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Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:31 pm**

Hi Guys and gals,
Please let me know who's coming to this pinic day?

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:37 pm**

We're still in

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:44 pm**

Where is the cataract dam? :shock:

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:51 pm**

nito wrote:Where is the cataract dam?

I think it's here

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:43 pm**

Chryssine and I would like to come on a picnic :lol:

Please count us in :!:

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:03 am**

Me too

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:23 am**

Me and mine too. Damn Cataract...can't see a bloody thing!

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:25 am**

I will not know until closer to the date...

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:26 am**

I was going to ask... why is it called that?

Note: I'm too lazy to Google.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:33 am**

Nnnnsic wrote:I was going to ask... why is it called that?

Note: I'm too lazy to Google.

You don't need to Google - it's in the FIRST SECTION of the link huynhie posted!....

One of the major tributaries of the Nepean River, the Cataract River rises in the mountains along the escarpment above Wollongong and flows inward - north towards Appin, west towards Wilton, then north again to join the Nepean near Douglas Park.

As the name implies, it flows much of its course through deep cataracts and ravines...

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:38 am**

Lol.

I'm too lazy to scroll up, too. :lol:

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:43 am**

Nnnnsic wrote:Lol.

I'm too lazy to scroll up, too.

At least you're out of bed early

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:19 am**

stubbsy wrote:
Nnnnsic wrote:Lol.

I'm too lazy to scroll up, too.

At least you're out of bed early

Not quite sure that you can assume he is out of bed Peter :lol:

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:27 pm**

I would have loved to have come but i'm working the night shift that weekend. Doh!!!

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:49 pm**

I'm new here and I'm still waiting for my first DSLR to turn up
if it turns up in time I would love to join everyone for this get to together

my wife works nights at the weekend and I look after my 10 & 12 year old boys... would my bringing the boys be out of place at this event

thanks
Keith

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:32 pm**

firsty wrote:would my bringing the boys be out of place at this event

They are more than welcome - the picnic day is all about sharing with the family

If they have Nintendo DS's make sure they bring them - there are several children (and older!) that have them around these woods

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:43 pm**

I'll be coming if all goes according to plan

Looking forward to it.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:51 pm**

Again, depend on weather at that time.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:30 pm**

Hi Birddog, is this the postponed mini meet by another name? If so, I hope you have counted me in already...

Cheers
Steffen.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:34 pm**

Steffen wrote:Hi Birddog, is this the postponed mini meet by another name? If so, I hope you have counted me in already...

Cheers
Steffen.

It's an outdoor meet in conjuction with "our traditional pinic day".
It can hold more members than at the mini meet and no restriction.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:15 pm**

If the weather is kind I will be there with a wife and at least two teenage kids (perhaps three). Sounds like a great day out!

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:25 pm**

Count me in!

Posted: **Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:43 am**

I'm in at present, pending the OK with work to have the weekend off!

Sounds like fun!

Posted: **Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:20 pm**

hay guys im in sydney that day (and the next 1) maybe i can pop in and say hello b4 lunch (i have 2 be back in the pm for a realtives shindig). can i put my name down for a maybe is it far from the city

Posted: **Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:22 pm**

wally wrote:hay guys im in sydney that day (and the next 1) maybe i can pop in and say hello b4 lunch (i have 2 be back in the pm for a realtives shindig). can i put my name down for a maybe is it far from the city

It's about 45 min. drive from the city if you know the way.

Posted: **Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:26 pm**

Birddog114 wrote:
wally wrote:hay guys im in sydney that day (and the next 1) maybe i can pop in and say hello b4 lunch (i have 2 be back in the pm for a realtives shindig). can i put my name down for a maybe is it far from the city

It's about 45 min. drive from the city if you know the way.

thx birdy. i just looked on a map - its south of the city. ill have a talk 2 my cousin - he lives south of the city in kingswood i think

Posted: **Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:46 pm**

Birdy,

I think I reserved a place on the next mini-meet but not sure if you counted towards this picnic. Sam and I would like to come too.

Posted: **Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:49 pm**

rokkstar wrote:Birdy,

I think I reserved a place on the next mini-meet but not sure if you counted towards this picnic. Sam and I would like to come too.

This meet and pinic are on one day, welcome both of you and the last meet reservations counted toward this pinic.

Due to my heavy busy in the coming months for both sides: here & in the US, so I don't know when will I have another mini meet at my base.

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:30 am**

my cousin lives in kingsgrove - almost had it rite - it looks about 1 hr there & 1 hr back & the shindig kicks off at 2 so its tight timewise. my cousin sed he may do it since he its good 4 his car 2 go on long drives.

Posted: **Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:16 pm**

Not sure of Helen's work program at the moment, nor mine for that matter but will certainly be there if there is no clash with work.

Cheers,
Terry

Posted: **Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:34 pm**

Terry,

Should be good if you both can make it.

And if you're town Wally, please try to let us know so that we can arrange some photo-ops for you.

Posted: **Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:28 pm**

Yes Terry
Get yo Ass down to cataract...and be sure to bring Uncle Benro!

