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Title: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 28 May 08 09:57 BST (UK)

After todays mini meet in Ipswich with gjil and Mongoose, we've decided we're going to have another on the 19th October at Southbank..........who'd like to come??

So far we have

Karenlee
Tephra
Jackie
KazzaQld
Ozlady
Trish
Charlotte

Grab a canoe - broomstick - camel - jet ski - or just your walking boots and make your way over here.

Barbara

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Wednesday 28 May 08 10:17 BST (UK)
Now that's created an immediate problem for those of us (maybe only one of us) who have said we will try to go to the Melbourne Meet on the same day!  I will have to offer my apologies for the Brisbane meet.

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 28 May 08 13:32 BST (UK)



Not a problem Marie, perhaps the next time we have a meet      ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 29 May 08 08:34 BST (UK)
Perhaps...  as long as it doesn't clash with anything next time!  ::) ::)

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 09:42 BST (UK)
Hi MarieC

We shall have to link you to Dee - she travelled SA to Brisbane & you are heading Brisbane to Melbourne - very impressive  :)

I would LOVE an excuse to visit Sydney. Are there any NSW chatters who want to organise a meet - I'll be there! Whatever the day.

Barbara

Where are we meeting? Is it to be  a carefree day where we eat drink and chat? I should probably catch the bus! Apart from the price of fuel, driving does interfere with the drinking.

And another question (I have had a few YTs this pm) - does it have to be a Sunday? Awful busy in that part of town on a Sunday. Could those that do have to work to support the family have a day off work so we could meet on a Tuesday. Tuesday's are my favourite day. Everyone stays home or goes to work. Going to other places is a breeze.

You may yell at me if I am not allowed to make such suggestions - no doubt it was all worked out at the late lunch that I missed  :-\  :-\

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 29 May 08 09:46 BST (UK)



Hi Trish

Yep...........you should have stayed around for the lunch and chin wag session, that's when all the arrangements were made.......I'm just posting the info, shout at Karenlee and Dee and Kazza............    ;D ;D ;D

This next one is only going to be a meal and a natter and a drink and a natter and another drink and a natter............you get the picture     ;D ;D

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ricky1 on Thursday 29 May 08 09:48 BST (UK)
yep get the picture ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 29 May 08 09:51 BST (UK)



Will you be paddling your canoe over Ricky??

Oh by the way, I spoke to Ozlady last night and she sent her apologies for Wednesday, totally unforeseen circumstances kept her away.      :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 09:58 BST (UK)



Hi Trish

Yep...........you should have stayed around for the lunch and chin wag session, that's when all the arrangements were made.......I'm just posting the info, shout at Karenlee and Dee and Kazza............    ;D ;D ;D

This next one is only going to be a meal and a natter and a drink and a natter and another drink and a natter............you get the picture     ;D ;D

Barbara

I have 1 - yes that is ONE appointment per week and you manage to organise a pub lunch on that particular day. I am beginning to think it is an English plot against we Irish rebels. No wonder my folks didn't want to register their childers  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 29 May 08 10:00 BST (UK)



I'll speak to the others and see if we can change it.............just for you!!  How does the Saturday suit you??
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 29 May 08 10:07 BST (UK)
Hi MarieC

We shall have to link you to Dee - she travelled SA to Brisbane & you are heading Brisbane to Melbourne - very impressive  :)

I would LOVE an excuse to visit Sydney. Are there any NSW chatters who want to organise a meet - I'll be there! Whatever the day.

Trish

Like your good self, Trish, I wanted an excuse to visit Melbourne, a city that  I really like - plus I'd love to meet some of our Southern Rootschatters!

The date of the Melbourne Meet has been advertised on here for quite a while, and I do think it's a shame that the Brisbane Meet has been organised in competition, as it were...

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 10:12 BST (UK)



I'll speak to the others and see if we can change it.............just for you!!  How does the Saturday suit you??

Didn't I just mention Tuesday  ???  ???  -  but I can come any day except Wednesday Barbara - so I will accept the majority vote for Sunday - I just wondered, in my YT state,  if another day outside of the weekend was considered. I'll retire defeated and come on Sunday.

Trish

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Thursday 29 May 08 10:15 BST (UK)
Hi MarieC

We shall have to link you to Dee - she travelled SA to Brisbane & you are heading Brisbane to Melbourne - very impressive  :)

I would LOVE an excuse to visit Sydney. Are there any NSW chatters who want to organise a meet - I'll be there! Whatever the day.

Trish

Like your good self, Trish, I wanted an excuse to visit Melbourne, a city that  I really like - plus I'd love to meet some of our Southern Rootschatters!

The date of the Melbourne Meet has been advertised on here for quite a while, and I do think it's a shame that the Brisbane Meet has been organised in competition, as it were...

MarieC

Well I think the intention was in conjunction rather than in competition - a kind of global virtual meet if you will!

I don't think anyone thought that people from Brisbane would be going to Melbourne for their meet - suppose we should have really.....

Maybe we do look at a midweek meet although speaking as a wageslave that does make it trickier....
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 10:17 BST (UK)
I shall have to whisper MarieC - I'm not much of a fan of Melbourne - I eternally get lost, I get confused with the trams, and I am never in the lane I should be in to get anywhere. How anyone turns right in the centre city area is truly beyond me   :-\  :-\  BUT they have great food in Lygon Street and I know how to get there!!

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 10:19 BST (UK)
Kazza

Forgive me - I just had a couple of vinos & thought Tuesday would be a good day - my apologies to those souls who needs must are working for us all - Sunday is just fine!

Actually Sunday is probably cheaper on the bus than other days, unless you have one of those cards that charge you extra just because they can

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 29 May 08 10:34 BST (UK)



Sorry and all that folks.......but it really doesn't matter WHEN the day or date is, there's always going to be somebody who can't make it that particular day or date, it's Murphy's Law isn't it.   

And like Kazza said, it wasn't meant to be in competition with Melbourne.........although let's face it, Brisbane wins over Melbourne any day!!.........rather in conjunction with it.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 29 May 08 10:42 BST (UK)
Trish,

I never try to drive in Melbourne, I catch the wonderful trams (agree the traffic rules are confusing), and I don't follow AFL.  I just love the parks, the beauty of the city, the history, the food, the shopping, the MCG, the cricket, the MCG...  Only thing I don't like is the climate, and I'm hoping to jag a warm weekend!  Melbourne is a wonderful city.

MarieC

PS  Did I mention the MCG??
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Thursday 29 May 08 10:47 BST (UK)



Too true Barbara...... there are always those who would not be able to make it no matter what day or where or when or whatever....  shame about that, but it's easier to just pick the details and then post 'em and see who answers "YES".

Fingers crossed that the weather is a darned sight better than it's been today.... tomorrow and the weekend supposed to be even worse.  Looks like Barry and Deb picked a good time to leave Brisbane. ;D

Hey MarieC ....... what's that about the "G"?  Do you like it there or what?? ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Thursday 29 May 08 11:11 BST (UK)
Now  tell  me is  it still  coolish  down  Brissie way  in  October?

Just  might  have to see what  I  can  do,  no one seemed  interested in a  mini  meet in Townsville.

