2008 USMS Message Board Social in Austin at SCY Nationals

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Paul Smith — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:32:45 GMT

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aquaFeisty — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:19:02 GMT

Hey Kirk, Chris and I are staying at the Drury. So is Donna Hooe, who just swam a FANTASTIC lifetime best mile and placed 3rd in her age group! :) Good luck in your mile!

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Former Member — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:32:33 GMT

Saw said Mr Paul Smith at warmups. Sheesh what a mosh pit. Only one course was open. The men's and women's teams were practicing. Nothing like watching the guys 'cruise' 1:40 200 Free. Sigh. Paul That's what you get for going over early. We went over around 5:00 and had a lane to ourselves. P.S. not a fan of the bulkhead. Either my taper is on track and I was cruising faster than normal, or my stroke count is off by a half-stroke a length. It's the suck! Dana

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ande — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:10:07 GMT

Don't let the smiths breathe on you Everyones getting sick....beware the plague in Austin.

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knelson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:07:30 GMT

I'll be getting on the plane in a few hours. Getting pretty excited! Hope to see some of you soon :) Anyone else staying at the Drury Inn?

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Paul Smith — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:29:41 GMT

And I thought you had let me off the hook and passed all responsibility for drinks to the other whiner, John. How's his cold, BTW? I'd prefer to dine a bit earlier, I guess. But some of us who aren't latent distance swimmers are flying in Thursday afternoon. Everyones getting sick....beware the plague in Austin.

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pwolf66 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:53:14 GMT

Saw said Mr Paul Smith at warmups. Sheesh what a mosh pit. Only one course was open. The men's and women's teams were practicing. Nothing like watching the guys 'cruise' 1:40 200 Free. Sigh. Paul

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rtodd — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:43:45 GMT

Just want to wish everyone a good time and great swims. Wish I could be there.

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ande — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:24:05 GMT

paul and his wife are in austin I saw them checking in Ack. No hugs for you. This is my first April without sinusitis and bronchitis in years! (No worries, I have a sore neck to complain about now.) Must be a lot of fun in your house with two people tapering and sick. :bolt:

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mctrusty — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:39 GMT

The wife and I are off to Austin. Hope to see some of you there! Mike

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The Fortress — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:08:30 GMT

Everyones getting sick....beware the plague in Austin. Ack. No hugs for you. This is my first April without sinusitis and bronchitis in years! (No worries, I have a sore neck to complain about now.) Must be a lot of fun in your house with two people tapering and sick. :bolt:

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:27:14 GMT

Karl, Susan has my cell so give me a call and lets try and rendevous. if your up for it we can finish eating and head over to start a food fight with Mel, Fort and the rest of their camp (and collect that first drink she owes us!)! That sounds great! I'll probably see you at the pool for your 100 oops I mean your 1,000 or at the hotel I'm sharing a room with Al.... I'm always up for a good food fight....

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:17:38 GMT

Fortress- I'm a girl on a budget, so I'm out for Eddie V's on Thursday. The Hula Hut sounds like fun, so we'll probably drop in there on Thursday. Dana

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:08:29 GMT

We won't be making it on Thursday....most likely heading to Zax's Pints & Plates for a MUCH earlier meal/beer. www.zaxaustin.com/.../zax_dinner.pdf Do you have room for a couple Colorado swimmers? :drink:

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Paul Smith — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:34:34 GMT

We won't be making it on Thursday....most likely heading to Zax's Pints & Plates for a MUCH earlier meal/beer. www.zaxaustin.com/.../zax_dinner.pdf

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The Fortress — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:55:30 GMT

Hey, stop bashing the group's restaurant pick! :mooning: We all think it sounds yummy. Come for a beer. :drink: Our reservations are at 7:00.

