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Title: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on December 14, 2015, 03:24:55 PM
I'm not going to be there till Friday, anyone interested in a meet up at the Yardhouse across from JW Marriott on Friday night around 8pm?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on December 14, 2015, 03:52:57 PM
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I'm not going to be there till Friday, anyone interested in a meet up at the Yardhouse across from JW Marriott on Friday night around 8pm?

Yes, pending the con schedule.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on December 14, 2015, 04:00:27 PM
yes, sounds good
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Jim Watari on December 14, 2015, 04:29:08 PM
Sounds like a plan :D
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Mario Wario on December 15, 2015, 12:42:21 PM
I would love to join, if possible. The food there is yummy!!! 
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on December 15, 2015, 01:00:14 PM
I just won a gift card for there an hour ago.  Count me in  :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: RobT2K on December 15, 2015, 08:09:59 PM
I'll try to make it, any idea if my daughters are allowed in?  Is it strictly a bar or is it a restaurant too?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on December 15, 2015, 10:55:24 PM
Yes, children are allowed. Lexi has gone there a few times, we like their pizza and garlic noodles :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: RobT2K on December 18, 2015, 01:08:38 AM
With the WC room rates, I got the JW marriot,for the around the same price as a hotel in china town I was looking at yesterday!  So pending the schedule for Fri night, we should be able to make it ;)

$40/day parking though, UGGGH!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on December 18, 2015, 04:06:34 PM
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$40/day parking though, UGGGH!
I know, ridiculous isn't it. During SDCC the parking rates aren't that high. but then again, we are talking LA.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 04:09:01 PM
In the other thread, it was noted that there will be sporting events at the Staples Center that night. Plus with Con and it being a weekend night, I'm nervous we won't get seated.

I looked at the location and they will create a 'private party' for us if we can get 30 people together. The private party is $25 per person and includes a starter (soup or salad), entree and a non-alcoholic beverage. Are people interested in doing this? If so, can we get enough people together to do it?

If not, Dolphina, can you suggest another place that would take reservations for our group. I'm nervous about being a 'walkup', given the circumstances .
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on January 04, 2016, 05:10:22 PM
I am interested & would be happy with prepaying the $25 if necessary. 

I think we need firm commitments from folks!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Jim Watari on January 04, 2016, 05:43:23 PM
I'm interested too and you can put me down for two people
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 04, 2016, 05:47:37 PM
I don't think the $25 needs to be prepaid. I was looking at their website and it listed the option for separate checks. But we'd need to confirm at least 30 people, because if we had no-shows, I'm sure they would charge us anyway, KWIM?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on January 04, 2016, 05:58:07 PM
Well I am in but just for 1. I know last year at Bubba Gump we only had 10 for that, I'll see if Amy, Ron, and Kayla are going and I think 2 others from Group 2 said they were going to Wondercon I'll check n see if they would be interested
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: jristen on January 04, 2016, 09:41:44 PM
I'm not 100% certain I'm going to be able to make it over to WC during the day, but since I live very nearby, I would love to drop by and meet all of you! So count me in  :) :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on January 04, 2016, 09:48:08 PM
I can do the $25 min. so keep my status as in!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 06, 2016, 09:32:26 AM
Well we're at 7 so far, with another possible 5 from Dolphina. At the very least, giving us a head count gives an idea as to how many people will be showing up. As suspected, we likely won't get to 30, but once we have a solid number, we can call the Yardhouse and try to make a reservation (since our group would be bigger than 8 people). And if they won't give it to us, we'd have time to find another alternative.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on January 06, 2016, 07:01:34 PM
Finally got word from everyone.  You can put me down for a total of 5 (including myself).
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: jristen on January 06, 2016, 07:08:07 PM
If the Yardhouse doesn't work, there's several other restaurants at LA Live and even in the surrounding area.There's a sushi place called Arashi Sushi a couple blocks away that I used to walk to all the time when I worked at LA Live. They would definitely have space for a medium sized group.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 06, 2016, 07:32:19 PM
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If the Yardhouse doesn't work, there's several other restaurants at LA Live and even in the surrounding area.There's a sushi place called Arashi Sushi a couple blocks away that I used to walk to all the time when I worked at LA Live. They would definitely have space for a medium sized group.

Yep, I came up with some other alternatives when looking for a Saturday night place to meet.

