Re: WWDC WO Meet
Re: WWDC WO Meet
- Subject: Re: WWDC WO Meet
- From: "Carlile, Don" <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:20:57 -0700
- Thread-topic: WWDC WO Meet
Such things have been dealt with before. What about a Paypal or Kagi
account?
Don Carlile
> From: Joe Little <email@hidden>
> Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:17:02 -0700
> To: Marc Respass <email@hidden>
> Cc: WebObjects List <email@hidden>
> Subject: Re: Re: WWDC WO Meet
>
> I don't have a problem with the $20.. The issue is that most places
> want to have something up front. I'm willing to foot the required
> bill, and then it'll be up to me to collect. At the going numbers, we
> are likely looking at a single tab requirement for the party and some
> up front food ordered. If the typical 20% left w/o paying holds, at
> $20 a person, I maybe stiffed at $240 plus auto 20% gratuity or just
> shy of $300 :( Of course, other poor souls will take pity on me and
> make the dent less. I'll do what ever is necessary to make this happen
> since I'm local, but I'm still looking for the most ideal situation
> where the place we go to is expecting the random pub crowd and not the
> typical organized group. We, WO-Developers, organized? Maybe only when
> we complain to Apple :)
>
>
> On 7/12/06, Marc Respass <email@hidden> wrote:
>> The Thirsty Bear is a great place and for goodness sake, $20? Take
>> the train from SFO to the City and you can save 20. :). $20 sounds
>> like a bargain to me, not a show stopper. Unless I missed something
>> and there's going to be some need for 100 singles (in which, case I'm
>> still going) ;)
>>
>> As far as I'm concerned, it's a chance to meet people and talk. I'm
>> not a huge drinker and I don't need wifi but food is always welcome
>> and the Thirsty Bear has great food and it's a cool place.
>>
>> My customer is going to be there too so I'll be sure she signs up but
>> I'm putting in a vote for the Thirsty Bear.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Jul 12, 2006, at 5:53 PM, Joe Little wrote:
>>
>>> Dully noted, but after Chucks comment, the open mic thing sounds more
>>> intrigueing :)
>>>
>>> However, I looked into Thirsty Bear. Because of our size we can
>>> comfortably get the billiard room for free, but the catch is the
>>> minimal payment stuff:
>>>
>>> <Snip>
>>> Food and Beverage Minimums: Food minimum requirement is $20.00++ per
>>> person. We recommend a minimum of $20.00++ per person for an appetizer
>>> reception or lunch and $30.00++ to $50.00++ minimum for dinner.
>>> Beverage requirements and options are outlined on the attached
>>> beverage information sheet. All menu selections must be made one week
>>> prior to the event date. Final guest count must be made three
>>> business days prior to the date of the event.
>>> </Snip>
>>>
>>> I wonder if we can do much less per person (~$15) for ~50-60 people,
>>> if its drinks and perhaps one ordered appetizer. The idea being people
>>> are throwing $10 to at least one drink, and $5 up front no matter what
>>> for the appetizer.
>>>
>>> I'll call them.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/12/06, Ken Anderson <email@hidden> wrote:
>>>> I really think you guys should consider the Thirsty Bear unless it's
>>>> booked... Their upstairs is perfect for this size.
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 12, 2006, at 4:51 PM, Joe Little wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 7/12/06, Chuck Hill <email@hidden> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 12, 2006, at 1:07 PM, Joe Little wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Here's an idea. Instead of us all trying to find a good pub that
>>>>>> has
>>>>>>> room for us, etc, would it not be reasonable to just have a
>>>>>>> "reception" at the King George meeting room. We can get bar
>>>>>> service or
>>>>>>> something like that. Selection, of course, may not be as wide,
>>>>>> but it
>>>>>>> may be the easier thing to do:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.kinggeorge.com/meetingroom.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My only concern is that it might be a bit small if 60 of us
>>>> show up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, we'd need to see if spill over in to the hall is ok. I'm
>>>> just not
>>>>> sure we'd have all 60 at once, which would still make it work. The
>>>>> other far flung idea is to get Apple to let us take over the Apple
>>>>> store there or some room at Moscone. More removed from the
>>>>> drinks/food, but we'd then have to get that in. I think the ideal
>>>>> situation is the pub..
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was the one who suggested 21st Amendment, but we'd definitely
>>>>>> be in
>>>>>>> the private area or require the entire place to reserved, and we
>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> talking at least $500 up front plus up front pre-purchased
>>>>>> appetizer
>>>>>>> (at least 1) -- my guess is $1K or more down.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> $20 a person if 50 show. The $20 a person might keep some people
>>>>>> away. Maybe we should just mob a bar again. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> As I was saying, idealy we'd love a pub, but I don't know of
>>>> anything
>>>>> that fits 50+ at this stage. So, I'm asking the list if its better
>>>>> that we stick to a pub/bar and demand a certain amount of cash up
>>>>> front to get one (Again, perhaps Joshua Marker has done some
>>>> magic),
>>>>> or we give up on that dream and try to simply get a good BOF
>>>> gathering
>>>>> with Apple's assistance and do what we can do to drinks/etc in.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Someone recommended another place that they knew the owner
>>>> of, and
>>>>>>> there was mention of Joshua Marker looking as well. So,
>>>> that's the
>>>>>>> status as such. Of course, we can make this the official pre-
>>>> press
>>>>>>> signing of Chuck's and Sacha's book event :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That would be more than a little premature. :-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chuck
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> What, 4 months until I get the book on Amazon (by the time of
>>>> WWDC),
>>>>> and there is still nothing to show for it?? :)
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