Dinner with Slomo, Sunday Night

[Kori Ellis]

Slomo is coming to town from Slovenia for a couple playoff games, so we are going out to dinner with him Sunday night around 7pm.

Anybody who wants to go, say so in this thread and I'll make a reservation.

Thanks,

Kori

[T Park]

Where is dinner?

If its downtown, than Im in :)

[Kori Ellis]

It's downtown; I'm not sure where.

[George W. Bush]

somewhere where you can get some Texas-style Creme Brule.

[TheTruth]

Mandy and I will go....

[T Park]

When you guys figure out where, Ill try and map out where it is, so i can see how to walk there from freakin Dolorosa.

[angel_luv]

I posted in the other thread but this one seems more active. I am in. :)

[spurschick]

I'm in.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I'm there.

[MannyIsGod]

Jess and I are there. Mexican Manhattan is probably doable. I'm not sure what other places I'd go downtown that Slomo would like. That is easily walkable from where Tpark will be as well.

[T Park]

Thanks for taking me into account Manny :)

SNIFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Restaurant suggestions?


Mexican Manahattan is closed on Sundays.

[spurschick]

Acenar?

[Kori Ellis]

Acenar?

Thanks, let me call.

[Kori Ellis]

Confirmed for Acenar for Sunday night at 7PM.

Acenar Comida Mexicana
Address: 146 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-2362

[Slomo]

I'm getting hungry just reading this thread :lol

Can't wait to see you all again!

[angel_luv]

I am thrilled you get to come again Slomo. :) See you soon.

[KEDA]

Im all over this!!!!

count me in!!!!


mabye I can get someone else to accompany me!

[Kori Ellis]

I made reservations for 16 but I can confirm more or less when we get a good head count.

[Leetonidas]

Have fun in San Antonio Slomo, hope you enjoy yourself here. Hope everyone who goes has a good time.

[CharlieMac]

Go to Rio Rio.

[RashoFan]

If I get off of work early I'll be there, if not I'll show up after 9pm

[Kori Ellis]

Go to Rio Rio.

We already have reservations elsewhere, thanks.

[Kori Ellis]

RSVP List

LJ
Me
Slomo
TPark
Angel
Mandy
Truth
Manny
Jess
Spurschick
JohnnyBlaze
KEDA (maybe plus one)
Rashofan (maybe)
Sequ and Lorie (maybe)

Who else?

[GrandeDavid]

I arrive in San Antonio on May 2nd so if, by chance, there will be a dinner around Game 5, let me know. :)

[themvp]

Lucky you Slomo. Now I have a goal; next year i have to see at least 1 Spurs play-off game, live. Chances are 8%, i guess :rolleyes . And I am from Slovenia too.

However, have a nice time and BE LOUD. :angel

[spurschick]

If anyone wants to take a look at the menu...

http://www.acenar.com/pages/menu.htm

[Summers]

Random Guy and I might make it... we'll talk it over and see if we can find a babysitter. Will let you know asap. :)

[Old School Chic]

Welcome back to San Antonio SLOMO :elephant

[batman2883]

im going there for my friends birthday on tuesday too but i guess i can go twice, count batman in .......SLOMO please hook a brotha up with a bottle of that moonshine thanks

[Kori Ellis]

I arrive in San Antonio on May 2nd so if, by chance, there will be a dinner around Game 5, let me know. :)

How long are you in town this time?

[rasho8]

When and where... Im in.

[gameFACE]

Great restaurant! It's one of my favorite places to eat. I recommend the duck & chorizo chalupas, crab tinga tacos or the cochinita pibil. Unfortunately i'm gastrointestinally challenged right now so please eat well. The corn tortillas kick ass there. Food for Mayan gods.

I've always thought that if Austin Powers were Mexican then Acenar is kind of what his shag pad would look like.

ENJOY! :sombrero:

[Sense]

Sadly I can't stay in San Antonio that Sunday, I have to leave early that day off to EP to work at noon..

:depressed

[tlongII]

Please consider this to be an Official Request to have Slomo put a picture of me in The Club's wallpaper.

[nbascribe]

kori......i think i'm in...checking funds!! lol

gmo

[Slomo]

im going there for my friends birthday on tuesday too but i guess i can go twice, count batman in .......SLOMO please hook a brotha up with a bottle of that moonshine thanksBatman, I promised you one a while ago - and I did not forget. Actually I packed 6 bottles, which was over ambitious from me.

To make a long story short, I hope the customs officer at LAX drink those bottles and get really sick from it! :flipoff

But I'll Fedex one to you the moment I get back home - deal?

