Postponed to Dec 8 due to Typhoon Durian.

Please check this particular post occasionally for updates. (Last update : 2006 Nov 23 08:00)

Nov 17
I just met up with Earl, Raffy, Louie, Anton, and Kai tonight and we agreed on the ff things (Raffy, please correct me if I'm wrong):

Nov 22
Final meeting attended by Earl, Allan, Raffy, Kai, Ken, Anton, Jerry, Melvin, Pio, Parc, Louie, and a few others (your names escape me - sorry po, pre-Alzheimers)


1) The final date is Nov 30, 6pm.
2) The venue is:

GRILLA BAR AND GRILL
E Rodriguez Jr Ave (aka C-5)
Brgy White Plains, QC
6329691 6329723
(Southbound lane of C5)

Map courtesy of www.mapcentral.ph (http://www.mapcentral.ph)
http://www.jerry.ph/grilla.libis.jpg

3) Damage is P500/head to cover for food and other expenses, payable no later than the 22nd.
3) Earl G. will lead the Venue/Food Team
4) Louie L. will lead the Finance Team
5) Jerry T. will lead the Activities Team
6) Raffy C. will lead the Logistics Team

For budgetary purposes, we would like to make a final headcount of those who will attend the party and commit to pay by the 22nd of November. Please cast your vote above.

Venue, Finance, Activities, and Logistics details to follow.

Menu for the evening (tentative, pending negotiations of 300/pax++) :
Chicken Lollipop
Chopsuey
Fish Fillet in Sweet & Sour Sauce
Pork BBQ
Chicken and Pork Adobo
Steamed Rice
Bottomless Iced tea *or* 2 beers

Corkage is waived for hard liquor, but not beer, so bring your own!


Photo Christmas Card Exchange
Share your personal favourite (and tell us why) with your baby - 5x7 or larger, signed, and optionally framed, and shot with your Nikon. :)

Carpool
Car #1 : Jerry Tieng
Origin : Shaw Blvd-Wack Wack area
Possible pick up points : Cherry Supermarket, Shangri-la, Kapitolyo

A few modest Raffle Prizes (contributed by fellow Nikonians)

Transcend 80x 1Gb CF Card ..... Brent Co
RiData 150x 2Gb CF Card ..... Jerry Tieng

We encourage everyone to bring a small prize/gift/souvenir/corporate giveaway for our raffle so everyone brings home something other than good memories of the event. :)

i will attend the party. can i make the payment thru bank transfer? BPI or Metrobank?

i will attend the party. can i make the payment thru bank transfer? BPI or Metrobank?

Hi Joseph, yes, payment will be via bank-to-bank transfer. Louie Lao will let us know the mechanics soon. Thanks.

Dear DPP Nikonians, since we are running out of time; we would appreciate your response to the query/poll above ASAP. :) Thank You...

Voted number 1 :D See you all there!

Peace!

Im game, just need to find a way to pay :)

Im game, just need to find a way to pay :)

Bro., Louie L. will handle the collections... He'll chime in soon regarding this... :Grin:

Bro., Louie L. will handle the collections... He'll chime in soon regarding this... :Grin:

Great thanks! :)

I just met up with Earl, Raffy, and Louie tonight and we agreed on the ff things (Raffy, please correct me if I'm wrong):
Invisible ba kami? :Evil: pati yung nikon endorser that was present nakalimutan mo.. tsk.. tsk... tsk..

count me in guys.

Pwede bang tentative? I mean, can we walk-in and pay on the day of the party already?

Invisible ba kami? :Evil: pati yung nikon endorser that was present nakalimutan mo.. tsk.. tsk... tsk..

Yeah Jerry... Please Mention din... Anton Sheker and Kai Huang et.al. :Grin:

Pwede bang tentative? I mean, can we walk-in and pay on the day of the party already?

As much as possible we would like to secure the funds already, so that all is taken cared off, way before the event itself... I hope you understand... :)

No problem Earl :)

Guys...I'm planning to open up a new account at BDO tomorrow since their main building is just beside the building I work at. So you guys can deposit the money there. :) Maybe some of you can meet up with me and pay cash. Or if you guys have any other suggestions, just let me know. :)

For the none dpp nikon users, just made a announcement group at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nikonph/

Spread the word!

Guys...I'm planning to open up a new account at BDO tomorrow since their main building is just beside the building I work at. So you guys can deposit the money there. :) Maybe some of you can meet up with me and pay cash. Or if you guys have any other suggestions, just let me know. :)

Louie,

If you like, maybe we can utilize the ATM Machine's interbank fund transfer facility. If one has a Bancnet Member Bank account (i.e. RCBC, Metrobank, Chinabank, etc.) they can transfer the money via the ATM (drawback only is that it can only be transferred to another Bancnet member bank-- we can use my account as a collection account, too).

See you, guys!

Louie,

If you like, maybe we can utilize the ATM Machine's interbank fund transfer facility. If one has a Bancnet Member Bank account (i.e. RCBC, Metrobank, Chinabank, etc.) they can transfer the money via the ATM (drawback only is that it can only be transferred to another Bancnet member bank-- we can use my account as a collection account, too).

Hey Raffy,

I'm not really familiar with that. But I don't mind it at all. As long as it will be convenient for everyone! So would it be okay for you that those who will make their payments in this method contact you? I was also thinking of asking some people to collect for each location like for example one for Makati, one for QC...etc. if they want to make payments directly to someone but I guess it would be difficult. Thanks Raffy!