So  I  might  have to venture down  to the big smoke, twice in  one  year oh  my  giddy stars ;D

Jenn of  the North
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 29 May 08 11:14 BST (UK)
The "G"?  Cricket, Karenlee, cricket!  Wonderful cricket ground with a great historical museum.  Cricket - the game they play in heaven!

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Thursday 29 May 08 11:33 BST (UK)


Well it aint the Arctic and it aint the tropics either Jenn............... it's usually pretty nice in October actually............. so come on down and check it out............

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Thursday 29 May 08 11:50 BST (UK)
I am  coming down  the  first week  of July  so  I  reckon  that October will be  a tad warmer,  After  living  up  this  way  for many  years  anything  under 20  is  cold  to  me  8) so  I will  probably  feel  like  Antarctica to me

best wishes Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 29 May 08 12:06 BST (UK)
I am  coming down  the  first week  of July  so  I  reckon  that October will be  a tad warmer,  After  living  up  this  way  for many  years  anything  under 20  is  cold  to  me  8) so  I will  probably  feel  like  Antarctica to me

best wishes Jenn

Hi Jenn

If you have a few spare hours away from the birds  :)  in July, let us know - we can always have a mini mini meet & say hello over a vino! What part of town are you inhabiting - we seem to have rootschatters from the four corners of Brisbane  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 29 May 08 14:37 BST (UK)



We could organise a Mini Mini Meet........no problem..........I think - maybe - possibly!!!


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 02:56 BST (UK)




What day/date do you have free for a meet up Jenn??   We could all meet up at Southbank!!


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Friday 30 May 08 03:58 BST (UK)
Hello  there

Trisha and Tephra,  that would be  wonderfull  however we  have only four days free leading  up to the Parrot Convention  and we are travelling down  with  our friends and so far they have organized  "stuff"  for at least two days  a trip to  the Ipswich Railway Museum..don't know if that grabs me  but apparently  it  is good?  I really  want to go down to Bryon  Bay on one of  our days,  it is a standing  joke  either  my  husband  if  he  is driving or  Merv our  mate allways  miss the turnoff  when  we are heading further south on our yearly adventure. So  I  said  this  year  I  am  driving  down  even  if I  got to go by myself!!!

So  I  think  it  will be too damn difficult  which is a real  shame  cause it would be so lovely  to  put a face to a name  so will  have to try  for  the end of the year,  but I  do  know we are back down  to Brissie  on  our  own  early  next year about  march  so  would  love  to do  it then  if  I  miss October.

Thanks  ladies  for  your  very  kind  offer,  I  hope  you are getting lots of  that  lovely  rain  falling  down  there at  the moment

kind regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 30 May 08 04:02 BST (UK)

Oh no Jenn, don't go to Byron by yourself....................... TAKE ME WITH YOU. ;D ;D ;D

I love it there and it's definately the kind of place where you need someone with you  --------  even if it's to whisper and giggle " Blimey did you see THAT!!!"   Byron is that kind of place.  There's a fantastic cake shop, and some wonderful galleries with amazing local artwork.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Friday 30 May 08 04:12 BST (UK)
Did  you say  cake shop,  now  that beats a bottle  shop  in  my  Book well almost (she says sighing)
Perhaps  Rootschatters  could cover cake shops in Australia  for any  overseas visitors,  a  lot have died  out because of Woolies and Coles  though.
  There is a glorious cake shop  in Urala in NSW  that is to die for all  the old fashioned cakes it was so hard to choose  just one.

Byron  is just a wonderfull  place  have not been  there since the early seventies, I  do so  want to see  what modernization  has  done to the  place.

Kind regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 30 May 08 04:21 BST (UK)


Jenn

This shop in Byron is to DIE FOR.  Pastries  -- both savoury and sweet, cakes, rolls, tarts, pies.  It's got the lot.  We always go in there when we go down. 

Don't despair, there are a couple of bottle shops too......... and some really great little cafe/restaurants.  One is The Balcony, great comfy couches out on a huge verandah, fantastic food, and lots of different wines, cocktails and beers to choose from........  Could stay all day if the bank balance would allow.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Friday 30 May 08 05:46 BST (UK)

Oh no Jenn, don't go to Byron by yourself....................... TAKE ME WITH YOU. ;D ;D ;D

I love it there and it's definately the kind of place where you need someone with you  --------  even if it's to whisper and giggle " Blimey did you see THAT!!!"   Byron is that kind of place.  There's a fantastic cake shop, and some wonderful galleries with amazing local artwork.

Karenlee

Hi Karenlee

Seems you may need gumboots for the walking in the cemetery at the minute  ;D

I foolishly drove through (crawled through, hiccuped through) BB one January a couple of years ago - there are more peaceful places to visit on the NSW coast - wall to wall cars - just impossible

Jenn

If you drive down the motor way from Brisbane & once over the border take the exit to Kingscliffe/Cabarita - I think the Road is called the Tweed Valley way or similar - there are some beautiful spots. As long as it isn't the school holidays reasonably quiet. Drive throught to Pottsville and you can return the same way or short cut back up the freeway. Much closer and a nicer drive than going to Byron Bay - but perhaps the BB addicts will disagree.

My daughter wanted to go to BB for New Years Eve a few years ago - when I discovered  it was going to cost $3000 for an apartment for 1 week  :-\  :-\  we didn't make it.

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 06:52 BST (UK)



I wish you lot would stop talking about cake shops..........I'm putting on kilos by the minute    ::) ::) ::)

It would be lovely if you could get even a couple of hours off.......skip the Railway Museum and come and meet up with us lot..........Karen will bring a cake..........promise      ;D ;D

Hi Karen      :-*

Hi Trish          ;)

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 30 May 08 06:54 BST (UK)

Course I will Barbara.... and you'll bring the YT huh?

Karenlee
who agrees that Jenn should skip the Railway Museum and do something more interesting - like visit with us. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 06:58 BST (UK)



There you go Jenn............get OH to drop you off at Southbank on the way through, promise you'll have more fun with us lot      ;D ;D

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 30 May 08 06:59 BST (UK)

Won't be as nice as one from the shop at Byron, but it'll be a good one............... chocolate okay with you lot??

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 07:07 BST (UK)


Make it Double Choc and you're on           ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Friday 30 May 08 07:07 BST (UK)
O h  it does  sound  nice  we will  be staying  first up  at Indooroopilly  have  I  spelt  that right ;D  

So  is  that difficult  to  make  my  way  into  town/Southbank,  I will be the short plump middleaged old lady  freezing her butt off. :o

Jenn of the North
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 07:10 BST (UK)



It's easy to get to Southbank by either train or bus from Indooroopooolilllly........ :P   and you'll be in good company with the rest of the middle aged plump ladies freezing their butt off...........moi excluded of course         ::) ::)


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 30 May 08 08:22 BST (UK)


Oi Sunshine............speak for yourself........plump maybe, but middle aged -- not a chance baby. :P

Southbank from Indro is easy.... there's a bus or a train into the city and a walk over a bridge and you're there.  There are several websites that will provide information about access to the city and southbank from lots of places.  Of course, I could always come get you and we can go together.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 30 May 08 08:27 BST (UK)

Whoooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooo   PrueM is trying to get up for the October Mini Meet........   ;D ;D

So that's

KazzaQld
Karenlee
Ozlady
Trish
Me
Prue
JackieQld
Charlotte


Who else??

