Hey guys its almost December.

With many Christmas parties coming, I figure we plan this early. Here's a couple of suggestion.

Choice 1
When: December 6th
Where: Cool River Cafe in Irving
Time: Drinks around 6PM and Dinner around 7PM
Yes this place is a little pricy, however, we had great service from them the last time and they were very accomodating. Although they did not split up checks individually, they did split them per table. They also have a set menu for groups that has a set price per person. We may just want to do that this time.

Choice 2
When: December 6th
Where: Texas Land and Cattle in Richardson
Time: Drinks around 6PM and Dinner around 7PM
We can also do Texas Land and Cattle like last year. They gave us a seperate banquet room and a set dinner price. Also pretty good service.


Choice 3
When: December 6th
Where: Big Bucks Brewery in Grapevine next to Bass Pro Shops.
Time: Drinks around 6PM and Dinner around 7PM
Another would be Big Bucks Brewery I don't think they have a private room, but the last 2 times we've been there, the service have been good and they are very accomodating.

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Next. Since this is Christmas time. I say this year we do an exchange gift of some sort. Limit the gift to $25 maximum. Its the thought that counts, isn't it? Here's what I am proposing to have.

1) Everyone bring a gift, wrapped with your board name on it as a "from"
2) Gifts will receive a number as we get em. You will also get a corresponding number. This will be used as a numerical order in picking gifts.
3) At the end of dinner those that brought a gift will get a chance to pick a number out of a hat which will correspond with a numbered gift box.
4) The person picking can either choose to keep the gift, take one from another person, or give up the gift and pick again.
.a) A gift can only be taken from another person 2X. So the 3rd person gets to keep it.
.b) The person picking can only give up the gift they picked from the hat and draw another 1X

Quoted: ... Can "outta-towners" attend? Or is this DFW exclusive. I may be in Dallas 5th thru 7th

To asssure an out of town reservation, all staff members residing in Texas must receive compensation of a case of ammo  

Quoted: ... Can "outta-towners" attend? Or is this DFW exclusive. I may be in Dallas 5th thru 7th

But of course!!!

Quoted: I change my choice to #3, I can probably go now... I can find something inexpensive on the menu.

Aww c'mon Energizer, I was unemployed for 7mos and managed to go to all the DFW Dinners including the one at Fogo De Chao.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Can "outta-towners" attend? Or is this DFW exclusive. I may be in Dallas 5th thru 7th To asssure an out of town reservation, all staff members residing in Texas must receive compensation of a case of ammo   you forgot to include all non staff memebers as well :)

No I didnt

RHIP albeit small ones

I voted for Texas Land & Cattle Company just because their drinks are soo good, and that smoked sirloin is excellent

But I would be happy with any of the three!

Eric The(EasyToDealWith)Hun

Well looks like Big buck Brewery is winning. I will give this thread till the weekend and give them a call next week to set things up.

Alright folks it seems that Big Bucks is winning. I will give them a buzz Weds to set it up. I assume the usual 20-25 reservation would do.

Quoted: Quoted: Alright folks it seems that Big Bucks is winning. I will give them a buzz Weds to set it up. I assume the usual 20-25 reservation would do. <sarcasm>Nice of everyone to show up.... </sarcasm> At least a couple of us were there.

Sorry couldn't make it. Got the flu. Had a bad cold and cough throughout the week and finally became a full blown flu Friday night.