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Title: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 01, 2020, 07:49:03 pm
Georgia Fiero Club Christmas Party

I HAVE PLENTY OF FOOD AND ROOM. IF YOU DID NOT REGISTER AND WANT TO ATTEND PLEASE CALL ME @ 404-947-9854

Date: December 12, 2020
Time: Lounge opens at 10AM, Lunch starts at 12:30PM
Event Address: Garden Plaza, 1775 Parkway Place, Marietta, GA 30067
Contact Ralph Brand with any questions @ (404) 947-9854 or RabiVII@Gmail.com

RSVP on the Google form required https://forms.gle/1KnBMoyAvuQQE93r5 (https://forms.gle/1KnBMoyAvuQQE93r5)

The annual Fiero Club Christmas Party will be held at Garden Plaza hotel in Marietta. (Party room donated by ApsilonHotels.com) All members and family welcome to attend.

Around 10:00 AM: We will have hot and cold appetizers in the lounge before lunch.

Around 12:30 PM: We will be having a traditional Italian dinner with; BAKED ZITI(No lasagna), spaghetti and meatballs, Salad, Bread, and drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Tea sweet and unsweet)

The cost will be $20 per adult, $10 Kids 6-12 yo, and 5 & under is free. Please bring cash to the party.

Rooms will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $49.00/night + tax. All reservations will go through Ralph on the Google Form. If you need to come earlier or stay later please email Ralph.

Around 1:30 PM: After Lunch we will have the White Elephant game. Known by many names the white elephant/ gift exchange/stealing is a fun game where you bring a wrapped present with no name on it not to exceed $25. Gag/Joke gifts welcome. We draw numbers for picking order. Once its your turn you can open a new gift or steal someone else's gift, but be away each gift can only be stolen twice and you cannot steal back something you already had. All members and family may participate.

From till whenever: Afterwards we can fellowship in the lounge or outside looking at each others cars. We have the rooms all weekend so nu rush to leave.

Because of the regulations we cannot provide any adult beverages but you are welcome to bring something assuming you drink responsibly.

RSVP by 11/28/20, I cannot guarantee rooms after that but can try.

RSVP on the Google form required https://forms.gle/1KnBMoyAvuQQE93r5 (https://forms.gle/1KnBMoyAvuQQE93r5)
Title: Re: Christmas Party
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 02, 2020, 07:48:46 am
Good idea.  That should help with a head count.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 15, 2020, 09:40:59 pm
Don’t all RSVP at once. 😂
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on November 15, 2020, 09:52:45 pm
You can count me for the party.  I'm not sure about a room.  I have 2 dogs that must be taken care of but if anyone else is staying Saturday night I might make arrangements for a sitter.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 15, 2020, 10:42:18 pm
You can count me for the party.  I'm not sure about a room.  I have 2 dogs that must be taken care of but if anyone else is staying Saturday night I might make arrangements for a sitter.

We have rooms that allow pets but there is a $100 pet fee.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: scottb on November 16, 2020, 08:19:05 am
As of right now it doesn't look like I will be there. I have a work trip the previous Sunday and we usually don't get back until late the following Saturday
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 16, 2020, 09:43:35 am
Scott I’ll save you a meatball till I see you again. 😂
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 16, 2020, 05:33:21 pm
Don’t all RSVP at once. 😂

No one knew updates were posted, most likely.  The thread hadn't shown any updates, until the post above.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Roger on November 16, 2020, 08:29:50 pm
Brenda and I plan to be there.
No room needed tho.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: The Art Doctor on November 19, 2020, 08:27:22 am
The four of us can make it.  Ralph, I have two picky eaters that love pasta. Just please leave some with no sauce, they are butter only lovers.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 19, 2020, 09:29:30 am
Everyone please make sure to click on the link to the google form to rsvp.

