?? Come on, folks, don't procrastinate to the point this becomes a problem. Deadline is only three weeks away.

If I have beg to do this to make it work for YOU I will do it. Help us all out and don't leave everyone disappointed here.

Thanks for your help.

Dusty

Dusty/Theron,
Is there any way you can add a "check received" notation on the Event Totals page?
I sent my check in and I don't want to show up at the banquet and be told it never showed up...

+1

I have received a few more checks for the banquet and will post an updated list next week. Thanks to those who have taken care of this so far.

I only have 38 at this time and we need 45 to satisfy the minimum requirements of my restaurant contract. This means that almost TWENTY have signed on the Poll and are still procrastinating.

Hi Dusty,

I will send the check tomorrow. I originally signed up for two, but only I will be attending. She is staying at the hotel with our new puppy. I always knew she would choose the dog over me, but he is cuter!

Our deadline for the SOC Banquet is looming closer. Please don

DUSTY BOOK IT ILL PAY THE TWO MISSING MEALS
ILL SEND U A CHECK TOMORROW

Gerd,
Thanks for the offer. You are a good man (in spite of what Vince wrote on the wall in the Men's Room!). I contracted for the room, etc, 5 months ago but had to have the minimum dinners to make it work and to cover the dollars I agreed to (on my credit card). I just got a check from another SOCer today so we are only short by one. I am sure that more will come in before APRIL 8.

Now, another reminder ... no paying at the door, no admittance without a ticket. Sorry. Thwy will only make enough food for the number I pay them for on the 8th.

Bring your candy bag, bring your Brown Bag, bring your fun!

Happy Trails,
Dusty

I sent a check for two

Dusty, check for 2 out today.

LArry

Mark - now you'll need to cancel your curbside reservation at Pedro's Taco Cart!

Well, the banquet venue is safe! We are up to 48 attendees !!!! It looks like Pedro's Taco Stand might feel the recession after all.

Add these to the list above:
Abregov 1
Brown 1
Hjelm 2

Anyone else? Remember the gate is closing on April 8. That is only 18 days away and our gathering (April 24) is only 4 1/2 weeks away.

"...and the crowd roared as the excitement built up!!"

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

Cal Monsma just brought up a good point ... Concerning the BROWN BAG gift exchange. You can bring as many brown bag gifts as you want to. You will get an exchange tag for each one and that many brown bags in return. The LMS and I will be bringing two bags. Remember, each one must be worth $15 or more and be (somehow) car oriented.

Also, don't forget to bring WRAPPED candy to throw to the kids during the parade.

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

IM NOT THROWING CANDY TO ANY ONE
DO U HAVE INSURANCE TO COVER US IF SOMEONE GETS IT IN THE EYE AND THE FOCKEN PARENT DECIDES TO SUE.
LET THEM WALK UP AFTER THE CARS ARE PARKED AND GET CANDY

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF POTENTIAL LAWSUITS IF THE PARADE GROUP HAS NOT INSURED US

So this is the deal Becky and I haven't booked a gig for this weekend so I want to make the run! does anyone have a cancellation or change of plans I would like to stay where the SOCErs are hanging?? Cabanaboy - checking in!

Gerd - you can throw 1041's to the crowd! :-)

....or cotton candy.

Ummm... Maybe we can get some of those baskets with the stick on it they use in churches to collect money. Put the candy in the basket and have the right seater sorta "offer" the candy.

Umm... Do they still do that at churches?

So, Desi..I think I can make room for Becky with Teri and I, and I'm sure Jim or Gerd will make room for you...No Problemo

Desi,
I just checked the hotel and they are all booked up for the weekend. If you call fast they have one room open for Friday night but not Saturday. There are a number of hotels nearby that you can check on that are within walking distance. Glad you are coming. I hope to see you there.

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

I'm not a big "Kid" fan, you give me small projectiles, and a bunch of whinny little kids, somebody's gonna get hurt....

Desi, I have a reso at the hotel with 2 Queen beds. I may be with Debbie or solo on the trip. If you want to share the room, we can do it. I still may drive my MH so you could have the room to yourselves. Give me a call 760 637 5036 or I will see you this weekend at Palomar Run!