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Any chance? ???
I’ll be staying in the Southern Highlands for most of April, May and June, and would love it if we could arrange one during that time.
Anyone interested?
Dee :)
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May I please be on the list, I am never sure of my diary commitments because there's still a couple of elderly rellies whose needs will always take precedence over almost everything. ;D
I will do my bestest to fit in with whatever date works best for you Dee. I am around 2 hours north of Sydney.
Cheers, JM
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And I'll have to catch a train in from Moss Vale or Bundanoon, JM..... think that's about a 2 hour trip too. :D
Be good if we can get a few together. We can talk dates and meeting place when we know if there's interest.
Dee :)
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Count me in too please :)
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That makes 3 possibles, then Trish. :D
Hopefully there's a few more that might like to join in.
Dee :)
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Make it 4 "possibles", please, Dee. So long as I don't get a phone call to work on the chosen day, I'd like to try to get there. Are you thinking of meeting up anywhere in particular? My 5th cousin (Denise T) and I usually head for the Mitchell Library - there's a coffee shop onsite, apart from the obvious historical lures :)
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Sounds like a great meeting place, Deb! :D
Central to everyone, and as you say....coffee shop and historical lures as well! (Very new to me, I might add, but I'm keen to learn more, especially if a permanent move is considered.)
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http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/using/cafe/index.html?HomeLink=Services ;D
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http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/all_events.html ;D
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Why are the events I'd like to attend the most happening before I get to NSW? ??? ::) ;D
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*Sigh!* Always the way, innit?
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'Ang abart - the Library's coffee shop ... doesn't have a liquor license! :o Can't get a YT (or five) there! :'(
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Don't think that will worry Dee too much will it ?? :D You'll just have to abstain for a day!!! :P
Sounds like fun you Sydneysiders
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*Sigh!* Always the way, innit?
Seems to be!
As long as they do a good hot chocolate at the coffee shop.... ;) ;D
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Please let me know date & time also...would dearly love to meet up with other fellow "roots chatters"
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Marty, keep watching this thread as time goes by. I'm sure there'll be plenty of discussion on a suitable date etc.
Dee :)
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Let me know when you decide on a date and place; I'll add it here ....
Topic: RootsChat Meets: where, when ....
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,434144.msg4833359.html#msg4833359
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Thanks Bob. :)
I'll do that as soon as we decide.
I think we should wait till we see if there are more folks who'd like to attend and then find the date that suits most.
Dee :)
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I'll come!..... but will need to organise a leave day if it's not a Sat or Sun.
(The cafs at Sydney Hospital & Hyde Park Barracks, both just along from the Library, are licensed, and have bigger menus ;D )
Ann
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Great news, Ann. :D
The cafs you mention sound like good options too.
If we agree on a date by the beginning of April (I leave for NSW in the second week of April), will that give you time to arrange a leave day? Those of us making longish train trips in to Sydney may find it easier on a week day.....better timetables.
Dee :)
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Thinking - I could do a day trip from Canberra - bus or train but the evening train back to Canberra only does Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. Bus every day so maybe...........
We are off overseas early in May so would not be available after 3 May. As I am so wishy-washy with dates there's no need to work around me. Just pick a date/time and I'll come - or not! City centre works well for me.
Just thought I'd put in an EoI
Judith ;D 8)
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Yes, Dee, that sounds great.
Whacko, I'm looking forward to it!
Cheers, all,
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I'm keen too Dee :)
Most times suit me.
regards,
Ros
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I was hoping you'd be a starter, Ros! :)
Slowly the group is growing. :D
Dee :)
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I feel like a gate-crasher Dee :D
I don't even know what a "y t" is? I did a google search and it suggested either "are you there" or "you tube". But I don't think they are related to a liquor licence.
Perhaps I have missed the point ...? (it's a worry)
cheers,
Ros
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Hi,
You can also add me as interested.
Debbie
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Will do Debbie! :D
Dee :)
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I feel like a gate-crasher Dee :D
I don't even know what a "y t" is? I did a google search and it suggested either "are you there" or "you tube". But I don't think they are related to a liquor licence.
Perhaps I have missed the point ...? (it's a worry)
cheers,
Ros
Oh no Ros....definitely don't feel like a gate crasher. This is a mini -meet for any RootsChatters who would like to join in a mini-meet in Sydney and are able do so. :)
I will explain the YT reference though. There's a few of us who post on The Australian Board who also post on Totally Off Topic, and in particular on the YTG thread. It's where we relax and joke around and share chat that has nothing to do with family history. It started off as there's some of us who can't type fast enough to keep up on the Chat board, and was named because of a joke about drinking wine, in particular Australian Yellow Tail wines. YTG stands for Yellow Tail Gang/Group/Gaggle/Guys/Gals or whatever, and through our participation some of us have developed very good caring friendships. However, quite a few of us, me included, don't even drink alcoholic beverages.