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ande — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:22:48 GMT

Downtown Austin has the following high end steak places Ruth Chris, Sullivan's, Flemings, & 3 forks So it sounds like it's like Ruths Chris in my area. Paul

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pwolf66 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:17:43 GMT

So it sounds like it's like Ruths Chris in my area. Paul

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ande — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:03:56 GMT

Eddie Vs is very good below is their menu with prices couldn't find their wine list If y'all are still going I might drop by and have a beer here's what I think had last time I was there: Chilled Colossal Shrimp Cocktail Two Sauces, Atomic Horseradish and Melon-Jicama Slaw $13.95 Sweet Corn and Crab Chowder With Chives & Smoked Bacon $7.95 USDA Prime New York Strip 16 oz $38.95 Sautéed Steak Mushrooms $6.95 (fixins are family style) Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise $7.95 75.75 plus tax plus tip plus wine * There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have a chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood or have immune disorder,you are at greatest risk of illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, consult your physician. All items on this menu are cooked to order or raw. 2/14/2008 Eddie V’s Oyster Bar * Chef James’ Sashimi Tasting Pristine and Impeccably Fresh, Prepared to Your Order Served with traditional Garnishes of Soy, Ginger and Wasabi $Market * North Atlantic Oysters $Market * North Pacific Oysters $Market * Louisiana Oysters Half a Dozen $6.95 Dozen $11.95 * The Eddie V’s Tower of Iced Shellfish Four Chilled Colossal Shrimp, Four New England Jonah Crab Claws, Eight Freshly Shucked Louisiana Oysters, all with Traditional Garnishes. Serves Two to Four Persons $38.95 Chilled Colossal Shrimp Cocktail Two Sauces, Atomic Horseradish and Melon-Jicama Slaw $13.95 New England Jonah Crab Claws Fully Cracked with Spicy Mustard, Atomic Horseradish and Cocktail Sauces $14.95 * Tartare of Pacific Ahi Seasoned with Sesame & Curry Oils with Sliced Avocado, Citrus Fruits and Toasted Sesame Crisps $12.95 Salt & Pepper Gulf Shrimp From the Wok, with Ginger, Red Chiles and Sugar Snap Peas $12.95 Cold Water Maine Lobster Tail Crisp Batter with Honey Mustard Sauce $15.95 Maryland-Style All Lump Crab Cake Sautéed with Chive Remoulade Sauce $13.95 Tempura Calamari Salad Crisp Sugar Snap Peas, Baby Lettuces and Black Bean Chili Sauce $11.95 Georges Bank Scallops in Tempura Wok-Seared Asparagus & Shiitakes, Honey-Black Bean Glaze $12.95 Broiled Oysters with Spinach & Artichoke Fondue Six Pieces $10.95 * Wok-Seared & Sliced Pacific Ahi Soba Noodle and Shitake Stir Fry, Light Soy-Sherry Broth $12.95 Eddie V’s Hot Appetizer Crab Cake, Calamari, Tempura Lobster Tail with Two Sauces $38.95 Soups and Salads Maine Lobster and Shrimp Bisque Fresh Maine Lobster, Cream and Cognac $7.95 Sweet Corn and Crab Chowder With Chives & Smoked Bacon $7.95 Hot Goat Cheese and Wild Mushroom Salad Endive, Arugula and Champagne Vinaigrette $9.95 Salad of Colossal Shrimp and Fresh Jonah Crab Avocado, Tomatoes, Grapes, Dates and Almonds with Champagne Vinaigrette $14.95 Fuji Apple and Golden Beet Salad Crumbled Blue Cheese, Ginger-Orange Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts $7.95 Iceberg Wedge with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing Red and Gold Tomatoes, Red Onion and Chives $7.95 Sliced Vine-Ripe Tomatoes & Italian Bufala Mozzarella Arugula, Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette and Fresh Basil $9.95 * Caesar Salad Parmigiano-Reggiano, Anchovies and Crisp Croutons $7.95 * There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have a chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood or have immune disorder, you are at greatest risk of illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, consult your physician. All items on this menu are cooked to order or raw. 2/14/2008 * Fresh Fish and Shellfish Sautéed Gulf Snapper Filet Meuniere Meuniere Sauce or Almondine $22.95 Sautéed Filet of Atlantic Salmon Lightly Smoked with an Herb Crust and Pommery Honey Mustard Vinaigrette $23.95 Seared Pacific Ahi Tuna Steak Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms, Wasabi Potato Purée and Ginger-Soy Jus $26.95 Sautéed Hawaiian Butterfish Grilled Wild Mushrooms and a Chive Vin Blanc Sauce $26.95 Batterfried Colossal Shrimp Blackberry-Horseradish Dipping Sauce $22.95 Sautéed Gulf Snapper with Fresh Jonah Crab Lemon-Chive Butter Sauce $24.95 Chilean Sea Bass, Roasted Crisp Lemon-White Wine Broth with Garlic and Scallions $ Market Broiled Swordfish Steak Fresh Jonah Crab, Avocado and Red Chile Vinaigrette $24.95 Sautéed Lemon Sole In Parmesan Crust Plum Tomato and Herb Salad, Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce $25.95 Chilean Sea Bass, Steamed “Hong Kong” Style Light Soy-Sherry Broth and Sesame Spinach $ Market Broiled Jumbo Georges Bank Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon and Tomato-Basil Butter Sauce $24.95 Grilled, Crab Stuffed Colossal Shrimp Lemon Butter and Chive Vinaigrette $26.95 West Australian Lobster Tails Two, Each ½ LB Tails, Broiled with Drawn Butter and Lemon $ Market Roasted, Double *** of Chicken Grilled Wild Mushrooms and Natural Jus $19.95 * Steaks and Chops We Proudly Serve Center Cuts of the Finest, Aged, Midwestern, Grain Fed Beef Filet Mignon 8 oz $31.95 USDA Prime New York Strip 16 oz $38.95 Filet Mignon 12 oz $38.95 USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz $37.95 Thick Cut Veal Chop 14 oz $36.95 Double Cut Colorado Lamb 16 oz $36.95 Filet Mignon 8 oz & Broiled Cold Water Lobster Tail $ Market Try a Small Iceberg, * Caesar or Apple & Beet Salad to Accompany Your Entrée $5.95 Potatoes, Vegetables & Sides Serves Two or More Potato and Gruyère Fritters $6.95 * Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise $7.95 Scalloped Potatoes, Au Gratin $6.95 Sautéed Steak Mushrooms $6.95 Brabant Potatoes $6.95 Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic & Sesame $6.95 Twice Baked Potato $6.95 * Steamed Broccoli with Hollandaise $5.95 Crab Fried Rice with Mushrooms $7.95 Sautéed Spinach with Garlic $6.95 Crisp French Fries $5.95 Creamed Spinach Almondine $6.95 Truffled Macaroni and Cheese $7.95 Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes $6.95 * Hollandaise or Béarnaise $2.95 www.eddiev.com/.../ev_menu.pdf

