MRZ28HO

Ok, I need you to post if you are attending this, and how many in your "party"? If there is a remote chance you think you may not make it, don't post :nono: . I do understand if something comes up and you can't make it. Only acceptable excuses are life threating, serious family issues, but not if "oh, something came up" because I will &!^%@# *^@#!*) you're *&!@^#! Capish!

Please choose either Cheesecake Factory (best food selction/variety) or El Torito's (Killer view)

Please schedule to arrive after 6:00 PM, we will start eating (hopefully) by 7:00 PM. Dinner/Gift Exchange should come to a close by 9:00 PM. Gift should not exceed $15 in value. This is optional, you don't need to participate to attend.

1. George Lara (El Torito's)
2. George Scala (El Torito's) and 3. Lisa Lynn (Cheesecake Factory)
4. Christian (Cheesecake Factory?)
5. Russ and 6. Lorraine Bellinis
7. Dwayne (Cheesecake Factory) and 8. Cindy Cripe (Cheesecake Factory)
9. Raul and 10. Laura Rivas
11. Bret Donaldson (Cheesecake Factory)
12. James Fearn
13. Lon Salgren
14. Mike and 15. Martha Perez
16. Chris Foster
17. ?

Edit: Added resturaunt vote.

Edit: Cheesecake Factory is the majority winner!
Cheesecake Factory
605 N Harbor Dr
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (310)376-0466

Map of Location

Russ-So Cal

Russ and Lorraine Bellinis-2

Dwayne88IROC

What time do we think we need to be there?

I'm hoping to bring the IROC, if not the burb is nice too. We will be there.

MRZ28HO

Start arriving after 6PM, Dinner at 7PM.

Mr. TurboTA

Hi all!
Well George, I see that you already got Lisa and my names listed! Good! We will be there for sure!
Don't forget to mention that we will be planning on the X-mas light cruise throughout the Torrance area, called Christmas Tree Lane. It's like being in the Disney Electric parade!! This will be after the dinner! Those of you with wifes/dates/friends/or by yourselfs, should really check this out!!! it's very close to the dinner site.
You might even want to bring the video cameras for this, heck, maybe the dinner too! Ha! Who eats the most????
Any ideas about gifts???

Later,

George

89 TA

Reservation for two please!
Raul and Laura Rivas

C-Dawg

George S, ur not welcome back to Christmas Tree lane after that burn out u did!

BretD 88GTA

Put me down on the list.
Did we decide on the 21st?

MRZ28HO

james_85Z28

put me down. I'll be a little late. I have a commitment until 5:00, then I'll have to drive up to wherever from south OC.

Mr. TurboTA

Hi C-Dawg!
Hey, I can't help it that George Lara challenged me to a race, while I was in Lisa's 91 Firebird! It's just too bad that we won by a carlength! Man, what a rush! I beat a Camaro SS-Z-28!!! Ya, I did smoke the tire (hey, it's a pegleg!)!
As for not coming back. HeHe! That's why we'll take a different car (oh ya, also just in case George Lara wants another chance! Ha!!)!!
Too bad the speed will be crawling! But it will be worth it!!

Having fun,

George

MRZ28HO

OK, for those of you who have posted so far, could you please let me know your resturaunt choice as well. I need this info before Saturday. That is when I will call the resturaunt, if needed, for reservations.

George S., we'll see at the track. You didn't even wait for me, just disappeared from site. As for a re-match ... :nono:

Dwayne88IROC

My wife says cheesecake factory!

Are we still doing a gift thang?

I drove the IROC to work yesterday and I really need an alt and battery to drive this thing any more.

MRZ28HO

Dwayne, I think we should do the gift exchange. I say a limit of $5? Mainly it could be car memorabilia.

Dwayne88IROC

A gift exchange would be good, kind of add to festivities.

I'm not sure how far $5 will go. I'll try to find something worth giving away for $5. How about 1 bosch +4 plug. or a quart of Redline oil. I know my old 305 cam should be worth a buck or 2 hahahaha

BretD 88GTA

I think we should up the price to say $10-$15. $5 doesn't buy much these days.

It's been a little while since I've done one of these, but it's always fun to throw in the option of "stealing" someone's gift.

For those that don't know, here's how it works: Basically, everyone brings a wrapped gift and they go into a pile. We then draw numbers to determine what order we go in. The first person picks a gift and unwraps it. After that, the following people have the option of "snaking" a previously selected gift -OR- picking a new one out of the pile. Also, if your gift gets stolen, you get to steal someone else's gift or go back to the pile and select a new one. If your next gift gets stolen, you have the opion of stealing back you original gift. Make sense?

A gift can only be "stolen" 3 times max. At that point it remains with the final owner. It's a lot of fun.

MRZ28HO

Ok, that sound like the plan for the gift idea. Now, should we do it before or after dinner? I say after, gives the late people (James so far ) a chance to join in. By the way the location for this is Torrance, maybe Christian or George S. can be more specific.

