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GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual)
Posted By: J Geoff
GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/19/07 11:26 PM
You (were) cordially invited to attend the
4th Annual GangsterBB Weekend
being held Friday PM to Sunday AM,
August 17th-19th, 2007,
at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE HAS CHANGED After some careful review, we've decided that the
Hyatt Regency in
New Brunswick would be a better location as it is conveniently located within walking distance to many fine restaurants, bars, shops, and other activities. The Piscataway location seemed to be too out of the way, and driving would've been necessary too often. We've only moved about 10 minutes, across the Raritan River.
New Brunswick is very conveniently located by train between New York City and Philadelphia, and home of the Texas Bowl-winning #12 ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team. Nearby to the best
burgers on the planet, as well as the biggest
deli tongue sandwiches you'll ever drool over, this weekend promises to be as good a time as always!
I'd like to publicly apologize to Mignon and her dear daughter Becky for this change, after all the headaches they went through trying to communicate with the GM of the original hotel! I just feel it's for the best, and will be a better time for us all because of it. I'd also like to apologize to anyone who's already booked their room at the Embassy Suites, tho I don't think anyone has yet.
Sicilian Babe contacted the Hyatt and got us a good group rate:
GUEST ROOM RATES - PER NIGHT (
lowered 2/12)
Single Occupancy: $ 109
Double Occupancy: $ 109
Triple Occupancy: $ 134
Quadruple Occupancy: $ 159
Room rates are quoted
exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 15%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the meeting.
They will hold 10 rooms at the rate quoted and everyone should call to book on their own, under
"Small Family Reunion". If the rooms don't get used up, then they will release them three weeks before the 17th of August.
Everyone MUST have their reservation in prior to July something. The earlier the better, because if we happen to need more than 10 rooms, we'll have to check with the Hyatt. In addition, let it be noted that if you desire to stay just one night, the special rate will still apply.
After we get through the headcount, we can then take the next 6 months (and 50 pages) to decide where we'll be eating dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, and what activities most of us would like to do (visit Corleone mansion, racetrack, just getting crunk, etc). lol Feel free to post any other thoughts....
RSVP ASAP
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/19/07 11:30 PM
Oh, if only I had a car.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/20/07 12:20 AM
Is smoking allowed there?
Do they have a Shula's?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/20/07 01:13 AM
Is smoking allowed there?
So far, maybe.
No, but there's a
Shula's 2 (bigger prices, smaller portions) at the Doubletree in Elizabeth near Newark Airport. (Do I sense a venue change? Nah, who wants to stay in Elizabeth!
)
Listen, all this Shula's-this and Shula's-that - why don't we go to the
Shula's Hotel & Golf Club/Spa outside of Miami?
Posted By: AppleOnYa
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 02:47 AM
...and what activities most of us would like to do (visit Corleone mansion, racetrack, just getting crunk, etc)...
Personally, I'm interested in what one must ingest...and how much of it...in order to become sufficiently 'crunk'.
Apple
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 04:18 AM
I've seen Geoff crunk. It's not pretty.
Posted By: Just Lou
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 04:29 AM
Smoking is bad for your health.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 05:26 AM
I've seen Geoff crunk. It's not pretty.
I've seen you crunk and giggly
Posted By: The Iceman
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 06:21 AM
Won't be going as I'm not interested.
I prefer being anonymous.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 01:37 PM
Won't be going as I'm not interested.
I prefer being anonymous.
Stick in the mud.
Posted By: Turi Giuliano
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/20/07 01:39 PM
Oh, if only I had a plane.
Posted By: afsaneh77
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/20/07 01:49 PM
Oh, if only I had a plane.
And only if you could pick me up on your way...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Third Annual) - 01/20/07 02:01 PM
Oh, if only I had a plane.
CUT TO: Turi arrives in New Jersey by plane, takes a cab, then walks by foot through The Embassy Suites Hotel. Stops by the bar and orders a beer. Music: "Pittsburgh Steeler's Fight Song" plays -day.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 09:03 PM
Mig, will you be joining us for the weekend?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 09:07 PM
You can't have a party without Mama.
The question is will Santino be there?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 09:21 PM
You can't have a party without Mama.
The question is will Santino be there?
Well I did ask if you will be joining
us Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 10:20 PM
That you did
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 10:44 PM
Maybe I will stay at the right hotel this time!
ds
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/20/07 10:44 PM
Maybe I will stay at the right hotel this time!
ds
Sadly, I will not be able to make it either.
For most of the reasons listed (except "not interested"). The distance, the date don't quite jive with me schedule. Although, if things change, who knows, I may just pop in the last minute and surprise you all. However, that's doubtful at this point.
I'd encourage anyone interested who can attend, to do so. You will have a great time, with a bunch of really nice people.
You all have a wonderful time!!!
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/21/07 11:32 PM
DoubleJ -
I surely thought that you would be one of the first to post here saying that you were interested in joining us for this year's BB weekend.
Are you planning to?
Don Cardi
Some day, and that day may come soon, I'll be in.
Posted By: Double-J
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/22/07 02:25 PM
DoubleJ -
I surely thought that you would be one of the first to post here saying that you were interested in joining us for this year's BB weekend.
Are you planning to?
Don Cardi
As soon as I receive notice on my PhD. applications and where/what schools, I'll have a more definitive answer. Until then, I can't say one way or the other, especially since they start at different times, and all in mid-to-late August.
I should know sometime in the early Spring.
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/23/07 07:45 PM
I would love to get there,,but it truly is to far away for me
I will have to make do with the pics at a later date!
Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/25/07 05:07 AM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/25/07 08:11 PM
Bibble -
There are several members here who live in California. Why not start out trying to organize something on a small scale with them? It's how us east coasters started out.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/26/07 01:53 AM
There are several members here who live in California. Why not start out trying to organize something on a small scale with them? It's how us east coasters started out.
Hmm.... Good idea.
Bibble,
In what part of CA do you live?
TIS
Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 01/27/07 02:40 AM
Bay Area, right outside of Oakland.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/04/07 03:54 PM
Maybe I will stay at the right hotel this time!
ds
I sure as hell hope so! HYATT IN NEW BRUNSWICK!!!! GOT IT??
Don Cardi 8)
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/04/07 06:16 PM
This really sounds like it's going to be so much fun, especially if we get Smitty to the right place!!
I hope that there are some members here who will be tempted to "unmask" themselves this year and join us.
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/04/07 07:22 PM
This really sounds like it's going to be so much fun, especially if we get Smitty to the right place!!
I hope that there are some members here who will be tempted to "unmask" themselves this year and join us.
Hopefully I will find it ok.
Me and The Family Are Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
ds
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/05/07 01:46 PM
I hope that there are some members here who will be tempted to "unmask" themselves this year and join us.
Just
*ahem*cough* Lou
Mary
*cough*ahem*cough* Cas
Don Cardi
Even though I'm not attending this year, I just want to say for anyone who has doubts about meeting people from the internet, and may be understandlby hesitant, in this case, don't be.
I can tell you that this is a really nice group of people who you'll feel comfortable with right away. I can gaurantee you'll have a nice time.
For especially those on the East Coast, if you're within a reasonable distance from this meet, at least meet for dinner. I'm sure you won't be sorry.
TIS
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/05/07 05:57 PM
I think I am going to make it. I also will go in on a case or three of Principe Corleone Nero d' Avola wine.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/05/07 06:11 PM
Excellent. I look forward to finally meeting you Don T.
As for the wine, well something tells me that Sicilian Babe will be replying to you shortly on that offer.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/05/07 07:16 PM
DT, It would be terrific to meet you - and your wine!!
Seriously, it would be wonderful to have some of the regulars join us, and it will be a pleasure to finally meet you. Of course, I'll be looking for Robert Duvall and his cigar!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/06/07 01:52 AM
Don T
Should I tell Becky you need a room? Can't wait to meet you
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/06/07 11:23 AM
Dare we hope that Becky has heard from the Embassy Suites, Mig??
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 10:29 PM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE HAS CHANGED - SEE ORIGINAL POST
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 10:31 PM
I might be getting a caaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 10:33 PM
I might be getting a caaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Does that mean that we might be getting a Bogeeeeeeeeeeeey?
Don Cardi
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 10:40 PM
Maaayyybeeeee!!!
Its going to be an old shitty car that my boss at work is giving me a deal on.. and I
probably shouldn't drive it to Jersey in it. And its not even a sure deal yet.
But I think it'd totally be worth it. I'm sure I'll be fine. (famous last words.)
Posted By: DonPacino
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 10:48 PM
Hopefully I will go, in about 10 years when i can emmirgrate with my qualifications(hopefully!).
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/09/07 11:21 PM
I just had the contract emailed to me today, so I haven't sent it back to the hotel. I know that the contract has a phone number that you need to call for the reservation. I don't know if it's different than the standard hotel number. I want to read over the contract and contact the woman back in the Sales Office at the Hyatt.
Posted By: manicmontana
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 03:10 AM
i would love to come but unfortunantly i live in another country...which can be a pain in the ass
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 05:16 PM
Great News Everyone!!! The Hyatt sent me an email, voluntarily lowering their rates!! JG- Is there any way to highlight this?? I believe it's also under "Small Family Reunion", which is slightly different than what I had told you.
GUEST ROOM BLOCK
Date Day Total Sleeping Rooms
8/17/2007 Friday 10
8/18/2007 Saturday 10
Total Room Nights: 20
GUEST ROOM RATES
The Hotel confirms the following guest room rates:
Single Occupancy: $ 109
Double Occupancy: $ 109
Triple Occupancy: $ 134
Quadruple Occupancy: $ 159
Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 15%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the meeting.
[ Yeah, you can highlight
--JG ]
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 05:23 PM
Nice! Thanks, SB! I've updated the first post.
"Small Family Reunion" is what I have...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 05:44 PM
[ Yeah, you can highlight
--JG ]
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 06:50 PM
Great News Everyone!!! The Hyatt sent me an email, voluntarily lowering their rates!!
What did you do? Make them an offer they couldn't refuse?
Good work SB.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 07:03 PM
DC, I told them that my brother Santino was unhappy with the rates that they quoted, and badabing badaboom, new lower rates!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 07:08 PM
It's the way pop wanted it!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 07:47 PM
DC, I told them that my brother Santino was unhappy with the rates that they quoted, and badabing badaboom, new lower rates!!
Well tell them he is still unhappy
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 08:37 PM
DC, I told them that my brother Santino was unhappy with the rates that they quoted, and badabing badaboom, new lower rates!!
Well tell them he is still unhappy
Fredo was the unhappy brother, not Santino.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 09:38 PM
Fredo was the unhappy brother, not Santino.
Ok tell them that your Sicilian tempered brother will show them his temper if they don't bring the rates down
How's that?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/12/07 10:35 PM
Um, they DID bring the rates down, and out of common courtesy and in an effort to be customer-friendly.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 12:19 AM
MR BABE : Some hotel guy is on the Phone -- A Mr. Hyatt, the one who owns the Hyatt Hotels. He's been asking all around the hotel industry about you.
[Mr. Babe hands Sicilian Babe the phone with ease.]
MR HYATT: Hello? Is this Sicilian Babe from the GangsterBB? I hope I'm not disturbing you, Sicilian Babe.
SICILIAN BABE : What can I do for you, Mr. Hyatt?
MR HYATT : What a misunderstanding! Holy Mary! Of course you can have your BB family stay!
SICILIAN BABE : Grazie -- grazie.
MR HYATT : Sicilian Babe -- I'm giving back the deposit you gave me. 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 [Something in Italian.]. Because after all, Sicilian Babe, money isn't everything.
{Sicilian Babe hears the fumbling of the phone on the other end]
Can I stay on the phone with you?
SICILIAN BABE : Of course.
MR HYATT : Your kindness to your gangsterbb friends made me ashamed of myself. The rate stays like before.
[SICILAIN BABE is silent, giving no response either way]
MR HYATT : I'll -- I'll even lower it. I'll lower it $5.
[Sicilian Babe remains silent]
MR HYATT :I'll lower it $10.
SICILIAN BABE : That's very generous of you. Grazie -- grazie.
Don Cardi
That's a great price, they did the equivalent of taking off the tax which is very helpful. So for a single room it will be 125 after all is said and done as opposed to 129 + tax (a $25 savings) as it would have been if they didn't help us out.
See SB, I only stay at the best and nicest hotels
lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 01:33 AM
DC - That was great!! I watched GF2 with my daughter for the first time a few weeks ago and she almost laughed herself silly over that scene with the landlord. It was my dad's favorite scene, too, so you got some SERIOUS points with that one!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 02:20 AM
Um, they DID bring the rates down, and out of common courtesy and in an effort to be customer-friendly.
I know that!!!!!! I was joking around hoping they would lower it more
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 03:16 AM
See SB, I only stay at the best and nicest hotels
lol
And what about the MOTELS?
Seriously though, any Hyatt that I've ever stayed at always turned out to be top notch, and I was always satisfied with my stay.
That rate is really a fantastic rate, especially for a Hyatt.
Don Cardi
I don't do Motels
Why else would I stay at a hotel 15 minutes from my house lol, I have standards you know
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 03:30 AM
I use to do motels till my Becky got me hooked to these Hilton/chains.(that don't sound right)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/13/07 01:46 PM
Don Smitty might wind up in Utah with all these changes and talks of different hotels and motels.
Don Cardi
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/16/07 11:35 PM
So far, everything seems good to me. I love Spanish food, I love Italian food...ok, I just love food in general.
As of now, I don't have anybody tagging along with me, so mark me down as a single.
There...satisfied, DMC?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/18/07 09:26 PM
As of now, I don't have anybody tagging along with me, so mark me down as a single.
Oh boy, XDCX , Geoff and DMC going stag? The single ladies are really in for a treat now!
Don Cardi
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/18/07 09:41 PM
Oh boy, XDCX , Geoff and DMC going stag? The single ladies are really in for a treat now!
We could have a bachelor party -- who wants to dance for us?
Who said I'm going alone.......
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 01:06 AM
We could have a bachelor party -- who wants to dance for us?
I vote for SB to pop out of a cake
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 02:34 AM
Hey, whatever it takes to keep Cabana Boy and BoyToy happy....
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 04:54 AM
Just as long as it's not Cabana Boy and BoyToy popping out of the cake!
On second thought, maybe I should skip the dessert...
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 07:03 AM
On second thought, maybe I should skip the dessert...
Signor V.
I'm with you. Maybe you and I should play it safe and walk down to a Baskin Robbins or something.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 05:58 PM
Hey DMC, isn't there some big theater around there that has broadway type shows and stuff?
Don Cardi
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 06:04 PM
The
Entertainment section of NewBrunswick.com has a listing -- we should definitely check to see who's appearing at The State Theater and the George Street Playhouse (as well as the comedy club) that weekend...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 06:16 PM
I am completely and totally content to do whatever the group feels would be the most fun thing to do that weekend. I just want to be with my friends, enjoying their company, maybe having a sip or two of alcohol to warm the cockles of my heart, and to toast the friendships we have formed here, and perhaps a nip at meal time.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 06:24 PM
"sip or two"... "a nip"... who we kidding?
(Notice I didn't mention
cockles at all!
)
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 07:09 PM
(Notice I didn't mention
cockles at all!
)
But you just did!!!
Hey DMC, isn't there some big theater around there that has broadway type shows and stuff?
Don Cardi
They have the state theatre right down the street, and Stage Left is to the left of that lol.
If I'm not mistaken there are 3 theatres in that small district, let me know what you want me to look up.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 07:52 PM
What is Stage Left DMC?
Mig,
It's a stage where all the liberals gather!!
You guys will love it.
TIS
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 08:39 PM
Make sence huh?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 08:49 PM
Stage Left is to the left of that lol.
Is the
Stage Left the place that has a 7 course dinner with wine pairings for something like $200 Per person?
Don Cardi
It's a restaurant in New Brunswick.
Stage Left is to the left of that lol.
Is the
Stage Left the place that has a 7 course dinner with wine pairings for something like $200 Per person?
Don Cardi
Just about, but WELL worth it, would you consider going?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 08:56 PM
$200/person? Have fun!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 08:59 PM
Me? You know I'm game for anything.
They must serve some very good wines for that price. Then again, the way this crew drinks, they'd lose money if we went there.
Is the food good?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:05 PM
$200/person? Have fun!
Geoffy, Let's go to Outback ALOT cheaper
The food is Amazing, one of if not THE best restaurant I've been to, and you know my taste, the food and wines are worth it though.
Nova Terra has steaks and meat though, and its much better quality than outback lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:26 PM
I'd love to really try Stage Left, but I don't think that this weekend will be the proper time to go to a restaurant like Stage Left.
And by the same token, I'm not going to go away for the weekend and eat at an Outbacks either!
Not with all the good retaurants that you've suggested, especially places like Nova Terra or Panico's.
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:27 PM
Nova Terra has steaks and meat though, and its much better quality than outback
Thats not saying much. Mickey D's has better quality than Outback!
Nova Terra is only equaled by Stage Left and Frog and the Peach in terms of word of mouth and recommendations from the people who live here. Panico's is good but really just nowhere near the same level as Nova Terra or Stage Left
Nova Terra has steaks and meat though, and its much better quality than outback
Thats not saying much. Mickey D's has better quality than Outback!
If you want to throw that restaurant into the mix....
I am not going to Outback though, I agree with DC on that one!
I don't know how to say how good the restaurant is, if you lived here or even visited for an hour you would hear about it, and NOTHING but good things. Thats why I'm pushing for it so much, its REALLY good and worth it no matter how much it costs, and its not that expensive.
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:36 PM
having a sip or two of alcohol to warm the cockles of my heart
COCKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:39 PM
Thats not saying much. Mickey D's has better quality than Outback!
I'll take it a step further, White Castle has better quality than both!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 09:41 PM
having a sip or two of alcohol to warm the cockles of my heart
COCKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it the drinking part or the word that excites you Bogey?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:16 PM
And by the same token, I'm not going to go away for the weekend and eat at an Outbacks either!
OMG I WAS ONLY KIDDING!!!!!!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:25 PM
White Castle has better quality than both!
it is then!
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:28 PM
Is it the drinking part or the word that excites you Bogey?
Wouldn't
you like to know?
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:30 PM
EW! Is that supposed to be appetizing?!? Why the hell would you put that on the front page of your website?????
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:30 PM
And by the same token, I'm not going to go away for the weekend and eat at an Outbacks either!
OMG I WAS ONLY KIDDING!!!!!!
You should know better than to joke about eating with this crew.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:31 PM
Is it the drinking part or the word that excites you Bogey?
Wouldn't
you like to know?
That answers my question!
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:33 PM
EW! Is that supposed to be appetizing?!? Why the hell would you put that on the front page of your website?????
Never mind that. They're open 24 hours!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:34 PM
OMG I WAS ONLY KIDDING!!!!!!
ELVIE! I WAZ ONLEEE KITTING! CON BACK HEAR!
Don Cardi
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:35 PM
EW! Is that supposed to be appetizing?!?
I didn't say it looked pretty... but if you like White Castle, you'll LOVE White Rose!
...and I've taken advantage of that fact a few times.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 10:47 PM
You should know better than to joke about eating with this crew.
Speaking of which, no joke, it's time my friend. We're long overdue.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 11:12 PM
Will that place deliver to the Hyatt???
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/19/07 11:24 PM
Will that place deliver to the Hyatt???
That pie you're looking at goes for about $42, but its a small amount to pay for an orgasm... (its THAT good!) Actually, when you think about it its not expensive at all (there are 24 slices).
DC is right.... I think there's a road trip to Spumoni Gardens in our near future. We'll split a ½ pie by ourselves.
Will that place deliver to the Hyatt???
That pie you're looking at goes for about $42, but its a small amount to pay for an orgasm...
Speak for yourself.....
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:19 AM
That pie you're looking at goes for about $42, but its a small amount to pay for an orgasm...
Speak for yourself.....
Well, I always have to pay $50, errr, ummmm, I mean.....
Never mind. Its the best damned pizza in te world!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:20 AM
DC is right.... I think there's a road trip to Spumoni Gardens in our near future. We'll split a ½ pie by ourselves.
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who are you Bluto Blutarsky?
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:22 AM
Who are you Bluto Blutarsky?
When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor Blutarsky?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:24 AM
Who are you Bluto Blutarsky?
When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor Blutarsky?
Grade Point Average 0.0 Blutarsky!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:26 AM
I want Spumoni Gardens DC, and I want it NOW !!!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:33 AM
I want Spumoni Gardens DC, and I want it NOW !!!!!
ROAD TRIP!!! We're going to do a road trip soon.
Otherwise we're going to have to wait until the gangsterbb weekend and hope that SC picks some up for us.
I'm not waiting that long. We're going soon.
You in PB?
I'll bet you are.
Don Cardi
Would it be too far out of the way to do for lunch on Saturday?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:36 AM
If there's no traffic on the Whitestone, I'm there in 45 minutes.
Don't start without me !
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:40 AM
Would it be too far out of the way to do for lunch on Saturday?
Truthfully it's a bit of a trip from where we're staying.
Monmouth race track is closer!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:42 AM
Would it be too far out of the way to do for lunch on Saturday?
Truthfully it's a bit of a trip from where we're staying.
Monmouth race track is closer!
Don Cardi
Winter hadn't bothered me at all, until I read this post.
I can't wait for the summer !
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:50 AM
Its the best damned pizza in te world!
I'll take your word for it... looks kinda saucy to me, tho...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:56 AM
Its the best damned pizza in te world!
I'll take your word for it... looks kinda saucy to me, tho...
Now what would a guy from South Jersey know about real Pizza?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:59 AM
I can't wait for the summer !
Does that mean that you're in if we decide to make a trip to Monmouth Racetrack on the saturday afternoon of the gangsterbb weekend?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:59 AM
My God, I can still remember gagging on boardwalk pizza as a kid, spending the summer down the Jersey Shore.
Especially in Wildwood, that pizza should come with a warning from the surgeon general.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:13 AM
My God, I can still remember gagging on boardwalk pizza
Why? Cuz we actually like cheese on our pizzas?
Try
The Sawmill in Seaside Park -- "World's Largest Slices" (27" pie = 4 slices; and great, too -- I prefer thin crust anyway
) Or if you prefer tomato pies, try
Maruca's (DMC - their site says they have a location in New Brunswick - ever try it? Can't be the same as on the boardwalk, tho - that salty air makes all the difference!
)
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:25 AM
Don't take it personally, because I'm the first one to admit, I'm a pain in the ass when it comes to pizza.
I like it paper thin and well done, no more than one "topping" at a time.
I have some family in Long Branch that took me to a great pizza-pasta place last summer, but the name escapes me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:28 AM
I prefer thin crust anyway
Then you must love brick oven pizza.
There's a place in Staten Island called DeNino's Tavern that makes an excellent thin crust pizza. Problem is that you cannot go on the weekends because there's normally a two hour wait. Excellent Pizza.
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:28 AM
I can't wait for the summer !
Does that mean that you're in if we decide to make a trip to Monmouth Racetrack on the saturday afternoon of the gangsterbb weekend?
Don Cardi
I love Monmouth Park!
Do you remember the racetrack scene from THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE ?
Starry fuckin' hope !
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:38 AM
Do you remember the racetrack scene from THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE ?
Starry fuckin' hope !
Yes, I remember.
Don Cardi
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:43 AM
Who was the Mush last time you guys went, DC?
The one who bet smokestack.........and JG I never even heard of that Pizzeria in New Brunswick
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:49 AM
If you like thin crust with actual cheese, then Martio's in Nanuet is the place. OMG! Their pizza is soooooo good. And they have brick oven, too, but the crust comes out a stage or two beyond crispy. Martio's son now runs the place, as the old man literally died behind the counter making a pie a few years ago. They also have the only real Italian ices I've had since leaving the Bronx, and they handmake their gelato with fresh fruit every morning. OK, how is it possible that I'm hungry again, after just pigging out on the lobster special at the local diner???
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:52 AM
That pie you're looking at goes for about $42, but its a small amount to pay for an orgasm... (its THAT good!) Actually, when you think about it its not expensive at all (there are 24 slices).
I'm in
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:21 AM
I'm in
You won't be whistling like that once you've tasted it! You'll be whistling a much happier tune.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:26 AM
And probably have to buy a bigger jean size to. All I have to do is look at a pizza and I gain 10 lbs.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:31 AM
Louie & Ernies
Crosby Avenue
Pelham Bay, NY
Great pie and real Italian Ices
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:45 AM
Egidio's on 187th Street in the Bronx has the best Italian Ices I've ever had. And the Full Moon, just down the street, has the best pizza. I see a visit to Arthur Avenue in my future.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:49 AM
I was born at St Barnabas Hospital and grew up on Hoffman Street and 187th, right next to Amici's.
I live in Throgs Neck now, but I still do my shopping in the Arthur Avenue Market almost every saturday.
Pignoli cookies from Egidio's, the best !
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:54 AM
I could seriously go for a slice and a cherry ice, right now.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 02:59 AM
The real question here is, who has the best food in New Brunswick?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 03:07 AM
The real question here is, who has the best food in New Brunswick?
Don Cardi
We could always make a day trip to CARMINE'S at the TROPICANA in AC, and while we're there.....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 03:09 AM
Pastries from Egidio's, fish from Randazzo's, meat from Vincent's, Prosciutto and Mortadella from Teitel Brothers, Bread from Addeo's, pasta from Borgatti's and cheese from Calandra's. I also like to get the special cheese from Mike's, the one that they serve at Pasquale's. It's actually from Argentina, and I can never remember the name of it.
If you live in Throg's Neck, you must know St. Benedict's. My brother and his wife got married there, and my niece used to teach there.
Btw, my aunt lived on the corner of Lorillard and 187th. She used to throw pots of water on Dion and the Belmonts, when they harmonized under her window.
EDIT: Sorry for hijacking the thread. Back to the August weekend. Now that we have a place to stay, we need to pick a place to eat! And all of this talk about food should help get us in the right mood.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 03:24 AM
The real question here is, who has the best food in New Brunswick?
Don Cardi
We could always make a day trip to CARMINE'S at the TROPICANA in AC, and while we're there.....
Funny that you should mention that PB. Early on we had considered Atlantic City as a possible venue for our weekend get together. Unfortunatley some of the hotels, believe it or not, were already booked for that weekend! And those that still had rooms were looking to get $250 and upwards a night!
So after throwing around some ideas, the Hyatt in New Brunswick seems to work the best this year for what we are looking to do.
Our Don Geoff and our friend DonMichaelCorleone are both very familiar with the area and therefore were able to confirm that the HYATT in New Brunswick is a nice affordable place for all that is in an area which has some great restaurants, some interesting activities, and is in a location which allows one to access other parts of New Jersey and Manhattan without much traveling. It is also conveniently located for most, traveling from different parts of the east coast, who are serious about coming.
If the past three gangsterbb weekends are any indication, then this will again be a really great time.
Great friendships have been made through these weekends. I know that I am looking forward to building on those friendships that have already been made and hopefully will make new ones with those attending for the first time.
Don Cardi
To add my two cents to it, since DC and I come form the same mold it was very easy to feel like I've known him my whole life after only talking to him for an hour, but JG, SC, Sicilian Babe, the people that I've been out to dinner with maybe 7 times, I feel like I've known them all for years.
As I'm sure its been stated before, we never discuss politics (or business) at the dinner table.....although there was one time when SC came out of the bathroom with just his Dick (Cheney) in his hands
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:09 AM
I see now... it seems you've known DC your "whole life" after an hour... but for SB and me, it took 7 whole dinners to feel like you've known us for only "years"...?
Sheesh. And here I thought sleeping with you would bring us closer together...
Posted By: ginaitaliangirl
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:37 AM
I seem to be developing quite a collection of blackmail...
Not that it wasn't obvious, anyway.
I'll never forget this.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:45 AM
Posted By: ginaitaliangirl
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:58 AM
It all seemed so very reasonable at the time, didn't it?
People do some crazy things for baseball.
I just wanted to get you in the spirit again, what with the season approaching.
I also wanted to tease you a bit...because that just never grows old.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 07:19 AM
That's okay -- I'll be teasing you about your Willy soon enough!
BTW - I miss your Willy... who is that, Bob Sagat??! lol
(I know who it is
)
Will you be exposing your Willy again once baseball starts?
Posted By: ginaitaliangirl
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 07:55 AM
So even though I don't get to enjoy the pleasures of my Willy now that he's gone, you still get to enjoy talking about him? No fair!
I don't suppose you've caught any of "Bob" on his show yet?
If so, you'd be singing a whole different song. Once you go Colbert, you don't go back.
Exposing my Willy? Heavens no! This is a new season! I'll probably be exposing my Woody (Williams) instead.
(You dirtbags have destroyed me...)
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 08:37 AM
Sorry, I had no idea you lost your Willy! Did you?? Really... that must hurt! Sorry...
Well... most would prefer going from Willy to Woody I'd imagine... but still, it must be hard...
But "dirtbags"?? Surely that's uncalled for!!
I, at least, could be called much worse I suppose!
I see now... it seems you've known DC your "whole life" after an hour... but for SB and me, it took 7 whole dinners to feel like you've known us for only "years"...?
Sheesh. And here I thought sleeping with you would bring us closer together...
That was taken completely out of context!
Except for the sleeping together part..............
I might have phrased it wrong but you know what I meant......now since I've only been out to dinner with you 7 times and I'd like to make it 8, where are we going?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:32 PM
Dinner? Are we all having dinner together in August? That would be lovely. Where should we go??
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:41 PM
It's
deja vu all over again.
To coin a phrase.
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:50 PM
It's the time that he briefly decided to show some class and root for a real team. Frontrunner!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 12:58 PM
It was when Geoff suffered from temporary insanity and tried out new avatars because he was sick of Waldo. He had Yankees avatar, but when they lost to Detroit, we screamed at him that he was jinxing the Yankees, so he put up the Mets one. Of course, it was too late. You just can't reverse that kind of mojo, my friend.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 01:11 PM
To add my two cents to it, since DC and I come form the same mold it was very easy to feel like I've known him my whole life after only talking to him for an hour, but JG, SC, Sicilian Babe, the people that I've been out to dinner with maybe 7 times, I feel like I've known them all for years.
I'm hurt. Just cuz you've only seen me twice you're gonna forget about me?
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 03:37 PM
Well... most would prefer going from Willy to Woody I'd imagine... but still, it must be hard...
Geoff!!! You're so
dirty!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 04:48 PM
To add my two cents to it, since DC and I come form the same mold it was very easy to feel like I've known him my whole life after only talking to him for an hour, but JG, SC, Sicilian Babe, the people that I've been out to dinner with maybe 7 times, I feel like I've known them all for years.
I'm hurt. Just cuz you've only seen me twice you're gonna forget about me?
Don't worry, Santino still loves ya!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 05:03 PM
Hey Bogz,
You comin right??
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 05:05 PM
Geoff!!! You're so
dirty!!
Why thank you!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 05:21 PM
Geoff!!! You're so
dirty!!
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
Don Cardi
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:31 PM
Hey Bogz,
You comin right??
If I can get my hands on this car, and I'm at least semi-positive it won't explode on my way.. then probably. There's also the whole money situation. But if I start saving now, I see no reason not to go.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:35 PM
I hope things work out Bogz, I would love to meet my West Virginia neighbor.
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:40 PM
HEY. I can't help it if I find the word COCKLES funny. Cockles, cockles, cockles. WARM MY COCKLES.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 06:43 PM
You're killing me Bogey!
You'd better make it to the weekend because you fit right in with the rest of us lunatics!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 07:53 PM
Cockle doodle do
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 09:16 PM
Nova Terra is only equaled by Stage Left and Frog and the Peach in terms of word of mouth and recommendations from the people who live here. Panico's is good but really just nowhere near the same level as Nova Terra or Stage Left
So which one do you really suggest? I've checked out both the Nova Terra menu and the Stage Left menu on their respective websites so that I could compare the two. Personally, I like Nova Terra's menu a lot more. But that's just me.
Don Cardi
Of the 4 that have been mentioned, as I said Panico's is good but not in the same league as the others. Frog and the Peach is head and shoulders above the rest but you are looking at 75-80/person just by walking in the door, and I know not everyone likes to spend that much.
Stage Left is good, I go there every chance I can get, its more upscale and formal and the food is great, and they have a great chocolate cake and fudge desert thats never been equaled.
Nova Terra has more of a selection though in terms of what the different people coming from all over would want. It has some fish but also chicken and steak for people who like that. Nova Terra is pretty affordable as well and the food I've had there has been on par with Stage Left.
For what we as a group need it for then Nova Terra is the best bet, especially with it literally being right across the street from the hotel.
If anyone wants to know anything about it just ask me. Lets get some discussion going on this, just voice your opinions.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 09:37 PM
For what we as a group need it for then Nova Terra is the best bet, especially with it literally being right across the street from the hotel.
Now that I like. Good food, affordable for all, variety, and conveniently located across the street from the hotel. That means we can drink to our heart's content because we would not have to worry about driving!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 10:07 PM
Is it casual? I got rid of all my fancy shamcy dresses when Col. Slade retired.
Its not extremely formal, I would say for guys a pair of dress slacks and a button down shirt and for women a skirt or pair of dress pants. I don't know if they enforce the dress code but its not a jeans and t shirt type of place.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 10:12 PM
What if I want to wear a jean skirt? lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 10:14 PM
Good food, affordable for all, variety, and conveniently located across the street from the hotel. That means we can drink to our heart's content because we would not have to worry about driving!
You wanna WALK across a New Jersey street drunk??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 10:34 PM
Good food, affordable for all, variety, and conveniently located across the street from the hotel. That means we can drink to our heart's content because we would not have to worry about driving!
You wanna WALK across a New Jersey street drunk??
Good point SC! I didn't think of that!
We'll have to walk down to the jug handle to get accross the street!
Then again, Mig doesn't drink, so maybe she'll be kind enough to carry us back to the hotel!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 11:34 PM
Yeah DC since you said I'm not allowed to drink I'll be the
designated walker and help you guys cross the street.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/20/07 11:42 PM
Yeah DC since you said I'm not allowed to drink I'll be the
designated walker and help you guys cross the street.
Now Miggy, don't be putting words in my mouth. I never said that you "weren't allowed to drink." What I said is that "I've never seen you drink." There's a difference.
Actually I'd love to see you drink. You must be a pisser when your drunk.
Anyway I knew that we could count on you to be there for us. That's why your our Gangsterbb Mama!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:05 AM
Mig, come to think of it, I never saw you have a drink at any of the weekend get togethers. Have you ever had an alcoholic drink?
You are right Santino you didn't.
Yes I have Santino but I was a different person then. But Who knows what might happen in august
No no then. We'll have none of that. We love you just they way you are mama! Diet cokes and all.
See you said I wasn't allowed.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:14 AM
See you said I wasn't allowed.
Pay him no attention. Just bring your own still and drink all you want!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:25 AM
Hey I'll have to bring the Col's. truck to transport it. Do you have any Mason Jars to put the shinein?
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:26 AM
Hey I'll have to bring the Col's. truck to transport it. Do you have any Mason Jars to put the shinein?
Yeah, moonshine! That's what I'm talking about Mig!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:30 AM
Mig, come to think of it, I never saw you have a drink at any of the weekend get togethers. Have you ever had an alcoholic drink?
You are right Santino you didn't.
Yes I have Santino but I was a different person then.
No no then. We'll have none of that.
See you said I wasn't allowed.
When I said "no no then. We'll have none of that." I was reffering to your saying that you were a different person then. Not telling you that you couldn't drink.
You misunderstood.
Now if you drink this year, then who the heck is going to guide us back to the hotel?
Seriously Mig, do you really know how to make Moonshine?
Don Cardi
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:35 AM
Every West Virginian knows that
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:36 AM
Do you want the recipie??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:38 AM
Do you want the recipie??
Why don't you and Bogey just bring us some instead?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:44 AM
Will you post my bail if I get pulled over?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:48 AM
What if I want to wear a jean skirt? lol
Mig, what's happened to you!!!! Wanting to wear jean skirts, looking to drink martini's at Clydz before dinner, and making your own moonshine? Have you been fooling us for the past two years? Is this the year that we're going to see the real Miggy?
Am I going to have to hide the Sangria from you if we go to that place Nova Terra!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:51 AM
Well this trip is going to cost more than I had planned on so I might as well make it more fun.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 01:10 AM
Well this trip is going to cost more than I had planned on so I might as well make it more fun.
That's the spirit! You can't put a price on having a good time. So you mine as well enjoy!
Don Cardi
I like that attitude.......so is Frog and the Peach back on the table?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 01:27 AM
I like that attitude.......so is Frog and the Peach back on the table?
Do they have Sangria?
Don Cardi
I'll find out tomorrow
If we truly want to commit to making the best of it, then Frog and the Peach is easily the best restaurant in New Brunswick...my mouth is watering just thinking about it, can I change my vote?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 01:43 AM
You don't get to vote!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 01:53 AM
Back and forth, back and forth. I'm exhausted from trying to catch up!!
Mig, wear a skirt, don't make it denim, and I hope we get to see you drink at least one this year. Just make sure to bring plenty of money - those martinis at Clydz don't look cheap!!!
DC, take SC's advice to heart. Them Jersey drivers are scary. However, Jersey drivers will give you good practice for Italy.
DMC, we love your advice. I know that Geoff went to school in that area and I'd love to hear his input.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:04 AM
Is the Frog and the Peach outrageously expensive? Keep in mind that I don't have a moneytree in my back yard.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:12 AM
Is the Frog and the Peach outrageously expensive? Keep in mind that I don't have a moneytree in my back yard.
You DON'T???
Geez, I do!! That's how we pay for all OUR vacations and dinners!! When we get together in August, I'll bring you some seeds, OK??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:13 AM
PLEASE DO!!!!! All I have now back there is dog poop and white and yellow snow
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:16 AM
Don't eat the yellow snow!!
Frog and the Peach will be a little cheaper than La Veranda, I think it should be noted that I said Nova Terra only if Frog and the Peach is out, like I said it is THE best restaurant in New Brunswick, sure its a little pricey but if we are only going out once per year with everyone then why not go to the best?
I think everyone will agree La Veranda was WELL worth it and this food is even better than there.
Let's not forget we still have 6 months to save for this.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:20 AM
Let's not forget we still have 6 months to save for this.
No need!! I'll bring you some seeds, too, sweetie!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:23 AM
Speaking of $$$$$ has anybody made reservations yet at the Embassy oops I mean Hyatt?
Let's not forget we still have 6 months to save for this.
No need!! I'll bring you some seeds, too, sweetie!
I'm STILL trying to find the drawbacks to this boytoy position
90 dollars per person over 6 months, 13 paychecks is only an extra 7 dollars per paycheck 3.50 per week to put away, and actually less if you figure you would have had to bought dinner that night anyway, thats why if we pick the place early everyone can save with knowing the expectations of the price.
Speaking of $$$$$ has anybody made reservations yet at the Embassy oops I mean Hyatt?
I have....oh wait not for the weekend in August
For anyone who hasn't been there you will NOT be disappointed, and they are remodeling everything too, it will be incredible. It has a huge lobby where we could sit and just chat if we wanted to before heading out, its an amazing place
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:36 AM
Well this trip is going to cost more than I had planned on so I might as well make it more fun.
Keep in mind that I don't have a moneytree in my back yard.
Mig, that's twice in this topic that you've made a reference to the cost of going away for this weekend. I think that over the past couple of years we've always been considerate in trying to choose a place to stay and to eat that works for the majority involved. We've never popped any unexpected surprises on each other and have gone into these weekends knowing the costs before hand. We've always made decisions based on what the majority who are attending decided on. Last year we even made sure, at La Veranda for instance, that EVERYONE there was in agreement on how we were going to order as EVERYONE there knew what the cost of the spread would be BEFORE hand. And EVERYONE there agreed. What makes you think that this year is going to be any different?
No one is looking to or is going to hurt anyone else here. We're all friends here and I think that we've proven, at the past two gangsterbb weekends, that we all look out for one another
Outside of the driving that you have to do, everyone is basically going to have the same expenses and the same costs. So I don't understand why you say that this is going to cost YOU more than you planned. What makes this any different than the past two years?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:37 AM
Will they put "The Godfather Crew" in a private room at a big round table?
Is the Peachy frog walking distance from the hotel? Remember I have to be the designated walker lol
They have a semi-private room for groups of 12-22 and its 5 blocks from the hotel.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 02:44 AM
Mig, that's twice in this topic that you've made a reference to the cost of going away for this weekend.
What's wrong with wanting to be prepared?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 03:00 AM
Nothing at all.
Don Cardi
There's also a women's shoe store right down the street...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 03:11 AM
There's also a women's shoe store right down the street...
PLEASE don't let my wife know about that! PLEASE! I beg you!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 03:18 AM
SHOES????? SHOES????? Where are the shoes?? What kind of shoes? Designer shoes?? SHOES???????
Damn, I may have to plant a whole FARM of moneytrees at this rate!!!
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
There's also a women's shoe store right down the street...
PLEASE don't let my wife know about that! PLEASE! I beg you!
Don Cardi
Know about what
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 03:24 AM
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
Is that where you buy your pumps to wear in the room for Geoff when we go away for these weekends?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 03:25 AM
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
NO WAY!!!!!!!! Oh, I'm going to be so good to you!!!
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
Is that where you buy your pumps to wear in the room for Geoff when we go away for these weekends?
Don Cardi
Strangely, DC, I'm starting to remember what kind of store I wasn't supposed to tell your wife about
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
NO WAY!!!!!!!! Oh, I'm going to be so good to you!!!
It's called Footprints and its in New Brunswick, I can't find a website though...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 04:10 AM
Designer shoes, only 19.99.......do I know the way to a woman's heart or what?
Becky will love you forever. She has so many shoes she can't even close her closet door. And she has a big closet.
Edit: I miss my flashy thingy
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 12:04 PM
Edit: I miss my flashy thingy
Is your PM feature not working Mig?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/21/07 01:21 PM
No it works.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 02:16 AM
Hey, is it August yet? And who else is coming to this thing???
Well I'm going, who else do we need?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 03:03 AM
Me and Becky of course
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 02:36 PM
Me and Becky of course
What about your Zoot Suit Man?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 03:56 PM
I know that DC had asked about the Hyatt's cancellation policy. I emailed the woman I've been working with, and here is her reply:
>>We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Please just let him know to cancel within 24 hours of his arrival date. Once we set up your block after we receive your contract your guests can call our reservation number and say they are with the Small Reunion (or what ever name you choose to put it under), please just make sure they do not book on Hyatt.com as this is not refundable.<<
So, if you were planning on booking for Friday and Saturday, you would have to cancel no later than Thursday.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 04:06 PM
I know that DC had asked about the Hyatt's cancellation policy. I emailed the woman I've been working with, and here is her reply:
>>We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Please just let him know to cancel within 24 hours of his arrival date. Once we set up your block after we receive your contract your guests can call our reservation number and say they are with the Small Reunion (or what ever name you choose to put it under), please just make sure they do not book on Hyatt.com as this is not refundable.<<
So, if you were planning on booking for Friday and Saturday, you would have to cancel no later than Thursday.
Thank you SB. That's more than fair.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 07:27 PM
Me and Becky of course
What about your Zoot Suit Man?
Don Cardi
It all depends if he has to work or not.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 08:21 PM
Okay, I've been pretty busy lately, and will be for the foreseeable future, but wanted to summarize some of this down and compile some links...
First and most importantly: Here is
Clydz martini menu -- super-sized martinis, before or after dinner... and the other night we could try one of the other great bars in town, and/or the Sports Bar in the Hyatt. We can be spontaneous here, as long as we hit Clydz once!
Friday Night seems to include
Harold's Deli (carpool to Edison) -- we enjoyed this last time, and I think it'd be a good stop for our out-of-towners who want to experience
real deli food they can't get outside of NY/NJ. Where else could you try some of my tongue?
If we go to Harold's for Friday night dinner, then it seems for Saturday night we're between Italian and Spanish food so far:
Nova Terra seems like a wonderful Spanish restaurant with
prix-fixe menus, but for the sake of selection and personal preferences, we'll likely order individually off the regular
dinner menu.
The Italian option so far seems like
Panico's which looks great as well, and highly-acclaimed.
As for Saturday activities, this day could be left open to whatever anyone wants to do:
- Explore the New Brunswick area (shop, see a show, visit Rutgers, etc) [pdf]
- Visit the race track
- Visit the Corleone home on Staten Island
- Take the train into Manhattan/go on The Sopranos tour
- Relax at the hotel pool or fitness center
- Join Bogey for a burger at White Rose!
- Eat/drink all day at a fine local hotspot
- Anything else you wanna do!
If I missed anything, I'll update...
Although we are still 6 months away, perhaps we should get an informal head count on which sounds good to most people. Of course, other ideas may pop up between now and then, but how are these options so far to everyone, and which would you prefer?
I would add a poll here, but people have a habit of voting when they're not even planning to attend.
So please state your preferences, even if you think you
may attend...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 08:38 PM
I'm not sure if we can make it Friday night, so if we can, we'll just go along with whatever everyone else has decided. As for Saturday, both restaurants sound great. We eat so much Italian, both at home and out, I think I would prefer Nova Terra. As for the Saturday activity, I am somewhat disappointed to see no mention of the shoe store James told us about.
I love the idea of going into Manhattan on Saturday, but why limit it to the Sopranos tour? If the weather's nice, what about the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island? I guess it depends WHERE the train goes. If it's midtown, then that's sort of tough to do, unless we all hop on the subway.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 08:54 PM
NJ Transit trains go to Penn Station
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 09:22 PM
Ah, NJ Transit here will take you to the Trade Center stop, which would be convenient for the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, as well as for anyone who would want to visit Ground Zero.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 09:53 PM
Friday at Harold's sounds good to me. And the hotel bar/lounge will be just fine for the evening.
As for Saturday's afternoon activities, I'll probably lean towards going to the track. But it's still a ways of, so I'll play it by ear until then.
Nova Terra is my first choice for dinner on Saturday night as I love good spanish food. However if it turns out that the majority of those who are going would rather go to Panico's for italian food, I wouldn't mind that either.
And of course we'll hit Clydz before dinner!
Glad that you posted all these options Geoff, because it would really be great if we could get some input from those who are definitely coming and those who are leaning towards coming.
C'mon people, don't be shy, state your preferences!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 10:39 PM
Sorry, how could I have overlooked Clydz and their martinis?! What was I thinking??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 10:46 PM
C'mon people, don't be shy, state your preferences!
Outback!
I'll join ya at the track.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 10:55 PM
SC and DC, Please don't kill a horse this time around!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 11:27 PM
I love the idea of going into Manhattan on Saturday, but why limit it to the Sopranos tour? If the weather's nice, what about the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island? I guess it depends WHERE the train goes. If it's midtown, then that's sort of tough to do, unless we all hop on the subway.
I like the idea that you want to go to NY. But I'm confused, why would you want to go back home for? I would like to go see NY and see the sights. I would like to take a ride on the subway. The Soprano tour sounds like fun. We'll see though. I'll have to talk it over with Becky and see what she wants to do.
