By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 4:07 pm: |
Is anyone planning on going to DEMA next month? Dan Senie (co-operator of the WebCams) & I will be there from Oct. 20th to the 26th (25th for Dan) walking the aisles (and I'm speaking at a Dive Travel Conference on the 21st).
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 5:40 pm: |
Where is Dema located?
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 6:07 pm: |
Lost Wages, Nevada :-)
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By Tom Cousino on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 6:59 pm: |
Hi Jake,
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 11:14 pm: |
DEMA is the Dive Equipment Manufacturers Association. Or named something like that. DEMA has a big trade show in Las Vegas every year. For dinner with Jake (and Linda?) and a bit of BT'ing I might make the trip there.
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 11:22 am: |
I guess I will have to sit this one out. I already have enough lost wages !!!
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 1:33 pm: |
Linnea,
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 5:33 pm: |
I have to work Fridays (I need to save my vacation days for Bonaire next year) and if I leave right from work I won't get there until 10pm or so, depending on traffic. Saturday lunch or dinner would be best, if you are free of other obligations.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 5:40 pm: |
Saturday is after the show, and usually when most folks leave (Dan leaves late Friday night, for example). However I will be in town then, but from 8am to 5pm I'm taking a course (how to be an instructor for PADI's new CPR/First Aid/Oxygen course). Free for dinner that night before I too fly off at about 11pm...
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By Kay Powers on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 6:19 pm: |
Jake,
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By Tom Cousino on Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 7:46 am: |
I am available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights as of now.
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By Mercy Baron on Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 2:56 am: |
Darn Jake, just gonna miss you again! I'll be in Vegas Oct 12-14! Oh well, see you in Bon in Dec!
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly on Monday, September 30, 2002 - 3:30 pm: |
Sorry Jake, I guess that I will have to wait 'til next June to meet you all. I dun't like LV either and it's a long way to go just for dinner.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, September 30, 2002 - 3:48 pm: |
Linnea - Sorry to miss you, but I fully understand - see you next June!
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By Natasha on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 1:07 pm: |
Jake :
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 3:08 pm: |
Natasha, and anyone else reading - the BT Meet at DEMA is on, on Wednesday, October 23rd, for dinner, at a place yet to be determined. I've received a couple of e-mails from folks about coming, and Wednesday seems to work all around.
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By Natasha on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 5:16 pm: |
What happened to Mon Ami Gabi? I could sit all day watching the fountains at Bellagio's.
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By Natasha on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 5:18 pm: |
Duh! I just found it. It was Kay who's brother in law is the manager. I thought you wrote that Jake. Well, whatever you guys pick works.
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By Natasha on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 5:32 pm: |
Ok Can you tell I'm excited about Dema? I love Vegas even though I don't gamble much. Just love the big swimming pools, the 'stay up all night stuff' and the shows. Love the dancing waters, the free volcano eruption at the Mirage, and the battling ships, at Treasure Island.
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By Tom Cousino on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 6:12 pm: |
Hi Folks,
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By Daniel Senie on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 7:08 pm: |
Grrr, City Search doesn't cover the city of Lost Wages. They're my usual source for finding vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
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By Tom Cousino on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 9:13 pm: |
Hi Dan,
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By Natasha on Friday, October 4, 2002 - 9:27 pm: |
Here's a list of all the vegetarian restaurants in Vegas.
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By Faith M. Senie on Saturday, October 5, 2002 - 9:54 am: |
When I was in Vegas in April, I went to the Pearl restaurant at the MGM Grand, and it was fantastic! One of the best Chinese meals I've ever had. I'm a bit more tolerant of dairy and meat ingredients than Dan is, but I believe everything I had would have been legal for him, too. So that's another possibility. Nice decor, and the waitstaff was attentive without being pushy. Lots of yummy non-veg stuff for the carnivores in the group, too -- one of my coworkers had an amazing duck dish that the waiter prepped right at the table -- very nice... Blew my food budget for the day (my employer has limits on what you can spend per-meal and still get reimbursed, and this meal came out about $5 over the per-DAY rate! but it was worth every penny... yum!
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Saturday, October 5, 2002 - 10:46 am: |
I'm easy - as long as the place isn't called "Mushrooms, Squash, Brains, Tongues, Barracuda, and Monkey Parts", I'll find something to eat :-)
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By Natasha on Sunday, October 6, 2002 - 8:22 pm: |
I'll be staying at the MGM Grand, so anything in there, would make it extra convenient for me.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, October 7, 2002 - 10:13 am: |
Dan & I will be at the Flamingo Hilton's timeshare section - we'll have a car, and can always grab the monorail from Bally's over to the MGM as well... (or does it go even further up the strip than Bally's now?)
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By Natasha on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 - 10:53 pm: |
Jake:
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By Tom Cousino on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 5:30 am: |
I am staying at the Embassy Suites by the Convention Center.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 8:40 am: |
There's an Embassy Suites near the Convention Center. Sheesh - don't go to Vegas for a few years and everything changes :-)
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By Natasha on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 11:16 am: |
Dan:
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 11:20 am: |
Sorry, I forgot to answer that the first time...