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Friday 30 May 08 08:38 BST (UK)
O h  it does  sound  nice  we will  be staying  first up  at Indooroopilly  have  I  spelt  that right ;D  

So  is  that difficult  to  make  my  way  into  town/Southbank,  I will be the short plump middleaged old lady  freezing her butt off. :o

Jenn of the North

If you're at indooroopilly (with the world's worst shopping town) I'll pick you up on the way  8)  8) - somewhere - or there is ye olde fancy cake shop right there - speaking of cakes - and I can't remember the name - but they used to be in Edward Street - until the block got rebuilt

Trish

Edit: My FIL would think it a sin if I took you away from the Railway workshops - he used to work there - says it is the best museum in the universe - I haven't been there  :-\

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:07 BST (UK)



Just thought I'd bring this back to the top.........is everyone still on for the meet??


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:15 BST (UK)
Oh  dear not me  for July  but  definately  hoping for the  October meet. 

Now  Trisha why  is  the Indooroopilly shopping centre  the Worst!

regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:19 BST (UK)


1.  You'll get lost

2.  You'll lose your car

3.  It's a b*gg*r getting in to

4.  You'll get lost

5.  It's a b*gg*r getting out of

6.  You'll get lost.

Pity about the July meet up Jenn, but do give it a try for October.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:21 BST (UK)
Oh  Barbara  you  did made me  laugh.  Now we are staying one street back from it.  So  maybe better to  walk.  Is it worth a  look  do  you  think?

regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:26 BST (UK)



I haven't been for years, but yes, it's worth it.........or it was!!!   Much better to walk, but do watch the traffic, it's deadly      :-\

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:36 BST (UK)
Indooroopilly is much easier than Chermside IMHO - but then I grew up near Indro and my Mum used to have a shop in the complex, so I know it well.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:38 BST (UK)



That does help Kazza............ ;D ;D   Perhaps it's only me that gets lost in shopping centres.......    ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Tuesday 17 June 08 07:41 BST (UK)
Well I get lost in Chermside!   I am not bad at navigating them though - have been all over Queensland installing computers in shops so you get to see all kinds.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Tuesday 17 June 08 09:36 BST (UK)


Oh, what terrible things to say about one of the best shopping centres in Brisbane after the City itself.  I love Indro..... it's got everything........ well almost.....

Jenn............. I'll come with you.... I never get lost there.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 10:22 BST (UK)


There's always a first time........ ;D ;D ;D

And we're to get another for our meet are we Karen??
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Tuesday 17 June 08 10:25 BST (UK)


Not sure Barbara.... there was interest shown at the time...... we'll see if it last the distance.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 10:29 BST (UK)



I'll bring the list forward.

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 17 June 08 10:31 BST (UK)



Let me know if there's anyone else for the meet.........the more the merrier      ;D


KazzaQld
Karenlee
Ozlady
Trish
Me
Prue      Maybe
JackieQld   
Charlotte
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 17 June 08 15:32 BST (UK)


Oh, what terrible things to say about one of the best shopping centres in Brisbane after the City itself.  I love Indro..... it's got everything........ well almost.....

Jenn............. I'll come with you.... I never get lost there.

Karenlee

karenlee

I'm getting the soap out after that support for Indooroopilly - bricks and mortar. Have you ever looked at it from Mt Cootha or the top of the Cemetery - ahhhhhhhh - terrible place

But, if you like shopping centres, it's probably no worse than others  ;D

It's certainly not a getting lost place Barbara - 3 floors - straight, no curves and corners - 1 building. My daughter rang 000 for help the first time I went to the Myer Centre in the city. Convinced I was lost for all time  ;D   ;D Definitely take the packed lunch.

And for whoever said to get the bus from Indro to the city and walk over the bridge to Southbank? The bus goes over the bridge - no need to walk - unless you want the exercise  ;D  ;D - but oh my gosh - got the bus home last Wednesday at 4pm - sardines is the polite description as to us in the bus - 35 minutes from City to Indro- ahhhhhhh

Is 19 October a Sunday? If so, I might drive, if I can afford the petrol. If you get there before 10, can usually park in the library car park.

Trish

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Tuesday 17 June 08 22:38 BST (UK)
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,248273.0.html

At  the  risk  of committing offences explained  therein ;)

It  is good  to  se  you  Brissie folk getting  out so  well.................it is very helpfull  to a "bushie"  to  know a little of  the big smoke  they are visiting.  SO  girls  where is  the best shopping centre??????????

Jenn of  the  north coast
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Wednesday 18 June 08 03:49 BST (UK)
I think the items "best" and "shopping centre" are a contradiction in terms, but perhaps there is a "best" of something that should not exist!! 

I'm just a grouch - but I liked the smaller local centres that used to exist.

I stopped going to Indooropilly when they downsized the medicare office to the extent that the corridoor was so crowded with the queue I thought there were free giveaways & waited with the rest.

I got lost one too many times at the Myer Centre and gave it away. I cried when they closed the old David Jones city store and have been to their new store  just the once.

Most other places you have to arrive by 9am to get a parking space - and I don't get up much before that time  ::)  I rather liked the US shopping hours (years ago) Nothing opened before 10am  :D

I think you will find the railway museum much more interesting than shopping centres, Jenn, but if not there is a new set of shops in Ipswich called "Riverlink" very close to the old railway workshops  8)

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 18 June 08 05:48 BST (UK)



Trish, I can get lost in Woolies Supermarket!!    ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Wednesday 18 June 08 06:43 BST (UK)
Shopping is not my forte,  get a bit claustrophobic at Christmas with crowds, so  not a  big must do  but  have some shopping to be done.  Apprently  there is a  Picaso exhibition  on  done  there at  that time  too

regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Wednesday 18 June 08 06:46 BST (UK)


Yes Jenn.  There is a showing of Picasso's personal art collection here at the GOMA  ( Gallery of Modern Art ).  Which is right next door to the State Library which has lots of family history stuff........ ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Wednesday 18 June 08 07:09 BST (UK)
Trish

Better start a petrol fund, if we are going to drive to Darwin to look for your mysterious ancestor!!  ;D ;D

I can relate to getting lost in the Myer Centre - I did that a number of times when I first went into it.  Rarely go into any Brissie shopping centres now, for obvious reasons.  I agree that shopping centres are not nice places.

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Wednesday 18 June 08 11:07 BST (UK)



Trish, I can get lost in Woolies Supermarket!!    ::) ::) ::)

How on earth did you find your way to Australia  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Wednesday 18 June 08 11:08 BST (UK)


Yes Jenn.  There is a showing of Picasso's personal art collection here at the GOMA  ( Gallery of Modern Art ).  Which is right next door to the State Library which has lots of family history stuff........ ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee

Sounds good Karenlee - we agree  :)  :)

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Wednesday 18 June 08 11:18 BST (UK)
Heavy sighs in South Australia.......

