One meet-up leads to another. Message from commentor Prescott Cactus:
PHX Balloon Juice Meet Up
5/22/16
Sunday afternoon (3 to 4pm arrival?)
Oregano’s Pizza Bistro (the one in Tempe just off I-10 on Elliot.)
1475 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480) 966-0401Oregano’s does NOT take reservations. Once we have half the party present, they will seat us. They said to expect a little wait. 6 confirmed hoping for 10 total.
@Suzanne: + one
@karen marie:
@Bumper
*Prescott Cactus: + oneAwaiting Responses
@piratedan ?
@demz taters: ?
@Corner Stone: If you get stuck in town, we’d love to have you.Come on Arizona, anyone else?
Lurkers, friends & significant others obviously welcome.
Leave a comment below if you’re planning to be there, or if you have questions. Or you can email me (click on my name in the right-hand column, or annelaurie at verizon dot net) and I’ll pass your message along to Prescott Cactus (aka Gary).
Mike J
Bring your own throwing chair.
Poopyman
@Mike J: Preferably an inflatable one, so they can bat it around like a beach ball.
Yutsano
Doo eet. These are fun!
benw
@Mike J: @Poopyman: most excellent comments!
Major Major Major Major
You kids have fun!
piratedan
I will endeavor to be there plus 1… it’s about a 100minute drive up, so be patient :-)
Kalimama
Wish I could be there (Mesa resident) but will be in Show Low with friends on Sunday. Hope we can do it again some time.
PaulWartenberg2016
Orlando FL Meet Up offer
MegaCon convention Friday May 27th
Regal Cinemas Pointe Orlando 20 & IMAX is across the street showing X-Men Apocalypse
7:30 PM showing, anyone?
Prescott Cactus
@Mike J: This is Arizona, we throw cactus !
azlib
I’ll be there with one other.
karen marie
@piratedan: Ahhhh, so YOU’RE the reason I have to travel so far south! Well, I’m going to be there anyway, so HA! I look forward to meeting BJ peeps!
piratedan
@karen marie: guilty as charged km, I’m coming up from Tucson, so hope your trek won’t be as long as mine
karen marie
@piratedan: No, it definitely isn’t. Glad you’re willing to make the drive.
Jordan Rules
I am tentative but really hope to make it!!
Prescott Cactus
@efgoldman: The Irish: A party in need of an excuse.
@piratedan: As farthest member attending you are charged with narrowing the arrival time. Give us a 3 pm or 4 pm. Whatever works best for you ! THANKS ! ! !
piratedan
@Prescott Cactus: how about we split the difference and say 3:30?
Mai.naem.mobile
I will try to make it. I am going to be in Flagstaff. Not sure we will be back by thrn.FWIW, Oreganos inside music is really loud and you have to practically yell at each other to get heard. Also you could be in for a long wait. You guys should maybe considwr Nellos or Babbos. Just my humble opinion.
Prescott Cactus
@piratedan: SOLD ! 3:30 it is. Will adjust final announcement.
@benw: Agree !
@azlib: Gotcha, it will be a pleasure meeting you and your guest !
@Jordan Rules: Like a beautiful awe inspiring sunset filled with rainbows, Mercury transiting the Sun or the Cubs winning a World Series, BJ Meet-ups are something rare that should not be missed.
@Kalimama: See above. Also please know your friends are welcome. Since you have real friends you may not need to make more, but this is a chance to make more. Many more.
P.S.
Void where prohibited.
Bond / bail money is everyone’s personal responsibility.
Passports not required, valid ID’s probably.
Prescott Cactus
@Mai.naem.mobile: Your sage advise is noted. I have some reservations about Oreganos (even though they don’t take them). I’m dying to try the food there !
One concern was if they are busy, we may feel rushed. wasn’t aware of nose issues. Suzanne, karen marie and pirate dan are the navigators.
We have a plan. If someone suggests a location change, please try and make it around this joint and near the highway. I’d have picked a Costco w/ $1.50 polish & drink. That’s why I’m a rower.
piratedan
@Prescott Cactus: perhaps, weather permitting, we can ask for the patio?
As for me, the food there has always been awesome (at the ones in Tucson and the one there on Elliott Rd), but taste, alas, is always a matter of personal preference….
Prescott Cactus
@piratedan: I’m going to try and get there around 3pm. I will be wearing a St. Pat’s green Chicago baseball uniform, which has my I.Q. on it’s back. Will request a patio table(s) as weather looks perfect. .
Someone bring a camera who knows how to send Ann Laurie pix.
We are at 10.5 by my count. I hope Jordan Rules makes it as there may have some Chicago ties… I’d also love a few lurkers to come out of the woods. Here’s what we got so far;
@Suzanne: + one
@karen marie:
@Bumper
@ azlib + one
@ Jordan Rules (trying)
@pirate dan + one
@Prescott Cactus: + one
Mai.naem.mobile
@Prescott Cactus: the food is really good. The portions are huge. Oreganos and Nellos used to be my go to places when I met a friend for a meal or for family birthdays. Oreganos can at times be a long wait. They really should take a limited.number of reservations,not that I know crap about the restaurant biz.
Prescott Cactus
@Mai.naem.mobile: Meet me there at 3 pm and we can straighten these people out ! I’m also asking for a table with a view of the ocean. Perhaps they don’t know who we are !
2liberal
this is about one mile from my residence and I would go , just to try and get smarter by osmosis, however I work on Sundays. I am considering calling in sick, to late to get PTO time for this.
Prescott Cactus
@2liberal: One mile ?
I’m willing to give you a diagnosis and if needed write a doctors note . Calling your boss is also possible.
Armadillo
Amir Khalid or anyone else in Asia? I’m in Shanghai, get to Beijing/HK/Singapore/KL at times.
karen marie
@Prescott Cactus: See you there at three. Cheers.
Prescott Cactus
@karen marie: Cheers indeed !