I always keep the pasta and sauce separate. In not a savage. 😂
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: NoMad on November 19, 2020, 09:44:24 am
Work has changed out policy again due to covid-19. I likely can't risk coming since it could cost me my job. If something changes though I will RSVP.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on November 19, 2020, 10:18:20 am
Wow!  Your employer is controlling what you can and can't do on your personal time?  I understand the need for preventing the spread of Covid-19, but you could contract it just by walking past a carrier or touching something that's contaminated. 
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 19, 2020, 03:12:45 pm
Wow! There will be plenty of space to social distance. But oh well.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: The Art Doctor on November 19, 2020, 04:05:22 pm
My SIL was to bring the MIL down but her company stated that if she went to any state that had a certain level she would have to quarantine for THREE weeks un-paid. She was pretty sure they would replace her during that three weeks.  Funny thing is she lives in Jersey and commutes to Philly, crossing state lines every day.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 19, 2020, 05:46:10 pm
Crazyness!
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: NoMad on November 19, 2020, 07:50:45 pm
Because work operates on two separate teams and people have been cross contaminating and taking out whole departments. I can do anything I want within a 200 mile range, but if I pass on Covid and my team goes down than any gathering I have attended could get me fired for endangering the team. So I am just playing it ultra safe with gatherings. This is a once in a lifetime gig and I don't want to lose it.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 22, 2020, 10:36:29 am
How many people are you planning to fit in the room?
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 22, 2020, 10:51:35 am
Depends on the number but I have three locations reserved for me. Cozy 10, 25 bigger room, 25-50 big dining room.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 22, 2020, 11:05:04 am
That gives us something to shoot for.  50 seems ambitious.  If 10 club members attend, and the average people per club member is 3, that is 30 people.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 22, 2020, 11:12:41 am
Will there be a meeting, as part of this event?
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Raydar on November 22, 2020, 11:20:45 am
Ralph, I truly appreciate you doing all of this, but I am (we are) unfortunately, going to have to pass, this time.
This is due to some personal health risk factors that we'd rather not compromise. (It sucks getting old, but it beats the alternative.)
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 22, 2020, 11:24:03 am
Raydar, I just have to ask.  What is bad about getting younger?
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Raydar on November 22, 2020, 01:47:44 pm
Getting younger would be great. I just don't know of anyone who has it perfected, over the long term, yet. (Although I've read some stuff on the internet. :D )
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on November 22, 2020, 01:56:23 pm
Room for 25 is most likely going to be big enough.  I think with family, the one for 10 wouldn't work.  We've had that many just at a monthly meeting.

GTRS, yes, there should be a brief business meeting.  Directors have to choose their Chairman and Vice Chairman, and there's at least the Polar Bear Run to discuss.  See the Polar Bear Run thread in Events for details.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 22, 2020, 04:37:00 pm
It’s all good Raydar.

I think I am just going to use the dining room since set up will already be done. Plus we can open the side doors if we want. Also there is a nice serving area. It seats 80+ pre COVID so 30-40 safely.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Slyp on November 23, 2020, 03:43:44 pm
I will have to pass on the meeting.  Ro and I are staying away from friends and family.  We are wanting to stay safe for as long as we can, don't want to do something that will get us in trouble.  You all have a good time (which I know you will) and hopefully you will be safe
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on November 24, 2020, 12:21:02 pm
Is anyone planning to stay overnight on Saturday? 
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 24, 2020, 01:53:20 pm
So far only two responses and no one overnight.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on November 25, 2020, 06:25:42 pm
A reminder that if you're going to the Christmas Party, you must register with Ralph through the link he provided in the first post of this thread.  Posting in this thread that you are or might attend isn't sufficient for him to make the necessary arrangements and purchase and prepare the proper amount of food.

Saturday the 28th is the deadline.  At the moment there are only 5 people total that are registered. 
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on November 28, 2020, 08:14:39 pm
Last chance to sign up. I can take rsvps a few more days. See link in the original post. If the link is closed please message me. I cannot add anyone after next Friday the 4th as I’m shopping Saturday.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 08, 2020, 06:04:27 pm
It looks as if we won't be able to get pictures of the board and officers, this year.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 08, 2020, 06:12:08 pm
Suppose not
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 09, 2020, 06:11:23 pm
I have 9 adults, 2 kids, and one person staying Saturday night.

I’m at the store now so need to know like now if you changed your mind and want to come.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 10, 2020, 02:23:16 pm
I’ve got plenty of food and space. If you still want to attend please let me know directly.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: ron768 on December 10, 2020, 02:25:48 pm
I will be there. RSVP sent. Susan might also be there with me.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 10, 2020, 07:49:21 pm
Starting prep work
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 10, 2020, 11:17:43 pm
I will be there. RSVP sent. Susan might also be there with me.

