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#500463 - Tue Oct 27 2009 03:02 PM A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ozzz2002 Moderator Registered: Mon Dec 03 2001 Posts: 20907 Loc: Sydney NSW Australia	Any members in Sydney, or able to get here, are invited to a bit of a Christmas shindig, which will probably be held on Friday, December 18th. As seems to be the custom, we have an overseas visitor who wants to see more of Sydney than the Bridge and the Opera House. I have told him to bring his Canadian to English phrasebook, so that he may communicate with us. We may also have a couple of interstate visitors, too. Venue has yet to be decided, and I am open to suggestions. Because of the proximity to Christmas, a 'formal' function may be difficult to arrange. Star City Casino has been the locale of a couple of these dos, but it is a bit restrictive with a large group. Feel free to post any question/suggestions/acceptances, etc in here, or as a PM to myself. Cheers, ozzz2002 _________________________ The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. Ex-Editor, Hobbies and Sports, and Forum Moderator
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#500464 - Tue Oct 27 2009 05:32 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
MarchHare007 Enthusiast Registered: Wed Aug 08 2007 Posts: 222 Loc: Jilliby NSW Australia	This is a nice idea Ozz - and this time I've actually seen it in time to note my calendar! I don't have a venue suggestion but would love to come so I'll watch this space! _________________________ "Shoot for the moon; even if you miss you'll land among the stars." ~ Norman Vincent Peale
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#500465 - Tue Oct 27 2009 09:35 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Copago Moderator Registered: Tue May 15 2001 Posts: 14384 Loc: Australia	If the planets all line up nicely then I will be there and will look forward to catching up with everyone and hopfully meeting some new!
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#500466 - Wed Oct 28 2009 04:51 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Sypher Moderator Registered: Thu Sep 30 1999 Posts: 16542 Loc: East London England UK	Hi Ozzz, why not try that lovely resturant at the harbour - plenty of choices if that is full up !! _________________________ I'll get enough sleep when I'm dead !!
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#500467 - Wed Oct 28 2009 05:42 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ren33 Moderator Registered: Thu Sep 30 1999 Posts: 12593 Loc: Kowloon Tong Hong Kong	OOoh I can still taste the lamb chops from the restaurant we went to at the harbour! Oh I am green with envy at all of you! _________________________ Wandering aimlessly through FT since 1999.
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#500468 - Wed Oct 28 2009 07:42 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Santana2002 Forum Champion Registered: Mon Apr 14 2003 Posts: 8867 Loc: France	That's just sickening, really and truly horrible!!! Here I am all ready to meet you all, and I just happen to be on the (cold, wet, and windy) other side of the continent whilst you fortunate souls are going to hang out drinking beer under the sunny skies, complaining about the heat and humidity whilst getting merrily tipsy together! I think I'll lodge a compaint - who knows where the after-signing-up-service is located??? I'm not even going to poke my nose into this discussion after today!!! You are all just too lucky to be getting together for a blast of a time just before Christmas!!! _________________________ It's hard to be perfect when you're human
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#500469 - Wed Oct 28 2009 08:43 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
sue943 Administrator Registered: Sun Dec 19 1999 Posts: 38004 Loc: Jersey Channel Islands	Quote: That's just sickening, really and truly horrible!!! Here I am all ready to meet you all, and I just happen to be on the (cold, wet, and windy) other side of the continent whilst you fortunate souls are going to hang out drinking beer under the sunny skies, complaining about the heat and humidity whilst getting merrily tipsy together! I think I'll lodge a compaint - who knows where the after-signing-up-service is located??? I'm not even going to poke my nose into this discussion after today!!! You are all just too lucky to be getting together for a blast of a time just before Christmas!!! Ah, but most (all) of them haven't had the pleasure of buying me lunch unlike you. _________________________ Many a child has been spoiled because you can't spank a Grandma!
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#500470 - Wed Oct 28 2009 08:58 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Santana2002 Forum Champion Registered: Mon Apr 14 2003 Posts: 8867 Loc: France	As I'm not frequenting this discussion any more, I didn't see that comment, Sue _________________________ It's hard to be perfect when you're human
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#500471 - Wed Oct 28 2009 09:09 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
sue943 Administrator Registered: Sun Dec 19 1999 Posts: 38004 Loc: Jersey Channel Islands	_________________________ Many a child has been spoiled because you can't spank a Grandma!
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#500472 - Wed Oct 28 2009 03:41 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ozzz2002 Moderator Registered: Mon Dec 03 2001 Posts: 20907 Loc: Sydney NSW Australia	As our guest speaks French, and you two ladies live in or near France, I would suggest that you both cancel all plans, and jump on a plane, toot sweet! It will be my pleasure to buy you lunch, and a couple of beers to wash it down with. We will try to keep the temperature down, too. How does a nice, warm 30C sound? _________________________ The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. Ex-Editor, Hobbies and Sports, and Forum Moderator
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#500473 - Wed Oct 28 2009 03:53 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Nannanut Multiloquent Registered: Sat Jan 10 2004 Posts: 2470 Loc: Wollongong NSW Australia	What about Oscars? It held all of us very nicely and if we book ahead - their dining area is very generous size wise and reasonable. Booking the venue soon might make sense. Just a thought. _________________________ Nothing matters half so much as you think it does. Editor: Movies, Celebrities and General
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#500474 - Wed Oct 28 2009 04:07 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ozzz2002 Moderator Registered: Mon Dec 03 2001 Posts: 20907 Loc: Sydney NSW Australia	Nannanut's suggestion of Oscar's at Pyrmont is spot on. We had a great time when we were last there. Check it out here. I can book it, but will need to know an approximate number of guests. _________________________ The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. Ex-Editor, Hobbies and Sports, and Forum Moderator
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#500475 - Wed Oct 28 2009 05:49 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
quogequox Prolific Registered: Sat Sep 15 2001 Posts: 1050 Loc: Adelaide SA Australia	Damn I'll be in Melbourne _________________________ Never moon a werewolf.