The only thing I don't like is some will do this and some will do that. Isn't the point of this weekend spending time together other than dinner?
How nice would it be to get a group pic in front of my house in Staten Island? Like we got a group pic in front of the Moshulu last year.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 11:30 PM
I'm not sure if we can make it Friday night, so if we can, we'll just go along with whatever everyone else has decided. Sorry, how could I have overlooked Clydz and their martinis?! What was I thinking??
Geoff, let's be practical here. I think that it would be better to go to Clydz on friday instead of saturday. At least everyone who is making a
real effort to come on friday will be together at the hotel and it will be easier for us just to go to Clydz before Harold's. Where as on Saturday many will be doing different activities during the day like going to manhattan and therefore it might be a bit difficult to get everyone together in time to go to Clydz before dinner. And being that someone said that
IF they make it on friday night, they'll
"just go along with what everyone else has decided," it really shouldn't be a probelm!
Outback! I'll join ya at the track.
Outback? Hmmmm. I hear that the Outback near Monmouth Race Track has said that they use "Smokestack" brand meats now!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 11:41 PM
Does NY still have that double decker bus?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 11:45 PM
SC and DC, Please don't kill a horse this time around!!
Stop beating a dead horse already.
The only thing I don't like is some will do this and some will do that. Isn't the point of this weekend spending time together other than dinner?
Just like on the boards, we all have different agendas. We shouldn't have to feel that its all or nothing. The fact that we'll be together for dinner and drinks is good for me. Plus, it'll make dinner conversation fun comparing notes of what we did during the day.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/22/07 11:46 PM
Does NY still have that double decker bus?
I think they did away with that a few years ago (after a few accidents).
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 12:29 AM
Does NY still have that double decker bus?
I think they did away with that a few years ago (after a few accidents).
SC is correct. They did do away with it a few years back due to several accidents. They were having problems getting insurance for their buses. However, I believe that they recently started running them again because they were able to solve their insurance problems.
GRAY LINE NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS There is also a
NEW YORK CITY MOVIE AND TELEVISION SITES TOUR which has a 3 and a 1/2 hour tour going on Saturday August 18th which starts at 11:00AM.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 12:49 AM
Mig, I don't live in Manhattan, so I always enjoy going "to the city". There's so MUCH to see and do.
DC, You are just TOO mean!! Now, tell me the truth, how much fun would Clydz be without me?? OK, don't answer that! Of course, if you keep this up, I just may have to drop a call to Mrs. Cardi and make shoe-shopping plans!
I've never been to the track, I'm not a gambler but I'd still like to go I think.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:00 AM
Do you want me to draw up a map like the Presidential Motorcade on what streets are "secure" and which aren't DC? lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:10 AM
Ah, I thought you'd see reason!
James, I'm sure you'd enjoy the track. I've only been to the trotters, but it was a lot of fun.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:12 AM
I've never been to the track, I'm not a gambler but I'd still like to go I think.
DMC, I think that besides our gangsterbb weekend together, you may need to spend another weekend with just SC and I in Atlantic City and then on the way home at Monmouth Racetrack!
Don Cardi
That sounds like a plan to me, I want to hit the track with you guys for the day definitely though.
Sadly I've never been to AC either
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:22 AM
That sounds like a plan to me, I want to hit the track with you guys for the day definitely though.
Then the track it is on Saturday afternoon!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:25 AM
Horses are fun!!
So does that mean you are joining us?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:29 AM
So does that mean you are joining us?
Horsefeathers!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 01:34 AM
So does that mean you are joining us?
I'll have to check with Mr. Babe about what he wants to do, the meek, compliant wife that I am.
Meek is DEFINITELY the word to describe you lol
In Psychiatry there is something called "Battered Wife Syndrome", but in the Residency with so many "strong" women we keep saying we are going to invent "Battered Husband Syndrome" lol
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 08:26 AM
Sadly I've never been to AC either
"Sadly" -- being less than 2 hours away -- isn't the right word...
Sadly I've never been to AC either
"Sadly" -- being less than 2 hours away -- isn't the right word...
Geoff, I'm about 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas. I've always thought it's about an hour too long of a drive.
I use to drive it, but in recent years decided flying is the only way to go. It's only about a half hour - 45 min. flight. They usually have pretty good packages from here. Unless I totally couldn't afford it, I'll fly every time. Although I'm by no means a big time gambler, I hate a long drive to cut into my gambling/Vegas time.
Ok, I'm off topic, but just wanted to throw my two cents in.
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 03:14 PM
Geoff, I'm about 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas.
TIS
If I lived 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas, I'd been there every morning! And so would you!
( I know that you meant to say hours ) Don Cardi
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 06:34 PM
Are you guys seriously thinking of making a pit stop to Manhatten one day? If so maybe I'll hook up with you somewhere.
If you do, just don't eat at KFC/Taco Bell.
http://www.comcast.net/news/strange/inde...p;cvqh=itn_rats
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 07:45 PM
If you do, just don't eat at KFC/Taco Bell.
We've got rats as big as Lassie!Looked at the article - well, there goes my appetite!
Hmmm...maybe it was just a private party?
Whisker Lickin' Good?
Seriously, there are plenty of decent places to eat in NYC that won't cost an arm and a leg. ("Here's a wing!" Been watchin' too much
Goodfellas.)
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 08:08 PM
Beth, just a suggestion/idea. If you meet up with some of us in manhattan , why not come back to the hotel with them and join us for dinner and drinks and stay over until sunday?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/23/07 11:36 PM
Beth, That is a great idea.
Geoff, I'm about 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas.
TIS
If I lived 3 1/2 to 4 miles from Vegas, I'd been there every morning! And so would you!
( I know that you meant to say hours ) Don Cardi
Ha ha ha!!!
Oops!!! Yea, if I were only 3 1/2 - 4
Miles, I'd be broke.
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/24/07 04:07 AM
Yea, if I were only 3 1/2 - 4
Miles, I'd be broke.
TIS
That makes two of us
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/24/07 05:21 AM
I've only been to Vegas once. I would love to go back one of these days.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/24/07 05:46 AM
I've only been to Vegas once. I would love to go back one of these days.
I need to go back to Vegas and visit my money.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/24/07 01:20 PM
I need to go back to Vegas and visit my money.
I think that my money started hanging out with your money the last time I was in Vegas.
Don Cardi
Next time I go, I'll be sure to pick it up for you guys!! I think I hear your money calling me.
)
TIS
Posted By: AngelaMarie
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/25/07 10:49 PM
Are you all going to visit Little Italy? Well, I guess it's Chinatown or something now though, right??! I might be interested in coming if y'all had it planned out like an itinerary with a little structure to it, since I really don't know anybody here. You know, somebody could even slap a label on it like The Godfather's tour of New York and make a little money on something like this! "Three days in New York/New Jersey with your very own Godfather tour guide, Angela Marie" or something, yada yada.... Send it to the local tour operators..... I dunno. If I knew some people here I might come, I always enjoy New York and New Jersey.
Have a great time.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 12:01 AM
Are you all going to visit Little Italy? Well, I guess it's Chinatown or something now though, right??! I might be interested in coming if y'all had it planned out like an itinerary with a little structure to it, since I really don't know anybody here. You know, somebody could even slap a label on it like The Godfather's tour of New York and make a little money on something like this! "Three days in New York/New Jersey with your very own Godfather tour guide, Angela Marie" or something, yada yada.... Send it to the local tour operators..... I dunno. If I knew some people here I might come, I always enjoy New York and New Jersey.
Have a great time.
Angela,
You're never going to get to know some people here if you don't come to one of these things!
The only way to get to know us is to come to one of these things and meet us. Otherwise how are you going to get to know anyone?
I've posted this before in the past. Back in 2004 when they had the golden age of gangster's convention in Chicago, several of this crew decided to go. I had never met anyone from here and therefore did not know anyone. Even as a man I was somewhat apprehensive about meeting people from the internet. But I made up my mind to go. I figured that the worse that would happen was that if I didn't like these people, I'd check out of the hotel and either fly back home or go to another hotel. No big deal.
After spending an hour with these people, I felt like I had known them my whole life. I can honsetly say that when that weekend ended, I could not wait to see these people again.
Obviously you've seen that we've gotten together every year since 2004. And for the most part the same people that met at the first weekend have continued to attend year after year, with several more jumping on board each year. I think that alone is testimony in itself as to how well we all get along, enjoy each other's company, and look forward to getting together again. Seeing how the same people look forward to attending these weekends year after year should in itself remove any apprehenshion or doubt that you may have about joining us for this weekend get together. I don't think that anyone here was more apprehensive than Sicilian Babe was about attending last years weekend in Philadelphia, and now we can't seem to get rid of her!
As for an itinerary with a little structure, you probably missed these earlier posts :
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Y4th Annual GangsterBB Weekend
being held Friday PM to Sunday AM,
August 17th-19th, 2007,
at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey.If we go to Harold's for Friday night dinner, then it seems for Saturday night we're between Italian and Spanish food so far:
Nova Terra seems like a wonderful Spanish restaurant with
prix-fixe menus, but for the sake of selection and personal preferences, we'll likely order individually off the regular
dinner menu.
The Italian option so far seems like
Panico's which looks great as well, and highly-acclaimed.
As for Saturday activities, this day could be left open to whatever anyone wants to do:
- Explore the New Brunswick area (shop, see a show, visit Rutgers, etc) [pdf]
- Visit the race track
- Visit the Corleone home on Staten Island
- Take the train into Manhattan/go on The Sopranos tour
- Relax at the hotel pool or fitness center
- Join Bogey for a burger at White Rose!
- Eat/drink all day at a fine local hotspot
- Anything else you wanna do!
If I missed anything, I'll update...
Although we are still 6 months away, perhaps we should get an informal head count on which sounds good to most people. how are these options so far to everyone, and which would you prefer?
So please state your preferences, even if you think you
may attend...
Hope that you decide to come.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 12:52 AM
Angela,
I really hope you deside to come and be with us. I know you will have a blast. I've been to two out of the 3 BB Weekends so far and I have never been sorry that I went. It goes without saying that I was leary about meeting people that I talked to on the net but once I met them all that hesitation went away. It is well worth the LONG DISTANCE I HAVE TO DRIVE!!!!!! Do you want o go to NYC? I would like to but I have to see what my daughter wants to do first. Please come
You could always bring a friend that way you don't feel "alone" when meeting us. If you see the pictures there are usually more people than board members in the pics lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 01:51 AM
Angela, this will be my 3rd, and each year, they are more fun. We'd love to have you join us. Everyone here is terrific and, as DC said, you feel like you've known everyone forever about 5 minutes after you meet them.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 02:34 AM
Angela, this will be my 3rd
See Angela, I told you, we just can't get rid of her now!
Don Cardi
This will be my 3rd as well, each time it gets better. We have similar tastes in food and pretty much everything so theres never a problem with feeling out of place.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 09:59 PM
DMC, are you familiar with this place called
OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S on Albany Street in New Brunswick?
Their site says
"Attractive private rooms and areas are available in New Brunswick for your entertaining needs for family, friends and business associates. We host numerous rehersal dinners, Graduation Parties, Christenings, bar/bat mitzvahs and showers, as well as business meetings and conferences." They have a pretty decent sized
DINNER MENU as well as a pretty nice sized
WINE LIST and
BEER LIST as well as a huge
DESSERT MENU .
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 10:13 PM
What places are seriously being considered for dinner Saturday night? Reason why I ask is I'm going to visit Becky this weekend and I want to print up the menu's show she can look at them. Her computer is on the fritz. That way she see the menu and can vote on which place she would like to eat at.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 10:17 PM
DMC, are you familiar with this place called
OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S on Albany Street in New Brunswick?
Their site says
"Attractive private rooms and areas are available in New Brunswick for your entertaining needs for family, friends and business associates. We host numerous rehersal dinners, Graduation Parties, Christenings, bar/bat mitzvahs and showers, as well as business meetings and conferences." They have a pretty decent sized
DINNER MENU as well as a pretty nice sized
WINE LIST and
BEER LIST as well as a huge
DESSERT MENU .
Don Cardi
SB has 5 different types of cheesecake to choose from.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/26/07 10:35 PM
What places are seriously being considered for dinner Saturday night?
GEOFF made a large post a page or two back about this. Plus if you scroll up on this page, you'll see that I quoted his post which lists ALL of the options as well as his asking :
Although we are still 6 months away, perhaps we should get an informal head count on which sounds good to most people.
how are these options so far to everyone, and which would you prefer?
So please state your preferences, even if you think you may attend...
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 12:42 AM
Mig, I think you must be dipping into that Moonshine we tease you about! Have you not been reading some of the posts here??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:38 AM
How'd ya guess? I have some extra Mason Jars full of shine if ya want some. I'm just to lazy today to look.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:43 AM
How'd ya guess? I have some extra Mason Jars full of shine if ya want some. I'm just to lazy today to look.
To lazy today to look at what? The posts that were made in this topic or for the Mason Jars full of moonshine?
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:44 AM
I'm just to lazy today to look.
OK, here's the short list:
Nova Terra's Cuchifrito Shack
Panico's Pizza Parlor
Outback
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:47 AM
How'd ya guess? I have some extra Mason Jars full of shine if ya want some. I'm just to lazy today to look.
To lazy today to look at what? The posts that were made in this topic or for the Mason Jars full of moonshine?
Don Cardi
I always know where the shine is just in case family/friends come over.
Hey SC got top of the page this time
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:50 AM
I'm just to lazy today to look.
I always know where the shine is just in case family/friends come over.
So you haven't even bothered to look at what Geoff posted?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:53 AM
Nope
I'm just to lazy today to look.
OK, here's the short list:
Nova Terra's Cuchifrito Shack
Panico's Pizza Parlor
Outback
Let's edit Outback off there
The overall vote comes down to Nova Terra or Panico's, or like we've BEEN SAYING, if no one likes either of these places then just say something, or offer other ideas. I eat in New Brunswick every week, I know the good and bad restaurants, I have given my opinions, if you have any others just SAY IT. If not, then we can take it to a vote on either one of these, and we still go by majority rules, correct?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 02:15 AM
Nope
Well to be quite honest, that's not really very nice. Especially after DMC and Geoff have both gone to a lot of trouble to research these places. Not to mention all the phone calls that DMC has made.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 02:15 AM
Thank you DM for telling me the places.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 02:21 AM
Nope
Well to be quite honest, that's not really very nice. Especially after DMC and Geoff have both gone to a lot of trouble to research these places. Not to mention all the phone calls that DMC has made.
Don Cardi
Cardi with all due respect I didn't mean no disrespect to them. I just didn't want to look through a couple of pages now. Next time I'll keep my trap shut and look.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:10 AM
Let's edit Outback off there
Outback never stood a chance in the first place!
Besides, I don't understand their menu anyway.
Who would want to eat food that called "Kookabura" or "Wahalla Pasta?"
Sounds like it's made from Kangaroo or something!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:32 AM
I like Outback. They got the best cheesfries. And their sirloins are good to. To each his own I guess or whatever trips your trigger or whatever floats your boat.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:36 AM
Let's edit Outback off there
Outback never stood a chance in the first place!
I'm getting the feeling that this "election" is rigged. You guys think we're in Florida or something?
Nope, Chicago, vote early and vote often
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:38 AM
Ahhh....my good friend Richard Daley.
He was an Outback man.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:40 AM
I'm getting the feeling that this "election" is rigged.
Can't rig an electon when the people don't bother voting!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:40 AM
Well, everyone knows that I love a Bloomin Onion swimming in oil as much as the next gal, but when I go away, I would like to try a dining experience that I can't find in the average mall food court.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:42 AM
Mussels from Rigoletto ?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:43 AM
Can't rig an electon when the people don't bother voting!
Another public service announcement?
I fought in the Mayonnaise Wars of '83. Its my right NOT to vote if I don't wanna.
You gonna start counting the chads now?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:44 AM
YUM!!!
You gonna start counting the chads now?
So THATS what the C in SC stands for
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:46 AM
The family style mussels from Frankie and Johnnie's on Bronxdale Avenue would feed everyone on these boards
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:47 AM
What in the hell is that?
All I know is after all the effort of trying to GET PEOPLE TO VOTE, I need a nice hot meal, and you know where I'm going to go for it?
NOVA TERRA
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:47 AM
So THATS what the C in SC stands for
Damn.... I've been found out.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:47 AM
Oh, did you ever order the Zuppa di Pesce?? It's HUGE and soooooo good. I haven't been there in such a long time.
EDIT - this was regarding Frankie and Johnnie's The Pine and their food. Sorry!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:48 AM
Can't rig an electon when the people don't bother voting!
Another public service announcement?
I fought in the Mayonnaise Wars of '83. Its my right NOT to vote if I don't wanna.
You gonna start counting the chads now?
Are you talking about CHADS as in Chads Restaurant on 3rd Avenue?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:49 AM
What in the hell is that?
Not something you'll find in Outback, that's for sure!
Don Cardi
Great heres where everyone finally votes and they vote for Chads Restaurant lol
All I'll say is that you have my word that I have given you the best restaurants in New Brunswick to look at, I've put a lot of time and effort into this and it doesn't seem like we are going to get any more discussion.
Its the same people constantly giving me feedback, so at this point I'm done with all of these restaurants, if someone wants my opinion on one they find then I'll give it, but if not I'm not going around or trying to get any more votes or anything.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:53 AM
DMC, you know we appreciate everything that you've done. You've put an enormous effort into this, and I'm grateful for all of it.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:54 AM
What in the hell is that?
Not something you'll find in Outback, that's for sure!
Don Cardi
You got that right DC !
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:57 AM
Great heres where everyone finally votes and they vote for Chads Restaurant lol
All I'll say is that you have my word that I have given you the best restaurants in New Brunswick to look at, I've put a lot of time and effort into this and it doesn't seem like we are going to get any more discussion.
Its the same people constantly giving me feedback, so at this point I'm done with all of these restaurants, if someone wants my opinion on one they find then I'll give it, but if not I'm not going around or trying to get any more votes or anything.
I thought that we already decided that we were going to NOVA TERRA on saturday for dinner?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 03:58 AM
So what is it?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:00 AM
NOVA TERRA
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:01 AM
Where's the link for NOVA TERRA, DC ?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:01 AM
NOVA TERRA
Don Cardi
It's a Spanish restaurant. Why do I feel that this is something out of the movie
Airplane?
I THOUGHT we agreed on Nova Terra too but it doesn't seem that way from this thread.
I think everyone hear can agree that I have good taste (shut up JG), I would not vouch for a place that I knew wasn't good, and this place is good, its a restaurant of OURS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:03 AM
Where's the link for NOVA TERRA, DC ?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:06 AM
And don't forget the martinis at Clydz!! Clydz and paella!! Sounds like a perfect combination!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:12 AM
NOVA TERRA
Don Cardi
NO I MEANT WHAT IN THE HELL IS MUSSELS FROM RIGOLETTO ?
They are! But then you need a night cap at the hotel.
Are you a fan of Cuban/Spanish food Pizzaboy? That Menu is great isn't it?
Nova Terra has Mussels en Padella
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:14 AM
As I told you, DMC, in a pm.
Cuban food was good enough for Charlie Luciano, it's good enough for me !
So we have our Gangster Theme right there.
And the cost is very reasonable considering what you get and the fact that its a 4* restaurant.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 04:17 AM
NOVA TERRA
Don Cardi
NO I MEANT WHAT IN THE HELL IS MUSSELS FROM RIGOLETTO ?
Rigoletto is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Bronx.
Sorry if I kind of hijacked the thread, but with SB having been a fellow Bronx Italian, I get carried away sometimes.
Rigoletto also means windmill in Italian.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 06:52 AM
I have good taste (shut up JG)
Everyone who's slept with me has good taste.
PS - I had to stop reading this thread about a half-page back - I'll try again tomorrow!!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 08:41 AM
Nova Terra sounds fine for Saturday night.
Which reminds me of the story of how, years ago, American car manufacturers had a difficult time marketing the Nova in Spanish-speaking countries - in Spanish, "Nova" translated phonetically into "doesn't go".
Signor V.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 10:15 AM
Everyone who's slept with me has good taste.
There's a difference between them having good taste and them tasting good.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 01:05 PM
As I told you, DMC, in a pm.
Cuban food was good enough for Charlie Luciano, it's good enough for me !
The Nuova Villa Tammaro restaurant was good enough for Lucinao also!
Nouva Villa, Nova Terra, Uh oh!
If you ask me to play cards, and then excuse yourself to go to the bathroom, I'm outta there!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 05:31 PM
If you ask me to play cards, and then excuse yourself to go to the bathroom, I'm outta there!
I hope they don't have a revolving door when you get outta there.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/27/07 05:33 PM
As I told you, DMC, in a pm.
Cuban food was good enough for Charlie Luciano, it's good enough for me !
The Nuova Villa Tammaro restaurant was good enough for Lucinao also!
Nouva Villa, Nova Terra, Uh oh!
If you ask me to play cards, and then excuse yourself to go to the bathroom, I'm outta there!
Don Cardi
I knew that analogy wouldn't escape your eye, DC
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 01:11 AM
DMC, I know that it's still far off, but is there any kind of dress code for Nova Terra? It seems to be a pretty upscale type atmosphere so I was wondering if they have any dress code requirements.
Don Cardi
I need to qualify my response first, I have only been there for corporate events so obviously everyone was either in a suit or dress pants and a dress shirt, ladies were skirts or some kind of dress.
I have seen them turn people away who haven't been dressed appropriately but those were more teenagers with ripped pants and the like. The only thing is that if you were to go there in a pair of jeans, they might not throw you out but you will feel out of place.
Its definitely upscale though, I'd say just dress formally.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 01:22 AM
What do you mean by formally?? You said no jeans, but what about a jeans skirt? Would that be OK??
I would advise against it......now wait if all the women are going to go by what I say should I say the dress code or just say what I like? lol
I would really suggest a dress or some kind of black "elegant" skirt.
*Congrats on 5000
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 01:26 AM
Do women own any other color besides black?? LOL
Sorry, but I just wanted to clarify what you meant. NOW I get it.
I'm really looking forward to the weekend now! We have a hotel, places to eat and even a bar all chosen!
Not in my mind they don't
*Hint, Hint, Hint, Hint*
Although the bars were chosen first lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 01:57 AM
I need to qualify my response first,ladies were skirts or some kind of dress.
Why should the ladies have to wear anyhing at all?
Don Cardi
I need to qualify my response first,ladies were skirts or some kind of dress.
Why should the ladies have to wear anyhing at all?
Don Cardi
I agree.
Man Law
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 02:02 AM
You two are like a regular Martin and Lewis lately, aren't you??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 02:07 AM
You two are like a regular Martin and Lewis lately, aren't you??
Yep! He's Lewis though.
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 02:26 AM
Where's the link for NOVA TERRA, DC ?
Don Cardi
Great menu guys !
The Cuban twist on fried calamari and arugola salad have me ready to drive out there tonight !
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 02:47 AM
Where's the link for NOVA TERRA, DC ?
Don Cardi
Great menu guys !
The Cuban twist on fried calamari and arugola salad have me ready to drive out there tonight !
Habanero aioli instead the typical marinara with the fried calamari ?
That sounds f*****g great !
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:04 AM
Habanero aioli-well that is something else I have no idea what it is. I think I really need to get out more.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:08 AM
Aioli is just a fancy name for mayonnaise, so I guess it's just a hot pepper mayo.
Habaneros are the little orange Jamaican peppers. They're either the hottest or second hottest in the world.
Approach with caution.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:12 AM
Do you eat them?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:59 AM
You almost can't, they're so hot. Even my Mexican friends won't go near them, and they eat fire - lol
They're really best put into stews, whole, like 1 or 2 at most in a big pot. Because if you chop them, they're just insane.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 08:04 AM
I love habanero peppers...
I grew a few plants a couple years ago, and still have some in the freezer for those
special moments...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 02:17 PM
TMI, Geoff!!! Although you're still pretty young to need some outside stimulus to get you hot.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:32 PM
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 05:37 PM
I gotta get that picture out of my head
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 07:01 PM
Geoff, I'm assuming hands is a metaphor....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 07:02 PM
pizzaboy, I'm getting the sense that you're going to fit in quite well with this group!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 07:05 PM
pizzaboy, I'm getting the sense that you're going to fit in quite well with this group!!
I think so too SB.
Of course, I have made the mistake of peeing after chopping hot peppers
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 02/28/07 09:02 PM
Hey Pizza-
Will you be joining us that weekend?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 12:55 AM
pizzaboy, I'm getting the sense that you're going to fit in quite well with this group!!
I think so too SB.
Of course, I have made the mistake of peeing after chopping hot peppers
And another GBB picture in my head that will never go away!!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 01:31 AM
Of course, I have made the mistake of peeing after chopping hot peppers
An' we don't want pizzaboy comin' outa that toilet wit' just his
pepper in his hand!
Signor V.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:06 AM
Good one Signor V.
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:10 AM
I just looked over the Nova Terra menu...
...boy, does that Paella Valenciana sound great, or what?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:12 AM
Absolutely. And paella is one of my favorites. I feel like all I've done on this board today is write about food.
I might be going to Nova Terra tomorrow night
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:23 AM
I'm feeling rather stupid but what is Paella Valenciana?
DMC while you are there think about us ok?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:27 AM
Mig, you really need to read the menu that DMC posted. It has all the dishes explained in great detail.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:31 AM
I might be going to Nova Terra tomorrow night
The menu looks great DMC, but if I just can't live without a bowl of pasta fagioli, are there any decent Italian places ?
Even a pizza joint with good food will do.
PB
There is Panico's and there is also a place opening in April called Catherine Lombardi's which is upstairs from Stage Left (same owners) so if the track record of Stage Left says anything than Lombardi's should be great.
Besides those 2 I'm not sure, I don't know of any pizza places that are even around there. I need to think this one over, but Panico's is good, I can tell you that much.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 01:46 PM
I'm feeling rather stupid but what is Paella Valenciana?
- Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Diced Chicken, Pork, Chorizo, Lobster Broth, Peas, Piquillo Peppers, Spanish Rice.
Here is the complete
NOVA TERRA MENU for your reading pleasure. EVERY dish on the menu has a description on what's in it.
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 01:53 PM
We can always go to the Vegas Diner (on 86th Street).
I've never had the Paella there but I have had the steak, and like I said people have never had a problem with the food. I think I might even go for the Paella tonight
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 02:03 PM
But I thought it was decided:
Vegas Diner on Friday night (or whenever they reopen)
Taco Bell/KFC on Saturday (or whenever they reopen)
And for those who absolutely
must have an Italian meal, there's the
Pizza Hut of your choice for lunch.
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 02:28 PM
We can always go to the Vegas Diner (on 86th Street).
Amazing, huh?
That diner was THE diner to go to when I was growing up in Brooklyn. I can't tell you how many years straight it was rated in the top 5 in New York.
The guy who used to run the place was fired about 6 months ago. The reason that I know this is because he now runs a diner near my house and we remembered each other from when I used to go to the Vegas Diner.
Don Cardi
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:10 PM
And for those who absolutely
must have an Italian meal, there's the
Pizza Hut of your choice for lunch.
Signor V.
What? No Olive Garden?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 03:47 PM
Screw it! I say that we go to the Babylon Club.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 04:12 PM
Mig, you really need to read the menu that DMC posted. It has all the dishes explained in great detail.
OMG
I have looked at that menu several times. I even printed it for Becky when I go see her tomorrow. There are things on the menu I don't understand. For example:
1. Antojitos
Assorted Appetizer Platter of Alcapurias de Yuca, Chicken, Beef and Pork Anticuchos, Empanadas, Grilled Chorizo, Roasted Vegetable Mojo,
2.Pan Seared Corvina
Crispy Black Bean Torta, Baby Arugala, Saffron Corn Mojo
SB,
I really appreciate you making me feel like a child just cuz I asked what a certain dish was. I am sorry I haven't been to these kinds of places before. If I'm gonna be made felt like I'm a child then maybe I should rethink if I want to come this year or not.
PS. Thank you to Cardi and PB for taking the time to explain it to me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 04:20 PM
If I'm gonna be made felt like I'm a child then maybe I should rethink if I want to come this year or not.
What chu talkin?
Never act in haste. It clouds your judgement.
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 04:48 PM
We can always go to the Vegas Diner (on 86th Street).
Even I know that place and I live in another borough.
It's always rated in the top 3 in the Daily News Poll. Along with the Neptune diner in Astoria and the Pelham Bay Diner in the Bronx.
I'm in Midwood every so often, so I usually go to the Floridian Diner on Flatbush Avenue, which, along with the Sherwood diner on Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, was in GOODFELLAS.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:06 PM
I usually go to the Floridian Diner on Flatbush Avenue,
I used to go there quite a bit when I was dating my wife. We'd get together with all of our other friends who were dating, go out drinking and clubbing and The Floridian would be our 4'0 clock in the morning stop for breakfast and burgers!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:10 PM
Yeah DC, the food is pretty good, but the location is really what makes that place so busy.
It's rare for a restaurant or diner to be on such a busy street AND have a parking lot. It's very convenient.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:13 PM
Hey, Mig, Nobody wanted to make you feel like a child. And I do believe that Don Cardi ALSO told you to print out the menu and read it, so what the hell did I do?? And you're going to cancel your trip because I suggested that you print out the menu?? I don't quite understand how what I said was offensive and how that would make you want to cancel your trip. Certainly, no offense was meant.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:25 PM
Ok, I think that what happened here is just your basic case of miscommunication. So please, everyone just take a deep breath, look things over carefully, and if there are any questions about something, just post them and make yourselves clear on what you need an answer to.
No cancelling and no arguing. Please. We're all pals here and that's why we plan and look forward to getting together once a year
Now where are we staying and eating?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:28 PM
Well, until I try the Cuban fried calamari at NOVA TERRA, I'm not gonna shut up about it
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:30 PM
I'm sure that we're all looking forward to this get-together. We always disagree in the months beforehand, and then have an absolute blast when we're all together! Just like the family that we truly are!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:30 PM
Did you read my post? I said I did read the menu SEVERAL TIMES and I did print it out. Well when I look at the menu and I still don't understand then I ask again what a dish is I get told to look at the friggin menu again. You know what screw it I'll just ask the waiter when I get there. You seem to forget that these kinds of places are new to me. I don't go to these kind of restaurants except once a year with you guys.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:33 PM
Don't worry, Miggie, I don't know what a lot of those mean either!
Let's try to look some of those up for both our benefit:
1. Antojitos
Assorted Appetizer Platter of Alcapurias de Yuca, Chicken, Beef and Pork Anticuchos, Empanadas, Grilled Chorizo, Roasted Vegetable Mojo
means "little whims" -- I assume appetizers, so this would be a combo plate I guess.
First, it seems they
misspelled "Alcapurrias de Yuca" -- this one is tough, but
this site says alcapurrias = "a fritter made from grated yautÃa and green bananas, stuffed with meat" (yautia = "
taro root" , yuca = "cassava a root vegetable"). Okay, let's call this a banana eggroll.
Anticuchos = small pieces of grilled skewered meat. So like a shishkabob.
Empanadas = a stuffed pastry. What they stuff it with here, I don't know, but it seems like a handheld pot-pie sorta thing.
I already know that
chorizo is a yummy spicy sausage
And mojo, of course, is what Austin Powers and I have.
Okay, in this case I think it means a type of
hot sauce perhaps...
2.Pan Seared Corvina
Crispy Black Bean Torta, Baby Arugala, Saffron Corn Mojo
I'm assuming that they don't mean corvina
wine grapes here, so let's look at the rest:
A
torta is a type of sandwich, arugala is perhaps a misspelling of arugula (type of lettuce)?? Got me on this one....
Miggie, see, I have no clue either. But luckily I'm experimental, and am not afraid to ask the waitress if I'm unsure. Maybe someone will bring a laptop with them during dinner?
I do know I like
paella already so my time will be easy.
But please don't be discouraged -- we'll find you a great dish where ever we end up!!
Some more definitions can be found via:
http://www.elboricua.com/food_vocabulary.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_cuisine (great search engine)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:35 PM
I'll just ask the waiter when I get there.
At least by your saying that we know that you aren't going to cancel!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:39 PM
DMC mentioned OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S, so I did a search and found out that they have one of the most extensive beer lists in all of New Jersey.
Their dessert menu is ranked very high also, so at the very least, you can get a beer and a piece of cake
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:40 PM
Mig, I'm not going to beat a dead horse. You're question was, What is Paella Valencia? You did NOT say, I read the menu and still don't understand some stuff. What is________?? So, I suggested that you read the menu. If you took offense to that, I assure you that no offense was meant.
I'm sure there are things on there that all of us are not familiar with. I do enjoy paella, but I am by no means an expert on Spanish cuisine. I'm sure we'll ALL have questions for the waitstaff. Heck, that's what they're there for.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:40 PM
God Bless you Geoffy. You are such a sweetheart.
Thanks for taking the time out to do that for me.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:45 PM
OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S, ... one of the most extensive beer lists in all of New Jersey.
You call
this extensive???
There was a pub near me (which sadly moved and changed everything about it
) that had a 101 Beer Club -- if you sampled all
101 different varieties, you got a free "101 Beer Club" jacket. (Yeah, I made it.
)
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:47 PM
Well at least I understand the menu at Harold's
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:49 PM
Hey, I'm just going by what a city search told me, and compared to most of the Bronx gin mills I frequent, it is extensive
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:53 PM
Here you go, Miggie -- they made this for you!!
Grassfed Beef Ribeye "Mignon" (Celery Root and Cabrales Puree, Haricot Vert, Rioja Reduction)
Sheesh, let's see...
Cabrales seems like a type of
cheese...
Haricot Vert are string beans (why they used a French term here, I have no clue)... and
rioja is a Spanish wine...
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 05:58 PM
Some of the terms elude me as well. When in doubt, I order the number 7, and make sure it's not snails I'm ordering.
This restaurant seems fine to me. I just read the menu and some of the descriptions are rather intriguing even though I tend to be basic in my tastes. The paella dish stands out.
Eating out in my family is interesting as my wife's favorite is Italian, my younger son and I often prefer Chinese, and my older son lobbies for a steakhouse. My daughter, who's 9, is good with anything. We usually end up at the local bar/restaurant that has a pretty large menu, and they make outstanding wings. Plus, we always see friends and their families there too.
But, I digress.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:04 PM
Here you go, Miggie -- they made this for you!!
Grassfed Beef Ribeye "Mignon" (Celery Root and Cabrales Puree, Haricot Vert, Rioja Reduction)
Sheesh, let's see...
Cabrales seems like a type of
cheese...
Haricot Vert are string beans (why they used a French term here, I have no clue)... and
rioja is a Spanish wine...
Well I guess I know what I'm gonna have. Who else is going to have me?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:08 PM
There's nothing like "real" Asian food -- up there with Italian! When I worked in Manhattan we'd sometimes go for Chinese and even better, Vietnamese -- I fell in love with Vietnamese food and sadly there aren't any anywhere near me.*
Hey DMC - Ever try
Pho 99 in South Plainfield?
*OMG, I just looked and found a Vietnamese/Thai restaurant about 30 minutes away!!
I never had real Thai food, but love the supermarket stuff -- I need to try that place!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:15 PM
Is Hackensack far for you guys ?
Every so often I'm in the Paramus area amd there's a place in the Riverside Square Mall called Thai Chef.
I haven't eaten in enough true Thai places to give an adequate revue, but I thought the food was great.
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:18 PM
There's nothing like "real" Asian food -- up there with Italian! When I worked in Manhattan we'd sometimes go for Chinese and even better, Vietnamese -- I fell in love with Vietnamese food and sadly there aren't any anywhere near me.*
Hey DMC - Ever try
Pho 99 in South Plainfield?
*OMG, I just looked and found a Vietnamese/Thai restaurant about 30 minutes away!!
I never had real Thai food, but love the supermarket stuff -- I need to try that place!!
I love Thai food too. A very good place opened up near where I used to work, but I haven't been there after I changed jobs years ago. I used to get pretty good Vietnamese takeout at a "hole in the wall" place. But it's a little out of the way, and my kids, who ultimately outvote me, prefer basic Chinese - sesame chicken, pot stickers, fried rice and beef with broccoli.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:32 PM
fried rice and beef with broccoli.
OMG that is my favorite yum-yum
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:47 PM
There's a Chinese place on Chapman Avenue in the city of Orange (in California) called "Hong Kong Express" that serves the best Chinese food I've ever had. I think I've visted there six times the past 2 times I've been to California, and I've never been disappointed. I always get the spicy shredded pork, and chow mein. They throw it all in a BIG styrofoam container, and it's incredibly inexpensive. They fill half the container with the entrée(s), and the rest of it with the chow mein or fried rice (whatever you prefer...I happen to like noodles better.)
If anyone finds themselves in Orange County anytime soon, take a trip down Chapman Avenue and try this place out. It's right across the street from the Crystal Cathedral.
Ok...back on topic...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 06:56 PM
There's a Chinese place on Chapman Avenue in the city of Orange (in California) called "Hong Kong Express" that serves the best Chinese food I've ever had.
Do they deliver to Joisey??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 07:27 PM
There's a Chinese place on Chapman Avenue in the city of Orange (in California) called "Hong Kong Express" that serves the best Chinese food I've ever had.
Do they deliver to Joisey??
No, but their sister restaurant, The Hong Kong Gardens on Chauncy Street may.
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 07:31 PM
No, but their sister restaurant, The Hong Kong Gardens on Chauncy Street may.
Ahhh, the finest jernt in Greenpernt. We used to ask the waiter to bring us bread.... he'd say "We have no bread", but we'd argue we needed it to push the chow mein onto our forks.... He'd bring it!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 08:31 PM
No, but their sister restaurant, The Hong Kong Gardens on Chauncy Street may.
Ahhh, the finest jernt in Greenpernt. We used to ask the waiter to bring us bread.... he'd say "We have no bread", but we'd argue we needed it to push the chow mein onto our forks.... He'd bring it!
I think I know that place
Thay had some great entertainment there
Isham Jones, Ted Fiorito, Little Jack Little, Basil Fomeen, Johnny Messner and his toy piano
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:24 PM
Well at least I understand the menu at Harold's
Yeah, but you didn't understand the size of the items on the menu!
Ok, then, what are these from Harold's Menu? :
Kasha VarnishkesRugelachFried Kreplach Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:26 PM
No, but their sister restaurant, The Hong Kong Gardens on Chauncy Street may.
Ahhh, the finest jernt in Greenpernt. We used to ask the waiter to bring us bread.... he'd say "We have no bread", but we'd argue we needed it to push the chow mein onto our forks.... He'd bring it!
I think I know that place
Thay had some great entertainment there
Isham Jones, Ted Fiorito, Little Jack Little, Basil Fomeen, Johnny Messner and his toy piano
Yeah, but the question is, based on Hong Kong Gardens, can you tell what time of day it is without looking at the clock?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:33 PM
I always thought that "Angel Cake" was way too hot for Wallace.
He was icky
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:35 PM
No, but their sister restaurant, The Hong Kong Gardens on Chauncy Street may.
Ahhh, the finest jernt in Greenpernt. We used to ask the waiter to bring us bread.... he'd say "We have no bread", but we'd argue we needed it to push the chow mein onto our forks.... He'd bring it!
I think I know that place
Thay had some great entertainment there...
Isham Jones, Ted Fiorito, Little Jack Little, Basil Fomeen, Johnny Messner and his toy piano
Its official now, PB. You're the Third Stooge.
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:37 PM
Well at least I understand the menu at Harold's
Yeah, but you didn't understand the size of the items on the menu!
Ok, then, what are these from Harold's Menu? :
Kasha VarnishkesRugelachFried Kreplach Don Cardi
I don't know about varnishkes, but rugelach is a rich, filled pastry, my favorite of which is blueberry. Kreplachs, I'm pretty sure, are meat filled dumplings, similar to those found in wonton soup
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:44 PM
Klyd,
You're not supposed to answer for Miggy! She said that she understood Harold's menu, so I was giving her a test!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:46 PM
I love Jewish deli, all real New Yorkers do
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:48 PM
Not to Mention Carlos teaching Mrs. Manicotti the Mambo!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:49 PM
Not to Mention Carlos teaching Mrs. Manicotti the Mambo!
Don Cardi
I'm partial to the hucklebuck
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 09:51 PM
Mig,
One of these years we WILL have a weekend near you and think of all the fun you'll have ordering for us....
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:11 PM
Mig,
One of these years we WILL have a weekend near you and think of all the fun you'll have ordering for us....
Pro Football HOF anyone!
Mig, do they have any Spanish restaurants near you?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:14 PM
Mig,
One of these years we WILL have a weekend near you and think of all the fun you'll have ordering for us....
Silly, man! Mig's already told us that there's a Shula's in Cleveland!
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:15 PM
Klyd,
You're not supposed to answer for Miggy! She said that she understood Harold's menu, so I was giving her a test!
Don Cardi
Sorry. Like all lawyers, the few times I know an answer to a question, I can't restrain myself. I left the hard question still on the table.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:15 PM
I'm partial to the hucklebuck
Ah, baby when the lights are down low
I say, grab your baby then go
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)Don Cardi
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:17 PM
Not to Mention Carlos teaching Mrs. Manicotti the Mambo!
Don Cardi
When my Angelina goes-a like this and a that, all the dishes fall from the shelves.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:17 PM
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:17 PM
Mig,
One of these years we WILL have a weekend near you and think of all the fun you'll have ordering for us....
Silly, man! Mig's already told us that there's a Shula's in Cleveland!
Thats for Saturday night. We have to do something "local" on Friday.
(pssst .... How do I order my squirrel?)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:19 PM
When my Angelina goes-a like this and a that, all the dishes fall from the shelves.
"You don't have to call me Norton, you can call me Eduardo!"
Classic!
Don Cardi
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:20 PM
Ah here's the dance you should know
Ah, baby when the lights are down low
I say, grab your baby then go
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)
I'll tell ya something... Art Carney could REALLY dance!!
Thats one of my favorite scenes from all those 39 episodes.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:20 PM
My favorite Shula's is the one in the YANKEE TRADER HOTEL in Fort Lauderdale.
Maybe it's just the NY winter blues, but I wish I was there sipping a Bloody Mary and snacking on a colossal shrimp cocktail, right now.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:21 PM
Well, PB, as long as there was no cheese involved!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:25 PM
Ah here's the dance you should know
Ah, baby when the lights are down low
I say, grab your baby then go
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)
Do the hucklebuck (yeah)
I'll tell ya something... Art Carney could REALLY dance!!
Thats one of my favorite scenes from all those 39 episodes.
Yes he could. A very talented man. The way that he could distort his body at times and make those faces was just hysterical!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:35 PM
When I was a kid, my father used to have a bunch of Lou Monte records. Remember him, from the Ed Sullivan show ?
Anyway, one of the songs was The Italian hucklebuck, very funny stuff.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:35 PM
Well, PB, as long as there was no cheese involved!!
No cheese till after Lent
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 10:46 PM
Well at least I understand the menu at Harold's
Yeah, but you didn't understand the size of the items on the menu!
Ok, then, what are these from Harold's Menu? :
Kasha VarnishkesRugelachFried Kreplach Don Cardi
Kashavarnishkes- A bowtie pasta and porridge??
Rugelach- A jewish pastry
Fried kreplach- dumplings that look like ravioli
Well did I pass your test? And if I do what do I get?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 11:16 PM
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Kashavarnishkes- A bowtie pasta and porridge??
Rugelach- A jewish pastry
Fried kreplach- dumplings that look like ravioli
Well did I pass your test? And if I do what do I get?
You failed. So now you have to eat a dish of :
Had you guessed correctly, then we would have taken you here:
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/01/07 11:38 PM
Ok Mr. Smarty Don Cardi pants what are they then?
Sorry I don't want to eat fly wings.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 01:23 AM
Mig,
I have to confess that even I didn't know what a few of those things were on the Terra Nova menu.
And, as everyone knows...
I'm the Chef of the Future!! Signor V.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 01:44 AM
Mig,
I have to confess that even I didn't know what a few of those things were on the Terra Nova menu.
And, as everyone knows...
I'm the Chef of the Future!! Signor V.
Okay, Signor V, can you core A apple ?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 02:11 AM
Ok Mr. Smarty Don Cardi pants what are they then?
Kasha Varnishkes - Bowtie shaped eggnoodles and buckwheat made with onions and butter.
And the other two were explained by Klydon1.
Sorry I don't want to eat fly wings.
Flywings?
Those are mussels.
It seems that the only place that they serve flywings is at Taco Bell these days.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 02:58 AM
I looooooove mussels. Have I said that before???
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:03 AM
I looooooove mussels. Have I said that before???
That's it SB, I'm going to Portofino's for mussels tomorrow
A Friday Lenten meal, bring Mr Babe and the kids
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:03 AM
Empanadas = a stuffed pastry. What they stuff it with here, I don't know, but it seems like a handheld pot-pie sorta thing.
And all this time I thought that an empanada was what they give you right before a colonoscopy!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:06 AM
Ok Mr. Smarty Don Cardi pants what are they then?
Kasha Varnishkes - Bowtie shaped eggnoodles and buckwheat made with onions and butter.
And the other two were explained by Klydon1.
Sorry I don't want to eat fly wings.
Flywings?
Those are mussels.
It seems that the only place that they serve flywings is at Taco Bell these days.
Don Cardi
Looks like fly wings to me. I should at least get a
A for effort huh? I want to watch you eat them fly wings.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:10 AM
Sounds great, PB. You make the reservation.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:11 AM
Empanadas = a stuffed pastry. What they stuff it with here, I don't know, but it seems like a handheld pot-pie sorta thing.
And all this time I thought that an empanada was what they give you right before a colonoscopy!
Nah, not anymore. Now they just tell you to go and eat at a Taco bell or an Outback Steakhouse the night before instead.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:14 AM
I could see the Bloomin Onion having that effect.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:20 AM
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Looks like fly wings to me. I should at least get a A for effort huh? I want to watch you eat them fly wings.
Actually, I don't eat mussels.
Now what's this rumor I hear Mama? Someone started it over in the Random Post Whoring topic. Something about your getting the IRS to subsidize us for our saturday night dinner bill?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:23 AM
Don't get too excited it aint that much. Considering we had to pay for the past 5 years, to get a refund this year I am very happy.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:28 AM
No mussels for DC ?
How about a nice linguine with the blue crab sauce, Sheepshead Bay style ?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:30 AM
PB-
Even though I can't eat the food you are talking about you are making me hungry. Thanks alot
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:33 AM
Don't get too excited it aint that much. Considering we had to pay for the past 5 years, to get a refund this year I am very happy.
Does that mean you're welching on us now?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:37 AM
I'll take the mussels!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:37 AM
No mussels for DC ?
How about a nice linguine with the blue crab sauce, Sheepshead Bay style ?
Don't go crazy for crab sauce either.
But I will take a Fried Calamari/Fried Shrimp combo over linguini in a marinara sauce.
