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Holiday G2G! **Updated with Poll and Info**

I am glad you ladies are in a talking about the holidays mood because we discussed a holiday G2G at book club this weekend. What would you all think of going to Painting With a Twist in Grapevine for a private party on a Saturday in early December (either the 3rd, 10th or 17th)? Cost would be $35 per person.

We thought we could do it potluck style like we do book club and agreed that we would just choose the subject of our paintings out of a hat since we tend to take forever to make choices as a group...haha.

At least 10 people will need to firmly commit as a Nestie will have to put a credit card on file to hold the date and that Nestie will be charged for any no-shows. Anyone who commits but then doesn't come would be responsible for paying that Nestie back ASAP.  

I know September seems early but we wanted to get a good date/time before they all filled up with others taking slots for their holiday parties.

Thoughts?

ETA link to PWAT: http://www.paintingwithatwist.com/grapevine/

ETA 2: Poll, info below:

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Re: Holiday G2G! **Updated with Poll and Info**

  • Oh goodness, I'd LOVE to do this! I couldn't do the 3rd for sure, and the 10th would be a stretch but I could make it if you needed the extra person to hit 10. Fun fun FUN!
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  • I would love to... I think Dec. 3rd or 17th would work better for me since Dec. 11th is my birthday. I'll have to check with finals schedules as well.
  • Right now any Saturday is probably ok for me, although the 17th could possibly be bad.  We normally do our family Christmas party the Saturday before Christmas so that would probably be the day since we wouldn't do it Christmas eve.  However, our plans are up in the air due to my grandmother's health so I really can't say for sure. 

     The 3rd or 10th would probably be best for me. 

  • I could do the 3rd or 10th.  The 17th we're moving.
  • The 3rd or 10th works best for me. The 17th will probably be my DH's Christmas party and we will have to go to Ohio.
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  • Me me mee :)

    Probably the 3rd or 10th is best for me.   I don't have anything for the 17th as of yet, but some family function (or panicked shopping trip for remaining gifts) may ensue that day. 

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    Me me mee :)

    Probably the 3rd or 10th is best for me.   I don't have anything for the 17th as of yet, but some family function (or panicked shopping trip for remaining gifts) may ensue that day. 

    Haha! This will likely be me too if we aren't gone. I am the worst.

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  • The 3rd would probably work best for me. My big 3-0 is the 9th, so I'm sure we'll be doing something that weekend. The 17th will probably be some sort of family function.
  • 17th is work Christmas party... so I can't that day
  • I could only do the 3rd but I'd be down if we did that day.
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  • I'm probably out for the 17th but the other 2 work as well.

    Instead of taking the chance that someone will back out and a nestie would possibly be out of money, why don't we do paypal as well?  I know you need to put down a credit card but the others could pay her via paypal so no one is out of money.

    Yes it does seem early but I bet their private parties will be booked quickly so doing it now is a great idea.

  • Ah sounds like fun!!  I would probably prefer the 3rd or 10th.  Anything further out may get into family stuff! 

    Do we all get to throw an idea in the hat? Big Smile

  • I have emailed to inquire about available times on 12/3 and 12/10. I also asked about what painting options are available. I will let you all know.

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    I have emailed to inquire about available times on 12/3 and 12/10. I also asked about what painting options are available. I will let you all know.

    Leslie, you're awesome Smile

  • I'm out on the 3rd, but I can probably do the 10th. 
  • Yay!  Sounds fun!
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    I'm probably out for the 17th but the other 2 work as well.

    Instead of taking the chance that someone will back out and a nestie would possibly be out of money, why don't we do paypal as well?  I know you need to put down a credit card but the others could pay her via paypal so no one is out of money.

    Yes it does seem early but I bet their private parties will be booked quickly so doing it now is a great idea.

    That's not a bad idea, actually.  Then that same person can just pay for everyone on the "day of" ...since they will already have the $$.

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  • Okay, I got this back: 

    The 3rd is wide open, I have something on the morning of the 10th, but could do an afternoon or evening.  When you schedule a private event I email you a link to the online gallery that is good for 24 hours and you can look at all of the paintings.  Keep in mind, you can never pick a painting that everyone will love, given the opportunity everyone would pick something different.  Believe me, if I knew the secret to making the perfect painting choice I would be doing it every day!!  I always tell the person organizing the event to just pick something they like and go with it.  It's not so much about the subject, it's more about the process.  Let me know if I can answer any other questions.   
     
     
    What would you girls think about doing the choosing this way: I will post the link for the online gallery and everyone will have 12 hours to look at it and PM/Email me one choice, this should give both day and night time Nesties a chance to choose a painting. I will then assign the choices a number (1-15 or however many I get) and then use the online random number generator to pick one. If more than one person chooses the same painting, that one just has a better chance of getting picked.
     
    I will also volunteer to be the credit card presenter. I agree about the paypal thing if everyone is okay with that. I love you girls but not enough to foot and then chase down $35 each. Haha!
     
    Right now the 3rd and the 10th are neck and neck on votes, so I am going to add a poll to my original post to make the decision. Girls who are fine with either the 3rd or the 10th, please pick a date so we can get something firm. Yay holiday party!!
      
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  • ^^^ all of the above sounds good to me!
  • I voted for the 3rd!  The 10th may work, too, but it's getting close to the Holidays.  I need to finally meet y'all in person! :)

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  • I have never participated in the book club, but would love to join for the holiday GTG. I agree with pp about pay pal being as part of RSVP, you haven't RSVPed until have paid your $35.  
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