Guys,

we can make payments convenient just like what louie said.

e.g. I can easily transfer payments through bpi online.
but for other banks, I may have to go over the counter unless theres a way I can pay online.

Dear Nikon DPP folks: At the time of this writing, there are currently 19 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) registered users who voted. Guys, we need more than this so that this party can push through. :) Thank you for giving this matter your utmost attention...

BTW, sorry, I wish I can dispense with the formalities, however we are seriously lacking time... The amount of possitive and sure responses, produced by this poll will somehow give us the leverage to guage and act based on the resources we can accumulate... Again, Thank you. :)

Ahhh, Raffy the ATM expert!!

Ahhh, Raffy the ATM expert!!

My own personal financial advisor! :)

I'm surprised only 30 have voted. Where's everyone else? :D

already signed up guys. just lemme know when we have to pay! thanks to those involved for taking the time and effort to arrange this.

Just voted. I'm in!

will join u guys. see u all merry xmas!:Grin:

I wanna go but I'll be out of my Thursdays seminars at around 8:30-9:00pm pa. If the venue is near Ortigas I'd like to catch up. (Kung may aabutan pa.)

UPDATE: There are now 27 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) commited DPP Nikon users attending this Christmas Party! :)

UPDATE: There are now 27 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) commited DPP Nikon users attending this Christmas Party! :)

may tentative venue na Earl? Ortigas or Quezon City? wish ko lang :)
I don't want to miss this!

may tentative venue na Earl? Ortigas or Quezon City? wish ko lang :)
I don't want to miss this!

Dave, until further notice... The venue is still at Anderson's offered place. :)

Update: I was already able to open an savings account at BDO Head Office Branch this afternoon. So if some of you would want to pay for the upcoming Nikonian Christmas Party, just PM me and I'll send you the details. Thanks! :)

Update: I was already able to open an savings account at BDO Head Office Branch this afternoon. So if some of you would want to pay for the upcoming Nikonian Christmas Party, just PM me and I'll send you the details. Thanks! :)

Nice work Louie! :)

Dave, until further notice... The venue is still at Anderson's offered place. :)

sorry, i missed this. Where's that Anderson's place Earl?

sorry, i missed this. Where's that Anderson's place Earl?

somewhere in san francisco del monte

sorry, i missed this. Where's that Anderson's place Earl?

As Carlo pointed out Dave. :)

sorry, i missed this. Where's that Anderson's place Earl?

Head Office of Columbia Digital :)

Is it the one near Sienna?

Nice work Louie! :)

Hahaha...thanks Earl! :D

Is it the one near Sienna?

Yup. Further North pa. If you are on Sto. Domingo going North, once you cross Del Monte, you will see the MWSS building on your right. The first street on your left is where it is located if I am not mistaken. Blue and gray tall building about 50 meters from the corner. If you can't find it, you can always ask the tricycle drivers in their terminal in the corner of Del Monte and Sto. Domingo.

Sta. Rosa Street is actually the second corner, not the first. G. Roxas yun first corner from Del Monte.

Thanks Brent. Second corner pala. :Grin:

ow. is this the Columbia / Nikon Repair Center? same building?

ow. is this the Columbia / Nikon Repair Center? same building?
Yes sir. :)

Just some reminders guys, should you decide to bring friends or guests, kindly register them in advance in order not to mess up the accounting. thanks

@doc nap, your sig is intimidating:)

For further directions, check out www.mapcentral.ph (http://www.mapcentral.ph) and type Sta Rosa (FIND WHAT) and Quezon City (WHERE) in the required fields.

I have to register here, to join the party. So I did. Sana pd rin ang g-cash payment. Got funds to send... thanks

I have to register here, to join the party. So I did. Sana pd rin ang g-cash payment. Got funds to send... thanks

Welcome to DPP Mel! :)

Please contact Louie Lao for details regarding transfers/deposits. :Grin:

UPDATE: We're getting warm! There's 30 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) already at the time of this refresh...

Getting there... finally moving again... 38 out of 61! :D

I have to register here, to join the party. So I did. Sana pd rin ang g-cash payment. Got funds to send... thanks

Hi Mel,

Welcome to DPP! Anyway, regarding the G-Cash payment, I haven't tried it out yet. But I'll inquire about it at Hub right now and I'll get back to you asap. Thanks!

Louie

Hi Mel,

Welcome to DPP! Anyway, regarding the G-Cash payment, I haven't tried it out yet. But I'll inquire about it at Hub right now and I'll get back to you asap. Thanks!

Louie

Louie, I guess it would be on the safe side if we can make a deadline for payments to be made... So that we can work with better/sure numbers from that point. :)

Louie, I guess it would be on the safe side if we can make a deadline for payments to be made... So that we can work with better/sure numbers from that point. :)

You're right, Earl! I think that was included in the poll that Jerry started. Most people are willing to pay on or before the 22nd. So I guess that's ample time? What do you think? :)

Mel, I'm back to answer your query. :) I already registered with G-Cash. So it's okay for you use that method of payment. There's a catch though...if I cash out, I have to pay an extra of 1%. So if it's okay, can you please include that with the G-Cash payment that you'll be doing (That's going to be P505.00)? Just PM me if you're already sure so that I can send you the details. Thanks again! :)

Louie

You're right, Earl! I think that was included in the poll that Jerry started. Most people are willing to pay on or before the 22nd. So I guess that's ample time? What do you think? :)

Nov. 22 should be fine... that's a week before the party... :)

whoa!! kitakits guys!

