MCCC Meet-up!

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 13:21 -0700

Congrats, Morna-san!

Does anyone need me to send out a mailing to the Dojo Newsletter list about the gathering at MCCC, to generate more interest?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 15:11 -0700

When is the dinner? Saturday night?

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 15:15 -0700

yup!
I believe Steve said Saturday at 7:30 at Benihana's... I'll edit if I remember incorrectly

edit: confirmed!

Steve wrote: The proposed restaurant and time is:
Benihana's at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 19, 2007

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 18:55 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:When is the dinner? Saturday night?

Looking forward to dining with you, Sensai!

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:05 -0700

I have confirmed that I will be there on Saturday and Saturday night. A little change of plans however is that my wife can't make it, but my friend who is a comic nerd will be joining me instead. I hope that its ok. (I dont want to travel by myself)

Looking forward to meeting you folks in person and blowing some hard earned cash on some Usagi merchandise!

MikeM

Thomas Froehling · Post by **Thomas Froehling** » Thu May 03, 2007 8:18 -0700

Guys, be sure to take some pictures to show them (off

) here;
it will ease our envy about not being able to participate...

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:14 -0700

I got my camera fully charged and ready to go!
I am so super excited I can't wait.
MikeM

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:37 -0700

Called Benihana today and made reservations for May 19th at 7:30 pm. I also confirmed that the Hibachi tables ARE designed to seat 10 people, with room for a possible eleventh person.

The time for the dinner will conflict with the Star Trek Voyage play "Housecall" featuring Robert Picardo and Ethan Phillips which starts at 6:30 pm. Bummer!

The Fan Appreciation Party starts at 9:00 pm at the Crown Plaza Hotel, so there shouldn't be TOO MUCH of a conflict with that for anyone planning on attending it.

Steve Hubbell wrote:
morna-san wrote:
Are we all still meeting up for dinner too?
yup, as far as I know... that one's Steve's baby though
Sounds like the dinner list so far includes:
Morna-san & husband (Gary)
Shaxper & wife (Kiera)
David Petersen
Stan Sakai
Myself & nephew (Nick) - finally confirmed that my nephew can go
MikeM & wife ( ? ) - still pending final confirmation

Looking like a perfectly sized group for a hibachi style table, if I remember correctly how big they are.

Dinner will probably include more pictures, more chatting, more stuff like that, (no pestering Stan and David mercilessly), etc.

Has everyone checked out the web-site for Benihana's?
http://www.benihana.com/locator_detail.asp?id=51

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:29 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:Called Benihana today and made reservations for May 19th at 7:30 pm. I also confirmed that the Hibachi tables ARE designed to seat 10 people, with room for a possible eleventh person.

I took the liberty of inviting Sergio to join us. He doesn't know his plans for that night yet. If he is free, he will have dinner with us. Perhaps he'll tell us the times he had met Rocky Aoki, the founder of Benihana--once in Iceland, of all places. So, there may be 11 of us.

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:35 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:
Steve Hubbell wrote:Called Benihana today and made reservations for May 19th at 7:30 pm. I also confirmed that the Hibachi tables ARE designed to seat 10 people, with room for a possible eleventh person.

I took the liberty of inviting Sergio to join us. He doesn't know his plans for that night yet. If he is free, he will have dinner with us. Perhaps he'll tell us the times he had met Rocky Aoki, the founder of Benihana--once in Iceland, of all places. So, there may be 11 of us.

I was hoping that you would extend an invitation to Sergio...

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu May 03, 2007 13:12 -0700

Don't we have 13 people now?

Morna-san & husband (Gary)
Shaxper & wife (Kiera)
David Petersen (friend and friend's girlfriend)
Stan Sakai
Myself & nephew (Nick) - finally confirmed that my nephew can go
MikeM & friend
Sergio

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu May 03, 2007 13:16 -0700

Also, which one are we going to? There are three in Michigan and I have no idea which is the closest to Novi.

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Thu May 03, 2007 18:57 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote: The Fan Appreciation Party starts at 9:00 pm at the Crown Plaza Hotel, so there shouldn't be TOO MUCH of a conflict with that for anyone planning on attending it.

Well if there is a time conflict, we're with the Sensai all the way.

But if time does permit, Keira and I are staying at the Crown Plaza, so we'd love to head over to the party with some fellow Dojo-ers.

tayocham · Post by **tayocham** » Thu May 03, 2007 19:49 -0700

My jealousy grows with every post. I've got to make it to one of these cons! And soon!

Hope everyone has a blast!

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Thu May 03, 2007 20:06 -0700

Mike, I believe your list is accurate. That rocks if Sergio can come. I was thinking of inviting Guy Davis and Rosie but I guess we're at capacity already.

Thanks tay We will take lots of pics for you guys who can't make it!

only a couple weeks left!

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!