Or a dish of Chorizos and Camarones al Ajillo.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:38 AM
Yep I'm welching
We could use your refund instead huh?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:46 AM
Yep I'm welching
We could use your refund instead huh?
Sorry, I used up all my money at the last two bb weekends.
Refund?
HAAAAA! Don't know what that is.
Don Cardi
Sorry, I used up all my money at the last two bb weekends.
No worries, I'll be there
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:51 AM
No mussels for DC ?
How about a nice linguine with the blue crab sauce, Sheepshead Bay style ?
But I will take a Fried Calamari/Fried Shrimp combo over linguini in a marinara sauce.
Don Cardi
That's easy, even Nick's on Flatbush Avenue can handle that.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:52 AM
Sorry, I used up all my money at the last two bb weekends.
No worries, I'll be there
Yeah, well I understand that your refund got pissed at you for spending it at last years weekend!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:53 AM
That's easy, even Nick's on Flatbush Avenue can handle that.
We don't mention that place in my house. It's a long story that I'll tell you about some other time.
We used to go to Jordan's instead.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:55 AM
Refund?
HAAAAA! Don't know what that is.
Sucks don't it?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:58 AM
Refund?
HAAAAA! Don't know what that is.
Sucks don't it?
What sucks even more is when you have to pay quarterly estimated taxes along with a monthly medical health insurance premium. Care to switch?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 03:59 AM
DC, DMC, You, too? I think we spent some of ours helping to fuel the quarters game!!
Ah, well, it was worth it. Giggles? Priceless.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:01 AM
That's easy, even Nick's on Flatbush Avenue can handle that.
We don't mention that place in my house. It's a long story that I'll tell you about some other time.
We used to go to Jordan's instead.
Don Cardi
Enough said.
I already told you that my favorite two fish joints out that way are Lenny's and Randazzo's, but you gotta be a pain in the ass and want fried fish.
How about Long John Silver's ?
DC, DMC, You, too? I think we spent some of ours helping to fuel the quarters game!!
I don't know what you are talking about, I paid for every drink I remember that night
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:02 AM
I hear that last year, when we were in the Ben Franklin Bar joint, DMC actually cashed his state refund check at the bar in order to cover the bar tab!
Then used his federal refund check to cover the dinner bill at La Veranda!
Is that true DMC?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:04 AM
DC, DMC, You, too? I think we spent some of ours helping to fuel the quarters game!!
Ah, well, it was worth it. Giggles? Priceless.
I've been practicing
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:04 AM
See, and I just used my moneytree!! Did you guys get the seeds I sent you yet??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:06 AM
Send me some more ok then I will forward them to Becky.
I have mine all planted, ready for August, how many hours until these things bloom?
I did cash my checks there.....it took a while because the guy behind the counter had to stop laughing, he actually offered me more for the paper than the check was worth
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:12 AM
DMC, I told you to quit that job. The gigolo thing would really be far more lucrative for you. Oh, wait....this isn't a PM, is it?
Meanwhile, DMC, did you sprinkle the soil with Miracle Gro?
I need the tree to grow to get the money for the Miracle Gro!!!!!!
Free advertising
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:18 AM
I need the tree to grow to get the money for the Miracle Gro!!!!!!
That sounds like the old chicken or the egg dilemma
I need the tree to grow to get the money for the Miracle Gro!!!!!!
That sounds like the old chicken or the egg dilemma
THANK YOU...
I might have found a coupon for Miracle Gro though...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:21 AM
PB, You're my new friend. Do you want some seeds, too??
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:29 AM
If you think anything can grow in the Bronx, besides the crime rate, I'll take em'
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:30 AM
Well, a tree grew in Brooklyn.
(You had to see that one coming)
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 04:35 AM
Yeah, I walked right into that one
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/02/07 05:34 AM
I paid for every drink I remember that night
...and I paid for the drinks you don't remember!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 04:59 PM
Well, I am certainly looking forward to virtually BATHING in one of Clydz' martini glasses.
So are we going to Clydz both nights?
I personally can't wait for Nova Terra......paella
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 05:27 PM
Well, I am certainly looking forward to virtually BATHING in one of Clydz' martini glasses.
And I'm certainly looking forward to watching you "bathe" in a Clydz' martini glass!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 05:29 PM
Maybe they should come with a warning: Known to cause giggling in certain Sicilian-American females.
They have a flashing red sign outside that says that......
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 05:57 PM
I ate at a Peruvian place last night in Manhattan, PIO PIO. It's uptown on 1st avenue, between 90th and 91st. It's a very small but very busy place, with a few other locations in Queens.
The food is unreal. The ceviche was so fresh, it tasted like summertime. Their rotisserie chicken is honestly about the best you'll ever have, and the sides are great too. I had the rice and beans and the maduros, which are the sweet bananas, instead of the tostones.
I have some leftovers in my refrigerator that I'm gonna heat up for my lunch. Yum !
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 06:01 PM
They have a flashing red sign outside that says that......
Hey!! Is that supposed to be a "Roxanne" red light type of sign???
They have a flashing red sign outside that says that......
Hey!! Is that supposed to be a "Roxanne" red light type of sign???
I don't look and tell!
Ok but since you asked....... it IS that kind of sign, depends on where you are standing though
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/04/07 06:06 PM
Well, "Don't stand too close to me!"
So she would plan a "Pre-weekend" trip to Clydz.....
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/05/07 11:15 PM
So she would plan a "Pre-weekend" trip to Clydz.....
Wadda ya think I have a money tree growing in my backyard?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/05/07 11:24 PM
How far is Clydz from Long Branch ?
I have to visit family there soon, so if it's not ridiculously out of the way, maybe I'll check it out.
So she would plan a "Pre-weekend" trip to Clydz.....
Wadda ya think I have a money tree growing in my backyard?
Don Cardi
I thought SB sent you some seeds........I sure hope she isn't hogging them all for herself.....throw us a bone SB
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 12:35 AM
Hey, stop trying to horn in on my money tree!! It's mine, darn it!! All mine.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 01:20 AM
I sure hope she isn't hogging them all for herself.....throw us a bone SB
She's hording them! This way she can buy all the shoes she wants!
Don Cardi
I sure hope she isn't hogging them all for herself.....throw us a bone SB
She's hording them! This way she can buy all the shoes she wants!
Don Cardi
Should I alert the owner of "footprints" to have extra people working that day?
I sure hope Cardi doesn't try calling me out on the boards again...I would hate to have the flyer to footprints, with a map from the hotel to the store, wind up on the Cardi porch..
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 01:30 AM
I sure hope she isn't hogging them all for herself.....throw us a bone SB
She's hording them! This way she can buy all the shoes she wants!
Don Cardi
Should I alert the owner of "footprints" to have extra people working that day?
I sure hope Cardi doesn't try calling me out on the boards again...I would hate to have the flyer to footprints, with a map from the hotel to the store, wind up on the Cardi porch..
Just make sure that you leave some of those money tree seeds also.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 01:30 AM
Ooooooh! Forget the chocolate cake! I'm going to boil a huge pot of water for the lime Jello, because them's fightin words!!!
P.S. Footprints?? Do they have a website???
I sure hope she isn't hogging them all for herself.....throw us a bone SB
She's hording them! This way she can buy all the shoes she wants!
Don Cardi
Should I alert the owner of "footprints" to have extra people working that day?
I sure hope Cardi doesn't try calling me out on the boards again...I would hate to have the flyer to footprints, with a map from the hotel to the store, wind up on the Cardi porch..
Just make sure that you leave some of those money tree seeds also.
Don Cardi
I put in a lot of hard work for those money tree seeds, I'm not just giving them away...
Ooooooh! Forget the chocolate cake! I'm going to boil a huge pot of water for the lime Jello, because them's fightin words!!!
P.S. Footprints?? Do they have a website???
They don't, I looked
Its on George Street, New Brunswick, I'll try and find out more, its 21.99/pair (I just found out) for designer shoes. They have Italian shoes etc..
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 01:39 AM
And a splendid job you've done, DMC.
And a splendid job you've done, DMC.
Did you not submit my pay to the IRS? THAT'S why my refunds are so bad!
Oh wait, I guess that stuff isn't taxable is it? lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 01:47 AM
No, you're an "outside contractor".
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 06:11 AM
No, you're an "outside contractor".
30% or so tax rate -- I live it.
What's an
inside contractor pay in taxes?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/06/07 07:33 PM
Hey I am back from my trip to see Becky. The weather there was beautiful in the high '60's. The tree's are budding out and my daffodills are out. I did not want to come home to the gloom of ohio and the '20 degrees we are having today.
Becky said she don't care which place we go to on Saturday night.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 01:26 AM
Becky said she don't care which place we go to on Saturday night.
Did you show her the menu?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 02:22 AM
My bad I forget to bring it with me
She said she would look at it when she goes to work since her computer is on the fritz.
At least she has time to look at it, we won't be going there for another 5 months, I'm sure she'll find something by then lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 02:45 AM
I even printed it for Becky when I go see her tomorrow.
Becky said she don't care which place we go to on Saturday night.
Did you show her the menu?
My bad I forget to bring it with me
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 02:50 AM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 02:54 AM
Obviously at yourself for forgetting them after all that!
As DMC said, we're still 5 months away, so there's plenty of time for you to send then to her.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:00 AM
Nope not really. At first I was but when she said she didn't care I didn't worry about it.
Can anyone else taste the paella already?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:06 AM
Nope not really. At first I was but when she said she didn't care I didn't worry about it.
So then who were the
meant for? Me?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:14 AM
Check your pm
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:15 AM
No PM recieved.
EDIT : I still did not get a PM from you. When did you send it?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:22 AM
I resent it.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:27 AM
Didn't get that one either.
Don Cardi
Mig, has Becky ever had Paella or any of those kinds of Spanish dishes?
Cardi, did you get the PM I sent you?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:44 AM
Cardi, did you get the PM I sent you?
Yes I did. Thanks. I appreciate your concern.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 03:46 AM
She's had Mexican but I don't know about Spanish. Is there a big difference?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 12:42 PM
I might be going to Nova Terra tomorrow night
I might be going to La Veranda on saturday night. I'll be down in Cherry Hill N.J. this weekend and I believe that the hotel that I am staying at is about 7 miles away from La Veranda.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 02:50 PM
Tell Tony Montana "HI" for me.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 04:33 PM
DC, I am so jealous!! Have fun, and have some gnocchi with gorgonzola for me, OK??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 04:40 PM
Yeah have a safe trip and a safe return home. Have some of that Bruschetta for me. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 05:20 PM
DC, I am so jealous!! Have fun, and have some gnocchi with gorgonzola for me, OK??
I will. Believe me!
Just hope that my schedule for the day allows me enough time to get there. It is not a pleasure trip. I have to attend semniars throughout the day and am hoping that there is a gap between the last afternoon seminar and the first early evening seminar that will give us enough time to go there.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 06:27 PM
Well, at least you know that it's worth the trip!! As I am sure Nova Terra is. I checked out their menu again last night to show it to Mr. Babe. We were both coveting paella immediately!!!
Well, at least you know that it's worth the trip!! As I am sure Nova Terra is. I checked out their menu again last night to show it to Mr. Babe. We were both coveting paella immediately!!!
Can't go wrong with Paella
I know you will be posting the information soon, but we can start booking the hotel immediately correct? We don't have to wait until a certain time, I just want to get that squared away so we can worry about other things.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 06:33 PM
No, the contract was signed and faxed back. Just do NOT book on the internet, as you cannot obtain the rate that way. You have to call the hotel directly to get the group rate. And you must book by the 3rd week of July, or they will put the rooms back into circulation.
I will NOT be waiting until the 3rd week of July, I'll be booking it a.s.a.p. I hate having to worry about hotels, I just want to book it so I know its out of the way.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 06:43 PM
I'm the same way. I like to have things set in stone. Mr. Babe says that it's the A/R side of me!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 06:45 PM
Yup, I'm sure that's what Mr. Babe meant.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 07:05 PM
How many rooms are they holding for us?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 10:24 PM
How many rooms are they holding for us?
Mig, did you ever read this thread at all?
GUEST ROOM BLOCK
Date Day Total Sleeping Rooms
8/17/2007 Friday 10
8/18/2007 Saturday 10
Total Room Nights: 20
Don Cardi
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 10:38 PM
How many rooms are they holding for us?
Miggie, don't pay any attention to grumpy ol' Santino... the answer is apparently 10 rooms/night.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/07/07 10:56 PM
Thanks a bunch Geoffy.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 12:51 AM
Grumpy?? My brother?? You must have the wrong guy, Geoffy.
How many rooms are they holding for us?
Miggie, don't pay any attention to grumpy ol' Santino... the answer is apparently 10 rooms/night.
Is there an echo echo echo in the house?
Grumpy?? My brother?? You must have the wrong guy, Geoffy.
I don't know Mrs. R, there seems to be a lot of strange things going on in this thread, but Santino being Grumpy is DEFINITELY not one of them.
So are we still on for dessert at Stage Left after Harold's? $15 chocolate cake
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 01:20 AM
Well, you know me and chocolate. But if I can't make it Friday, will you save me a piece???
Then we'll have to change it to Saturday Night.......the cake is well worth it, I'll even go both nights
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 01:25 AM
You truly are a
wonderful BoyToy!!
You truly are a
wonderful BoyToy!!
Thank you
Think Grumpy Old Man Cardi would have a problem with it though?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 01:44 AM
It's chocolate!! Do you REALLY think that DC would object to chocolate??
It's chocolate!! Do you REALLY think that DC would object to chocolate??
Hmmmmm I don't know, did he mention anything about in this thread about it?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:00 AM
It's chocolate. DC and I are both choco-holics. No way he'll pass up on chocolate, much less EXCELLENT chocolate!!
Well if theres one thing it is, its EXCELLENT
I'll be there one of those nights, anyone is more than welcome to join me
I'm sure DC will not have a problem with the cake, if theres one thing he has, its taste
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:05 AM
I'm sure DC will not have a problem with the cake, if theres one thing he has, its taste
That's why he hangs out here.
Very true Mrs. R...
Should I save you a seat for cake? Although footprints is on the way to Stage Left..
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:12 AM
Decadent chocolate cake, shoes, what's next??
Decadent chocolate cake, shoes, what's next??
Mr. Babe?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:19 AM
DMC,
I know what your plan is for me that weekend.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:21 AM
DMC,
I know what your plan is for me that weekend.
Maybe I don't wanna know...!
At this point my only plans are to dodge the luckiest man in the world....I'm sorry, you know him as Mr. Babe
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:27 AM
Ok you have 2 plans then. Your other one is to make me gain 50 lbs and max out my credit card buying Becky shoes. I thought you liked me.
You should make Becky max out her own credit card lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:33 AM
It's already maxed out.
Maybe thats a sign that she has too many shoes already lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:38 AM
At this point my only plans are to dodge the luckiest man in the world....I'm sorry, you know him as Mr. Babe
LMOE, Luckiest man on
earth!! Get it right, DMC!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:45 AM
Maybe thats a sign that she has too many shoes already lol
You got that right. She can't even close her closet door but that don't stop her. She's the best.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 12:05 PM
Grumpy?? My brother?? You must have the wrong guy, Geoffy.
I don't know Mrs. R, there seems to be a lot of strange things going on in this thread, but Santino being Grumpy is DEFINITELY not one of them.
One thing you'll rarely see is me in a grumpy mood. But at least you two already know that about me.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 12:30 PM
So are we still on for dessert at Stage Left after Harold's? $15 chocolate cake
Should we take a poll first?
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake
with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
11.95Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 02:12 PM
Anything with the words "molten" and "chocolate" is good by me!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 03:53 PM
Anything with the words "molten" and "chocolate" is good by me!!
Molten Chocolate Cheesecake!!!!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 05:27 PM
Anything with the words "molten" and "chocolate" is good by me!!
Molten Chocolate Cheesecake!!!!
Don Cardi
Stop it! I can only take so much!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 05:32 PM
I have to accept the fact that I will be gaining weight on this trip.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 05:45 PM
Anything with the words "molten" and "chocolate" is good by me!!
Molten Chocolate Cheesecake!!!!
Don Cardi
Stop it! I can only take so much!!
Double Chocolate Motlen Mousse Cheesecake!!!!!!
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 05:51 PM
I have to accept the fact that I will be gaining weight on this trip.
Dear God !
I'm going to Egidio's right now. They may not have that beautiful cake, but I'll make due with pignoli cookies and biscotti with almonds.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 06:03 PM
I have no idea what pignoli cookies and biscotti with almonds are but it sounds good.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 06:57 PM
I'll make due with pignoli cookies and biscotti with almonds.
Pizzaboy. Do you mean Bishcotteeee with almonds?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 07:03 PM
You think I'm kidding ?
One of the benefits of living only 10 minutes from Arthur Avenue is that when I get a "wi-lly" for something, I can just go get it.
Come on now guys, poor Miggie has never had "bish-cot-teee" or "pin-yo-lee" cookies.
DC and/or SB - Take it away.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 07:22 PM
Come on now guys, poor Miggie has never had "bish-cot-teee" or "pin-yo-lee" cookies.
Yes I've been deprived of basic necessities of life
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 08:28 PM
Hands down, PB, Egidio's is the best for Italian pastries. And I wish it would get warmer so that I could get some lemon ice!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 09:18 PM
Mig, last year when we went to La Veranda, for dessert they made us up several platters. Biscotti, Pignoli cookies, Cannoli, Sphuladels (sic) and several other Italian pastries and italian cookies. Didn't you try anything?
Don Cardi
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 09:30 PM
I got nice pasticiotti.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 09:38 PM
PB, Will you go to Teitel Bros for me and pick me up a pound of thinly sliced Parma prosciutto and some imported mortadella. Naturally, I'll also need some bread from Addeo's. That would make me so very happy.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 09:46 PM
Well, it's too friggin cold out, so I'm in for the day, but on my regular saturday trip, I'll remember you SB.
Are you set with wooden spoons and pasta bowls ? How about a nice
pizzelle iron ?
Even in the age of Bed Bath and Beyond and Ebay, there's still something about going into the still un-named store, next to Vincent's Meat Market, for kitchenwares.
How about a nice apron that says "Mrs. Babe" ?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 10:05 PM
Well, it's too friggin cold out, so I'm in for the day, but on my regular saturday trip, I'll remember you SB.
Are you set with wooden spoons and pasta bowls ? How about a nice
pizzelle iron ?
Even in the age of Bed Bath and Beyond and Ebay, there's still something about going into the still un-named store, next to Vincent's Meat Market, for kitchenwares.
How about a nice apron that says "Mrs. Babe" ?
And, I got a sink full of scarola.
For a middle aged guy, I'm a bit of an old lady.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 10:06 PM
I LOVE that little store. They have the coolest stuff!! Or that stall in the market on the right when you walk in.
OK, we have once again hijacked the thread. Back to Paella and the Hyatt and molten chocolate cake!!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 10:10 PM
We're just a couple of Bronx-Italian hijackers, SB.
Uh-oh, did I just incriminate us ?
Back to Paella and the Hyatt and molten chocolate cake!!!
I personally can't think of a better combination
I vouch for the molten chocolate cake, just to put in perspective how good it is
I'd pay double for that cake lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 10:15 PM
I personally can't think of a better combination
I guess it depends what you were planning on doing with the chocolate cake while staying at the Hyatt.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/08/07 11:48 PM
Mig, last year when we went to La Veranda, for dessert they made us up several platters. Biscotti, Pignoli cookies, Cannoli, Sphuladels (sic) and several other Italian pastries and italian cookies. Didn't you try anything?
Don Cardi
DC I tried everything that night I believe. Senior V. bless his heart told me what each thing was but I can't remember what I ate that night except for the cannoli, brushetta(sp),filetmignon,melons. I'll have to look at that menu I took from LaVeranda.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/12/07 11:38 PM
I'll have to look at that menu I took from LaVeranda.
You stole a menu from La Veranda?
Don Cardi
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/13/07 05:20 AM
You seem surprised
Nah it was just one of those giveaway ones.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/16/07 12:42 AM
Just a reminder!
Here is the information about making your reservation at the Hyatt:
GUEST ROOM RATES
The Hotel confirms the following guest room rates:
Single Occupancy: $ 109
Double Occupancy: $ 109
Triple Occupancy: $ 134
Quadruple Occupancy: $ 159
Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 15%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the meeting.
RESERVATION METHOD
All reservations must be made individually through the Hotel's Reservation Department by calling (732) 873-1234, and tell them that you are part of the group called Small Friends Reunion.
CUT-OFF DATE
The "cut-off date" is 7/23/2007. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the Hotel's prevailing rates and will be credited to the Group's Guest Room Block.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/18/07 07:29 PM
It's funny. Last night we went out with a few couples for drinks and appetizers. After a while our waitress started chatting with us. I was ordering Chocolate Martinis and my buddy's wife was ordering Dry Martinis. So the waitress asks us if we've ever been to Clydz in New Jersey!
Don Cardi
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/18/07 08:10 PM
It's funny. Last night we went out with a few couples for drinks and appetizers. After a while our waitress started chatting with us. I was ordering Chocolate Martinis and my buddy's wife was ordering Dry Martinis. So the waitress asks us if we've ever been to Clydz in New Jersey!
Don Cardi
LUSH!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/19/07 11:35 AM
Just a reminder!
The Hotel confirms the following guest room rates:
Quadruple Occupancy: $ 159
I want to know who's gonna be 4 in a room.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/19/07 12:09 PM
Just a reminder!
The Hotel confirms the following guest room rates:
Quadruple Occupancy: $ 159
I want to know who's gonna be 4 in a room.
Geoff, DMC, Trish, and Stoli.
Don Cardi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 03:04 PM
DMC,
Ever hear of or been to "OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S" restaurant?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 05:48 PM
What have you heard, DC?? Is it supposed to be a good place??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 05:53 PM
Someone mentioned it to me this weekend. They said that it has pretty good food and that they make excellent drinks.
I then told him that we ere planning on going to Nova Terra and he said that Nova Terra is excellent.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 05:55 PM
Another endorsement for Nova Terra!! Does anyone not LOVE that place??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 05:59 PM
You know, I just may take a trip to Nova Terra BEFORE the BB weekend.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 06:04 PM
You know, I just may take a trip to Nova Terra BEFORE the BB weekend.
Well, if you and Mrs. Cardi decide to go, let me know. Mr. Babe and I just might join you!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 06:07 PM
If I get a free weekend, I'll definitely let you know. After all DMC owes us both a dinner anyway!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 06:09 PM
If I get a free weekend, I'll definitely let you know. After all DMC owes us both a dinner anyway!
It's the LEAST he can do, is it not???
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 06:12 PM
Hey if I get a free weekend and a free dinner, who's better than me?
If I get a free weekend, I'll definitely let you know. After all DMC owes us both a dinner anyway!
It's the LEAST he can do, is it not???
I misunderstood this whole boytoy role it seems
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 03/26/07 06:22 PM
Hey if I get a free weekend and a free dinner, who's better than me?
Attempted by many, achieved by few.
So, just to update some of you. I went out to dinner a few nights ago and passed by La Fontana....while Stage Left and Nova Terra had a waiting list, La Fontana had 4 tables being used, the rest was empty. I actually thought it was closed.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 12:33 AM
I went out to dinner a few nights ago and passed by La Fontana....while Stage Left and Nova Terra had a waiting list, La Fontana had 4 tables being used, the rest was empty. I actually thought it was closed.
Next week the owner will start handing out "twofers".
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 12:36 AM
I went out to dinner a few nights ago and passed by La Fontana....while Stage Left and Nova Terra had a waiting list, La Fontana had 4 tables being used, the rest was empty. I actually thought it was closed.
Next week the owner will start handing out "twofers".
Yeah, early birds, him and poor Artie Bucco.
I told my friend, there were 15 of us, I probably could have went in there and worked my magic and got a huge deal lol.
Who knows if it will still be around come August though lol.
I'll be going to Nova Terra this Friday though, I'll give an updated opinion on them.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 12:37 AM
I told my friend, there were 15 of us, I probably could have went in there and worked my magic and got a huge deal lol.
Who knows if it will still be around come August though lol.
I'll be going to Nova Terra this Friday though, I'll give an updated opinion on them.
Order that Cuban fried calamari and give me a review. Every time I read the menu, my mouth waters.
I am not a Calamari fan personally, but we'll get my friends honest opinion....
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 03:47 PM
I am not a Calamari fan personally,
Ahhhh. What do you know.
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 04:29 PM
Anyone want to have it in Bermuda?
ds
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 04:29 PM
Anyone want to have it in Bermuda?
ds
And what rock did you crawl out from?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 06:17 PM
I'll be going to Nova Terra this Friday.
What time should I be there?
Sorry Don Cardi, you are a valued friend but you would be a ugh third wheel
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 09:46 PM
Sorry Don Cardi, you are a valued friend but you would be a ugh third wheel
Ahhhh, I understand now.
Guess you'll be ordering Paella for two!
I'll let HER order it......I'm sure "Paella" will sound much better with a Spanish accent
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/02/07 11:50 PM
I'll let HER order it......I'm sure "Paella" will sound much better with a Spanish accent
Oh you sly little fox you!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 01:39 AM
Ummm, excuse me, BoyToy, but must you be so blatant about this hot date that you have, and you're taking her to OUR restaurant???
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 01:42 AM
Ummm, excuse me, BoyToy, but must you be so blatant about this hot date that you have, and you're taking her to OUR restaurant???
"Take her to the zoo..."
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 01:44 AM
Channeling a little Rocky tonight, are you, PB????
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 01:48 AM
"You wanna dance, you gotta pay the band, you wanna borrow you gotta pay the man, Gazzo says I gotta break your thumb".
I knew that wouldn't escape your eye, SB.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 01:59 AM
I always wanted to buy turtles and name them Cuff and Link!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 02:01 AM
Very exotic.
I always wanted to buy turtles and name them Cuff and Link!!
Like Rocky???
TIS
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 02:13 AM
I was wondering when you would chime in TIS!!
Ummm, excuse me, BoyToy, but must you be so blatant about this hot date that you have, and you're taking her to OUR restaurant???
I'm SORRY
I thought its better to be honest though...and have I mentioned the whole blonde and spanish part yet lol
I just NOVA TERRA, I didn't say I'd give you an update on the Hyatt too
lol
I was wondering when you would chime in TIS!!
Ha ha!!! I just had to get my two cents in.
TIS
I wanted to name my kids cuff and link, but my husband wouldn't hear of it.
Ok, sorry for butting in. Proceed!!!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 02:29 AM
Ummm, excuse me, BoyToy, but must you be so blatant about this hot date that you have, and you're taking her to OUR restaurant???
I'm SORRY
I thought its better to be honest though...and have I mentioned the whole blonde and spanish part yet lol
I just NOVA TERRA, I didn't say I'd give you an update on the Hyatt too
lol
TAKE HER TO THE ZOO....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 02:34 AM
Ummm, excuse me, BoyToy, but must you be so blatant about this hot date that you have, and you're taking her to OUR restaurant???
I'm SORRY
I thought its better to be honest though...and have I mentioned the whole blonde and spanish part yet lol
I just NOVA TERRA, I didn't say I'd give you an update on the Hyatt too
lol
I'm sorry, did I hear something??
I don't know WHO that was posting under my name.......sorry Mrs. R I'm going to be home on Friday Night of course
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 02:59 AM
Ah, there's my BoyToy!! Much better answer!
Seriously, let us know what you have at Nova Terra and what it was like. We're all waiting!!
Well *if* I decide to go out on Friday and happen to make it over to Nova Terra I will let you know......I'll have my "friend" try the Calamari and I'll be trying to steak probably....I'll be the guinea pig but everyone here knows how cheap I am so I can't sample too much
/sarcasm off lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 03:17 AM
The skirt steak?? I LOVE skirt steak. Verrrry juicy and flavorful.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/03/07 05:42 PM
DMC, is there still a Steakhouse in the New Brunswick area called Gaebels?
I never heard of it, I'll have to look. I didn't think there were any real steakhouses left around here.
I just asked someone at my job and they said its a great place but didn't know if it was still in business (they said they ate there a while ago). I'll have to go past there and see.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 04:49 PM
I'll be going to Nova Terra this Friday though, I'll give an updated opinion on them.
Must be some dinner. He's still not back!
Then again, maybe he's still having his special dessert
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 05:00 PM
Is there flan on the menu by any chance?? You never know what a well-prepared flan can make you do!
Actually, she had just moved in to a new house and her attic was quite dusty.....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 05:09 PM
Actually, she had just moved in to a new house and her attic was quite dusty.....
Did her rugs need shampooing, too???
Well, we only had 3 dishes and then went to Stage Left for desert. At Stage Left we each had the molten chocolate cake or whatever its called that I posted on here. Delicious as usual.
At Nova Terra she had the calamari which she said was good, I'm not a lover of it and I tried it but still didn't like it. The steak I had was a little spicy, I'm not a fan of spicy but I brushed off as much as I could and the steak itself was great. She had the Paella which she said was also great, it was the closest to true Spanish Paella that shes had in the U.S.
Actually, she had just moved in to a new house and her attic was quite dusty.....
Did her rugs need shampooing, too???
Believe it or not they did. The house was in need of a little sprucing up, I was a gentlemen and lent my services lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 05:13 PM
I love paella. I don't like my steaks too flavored. If you order a good cut of steak, then why shouldn't the natural flavors of the meat be allowed to come through??
I think thats just the Spanish way of doing it, I'm sure you could order it without spices. If you've ever been to Longhorn Steakhouse they have great steaks but ruin it with all of the spices.
If you love Paella then you'll love it from Nova Terra, I really wanted to get it but didn't want to order the same as her, but looked really good.
I'll be going to Nova Terra this Friday though, I'll give an updated opinion on them.
Must be some dinner. He's still not back!
Then again, maybe he's still having his special dessert
I'm writing to Penthouse Forum as we speak lol
On a completely unrelated note, they opened a new hotel across from Stage Left, called "the heldrich" its a more modern place.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 05:46 PM
So without starting another series of restaurant debates and stuff, do you think that Nova Terra is the kind of restaurant with a choice of foods that will suit everyone's tastes?
Yes I do, there really is a good assortment. I've gone with people from all different backgrounds and they've all loved it. And if a true Spanish woman is giving it her thumbs up then you can't complain.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 06:19 PM
...if a true Spanish woman is giving it her thumbs up then you can't complain.
Thumbs-up for the food or the house cleaning?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 06:22 PM
...if a true Spanish woman is giving it her thumbs up then you can't complain.
Thumbs-up for the food or the house cleaning?
oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
...if a true Spanish woman is giving it her thumbs up then you can't complain.
Thumbs-up for the food or the house cleaning?
Giggidy Giggidy Gigg-I-Dy !
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 06:51 PM
I love paella. I don't like my steaks too flavored. If you order a good cut of steak, then why shouldn't the natural flavors of the meat be allowed to come through??
I HATE marinades, or God forbid barbecue sauce on my steak. They have their place, on chicken, ribs, etc...but if I go to Balducci's, for instance, and I'm spending 15 bucks a pound on a rib steak, it's getting brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, then thrown on a flaming hot grill till it's medium rare, serve it with some nice grilled veggies.....
and that's my trick.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 06:58 PM
PB, the only beef I will marinade is London Broil and Flank Steak. And remove the "medium" from your description (mooing is more my speed), and you've got the perfect meal.
DMC, If you're not too worn out, my rugs are looking as if they are in need of some maintenance. Hey, did you hear that JG got his feet washed for Holy Thursday???
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:01 PM
...did you hear that JG got his feet washed for Holy Thursday???
Don't I deserve it after cleaning the mildew from the basement?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:03 PM
Yes, because you are such an excellent Cabana Boy!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:05 PM
I love rare-near raw beef. London broil and flank aren't "steaks" in the traditional sense of the word, I marinate those too.
9 hrs to go, SB...formaggio.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:07 PM
Are you actually going to eat it at Midnight???
Oh, I had steak tartare at Cite, and it was out of this world. However, that's a restaurant you can't drive home from.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:11 PM
Cite lost their lease.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:13 PM
I too am not a believer in marinating a good piece of meat. It drives me nuts when I see people put ketchup or BBQ sauce on a good piece of Filet Mignon, New York Cut, Sirloin or a Rib Steak.
Goos cuts of meat only need an olive oil rubdown before being put on the barbeque. A New York Cut or a Sirloin will sometimes get a dip in breadcrumbs after the olive oil rub, but that's about it. NO SAUCES!
However I do marinate my Flank steaks. And usually for about 24 hours. I tend to favor marinating them with a sesame/garlic based teriyaki sauce.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:14 PM
NO!!! That was one of my favorite steak houses in the city! And their wine dinner was, hands down, the best buy in Manhattan. Are they closed, or are they relocating??
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:16 PM
DMC, If you're not too worn out, my rugs are looking as if they are in need of some maintenance.
I am not too worn out but ummmmmm maybe Mr. Babe could clean your rugs.....(not sure where to go with this one lol)
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:21 PM
In that case, what is the purpose of having a BoyToy??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:25 PM
Ok, who's in?
Dominic Chianese 6/2/07 Also :
Gianni Russo 6/30/07When you get on the site, click on EVENTS and then on Lorenzo's in the events window.
What was I thinking
I am good at maintenance I can say that much......attics, rugs, floors, basements.....i don't do windows!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:29 PM
I've seen Uncle Junior. Excellent show. But I also hear that Gianni Russo is a great show too. Unfortunately the last time he was there I did not get to see him. I'd really love to go and see Gianni Russo this time.
Don Cardi, what kinds of shows are these?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:33 PM
Don Cardi, what kinds of shows are these?
It a Dinner show. A caberet style show. Usually you have dinner first and then stay at your table for the show.
Then after the show we ususally walk out to the hotel lounge area where there are couches, tables and chairs along with waitress service and jazz music.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:33 PM
I'm really not sure WHAT you were thinking. I think that this Miss Paella has distracted you from your REAL obligations.
DC, that sounds fun.
Don Cardi, what kinds of shows are these?
It a Dinner show. A caberet style show. Usually you have dinner first and then stay at your table for the show.
What is a Caberet style show?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:34 PM
Call me a cheapskate, but $5
per shrimp seems a bit extreme... Place by me gives 6 huge shrimp for $8.95 lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:37 PM
What is a Caberet style show?
Holy shit!
Just kidding DMC.
It's a term really. That's all. Years ago they used to call places that had entertainment and served liquor, Caberets.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:39 PM
OK, you're a cheapskate!!
The reason that the wine dinner was such a good buy at Cite, is that you could order any appetizer, entree and dessert off the menu, PLUS you got 4 separate wines with dinner (a champagne, a white and two reds). Usually the waiter would pour you each a glass, and then leave the bottle on the table, so it wasn't just a glass of each wine either. And it was all price fixed, so we always made sure to order the most expensive of each course.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:39 PM
Call me a cheapskate, but $5
per shrimp seems a bit extreme... Place by me gives 6 huge shrimp for $8.95 lol
Geoff, I have to believe that they servve Jumbo Colossal sized Shrimps for that price.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:40 PM
I'd definitely like to see Dominic Chianese
$200/night to stay, tho... who wants to split a room so I don't have to drive home?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:43 PM
I'll tell ya SB. It's a chain, but when I'm at my place in Florida, The Macaroni Grill in Boca Raton, works on the honor system. They put bottles of decent house wines on the table, then they trust you to let them know how many glasses you had. The food is actually better than you'd expect, too.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:46 PM
Uncle Junior puts on a really good show. I saw him last fall there.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:47 PM
Uncle Junior puts on a really good show. I saw him last fall there.
Can you get autographs afterwards?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:49 PM
I'd definitely like to see Dominic Chianese
$200/night to stay, tho... who wants to split a room so I don't have to drive home?
NOT touching that one.
Hilton.com has it for $189. Probably can do better as you get closer.
Uncle Jun sounds cool, for sure.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:52 PM
Uncle Junior puts on a really good show. I saw him last fall there.
Can you get autographs afterwards?
When I saw Uncle June, he hung around afterwoods. I had a picture of him as Johnny Ola and he signed it for me.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:53 PM
Awwwww... but I do windows!
Awwwww... but I do windows!
kinky
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:55 PM
I'm definitely gonna try and get there on 6/2
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 07:57 PM
And the food's good, too, DC??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 08:27 PM
The food is good.
We've had dinner there many times. Not to mention the parties that I've booked there along with the mother's day brunches and Easter sunday dinners.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 08:30 PM
Cite has lost it's lease? Oy! Paul is rolling over in his grave.
At least I'm glad I was able to go there once.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 08:30 PM
I'm definitely gonna try and get there on 6/2
They book up very quickly. I'm going to take this to a PM because we've hijacked this topic.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 08:32 PM
I thought of Paul, too, Beth. He did love that place.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/07/07 08:49 PM
I was hoping to go there one more time and raise a glass of red wine in Paul's honor. Oh well, another place I guess.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 04:29 PM
I go out of town and this thread got very busy. That's ok I got to see my Becky this weekend.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:03 PM
Ok, after reading about DMC's experience at Nova Terra, which didn't seam negative in any way overall, it seems as though the style of food and may NOT be suitable for everyone attending the gangsterbb weekend. Personally I have no problem with going to Nova Terra, but I am trying to consider the tastes of ALL that are attending.
I heard about this place through a friend of mine, so I thought, in the best interests of the group as a whole, I would throw this restaurant out there for possible consideration. It may be more suitable to the tastes of everyone as there seems to be a much larger variety to choose from along with a style of food that may be more appropriate and appealing for everyone.
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SIR JOHN'S RESTAURANT (click on name to go to website) Dinner MenuAppetizers - ColdJumbo Shrimp - $7.95
Oysters On The Half Shell - $6.95
Little Neck Clams On The Half Shell - $5.95
Mozzarella & Prosciutto - 6.95
Appetizers - HotFried Calamari - $7.50
Chef Special Appetizer - $8.95
Shrimp Scampi Romano - $8.95
Baked Oysters Rockefeller - $7.50
Baked Clams Casino - $6.95
Artichoke & Roasted Peppers - $6.50
SoupsSoup Du Jour - Ask your Server
French Onion Soup Au Gratin - $3.50
SaladPortabella Mushrooms - $7.95
Mozzarella Salad - $6.95
Caesar Salad Chicken & Roasted Peppers - $4.50
Chicken EntreesChicken Roasted Peppers - $14.95
Chicken Francaise - $14.95
Chicken Dijon - $14.95
Chicken Milano - $14.95
Chicken And Shrimp Tarantino - $18.95
Baked Stuffed Chicken - $16.95
Chicken & Wild Mushrooms - $15.95
Veal EntreesVeal Saltimbocca - $17.95
Veal Cordero - $17.95
Veal Palermo - $17.95
Veal Sorrentino - $17.95
Beef EntreesFilet Mignon - $22.95
Petite Filet Mignon - $17.95
Filet Mignon Tips - $16.95
Steak Au Poivre - $19.95
New York Sirloin Steak - $18.95
Seafood EntreesPan Sautéed Filet Of Sole - $16.95
Stuffed Filet Of Sole - $17.95
Tilapia Julienne - $15.95
Salmon Mediterranean - $17.95
Broiled Lobster Tails - $36.95
Surf And Turf - $35.95
Shrimp Scampi Romano - $18.95
Scallops & Shrimp - $20.95
Broiled Seafood Combo - $25.95
Broiled Scallops - $23.95
Sea Scallops Dijonnaise - $23.95
Seafood Fra Diavolo - $20.95
Blackened Seafood Combination - $18.95
Seafood Mediterranean - $20.95
Pasta EntreesTerre E Mare - $16.95
Penne & Broccoli Florets - $12.95
Tortellini Florentine - $13.95
Bow Tie Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella - $14.95
Angel Hair Pasta With Three Cheeses - $11.95
Linguini Pasta And Sun-Dried Tomatoes - $13.95
Penne Pasta And Anchoves - $12.95
Oriental Stir-Fry EntreesVegetable - $10.95
Beef - $14.95
Chicken - $12.95
Shrimp - $17.95
Chicken & Shrimp - $15.95
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This restaurant has gotten some really excellent reviews. The only downside is that this place is about 15 minutes or so from the Hotel.
PLEASE, everyone who is coming, give your input.
Don Cardi,
My mother ate at Sir Johns for a meeting for work, she said its a very nice place and would be able to suit everyones taste.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:17 PM
I'll eat anywhere. I have to say, I was looking forward to NOVA TERRA. You can eat average Italian food anytime, no ?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:21 PM
I'll eat anywhere. I have to say, I was looking forward to NOVA TERRA. You can eat average Italian food anytime, no ?
This is exactly why I posted and asked for EVERYONE who's coming to give their opinion/choice.
Thank you PB.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:32 PM
That sounds like a nice menu, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Maybe the hotel could provide a shuttle. I'll email them and check.
I also think that the place is very pretty, being right on the water.
Edited to add: I'll go along with the majority. I'll eat almost anything. Spanish food is wonderful, but may not be the ticket for a large group with varied tastes. This menu is a bit more mainstream.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:36 PM
I'm pretty sure that short of returning to La Veranda, I will never have such an excellent and enjoyable meal.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:44 PM
Ok, after reading about DMC's experience at Nova Terra, which didn't seam negative in any way overall, it seems as though the style of food and may NOT be suitable for everyone attending the gangsterbb weekend. Personally I have no problem with going to Nova Terra, but I am trying to consider the tastes of ALL that are attending.
I heard about this place through a friend of mine, so I thought, in the best interests of the group as a whole, I would throw this restaurant out there for possible consideration. It may be more suitable to the tastes of everyone as there seems to be a much larger variety to choose from along with a style of food that may be more appropriate and appealing for everyone.
Thanks a bunch DC for looking out for everybody. And also for DMC to check out all these places. I appreciate it.
A menu I understood Yea!!
As far as Sir Johns being 15 min. away isn't
Frank's Deli the same distance away?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 07:45 PM
I'm pretty sure that short of returning to La Veranda, I will never have such an excellent and enjoyable meal.
And don't forget Frankie. He was the best waiter.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 08:26 PM
So you prefer Sir John's over Nova Terra Miggy?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 08:45 PM
Yepper's!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 09:35 PM
I have to admit that I am leaning towards Sir John's right now.
Not that I'd be dissapointed if the rest of you guys and gals decided to stay with Nova Terra.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 10:00 PM
DC,
Regular/Prefixed
Menu
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 10:20 PM
DC,
Regular/Prefixed
Menu
Nah, no pre-fix. With a menu selection like that, to me a pre-fix defeats the whole purpose of our
considering changing over to this restaurant.
Let's see how Don Malta, SC, XDCX, Signor Vitelli, OWTGF, DMC, DonTomasso and Sicilian Babe feel about possibly changing restuarants.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 11:19 PM
I have no problem not going to Nova Terra -- I can go anytime if I wanted to. Sir John's looks great, but with all the fine restaurants within walking distance, perhaps we could look into those as well...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 11:37 PM
with all the fine restaurants within walking distance, perhaps we could look into those as well...
Don't see why not.
There's
PANICO'S Catherine Lombardi's La Fontana Old Man Rafferty's Do you know of any other restaurants in the area that you could recommend?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 11:41 PM
My cousin lives in Long Branch but his office is in New Brunswick and he swears by Old Man Rafferty's, as a pub and a restaurant. Maybe we could get our breakfast beers there, seeing that it's in walking distance. I think that's a responsible statement on my part.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/09/07 11:51 PM
No need to leave the hotel for breakfast beers. Just walk on over to Geoff's room!
Stage Left
..........
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:06 AM
Stage Left
..........
Quail, Bok Choy, Rabbit.
To be honest with you DMC, the menu is not really that appealing to me.
Personally I'm favoring Sir John's, Nova Terra or Old Man Rafferty's.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:16 AM
As said, I will go along with the majority. I have no problem with any of the places mentioned, but Old Man Rafferty's sounds more like a pub than a restaurant (not that there's anything wrong with that). If we want a dining experience, then I don't know if I'd put it on the short list. However, please let me stress again that I will be happy to eat wherever you all want.
I did email the hotel, and they do not supply a shuttle, but do work with companies that do, in case we're worried about having a few and then driving home.
Old Man Rafferty's is much more of a lunch than a dinner place. I go there at least once a week and I still haven't really found anything that I liked......their beer on the other hand (reason I go every week)
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:28 AM
Old Man Rafferty's is much more of a lunch than a dinner place. I go there at least once a week and I still haven't really found anything that I liked......their beer on the other hand (reason I go every week)
Breakfast ?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:33 AM
After yesterday, I could've used a drink for breakfast this morning.
Old Man Rafferty's is much more of a lunch than a dinner place. I go there at least once a week and I still haven't really found anything that I liked......their beer on the other hand (reason I go every week)
Breakfast ?
11 a.m. I think is the earliest....don't want to drink too early people might think I'm a drunk lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:36 AM
I did email the hotel, and they do not supply a shuttle, but do work with companies that do, in case we're worried about having a few and then driving home.
I really don't see that we should start having to hire shuttles just to go out for dinner. So I have to agree with Geoff that we'd be better off staying within walking distance of the hotel.
I believe that in addition to Nova Terra, the places that I listed above are all within walking distance of the hotel.
If Old Man Rafferty's is more of a pub than a restaurant, then I'll lean towards Nova Terra or Panico's. Unless of course Geoff happens to know of some other places in the area.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:39 AM
All I know is I just read the Panico's dinner menu.
Broccoli rabe, hot sausage, hot cherry peppers, olive oil and garlic.
Need I say more ?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 01:25 AM
Let me see if I am on the same page as you guys. You are willing to drive 15 minutes to Harold's but not Sir Johns
I know nothing is set but I'm just wondering what's the difference
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 01:29 AM
All I know is that I want to BEGIN the evening at Clydz with a big old martini. I was dreaming about paella, but whatever everyone is happy with is good for me.
I think there is going to be a little bit more drinking Saturday Night than Friday Night (at the restaurant), so a 15 minute ride through New Brunswick being a little tipsy is not the best thing to do.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 01:46 AM
Honestly, I'd rather stay within walking distance.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 01:50 AM
Sir John's is my pic but I'll go along with whatever is decided.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 01:59 AM
PB, you have a good point. Mix a few drinks with unfamiliar roads, and you have a recipe for potential disaster, especially if those Clydz martinis live up to their reputation.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:02 AM
Besides, what could it cost to share a cab ?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:08 AM
If the final decision is Sir Johns because we all actually LIKE it, then transportation shouldn't be the issue. However, one of the reasons that we picked New Brunswick was the abundance of restaurants within walking distance. If that was the reason, then perhaps we should reconsider the ones that are. Personally, of all the ones listed as such, Nova Terra is still my personal favorite, but I'm OK with whatever the group decides.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:15 AM
Sorry I've been a little quiet lately - been having periodic computer trouble with sites not opening properly or loading forever and freezing up.
I'm in favor of staying withing walking distance, basically. Or, a short cab ride. It seems like that still gives us some good restaurants to choose from.
I'll admit, though, when I read that menu that was posted earlier, I was intrigued by that dish called Chicken Tarantino - I had images of the waiter serving it out of the barrel of a shotgun. (I think I've seen too many movies...)
