Conference turris::womannotes-v2

    i volunteer....
    
    re spicy:   no quarter asked; none given!
    
    	bruce

Good idea.

How about at least 1/4 of the dishes "properly prepared" (as they would
be for native Thai), whether or not this means "spicy".

Martin.

    Is this a sign up note - Please consider my husband and I signed
    up.  He likes spicy - I like mild.  Sounds good!
    
    Suzanne

    I'm for it!  I do phasors-on-kill spicy, but no red meat (OR $#%$!!
    green peas, which seem to be every chef's idea of "something for
    a bit of color" but to which I am *allergic*) 
    
    						=maggie

    Me too.
    
    Dondi
    

re .4:

       �hot food.

 This  is  always  a problem: the Thais are convinced that Americans are wimps 
 when  it  comes  to  hot  food,  and  almost  always  tone  down  the food in 
 restaurants.  I  had  eaten  there  (Giant  of Siam) several times (at lunch) 
 before I took my wife for dinner. Once they knew she was Thai they threw away 
 the  menu  for my food and cook it as they cook for themselves (I usually ask 
 for  whatever they are preparing for themselves for lunch). It is always hot. 
 At the last party (EATS.NOTE) they made the hot dishes (and the not-hot ones) 
 more  or  less as they would for home consumption in Thailand. This is not as 
 hot  as  you'd  get it from a market stall in the floating market in Krungtep 
 (=Bangkok) but it is hotter than their normal fare. The only problem was that 
 they  "forgot"  to  provide  the  hot  sauces and other condiments needed (in 
 fairness  the  staff were rushed off their feet by the DECmob). I'm trying to 
 get that fixed this time round...

       �but no red meat 

 Easy  done:  beef  is the least used meat in Thai cuisine (it's too expensive 
 there: the most common is pork, though chicken runs it a close second.)

       �(OR $#%$!! green peas, which seem to be every chef's idea of
       �"something for a bit of color" but to which I am *allergic*) 
 
 Genuine  Thai  food  *never* uses green peas (which don't grow at all well in 
 their climate), though a few Thai-style chines dishes use pea pods - at least 
 they  are easier to remove from the food :-). The Giant of Siam appear to use 
 green bell peppers as the "something for color" ingredient...

                               /. Ian .\

I'll be there.

--David

    You can count me in for two.  I don't know who I'm bringing yet.
    
    Karen

    
    	I'll be there unless they do something stupid like move
    	whatever game is being played that weekend to Friday night.
    	(You never can tell with ND)
    
    	GO IRISH!
    	GO AIR FORCE!
    
    	Rachel

I'll be there (probably).  I'm up for hot and spicy food, and hot and spicy
conversation.


					Nigel

    I'll be there....
    
    Joyce

    
    	Two please.
    
    	- Lory
    
    

    Jim and I will be there, he likes spicy, I prefer mild.
    
    Roberta

    Thanks for arranging this!
    
    			Bb

    I also vote for trying to get them to make things as authentic as
    possible.  I can handle ultra hot.

    I'm afraid I have to miss another one.
    
    -Tracy
    

        
    October 21st falls on DECUS week.  Some of us (myself included) may not
    have realize this.  Assuming that many of us will be attending DECUS,
    perhaps we consider moving the "get together" one week before or after
    DECUS week. 
    
    - Lory 

    P.S. -- Ian, Just in case you maintaining a "get together" distribution
    list, I've changed node address.  Reply .12 is from me, I am now on
    STAR::LLEE.  Node PLAYIN is now a hidden node. 
    
    

    - Lory -
    
    On the other hand, those of us womannoters who've never *been* to
    Nashua or other points east would maybe like to think about getting
    together in Anaheim for a party of our own...?
    
    Who else will be at DECUS, 16-21 Oct?
    
    DougO

    Lory and Doug, 
    
    Could one of you start another note to discuss and organize an Anaheim
    =wn= get-together? Let's continue to use this note to discuss Ian's
    party. 
    
    Thanks
    Liz Augustine

    I have not made it to the other gatherings, and am sort of embarrassed
    to enter this but, I will try.
    
    I like my food sort of medium Chernobyl, and my wife likes hers
    lots cooler.
    
    So that appears to be two of us.
    
    Dave

    
    Looking forward to this, read so many good things about the last
    one that I can't pass this by.  So much that I've invited a friend
    and her spouse and we will all be attending.  And two of us like
    it spicy - as long as the water pitcher is on OUR table that is!
    
     
    Allison

    <--(.6)
    
�           �but no red meat 
� 
� Easy  done:  beef  is the least used meat in Thai cuisine (it's too expensive 
� there: the most common is pork, though chicken runs it a close second.)

