As some of you know (prior to the birth of this forum) I was in the planning stages of a huge off-line event in Napa in November of this year.

Some of you had responded that you were interested in attending. That event is still in the works. However, due to the change in peoples' participation in one forum or another, I would like to get a final, accurate headcount as to who is still planning to attend this event.

If it turns out that the participation has dwindled below the minimum number of attendees, the event will be canceled.

Please reply to the new email I have established if you ARE attending. If you are not attending, DO NOTHING. I only want emails from those who will be attending.

winemaster@winesnobz.com

I will reply to your email with a request for more info.

Thanks!!!

is this something that is still open to new interested parties? if so, is there a pointer to a description?

\bob

Bob,

Yes! Always open to new folk. Here is the info you requested!

NAPA 2003 OFF-LINE EVENT

Well if Bressler is going.... then I'm going to!

hehehe. Seriously though.. I'm still planning on it, and will email you.

i am still trying to talk the misses into it. she loves mostly germen reislings so she thinks there will be nothing there for her to do.

As is stands right now, here is who has RECONFIRMED for the Napa 2003 Off-Line:

WineBrat - 2
DavidN - 2
Pinot Envy - 2
WineTex - 2
MountainMan - 2
DeWine - Need a head count
DaveMCI - 4
Jeremy - 1
ItalianWino - 1
Vitis Vinifera - 1
A. Moore - 2
Brian - 2
Cooker - 2
Chico - 2
JO - 2
Revlis - 1
RonMc2 - 3
Me - 2
Eric White - 2
GFleener - 2
pyang - 1
enjoyingwine - 2
Total - 40 People

I plan on going ahead with the event, just a scaled back version. I will finalize the details and have COMPLETE information by the end of March. Please email me atwinemaster@winesnobz.com if you plan on attending PRIOR to March 31st!

Hmm, I don't see my name up there I RSVP'd ages ago... please count us in for two, though we will not be staying in the valley.

Sorry, Eric. Must have your email at work. My mistake. It's fixed now.

Brent: If you remember that I mentioned that I am a MAY BE (as always). With the baby, I can never plan that far ahead for the obvious reasons. So, I will let you know. What is the cut-off date? Thank You.

now brent, i know damn well that i e-mailed you that katy & i are still planning to attend. but, if you're just ignoring that fact in hope that i'll get my feelings hurt & not attend, forget it. i'm coming anyway.

Sorry, Gus. My mistake. I knew I had some emails at work that I had yet to forward. It is now fixed. The party would not be the same without you and Katy.

ADDITION TO TOTAL:

TBird - 2
Enoselsa - 4

Total - 46 People

ADDITION TO TOTAL:

WineIsMyLife - 2

TOTAL - 48 people

OK...I am in the process of finalizing the plans for the Nov. event. I should be able to get the info together sooner than I had hoped. Possibly by the end of the week. I am waiting on 2 phone calls from Napa. Once I get those, I will be posting the FINAL details and start asking people to make their reservations.

Hey, Brent, who's that cropped out chica next to you in that photo?!!?? Get your Hat back yet???

Some sexy lady I met in Napa a few months back...

My hat is still traveling at the moment...not sure where...

If you'd like, I could add that chica to my avitar...

I just got off the phone with Kim Ruiz at the Napa Valley Marriot. They will be sending me a contract that will be due on March 26th. They are requiring me to plop down a $3,000 deposit. I have secured 15 rooms at the Marriot. I am asking those of you attending AND staying at the hotel to make a $100.00 deposit per room for the event so we can pay the deposit.

Here is a breakdown of the week:

Wednesday, Nov. 5th - Check-In; Kick-Off Wine and Cheese Reception with wines donated by JEREMY!!! (Possible surprise speaker...)

Thursday, Nov. 6th - All day tours and tastings with LUNCH and TRANSPORTATION provided to and from the Marriot. Dinner is ON YOUR OWN.

Friday, Nov. 7th - All day tours and tastings with LUNCH and TRANSPORTATION provided to and from the Marriot. Dinner is ON YOUR OWN.

Saturday, Nov. 8th - All day tours and tastings with LUNCH and TRANSPORTATION provided to and from the Marriot. Farwell Dinner Party that night...(more surprises...)

Sunday, Nov. 9th - Departure

I do not have a final cost at this very moment. However, I should have one by Thurs. or Friday of this week at the latest. I have set up a PayPal account atwinemaster@winesnobz.com for the receipt of the deposits. If you have any concerns or questions whatsoever, please feel free to contact me at that same email address.

Should the event get canceled for ANY reason, everyone will receive a FULL and UNCONDITIONAL 100% REFUND!!!

Thanks!!!

It sounds fantastic Brent. Thanks for all of the hard work (more to come but we are already appreciative).

Many thanks!

Thanks SOOOOOO much to the few of you who have sent in your money (you know who you are)!!! Thanks!!!

I hope I got it right Brent. I've never used PayPal before.