Can't come to Queensland again so soon......  :'(  :'(  :'(


I'll just have to look at my photos of last time.......  ;D

.....dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 18 June 08 12:23 BST (UK)



Trish, I can get lost in Woolies Supermarket!!    ::) ::) ::)

How on earth did you find your way to Australia  ;D  ;D


There was this ruddy great plane with Australia written on the side.........we jumped on it!!!

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 19 June 08 06:16 BST (UK)



Trish, I can get lost in Woolies Supermarket!!    ::) ::) ::)

How on earth did you find your way to Australia  ;D  ;D

There was this ruddy great plane with Australia written on the side.........we jumped on it!!!


I thought they all had pictures of Kangaroos on them  ;D   ;D  Probably means the same think over there - I remember the lass who said she was expecting to see Kangaroos walking down the streets of Sydney when she came to Australia  ;D

Was it you who said that Barbara  :o  :o

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Thursday 19 June 08 06:29 BST (UK)
Could well have been Barbara.  Certainly wouldn't have been her sensible mother.   Makes you wonder how some mothers do have 'em?

charlotte
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 19 June 08 06:40 BST (UK)
Could well have been Barbara.  Certainly wouldn't have been her sensible mother.   Makes you wonder how some mothers do have 'em?

charlotte

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 19 June 08 07:10 BST (UK)

Quote

I thought they all had pictures of Kangaroos on them  ;D   ;D  Probably means the same think over there - I remember the lass who said she was expecting to see Kangaroos walking down the streets of Sydney when she came to Australia  ;D

Was it you who said that Barbara  :o  :o
Trish
Quote

Nah, must have been one of yer rellies........    ::) ::)


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 12:49 BST (UK)
Hi all,
I think it could be interesting that the Brissy meet is the same day as the Melbourne meet, how can we do some kind of hook up?
The meet is at my place, so computer access no problem for us.

Hope you all have a great time, I think our numbers are somewhere between 20 and 30 now  :o  . . . and did I mention it is at my place  :o


Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 20 June 08 12:51 BST (UK)



Wasn't it at your place last time Margaret.........you're a sucker for punishment     ;D ;D ;D

I think there's only a few of us going to meet at Southbank in Brisbane....we should have the weather for it in October.

A link up, the only thing I can think of at the moment is by phone.......Unless Karen has a Lap Top!!!

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 12:55 BST (UK)
Hi Tephra,
yep it was at my place last year.
And it was such a success I thought, why not, again. 8)

We have just added on a deck, so hopefully I can accommodate the mob ;D

I have a few projects on the go for the meet, but shhhh, some of it is secret.

Phone sounds ok.  Laptop too, but it would be great if we had visuals. :-\

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 20 June 08 12:58 BST (UK)



Secret projects...........hmmmmmm sounds interesting, tell me more, promise I wont tell anyone      ;) ;)

Visuals.........I'll have to work on that.     ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 12:59 BST (UK)
Oh and Dee, whats with the heavy Sighs ???
Your coming here!!!

Tephra, sending p.m. not allowed to tell MarieC, Dee, or Cazza.  ;)


Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 20 June 08 13:01 BST (UK)



My lips are sealed             :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Friday 20 June 08 13:03 BST (UK)
Oh and Dee, whats with the heavy Sighs ???
Your coming here!!!

Tephra, sending p.m. not allowed to tell MarieC, Dee, or Cazza.  ;)


Margaret

I know, Margaret.....but I'd like to be at both......

Greedy, aren't I?   ;D  ;D  ;D


.....dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 13:06 BST (UK)
I'd like to be at both too.  :)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Friday 20 June 08 13:09 BST (UK)
Now I'm back from Sydney, I'll have to start thinking about Melbourne......better get organised on booking things.......  :D  :D



.....dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 13:15 BST (UK)
I would offer my spare room, but lately my house has become the backpackers hostel for the elderly  ;D
OH auntie said " I like this boarding house, I might stay another week", she was having a joke of course. Not bad for 88.

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 20 June 08 13:17 BST (UK)



Or you're hoping she was joking............!!!     :o :o :o


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Friday 20 June 08 13:21 BST (UK)
Yeah, she's gone now, but her brother moved in the day she moved out, he is 86, stayed a week and half, but he was just out of hospital so shall forgive him.

Mind you had him here for 3 months before anyway.

Think I might knock down some walls so I don't have a spare room ;D

Thats it, I'm off to bed.

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 20 June 08 13:36 BST (UK)



That sounds like an excellent idea..........or get a large shed for the back yard and offer them that!!!

Night Margaret

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Friday 20 June 08 13:55 BST (UK)



Wasn't it at your place last time Margaret.........you're a sucker for punishment     ;D ;D ;D

I think there's only a few of us going to meet at Southbank in Brisbane....we should have the weather for it in October.

A link up, the only thing I can think of at the moment is by phone.......Unless Karen has a Lap Top!!!

Barbara

State  library there - free access to the internet  :D  (might have to book a time) but then again - mostly having brunch a distance away  - I have a lap top but no mobile connection  :(

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 01:16 BST (UK)



We'll work something out Trish.......might have to ask the Library what they have available re web cams!!!

Don't fancy our chances though       ;D ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Saturday 21 June 08 02:18 BST (UK)
I have a laptop with wifi and can bring webcam - sorted!!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 02:20 BST (UK)



Well done Kazza.... :-* :-*.......I knew it would get sorted out........Now all we need to do is remember NOT to face the web cam with a drink in our hands!!         ;D ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Saturday 21 June 08 02:30 BST (UK)
Not sure how we'd do it - Meg do you have a Skype account? or MSN has video chat I think too?
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Saturday 21 June 08 03:02 BST (UK)
kazza, Are you trying to put people off coming or does one wear a carnival mask?

charlotte
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Saturday 21 June 08 03:04 BST (UK)
My webcam is not very big - you would have to choose to put yourself in front of it.

So please don't be put off - there will be no compulsion to appear in front of the camera - web or otherwise! :)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: geniecolgan on Saturday 21 June 08 03:14 BST (UK)
Oh, come on girls, don't be coy  ;D

You can't all have warts on yor noses.

Ah! Vanity - thy name is woman ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Saturday 21 June 08 03:22 BST (UK)
My webcam is not very big - you would have to choose to put yourself in front of it.

So please don't be put off - there will be no compulsion to appear in front of the camera - web or otherwise! :)

Kazza, Just joking- I don't scare easy so dream on if you wish about "complusion" and me ;D ;D ;D

Can't see certain others either such as, I think their names starts with B & K , being compelled to do any thing ever   ::) ::)

charlotte
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 07:26 BST (UK)



You're right there Charlotte.........no cameras for me thank you       ;D ;D ;D


Arbara......    ;) ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Peonie on Saturday 21 June 08 08:17 BST (UK)

Hi Barbara,

think I can make the meet on the 19th unless I am called away for Oma duties.

mz
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 08:22 BST (UK)


Fantastic.........I'll add your name to the list       ;D ;D

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 08:24 BST (UK)


Just brought this forward.

Let me know if there's anyone else for the meet.........the more the merrier     


KazzaQld
Karenlee
Ozlady
Trish
Me
Prue      Maybe
JackieQld   
Charlotte
Mike Zulu


Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Saturday 21 June 08 08:34 BST (UK)
Now WHAT weren't you allowed to tell MarieC, a page or two back??  ??? ???

