Showing posts with label 2009 Draft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009 Draft. Show all posts

9/22/2009

Steak? Reservations?

Hi,

Has anyone made reservations for dinner? We've all discussed it, but have we picked a place and called in? By my count a reservation for 10 should be more than enough (because 2 GMs won't be there at all, and that way everyone can join at the last minute if they need to.)

Um, if a place is picked, can I suggest we make the reservations in the name of "Dr. Dan Ross."

First, cause Dan's a pretty cool guy--who wouldn't want to sit at his table?--and my experience is being a "Doctor" gets you better service and easier reservations. (What can I say, a lot of dinner's with Bob.)

And Second, that way any of us can call in to "make sure my assistant got the details right." And confirm the reservation happened.

So, where're we eating?

R.

(See you in 4 days.)

8/17/2009

September 26th: Plans

Hello all,

The 26th is inching forward, so I am beginning my draft plans, and Westjet tickets to Calgary have just crept into the double-digits, so I will shortly be booking my flights. (I'm on this incredible money management system called "don't-carry-your-credit-cards-with-you" which is actually working wonders for my debt repayment success rate. But it means I can't actually book the flight until I get home.

Anyway, just so I am prepared...

1) What are pool fees this year, and who can I send the money to?

2) What are the plans for lunch this year (and do I need to send money to anyone in advance)

3) I'd really like to get a good steak dinner while I'm in Calgary. We have bar food and "The Keg" in Toronto (although, oddly enough we don't have dry fried ribs... except at Swiss Chalet where they aren't as nice as I remember them from Alberta... but I digress.) so: Where should I go for a good steak dinner in Calgary, and does anyone else want to come with me?

(And I'll up the ante for #3, I've had the privelege of eating some fine aged organic Ontario steaks. Fabulous, fabulous steaks they are. So good, in fact, I find it hard to believe that Alberta cattle can be as tasty. So: I'm willing to buy a round of drinks for the table if someone can recommend a steakhouse that will prove me wrong.)

See you in 47 days...

Richard
GM of the Lost Boys