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Post by Annie on Jul 18, 2014 12:33:24 GMT
Ok, so our plans have been a bit more clearly defined now. Please let us know if these will work for you, if they could work for you with minor adjustments, etc. For Denver peas, we would like to meet for a late lunch on Saturday, August 2nd. We were thinking Buca Di Beppo in Broomfield?
Springs peas, we are thinking dinner on Thursday, August 7th. We are open to suggestions if you know any good places? If there is anybody that wants to make he drive to both, we would love to have you, but hopefully with having 2, more people will be able to make it out with a shorter drive. We look forward to hearing from all of you, and hopefully seeing most of you.
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Post by Annie on Jul 19, 2014 23:33:38 GMT
Any thoughts?
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Post by LouWho on Jul 20, 2014 0:19:44 GMT
I think I am second or third further-est just out side of Fort Collins city limits. Bad timing for me tho I will probably be in California during that time.
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Post by BeckyTech on Jul 20, 2014 0:22:51 GMT
ETA:They do serve individual lunches, so my comments may not apply, depending on when you go. I'm not going to make it, so my input may not matter, but that is a "family style" restaurant and every dish serves 2 or more people, you can't order an individual dinner there. That presents two problems: the first is finding people who share your tastes in the available dishes, the second is somehow splitting the check. (I just had a bite of that, I shouldn't have to pay for it, kind of thing; or, I ate like a bird, she's taking the leftovers home.) Getting people to kick in on an appetizer can be difficult sometimes, I can't imagine figuring out the check for that one! Have fun, I'll be with you in spirit!
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Post by Annie on Jul 20, 2014 0:39:30 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I'm not set on it, it was just a suggestion my mom made. Still hoping to hear back from some refupeas that will be able to make it!
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Post by caro on Jul 20, 2014 1:09:52 GMT
I'm in Parker right now visiting my DD but I will be back in ATL by then. What a gorgeous ace this.
Do you EVER get tired of the views?
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Post by BeckyTech on Jul 20, 2014 2:25:35 GMT
Do you EVER get tired of the views? Never!
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Post by ten&rose on Jul 20, 2014 2:50:42 GMT
Aug 7 works (probably) for me in the springs. What part of town will you be in?
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Post by msbee1 on Jul 20, 2014 14:39:40 GMT
Ksuheather we are very flexible on where we meet. Any suggestions? Annie is a vegan. I am hoping to show her as much of the area as we can.
In a different direction- Has anyone been to the Chihuly Rediscovered exhibit? Is it worth 10 dollars admission?
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 20, 2014 17:58:46 GMT
Aug 2nd works for me. A good place I would recommend is Hacienda Colorado if y'all like Mexican food. It's fairly close to the Bucca location you mentioned before. Both are off Hwy 36 between Boulder and Denver. Are any other Denver area Refupeas able to make that day? I've heard that the Chihuly exhibit is awesome. The gardens themselves are great, so I feel the two are well worth the admission. I plan to take my kids before school starts back in mid-August.
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Post by Peamac on Jul 20, 2014 20:46:57 GMT
CoSprings here- I think that should work for me, as long as it's not too early. 6pm or later. There are a lot of places to eat in town, but we haven't lived here too long, so one of the others might have better suggestions. I was thinking of Mimi's Cafe- there's two that I know of in town, but I'm not sure of their hours since they recently changed things there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 21:21:51 GMT
Ksuheather we are very flexible on where we meet. Any suggestions? Annie is a vegan. I am hoping to show her as much of the area as we can. In a different direction- Has anyone been to the Chihuly Rediscovered exhibit? Is it worth 10 dollars admission? I just went yesterday and it's beautiful. I'm not sure if I'm able to make the Denver meetup and won't know until right before, so I probably should just say I can't make it.
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Post by Annie on Jul 21, 2014 16:59:52 GMT
Ksuheather we are very flexible on where we meet. Any suggestions? Annie is a vegan. I am hoping to show her as much of the area as we can. In a different direction- Has anyone been to the Chihuly Rediscovered exhibit? Is it worth 10 dollars admission? I just went yesterday and it's beautiful. I'm not sure if I'm able to make the Denver meetup and won't know until right before, so I probably should just say I can't make it. We would love to have you. I would be glad to PM you my phone number and we can keep you updated so that you can still make it if your plans change. Peamac-6pm or later will be just fine with us. How do the Springs peas feel about Macaroni Grill? My mom has some food issues, and we know that is a place we can both eat easily. Possibly cheesecake factory for Denver? Still hoping a few more of us can make it.