    I just re-read this.  Do you mean that you don't consider pork to be
    "red meat", Ian?  I ask because most people (including me!!) do regard
    it that way.  To me, "red meat" is a shorthand for "meat from a mammal
    of any kind". 
                
    Are we still on for the 21st?  Will you post directions and all
    that?
    
    						=maggie

	And if you are still on for the 21st, is it too late to sign up??
	I'm a touch out of practice, but prefer hot and/or spicy.

		Helen

    If I may, I'd like to come too, please.  
    
    As to spicy - I like anything short of *dragon breath* hot.
    
    Linda

    I'd like to attend.
    
    I do like spicy food...but not fish.
    
    P.
    

    I originally signed up for this party - but just found out yesterday
    I will be going to DECUS.  Why  is it I always miss out on these
    events.  Have fun - maybe next time.
    
    Suzanne

    Ian, where arrrrre you?  Is this whole shinkick still on, or what?
                                               
    						=maggie

    Due to curcumstances (sp?) beyond our control, Jim & I will not
    be able to attend.  Have a great time!!
    
    Roberta

    I've been trying to reach Ian by e-mail, work phone, home phone
    and asking people to stop by his office for over a week now to
    no avail.
    
    Would the people who signed up still like to meet at the Thai
    restaurant (or possibly someother restaurant if the Thai place
    isn't possible for some reason) even if we can't get in touch with
    Ian? Please answer here or send me mail.
    
    Bonnie

    I'd be willing to call the Giant of Siam to see if they
    are holding a reservation for us.  I'd guess we have about
    20-25 people, but that's Just a guess.  Ian could have been
    receiving E-Mail from people wanting to go.  Anyway, I'll give
    them a call (too early right now).
    
    My friend and I want to go this friday.
    
    Karen

    I don't believe that Ian is still with the company. My understanding
    from notes in an other conference is that his agreement with DEC
    US ran out and was not renewed. He may even have left the country.
    Things are not too clear to me.
    
    		Regards,
    			Alfred

    Thanks Alfred,
    
    I'd gotten that information by mail this morning.
    
    There are a few people who still want to meet at the Giant of
    Siam and I have someone who is going to make reservations as soon
    as I get a priminary list together.
    
    So if people still want to come...send me mail or sign in here.
    
    Bonnie

    Good heavens.  That comes as quite a surprise!
    
    						=maggie

I spoke to Ian's manager this morning.  He told me that Ian is trying to
arrange moving back to England but has not yet done so.  I asked him to
pass on a message from me inquiring about the status of the party, at
the request of Bonnie Reinke, so if I hear from him I'll let Bonnie know.

Unfortunately, Ian does not have a phone listed in his name and his manager
was understandably reluctant to divulge the number.

                Steve

    The following people have either said that they are still interested
    in coming on Friday or haven't said that they aren't interested!
    I've sent mail to everyone on the list. When I get a good idea of
    how many are coming Karen Ballam will make reservations for us.
    (Karen can you also get and post directions?)
    
    Bonnie
    
    
ULTRA::WITTENBERG  ! DAVE
ULTRA::LARU        ! BRUCE
BOLT::MINOW        ! MARTIN
MOSAIC::TARBET     ! MAGGIE
RAINBO::LARUE      ! DONDI
SMEGIT::BALLAM     ! KAREN AND FRIEND
USMRW1::RMCCAFFREY ! RACHEL
SCRUFF::CONLIFFE   ! NIGEL
MARCIE::JLAMOTTE   ! JOYCE
VIA::BAZEMORE      ! BARBARA
VIA::JACK          ! MARTY
SUCCES::ROYER     ! DAVE AND WIFE
RUNTUF::SZKLARZ    ! ALLISON + 2
MYTHAI::HOWER      ! HELEN
CASV01::LUST       ! LINDA
AWARD1::HARMON     ! PAT
WMOIS::B_REINKE    ! BONNIE

    It looks like we have 21 people interested in going to
    Giant of Siam this friday.  Of those, there are 10 dragons.
    One dragon doesn't want red meat, one doesn't want fish, and
    one no peas.  I propose a buffet with about 1/4 very hot,
    1/4 medium, and 1/2 mild; with a pretty even mix of meat, fish
    and veggie in each category.  This should make everyone happy.
    
    I will visit the restaurant tomorrow to make arrangements.  I'll
    ask that beer & wine be pay as you order to avoid confusion.  
    
    I'll post directions tomorrow too.  They're on East Hollis St.,
    near Mathew Thornton.  
    
    Karen

Could someone at least try to get in touch with Ian so we can turn this
into a going away party?

M.

    I am still going, and it would be nice to pay for Ian's portion
    if we can get him there, I would be willing to chip in some to
    a cause like that.
    
