Our Xmas dinner meet at the restaurant.

[birddog114]

Hi All,
We're planning to have our Xmas dinner for members + the wifes (the wife will drive you home cos you'll be over the limit after) if it's possible, we can call that's a Xmas dinner meet.

Gary, we should ask for the date some where in December, the 2nd challenge will be ended by Nov. and we will have prizes for 3 best voted photo at the meet. we have to make a decision now otherwise we can't book the room cos Xmas party is every night starting next week and the restaurants will be fully booked, especially Fri/ Sat.

My ideas and recommendation:
( I used to entertained our clients and have our Xmas parties over the years at Hurstville, so I knew them very well, and guaranteed with you guy: the superb of foods that you'll discover).

- A very nice Chinese Restaurant at Hurstville/ 7 or 8 courses/ around $25.00 - $35.00/ head for food only. I'll provide exact cost and menu once we finalized.

(I'll support/ provide all beer & wine + bubblies for the night with my best collection of red and white in my cellar).

If anyone has other ideas about this Xmas dinner meet, please post your opinion, I hope and wish members from NSW countries same as interstate will participate and attend this event.

Thanks guy!!!!!!

[Raydar]

Mate you continue to astound me!!!!!!
Your support & friendship is something not found very often these days.
Thanks mate “again”

This is very tempting

If only we were a little closer??

Cheers
Ray

[xerubus]

depending on the date and how much notice is available.. i might fly down with my wife..

keep us up to date....

cheers

[sheepie]

Sounds great, although as you say, may be difficult to get a date we can all attend!

Hurstville sounds good - just around the corner


hehe

[birddog114]

So you don't have to drive, just walk to the restaurant

[gstark]

Birddog,

I like the idea of Hurstville, because it also means that we're moving around various parts of the city to help make things closer to all, one way or another.

Dates: Wednesdays are out for me, totally. Otherwise, I'm pretty well open. Maybe the first week or weekend in December?

What can we do around December 2, 3 or 4 ?

[plukaduck]

I would prefer a weeknight as there is a lot always happening round that time of year for me. With a little notice I am able to move round a weekend. If it was a weekend night Friday would suit me better than a Saturday.

I think we need to go with the majority as all may be busy with other functions.

Cheers,

Pluka.

[Greg B]

I would be half a chance if it was 2 Dec, slight chance 3 Dec. See what happens.

[Onyx]

Anybody got a spare wife I could borrow for the night?

[MHD]

Maybe but mine comes with added Baby

Friday night would be the best chance of us making it...

My sister is getting married on saturday the 13th so we will be up that weekend...

We leave for NZ on the 16th so anytime between 12 and 16th excluding the 13th would work for us... (no promises, insert baby caveats here)

[Nnnnsic]

Dad (Gary) can't go on December 3rd.

That's the opening night for the 3rd year Graduates Show for my Uni I have yet to tell him about.

He'll know now.

[Geoff]

So...any date in December the 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc...whatever - I will even be erm 'sick' for work to make this one . ..... Birdy - you *ARE* amazing


Geoff

[birddog114]

Ok, we have to make a date now otherwise we won't have enough time to organize.

First question for MHD:

- The second challenge will be end by Nov. so how many days do we require for voting? I can foresee the 2, 3, 4 is very little chance, cos we won't have the result by then.

Second question for all members:

- What's about the Friday 10th or Sat. 11th of December? and that's only two weeks to Xmas Eve.

Please post your opinion, so I can make the decision and get the ball rolls.

[MHD]

Two days should be enough for people to vote...

[gstark]

So,

Given that the earliest possible date (allowing for voting) would have been Dec 3, but I'm told I can't go then, that means Saturday Dec 4, or the following week/end - Thursday Dec 9, Fri Dec 10, or Sat Dec 11.

[birddog114]

So,

Given that the earliest possible date (allowing for voting) would have been Dec 3, but I'm told I can't go then, that means Saturday Dec 4, or the following week/end - Thursday Dec 9, Fri Dec 10, or Sat Dec 11.

Hi All,
We have 3 days to choose so make your selection in one of the above 3 days.

[sheepie]

The weekend of the 9th-11th would be best for me - prefer the weekend, but Thursday night is ok (especially as it's my b/day - but don't tell anyone!).

[Kristine]

I will be in Sydney in December - and would love to come and meet everyone. I will be available almost any time. May have plans on the 9th or 10th (30th Birthday is on the 9th).

