So Cal CSN Family (re?)Union - You asked for details - I've got details!!!!

cindycflynn
cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
OK - I think (hope) I've found the perfect spot!

The Yardhouse Restaurant at Shoreline Village has a private room that we can use without any fee. The only stipulations for using the room are that they will issue 1 check for the group (so we'll need to do our own math to figure each person's portion) and that they will add an automatic 20% gratuity. They also have another party coming in to use the room at 2:00, so we will have it from 11:30 to 1:30. They could also give us a table in the main dining area, but I thought that it would be nice to have some privacy, especially in light of what some of our discussion topics might be!

The location is easy to find and freeway-close (right at the end of the 710 freeway). I'll send more detailed directions as we get closer to the date. Since the end of the freeway branches off in a few directions around downtown Long Beach, I can tell you which signs to follow and which lanes to be in so that you won't end up at the Queen Mary or the shipping docks!

There is LOTS to do right around there for any who would like to linger and explore - Shoreline Village has lots of cute shops and a great view of the ships in the harbor; it's a short walk to the Aquarium or accross the street to the Pike, where there is a huge ferris wheel, a GameWorks and a movie theatre and more shops and restaurants; you can rent "bikes" made for 4 or fewer and head along a paved bikeway along the harbor either up or down to sandy beaches. Parking at Shoreline Village is only $1 for 2 hours with validation, and up to $8 maximum if you want to stay longer and explore.

I do need to give them a final headcount. I have 13 possible/probables (counting me so far) Please confirm or add your name to the list - There's plenty of room for more!:

Aisling8
TraciInLA & girlfriend (sorry, I don't know her name)
Chenheart & Siobhan
Sally5
New Flower
VickiSam
Bella Luna
Hope 2010
Cats_toy
Faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy

I hope this meets with everyone's approval and that you (and more) can all make it - I''m excited!!!!
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  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Siobhan and I WILL be there!
    Count Siobhan and me in as a definite YES! And, is this on Saturday the 28th? Just making sure of place, time, AND date!

    Whoooo hooooo!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    chenheart said:

    Siobhan and I WILL be there!
    Count Siobhan and me in as a definite YES! And, is this on Saturday the 28th? Just making sure of place, time, AND date!

    Whoooo hooooo!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    I will be thinking of all of
    I will be thinking of all of you. Have a wonderful time, wish I could be there.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    chenheart said:

    Siobhan and I WILL be there!
    Count Siobhan and me in as a definite YES! And, is this on Saturday the 28th? Just making sure of place, time, AND date!

    Whoooo hooooo!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    I have the day and time circled, crossed out and high lited
    I am soooooooo excited, truly looking forward to meeting each and every one you wonderful, caring and loving women - each of you having a positive and supporting role in my fight against this Beast called - Breast Cancer.

    Saturday, August 28th at 11:30 a.m.

    Thank you again, Miss Cindy for all the effort and time spent arranging this most anticipated get together for us 'Californian' sisters in PINK.

    Vicki Sam
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    chenheart said:

    Siobhan and I WILL be there!
    Count Siobhan and me in as a definite YES! And, is this on Saturday the 28th? Just making sure of place, time, AND date!

    Whoooo hooooo!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    Yes - the 28th!
    The one detail I didn't include - OOPS!!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159

    Yes - the 28th!
    The one detail I didn't include - OOPS!!

    Thank you for thinking of
    Thank you for thinking of absolutely EVERYTHING else!
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    chenheart said:

    Thank you for thinking of
    Thank you for thinking of absolutely EVERYTHING else!

    Absolutely
    positively most certainly I will be there. How could I be anywhere else???? This will be wonderful and thank you so much, Cindy, for doing all this work for us. You should sit at the head of the table:)

    Victoria
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    Cindy... you are a Marvel!
    Cindy... you are a Marvel! Thanks ever so for making arrangements for us Sisters! I will be there, count on it! I might take a friend with me. Will let you know in advance if I should bring a friend!

    Until then, take care.
    BL
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member

    Cindy... you are a Marvel!
    Cindy... you are a Marvel! Thanks ever so for making arrangements for us Sisters! I will be there, count on it! I might take a friend with me. Will let you know in advance if I should bring a friend!

    Until then, take care.
    BL

    I will be there in spirit
    I will be there in spirit have a great time!!!
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    carkris said:

    I will be there in spirit
    I will be there in spirit have a great time!!!