[RashoFan]

Did they confiscate all 6 bottles?

[Slomo]

Did they confiscate all 6 bottles?yep!


The problem is that if you try to lie on the aplication form (everybody travelling to the US fills out two forms on the plane. One for the imigration authorities and one for customs) and get caught you're in serious trouble. So I never do that because your luggage goes through so many X-ray machines you're an idiot if you think they don't know what you're carrying.

Now visitors are allowed to bring in a certain amount of alcohol, cigarettes and other stuff (I believe one botlle of whiskey/brandy is free). For anything above that you have to pay customs duties - which is fine and usually they look at my form decide it's a little over the allowance and let me go, or not and make me pay duties on it (I freely admit that I was pushing it with 6 bottles).

This time I was unlucky in the sense that they actually visually inspected the content of my suitcase. And since this Brandy is so good because it's made privately by a friend of mine (it's moonshine OK) it does not have all the markings on the bottle that are required by the EU (there's not even a manufacturers name on there :lol ). To shorten the story: the guys at customs told me very politely that they couldn't let me bring it into the US because they just didn't know what the hell it was :lol

Frankly I don't blame them and they were almost sorry because I had a feeling they believed me, but I would have done exactly the same thing in their place.

[T Park]

yeah,

after 9/11 theyve gotten overly sensitive about stuff like that unfortunately.

[Slomo]

yeah,

after 9/11 theyve gotten overly sensitive about stuff like that unfortunately.Actually, transporting alcohol across borders has always been a touchy subject regardless which border you want to talk about (believe me I know http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smiangel.gif). But as I said, they would have probably let me get away with it, if I hadn't pushed it with the quantity.

I should have offered to drink some of it right there to prove it wasn't toxic - or would that have proven it?

I've said it in the past that I would love to be able to bring a whole Slovenian Prosciuto ham for you guys to try - THAT is truly awsome. But there is no way to bring meat over - that is a much bigger no no, for obvious reasons.

[SequSpur]

Are you here?

[Slomo]

Are you here?I'm in Vegas right now. Flying to SA tomorrow.

[SequSpur]

what time.

[Slomo]

I'm flying to Houston at 7 am, landing at 12:14, then it's a mad dash to the AT&T centre :lol

[SequSpur]

you're driving from houston?

[Slomo]

yep

[T Park]

dude Slo, you will BARELY make it, unless you drive like 80 85... :)

Seriously youll have to haul SERIOUS ass from the car rental place.

Hope you rented a comfy car.

[exstatic]

Slomo in the house. I'm there. :smokin

[Slomo]

dude Slo, you will BARELY make it, unless you drive like 80 85... :)

Seriously youll have to haul SERIOUS ass from the car rental place.

Hope you rented a comfy car.I know!!!!!!!!!

LJ and I had a debate over this, because the original plan was geared towards the Spurs playing on Sunday. I had a backup plan if they played on Saturday, but it f...ked other things so much it wasn't a very good one - but it was doable. And then they gave us the afternoon game :flipoff

I did IAH -> Kori&LJ last time in 3 hours 45 minutes so with a bit of luck...

How strict are Texas Highway cops? :lol


P.S. Where are the German speed limits when you need them? :lol

[SequSpur]

The ATT center is on the East side of town so you'll be fine.

[T Park]

Ex is in?

This will be a regular "whos who" of Spurstalk :) :sombrero:

[ShoogarBear]

Slomo, why not just buy a one-way SW ticket to SA from Houston and rent the car after you get there?

[Slomo]

Slomo, why not just buy a one-way SW ticket to SA from Houston and rent the car after you get there?I'm not sure, but according to my travel agent it has something to do with a different airport in Houston which means I don't gain much (if anything).

But I'll look into it right now, maybe she was wrong.

[Melmart1]

SW goes into both Hobby and Bush now, if I am not mistaken. You wouldn't necessarily have to switch airports. But even if you did, with flight time and travel between both, you are still cutting your trip time by more than half. Since you are only gonna catch two games, it would probably be worth the extra investment so that you don't miss anything.

[Slomo]

And Continental is sold out until 5pm.

[T Park]

Southwest Slomo..

look them up bro.

[Melmart1]

There is a SW flight out of Bush that leaves at 2:30 and you would get in an hour before the game starts. Book it, dan-o.

edit: In my experience, SW flights from Houston are almost always early. It says 50 minutes travel time, but its usually more like 35-40. They are really good at being on time/early.

