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Definitely not too late! Updated list:- Alex + 1 Redline Dave B Jamie Makario + 1 Nikon Boy + 1 blinkblink Pirostitch stormygirl +1 Nicole el nino and me +1 That makes 17 so far - I know a couple are maybes. Reiterating the plan... Friday 11 August, 6:30 ish Possible Venue - Somewhere in Victoria Street Richmond. I have a place in mind to suggest, but I can't remember the name. Stay tuned. If anyone can suggest a good place in Vic St, speak up (or elsewhere for that matter). The way things are going, we should be 20+ in number. Somewhere with a couple of big round tables would be good. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
With 20 in attendance, you could just about fully occupy Mexicali Rose, I would expect.
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Have been there quite a few times myself, it is good. If anything, slightly noisy. Wonder if they have a room upstairs? Might head to Vic St on the weekend and do some research, and have lunch Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Thanks Greg B. Re: dining on Vic St. The only place I can recommend would be Pacific House Seafood (Cantonese cuisine, great fishy dishes and nice meat roasts), but it is very noisy and busy on Fri, Sat nights. BYO too.
G'day,
Great idea Greg, I'm buggered for the first week-end in August (going up to Buffalo spending a few days on another Tom Putt workshop, staying at the chalet Fri 4th to Mon 7th or Tue 8th, ahhh... life's tough HA!)... Friday Aug 11th might be good though... Aka Andrew
OK folks, a bit of an update....
This is the current list:- Alex + 1 Redline Dave B Jamie Makario + 1 Nikon Boy + 1 blinkblink Pirostitch stormygirl +1 Nicole el nino mudder NeoN + 1 and me +1 That gives us 20 at present. Any more? Any on there know they won't be going? Details 6:30 PM Friday 11 August Venue TBA, probably in Victoria Street Richmond I would like to firm up numbers by the end of next week, 4 Aug, and make a booking. Cheers Updated following NeoN's post Last edited by Greg B on Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:10 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Tho Tho at 66 Victoria Street offer two banquets, $30 and $35 per head.
I have eaten there on a number of occasions, and the food is always good. I attempted to get some detail about the banquets on offer, but her English was only slightly better than my Vietnamese, and communication eluded us. Stay tuned. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
OK, to all those who are on the list or may not be on the list, I will be looking to firm up some numbers by the end of the week.
So please check your diaries, consider your position, think about your situation, and stand by to confirm or otherwise at the end of this week. I reckon the venue will be either Tho Tho or Ha Long Bay. They are only 100 metres apart in Victoria Street (numbers 66 and 82 respectively), just east of the railway bridge. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Hi Greg,
We are unable to get a baby sitter for that night, so unfortunately we wont be able to make it. Have a couple of reds for me!
Sorry, But Fri the 11th is a bad night for me. I have to work early on Sat morning. Which, as a matter of interest, will be the last shift in my working life as I am retiring.
Pity that you weren't arranging it for the following week. Ah well, c'est la guerre. Regards meicw
I'm a definite maybe, which I suppose makes me a no.
The way things are at work at the moment I don't know if I can get away. Project deadline looms.
I think we can handle a maybe. If we go to Tho Tho, it is such a busy place anyway, a couple this way or that won't matter too much. Let's review mid week. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
I think we can handle a maybe. If we go to Tho Tho, it is such a busy place anyway, a couple this way or that won't matter too much. Let's review mid week. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Time To BookOK, time to get serious.
Tho Tho, Friday night 11 August 6:30 PM Current starters:- Alex + 1 Redline Dave B Jamie Makario + 1 Nikon Boy + 1 blinkblink Pirostitch Nicole el nino mudder NeoN + 1 and me +1 Please confirm or withdraw so I can make a reservation Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
I will be there but I will be late as I finish work at 630. Should be there around 7 though.
Look forward to the dinner. Hassy, Leica, Nikon, iPhone
Come follow the rabbit hole...
Hi folks. Sorry, had trouble posting before, thought I had included the address.
Location is:- Tho Tho 66 Victoria Street Richmond It is on the south side of Victoria street, about a hundred metres east of the railway bridge, corner of Shelley Street, opposite Westpac. I'll book in the name of Bourke, on account of that's my name. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
And here I thought your name was Greg.
And here I thought your name was Greg.
Alex and Jit - confirmed
Makario and Rosalica - confirmed Nikon Boy and Sharon - confirmed Pirostitch - confirmed Nicole and Tony - confirmed NeoN and Mario - confirmed Dave B - confirmed Greg B and Rosanne - confirmed Redline Jamie blinkblink el nino mudder 14 confirmed 5 pending confirmation Others most welcome, just make a post. Last edited by Greg B on Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:19 am, edited 3 times in total.
Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Another bump - sorry
I have booked for 20. Need to confirm or amend soonish. Those not confirmed, please advise cheers Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Unfortunately, Nikon Boy/Norm has to work on Friday night so has withdrawn. Redline has also withdrawn.
Current status... Alex and Jit - confirmed Makario and Rosalica - confirmed Pirostitch - confirmed Nicole and Tony - confirmed NeoN and Mario - confirmed Dave B - confirmed blinkblink - confirmed el nino - confirmed Greg B and Rosanne - confirmed Jamie mudder 14 confirmed 2 pending confirmation jamie and mudder, please advise whether you will be there, I need to firm up the numbers with Tho Tho or they'll yell at me. Edit - blinkblink updated Edit - el nino updated Edit - Redline withdrawn Last edited by Greg B on Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:34 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
I'm sorry Greg but i wont be able to make it now.
Been in and out of hospital for the past 3 weeks and have to go back in on Friday, and for some reason i thought it was on the 16th and that isnt even a Friday! Would love to have come and i really hope we can do this again in the future sometime. Sorry for the late notice. Jamie
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Have fun guys and gals - I was thinking I might make it down to say hi to you all, but now looks like I'll only be for the day again on Thursday. I have something very important on Saturday back here too, so staying over for Friday night probably isn't a good idea.
*** When getting there is half the fun! ***
Unfortunately, Nikon Boy/Norm has to work on Friday night so has withdrawn. Redline has also withdrawn. Jamie has some medical stuff going on - good luck with that too Jamie. Our one possible interstate visitor sheepie/Leon can't make it, so this is the list of starters..
Alex and Jit - confirmed Makario and Rosalica - confirmed Pirostitch - confirmed Nicole and Tony - confirmed NeoN and Mario - confirmed Dave B - confirmed blinkblink - confirmed el nino - confirmed mudder - almost confirmed (50/50) Greg B and Rosanne - confirmed So we have 14 or 15. Should be a lot of fun, bring your cameras. See you all there on Friday! Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
This was certainly a success. Thank you to Greg for organising this event. Jit and I had lots of fun! It was great to meet every one.
Alex
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