You're right, Earl! I think that was included in the poll that Jerry started. Most people are willing to pay on or before the 22nd. So I guess that's ample time? What do you think? :)

Let's stretch it up to the 24th, to give final allowance, like a last call... But all payments should be in by that time... (It's a friday). :) Maybe, some might still want to catch up--this is just to give them the chance to do so. After the 24th... It's history...

Let's stretch it up to the 24th, to give final allowance, like a last call... But all payments should be in by that time... (It's a friday). :) Maybe, some might still want to catch up--this is just to give them the chance to do so. After the 24th... It's history...

That's a good point, Earl! Let's make the 24th the LAST day. I'll probably cash out everything by Monday or Tuesday! But guys, please make your payments as early as possible. I'm just after the convenience of everyone including myself! :)

Guys, I have a question, I believe the troll signed up for the party??

Guys, I have a question, I believe the troll signed up for the party??

Nope, his name is not on the list that confirmed. :)

Absolute Venue for the Christmas Party: The Deathstar :)

Time / Duration: Hopefully registration starts at 6PM... And we finish everything before midnight or if possible, even earlier. :)

Absolute Venue for the Christmas Party: The Deathstar :)

Time / Duration: Hopefully registration starts at 6PM... And we finish everything before midnight or if possible, even earlier. :)

Before midnight? :(

Kinda short ain't it? Same sentiments here. :(

Kinda short ain't it? Same sentiments here. :(

Why the curfew? And I thought that the next day being a holiday would be a reason for this to end late? :Thinking: Personally, I doubt if I will be able to make it by 6pm. And people getting out of work too...

Can we have other options? We're supposed to vote on this aren't we, since its for everyone.

Can we have other options? We're supposed to vote on this aren't we, since its for everyone.

The only concern here Bro., is that Anderson might not be able to attend if it's not at Columbia...

we can continue to party i another place if bitin pa? what u think guys?

we can continue to party i another place if bitin pa? what u think guys?
Edi more gastos. Sa 500 nga may namamahalan na. Meron pa nga ayaw magbayad eh.

Edi more gastos. Sa 500 nga may namamahalan na. Meron pa nga ayaw magbayad eh.

Nice point here Brent! :)

Why don't we have it elsewhere nalang? Para hanggang sawa yun party? I actually asked for a quote from my cousin sa restobar nila in Malate. I hope the venue isn't a deterrent. Since marami din actually pwede shoot dun kung gusto niyo mag on-site photo contest.

Forgot to mention, they have good food and cheap beer (30 pesos a bottle)

Its really nice of Anderson to offer his office. Pero di naman tayo lagi pwedeng umasa nalang kay Anderson. Nakakahiya naman.

Edi more gastos. Sa 500 nga may namamahalan na. Meron pa nga ayaw magbayad eh.

well for those who still wants to enjoy they can continue elsewhere. for those who doesnt want to pay 500 , its thier choice.(but cant attend without paying, hehehe) We cant satisfy everyone right?

There will always be ppl hu wont be satisfied. kaya kung bitin eh di gumimik after. :Grin:

Initially, I thought I will just make habol. I have a meeting that evening :Mad:. In that case, I will just go to wherever the party will be after. I might be free around 10 pa.

Initially, I thought I will just make habol. I have a meeting that evening :Mad:. In that case, I will just go to wherever the party will be after. I might be free around 10 pa.

Don't worry Doc. Nap :) I'll re-raise this issue to our host/special guest... :Grin:

Can I ask for the details for the payment?

Thanks!

Can I ask for the details for the payment?

Thanks!

Carlo, please PM Louie Lao for said details. :)

UPDATE: Currently there are already 38 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) participants at the time of this refresh...

pls pm me the payment details. tx

me also. Please PM me details.
I live in makati but go to Laguna everyday, need a way to pay :)

Can joined the meeting on the 22th? Would love to attend on the 30th.

My pics using my D70 sigma 18-50 dc lens. Most of the pics are of without flash.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83732261@N00/?saved=1

Pls pm me for payment details.

Thanks

Already sent a PM to those who asked. :)

Thanks!

pls pm the payment details also. thanks!

Hey Jerry, will your meeting on the 22nd push through in Starbucks Shang Mall? I have a meeting/dinner in Edsa Shang and I plan to give the payment to one of you in your meeting. TIA

Yes, meeting on the 22nd at 8pm is a go. :)

@earl
Any feedback on the venue? Re curfew? :Thinking:

Update:

So far, I already received payments from 2 people. :)

Due to the curfew issue... Guys, the venue now does not have to be strictly in the "deathstar" like that was previously discussed, however, Anderson does request if it could be held somewhere in Timog or around the Ortigas area, or somewhere near/accessible for everyone. :)

Thanks everyone for your attention and kind consideration... :)

Due to the curfew issue... Guys, the venue now does not have to be strictly in the "deathstar" like that was previously discussed, however, Anderson does request if it could be held somewhere in Timog or around the Ortigas area, or somewhere near/accessible for everyone. :)

Thanks everyone for your attention and kind consideration... :)

Can we go with Ortigas area... middle ground? :)

I vote for Ortigas area, too!

Can we go with Ortigas area... middle ground? :)

Sounds good! :) Any place you have in mind Rosalie that can accomodate our volume?

Sounds good! :) Any place you have in mind Rosalie that can accomodate our volume?