    You "can plan my castle onslaught any day," Cindy!
    Have you seen the movie The Princess Bride? When Inigo says admiringly, "he can plan my castle onslaught any day" -- that's YOU, girl! Everything sounds just perfect, and my girlfriend and I will be there.

    Now don't laugh...

    Her name is Trace.

    Yes, pronounced just like my name.

    Yes, we have the same name.

    Yes, it gets confusing (to everyone but us).

    And rest assured, we've heard every joke there is about it, so don't even try! :-)

    Traci
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    TraciInLA said:

    You "can plan my castle onslaught any day," Cindy!
    Have you seen the movie The Princess Bride? When Inigo says admiringly, "he can plan my castle onslaught any day" -- that's YOU, girl! Everything sounds just perfect, and my girlfriend and I will be there.

    Now don't laugh...

    Her name is Trace.

    Yes, pronounced just like my name.

    Yes, we have the same name.

    Yes, it gets confusing (to everyone but us).

    And rest assured, we've heard every joke there is about it, so don't even try! :-)

    Traci

    Cindy
    Thank you for doing this. Sounds wonderful
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    TraciInLA said:

    You "can plan my castle onslaught any day," Cindy!
    Have you seen the movie The Princess Bride? When Inigo says admiringly, "he can plan my castle onslaught any day" -- that's YOU, girl! Everything sounds just perfect, and my girlfriend and I will be there.

    Now don't laugh...

    Her name is Trace.

    Yes, pronounced just like my name.

    Yes, we have the same name.

    Yes, it gets confusing (to everyone but us).

    And rest assured, we've heard every joke there is about it, so don't even try! :-)

    Traci

    I love that movie!
    You're making me blush!!

    Sounds like you were made for each other, although I'm sure you've heard that one as well.

    Can't wait to see you all there. I might also bring a friend of mine who was diagnosed with DCIS about a month after I was diagnosed with IDC. She just finished her last reconstruction surgery, and I know you guys would like her.
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    TraciInLA said:

    You "can plan my castle onslaught any day," Cindy!
    Have you seen the movie The Princess Bride? When Inigo says admiringly, "he can plan my castle onslaught any day" -- that's YOU, girl! Everything sounds just perfect, and my girlfriend and I will be there.

    Now don't laugh...

    Her name is Trace.

    Yes, pronounced just like my name.

    Yes, we have the same name.

    Yes, it gets confusing (to everyone but us).

    And rest assured, we've heard every joke there is about it, so don't even try! :-)

    Traci

    I am already laughing! You
    I am already laughing! You may or may not recall that I have a T-shirt with what only LOOKS like one of those "Hello" red/white stick on name tags emblazoned on it~ anyway, it says "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my Father, prepare to die!"

    This is gonna be FUN, ladies! LOL As if there was any doubt!

    And what Traci Trace jokes?????

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    There in spirit.....
    I LOVE the Yardhouse! Great pick!!!

    Enjoy the face-to-face, my sisters...I know I did when I met Chen!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    HMMMM
    I have been following these treads about you Southern Cal gals meeting wishing ever so badly that I could come. I must admit I am much like Traci, I drive in town and where traffic is not too cumbersome so there is no way I could drive to Long Beach....bummer! Okay, in steps my husband who has agreed to drive me there and wander around the area while I meet my Southern Cal CSN family, so if you all don't mind a Northern Cal gal joining the (re)union I guess you can count me in....I am soooo excited and nervous! LOL!! Looking forward to meeting you all and yes Cindy thank you so much for organizing this and making it possible. My Guy say's he know's where this is and will have no problem getting me there. Looking forward to seeing you all!

    Hugs~Hugs~Hugs!

    ♥ RE ♥

    One more questions is this place casual?
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    RE said:

    HMMMM
    I have been following these treads about you Southern Cal gals meeting wishing ever so badly that I could come. I must admit I am much like Traci, I drive in town and where traffic is not too cumbersome so there is no way I could drive to Long Beach....bummer! Okay, in steps my husband who has agreed to drive me there and wander around the area while I meet my Southern Cal CSN family, so if you all don't mind a Northern Cal gal joining the (re)union I guess you can count me in....I am soooo excited and nervous! LOL!! Looking forward to meeting you all and yes Cindy thank you so much for organizing this and making it possible. My Guy say's he know's where this is and will have no problem getting me there. Looking forward to seeing you all!

    Hugs~Hugs~Hugs!

    ♥ RE ♥

    One more questions is this place casual?

