(January 15th 2011) MANDALAY GRILL-Clearwater Beach Meet & Greet

[fletcher4u]

Originally Posted by Rich Z

Proof positive that hell doesn't necessarily have to be fire and brimstone....

Thats the truth!! I hate the white stuff

[Bob K]

That's funny Junk. You coming down this year?

[gmjunkie]

Originally Posted by Bob K

That's funny Junk. You coming down this year?

I never know what I'm doing,Till it happens!~!!!
I've been trying to get outt'a here for a month,My last trip to Missouri got postponed and I still haven't made it,I think my Grand Daughters want to Tar and Feather me!~!!

PS If I do make it though,I'll be the one with the bald head!~!!

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by gmjunkie

PS If I do make it though,I'll be the one with the bald head!~!!

the "other one"

[Bob K]

Originally Posted by Shadow

the "other one"

Were you able to get Vette parking?

[THOR]

Originally Posted by Bob K

Were you able to get Vette parking?

I'll let you park next to me!!!

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Bob K

Were you able to get Vette parking?

Unfortunately, parking on the island is at a premium.

I just came back from there. Met the owner (Tad) and Bre (the bar girl/waitress).
Both great folks and definately psyched about us being there.
They have us and one other party reserved for Saturday.
The owner has brought in additional staff and they're setting us up with tables all along the north wall.
Essentially they said, anything we want

That's when I asked for strippers.....oh well...can't blame a brother for trying

Here's are the parking options:

1) Roadside (where most people park) along the burb on Mandalay.
2) The City parking lot behind the restaurant next to the water. (dit's not paved but it's hard packed and level. Shouldn't be a problem for anyone.)
Tad said that at that time of the day, we should probably have the lot to ourselves)
3) The public lot next to the bank.
4) Across the street in the Hilton Valet lot.*

* - I went over and spoke with the Asst. Valet Manager. at the Hilton.
They normally charge $10.00 for non-guests, and $7.00 for guests.
He said we could get the $7.00 "guest" rate.
I asked about being parked in the lot, facing Mandalay, directly across from the grill? He wasn't sure that would be possible, but I have the name and number for the manager that will be on duty tomorrow and Saturday, and the assistant managers cell number.
IU'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can get about 10 spots reserved?
It's worth a shot.
Option #2 a the Hilton, is the fenced and secured back lot on the north side of the Hilton. We'd enter, go under the covered parking, and inot the area.
We'd be there by ourselves and it's secured.

In the "season" the grill rents the lot from the Wing House next door. That would have been perfect!
I may still see if I can work something out with them????

Anyway, those are our options for now.
Since this isn't a "show" I don't see where the group parking is a huge deal, but I'm still working on it.

FWIW, I spoke with the General Manager at Frenchy's tonight as well.
He nor the other manager were shall we say "happy" with the remarks the female manager made to me a week or so ago

He was willing to bend over backward to assist us and he's (the GM) working on Saturday.

But after meeting the owner and staff at the grill, and seeing what they've done to accomodate us, I'd hate to pull out now.

They're a mom and pop shop, and can use the business.
Everything is family owned and the cooks are picky about the food.

I think we'll have a good time

[THOR]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Unfortunately, parking on the island is at a premium.

I just came back from there. Met the owner (Tad) and Bre (the bar girl/waitress).
Both great folks and definately psyched about us being there.
They have us and one other party reserved for Saturday.
The owner has brought in additional staff and they're setting us up with tables all along the north wall.
Essentially they said, anything we want

That's when I asked for strippers.....oh well...can't blame a brother for trying

Here's are the parking options:

1) Roadside (where most people park) along the burb on Mandalay.
2) The City parking lot behind the restaurant next to the water. (dit's not paved but it's hard packed and level. Shouldn't be a problem for anyone.)
Tad said that at that time of the day, we should probably have the lot to ourselves)
3) The public lot next to the bank.
4) Across the street in the Hilton Valet lot.*

* - I went over and spoke with the Asst. Valet Manager. at the Hilton.
They normally charge $10.00 for non-guests, and $7.00 for guests.
He said we could get the $7.00 "guest" rate.
I asked about being parked in the lot, facing Mandalay, directly across from the grill? He wasn't sure that would be possible, but I have the name and number for the manager that will be on duty tomorrow and Saturday, and the assistant managers cell number.
IU'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can get about 10 spots reserved?
It's worth a shot.
Option #2 a the Hilton, is the fenced and secured back lot on the north side of the Hilton. We'd enter, go under the covered parking, and inot the area.
We'd be there by ourselves and it's secured.

In the "season" the grill rents the lot from the Wing House next door. That would have been perfect!
I may still see if I can work something out with them????

Anyway, those are our options for now.
Since this isn't a "show" I don't see where the group parking is a huge deal, but I'm still working on it.

FWIW, I spoke with the General Manager at Frenchy's tonight as well.
He nor the other manager were shall we say "happy" with the remarks the female manager made to me a week or so ago

He was willing to bend over backward to assist us and he's (the GM) working on Saturday.

But after meeting the owner and staff at the grill, and seeing what they've done to accomodate us, I'd hate to pull out now.

They're a mom and pop shop, and can use the business.
Everything is family owned and the cooks are picky about the food.

I think we'll have a good time

AMEN to all the above. Thank you Gordon for putting your best uh uh foot forward!!!

[Bob K]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Since this isn't a "show" I don't see where the group parking is a huge deal, but I'm still working on it.

But after meeting the owner and staff at the grill, and seeing what they've done to accomodate us, I'd hate to pull out now.

They're a mom and pop shop, and can use the business.
Everything is family owned and the cooks are picky about the food.

I think we'll have a good time

First, I want to thank you for all of your work getting this setup. Then I want to say WTF is wrong with you?

I just polished my car and now you say it isn't a show! I want to see Vettes. Lots of em.

My opinion is that we made a commitment at Mandalay and we need to stick with them. You said they were nice and willing to do whatever to get our business. That's refreshing isn't it? Frenchy screwed up and maybe they'll do a little better in their 'training' and we can try again another day.

BTW, parking next door at the Wing House sounds good to me.

[Bob K]

Originally Posted by THOR

I'll let you park next to me!!!

I appreciate that. Now I just have to worry about Shadow being on the other side.