Signor V.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:22 AM
Signor V, maybe the waitress will serve drinks like Salma Hayek in From Dusk to Dawn.
PB, you have a good point. Mix a few drinks with unfamiliar roads, and you have a recipe for potential disaster, especially if those Clydz martinis live up to their reputation.
I think DMC said that
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:29 AM
Please, please, please forgive, DMC. I don't know what I was thinking. It must be the 4 day old bread still in my bloodstream.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:33 AM
So the best thing to do is just wait and put it to a vote when the time comes.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:42 AM
But it's so much fun to debate the merits of each and every menu, which I assure you we will do! I love to talk about food (didn't know if you guys have ever noticed), so reading and discussing these menus is fun for me.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:43 AM
Like I'm NOT a frustrated food critic, SB.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:46 AM
I know, PB, I know.
I say that we move Sir Johns within walking distance to the hotel, or go to Nova Terra.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:53 AM
That seems to be the consensus. Honestly, I live in the center of the food universe. It's unfair for me to even have a vote. I'd rather give my vote to someone who doesn't get to enjoy what New York and New Jersey have to offer on an every day basis. As long as I don't have to drive.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 05:21 AM
I didn't realize the Bronx was the center of the culinary universe... lol
DC - I don't know the restaurants as well as DMC - it's been many years since I lived there, way before these restaurants popped up. BUT, I've heard many good things about the area, so I just figured there had to a good one close by...
I really don't care, tho - ALTHO - I think if we drive to a restaurant, Clydz should definitely be AFTER dinner, not before! Because after Clydz, I'll be walking...
Because after Clydz, I'll be walking...
No, you won't
lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:11 PM
Well from reading most of these posts here, it seems to me that almost all of us are in agreement that we'd rather have dinner within walking distance of the hotel. At least we have some really good restaurants within the area of the hotel.
So therefore I'm convinced that we should stay within the area of the hotel.
Be that the case, my choices are either Panico's or Nova Terra.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 12:14 PM
We got just a little over 4 months left so I think we should be making up our minds soon so we can get reservations and be done with it.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:23 PM
I didn't realize the Bronx was the center of the culinary universe... lol
I meant New York City as a whole, you pineapple.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 02:39 PM
So the best thing to do is just wait and put it to a vote when the time comes.
We have time. And as it get's closer we'll also have a better idea as to who's really coming. This way we can make a decision and then our man DMC can make the appropriate reservations.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 03:55 PM
I meant New York City as a whole, you pineapple.
I didn' get dis scar from eatin'
pineapple, mang!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 06:35 PM
I'd rather give my vote to someone who doesn't get to enjoy what New York and New Jersey have to offer on an every day basis.
I am one of those unfortunate souls.
But you don't have to give me your vote. You use your vote.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:01 PM
You can delelte the one for Clydz, Sicilian Babe has it memorized already lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:06 PM
Re: the directions back to the hotel. When did Geoff get a blue car?
The Nova Terra is only 400+' away.... a quick drunken stroll!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:07 PM
Or crawl!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:08 PM
Not as quick. You gotta stop every 100' and pick the pine needles off your knees.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:24 PM
Re: the directions back to the hotel. When did Geoff get a blue car?
The Nova Terra is only 400+' away.... a quick drunken stroll!
It's not his, he just got into the wrong car!
Yes, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the distance from Nova Terra back to the hotel.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:42 PM
Not as quick. You gotta stop every 100' and pick the pine needles off your knees.
Sounds like DMC's date at Nova Terra last week. I heard that there MIGHT have been some groveling and begging involved. Of course, that was on the girl's part.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/10/07 09:55 PM
Not as quick. You gotta stop every 100' and pick the pine needles off your knees.
Or pee in the street.(Sorry that's gross)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 02:12 AM
Speak for yourself!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 12:07 PM
Hey don't knock it till you try it.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 02:47 PM
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 02:50 PM
If Mig will promise to be open about trying new cuisines, I'll promise to pee in the street more often.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 03:00 PM
CUT TO: A barber shop on Arthur Avenue. Pizzaboy is getting his head shaved.
PIZZABOY : They break the windows, the pee all over the streets--
BARBER : A real pig-sty, eh.
Paella is good
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 03:11 PM
Paella is good
Especially when it's homemade!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 03:17 PM
Headline: Paella invades Arthur Avenue.
Pizzaboy is happy, because Pizzaboy is open-minded.
As long as he can still get fresh, warm mozzarella and a nice loaf of casa bread on saturday mornings, Pizzaboy says "It's all good."
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 03:38 PM
fresh, warm mozzarella and a nice loaf of casa bread
You're killing me!
In the summertime, on a sunday morning, I'll go to the pork store and get a homemade HOT FRESH mozzarella and a fresh loaf of Italian bread. Then I go back home, sit in my yard, play a little Sinatra or Andrea Bocelli and MANGIA!
Paella is good
Especially when it's homemade!
Spanish American homemade Paella is one thing, but nothing tastes as good as homemade Paella shipped over from Spain
And the steak at Nova Terra wasn't bad either lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 04:27 PM
If Mig will promise to be open about trying new cuisines, I'll promise to pee in the street more often.
Hey I'll try anything once except seafood. I wouldn''t want to throw up all over a new BB buddy. Oh yeah another thing I won't eat is Mountain Oysters.
Ok Pizza, I'll hold up my end of the bargin if you'll do the same.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 05:43 PM
Mig, what's gotten into you?
After all these years are we finally seeing the real Mig?
Peeing in the streets, throwing up on people. What the ****?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 06:34 PM
When you gotta go...
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 06:35 PM
If Mig will promise to be open about trying new cuisines, I'll promise to pee in the street more often.
Ok Pizza, I'll hold up my end of the bargin if you'll do the same.
Okay Mig, I just peed all over my neighbors fig tree, go order some sushi.
Gee, peeing in the street, throwing up on fellow members. You guys get to have all the fun.
TIS
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 06:40 PM
fresh, warm mozzarella and a nice loaf of casa bread
You're killing me!
In the summertime, on a sunday morning, I'll go to the pork store and get a homemade HOT FRESH mozzarella and a fresh loaf of Italian bread. Then I go back home, sit in my yard, play a little Sinatra or Andrea Bocelli and MANGIA!
Let me see, given your location, Motalbano's or A&S, am I right ?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 06:45 PM
If Mig will promise to be open about trying new cuisines, I'll promise to pee in the street more often.
Ok Pizza, I'll hold up my end of the bargin if you'll do the same.
Okay Mig, I just peed all over my neighbors fig tree, go order some sushi.
Ok if I eat sushi I'll throw up on your neighbors fig tree
Is this a mafia message board or some kind of sick fetish website?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 06:55 PM
Is this a mafia message board or some kind of sick fetish website?
Can't it be both ?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 07:20 PM
Is this a mafia message board or some kind of sick fetish website?
It's a website where there's a sick fetish for the mafia!
Let me see, given your location, Motalbano's or A&S, am I right ?
Montalbano's is a pool/patio company!
Actually I used to go to A&S. That was until they sold it to some middle eastern people who
1) No longer made homemade fresh mozzarella but instead had it brought in.
2)Were seen dancing on the roof of their store on September 11th and when people saw them and surrounded the store, they had to be led away by the police or they probably would have been killed. Needless to say they didn't re-open after that and they quietly sold the store to some other jamoke who couldn't tell the difference between fresh mozzarella or Polly-O if his life depended on it.
When I lived in Brooklyn, I grew up right on the same block as the original A&S Pork Store on Avenue X.
Now I go to Certo's for my fresh mozzarella.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/11/07 08:36 PM
In the summertime, on a sunday morning, I'll go to the pork store and get a homemade HOT FRESH mozzarella and a fresh loaf of Italian bread. Then I go back home, sit in my yard, play a little Sinatra or Andrea Bocelli and MANGIA!
MANGIA
Next time you do that can I come over?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/12/07 10:54 PM
In the summertime, on a sunday morning, I'll go to the pork store and get a homemade HOT FRESH mozzarella and a fresh loaf of Italian bread. Then I go back home, sit in my yard, play a little Sinatra or Andrea Bocelli and MANGIA!
MANGIA
Next time you do that can I come over?
Only if you promise to eat these dishes :
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/12/07 11:32 PM
DC, you broke my heart you broke my heart!
Alright. This one time [Miggie points her finger] this one time I'll let you ask me about my affairs Oops I mean eat seafood. But if I throw up on your beautiful carpet or hardwood floors it's not my fault.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 05:29 AM
Miggie!
Hi.
Sorry, maybe I just forgot but... are you really allergic, or you just don't like it?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 12:00 PM
Hi Geoffy
Both sorry.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 12:12 PM
Oh Mig, I didn't remember that you are allergic to seafood. In that case, you can come on over and just eat the mozzarella and the italian bread, ok?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 12:23 PM
Ok thanks. If and when you come to Canton to see the Football HOF, You can come over for a country breakfast. How about biscuits and gravy,eggs,fried pork chops,applebutter,fried potatoes? Yummy huh?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 12:30 PM
Sounds good, but to be honest I'm not really a breakfast person. What could you make me for lunch or dinner?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 12:36 PM
I have to think about this one. I'll come up with a good country dinner and let you know later today.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 01:20 PM
Mig, what kind of country breakfast is that?? Where are the grits???
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 01:46 PM
I have to think about this one. I'll come up with a good country dinner and let you know later today.
Country Fried Chicken, country biscuits, mashed potatoes, mississippi mud pie and a swig of homemade moonshine?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 05:18 PM
Mig, what kind of country breakfast is that?? Where are the grits???
Grits are NASTY IMHO
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 05:28 PM
Mig, Mig, Mig, now you disappoint me....
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 05:40 PM
I have to think about this one. I'll come up with a good country dinner and let you know later today.
Country Fried Chicken, country biscuits, mashed potatoes, mississippi mud pie and a swig of homemade moonshine?
Kettle of soup beans,porkchops,fried taters,sauerkraut,corn bread
-OR-
Kettle of leather britches,fried taters,corn on the cob,cut up onion,corn bread,cut up mush melon
-OR-
Cabbagerolls,mash taters, corn,green beans
-OR-
Fried Chicken,mash taters,cole slaw,corn on the cob,green beans,apple sauce.
PS. If you want biscuits they have to be store bought cuz my homemade comes out like a paper weights.
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 06:14 PM
Kettle of leather britches,
You cook leather pants?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 06:29 PM
Leather britches are green beens that are strung up and dried out. Then you cook them for a couple hours. Delish.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 06:36 PM
Oh, ok. we have something similar.
Sundried tomatoes.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 06:49 PM
Sundried maters huh?
So are you gonna come over for dinner If and when you make it to the football HOF?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:28 PM
Mig, what kind of country breakfast is that?? Where are the grits???
Grits are NASTY IMHO
That's wht you gotta give us Italians credit. We take grits that we pay 50 cents a pound for, cook em, call em polenta and charge 20 bucks a plate. And they call gangsters shylocks.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:37 PM
Sundried maters huh?
So are you gonna come over for dinner If and when you make it to the football HOF?
I'm holding you to that invitation!
BTW, I happen to like grits ( with a little sugar in them).
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:41 PM
Oh! I love polenta, too!! And this chickpea thing that my cousin in Italy makes. It's sort of like polenta, but made from chickpeas, and they cut it into squares and fry it. SO good!
As for my grits, I like them with butter, salt and a splash of cream.
Why do you guys always make me hungry???
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:50 PM
Oh! I love polenta, too!! And this chickpea thing that my cousin in Italy makes. It's sort of like polenta, but made from chickpeas, and they cut it into squares and fry it. SO good!
As for my grits, I like them with butter, salt and a splash of cream.
Why do you guys always make me hungry???
I love grits, probably because I've never had them close to home in my life. When I'm in Boca, everyone wants to go to this restaurant, that restaurant, I can't wait to get to Denny's for the grand slam with a double order of grits.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:55 PM
Denny's grand slam is the BEST, but only in Florida. Whenever I've eaten in a Denny's outside of Florida, it's been gross. Why is that?? I also enjoy grits at Cracker Barrel, as well as their biscuits and gravy. I love breakfast at Cracker Barrel, but if you make a habit of it, you might as well just go buy a vacation home for the cardiologist of your choice!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 08:57 PM
And this chickpea thing that my cousin in Italy makes. It's sort of like polenta, but made from chickpeas, and they cut it into squares and fry it.
SO good!
Those are called Pannelles. Out of this world! A very good friend of mine that I grew up with used to own a "Foccacaria" and his mother used to make the Pannelles. I loved them so much that when I used to walk in there she would automatically pull out a fresh roll, put the Pannelles on it, then some ricotta, some fresh grated mozzarella and put it in the oven. Delicious!
One of the most famous places for Pannelle Specials, Vastedde and Rice balls was "Joe's Of Avenue U" which was a sicilian foccacaria.
Note : Chickpeas my ass. Those are called Chi Chi Beans!!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:01 PM
DC, that sounds outrageously good!!! Did you ever eat a gelato sandwich? My relatives love a nice fresh sweet roll with gelato in the middle. It sounds crazy, but it's good!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:02 PM
Can't say that I did. You mean to tell me with a name like Sicilian Babe you NEVER had a Pennelle Special?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:04 PM
I love grits, probably because I've never had them close to home in my life. When I'm in Boca, everyone wants to go to this restaurant, that restaurant, I can't wait to get to Denny's for the grand slam with a double order of grits.
You realize, of course, that some good ole southern boy is reading this and cursing the damn Yankees. Then he's gonna go out to Olive Garden to get a great Italian meal.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:06 PM
Here is a Panelle Special
As I said earlier, they usually put fresh ricotta and fresh grated mozzarella on the roll along with the Panelle and then heat it in the oven.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:08 PM
Can't say that I did. You mean to tell me with a name like Sicilian Babe you NEVER had a Pennelle Special?
Nope. My grandmother always had chickpeas in her pocket, though, and used to eat them like peanuts, which I guess they are, sort of. We always called them cheechada (VERY phonetic spelling, btw).
Edit: Damn, that looks good, DC!!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:09 PM
"How could it take you five minutes to cook your grits when it takes the entire grit-eating world 20 minutes? Are we to believe that boiling water soaks into a grit faster in your kitchen than any place on the face of the earth?"
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:11 PM
I love grits, probably because I've never had them close to home in my life. When I'm in Boca, everyone wants to go to this restaurant, that restaurant, I can't wait to get to Denny's for the grand slam with a double order of grits.
You realize, of course, that some good ole southern boy is reading this and cursing the damn Yankees. Then he's gonna go out to Olive Garden to get a great Italian meal.
You really are a very disturbed individual. That's why I love ya though.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:11 PM
"How could it take you five minutes to cook your grits when it takes the entire grit-eating world 20 minutes? Are we to believe that boiling water soaks into a grit faster in your kitchen than any place on the face of the earth?"
I knew it was just a matter of time.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:16 PM
"How could it take you five minutes to cook your grits when it takes the entire grit-eating world 20 minutes? Are we to believe that boiling water soaks into a grit faster in your kitchen than any place on the face of the earth?"
I knew it was just a matter of time.
Did you really expect anything less?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:20 PM
Denny's grand slam is the BEST, but only in Florida. Whenever I've eaten in a Denny's outside of Florida, it's been gross. Why is that?? I also enjoy grits at Cracker Barrel, as well as their biscuits and gravy. I love breakfast at Cracker Barrel, but if you make a habit of it, you might as well just go buy a vacation home for the cardiologist of your choice!!
I must disagree with you on that one. The Denny's here is great.
I wonder if New Brunswick has a Cracker Barrel? If so I'm so there to get the Smokehouse Breakfast minus the nasty grits.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:28 PM
Mig, there is no Cracker Barrel in New Brunswick. The closest one is probably about 45 minutes to an hour away. But don't despair. When in New Brunswick you'll be in New Jersey, which is known as the Diner Capitol of the world. And Diners usually make an outstanding breakfast!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:48 PM
Those pic's of that
Panelle looks good. Is that seafood to?
I really need to buy an Italian cook book or something cuz I have no idea what all those dishes you guys are talking about that I can't pronounce are. I feel so retarded.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:56 PM
No reason to feel that way, Mig! Just a different culture.
No seafood. It's made from chickpeas, which are a kind of bean. They are the main ingredient in hummus, as well as many Italian dishes.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 09:59 PM
hummus?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 10:03 PM
Here's a recipe, Mig. In my family, we don't eat them in bread, more as a side dish or sometimes as an appetizer.
1 pound (500 g) chick pea flour
Olive oil or rendered lard for frying
Salt
Lemon juice
Minced parsley (optional)
Stir the chick pea flour into 2 quarts (2 l) of lightly salted water over a moderate flame, and stir the mixture steadily in the same direction with a wooden spoon until you obtain a soft, lump-free paste. When the paste begins to pull away from the sides of the pot, turn it out into oiled wooden molds, or spread it out about 1/4 inch high (1/2 cm) on your work surface (dust the surface with parsley before you spread if you're including it). Once the paste has cooled, cut it into 1 by 3-inch (3x7 cm) rectangles and fry them in hot oil or lard.
To serve them, lay several rectangles on a slice of still-warm freshly baked bread, season them with lemon juice and salt to taste, top with another slice of bread, and enjoy.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 10:39 PM
Thanks SB.
I never heard of chick pea flour. Can you buy that at any grocery store? That reminds me of making dumplin's a little.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 10:55 PM
I really need to buy an Italian cook book or something cuz I have no idea what all those dishes you guys are talking about that I can't pronounce are. I feel so retarded.
Why would you feel that way? As SB said it's different cultures and backgrounds. Do you really think that I knew what the hell britches was?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 11:05 PM
I guess you are right. I sure would like to learn that culture though. Speaking of differen't cultures and backgrounds have you had any TANGLEGUTS?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 11:08 PM
I sure would like to learn that culture though. Speaking of differen't cultures and backgrounds have you had any TANGLEGUTS?
So why don't you go to a college in your area and see of they offer a course on Italian culture?
What the heck is tangleguts? Is it the intestines of a cow or something?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 11:27 PM
I had the same reaction as you when I first learned about them. It's a weed/flower that grows in the woods that comes out this time of year. Pick them wash them put a little salt and pour hot bacon grease over them. Fry up some kind of meat and taters and you have a hillbilly dinner.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/13/07 11:31 PM
I had the same reaction as you when I first learned about them. It's a weed/flower that grows in the woods that comes out this time of year. Pick them wash them put a little salt and pour hot bacon grease over them. Fry up some kind of meat and taters and you have a hillbilly dinner.
Italians do something similar to that with fried Zuchinni flowers. "Fiori di Zucca Fritti."
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/14/07 12:09 AM
I guess our backgrounds have a little in common huh? Ya know what I love fried Zuchinni. If it ever warms up and stays warm I'm looking forward to planting my veggie garden. Nothing better than fresh veggies
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/14/07 12:16 AM
I'm not sure if you can buy chickpea flour in any grocery store.
As for zucchini flowers, they are delicious. My mom dips them in batter and deep fries them. They are out of this world. But we call them sciurilli (sci is pronounced like "sh").
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/14/07 08:25 PM
Denny's grand slam is the BEST, but only in Florida. Whenever I've eaten in a Denny's outside of Florida, it's been gross. Why is that?? I also enjoy grits at Cracker Barrel, as well as their biscuits and gravy. I love breakfast at Cracker Barrel, but if you make a habit of it, you might as well just go buy a vacation home for the cardiologist of your choice!!
I swear to God, you're starting to scare me. Actually, there aren't any Denny's in or around the city, but I'm on the Jersey tpke quite a bit so I've tried a few of the Denny's on the way down. They suck!! The ones in Florida are soooo much better.
Plus, there's always the early bird.....Uncle Leo ??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/14/07 08:33 PM
What part of FL. do you go to?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/14/07 09:08 PM
Denny's grand slam is the BEST, but only in Florida. Whenever I've eaten in a Denny's outside of Florida, it's been gross. Why is that?? I also enjoy grits at Cracker Barrel, as well as their biscuits and gravy. I love breakfast at Cracker Barrel, but if you make a habit of it, you might as well just go buy a vacation home for the cardiologist of your choice!!
I swear to God, you're starting to scare me. Actually, there aren't any Denny's in or around the city, but I'm on the Jersey tpke quite a bit so I've tried a few of the Denny's on the way down. They suck!! The ones in Florida are soooo much better.
Plus, there's always the early bird.....Uncle Leo ??
"Jerry! Hello!"
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/15/07 03:03 AM
I've only eaten breakfast at Denny's. In Florida, there's no better place to start the day.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/15/07 03:30 AM
I might have to get a Grand Slam tomorrow or go to Cracker Barrel. Come with me SB and I'll give you my grits.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/15/07 03:33 AM
Sounds good to me, Mig!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/15/07 08:15 PM
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 06:36 PM
He's just a kid!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 06:38 PM
What part of FL. do you go to?
I have a condo on the Delray Beach-Boca Raton border, Miss Mig.
He's just a kid!!
Kid? I still think thats more mature than a boy
lol
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 06:44 PM
He's just a kid!!
Kid? I still think thats more mature than a boy
lol
Okay okay. Young man, how's that ? But you're still too young to be peeking around at Mig's grits.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 07:39 PM
What part of FL. do you go to?
I have a condo on the Delray Beach-Boca Raton border, Miss Mig.
How far is that from Daytona?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 07:41 PM
He's just a kid!!
Kid? I still think thats more mature than a boy
lol
Okay okay. Young man, how's that ? But you're still too young to be peeking around at Mig's grits.
Don't tell me my grits are exposed.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 07:49 PM
He's just a kid!!
Kid? I still think thats more mature than a boy
lol
Okay okay. Young man, how's that ? But you're still too young to be peeking around at Mig's grits.
PB, I realize that you are only joking around with our gangsterbb boy.
However I must say, from being in his company several different times, I found that DMC may be one of the most mature, respectful, responsible and intelligent young men that I have ever had the pleasure of conversing with.
He's a good boy.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 08:12 PM
Would I convey the status of BoyToy to someone of lesser stature??
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 08:46 PM
He knows I'm kidding, I pm him all the time.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 08:47 PM
What part of FL. do you go to?
I have a condo on the Delray Beach-Boca Raton border, Miss Mig.
How far is that from Daytona?
About a 3 hour drive south of Daytona. It's in southern Palm Beach County, about an hour from Miami.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 08:59 PM
He knows I'm kidding, I pm him all the time.
And I knew that you were kidding also.
You see, there was this kid I grew up with on the gangsterbb -- he was younger than me. Sorta looked up to me -- you know. We did our first posts together -- worked our way out of the PMs. We ran politics into GENERAL DISCUSSION -- made a ruckus. As much as anyone, I loved him -- and trusted him. Later on he had an idea -- to start another topic out of a thread stop-over for new members on the way to the TRILOGY THREAD. That kid's name was DMC -- and the topic that he invented was about TRISH . This was a great young man -- a man of vision and guts. And there isn't even a plaque -- or a post -- or a memorial of him in that thread! Someone put a stop to those TRISH posts. No one knows who gave the order -- when I heard it, I wasn't angry; I knew DMC -- I knew he was in lust, talking loud, saying lustful things about TRISH. So when the thread turned up locked -- I let it go. And I said to myself, this is the business we've chosen -- I didn't ask who locked the thread -- because it had nothing to do with business!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/16/07 11:09 PM
DC, I love ya, but you have waaaay too much time on your hands.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 12:34 AM
DC, I love ya, but you have waaaay too much time on your hands.
PB, your my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides against the family again.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 01:25 PM
DC, I love ya, but you have waaaay too much time on your hands.
PB, your my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides against the family again.
I set you up with all the great lines and you get all the laughs. I feel like Bud Abbott.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 01:35 PM
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 01:42 PM
Chuck Murray, no no, Ferdie Jones, no no, Moose Matson.
Yeah that's it.
Whoa Chuck....chu...chu...chu...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 01:43 PM
What?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 01:59 PM
I don't know.
Third base!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 03:33 PM
WHO???
Posted By: bogey
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 08:40 PM
The guy on first base.
(Yes!
)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 10:55 PM
Guess what I went and had tonight?
Just so happens that a new Italian Foccaceria opened up last week and I found out about it today. It was excellent!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 10:59 PM
Guess what I went and had tonight?
Just so happens that a new Italian Foccaceria opened up last week and I found out about it today. It was excellent!
"Don't you never chew DC ? It's like you're taking dog bites...dog chewies...dog yummies...ya know what Joey ? DC's gonna turn into a dog...ruff, ruff, ruff...."
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 11:03 PM
"Don't you never chew DC ? It's like you're taking dog bites...dog chewies...dog yummies...ya know what Joey ? DC's gonna turn into a dog...ruff, ruff, ruff...."
"Would ya just watch the hair. Ya know, I spend a long time on my hair and he hit it; he hit my hair."
Oh, I don't have any hair.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 11:05 PM
"You know what three dollars buys today ?"
"It don't buy two dollars!"
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/17/07 11:10 PM
"Don't you never chew DC ? It's like you're taking dog bites...dog chewies...dog yummies...ya know what Joey ? DC's gonna turn into a dog...ruff, ruff, ruff...."
"Would ya just watch the hair. Ya know, I spend a long time on my hair and he hit it; he hit my hair."
Oh, I don't have any hair.
I had hair like Tony Manero, now it's more like Mister Fields.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 12:00 AM
DC, you do have hair. It's just that gravity has moved it lower on your body.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 12:01 AM
DC, you do have hair. It's just that gravity has moved it lower on your body.
eeeeeeeeew!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 12:08 AM
Guess what I went and had tonight?
Just so happens that a new Italian Foccaceria opened up last week and I found out about it today. It was excellent!
Heartburn?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 01:10 AM
DC, you do have hair. It's just that gravity has moved it lower on your body.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 02:28 AM
Guess what I went and had tonight?
Just so happens that a new Italian Foccaceria opened up last week and I found out about it today. It was excellent!
Heartburn?
Actually no. Have you ever tried one? Delicious.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 02:54 AM
That's Panelle Right? What is a Foccaceria?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 03:03 AM
Do you have internet explorer on your computer?
A foccaceria is a place, restaurant, that specializes in making sicilian delicacies.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 03:07 AM
Yes I do and I did look it up. You fell in my trap
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 03:11 AM
Yes I do and I did look it up. You fell in my trap
Oh, so you set traps for people that you say are your friends, huh?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 03:29 AM
I'm a bad girl huh?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/18/07 12:59 PM
You sure are you pistol packin Mama!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/19/07 11:45 PM
Just wondering, has anyone made their hotel reservation yet?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:10 AM
Did you??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:29 AM
I asked first.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:32 AM
I called and they told me that they have no such record of setting the rooms aside for a goup reunion for that weekend and that there are no special rates? What the Fock?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:37 AM
I called and they told me that they have no such record of setting the rooms aside for a goup reunion for that weekend and that there are no special rates? What the Fock?
You are SO lying, DC. I'm telling Ma on you!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:38 AM
No I'm not. I called the Hilton and they told me that there were no rooms put aside for a reunion and that there were no special rates!
I called and they told me that they have no such record of setting the rooms aside for a goup reunion for that weekend and that there are no special rates? What the Fock?
Are you sure you called the Hyatt in New Brunswick?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:46 AM
Oh. Sorry.
I called the Hilton Embassy Suites in Piscataway. No wonder they told me that the only record that they had for a reunion that weekend was for the Flea Party.
No, all joking aside. Has anyone made their reservations at the Hyatt yet?
I plan on making mine by the end of this month.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:59 AM
I'm only going if DC and DMC and PB and JG and SC and Mig and X and Klyd and DT and Smitty (did I leave anyone out?)are going.
I'm only going if DMC is going.
I'll be there
I'll be making my reservations soon.
Don Cardi, I heard the flea party didn't even have reservations, they just showed up one day and the place has been too lazy to kick them out. Apparently you just have to room with them
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 02:11 AM
I'll be making my reservations soon.
From what I hear they always have a room ready for you!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 02:16 AM
Will there be room service???
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 02:20 AM
Will there be room service???
From what I understand they only send
Paella to his room.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 02:22 AM
Perhaps a little flan now and then??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 04:00 AM
I'm only going if DC and DMC and PB and JG and SC and Mig and X and Klyd and DT and Smitty (did I leave anyone out?)are going.
You forgot somebody
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 04:33 AM
Oooooh, Oooooh (in my best Arnold Horschak imitation) ... I know, I know!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 12:28 PM
Can't figure out who she left out!
I'm so confuuuused! (in my best Vinny Barbarino voice).
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 12:34 PM
Mr. Babe?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:18 PM
She forgot Becky.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 01:25 PM
Well I don't think that it was intentional, or that she really forgot her. It's probably due to the fact that Becky doesn't post here on the boards. She didn't mention her own husband, Miss Paella, or my wife either probably because we don't see them as members of the board and we just automatically include them in as spouses or children of the actual board members.
It's natural to only make refernce to the actual board members themselves when discussing these things.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 02:21 PM
It's natural to only make refernce to the actual board members themselves when discussing these things.
Well, duh!!!
Miss Paella won't be here at that point
But still, SB, why DIDN'T you mention Miss Paella
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 03:59 PM
But still, SB, why DIDN'T you mention Miss Paella
I think we all know the answer to that one, BoyToy.
But still, SB, why DIDN'T you mention Miss Paella
I think we all know the answer to that one, BoyToy.
You are right, I wouldn't expect Filet Mignon to acknowledge a white castle hamburger
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 05:33 PM
I would reply with a "moo", but that just sounds wrong on so many levels.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 06:21 PM
Well I don't think that it was intentional, or that she really forgot her. It's probably due to the fact that Becky doesn't post here on the boards. She didn't mention her own husband, Miss Paella, or my wife either probably because we don't see them as members of the board and we just automatically include them in as spouses or children of the actual board members.
It's natural to only make refernce to the actual board members themselves when discussing these things.
I wasn't making a big deal about this.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 07:15 PM
Well I don't think that it was intentional, or that she really forgot her. It's probably due to the fact that Becky doesn't post here on the boards. She didn't mention her own husband, Miss Paella, or my wife either probably because we don't see them as members of the board and we just automatically include them in as spouses or children of the actual board members.
It's natural to only make refernce to the actual board members themselves when discussing these things.
I wasn't making a big deal about this.
I'm so confuuuuused!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 07:29 PM
Well I don't think that it was intentional, or that she really forgot her. It's probably due to the fact that Becky doesn't post here on the boards. She didn't mention her own husband, Miss Paella, or my wife either probably because we don't see them as members of the board and we just automatically include them in as spouses or children of the actual board members.
It's natural to only make refernce to the actual board members themselves when discussing these things.
I wasn't making a big deal about this.
Well, duh!!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 07:47 PM
So up you're nose with a rubber hose(in my best Vinny Barbarino voice). JUST KIDDING!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 07:55 PM
Gee Mig, I pictured you more to be the Rosalie Totsie type.
All these names and who forgot who....have we learned nothing from our real life counterparts? No one knows nothing, keep identities safe
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:17 PM
All these names and who forgot who....have we learned nothing from our real life counterparts? No one knows nothing, keep identities safe
Your secret's safe with me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:44 PM
DMC -
Wasn't it you who once mentioned a restaurant named STAGE LEFT in New Brunswick? I was talking to an old business associate of mine this morning and he happend to mention to me that his company held a dinner last evening at STAGE LEFT. I asked him how it was an he said fantastic. He told me that they have this dinner special that is something like 7 courses and they ate Chilled Maine Lobster, Grilled Hammachi, Skate (Stingray), Foi Grass ( some kind of pate), Chocolate/Espresso glazed Ribs, A whole platter of various cheeses, Apples and Honey and a Premium Wine tasting for something like $200 per head. You ever have this or hear of this?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:54 PM
Foie gras is pate made from the liver of a goose that has been force-fed. A lot of people think it's cruel to the animals, but I have to tell you that foie gras is absolutely incredible. That meal sounds incredible, DC! I think DMC might have mentioned this place once.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:55 PM
Are you both trying to give Miggie a stroke ?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:56 PM
Well my friend, who I've gone out with many times in the past when we did business together, happens to have great taste in food, so I trust him. When he mentioned Stage Left, I thought that this was the one that DMC brought up when we were first planning a dinner in New Brunswick.
Cardi,
I had that before at one of the pharm dinners I went to, they said they only do it for parties of 10 or more, but I'll tell you, its worth every penny.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 08:59 PM
Cardi,
I had that before at one of the pharm dinners I went to, they said they only do it for parties of 10 or more, but I'll tell you, its worth every penny.
Really? $200 a head? Well truthfully I guess the wine alone is worth it. Supposedly you get some really top shelf wine.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:00 PM
Cardi,
I had that before at one of the pharm dinners I went to, they said they only do it for parties of 10 or more, but I'll tell you, its worth every penny.
Really? $200 a head? Well truthfully I guess the wine alone is worth it. Supposedly you get some really top shelf wine.
Look into it DMC. If you're a wine person, it's well worth it.
Cardi,
I had that before at one of the pharm dinners I went to, they said they only do it for parties of 10 or more, but I'll tell you, its worth every penny.
Really? $200 a head? Well truthfully I guess the wine alone is worth it. Supposedly you get some really top shelf wine.
The food alone was worth it, I'm not really a wine person but even I enjoyed that wine.
I'll look into it though, all of you know my feelings about Stage Left.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:08 PM
I wasn't asking because I was thinking about our group. I was inquiring for a non gangsterbb thing. Was thinking about it for something else. Having our dinner that was really not my intent at all. It was for something totally different.
But if you want to take the time to poll the others, I have no objection whatsoever.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:10 PM
I LOOOVE all that stuff DC...hamacchi, skate, liver pate.
I guess it's almost like a French-Asian type of fusion. Maybe they have sushi and Japanese beer, too. That really gives people a pretty big selection to choose from.
I'm in!!
So thats me, Pizzaboy, and DC......does anyone else want to give their opinion?
I have no problem getting more information on it, it is worth it though.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:15 PM
I didn't say that I wanted to go there. I said that I have no objection if you want to ask the others being that you and PB seemed to like the idea. I am fine sticking with Nova Terra or Panico's. But as I've said before, if you and the others come up with something else, I won't mind at all. I go with the flow.
Cardi,
I didn't say you wanted to go, I just meant that you had said something about it, there are others going who haven't posted their opinion yet or might not even know that this is an option, thats all lol. You'd think I just slapped your sister around or something!
I am just opening up the floor to the others, I go wherever everyone decides, I can just put my support behind Stage Left..
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:26 PM
My limit is $100/head.
I guess I'm going to Outback.
And its 200, your point? oh wait........
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:29 PM
Well, there's not much better than good foie gras and wine...But, like DC, I'll go along with what the group wants. Seems like we made a good choice with New Brunswick. It looks like there are plenty of topnotch places to choose from.
DMC, is this the place with the crazy-good chocolate cake???
That IS the place......thats where I took Miss Paella after Nova Terra.......and theres a new Hotel there as well lol
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:42 PM
So only eat 3 1/2 courses instead of seven.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:44 PM
SC, Can you SPEND $100/head at Outback??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:45 PM
You know, I am sorry that I asked about this place under this topic. I never intended to try and get the dinner plans changed. I was just trying to find out some information for my own reasons, and not on behalf of our group.
I thought that we had all agreed that Nova Terra or Panico's were the two places that we narrowed it down to.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:46 PM
SC, Can you SPEND $100/head at Outback??
Outback? Are you two kidding me now? What the hell. Mine as well go to Charlie Brown's Steakhouse in that case.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:46 PM
As I tell my kids, asking isn't getting, but you never know unless you ask.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:46 PM
Are you both trying to give Miggie a stroke ?
I think they want me to get sick
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:47 PM
Are you both trying to give Miggie a stroke ?
I think they want me to get sick
Why?
You did say that you like fried grass, didn't you?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:49 PM
My limit is $100/head.
I guess I'm going to Outback.
All right cheese fries here I come.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:50 PM
Are you both trying to give Miggie a stroke ?
I think they want me to get sick
Why?
You did say that you like fried grass, didn't you?
No that was tangle guts
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 09:55 PM
I guess I'm going to Outback.
All right cheese fries here I come.
Alright Alka Seltzer, here I come!
SC, Can you SPEND $100/head at Outback??
Outback? Are you two kidding me now? What the hell. Mine as well go to Charlie Brown's Steakhouse in that case.
I know a waitress there, we can get a discount lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:16 PM
Where at Outback or Charlie Brown's Steakhouse?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:20 PM
Personally, I like to go to Charlie Brown's on a Wednesday night. They have a prime rib special that comes with a free shrimp cocktail on Wednesdays. Plus, they give free refills on their sodas.
The only problem is, it's always PACKED on Wednesdays because it's next to an assisted living center, and the residents come out in DROVES that night. Half of them have walker or canes, and they really gum up the works at the salad bar.
Charlie Brown's, it was just me bragging, we wouldn't get a discount*
*- that in no way reflects badly on me, mind you
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:21 PM
*- that in no way reflects badly on me, mind you
Very little would reflect badly on you.
Charlie Brown's is good for lunch on a Thursday or dinner on a Wednesday night (as Mrs. R said), its not my idea of a vacation restaurant lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:25 PM
I thought DC was just making that name up.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:29 PM
Nope, it's a chain. I have a whole bunch of them near me. When the kids were little, it was their favorite place to eat. Now, unfortunately, their tastes have gotten more expensive!!
Nope, it's a chain. I have a whole bunch of them near me. When the kids were little, it was their favorite place to eat. Now, unfortunately, their tastes have gotten more expensive!!
You mean like up to my level now
lol
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:40 PM
We were just talking about restaurants here at home and now I'm starving!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:42 PM
I thought DC was just making that name up.
Whadda ya tink dat I try to trick my friends?
If you don't believe me, click
HERE
I thought DC was just making that name up.
Whadda ya tink dat I try to trick my friends?
If you don't believe me, click
HERE How'd you find that website?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:43 PM
We were just talking about restaurants here at home and now I'm starving!
Just ordered Chinese food.
The Chineeeeeeeese! ( SC, Geoff and TB know what I'm talking about
)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 10:44 PM
How'd you find that website?
I have internet explorer. Don't you?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 11:13 PM
Just ordered Chinese food.
Yummy Chinese. Beef & Broccili and fried rice. I need to find a Chinese take out around here in hick town.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 11:24 PM
Actually I had Butterfly Shrimp wrapped in bacon, Fried Wonton soup, and a little chicken with broccoli. And Dim Sim for appetizer.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/20/07 11:39 PM
Pizzaboy and I share the same passion for crab rangoon. I also like a nice order of scallion pancakes. Actually, I love all Chinese appetizers. I could dine on the appetizers alone.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/23/07 01:31 PM
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/23/07 01:43 PM
Hip Hip Hooray!! Go TIS! Go TIS!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/23/07 08:47 PM
Hmmmm. TIS is not talking. That tells me that at the very least she's thinking about coming again this year. Right TIS?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/24/07 12:48 PM
Just an update from the Hyatt :
The Hyatt Regency New Brunswick will be undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover with full renovation of the hotel lobby, meeting space, and guestroom bathrooms. *** Starting January 1, 2007, we will begin renovating our hotel, including a full makeover of our lobby and work in our health club and pool area. Please feel free to call the hotel directly to learn about our new features and the current changes in hotel facilities and services. We anticipate our full completion of guest rooms, lobby, and meeting space by April 9, 2007. Completion date of renovation is subject to change without notice.***New Restaurant : The Glasswood Taverns
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 04/24/07 02:25 PM
When I last received an email from the woman who set up the rate for us (a few weeks ago), she said that they were 90% finished, and that the place looked great.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/01/07 03:30 PM
Pizzaboy and I share the same passion for crab rangoon. I also like a nice order of scallion pancakes. Actually, I love all Chinese appetizers. I could dine on the appetizers alone.
I was waiting till I had some rangoons to reply to this.
Soooo, last night I had crab rangoons, hot and sour soup, steamed fish with bok choy and a big old plate of shrimp fried rice.
Matter of fact, I think I'm about to pass some of it right now.
Posted By: FrankWhite
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/01/07 04:01 PM
I wish I could make it. I would love to meet everyone. Right now, it just doesn't look like I will be able to.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/01/07 04:13 PM
I wish I could make it. I would love to meet everyone. Right now, it just doesn't look like I will be able to.
That's an infamia! What have we ever done to make you treat us so disrespectfully? Had you come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your plans for attending the BB weekend would be suffering this very day. And that by chance if an honest man such as yourself should make hotel reservations, then I would make my hotel reservations. And then they would fear you.
Posted By: FrankWhite
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/08/07 03:24 PM
I wish I could make it. I would love to meet everyone. Right now, it just doesn't look like I will be able to.
That's an infamia! What have we ever done to make you treat us so disrespectfully? Had you come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your plans for attending the BB weekend would be suffering this very day. And that by chance if an honest man such as yourself should make hotel reservations, then I would make my hotel reservations. And then they would fear you.
:-)... I tried to make my plans without $ or time off work, and they laughed at me. so i knew that for justice, i must go to DonCardi.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/09/07 11:45 AM
... I tried to make my plans without $ or time off work, and they laughed at me. so i knew that for justice, i must go to DonCardi.
You spend time with your gangsterbb family? Because a man who doesn't spend time with his gangsterbb family can never be a real man.
You look terrible. I want you to eat. I want you to rest a while. And 3 months from now, this -- Corporate bigshot's gonna give you what you want.
Posted By: FrankWhite
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/09/07 02:21 PM
They won't give it to me... I'm top engineer and There's no chance; NO CHANCE... They start a new project in a week. I just don't know what I can do Don Cardi.
It's getting close already you guys! Just over three months.
You guys must be getting anxious. :)You should have great weather I would think.
TIS
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/11/07 06:44 AM
...I'm still waiting for TIS to surprise us with a "I'm coming!" announcement...
..but until that day, and that day may never come...
I better at least still have a room when I finally visit the "Left Coast"!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/11/07 02:02 PM
I am very excited. I do wish TIS could make it, but totally understand. It's quite the distance AND expense.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/11/07 06:17 PM
SB, I'm more excited than you are so there!!!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/11/07 06:38 PM
Well, I guess I can take that and stuff it in my sock!!
...I'm still waiting for TIS to surprise us with a "I'm coming!" announcement...
..but until that day, and that day may never come...
I better at least still have a room when I finally visit the "Left Coast"!
Absolutely!! I have a small place, but would crowd in as many of my BB friends as possible.
My couch is very comfortable and I just got one of those inflatable beds (sorry, no inflatable doll though
).
I would loooooooove to surprise you guys, but at this point can't say it'll happen.
TIS
I would loooooooove to surprise you guys, but at this point can't say it'll happen.
TIS
I see right through this.....you think you could fool a Corleone?
I'll see you in August lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:35 AM
I have a small place, but would crowd in as many of my BB friends as possible. My couch is very comfortable ...
I say that age order determines who gets the couch!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:38 AM
My couch is very comfortable and I just got one of those inflatable beds ...
... then again, that inflatable bed would come in handy when Cali falls into the ocean after the big one.... Dibs on the inflatable bed!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:49 AM
I have a small place, but would crowd in as many of my BB friends as possible. My couch is very comfortable ...
I say that age order determines who gets the couch!!
Age before beauty?
I have a small place, but would crowd in as many of my BB friends as possible. My couch is very comfortable ...
I say that age order determines who gets the couch!!
Hey!! Let's see, by my calculations that would mean "I" get the couch!!!
You got a point with the earthquake though, you might end up floating right into San Francisco who knows.
TIS
I have a small place, but would crowd in as many of my BB friends as possible. My couch is very comfortable ...
I say that age order determines who gets the couch!!
Age before beauty?
I think SC was thinking Age OVER beauty
lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:56 AM
TIS,
If I volunteer to sleep in the bath tub can I come over to?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:56 AM
In a literal sense?? Oh, my!!
Edit: That was in response to DMC's post, not Mig in the tub!!
TIS,
If I volunteer to sleep in the bath tub can I come over to?
Mig,
Of course!!!
TIS
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 02:59 AM
I think SC was thinking Age OVER beauty
Yeah.... Errr, thats it!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 03:00 AM
OK just leave your light on(like Motel6)
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 03:00 AM
If I volunteer to sleep in the bath tub can I come over to?
Where would you set up your still, then, Mig?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 03:06 AM
I can't set it up it's broken.
As long as someone doesn't forget the Cranberry Vodka...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 03:30 AM
Cranberry vodka?? Where's the Limoncello??
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 04:48 AM
As long as someone doesn't forget the Cranberry Vodka...
How'd you know what I got you for your birthday??
(Don't worry, I'm in to Black Cherry these days...
)
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/12/07 12:22 PM
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(Don't worry, I'm in to Black Cherry these days...
)
Is that another name for an African American virgin?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 08:02 PM
So Mig, are you planning to travel anywhere else while en route to New Brunswick this summer?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 08:06 PM
I have to drive to Trenton on friday morning. On the way home maybe I'll check out Old Man Rafferty's.
If DMC can find his ID maybe he'll meet me for a cold one.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 08:26 PM
I have to drive to Trenton on friday morning.
The Big A one week. Belmont the next week. Spumoni Gardens on 86th street in Brooklyn, The Cafe in the Bronx, Trenton New Jersey. All these wiseguy hangouts. What is you do for a living again?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 08:27 PM
I'm a retired investor living on a pension. I wish to return to Trenton as a return Guinea.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 08:31 PM
I'm a retired investor living on a pension. I wish to return to Trenton as a return Guinea.
Just make sure that you don't go through any airports.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 09:24 PM
So Mig, are you planning to travel anywhere else while en route to New Brunswick this summer?
Yes. I'll probably drive to VA and pick up miss Becky. I really don't want her driving by herself. This way I can spend a few extra days with her.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 09:30 PM
So Mig, are you planning to travel anywhere else while en route to New Brunswick this summer?
Yes. I'll probably drive to VA and pick up miss Becky. I really don't want her driving by herself. This way I can spend a few extra days with her.
Wow. How many total miles does that come out to going from your house - to Becky's - and then to New Jersey?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 09:47 PM
Well according to mapquest-
My house to Newport News, VA- 472.59 miles about 8 hours
Newport News,VA to Hyatt Regency- 346.58 miles about 6 1/2 hours
I will have to see what she wants to do of course. Remember I did this 2 years ago.
My hubby wants to go to Montana AGAIN
and do some camping on his property out there. His mom and dad are coming with us and one of his aunts. I would rather go where you are going.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 10:15 PM
Gas should be around $4.00 per gallon by then!
At 1600+ total miles you'll be spending about $320 in gas + tolls!
You may be better off flying.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/15/07 11:08 PM
Now do you see why I would like to have the convention here one of these years.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 12:51 AM
Now do you see why I would like to have the convention here one of these years.
What, so I have to pay that kind of money in gas and tolls?
Seriously though, barring any unforeseen natural disasters, by the time August rolls around gas prices should begin to drop.
Out of curiosity, have you looked into flying as compared to driving?