I'm rather peeved that Brisbane put their meet on the same day as Melbourne.  But I'd already committed to yours, Margaret, so if I get to one, it will be the Melbourne one.

No cameras please, webcams or other.  It only causes big problems (and I speak from experience!)

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 08:44 BST (UK)



Is there something we're not allowed to tell you Marie..........     ::) ::) ::)   As she walks away all innocent       ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Saturday 21 June 08 09:00 BST (UK)
Well, if there are going to be secrets, and in-groups, and those-who-know-things and those-who-don't, I'll probably forget about all meets!  Not my scene, this kind of thing...

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Saturday 21 June 08 09:14 BST (UK)
Secrets, Secrets - I love secrets - I tell 'em to everyone - Maybe that is why no-one has told me a secret lately  :-\  :-\

Unlike my grandmother, who kept a secret for 87 years - I can't last 87 minutes - just maybe 87 seconds ;D

KazzaQld - you are obviously the computer expert - what is a wifi and a skype account  - On second thoughts, my brain really doesn't handle adsl wans and most other techo words - so I'll pass  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 21 June 08 09:22 BST (UK)


Marie, I thought you'd said after the meet in Brisbane nearly a year ago you wouldn't be going to any more anyway!!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Saturday 21 June 08 09:33 BST (UK)
I don't know anything about in-groups......but I know Margaret is working on a special project that is to be a surprise for us all.  :D  :D

I'm just looking forward to meeting other Rootschatters. As for cameras and photos....I'll have my camera and camcorder with me .....they gather memories for ME. (If anyone wants to opt out, that is their choice.)

It is lovely to sit and look back at things like that....especially when you spend so much of your time alone.

I would never share those "memories" in a public forum without permission of those concerned.


.....dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Saturday 21 June 08 10:10 BST (UK)
Do you have room in your albums / on your computer for any "grown up" pictures Dee  ;D You have a most wonderful collection of the wee one  :)

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:18 BST (UK)
Sorry all, I have not had any notification in the last few days  :'(

Marie, please don't be upset, the surprise should be a nice one, its all good, really.

Ok, no web, no pics, just hello on the computer or via phone.

Sorry if I stressed anyone.
Both meets should be a lot of fun, but ours in Melbourne will be better, so Marie - get that bag packed and ready for a great time  :o  ;D  ;D  ;D

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:27 BST (UK)
Maybe we should just have it in Sydney & all meet there  :D  I do love Sydney.  Given the price of fuel, we would probably need to use Barbara's cycle bus  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:30 BST (UK)
Hi Trish,
sounds like a plan 8)
Maybe next year though, I just couldn't do it this year.

cheers
Margaret

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: liverpool annie on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:38 BST (UK)


Can I just say something ?? ... you guys keep having meets and I have a "little green eye "  :-\ :-\

So ... whats to eat when you all get there ??  :D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:44 BST (UK)
Hi Annie,
wish you could make the trip.
Us down south haven't made up our mind yet, last year was 'bring a plate', more food than we could eat.

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: tropicalj on Tuesday 24 June 08 04:50 BST (UK)
Quote
Maybe we should just have it in Sydney & all meet there    I do love Sydney.  Given the price of fuel, we would probably need to use Barbara's cycle bus 


That is really a  very good  idead Trisha  a big  meet  like  they  have  in  the Uk

Sydney  is  close  to  Melbourne and Brissie  well as  close as  you  can  get in  our big wide country  plus you  can get direct flight from  Adeliade  to Sydney and oh of  course Townsville  to Sydney.

Where abouts  in  Sydney  would  we all  go..............Rookwood cemetery ;D

regards Jenn
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 05:13 BST (UK)
Jenn


Bondi Beach, of course - where else does one go in Sydney  ;D  - although I do have a few family at Rookwood.

Annie - we talk - no time for food - and if you try to go to the local pub for afters - Barbara gets everyone lost  ::)  ::)

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Tuesday 24 June 08 05:39 BST (UK)
And then I'd have two reasons to visit Sydney.......  :D  :D  :D



......dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:02 BST (UK)
Jenn


Bondi Beach, of course - where else does one go in Sydney  ;D  - although I do have a few family at Rookwood.

Annie - we talk - no time for food - and if you try to go to the local pub for afters - Barbara gets everyone lost  ::)  ::)

Trish


I keep telling you, I didn't get lost I knew exactly where I was.........it was the Tavern that got misplaced!!

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:08 BST (UK)
Annie - we talk - no time for food - and if you try to go to the local pub for afters - Barbara gets everyone lost  ::)  ::)


I keep telling you, I didn't get lost I knew exactly where I was.........it was the Tavern that got misplaced!!

Barbara

The Cornish grandmother wouldn't believe that story Barbara, and neither does her grandaughter  ;D  But the latter will have to turn up to the meet, if only to ensure we make it to lunch before sundown  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:13 BST (UK)



Oh yee of little faith.............    ::) ::)

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:18 BST (UK)



Oh yee of little faith.............    ::) ::)



None actually  :-*
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:31 BST (UK)



All right all right..........I give in.........Next time, I'll go the night before and throw breadcrumbs down....... Will that do??      ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:45 BST (UK)



All right all right..........I give in.........Next time, I'll go the night before and throw breadcrumbs down....... Will that do??      ::)

If my suspect memory is correct in relation to children's stories - I don't think that method worked too well either. Just bring your Mum - She'll sort it out  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:51 BST (UK)



ROFL.................Mum...........maps...........directions.............ROFL      ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 07:59 BST (UK)



ROFL.................Mum...........maps...........directions.............ROFL      ;D ;D ;D

She'll always find the way to dessert - which others may not  ;D and if you keep that ROFLing up you'll have Charlotte to answer to.  None believe your Mum stories since we met her lovely self 8)  8)

Trish

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 08:04 BST (UK)




She's got you lot conned .............oh dear   ::) ::)    ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Tuesday 24 June 08 08:16 BST (UK)
Not me, she hasn't......not me!    ;D   8)



.....dee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Tuesday 24 June 08 08:19 BST (UK)


Nor me.... I got her number baby.... ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 09:33 BST (UK)
That there Barbara has everyone conned - but not me - I've got the Cornish grandmother's tried and true method of disbelieving everyone (and keeping secrets)  ;D  ;D

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 24 June 08 09:36 BST (UK)



Hey, hang on a mo........it's not me that's conned everyone........Mum comes across as a sweet little old lady who wouldn't say boo to a goose........But she's a bit more 'Arsenic and Old Lace' than you think..........   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Tuesday 24 June 08 09:42 BST (UK)



Hey, hang on a mo........it's not me that's conned everyone........Mum comes across as a sweet little old lady who wouldn't say boo to a goose........But she's a bit more 'Arsenic and Old Lace' than you think..........   ;D ;D ;D

What does one have to do to get the last word at your place Barbara  ???  ??? I'm fast running out of ideas and grandmothers (The other one was such a kind soul, she'd have chatted to your Mum all day - and helped with eating dessert)

Trish
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 13 August 08 08:13 BST (UK)
\


It's me again, just refreshing this thread and asking if anyone else would be coming.

