Riche, you little tinker!
Are you booking the table under your surname?

Only three days to go now.....it has all come around so quickly!

If I do not turn up, I think Natalia has my number, so you can give me a call if you so wish.

Ohhh,
thanks Ignacio....u see u learn something everyday.

reservation will be under humbre de Madrid or my christian name ....Richard

Christine, I've just sent you a message with my phone number because I can't find yours.

That's all folks
I'll see all you kids in Madrid @ 9PM

Madridman....I'll have a beer for you and prepare them for your arrival for ano nuevo.
That was a red carpet @ Barajas you wanted and a parade reception with floats with a key to the city, did I get that right?

Hehehe.. Yeah. Sure, JoeSambuca.

You all have a GREAT time tonight... in about 4 HOURS!! (I'm sure none of you will see this) And yes, please do have a beer (preferably a Mahou Beer but San Miguel will do) for me.

With Envy, MadridMan

People, we want pictures of the event... AT ONCE!!!!

Enjoy yourselves and have a brindis for the rest of us!

Fernando

Ahem! Okay! We were now "the day after" the gathering. How did it go? How as "Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas"? Who had the cochinillo? Who drank too much and made a fool out of himself/herself? Where are the photos? Who slept until 2pm today?

Anxious & Envious, MadridMan

Greetings from Madrid!
It was a great evening but the massive crowd at plaza mayor due to the major holiday complicated things a bit. Only ten of the fourteen people attended the event and I think some people were lost in the mix. Sorry to those who got lost in the shuffle. It was real crazy.
Overall everyone was on there best behavior. We had a mix of tapas which included morcilla, croquetas de bacalo, gambas, chorizo, and of course SANGRIA!
Most of us then went to havana de cuba for salsa dancing, then to calle huertas for chopitos, and lastly, to San Gines for churros y chocolate.
But for those looking for juicy info....most of the madness came days later...to be continued
he! he!

Sorry, we were among those who were lost in the shuffle. We made it to the door and decided against it. It was the same all over this weekend. Luckily we managed to find some places away from the crowd to relax.

Mongo,
Wasn't it crazy! It was worse then a busy night in times square New York. Here's some good advice for anyone planning a gathering, do it away from Plaza Mayor or Puerta Del Sol if there's a holiday in Madrid.
Sorry we didn't meet Mongo.

Just got home today and of course I'm feeling the MAdrid blues and I have a craving for some manchego and sangria.
This was by far one of my best trips as far as comfort. It was like being home away from home.
But the Euro downright bites! If you are American bring a lot of dollars. On the average, I spent double on this trip compared to my past trips to Madrid.
Anyway, back to boring New York