Now do you see why I would like to have the convention here one of these years.
What, so I have to pay that kind of money in gas and tolls?
Seriously though, barring any unforeseen natural disasters, by the time August rolls around gas prices should begin to drop.
Out of curiosity, have you looked into flying as compared to driving?
Mig,
If I may butt in
DC, has a point. You might "try" Priceline or Travelocity, Expedia. A couple years ago I went to the Name Your Own Price on Priceline when I went to Michigan. At the time, it was an average $350/450 r/t. For the heck of it, I asked for $200. They didn't have a $200 but I got one for around 275, which I thought was good. They'll guarantee well-known airlines and no overnight flights, but you won't know the time of day you depart/arrive until after you purchase. I was pretty open on the time of day, and it worked out well. Anyway, it's worth checking, and it beats the hell out of a long ass drive.
TIS
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:31 AM
Out of curiosity, have you looked into flying as compared to driving?
Would you pick me up at the airport?
TIS,
Long ass drive is right.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:39 AM
DC, has a point. Anyway, it's worth checking, and it beats the hell out of a long ass drive.
TIS
Here you go TIS :
$410.00
Depart:
11:53 a.m. Thu., Aug. 16, 2007
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Arrive:
8:23 p.m. Thu., Aug. 16, 2007
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight: CO90
Aircraft: Boeing 757-300
Fare Class: Economy (O)
Meal: Lunch
Depart:
5:50 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 20, 2007
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
9:07 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 20, 2007
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Flight: CO302
Meal: Dinner
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:41 AM
Out of curiosity, have you looked into flying as compared to driving?
Would you pick me up at the aiport?
Gas is too expensive!
I'll send Fredo.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:43 AM
Umm nah I would rather ride with someone who knows how to hold a gun just in case. If I remember right didn't you guys say Newark isn't a safe town?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:54 AM
Umm nah I would rather ride with someone who knows how to hold a gun just in case. If I remember right didn't you guys say Newark isn't a safe town?
When you fly into Newark, you are flying into Newark Airport and do not have any interaction with the city of Newark itself. You can either pick up a cab right in the airport, or can be picked up. There is no need to go into the city of Newark itself.
Mig, you know damn well if you were not able to get a cab or a bus from the airport, I'd pick you up, or at the very least help you make arrangements to get to the hotel.
Hey, I have a better idea! You can hire the cab driver that drove you back from La Veranda to the hotel when we were in Philly!
You know it's quite possible that the hotel has a shuttle service.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 02:03 AM
I will keep this in mind DC Thanks.
BTW
1. You said you would send Fredo to pick me up then
2. You want the cabbie from LaVeranda to pick me up
I thought you were my friend
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 01:13 PM
I will keep this in mind DC Thanks.
BTW
1. You said you would send Fredo to pick me up then
2. You want the cabbie from LaVeranda to pick me up
I thought you were my friend
"Be my friend...Godfather."
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/16/07 05:58 PM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 01:56 AM
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 02:35 AM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
Which one should I go to
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 02:42 AM
Mig, I never minded when DC asked me to kiss his ring, but when he put the ring in his back pocket and STILL expected me to kiss it....
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 07:16 AM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
Which one should I go to
That's a tough one, Miggy! Your
5th reunion, vs a bunch of gangster bums... hmm...
...then again, I'll only be at one of those events... so it should be obvious...!
(Really, tho - do whichever you want; you can see us any/every year, but probably not those people... I won't cry too much... )
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 08:41 AM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
They give you only three months notice????
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 12:01 PM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
Which one should I go to
That's a tough one, Miggy! Your
5th reunion, vs a bunch of gangster bums... hmm...
Nope not a tough one for me. I'd rather visit a bunch of gangster bumbs than visit with the people I graduated with any day of the week.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:01 PM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
Which one should I go to
A 25 year reunion? Cool! Where is it being held?
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:10 PM
My 25th year reunion is this year also. It's in November, or so I've heard. I've been off the mailing list for some time.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:29 PM
My 25th is this year too. It would have been this month since I graduated in May, but who knows. I went to my 5 year reunion and that's it. There's nothing about high school I care to remember.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:33 PM
There's nothing about high school I care to remember.
It was so long ago that there's nothing you CAN remember!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:34 PM
I remembered that knick knack frog joke didn't I.
Other then that, yeah it's all a blurr. hahaha.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:49 PM
My 25th is this year too. It would have been this month since I graduated in May, but who knows. I went to my 5 year reunion and that's it.
Geez, after seeing how young you looked at the last dinner you attended, I thought that you were STILL in High School.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 06:52 PM
Geez, after seeing how young you looked at the last dinner you attended, I thought that you were STILL in High School.
Hey Married Guy, leave the good lines for a single guy like me.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 07:12 PM
Geez, after seeing how young you looked at the last dinner you attended, I thought that you were STILL in High School.
Hey Married Guy, leave the good lines for a single guy like me.
Flattery will get you everywhere.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 08:22 PM
I recieved an email to day that they are having my 25 year class reunion the same weekend as the BB weekend.
Which one should I go to
A 25 year reunion? Cool! Where is it being held?
Where I was raised. Elyria, Ohio
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 08:24 PM
My 25th is this year too. It would have been this month since I graduated in May, but who knows. I went to my 5 year reunion and that's it. There's nothing about high school I care to remember.
I went to my 20 year reunion and I really don't care to see these people again. So Jersey here I come.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/17/07 11:32 PM
I went to my 10th, but don't think they ever had any after that... which I'm not upset by, either...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/18/07 03:08 AM
I never went to any of mine. I was pregnant for my 10th, so I decided to skip it. This year would be my 28th!! How depressing is that???
My 5 year one is in June, they never sent me anything.....apparently telling the whole class to go F themselves after the graduation ceremony pissed a few people off lol
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/18/07 01:29 PM
I went to my 5th, and haven't been invited back since that time. The organizers later tell me that they couldn't find an address for me, but they find it when the school has fundraisers.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/18/07 01:46 PM
I went to my 5th, and haven't been invited back since that time. The organizers later tell me that they couldn't find an address for me, but they find it when the school has fundraisers.
Sounds like my Church.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/19/07 06:50 PM
So you canceled your hotel reservations for the BB weekend Mig?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/19/07 10:33 PM
So you canceled your hotel reservations for the BB weekend Mig?
Should I take that as a hint
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/20/07 12:39 PM
So you canceled your hotel reservations for the BB weekend Mig?
Should I take that as a hint
Sorry Mig. I saw your original post where you said that you were confused and did not know what to do. I hadn't seen your last post saying "Jersey, here I come" until now.
My bad.
See ya in August!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/20/07 12:46 PM
Speaking of the weekend, I know that the Hyatt has recently renovated the hotel. Originally there was both a restaurant and a sports bar/lounge listed on it's site. On their newly updated site there is NO listing for a bar/lounge.
So I called them up and found out that the new Glasswood Taverns restaurant has a lounge/bar area that stays opened until 2:00AM on the weekends.
So we're safe!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/20/07 06:57 PM
But do they have a pool table? I would like to see Little miss Cardi beat Becky at a game of pool again. That was funny.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/20/07 11:33 PM
A lounge? One that actually stays open so that we don't have to leave the hotel or sit in the lobby?? Cool!!!
I owe DT a drink when we get there!
The last lounge was always open, as long as they were making money they stayed open later. Don't remember a pool table or not.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/21/07 12:50 AM
Don't remember a pool table or not.
Just turned 22 and already losing his memory.
Just teasing ya.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/21/07 12:53 AM
A lounge? One that actually stays open so that we don't have to leave the hotel or sit in the lobby?? Cool!!!
SC : "What's the matter? You waiting to get into the lounge to see DMC?"
SB : "He's got me waitin in a lobby!"
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/21/07 02:48 AM
SB:"Where's my boy toy I gotta to talk to him, and um, get a few things straight, and I can't wait on line."
I think we all know Mrs. R would NEVER be waiting in the lobby
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/21/07 07:52 PM
I think we all know Mrs. R would NEVER be waiting in the lobby
And just where are you insinuating that she WOULD be waiting, Mr. Boy Toy?
I already told ya in a PM, you touch my sista again, and :
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 01:06 AM
Hey, I'd better not be waiting ANYWHERE!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 05:16 AM
Yeah it's not nice keeping women waiting.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 12:20 PM
Yeah it's not nice keeping women waiting.
Oh, but it's ok to keep a man waiting, huh?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 12:36 PM
Yeah!!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 12:56 PM
Yeah it's not nice keeping women waiting.
Oh, but it's ok to keep a man waiting, huh?
The difference is, a man will wait for a woman, indefinitely if he feels it's worth the wait.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 01:53 PM
[quote=Mignon]Yeah it's not nice keeping women waiting.
The difference is, a man will wait for a woman, indefinitely if he feels it's worth the wait.
But doesn't that just make them clingy and needy?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 04:19 PM
Or horny
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/22/07 04:28 PM
You woman are really worse than men!
I'm pretty sure JG has NEVER kept a woman waiting
You knew that was coming lol ummmmmmm ugh lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/23/07 12:06 AM
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 01:23 PM
I FINALLYmade my reservations. ('bout time huh?) Did we ever get an official or unofficial head count?
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 03:50 PM
Unfortunately...I've found myself in a situation where as of right now, I have to play it by ear. I wish I could say there's a 100% chance that I'll be there, but I'd be lying. There's just no way of telling right now.
Of course, I'll do my best to make it, and I'll keep everyone informed of my status.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 04:07 PM
X- I hope everything works out and you will be able to join us.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 04:39 PM
X, me, too. Hope to see you there.
Mig - any problem with making the reservation??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 05:02 PM
Mig - any problem with making the reservation??
No problems at all SB. They were very helpful and nice on the phone. Time is going by so fast. Not to much longer now.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 05:09 PM
Just found something out about that weekend. Turns out that my daughter's softball team is currently in first place. The worse that we could finish right now is in second place so we are a lock to make the playoffs. If we win in the playoffs we are eligible to play in a tournament in August. Well guess what weekend that tournament is taking place? You got it. So as of right now, I have to see what happens.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 08:22 PM
That would be horrible!! I certainly hope that you can make it!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 08:26 PM
So in other words you're hoping that my daughter's team loses and does not make the tournament.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 08:29 PM
You know, right after I hit the Submit button, I thought to myself, Geez, I hope that doesn't sound like I want the team to lose!!
How about, in some parallel universe, I want her team to win, and you to still be able to come to the weekend. I'm the one who is on the line for 10 rooms!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 08:35 PM
I know that you didn't mean it that way. I waz onlee kidding.
I don't understand how you are on the hook for ten rooms. I understand that you called and got us a discount rate as a group, but I am confused as to how you will be on the hook if we don't book all ten rooms. Surely they can't charge you for it as they have a 48 hour cancellation policy anyway.
All I can see them doing is NOT discounting the rooms and charging regular price if we don't book all ten rooms.
Am I missing something that I may not be aware of?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 09:16 PM
BUT THEY KNOW WHERE I LIVE!!
No, no, no. I was kidding around, too. I'm sure that if we don't get 10, then that's exactly the most they could do.
Sorry, I didn't mean to give you the wrong idea.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/29/07 10:33 PM
DC,
If LMC and her team do make the tournament can you at least make an appearance? How far do you live from New Brunswick? An hour away?
It won't be the same without Santino of the GBB being there.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 04:15 AM
So in other words you're hoping that my daughter's team loses and does not make the tournament.
Maybe.
Or show up late - who cares? You're going, so stop making excuses!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 04:22 AM
You tell 'em Geoffy.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 11:46 AM
You tell 'em Geoffy.
Like I'm backing out for no reason.
You really think that I am making excuses here? Don't you think that I want to be there for the weekend?
Perhaps I shouldn't have said anything now and waited until the last minute, this way you all could have accused me of making an excuse and punking out at the last minute.
But I posted my situation now so as NOT to be accused of backing out at the last minute.
As much as I want to see you guys in August, I'm not going to hope that my daughter's team loses.
If they win, I'll be on the ball field. If they lose, I'll be at the hotel bar.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 11:57 AM
A man who doesn't spend time with his family could never be a real man.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 12:01 PM
A man who doesn't spend time with his family could never be a real man.
Thank you Beth!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 12:01 PM
Sorry guys no more discounts from Becky, she got a new job.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 12:05 PM
Sorry guys no more discounts from Becky, she got a new job.
Don't tell me she got a job with Outback!!
I guess that's one disadvantage if planning so far ahead of time. You never know within a year's time if your plans/schedule could change.
On the other hand, haven't we all experienced a spare of the moment/unplanned trip of some kind that runs smoothly with everything coming together as though it was planned for a year?
Not to say we could ever do an actual "spare of the moment" meet with the BB considering we all live in different areas, but hey, you never know.
Mig, is Becky at another hotel chain or into something all together different?
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 12:24 PM
Mig, is Becky at another hotel chain or into something all together different?
TIS
She transfered to the HYATT HOTEL chain!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 01:04 PM
On the other hand, haven't we all experienced a spare of the moment/unplanned trip of some kind that runs smoothly with everything coming together as though it was planned for a year?
Mig, is Becky at another hotel chain or into something all together different?
TIS
Those spur of the moment trips are fun TIS. As for Becky, she will be working for some insurance company. She didn't tell me the name. She gets weekends off so she can come to the BB shindig.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 01:07 PM
As for Becky, she will be working for some insurance company. She didn't tell me the name.
Good for her! Give her my best wishes and wish her luck for me in her new career!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 02:07 PM
A new career is always exciting!
DC, you know that we're just being selfish. We can't imagine the weekend without you.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 02:17 PM
DC, you know that we're just being selfish. We can't imagine the weekend without you.
I know that. And I appreciate it. I really do.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 03:56 PM
DC,
If LMC and her team do make the tournament can you at least make an appearance? How far do you live from New Brunswick? An hour away?
Best of luck to the girls.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 05/30/07 08:37 PM
As for Becky, she will be working for some insurance company.
Cool - discounted insurance for BB Members!
...but if it's
health insurance PLEASE let me know!
Send her my best of luck wishes, Miggy!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/02/07 04:23 PM
Hey Geoffy, can you put up that counter here like you did for the Soprano thread?
Top of the page for mig
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/02/07 05:51 PM
Hey Geoffy, can you put up that counter here like you did for the Soprano thread?
Just for you, Miggy...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/02/07 09:11 PM
Aww Geoffy
You'll get the real thing in August.
Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/03/07 06:27 PM
That countdown timer reminds me of Donnie Darko. Should I be scared?
28:06:42:12 
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/03/07 08:34 PM
Aww Geoffy
You'll get the real thing in August.
And what do you mean by the "real thing?"
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:10 AM
Well, last time we were in NJ, didn't Mig and JG have a tongue thing??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:25 AM
Well, last time we were in NJ, didn't Mig and JG have a tongue thing??
Yeah. That was on the night that you didn't show up!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:35 AM
Apple came late that night.... she was looking for some of Geoff's tongue too.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:40 AM
Aww Geoffy
You'll get the real thing in August.
And what do you mean by the "real thing?"
Get your mind out of the gutter
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:42 AM
Well, last time we were in NJ, didn't Mig and JG have a tongue thing??
Yes
You should've been there you could have had some of Geoffy's tongue to.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:42 AM
Apple came late that night.... she was looking for some of Geoff's tongue too.
Didn't he give some of his tongue to her when we got back to the hotel?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:43 AM
Seems like everybody gets tongue but me.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:47 AM
Apple came late that night.... she was looking for some of Geoff's tongue too.
Didn't he give some of his tongue to her when we got back to the hotel?
Probably did BEFORE .... they took a long time getting back to the hotel.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:47 AM
Beth, I didn't get any either, although I did hear that there was plenty of tongue going around AND there was a lot left over. That JG must be quite the man!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:47 AM
Seems like everybody gets tongue but me.
You get zucchinis.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:48 AM
Seems like everybody gets tongue but me.
You get zucchinis.
I'll trade a zucchini for tongue.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:51 AM
I'll trade a zucchini for tongue.
You are an incredibly naughty girl.
Thats one of the reasons I like you.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:56 AM
Seems like everybody gets tongue but me.
You forgot the D
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:57 AM
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:58 AM
Is it true that JG can lick his eyebrows???
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 12:59 AM
Is it true that JG can lick his eyebrows???
Ok, I'll find a way to get to New Brunswick to see this.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 01:04 AM
Apparently, he's quite easy and will share his tongue with almost anyone.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/04/07 06:56 AM
Apparently, he's quite easy and will share his tongue with almost anyone.
Alas, I am an ocean away.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 09:24 PM
Miggy, know where I went today? Philadelphia. And I thought of you as I had a Philly Cheesesteak with a side order of Fries smothered with cheese!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 09:28 PM
Aww bless you're heart for thinking of little 'ol mama. Did you go to Pats?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 09:44 PM
No, we went to a place right in old city, by the Liberty Bell. And it was just as good as Pat's.
I actually wanted to go La Veranda for lunch, but we were pressed for time.
Oh, and you know about my past experiences with getting shut out of the Philadelphia Mint, right? ( you were with me last time I got shut out)
Well, we get to Philly and at first we were going to do some other things and then hit the MINT at around 2:00 ( it closes at 3:00 as you remember
)
After some discussion, I decided that I was not going to get shut out of there for a third straight time. So we agreed to go there first. We get there, and it's opened. And I finally got to see it!
As we are walking out, I see the sign posted with the hours of operation "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM" and pasted over the sign there is a notice saying
"Today we will be closing at 1:30 PM"
Had we gone with our original plan to go there in the afternoon, I would have been shut out again!
If that would have happened you would have seen me on the TV : "Man loses mind at Philadelphia Mint, gets shut out for the third straight time and is arrested for disorderly conduct. News at eleven!"
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 09:56 PM
Was the Mint worth the wait?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 10:03 PM
It was pretty good. I was a bit disappointed to learn that they no longer print paper money there as that has been moved to Washington.
But it was pretty cool to see where they make the Medals for the Military and where and how the make the coins.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/08/07 10:14 PM
Didn't know they made Military medals there. I'll have to look at the back of the Col's and see if it says
Made In Philly That will take a while cuz he has plenty of them.
Glad you had a good time
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/09/07 08:40 PM
Finally made my reservation, and it went very smoothly.
The person couldn't tell me how many rooms were taken/left out of our block - the reservations manager would have to look that up, and s/he wasn't there.
I was pretty shocked when she asked smoking or non
She put the request in, but I suppose there are no guarantees...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/09/07 09:04 PM
JG, Glad it went smoothly. Can't wait to see you!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/09/07 10:11 PM
I can't wait either. Who's made reservations besides me and Geoffy?
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/10/07 09:37 PM
Hopefully I will stay at the right hotel this time!
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/14/07 11:26 PM
Where are we going again???
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 12:01 AM
Where are we going again???
Check out Page #1 Post #1
There's a GBB Weekend? In New Brunswick?
Where are we eating?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 01:19 AM
There's a GBB Weekend? In New Brunswick?
Where are we eating?
I've changed my mind and I'm going to Peoria instead.
If you are going to start making up names then so will I...I'm going to Petoria, I would have called it PeterLand but the gay bar by the airport already had it....(I hope JG gets that)..
I live near New Brunswick if you want any suggestions on where to eat
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 02:00 AM
I live near New Brunswick if you want any suggestions on where to eat
I heard that there's a good Spanish place. I might like that. Is there a Shula's in New Brunswick? I heard that they're pretty good.
There is no Shula's but theres a Martini Bar..too bad none of us drink
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 01:11 PM
There is no Shula's but theres a Martini Bar..too bad none of us drink
That IS a shame. Are there any good ice cream places. Maybe we can all just order a big plate of onion rings and share....
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 01:48 PM
Shula's is great, especially considering that it's a chain restaurant.
When I'm at my place in Florida, I go to the one in Ft Lauderdale all the time. It's right in the Yankee Trader Hotel overlooking the beach. If you finish their 48 oz steak you get your name posted on their website (if you want it posted).
It's much better than Outback. That place should have a warning from the surgeon general posted at the door.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 02:09 PM
There is no Shula's but theres a Martini Bar..too bad none of us drink
That IS a shame. Are there any good ice cream places. Maybe we can all just order a big plate of onion rings and share....
Funny thing is that I cannot find Onion Rings on
HOLSTEN'S MENU!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 02:21 PM
I think that site could use a little makeover -- and those prices are probably from the 60's
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 02:34 PM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:12 PM
Shula's is great, especially considering that it's a chain restaurant.
When I'm at my place in Florida, I go to the one in Ft Lauderdale all the time. It's right in the Yankee Trader Hotel overlooking the beach. If you finish their 48 oz steak you get your name posted on their website (if you want it posted).
It's much better than Outback. That place should have a warning from the surgeon general posted at the door.
Which looks more appetizing?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:38 PM
I don't know what you're driving at pal, but Outback couldn't scrape a pimple off of Shula's ass.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:39 PM
The broccoli looks good
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:43 PM
The broccoli looks good
Jerry: "You wouldn't eat broccoli if it was covered in chocolate sauce."
Newman: "That's not true, I love broccoli.....yuck, aargh...VILE WEED."
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:44 PM
I don't know what you're driving at pal, but Outback couldn't scrape a pimple off of Shula's ass.
That's where I was driving to! You looking for a fight or something? I'll meet you at Shula's in Manhatten. The loser pays. We'll save the Broccoli for Geoff!
Look at the grizzle on the edges of Outback Steak. Look at the texture of it too.
It doesn't even come close to the Shula steak.
I've eaten both. Shula's Steaks are like diamonds and Outback Steaks are like cubic zirconias!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:57 PM
Fuck that, Geoff pays AND he eats the broccoli!
Shula, Shula!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 03:59 PM
I don't know what you're driving at pal, but Outback couldn't scrape a pimple off of Shula's ass.
I've eaten both. Shula's Steaks are like diamonds and Outback Steaks are like cubic zirconias!
So you're saying that Outback steaks are a foo-gay-zee?
Shula's steaks are a beautiful thing.
Yeah, but they're not my thing.
Okay, fuck Donnie Brasco, I'm hungry.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 04:03 PM
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 04:05 PM
Hey, I love Charlie Browns!
You can't beat their prime rib specials.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 04:40 PM
Okay, fuck Donnie Brasco, I'm hungry.
Sparks, The Old Homestead, or The Palm?
Youre choice.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 04:43 PM
Okay, fuck Donnie Brasco, I'm hungry.
Sparks, The Old Homestead, or The Palm?
Youre choice.
Of those three, I prefer The Palm, but there's not a bad restaurant in that bunch!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 04:55 PM
Speaking of steak houses, Peter Luger's isn't Pizzaboy's favorite Brooklyn restaurant, although it's not far from there.
Here it is:
Pizzaboy's Favorite Brooklyn Restaurant
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 05:21 PM
I prefer The Palm West, but count me in!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 06:52 PM
I prefer The Palm West, but count me in!!
The Palm West is my favorite one out of all The Palm locations. What I really love about it is that if you have a dozen people, you can get their private room with your own private waiters and busboys. Their signature fried onions are to die for!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/15/07 11:27 PM
And I love their hash browns. Seems silly to think that hash browns could be considered great cuisine, but these qualify!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/16/07 01:57 AM
I'm changing the subject for a couple reasons. 1. You guys are making me hungry and 2. The only thing I know about a palm is a tree
Can anyone tell me if you get a good cell phone signal in New Brunswick?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/16/07 10:27 AM
Can anyone tell me if you get a good cell phone signal in New Brunswick?
There are no good cell phone signals in New Brunswick. As a matter of fact, from what I understand, there are no cell phones allowed. Something to do with some kind of city ordinance.
City bans cell phone use
Prohibits hand-held and hands-free devicesNEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. -
City officials in this college town have passed the most aggressive cell phone ban in the country, according to a national group that studies cell phone usage.
The law, which was passed by New Brunswick's City Council on Monday, bans the use of hand-held cell phones and hands-free cell phone devices by all occupants within New Brunswick City limits.
"This is a first in this country," said Frank Carbone, a spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Civilian Safety.
City commissioners and Mayor Furrello LaGuardia declined to comment on the passing of the law after Monday's meeting.
Several members of the cell phone industry oppose the ban.
Willard Scott, director of government affairs for G-Mobile UK, told the Newark Star Ledger that his company opposes a complete ban, and that city officials should consider a ban on "Starbuck's coffee and kids in the front seat of a car," which can be just as distracting.
Andrew Sipowitz, a spokesman for Spring Next Corp., said Thursday that it would be appropriate public policy if all distractions were included in the ordinance. "But since that's not the case, I imagine we would not be supportive of it."
Sam Waterson, a staff attorney for the city who handles police matters, said officers would need to take an aggressive enforcement strategy if the ban were to improve public safety
The only two exceptions to the ordinance, which must also be approved by the city commission, would be to make an emergency call or if Mama Mignon came to New Brunswick for a gangsterbb convention at the Hyatt. Otherwise violations would carry a maximum fine of $100, although the law lists no minimum.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/16/07 11:28 PM
Did Ron Caddi write that article?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/17/07 02:23 PM
Did Ron Caddi write that article?
No, that one was written by Dan Cordi
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 02:49 PM
You people ever decide what the itinerary is going to be for that weekend?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 02:57 PM
You people ever decide what the itinerary is going to be for that weekend?
Are you coming??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:21 PM
You people ever decide what the itinerary is going to be for that weekend?
Are you coming??
Typical SB. Answers a question with a question.
Right now it doesn't look as though I am.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:23 PM
No fair!! How can we have one of these without Santino?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:24 PM
It looks like Christmas will have to be cancelled.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:30 PM
It looks like Christmas will have to be cancelled.
Greeting From Santino
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:32 PM
Yeah you are going with me and Becky to show us around NYC. remember?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:32 PM
Does it depend strictly on Little Miss Cardi's softball team, DC?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:36 PM
No fair!! How can we have one of these without Santino?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:37 PM
Yeah you are going with me and Becky to show us around NYC. remember?
Who's going to NYC?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:38 PM
Does it depend strictly on Little Miss Cardi's softball team, DC?
There are things being negotiated now that may solve all my problems and answer all your questions. That's all I can tell you now...
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:40 PM
You gonna break the opponent's knee caps?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:44 PM
Does it depend strictly on Little Miss Cardi's softball team, DC?
There are things being negotiated now that may solve all my problems and answer all your questions. That's all I can tell you now...
Okay fine, then DON'T tell me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:47 PM
Believe me, I really want to be there.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 03:51 PM
Tell the truth, that's the weekend your having the hair transplant, isn't it?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 04:35 PM
Yeah you are going with me and Becky to show us around NYC. remember?
Who's going to NYC?
Me and Bec
WANT to go there on the 18th. but who knows.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 04:47 PM
Well, hopefully it'll pan out. If you head towards Manhattan I can make plans to be there.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 04:52 PM
Since you've been there before can you be our tour guide? You might as well just come for the whole weekend huh?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 04:53 PM
Me, tour guide of New York. How funny..haha. I keep saying I'm just a transplanted New Yorker.
I could stay the whole weekend in New York, but can't get to Joisey.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 05:17 PM
JG says that there's a train from NYC to New Brunswick, right near our hotel.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 06:11 PM
JG says that there's a train from NYC to New Brunswick, right near our hotel.
The train leaves here from Baltimore to New Brunswick too, but the only scheduled train only leave here at 5:49PM and arrives there at 7:49PM. A lot good that would do me. Happy hour would be over.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 06:31 PM
Trains between New Brunswick and Manhattan should run all day, tho...
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 06:37 PM
But then I'd be taking a bus to Manhattan, then a train to Joisey. If I'm gonna pay double, I'd better get double the fun.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 07:28 PM
But then I'd be taking a bus to Manhattan, then a train to Joisey. If I'm gonna pay double, I'd better get double the fun.
If I'm gonna drive 7 hrs. to this shin dig I better have some fun.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 07:42 PM
If I'm gonna drive 7 hrs. to this shin dig I better have some fun.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/19/07 08:16 PM
Now, now, how could you not have fun with us???
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 12:33 AM
If I'm gonna drive 7 hrs. to this shin dig I better have some fun.
Rephrase: If I'm gonna drive
7hrs. to this shin dig I will most definitely have fun.
Now, now, how could you not have fun with us???
Funsucker!
There's going to be DMC and Martinis there.......thats a party in itself, even without the Martinis
Trains between New Brunswick and Manhattan should run all day, tho...
They do run all day, I think its every 45 minutes. Just don't go on that train at like 2 in the morning....you see some people who would make JG look moderately attractive lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 12:55 AM
Just don't go on that train at like 2 in the morning....you see some people who would make JG look moderately attractive
Isn't that how you two met?
Just don't go on that train at like 2 in the morning....you see some people who would make JG look moderately attractive
Isn't that how you two met?
Actually I met him when he was standing near Mig an Becky .......but I'll let you finish the line
lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 01:02 AM
Actually I met him when he was standing near Mig an Becky .......but I'll let you finish the line
Wait a second.... you're telling me that you saw Geoff and Becky at the same time and you ended up with Geoff??
ANY OPTOMETRISTS OUT THERE?
I DID need my eyes checked
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 01:07 AM
I DID need my eyes checked
Not as badly as Mr. Babe did after last year's encounter with Geoff!
I DID need my eyes checked
Not as badly as Mr. Babe did after last year's encounter with Geoff!
You could hear a faint "Don Cardi says hello" right before he threw it....
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 02:00 AM
I DID need my eyes checked
Not as badly as Mr. Babe did after last year's encounter with Geoff!
You could hear a faint "Don Cardi says hello" right before he threw it....
I didn't give the order SB. I was not behind it. It was SC all along.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 02:02 AM
Actually, I've since heard that JG ad-libbed that line, which has led to endless debate and confusion.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 03:08 AM
LMAO at the last few posts!
See, who wouldn't have fun with us around? We play off each other..although I can't think of a group with 2 men and a woman lol
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 11:04 AM
although I can't think of a group with 2 men and a woman lol
That group is "The sisterhood of women's fantasies."
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 02:03 PM
And a fine and distinguished sisterhood it is.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/20/07 02:28 PM
The Sisterhood Of The Missing, uh, I mean Traveling pants.
Posted By: Mr.MojoRisin
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/23/07 02:48 PM
Man, I would love to go. Can't say if I'll be able to make it or not but man will I try.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/23/07 04:08 PM
Man, I would love to go. Can't say if I'll be able to make it or not but man will I try.
I thought DMC typed this (avatar) and was like WTF??
Especially after checking that sig link out
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/23/07 04:29 PM
DMC? Who is that??
Don't worry ladies, and ugh JG, I will be there
AND I just booked my room....sorry ladies the room number will not be known until the day I arrive. I'll just need a headcount to know how many keys to get....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/23/07 10:49 PM
I see you've had many takers, DMC. They must have PMd you, rather than reveal themselves here.
I see you've had many takers, DMC. They must have PMd you, rather than reveal themselves here.
Just look for the ones with the smile on their faces Saturday Morning......
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/23/07 11:11 PM
I see you've had many takers, DMC. They must have PMd you, rather than reveal themselves here.
Just look for the ones with the smile on their faces Saturday Morning......
I'm sorry, you said that they'd be
laughing on Saturday morning?
I see you've had many takers, DMC. They must have PMd you, rather than reveal themselves here.
Just look for the ones with the smile on their faces Saturday Morning......
I'm sorry, you said that they'd be
laughing on Saturday morning?
No woman has ever left my room laughing.......crying maybe, saddened definitely, dieing a little on the inside? no question...but not laughing!
Posted By: Don Smitty
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/24/07 12:53 AM
Me and Mrs. Smitty as well as baby Smitty are looking forward to seeing everyone again. It will be a good time.
ds
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 02:52 AM
There is a possibility that I won't be able to make it. I'll know for sure in a few weeks. And I already bought a new dress for that Nova Terra or wherever we eat Saturday night. Please keep you're fingers and toes crossed that I can come cuz I need a vacation.
Is it just going to be Myself, SB and Smitty?!?! lol
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 04:48 AM
Is it just going to be Myself, SB and Smitty?!?! lol
Hello???
Mig - I hope everything's all right!
But in any event, we're going to Terra Nova? I don't even remember any more... all I remember (and think about) is Clydz lol
Posted By: klydon1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 02:39 PM
Is it just going to be Myself, SB and Smitty?!?! lol
I'm still planning to get there at some time on Saturday.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 02:43 PM
Yay, Klyd!!!! I'm so glad that you will be there. DT said that he was coming, too. He'd better - he promised me a drink! lol
Mig - I sure hope that you can make it. It's bad enough that DC isn't coming...
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 05:14 PM
I may go down to Long Beach Island this weekend (on my brother's nickel, he already rented for the summer). Anyhoo, if I do, maybe on the way down OR the way back, I'll go check out that OLD MAN RAFFERTY'S and post a review here.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 05:39 PM
You ARE coming in August, too, aren't you?? And SC as well?? What fun would it be without you guys??
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 05:42 PM
Of course. If I wasn't, why would I bother checking out the bars and restaurants?
For YOUR benefit?
Not likely.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 07:58 PM
Hey, is that any way to talk to a paisan???
I figured my post would get some action in here
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 08:51 PM
DMC, you are SUCH a catalyst.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 09:02 PM
I figured my post would get some action in here
Show off.
When DMC is involved things happen fast........wait I mean..
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 09:11 PM
When DMC is involved things happen fast........wait I mean..
That's what Miss Paella told me.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 09:14 PM
When DMC is involved things happen fast........wait I mean..
That's what Miss Paella told me.
Geoff told me the same thing.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 09:33 PM
I'm sure that Geoff could testify to how quickly his vodka disappeared in DMC's presence.
I'm sure that Geoff could testify to how quickly his vodka disappeared in DMC's presence.
It was cranberry Vodka........so not as fast as one would think but still disappeared nonetheless lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/26/07 10:53 PM
So that is why you were sick on Saturday huh?
So that is why you were sick on Saturday huh?
I wouldn't doubt it, I only had like a glass of it but that stuff was disgusting (sorry JG). And thats normally not like me considering it was the best kind of vodka.......free..
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 06:55 AM
I only had like a glass of it...
Yeah, a water glass of it.
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 07:04 PM
I just read Geoff's initial post....sorry but I gotta take a pass on the deli tongue. Corned beef, yes toungue...NO WAY.
I see there is a pricey looking jackets required Italian place in New Brunswick, but I am not too sure this bunch would survive in a place like that for more than ten minutes before being thrown out.
I definitely vote for Italian at least one night....any ideas?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 07:15 PM
You are coming up from Fla. to join us? Well bless you're heart.
Hey don't knock Geoffy's tongue
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 07:42 PM
You are coming up from Fla. to join us?
It's "us" again, Miggy??
I sure hope so!
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 08:04 PM
You are coming up from Fla. to join us?
It's "us" again, Miggy??
I sure hope so!
Gonna try Miggie...onlyu thing that would keep me from it is if I get noticed for a trial.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/27/07 10:21 PM
I get noticed for a trial. [/quote]
I'm taking that to mean you're a lawyer, and not scheduled to be a guest of the federal government.
Beth,
Are you not gonna be able to make it???
TIS
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/28/07 01:50 AM
Beth,
Are you not gonna be able to make it???
TIS
Probably not.
I see there is a pricey looking jackets required Italian place in New Brunswick,
Which one is that?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/28/07 11:03 AM
DT, I certainly hope that you can make it. I know that the deadline for reservations is in July some time, but can't remember the exact date. I have to go back and check out the contract that the Hyatt sent.
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 06/28/07 08:14 PM
I see there is a pricey looking jackets required Italian place in New Brunswick,
Which one is that?
Panico's Italian Restaurant. I hear they have the best veal in the city.
I've been to Panicos, it wasn't Jackets Required though. And besides Don T, what makes you think I'd get thrown out of any well known establishment in New Brunswick
You come to my turf, you'll be safe
Can we get a head count for each day? That might make things easier on planning what to do.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/02/07 10:45 AM
Mr. Babe and I will be there on Saturday.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/02/07 04:46 PM
I went to AAA and ordered my trip tik today just in case.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/02/07 08:54 PM
Mr. Babe and I will be there on Saturday.
So you're gonna miss our martini trip to Clydz on Friday??
I might have to invite a guest for Friday Night if no ones coming Friday lol
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/02/07 09:39 PM
Bring one for me, Junior.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 12:39 AM
Mr. Babe and I will be there on Saturday.
So you're gonna miss our martini trip to Clydz on Friday??
Maybe if I give you a little somethin-somethin, you'd go back on Saturday?? Just for me???
We'll go back on Saturday SB
No worries there
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 01:06 AM
We'll go back on Saturday SB
No worries there
I knew that I could count on YOU, BoyToy.
We'll go back on Saturday SB
No worries there
I knew that I could count on YOU, BoyToy.
those Cabana Boys just never learn.
And besides, who can't drink Martinis 2 nights in a row?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 01:14 AM
I certainly have been lately. Dirty martinis, watermelon martinis. Yum.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 01:16 AM
Mmmm.... Dirty watermelon martinis...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 01:29 AM
Mmmm.... Dirty watermelon martinis...
You dirty, dirty boy!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 01:30 AM
I don't know why, when I first saw that I thought it said dirty martians. Talk about a guy out of this world!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 04:16 AM
Mmmm.... Dirty watermelon martinis...
You dirty, dirty boy!!!
BTW, here's that picture of me serving you from last summer...
I'm a good Cabana Boy!
...they even named a Rum after me!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/03/07 06:04 PM
Last year, there was a commercial for Corona that featured the pool boy Armando, and that's the actual name of the guy who installed our pool. My kids used to laugh hysterically every time it came on.
So what are we doing on Friday lol
You guys make sure to post lots of pictures now. We all look forward to seeing them.
Btw, is my buddy SC going????? Somebody needs to keep an eye on you guys.
TIS
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/11/07 07:10 PM
He better be!!
Or what??? You'll kick his ass???
(ignore me, I'm instigating)
TIS
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/11/07 08:04 PM
Or what??? You'll kick his ass???
(ignore me, I'm instigating)
TIS
Nah, SC is my boy. I just need someone to eat liver and onions with me and Babe. Everyone else is chicken.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/11/07 09:04 PM
Was that a little pun? Liver, chicken....
I believe SC is ignoring us.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/11/07 09:13 PM
Was that a little pun? Liver, chicken....
I believe SC is ignoring us.
No, I just noticed that when you pointed it out. Although, I could go for some chicken livers with hot cherry peppers and onions right about now.
And yes, SC is ignoring the hell out of us right now.
Or what??? You'll kick his ass???
(ignore me, I'm instigating)
TIS
Nah, SC is my boy. I just need someone to eat liver and onions with me and Babe. Everyone else is chicken.
Who you calling a chicken?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/11/07 09:39 PM
DMC likes liver and onions?
DMC likes liver and onions?
DMC is not a chicken
I'll try it, never had it before.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 12:22 AM
I assume they're talking about calves liver w/ onions. It's pretty gross, but not as bad as chopped chicken livers.
I love liverwurst, tho -- go figure!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 01:17 AM
I love all of the above, JG. Yum!
Still no answer from SC???
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 07:28 AM
Still no answer from SC???
I honestly don't know right now. I'll have a better idea in a few weeks.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 08:45 PM
Still no answer from SC???
I honestly don't know right now. I'll have a better idea in a few weeks.
Just keep in mind that we will all be heartbroken if you don't come.
No pressure, though.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 08:46 PM
I'll kill myself.
Literally.
No pressure, though.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 08:51 PM
I'll kill myself.
Literally.
No pressure, though.
Stop trying to make it more attractive for me NOT to go.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 08:52 PM
That was SO cold. I bet PB doesn't have anything sticking to him after THAT, SC.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:12 PM
That was SO cold. I bet PB doesn't have anything sticking to him after THAT, SC.
A Bronxite trying to give guilt to a Brooklynite is akin to a Winegardner trying to write a Puzo novel.
SC!! Nice to see you around. Hope all is well.
You still roasting out there???
It's only in the 80's and it's just right here.
TIS
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:20 PM
Hey, SC, Us Italians from the Bronx have our very own version of guilt, well-utilized by moms for decades!!!
TIS, It actually cooled off today, down to the mid 80's and beautifully clear.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:21 PM
SC!! Nice to see you around. Hope all is well. You still roasting out there???
Hiya TIS!
A weather front went through last night and it was a gorgeous day here today. Speaking of gorgeous, how's your grandson doing?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:25 PM
Us Italians from the Bronx have our very own version of guilt, well-utilized by moms for decades!!!
Rank amateurs compared to Brooklyn guilt!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:27 PM
Us Italians from the Bronx have our very own version of guilt, well-utilized by moms for decades!!!
Rank amateurs compared to Brooklyn guilt!
Is this the sort of verbal repartee that you want to miss out on by not coming in August???
Edit: That may be one of the most awkwardly worded sentences I've ever written. Plaw would be all over it.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:30 PM
Us Italians from the Bronx have our very own version of guilt, well-utilized by moms for decades!!!
Rank amateurs compared to Brooklyn guilt!
Is this the sort of verbal repartee that you want to miss out on by not coming in August???
See?? I recognize that as a weak attempt at giving guilt. Ya gotta do better than that, SB.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:32 PM
I am but a shadow of my other-borough guilt masters.
SB,
The Italian guilt thing is a whole other thread isn't it?
Quick short story off topic: A long time ago, when I lived in Michigan, my mother called me and asked "Did you hear from your sister today?" I replied "no, why"......my mom says (with emphasis on the "T" & "F") "Twenty four hours"....Twenty-four hours and I haven't heard from your sister. Ha ha ha. God Bless her. I think she's come a long way since then, but still talk about guilt trip.
I never fell into that and was in trouble most of the time with my mom. My sister did and called every day. Needless to say, I called her and laughed at her telling her she was in big trouble with mom.
TIS
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/12/07 09:35 PM
TIS, I think we have have the same mother!!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/13/07 01:46 PM
I'll kill myself.
Literally.
No pressure, though.
Stop trying to make it more attractive for me NOT to go.
You couldn't have hurt me more if you cut me with a knife.
Goodbye, SC.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/13/07 05:09 PM
You broke his heart SC. You broke his heart.
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/13/07 07:48 PM
I sooo wish i could attend this.Introduce myself properly to the "Heads and Capo's" of this site.Not to mention the Don himself and his Consigliere SC.
Maybe get a little piece of the action.
Oh well..
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/14/07 06:52 AM
Maybe get a little piece of the action.
There's an extra fee for that!
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/14/07 06:54 AM
Maybe get a little piece of the action.
There's an extra fee for that!
Yeah i thought there would be.
Posted By: Mia1
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/19/07 03:39 PM
Yeah me and Whisper would love to come... if we had a spare 6 grand!!!!!
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/19/07 03:44 PM
Yeah me and Whisper would love to come... if we had a spare 6 grand!!!!!
Don Malta will lend it to you.
3 points... You guys are friends.
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/19/07 04:09 PM
Yeah me and Whisper would love to come... if we had a spare 6 grand!!!!!
Don Malta will lend it to you.
3 points... You guys are friends.
My feeble mind doesn't get the joke.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/19/07 04:28 PM
My feeble mind doesn't get the joke.
Don't worry - mine doesn't either
Points is the same as "interest" ....
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/20/07 10:30 PM
*** NOTICE: The reduced room rate expires Monday, July 23rd - If you plan on going, please make your reservations now! ***Please see the
first post in this thread for details...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/24/07 12:28 AM
DMC- Have you made any reservations anywhere yet?
If you have, add 1 maybe 2 to that list ok
PS. Becky won't be there till around 1am Saturday morning. I'll tell her to come to the bar/lounge I'm sure we will still be there.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/24/07 12:30 AM
Yay, Miggie!
Where are we eating again?
No I haven't made any yet.
I didn't know we picked a place for Friday yet lol
1 a.m.? I'll be in bed........and back in my room by 3 a.m.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/24/07 12:33 AM
I thought we were going to that Deli right?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/24/07 12:34 AM
Friday, I believe so... don't recall what we settled on for Saturday (if we even did)...
Ummmm NOVA TERRA
Or are we fighting over this again?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/24/07 01:44 AM
Who's fighting? Can I watch the fight? I want front row seating.
I haven't made reservations for anywhere yet. Is everyone set on Harold's and Nova Terra? (and Clydez Mrs. R?)
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 12:54 AM
Nova Terra is fine with me. AND definitely Clydez.
Clydez on both nights I think
If anyone has a problem with Nova Terra speak now..I will try and get in touch with them sometime this week to plan something.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 01:08 AM
Do we even know how many people are coming??? I believe the list has dwindled considerably.
New head count?
Are you bringing the Mr. Babe?
JG?
SC?
DT?
Kly?
PB?
Mig?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 01:41 AM
What about X? And Becky is coming of course, but not until Saturday. And what about DS?? Will he come this year?? Will he get the right hotel this year???
All these questions and more answered next week..same bat time, same bat channel
Oh yeah, what about X......Becky is in for Saturday night right? As far as I know DS is coming.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 02:17 AM
I'm hoping to be there around 2/3ish. Since Becky started her new job she don't want to ask for Friday off so she will leave after she gets out of work. I might be bringing 2 other people with me. That is still up in the air though.
I still vote for the deli on Friday.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 03:36 AM
I still vote for the deli on Friday.
Miggy wants more tongue
Are you bringing the Mr. Babe? JG?
Actually, I think SB is bringing him - he doesn't trust me since I shot his eye out.
I actually MAY have a guest w/ me Saturday night (
)... not sure yet... I'd give the restaurant a range, like "10-14, I'll let you know as we get closer"...
A GUEST?!?! Like a DATE? I'll put the reservation in his name...
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 03:41 AM
*looking for a Ralph Kramden wind-up-pow-to-the-moon icon*
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 10:09 AM
I actually MAY have a guest w/ me Saturday night (
)... not sure yet...
If you rent her by the evening (instead of by the hour) it'll be a lot cheaper in the long run.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 11:03 AM
JG's got a girlfriend, JG's got a girlfriend, JG's got a girlfriend!!! (please say this aloud in a rather annoying, sing-song voice for the best effect).
Mr. Babe wouldn't miss it for the world, but he's hoping to see his friend SC there so that they can compare kidney stones.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 11:05 AM
We'll compare kidney stones but you can't talk about your foot!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 11:08 AM
We'll compare kidney stones but you can't talk about your foot!
Done Deal!!!
SB's very excited since the implication is that SC is coming.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 11:10 AM
God bless ya. I'm REALLY trying... I think I'll be able to make it for Saturday (only).
Looks like I'll be the only guy going stag.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 11:11 AM
Looks like I'll be the only guy going stag.
You can stay with us!! Oh, wait, that REALLY doesn't sound right.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 02:32 PM
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/26/07 04:18 PM
Looks like I'll be the only guy going stag.
I did say "maybe"...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/30/07 05:15 AM
18 days 16 hours 45 minutes
Are you guys getting excited?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/30/07 05:41 AM
It's funny, the closer it gets, the faster that countdown clock seems to go! Less than 3 weeks now!!