But I'll emphasise that this is not a YTG meet....it's a RootsChatters meet, so no need for anyone to feel anything but really welcome. :)
I've been involved in several mini-meets in Brisbane when I've been visiting up there; the first starting off in an old cemetery! ;D
They were all very memorable and happy occasions, with lots and lots of chat, and lots of laughs as well.
I'm really looking forward to meeting more of you folk I "see" on here. :D
Dee :)
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Thanks Dee :)
cheers,
Ros
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Hi
I would like to attend also. I am about 2 1/2 hours north of Sydney by train.
Muss
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Great Muss. :)
We'll have to take travelling times into account when working out what time to meet.
I've just looked at the train timetable for the Southern Highlands line and noted that it'll take me about 2 and a half hours too. When we start talking about time and place, maybe those of us travelling a fair distance need to say the earliest time we can make it.
Dee :)
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Train from Canberra at Central 11.02am so another 30 mins to get to wherever (plus however late the train is :P )
Dee, the Canberra train picks up at
Bundanoon 08:58
Moss Vale 09:10
Bowral 09:17
Mittagong 09:22
Judith
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Be lovely if you could make it, Judith! :D
And if you could, I'd make a point of catching that train. (And we'd cross our fingers about it being late!)
We could consider all meeting for an early lunch and then head wherever we decide to continue, such as the Mitchell Library.
Dee :)
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i am driving up and down the eastern seabord from Brisbane to Bairnsdale over February and March and possibly April..... if u can handle a 50 year old ol bloke gasbagging on fh... and life...
i dont drink booze but like a good feed.......
ff
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ff, you'll be very welcome if you happen to be in Sydney when the meet is on. I don't get to NSW till almost the middle of April though. :-\
Dee :)
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I won't be available the weekend of April 21-22, unfortunately; have to go north for that weekend :-\
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We'll keep that in mind, Deb. :)
Dee :)
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Er Arh, are reprobate old blokes allowed to come too? :'( I may even drive down and can provide a very nice Limousine service for any who may require transport. (Newcastle to Sydney) $2.50/person Providing a seniors or concession card are possessed and sighted before entering. :o
Lollies free. Umm, call of nature stops are also available at laybys
Nice food and ALL ;D beverages are able to be consumed at (weather permitting) the Botanic Gardens adjacent. Or I do know some nice Pubs that do a very good counter lunch, providing it is one I am allowed into. I do have some lifetime bans still in force. :-X
I will check my diary but I think I am available ::)
Neil
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Oh my - I may have to get the train on up to Newcastle to take up your kind offer, Neil ::) Judith
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Errrr..... I may take Mr Odd's offer up, if I don't it will only be because I cannot make the MEET. I will save up my pennies to get the $2.50 bit organised straight away. Of course, I have the Card already, its the pennies that I will be chasing. Perhaps it will be Neil who will be the first RChatter I meet face to face. Dee knows that I have been trying to get to meet her for so long, but I am sure she will excuse me for possibly meeting Mr T first. I could drive across to Morriset and catch the limo there ;D ;D.
Cheers, JM (off to look for me penny purse, umm..... where did I last see it .... probably under somewhere on my fh desk. ::) ::) )
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Send me a PayPal request JM and I'll pay for you. ;)
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Now, this sounds interesting.....
What excuse could I find for going south about April... ? ??? :-\ Already going to Bris about March... hmmm.
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Many thanks Judith for that kind offer, I have now found my pennies jar, and I now have sufficient coin on hand to pass up to the driver on boarding the limo. ;D
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What about the tip - I'm sure he will expect one, especially as he is supplying such wonderful private facilities for the comfort stops :P Judith
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Sounds like some are going to travel in style! ;D ;D
Leonie, don't know if I'm going to make Brisbane this trip....and if I do, it certainly won't be in March. Leave here on April 9th on the Indian Pacific. I'll hopefully arrive in Southern Highlands in time for dinner on the 10th. Might need a few days to settle in before gadding about again. I'm planning to be there all of May and all of June.
But....if you could come up with the a good reason for visiting Sydney during that time, it would be wonderful!!!!!
