Attention, So Cal Greek Chatters!
 

OK, ladies and gentlemen of Southern California, I am getting envious of the Greek Chatters in Atlanta and Texas who are meeting each other! I know that we mentioned possibly getting together in another thread...but I'm too lazy to do a search, and I think a new thread is in order anyway.

So, let's start talking about who, what, when and where!

:) Well.... if its a lot of us strictly from LA I'd suggest 3rd street promenade....

If its all of So Cal -- someplace around Newport is about 1/2 way!

Is there really a lot of So Cal people?

well, there's the 3 of us here who've respnded, as well as lauradav, steeltrap, pbpck, josh8o, leslieanne, trideltagal (I think that's her screenname), giantschic, awatters, --sorry if i'm forgetting anyone!

I'm here.

Maybe we should start by setting a date? How does early February look for everyone?

I am in West LA and would love to meet up sometime.

I will be out of town the first and fourth (22-24) weekends in February.

Sorry I haven't been on as much lately. Things are really nuts at work.

Laura

I would be delighted to meet all of you. I'm liking a weekend in February, like the 16...or the 17th so we can all celebrate my birthday :) . Being in Orange County, I'm a fan of the Newport idea. I think this'd be fun!

February's good for me.

16th 17th is a holdiay weekend tho, many of us (myself included) may be out of town!

I am all for the Newport idea! February sound alright!

hello, I'm here. Sorry I haven't checked chitchat in a while!

How does the weekend of the 9-10th sound? The only hitch on these dates for me is that I have to be in Dana Point for a fundraiser that Saturday night.

Do we want to do brunch, lunch, or dinner and drinks?

Since most of us are travelling 60 miles or so-- I'd say a later lunch-- like 1 or 2pm.

hey-
i will be back in so-cal on saturday. i would love to meet up with you guys sometime, however it might be tricky...i don't have a car with me at school. anyway keep me posted.
josh

Hello fellow Southern Californians! I didn't know there was a good number of us on GC. I'd be happy to meet you all! I'm in San Diego, so Newport sounds good!

How does Newport for lunch on Sunday the 10th sound?

Works for me!

I'm in...but where do we go? Being the Orange County girl, I'll be happy to ask around for good places in NB and report back. And whoever said we couldn't have drinks with brunch?? :) heehee.

Would you please do that for us, KappaStar? I don't know where to go in NB at all?

(PS: Kir Royales are my signature drink--and they go fabulously with lunch! ;) )

Sounds lovely.

There is always Cheesecake factory. If you get there at about 11 they usually aren't that crowded.

I LOVE the Cheescake Factory! :D

That is too funny! In my previous post I was going to suggest the Cheesecake Factory, but I took it out b/c I was afraid you would think I was silly. There's one in Fashion Island in NB. If more people agree with the Cheesecake Factory idea, I'll send out directions. It's pretty easy to get to.

Cheesecake Factory--yeah! Good choice!

Amycat- wanna split a Sante Fe salad? They are overwhelming! Alright, guys...look like this is taking shape! Cheesecake Factory sounds swell.

I love Cheesecake Factory! Everything there is delicious! :)

OK, so its the Cheesecake Factory in Newport Beach on Sunday, February 10th. Do we want to do an 11 am brunch like lauradav suggested? Or something a little later?

Later please. I am NOT a morning person at all. And to get to Newport by 11 from West Hollywood--oh, Ouch, I can't even contlemplate it! lol

Can we say 1230?

And pbpck-- I am totally a Cajun Chicken Littles girl! I love them--they are my downfall!!!

:)
Amy

yo
 

hey I want in, dont leave me out. How about we meet in at University City Walk :) just a suggestion. Talk to you soon. btw Feb is good for me if that matters at all.

I think we chose Newport Beach because its pretty centrally located. I think 12:30 should be fine if we make a reservation. Does CF take reservations for large groups?

Hi guys!

I wish I could make it but I can't...being too far away from SoCal. Could you all maybe take pictures or something and post it on GC? :) Or write a little recap of how things went? :)

I'm so jealous and wish I could be there! I love Cheesecake and especially love their Strawberry Shortcake and Tiramisu desserts!

Come on....
 

Someone should front the newbie scholarship. Book her butt a seat on SouthWorst Airlines and fly her down to LA for the day. Shes only one of the most loved GC'ers on here and shes not even greek yet (well, she is in her heart anyway;) ) Since thers not a Northen cali meeting scheduled, yall should get here down there! i am sure she could spare a one day trip.

Cheesecake doesn't take reservations but we can do 12:30 as long as people don't mind waiting b/c the one at Fashion Island sometimes has quite a wait.

Of course, we can always go visit greenhouse or shop while we wait.

I'm all for 12:30 on February 10, at the Cheesecake Factory in Fashion Island. I'm not much of a morning person, either...not that I really have the travel excuse, since I'm only 15 minutes from Fashion Island. It's a great mall, we'll definitely have no problem shopping if we have to wait...I think there's a Burberry purse in my future.

I'm a fan of the Double Chocolate Straight-to-Your-Thighs Cake, or whatever they call it. I just can't stand cheesecake...aren't I strange?

So, how will we recognize each other? :)

We could all post pics here befroe Feb 10th or something...???

Yeah, or we could all wear our letters or a certain color. Actually, I don't know if I have any letters to wear but I am sure I could dig up an A Phi t-shirt somewhere.

All my letters and t-shirts aren't fit for public viewing... being the old fart that I am they are between 12-15 yrs old.

:)
Maybe we could all pin a red ribbon or something to our shirts?

I'm a So Cal chatter right around the OC....

I'm in SoCal, as Amycat previously mentioned. I think Feb. 10 sounds fine for a get-together. At this point, I don't have any AKA-related matters on my calendar.
In terms of recognition, I would simply wear one of my colors. :cool:

my idea
 

I have no pics to post, and I own neither a scanner or a digital camera

HOWEVER


Do we all have badges? Or do at least some of us have badges? Why don't we just wear those, and those without can seek those who are wearing them. They're easy enough to spot...who the heck wears their badges to the Cheesecake Factory on an ordinary day anyhow, so little chance of a mix-up...and if we want to drink we can simply take them off and put them in our pockets or purses.

I'm with Amycat, my one Kappa sweatshirt is, well, grody. And three sizes too big.

I would be fine with letters or badges. Or maybe we should do what the Georgia GCers are doing...wearing something red?

I'll volunteer to keep track of a master list of who's coming. Everyone who's definitely RSVP'ing, please pm me or post.

So looking forward to meeting everyone! :)