Sydney Christmas Dinner - December 8

[gstark]

Here we go folks! The Sydney Christmas dinner and presentation evening is all set to go. All it needs ... is you.


We're eating at the Rockefeller Bar & Grill, on King St in the city, but you don't need to be Rockefeller to afford this. Damage is just $40 ph, and starting time is 7pm for 7:30.

Menu is as follows

Starters

Chicken Caesar
Salt & pepper squid


Mains

Vegetarian frittata
Rump steak w/ mushroom sauce
Moroccan chicken w/ spicy cous cous

Price for the dinner is $40, including BYO and tea/coffee.

The restaurant has asked that we pre-order our meals, which will make it very easy on the night, as will your prompt payment.

Bookings can be made here.

Numbers are, as always, limited, so please book early.

Thanx to Leon and Manda (Sheepie and Mrs Sheepie) for their help in organising this, and any questions ... just ask.



Important note

or those who have paid their money into Leon's account, could you please check your bank records to see if those funds have bounced. There seems to have been a minor problem in getting the funds into Leon's account, due to an incorrect BSB being advised. But if your funds have bounced, (or even if they have not) please send a PM to Sheepie and he'll give you the correct details so that you may retry your transfer.

Apologies for any inconvenience, and thanx for your cooperation.

[Oz_Beachside]

any takers for a melbourne dinner on the same night?

[gstark]

Great idea, Bruce.

[sheepie]

to anyone that has, or is about to pay - hold off for a little bit - the initial email had the wrong BSB.

I'm about to send a new email to each of you who have booked with the new details.

If you book from now on, you'll be ok (BSB should be 062124 - please check)

thanks all!

[sheepie]

OK - I've sent new emails - if anyone doesn't get the new email or has any questions, please let me know asap.

[Matt. K]

Oz_Beachside
We would'nt have time to eat in Sydney then fly to Melbourne for another meal....but a nice idea.

[sirhc55]

Re-paid

[Oz_Beachside]

Oz_Beachside
We would'nt have time to eat in Sydney then fly to Melbourne for another meal....but a nice idea.

umm, yes... how about those in melbourne fly to sydney, and those in sydney fly to melbourne? actuall, no, leave it the way it is...

can I fly to sydney or all tickets sold out?

[rflower]

any takers for a melbourne dinner on the same night?

I would probably be in for that Bruce.

[gstark]

We'll be happy if any visitors from other states want to join us in Sydney.

And I'm also happy to support any interstate people who want to have a dinner in their capital city.

[sheepie]

Good news folks, the updated BSB number is correct, and I'm now seeing payments coming through.

Could anyone that doesn't see their previously wrong payment bounce back to them by tomorrow morning please contact me by PM - let's give it until then before we get too concerned (others have been bouncing, so no reason yours shouldn't)

I'll start sending out PM's confirming payment receipt tonight/tomorrow.

[Reschsmooth]

Unfortunately, Alicia & I won't be able to make the Christmas dinner this year as December is full of birthdays of our family and friends. I know everyone will have a great time, although I am sure it won't be the same without Geoff's mo.

[Geoff]

Sorry to hear Patrick.
I might just keep the Mo until the DSLR Christmas dinner!

[sheepie]

Sorry to hear Patrick.
I might just keep the Mo until the DSLR Christmas dinner!

We could have a special shaving ceremony at the end of the evening

[MHD]

Apologies... Doing a night shift starting 7pm 8/12

I am in sydney 23/25 (24 is my bro's 21st)
and I am in sydney from the 24th onwards...

[Smudge]

Paid

[gstark]

Apologies... Doing a night shift starting 7pm 8/12

I am in sydney 23/25 (24 is my bro's 21st)
and I am in sydney from the 24th onwards...

So you're joiing us at Harling Darbour on Sunday? I'll be good to see you again, Scott.

[Matt. K]

Well done Scott! We all know you said to your boss "Give me the time off or stick your job!" because the forum comes first.

[ATJ]

Are there any free spots left? (That's free as in empty not free as in no cost.)

[sheepie]

Plenty at this stage, but we're getting there

[sirhc55]

Plenty at this stage, but we're getting there

You are obviously not a salesperson Leon - the answer should have been ”just a few left, so hurry and book”

[gstark]

Plenty at this stage, but we're getting there

You are obviously not a salesperson Leon - the answer should have been ”just a few left, so hurry and book”

Which is, in fact, the case.

[phillipb]

Which is, in fact, the case.

What, that Leon is not a salesman on that only a few spots left?