Looks like I'll be the only guy going stag.
I did say "maybe"...
I'm pretty sure SHE said maybe
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 07/31/07 11:46 PM
Attention: Head Count!In order to make reservations for dinner and everything else, I'm requesting everyone who's going, or likely to go, to please
PM me (or post here) with the following:
1) When you plan on arriving (Fri or Sat, in time for ~7PM dinner?)
2) How many people, if any, will be coming with you
3) And the likelihood of you coming, if it's not 100%
We will need to give the restaurant(s) fair warning --
it's only 3 weeks away! -- and I'd like to give them a range of what to except, say, 8-10 or 12-14 or whatever it may be now, then a final tally as we get closer...
Please do this ASAP!Thanks
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 06:41 PM
Has there been any talk about what to do during the day Saturday?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 09:50 PM
I know that DC had mentioned the track. I think we need to leave the options to our resident NJians, DMC and JG.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 09:54 PM
Has there been any talk about what to do during the day Saturday?
Drinks, drinks and more drinks.
I know that DC had mentioned the track. I think we need to leave the options to our resident NJians, DMC and JG.
I can check at the Stress Factory maybe go for a stand up comic? If people can give me some ideas of what they'd like to do I can see what's around.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 10:19 PM
Has there been any talk about what to do during the day Saturday?
6 months ago there was...
here...
Maybe w/ 2 weeks to go we should talk about it more
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 10:24 PM
I can check at the Stress Factory maybe go for a stand up comic?
I just checked... it says
Earthquake (Special Attraction) from Thurs-Sunday, whatever the heck that is...?
Here it is, on the home page...
Earthquake the comedian is coming here to perform August 16 - 18 (Special Attraction). He was in Clerks 2. If you haven't heard of him . . . Just wait. Call to reserve because he will be sold out soon!
Earthquake is a comedian lol
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 10:33 PM
Man, I
just saw the Smithereens, but they (and also Glen Burtnik) will be at the
Sate Theatre that Friday night... playing 2 entire Beatles albums...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 10:47 PM
I got my trip tik back from AAA and I have a 12 hr. round trip. I hope you guys are happy
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/02/07 10:56 PM
Some other ideas...
Monmouth Park (horse racing) 12:50 post (~35 miles away)
Freehold Raceway (harness racing) 12:30pm post (~20 miles away)
Raceway Park (car racing) Opens 9am (~20 miles away, near Flea Market below)
Englishtown Flea Market -- 40 acres of outdoor shopping + 5 indoor buildings (over 300 vendors, SB!
). Sat/Sun 8am-4pm
Hey, DMC, why can't I find anything about the Route 1 flea market online? Is it not there anymore or what?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 12:45 AM
Yum, I do love a flea market...Whatever you guys want to do is fine. Mr. Babe does like car racing. We also like harness racing (SC's favorite Mr. Babe story).
Some other ideas...
Monmouth Park (horse racing) 12:50 post (~35 miles away)
Freehold Raceway (harness racing) 12:30pm post (~20 miles away)
Raceway Park (car racing) Opens 9am (~20 miles away, near Flea Market below)
Englishtown Flea Market -- 40 acres of outdoor shopping + 5 indoor buildings (over 300 vendors, SB!
). Sat/Sun 8am-4pm
Hey, DMC, why can't I find anything about the Route 1 flea market online? Is it not there anymore or what?
Its been a while since I've been down that way but yes it's still there. It's not what it used to be though, I doubt if all of us were to go into the Route 1 Flea Market that ANYONE would find anything. Englishtown is much better.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:42 AM
What is in Englishtown and how far away is it? I also like going to Flea markets. It's a good place to buy supplies for my greeting cards.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 04:02 AM
So far I've only gotten
4 replies, besides myself, for the head count (see above)??
I assume
DS made arrangements? Is
DC definitely out, not even dinner?
PB?
KL?
DT?
DJ?
XD?
SV?
CC?
Anyone else?
You can PM me with your answers if you want... see post above...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 04:14 AM
Geez.... I didn't even make the "Maybe" list.
EDIT: But I did get the top of the page!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 04:49 AM
Cuz I already knew your answer...
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 12:07 PM
Is DC definitely out, not even dinner?
Unfortunately I cannot even make dinner. I'll miss you all. Hope that everyone has a really great time.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 12:37 PM
Is DC definitely out, not even dinner?
Unfortunately I cannot even make dinner. I'll miss you all. Hope that everyone has a really great time.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:19 PM
Is DC definitely out, not even dinner?
Unfortunately I cannot even make dinner. I'll miss you all. Hope that everyone has a really great time.
Doodyhead.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:29 PM
And AGAIN I like SC's response better! Dammit!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:31 PM
If DC doesn't go, who is gonna be the designated blue girly drink drinker?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:32 PM
I guess that leaves you.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:35 PM
Sorry, I don't do blue girly drinks.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 01:50 PM
Is DC definitely out, not even dinner?
Unfortunately I cannot even make dinner. I'll miss you all. Hope that everyone has a really great time.
Now I'm depressed.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 03:44 PM
Is DC definitely out, not even dinner?
Unfortunately I cannot even make dinner. I'll miss you all. Hope that everyone has a really great time.
Doodyhead.
Being that you were the "Doodyhead" last year, I figured that I'd take the title from you and be it this year.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 06:13 PM
Party pooper
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 08:00 PM
Sorry, I don't do blue girly drinks.
Do you do blue girls?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 08:26 PM
Look at this.... Cardi is trying to joke with the big boy. Pretty damned brave when sitting at his pc at home. I dare you to try that face to face on Saturday at the sitdown.
I double dog dare ya!
He went right to the double dog dare
You know, SC isn't some mickey mouse restaurant manager that you can talk to that way
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 08:57 PM
He went right to the double dog dare
Thats acceptable. It would have been a breach of etiquette if I had gone right to the triple-dog-dare.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:41 PM
Look at this.... Cardi is trying to joke with the big boy. Pretty damned brave when sitting at his pc at home. I dare you to try that face to face on Saturday at the sitdown.
I double dog dare ya!
Pretty tough words from a guy who ducked out of the last face to face sitdown with me in Philly!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:46 PM
Attention: Head Count!
Please do this ASAP!
Don Malta -- you can have my answer now if you like. My offer is this -- nothing. Not even the fee for the tongue sandwich, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:50 PM
Pretty tough words from a guy who ducked out of the last face to face sitdown with me in Philly!
C'mon... I'm callin ya out in Jersey now... closer to your home turf.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:51 PM
Pretty tough words from a guy who ducked out of the last face to face sitdown with me in Philly!
C'mon... I'm callin ya out in Jersey now... closer to your home turf.
....where you'll be safe.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:54 PM
Pretty tough words from a guy who ducked out of the last face to face sitdown with me in Philly!
C'mon... I'm callin ya out in Jersey now... closer to your home turf.
....where you'll be safe.
Look at that... even a Baltimoron (
) is callin ya out!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 09:56 PM
An Ohioian is calling you out to.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 10:39 PM
And God knows a NYer can't resist joining in!!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/03/07 11:19 PM
I must say "no" to you -- and I'll give you my reasons. It's true, I have a lot of friends on the gangster bb, but they wouldn't be friendly very long if they knew my business was lying by saying that I may come instead of telling the truth, which they rule that as a -- harmless vice. But lying is a dirty business.
I have a sentimental weakness for my friends here on the gangster bb, and I spoil them as you can see; they talk when they should listen. But, anyway, , my no is final, and I wish to
congratulate you all on your gangster bb weekend.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 01:22 AM
I'm sorry you can't come. You are passing up probably your one and only chance to meet Col. Slade.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 02:10 AM
Oh, my! How can you pass THAT up????
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 02:39 AM
Col. Slade is coming????????
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 02:54 AM
Col. Slade is coming????????
...and he's bringing his still!!!!!!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 03:19 AM
Col. Slade is coming????????
Yes he is and so is my older son.
Sorry SC the still won't fit in my car.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 03:25 AM
On the one hand:
A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man.
But on the other hand:
Free white lightnin' for everybody!!
Signor V.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 05:22 AM
So, is SV coming or not?
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 05:55 AM
As of right now, it doesn't appear like it.
Dammit.
There is perhaps a 2% chance that things could change, but I won't know for a few days.
I am not in the best of moods about this, as one can imagine.
To put it more accurately, imagine a post taking up an entire page consisting mostly of the phrase "BadWord" over and over.
Signor V.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 06:16 AM
Feel free to PM me that [BadWord]-laden post... if you desire, of course...
I can't believe so many are gonna be missing this year...!
I swore last year that I'd start wearing deodorant!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 04:34 PM
I can't believe so many are gonna be missing this year...!
Mig, you're whole family is going???
How nice. They can all see why we all like to get together.
My daughter showed interest in coming with me to the next one. We'll see. The BB may be a true "family" thing of ours.
TIS
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 04:57 PM
Mig, you're whole family is going???
How nice. They can all see why we all like to get together.
My daughter showed interest in coming with me to the next one. We'll see. The BB may be a true "family" thing of ours.
TIS
Yep they are going except for my 10 year old son.
It will be nice to meet your daughter TIS. I'm already looking forward to next year.
This is great I'm on top in 2 threads today
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 04:58 PM
Still on top, I see...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/04/07 05:02 PM
Next time you can be on top Geoff.
Next time you can be on top Geoff.
Did you ever open a thread and read from the bottom up??? First post I saw was Miggie's above.
I had to start wondering about this convention of ours.
TIS
Blame JG, TIS. Although Mig goaded him into the brief exchange, she only did so knowing fine well he's one horny devil!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 02:33 PM
I'm in like Flynn. (Whoever Flynn is. But he seems to have a lot of fun).
I'll be there Saturday and Sunday.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 02:33 PM
Beth, Great news!!! So very happy to hear it! It's been WAY too long since we've seen one another.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 02:37 PM
It's been a year. Maybe more. (Apologies to Michael and Kaye)
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 04:17 PM
Cool, Bethie!
ANYONE ELSE??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 04:59 PM
Cool I finally get to meet you Beth. And it's only taken 4 years.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 07:51 PM
Has there been any talk about what to do during the day Saturday?
6 months ago there was...
here...
Maybe w/ 2 weeks to go we should talk about it more
So why is no one talking about it?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 07:56 PM
I vote for the closest bar.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 08:42 PM
I wouldn't mind trying Englishtown if the weather's nice (flea market and perhaps the drag racing)... or the horse track... or the hotel pool (is there a pool-side lounge?
)
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 08:46 PM
I wouldn't mind trying Englishtown if the weather's nice (flea market and perhaps the drag racing)... or the horse track... or the hotel pool (is there a pool-side lounge?)
Nothing like being decisive.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 08:51 PM
Nothing like being decisive.
Moreso than anyone else!
Speaking of which...IS ANYONE ELSE GOING SO WE CAN MAKE DINNER RESERVATIONS? So far I only have answers from myself, DMC, SC, SB, Mig, Bethie (and regrettably Cardi who can't).... please let me know ASAP! Grazie!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 08:55 PM
So... so far its ten for dinner, right??
Where are we going?? (Don't worry.... I'm happy to go wherever its been decided - as long as they have a bar).
I thought we agreed on Nova Terra for dinner
Paella
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:09 PM
What time are you coming Saturday SC??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:12 PM
I'll probably be there before 1:00. I'm gonna pick up Beth at the bus station in Newark on my way there.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:18 PM
Aww what a sweet man you are!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:30 PM
Not really... I only drive into Jersey when I have someone riding shotgun.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:35 PM
Listen buster, I said you are sweet GOT IT!!!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 09:41 PM
If you insist.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:03 PM
I like the races, I like drinking, I like shopping, I like you guys.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:07 PM
You're still not getting my bud light.
(Ok, if you don't know that beer commercial that will make no sense to you).
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:10 PM
Beth, Beth, Beth. What did I ever do to make you treat me so disrespectfully???
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:24 PM
Aww what a sweet man you are!!
He failed to mention I would have to change any flat tire.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:25 PM
Beth, Beth, Beth. What did I ever do to make you treat me so disrespectfully???
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:34 PM
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Whats that drunk doing in ya??
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:37 PM
Don't look at me!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:42 PM
Don't look at me!
Too late.
Hiya, Geoff.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 10:49 PM
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Whats that drunk doing in ya??
You are sweet but you are also a perv
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:09 PM
You are sweet but you are also a perv
That's me, too...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:12 PM
Don Geoffy a perv? Say it isn't so
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:27 PM
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Whats that drunk doing in ya??
A back flip.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:44 PM
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Whats that drunk doing in ya??
A back flip.
You REALLY are funny... in spite of what everyone else says.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:48 PM
I'm funny, like a clown. I'm here to amuse you?
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/06/07 11:49 PM
I'm funny, like a clown. I'm here to amuse you?
Go home and get your fuckin' shinebox!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/07/07 12:28 AM
It's not you, it's the drunk in me.
Whats that drunk doing in ya??
A back flip.
You single gals have all the fun.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/07/07 11:56 PM
I thought we agreed on Nova Terra for dinner
Can we cab it from the hotel to this joint??
No SC. We can not take a cab. However, it is approximately 45-50 steps away from the front door of the hotel.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:14 AM
I'll be the one on SC's shoulders!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:25 AM
No SC. We can not take a cab. However, it is approximately 45-50 steps away from the front door of the hotel.
How far is that if you're crawling??
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:27 AM
No SC. We can not take a cab. However, it is approximately 45-50 steps away from the front door of the hotel.
How far is that if you're crawling??
This is to dinner, right? What will you be doing afterwards?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:30 AM
No SC. We can not take a cab. However, it is approximately 45-50 steps away from the front door of the hotel.
How far is that if you're crawling??
This is to dinner, right? What will you be doing afterwards?
Crawling back to the hotel bar. Its perfect that Geoff'll be on my shoulders... they have a 2-for-1 hour.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:32 AM
I guess you'll be packing knee pads then.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:34 AM
I guess you'll be packing knee pads then.
No.... they're holding a Nurse's convention at the hotel that weekend. I'll borrow some kneepads from them ... I just have to ask for the head nurse.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:37 AM
With SC crawling, and Geoff on his shoulders, maybe I should switch from Long Island Ice Teas to Lipton's. Someone needs to be the designated walker.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:39 AM
With SC crawling, and Geoff on his shoulders, maybe I should switch from Long Island Ice Teas to Lipton's. Someone needs to be the designated walker.
Don't lie, Beth.... you'll be the lead crawler.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:40 AM
Don't lie, Beth.... you'll be the lead crawler.
I'll get ahead anyway I know how.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:44 AM
Just make sure you pass on the left and signal before you get back into the crawling lane... we don't want any mass body pileup in front of the hotel. We're representing the Board, ya know!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:46 AM
Pass on the left, like a doobie. Good thinking.
If we're representing Da Board will Geoff wear his Grand Poobah hat?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:47 AM
If we're representing Da Board will Geoff wear his Grand Poobah hat?
Better that than the Great Pooper Bag.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:48 AM
You gotta go, you gotta go.
Just make sure you pass on the left and signal before you get back into the crawling lane... we don't want any mass body pileup in front of the hotel. We're representing the Board, ya know!
You are also representing ME
Let's not forget that
Well, I don't drink so I can be the designated walker
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:50 AM
What do you do, just gulp them down?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:53 AM
Nice try.... the nipple on the bottle still counts as drinking!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:54 AM
I don't have a drinking problem either.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 12:58 AM
I don't have a drinking problem either.
Well, then, no need to mention the nipples here either.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:00 AM
Just make sure you pass on the left and signal before you get back into the crawling lane... we don't want any mass body pileup in front of the hotel. We're representing the Board, ya know!
And no sudden stops! No one needs a head up their ass...
PS - I think we're going for martinis after dinner, then the hotel for a nightcap... right?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:01 AM
Are the martinis within crawling distance?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:01 AM
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:02 AM
Are the martinis within crawling distance?
I think that's where the crawling will begin...
Everything's in crawling distance
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:03 AM
No one needs a head up their ass...
*Be good Beth, be good Beth.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:04 AM
Everything's in crawling distance
My kind of town!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:06 AM
No one needs a head up their ass...
*Be good Beth, be good Beth.
OMG, how'd I miss THAT one??
I must be slippin'
lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:06 AM
*Be good Beth, be good Beth.
When you're good you're good, but when you're bad you're better!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:08 AM
*Be good Beth, be good Beth.
When you're good you're good, but when you're bad you're better!
You should see me drunk then.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:09 AM
*Be good Beth, be good Beth.
When you're good you're good, but when you're bad you're better!
You should see me drunk then.
Ooooh, baby!!
Bartender... a BOTTLE for this lady, please!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:10 AM
Keg in my room please. Better yet, straight IV.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:11 AM
Hello.... Room Service??? .... Send up a keg of your finest!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:17 AM
Somehow I missed SC mentioning me and nipples in the same breath.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 01:18 AM
Somehow I missed SC mentioning me and nipples in the same breath.
The story of my life.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 02:13 AM
Crawling around New Brunswick huh. Well that's probably safer than that cab ride I had after dinner last year in Philly
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 02:20 AM
Clydz for martinis!! I'm in a dirty martini kind of mood.
I go to Kohl's to buy back-to-school sneakers for the girls (I almost needed a 2nd mortgage) and I find you all drunk with your heads up your asses and SC ordering kegs of nipples!!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/08/07 04:29 AM
Did you think anything different. Ya gotta love 'em.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/09/07 12:37 AM
I talked to Becky today and she told me to tell you guys that she can't wait to see you. And DC, she is sorry you can't make it.
What time is everyone arriving on either Friday or Saturday?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:16 PM
I'm here right now. Where is everyone????
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:36 PM
What time is everyone arriving on either Friday or Saturday?
I should be there noonish - 1:00 on Saturday.
Cardi lives only about 20 minutes away... the real question should be what time are we leaving to invade his house?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:43 PM
Cardi lives only about 20 minutes away... the real question should be what time are we leaving to invade his house?
You're more than welcomed to invade my home. But I must warn you that you'll have to deal with my Pitbull if you try.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:44 PM
you'll have to deal with my Pitbull if you try.
I'm assuming this is a dog.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:44 PM
You're more than welcomed to invade my home. But I must warn you that you'll have to deal with my Pitbull if you try.
Thats suppose to scare us?? Mignon eats them for breakfast.
Cardi lives only about 20 minutes away... the real question should be what time are we leaving to invade his house?
You're more than welcomed to invade my home. But I must warn you that you'll have to deal with my Pitbull if you try.
I'll deal with the Pitbull, I'd be more scared of doing anything to ruin Mrs. Cardi's home
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:48 PM
you'll have to deal with my Pitbull if you try.
I'm assuming this is a dog.
You know what happens when you assume, right?
You don't want to have to deal with Andre!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:50 PM
You don't want to have to deal with Andre!
Andre??? That little foo foo dog from next door???? My cat shits bigger than him!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:53 PM
Wasn't Andre a seal in a movie?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:54 PM
Wasn't Andre a seal in a movie?
Nah. He was a giant in a movie with Billy Crystal.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:55 PM
We just can't go to Cardi's house because the cheerleaders have the keys to the hottub that weekend.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:57 PM
What are you worried about? All you have to do is shake your pom poms... you'll fit right in.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:58 PM
Who said that Andre was a dog?
He's an ANIMAL, but not the kind of animal that you and Beth are thinking of.
Besides, I understand that your cat's really nothing but a pussy.
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 02:59 PM
Don Cardi has a really nice rug in his living room, and he has asked me to take someone with me when he isnt home and remove it . He wants to give it away.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:00 PM
We just can't go to Cardi's house because the cheerleaders have the keys to the hottub that weekend.
Is that the story that you and I are going with Beth, so that you can leave the others back at the hotel?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:01 PM
Besides, I understand that your cat's really nothing but a pussy.
Now THOSE are fightin' words. Why don't ya show up on Saturday and say them to my face!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:01 PM
Who said that Andre was a dog?
He's an ANIMAL, but not the kind of animal that you and Beth are thinking of.
I'll be over at 2:30.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:01 PM
Don Cardi has a really nice rug in his living room, and he has asked me to take someone with me when he isnt home and remove it . He wants to give it away.
Ahh, sorry DT, it's no longer there. Andre used it to wrap some Pezzanovante Lawyer from the south in.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:02 PM
Besides, I understand that your cat's really nothing but a pussy.
Now THOSE are fightin' words. Why don't ya show up on Saturday and say them to my face!
Be careful what you wish for.......
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:03 PM
Who said that Andre was a dog?
He's an ANIMAL, but not the kind of animal that you and Beth are thinking of.
I'll be over at 2:30.
AM.
This way Mrs. Cardi will be asleep!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:03 PM
Don Cardi has a really nice rug in his living room, and he has asked me to take someone with me when he isnt home and remove it . He wants to give it away.
I'll go with ya... I hear his place is a real palace.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:05 PM
Don Cardi has a really nice rug in his living room, and he has asked me to take someone with me when he isnt home and remove it . He wants to give it away.
I'll go with ya... I hear his place is a real palace.
You already know where the freezer with the steaks, the bar and the BBQ is, so.....enjoy!
SIDENOTE : Hey SC, one of the original owners of L&B died this past week! The B in the L&B.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:07 PM
You already know where the freezer with the steaks, the bar and the BBQ is, so.....enjoy!
Cool.... I think we all just saved ourselves the price of eating out on Saturday night!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:08 PM
SIDENOTE : Hey SC, one of the original owners of L&B died this past week! The B in the L&B.
Where'd ya hear that??
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:09 PM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:13 PM
SIDENOTE : Hey SC, one of the original owners of L&B died this past week! The B in the L&B.
Where'd ya hear that??
It was in the Obituaries in the Staten Island Advance yesterday.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:17 PM
SALVATORE BARBATI, 75
Co-owned famed eatery
Thursday, August 09, 2007
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Salvatore Barbati, 75, of Sunnyside, co-owner of L&B Spumoni Gardens, the well-known pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, died yesterday in Richmond University Medical Center, West Brighton.
"He was the most honest, generous, loving person that we know. He will be missed. There was nothing fake about him," said his stepdaughter, Kelly Ann Taranto-McMahon.
Mr. Barbati, who owned Spumoni with his brother Louis and his late brother Carmine, was the quietest of the three business partners. He simply went about his work and evaded the limelight, aiming to please his customers and nothing more.
"If they asked who the owner was, he would say 'He's not here.' " said his companion, Anne Taranto.
"He just loved what he did, he put his heart and soul into what he did," Ms. Taranto continued.
Mr. Barbati played an integral part in giving Spumoni Gardens its reputation, but always kept a low profile. When the restaurant was featured on the Food Network, he maintained his post behind the counter, making pizzas.
"They once wanted to do an interview with him about how they made the pizzas, but that just wasn't him. He didn't like the spotlight," said Ms. Taranto.
He left the pizzeria for a few years to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He was discharged as a corporal.
Mr. Barbati was an avid golfer and bowler. He had rolled a 300 game and made two holes-in-one.
He also loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
His wife, Rose Barbati, died in 1974, after 20 years of marriage.
In addition to his stepdaughter, brother and companion, Mr. Barbati is survived by his two sons, Ronald and Michael Barbati; his stepson, James Taranto; his sister, Anna DiBenedetto; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday from the Casey Funeral Home, Castleton Corners, with a mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Tompkinsville. Burial will follow in Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:20 PM
Thats too bad. I wonder how the place will change without him.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:26 PM
I would have thought that you put the L in the L&B.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:29 PM
I would have thought that you put the L in the L&B.
I'm not a lesbian.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:36 PM
I would have thought that you put the L in the L&B.
I'm not a lesbian.
I was thinking more that the L stood for Lady.
But if you insist...
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:44 PM
I was thinking more that the L stood for Lady.
I think I just busted a gut..haha.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 03:57 PM
Aw, a death in the L&B family.
I see he's going to Moravian to keep company with Big Paul and Tommy Bilotti.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 04:11 PM
I was thinking more that the L stood for Lady.
I think I just busted a gut..haha.
Too bad I can't post what you just made me think.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 05:01 PM
Aw, c'mon, post it anyway!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeease???!!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 05:08 PM
I think he was thinking of a squirrel in that post.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 05:34 PM
The BB world may never know.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 05:34 PM
But I'll know.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 07:36 PM
We're lucky the sitdown is not this weekend. Its currently about 67° there and dark and dreary. Go south about 50 miles and its in the upper 80's. (Its 61° where I live)....
Watch.... we'll end up having a hurricane that weekend.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 07:39 PM
Watch.... we'll end up having a hurricane that weekend.
Hurricane Mig!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 07:54 PM
What time is everyone arriving on either Friday or Saturday?
I will be there Friday about 2 or 3. Who else is is coming Friday? I don't want to go Frank's Deli alone.
I got a e-mail last night from the hotel that my reservation is a week away.
Anybody else get one?
Hurricane Mig?? Are you saying I have a big mouth
Did dinner reservations get made? So I'll know if I need to bring a dress or another pair of shorts.
It will be at Nova Terra Mig.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:08 PM
It will be at Nova Terra Mig.
Yeah Mig, it's sushi night, so bring your appetite.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:16 PM
You want me to puke all over you?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:18 PM
You want me to puke all over you?
Ooooh... a home cooked meal!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:25 PM
I will be there Friday about 2 or 3. Who else is is coming Friday?
Hotel check-in (I typed chick-in first lol) is 3PM, so I'm gonna shoot for that - I don't wanna be "waitin' in the lobby" if I don't have to
I think so far it's just me, you and DMC on Friday? ...and like 12-20 on Saturday
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:28 PM
You want me to puke all over you?
See, I told you....Hurricane Mig is coming!
You know I still love ya Mama!
MAMA
Sonny
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:30 PM
You mean I'm the only woman in our group Friday? WOW!! Well at least till Bec get's there.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:31 PM
You mean I'm the only women in our group Friday? WOW!!
What are you talking about??? DMC's gonna be there.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:33 PM
You mean I'm the only women in our group Friday? WOW!!
What are you talking about??? DMC's gonna be there.
That means she'll be the only
LADY in the group on friday.
Keep saying crap like that SC..its fine. It doesn't bother me, but you sir are in for one hell of a nasty PM sent to you on August 19th
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:36 PM
MAMA
Sonny
Well Sonny when am I suppose to kiss ya?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:38 PM
MAMA
Sonny
Well Sonny when am I suppose to kiss ya?
Sorry. Guess you'll have to wait until next year.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:42 PM
Keep saying crap like that SC..its fine. It doesn't bother me, but you sir are in for one hell of a nasty PM sent to you on August 19th
Who are you kidding??? You'll be so hungover it'll take ya to the 20th before you can send it!
Keep saying crap like that SC..its fine. It doesn't bother me, but you sir are in for one hell of a nasty PM sent to you on August 19th
Who are you kidding??? You'll be so hungover it'll take ya to the 20th before you can send it!
ask JG what kind of messages I can type when I'm a little drunk....
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:45 PM
MAMA
Sonny
Well Sonny when am I suppose to kiss ya?
Sorry. Guess you'll have to wait until next year.
I guess
Unless you come to Canton between now and then
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:45 PM
Keep saying crap like that SC..its fine. It doesn't bother me, but you sir are in for one hell of a nasty PM sent to you on August 19th
Who are you kidding??? You'll be so hungover it'll take ya to the 20th before you can send it!
ask JG what kind of messages I can type when I'm a little drunk....
He's not lying SC. Last year in Philly he was so drunk and wrote such a nasty PM that it blew the computers out throughout the entire hotel!
that was me lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:46 PM
ask JG what kind of messages I can type when I'm a little drunk....
Great character witness.... He's so drunk that those messages probably seem normal to him.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:48 PM
Damn... he blew the entire hotel???
Damn... he blew the entire hotel???
I was a little short on cash
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:51 PM
Damn... he blew the entire hotel???
I was a little short on cash
And you walked away with $1,200.10
Who gave ya the the 10¢? (you ask)...
.
.
.
EVERYBODY!!
I wish I would have known to charge each person, someone told me they were a dime a dozen
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:54 PM
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 08:54 PM
I wish I would have known to charge each person, someone told me they were a dime a dozen
You gave them the group discount rate????
We gotta smarten you up!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 09:00 PM
Bullshit, he crossed over to the other side of the tracks and gave a deal to all the Chineeeeeeeeeeeese that were over there!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 09:05 PM
Bullshit, he crossed over to the other side of the tracks and gave a deal to all the Chineeeeeeeeeeeese that were over there!
Damn... I had heard he downed a lot of Philly cheesesteak but now I'm finding out the truth:
Phil Jones
Philip Smith
Phillie Peters
Phil Black
Philip Green
Phil Forbes
Geoff Malta
Phil Erickson
Phil Lipoff
etc., etc.
DC...you saw Chineeeeeeeeeese over there? You were good lol
I didn't even eat a cheesesteak
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 09:11 PM
I didn't even eat a cheesesteak
Really?? How come?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 09:22 PM
Cuz he got sick after drinking all them Corona's with Becky.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/10/07 10:26 PM
Cuz he got sick after drinking all them Corona's with Becky.
When were, or should I say where were he and Becky drinking Coronas?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 12:59 AM
Now I want a Corona. Or maybe a martini. Or maybe a Corona and then a martini.
A martini with a Corona chaser?
I can't stomach Corona..its just Vodka or Martinis for me.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:24 AM
especially cranberry vodka...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:30 AM
Have you guys had watermelon martinis? They are my favorite new summer drink, especially out by the pool (Take notes, Cabana Boy). Rose's Watermelon Cocktail Infusion and vodka. Sooooo nice and refreshing in the summer. Pomegranate martinis are also lovely.
And, just in case you should drop by JG, Mr. Babe has a huge jar of cherries soaking in vodka.
especially cranberry vodka...
THATS why I was sick that day..between Becky with the Corona and you with the cranberry vodka blah
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:37 AM
A martini with a Corona chaser?
I can't stomach Corona..its just Vodka or Martinis for me.
I'm sorry I must've dreamt that you and becky were drinking that beer.
When were, or should I say where were he and Becky drinking Coronas?
Whatever the name of that pub was silly.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:37 AM
Mr. Babe has a huge jar of cherries soaking in vodka.
Wow... that sounds great! I should start experimenting like that, but I end up drinking the vodka too quickly.
I'm bringing Black Cherry this time
(probably won't need it after Clydz, tho!)
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:40 AM
What is the designated driver suppose to do while you guys have whatever??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:41 AM
Drive?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:46 AM
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:48 AM
Why is there a need for a designated driver?? I thought everything was in walking/crawling distance.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:50 AM
It had better be. Anyone up for karaoke afterwards? We don't even need a karaoke machine if we drink enough.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:52 AM
Anyone up for karaoke afterwards? We don't even need a karaoke machine if we drink enough.
I'll be happy to provide the bass music sounds...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:53 AM
Anyone up for karaoke afterwards? We don't even need a karaoke machine if we drink enough.
I'll be happy to provide the bass music sounds...
Cool! You're our designated portable bass.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:53 AM
Why is there a need for a designated driver?? I thought everything was in walking/crawling distance.
Just teasing.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:55 AM
Anyone up for karaoke afterwards? We don't even need a karaoke machine if we drink enough.
I'll be happy to provide the bass music sounds...
Shouldn't that be PB's job??
The king of farts.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:55 AM
A designated tease?? Imagine that!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 01:57 AM
Well, someone's got to do it!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:04 AM
Since I'm the designated driver I hope you guys can fit in my Ford Focus.
Who gets to lay in the trunk and who gets to sit on who's lap?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:14 AM
Lemme see.. the choices are getting laid in the trunk and sitting on Geoff's lap....
Hmmm... I could use a good lap sitting but I think I'd rather get laid in the trunk.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:15 AM
I'd offer to sit back there with you, but I'm afraid that I might be accused of flirting.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:20 AM
Lemme see.. the choices are getting laid in the trunk and sitting on Geoff's lap....
Hmmm... I could use a good lap sitting but I think I'd rather get laid in the trunk.
I'll be sure to put some plastic down in my trunk so it don't get all sticky.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:23 AM
Thanx, but you and your foot can sit up front!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:23 AM
Yes, I usually do take my foot with me wherever I go.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:26 AM
Got kind of attached to it, huh?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:36 AM
Rather. I feel like it's a part of me.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:39 AM
I feel the same about my hand.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:42 AM
I feel the same about my hand.
That's why you should use the left one. It feels like someone elses.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:45 AM
Yeah, but then my right one gets jealous.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:46 AM
You have to spread yourself around, SC.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:47 AM
You can't let the right hand know what the left hand is doing.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:50 AM
You can't let the right hand know what the left hand is doing.
I usually don't but I think my pinky gave it away... he fingered me (to the left hand) for the price of a cheap ring.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:53 AM
I think my pinky gave it away... he fingered me (to the left hand) for the price of a cheap ring.
There's just too much to work with here!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/11/07 02:55 AM
There's just too much to work with here!
Thats funny... thats what my hand always says.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:10 AM
The extended weather forecast for next Saturday looks perfect... sunny around 80°!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:27 AM
The extended weather forecast for next Saturday looks perfect... sunny around 80°!
It's perfect for us. Just perfect. (Apologies to Abe Vigoda).
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:31 AM
It's perfect for us. Just perfect. (Apologies to Abe Vigoda).
If Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes, does that mean he's intimate with Abe Vigoda and his wife?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:33 AM
Do they seal it with a kiss?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:35 AM
Dunno if its worse to be kissed by Tessio or Luca Brasi. Luca is scary enough, but I hear Tessio slips in some tongue.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/12/07 11:39 AM
A kiss from a fish is golden. (Ughh, sorry, still early in the morning).
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/13/07 06:26 PM
It's perfect for us. Just perfect. (Apologies to Abe Vigoda).
If Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes, does that mean he's intimate with Abe Vigoda and his wife?
Maybe Luca would have let him off the
hook, for old times sake.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/13/07 10:02 PM
IMPORTANT!I just called the restaurant where we'll be having dinner Saturday Night. They were very nice. The only available slot for a group our size close to 7pm is 6:15PM.
With a group that large, though, she said we had to order from the prix-fixe menu -- but -- we can customize the menu if we want. It probably would be easier that way in the long run, where everyone pays the same amount, so I'm okay with it. Problem is, we now gotta get everyone to agree on a menu.
The paella is on Menu #2 ($45/pp+) and Menu #3 ($50/pp) -- that's the dish many of us wanted I believe. Everyone else should
look over Menu #3 and see if there's something there you'd like. We can substitute other dishes (if some others aren't popular) but we gotta do this rather quickly. She'd like to get the menu tomorrow if possible!
So basically I'm asking people to tell me what they want to eat next Saturday Night -- "now"
So tell me please if Menu #3 is okay with you -- if not, which entree you'd prefer from another of the menus...
P.S. Keep in mind that substituting dishes may effect the per-person cost. In addition, 18% Gratuity and Tax Not Included
And please let's keep the chit-chat to a minimum in this thread until we're all set with the menu... I just don't wanna miss anything. Thanks!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/13/07 10:14 PM
#2 looks good to me.
Menu 2 looks great because it has both Paella and Skirt Steak.
Will look over the other appetizers and such later.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/13/07 11:16 PM
She'd like to get the menu tomorrow if possible!
Fuck her and the horse she rode under.... we gotta pick NOW because its more convenient for HER????
Excuse me, lady, take my money but don't allow me to pick from a full menu because I came here with a lot of my friends?? Oh sure, I don't mind! Teee heee heee.
This is sounding a LOT like the Frozen Cheesecake Palace!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/13/07 11:23 PM
Ummm.... bad mood today?
You just need to agree on Menu #2, not pick the
exact dish unless you have a problem with that menu.
P.S. Not for nothin', but they do have to plan on up to about 18 people in addition to the rest of the dinner service... I don't find it that unreasonable. But it is pushed up a day or two cuz she's going on vacation later in the week...
I would not compare this to that other piece of shit restaurant, tho...
P.P.S. I was hoping to call sooner than today, but so many if's, and's and butt's
We were hoping to be able to order from the regular menu, but she said that they didn't want service/food to suffer. They wanted everyone to be happy with their meals (as long as we can agree on a menu)... She was VERY nice, btw.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:23 AM
P.P.P.S. Menu #3 is only $5/pp more if that interests anyone as well... it includes another app, a different steak, replaces the pork loin with a chicken dish, and adds lobster to the paella. But perhaps I shouldn't confuse things... lol I'm up for either, tho. Could use some more input...
If anyone's missed it, please see my post above - it's important.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:50 AM
Could use some more input...
Menu #3 looks better.
I love skirt steak (on Menu #2) but I hafta wonder about the prices here. There regular menu has it for $27. Twenty seven dollars for a skirt steak?????? Thats about the cheapest cut you can get. Unless they have some waitress serve it and then do a striptease I can't see spending that.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:55 AM
Menu #3 does look better...
As for "skirt" steak, doesn't that imply a lapdance?
Ah, prices are prices - I saw on TV some exclusive celebrity restaurant in NYC had mac-and-cheese for $55 (it had truffles in it, but still!) ...as long as the food and service, and especially COMPANY are good, that's all that matters to me. And hell, even the food and service don't have to be good: The shithole in Somerset was the worst place we've ever eaten probably, yet besides La Veranda (the best), it's the most-talked about as having had a fun time at.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:07 PM
Either 2 or 3 is fine with me, sweetie. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's much appreciated.
Hey, we could always go to Ol Man Rafferty's for a cheap night.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:14 PM
I said #2, but I liked #3 as well. It looks like the majority is going for #3, this will be fine with me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 02:23 PM
I'll have one from column A, and two from column B.
IF I were going, I'd have picked #3.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 04:38 PM
The Hyatt just called me to double check and see if we needed anything for the weekend. I told them that if they had any suggestions for Saturday afternoon, to forward them to me email.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 04:54 PM
That's nice of the Hyatt, SB
We didn't get much discussion going here about it - anyone up for Englishtown (mentioned in an earlier post, among other options)?
If I can, I'd like to call the restaurant back today before 5 -- is everyone else okay with
MENU #3?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 04:58 PM
The Hyatt just called me to double check and see if we needed anything for the weekend. I told them that if they had any suggestions for Saturday afternoon, to forward them to me email.
How about the name of a restaurant with no-bullshit menus?
OK...OK... I'll behave.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 04:59 PM
If I can, I'd like to call the restaurant back today before 5 -- is everyone else okay with
MENU #3?
Number three works for me (even if the whole deal smells like number 2).
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 05:10 PM
Last year's prix-fixe dinner was one of the best I've ever had. And the easiest way for US to handle the check as well. You'll do fine, SC, trust me (as long as the food is good - then it's DMC's fault
)
Mig? PB? DT? Smitty?
SC getting mad? Who made SC mad? Was it this DMC guy people keep talking about? If it is let me know, I'll take care of him for you SC...just stay calm
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:37 PM
I'm calm now.
Of course, I might change my mind by Saturday.
Hmmmm... at least I can change my mind about THAT (I can't change my mind about the menu).
OK...OK... I'll stop busting balls.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:41 PM
OK...OK... I'll stop busting balls.
When?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:44 PM
Sunday afternoon.
I don't remember this much complaining last year....
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:49 PM
I don't remember this much complaining last year....
I wasn't there last year.
I don't remember this much complaining last year....
I wasn't there last year.
THAT explains it......
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:56 PM
Well ain't you a fuckin' Einstein!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 07:57 PM
I don't remember this much complaining last year....
Didn't hear yourself, huh?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:06 PM
Well, I'm still waiting on a few people about
Menu #3, so I'm gonna call and tell them it's likely, and will know definitely tomorrow -- at least I better know by tomorrow *cough*Mig/PB/DS/DT*cough*
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:11 PM
Who's gonna get suckered .... errrr, I mean, who's gonna organize all this next year??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:14 PM
You are.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:20 PM
No way... I'm not as dumb as I look.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:26 PM
Half Moon Hotel next year with dinner at Nuova Villa Tammaro.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 08:27 PM
Half Moon Hotel next year with dinner at Nuova Villa Tammaro.
People were dying to get into those places.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 09:22 PM
Hell, I think we should all get in the car and go to LaVeranda again.
Who hasn't responded about the restaurant yet, we really do need to get this thing in soon.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 11:18 PM
Hell, I think we should all get in the car and go to LaVeranda again.
Mrs. Cardi agrees!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 11:28 PM
Who hasn't responded about the restaurant yet, we really do need to get this thing in soon.
I haven't.
I'll go with Menu # 3.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 11:39 PM
Geoff, when you call back, could you ask them to substitute a ceasar salad instead of arugala. Arugala can be bitter, and I would never serve it to a large group, as it doesn't have a very broad appeal.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/14/07 11:51 PM
Geoff, when you call back, could you ask them to substitute a ceasar salad instead of arugala. Arugala can be bitter, and I would never serve it to a large group, as it doesn't have a very broad appeal.
While you're calling, I'd like a Dewar's & water and I need a clean knife; the one I have is dirty from me stabbing the PRIX FIX menu.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:00 AM
Why don't the two of you stop busting the man's balls so much! It's not easy to try and make 25 different people happy.
BTW - Geoff, could you ask them to substitute the potatoes with a double order of Chorizos? And I like Red Sangria. And maybe they could give us some garlic shrimp for an appetizer instead of Casears Salad. And ask her......
You know we love ya Geoff!
Can you see if they will let me substitute MISS PAELLA for the Lobster Paella?
(so many crude comments, so little time)
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:11 AM
Hey, Geoff is the one who mentioned substitutions!! I just thought a ceasar salad was a better choice. So, KMA.
Seriously, I think the menu sounds lovely.Except for the arugala.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:15 AM
Thats on the menu???
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:21 AM
In spite of my recent trips to the gym, there's still plenty to pass around.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:25 AM
Well... if I have to kiss it I don't wanna have to order it, too!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:25 AM
In spite of my recent trips to the gym, there's still plenty to pass around.
I guess we'll both be looking at the same menu then.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:26 AM
It sucks to be over 40, doesn't it, Beth???
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:27 AM
It sucks to be over 40, doesn't it, Beth???
It depends on who you're over.
Oh, you mean age.
Hey, if Cher can look good...oh wait, she's had half her body removed.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:35 AM
It sucks to be over 40, doesn't it, Beth???
Hey, if Cher can look good...oh wait, she's had half her body removed.
She has a portable lipo machine and an electric sander with her at all times.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:54 AM
Geoff, when you call back, could you ask them to substitute a ceasar salad instead of arugala. Arugala can be bitter, and I would never serve it to a large group, as it doesn't have a very broad appeal.
That's a good idea, SB! I think you're right.
The rest of yooz can K
MA!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:55 AM
The rest of yooz can KMA!
Hey, at least now we're finally getting some choices.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:57 AM
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:58 AM
That's a good idea, SB! I think you're right.
When you see him on Saturday night, could you teach Mr. Babe how to say that????
Is that REALLY a choice? come on now...
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:02 AM
That's a good idea, SB! I think you're right.
When you see him on Saturday night, could you teach Mr. Babe how to say that????
Men.
My dad is the same way - no matter how obviously right someone else is, he always pushes for the opposite just for the hell of it apparently.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:15 AM
Mr. Babe, on occasion, will say, You were right and I was wrong. But his tone so obviously drips sarcasm that it's difficult to take any comfort from it.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 03:13 AM
The rest of yooz can K
MA!
Is that a Pre-Fix or off the regular menu?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 05:54 AM
The rest of yooz can KMA!
Is that a Pre-Fix or off the regular menu?
Regardless, don't ask for an appetizer with that!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:04 AM
It looks like it will be a little cool there Saturday (high temp in mid 70's and about 57° at night)... absolutely perfect for crawling about town!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:28 AM
The rest of yooz can KMA!
Is that a Pre-Fix or off the regular menu?
Regardless, don't ask for an appetizer with that!!
How about a substitution?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:38 AM
How about a substitution?
You want a substitution???
Whats better than pork butt????
(couldn't resist that one).
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:42 AM
Whats better than pork butt????
Crabcakes.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:44 AM
I'll eat those!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 10:43 AM
Whats better than pork butt????
Never had it myself... but that's only cuz I can't reach
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 11:27 AM
Whats better than pork butt????
Never had it myself... but that's only cuz I can't reach
Exhibit A on why I'm getting my own room this year...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 11:52 AM
See??? You ARE learning!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 12:55 PM
Exhibit A on why I'm getting my own room this year...
And what's exhibit B?
BTW DMC - What is the dress code for Nova Terra?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:04 PM
BTW DMC - What is the dress code for Nova Terra?
You want the regular dress code or the PRIX FIX code??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:07 PM
BTW DMC - What is the dress code for Nova Terra?
You want the regular dress code or the PRIX FIX code??
Maybe Geoff can call the pre-fix lady and ask her if you can substitute a golf shirt for a dress shirt.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:10 PM
Maybe Geoff can call the pre-fix lady and ask her if you can substitute a golf shirt for a dress shirt.
That would be FORE dollars more.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:13 PM
Maybe Geoff can call the pre-fix lady and ask her if you can substitute a golf shirt for a dress shirt.
That would be FORE dollars more.
A little BIRDIE whispered in my ear that it was only two dollars more.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:13 PM
BTW DMC - What is the dress code for Nova Terra?
Why do you care?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:16 PM
BTW DMC - What is the dress code for Nova Terra?
Why do you care?
If he says that the ladies are required to wear mini skirts and whatever they want underneath, I just might decide to attend!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:23 PM
A little BIRDIE whispered in my ear that it was only two dollars more.
told me differently.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 01:41 PM
Hey Pizzaboy, you going to be there this weekend?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:03 PM
I just want a freaking ceasar salad.
Pizzaboy is being coy.
Hey that rhymes!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:04 PM
I just want a freaking ceasar salad.
This is gonna be our war cry this weekend.
We can go marching into the restaurant chanting that!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:07 PM
F**K Ceasar's salad! I do NOT see Cherizo on that appetizer menu! Now I've never gone to a spanish restaurant that doesn't serve Cherizos as an appetizer.
WTF?
CHE-RI-ZO! CHE-RI-ZO! CHE-RI-ZO!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:11 PM
CHE-RI-ZO! CHE-RI-ZO! CHE-RI-ZO!
Attica, Attica, Attica!!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:11 PM
I could've sworn I saw it on the menu somewhere.
Hey, SC, imagine the fun that will ensue if the salad is served frozen!!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:15 PM
I could've sworn I saw it on the menu somewhere.
Only if you order the steak dish. Otherwise NO CHERIZO FOR YOU!
The pre-fix lady is really THE CHERIZO NAZI!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:16 PM
Hey, SC, imagine the fun that will ensue if the salad is served frozen!!!!
No need to worry about that... these prix fix menu items are prepared a day in advance.... the salad will be wilted if anything.
WE WANT CRISPY SALAD! WE WANT CRISPY SALAD!
C'mon SB, you gotta lead a cheer!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:17 PM
No cherizo for you. Two weeks!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:22 PM
C'mon SB, you gotta lead a cheer!
That's Beth's job.
The other thing I noticed is that for $50, the chicken dish kind of sucks. Maybe they could substitute something else? Or is it just me who feels that way?