Let me ask... last time I texted, never got a reply... :(

Let me ask... last time I texted, never got a reply... :(

Sige let's update this Wednesday evening... Maybe something might come up... :)

Sige let's update this Wednesday evening... Maybe something might come up... :)

Libis is considered part of Ortigas area, right? If so, have 2 options... will pm you about it when I get feedback. :)

Libis is considered part of Ortigas area, right? If so, have 2 options... will pm you about it when I get feedback. :)

Thanks Rosalie... We need a place to reserve ASAP. :)

This is getting to be very interesting. Makes me appreciate my location more. He he he :Grin:

This is getting to be very interesting. Makes me appreciate my location more. He he he :Grin:

I know Doc! :) Proximity wise! :D

sayang gusto ko rin sana sumama... next time ako sama pag payag na ang sched ko.

have fun guys...

btw, this is my first post in the nikon users group

As of this refresh... There are already 40 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) sure participants.

...make it 41...

I haven't voted yet. My bad.

@jerry
just wanted to ask if meeting tomorrow at Shang confirmed. thanks

@Allan, yes it's confirmed. See you 8-ish, 6/F Starbucks. We'll discuss final venue and food arrangement.

@jerry
ok see ya! thanks!

Yup see you guys there... :)

Sad to say, but I can't make it on the 30th... had a change on the flight schedule and I'll be arriving late. Sorry guys... :(

Sad to say, but I can't make it on the 30th... had a change on the flight schedule and I'll be arriving late. Sorry guys... :(

Bummer... :( Anyway, we can meet even after this event bro...

A real bummer Earl... :sigh: :(

Anyway, hope I could join one of Team Marikina's adventure this coming December. I'm dying to meet you guys! :)

A real bummer Earl... :sigh: :(

Anyway, hope I could join one of Team Marikina's adventure this coming December. I'm dying to meet you guys! :)

No problem... :) Just stay tuned to the thread Bro. :)

guys, i want to pay already but my sched is all messed up. can i just meet up with you guys at shang on wednesday and pay there?

i'm not quite sure what kind of venue youre looking for, but Something Fishy Eastwood has a function room. Kamay Kainan in Greenhills is eat and drink all you can at P294, and they dont care how noisy we are :)

guys, i want to pay already but my sched is all messed up. can i just meet up with you guys at shang on wednesday and pay there?

i'm not quite sure what kind of venue youre looking for, but Something Fishy Eastwood has a function room. Kamay Kainan in Greenhills is eat and drink all you can at P294, and they dont care how noisy we are :)

Pio- Bro. :) See you tomorrow... Just hand the payment to Louie Lao :)

Thanks Earl! Anyway...for those who will be joining the meeting tomorrow...you can just give your payments directly to me. :) I'll be there around 8:30, hopefully earlier though.

Thanks Earl! Anyway...for those who will be joining the meeting tomorrow...you can just give your payments directly to me. :) I'll be there around 8:30, hopefully earlier though.

No problem Louie... Any updates on how many paid already? :) I'll settle mine together with Anderson. :)

I got feedback from 2 restaurants in Libis. Will just forward info to Jerry since I can't go tom. for the meeting. :)

No problem Louie... Any updates on how many paid already? :) I'll settle mine together with Anderson. :)

A number of people already asked regarding the payment method but so far I only received two payments.:Scared:

Louie, Si Gerry Sabado at ako will give the money to you tomorrow. I think Pio will do too so that will be 5, plus all of you guys attending the meeting. :Grin:

Louie, Si Gerry Sabado at ako will give the money to you tomorrow. I think Pio will do too so that will be 5, plus all of you guys attending the meeting. :Grin:

Alright Nap! :) Thanks for letting me know. Let's see who else is paying tomorrow. :D

I got feedback from 2 restaurants in Libis. Will just forward info to Jerry since I can't go tom. for the meeting. :)

Thanks Rosalie. :) Nice Work! :)

Figaro along Emerald Avenue in the Ortigas Center has a function room but I'm not sure if it can fit 40+ people. All you need to spend is a 3K minimum. I'll check the size tomorrow.
My friend owns Grilla / Old Spaghetti House along Libis. I'm sure I can make a reservation there and that we can end late. :)

Figaro along Emerald Avenue in the Ortigas Center has a function room but I'm not sure if it can fit 40+ people. All you need to spend is a 3K minimum. I'll check the size tomorrow.
My friend owns Grilla / Old Spaghetti House along Libis. I'm sure I can make a reservation there and that we can end late. :)

Smashing TJ, I guess Grilla is one of the candidates... :)

Grilla is the same name Rosalie gave me. That is cool. But if no one minds holding it in the Ortigas area, then better as it's generally more accessible too. :)

Okidoki, I'll give feedback right away on both choices.

Okidoki, I'll give feedback right away on both choices.

I have the set menu choices already for Grilla. They can close an area of the resto for our group, told them 50-60pax. :)

@louie
Pls. pm account details. Thanks! :)

There are now 41 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) commited party goers for this event... :)

Just spoke to my friend. Grilla in Libis has a function room that will fit 30 and is adjacent to a balcony that will fit 20-25 more people. Thet recommend a buffet and I'll be receiving the menu and prices tomorrow. As Rosalie mentioned, they can close an area for the group but it's non-exclusive, but the function room and blacony can be exclusive for us but will fit only 50-55 pax.
Since we are Grilla, the Makati branch has a bigger function room and also has a balcony for the smokers.
No need for a downpayment. I just need to confirm ASAP. :)

TJ, I'll let you take care of this na if they decide to go with Grilla. When I spoke to Jerry earlier, we decided it's a better option than the other resto. Also, no corkage for wine and hard drinks but cannot bring our own beer. :Grin: Btw, Makati Branch is in Rockwell... Earl, maybe that will still be ok with Anderson?

