Have a ball. Hope I can make the next one!
Posted on 03/11/2002 10:10:09 AM PST by petuniasevan
Okay Wisconsin FReepers!
I have FINALLY gotten around to gearing up for the ~Fox Valley Get-Together~!
The date is April 13th, which is a SATURDAY.
The bar will be open at 5PM; Dinner will take place at 7PM.
The venue will be the Prime Quarter Steakhouse in Appleton. Dress is casual; cost, determined on a banquet basis (including one non-alcoholic beverage and gratuity) is $16.85 per person for adults. That's if we get 30 people or more. Otherwise it's $14.95 just for the meal, beverage and gratuity not included.
They have a well-stocked bar on the premises. That's extra.
What the Prime Quarter is: a grill-your-own steakhouse - steaks of all kinds, plus there's fish to grill for those who don't eat beef. Sorry, it's NOT a vegetarian-friendly place. You grill at one of 3 open charcoal-fired pits and make as much Texas Toast as you like, plus unlimited salad bar.
If you cannot grill-your-own, or prefer not to, for a couple bucks more a server will do it for you, but no guarantee on the degree of doneness.
How to find the Prime Quarter:
coming from the SOUTH: Rt. 41, exit at College Ave. turn right on College, then make a left at the FIRST signal. That's Westhill Boulevard. Prime Quarter's on the right a couple blocks.
From the NORTH: Rt. 41 to College Ave. exit, turn left onto College. Turn left at the FIRST signal. That's Westhill Boulevard. Prime Quarter's on the right a couple blocks.
From the WEST: Head into Appleton by way of Rt. 10, and stay straight on Rt. 96 when 10 turns right. Follow 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) under Hwy 41, then turn right at the next signal. That will be Westhill Blvd. Prime Quarter will be on your left a few blocks.
From the EAST: following Rt. 10, go as far as Kaukauna. Turn right on Rt. 55. Go north until you reach Hwy. CE. It has a signal. Turn left onto CE and follow it all the way into Appleton, where it becomes College Ave. Continue through downtown, then over the railyard bridge. You will pass Lynndale Ave., then Bluemound Dr. The next signal is Westhill Blvd. Turn right. Prime Quarter will be on your right a couple of blocks.
I can email a map to anyone who needs; or go to http://www.mapquest.com and enter 500 Westhill Blvd, Appleton, WI in the address data fields on the left side of the screen.
I will put up a vanity post and reiterate info on the
~Fox Valley Get-Together~ if needed.
Get ready to have fun!
I am having nametags made - if you have one from the last meeting, bring it (and tell me in advance, please).
There will be a PING for those who haven't contacted me. I'll be a real pest about this because I HAVE to arrange stuff in advance. Please FReepmail me with your plans to attend, or your regrets. Don't be shy; ask me for details if I've forgotten anything.
And I know you'll have a thread about the get together, just to make me envious.
"He who snoozes, loses."
If you've already contacted me and you get this PING, please re-FReepmail me.
FReepmail details if you can attend; post your regrets in this thread if you cannot.
Thanks!
Regrets duly posted . . .
Have a ball. Hope I can make the next one!
Hope the rest of you have a great time though! Let us know how it goes...
Mozart - is that a Bette Midler tune, or did she just cover it?
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma.
If not, or if you're new, FREEPmail me with your screen name and real life name so we can put faces and names together. I'll need all the names by April 12th so as to get them done in time.
I'm anxious to see old friends and meet new ones.
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