And more desserts!!!!! Screw the cantaloupe!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:23 PM
Geeez.... can anyone else here spell P-M-S???
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:24 PM
C'mon SB, you gotta lead a cheer!
That's Beth's job.
Backfield in motion.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:30 PM
Geeez.... can anyone else here spell P-M-S???
Hey, that was last week! Now it's just my natural bitchiness coming through.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:30 PM
Hmmm... I was too busy watching the backfield in motion... whats the cheer about?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:32 PM
Hey, that was last week! Now it's just my natural bitchiness coming through.
COOL!!! I gotta sit closer to you this time.
Maybe not... I don't wanna be in the line of fire.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:33 PM
COOL!!! I gotta sit closer to you this time.
And we could play FOOTSIE under the table.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:35 PM
Hmmm... I was too busy watching the backfield in motion... whats the cheer about?
The cheer is hoping no one gets limp lettuce.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:36 PM
COOL!!! I gotta sit closer to you this time.
And we could play FOOTSIE under the table.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:37 PM
Hmmm... I was too busy watching the backfield in motion... whats the cheer about?
The limp is hoping no one gets limp lettuce.
Thats a double limp there.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:38 PM
And usually we only get double entendres.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:39 PM
Hmmm... I was too busy watching the backfield in motion... whats the cheer about?
The limp is hoping no one gets limp lettuce.
Thats a double limp there.
Who said cheerleaders had to be smart too.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:39 PM
And usually we only get double entendres.
Or double billed.
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:40 PM
You are all going to have a lot of fun!
I'm very envious
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:40 PM
Who said cheerleaders had to be smart too.
Just as long as you don't get stepped over.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:41 PM
Who said cheerleaders had to be smart too.
Just as long as you don't get stepped over.
That's not the way I want it.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:41 PM
Btw, should I bring my laptop? Does the hotel have wireless??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:44 PM
That's not the way I want it.
You want to do two limps at a time (like Fredo)??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:44 PM
Btw, should I bring my laptop? Does the hotel have wireless??
Yeah... I'm bringing mine.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:45 PM
We can curl up in a corner and simultaneously connect.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:46 PM
You are all going to have a lot of fun!I'm very envious
Maybe you can make it here to the States and join us one year, Yogi.
In the meantime, why don't you limeys organize a get-together over there??
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:46 PM
What about me you bastards....
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:50 PM
What about me you bastards....
You got family here... plan a trip next time we're having a group get-together.
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:51 PM
You are all going to have a lot of fun!I'm very envious
Maybe you can make it here to the States and join us one year, Yogi.
In the meantime, why don't you limeys organize a get-together over there??
One year i might just do that SC
Me and Capo are trying to plan a get together! He only lives about 5 miles away from me or so
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:53 PM
Me and Capo are trying to plan a get together! He only lives about 5 miles away from me or so
Wow... You guys HAVE to get together then.
Make sure to take some pix and post them here when you do.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:54 PM
Me and Capo are trying to plan a get together! He only lives about 5 miles away from me or so
Wow... You guys HAVE to get together then.
Make sure to take some pix and post them here when you do.
That'll be cool. You guys can hook up with mia Turi while you're at it.
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:55 PM
I can't believe i'm the only Aussie on here...
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:58 PM
Me and Capo are trying to plan a get together! He only lives about 5 miles away from me or so
Wow... You guys HAVE to get together then.
Make sure to take some pix and post them here when you do.
Ok
Will do
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 02:59 PM
I can't believe i'm the only Aussie on here...
You are one of a kind mate
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 03:00 PM
Me and Capo are trying to plan a get together! He only lives about 5 miles away from me or so
Wow... You guys HAVE to get together then.
Make sure to take some pix and post them here when you do.
That'll be cool. You guys can hook up with mia Turi while you're at it.
That would be nice!
Have'nt seen him here for a while!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 04:38 PM
And usually we only get double entendres.
Or double billed.
Hmmm...I always thought that was what Daisy Duck wanted from Donald and Daffy...
Well, watching all this from my vantage point as a fly on the (restaurant) wall, it seems like only a matter of time before there's a mutiny against Nova Terrorism and the Chorizo Nazi, arugula salad and the Prick'd Fix'd Menu - and the battle cry is sounded:
Or to Pizza Hut.
Or to McDonalds.
Or back to Harold's.
Or to the nearest bar.
Signor V.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 04:40 PM
Hmmm...I always thought that was what Daisy Duck wanted from Donald and Daffy...
You quack!!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 04:43 PM
And you quack me up!!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 05:37 PM
[quote=SC]
Well, watching all this from my vantage point as a fly on the (restaurant) wall, it seems like only a matter of time before there's a mutiny against Nova Terrorism and the Chorizo Nazi, arugula salad and the Prick'd Fix'd Menu - and the battle cry is sounded:
Signor V.
You decided to attend?
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 05:44 PM
They just wanted to wet their beaks!
Signor V.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 06:05 PM
You decided to attend?
I wish I could.
This time around, the fates and the gods seem to be lined up against me.
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 07:38 PM
You decided to attend?
I wish I could.
This time around, the fates and the gods seem to be lined up against me.
Signor V.
Ahhhh. Hogwash! Get your ass over to New Brunswick, live it up for a day and enjoy life! You deserve it!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 08:51 PM
*** CHANGE OF RESTAURANT NOTICE ***In order to accommodate our group's varied tastes better, a few of us came to the conclusion that Italian food would be safer than Spanish. In addition, we're going to see if we can order off the regular dinner menu so people can get exactly what they want, and spend however much they want.
We're going to see if we can get a reservation at
PANICOS (click to see menu) -- or somewhere else -- I hope that's okay with everyone. And sorry for the last-minute change. You can spank me when you see me.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:01 PM
I will call the hotel tomorrow and have the woman in guest services make a reservation. So far, the following are confirmed:
JG
DMC
SC
Beth
Mr. and Mrs. Cardi
Mr. and Mrs. Babe
Mignon and Family
That makes 12. I will ask them to make the reservation for 14, in case PB and DT can join us, as they hoped.
IF I DON'T HEAR FROM ANYONE ELSE BY TOMORROW, THEN I WILL ASSUME THAT NOBODY ELSE IS COMING.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:11 PM
I'm pretty sure Mr & Mrs Smitty will be coming, too (Maybe DC can confirm that) as well as my friend Justin (SicilianCulture.com dude). So we could be looking at 17...
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:23 PM
You can spank me when you see me.
Damn! Now I
really wish I could be there!
A new restaurant...and a
floor show!Signor V.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 09:32 PM
Yeah, kinda like the "Superman" show -- but the opposite.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 10:02 PM
Yeah, kinda like the "Superman" show -- but the opposite.
So, you're not gonna break a cracker?
Signor V.
Edit: Top of the page! (The BB works in mysterious ways...
)
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/15/07 11:53 PM
REPOST
*** CHANGE OF RESTAURANT NOTICE ***In order to accommodate our group's varied tastes better, a few of us came to the conclusion that Italian or American food would be safer than Spanish. In addition, we're going to see if we can order off the regular dinner menu so people can get exactly what they want, and spend however much they want.
We're going to see if we can get a reservation at
PANICOS (click to see menu) -- or somewhere else -- I hope that's okay with everyone. And sorry for the last-minute change. You can spank me when you see me.
I will call the hotel tomorrow and have the woman in guest services make a reservation. So far, the following are confirmed:
JG
DMC
SC
Beth
Mr. and Mrs. Cardi
Mr. and Mrs. Babe
Mignon and Family
That makes 12. I will ask them to make the reservation for 14, in case PB and DT can join us, as they hoped.
IF I DON'T HEAR FROM ANYONE ELSE BY TOMORROW, THEN I WILL ASSUME THAT NOBODY ELSE IS COMING.
I'm pretty sure Mr & Mrs Smitty will be coming, too (Maybe DC can confirm that) as well as my friend Justin (SicilianCulture.com dude). So we're looking at 15 or 17...
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 01:26 AM
How nice and organized that is, Geoff. You get a gold star for neatness.
I love how it goes JG (Godfather) then DMC and THEN SC (Consigliere) in the list....I feel like Neri
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:03 AM
Are you the "buffa"??
I'm pretty sure Mr & Mrs Smitty will be coming, too (Maybe DC can confirm that) as well as my friend Justin (SicilianCulture.com dude). So we could be looking at 17...
Off topic, but I love Sicilianculture.com.
I admit I haven't been there a lot recently but it is a great source of information covering many different aspects of the Sicilian culture.
On topic, everyone have a wonderful time this weekend.
TIS
We had a lot of buffas.....;)
What time does your plane arrive in New Jersey TIS?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 09:19 AM
What time does your plain arrive in New Jersey TIS?
There's nothing plain about TIS.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 01:42 PM
I spoke to Samantha at the hotel. She will call Panico's and make the reservation for 15 for about 7:00. She told me that she would call me back to confirm, but that when she spoke to them yesterday, they said that they would be "delighted" to have us. I also told her that we wanted the regular menu.
If there are any problems, I will post back. Otherwise, be there or be square!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 01:45 PM
Thanks SB.
Its about a 5 minute walk, right?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 01:53 PM
I believe so. The hotel is on Albany and the restaurant is on Church. If you look at a map of New Brunswick, you can see that they're very close to one another.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 01:55 PM
I spoke to Samantha at the hotel. She will call Panico's and make the reservation for 15 for about 7:00. She told me that she would call me back to confirm, but that when she spoke to them yesterday, they said that they would be "delighted" to have us. I also told her that we wanted the regular menu.
If there are any problems, I will post back. Otherwise, be there or be square!!
Thank you for taking care of things SB.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:19 PM
Sure, send SB off to do this, send SB off to do THAT, send SB off to make some Mickey Mouse restaurant reservation...
It's my pleasure. I'm just really, really looking forward to seeing you guys. It's been too long.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:20 PM
Sure, send SB off to do this, send SB off to do THAT, send SB off to make some Mickey Mouse restaurant reservation...
Get away from those drapes, SB!!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:22 PM
You funny man!!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:34 PM
Boy I go out of town for a couple of days and things gets changed on me. So what is the dress code like at this Pacino's?
And DC is coming now? That is great you and the Col. can talk about Italy. Is the family coming coming with you? I'd like to see LMC kick Becky's ass in a game of pool again.
What are the plans for Saturday?
SB, Geoff, DMC Thanks for all your hard work.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:36 PM
Yes Mama, Santino and his wife will be there for dinner and drinks. No LMC though.
I am looking forward to meeting Col. Slade!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:39 PM
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:42 PM
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:46 PM
Here is the menu, Mig.
Panico's Dinner Menu I would think it's a bit dressy, although not formal. Slacks or a skirt and a nice top, or a summer dress will be fine.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:52 PM
I'm sorry I'm out. I haven't been home for the past couple days to make anymore. PLEASE DON"T HATE ME
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:53 PM
Everything looks good on that menu. But tell me that this appetizer doesn't make your mouth water:
Tartina di Risotto Canolli rice cakes with sausage, porcini mushrooms, fontina cheese, served with a light mustard sauce
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:53 PM
Here is the menu, Mig.
Panico's Dinner Menu I would think it's a bit dressy, although not formal. Slacks or a skirt and a nice top, or a summer dress will be fine.
What are you wearing SB?
I can wear my new jean mini skirt.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:54 PM
Slacks or a skirt and a nice top
Cool beans. Works for me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:56 PM
Slacks or a skirt and a nice top
Cool beans. Works for me.
DAMN!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:57 PM
DC,
You are coming to Harold's or Frank's Deli or whatever his name is tomorrow?
PS. What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting at?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:57 PM
Before or after she has 3 Martinis?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:58 PM
I would think it's a bit dressy, although not formal. Slacks or a skirt and a nice top, or a summer dress will be fine.
What are you wearing SB?
One of the above. I haven't decided yet.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 02:59 PM
DC,
You are coming to Harold's or Frank's Deli or whatever his name is tomorrow?
You treating me Mama?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:01 PM
Santino should treat Mama
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:03 PM
Slacks or a skirt and a nice top
Cool beans. Works for me.
DAMN!
I do not feel like having to remember to act like a lady and cross my legs with wearing a skirt.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:05 PM
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:15 PM
If you show up then maybe
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:28 PM
Heck, if I knew that Mig was treating, I would've come on Friday!!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:29 PM
What time will you be there Saturday SB?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:30 PM
Mig is treating???
Count me in for Friday, too.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:44 PM
Okay, now that Saturday dinner is presumably out of the way, I'm reposting some ideas for Saturday day... of course we can just play it by ear, but a few options are:
Monmouth Park (horse racing) 12:50 post (~35 miles away)
Freehold Raceway (harness racing) 12:30pm post (~20 miles away)
Raceway Park (car racing) Opens 9am (~20 miles away, near Flea Market below)
Englishtown Flea Market -- 40 acres of outdoor shopping + 5 indoor buildings (over 300 vendors, SB!
). Sat/Sun 8am-4pm
I wouldn't mind hitting the flea market... so far Saturday is supposed to be really nice out (until, of course, I just typed those words)
Any other ideas?
Did the hotel give us any information on where we can go for Saturday?
Englishtown is good for me, I really don't care what we do. I just care about drinking and this whole quarters game which someone will have to teach me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:53 PM
If you show up then Definitely!
Mig is treating???
Count me in for Friday, too.
Heck, if I knew that Mig was treating, I would've come on Friday!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 03:56 PM
If you show up then Definitely!
Hmmmm... Cardi couldn't have changed that... "definitely" is spelled correctly.
(suddenly feeling like plaw)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 04:11 PM
If you show up then Definitely!
Hmmmm... Cardi couldn't have changed that... "definitely" is spelled correctly.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 04:17 PM
Well, I do LOVE a flea market. Hey, I'm up for anything. If it closes at 4:00, that gives us time to get back to the hotel. I hear that it's only going to be in the mid 70's that day, so that would be nice for an outdoor thing. Whatever the group's up for.
I expect to get there around 11:00 on Saturday, which knowing me means Noon. That gives DMC and Geoff a chance to sleep off their hangovers.
DMC, see, you take a quarter, and you bounce it off the table...Wait a minute!!! Didn't you sucker me into this last year????
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 04:21 PM
DMC, see, you take a quarter, and you bounce it off the table...Wait a minute!!! Didn't you sucker me into this last year????
They had vibrating beds in the rooms last year?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 05:42 PM
I just care about drinking and this whole quarters game which someone will have to teach me.
We're playing quarters? Oh yes, count me in.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 06:33 PM
If you show up then Definitely!
Mig is treating???
Count me in for Friday, too.
Heck, if I knew that Mig was treating, I would've come on Friday!!!
I'm sorry something just came up I won't be there till Friday night about midnight.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 06:35 PM
I'm sorry something just came up I won't be there till Friday night about midnight.
Cool... they're open til 2:00!!!
WoooHooo, a free deli dinner!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 06:42 PM
Did I say midnight I meant 2:30
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 06:43 PM
Did I say midnight I meant 2:30
Did I say "2:00"? ... I meant to say 4:00.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 06:46 PM
Hey Mig - When do you have to leave to get there tomorrow afternoon? I'll probably get there between 3 & 4... I'll give you a buzz when I get settled in... And DMC, what about you?
I think that's about it (confirmed) for tomorrow night, right?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 07:09 PM
BTW - If anyone's cell # has changed since last year, please PM it to me. Mine's still the same...
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 07:22 PM
Hey Mig - When do you have to leave to get there tomorrow afternoon? I'll probably get there between 3 & 4... I'll give you a buzz when I get settled in
My plan is to leave my house between 7:30 - 8:00am. Hopefully We will get there the same time you get there.
What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 07:29 PM
I figured we'd play it by ear, but since Harold's gets
soooo busy on Fri/Sat nights, we may want to try getting there a bit earlier, say around by 6ish? We can decide tomorrow. I'll give a call when I get settled (or vice versa) and we'll go from there!
I just hope this cold I got yesterday doesn't get any worse
I'll probably be there around 3 or 4, let me see. I have to go back and get something for my car tomorrow around 12 and I have to get a haircut and I might have last minute plans for one more person to come with me, we'll see how that goes
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 07:48 PM
I might have last minute plans for one more person to come with me, we'll see how that goes
Why are you doing this to Geoff?
I might have last minute plans for one more person to come with me, we'll see how that goes
Why are you doing this to Geoff?
Geoff (that fockin whore) is bringing this Justin guy or whatever...
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 07:55 PM
Geoff (that fockin whore) is bringing this Justin guy or whatever...
He's not my date, tho...
(He's just a martini maniac!)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 08:22 PM
What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting?
You tell us. After all you're buying!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 09:45 PM
I'm going to try and see if there's any way I can meet up with everyone Saturday for dinner.
I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to seriously see if I can work this out.
Signor V.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 09:49 PM
Cool!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 10:09 PM
I'm going to try and see if there's any way I can meet up with everyone Saturday for dinner.
I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to seriously see if I can work this out.
Signor V.
Who do we have to see to make this happen? This board has a lot of buffers that could get this done for you.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 10:15 PM
I'm going to try and see if there's any way I can meet up with everyone Saturday for dinner.
I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to seriously see if I can work this out.
Signor V.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/16/07 10:18 PM
What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting?
You tell us. After all you're buying!
What am I buying?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 12:27 AM
I'm going to try and see if there's any way I can meet up with everyone Saturday for dinner.
I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to seriously see if I can work this out.
Signor V.
That would be great, Signor V!!! We'd be thrilled.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 02:06 AM
What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting?
You tell us. After all you're buying!
What am I buying?
Tongue!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 02:11 AM
I'm going to try and see if there's any way I can meet up with everyone Saturday for dinner.
I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to seriously see if I can work this out.
Signor V.
What's the matter with you? Is this how you turned out? A Hollywood finocchio that ah cries like a woman?
"I'm not making any promises, I'm not making any promises!" What is that nonsense? Ridiculous.
You spend time with your gangsterbb family? Cause a man who doesn't spend time with his gangsterbb family can never be a real man.
You sound terrible. I want you to eat. I want you to join us for dinner and relax this saturday.
It would be really great if you can make it Signor V.!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 02:18 AM
Yeah Signor, you HAVE TO sit by me and tell me what the dishes are. You were a big help to me last year.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 02:21 AM
What time is dinner tomorrow and where are we meeting?
You tell us. After all you're buying!
What am I buying?
Tongue!
I still say Santino should treat Mama. After all she is driving long distance to see Santino and the other members of the family.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 12:21 PM
You're off the hook Mig. I won't be there on friday.
Or perhaps that let's me off the hook!
I guess it depends on how you look at it.
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 06:15 PM
I really wish I could have made it to the convention this year.
In any event, I hope everyone has a great time this weekend!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 06:18 PM
Maybe next year, XDC.
I hope Mig arrives safely... she's on her way there now and judging by where she should be (travelling wise) now they're getting slammed by some severe weather.
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 06:45 PM
Have a good time people???
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 06:48 PM
Maybe next year, XDC.
I hope Mig arrives safely... she's on her way there now and judging by where she should be (travelling wise) now they're getting slammed by some severe weather.
That sucks. I hope that she and the family are ok.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:08 PM
I haven't put on the Weather Channel today, so I had no idea what Mig was driving through (Becky too?).
I know the east coast is supposed to have gorgeous weather for Saturday and Sunday.
Signor V.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:10 PM
Absolutely... great for walking/crawling!
You're gonna get some nasty weather hitting in about an hour.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:12 PM
Later, everyone!
I'll pop in from time to time during this weekend, so be good!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:12 PM
I know the east coast is supposed to have gorgeous weather for Saturday and Sunday.
Signor V.
Did your plans work out?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:14 PM
Later, everyone!
I'll pop in from time to time during this weekend, so be good!
You just make sure that it doesn't pop OUT from time to time this weekend. YOU'D better be good!
See you tomorrow!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:24 PM
Well, right now my "plans" (such as they are) are for me to try and catch a train from Penn Station in Manhattan straight to New Brunswick, then get a cab to Panico's. If the dinner reservations are for 7:00PM, I should be there a little before that.
After that,
anything can happen.
Hmmm....maybe I should bring "Ralphie"...
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:34 PM
You book a room Vitelli?
Maybe if you have a Philly Cheesesteak, you can leave "Ralph" home!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:56 PM
No, I haven't booked a room. I'll probably end up taking a late train back to NYC. Not exactly a happy camper about the whole situation.
But at least I found out that Panico's is only around a block and a half from the train station.
And right now, it's thundering like all hell here in Brooklyn!
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 07:59 PM
But at least I found out that Panico's is only around a block and a half from the train station.
Signor V.
Well at least it's right there.
I took the liberty of pre ordering you a Philly Cheesesteak for an appetizer!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 08:03 PM
I took the liberty of pre ordering you a Philly Cheesesteak for an appetizer!
You're starting to sound suspiciously like Pizzaboy!
Besides, Ralph was always a good earner - and you know me, I
never go anywhere without my shoulder bag.
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 08:09 PM
Maybe if you have a Philly Cheesesteak, you can leave "Ralph" home!
You're starting to sound suspiciously like Pizzaboy!
Besides, Ralph was always a good earner - and you know me, I
never go anywhere without my shoulder bag.
Signor V.
You missed the whole point of my Cheesesteak reference! Remember when we went for Philly Cheesesteaks last year? You weren't "Ralphing" when we got back to the hotel.......but you couldn't leave your room.
That's what I was trying to joke about with you.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 08:26 PM
I'm throwing in the towel! I can't edit my posts fast enough to keep up with you!
I'm not that clever...all I want is a truce.
But no, I do not plan on "seeing Ralph" (as we used to say in my college days) anytime soon.
Philly cheesesteaks are
not my friend.
But I'm starting to think that you may have missed
my "Ralph" reference! (Heheheheheh...)
Signor V.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 08:31 PM
I'll pop in from time to time during this weekend,
Hmmmmm. I wonder if he's talking about the internet.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 09:00 PM
I'll pop in from time to time during this weekend, so be good!
You just make sure that it doesn't pop OUT from time to time this weekend. YOU'D better be good!
Do you pop out at parties?
Are you unpoopular? 
Preferred by discriminating Webmasters 2 to 1!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 09:51 PM
Geoff, DMC and Mig should all be there by now... its a question of how sober everyone'll be... they're about to get POUNDED by severe thunderstorms (probably within 20 minutes).
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 09:55 PM
I don't think it rains inside of bars, so they should be safe.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 10:53 PM
Geoff, DMC and Mig should all be there by now... its a question of how sober everyone'll be... they're about to get POUNDED by severe thunderstorms (probably within 20 minutes).
I just called Geoff to see if everyone got there ok. They all did but said that they were in horrific driving conditions. Geoff told me that he was going about 2 miles per hour and that people were pulled over to the side.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:12 PM
Geoff told me that he was going about 2 miles per hour
Was he alone this time???
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:18 PM
Geoff told me that he was going about 2 miles per hour
Was he alone this time???
No tongue involved either I guess.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:26 PM
Geoff told me that he was going about 2 miles per hour
Was he alone this time???
No tongue involved either I guess.
Don't know about that.
But someone was in the car with him and the tongue the last time saying "Monday -- Tuesday -- Thursday -- Wednesday -- Friday -- Sunday -- Saturday... Andiamo!"
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:29 PM
You two are mean... picking on someone who ain't here to defend himself.
(I bet it was only ONE mph)
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:32 PM
You two are mean... picking on someone who ain't here to defend himself.
(I bet it was only ONE mph)
In somerset, it was 25 miles per hour. Let's not blow things out of proportion.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:32 PM
In somerset, it was 25 miles per hour. Let's not blow things out of proportion.
Maybe you should re-phrase that!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:33 PM
No tongue involved either I guess.
Not unless he's licking his martini glasses dry! (God, what a thought.)
Just glad to hear that everyone got in safe and sound. With all that foul weather, my guess is they'll be doing their Friday night drinking in the hotel bar!
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:37 PM
In somerset, it was 25 miles per hour. Let's not blow things out of proportion.
Maybe you should re-phrase that!
Hmmmmm. Now that you put it that way, maybe you're right. Maybe he really was going only 1 mile per hour.
But for how long it took him to get back to the hotel from Harolds, he could have went around the world!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:37 PM
With all that foul weather, my guess is they'll be doing their Friday night drinking in the hotel bar!
You kidding?? Geoff ain't no amateur... hell, he drove through a HURRICANE just to get to the bar in Chicago!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:38 PM
But for how long it took him to get back to the hotel from Harolds, he could have went around the world!
I heard he DID!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:40 PM
But for how long it took him to get back to the hotel from Harolds, he could have went around the world!
I heard he DID!
Was he struck by the thunderbolt!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:42 PM
Was he struck by the thunderbolt!
He was probably hoping to be struck by lightning.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:44 PM
Was he struck by the thunderbolt!
Dunno, but I think he was struck by the tree that the ..... never mind.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:45 PM
He was probably hoping to be struck by lightning.
Nope. He actually bolted away.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:50 PM
He was probably hoping to be struck by lightning.
Nope. He actually bolted away.
Is that why there wasn't any tongue left?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/17/07 11:52 PM
Is that why there wasn't any tongue left?
I don't know... if it wasn't the lightning it must've been a tornado... he said the tongue got sucked out of him.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 03:19 AM
Just got a text message from DMC and JG, who said that they were TUI-Texting Under the Influence.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 07:30 AM
Heyyy.... the countdown clock has run out. Does that mean this thing started??
Geoff and DMC texting drunk?? Now thats a real surprise.
[/sarcasm]
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 10:08 AM
See you all later on!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 10:27 AM
You're coming, Cardi???
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 10:36 AM
Not if you are.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 10:44 AM
Good... now that we have that settled, I'll see ya about 5:00.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 01:08 PM
If any of you attendees are reading this: My plans have been changed... I won't be arriving until about 1:15. If you guys go to Englishtown pick me up some fleas.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 01:09 PM
Good... now that we have that settled, I'll see ya about 5:00.
Not if I see you first!
Later my friend!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/18/07 01:12 PM
See PM.
Hey you guys at the BB meet. Feel free to post while in a drunken state. That should be interesting.
Have fun you guys!!!
TIS
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/18/07 10:54 PM
Sorry.... this is short notice... we're getting ready for dinner. Reservations are for 7:00.
As always a wonderful get together...Mig's hubby (first time I;m meeting him) fits right in already... after two hours of drinking I better get ready FAST (for dinner)
Later
Sorry.... this is short notice... we're getting ready for dinner. Reservations are for 7:00.
As always a wonderful get together...Mig's hubby (first time I;m meeting him) fits right in already... after two hours of drinking I better get ready FAST (for dinner)
Later
Yea yea!! Let's get right down to the brass tacks here. Who danced on the table? Who got plastered? Did Cardi take over the cab from the driver? You didn't attend any baseball games did you SC?
Any heads in a duffelbag, if you get my drift?
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 05:00 AM
Any heads in a duffelbag,
TIS
Actually there was! I'm serious! "Ralphie"
I'm not kidding!
It was really great to see everyone again.
Mig is still her sweet little self and just brightens up a room everytime she walks in.
Becky is still looking beautiful, and this year I had the honor to finally meet
Mig's husband, Col. Slade, who by the way is a really nice guy.
Of course it's always a pleasure to spend an evening with
Mr. Babe, who may be the easiest going and nicest guy that I know.
My sister, SB, is just a really fun person to be with and has this abiltiy to bring sunshine to all those around her!
DMC did an excellent job in picking the restaurant, and is just a really great guy to talk to and hang out with. I only wish that some of the people in this world would take a page out of this guy's book and show the maturity, class and dignity that this young man displays everytime I am in his company. A true gentleman.
Our very own
Don Malta did a really fantastic job coordinating this whole weekend get together and in the nice guy department, is right up there with Mr. Babe. Our Don also has a very big heart, so don't let him fool ya when he posts on here. I was very glad to meet
Don Malta's business associate, a wonderful guy who fit right in with this group.
It's always a great evening when we all get together, especially when I get to spend time with
my most valued and trusted friend,
SC! His being in our company just makes the day that much more special for me.
I was quite happy to find someone who has quickly become a very good friend to all of us,
Signor Vitelli, waiting for us in the restaurant! His joining us for dinner brought some life to the evening as he's just a funny guy to be around. He never lets the group down because he always has some kind of a surprise for us in that magic bag of tricks that he lugs around!
A very special thanks goes out to
our friend from Florida,
dontomasso, who was thoughtful and generous enough to contact the restaurant and have them send, on his behalf, a superb wine over to our table for us to enjoy with dinner! Grazie DonT! Salute! Salute! Salute!
And last, but definitely not least, it was really a pleasure to see
Beth. This is a lady that I just find to be full of fun, a lady who does nothing but laugh, and just adds that much more life to anyone that is in her company.
You're ALL a really great bunch of people, and I only wish that we could get together more often than we do. I sincerely enjoyed spending the evening with each and every one of you!
VIVA LAS VEGAS 2008!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 12:11 PM
Any heads in a duffelbag,
Actually there was! I'm serious! "Ralphie"
I'm not kidding!
He's NOT kidding! Sr. Vitelli had brought a rather scary looking head with him in his bag of tricks. (CarrotTop has nothing on our Sr. Vitelli!).
For some reason I'm moving in slow motion this morning... I'll be posting some pix later but I'd just like to echo Don Cardi's general assessment of last night.... it was a VERY nice time and it can't get better than when you share lots of laughs and good food with friends.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 12:27 PM
For some reason I'm moving in slow motion this morning...
Gee! What a suprise!
I wonder why?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 03:10 PM
[quote=The Italian Stallionette Who got plastered? TIS
The shorter list would be who didn't.
Sadly, it's over far too soon, and I have to board a bus back to Baltimore.
Unless someone wants to kidnap me. I say we all run off a live on a commune together. I love you guys.
[/quote]
EDIT: Sorry, this is Beth I forgot to sign on. And,I'm not even drunk anymore.
Beth,
Why didn't they put you on the phone yesterday? Sorry I missed saying hello. I'm glad, but not surprised that everyone had a great time. You "all" are such a lovable group.
Hmmm...everyone is still sleeping in I see.
WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!
TIS
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 05:10 PM
Sounds like everyone had a fantastic time. I can't wait to see pictures!
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 06:17 PM
Drinking? There was drinking? I don't remember any of the 16 drinks I had yesterday... there was definitely not enough blood in my alcohol level.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 06:24 PM
I don't remember any of the 16 drinks I had yesterday... there was definitely not enough blood in my alcohol level.
I'm beginning to think you have a hollow leg.
Sorry I didn't get to say "goodbye" this morning... next time I see ya I'll say it.
Just got home, so I'm gonna get organized and post some of the pictures/memories.
VERY nice time!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:08 PM
A few random shots:
Mig's mister (on the left) and DMC sharing a laugh. There was a lot of laughing going on last night!! Mig is involved in a conversation (on the right):
.
Geoff (at the martini bar after dinner) with a green martini. (The bar offered over 100 different types of martinis). We all had some difficulty finding the place... hey, it was a whole three blocks away from the hotel! ... We eventually put a leash on Geoff, instructed him to sniff out martinis and we were lead directly to the bar:
.
Beth placing an order. This may be the only time she WASN'T laughing (she's very serious about her food!):
.
DMC, Becky and Mig (left to right). I think this is when they reacted to Geoff as he danced on the table:
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:11 PM
A few random shots:
This picture is an optical illusion...if a man were to look really closely at it they might eventually see Geoff
Wonderful pictures!!! I'm not big on martinis, but one might think there would be one I'd like out of 100.
I see everyone is having a great time. DMC & Becky seem quite taken by Geoff's table dance; nice shot of the back (side) of Geoff's head;
and Beth, I take my food very seriously as well.
Keep the pictures coming! You guys are so neat.
TIS
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 07:25 PM
I got in a little while ago, and am pooped. I need a nap cuz
someone kept me up all night -- but what a great time! The weekend (as always) just flew by and I wish it'd last longer. EVERYONE was such a pleasure to hang out with!
We went to
Englishtown Flea Markert Saturday -- the place is HUGE! And as you can see in
this pic that SC posted, I got bad sunburn... but it was a beautiful day (compared to the mini-hurricane I drove thru to get there - the 1 hour trip took 2 hours
)
I have some pics I will try to post later, but don't have that many since my 4 batteries were DOA.
And, because my main computer is still shot, and that's the one with Photoshop etc installed on it.
And, because after my nap I need to try and recover from not having gotten online all weekend -- probably for the first time in a decade (
) -- to even look at fantasy sports or email.
I was having too much fun to worry about it.
But a special note to
dontomasso who was
extremely generous with the wine order for the table. I'm sorry you weren't able to be there to share it with us! Dinner was fabulous, and meeting you would've been terrific.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 07:29 PM
I got in a little while ago, and am pooped. I need a nap cuz someone kept me up all night
Who the hell would do such a thing?
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 07:32 PM
We all had some difficulty finding the [martini bar]... hey, it was a whole three blocks away from the hotel!
At least we found it, unlike the night before!
I had a map of the location (3 blocks away) but left it in my room, so we asked the doorman where it was. He told us TWICE how to get there, and I told DMC
(who's been there before!) to remember the directions because I immmediately forgot them. Well, about 6 blocks and 20 minutes later -- and when the skies opened up into a torential downpour in which we all got soaked to the bone -- we had to give up and went bar-hopping instead on the way back to the hotel lounge.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:37 PM
Sicilian Babe recreating the "Meg Ryan faking an orgasm" scene as Mr. Babe expertly portrays the Billy Crystal reaction. Geoff and Sr. Vitelli in background:
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Geoff's look of genuine fear as Sr. Vitelli assures him that either his signature would appear on the contract or his head would replace Ralph's in the bag of tricks:
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A pretty representative shot of the evening. Mig's Mister (left) and Mr. Babe (right) in the foreground deep in conversation. Geoff happily taking it all in:
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Sr. Vitelli and Mig sharing a moment:
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:45 PM
My apologies to Don Cardi, Mrs. Cardi and Beth.... they were sitting near me (and all my pictures of them are badly out of focus).... I hadda re-focus the camera and the restaurant was very dark and I was a little blotto (and obviously I didn't do it correctly).
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:48 PM
I think someone got a good picture of me sitting at the "head" of the table...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 07:54 PM
I think someone got a good picture of me sitting at the "head" of the table...
I gotta tell ya... the ONLY thing I didn't like was that the table was so long it made it virtually impossible to carry on a conversation with those sitting at the other end.
We were somewhat more reserved about getting rowdy and loud (possibly because the restaurant was kind of fancy and the food and service were EXCELLENT) and possibly because this guy (me) was happily mellow (keeping my big mouth shut).
Posted By: Blibbleblabble
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 08:07 PM
I've been trying to stay away from this thread because it makes me jealous I couldn't be there! I'm glad you all had fun though! I'm still curious about this "Head in a Bag". Maybe I'm glad I wasn't there after all.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 08:31 PM
A few random thoughts:
Mr. Babe may be one of the best storytellers I've ever heard - he had us in stitches with a few stories of his (and SB's) travels. Don Cardi, similarly, may be the most animated storyteller I know (he really gets into "it", making the story all that much more fun).
Mrs. Cardi is an immense source of movie info (totally awesome recall about actors/actresses, etc.). Her warmth is comforting and she makes you feel like you've known her for a long, long time.
DMC may be quiet at times but he's the funniest quiet I know. He's also one of the most generous guys I know.
dontomasso's generous and thougtful gift (of the wine) was a really nice thing for him to do. Thank you, dt!!
Mignon is a wonderful soul! She's so genuine!! Look up "down-to-earth" in the dictionary and you'll find her picture there.
Sicilian Babe is a party animal and a pure delight to be with. She never fails to make me laugh and my time with her (and Mr. Babe) is always too short. She's a sharp chick!
Sr. Vitelli is a scream... when not wowing you with his knowledge on a number of subjects he'll have you laughing with something outrageous (like sharing a "wig").
Beth is one funny chick. She'll get you laughing with her in no time at all. Better yet, she's a good sport and a very decent lady. I'm glad I know her.
Don Cardi and Geoff.... what can you say about them? I consider them as brothers... they've taught me a few good lessons and I'm truly blessed that they're in my life.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 08:37 PM
This picture is an optical illusion...if a man were to look really closely at it they might eventually see Geoff
I never really noticed.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 09:34 PM
I'm still curious about this "Head in a Bag". Maybe I'm glad I wasn't there after all.
I wasn't at last year's sitdown, so I had no clue what the others were talking about (Sr. Vitelli's Ralph). When he showed me (the head in the bag) I was dumfounded... I just stared at it with my mouth open (great drunken reaction, huh?).
We had to wait about 10 minutes for the martini bar to set up accomodations for us (we had a group of 13 people). I had gone downstairs to speak with the restaurant manager (about setting up a large table) and as I was waiting, Don Cardi leaned over the railing and whispered that I should "warn" the manager (who also doubled as a bouncer/ID checker) about Sr. Vitelli's bag. Sensing that it'd be good for a laugh I told the guy to check out the bag before he let SV in (but he didn't do it
).
Evidently the name "Ralph" refers to Ralph Cifaretto (from "The Sopranos")... you may remember that Tony Soprano killed him and chopped off his head and put it in a bowling ball case. Now, it gets even better - Sr. Vitelli had a duplicate of the hairpiece that Ralph wore, too. He fitted it on my head and someone took a picture of it... now I'm just waiting for the blackmail demand to be made.
Funny how this stuff is starting to come back to me now.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 11:00 PM
Well, I got back to Brooklyn at nearly four o'clock in the morning and faced an irate, hungry cat.
Ate a bit, watched TV, went to bed.
Woke up around midday, washed my face, shaved my tongue.
I am
almost a human being. (These things take time.)
Will post more later.
In the meantime...
I had a
great time seeing everybody.
I thank you.
Ralph thanks you.
Signor V.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 11:18 PM
Yo, yo. Bethie's in the house and giving a shout out to all my peeps.
Oh man, I'm so getting sued by Bad Daddy.
Apologies for the short, incoherent ramble I posted this morning. I was working on a laptop, and it was hard for me.
A lovely weekend has come and gone, and I'm very sad.
It was such great fun.
Thanks to our esteemed leader Geoff for the gift. He's fun, sweet and giving guy. I don't give a crap what anyone says about him.
How awesome to spend time with my sis SB and Mr. Babe. They're a dynamic duo to spend time with. And will keep you laughing forever.
Equally great to see DC and his lovely wife. How wonderful to hear first hand their stories of Italy. I know SB is your sis, but can I be the evil stepsister?
How nice to finally meet SV. What can you say about a guy who'll gladly bring his head out of it's bag at a single notice.
It was a treat to meet Mignon and her lovely family. She is thoroughly a very sweet, and soft spoken woman.
DMC is so cute you just want to pinch his cheeks, or put him in a headlock and give him a noogie. It was also said that he is hot.
And lastly, SC. Thanks for the ride.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 11:24 PM
Beth,
Why didn't they put you on the phone yesterday? Sorry I missed saying hello.
TIS
I don't know why they didn't put me on the phone. I guess I'm not formally part of The Breakfast Club yet.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 11:30 PM
DMC is so cute you just want to pinch his cheeks, or put him in a headlock and give him a noogie. It was also said that he is hot.
Who said that about DMC?
I'm still tired, I need to post about everyone, I will do it soon.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT READ! - 08/19/07 11:39 PM
And last, but definitely not least, it was really a pleasure to see Beth. This is a lady that I just find to be full of fun, a lady who does nothing but laugh, and just adds that much more life to anyone that is in her company.
Funny how. Funny like a clown? I'm here to amuse you?
Thanks for the shot, and the shot glass. Which I'm borrowing indefinitely. Does this make me a wanted criminal.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 11:51 PM
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/19/07 11:52 PM
Well, I usually have to pay to see it.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:44 AM
I will say this about the weekends we've had. There are only 2 categories for them, with and without SC. It was an entirely different weekend with him there. Obviously that is not meant to take anything away from anyone else but he definitely makes it a better weekend.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:54 AM
SC was there?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:56 AM
Hey Everyone:
Me and the Col. got home about 9pm. We would've got home a little sooner than that but we stopped and got something to eat before we went home. I am totaly wiped out.
First of all I want to thank all of you for making Ray feel so welcome in our BB family.
What a great time we had as usual. Even though we got drenched in the pouring rain Friday night looking for Clydz. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Geoff- Thanks for putting all this together and thank you so much for the dvd. It went by so fast. Is your sunburn better today? Thanks for taking us to the Englishtown flea market That was alot of fun and thanks for buying us breakfast.
SC- It was so great seeing you again but PLEASE I don't want it to be another 2 years before I get to see you again. You are the best. I was so sad that I didn't get to see you this morning before we left.
DC- It was wonderful seeing you and Mrs. Cardi. I really enjoyed hearing your stories about Italy. Ray had fun talking to you and Mrs. Cardi about his trip to Italy when he was in the Navy. It is always fun being with you and Mrs. Cardi. I am so glad that everything worked out that you were able to come. So will you guys be coming to Canton anytime soon?
Beth- I am so honored I finally got to meet the crabby chick. I wish I got to talk to you a little more. Last year SB had the giggles this year it was your turn. I hope I can see you again soon.
Vitelli- I was so happy that you were able to come and have dinner with us. And for entertaining us with that wig you put on SC. Thanks for the advice you gave me. If you can think of any recipes for me please pm me with them.
SB- It was great seeing you and Mr. Babe again and getting to have breakfast with you this morning. How is the tooth today? Ray had a great time talking to Mr. Babe about his property out in Montana. Have a great time in Fl.
DMC- Thanks alot for not being able to find Clydz Friday. J/k. We had fun watching you drink one right after another. You are alot of fun to hang with. You should see some of the blackmail pic's I have of you.
It was fun meeting Geoff's friend Justin. He is real nice.
So Vegas next year huh?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:30 AM
A few more things (my memory is slowly coming back as the scotch induced spider webs are disintergrating):
The food (and service) was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! DMC's recommendation of the restuarant was right on (as was his suggestion of the Filet Mignon - it was one of the best ones I've EVER had). DMC doesn't slur words when he drinks; he gets excited about what he's saying... I can still hear him saying (about the filet mignon), "YOU DON'T EVEN NEED A KNIFE!!!!"
A little old lady with a kindly face (another customer at the restaurant) came over to our table as she was leaving. She must have been watching us and wanted to know about our group ... I THINK it was Don Cardi who explained the who/what/where to her and she remarked that it was a very nice thing to see (our group having a good time).
I'm missing some pictures
. (My camera uses floppy disks and two of them [I think] have disappeared). I KNOW I took some pix of us at the hotel bar and I simply can't find them now.
SV remarked about shaving his tongue this afternoon (after last night's drinking). I know exactly what he means.
I apologize to all for not saying "goodbye" in the morning. Something came up and I was in my room waiting for some black coffee from Room Service. When the "waiter" brought it in he noticed my laptop with my Humphrey Bogart screen saver on it (similar to my avatar). Thinking that it was some cowboy he went on to tell me how his uncle used to ride in rodeos.
The hotel was hosting some large wedding. When we all got back (after dinner and the the martini bar) to finish our partying we encountered many of the wedding guests in the hotel bar. Sicilian Babe was hysterical at pointing out one of the wedding group's women who had her boobs hanging out.
I had gone outside to have a ciggy (at the martini bar) and quickly came back inside. I told Beth that someone was hitting on me. She asked "who"?. I pointed out the guy.
(He was with a group of his friends attending a bachelor party there. I asked him where the stripper was and he replied, "Oh no, we're not into that"). OK, no big deal, but I suddenly found the urge to get back to my friends.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:39 AM
Glad you got home safe, Mig!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 12:44 PM
The hotel was hosting some large wedding. When we all got back (after dinner and the the martini bar) to finish our partying we encountered many of the wedding guests in the hotel bar. Sicilian Babe was hysterical at pointing out one of the wedding group's women who had her boobs hanging out.
How ironic that with all the guys there it would be the girls who got the peep show. I thought at one point SB was gonna get up and personally put those puppies away.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 12:49 PM
I had gone outside to have a ciggy (at the martini bar) and quickly came back inside. I told Beth that someone was hitting on me. She asked "who"?.
I think I said a little more then that.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 12:59 PM
The hotel was hosting some large wedding. When we all got back (after dinner and the the martini bar) to finish our partying we encountered many of the wedding guests in the hotel bar. Sicilian Babe was hysterical at pointing out one of the wedding group's women who had her boobs hanging out.
How ironic that with all the guys there it would be the girls who got the peep show.
All you had to do was ask....
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:06 PM
DMC- You should see some of the blackmail pic's I have of you.
I think we all should see them.
I just want to ask DMC when the magic show ended and the bar owners made the room stop spinning. (I don't think he was kidding when he said he had 16 drinks).
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:33 PM
I don't remember any pictures taken of me
Actually Beth, I was really just saying that to be funny. I was actually "okay" in terms of the room spinning...walking on the other hand was EXTREMELY difficult lol.
I was so NOT kidding about the 16 drinks:
4 Vodka Tonics before Dinner
1 Vodka Tonic at Dinner
The equivalent of "about" 9 -10 martinis
1 Full Vodka Tonic after Martinis
1 1/3 Vodka Tonic after that.
And I had a sip of Becky's Corona which is what I think did it.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:39 PM
And I had a sip of Becky's Corona which is what I think did it.
Yeah, it was the sip of Corona that did it.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:41 PM
And I had a sip of Becky's Corona which is what I think did it.
Yeah, it was the sip of Corona that did it.
I'm glad SOMEONE agrees with me
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 01:50 PM
And I had a sip of Becky's Corona which is what I think did it.
Thats what happens when you mix drinks.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:04 PM
I was going to type a "10 things I think I think (I remember) from the weekend" but I couldn't remember 10 things
As I said before SC is really just a great guy who livens up the weekends with his stories and jokes.
JG, I can't believe someone kept you up that late on Saturday night
As always it was great to see you again, and its good knowing that when I feel like a drunk I just have to look over and I feel better about myself
Of course it was wonderful to see Mrs. R again, ok and Mr. Babe...the stories they can tell are priceless. Everyone was so thankful that SB FINALLY came out of her shell and was able to take control of the ordering and everything about dinner. And a special thank you to Mr. Babe, when everyone, including Mrs. R said no more drinnks for me, he was there to get me another
Mr. and Mrs. Cardi, I'm not sure what more I can say about the 2 of them that I haven't already said. Its nice to be able, at 22 years old, to talk to the person you will become in 20 years. I think the movie Spartacus, in all the times we've talked is the only thing we've ever disagreed on. As far as Mrs. Cardi, what a lovely and down to earth woman. I hope I can follow in your footsteps when picking a wife.
Beth, you are a barrel of laughs. Anytime you are around her you know there will be a lot of jokes and a good time being had by all.
Mig and family...3 very friendly people. Mig is a sweetheart in every sense of the word. And I tripled my knowledge of hunting and squirrel recipes by talking to the Col. Becky went through hell and high water (literally) to get there, and basically only stay for one day. But we did find out that she is definitely NOT a morning person
lol
Its always fun when SV shows up, bringing a wig or mustaches. He is a very smart man and the things he remembers are just amazing. He reminds you of the Jeopardy contestants lol.