[ShoogarBear]

www.southwest.com

[Slomo]

SW goes into both Hobby and Bush now, if I am not mistaken. You wouldn't necessarily have to switch airports. But even if you did, with flight time and travel between both, you are still cutting your trip time by more than half. Since you are only gonna catch two games, it would probably be worth the extra investment so that you don't miss anything.Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm evaluating this by looking at a map - I don't know Houston that well). But if I land at 12:14 I can be out of the terminal at 12:45 (luggage pick up) at best. Taxi ride to Hobby (Ichecked they only offer flight from there on their website) what 30 minutes?. Checkin and security control I'm ready at roughly 2 pm. THe first flight that is available is at 2:35 and lands at 3:25, which nput me out of the terminal at 3:50 and in my rental car at 4:15 which leaves me 15 minutes for the drive to the AT&T centre.

And you'll probably agree some of my estimations are very optimistic (and only if the all the planes are on time).

It's not the investment I'm worried it's more about complicating further something that is already not ideal.

If there was a continental flight available from IAH it would actually work, but like that I'm not sure.

Edit: or any other flight out of IAH for tha matter...

[Melmart1]

Damn, I thought that flight was out of Bush. You are right, it could complicate things further if you hit traffic trying to get to Hobby.

[Slomo]

Damn, I thought that flight was out of Bush. You are right, it could complicate things further if you hit traffic trying to get to Hobby.As I said I don't know Houston that well, but I do know that traffic in that city can be horrible. :)

But hey I have another 30 minutes at my disposal before I go out for dinner, if you have any other good suggestions I'm game. After that it's going to be too late for me to change anything.

[ShoogarBear]

SW actually flies direct from Las Vegas to SA, but I checked and all the a.m. flights are booked up.

I just went through Travelocity and couldn't find anything out of IAH that left after 1 p.m. that would get you to SA before 4:44.

[Melmart1]

I'm still looking, Slomo. I spent a lot of time looking at flights yesterday, might as well look for you, too.

[Slomo]

SW actually flies direct from Las Vegas to SA, but I checked and all the a.m. flights are booked up.

I just went through Travelocity and couldn't find anything out of IAH that left after 1 p.m. that would get you to SA before 4:44.I know :(

I went through it myself. One of the problems is that I can't really leave before 2 am tonight. Under the circumstances and the late change of plan that's the best I came up with...

[Slomo]

Melmart1

Don't worry, I went through it all. The only thing that I can still change is a better way to get from IAH to the AT&T centre. So don't loose too much time over this, I'll just pretend I'm one of those blaze fans that doesn't even bother to show up until half time :lol

[Melmart1]

Yeah, I am running out of ideas. I wish I was still in travel, I could manipulate that computer to give me damn near anything I wanted. Oh well. May the wind be with you as you blaze it to at&t.

[ShoogarBear]

I GOT IT!!!

SW has a $284 flight from Vegas to Austin, nonstop, leaves at 8:30 arrives at 1:05. Austin to SA is a much easier drive (60-90 min). Can you get a refund on your current ticket?

[Melmart1]

Damn, Shoogar is the man! Austin is waaaay easier.

[ShoogarBear]

Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be in the thread. :(
I PM'd him.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I could even provide a drink to toss to Slomo through his window while he drives through San Marcos.

[Slomo]

Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be in the thread. :(
I PM'd him.This would have been a lot better. Unfortunately I left for dinner before seeing this :(

Thanks a lot for all your help and effort!

[Melmart1]

That was a loooong dinner, Slomo :drunk

I bet you can still change that ticket, though. SW only charges the difference in fare, not a change fee. But whatever you do, be loud as hell when you get there, and have FUN!

[Kori Ellis]

I have confidence Slomo will make it to the AT&T Center on time even if he's driving. Last time he made it to our house within 4 hours during rush hour time.

[Kori Ellis]

RSVP List

LJ
Me
Slomo
TPark
Angel
Mandy
Truth
Manny
Jess
Spurschick
JohnnyBlaze
Batman
Rasho8
exstatic
Katy (?)
Summers and Random Guy (maybe)
KEDA
Rashofan (late?)
Sequ and Lorie (maybe)
Greg Moore (maybe)

Who else?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Count me in in spirit :D

[orhe]

yeah me too :D ... in spirit

[BigDaddyMatty]

mandy and I are going to have to bail...sorry slomo.

[rasho8]

What time is dinner btw? I think I missed that post.

Never mind... found it... hmm.. I will be there for after dinner drinks at least.
8pm is so much better for dinner... hehe. 7 is early.

