Cheers & Jeers Annual Dinner NN10 Las Vegas

by: navajo

Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 07:18:07 AM PDT

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Carnival World Buffet
Dinner $23.99 plus tax includes non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages extra.

Meet at the restaurant.

Okay kids, heads up.

I had difficulty making a group res for our Cheers & Jeers Dinner. The Harrah's group wanted me to sign a contract and leave my credit card for 50 reservations to secure tables. If people didn't show up I would have to pay for their meals. I don't know some of the people who rsvp'd and to jump thru Harrah's hoops was a little too much for me. There were many other demands like waiting outside until our entire party arrived...    wtf.    no.  

There was no Mom N Pop accommodating like we've had in the past.  

Viva La Vegas!

So I bagged that and we will have to go commando,    ...the original meaning, not no underwear and do a doorbuster.

Underwear could be optional though on second thought.

Here is the plan:

Arrive early to beat competitive dinner crowd.

Vicki and I will be there early at 6pm and "try" to setup a head table and in a vicinity that can accommodate more around us.  Dunno, but hoping for the best, we're like that. We'll let the hostess/host know that everyone will be asking for the Cheers & Jeers group.

Apparently they won't seat you until your entire party is there. So parties of one or two might want to wait for more at the door or group up in advance and then come in. Although certainly a deuce table is not out of the question. Dammit, we need a secret handshake, why hasn't Billy thought of this dilemma in advance??  Try to avoid pairing with teabaggers and search for our clan thoroughly if you have to wait.  Ask to be seated next to us, the two bawdy women who've already caused a ruckus. We'll say to prepare themselves for a Cheers & Jeers deluge.  Apparently this is one of the largest buffets in Las Vegas so we'll see about that, huh. If they can't survive the onslaught of 50 of us, well then...they've slipped down on the best rated scale I'd say.  I've no idea of the logistics there. Use your best demeanor to be seated close to us.

Live blogging starts at 6:30. Thanks to rfall and Oke!

Please spread this info since I don't have everyone's email.

RSVP LIST:

1. navajo
2. vicki
3. side pocket
4. maggiejean
5. norm
6. rfall
7. oke
8. jotter
9. aha aha (Mrs. Jotter)
10. Land of Enchantment
11. JNHobbs
12. jpmassar
13. TexMex
14. Floja Roja
15. Sarahnity
16. MsSpentyouth
17. Arenosa
18. Sharoney
19. Mr. Sharoney
20. Caliscribe
21. Moody in Savannah
22. Moody in Savannah 1st guest
23. Moody in Savannah 2nd guest
24. Julie Gulden.
25. Stacy B.
26. mcmom
27. spedwybabs
28. StrandedWind
29. DemMarineVet
30. Vegas Tea Room
31. sobermom
32. Ccasas
33. caradox
34. kimoconnor
35. brillig
36. mik
37. N in Seattle
38. RLMiller
39. PerfectStormer/Stormy
40. Christy R
41. Alaska Senate Candidate Scott McAdams
42. Rodney Glassman, candidate for Senate- Arizona
43. Dawn Teo, Comm director for Glassman
44. Josh Offenhartz, Scheduler/Body Man for Glassman
45. Kevin Bondelli, New Media Director, Glassman
46. jlmsqkw
47. DebtorsPrison
48. Jeff in CA
49. Mrs. Jeff in CA
50. TheFatLadySings
51, TheFatLadySings guest
52. TheFatLadySings guest

Cheers & Jeers Annual Dinner NN10 Las Vegas

by: navajo

Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 07:17:16 AM PDT

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Carnival World Buffet
Dinner $23.99 plus tax includes non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages extra.

Meet at the restaurant.

Okay kids, heads up.

I had difficulty making a group res for our Cheers & Jeers Dinner. The Harrah's group wanted me to sign a contract and leave my credit card for 50 reservations to secure tables. If people didn't show up I would have to pay for their meals. I don't know some of the people who rsvp'd and to jump thru Harrah's hoops was a little too much for me. There were many other demands like waiting outside until our entire party arrived...    wtf.    no.  

There was no Mom N Pop accommodating like we've had in the past.  

So I bagged that and we will have to go commando,    ...the original meaning, not no underwear and do a doorbuster.

Underwear could be optional though on second thought.

Here is the plan:

Arrive early to beat competitive dinner crowd.

Vicki and I will be there early at 6pm and "try" to setup a head table and in a vicinity that can accommodate more around us.  Dunno, but hoping for the best, we're like that. We'll let the hostess/host know that everyone will be asking for the Cheers & Jeers group.

Apparently they won't seat you until your entire party is there. So parties of one or two might want to wait for more at the door or group up in advance and then come in. Although certainly a deuce table is not out of the question. Dammit, we need a secret handshake, why hasn't Billy thought of this dilemma in advance??  Try to avoid pairing with teabaggers and search for our clan thoroughly if you have to wait.  Ask to be seated next to us, the two bawdy women who've already caused a ruckus. We'll say to prepare themselves for a Cheers & Jeers deluge.  Apparently this is one of the largest buffets in Las Vegas so we'll see about that, huh. If they can't survive the onslaught of 50 of us, well then...they've slipped down on the best rated scale I'd say.  I've no idea of the logistics there. Use your best demeanor to be seated close to us.