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Finally got word from everyone.  You can put me down for a total of 5 (including myself).

Okay then, up to 11, plus potentially another 5 from Dolphina.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on January 06, 2016, 08:33:49 PM
Japanese sounds good.....  ;)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Jim Watari on January 06, 2016, 09:09:35 PM
we can always eat at the hotel

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live/
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: frgx on January 06, 2016, 09:39:49 PM
You can probably add me to the list with a possible +1.

Are we looking at around 8 PM for the reservation?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 07, 2016, 09:15:27 AM
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You can probably add me to the list with a possible +1.

Are we looking at around 8 PM for the reservation?

Yay, 2 more! Amazingly, we might be able to do this! ;D

Not sure about the time. Dolphina, what did you have in mind?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on January 07, 2016, 10:21:00 AM
I was thinking around 8pm, that was around the time we had met up last year at Bubba Gump's, but what ever works for everyone is fine.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: omraged9 on January 07, 2016, 05:36:46 PM
dolphina: I think Ron and I will be skipping Wondercon this year. I don't know if Kayley or Felipe are going; maybe contact them or post on our FB page to see if anyone is interested?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on January 08, 2016, 03:46:40 PM
Felipe from Group 2 is down and possibly Robert (RobT2K) and his 2 girls, Kayla (krod) is interested but wants to see the WC schedule before committing.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 08, 2016, 04:32:57 PM
Okay, so making a list...

Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: hikanteki on January 10, 2016, 09:48:59 PM
Count me as possible/likely. I like the Yard House but do want to check out the schedule first.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 11, 2016, 07:22:03 AM
Okay!


Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: jristen on January 11, 2016, 09:13:22 PM
you can put me down for a +1 as well  :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 12, 2016, 08:51:20 AM
Done!


Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki

We have 15 confirmed and 4 possible. Another 10 people or so and we can do this!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: omraged9 on January 25, 2016, 12:30:05 AM
Hi, Ron (darkron9) and I may be going to Wondercon after all. Can you put us under the 'Possible' list?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on January 25, 2016, 04:12:55 AM
Glad to hear it!


Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki
Omraged9
Dark rob

We have 15 confirmed and 6 possible.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: beadrbop on February 16, 2016, 10:38:12 PM
You can put me down as possible. Still waiting to see what the press room schedule will be (plus I have to upload photos to the agency) I'll be dealing with a 12 hour time difference so I will be the one falling asleep! Hope to be able to join you all.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 17, 2016, 08:08:05 AM
Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this. Open reg is taking my focus!


Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki
Omraged9
Darkron9
Beadrbop


It looks like we won't have the 30 needed for a private party, however I will contact the restaurant next week and see if we can get a reservation, based on the size of our group.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 17, 2016, 08:33:48 AM
Just tell them I'm coming.  Who wouldn't want me hanging out at their restaurant?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on February 22, 2016, 07:15:19 PM
Edward Mark will also be attending
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Mario Wario on February 22, 2016, 07:55:22 PM
I would like to join the party if it is next to the JW still. Btw, which restaurant was selected again? Yard House right?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: semigeekgirl on February 22, 2016, 10:49:58 PM
I might drop by this meetup. I'm definitely going to Wondercon Friday but I'm taking my dad and I don't know how late he'll make it. We might end up just swinging by to say hi.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 23, 2016, 05:51:41 AM
You're in, Mario! Yes, we're looking at the Yardhouse. I am planning to contact them tomorrow to see if they'll take a reservation even though we are fewer than 30 people.

Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe
Edward Mark
Mario Wario


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki
Omraged9
Darkron9
Beadrbop

So we're looking at 17-25 people, depending on how many of the 'possibles' show up.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Bert Su on February 23, 2016, 03:47:05 PM
I wish to be on the list also. I might be bringing two friends with me
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 23, 2016, 05:05:09 PM
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I wish to be on the list also. I might be bringing two friends with me

Bert, just to make sure, you do realize that if we get the reservation I am looking for, you may be required to spend $25 on dinner?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Bert Su on February 23, 2016, 05:11:39 PM
Yes. I'll keep that in mind
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 23, 2016, 05:33:36 PM
Okay, bad news guys. I called the restaurant and talked to the manager. Turns out that they don't accept any reservations or private parties on Friday or Saturday nights, because those are their busiest nights and they simply can't spare the tables. This tells me that it really is a no-go. There's no way a group our size would be seated before late evening (like 10 pm or later). Seriously, the manager just turned away my business and didn't seem regretful at all.

