Official Dallas GTG

[vh_bu98]

What: Dallas GTG
When: Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Where: Dallas Galleria - Westin hotel lobby > Bachendorf's > Oceanaire
Time: 5 PM CST - ?

It's official, I am organizing the Dallas GTG so don't let me down guys. Bachendorf's is working on getting catalogs and possibly some other goodies for those who attend.

Here's the plan, we will meet in the hotel lobby at the Westin Hotel at the Dallas Galleria around 5 PM CST. Then we will head over to Bachendorf's to do some viewing around 5:30 PM. And then the plan is to have dinner at the Oceanaire at 6:30 PM. You are responsible for your own dinner tab.

I need to know who is coming and if they are bringing someone so I can make reservations at the Oceanaire. I'll bring my camera to take pictures so lets have a good showing.

If there is a particular Rolex model you would like to see, let me know and I'll try to get Bachendorf's to make it available in case anyone decides to make a purchase.

[dotcomakazee]

Thanks for the invite! I will be out of town. :(

[Cap]

I will be there - thanks

[Randy]

Thanks for the invite! I will not be in Town.

[tphan]

count me in.

[lm21]

...the wife and I will be there!

[vh_bu98]

Okay folks, just 2 more weeks before the GTG. I know there are more Dallas members out there.

[alohanakoni]

just got back from my vacation in germany....count me in.

[vh_bu98]

Mark has been the only one who mention bringing a significant other. Is anyone else bringing their significant other?

[MrCowboy99]

Thanks for the invite. Both my SO and I will be attending.

Mark, let's becareful so they dont sit together so they wont complain on how much we spend on watches buddy!:cheers::thumbsup:

[lm21]

Thanks for the invite. Both my SO and I will be attending.

Mark, let's becareful so they dont sit together so they wont complain on how much we spend on watches buddy!:cheers::thumbsup:

...but where my wife sits will have ZERO effect on how much she complains about my watch habit. :chuckle:

Truthfully, I'm just glad that she lets me blow the budget every now and then!

Looking forward to meeting everyone...

[springer]

Should be there myself. Hopefully the wife makes it also. I'll probably meet everyone at Bachendorfs.

John

[alohanakoni]

my wife has also decided to come. looking forward to meeting everyone.

[vh_bu98]

Here's the list so far...

Cap
tphan
lm21+1
Alohanakoni+1
MrCowboy99+1
Springer

That's 9 people plus my wife and I making 11 people. I'm am trying to get my friend to come along as well.

I have been told that gift bags are being prepared.

[sicem]

Im in- with the wife. Doubtful for dinner.

Sicem

[vh_bu98]

I stopped by Bachendorf's today to talk to Collette Foreman, she is the one helping me with the event, and she said everything is set for Saturday evening. She has informed me that her Rolex rep has provided some goodies that she will be giving out at dinner.

I was excited when she told me what the items are, but I won't ruin the surprise. Unfortunately she only has 10 bags so it will be given to each individual/couple. Please PM your real name so the bags can be labeled.


This is the current list so far.
vh_bu98 +1
Cap
tphan
lm21 +1
Alohanakoni +1
MrCowboy99 +1
Springer
Sicem +1
If anyone cannot make it, please let me know. And please wear your Rolex if you and your significant other has one. If not, we can help you choose one to get. :thumbsup:

Collette also mention that they will have the new WG and TT Sub available. The new Datejust II may also be available as well.

[SLRdude]

I can try to stop by, but I won't be able to make dinner.
As far as wearing a Rolex... well...don't have one. I've never really been a really big Rolex fan so... :chuckle: Every time I had one, I sold it after a few months.

[SLRdude]

Collette Foreman,

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman. :banghead::banghead::banghead:
She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

[vh_bu98]

Here's the current list on who will attend both the GTG and dinner.

vh_bu98 +1
Cap
tphan
lm21 +1
Alohanakoni +1
MrCowboy99 +1
Springer
Sicem +1
lildragon

[vh_bu98]

The official TRF Dallas GTG is tomorrow evening and we still have some spots open. Let me know if you're interested.

Bachendorf's

Cap - Confirmed
Springer - Confirmed
SLRdude - ?

Bachendorf's & Oceanaire

vh_bu98 +1 - Confirmed
lm21 +1 - Confirmed
Alohanakoni +1 - Confirmed
MrCowboy99 +1 - ?
Sicem +1 - Confirmed
lildragon - Confirmed

[SDDS]

thanx for the invite .. i am out of town

[springer]

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman. :banghead::banghead::banghead:
She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

Sorry to hear about your dealings with Collette. I find her very pleasant and helpful whenever I need anything.

[vh_bu98]

I'll be running a little late today so I have reschedule the initial meeting time to 5:30 PM in the hotel lobby. I've PM everyone with my cell phone number. If you don't see us in the lobby, head over to Bachendorf's and we should be there.

See you in a few hours. :thumbsup:

[lm21]

Sorry to hear about your dealings with Collette. I find her very pleasant and helpful whenever I need anything.

...to alienate you. She was knowledgeable and quite attentive to our group tonight during the Dallas GTG, and she also managed to put together a VERY nice gift bag for those who attended. Those who missed it missed out!

Thanks to Vu for setting it all up. Looking forward to the next one...