Dee :)
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Well, I'm booked in to meet a new great niece who arrives in March. I don't have to be there for the birth, any time after the event will do. I think new babies are much more interesting at about 4-6 weeks, don't you?? :D
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Oh, much more interesting after they get to a month or two of age! 8) :D
And the mother is far more relaxed! ;)
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;) ;)
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I thought it might help to make a list of all those who've shown interest in the proposed mini-meet.
So far I think we have the following.....
JM (Majm)
Trish (trish1120)
Deb (Deb D)
Marty (martywillis)
Ann (annmck)
Judith (judb)
Ros (rosball)
Debbie (Walcha72)
Muss (Muss)
ff (fastfusion)
Neil (Neil Todd)
Leonie (Loneybones)
Dee (Deeiluka)
Bonnie (BonnieDownUnder)
And going by the comments so far, it looks as though it might be good to aim for a day in the last two weeks of April. For people who are travelling by train, a weekday is probably best. We need to avoid Thursday 25th for obvious reasons. The only other drawback of a day during those two weeks is that it's school holidays.
Dee :)
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Is it too rude to put in my preferences? ::) ;D If other days suit others more then no worries.
Prefer week beginning 15th but can do the next week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday are the best days for me as the evening train back to Canberra doesn't run on Tues, Thurs or Sat. I can leave my car at the station for the day - bus terminus is nowhere near the rail station >:(
Judith
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Hmm we could call you RUDE JUDE ;D ;D ;D
Doesn't matter to me what day cept mondays is a bit off, cos there is too much traffic heading to and from the big smoke on mondays.....
Mr ODD
More T ;D
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Hi
Any day is ok
Muss
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I've sent an email to my NSW family to check that there are no days I should avoid from their point of view, seeing as I have to rely on them to get me to and from the train. ;D
Judith, I discovered that the Canberra railway station is most inaccessible by public transport. It's not very convenient, is it?
Dee :)
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Hi Dee ... may I too gate crash this mini-meet in Sydney - it sounds great fun. I am relatively new to Roots Chat however I do see that a few people attending have been of great assistance to me in my endeavours tracking down Ancestors.
At present I am available w/c 22nd also 29th April. Unable to do between 8-20 April as having R&R in Lake Toba!
Regards Bonnie
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Of course you are welcome, Bonnie. :D
I'll go back and add your name to the list.
We'll try to work out a date that accommodates as many of you as possible.
Dee :)
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I'm pretty much fine with anytime.
It will just depend on work commitments when an actual date is picked if I can make it or not. I'm only 1/2 hour from city so transport no worry for me.
Debbie
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Oh Dee, don't get me started on Canberra public transport - grrrrrrrrrrr
The railway station is not too bad to get to in the daytime but at night by public transport >:( :'( :(
The early train is too early though to get there by public transport and there is nowhere in the city to eave the car to collect it from the bus/coach terminus. This place is set up for people who do not have to pay for their own transport - the airport is awful by public transport also. Sorry - this topic is completely irrelevant. ::)
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Thanks Dee for the warm welcome to join in ... and thanks also for the great idea and efforts to organise the get together.
Look forward to hearing when you have been able to sort date, time and venue for the Mini Meet in Sydney. Bonnie
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I think we may be ready to whittle the time frame down to days.....and the following seem to be our options if we hold it in April......
Wednesday 17th April
Friday 19th April
Wednesday 24th April
Friday 26th April
Unfortunately, there's no way we're going to find one day that will suit everyone. :'(
Personally, I'd prefer a Wednesday but a Friday will be OK.
Dee :)
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My preferences would be in this order:
Wednesday 17th April
Wednesday 24th April
Friday 19th April
Friday 26th April
But it's only a preference.
Judith (Reude Jood to you, Neil :P)
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Hi All ... Either 19th or 26th April suits me; unfortunately not in Sydney for other dates. Bonnie
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I can't plan what I am having for lunch, sooooo ??? Any of them will do me ::) I will try and just blend in.
Neil ;D
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Hi
The 17th is grandaughters birthday, may be a little problem, can work around it. all other dates are fine
Muss
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Any of those dates are ok for me :)
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I have long standing family commitments for 25 April that rule out 24th and 26th for me, sorry.
Ummm.... and as to planning what to have for lunch with Mr Odd .....
Cheers, JM
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I've made a chart.....and it's getting little crosses on it! ;D ;D
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Hi all,
I have kept an eye on this thread and any day suits me as long as I have a weeks notice.