    Dave

    Here's a rough map.  This is good if you know Nashua.  For
    those who don't, send me mail.  I'll be in a different office
    Thursday, but can answer mail, or can call you Friday.
    
    
			|
			|   Mathew |
			|  Thornton|      houses (you went up too far)
			------------
		    |	|		  ---------
		    |	| M.T. Parking|  |
		    |	|             |  |
		   	---------------  |
					  \ 
			--------   ---     |
		    | 	|  PARK HERE   \   |
	  E. Hollis St. |		|  |
	GIANT OF SIAM-->|X  --------- 	|  |
		    | 	|   CVS       	|  |
       -------------    ----------------   -----
 
       -------------|   | ----Main St.--|   |----
					|   |
					| Kinsley St.
					|  
					|   |

		Take Exit 5 East off Route 3
		Go up Kinsley St. and go Across Main St. (Summer St.?)
		Bear Left, then take Hard Left into Parking Lot.
		You're behind the CVS.  

		Step up to E. Hollis and around to the Left
		is Giant of Siam.

	If anyone is not clear on where this is, send me mail.  I will
	be off site Thursday, but will try to log on.  

	We have 7:00 reservation for 21 people for this Friday, 10/21.


FOOD:   Soup and appetizers
	Chicken -- ginger pan fried    -- MEDIUM HOT
	Chicken -- Yellow Curry        -- MILD
	Shrimp  -- Pad Thai (noodles)  -- MILD
	Beef    -- Red Curry           -- HOT!!!
	Veggie  -- Pan fried mixed     -- MILD

I tried to get a little of everything on the menu, but 
will wait til Thursday (tomorrow) to confirm this order,
just in case I get negative responses to this menu, though I
expect everything to be excellent.  They do a very good job
at this restaurant.  

By the way, there WAS a large party Friday the 15th with
Mr. Philpott; 80 people!!!!  I don't know how we missed out!

Karen

This is the current list of accepts and no answers...please let
    either Karen or me know if you are on this list and not coming
    or are not on the list and want to come. We have made efforts
    to reach Ian but have had no luck to date.
    
    Bonnie
    
ULTRA::WITTENBERG  ! DAVE   yes
ULTRA::LARU        ! BRUCE
BOLT::MINOW        ! MARTIN yes
MOSAIC::TARBET     ! MAGGIE
RAINBO::LARUE      ! DONDI
SMEGIT::BALLAM     ! KAREN AND FRIEND  yes
USMRW1::RMCCAFFREY ! RACHEL
SCRUFF::CONLIFFE   ! NIGEL
MARCIE::JLAMOTTE   ! JOYCE  yes
VIA::BAZEMORE      ! BARBARA  yes
VIA::JACK          ! MARTY yes
SUCCES::ROYER      ! DAVE AND WIFE  yes
MYTHAI::HOWER      ! HELEN
CASV01::LUST       ! LINDA  yes
AWARD1::HARMON     ! PAT
WMOIS::B_REINKE    ! BONNIE yes
STAR::LLEE         ! LORI AND SO  yes

    By Thursday afternoon, if it turns out that we're not SURE 
    of having 20 people, I will let the restaurant know that we 
    will be ordering individually from the menu.  No big deal,
    I just don't want us to end up with too much food and a
    large bill.  
    
    I'll post the final arrangements Friday morning.
    
    I can't wait to meet everyone, this will be fun!
    
    Karen
    
    

    How 'bout a party in Salt Lake City??? Y'all could fly out and...
    Oh well...(sigh)
            
    :-) Barb

    Dinner reservations have been made for about 13 people at 7pm
    at the Giant of Siam.
    
    Any late comers feel welcome to show up. Also anyone who has no
    place to go between work and 7 let me know and we can perhaps
    arrange to meet and visit until dinner time.
    
    Bonnie

Present at the Giant of Siam were
    
    
    
 ULTRA::WITTENBERG  ! DAVID
 BOLT::MINOW        ! MARTIN 
 SMEGIT::BALLAM     ! KAREN AND FRIEND (thanks Karen for making the
    reservatons

 MARCIE::JLAMOTTE   ! JOYCE 
 VIA::BAZEMORE      ! BARBARA 
 VIA::JACK          ! MARTY 
 SUCCES::ROYER      ! DAVE AND LEE
 CASV01::LUST       ! LINDA 
 AWARD1::HARMON     ! PAT 
 WMOIS::B_REINKE    ! BONNIE 
 SCOMAN::GARDNER    ! JACQUI & CSSE::HGARDNER, HUGH
 QUARK::LIONEL      ! STEVE
    
    We all had a very enjoyable dinner