Hey guys,
4C texted me the other day and said the Carlisle forum was starting to light up! I thought I'd stop in and give you guys an update.
Two major things I want to address this year is hotel and Saturday dinner. Last year, both of these items were "okay, but could have been better..."
Last year's hotel (A Courtyard Mariott) had really nice rooms, and was easy to get to, but price was high, parking was decent but left no room for a "hang-out spot," and it didn't offer (free) breakfast. Saturday dinner was a lot of fun and the buffet was certainly convenient, but the food overall was somewhat lackluster (their menu offerings are usually better than what the buffet provides). The greatest thing about the "Your Place" restaurant is ample Viper drifting space in the parking lot... ;-)
Probably in early February, my wife and I will be visiting the Harrisburg area to check out a few hotels and restaurants. A few people stayed at a hotel off of route 114 that got good reviews for parking and price (can't remember the name but I saved it.) Also, there's a restaurant in Harrisburg called "Dodge City." It was featured on an episode of "Restaurant Impossible" on the Food Network last year. We're going to check it out for food quality, group-reservation options, and parking convenience.
MEK has offered to cover the club's dinner on Friday. I was thinking Maine lobster tails and an oyster bar... Anyone else?
Also, lunch on Saturday will again be provided by my wife and I. Stay tuned to this forum for a survey I'll be posting soon - I'm going to let the club decide what's on the menu!
AND, there will be more homebrewed beer! Don't know exactly what it'll be yet, but I have a name decided on already, which usually gives me a direction to work towards!
So that's what's up for Carlisle 2012. I wanted to get through the New Year before I started focusing on it, and ever since 1/1/2012 things have been a bit nightmarish... But hang tight - we'll get this party started up here right nice indeed... ;-)
ViperMan (MAN, DAMMIT! MAN!)