Live blogging starts at 6:30. Thanks to rfall and Oke!

Please spread this info since I don't have everyone's email.

RSVP LIST:

1. navajo
2. vicki
3. side pocket
4. maggiejean
5. norm
6. rfall
7. oke
8. jotter
9. aha aha (Mrs. Jotter)
10. Land of Enchantment
11. JNHobbs
12. jpmassar
13. TexMex
14. Floja Roja
15. Sarahnity
16. MsSpentyouth
17. Arenosa
18. Sharoney
19. Mr. Sharoney
20. Caliscribe
21. Moody in Savannah
22. Moody in Savannah 1st guest
23. Moody in Savannah 2nd guest
24. Julie Gulden.
25. Stacy B.
26. mcmom
27. spedwybabs
28. StrandedWind
29. DemMarineVet
30. Vegas Tea Room
31. sobermom
32. Ccasas
33. caradox
34. kimoconnor
35. brillig
36. mik
37. N in Seattle
38. RLMiller
39. PerfectStormer/Stormy
40. Christy R
41. Alaska Senate Candidate Scott McAdams
42. Rodney Glassman, candidate for Senate- Arizona
43. Dawn Teo, Comm director for Glassman
44. Josh Offenhartz, Scheduler/Body Man for Glassman
45. Kevin Bondelli, New Media Director, Glassman
46. jlmsqkw
47. DebtorsPrison
48. Jeff in CA
49. Mrs. Jeff in CA
50. TheFatLadySings
51, TheFatLadySings guest
52. TheFatLadySings guest

Cheers & Jeers Annual Dinner NN10 Las Vegas

by: navajo

Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 21:12:03 PM PDT

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Carnival World Buffet
Dinner $23.99 plus tax includes non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages extra.

Meet at the restaurant NEAR THE DIAMOND CLUB ENTRANCE PROMPTLY AT 6:30PM. (The Diamond Club entrance is before you get to the main buffet entrance; directly across from the poker room.)

Okay kids, heads up, NEW PLAN!

Oke arrived at the RIO yesterday. Here is her email:

On just the off chance that dealing face to face  might pay off I  
talked to the Mgr. directly and he is willing to reserve and set up a  
table for at least 40 to start with, he's willing to add more if needed.
I even offered some type of deposit and he said not necessary.

He will take us as a group inside a 6:30 to 6:45 window of time. We're  
to group up at the Diamond Club entrance. He will then take us around  
the outer part, past the line and seat us.
It's really, really important that the group knows we need to be  
organized and gather up as many people as possible in that window.
it's not that he'll refuse a late comer,  but we don't want to push  
our luck.

I had difficulty making a group res for our Cheers & Jeers Dinner. The Harrah's group wanted me to sign a contract and leave my credit card for 50 reservations to secure tables. If people didn't show up I would have to pay for their meals. I don't know some of the people who rsvpeed and to jump thru Harrah's hoops was a little too much for me. There were many other demands like waiting outside until our entire party arrived...    wtf.    no.  

There was no Mom N Pop accommodating like we've had in the past.  

Viva La Vegas!  

So I bagged that and we will have to go commando,    ...the original meaning, not no underwear and do a doorbuster.

Underwear could be optional though on second thought.

Here is the plan:

Arrive early to beat competitive dinner crowd.

Vicki and I will be there early at 6pm and "try" to setup a head table and in a vicinity that can accommodate more around us.  Dunno, but hoping for the best, we're like that. We'll let the hostess/host know that everyone will be asking for the Cheers & Jeers group.

Apparently they won't seat you until your entire party is there. So parties of one or two might want to wait for more at the door or group up in advance and then come in. Although certainly a deuce table is not out of the question. Dammit, we need a secret handshake, why hasn't Billy thought of this dilemma in advance??  Try to avoid pairing with teabaggers and search for our clan thoroughly if you have to wait.  Ask to be seated next to us, the two bawdy women who've already caused a ruckus. We'll say to prepare themselves for a Cheers & Jeers deluge.  Apparently this is one of the largest buffets in Las Vegas so we'll see about that, huh. If they can't survive the onslaught of 50 of us, well then...they've slipped down on the best rated scale I'd say.  I've no idea of the logistics there. Use your best demeanor to be seated close to us.

Live blogging starts at 6:30.

Please spread this info since I don't have everyone's email.