Dwayne88IROC

I like the steal-a-gift idea, it's a great way to keep it interesting.

BretD 88GTA

It also encourages people to be creative.

I've done this type of exchange before with friends, as well as at a former place of employment. It's fun to watch the frenzies break out over the really interesting gifts.

C-Dawg

gift thing works for me, what do u want to know? whats in torrance?

MRZ28HO

What is the city the pier is at? I doubt it's Torrance, it's something beach?

C-Dawg

the REDONDO pier is in REDONDO beach hahaha jk.....um and the christmas cruise that George S...really encourages is in Torrance and I can vouch folks it is pretty cool....

MRZ28HO

To the top ...

I am extending the roll call until mid week!

below is the map of the location, please use the link at the top to help you get here.

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

I'm going.

Lon

MRZ28HO

Just you, or your wife too?

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

Just me.

Lon

MRZ28HO

Updated!

Excellent avatar Lon.

Grey Goose

Sorry it’s taken me so long to post. Yes my wife and I will partake in the debauchery. Cocktail anyone?

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

I've got Mike's wife to thank for that (as you know). Two of my favorite pic's of my car are from fellow Club Members. The other one is now up on my web site. Thanks.

Lon

PS: I'm a little dissapointed that so far only one Member from either local Club (not counting me) has bothered to take a moment to register on the TDS web site.

Grey Goose

Quote:

I've got Mike's wife to thank for that (as you know). Two of my favorite pic's of my car are from fellow Club Members. The other one is now up on my web site. Thanks.

Lon you are more than welcome, I’m glad you like it. I take the normal pictures Michael is the crazy one that hangs out of his car at 100 mph on the freeway, in traffic, just to get the shot he wants. He took the shot on your website on the way to a canyon cruise / run a few months ago. Enjoy, I’m sure there will be plenty more too come

MRZ28HO

Well, that's it ... just 15 of us (we'll get a table for extra in case ...). I think we will be able to park in a parking lot a bit off from the resturaunt, but it has plenty of space. What do you think (George S. and Christian), by that place where we had lunch?

drop-top IROC

Dammit! I had actually planned on attending this one, but got a phone call on Weds. from my mom telling me that my dad is going to have surgery on the 19th. Looks like I'll be headed home early (that night) for Xmas to help my mom with things. Will there ever be an event/meeting thatI am able to attend?? I am beginning to think that there are some external forces at work here... Hope you guys (and gals!) have a great dinner! -Jerry O.

Mr. TurboTA

Hi George!
Heck, any place is fine! That place is cool, but abit of a walk for some of the women, maybe?
I don't care! Meet there? Meet at my house? Anywhere. Just let me know for the time and place!
Oh ya, by the way. You were the one who talked both Lisa and me going to the meeting!

Later,

George

Russ-So Cal

I bought a gift for the gift exchange. I hope we go with Bret's sugestion of $10-$15 instead of $5. I really didn't see much of anything for under $5.

MRZ28HO

Yes Russ, you have it correct ... $10-$15 limit for the gift exchange.

Grey Goose

Ok boys let's get the party started!

Dwayne88IROC

I just picked up my gift for the exchange.

I'm ready to PARTY BABY!!!!!!!

Mr. TurboTA

Hi Guys!
I need to know who runs really good gas all the time. I'm bringing an empty plastic 5 gallon container, and I am going to siphon out someone's gas, to give out as my present! How's that sound?
Someone will get lucky!!!
Oh ya, that's why I'll be alittle bit late!

Till Sat,

George

Grey Goose

Just keeping the buzz alive!

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

Only the good stuff here. 87 octane Union 76! Ya want to borrow my cell phone to let us know you're going to be late? Did you happen to catch the last episode of CSI Miami?

Lon

MRZ28HO

Ok, folks ... since it looks like possible rain, we have "scrapped" the parking idea of a couple of blocks down. For the moment, arrive at the address listed above (first post). I will also be emailing George S.'s and my cell number to those in attendance. If you have any problems, please call either of us. I will be at George S.'s place by 5PM, so we can call up the resturaunt and figure out the waiting time. Shouldn't be more than 2 hours.

The Christmas Lane "parade" following the dinner will be done based on the day's weather conditions.

C-Dawg

whatever works....at first i thought u said because of the weather were gonna have to scrap the dinner lol

BretD 88GTA

Actually, George said we'll have to "scrape" the parking a couple blocks down. That could be painful.

MRZ28HO

fixed

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

Bret is well prepared to "scrape" the parking lot. He has new chin spoilers installed just for such a purpose.

Lon

Guest

Add me to the list.

No preference.

MRZ28HO

For you Chris, no problem. Just one (you)?

Grey Goose

Dwayne88IROC

Is it still raining down there?

We'll be leaving early,......justin.

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

Not raining here in the San Gabriel Valley. But it is looking very threatening. I can't answer for further South, closer to the meeting site.

Lon