With all due respect to LYD and "Winky's favorite" [laugh] going away throw downs our dear Andre will be leaving for Belgium to further his education in Grad School. If I'm not mistaken he told me that he'll be leaving shortly after Alan does... maybe mid-July... maybe?? All this farewell party planning starts to take on another whole life at times with 100 different schedules to satisfy and keep up with. So, why don't we keep it simple and see if Andre will chime in and first off let us know when he splits and if he has time for us holligans and secondly, what he might want to do? Lunch? Dinner? Somewhere in his part of town (Plano) or maybe Margaux's for something groovy and close to Dallas/AMS for lunch. He seemed to like that when we had Lisa's B-day there.
Chime in brother and let us know. Love to have a send off thing for you! [thumbsup] Any ideas peepe?
Ah, hello?
André who?!? [cheeky]
Let's have a huge pool party at RonR's house!!! (Should we mention it to RonR first, or not?)
I'm all for this! A good send off for Andre is definitely in order [thumbsup]
[beer]
I don't know, something just tells me we ought to let people whose party it's in honor of pick the time and place. Makes sense to me. Why make Andre drive to Lancaster when he lives in Plano?
Hey, I'm easy ;D
Y'all work it out, & I'll be there [thumbsup]
Yup, we can't let anyone leave without a proper send-off. [beer]
I'll keep my eye on this for the details. [thumbsup]
Just a heads-up. I told andre about the thread so he will chime in sometime soon.
Ah, sweet! [thumbsup]
Sorry about the delay, I haven't been able to see the boards properly for the past few days...
A lunch would be awesome, and sometime during the week would work best. Weekends are now dedicated family time :)
I wouldn't mind somewhere in Dallas, if it's easier for everybody. Margaux was definitely good, so I'll vote for that! If anybody has a better spot in mind, let me know.
As for when, apart from Monday (tomorrow) and Tuesday, any weekday would work. How does this Thursday sound? Too soon? Next week is still game, I only leave on the 16th!
sweet... [drink]
Margaux's, Thursday around 1-ish sounds perfect [thumbsup]
How about Isabella's. Since I had promised Barry I would go to Isabella's today, I snuck out of the house and took a break to go there this afternoon. The place looks great and the place was practically all ours that afternoon. Some cars folks but about 20 bikes from the DFW sportbike.com group. Lane on his yellow S4 was there and a guy named Mark on a BMW K1200S with S.O. Suzanne on a 620 dark. Also two superbikes; Barry's 1098 and a red 848. Then there was me.
There was picture taking with the bike lined up on the sidewalk and the owner of the place was so happy because it reminded him of Italy where he said the bikes would park by the hundreds everywhere in front of cafes. It's at the corner of 121 and Legacy Dr.
Andre, I know you would rather do this on a weekday but a lot more people cane come if you have a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon before you leave. If that's not possible, I'll still go on a Thursday for lunch at Margaux or at this palce Isabella. I need an excuse to go all the way there to eat lunch. We had appetizers and drinks on the house today.
cdc
Quote from: Cher on June 29, 2008, 07:29:54 PM
Margaux's, Thursday around 1-ish sounds perfect [thumbsup]
Bueno! If that's good for you Andre then that's where and when it will be. You let us know. If some other place at some other time works better for you just say the word. If a weekday night is better in regards to having a few drinks (as opposed to drinking at lunch) that is do-able. For the record, Margaux's is only open at night on Fridays. But i hear there are lots of good eaterys in the metroplex. It's your call brother!
The pressure, the pressure!!!
Charles, I know weekdays are tough, but I have two weekends left here before I move across the pond, so I'd really rather spend this time with my folks (who are trying no to show, but are having nervous breakdowns over this move). Since my dad is away on business during the week, weekends are the only time I'll see him before I go...
I'm hoping everyone who wants to attend can do so during lunch hour, but if not we'll schedule this for a dinner thing.
As for Margaux vs Isabella's, I think Margaux will be easier for everyone involved (whereas Isabella's would only be easy for me). Plus, Margaux is cajun [evil]!!! How many cajun restaurants will I see in Belgium? Now, I would gladly go to Isabella's instead... That's up to you folks. Just post your preference. [thumbsup]
For now, though, it seems that Margaux on thursday at 1pm is a go [thumbsup]
André
Quote from: AndreRA3 on June 30, 2008, 08:16:50 AM
Margaux on thursday at 1pm is a go [thumbsup]
Works for me...
Not sure if I'll be able to make it to this one... short week and payroll means I have to hand out paychecks on Thursday
Well, you could go to Margaux and hand us a few paychecks... Kill two birds with one stone!
No worries if you can't make it, man!
Didn't think about it being a short week...
Quote from: AndreRA3 on June 30, 2008, 08:54:15 AM
Well, you could go to Margaux and hand us a few paychecks... Kill two birds with one stone!
No worries if you can't make it, man!
So, what's the program Andre? What is to your liking? Margaux lunch thing Thursday? I'm leaving for my farm tomorrow AM and will be back either Weds. night or Thurs. AM to make sure I'm available Thurs. at 1:00ish... if that's the plan? Let the inquiring minds know! [thumbsup]
Quote from: AndreRA3 on June 30, 2008, 08:16:50 AM
For now, though, it seems that Margaux on thursday at 1pm is a go [thumbsup]
André
So it shall be done. Hey will this be july 3 (this thursday)?
cdc
Yeah, July 3rd, 1pm, Margaux [thumbsup]
Thanks for getting this going, Brian!