So it looks like we'll need to find a different place for Friday night (and also something for Saturday).

I did a quick search on Opentable, and the best/closest I can do is a reservation at Morton's Steakhouse, which is about a 10 minute walk away. Alos, it's on the price side ($30-$40 entrees) so I'm not sure how you guys feel about that.

I'll keep looking...

Okay, here's an update. I am having a lot of trouble finding a place that will take a group as large as ours. The places that can take us want us to have a private dining room and order off of a menu that will be $50-$70 per person. I have sent out a few emails and am waiting to hear back from some people.

One possibility would be to make multiple reservations (say, 3 reservations for a party of 8) at the same restaurant for the same time. That would allow us to order directly off of the regular menu, but we might not all be seated together. Another opton would be for us to descend en masse at a place like Smashburger.

What do you all think?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 23, 2016, 06:46:39 PM
I like the idea of we make multiple reservations, it at least guarantees we have seats.   
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 23, 2016, 08:00:14 PM
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I like the idea of we make multiple reservations, it at least guarantees we have seats.   

Oh trust me, I'm not going to do anything without some kind of reservation. The question is, do we do it as one big 'private group; or try to book multiple reservations for 8?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 23, 2016, 09:00:29 PM
The only thing I worry about is the reservations for the maybe's (they equal one table) .  I know being at separate tables is no fun, but i honestly think it is our only option.   I can volunteer to make one of them if you need me to.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 24, 2016, 06:33:24 AM
When I was calling around yesterday, I said I was looking for a group of 20, which would include a few of the maybes.

I'll see what I can find today with multiple reservations.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on February 24, 2016, 08:15:11 AM
Sorry, I have been sick and missed this discussion. I think the multiple reservations is probably the way to go.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 24, 2016, 08:25:45 AM
I have tentatively made 3 reservations for 8 people at Ford's Filling Station. It is inside the JW Marriott at LA Live.

http://www.marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live/ford's-filling-station/5681097/home-page.mi (http://www.marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live/ford's-filling-station/5681097/home-page.mi)

Please let me know if this doesn't work for anyone on the confirmed list.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Mario Wario on February 24, 2016, 12:49:24 PM
Works for me. I'm staying at that hotel so enough said. I had dinner there before and it was fine.

Btw, Transmute Jun, thank you for doing all of this! :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on February 24, 2016, 03:29:41 PM
That works for me too.  Also thanks for doing all this TJ.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Jim Watari on February 24, 2016, 03:38:36 PM
Good for me
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on February 24, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
**really** looking forward to see everyone
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 24, 2016, 06:56:24 PM
Okay, just  to throw a monkey wrench into everything...

I heard back from the event planner at Tom's Urban (a gastropub at LA Live).

http://www.tomsurban.com/los-angeles/la-live (http://www.tomsurban.com/los-angeles/la-live)

They are willing to give us a semi-private dining room all for us which can hold up to 28 people. We can order off of the regular menu. The only downside is that we need an $850 minimum spend for the room (this includes both food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). If we have 20 people, that's $42.50 per person. If we have 25 people, that's $34 per person.

What does everyone think? Would you like to have a room where we can all be together, or 3 separate reservations? Honestly, I'm guessing the cost would be similar in both places, but there's no 'minimum' at Ford's Filling Station.

Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 24, 2016, 07:02:56 PM
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Okay, just  to throw a monkey wrench into everything...

I heard back from the event planner at Tom's Urban (a gastropub at LA Live).

http://www.tomsurban.com/los-angeles/la-live (http://www.tomsurban.com/los-angeles/la-live)

They are willing to give us a semi-private dining room all for us which can hold up to 28 people. We can order off of the regular menu. The only downside is that we need an $850 minimum spend for the room (this includes both food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). If we have 20 people, that's $42.50 per person. If we have 25 people, that's $34 per person.

What does everyone think? Would you like to have a room where we can all be together, or 3 separate reservations? Honestly, I'm guessing the cost would be similar in both places, but there's no 'minimum' at Ford's Filling Station.