Im paid :) just deposited.

Louie, will email you later tonight :)

Game ako. I'll contribute some cash for the food. P5000 courtesty of Columbia Digital.

@Rosalie: Already sent you a PM for the details. :)

@Marton: Thanks dude! Will just wait for your e-mail. :)

Game ako. I'll contribute some cash for the food. P5000 courtesty of Columbia Digital.

Yahoo!!! Anderson will be joining us! :)

Waaaahhhh! I do envy you guys... Sayang talaga! :(

Game ako. I'll contribute some cash for the food. P5000 courtesty of Columbia Digital.

You heard the man folks! :)

Thank you very much Anderson! The contribution should make the night even more interesting!

Hi Rosalie and TJ, please PM me how much Grilla will quote you, i will ask the owner personally for some discounts and/or freebies since they are also my friend/client. tnx

Alright Nap! :) Thanks for letting me know. Let's see who else is paying tomorrow. :D

Loui I lost track of time. Just arived. and be leaving on thursday. Im definetly goin i hope to drop off the money tom.

Thank you very much Anderson! The contribution should make the night even more interesting!

Thanks Jerry! :)

Game ako. I'll contribute some cash for the food. P5000 courtesty of Columbia Digital.

Wow that's great! :)

Thank you Mr. T!

Loui I lost track of time. Just arived. and be leaving on thursday. Im definetly goin i hope to drop off the money tom.

Dodie, it's alright! Anyway, see you at the meeting tomorrow. But just in case, I sent you a PM. :)

As of this update... There are now 43 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) serious party people! :) Anderson included! :) YEY Bro! :D

Probably we're already in the safe zone/critical mass folks! Congrats!

Let's get this party started!!! :)

Pio- Bro. :) See you tomorrow... Just hand the payment to Louie Lao :)

payment, hand over, i shall . . . :)

i might be at shang as early as 6pm, gulp!

What's the bank acct. no. of Louie L. What bank and what branch. Thank you.

@Anderson
Thanks so much! this will definitely make the party more exciting!

mga fellow nikonian,

dito lang ako nagwo-work sa ortigas. pwede ba ako makisali sa meeting? What time and san exactly sa shang? Para dun ko na po iaabot yng payment ko. Thanks!

What's the bank acct. no. of Louie L. What bank and what branch. Thank you.

Jun, sent you a PM! :) Thanks!

Received the menu from Grilla/The Old Spaghetti House. The various sets go from P240/head to P380/head. I won't be able to join the meeting later though. Rosalie, if you have copies of the menu, can you send them to Jerry?

Received the menu from Grilla/The Old Spaghetti House. The various sets go from P240/head to P380/head. I won't be able to join the meeting later though. Rosalie, if you have copies of the menu, can you send them to Jerry?

Nice work TJ! :) Looks like we're gonna have some fun this 30th. :)

Received the menu from Grilla/The Old Spaghetti House. The various sets go from P240/head to P380/head. I won't be able to join the meeting later though. Rosalie, if you have copies of the menu, can you send them to Jerry?

Ok, will find a way to send him a copy. Are we set on Grilla (Rockwell) already? :)

Ok, will find a way to send him a copy. Are we set on Grilla (Rockwell) already? :)

So it's safer to be in Rockwell right? They can accomodate more just in case... :)

Update:

5 people already paid. :) A lot more to go!

i'm also in for the party but can't go to the meeting tonite..
@louie - just pm me the payment details, thanks:)

i'm also in for the party but can't go to the meeting tonite..
@louie - just pm me the payment details, thanks:)

@Sir Willie: Already sent you a PM! :)

Hi Louie,
Can you PM me the details for payment too.
Thanks!

Hi Louie,
Can you PM me the details for payment too.
Thanks!

Hi Tracy, just sent you a PM! :)

Wow 46 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) serious participants already at the time of this update! :) And growing!

So it's safer to be in Rockwell right? They can accomodate more just in case... :)

Yes, function room is bigger. Do you want to resrve it already? :)

Rockwell is better. Reserve na please.

46 and counting! Nikonians, help us reach 60!!!

Yes, function room is bigger. Do you want to resrve it already? :) I'll inform you ASAP what's decided after tonight's meeting... I want to hear what the others say about it... So that everyone's happy. :) Thanks Rosalie! 'Appreciate your effort! :Grin:

@jerry, earl
Which is which? Reserve or not yet? :) Think better to make a call now then all you'll have to decided later is the food! :Grin:

@jerry, earl
Which is which? Reserve or not yet? :) Think better to make a call now then all you'll have to decided later is the food! :Grin:

OK judgement call... Go for it Rosalie! :) Reserve the place! You have a solid point here... And we also do not have much time... Thank You.

@louie
Can you PM me how I can pay as well :) Thanks!

@louie
Can you PM me how I can pay as well :) Thanks!

You got a PM, Ian! :)

can I might drop by the meeting later at shangri-la? i'll also give my payment later, thanks

How do i pay? I'm definitely going but kinda busy these days. can i just pay there at party?

Everybody's welcome to drop by the meeting later - even if it's to drop off your payment.

8ish (ends at around 10) - Starbucks, 6/F Shangri-la Mall

How do i pay? I'm definitely going but kinda busy these days. can i just pay there at party?

Bro., PM Louie Lao for details... :)

How do i pay? I'm definitely going but kinda busy these days. can i just pay there at party?