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 11:22 am: |
I just looked at the site myself and see that I'm a featured trainer - third on the list! Ooooh! Aaaah! (I think they think more of me than I do :-) )
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By Tom Cousino on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 12:14 pm: |
Our mutual friend Bill "O" turned me onto the Convention Center Embassy Suites. With the entrance to DEMA in the new southern addition.
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By Kelly Lott on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 12:24 pm: |
Okay, people, I'm not even going to DEMA and I'm just dying to know what Dan picks!!! Come on, Dan!
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By Tom Cousino on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 5:18 pm: |
Dan - Take your time on choosing the resturant:-)
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By Natasha on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 5:35 pm: |
Jake:
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 5:41 pm: |
Natasha,
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By Faith M. Senie on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 - 11:21 pm: |
And doesn't matter if that's an old picture -- Jake hasn't changed much in the last 20 years...
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By Natasha on Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 6:31 pm: |
I was on the phone to DEMA San Diego this morning. For the heck of it, I asked them where DEMA will be next year.
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By Daniel Senie on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 10:17 pm: |
Can anyone tell it's been a busy week in Massachusettts? This is the first time I've had a chance to read BT all week. Yes, Jake has been pestering me about it.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 10:06 am: |
Dan,
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By Natasha on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 12:17 pm: |
Here's a write up from Pearl's.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 3:01 pm: |
Actually, I'm not wild about financially supporting a place which features shark fins as a signature item...
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By Natasha on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 7:11 pm: |
Here's the Coyote Cafe write up.
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By Natasha on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 7:26 pm: |
Update to Dan:
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By Daniel Senie on Monday, October 14, 2002 - 11:01 am: |
Menu looks like it's got items that could adapt to our diet. I've sent off email and will see what response I get.
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By Tom Cousino on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 7:13 am: |
Hi all,
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 11:11 am: |
Tom - how many in your group?
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By Tom Cousino on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 12:17 pm: |
As I have not heard back from my friends at WannaDive, I am saying only myself. Will let you know if Bart and Roeland confirm with me.
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By Natasha on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 9:51 pm: |
I was looking at the menu, in hopes Dan gets the thumbs up, too.
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By Bart Snelder on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 7:43 am: |
Completely and absolutely bedazzled by all the food passing by on this thread, we there man, we there! Tom, may we rsvp this highly visible?? See you all at DEMA!
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By Tom Cousino on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 7:53 am: |
Well Jake, that makes three of us - Coronas all around?;-{)} Actually, I will have an Ice Tea, someone else will have to drink my Corona for me.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 9:05 am: |
Okay, Natasha - based on having dined with Dan many times I think he can manage very well with the Veggie Burrito, and I know they can take care of other things if Dan makes requests ahead of time :-)
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By Natasha on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 10:22 am: |
I was hoping posting the menu would bring more people out.
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 2:05 pm: |
Natasha, shame, shame!!! You guys are the 'BonaireTalkers'!! Descriptive, too, for those forgetful ones; lots of 'Scuba Groups' at DEMA. ;–)
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 3:29 pm: |
Natasha - I agree with Glen :-)
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By Natasha on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 3:50 pm: |
Will you guys forgive me if I post the dessert menu? Actually, the appetizers look good too.
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 4:04 pm: |
I meant to add 'ENJOY', a proper shout. I am sure the attendees will forgive you in return for the dessert menu; have to think about the added torture value myself. :–)
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 4:41 pm: |
Didn't realize you had a prior commitment. Let's keep it for 7:30pm (but change the group name to "BonaireTalk" so no one steals our spots!!!)
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By Natasha on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 6:02 pm: |
I'll change the name but I have to tell you this ,,
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 - 11:39 pm: |
So, attendees, be prepared for a phonetic spelling!!! Likely no duplication of party names this time!!! I'm jealous. :–)
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By Natasha on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 10:58 am: |
Are we there yet? I guess not, so here's another update.
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By Glen Reem on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 11:18 am: |
Natasha may never volunteer here again!!! Or anyone else who has followed this. But BT'ers are worth it, aren't they??? Was in Boston last spring. Have fun. Keep up the good work, N!!
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 2:45 pm: |
Natasha,
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 2:46 pm: |
And, I agree with Glenn - thanks for working so hard on this Natasha!!! Great job!
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By Daniel Senie on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 3:14 pm: |
I sent off email several days ago to the restaurant, but have received no reply. As Jake mentioned, my diet is beyond vegetarian. I'm not a militant vegan, just have health issues which make it essential that I avoid animal derivatives.
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By Niki Harris on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 3:18 pm: |
Brava Natasha! Whew! what an entertaining committee you all make... I know you'll have a great time; I can picture it... :-)
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By Natasha on Friday, October 18, 2002 - 10:37 am: |
Oh Gee.. I didn't anything to deserve such kind words. Just made a few phone calls, spelled a few words. It was my pleasure. Thank you everyone.
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By Daniel Senie on Friday, October 18, 2002 - 11:50 pm: |
Natasha, please do send me the phone number. I'll either call or stop by the restaurant once I get to Vegas.
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By Natasha on Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 5:18 pm: |
Dan:
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