    Now it's an actual RE union!
    I don't know how to type a "squealing noise", but if I could, I sooo would! This just gets better and better and better! I am beyond excited about this RE! Woot Woot!

    And, I am not actually Southern California either...I am Central, so OF COURSE Northern California is invited!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!


    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    PS..This isn't a casual place~ we have to wear Ballgowns,3" heels, Upswept hairdos, (tiara's optional!) and do not forget white gloves! Yes, it's casual!
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    chenheart said:

    Now it's an actual RE union!
    I don't know how to type a "squealing noise", but if I could, I sooo would! This just gets better and better and better! I am beyond excited about this RE! Woot Woot!

    And, I am not actually Southern California either...I am Central, so OF COURSE Northern California is invited!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!


    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    PS..This isn't a casual place~ we have to wear Ballgowns,3" heels, Upswept hairdos, (tiara's optional!) and do not forget white gloves! Yes, it's casual!

    Casual - Yes!
    However, Traci MUST wear her tiara - for her it is not optional! ;-)

    I'm sooooo excited that RE is going to join us as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    chenheart said:

    Now it's an actual RE union!
    I don't know how to type a "squealing noise", but if I could, I sooo would! This just gets better and better and better! I am beyond excited about this RE! Woot Woot!

    And, I am not actually Southern California either...I am Central, so OF COURSE Northern California is invited!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!


    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    PS..This isn't a casual place~ we have to wear Ballgowns,3" heels, Upswept hairdos, (tiara's optional!) and do not forget white gloves! Yes, it's casual!

    LOL
    Yes Chen I suppose I put the "RE" in the REunion, you are so funny! Gosh had me going there for a sec started to rip up my room looking for those white gloves! Super excited to meet you all in person.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    RE said:

    LOL
    Yes Chen I suppose I put the "RE" in the REunion, you are so funny! Gosh had me going there for a sec started to rip up my room looking for those white gloves! Super excited to meet you all in person.

    Hugs,

    RE

    Ok .. ladies ... So what I should -- wear are my Jimmy
    Choo's - 5 inch heels, my mini leather skirt and rhinestone rimmed glasses ..getting my long rabbit's coat out is too much, right?

    RE -- I am SO EXCITED that you will be joining us on the 28th!!!!! How wonderful that your hubby will be driving you down ..

    I can hardly wait ... I need to go lay down, just arrive back home ... from Chemo .. next to last Herceptin treatment today!! It's been almost a year .. hard to imagine that I made it ..today's topic at Chemo ..

    Stength and Courage to all :-D


    Vicki Sam
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Ok .. ladies ... So what I should -- wear are my Jimmy
    Choo's - 5 inch heels, my mini leather skirt and rhinestone rimmed glasses ..getting my long rabbit's coat out is too much, right?

    RE -- I am SO EXCITED that you will be joining us on the 28th!!!!! How wonderful that your hubby will be driving you down ..

    I can hardly wait ... I need to go lay down, just arrive back home ... from Chemo .. next to last Herceptin treatment today!! It's been almost a year .. hard to imagine that I made it ..today's topic at Chemo ..

    Stength and Courage to all :-D


    Vicki Sam

    Even if you all wore white gloves, I would still outdress you...
    ...in my fabulous tiara.

    Did I mention the star on the tiara has blinking lights? I look like a pink, furry Christmas tree.

    Any chance they can turn out all the lights in the dining room, just so y'all can get the full effect? :-)

    BTW, The Yardhouse has their menu on their site, if anyone wants to check it out: http://www.yardhouse.com/CA/long_beach/. I think you made a great choice for us, Cindy -- they have a large menu, with lots of options.

    Traci
    (blink, blink)
  • jk1952
    jk1952 Member Posts: 613
    TraciInLA said:

    Even if you all wore white gloves, I would still outdress you...
    ...in my fabulous tiara.

    Did I mention the star on the tiara has blinking lights? I look like a pink, furry Christmas tree.

    Any chance they can turn out all the lights in the dining room, just so y'all can get the full effect? :-)

    BTW, The Yardhouse has their menu on their site, if anyone wants to check it out: http://www.yardhouse.com/CA/long_beach/. I think you made a great choice for us, Cindy -- they have a large menu, with lots of options.

    Traci
    (blink, blink)

    I am sooooo jealous. Hope

    I am sooooo jealous. Hope we can do a reunion in the Northeast sometime.

    Joyce