RSVP LIST:

1. navajo
2. vicki
3. side pocket
4. maggiejean
5. norm
6. rfall
7. oke
8. jotter
9. aha aha (Mrs. Jotter)
10. Land of Enchantment
11. JNHobbs
12. jpmassar
13. TexMex
14. Floja Roja
15. Sarahnity
16. MsSpentyouth
17. Arenosa
18. Sharoney
19. Mr. Sharoney
20. Caliscribe
21. Moody in Savannah
22. Moody in Savannah 1st guest
23. Moody in Savannah 2nd guest
24. Julie Gulden.
25. Stacy B.
26. mcmom
27. spedwybabs
28. StrandedWind
29. DemMarineVet
30. Vegas Tea Room
31. sobermom
32. Ccasas
33. caradox
34. kimoconnor
35. brillig
36. mik
37. N in Seattle
38. RLMiller
39. PerfectStormer/Stormy
40. Christy R
41. Alaska Senate Candidate Scott McAdams
42. Rodney Glassman, candidate for Senate- Arizona
43. Dawn Teo, Comm director for Glassman
44. Josh Offenhartz, Scheduler/Body Man for Glassman
45. Kevin Bondelli, New Media Director, Glassman
46. jlmsqkw
47. DebtorsPrison
48. (some fellow emailed me this a.m. I added his name but the changes didn't take and now I've forgotten his name, email me again.)
49. TheFatLadySings
50. TheFatLadySings guest
51. TheFatLadySings guest
52. Jeff in CA
53. Mrs. Jeff in CA
54. SanDiegoDem
55. Pam Miles
56. GoldnI
57. Malacandra
58. Matt from CA

ROLLCALL for Netroots Nation 2010

by: navajo

Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 18:17:35 PM PDT

Well kids, it's that time of year to take a head count so I can reserve our tables in the main ballroom.

Who's going?

1. Neeta
2. Oke
3. rfall
4. sidepocket
5. Mrs. sidepocket
6. Maggiejean
7. Paradise50 (Mr. Smileycreek)
8. smileycreek
9. norm
10. kimoconnor
11. Angry Mouse
12. Jeff in CA
13. Mrs. Jeff in CA
14. Jotter
15. Mrs. Jotter
16. Cali Scribe
17. BayAreaKen
18. The Awful Truth
19. vicki (Honorary SFKossack)
20.

REGISTER

CARPOOLS:

[Leave a comment if you are driving and if you have any spare seats.]

Current Schedule:

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cheers & Jeers Dinner -
Time 6:30 PM at the Carnival World Buffet in the Rio.
Bring your laptop for liveblogging.
Arrive early to get better seating.
55 rsvps !!!

Thursday, July 22, 2010
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open
9 to 10:15 a.m. - Session 1
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Session 2
11:45 to 3 p.m. - Break / Lunch on your own
3 to 4:15 p.m. - Session 3
4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - Session 4
6 to 7 p.m. - Opening Reception sponsored by American Federation of Teachers
7 to 9 p.m. Opening keynote programming featuring Gov. Brian Schweitzer
9 p.m. to Midnight - Official Karaoke After-party sponsored by SEIU

Friday, July 23, 2010
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open
9 to 10:15 a.m. - Morning keynote
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Session 1
12 to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch keynote (Lunch generously sponsored by Moveon.org)
1:15 to 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 to 4:15 p.m. - Session 2
4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - Session 3
5:45 to 7:00 p.m. - Netroots Candidates Event in the Exhibit Hall

I organized a Native American Netroots dinner this night. If anyone would like to step up to organize something for SFKossacks, feel free. If you want to join us send me an email to include you.

7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Chairman's Quiz Night sponsored by AFSCME at McFadden's
8 to 11 p.m. - Bowling party at the Rio Lanes sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing
10 p.m. to late - Poker Tournament located at tables outside Buzios restaurant in the Rio, sponsored by the Poker Players Alliance.

Saturday, July 24, 2010
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open
9 to 10 a.m.- Morning keynote
10:15 to 11:30 a.m. - Session 1
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch keynote (Lunch generously sponsored by UFCW)
1:45 to 3 p.m. - Session 2
3:15 to 3:50 p.m. - Keynote Session
4:00 to 5:15 p.m. - Session 3
6 to 8 p.m. - Closing keynote programming featuring Sen. Al Franken

Dinner canceled. Bring sack lunch (dinner) to main ballroom to eat while watching Franken. Then head to party on your own.

Here's the Plan: Right after the keynote we need to form groups to take cabs directly to the Mandalay. Let's eat at Hubert Keller's Burger Bar @ Mandalay (as suggested by Adam B) I'll call and see if we can reserve a table for 8:30. I called, they don't take reservations. We can tho' do a call ahead by two hours and they'll reserve tables. I'll do a google reminder with my email. And then we can mosey into the party at our leisure.
Who wants to be included in this reservation? Leave a comment below.

1. navajo
2. maggiejean
3. jotter
4. Mrs. Jotter aka aha aha
5. oke
6. rfall
7. norm
8. caliscribe
9. smileycreek
10.paradise50
11.malacandra
12.jpmassar
13. Jeff in CA
14. Mrs. Jeff in CA
15. sidepocket
16. Raines
17. Raines guest
18. BayAreaKen

9 p.m. to Midnight - Closing Daily Kos Party, House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay

Sunday, July 25, 2010
9 to 10 p.m. - Interfaith Service
Netroots Nation Day of Service - Organized service projects in the Las Vegas area