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The Fortress — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:34:43 GMT

Karl, Susan has my cell so give me a call and lets try and rendevous. if your up for it we can finish eating and head over to start a food fight with Mel, Fort and the rest of their camp (and collect that first drink she owes us!)! And I thought you had let me off the hook and passed all responsibility for drinks to the other whiner, John. How's his cold, BTW? I'd prefer to dine a bit earlier, I guess. But some of us who aren't latent distance swimmers are flying in Thursday afternoon.

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Paul Smith — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:24:38 GMT

Do you have room for a couple Colorado swimmers? :drink: Karl, Susan has my cell so give me a call and lets try and rendevous. if your up for it we can finish eating and head over to start a food fight with Mel, Fort and the rest of their camp (and collect that first drink she owes us!)!

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ande — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:20:50 GMT

fort, not bashing just stating facts those who are on a budget need to have the facts I hope to drop by, say hello and welcome folks to austin ande Hey, stop bashing the group's restaurant pick! :mooning: We all think it sounds yummy. Come for a beer. :drink: Our reservations are at 7:00.

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Former Member — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:18:11 GMT

The Hula Hut was veto'd by a VAP gridger. There are 15 of us eating at Eddie Vs on Thursday night. If you want to join, let me know. What time are we aiming for on Friday and Saturday? Fort- What's Eddie V's? I'll be in with one team mate for the 1000 on Thursday. Dana

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The Fortress — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:25:03 GMT

Fort- What's Eddie V's? I'll be in with one team mate for the 1000 on Thursday. Dana Eddie Vs is a steak and seafood place downtown. Here's the map and address: www.mapquest.com/.../3-Zzir Let me know. We have 16 so far.

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Former Member — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:39:11 GMT

Eddie Vs is a steak and seafood place downtown. Here's the map and address: www.mapquest.com/.../3-Zzir Let me know. We have 16 so far. Thanks, I'll get back to you in the a.m. Meeting my travel partner at the pool this evening for a final pre-travel swim. (Walking distance, need a cab?) Ande- Any idea how far this restaurant is from the swim center? We're staying at the Double Tree Club by campus.