[Kori Ellis]

7pm

[Kori Ellis]

RSVP List
LJ
Me
Slomo
TPark
Angel
Manny
Jess
Spurschick
JohnnyBlaze
Batman
Mastershake
Rasho8 (late)
exstatic
KEDA
Summers and Random Guy (maybe)
Rashofan (late?)

Is that it?
I need to give a count to the restaurant.

[rasho8]

Put me as late.

[Slomo]

Update:

I made it to the game with 30 mins to Spare. The official time was IAH - AT&T Centre 2h:55mins. I think we can agree that the drive was totally worth it! Man what a first half!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Still, you need to get a better travel agent. :lol

[Slomo]

Still, you need to get a better travel agent. :lol:lol

You're right. And frankly I kicked myself a lot after seeing your post. Not so much because of it but because I'm an idiot relying on a travel agent 5000 miles away when I know there are so many people in here that could have helped me.

[T Park]

Oh yeah, were way better.... :)

[Kori Ellis]

Is that it?
I need to give a count to the restaurant.

[Kori Ellis]

Okay the reservation is confirmed. It's near the intersection of Houston St and St Mary's, right next store to Hotel Valencia (ironically I think that Slomo has stayed there before). So you can park at Hotel Valencia (it's valet for $8) or there's a lot on Travis St for $5.

If anyone has problems or isn't going, then please PM or call me.

If anyone would still like to go, please say so in this thread and I'll add you on.

Thanks,

Kori

[Kori Ellis]

Oh and the reservation is under my name.

[exstatic]

Kori - Will they split the check or should we bring cash to pool together?

[Kori Ellis]

I believe they will split the check, but I'm not 100% sure.

[exstatic]

Well, I'll need cash for parking anyway. I usually carry < $20, but for Slomo, I'll make an exception. If I'm found dead on Dolorosa, it's Slomo's fault.

[Kori Ellis]

:lol

[KEDA]

Well, I'll need cash for parking anyway. I usually carry < $20, but for Slomo, I'll make an exception. If I'm found dead on Dolorosa, it's Slomo's fault.


Ill be sure to roll you out of traffics way as well!!!

[exstatic]

Good times. :smokin

[T Park]

even better times at the bar afterwards.

Apparently, "The Lord's Kitchen" needs to be checked out :)

[angel_luv]

It was great seeing everyone. Thanks for planning the gtg Kori. :)

[rasho8]

Good meeting you all... keep me informed when the next get together is.

[E20]

Do you guys take pictures.

[angel_luv]

Good meeting you all... keep me informed when the next get together is.


I believe it is Friday for game three although I am not sure where it is. :)

[angel_luv]

Things we were discussing:

About the Coyote- looks like we were all wrong. Kersey was the culprit.


http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2005/03/16/spurs_run_past_timberwolves_89_73/

Notes:@ San Antonio is 2-2 since Ginobili strained his groin March 8 vs. New Jersey. ... After 66 games last season, the Timberwolves were 46-20. ... Horry's previous high as a member of the Spurs was 14, which he reached twice last season. ... Garnett, shooting about 50 percent this season, has gone 9-for-31 (29 percent) in the two games against the Spurs. ... Referee Jess Kersey angrily ejected The Coyote, San Antonio's mascot, in the third quarter for being on the court during play.

Also

I looked up that article I have that mentioned Rasho's family. I saved it but not the link or author's name.

But according to it, Rasho's dad is 6-6 and his mom is 6-0. They didn't say how tall his sister is but said Sho comes from a tall family so I assume that includes her.

[Kori Ellis]

It was fun. Thanks to everyone for coming.

We have some pictures that we'll post tomorrow.

[KEDA]

yeah, will fuck Jess Kersey too!!!!

[Das Texan]

I remember the Coyote getting tossed a few years ago.


That was quite hilarious.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol, damn how coudl we forget it was KERSEY? He and Crawford have the shortests fuses.

[Borosai]

I remember the Coyote getting tossed a few years ago.


That was quite hilarious.

As in salad? That's hot. :tu

[batman2883]

ha ha ha ha everyone was wrong about the ref thats funny,

[Gin N Juice]

As in salad? That's hot. :tu

:rollin

[alamo50]

Damn batman, are you directing a movie in your signature?

:lol

[batman2883]

Damn batman, are you directing a movie in your signature?

:lolYOU KNOW YOU LOVE BOOTY

[Kori Ellis]

Your signature is on the edge of TOO big though.

[ChumpDumper]

WTF?

Edge of?