.... you're going to say "both" aren't you.

[gstark]

Which is, in fact, the case.

What, that Leon is not a salesman on that only a few spots left?

Yes.

.... you're going to say "both" aren't you.

No.

[big pix]

....... I am confused....... was that a ........ NO ....... YES....... or a ......YES....... NO........

[gstark]

....... I am confused....... was that a ........ NO ....... YES....... or a ......YES....... NO........

Yes.

[Reschsmooth]

Plenty at this stage, but we're getting there

You are obviously not a salesperson Leon - the answer should have been ”just a few left, so hurry and book”

The correct answer should be: "There are only 2 spots left, and I have a couple in the office who are ready to make a deal, but, because I like you more, I am happy to take your booking and tell them there are no spots left. What do I have to do to get you those spots?"

Don't forget to sell the rust proofing as well.

[sirhc55]

You must have been a double glazing salesperson in another life Patrick

[Alpha_7]

Patrick what about the stain proof carpet ?

[Reschsmooth]

We just bought a car.....I feel both experienced and very, very dirty.

[ABG]

I can make it if there's any spare places. Sheepie, can you please shoot me through your bank account details?

Andrew

[ATJ]

Can anyone recommend somewhere to park near the restaurant? I think there's a Wilson's on Sussex Street but wasn't sure if there was somewhere closer.

[gstark]

IIRC, there's actually a parking station at the same block, in the Theatre Royal.

[sheepie]

If you have not paid yet (there's only a couple of you), please ensure you put through the transfer tonight - I don't want to be handling cash on the night.

Thanks to all those who have already paid - makes all this much easier to handle

[Yi-P]

Hi Everyone,

Those who are in the Eneloop bulk deal, I will take the batteries to the dinner for pick up...

[sirhc55]

Leon - any chance of listing who will be attending this event

[sheepie]

Leon - any chance of listing who will be attending this event

Nup - it's a closely guarded secret, known only to those in 'the loop'



Looks like there's about 37 of us - mostly good people, although there's a couple of grumpy old men amongst us younger ones

Should be a great evening!

[Steffen]

Leon - any chance of listing who will be attending this event

Nup - it's a closely guarded secret, known only to those in 'the loop'

That comes as a bit of a surprise to me, Chris. I thought you were one of the "loopy" ones...?

Cheers
Steffen.

[gstark]

I'll post a list later this morning; what Leon has isn't suitable for posting, so I need to do some editing.

[blacknstormy]

Have fun tonight guys - hope you have a ball

[Geoff]

IIRC, there's actually a parking station at the same block, in the Theatre Royal.

Correct, here
are the details. If leaving after 10pm, you have to go through the MLC centre lobby. $18 is the cost.

[gstark]

As promised, here is the list of attendees.

sheepie ,Amanda, Luke
Ozonejunkie
joet, Chryssine
dviv, Katie
sirhc55
Smudge, Kate
Steffen, Heike
iluxa, IRINA
oscar, Guess who
Pa
Katie G, Craig
Matt. K, Philo
Firsty
Paul, Rachel
Shoot
Geoff, Belinda
stubbsy, Monty & Gin Gin ~(:-)
Yi-P
ATJ
Glen, Terri
ABG
gstark
nnnnsic
Wendellt



Geoff, thanx for confirming the parking details.

[the foto fanatic]

Have a great evening!

[firsty]

hope someone is bringing the list of what meals we ordered as I've forgotten what I ordered... it's lucky that I like every thing on the menu so it shouldn't create any problems

[radar]

Hope everybody will have a great time, sorry that I couldn't make it this year.

Cheers,

André

[ATJ]

A great time was had. By me at least.

Thanks Leon for organising and thanks to Gary for making it all possible and thanks to Poon for the goodies.

[Smudge]

I had a great time as well, and it was lovely to meet everyone.

This a great forum and well done to everyone who pulled the night together and those who cleaned up in the photo comp.

Cheers, Emily

[Alpha_7]

Thanks Leon and family for organising the venue, and for the mods, KM and everyone that turned up! Had a good time, and it was excellent to see a few new faces, and of course plenty of old friends!

Merry Christmas Everyone and congrats on the winners!

[Geoff]

Thanks people, a great night indeed.
Well done Sheepie et al. - a fine venue, great food at a good price.
Congrats to Wendell for OMOTY and to all the challenge winners.

[Poon]

Glad to know all of you had great time tonight.
Congrats to Wendell for OMOTY and to all the challenge winners.
Cheers
Poon