That's great!
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 11, 2020, 09:50:07 am
I’ll be cooking around 10AM if anyone want to come help or just hang out. If you want a room as of right now we have plenty and I can check you in as soon as you get here. I am however out of double balconies but have plenty of regular doubles and kings plus adjoining rooms.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Budgetman72 on December 11, 2020, 02:16:08 pm
Sorry for the late registration Ralph I missed that part on the newsletter! none the less Jordan and I will be in attendance.

Thx,
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 11, 2020, 03:04:00 pm
Sorry for the late registration Ralph I missed that part on the newsletter! none the less Jordan and I will be in attendance.

Thx,

It’s all good
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 11, 2020, 07:30:20 pm
Sounds like it will be a great party.  I wish I could be there, but will be testing my mettle at the Adrenaline Dome for my son's birthday.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 11, 2020, 07:31:00 pm
Oh.  Take pictures!  And waft some food smell this way.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 11, 2020, 08:34:30 pm
I’ll save you a plate till I see you next. 😉 😂
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 11, 2020, 08:36:34 pm
I appreciate the thought, but food is usually not good for that long.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 11, 2020, 11:51:39 pm
Just means you will have to come visit more or I’m gonna have to buy a cryogenic freezer.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 12, 2020, 04:37:25 am
A time machine would be more effective.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 12, 2020, 04:39:16 am
Yeah but you’d then spoil the future before you reached the past
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 12, 2020, 04:40:21 am
A transporter, then?
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: The Art Doctor on December 12, 2020, 08:04:17 am
What room do we go to when we get there?
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 12, 2020, 08:53:44 am
2nd floor hospitality suite. Up the stairs, turn left, first door on left or take elevator 2 second, turn right out of elevator hall, and first door on left.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 12, 2020, 10:10:00 am
10:00AM Appetizers are out. All the ghosts have already showed up. 👻
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 12, 2020, 11:31:29 am
That one second from the left looks like Ebenezer.  Hard to tell, though.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 08:37:28 am
Oddly, this never made the calendar.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on December 13, 2020, 08:09:19 pm
The Gang.  Or at least most of who were there.  There are at least 4 who aren't in the pictures.  One behind the camera and 3 out of the room. 











Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 08:13:21 pm
Did Mweldon? get banished to the little table?

At the large table, TopNotch, Ralph, and TAD seem to stay the same, but the other people seem to play musical chairs.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 08:14:19 pm
It looks as if there was a good turnout.

Thanks to Ralph and everyone who made this possible.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on December 13, 2020, 08:23:58 pm
Marc wasn't there.  Jason and I were at that table.  Musical chairs was to and from the food table. 
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: scottb on December 13, 2020, 08:44:30 pm

At the large table, TopNotch, Ralph, and TAD seem to stay the same, but the other people seem to play musical chairs.

I didn't know there was assigned seating
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 08:45:53 pm
Marc wasn't there.  Jason and I were at that table.  Musical chairs was to and from the food table.

Ah.  Wasn't sure who that was.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 08:47:30 pm

At the large table, TopNotch, Ralph, and TAD seem to stay the same, but the other people seem to play musical chairs.

I didn't know there was assigned seating

I never really thought about that, but as long as people don't eat from my plate, I guess the seat isn't so important.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on December 13, 2020, 08:57:32 pm
It looks as if there was a good turnout.

Thanks to Ralph and everyone who made this possible.

This was well put together.  A good meal without the concerns we would have had in a restaurant.  Much more leisurely and it was all you can eat til it's gone. 
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 13, 2020, 09:35:47 pm
It was my pleasure. I love being a host. Happy to do it again next year too. If I can’t use a hotel then I can host up to 80 in my house.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Slyp on December 14, 2020, 11:54:08 am
I looks like everybody had a great time.  Sorry I chose to miss it, maybe next year.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Headhunter1ID on December 14, 2020, 02:34:18 pm
Shea and I had a really good time!!  Thank you for getting this all put together.
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Headhunter1ID on December 14, 2020, 02:42:01 pm
Parking Lot
Title: Re: 🎄 🎄 Christmas Party 🎄 🎄
Post by: Fierofool on December 23, 2020, 05:27:28 pm
Everyone who attended the Christmas party, be sure to pay Ralph for your meal(s).  He bought all that from his own pocket.  It didn't come from the club treasury. 

By the way, the person who took my lottery tickets----Did you have any winning tickets?  If so, how much?