Cheers
Kristine

[birddog114]

I will be in Sydney in December - and would love to come and meet everyone. I will be available almost any time. May have plans on the 9th or 10th (30th Birthday is on the 9th).

Cheers
Kristine

Great!!!! At least we can say happy birthday to you by toasting a bubbly on your Birthday

[gstark]

We have 2 birthdays on the 9th.

While I think it would truly be great to celebrate on that date, subject to the participants being willing, but accepting that they may have other commitments (but who'd choose family over us?) I guess that the following evening wouldn't be too bad.

So ... I suspect that we've got this narrowed this down to Friday December 10 as the preferred date.

[Matt. K]

Friday is good for me.

[W00DY]

Bummer, I'm booked up for nearly three weeks in a row during this time

W00DY

[Glen]

All dates are relatively ok for me except the weekend of 5-6th Dec as off bushwalking. One thought if we wanted to be a bit earlier we could always end the challenge one day early. Weekdays may eliminate conflicts as many Christmas parties are on Fridays

[birddog114]

Hi All,
So we say the Friday 10th December, everyone agree? If this day is Ok then I'll find the place, I have on my list 3 restaurants that we normally entertained our customers and family members, they should honour my reservation, because I'll have another Xmas party for my Company also.
OK, we should do the roll call now:
WHO's in? and with the wife or partner or girl friend or boy friend?
Check-in please!!!!!
Please remember, we do need someone to take care the driving back home otherwise we have to use taxi, I'm sure we will be over the limit and I'll get the blame

[sheepie]

I'm in = just me though, the wife doesn't fancy the idea of spending the night with a group of people like me!

[xerubus]

i'm out... my birthday is that week and I'm sure my wife and kids will be doing something for me on Friday night...

have a great time all....

[gstark]

Probably three from here ...

[birddog114]

Probably three from here ...

Gary,
Sorry we can have"probably", have to confirmed and as soon as I booked, I need monies from you.
Thanks

[Glen]

Birddog, definitely in for 1 will confirm 2nd or not later this evening

[MHD]

Very good chance we will be in just need to confirm...

[Killakoala]

Count me in for one.

My ship is supposed to be at sea that week but we will hopefully be back in on Friday sometime. Even if i have to get there directly from work i will try to be there I will happily pay in advance too. If i can't make it then it's out of my control, blame the Navy.

I do have a CDMA phone so i should be able to confirm some time that week to you by phone if i will be there. (CDMA will give me the extra range )

[Glen]

Birddog, in for one

[Mj]

Friday 10/12 looks good from my end, however Birddog... don't pencil me in yet... I'll check will my social director and make sure that there are no conflicts and that I can secure transport !!!

[birddog114]

Very good chance we will be in just need to confirm...

Hi MHD,
Try to be in cos you're the Challenge Organizer (CO) and perhaps you have to brief the attendees how's the challenge going and the final results.
And once again, I wish the final result will be announced at the Xmas dinner meet and from a sealed envelope, it will bring surprises to everyone in our community and make the meet more creatively with the Challenge No 2 Award. All the results will be posted late that night or early tomorrow morning on to our forum depends on how bad we will have after the drinks
How do ya think?

[Geoff]

DEFINATELY! Thanx!

[Geoff]

2 thanx



Geoff.

[ajo43]

would have loved to have come but that is the same night as my work xmas party.

Next time...

[Mj]

Birddog... not sure where I left you regarding the xmas dinner...
I've checked with my social director and she has given approval for the 10/12... just for one though I believe...

cheers,

Michael.

[Matt. K]

Hi Birddog
Just checked this site again...I'm sure I booked myself and wife in for the dinner but now can't seem to find that post. Just to confirm, Myself and one for xmas dinner.

[joet]

My wife and I would love to come to the Xmas party and meet some of the people. Count us in please!!

Regards,

joet

[JordanP]

Is it too late for a late addition. Just found out I might be in Sydney for that weekend?

[birddog114]

JordanP,
Not too late, we still have room for both of you.
Please confirm

[Kris]

Sorry guys, wont be able to make this one

but have fun!!!!!!!

[JordanP]

Excellent - thanks Birddog. It will be just me and I will be abke to confirm after flights are finalised in the next day or two.

Cheers,

[birddog114]

No problem Craig!

[JordanP]

Hi Birddog,

a definite confirmation. Flights are booked and I'll be there. Can't wait to meet everyone