Well, that totally blows.

People on list two are in the "who knows?" Section.

 

I'm sorry Flingers, but the Cave would not give Coop a reservation. People in the second group are on your own. I'm going to call to make sure my reservation is still good. It sounds like Coop spoke to the General Manager rather than his mother. I hope the GM did not cancel my reservation.

 

I don't think he will do that, he sounds like a nice guy. I think he is just trying not to lock up 50% of the cave.

 

Thanks Coop, and thanks for your efforts.

 

Appreciate all efforts here. Maybe the Cave might not have been able to handle so many people all arriving at the same time, or they have "regulars" they don't want to turn away.

 

I have updated the first post a bit to try to make it perfectly clear that only the 32 on the first reservation are in on this dinner. The second group, I could not help. I have sent PMs to most of the people on the second list and I asked folks who shot me names of people to add to please let them know they have no reservation. I certainly may have missed someone. I'm concerned someone will fall through the cracks and be very disappointed.

I did call the restaurant to confirm that my reservation for 32 is still good and it is. So that is it folks. See the first post if you are not sure of your status. See you at Spring Fling.

 

A final update on this dinner:

1. When you arrive at Cooper's Cave, tell them you are with the "car club." You do not need to give them my name or be with me to get in. The manager's name is Adrian, so ask for him if you run into any trouble.

2. Our reservation is on the enclosed deck. There will be a party there earlier in the evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm so they should be long gone by the time our group arrives.

3. Due to the size of our party Cooper's Cave will add a 20% gratuity to your check. Please keep this in mind when you are paying.

4. I told Adrian that we will want separate checks rather than one single check and they have agreed. I still recommend bringing cash in case they have some trouble splitting the bill in a fashion that is acceptable to you. Their idea of splitting might be on a per table basis rather than per person. Remember, bring cash.

5. Please remember to leave the hotel on time to arrive at Cooper's a bit before 8:00 PM. Take a look at their web site and make sure you know how to get there. I do not plan to round you all up, announce a departure, or lead a caravan. If one of you are interested in assuming that responsibility, feel free.

I have added all this information to the first post. If you know someone who is coming but does not look at the site very often, please pass this information along to them.

I hope you all have a safe trip.

 

Thanks for all your work on this Bill.

 

Thanks again, Bill. Looking forward to this!

 

Thanks Bill. See you next week.