Arnel, I sent you the details for the payment through PM. :)

hi louie,
i emailed you a copy of the deposit slip. thanks.

hi louie,
i emailed you a copy of the deposit slip. thanks.

Hey Noel,
I got the e-mail. Thanks! :)

As of this post...there are 6 people who already paid. :)

Louie, it may help if you send them all a PM as a gentle reminder. :)

OK judgement call... Go for it Rosalie! :) Reserve the place! You have a solid point here... And we also do not have much time... Thank You.

Bad news: the function room in Grilla Rockwell is no longer available. :( TJ reserved the function room in Grilla Libis instead. I had the menu choices faxed to Jerry already. We have until tom. to confirm the reservation.


@Louie
Will deposit tom. :)

Louie, it may help if you send them all a PM as a gentle reminder. :)

Yup that's what I was thinking because I'm getting worried. Hahaha! Thanks, Jerry! :)

@Rosalie: Alright! Thanks! :)

Suggestion... maybe someone should pass by Grilla Libis to check out the function room before the meeting tonight just to make sure it's big enough? :Thinking:

Grilla Libis' main function room fits 30 and the adjacent balcony which is part of the reservation fits 25, so total area should be enough. But if we all want to be inside the main function room, then it's not adequate.

Grilla Libis' main function room fits 30 and the adjacent balcony which is part of the reservation fits 25, so total area should be enough. But if we all want to be inside the main function room, then it's not adequate.

Probably this has to suffice! :) No one plans to dance naman yata diba! :D

First come, first seat in the air-conditioned room!!! Heeheehee

Probably this has to suffice! :) No one plans to dance naman yata diba! :D

I'm not dancing, that's for sure... Parehong kaliwa paa ko... :D

Grilla's menu

Menu One ... P240/Person
Siomai
Stir-fried Chicken with Taro
Inihaw na Baboy
Eggplant Ensalada
Garlic Rice
Sweetened Bananas con Hielo

Menu Two ... P300/Person
Calamares
Grilled Oriental Chicken or Tandoori Chicken
Begucan Spareribs
Beef Teriyaki
Canton-Sotanghon Guisado
Java Rice
Buko Pandan Salad

Menu Three ... P320/Person
Garlic Mushrooms
Chicken Pastel
Cashew Crushed Fish Fillet with Aioli Dip
Stir-fried Beef with mushrooms
Spaghetti Puttanesca or Spaghetti with Garlic, Anchovy & Capers
Rice Pilaf
Banana Fritters with Chocolate Sauce

Menu Four ... P380/Person
Sausage Trio
Keso Puting Sticks Or Garlic Kangkong
Tanguingue Steak with Cashew-Butter Sauce
Chicken Kebab with Satay Sauce
Stir-fried beef with Mushrooms
Braised Chicken with Basil & Coconut Milk
Crispy Canton
Saffron Rice
Chunky Monkey

Menu Five ... 400/Person
Chicken Lollipop
Gindara Teriyaki
Braised Pork with Coconut Milk
Oriental Garlic Steak
Steamed Mussels with Tausi
Japchae or Canton-Sotanghon Guisado
Garlic Rice
Almond Jelly with Fruits

Continental Menu ... P540/Person
Chicken Lollipop
Sausage Trio
Caesar Salad
Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet with Tartare
Chicken Pastel
Honey-Glazed Pork Ribs
Grilled Prawns with Cashew Butter Sauce
Braised Beef with Mushroom Sauce
Pasta Bar/ Spaghetti and Fettucine with choice of two sauce
Rice Pilaf
Banana Cream Pie

Native Menu ... P380/Person
Fried Tinapa Lumpia
Mangga Hilaw Salad or Talong Ensalada
Grilled Pla-Pla or Inihaw na Pusit
Inihaw na Baboy
Kare-kare
Chicken Pork Adobo
Sotanghon/Canton Guisado
Chicharon Rice
Banana Fritters with Chocolate Sauce

BBQ Menu ... P440/Person
Mini Pork BBQ
Pickled Eggplant
Grilled Tanguingue a la Pobre
Grilled Begucan Spareribs
Beef Tenderloin witth Pork Wine Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Herbed Mustard Chicken
Spaghetti Puttanesca or Japchae
Southern Rice Pilaf
Buco Pandan Salad

may pa raffle ba sa party?

Update: There are currently 48 (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=12) committed party people...

Reminder: Guys please settle your dues on or before the 24th... (That's a Friday) We have to reserve the venue ASAP, but we're basing the slots on those who have actually payed. :)

Yes, let's all pay by the 24th please. It'll help make things easy as far as venue/food preparations go. Thank you po!

The Native and BBQ Menus look good! Who'll decide which menu we'll be getting? I'll need to confirm with Grilla ASAP.

I'll be donating 1 bottle of Tequila.

The Native and BBQ Menus look good! Who'll decide which menu we'll be getting? I'll need to confirm with Grilla ASAP.

TJ, please coordinate with Jerry for the details... We've narrowed down the menu last night so things won't get too difficult... Alot of careful deliberation was done. :D

Ok, thanks Earl.

May corkage ba doon?

I think I can have corkage waived for a few bottles of hard drinks.

I think I can have corkage waived for a few bottles of hard drinks.

No corkage for wine and hard drinks. Can't bring lang beer. :)

That's the way to go!

I'm confirming .with Grilla the menu the Organizing Committee agreed on last night.

Update:

There are 23 people who already paid. I'm waiting for three of the 23 to confirm their payment by sending me the deposit slip.

For the rest, PLEASE make your payments on or before the 24th (tomorrow).