I am looking forward to meeting any Chatters that can make it :)
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"T" of course. ::)
Mr Odd
;D
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I would love to join in the meet but sadly dates are no good for me - will you consider a mini meet in Newcastle? some time after
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That's bad luck Bozzle.
We'd have been pleased to have you join us.
Deciding on a date is the hardest thing to arrange. :-\
I think we'll have to get this one over before we think about another though. :)
Dee :)
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Hi Dee, This Mini Meet sounds lovely if I can wangle it, will try, only day I couldn't make it is 19th, but I'll keep an eye on the thread to see when it will be on. Warm regards "Chithead" aka Wendy
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Wendy, I'll add your name to the "List". :D
Dee :)
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Hi,
I would prefer a Wednesday, but can work with any of the dates.
I also need a little bit of notice to arrange time off work.
Debbie
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Hi Dee, ;D
Am I the only BLOKE that is planning to attend this mini meet in Sydney ???
Just wondering if I should arrange to whack up a batch of a few dozen Scones :P or some nice cupcakes and bring along a thermos of tea for our hens meeting. ::)
Neil :-X
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not sure where we are up to on this date...
i am now extended to eastern seabord trips into and up til april 11 then i will be home at bairnsdale unless an airport needs fixing.... so pencil me anywhere in that lot if we still in first two weeks of april
:)
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Sorry ff..... I can't make it till after the first two weeks in April. :-\
We're working on the dates I posted earlier.....17th, 19th, 24th or 26th April.
At present, Wednesday 24th April is coming out the most popular day, but there's still a few people to give their preferences, and the 24th is only in front by one!
Hi Dee, ;D
Am I the only BLOKE that is planning to attend this mini meet in Sydney ???
Just wondering if I should arrange to whack up a batch of a few dozen Scones :P or some nice cupcakes and bring along a thermos of tea for our hens meeting. ::)
Neil :-
Neil, martywillis said he'd like to come. ;)
Then there'll be at least two of you there to keep us in line! ;D
Or maybe it will be the other way around. ;D ;D
Dee ;D
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Hi,
I would prefer a Wednesday, but can work with any of the dates.
I also need a little bit of notice to arrange time off work.
Debbie
Debbie, should have a date decided by the coming weekend. :D
Dee :)
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A Rooster I know, once told me it was great being the only Rooster in the Henhouse :-[
I have my doubts. ::)
Neil :'(
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I think I can assure you that you won't be hen-pecked, Neil! ;D
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Hi all,
My apologies for not having answered sooner. My free days are Friday 26th & Monday 29th April.
Cheers,
MW
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I've noted it on my list, MW..... :D
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Hi folks,
I’ve now heard from everyone who showed an interest in the Mini-Meet in Sydney, and have their preferences….apart from Loneybones, who says just to let her know the date, and if she can make it, she will, and if she can’t, well maybe another time.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to suit everyone, so I’ve just had to go with the date which scored the best, and that was Wednesday 24th April.
Hopefully those who can’t make it this time, may be able to do so if another one is held some time in the future.
Now what we have to decide is where to meet exactly and a time.
Is the Mitchell Library the best idea? On the steps? Inside somewhere?
I’ve only been there once, so am not really very familiar with it.
As to the time, I think the earliest Judb and I can make it is about 11.30.
Let’s know what you think.
Dee :)
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You've done a great job on this Dee. Thank you.
Can I suggest we find a place where people can sit and wait for each other. I have no idea where though ??? You and I will only be there by 11.30 if the train is on time - due in at 11.02.
This will be an excellent outing!
Judith
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Good idea, Judith.....but I need someone really familiar with Sydney and the Mitchell Library to suggest a place......maybe somewhere that folk could have a coffee or cuppa while they wait....especially if our train is late! ::)
Dee :)
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I think your train lands at central at 11.02....034 if late. You still have to get up to library so a 12.00noon (High Noon) appointment would be close. Glasshouse Cafe is at the library so it is pretty close.
Neil :)
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Sounds good to me, Neil. :D
Dee :)
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As far as just meeting up goes, outside the older section of the library in Macquarie St there's a leafy area with seats. It's at the top of Hunter St, & adjacent to the entry to the newer section of the library. It's not under cover, though.
Hunter St runs abt 800m directly down to Wynyard Station btw
Neil, do you mean Cafe Trim?
Glasshouse comes up on google, but I think it's defunct. Trim'll have tea/coffee, so is another viable meeting point, particularly if it's wet, but as far as eating there goes, it's pretty small with a very limited menu. There are other cafs close by.