A special thank you to Don Tomasso for the wine....I did have a glass of that (oh no, does that mean 17 drinks?). That was something you didn't have to do but of course we all appreciated it.
I know a lot of you might not want to say it, but this was the first meeting we had with everyone there since Paul passed away. And for those of you who know me, emotions (which don't involve anger) are usually not my thing but it did make the meeting more special. And of course he always comes up in conversation, about DC's Commisioning skills in Fantasy Hockey to his famous line from our meeting in Somerset "Apparently, a chicken breast is just 2 wings sown together".
Don Smitty and family was greatly missed as were those of you who tried to make it for the first time but could not.
I have never been with a more fun or generous group of people than the ones here.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:05 PM
And I had a sip of Becky's Corona which is what I think did it.
Thats what happens when you mix drinks.
That's very true, up until that point I could have sold my blood as pure Vodka
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:10 PM
And a special thank you to Mr. Babe, when everyone, including Mrs. R said no more drinnks for me, he was there to get me another
I think you also need to thank him for not actually burning your room key.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:13 PM
And a special thank you to Mr. Babe, when everyone, including Mrs. R said no more drinnks for me, he was there to get me another
I think you also need to thank him for not actually burning your room key.
I had 2 room keys..what I have to thank him for is not USING my room key
Some jackass reached into my pocket and threw MY room key at his wife, I can't believe someone would do such a thing. People these days
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:17 PM
Great pics and (slightly hazy) recollections!
Glad you all had such a good time
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 02:28 PM
Some jackass reached into my pocket and threw MY room key at his wife, I can't believe someone would do such a thing. People these days
I'll bet that he wouldn't have done that if Santino was still there!
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 03:06 PM
I'll bet that he wouldn't have done that if Santino was still there!
I would have given my right eye just to see Don Cardi beat somebody up for messing with DMC.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 03:07 PM
Actually, DMC is one of those quiet ones that you have to be careful of when he gets pissed off.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 03:08 PM
I'll bet that he wouldn't have done that if Santino was still there!
I would have given my right eye just to see Don Cardi beat somebody up for messing with DMC.
I may have bent the truth a little bit when I said someone reached into my pocket..that someone *MAY* have been me who threw my room key at Mrs. R
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 03:10 PM
I may have bent the truth a little bit when I said someone reached into my pocket..that someone *MAY* have been me who threw my room key at Mrs. R
So,
YOU waited until I left to do that!
You throw--a key--at my sista again--and I'll kill ya!
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 03:10 PM
I may have bent the truth a little bit when I said someone reached into my pocket..that someone *MAY* have been me who threw my room key at Mrs. R
Shame on you, DMC!
You should have slipped it to her under the table.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:00 PM
And a special thank you to Mr. Babe, when everyone, including Mrs. R said no more drinnks for me, he was there to get me another
There was probably a method to his madness. I don't think he actually did this to make YOU happy.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:28 PM
A few more pix, courtesy of Geoff. I'm not doing any justice to these pictures, they're very large and when seen in greater detail they're much better, but I'll leave that to Geoff (to re-size them better).
Anyway, this is the right side of the table at Panico's (dinner). From left to right, Sr. Vitelli, Sicilian Babe, Mr. Babe, SC, and Beth. Sorry that I ruined it by closing my eyes (I was catching 40 winks):
.
The left side of the table starting with Don Cardi (also looks asleep), Mrs. Cardi, DMC, Becky and Mignon:
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The group outside Panico's after dinner. Its a wonder some of us are standing. From left to right - DMC, Sicilian Babe (hidden behind DMC), Mr. Babe, Sr. Vitelli (with Ralph in the bag), SC, Beth, Becky, Mig's Mister, Geoff, Don Cardi and Mignon:
.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:35 PM
SC wearing a Ralph Cifaretto wig courtesy of Sr. Vitelli. (It REALLY does look like Ralphie's hair):
.
The group at the martini bar. On the left hand side is Geoff, Mr. Babe, Sicilian Babe and Beth; on the right hand side is Signor Vitelli, Mig (hidden behind SV), DMC and Mig's Mister. DMC is running out of fingers with which to count his drinks:
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:35 PM
Thanks, SC!
At least my Mods aren't asleep when policing the BB!
And look, there's DMC pinching his nipples again... all weekend he was doing that!
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:38 PM
I didn't realize it was MY nipples I was pinching until Sunday
The thumbs up was supposed to be my Borat impression...
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:40 PM
The thumbs up was supposed to be my Borat impression...
I wonder if SC will post the 2-fingers-up pic I sent him of you.....
Probably not, but you were approaching your peak at that moment
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:43 PM
HE HAS TO POST THAT.
You have my okay for that lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 04:58 PM
Dunno what DMC is ordering here, but its evident he wants two of them:
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 05:00 PM
Must have been those girl scout martinis...
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 05:04 PM
Dunno what DMC is ordering here, but its evident he wants two of them:
Look. It's the TUI guy.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 05:04 PM
SOMETHING sinister is going on here. Mr. Babe, Sicilian Babe and Beth in cahoots:
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 05:59 PM
Don Cardi telling Mama Mig :"Where's Michael? I'm not taking the picture without Michael."
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 06:04 PM
Dunno what DMC is ordering here, but its evident he wants two of them:
Did he have to show I.D.??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 06:13 PM
Anyway dontomasso, thanks to you, we were drinking more wine that day.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 06:21 PM
Show I.D.? Thats what I did when the guy asked me for I.D. lol
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 07:01 PM
Dunno what DMC is ordering here, but its evident he wants two of them:
Looks like he's advertisin' a Heapin' Helpin' of
Tongue to me!
Signor V.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 07:06 PM
Looks like he's advertisin' a Heapin' Helpin' of
Tongue to me!
Yeah, what a shame we didn't make it to the deli
as well...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 07:49 PM
Don Cardi telling Mama Mig :"Where's Michael? I'm not taking the picture without Michael."
Looks like it, too.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:41 PM
Actually I was telling Mama about the tongue lashing that I received from Beth (and several others) about changing my original avatar and how she ordered me to switch back to it.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:47 PM
SOMETHING sinister is going on here. Mr. Babe, Sicilian Babe and Beth in cahoots:
Wasn't this picture taken when Mr. Babe had my roomkey? It was Beth all along.....you are nothing to me now Beth, not a sister..
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:51 PM
Actually I was telling Mama about the tongue lashing that I received from Beth (and several others) about changing my original avatar and how she ordered me to switch back to it.
If I knew all it took was a tongue lashing I would have done it long ago.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:52 PM
Wasn't this picture taken when Mr. Babe had my roomkey? It was Beth all along.....you are nothing to me now Beth, not a sister..
Miiikeeyyyy!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:54 PM
Actually I was telling Mama about the tongue lashing that I received from Beth (and several others) about changing my original avatar and how she ordered me to switch back to it.
If I knew all it took was a tongue lashing I would have done it long ago.
If I know that you will lash me with your tongue, I'll change my avatar the day before each time we are going to see each other!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:57 PM
[/quote]
You know what this picture really looks like?
CUT TO: Sandra gestures to other women about the size of Sonny's manhood; they laugh;
Sandra turns to see Lucy get up to meet Sonny
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:58 PM
If I know that you will lash me with your tongue, I'll change my avatar the day before each time we are going to see each other!
So we all meet at Carnegie Deli for corned beef next Saturday then.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:59 PM
CUT TO: Sandra gestures to other women about the size of Sonny's manhood; they laugh;
Sandra turns to see Lucy get up to meet Sonny
I'm Sandra? Aren't you Sonny?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 08:59 PM
If I know that you will lash me with your tongue, I'll change my avatar the day before each time we are going to see each other!
So we all meet at Carnegie Deli for corned beef next Saturday then.
I think the ordering of Tongue for this occasion would be more appropriate.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:00 PM
I'm Sandra. Aren't you Sonny?
I thought you'd rather be Lucy!
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:02 PM
You know, next year we should take picture of everyone.
Say, JG, myself, Cardi and ugh (who's Fredo?) standing by a car.
And then a shot of everyone being in the same spots as our counterparts.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:02 PM
You know, next year we should take picture of everyone.
Say, JG, myself, Cardi standing by a car.
And you can pose in Fredo's spot!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:04 PM
I'm Sandra. Aren't you Sonny?
I thought you'd rather be Lucy!
I did. I've always wanted to be banged against a bathroom door, not sitting home in a frumpy bathroom with a baby on each knee. But alas, you called me Sandra. Or did you? Now I'm confoosed.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:06 PM
You know, next year we should take picture of everyone.
Say, JG, myself, Cardi standing by a car.
And you can pose in Fredo's spot!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:11 PM
I think this picture needs to be DMC's avatar.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:13 PM
I think this picture needs to be DMC's avatar.
What are you the Avatar Nazi?
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:16 PM
I think this picture needs to be DMC's avatar.
What are you the Avatar Nazi?
No vodka for you. Two weeks.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:16 PM
But alas, you called me Sandra. Or did you? Now I'm confoosed.
Yes I did call you Sandra.
But I think that BethEMancini sounds better than BethESandra.
BethE the Avatar Nazi? "NO AVATAR FOR YOU!!!!!!"
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:17 PM
I think this picture needs to be DMC's avatar.
What are you the Avatar Nazi?
No vodka for you. Two weeks.
Vodka? What's Vodka? Do I like Vodka?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:17 PM
Actually I was telling Mama about the tongue lashing that I received from Beth (and several others) about changing my original avatar and how she ordered me to switch back to it.
You will get a tongue lashing from Mama if you don't switch it back to Santino. GOT IT!!!!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:19 PM
But I think that BethEMancini sounds better than BethESandra.
I think BethEHottubQueen sounds better myself.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:24 PM
Vodka? What's Vodka? Do I like Vodka?
You might know if you actually tried drinking it, instead of just inhaling it.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:49 PM
Vodka? What's Vodka? Do I like Vodka?
You might know if you actually tried drinking it, instead of just inhaling it.
oh
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 09:50 PM
Is that a better Avatar Beth?
Posted By: XDCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/20/07 10:13 PM
Is that a better Avatar Beth?
That's fantastic!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 12:34 AM
Is that a better Avatar Beth?
It's perfect. Just perfect.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 12:48 AM
Is that a better Avatar Beth?
It's perfect. Just perfect.
Oh you meant the avatar, not me
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 01:03 AM
You've already been called hot, now you want to be called perfect too?
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 01:13 AM
You've already been called hot, now you want to be called perfect too?
I have low self esteem..couldn't you tell?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 03:52 AM
Mig and family...3 very friendly people. Mig is a sweetheart in every sense of the word. And I tripled my knowledge of hunting and squirrel recipes by talking to the Col. Becky went through hell and high water (literally) to get there, and basically only stay for one day. But we did find out that she is definitely NOT a morning person
lol
The Col. told me he will bring you and Geoff some squirel meat next year.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:01 AM
I think someone got a good picture of me sitting at the "head" of the table...
Geoff, I have a pic of the "head" table but it's not of you it's Justin.
BTW when he says "head" he means "head"
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 12:21 PM
I am sorry I've been derelict in my duty here. I woke up about 4:00 Sunday morning with a monstrous toothache. I can't believe how much it hurt. I ended up not sleeping at all, and by the time I got home Sunday, I loaded up on pain meds and passed out. I got to the dentist early yesterday, he numbed me up and then at Noon I ended up having emergency root canal.
Hey, Beth!! I had woot canaw!!!
I echo all of the sentiments here. I had a wonderful time and I can't say enough about the wonderful nature of everyone. I am constantly amazed at what a diverse group we are, and yet how well we all get along. We are of different ages, backgrounds and so on, but we all have such a wonderful time!
The Mignon family is always great to see. Mr. Babe and the Col. were deep in several conversations and we were so glad that he was finally able to join you and Becky this time around!
My sweet DMC! You are a blast, but maybe you should stop at 15 next year.
And, as Sicilian Babette said to tell you, we really need to find you a girl!!
And I love my brother and sister-in-law DC and Mrs. Cardi. They are
almost too much fun for one room!! We always have a great time talking to you guys, and I'm glad that a twist of fate allowed you to join us for dinner. It would NOT have been the same without you.
I was so happy to see SV at the table when we got to the restaurant! It was a very pleasant surprise. So glad that you were able to join us.
It was great to see my Beth. It's been far too long, and I was so happy to see you, and to get that special Beth hug!
SC, you know how much you mean to me. As someone posted earlier, it's a whole different kind of weekend when you're there, and we are all the better for it!
Geoff-baby, You are the tops! You are a sweet and generous soul. I am so glad to have seen you. Mega-kisses for my favorite Cabana Boy.
Dontomasso, Thank you so much for your generous gift. An excellent choice, I might add!!
And where was that big wuss Pizzaboy??? He promised to bring me some cheese from Arthur Avenue when he met me this weekend!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 12:32 PM
SB!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should cawl, re rawwy!
Good to see you posting. Sorry about the teeth, but just glad it didn't happen over the weekend. Can't wait to see you again, and hopefully it won't have to wait until Vegas.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 01:29 PM
My sweet DMC! You are a blast, but maybe you should stop at 15 next year.
And, as Sicilian Babette said to tell you, we really need to find you a girl!!
Keep your fingers crossed for August 29th
If this doesn't work out then I think you will be looking for a new student lol
I think Saturday was split up into BGSM (Before Girl Scout Martini) and AGSM (After Girl Scout Martini)
Strangely I still felt manlier drinking the Girl Scout Martini than I did drinking Corona last year lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 03:22 PM
I just want to point out (for the sake of those who didn't attend) that even though the theme of most of these last few pages worth of posts involves alcohol the get-together was a helluva lot more than just drinking.
It was about getting together with friends. It was about sitting down and sharing dinner. It was about sharing our stories and sharing laughs. We know each other from the boards and taking it to the next level is a step some of us were fortunate enough to do. When you sit down and eat a meal with friends, and the conversation flows freely, and you laugh, and you listen, its better than anything else.
I wrote earlier about an old lady that stopped by our table and remarked how nice it was for friends to get together. I consider that our benediction, and that little old lady was quite observant.
I am reminded of our good friend, plawrence, who in the last two years of his life, realizing that he was dying, knew what was REALLY important - friendship! He loved getting together with the members and I totally understand "why". Guys and gals, don't wait until its too late... if you can't make one of these annual sit-downs, form your own groups closer to your homes. You won't be sorry!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 03:47 PM
Well said SC
It is the best meeting and listening to other peoples stories from differnt walks of life. Or running your ass off trying to get out of the pouring rain
The memories I have of these BB weekends I will treasure in my heart for the rest of my life.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 03:52 PM
Or running your ass off trying to get out of the pouring rain
Your husband told me it reminded him of his submarine days (getting wet like that).
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:17 PM
Well said SC. That's exactly what it's all about.........FRIENDS!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:33 PM
I have dibs on being Phoebe. Only because I'm not rich like Rachel and I can't cook like Monica.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:39 PM
I have dibs on being Phoebe.
Phoebe Cates (circa 1982)? I'll be in the bathroom.....
lol
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:41 PM
I have dibs on being Phoebe.
Phoebe Cates (circa 1982)? I'll be in the bathroom.....
lol
Gives new meaning to the term, "Be my friend, Godfather".
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:41 PM
I have dibs on being Phoebe.
Phoebe Cates (circa 1982)? I'll be in the bathroom.....
lol
Yeah, but you'll be thinking of Judge Rheinhold, while you...you know...
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:52 PM
Yeah, but you'll be thinking of Judge Rheinhold, while you...you know...
Looky here - Poopus Pilot in the peanut gallery!
lol
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:56 PM
Yeah, but you'll be thinking of Judge Rheinhold, while you...you know...
Looky here - Poopus Pilot in the peanut gallery!
lol
And that's exactly what pb thinks of when he goes to the bathroom.
Posted By: pizzaboy
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 04:59 PM
Yeah, but you'll be thinking of Judge Rheinhold, while you...you know...
Looky here - Poopus Pilot in the peanut gallery!
lol
I tell you about my intestinal problems and you call me poopus?
Nice, real nice.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:04 PM
I tell you about my intestinal problems and you call me poopus?
Nice, real nice.
This group goes right for the jugular. I won't even tell you what they call me!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:06 PM
I won't even tell you what they call me!!!
I'll tell them what I call you.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:08 PM
Nice, real nice.
Don't
crucify me - I was going strictly by your Shout Box posts
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:10 PM
I won't even tell you what they call me!!!
I'll tell them what I call you.
Don't you dare! There are children reading this!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:15 PM
Looky here - Poopus Pilot in the peanut gallery!
lol
Poopus Pilot? Or was that meant to be Poopus
Pilate?
So, yeah - where was Pizzaboy? Where was the Grand
Poo-Bah of da Bronx? The
Poop of Pelham Bay?
We all went out, socialized, and got stinking blotto pickled, while he stays home and "abeetz" his mortadella!
As Desi Arnaz used to say: "You got some 'splaining to do!"
Signor V.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:16 PM
I won't even tell you what they call me!!!
I'll tell them what I call you.
Don't you dare! There are children reading this!
Were you referring to their mental or physical age??
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:20 PM
Were you referring to their mental or physical age??
Oh great... another county is heard from!!
"Look at her! Her boobs are hanging out, you can see EVERYTHING!!!!" (Hadda be one the funniest moments of the night).
You're such a trouble-starter!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:21 PM
Poopus Pilot? Or was that meant to be Poopus
Pilate?
Ooops, yeah, I meant Pilate - that makes my mistake even better
All this potty talk is making me have to go........
lol
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:23 PM
Just caught that
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:25 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
And don't get me started on the bustier-wearing slut who was trying to pick up my husband at the bar!!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:26 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:27 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
I don't know, but if you had passed by, you couldn't miss them. There is low cut, and then there is a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. She was one of the bridesmaids from the wedding.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:27 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
And don't get me started on the bustier-wearing slut who was trying to pick up my husband at the bar!!
You and I were both ready to open up a can of whoop ass that night.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:28 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
Umm you were the bustier-wearing slut who was hitting on Mr. Babe**
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:29 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
Umm you were the bustier-wearing slut who was hitting on Mr. Babe**
How much did you pay him to keep the competition occupied?
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:30 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
Umm you were the bustier-wearing slut who was hitting on Mr. Babe**
How much did you pay him to keep the competition occupied.
I had to pay for his hotelroom, drinks, dinner and an extra $300.
I mean, what, how dare you accuse me of that!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:31 PM
All this potty talk is making me have to go........
lol
(JG rises from "head" of table.)
DON CARDI: Don't take too long.
SC: He's clean, I frisked him...I've frisked a thousand young punks.
Signor V.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:31 PM
That girl had on a longline strapless bra and a pair of jeans. Do people actually walk around wearing their support garments as clothing???
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:39 PM
Do people actually walk around wearing their support garments as clothing???
You didn't like my loincloth?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:39 PM
SC, they WERE!! OMG!! She might as well have plopped them on a platter.
Where the hell was I during that????
You were playing pool with Mr. Babe then.
He had just come back from the bar at which SB saw some floozie (innocently) talking to Mr. Babe. SB's voice was approaching "MY CHEESECAKE IS FROZEN" level when she asked, "Who is that floozie hitting on my husband?" I was in between the two of them and worried that I'd get the sh*t kicked out of me when SB went ballistic on the ho. (I went and hid behind Beth - sometimes disgression is the better part of valor).
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:40 PM
Where was I when that was going on..I'm assuming drinking but I had to have been doing something lol
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:43 PM
Where was I when that was going on..I'm assuming drinking but I had to have been doing something
Actually, you were on the couch with your back to this "flasher". She was sitting behind you. You were too busy showing Mrs. R. your room key.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:45 PM
Oh ok now I remember, I'm glad someone knew what I was doing that night
Edit: I figured if she didn't understand how her own room key worked she could have used mine for practice..
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:47 PM
I was a perfect lady. I waited for Mr. Babe to go back to the pool table, and then I stuck her with one of the stirrers from Clydz.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:48 PM
Where was I when that was going on..I'm assuming drinking but I had to have been doing something
Actually, you were on the couch with your back to this "flasher". She was sitting behind you. You were too busy showing Mrs. R. your room key.
So THAT'S why Mr. Babe said I should have paid for Mrs. R's dinner...
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:48 PM
Yeah, you were trying all those "I'm innocent" stories and lines... I'm tellin' ya, you should've written down the pearls of wisdom that Mr. Babe was giving you that night. Great advice!!!
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:50 PM
[quote=SC(I went and hid behind Beth - sometimes disgression is the better part of valor). [/quote]
Oh, THAT's what you were doing behind me.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:50 PM
I was a perfect lady. I waited for Mr. Babe to go back to the pool table, and then I stuck her with one of the stirrers from Clydz.
As Beth pointed out, you could've taken your eye out with one of those things.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:50 PM
Yeah, you were trying all those "I'm innocent" stories and lines... I'm tellin' ya, you should've written down the pearls of wisdom that Mr. Babe was giving you that night. Great advice!!!
I remember a lot of what he said..or at least my version of what I remember that he said lol I wouldn't have been seriously trying to pick up Mrs. R with Mr. Babe right there..give me some credit. And besides Mr. Babe isn't a member of these boards, maybe we should ban him from coming next year ....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:52 PM
Oh, Oh, DMC, you SO didn't go there. Wait until I show him your post!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:53 PM
And besides Mr. Babe isn't a member of these boards, maybe we should ban him from coming next year ....
No way!! He's the life of the party! You'll just have to put your hormones in check for a few days!
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:53 PM
Oh, Oh, DMC, you SO didn't go there. Wait until I show him your post!
*Praying Mr. Babe doesn't know which one DMC is*
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:54 PM
And besides Mr. Babe isn't a member of these boards, maybe we should ban him from coming next year ....
No way!! He's the life of the party! You'll just have to put your hormones in check for a few days!
I thought I was the life of the party
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:54 PM
It's a pity the trains from New Brunswick don't run all night long. Sounds like I missed quite a floor show!
But DMC's new avatar is truly frightening. Reminds me of the look on my doctor's face when it's Prostate Exam time.
He's a very scary guy...
Signor V.
Posted By: whisper
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:55 PM
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 05:58 PM
It's a pity the trains from New Brunswick don't run all night long. Sounds like I missed quite a floor show!
It really is (a pity). This all happened no more than 15 minutes after you left.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:00 PM
Oh, Oh, DMC, you SO didn't go there. Wait until I show him your post!
*Praying Mr. Babe doesn't know which one DMC is*
Because he'd never guess from your avatar.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:01 PM
Many people would want me as their avatar, that couldn't possibly narrow it down
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:04 PM
Looky here - Poopus Pilot in the peanut gallery!
lol
Poopus Pilot? Or was that meant to be Poopus
Pilate?
So, yeah - where was Pizzaboy? Where was the Grand
Poo-Bah of da Bronx? The
Poop of Pelham Bay?
We all went out, socialized, and got stinking blotto pickled, while he stays home and "abeetz" his mortadella!
As Desi Arnaz used to say: "You got some 'splaining to do!"
Signor V.
Whooooaaaaa! Oooooooohhhhhhhhh
Hey, Vitelli. That's very good. Did everyone hear Vitelli? The guy's got balls. See, Vitelli's got balls. He's a good kid.
You going to take that? This Vitelli's got big balls. I can't believe this shit. Can you believe this?
Tommy! Ehh, err, I mean PB, You gonna take that?
You gonna let him talk to like that Tommy, eh, errr I mean PB?
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:23 PM
Mr. Babe got hit on? Where was I? I don't remember that. I'll blame it on that glass of wine I drank while I ate my purple mashed potatoes.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:25 PM
SC and Mr. Babe were getting hit on. DMC was hitting on Mrs. Babe. Mrs. Babe was ready to hit on the ho with her puppies hanging out. It was a regular Peyton Place.
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:26 PM
Mr. Babe got hit on? Where was I? I don't remember that. I'll blame it on that glass of wine I drank while I ate my purple mashed potatoes.
I didn't buy THAT much wine....I'm getting the idea that you guys knocked off what was about a glass each in about the first minute you were there
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:27 PM
Mr. Babe got hit on? Where was I? I don't remember that. I'll blame it on that glass of wine I drank while I ate my purple mashed potatoes.
You're blaming dontomasso for you missing all this?? That ain't nice!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:29 PM
SC and Mr. Babe were getting hit on.
Yeah, but at least Mr Babe got hit on by a woman!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:34 PM
I would never blame DT.
Where was I when you got hit on SC?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 06:44 PM
Mr. Babe got hit on? Where was I? I don't remember that. I'll blame it on that glass of wine I drank while I ate my purple mashed potatoes.
Purple mashed potatoes?
Those weren't purple mashed potatoes!
THey looked purple because Vitelli knocked a glass of wine over and some of it spilled into your potatoes!
Purple mashed potatoes!
Posted By: dontomasso
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:02 PM
DC obviously you missed the '60's
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:03 PM
Mig, when we went back to the hotel bar. Some young ho wearing a black bustier and a pair of jeans was chatting him up at the bar. It might have been while you were upstairs getting changed.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:12 PM
DC obviously you missed the '60's
No DT, Mig really thought that she was eating purple mashed potatoes, trust me.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:14 PM
DC - Mig's mashed potatoes were purple.
Also, I knocked over my water glass. My wine remained unscathed.
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:18 PM
DC - Mig's mashed potatoes were purple.
Also, I knocked over my water glass. My wine remained unscathed.
Signor V.
Oh boy!
I thought that you would catch right on.
We could have had her going!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:19 PM
They were Delta Blues. They get their purple color from the same antioxidants as blueberries and they're supposed to be perfect for mashed potatoes because of their texture.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:22 PM
DC - Mig's mashed potatoes were purple.
Also, I knocked over my water glass. My wine remained unscathed.
Signor V.
Oh boy!
I thought that you would catch right on.
We could have had her going!
No you couldn't have. Besides I'm mad at you Mr. Teflon Don
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:23 PM
Mig, when we went back to the hotel bar. Some young ho wearing a black bustier and a pair of jeans was chatting him up at the bar. It might have been while you were upstairs getting changed.
Damn!! Next time I won't wait for Ray.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:27 PM
I'm mad at you Mr. Teflon Don
Ok ok, I apologize. Next time I'll make sure that they serve squirrel.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:33 PM
I'm mad at you Mr. Teflon Don
Ok ok, I apologize. Next time I'll make sure that they serve squirrel.
Looks like I'd better make room in my shoulder bag for
another severed head!
Signor V.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 07:37 PM
YOU BLEW IT VITELLI!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 08:01 PM
Where was I when you got hit on SC?
It was at the martini bar... I had gone outside for a ciggy. I can't honestly remember if it was before or after we spoke to TIS.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 08:11 PM
They were Delta Blues. They get their purple color from the same antioxidants as blueberries and they're supposed to be perfect for mashed potatoes because of their texture.
How the hell could you even see them?? That restaurant was so dark that I hadda move my menu to a place under a spotlight to read it. (That spotlight was in between me and Mr. Babe - I joked that they put it there because thats where the check would end up... we both looked at the spot and slowly moved away from it).
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 08:20 PM
I see all. A wife and mother has to.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 08:48 PM
All this potty talk is making me have to go........
(JG rises from "head" of table.)
DON CARDI: Don't take too long.
SC: He's clean, I frisked him...I've frisked a thousand young punks.
Truth of it is he wasn't clean... I just assumed he didn't like the mashed potatoes and stuffed them in his pants.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 08:58 PM
Were they purple potatoes??
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 09:16 PM
Looks like I'd better make room in my shoulder bag for
another severed head!
Signor V.
Good idea Signor V. Give Ralph a playmate.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 09:57 PM
Were they purple potatoes??
No way on earth I was gonna look!
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/21/07 11:57 PM
That was my veal shank
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 12:10 AM
That was my veal shank
So THAT'S what they're calling it these days!!
Btw, SC, Mr. Babe LOVED the pic of you in the Ralphie wig!! Not quite up to the famous "torpedo" photo from last year's trip, but certainly the best of this year's photos!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 12:54 AM
It appears DMC has gone back to his original avatar.
(Guess those 116 drinks finally wore off!)
But I sorta liked his new one, though. That's our DMC - the 2007 Poster Boy for "digital" photography!
Signor V.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 12:56 AM
It was 16 drinks SV
I've been called "Poster Boy" for many things
Tell me again why there are no pictures of the severed head???
Not that I have a twisted sense of humor or anything.
TIS
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 06:14 AM
A few more pix (courtesy of Mignon).
Mig's Mister and Mig showing off the drenched look (after being caught in the thunderstorms while looking for the martini bar on Friday night):
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Geoff, Mig, Becky and DMC getting comfortable on Friday night:
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Mig and Sr Vitelli walking back from the martini bar. Mig was Ralph's bodyguard. Ralph is in SV's shoulder bag. Saturday night:
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Geoff, Becky and DMC in a great mellow pose. Friday night:
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 06:18 AM
Geoff pumping iron (wood, actually) in the hotel's bar Friday night:
(I've seen that look of determination on Geoff's face before - see below):
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Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 06:29 AM
He was pinching my teet, apparently....
I've seen that look of determination on Geoff's face before - see below):
Guess things don't change much since 4th Grade... lol
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 06:46 AM
Tell me again why there are no pictures of the severed head???
Not that I have a twisted sense of humor or anything.
Someday, and that day may never come...
Actually, the next time I put film in my (non-digital) camera, I'm going to "persuade" Ralph to pose for a picture.
As for TIS having a twisted sense of humor? No, I
don't think I'll go there!
Signor V.
Great pictures you guys!!! I don't see SC's smiling face though.
TIS
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 01:20 PM
Most of these, besides the one taken outside of the martini bar, were all taken Friday night. The rest of us didn't get there until Saturday.
Posted By: Don Sicilia
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:32 PM
Great pics, everyone! Looks like you all had a fabulous time! I hope I can join all of you at the next one.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:33 PM
Great pictures you guys!!! I don't see SC's smiling face though.
Everyone's camera had their ugly filters set.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:42 PM
Most of these, besides the one taken outside of the martini bar, were all taken Friday night. The rest of us didn't get there until Saturday.
Thanks SC for posting them for me. I sent him a couple of Saturday night. Maybe they didn't show up in the e-mail.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:45 PM
They were all received, Mig. They were pretty much duplicates of pix that were posted already so I didn't post them again.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:47 PM
Great pics, everyone! Looks like you all had a fabulous time! I hope I can join all of you at the next one.
We've known each other for 3 years, but this is the first time you hope to join us.
I can't remember the last time that you invited me to your City for a slice of pizza.
But let's be frank here: you never wanted our friendship. And uh, you were afraid to be in our company, in this thread. I understand. You found paradise over in the Sports thread, had a good trade here and there and made a good team.
And you didn't need a friend here in this topic. But uh, now you come to us and you say -- "I hope I can join all of you at the next one." -- But you don't say it with compassion. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call Geoff Godfather.
Posted By: Don Sicilia
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:51 PM
If you guys just stop scheduling these things on the day I'm supposed to be married (or on my subsequent anniversaries)...
What was your classic quote - and I paraphrase "They're just getting back from their honeymoon. Do you think they want to see your mug??"
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:51 PM
Great pics, everyone! Looks like you all had a fabulous time! I hope I can join all of you at the next one.
That makes two of us.
Having had the pleasure of meeting you already I look forward to seeing you (and meeting your bride) again.
Maybe Vegas??
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 02:57 PM
:p
If you guys just stop scheduling these things on the day I'm supposed to be married (or on my subsequent anniversaries)...
What was your classic quote - and I paraphrase "They're just getting back from their honeymoon. Do you think they want to see your mug??"
Yes I did say something like that.
I echo SC's sentiments in that I too would really like to see you again, and would enjoy meeting your lovely bride.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:16 PM
Well DS hasn't had the honor of meeting me yet, so maybe he will bring his beautiful bride and show up where ever this shindig is gonna be next Summer. (HINT)
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:18 PM
They were all received, Mig. They were pretty much duplicates of pix that were posted already so I didn't post them again.
Oh post 'em anyways. What could it hurt?
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:37 PM
Oh post 'em anyways. What could it hurt?
Here are some more from Mig's collection.
Mig's Mister, DMC and Mig; The "elders" appear to be wondering if the "youngster" is an alky:
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Becky. She brightens up any room:
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The left side of our dinner table at Panico's; left-to-right is Don Cardi, Mrs. Cardi, DMC, Becky and Migster:
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DMC at the hotel's pool table:
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:40 PM
ig's Mister, DMC and Mig; The "elders" appear to be wondering if the "youngster" is an alky:
.
That's the sip that did it.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:44 PM
Was that before or after he was throwing his room key?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:46 PM
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 03:48 PM
Looks like right ball in the corner pocket
:
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 04:05 PM
Looks like right ball in the corner pocket
:
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 04:11 PM
Okay, WTF? lol
I wanna know which pic was taken first...!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 04:13 PM
I wanna know which pic was taken first...!
Hadda be yours.... you had more balls on the table.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - 08/22/07 04:20 PM
I believe I took yours first.
ig's Mister, DMC and Mig; The "elders" appear to be wondering if the "youngster" is an alky:
.
That's the sip that did it.
You got that right.
I think I owe you a drink Beth..maybe a Corona, but don't let me have a sip...those things are STRONG lol
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 07:45 PM
Ok ok, I apologize. Next time I'll make sure that they serve squirrel.
Now tell me why on earth would I want to eat squirrel at a Italian restraunt? The Col. might but not me.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 08:09 PM
All I know is that when the menus were handed out and the head waiter told us all the specials for the evening, I heard someone say, from your section of the table, "What, no squirrel?"
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 08:31 PM
Now tell me why on earth would I want to eat squirrel at a Italian restraunt?
Maybe because the squirrel's name was Rocky.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 08:53 PM
All I know is that when the menus were handed out and the head waiter told us all the specials for the evening, I heard someone say, from your section of the table, "What, no squirrel?"
You heard the Col. say that huh?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 09:07 PM
Yes I did. I was like "HUH?"
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/22/07 09:25 PM
Yes I did. I was like "HUH?"
HUH? Oh it's just the Col. never mind
.
Posted By: JRCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 04:24 AM
Hey, Sorry I'm not on here all that often, hopefully that will change, but I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet all of you, it was a fun night, and hope to see you next time round!! (-:
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:07 AM
I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet all of you
The pleasure was mine, J. I'm only sorry that the length of the table prevented us from talking.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:15 AM
OMG, he spoke!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:30 AM
OMG, he spoke!
Oh stop!! He's got 60 posts! We've had attendees with less than that (Lori and Mikey Montana). We've also got attendees that SHOULD HAVE less than that.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:33 AM
I was actually shocked seeing the 60 -- I thought it was just 2 or 3!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 08:23 AM
Hey, Sorry I'm not on here all that often, hopefully that will change, but I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet all of you, it was a fun night, and hope to see you next time round!! (-:
I enjoyed meeting you and the conversation that we were able to have outside of Clydz.
And tell me something. What are the odds of being the only car on a pretty desolate road at midnight and then having a car pull up to you at a light only to see the people you just had dinner with in that car?
Hope to see you at the next get together.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 08:49 AM
Hey, Sorry I'm not on here all that often, hopefully that will change, but I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet all of you, it was a fun night, and hope to see you next time round!! (-:
Hey J. It was nice to see ya. Even if I only said hi and bye.
JRCX,
I wasn't aware that you were able to meet up with the gang. It's nice that you were able to make it, even if it was for a short time. They are a nice bunch aren't they???
Btw, I like your Heart Of Sicily avator.
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 12:07 PM
Hey Geoff, what happened to Sophia last weekend?
Hey Geoff, what happened to Sophia last weekend?
Geoff & Sophia???? Do tell. Sounds like juicy gossip.
Especially if we are talking Loren.
TIS
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 12:38 PM
Hey Geoff, what happened to Sophia last weekend?
Geoff & Sophia???? Do tell. Sounds like juicy gossip.
Especially if we are talking Loren.
TIS
No, not Loren. The member here named Sophia who was suposed to make an appearance this weekend. He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
Unless Geoff had her locked away in his hotel room.
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 12:55 PM
He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
Sophia has no pimp. She could never have out fought Mignon.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 01:00 PM
He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
Sophia has no pimp. She could never have out fought Mignon.
Mignon has a pimp?
And we all know that "Life's hard out there for a pimp."
Wasn't that the big Academy award winning song last year?
Mig a pimp though??? Why Mig, I never would have guessed that from my little homey.
TIS
Posted By: Beth E
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 01:05 PM
He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
Sophia has no pimp. She could never have out fought Mignon.
Mignon has a pimp?
Ralphie. Who would mess with him.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:03 PM
No, not Loren. The member here named Sophia who was suposed to make an appearance this weekend. He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
When did Mig ever refuse an accommodation? (or to say hi to someone)
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:06 PM
Hey, Sorry I'm not on here all that often, hopefully that will change, but I just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet all of you, it was a fun night, and hope to see you next time round!! (-:
How ya doin J.? It was very nice meeting you. Me and the Col. had a great time talking to you. Hope to see you at the next BB shindig.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:08 PM
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
When did Mig ever refuse an accommodation? (or to say hi to someone)
Attagirl, Mig! Don't take any crap from anyone!!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:46 PM
No, not Loren. The member here named Sophia who was suposed to make an appearance this weekend. He knows who I am talking about.
Actually I think that she got offended and didn't show up because MIG refused to say hello to her over in the chat room one evening.
When did Mig ever refuse an accommodation? (or to say hi to someone)
....except one time. The time that we were in the new chat room and I wanted to introduce you to Sophia, but you refused. And as Sophia told Geoff, A refusal is not the act of a friend.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:49 PM
*cough*Sofia*cough*
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 03:55 PM
....except one time. The time that we were in the new chat room and I wanted to introduce you to Sophia, but you refused. And as Sophia told Geoff, A refusal is not the act of a friend.
(in the chat room, two weeks ago):
Sophia: "Hello, Mignon"
Mig: (no answer)
Sophia: "You don't want to chat with me?"
Mig: (no answer)
Sophia: "Why won't you speak to me?"
Mig: (no answer)
Sophia: "You're not being very friendly."
Becky: "Wait a minute, you're saying if we speak to you that means we're friendly?"
Mig: (signs off and speaks to Becky): "Beck, you're my daughter and I love you but don't ever take sides against the family again."
(three days later at the dinner): Mig gets pummeled by a barrage of purple potatoes.
(next day in the hospital room): the attendees file in to say hello to Mignon, DMC visibly shaken by the attack is sitting in the corner.
DMC: "I'm going to Kentucky to learn the squirrel skinning business".
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 04:24 PM
*cough*Sofia*cough*
I spell it the other way out of habit.
See PM.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 04:32 PM
DMC: "I'm going to Kentucky to learn the squirrel skinning business".
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:14 PM
Good 'ol loveable,sweet,down to earth Mignon would never do something like that. You must be talking about another Mignon.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:16 PM
You must be talking about another Mignon.
Yeah... the FILET Mignon. No wonder DMC said you didn't even need a knife!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:44 PM
It's been a week since I seen you guys. I'm going through some BB weekend withdrawls. I think you guys need to come visit me. I miss you guys and girls.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:51 PM
I know exactly what you mean, Mig!
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/24/07 05:54 PM
That's why next year we ALL need to do something for at least two nights and 3 days.
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/25/07 12:57 AM
Can you imagine what my BB weekend withdrawls would be like if I got to spend more time with you guys? I need a fix.
That's why next year we ALL need to do something for at least two nights and 3 days.
I thought that's what it usually was. Chicago was 2 days and so was Philly right?
Anyway yea, I think two days is preferable. Actually, I wouldn't mind meeting in a different state every year, just to see places I've never been.
Of course, I must admit some state simply don't appeal to me. Yet, each state surely must have a weekend attraction of some kind.
TIS
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/25/07 03:57 AM
Actually, I wouldn't mind meeting in a different state every year, just to see places I've never been. TIS
I agree with you 100% TIS.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/25/07 04:54 AM
TIS, when we did Chicago I believe that most of you were there from Thursday to Sunday and the rest, including myself, stood from Friday to Sunday.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/25/07 05:29 AM
I believe that most of you were there from Thursday to Sunday and the rest, including myself, stood from Friday to Sunday.
Yup, DC, always a day too short
I tell ya, even 2 nights seems to be way too short for me. If we do Vegas, it better be 3-4 nights, at least for me....
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/25/07 05:36 AM
Going that far west it would have to be at least 3-4 nights.
Whenever you visit that far (like coast to coast) you have to decide how much time you actually want to spend in that particular city and then add two days travel for time there and back. The flight their and back can be very long IMHO and I never include those days in the number of days I want to spend in any one place.
For you guys from back East, it's definitely not a one/two nighter I would think.
I don't like a long flight only to turn around a day or two later and board another long flight. I need at least 3 days between.
TIS
Posted By: JRCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/26/07 04:29 AM
SC: It is a shame we didnt chat more... but long tables do that lol.
Don Cardi: That was pretty odd running into you on the highway, i too was not sure where I was, only by the grace of the iPhone was I able to figure out how to get to 287 -- I see you headed south, I guess you are out in Long Island?
Italian Stallionette: Thanx! I often thought of getting the trinacria as a tattoo, but im not the tattoo type lol...
Mignon: it was a pleasure to meet you, the colonel and your daughter, very nice family! Pls PM me, i need to speak to your hubby about a project i'm doing and can use his help!
Geoffybabes: 61 posts with this one... just cause you dont read them all don't mean im not posting lol... and remember the old sicilian saying: "the more talk, the more mistakes, the less talk, the less mistakes, no talk, no mistakes" (-;
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/26/07 06:59 AM
Geoffybabes: 61 posts with this one...
Guess what happens in Joisey
stays in Joisey!
Signor V.
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/26/07 07:12 AM
Err uhh... how 'bout the less talk option!
Jeez, I'm getting some rep' and don't even get the benefits from it!!
Posted By: JRCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/26/07 03:15 PM
Its just jestful sarcasm! :-P
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/26/07 03:31 PM
Don Cardi: That was pretty odd running into you on the highway, i too was not sure where I was, only by the grace of the iPhone was I able to figure out how to get to 287 -- I see you headed south, I guess you are out in Long Island?
Wrong Island.
Actually Staten Island aka Staten Italy.
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/27/07 03:43 AM
Its just jestful sarcasm! :-P
*Trying to contain himself*
The most truthful things are usually said in jest
(Obviously I can't contain myself)
Posted By: J Geoff
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/27/07 03:46 AM
The most truthful things are usually said in jest
Plaw used to say that - and if that's the case than the two of us are in trouble, too
Posted By: JRCX
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/27/07 04:47 AM
I came down via the Parkway, I could have taken Turnpike or 287 back up, either way, i made it back in about the same time...
Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/27/07 05:12 AM
File this one under "Better Late Than Never":
JRCX, it was a pleasure meeting you at the Saturday night sit-down. For what it's worth, I think the most important thing in this life is to have a sense of humor, and you certainly have that.
While you and Geoff were at the "head" (or "tip") of the table, I want to admit why I ended up sitting where I did - it was the only damn seat that had any light shining on it! (My eyes ain't what they used to be.)
Again, it was a pleasure meeting you, and I enjoy your website very much.
BTW, Ralphie concurs.
Signor V.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/27/07 07:16 AM
While you and Geoff were at the "head" (or "tip") of the table, I want to admit why I ended up sitting where I did - it was the only damn seat that had any light shining on it! (My eyes ain't what they used to be.)
So... you got to the restaurant early, scoped it out and picked the ONE seat that had some light, huh??
It was so dark at my end of the table that I couldn't figure out why the food on my plate wasn't disappearing. I soon realized I was eating off Beth's plate.
Whats just as bad is I was drinking Mr. Babe's booze.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/28/07 11:57 PM
I won't tell you what of mine you latched onto!
Just wanted to let you all know that I got a nice letter from the Hyatt, thanking us and saying that they hope to have the chance to host future events for us. Btw, we only did 8 rooms over the two nights, not the promised 10, so it was nice of them to honor the rate. Also, they wanted any feedback on the rooms, dining, etc. I was going to complain about the bridesmaid whose breasts were on display in the bar, but figured that she might have been an extra they didn't charge us for.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:15 AM
So let's go back there before the year is up!
Who says that we can only get together for a weekend once a year?
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:21 AM
It's fine with me, but I don't think DMC's liver can take it.
Mr. Babe really liked New Brunswick. He loves any city or town where you can walk from your hotel to the bars and restaurants. Maybe we could do Nova Terra this time.
Of course, we've also said we'd do one of these in NYC one day. Maybe the Millenium Hilton or Embassy Suites downtown, do Little Italy and Chinatown.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:26 AM
Little Italy? What? The whole two blocks of it?
Mrs. Cardi will NOT, she REFUSES, to eat in Chinatown!
I, like Mr. Babe ( I told ya that I really like that guy), enjoy those kinds of towns like New Brunswick. Very intimate and yet full of life....and everything is within walking distance!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:29 AM
Oh, I LOVE Chinatown. My dad worked with a guy who grew up there, and he told us all the best places to go.
You're right about Little Italy. Isn't it sad??
New Brunswick was certainly nice. I could go for a few more of those Clydz martinis!!!
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:29 AM
It's fine with me, but I don't think DMC's liver can take it.
Wanna bet?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:31 AM
It's fine with me, but I don't think DMC's liver can take it.
Wanna bet?
Yeah? What about your
legs?
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:32 AM
Maybe we should start a topic called
Gangster BB Weekend '07 Part II
Posted By: DonMichaelCorleone
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:36 AM
It's fine with me, but I don't think DMC's liver can take it.
Wanna bet?
Yeah? What about your
legs?
The legs of a cute and nice young man are always fine....
Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 12:53 AM
The legs of a cute and nice young man are always fine....
I think I'm going to hurl.
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 01:34 AM
It's fine with me, but I don't think DMC's liver can take it.
Wanna bet?
Yeah? What about your
legs?
The legs of a cute and nice young man are always fine....
As long as he knows his place.
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 07:48 AM
I'd go back there in a heartbeat... I liked the town and that hotel was great (wonderful service!). Maybe Geoff can get his paella this time.....
Posted By: Don Cardi
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 11:34 AM
I'd go back there in a heartbeat... I liked the town and that hotel was great (wonderful service!). Maybe Geoff can get his paella this time.....
NO PAELLA FOR YOU!
PRE - FIXE!!!!!
Posted By: SC
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/29/07 03:34 PM
NO PAELLA FOR YOU!
PRE - FIXE!!!!!
Damn Nazi!!
I'd go back to Panico's in a New York minute! Of course this time I'll just wear one of those little miner's lamps on my head, but the food AND service were TERRIFIC!!
Posted By: Mignon
Re: GBB Weekend '07 (Fourth Annual) - IMPORTANT RE - 08/30/07 03:48 AM
Who says that we can only get together for a weekend once a year?
Two weekends a year? You want me to go through withdrawls huh?
=DMC