Thank you very much! :)

Louie

@louie

Make that 25... I paid for me and Dindin already. Just have to scan the deposit slip to email to you. :)

@louie

Make that 25... I paid for me and Dindin already. Just have to scan the deposit slip to email to you. :)

Rosalie, were you the one who paid this morning? :) Because I received P1,000 when I updated my account. I couldn't figure out who it came from because nobody sent me a message. I'll just wait for the deposit slip so that I could confirm. But I already included that to the 23 people that I previously posted. Thanks! :)

Rosalie, were you the one who paid this morning? :) Because I received P1,000 when I updated my account. I couldn't figure out who it came from because nobody sent me a message. I'll just wait for the deposit slip so that I could confirm. But I already included that to the 23 people that I previously posted. Thanks! :)

Yup, that was me... Oops! so 23 pa rin... emailed you already. :)

So guys, definitely it's the Grilla in Libis na ha... :)

Yup, that was me... Oops! so 23 pa rin... emailed you already. :)

Okay...I got it! Thanks, Rosalie! :) Yes, still 23. Let's just hope the others pays by tomorrow. :Thinking:

Louie, I e-mailed you a copy of my payment just now. See you guys next week. :Grin:

Louie, I e-mailed you a copy of my payment just now. See you guys next week. :Grin:

@Nap: Got your e-mail! :) Thanks!

where is this party?

where is this party?

Glen, welcome to DPP. :) Please read the thread...

I just registered a few minutes ago and I'll be very busy tomorrow. Can I just pay later or at the party? For sure yun.

I just registered a few minutes ago and I'll be very busy tomorrow. Can I just pay later or at the party? For sure yun.

Jun, definitely on the day of the party is a No No... Please keep yourself posted by reading this thread for further developments. :)

Hi Louie made a deposit today. ill email you the deposit slip tom. its with my wife im just out of town now.

Hi Louie made a deposit today. ill email you the deposit slip tom. its with my wife im just out of town now.

Great! :) Thanks Arnel! Will just wait for it.

Update:

2 more people paid but I haven't received the deposit slip yet...that's a total of 26 who have already made their payments. I sent PMs to those who haven't, so far 3 of the 49 listed, won't be able to go.

Thanks for the updates Louie... I'll hand over the payments for myself, Andy and Carlo Lopez later... So we have already around 29 Secured. :)

ang sipag mo louie, good job sir! :)

Jerry, I just joined the group. And i just read the plans for the Xmas party today in phphotos. Is there a chance i can still join? But i'll be a bit late though... mga 630 siguro. That possible? Is there any program schedule? Please do email me at aldwin.ong@gmail.com regarding this... thanks!

My flickr gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49261378@N00/

ang sipag mo louie, good job sir! :)

He is indeed quick and efficient! :) Kudos Louie! :)

Hahaha thanks Pio & Earl! :D

Alright Earl, will just wait for the three of you! Thanks! :)

Hahaha thanks Pio & Earl! :D

Alright Earl, will just wait for the three of you! Thanks! :)

It's safe Louie!!! :D hehehehehehe... Trust me...

It's safe Louie!!! :D hehehehehehe... Trust me...

Hahaha...I know, Earl! :) I'm not worrying! :Scared:

Oh yes, what happened to our carpool? Those who are volunteering, kindly post where you prefer people to meet up with you . Thanks. I'll start:

Car #1 : Jerry Tieng
Origin : Shaw Blvd-Wack Wack area
Possible pick up points : Cherry Supermarket, Shangri-la, Kapitolyo

Louie,

I just sent you the deposit slip. Thanks!

Joey

Joey,

Received your e-mail. Thanks! :)

Louie

Joey,

Received your e-mail. Thanks! :)

Louie

louie my share is with earl already

louie my share is with earl already

Yup, Earl told me about it. Thanks Carlo! :)

Alright... This is gonna happen soon guys... Brace yourselves!!! :)

Update:

We're already 31 confirmed!!! :)

Hi, Guys.

Jason Buera's payment is with me. He'll be coming this Thursday.

Hi, Guys.

Jason Buera's payment is with me. He'll be coming this Thursday.

Yes Raffy! Noted! We trust you Bro.! :D hehehehehehehehe... Seriously! :)

Earl, Jerry and Louie, let me know the final headcount by tomorrow 2PM (27 November) since I have to finalize this with Grilla. Thanks!

Earl, Jerry and Louie, let me know the final headcount by tomorrow 2PM (27 November) since I have to finalize this with Grilla. Thanks!

Will coordinate and update ASAP TJ. :) Thanks! :)

Hi jerry,

Possible pa ba humabol, will deposit my share tommorow the 27th. please reply, thks.

Okidokee Guys... So that Brother-Louie wouldn't have a hard time auditing everything, as well as to give chance to those who want to catch-up... The Final Payment Cut-Off or Grace-period for settling the dues for this event will be tomorrow... Nov. 27, 2006 (Monday)... After said date, we won't be accepting anymore payments. Thank You. :)

Hi Louie,

Can i still, join will where can i meet you to give my share, tommorow. I will be in Makati area the whole day.

Hi Louie,

Can i still, join will where can i meet you to give my share, tommorow. I will be in Makati area the whole day.

Hi Edmar,

I sent you a PM. :)

Hi Earl,

Thanks, try to find the threads were to deposit.

cant open it, coz pop blocker, i will try to open it.

