Pappasito's Cantina - Richardson

[texasbird]

:cheers:In honor of the original Pappasito's Weekend, how about a gathering for Texas Chapter Thunderbird Nest members who can't make the trip to the Georgia event???

12:30 PM Lunch Event
Saturday, 2/7/09
Pappasito's Cantina, Richardson, TX
North Central Expressway, between Spring Valley & Belt Line Rd.
Pay as you go, order from the menu.

They have tentatively booked us for 18 guests, but can adjust if needed.

Will cancel if there's no interest, or in case of icy weather (you know how N. Tx. weather can be this time of year).

James

Expected Attendees (will update as replies on this thread are received):
Linda & James Perry (texasbird)
Sally Wisdom & Guest (redbirdsal)
Dot & George Lang (5bird7 & 0bird2)
Jim & Regina Lowenberg (TeeBrd)
Mike Meyer (Cashmere607)
Jim & Nancy Sasso (Hill on Wheels)
Chuck & Nancy Sanders (VELOCEBYRD)
Bill Green (15AGAIN)
Roy Snider
Bill & Susie Phelps
Ron & Carolee Seifert (TEE42)
Pam Duncan (Pam)

Gary McSween (Crmpuf) - Definite maybe. (Hope you make it, Gary)

[redbirdsal]

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This is a GREAT idea James!!

I'll definitely be there!!
:pbj::pbj::pbj:

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[5bird7]

We can make it. We'll be in the area that day already for breakfast.

Dot

ps - now to tell George that I've arranged his whole day for him.

[texasbird]

:tbnrules:Bringing back to top.:tbnrules:

James

[dj53tx]

Sounds like fine, but we can't make it that weekend.

[5bird7]

Welcome, DJ - Keep an eye on this forum for future events in Texas.
do read this thread:
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=333482#post333482 as we're also trying to gather this week during the week.

[TeeBrd]

Sounds like fun. Count us in.

[BIRD 42]

I can make it but Susan has to work that Saturday. Great food, T-birds and friends what a way to spend a Saturday -

[redbirdsal]

Tell Susan we'll miss her...glad you can make it!

[Hill on Wheels]

Sounds like fun to us too! Count us in, we'll be there!

Jim & Nancy (aka) Hill on Wheels

[texasbird]

Glad to see Jim & Regina, Mike, and Jim & Nancy are joining us. We'll miss Susan, but maybe Mike will take her some chips & salsa. LOL.

Just got a PM from Six Pac showing that this has been listed as a TBN event. Thanks, Charlie. Glad to see the interest is there, and that everyone knows we're not trying to take interest away from the original event; but keep interest up for those who can't make it to Marietta, Ga.

James

[BIRD 42]

James
Hope you are doing well with the hip. Susan's knee is almost back to normal. Good idea about taking her some chips and salsa.

Is the repair to texasbird is coming along ok? You will have her back before the 7th?

Mike

[boxcars]

probably won't be able to make that one but it does sound good.

Les

[texasbird]

Mike,

The recovery is to the point that I almost forget I've been operated on. I'm glad to hear Susan is on the mend. Too bad she can't make it to Pappasito's.

I expect to get the car back by this Friday. I plan on keeping the hardtop on for awhile yet, as I expect other owners will also. I thought of publicizing the lunch as a Hardtop ON event, but didn't want to exclude those who use the soft top year round, or don't have hardtops.

James

[2K2BIRD]

This is a great idea, James. Any other year and we would do our best to be there. This year we will finally be able to make it to Georgia to join the gang there, but only because we will be on our way to Florida for the Daytona 500 the following weekend.

Hopefully it will become a yearly tradition like the original. If so, we'll plan on making it next year!

[texasbird]

Paul,

I hope to make it a tradition for this region. Enjoy your trip to Daytona.

BTW: Just got Texasbird back from the Body Shop. She looks wunnerful, wunnerful. She says she's ready for her special outings next weekend.

James

[Vintage Merlot]

Richardson is only 50 miles further than Atlanta for us. Keep us on the radar for next year.

[5bird7]

Richardson is only 50 miles further than Atlanta for us. Keep us on the radar for next year.
Will look for you next year!

[VELOCEBYRD]

We'll be therre, count us in!:cheers:

:cheers:In honor of the original Pappasito's Weekend, how about a gathering for Texas Chapter Thunderbird Nest members who can't make the trip to the Georgia event???
12:30 PM Lunch Event
Saturday, 2/7/09
Pappasito's Cantina, Richardson, TX
North Central Expressway, between Spring Valley & Belt Line Rd.
Pay as you go, order from the menu.
They have tentatively booked us for 18 guests, but can adjust if needed.
Will cancel if there's no interest, or in case of icy weather (you know how N. Tx. weather can be this time of year).
James
Expected Attendees (will update as replies on this thread are received):
Linda & James Perry (texasbird)
Sally Wisdom (redbirdsal)
Dot & George Lang (5bird7 & 0bird2)
Jim & Regina Lowenberg (TeeBrd)
Mike Meyer (Cashmere607)
Jim & Nancy Sasso (Hill on Wheels)

[15AGAIN]

:cheers:Add Bill green and Roy Snider to your list.

see you there!!!!

[texasbird]

:cheers:Add Bill green and Roy Snider to your list.

see you there!!!!

Awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing you, both.