Got it! This Thursday the 3rd, Margauxs on Industrial Blvd. down from Dallas/AMS at 1:00pm. Be there! [thumbsup]
Roll call:
andre (duh?!)
fastwin
cher
dls ?
cdc
cj ?
anyone else?? Where's Maria? She liked Margauxs. She has been mysteriously quiet these days... mmmm, puzzling evidence. ???
No McCaining here, I'm definite for Thursday [thumbsup]
Brian- maybe you could put details in the headline?
No, but I think Brian may be able to do that [thumbsup]
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on June 30, 2008, 07:57:06 PM
Brian- maybe you could put details in the headline?
Fixed - mea culpa...
Hey, Fatswin!!!!!!
Count me in. [thumbsup]
Quote from: fastwin on June 30, 2008, 07:44:16 PM
Got it! This Thursday the 3rd, Margauxs on Industrial Blvd. down from Dallas/AMS at 1:00pm. Be there! [thumbsup]
...anyone else??...??
No can do.
That's several hours before I even get out of work.... :-[
Quote from: bryant8 on June 30, 2008, 08:00:39 PM
No, but I think Brian may be able to do that [thumbsup]
... ahhh, what's a headline? [laugh] He's right, it's obvious that I'm not capable of much...
Quote from: fastwin on July 01, 2008, 07:11:32 AM
... ahhh, what's a headline? [laugh] He's right, it's obvious that I'm not capable of much...
The thread title... Go to your 1st post & click "modify", & you can change the title [thumbsup]
Mmmm... Lunch tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
c y'all.
***
should be good!
It will be excellent [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Sam and I are going to be over at Fair Park in the morning so we'll both be at Margaux's, 1-ish. Think we'll cruise over to AMS afterwards; I've got some exhaust bolts that have been sitting over there for me for a while...
Cool [thumbsup]
I'm fasting between now & 1:00 tomorrow ;D
andré
fastwin
cher
dls
***
cj
sam
Anyone else?!?
i'll be thinking about you while eating a turkey hot dog in my loft [thumbsup]
By the way, it just occurred to me that I did not make a reservation... should I do that right now?
Shouldn't need one, but call if you like [thumbsup]
Nah, I know the owner Kay and Sonny will most likely wait on us. They are very cool. They'll be glad to see us!
Well, I just made the reservation... I should learn to check the forum and dial at the same time [laugh]
First one here [thumbsup]
Jeez, just now got home. Traffic sucked. That's the nice, family friendly way to put it. :P Hope Charles and George made it back west OK on their scoots... at least they were heading away from this God forsaken traffic snarl of a town. Saw Lisa and Andre's cars at AMS as I creeped by in traffic. Ya'll might as well spend the night there at AMS... maybe tomorrow you will be able to make it home. [laugh]
Excellent lunch at Margaux's as always. Nice DFW/DMF send off for Andre... better remember that crawfish etouffee Andre, it's not the most popular dish in Belgium! You'll have to wait until you're home at Christmas for another shot at that!
Good luck my friend with all your travels, school and European adventures. Please keep us in touch via the board. Think about us when you are on some cool twisty Belgium roads!!!
Just got home as well...
Thank you all for everything! Lunch was awesome!!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I'll definitely hang around the board, see how life is on this side of the pond. As for those cool twisty roads, hopefully I'll be able to give first hand reports before too long. Hanging out at AMS convinced me: I've got to shoot for a Hypermotard. Although I'd be more than happy on one of those 250 Yamaha supermotos. [moto]
I'll try to make it to another meet before I go, but I expect my schedule to get a bit frantic now...
Thank you all once again!
André
Quote from: fastwin on July 03, 2008, 02:23:06 PM
Hope Charles and George made it back west OK on their scoots... at least they were heading away from this God forsaken traffic snarl of a town.
We took 30 west instead of the parking lot going through Irving/HEB/NRH, so it wasn't the worst case. There's just no good way to head toward Fort Worth from Dallas at 4PM. Man, I got to thinkin' while following *** down the freeway: I have to work on my 80MPH wheelies. [evil] [moto]
Anyway, André, I wish you the best. Remember: they need some good Cajun food over there to go with all that Beer and Chocolate. ;D
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Quote from: caffeinejunkee on July 03, 2008, 05:11:46 PM
We took 30 west instead of the parking lot going through Irving/HEB/NRH, so it wasn't the worst case. There's just no good way to head toward Fort Worth from Dallas at 4PM. Man, I got to thinkin' while following *** down the freeway: I have to work on my 80MPH wheelies. [evil] [moto]
Anyway, André, I wish you the best. Remember: they need some good Cajun food over there to go with all that Beer and Chocolate. ;D
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Ha! Hopefully Andre won't have to choose...
Hmmmm, beer n' chocolate or mudbugs n' rice? Beer n' chocolate or mudbugs n' rice...?Great lunch today - super food as always (Margaux's is my all-time fav for lunch in Dallas) and the BEST company EVAH [evil] We're gonna miss you, Andre - take care and Happy Trails!
Cher
Hey André-
Just checking in... If you need any last-minute help, post up [thumbsup]
Bon Voyage.
We expect regular updates & photos [beer]