redwatch Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hello fellow SoCal members. Ubi is coming to town and has graciously agreed to meet up for a small GTG while he is in town. We are looking at the evening of September 12th, 2010 in Anaheim. I am thinking of making arrangements for a group of us to meet at the Hearthstone Lodge in the Grand Californian Hotel. I am open to suggestions if anyone can think of a more suitable location. Maybe somewhere in Downtown Disney? Let me know if anyone has any thoughts and I hope to see some of you SoCal folks there! UPDATE: Ok guys - here's the plan: Hearthstone Lounge - Grand Californian Hotel 1600 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92803 8pm Parking is a little interesting. Because Hearthstone doesn't validate, DO NOT VALET your car!!! They will charge you $17.00/hr for parking. If you park at Downtown Disney, the hotel is about a 5 minute walk and the first 3 hours is free. After 3 hours, parking is $2.00 per 20 minutes or $6.00/hr. However, if you want to get there early for dinner, and eat at the Napa Rose (which is supposed to be a pretty decent spot) then the Valet is free for 5 hours. If you choose to do that, and you can afford it, sit at the Chef's Counter and do the custom menu ($85 per person). For an extra $45 you can get four or five wine flights, and they are pretty generous with the pour. The Hearthstone is a lounge, so they have plenty of drink options as well as bar appetizers. They don't have a traditional dinner menu so we won't be eating a full dinner here. They also don't take reservations, but the hotel is only at about 76% occupancy so I'm told we will probably be just fine. I will arrive a little earlier to try and snag a section for us. Just because I really hate feeling like an idiot when i go to a GTG, if you are looking around, and you see a rather tall portly fellow with very short grey hair and glasses, then you've probably found me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 that sounds like a great place! I want to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 wearing the real deal today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I am definitely in and looking forward to seeing everyone and their Watches.. MM How exciting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Let's get some more folks together here guys & gals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I wish I could do it, but I am tied up that whole weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Come folks! Sunday night at Disneyland! Who could ask for anything better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hey, that's a little far from LA.. But if traffic isn't bad, or if the location is closer to LA, than i might make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Why the hell am I living this side of the planet Enjoy guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Why the hell am I living this side of the planet Enjoy guys Hey Stephane. I hear Virgin Airlines is a fun way to fly! You could always fly out here! I'd be happy to come pick you up at the Airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hey Stephane. I hear Virgin Airlines is a fun way to fly! You could always fly out here! I'd be happy to come pick you up at the Airport Sure, but it would be a very very very expensive GTG Not sure my bank would allow me to do such a thing! I've never been to California, and I'm almost 50 I'm sure I will come one day though...so maybe we will have the opportunity to meet then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachel Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hello fellow SoCal members. Ubi is coming to town and has graciously agreed to meet up for a small GTG while he is in town. We are looking at the evening of September 12th, 2010 in Anaheim. I am thinking of making arrangements for a group of us to meet at the Hearthstone Lodge in the Grand Californian Hotel. I am open to suggestions if anyone can think of a more suitable location. Maybe somewhere in Downtown Disney? Let me know if anyone has any thoughts and I hope to see some of you SoCal folks there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Saturday morning bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Come on folks! I know there are more of you out here!!! Let's round up some members for a GTG and get an opportunity to meet Ubi!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Saturday Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GQ1 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Sorry redwatch, busy on that date and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Gosh! Time running fast.. Monday bump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE27F6Li-Ic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolo33 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 i might be able to make it. What time? I dont have much of a collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traffic Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm interested. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Wish I could make it...S...haven't been on the forum much these days, but this would have been great!! Have fun guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 i cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Wish I could make it...S...haven't been on the forum much these days, but this would have been great!! Have fun guys!! Thanks S! I'm looking forward to it UPDATE: So we are a go for Sunday, but still trying to narrow down the time with Ubi. It should be around 6 or 7ish (maybe . I should find out hopefully tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted. Once I have the time I will lock down the location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hey guys, Just checking in Anytime works for me! Wife and kids will likely be running around, hitting the pool, etc.; let me know what works for everyone else! I'll likely only be bringing one watch with me; due to travel, staying in a hotel, etc. I really don't want to bring a bunch of stuff with me, so what I have on the wrist will be it. Any requests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 The iwc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ok guys - here's the plan: Hearthstone Lounge - Grand Californian Hotel 1600 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92803 8pm Parking is a little interesting. Because Hearthstone doesn't validate, DO NOT VALET your car!!! They will charge you $17.00/hr for parking. If you park at Downtown Disney, the hotel is about a 5 minute walk and the first 3 hours is free. After 3 hours, parking is $2.00 per 20 minutes or $6.00/hr. However, if you want to get there early for dinner, and eat at the Napa Rose (which is supposed to be a pretty decent spot) then the Valet is free for 5 hours. If you choose to do that, and you can afford it, sit at the Chef's Counter and do the custom menu ($85 per person). For an extra $45 you can get four or five wine flights, and they are pretty generous with the pour. The Hearthstone is a lounge, so they have plenty of drink options as well as bar appetizers. They don't have a traditional dinner menu so we won't be eating a full dinner here. They also don't take reservations, but the hotel is only at about 76% occupancy so I'm told we will probably be just fine. I will arrive a little earlier to try and snag a section for us. Just because I really hate feeling like an idiot when i go to a GTG, if you are looking around, and you see a rather tall portly fellow with very short grey hair and glasses, then you've probably found me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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