Posted: **Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:51 pm**

Hi all,

Count me in (+Hubby). When and where are we meeting? Never been to the dam before. Also as I have never been to any club event what do we need to bring etc etc etc...

REE

Posted: **Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:12 pm**

Oops, just saw this thread!

Definitely interested, pending availability... What are the details - time, exact place to meet, what to bring etc etc

Posted: **Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:53 pm**

We've been out of action for a while, what with one thing and another, and my mother-in-law is currently visiting, but this sounds like a great opportunity to finally get back to a meet. Count us in (Michael and I, plus two non-participants - mother-in-law and son).

Looking forward to details re time, anything we should bring (food to share or are we bringing our own?) etc.

Sorry if details are in an earlier post - I looked, but couldn't find one.

Posted: **Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:30 pm**

I may be in Melbourne due to work committments (which I'm trying to get out of). If I'm not in Melbourne, then I'll be down with my wife and 2 boys. Should be able to confirm by Tuesday at the latest.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:33 am**

Sorry, I can't make this one. :cry:

We have soccer registrations to do that day.

That's what happens when you're part of the committee.

Have fun, it sounds like a great day out.

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:37 am**

D'oh.. just realised that I have a wedding to go to that day

Posted: **Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:52 am**

Sorry have to pull out, we are flying up to the Sunshine Coast for the weekend

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:40 pm**

Is the meet still on?
If so, what are the details. Is there another thread I've missed? :oops:

I need to hire a car so got to get that done in the next couple of days. Is it BYO food and drink?

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:57 pm**

rokkstar wrote:Is the meet still on?
If so, what are the details. Is there another thread I've missed?

I need to hire a car so got to get that done in the next couple of days. Is it BYO food and drink?

With 3 days to go, I was beginning to wonder the same thing...
Where, When, What etc...

Thanh, Are you going to make a call on this???

Matt... If it is still on... and if it's just the 2 of you, we can probably give you a lift down there... Just let me know where you live and we'll sort out a time for pickup when the details are decided...

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:59 pm**

It's still on - not sure of the final arrangements though - I think we're just meeting there in the morning and seeing what happens.
It's really just a gathering as far as I know. Nothing special planned.

The park opens at 10am - I'm intending to be there by then.

Yes, definately bring your own food, etc.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:07 pm**

I'll be there too, looking forward to meeting some of the Sydney members I haven't met yet.

D.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:42 pm**

Guys

Yes it's still on.

Just in case you haven't read the original thread where we discussed the location for this event, the idea is we will all be meeting at Cataract Dam and bringing our own food. As you can see from this link that Andrew posted earlier in the thread, and as Leon says, the Dam doesn't open until 10:00 am. I suggest we all meet at 10:30 am at the picnic grounds. We have some big D70Users.com banners we'll put up so you can find us even if you haven't met us face to face.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:26 pm**

leek wrote:Matt... If it is still on... and if it's just the 2 of you, we can probably give you a lift down there... Just let me know where you live and we'll sort out a time for pickup when the details are decided...

Matt, I've just been informed that mini-Leek needs to go to swimming lessons at 8:30am on Sat morning. I would therefore not be able to pick you up until about 9:45-10:00... Should get to Cataract by 11... Let me know if you need a lift...

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:50 pm**

leek wrote:Matt, I've just been informed that mini-Leek needs to go to swimming lessons at 8:30am on Sat morning. I would therefore not be able to pick you up until about 9:45-10:00... Should get to Cataract by 11... Let me know if you need a lift...

Make sure miniLeek has the DS - it will be a DS-a-thon

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:22 pm**

leek wrote:
leek wrote:Matt... If it is still on... and if it's just the 2 of you, we can probably give you a lift down there... Just let me know where you live and we'll sort out a time for pickup when the details are decided...

Matt, I've just been informed that mini-Leek needs to go to swimming lessons at 8:30am on Sat morning. I would therefore not be able to pick you up until about 9:45-10:00... Should get to Cataract by 11... Let me know if you need a lift...

John,

Many thanks for the offer mate, but I think Sam and I are going to make a weekend of it and go down to Kiama after the meet. Plans are very much in the bosses hands at the mo but I'll graciously decline.

Many thanks again John.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:39 pm**

sheepie wrote:
leek wrote:Matt, I've just been informed that mini-Leek needs to go to swimming lessons at 8:30am on Sat morning. I would therefore not be able to pick you up until about 9:45-10:00... Should get to Cataract by 11... Let me know if you need a lift...

Make sure miniLeek has the DS - it will be a DS-a-thon

NO problems... but I think the only game she has that's networkable is NintenDogs...

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:40 pm**

rokkstar wrote:John,
Many thanks for the offer mate, but I think Sam and I are going to make a weekend of it and go down to Kiama after the meet. Plans are very much in the bosses hands at the mo but I'll graciously decline.
Many thanks again John.

NPs Matt... Anytime...

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:02 pm**

I'll bring my neglected Lab puppy Miles, Leek.

And she can play Mario Kart off of any of us without having the game herself.

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Sydney Picnic, Cataract Dam 11/02/06

Sydney Picnic, Cataract Dam 11/02/06

pinic day out

We'd love to come