Normally, I just go with the flow on these things, and that's my plan here as well. But I do think Leo has a some good points. Here are my own thoughts:
cons:
I know, for me at least, $30 for a plate of micro-waved Pasta Primivera and a cup of hotel coffee is pretty rediculous.
If the meal is in the large open area by the bar, will we offend, or otherwise bother the staff at the reception desk? this seems inevitable, but entertaining.
Well, she told me the vegetarian option is usually the cheapest price on the menu. So I grouped it in there. I can/will double check on what price she will charge and what the veggie meal would be - although she did tell me she wanted to know just how vegetarian each meal would need to be. I'm hoping the food isn't just microwaved, although she did say they have a small kitchen.
I will also see if I can confirm that people who do not want to order a meal can still join us and have enough tables/chairs. I know this can be pricey for some, and we really did try to find a way to keep costs down. But we also wanted a place where we'd be able to stay and not get kicked out and be able to have our awards and raffle and all that without feeling pressured to hurry up.
The large area is actually their restaurant and where the breakfast is every morning. I'd be more concerned with waking the security guard up from his nap.
Pros:
Are "cheese crisps" what you east-coasters call deep fried cheese curds? If so, awesome.
+1 on the Yuengling. I'm in, wether it's pitchers or kegs (heh.. plural)
No, the cheese crisps are bread with cheese and bacon. This is east coast, no choice of deep fried cheese curds. I just double checked the appetizers.
I'll make a call later or sometime this week to get pitcher prices of various beers so we can make a more informed decision.
other random thoughts that came up while typing this:
We could totally do a "fondue party" themed tent.. sterno fondue pots, and hang some crappy paper light fixtures. presto! oh, yes. I could bring the cheese curds.
That could be an awesome idea, especially as they run off sterno and not electricity. Let's work on seeing if there's interest, and if it's doable. I happen to have a really junky fondue set which was a freebie at one of the casino's in Vegas. Not sure if it actually works.
random thought #2
The trunk of the Saxillac contains thee kegs of beer. One full, the other two 1/4 empty. If Joe leaves the Carlisle showgrounds at 6:48pm, and travels the 2.4 miles to the hotel's front sidewalk at 58 mph, how many 12oz glasses of foam will need to be thrown out before the beer once again starts flowing?
None, he will have finished it all by the time he gets there.
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