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Post by msbee1 on Jul 22, 2014 0:13:12 GMT
Becky input is good. Keep posting.
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 22, 2014 7:23:04 GMT
Becky - are you sure you're thinking about the Hacienda Colorado in Westminster? Hacienda ColoradoI've gotten together there with friends several times and have always had a good time and good food - never had any problem with lots of kids. Have never had heartburn issues, either. They have the best handmade flour tortillas - so good! Annie & msbee1 - where ever y'all choose is good with me. I just want to meet some Refupeas.
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Post by BeckyTech on Jul 22, 2014 15:29:23 GMT
Becky - are you sure you're thinking about the Hacienda Colorado in Westminster? Hacienda ColoradoI've gotten together there with friends several times and have always had a good time and good food - never had any problem with lots of kids. Have never had heartburn issues, either. They have the best handmade flour tortillas - so good! Annie & msbee1 - where ever y'all choose is good with me. I just want to meet some Refupeas. OMG Shannon, I am *so* sorry! For some reason I was thinking Casa Bonita when I read your message. I deleted my post. Hacienda Colorado has the BEST Mexican food ever! I love that place! They make everything fresh on site, right down to the tortillas and tortilla chips. That would be a great place to meet! I'm really red-faced now, and again, I apologize. BTW, my sister, the trained chef, highly approves of Hacienda Colorado!
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 22, 2014 16:13:04 GMT
Becky I was so confused! LOL Yeah, Casa Bonita... awesome place to visit because it's so quirky and old school Denver, but the food... Def not a place to go with friends to chat... so noisy and well, yep kids running around everywhere.
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Post by cropaholicnora on Jul 22, 2014 21:01:54 GMT
I think I can make the Denver meetup, assuming my training schedule remains the same. So excited to possibly meet some refupeas.
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Post by Annie on Jul 23, 2014 23:03:09 GMT
I'm excited. I'd have to look back to double check exactly who, but it looks like we've got a couple people planning to make it to each meet up.
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Post by Annie on Jul 29, 2014 0:59:28 GMT
So Denver peas, we are thinking 2pm on Saturday, at Cheesecake Factory on 16th street. Does that work? I know *Shannon and cropaholicnora had said they were in. For the Springs peas, we will wait until a little bit closer. Please let us know if you can make it, and I will send my phone number to everybody that plans on attending. I can not wait. 4 days until we are in Colorado!
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 31, 2014 6:15:25 GMT
I'm game! 2:00pm, Sunday, Aug 3rd, Cheese Cake Factory, 16th Street Mall See y'all there!
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Post by Annie on Jul 31, 2014 11:15:12 GMT
Nope. Saturday, not Sunday. We are going to be off in the mountains come Sunday!
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 31, 2014 20:30:41 GMT
Got 'cha! Saturday.
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Post by *Shannon on Aug 2, 2014 14:18:21 GMT
Is anyone else going to be able to make the meet up? I'll be there.
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Post by *Shannon on Aug 2, 2014 16:59:35 GMT
My 13 yo daughter might join me.
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Post by cropaholicnora on Aug 3, 2014 0:41:56 GMT
Thanks ladies for a lovely lunch and chat. It was wonderful to meet you all and I hope we can do it again another time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 19:41:47 GMT
Bummed I had to miss it. Did you get any good pics to share?
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Post by Peamac on Aug 5, 2014 4:43:14 GMT
Are we still on for this Thursday in CoSprings? If so, when and where?
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Post by Annie on Aug 5, 2014 12:21:04 GMT
Nora and Shannon, loved meeting you. We will try to get pictures uploaded when we get a chance. We've barely been at the computer.
Peamac, we are still on for Thursday. I believe it's 6 pm at macaroni grill.
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Post by patin on Aug 9, 2014 4:15:08 GMT
I am so sorry. I was already to attend when my DH surprised me with a visit from DD who surprised us with a weekend visit. I am sad I missed it!
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