I'm guessing the $850 doesn't include tip?  so should we say $40 to $50 a person?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on February 24, 2016, 07:15:59 PM
am i miss-counting?  i'm only seeing 13 folks who've committed
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Jim Watari on February 24, 2016, 07:21:16 PM
I'm in +1
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 24, 2016, 07:45:31 PM
My group is ok with Tom's (in fact they prefer that) but I quoted them at them at the 20 person cost.   I think we would need to have at least 20 people. 
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 24, 2016, 08:29:26 PM
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am i miss-counting?  i'm only seeing 13 folks who've committed

It's 17 people, plus a number of maybes.

Dolphina
Alyssa
Jim Watari (+1)
Transmute Jun
Jristsen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
Frgx (+1)
Felipe
Edward Mark
Mario Wario


Possible
RobT2K (+2)
Krod
Hikanteki
Omraged9
Darkron9
Beadrbop
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Mario Wario on February 24, 2016, 08:42:50 PM
If the number is reachable for Tom's, I'm fine with that place too. Still right next to the JW. The restaurant is fine, went there for lunch during Comikaze--it had your typical sports bar food. The service that day I went was good. So whatever is possible/selected by the majority--Tom's Urban or Ford's Filling Station--I'm cool with both.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 24, 2016, 08:50:46 PM
My group has all voted for Tom's as long as all 17 agree and show up we can make it work on our side.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on February 24, 2016, 09:41:01 PM
I'll show up wherever we decide to meet  :D Sidenote: I have been sick in bed for past 5 days. I would suggest taking extra vitamin C and zinc now to keep yourself in good health.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2016, 06:05:18 AM
I'm willing to book with Tom's and put down my credit card as a guarantee if you guys are all good with that. I'll wait until this evening to see if anyone else has comments. I agree that it would be much nicer to all be together in one room.

Dolphina, I hope you're feeling better! I swear by Zicam myself.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on February 25, 2016, 06:44:08 AM
Should we all send you a $25 deposit for our spot?  That seems fair, that way you aren't taking the full fiscal responsibility.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2016, 06:48:29 AM
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Should we all send you a $25 deposit for our spot?  That seems fair, that way you aren't taking the full fiscal responsibility.

No, that's not necessary. I'd just have to pay you back again at the dinner anyway, when you got food. The credit card is in case we don't make the $850 minimum. *Then* I will be charged.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: frgx on February 25, 2016, 11:47:30 AM
I'm going to have to drop down to possible for this meet-up. Sorry about that. I'm going to a concert that night and I thought it started at 10 PM, but it's actually earlier. I don't know if I can do both.
Unless the reservation is at an earlier time, like 7 or 7:30.  :-\
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2016, 12:27:53 PM
The reservation would be at 7 pm.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: frgx on February 25, 2016, 12:44:48 PM
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The reservation would be at 7 pm.
Ok, then I guess I'm back to probable.  :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2016, 06:18:11 PM
Okay, I have booked Tom's Urban for Friday night March 25) at 7 pm.

You can find Tom's Urban inside LA Live. Here is a map. The convention center is at the bottom, and Tom's Urban is on the upper right.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi129.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp206%2Ftransmutejun%2Fmap_1.jpg&hash=0f743841b92cdd7f4208f1bc3fc320256fc1201a)

Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on February 25, 2016, 06:32:20 PM
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No, that's not necessary. I'd just have to pay you back again at the dinner anyway, when you got food. The credit card is in case we don't make the $850 minimum. *Then* I will be charged.
i have the money you gave me for that other nycc meet up to return, don't forget
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 25, 2016, 07:19:22 PM
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i have the money you gave me for that other nycc meet up to return, don't forget

I won't forget. ;)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: malarrya on March 08, 2016, 04:40:30 PM
I thought I would bubble this back to the top so more will see it. My friend(s) and I may be down for this meetup. What's the latest attendee total and intended venue? I really do like Yardhouse but any place that has Smithwick's beer is in my good graces. It seems Tom's Urban may be the current trend? Let me know :)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 08, 2016, 04:42:51 PM
[member=857]malarrya[/member]  Tom's Urban is booked. You and your friends are certainly welcome to attend! We have a small space booked called the Bottle Nook and it will hold 28 people, so there's plenty of room!