[SixPac]

Now James, see what you have gone and done. You said "Let's get some T-Birds together" and look at what has happened. The Birds begin to flock.

When you announce a TBN gathering they will come. Watch your event grow from year to year.

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[SixPac]

Sally's (redbirdsal) attendance at this Pappasito's TBN event will set a record. She will be the only TBN member to attend a Pappasito's TBN event in both Georgia and Texas. Way to go Sally.

Now if I could just convince Margaret that the economy ain't that all bad and we could drive over for lunch and join Sally in setting that record.

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[SixPac]

Madison, Mississippi to Richardson, Texas............421 miles.

[15AGAIN]

Come on over, I will see you there.

[texasbird]

Madison, Mississippi to Richardson, Texas............421 miles.

If you leave tomorrow, you can play around on "the boats" (:wink::wink::wink: ca-ching!) and take the scenic route. Wait much longer and you'll have to drive straight through.

You know you wanna do it! Otherwise, the long distance award goes to Bill Green.

James

[5bird7]

Madison, Mississippi to Richardson, Texas............421 miles.
Doable days drive if you're up to it, Charlie -- and there is room at our house if you want to cut the hotel expenses - but that's another 70 miles to your trip.

[redbirdsal]

James, please add Bill and Susie Phelps to your list of attendees.

I sent emails to area owners last week, and I'll send a reminder in a day,or two.

[texasbird]

James, please add Bill and Susie Phelps to your list of attendees.

I sent emails to area owners last week, and I'll send a reminder in a day,or two.

It's done. Thanks for the help, Sal. Looks like a great kist of folks.

James

[TEE42]

Carolee and I will be there.

Ron

[crmpuf]

Gonna try depends on work

[texasbird]

Hope you can, Gary.

Ron... You and Carolee are on the list.

James

[redbirdsal]

Good Morning James

Did you get an email from Pam (member name)?

If not, please add Pam Duncan to your attendee list.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you Pam! :cheers:

[texasbird]

Yes, Sal. Sent her directrions this morning.

Follow up contact has been made today with Pappasitos, along with a new expected count. They talked like they are open to more showing up, so if anyone has been considering but not committed, you're still welcome. See you all tomorrow.

James

[texasbird]

Pappasito's Richardson Photos...
http://s473.photobucket.com/albums/rr96/texasbird2/PappasitosTX_09/

By the way folks, I was absolutely blown away by the response to this event!!! 28 people and 13 T-Birds, if memory serves me correct. If it doesn't, I apologize in advance (I believe some were still coming in while we were already seated inside). We had attendees from Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. I believe all who committed to attend were there. Mark Ray (Mark501) and his family from Arkansas were in the Dallas area, saw the post on TBN and came, even though they had left their t-bird at home. He's already posted photos under another thread as well. Other guests included some who had attended an earlier breakfast with another local car club, and were invited to join. Pappasitos took great care of all of us.

Sal, thanks again for the moral support and assistance with e-mail contacts. Much appreciated.

What's next???

James

[SixPac]

:damn: Wish we could have been there. From the pics that Mark and James posted we know a good time was had by all.

James, see how easy it was to organize a TBN event. Do it again next year and the next and the next and it will keep on growing.

Aren't T-Bird gatherings fun, fun, fun? You get to put faces with names.

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[redbirdsal]

We still have an APB out for Pam!

I'd have liked to see the expression on my own face when I saw Mark taking pics as I parked!!

Yes Mark...as you said " I have to be somewhere..."
I'm SO glad you, Laurie and Blair were a part of our day!!

Margaret...Charlie...we missed you!

Thanks to all who came out! It was GREAT to see Y'all!

[texasbird]

We still have an APB out for Pam!

I'd have liked to see the expression on my own face when I saw Mark taking pics as I parked!!

Yes Mark...as you said " I have to be somewhere..."
I'm SO glad you, Laurie and Blair were a part of our day!!

Margaret...Charlie...we missed you!

Thanks to all who came out! It was GREAT to see Y'all!




I think he's got you in his pics.

James

[redbirdsal]

Sal, thanks again for the moral support and assistance with e-mail contacts. Much appreciated.
James

You are very welcome James! You and Linda planned and hosted a great event!

Thanks! :high5:

[VELOCEBYRD]

Great day, the sun did shine after lunch! Thanks for pulling it together James and thanks for the pictures!!!:cheers:

[5bird7]

Have uploaded my photos:
Here's the slide show:
http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/5bird7/TBN/Pappsitos2009Dallas/?albumview=slideshow

James, the day turned out well. Thanks for setting this up. Though no sun, it was dry and warm. and some left with top down.

[DavidA]

Now there are 2. Glad the Texas Group continued this tradition. Super turn out!!

[Vintage Merlot]

Sally,
I did not recognize you without your RED persona. Nice pictures Dot.

[redbirdsal]

Sally,
I did not recognize you without your RED persona. Nice pictures Dot.

You probably can't see them, but there were RED Roses on my blouse, and of course I was wearing RED boots! It was too windy for a hat.

[Dallasblackbird]

I wish I could have attended. From the pictures it looks like you had a lot of fun.
Rick

[texasbird]

I wish I could have attended. From the pictures it looks like you had a lot of fun.
Rick

Rick,

Wish you had made it. Hopefully we'll have another opportunity to get together in the near future.

James