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#500476 - Wed Oct 28 2009 07:32 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Scottie2306 Enthusiast Registered: Sat Nov 27 2004 Posts: 207 Loc: Canberra ACT Australia	I'll probably be in Sydney on the Sunday night, but doubt I could swing it to be there Fri as well. Collecting globetrotting saintly_frog from her gap year in UK.
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#500477 - Wed Oct 28 2009 08:09 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Lones78 Prolific Registered: Mon Apr 27 2009 Posts: 1498 Loc: Forrestfield Westernï¿½Austral...	I would love to meet you all but I am in Perth with absolutely no chance of making it to Sydney at that time Have a drink for me though _________________________ In the process of thinking up something deep and meaningful to have as a signature line...
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#500478 - Wed Oct 28 2009 08:37 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Copago Moderator Registered: Tue May 15 2001 Posts: 14384 Loc: Australia	Oscar's looks posh .. I'm not sure how I'd fit in LOL The Mercantile at the Rocks would be more my style .... Edited by Copago (Wed Oct 28 2009 08:42 PM)
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#500479 - Wed Oct 28 2009 08:51 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ozzz2002 Moderator Registered: Mon Dec 03 2001 Posts: 20907 Loc: Sydney NSW Australia	They put up with us last time, Jill. I am sure we can hide you away somewhere.. The Mercantile is only a 5-minute walk from Oscars, too! Nothing says we have to stay in one location. _________________________ The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. Ex-Editor, Hobbies and Sports, and Forum Moderator
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#500480 - Thu Oct 29 2009 03:26 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Santana2002 Forum Champion Registered: Mon Apr 14 2003 Posts: 8867 Loc: France	Quote: As our guest speaks French, and you two ladies live in or near France, I would suggest that you both cancel all plans, and jump on a plane, toot sweet! It will be my pleasure to buy you lunch, and a couple of beers to wash it down with. We will try to keep the temperature down, too. How does a nice, warm 30C sound? Good thinkg I'm still not reading this discussion, an offer like that doesn't come every day _________________________ It's hard to be perfect when you're human
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#500481 - Thu Oct 29 2009 04:50 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Dalgleish Prolific Registered: Fri Jun 21 2002 Posts: 1061 Loc: Sydney, NSW, Australia	Alas, it's a terrible time to have it for me. Between work and cricket (actually, cricket and work. Let's get the priorities right!), I'm pretty well stuffed. We could be up for another get-together when Leau comes out again though... _________________________ I don't get any older.... I just get better!
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#500482 - Sat Oct 31 2009 10:46 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Exit10 Registered: Fri Sep 28 2001 Posts: 4253 Loc: Brisbane Queensland Australia	Well I've booked my flights and I will be there with bells on. See you all on the Friday night. Not sure where of course but I'll let someone else decide all that guff.
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#500483 - Tue Nov 03 2009 10:20 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
ozzz2002 Moderator Registered: Mon Dec 03 2001 Posts: 20907 Loc: Sydney NSW Australia	Location is less important than people. Exit, did I hear you mention that you would have first shout? _________________________ The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. Ex-Editor, Hobbies and Sports, and Forum Moderator
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#500484 - Tue Nov 03 2009 10:29 PM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
MarchHare007 Enthusiast Registered: Wed Aug 08 2007 Posts: 222 Loc: Jilliby NSW Australia	Oooo Ozzz - Did you hear that too ? I'm in - Where Ever you end up! _________________________ "Shoot for the moon; even if you miss you'll land among the stars." ~ Norman Vincent Peale
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#500485 - Wed Nov 04 2009 12:15 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Exit10 Registered: Fri Sep 28 2001 Posts: 4253 Loc: Brisbane Queensland Australia	Gawd! The things I have to do just to hear your dulcet tones Ozzz. Sigh. First round on me!
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#500486 - Wed Nov 04 2009 01:58 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
dg_dave Champion Poster Registered: Sun Oct 05 2003 Posts: 24575 Loc: near Stafford, Virginia USA	Quote: Between work and cricket (actually, cricket and work. Let's get the priorities right!) All work and no play make Dalgleish a dull person...? Or is he all play and no work? _________________________ The way to get things done is NOT to mind who gets the credit for doing them. --Benjamin Jowett No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. --Eleanor Roosevelt The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom.
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#500487 - Wed Nov 04 2009 04:38 AM Re: A Sydney Xmas Get-together
Copago Moderator Registered: Tue May 15 2001 Posts: 14384 Loc: Australia	The way that time is going this is going to sneak up quickly! There is a chance that I may not be able to do the night time but if that happens will anyone be up for lunch or an arvo something?
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