Had a fab day in London yesterday, with JoeSambuca and Nate. Really wicked guys, although I can't actually vouch for Nate's sanity!
Came up with ideas for the party. REALLY cheesy yellow t shirts with red arms "Madrid Man party 5/10/02" with Madridman's face on them, digitally enhanced to make his teeth look even BRIGHTER then they already are! Not my idea....have a go at Joe for that one!!! :p

Girlshark ---

SMALL WORLD my parents live next to Villanova in St. Davids..you will see signs for it as you exit off the Blue Route. Restaurants? Geeze, you are in major suburbs...I´ll give it some thought and post here!

I'll be in Spain Sept-Jan and would love to meet board members! I'll be living in Madrid then so anytime is a good time for me. Keep me updated on the time and date.

Kaella makes it 19 Baby!

Official countdown is 12 weeks to Party central.
Have we really figured anything out except the date and start time???

Christine, I've recovered from London but I still want that hat Joey from friends bought.

Sir Sambuca

Riche, if it REALLY means that much to you, I'll get you one and bring it to madrid with me....
Nothing else has been arranged - but maybe its a little early to arrange the actual meeting place?

Hi all!

I am moving to Madrid on Sept. 4th (so excited!) so I will be ready to party also! Can't wait to meet some of you!

Jill

Hi Jill! Welcome to our party planning, which seems to have come to a bit of a standstill at the mo.
OK, gang, I know we still have two months to go, but..........any ideas?

uh Christine,
I think you slacked a bit. You're our leader, our commander and cheif, Our Moses.

Actually Christine is right, lets finalize the details. We have a start time and date. All we need is a staring loction which I think should be in a pub to start just so we can gather the troops.

Sir Sambuca

I hope I can make this one. Now, what about the bar/tapas restaurant El Lacón. It's cheapish and cheerful, and just 2 doors down from the Gabrieles (in that alley cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme). They have a bar area where we can meet, and plenty of seating room on 2 floors so we could meet at 9.30pm and book a whole corner for 20+ MadridMan revellers for 10.30. We could even work out a set price in advance to include a cornucopia of tapas (the food's great) and wine/beer. 15-18 euros a head would be more than enough I'm sure. If it sounds like a good idea, tell me and we can get working on it. It is Saturday Oct. 5, isn't it?

I´d like to vote for a slightly earlier meeting time... 9pm? I come a distance and most likely will not be hanging out to the wee hours in the morning to admire Barry´s humongous bathroom, but rather head on back up the mountain...

9pm? 9pm? Does that work for everyone?
anyone?