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by **gstark** on Tue May 31, 2011 5:38 pm

G'day all y'all.

I've returned from my trip OS, and life is, sadly, settling back to normal.

It's been way too long since we've had a dinner, so please set aside Friday June 24, so that we can all get together and catch up with one another.

I'm thinking of somewhere in the Neutral Bay/Cremorne/Mosman area ... perhaps even The Oaks, if nobody comes up with a better suggestion.

Who's in?

by **ATJ** on Tue May 31, 2011 5:59 pm

It's a night dive night (they happen every 2 weeks) but dinner sounds like fun.

Hmm... I wonder if I could dive Clifton Gardens and then come back to The Oaks.

by **dviv** on Tue May 31, 2011 6:17 pm

I'm in

by **Mr Darcy** on Tue May 31, 2011 6:19 pm

Pencil me in. Won't know for sure until the day.

by **biggerry** on Tue May 31, 2011 9:09 pm

I am keen but need to know times - north shore is a fair hike for me after work and childcare pickup. Definitely keen for a few beverages and catch up :up:

by **Reschsmooth** on Tue May 31, 2011 11:16 pm

Using pencil, count me in.

by **aim54x** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:55 am

Pencil me in!

by **surenj** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:39 am

Approximate time?

by **Reschsmooth** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:44 am

surenj wrote:Approximate time?

Dinner time

by **gstark** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:22 am

Reschsmooth wrote:
surenj wrote:Approximate time?

Dinner time

Yep.

Around 7 - 7:30 starting time.

by **biggerry** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:20 am

Reschsmooth wrote:
surenj wrote:Approximate time?

Dinner time

5:30 for 2 yro chaos.8:30 for me. Dinner time is a very loose term nowadays

by **gstark** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:43 am

biggerry wrote:
Reschsmooth wrote:
surenj wrote:Approximate time?

Dinner time

5:30 for 2 yro chaos.8:30 for me. Dinner time is a very loose term nowadays

If we're at the Oaks, then timing doesn't really matter all that much. Rock up as and when.

Hmmm ... just thought of something ....

by **gstark** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:45 am

As an alternate idea ....

PMA is no the same weekend ...

Who all is going there?

And when?

by **ATJ** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:27 am

gstark wrote:PMA is no the same weekend ...

Who all is going there?

I'm not.

by **aim54x** on Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:37 am

gstark wrote:As an alternate idea ....

PMA is no the same weekend ...

Who all is going there?

And when?

I should be there at some point in teh weekend, although I may be pressed into working for the Riesel

by **Matt. K** on Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:05 am

Pencil me and you know who in. Gonna be a great night.

by **Mr Darcy** on Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:46 am

gstark wrote:As an alternate idea ....

PMA is no the same weekend ...

Who all is going there?

And when?

I am thinking. Maybe, just maybe...
Dinner with you reprobates Friday.
Night in a hotel somewhere nearby.
PMA Saturday
Home by train Satidee Arvo.

by **gstark** on Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:03 am

Mr Darcy wrote:
gstark wrote:As an alternate idea ....

PMA is no the same weekend ...

Who all is going there?

And when?

I am thinking. Maybe, just maybe...
Dinner with you reprobates Friday.
Night in a hotel somewhere nearby.
PMA Saturday
Home by train Satidee Arvo.

I think that would be the plan.

by **sirhc55** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 12:26 am

If it’s in Neutral Bay I am in - but being a Neutral Bay native and very familiar with the Oaks Friday night is normally, how shall I put it, bedlam

by **gstark** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:31 am

Chris,

Any alternatives in the Neutral Bay area that you can think of?

by **Reschsmooth** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:16 am

gstark wrote:Chris,

Any alternatives in the Neutral Bay area that you can think of?

Ok not Neutral Bay but up the Road in Crows Nest there is a veritable swag of eateries and Malabar comes to mind as an option

by **gstark** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:41 am

Reschsmooth wrote:
gstark wrote:Chris,

Any alternatives in the Neutral Bay area that you can think of?

Ok not Neutral Bay but up the Road in Crows Nest there is a veritable swag of eateries and Malabar comes to mind as an option

I'm wanting to try to keep it in the Neutral Bay area, if at all possible.

by **Mr Darcy** on Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:01 am

My knowledge of the area is getting very dated these days, but I seem to recall there used to be a number of excellent Indian restaurants just up the road in Crow's Nest.

by **Matt. K** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:55 am

Curry is nyum nyum.

by **Reschsmooth** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:18 pm

Mr Darcy wrote:My knowledge of the area is getting very dated these days, but I seem to recall there used to be a number of excellent Indian restaurants just up the road in Crow's Nest.