Are we all here??

Karenlee
Tephra
Jackie
KazzaQld
Ozlady
Trish
Charlotte


Any more for some fun??             ;D ;D

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Wednesday 13 August 08 10:04 BST (UK)
Southbank is it? whereabouts there?

looking forward to it. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 13 August 08 10:19 BST (UK)



Hi Charlotte......I was thinking around by the cafes, that should be a good place, first one there grab a couple of tables..   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Wednesday 13 August 08 10:43 BST (UK)
Sounds good. let us know the time... nearer the date.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 13 August 08 10:46 BST (UK)



I thought maybe 10am or thereabouts.   Not early but gives us lots of time.

I'll wait for the others to chip in with a time.

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Wednesday 13 August 08 11:00 BST (UK)
10am is early enough ::) ::)

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 13 August 08 11:18 BST (UK)



Sounds good to me.          ;D ;D   It wont be a rigid time, more a case of when you get there....   ;) ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:36 BST (UK)



Need to bring this back to the top    ;D ;D

Is everyone still OK for the meet??   Do we have any more who would like to come for a chat and a giggle??

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:38 BST (UK)
I will try, count me in, will keep you updated.

Susan(Floozy)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:39 BST (UK)



Look forward to meeting up Sue......... ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:41 BST (UK)



An update on the list:

KazzaQld
Karenlee
Ozlady
Trish
Me
Prue      Maybe
JackieQld   
Charlotte
Mike Zulu
Floozy    (Sue)

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ricky1 on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:46 BST (UK)
sad to say I carnt make it, didnt save enough milk bottle tops :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Wednesday 03 September 08 09:50 BST (UK)
Okay Barbara where abouts,
Jackie and I discussing in room

Susan (Floozy)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Wednesday 03 September 08 10:00 BST (UK)



The cafes at Southback Sue.........where the Canal used to be.  About 10am.  Roughly    ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 04 September 08 11:51 BST (UK)



An update on the list:

KazzaQld
Karenlee
Ozlady
Trish
Me
Prue      Maybe
JackieQld   
Charlotte
Mike Zulu
Floozy    (Sue)


Have a fun time

Trish  (I am assuming that is me - there are a few other Trishes around - apologies if I got it wrong)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Thursday 04 September 08 17:07 BST (UK)
Barbara, By "the canal "do you mean where that circular sort of canal used to be and a little boat went around it?  It had bridge over it I think also...

Didn't know the canal had gone even so maybe I need a comapss bearing!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 07 September 08 02:57 BST (UK)



Yes Charlotte, that's the place.   Canal went a couple of years ago, but the cafes are still there. 

Just head for where all the laughter is coming from...........that's us           ;D ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 07 September 08 03:06 BST (UK)



A suggestion..........would you like me to reserve a table in Amici's for our lunch??

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/node/532467/south-bank

Please let me know ASAP.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 07 September 08 03:10 BST (UK)



Here's an interactive map you can download and print out........hope it helps everyone.     ;D

http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/visitor_information2/maps
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Sunday 07 September 08 07:44 BST (UK)



A suggestion..........would you like me to reserve a table in Amici's for our lunch??

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/node/532467/south-bank

Please let me know ASAP.

Barbara

Anything you like is fine with me[well, sort of!]... so count me in please.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Friday 12 September 08 22:44 BST (UK)
It is with regret  :( I have to pull out of this meet.
Daughter has handed me a note that the school band is playing in competition that day. 

They dont have many flute players so I think she better go.

regards Floozy (Susan)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ozlady on Saturday 13 September 08 03:02 BST (UK)
Had a couple of days with my daughter, SIL and grandson down in Byron last weekend. I don't like the town very much, too many weirdos, but great for people watching! We stayed at Tallows Beach which is out of town.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Saturday 13 September 08 04:03 BST (UK)
Hi all,
I hope you all post photos again.

Your Meet last year was around the same time as the Glasgow Meet and it was great sharing photos.

Nice to see photos of bods we talk to.

Dave

PS - ours is 8/9 Nov this year if you fancy getting a quick flight!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 19 September 08 03:44 BST (UK)


Awww Floozy, that's a shame, but we'll be thinking of you.

Yeah right Dave........I'll count how many bottle tops I have saved!!!    ;)

OK, I've reserved a table at Amici's for lunch.   They open at 11am so that gives us plenty of time to find each other and get organised.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: liverpool annie on Friday 19 September 08 03:53 BST (UK)



And plenty of time for Barbara to get a couple of those yellow things under her belt !!  :D :D :D :-*

Wish I could go !!   :-\
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 19 September 08 03:56 BST (UK)


Just discovered the kids have a swim meet on that weekend.

So I guess it'll have to be me take them out on the Saturday and him take them out on the Sunday........... that way I can still party with you lot.

I'll send you the corks so you can sniff 'em Annie........ that way you'll feel like you've been part of the action. ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: liverpool annie on Friday 19 September 08 04:25 BST (UK)



Thanks Karenlee ......... I luv sniffin' corks !!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 19 September 08 04:27 BST (UK)


No worries Annie...... it's the least I could do.

No.

Really.


It is the LEAST I could possibly do............so don't expect more than that okay?? ;D ;D ;D


Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 19 September 08 04:28 BST (UK)


We thought you might Annie, so we've got a bag full of 'em for you.........shall I send them C.O.D.        ;D ;D

Good thinking there 99 ..........errr, Karen.  Make OH do some work.

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 19 September 08 04:30 BST (UK)


If we all have to go out to whoop whoop with him this Sunday...... then he owes us one.   BIG TIME.  ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: liverpool annie on Friday 19 September 08 04:32 BST (UK)




A whole bagful ?? .... Girls ..... I'm touched !!  ::) ::)

( probably 'cos I've been sniffin' all these so and so corks !! )
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 19 September 08 04:36 BST (UK)


Annie love........... wotcha gonna do now they is replacing corks with screw caps ???? ;D ;D ;D


Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Saturday 20 September 08 02:35 BST (UK)
Count Floozy in again, YAHOO

Band concert not till late arvo  husband going to cover it till I get their.

MMMM now let me see whats on the menu ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 20 September 08 04:02 BST (UK)



Great news Floozy, look forward to meeting you.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Saturday 20 September 08 04:10 BST (UK)
MMMM now let me see whats on the menu ;D

That's easy ...... laughing, chatting, eating, laughing, chatting, laughing, eating, a few cold drinks, more laughing and more chatting.

Did I mention the laughing??

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: forthefamily on Saturday 20 September 08 04:16 BST (UK)
Have fun Barbara and Karenlee...... ;D

mab
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 20 September 08 04:42 BST (UK)


We always do Mab, even when it's just to two of us, imagine what it's going to be like with ALL of us together............we might get thrown out of Southbank.......oh shock, oh shame.....oh fun........    ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Saturday 20 September 08 08:33 BST (UK)


We always do Mab, even when it's just to two of us, imagine what it's going to be like with ALL of us together............we might get thrown out of Southbank.......oh shock, oh shame.....oh fun........    ;D ;D

Speak for yourself   ::).... and maybe Karenlee is she agrees to have you as her spokesman ???...no she won't do that , she's too sensible? ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 25 September 08 10:40 BST (UK)

Speak for yourself   ::).... and maybe Karenlee is she agrees to have you as her spokesman ???...no she won't do that , she's too sensible? ::) ::)


Karenlee and sensible in the same sentence...........whoa!!!