Last look, we were at about 20 people.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: malarrya on March 08, 2016, 04:57:26 PM
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[member=857]malarrya[/member]  Tom's Urban is booked. You and your friends are certainly welcome to attend! We have a small space booked called the Bottle Nook and it will hold 28 people, so there's plenty of room!

Last look, we were at about 20 people.

Cool, thanks! I will talk to them and see if they're interested.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: hikanteki on March 08, 2016, 05:28:43 PM
Although the schedule isn’t confirmed, if the Justice League vs. Teen Titans premiere is at the same time as last year’s DC premiere (6-8) then I’ll be there right after that, like 8:15-8:30ish. Is that ok or will people be done by then?
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 08, 2016, 05:31:43 PM
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Although the schedule isn’t confirmed, if the Justice League vs. Teen Titans premiere is at the same time as last year’s DC premiere (6-8) then I’ll be there right after that, like 8:15-8:30ish. Is that ok or will people be done by then?

I think that would be okay. You'd still make it. I suspect we'll be there at least 2 hours.

Also, the last couple of years at WonderCon, they have played the DC animated movie twice, on different days, so you could catch another viewing, if you wanted to.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on March 10, 2016, 11:35:02 AM
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Although the schedule isn’t confirmed, if the Justice League vs. Teen Titans premiere is at the same time as last year’s DC premiere (6-8) then I’ll be there right after that, like 8:15-8:30ish. Is that ok or will people be done by then?

It's Saturday
2:30pm
World Premiere: Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Edit:  So you can come to dinner :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: hikanteki on March 10, 2016, 11:46:11 AM
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It's Saturday
2:30pm
World Premiere: Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Edit:  So you can come to dinner :)

Sweet, thanks for looking that up! See you all on Friday :D
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: BustAGroove on March 10, 2016, 11:59:35 AM
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Okay, I have booked Tom's Urban for Friday night March 25) at 7 pm.

You can find Tom's Urban inside LA Live. Here is a map. The convention center is at the bottom, and Tom's Urban is on the upper right.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi129.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp206%2Ftransmutejun%2Fmap_1.jpg&hash=0f743841b92cdd7f4208f1bc3fc320256fc1201a)

I like Tom's Urban.  They have delicious roasted brussels sprouts.  Here's the menu:  http://www.tomsurban.com/los-angeles/la-live/menu and the PDF version:  http://tomsurban.com/images/pdf/TULA_WebMenu_1215.pdf
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 10, 2016, 12:14:56 PM
BustAGroove, you are more than welcome to come. We would love to see you!

Hikanteki, I am so glad you will be able to make it!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: malarrya on March 10, 2016, 01:21:34 PM
Is anyone interested in possibly creating a FB Group or FB Messenger group so folks can stay in better contact with each other? This would function to let others know when folks are in the same panel/signing, help hold a place in line if someone is running late, help get a ticket drawing for a signing, meet up for dinner, etc.  I don't mean that I want to bombard a panel and thwart others not in the group from getting chances at entry or a signing. Just that it would be nice to know when maybe someone discovers something not advertised in the events, posts about seat availability in a panel, help someone out who's overloaded or stranded, or alerts others of changes in meetup venues and times. Perhaps something like this already exists?

No worries if you're not interested, just brainstorming :)
Let me know your thoughts

Larry
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: omraged9 on March 10, 2016, 01:30:20 PM
TJ: Thanks for organizing all of this. You can move DarkRon9 and myself to the confirmed section.  :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on March 10, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Amy, so happy to see that you and Ron will be able to make it
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 10, 2016, 01:39:45 PM
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TJ: Thanks for organizing all of this. You can move DarkRon9 and myself to the confirmed section.  :)

That's terrific! I'm looking forward to seeing both of you there!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on March 10, 2016, 03:41:37 PM
I can make name tags for this dinner.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 10, 2016, 04:18:34 PM
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I can make name tags for this dinner.

We don't have a 100% roll call yet... I've PM'd everybody who showed interest, hoping that means that they still plan on coming, but we had some maybes...

Also, some people had guests.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Bert Su on March 11, 2016, 01:15:51 PM
I still wish to attend the Friday meet up. Please put me down on the list
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 11, 2016, 03:41:19 PM
Bert, if you wish to attend, just show up at Tom's Urban at LA Live on Friday night at 7 pm.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: alyssa on March 11, 2016, 04:20:39 PM
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I still wish to attend the Friday meet up. Please put me down on the list
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Bert, if you wish to attend, just show up at Tom's Urban at LA Live on Friday night at 7 pm.