Appreciating Gary's preference for a neutral bay setting, there are about 5 Indian restaurants on Pacific Hwy within about 200 meters of each other.

by **gstark** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:48 pm

Reschsmooth wrote:
Mr Darcy wrote:My knowledge of the area is getting very dated these days, but I seem to recall there used to be a number of excellent Indian restaurants just up the road in Crow's Nest.

Appreciating Gary's preference for a neutral bay setting, there are about 5 Indian restaurants on Pacific Hwy within about 200 meters of each other.

Pacific Highway?

Or Military Rd?

by **Mr Darcy** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:17 pm

Personally, I would have thought that Crows Nest IS in the Neutral Bay area.
By my standards - easy walking distance.

By Gary's standards... Hmm., I can see where he is coming from :wink:

Usually from a great distance

There used to be an Indian in the arcade above Dymocks, but from memory it wasn't a great example of the art.
Is the ridiculous Pizza (GPK???) place still there

by **gstark** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:37 pm

Mr Darcy wrote:Personally, I would have thought that Crows Nest IS in the Neutral Bay area.
By my standards - easy walking distance.

I'd place it at about two miles distance, mostly uphill from Neutral Bay.

But I'll be driving; I'm actually not the issue in play here for my preference for the Neutral Bay area.

Is the ridiculous Pizza (GPK???) place still there

No; I think it's gone to that great oven in the sky.

by **stubbsy** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:13 pm

I think Indian sounds good. As for where - I'm happy to defer to a local expert such as Chris for the best to go to.

by **Matt. K** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:02 pm

Chris
You know the area....nominate a good pizzeria or curry house so we know where we are going...that's a good chap.

by **aim54x** on Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:26 pm

Alright, I think I will have to re-read the details, but I am still going to try to make it....

by **radar** on Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:24 pm

Something I will finally be able to attend. I'm visiting PMA on Friday so on the way home, dinner sounds like a perfect idea.

by **Matt. K** on Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:53 pm

Radar
Hope to see you there. I'm hoping to get away from work at attend.

by **stubbsy** on Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:27 am

So in 11 days time we're all getting together for dinner which is fantastic. Trouble is as far so I can see we don't yet have a venue. Shouldn't we get that one sorted soon?

by **gstark** on Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:41 am

I'm working on it, Peter.

by **Reschsmooth** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:05 pm

I am not sure what kind of traction has been made on a venue, but apart from Malabar as Previously suggested, I also recommend Cumin for a good curry.

by **gstark** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:51 pm

Patrick,

Would we need to make a booking for either of those venues?

I'm still somewhat partial to just meeting at the Oaks, as it's casual, easy to get to, no booking would be needed ... yes, Fridays could be a bit busy, but I'm sure we can cope.

What do others think?

It's this coming Friday, in case some hadn't noticed this. Getting some idea of numbers is probably a good idea.

by **ATJ** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:56 pm

I'm fine with the Oaks. As I'll probably be a tad late, it will work better than something more formal.

by **Reschsmooth** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:23 pm

Gary, I would assume yes.

by **Mr Darcy** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:37 pm

My hand is still up, but I need to book accommodation in the area, so the sooner the venue is settled, the sooner I can get that squared away

by **stubbsy** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:38 pm

Wouldn't somewhere we can book be better than the Oaks given this comment by Chris:

"being a Neutral Bay native and very familiar with the Oaks Friday night is normally, how shall I put it, bedlam"

by **gstark** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:10 pm

The last few times I've been there - including a Friday evening - it's not been too chaotic.

Sure, it's been busy, but not totally crazy.

by **radar** on Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:39 pm

I'm still in, Oaks or no Oaks

I'm helping out at the Canon APPA, part of PMA, so not sure exactly what time I will be finished. My prints are being judged between 17:30 - 20:30, so not sure what time I will be able to get there, so an informal setup works better for me. BTW, if people want to see judging for certain categories of the APPA's, see the schedule at:
http://www.appa.aippblog.com/wp-content ... hedule.pdf

cheers,

André

by **gstark** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:18 am

I'm thinking that, given that some will be coming at at different times, keeping it less formal in terms of bookings and the like, The Oaks will be our best bet.

So, The Oaks, at Neutral Bay, from 7pm. We'll deal with the madding crowd as required.

by **sirhc55** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:59 am

If my old legs can make it I will be there on Friday night

by **gstark** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:01 pm

sirhc55 wrote:If my old legs can make it I will be there on Friday night

Looking forward to seeing you there.

by **ATJ** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:35 pm

I'm planning to dive at Clifton Gardens (Mosman) at 6pm which means I should be at The Oaks between 7:30 and 8pm depending on how cold I get.

by **Reschsmooth** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:28 pm

I shall be there at about 7:30. Depending on how fast I walk

by **aim54x** on Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:27 pm

This may prove tricky to get to for me....but I am going to try!

by **dviv** on Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:50 pm

I'll be there

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