[Gaijin]

The hell will freeze over before I do business with that woman. :banghead::banghead::banghead:
She managed to alienate two of us in a matter of minutes.

Please elaborate...

[sicem]

On the contrary, Collette was attentative, patient, and went above and beyond to accomodate the group. I will do business with her, soon. Moreover, her selection is shocking.

[Cap]

Vu,

Thank you for putting together such a great event - a day to meet fine people, see an amazing selection of watches and get some wonderful gifts.

Collette Foreman was an outstanding guide to a a selection of several hundred Rolex watches, I hope the opportunity to work with her in the near future materializes.

[alohanakoni]

vu, thank you for putting this event together! collette foreman did a wonderful job and she earns my business in my near future purchases.

also wanted to say that i enjoyed dinner with you guys!!!

[vh_bu98]

Meeting at Bachendorf's

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Dinner at the Oceanaire

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The gift bag

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Thank you to Collette and Bachendorf's

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[lildragon]

Nice pics Vu! A very memorable experience. It was nice to meet some of the forum members, see some nice time pieces, and have a nice dinner. Oceanaire was great as always. We've definitely got to do it again!

[Saxon007]

Nice giftbags, love the knife! :thumbsup:

Who is who in the photo?

I'm not in the DFW area, is The Galleria the mall with the ice skating rink? :thinking:

[vh_bu98]

In the group photo from left to right...

Sicem in the green shirt with white stripes
Me in the purple Lacoste polo
Lildragon in the solid green Lacoste polo and his wife in front of him
Lm21 in the black polo with his wife next to him
Alhoanakomi in the black t-shirt
Cap at the far right
The Dallas Galleria is "one" of the malls with an ice skating rink, but it's the only one that has it in the middle. It is located at LBJ and the North Dallas Tollroad.

[Gaijin]

Whoa! LUCKY! Nice gift bag!!

[lm21]

Great pics of a great gathering, Vu! My wife and I had a blast from start to finish - beautiful watches, excellent food, and even better company!

[Gaijin]

So what were each of you all wearing?

[Deep Sea]

Looks like you had a good time! Did anybody make any purchases?

Also, it's very nice that the AD would host you and make up such nice gift bags. Good press is almost priceless these days, and this AD looks like they are top notch!

[springer]

Looks like everyone had a great time and a wonderful dinner. Sorry I wasn't able to make the GTG as I had to be at a birthday party with the family.

Looks like Colette took care of everyone, she is one of the best.

Cheers to everyone!

[vh_bu98]

So what were each of you all wearing?

Sicem - Sub with date
Me - Platinum YM
Lildragon - LV Sub
Lildragon's wife - Ladies DJ
LM21 - DSSD
LM21's wife - Ladies DJ
Alhonakomi - TT Daytona I believe
Cap - DJ I believe

No purchases were made, but good discounts were offered so I think some of the guys may be back for a purchase. :thumbsup:

[R1@160@alltimes]

Great goodie bag and pics...thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

[sea-dweller]

Nice photos !

[sharif]

Wow, great meet, food, people, and timepieces. Glad you all had fun! :cheers:

[onkyo]

Great photos and nice to see everyone had a good time. :thumbsup:

[kcmo]

Great photos! Looks like a lot of fun was had!

[SLRdude]

I completely forgot about it. :banghead:
Dammit... I felt like I was forgetting something that day too.

[pz93c]

:thumbsup:

[tudorman8276]

...you all had a VERY NICE time!!:thumbsup:

[unclesallie]

great photos! looks like everyone enjoyed themselves, and then ate themselves silly!
thanks for sharing.:chuckle::thumbsup:

[lee2375]

Damnit, too bad I missed this. Call me next time Vu!

(peter@wheelexperts in case you don't recognize this username)

[lm21]

Hey did everyone who participated at the GTG get invitations to the Panerai event next week? If so, are you going???

[vh_bu98]

Hey did everyone who participated at the GTG get invitations to the Panerai event next week? If so, are you going???

My wife and I are going and I believe lildragon and his wife are going.

[lm21]

Cool... Work is gonna be a huge question mark next week, but we will try our best to make it. Hope to see you there...

[vh_bu98]

Cool... Work is gonna be a huge question mark next week, but we will try our best to make it. Hope to see you there...

Hopefully I will be able to make it. I have a client who is moving from Colleyville to Dallas Friday night so I may end up moving and setting up servers instead of having drinks and looking at watches. :banghead:

[lm21]

...I seriously doubt they will have packed up and left before 9 at the earliest. I have already told my wife that I don't care who I have to kill, bribe, or sleep with at work in order to attend this event. Actually, she is sick now and is trying to get better by Friday. And I'm trying to avoid catching what she has! Talk about navigating a mine field - at home and at work!!!

In any case, try to make it if you can - even if it's late. It's been so long since we've eaten at Del Frisco's - hell, that's half the reason we're going... In fact, if I know I'm going to be late, I might call Collette and have her extend the event if at all possible just so I can catch a glimpse of the new in-house models.

Hope to see you there!

[lee2375]

When is this event?

[vh_bu98]

When is this event?

The Panerai event is this Friday, but it's invitation only.

[lm21]

...she may still have some.

[vh_bu98]

My client move has been rescheduled so I'll be able to make it Friday night. :thumbsup:

[lee2375]

can't make it anyways this friday!