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 02 October 08 11:55 BST (UK)



Just bringing this back up to the top     ;D ;D

Do we have any more for our get together??    I can promise good weather (well almost) good chatter (goes without saying) good food (it is good) and a lot of laughs.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Thursday 02 October 08 11:58 BST (UK)
I mentioned this to the lady at gatton??not sure if she coming but yeah the more the merrY.


floozy
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 02 October 08 12:05 BST (UK)


Is there any way to contact her Floozy??   Just to let her know it's still on      ;D ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: JackieQLD-au on Wednesday 08 October 08 20:41 BST (UK)
I'll be coming by train (if all goes well).  I don't have a clue where you are talking about.
I'm happy to meet someone at the Southbank (Vulture St.)train station.

Jackie
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Peonie on Thursday 09 October 08 00:08 BST (UK)
Hi,
back from holidays and will be coming to Southbank by train.
Looking forward to meet everybody.

Peonie (mz aka Mike Zulu)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 09 October 08 07:46 BST (UK)



Jackie........it's just the Cafes in Southbank Park itself, if you have a look at the link I put up for   Amicis it shows you exactly where to go.    ;D

Here it is again

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/node/532467/south-bank

Hi Peonie

Good to have you on board, look forward to meeting you.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: JackieQLD-au on Thursday 09 October 08 08:14 BST (UK)
ohhh silly me.
I was thinking of the pink ice-cream shop near the pool area.

Now I know.

Jackie
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Thursday 09 October 08 08:17 BST (UK)



Wouldn't want you getting lost Jackie..........   ;D ;D ;D   I can do that for both of us!!! 


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 10 October 08 05:27 BST (UK)


Been helping out a relative newby on here this morning, and found that she is a local.  So I have invited her along on our outing, she seems interested in meeting and learning..  Her username is gizmoo1.


shows you exactly where to go. ;D
Barbara

make a change from you telling where to go  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 10 October 08 07:41 BST (UK)



Tut tut Karen...........     ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 14 October 08 10:29 BST (UK)



It's getting close now...........Do we have any more who will be at the meet??

The more the merrier         ;D ;D ;D


Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Tuesday 14 October 08 10:48 BST (UK)
I will give it a plug in the chatroom tonight if you want???

Dont worry Jackie wont get lost, because if she does I will be lost too, cause Im picking her up lol. ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 14 October 08 13:00 BST (UK)



More plugs the better Floozy........    :D :D :D

Better not get lost, we're all expecting you to be there       ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Tuesday 14 October 08 13:14 BST (UK)
Me get lost????

Never, I've been their before. Its the car park I get lost in lol  ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Tuesday 14 October 08 13:35 BST (UK)



I've been known to get lost in Woolies....    :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Friday 17 October 08 04:17 BST (UK)



I've been known to get lost in Woolies....    :-\ :-\

Did you end up on the shelf then Barbara? ;D 8)

See you all Sunday... it will be great fun..
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Friday 17 October 08 05:12 BST (UK)


Sooooo hanging out for Sunday to come around.

Need to talk to people about something other than swimming.... and to breath air not tainted with chlorine. ;D ;D ;D

See you all real soon

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 17 October 08 11:29 BST (UK)


And here we were Karen ready to rent you out as a life-saver at the Southbank Beach!!! 

Getting close now.....   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: gjil on Friday 17 October 08 11:33 BST (UK)
Wishing you all a great day on Sunday. 8)



gjil & goosey :)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Friday 17 October 08 11:39 BST (UK)



Hi there, sure you don't want to come along??   Promise I'll find the pub this time     ;D ;D ;D

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Friday 17 October 08 19:55 BST (UK)
OK I am confused!  ???

Where exactly and when are we meeting?

Don't want to get lost!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: forthefamily on Saturday 18 October 08 02:25 BST (UK)
I just want to wish you all a great day...... ;D

mab...in Canada
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 04:36 BST (UK)


Hi Kazza

We're meeting at Amici's around 10am..ish, no rush to get there.  If you get lost, just head for where all the noise (laughter) is and that will be us!!

Here's a link to where we'll be........or where we should be      ;D ;D

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/node/532467/south-bank
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: geniecolgan on Saturday 18 October 08 04:43 BST (UK)
I just want to wish you all a great day...... ;D

mab...in Canada

I second that and..... if you can't behave, be careful ;D

Genie
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Kazzaqld on Saturday 18 October 08 05:01 BST (UK)


Hi Kazza

We're meeting at Amici's around 10am..ish, no rush to get there.  If you get lost, just head for where all the noise (laughter) is and that will be us!!

Here's a link to where we'll be........or where we should be      ;D ;D

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/node/532467/south-bank

OK I should be able to find it! See you then!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 05:04 BST (UK)


Sod the map Kazza..........just head for the noise      ;D ;D

Genie, shall we book you in for next years meet??    ;) ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ozlady on Saturday 18 October 08 05:10 BST (UK)
Í think Amici's opens at 11am.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 05:16 BST (UK)


Hi Ozlady, yes it does, but we can all meet outside there's seating there.  I've booked a table for us all for lunch.    I thought it would give us all time to get there, cock an ear for the noise and find where we'll all be    ;D ;D

Looking forward to meeting up again.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: charlotteCH on Saturday 18 October 08 05:18 BST (UK)
Am looking forward to tomorrow very much... and Ozlady, it'll be good to meet and say hello ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Saturday 18 October 08 10:00 BST (UK)
What was the time again?????
WHaaaa
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Saturday 18 October 08 10:02 BST (UK)
10 am okay me ringing jackie now
   lol
floozy
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 11:42 BST (UK)



10am ish Floozy......  ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Saturday 18 October 08 13:39 BST (UK)


Thought that maybe Mum would prefer that job... specially if there were lots of toy boys around... seems more like her kind of thing  ;D ;D ;D

See you tomorrow

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 13:42 BST (UK)



All ready for tomorrow Karen??
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Saturday 18 October 08 13:45 BST (UK)

If I crawl into bed sometime in the next 10 minutes I should get enough sleep to be somewhat awake and aware tomorrow.

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 18 October 08 13:56 BST (UK)



We'll wake you up, not a problem   ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 07:58 BST (UK)



I think we're all back from the Mini Meet........I think we're all suitable stoooooofed, I know I am.

It was a brilliant day out, lovely weather, lovely food, lovely company.......and the wine wasn't bad either!!!

I'll post some pics very soon.

Barbara
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Sunday 19 October 08 08:14 BST (UK)
Piccies are on their way, Barbara......  :D  :D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Sunday 19 October 08 08:15 BST (UK)

Should we mark this thread as "completed".... coz I sure as heck am.... ;D ;D ;D

What a great day....

great food

great wine

great company

great chat with dee on the phone


Can we do it again soon???

