GCA Get Together in New Orleans

« **on:** January 26, 2009, 10:03:41 AM »

How about a get together next week at the GCSAA Conference in New Orleans?

I'm thinking Thursday evening in the Quarter?

« **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2009, 01:34:32 PM »

Any thoughts on a specific location? I've never been.....

« **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:13:16 PM »

If you want to meet for Dinner or something, there are more than enough nice steakhouses or other resturants.....Let me know, I have a few connections in town........Dickie Brennans Steakhouse is a personal fave.....

I didnt know there was a conference in town, if anyone wants to catch the basketball game on Wed or Fri at the Arena, IM me.

« **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:34:04 PM »

I will be there Saturday the 31st- Thursday the 5th.

« **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2009, 09:48:03 PM »

How about meeting on Wednesday evening for a 6:00 dinner at Desire Oyster Bar and Bristo at 300 Bourbon Street ? They used to have great crayfish there back in the day. What do you think of that Mark?

« **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2009, 09:56:52 PM »

Quote from: Bradley Anderson on January 26, 2009, 09:48:03 PM

How about meeting on Wednesday evening for a 6:00 dinner at Desire Oyster Bar and Bristo at 300 Bourbon Street ? They used to have great crayfish there back in the day. What do you think of that Mark?

I would be up for that---I'm in town just Tuesday and Wednesday nights, so Wednesday would be great for me if we could make it happen.

« **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:07:33 PM »

Joel,

Wednesday night it is. But we may yet settle on a better place to meet. Stayed tuned.

« **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:10:50 PM »

Quote from: Mark Arata on January 26, 2009, 05:13:16 PM

I didnt know there was a conference in town, if anyone wants to catch the basketball game on Wed or Fri at the Arena, IM me.

You didn't know there was a conference in town? Hell, I didn't even know it was basketball season!

Scott in Seattle

« **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:18:02 PM »

Wed would be better for me and Shooter.

Cheers

« **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:21:14 PM »

Mike,

Do you mean "Shooter", of Nuzzo Golf Course Design?!

That "Shooter"

P.S. Fortunately, I'm happy to say I won't be in New Orleans because I'm actually working on a project that's under construction, in February 2009.

« **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:25:05 PM »

Sorry Scott, touchy subject I'm sure

Can't say I have heard of the Desire Oyster Bar, but I am not much of a seafood person. I got the weeks wrong so next week we have basketball games on Monday vs Portland and Thursday vs Da Bulls. If anyone wants to go just let me know.

Dickie Brennans is the best place in town for steak, there is a really good fish house called G.W. Fins in the quarter, and there is Arnauds which is a famous N.O resturant as well. I can get reservations set up at Arnauds or Brennans for however many you need, just let me know. Working at the Superdome does have a few advantages in this town.

Look forward to meeting all of you.

« **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:33:19 PM »

The Desire Oyster Bar is in the Royal Sonesta on Royal if I'm not mistaken. The Acme on Iberville is a bit more working class. Right down the street from the Royal Sonesta is my favorite bar in New Orleans, the Touche on Royal. It's worth a visit, lots of locals hang out in there.

« **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2009, 11:29:53 AM »

I should be available on Wednesday evening.

« **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2009, 04:59:19 PM »

I am interested, but am not quite sure what my plans are yet as I will be down there with the UW Turf Club, and have some obligations with the club. Hope to meet some of you down there.

Brendan

« **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:41:47 PM »

Quote from: Brendan Dolan on January 27, 2009, 04:59:19 PM

I am interested, but am not quite sure what my plans are yet as I will be down there with the UW Turf Club, and have some obligations with the club. Hope to meet some of you down there.

Brendan

Brendan,

You should bring along some fellow students with you.

« **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:28:52 PM »

All the days seem jam-packed. Wednesday would be fun, but I may arrive later rather than earlier. Please advise on the venue. By the time I get there I may be in the mood to buy a round.

« **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:05:17 AM »

There's nothing I would enjoy more. But alas, GCSAA decided my talents were superfluous and eliminated my job.

So I won't be making the trip.

I suggest a breakfast meeting at Mother's.

Ken

« **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2009, 02:55:21 PM »

Forrest,

On Saturday I'll post the venue here.

For now we are scheduled to meet somewhere in the Quarter on Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00.

« **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2009, 08:09:10 PM »

Quote from: Bradley Anderson on January 27, 2009, 05:41:47 PM

Quote from: Brendan Dolan on January 27, 2009, 04:59:19 PM
I am interested, but am not quite sure what my plans are yet as I will be down there with the UW Turf Club, and have some obligations with the club. Hope to meet some of you down there.

Brendan

Brendan,

You should bring along some fellow students with you.

I'll see what I can do. Hope to meet up with some of you.

Brendan

« **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2009, 11:37:28 AM »

« **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:10:28 PM »

I rarely post so none of you know me. However, I will be attending the show and was wondering if this is an open invitation to meet some other GCA members?

« **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:10:38 PM »

Open invitation to everyone.

Wednesday evening for a 6:00 get togther at Desire Oyster Bar and Bristo at 300 Bourbon Street.

I'll be arriving tomorrow if anyone wants to get together sooner I'll be checking in here.

Go Arizona.

« **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2009, 12:08:49 PM »

I will be there, and looking forward to meeting all of you who come by.

Thanks for setting this up, Bradley.

« **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2009, 12:41:41 PM »

Our office has a guest pass for the Trade Show on Saturday, in the event anyone needs admittance. Please e-mail me and I can make arrangements to leave it for you.

« **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:29:24 PM »

It turns out that Desire is a pretty good place to meet. They have a nice spread there, and not too steeply priced.

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Brendan Dolan

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Forrest Richardson

Ken Moum

Bradley Anderson

Brendan Dolan

Rob_Waldron

Jason Fiorita

Bradley Anderson

Joel Zuckerman

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