WITH MONEY to pay for your food
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 11, 2016, 04:28:51 PM
Yes, there will be separate checks. ;)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 14, 2016, 01:50:15 PM
I just wanted to remind everyone that we are confirmed for Tom's Urban at LA Live at 7 pm on Friday, March 25. If I've tagged you below, I need you to confirm your attendance!

[member=1527]dolphina[/member]
Alyssa
[member=1237]Jim Watari[/member] (+1)
Transmute Jun
@Jristsen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
[member=1978]Felipedev[/member]
@Edward Mark
[member=2389]Mario Wario[/member]
Omraged9
Darkron9
Hikanteki
Malarrya (+1)

Possible
[member=1293]RobT2K[/member] (+2)
[member=1076]krod[/member]
[member=22]beadrbop[/member]
[member=647]frgx[/member] (+1)
[member=392]Bert Su[/member]
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: RobT2K on March 14, 2016, 02:30:16 PM
I want to make this! But I was interested in the Preacher premier/panel at 8 pm.  That's been getting some buzz, and the source material for the story is pretty good. 

Is anyone getting there before 7?  I thought we were only going later b/c of the possible DC animated premier?  Maybe you guys will still be there afterwards, the panel is only an hour or less for the episode.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Mario Wario on March 14, 2016, 03:59:54 PM
Confirm my attendance you say? Blasphemy, I say! Blasphemy! ;)  O:-) But yeah, I will be there. See you all that night (and Thursday too!).
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on March 14, 2016, 04:49:50 PM
I sent you a pm but I'll confirm through here too :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 14, 2016, 06:00:20 PM
Thanks for confirming, Mario and Dolphina!


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I want to make this! But I was interested in the Preacher premier/panel at 8 pm.  That's been getting some buzz, and the source material for the story is pretty good. 

Is anyone getting there before 7?  I thought we were only going later b/c of the possible DC animated premier?  Maybe you guys will still be there afterwards, the panel is only an hour or less for the episode.

Rob, you can certainly come a bit early! I know I'll be there on the early side, just to make sure everything is set up.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: malarrya on March 15, 2016, 02:45:55 PM
If any of you are going to the iZombie signing don't hesitate to invite the cast to hang out with us at Tom's Urban later that evening.  8)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: NCDS on March 15, 2016, 02:53:06 PM
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I want to make this! But I was interested in the Preacher premier/panel at 8 pm.  That's been getting some buzz, and the source material for the story is pretty good. 

Is anyone getting there before 7?  I thought we were only going later b/c of the possible DC animated premier?  Maybe you guys will still be there afterwards, the panel is only an hour or less for the episode.
I'm going to need a full report on this panel!

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Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: betarayben on March 17, 2016, 02:48:44 PM
Hey guys! Can I get in on this? If so, go ahead and mark me down as confirmed. Thanks!

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Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 17, 2016, 03:34:17 PM
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Hey guys! Can I get in on this? If so, go ahead and mark me down as confirmed. Thanks!

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Ben, you can certainly come! We have the capacity. We have the drive. We will build it... oh, sorry...

Yes, we would love to see you! We are meeting at Tom's Urban at 7 pm (inside LA Live). We have a semi-private room reserved for Friends of Comic Con.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: betarayben on March 17, 2016, 03:53:54 PM
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Ben, you can certainly come! We have the capacity. We have the drive. We will build it... oh, sorry...

Yes, we would love to see you! We are meeting at Tom's Urban at 7 pm (inside LA Live). We have a semi-private room reserved for Friends of Comic Con.
Awesome, thanks for having me! This sounds like the perfect way to end the day!

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Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: SDCCDeadpool on March 18, 2016, 08:02:45 AM
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I just wanted to remind everyone that we are confirmed for Tom's Urban at LA Live at 7 pm on Friday, March 25. If I've tagged you below, I need you to confirm your attendance!

