Okay... I see a pattern here. Looks like 9 irishmen is not-a-go from a price standpoint. I think what they are doing is "renting" us the spaces. (SO they won't lose the business form us holding it for many hours.) I just spoke to Maureen and while she was very helpful, I am not going to sign a contract for thousands of dollars to fund the get together. (Sorry my piggybank is kinda empty from buying tickets).
I kinda understand, if we reserve 50 spaces and then noone shows up , they are out cash they could have been getting from other dinners. This looks like just a stormin norman kinda night. Pick a place and attack. (Shouldn't be a big deal on a Tuesday night at 11:00.)
The irish pub looks nice though.
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