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 08:20 BST (UK)


We sure can Karen..........how about a BYO picnic next time, we can sit under a shady tree and gossip to our hearts content.......think I'll catch the train next time, parking...............$30...........    :o :o :o   Didn't expect that much!!!    ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Sunday 19 October 08 08:31 BST (UK)



That's fairly cheap for Southbank..... usually lots more than that through the week.....in the City through the week it's $15/hr and on weekends $30 for the day.....

Train or bus next time... I suppose that you can always try and find my place and then take transport with me.... but probably not worth the hassle of finding my place......

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 08:42 BST (UK)



It's as easy to drive to the station and catch the train Karen, but thanks.   It's just been soooooooooooooooooooo long since I've parked in Brisbane I'd forgotten how expensive it was!!!

Yep, BYO picnic next time for Christmas drinks     :D :D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Sunday 19 October 08 09:25 BST (UK)
Hi there, glad you northerners had a brilliant time,
we did tooooo!  ;D
putting pics up in TOT soon.

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Sunday 19 October 08 09:31 BST (UK)


We talked about you lot down there in Melbourne while we lazed in the shade.......... and wondered how your meet was going.... look forward to the piccies.

Glad to hear that you had fun tooo...

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Sunday 19 October 08 09:33 BST (UK)
Maybe if there are any piccies of the Brisbane Mini Meet that can be posted.....there could be a shared thread.......

Is that a possibility?
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Sunday 19 October 08 09:39 BST (UK)


Shall have to wait on Sue ( floozy ) to get her pictures downloaded as it was her camera that we used to take the group photos on....... and it's Charlotte's fault all the empty bottles ended up in front of me....... coz she put them there.... they were planted......... ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: little meg on Sunday 19 October 08 09:41 BST (UK)
sorry Dee, rushed ahead and got me pics up already  ;)

Can change the subject if so desired.

Margaret
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: deeiluka on Sunday 19 October 08 09:43 BST (UK)
I'm just thinking along with Margaret that any piccies should really go on the Tot Board.....as that has restricted access......  ;)  :D  :D

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 09:50 BST (UK)


Hi Margaret

If your Mini Meet was half as good as ours then you had a great time.   The weather was fantastic, not too hot, and the food lovely.  The company was even better........and at one stage we actually talked about genealogy.......!!!    ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Sunday 19 October 08 11:59 BST (UK)
Am I too late? 
Have I missed the meet?
I'm dressed, just need to put my shoes on.

Oh aye, and find my passport, book a flight and get round this time zone thingy..........

Looking forward to seeing photos.

I'll post some from the Glasgow meet in a few weeks.

Hope you enjoy(ed).  Honest, can't work out the time diff.

Dave
xxxx
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: karenlee on Sunday 19 October 08 12:05 BST (UK)


Dave

Sorry but it's all over.... and the bottles are empty.... better luck next time. ;D ;D ;D

Karenlee
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Sunday 19 October 08 12:16 BST (UK)
Karen I will put my Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil hand on.
But I ran out of Hands.


Great Day, Jackie and I really naughty we got home after 6???

I will never park in that car Park again, we will take the train.
Cost just as much as the meal  :'(
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 12:20 BST (UK)


Sorry Dave, you're just a tad too late, better luck next time      ;D


Mum and I said the same Floozy......and if it wasn't for the fact Mum was in the chair, we would have caught the train!!   $30 for parking......what a rip off!!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ozlady on Sunday 19 October 08 12:25 BST (UK)
Yeah, I was pretty upset about the $30! Floozie, PM'D ya. Nite Nite!!!!

P.S. Found out something from Dad that relates to the husband of a certain lady whowas there!! Fill you in later.............. snore, snore !! I'm falling asleep on my "puter!!

A most excellent day!!!!
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Sunday 19 October 08 12:32 BST (UK)
Bugger off mate!    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1058559/Sheilas-wanted-Australia-tries-lure-single-women-promises-sun-sand-Mr-Right.html
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 12:37 BST (UK)



For one mad minute there I thought it was April 1st...........    ;D ;D ;D

What a load of tripe..........   ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: ozlady on Sunday 19 October 08 12:40 BST (UK)
See you all next time!! Barbara, I found those places in Cornwall.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 12:43 BST (UK)



You did...........through G**gle??   Was it what we thought??
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Sunday 19 October 08 12:45 BST (UK)
Off topic.....

Bugger off mate!    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1058559/Sheilas-wanted-Australia-tries-lure-single-women-promises-sun-sand-Mr-Right.html



For one mad minute there I thought it was April 1st...........    ;D ;D ;D

What a load of tripe..........   ::) ::) ::)

Sorry, I couldn't resist posting that.
Hope it didn't offend.
I never took into consideration any serious conversation that went before.
Just trying to be funny.
Dave
 :-* to you all.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Sunday 19 October 08 12:48 BST (UK)


No Dave, didn't offend.......just thought it was a joke      ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Sunday 19 October 08 15:08 BST (UK)
Ta,
and if Oz is ever short of good looking guys...............

I mean looking for guys that are short, good.....   

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Sunday 19 October 08 15:12 BST (UK)
We want to keep those guys here, they can have the ones with the beer gut. ;)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: daval57 on Sunday 19 October 08 16:02 BST (UK)
Off topic again....

Floozy, the lady in your avatar IS beautiful. 
What a lovely looking girl.
She'd run rings round most models / actresses these days.

Sorry folk, I'll not add to your thread again :-X

Dave
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: JackieQLD-au on Monday 27 October 08 19:40 GMT (UK)
I had a great time as usual.  Maybe the beer helped  :)
hic !

Can't wait for the next one.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Friday 01 June 18 11:10 BST (UK)
My goodness  nearly 10 years ago
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Sunday 03 June 18 10:40 BST (UK)
Indeed.  It would be nice to have another one - but I don't know who would be up for organising it after all this time! :)

MarieC
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Floozy on Sunday 03 June 18 12:52 BST (UK)
maybe we could organise something later this year if anyone would love to come. Will keep this in mind and organise something.
  regards Susan
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: CarolA3 on Sunday 03 June 18 14:54 BST (UK)
Just bookmarking :)

I was in lovely Brisbane / Gold Coast for a few days last week (attending a tangi unfortunately).  There's a slim chance I could get there again, depending on dates :-\

Carol

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 08 September 18 03:41 BST (UK)
Anyone up for a 'Mini-Meet' ???

If enough people are interested I could organise one, no problem.   ;-)
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Saturday 08 September 18 09:12 BST (UK)
Hi Tephra,

I'm interested.  It depends if it's a day when I could come to Brisbane.  We'll see what happens.

MarieC

Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 08 September 18 09:29 BST (UK)
 

OK MarieC   I'll start a thread offering a Mini-Meet for a little later on this year, possibly the end of November?
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: MarieC on Saturday 08 September 18 09:46 BST (UK)
Sounds like a plan!  Not sure yet what end of year U3A activities I will have, but should know that within the next month or so.
Title: Re: Brisbane Mini Meet - 19th October
Post by: Tephra on Saturday 08 September 18 09:54 BST (UK)


Here'a a link to the new Mini-Meet thread, put your name down.   ;D ;D

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=307055.0;topicseen