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Place: Richardson Comments: Thanks Sammy - I just called and the new person added 5 more rooms for the $89 rate. So if anyone else wants one go ahead and call. IF, for nay reason, they say no rooms . . . Tell them to check with Cynthia Guzman the Catering Mgr because she has added more rooms! But hey Sammy, darn good rate with AAA! With the 4 additions yesterday (Youngs & Kidds) we pretty much have a full house! We now have 77 people registered and paid, max is 80 & pushing it would be 85. I'm going to push it to the 85 because experience & knowing what I know . . . there will be 3 or 4 people who don't show up for various reasons.
Place: Dallas Comments: I just made reservations for the Holiday Inn. Mandy advised me the SOC 70th Birthday Party Rooms were all booked and the $89.00 room rates are no longer available. I used my AAA membership and got a $90.00 rate. Thought I would let all know.
Place: Raining in E. Richardson! Comments: Oh my, been so long since we've had rain. It's now been raining for 1 hour, yippee! It's dark and rainy, think I'll retire early & watch some TV. 70 B-day Party Update: If you haven't checked our Attending List lately, please do. We've got a house full of friends coming to the party! Here's the direct link: http://www.soc1966.com/70th-b-day-attendance-list.html
Place: Richardson Comments: Yes, the last 3 weeks have been quite a journey. Not just with the party planning, but life in general. I have a couple of health issue that require numerous Dr. visits and to numerous Dr.s One is a skin disorder that has taken me on a journey I never thought I'd travel. It's been going on for 16 months. But all of you know how much time can be eat up arranging Dr visits, traveling to/from, waiting & waiting & waiting! I started out with #1, a P.A. at my dermatologist's ofc. 5 visits and 5 months later, with no improvement, insisted on seeing the Dr. not P.A. as condition now serious. Saw Dr #2. But found out 2 months later, thru my own research, that the 4 meds they were prescribing were hurting my condition because they had items in them that I'm very allergic to! Went to Dr #3, another highly recommended dermatologist. On 3rd visits, was referred to Allergist. Went to Dr #4, the Allergist. On 2nd visit was referred to an Endocrinologist. Went to Dr #5, the Endocrinologist. After 1st visit got call from her assistant and she actually ask me, "Have you considered seeing a Dermatologist?" So, yesterday I started all over with Dermatologist #3 and 6th medical person. I'm not a whinner & I would appreciate it no one posts or refers to any of my medical problems on FB. But this month is 16 months I've been dealing with this skin problem & it's really beginning to wear me out. I also have a serious issue that came up in my right eye & I've been seeing a Retina Specialist since end of May for that issue. Hoping to get some improvement in my right eye within the next 4-6 months, seems it's not a quick fix. I have a branch of veins in my retina that are leaking and causing very blurred vision. If you're interested, look up BRVO in your eye on Google. ![[eek]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif "Eek - :eek:") It's complicated.As for the hotel issue. Anyone who's ever had to deal with a hotel knows there is constant change and turnover in personnel. It's happened at everyone of our reunions, I start with one person and end up with someone else. BUT, this was a first in that she booked a 2nd party in our room and then tried to hide it my getting rid of 2 pgs of their contract that showed which room. She also told me she would probably have to move us to another smaller room. That situation was a first. But as we all know, a signed contract holds up well in court & has served me well over the last 15 years that I've been doing this. Just throwing out the phrase, "that would be a breach of contract" is all it took, and, my copy of the contract. LOL As for me, I don't want your sympathy, if you want to do something for me, Please pray that this skin condition will be healed and that my right eye will get better. Anyway, all these issues and doctors is why I've not had more of a presence on FB & our GB. So come what may, Let's Celebrate Life & Friendships on Sept. 22nd!! Really looking forward to seeing everyone.
Place: North Richland Hills, TX Comments: Sandy, I just read about your "adventure" at the hotel. You have all my sympathy, respect and admiration. I learned long ago about getting copies (signed and dated) and keeping everything! Incompetent people indeed!
Place: Allen, TX Comments: Sandy did you receive the check I sent?
Place: Boliver, MO (today only) Comments: James and Geneva--Good! (Now--Can you convince James and Kay Kidd to attend?)
Place: Texas Comments: Registration form and check are in the mail. Probably start packing tomorrow.
Place: KC, MO Comments: I "talked" with a few classmates via Messenger and Facebook this weekend about attending our birthday party. The responses so far have been "probably not due to a scheduling conflict; not sure yet; and there's a chance". So Sandy, you may still get a few more checks in the next few weeks. I'm just assuming that everyone is aware of the registration deadline. Like the summery look of the guestbook. Love to all - Carol
Place: Richardson Comments: Even the Daisies are feeling the heat here in N. TX. I'm hoping for some clouds to block the sun. But then, it is July, so put on the shades and hopefully find a cool spot!
Place: Richardson Comments: Well Jack, I'm not sure what to say except, Thank You! What I like best and get the most satisfaction from . . . is seeing everyone getting back together and having a good time with old friends. You can't put a price on having a good time with old friends. We've had a lot of "connections" made since the website was established back on 2004. The main theme of this party is "Celebrating Life & Friendships". There won't be any video or skits, just time to sit and talk, get caught up and of course graze on the tables of food. Then we'll sing & eat cake! Yes, there will be a dance floor and a great DJ. Randy from our 50th will spin tunes for us. I'm really looking forward to seeing all of you. The best Thank You I can get is by YOU showing up!
Place: KC, MO Comments: Jack - Maybe we should pace ourselves on the buying of drinks for Sandy. We want her to be able to remember the great time that she will have at the party. 11 weeks and 45 minutes and counting! Love to all - Carol
Place: Allen,TX Comments: Way to go, Sandy. You are quite the pit bull when negotiating contracts. Thanks for rescuing our space for the upcoming party.
Place: 66erville Comments: A behind the scenes look at what SNL does to pull all of our parties together! Because of her attention to detail and holding the hotels to the contract, we have great parties. Most of us don't realize the amount of work and planning that goes into these gatherings. We just show up, have a great time and go home. She stays and polices up all the "extra" stuff she brings (like the SOC sign and Bear). When you get the chance, tell her you really appreciate the work she does and maybe even buy her a drink!
Place: Richardson Comments: You're welcome Carol. At each of our reunions & parties that I've planned I've always had the point-of-contact, usually what they call a Catering Mgr, change between the time I sign the contract to when the party happens. It's always worked out and it seems the new person tries harder. But, I've never had someone leave out a pg of the contract on her side and then book a larger party for the same space and try to hide it. It was just weird. The whole time I was sitting there with the new Catering Mgr & her big boss I keep telling myself, "Don't blink, you have the upper hand because you have the contract. Be nice, but don't let them off the hook." It all worked out and we will have our party with good food and a special cake I'm bringing. So we can, " Celebrate, Celebrate, Dance to the Music!" |
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