[member=1527]dolphina[/member]
Alyssa
[member=1237]Jim Watari[/member] (+1)
Transmute Jun
@Jristsen (+1)
NCDS (+4)
[member=1978]Felipedev[/member]
@Edward Mark
[member=2389]Mario Wario[/member]
Omraged9
Darkron9
Hikanteki
Malarrya (+1)

Possible
[member=1293]RobT2K[/member] (+2)
[member=1076]krod[/member]
[member=22]beadrbop[/member]
[member=647]frgx[/member] (+1)
[member=392]Bert Su[/member]


Please put me down for a definite.  I may or may not have another, but cannot confirm.  I look forward to meeting you all Friday.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 18, 2016, 09:21:49 AM
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Please put me down for a definite.  I may or may not have another, but cannot confirm.  I look forward to meeting you all Friday.

That's great! Looking forward to seeing you on Friday night at 7 pm at Tom's Urban in LA Live!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: beadrbop on March 25, 2016, 06:04:17 PM
Sorry I can't make it. I'm still trying to edit photos! Hope you all have a blast.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: SDCCDeadpool on March 25, 2016, 07:04:34 PM
2 on our way. 5 mins
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: hikanteki on March 28, 2016, 03:03:37 AM
Dolphina, NCDS, SDCCDeadpool, Bert Su, Malarrya, and Alyssa, great meeting you all & your friends! Transmute Jun, thanks for organizing this & sorry I missed you!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 28, 2016, 07:26:52 AM
I am sorry that you could not come Hikanteki, but I echo your sentiments that it was wonderful running into SDCC people around the con! It was a terrific gathering and we all had fun! I would already be planning to host the same dinner again next year... except that we will all be in Anaheim.  ;D
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: malarrya on March 28, 2016, 09:25:46 AM
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I am sorry that you could not come Hikanteki, but I echo your sentiments that it was wonderful running into SDCC people around the con! It was a terrific gathering and we all had fun! I would already be planning to host the same dinner again next year... except that we will all be in Anaheim.  ;D

Thanks again TJ for organizing this. I was very pleasantly surprised by the upstairs private room and Tom's Urban. My friends Steve, Alysha, Tabitha, and Brandon want to thank you as well. We have a great time!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on March 28, 2016, 09:59:20 AM
TJ, I had a wonderful time. It was great seeing so many ppl attend. Thanks for setting this up.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 28, 2016, 11:20:55 AM
We actually lucked into the private upstairs room. We were supposed to have a place downstairs, but Tom's Urban had a private group cancelation the week before, and decided to move us up to the loft (the place that had canceled) I agree that it was much nicer being up there than downstairs. The people up there certainly took care of us, and I loved seeing the waiters with all of those trays of food coming up the elevator!

If WonderCon ever goes back to LA, I will definitely try to organize another dinner at Tom's Urban!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: betarayben on March 28, 2016, 12:01:27 PM
This was one of the highlights of the weekend for me.  It was nice talking to you all, and I had a great time with my Colorado Sidecar.   ;)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: hikanteki on March 28, 2016, 12:22:08 PM
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I am sorry that you could not come Hikanteki, but I echo your sentiments that it was wonderful running into SDCC people around the con! It was a terrific gathering and we all had fun! I would already be planning to host the same dinner again next year... except that we will all be in Anaheim.  ;D

Oh, I was at the dinner! But I just missed running into you there.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: dolphina on March 28, 2016, 01:40:57 PM
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Oh, I was at the dinner! But I just missed running into you there.
Yes, it was very nice meeting you. Hope to see you at SDCC. I'll be doing a meet up on Tuesday if you are in town then.
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: frgx on March 28, 2016, 02:22:32 PM
I was there for a few minutes, but then felt an anxiety attack about to start.  :( I don't know what was wrong. The place was too loud or something.

Had to leave. Sorry I didn't meet anyone.  :(

Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 28, 2016, 02:58:00 PM
It was definitely very loud in there. It was the only real complaint I had. I can completely understand, Frgx. *hugs*
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Miss Kitty on March 31, 2016, 12:57:38 PM
I was glad I was able to pop in for a few minutes to say hi with onion #1.  :)
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: RobT2K on March 31, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
My girls and I popped in for a quick dinner, but then ran out to catch the preacher panel (never got in, those rooms are too small!)

Thanks to TJ for setting up everything and being a good host! I'm glad you didn't have everyone's dinner on your card lol

See you guys in San Diego!
Title: Re: Meet Up Friday Night - WC 2016
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 01, 2016, 06:44:56 AM
Nope, we made the minimum charge by $30! It was close, but you guys came through for me.  ;D