Okidokee Guys... So that Brother-Louie wouldn't have a hard time auditing everything, as well as to give chance to those who want to catch-up... The Final Payment Cut-Off or Grace-period for settling the dues for this event will be tomorrow... Nov. 27, 2006 (Monday)... After said date, we won't be accepting anymore payments. Thank You. :)

Wow...an extension, lucky guys! :) Well, I just hope that those who weren't able to pay yet could do so in the morning. TJ is already asking the final headcount, I wouldn't want to make it hard for him. Thanks!!! :)

Wow...an extension, lucky guys! :) Well, I just hope that those who weren't able to pay yet could do so in the morning. TJ is already asking the final headcount, I wouldn't want to make it hard for him. Thanks!!! :)

Tough position I'm in Bro., anyway, we'll do our very best not to disappoint anyone... I believe that we have been fair and generous enough when it comes to the collections/echo-responses from those who confirmed. After Monday... We'll be focusing on getting this party started!!!! Yeah!!! :Grin:

Ok will deposit na lang morning the 27th,

many thanks.


Hi Edmar,

I sent you a PM. :)

Any word on the final headcount?

TJ, if I'm not mistaken, total headcount as of the moment is 39. I don't know if there will be any more additions to the list. Earl said that last day for payment would be today. :)

@Earl
Pls remind the guys about our 50bucks game. thanks

Thanks Louie. I got a text from Jerry confirming the headcount to be 40 pax

Ok guys... So see all those who confirmed/payed on the 30th! :D hehehehehehe...

Which Grilla, what time and what do we bring? :D

Mukhang di lang Ms Earth ang mamimiss ko ah.... na miss ko rin last day ng payment for the christmas party! waaaaah! Anyway, i'll just ask Grillas owner to give you guys a good discount... enjoy the party...huhuhuhuhhu!!!:(

Mukhang di lang Ms Earth ang mamimiss ko ah.... na miss ko rin last day ng payment for the christmas party! waaaaah! Anyway, i'll just ask Grillas owner to give you guys a good discount... enjoy the party...huhuhuhuhhu!!!:(

Ricky, PM me if you still want to go. :)

Okidokee Guys... Just for fun, please bring an extra 50 bucks... Don't ask me right now what's it for coz I won't answer... Basta... :D hehehehehehehe...

Marton, Grilla Libis. :)

@Earl
Do we have someone in charge of registration? I think we need nametags
and drink stubs.

Let's meet at the Venue 45minutes ahead of the sheduled registration time. :) Thanks.

Noted. See ya guys!

What time is registration again and the start of the party?

What time is registration again and the start of the party?

Registration starts at 6PM TJ. The party starts hopefully around 7-8ish... :)

Guys,

Please post another thread for the final info on the xmas party (if it's ok lang naman). Just for easy reference lang po.

Thanks!

Guys,

Please post another thread for the final info on the xmas party (if it's ok lang naman). Just for easy reference lang po.

Thanks!

You can revert back to Jerry's first post in this thread... It's updated. You can also check the latest entries, just in case there will be further updates...

Guys, 2 days to go... :D hihihihihihihihihi...

As posted by Jerry T.


Please check this particular post occasionally for updates. (Last update : 2006 Nov 23 08:00)

Nov 17
I just met up with Earl, Raffy, Louie, Anton, and Kai tonight and we agreed on the ff things (Raffy, please correct me if I'm wrong):

Nov 22
Final meeting attended by Earl, Allan, Raffy, Kai, Ken, Anton, Jerry, Melvin, Pio, Parc, Louie, and a few others (your names escape me - sorry po, pre-Alzheimers)


1) The final date is Nov 30, 6pm.
2) The venue is:

GRILLA BAR AND GRILL
E Rodriguez Jr Ave (aka C-5)
Brgy White Plains, QC
6329691 6329723
(Southbound lane of C5)

Map courtesy of www.mapcentral.ph (http://www.mapcentral.ph)
http://www.jerry.ph/grilla.libis.jpg

3) Damage is P500/head to cover for food and other expenses, payable no later than the 22nd.
3) Earl G. will lead the Venue/Food Team
4) Louie L. will lead the Finance Team
5) Jerry T. will lead the Activities Team
6) Raffy C. will lead the Logistics Team

For budgetary purposes, we would like to make a final headcount of those who will attend the party and commit to pay by the 22nd of November. Please cast your vote above.

Venue, Finance, Activities, and Logistics details to follow.

Menu for the evening (tentative, pending negotiations of 300/pax++) :
Chicken Lollipop
Chopsuey
Fish Fillet in Sweet & Sour Sauce
Pork BBQ
Chicken and Pork Adobo
Steamed Rice
Bottomless Iced tea *or* 2 beers

Corkage is waived for hard liquor, but not beer, so bring your own!


Photo Christmas Card Exchange
Share your personal favourite (and tell us why) with your baby - 5x7 or larger, signed, and optionally framed, and shot with your Nikon. :)

Carpool
Car #1 : Jerry Tieng
Origin : Shaw Blvd-Wack Wack area
Possible pick up points : Cherry Supermarket, Shangri-la, Kapitolyo

A few modest Raffle Prizes (contributed by fellow Nikonians)

Transcend 80x 1Gb CF Card ..... Brent Co
RiData 150x 2Gb CF Card ..... Jerry Tieng

We encourage everyone to bring a small prize/gift/souvenir/corporate giveaway for our raffle so everyone brings home something other than good memories of the event. :)

I am donating 3 chuck taylor keychains for the raffle,

http://static.flickr.com/112/289284539_6338f07b8e.jpg

Ill be late for that day. Will that be a problem?

I'll also be late maybe around 7:30.