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That sounds like 2 possible options then, Ann. I'm sure Judith and I will be happy to meet everyone where you all think best.
Dee :)
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Hi
Do we all have to wear a red rose ? or a name tag?
Muss
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Now there's a good thought, Muss.....maybe Loneybones, who's very clever with things like that, could make us a little RootsChat "label" we could wear....she could post a piccie on here that we could save and print, and fill in our names. When I see her online, I'll ask her.
User name or real name?
Dee :)
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Hi
I think both names, no 1 twin grandson has an oblique fracture of the tibia, have just been to see him. 3 boys on a trampoline; one jumps on the other and look what happens.
Muss
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Oh dear, Muss.... :(
Hopefully it will mend quickly.....he's not going to appreciate being so restricted while it mends, and neither will all the family appreciate it, I'm sure. :-\
Dee :)
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Hmm, 3 boys on a trampoline.... Are you sure it is only one small fracture :o
Umm wouldn't getting off a train at Martin Place be closest? Quite a few eateries there as well? How many are SUPPOSED TO BE GOING?
Cafe could be trim or could be anything, I haven't been to Macquarie Street in Yonks. Also I will use my own name, unless there are more Todd's going? ::) So if you see an Odd bloke you will know who he is ;D
Neil
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If everyone who said they could come on Wednesday 24th April turns up, Neil, there'll be 11 of us....and make that 12 if Loneybones comes.
I'm leaving the place to meet up to everyone else. I'll just co-ordinate it on here. ;)
Dee :)
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Here's the link for Cafe Trim
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/using/cafe/index.html?HomeLink=Services
I think Dee and i will be on the free bus LOL. Not that we're cheapskates and very cross to find that it finishes at 3.30 so we may have to BUY a ticket to get back to Central :o I think it goes down Elizabeth St and George St.
Judith
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Maybe research all day pass for Umm Seniors and Concession holders. $2.50 for all day, Rail, bus, light rail and ferries. Interstate holders are catered for as well.
http://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/discounts/transport_2005.asp
Neil ;D
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Last time I was at Sydney Library, Glass House cafe area and/or nearby was under going renovations.
Someone mentioned a "cafe" at Hyde Park Barracks
http://www.hydeparkbarrackscafe.com.au
& l know that there is a Yum Cha (with vegetarian menu) in front of & under pavers St Marys Cathedral (Australian Museum side)
http://www.bodhi.id.au
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Hi
I am going to Sydney on the 21st March, husband going to the Dust Diseases Board in Elizabeth st, do you want me to have a look what is available.
Muss
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That would be lovely, if you have time, Muss. :)
Dee :)
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I've checked with Google maps, Martin Place Rail Station is closest. But from memory trains go round the Circle to get there. You can walk up Martin Place to MacQuarrie St then down to the State Library/Mitchell Library.
Both cafes appear to be there, the Sydney phone book would be handy for that.
I haven't checked the date yet, so can't say just now if I'll be there.
Leonie.
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I'm not 100% sure but I suspect Martin Place station is actually on the Eastern Suburbs line and not on the City Circle - so you probably have to change trains to get there
I usually get off at St James, and take the pleasant walk along Macquarie Street. Along the way I get to look in at St Stephen's Uniting Church, which was the parish church for sailors and trainees on the Sobraon (aka HMAS Tingira), and carries a large marble honour roll in the foyer, detailing those parish members who died in WW1.
Fascinating; - I discovered the Church on my way to my first visit to the Library, and half an hour later discovered that one of my relatives had been Captain of the same vessel!
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Now that would have been a great day, Deb! :D
Dee :)
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Yepyepyep. Synchronicity!
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Now, err, afterwards, I want to hear chapter and verse from you all, and I hope you all have an absolutely fantastic time together, getting to know each other face to face and of course spoiling Mr Odd.
Alas, I can't make it on that day, but I will be thinking of you all. My fingers will be crossed that it will be a fine autumn day, not a cloud in the sky, not too much traffic on the F3 or other roads, or not too many passengers on the trains, buses, ferries etc.
And that you don't get sidetracked and end up actually looking up records at the State Library, cause you definitely need far more than just one day there !
Bestest wishes from me to you all, and don't be afraid to walk up to total strangers and perhaps say these magic words:
"I am here to meet Dee and Judith"
and then listen for the reply
"That's Odd, so am I"
::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
Cheers, JM
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Well, I've done the work, now waiting for word from Tristrum & Sarah as to whether we can use it.
I'll post it here as soon as I get the go-ahead. Or not.
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Oh well done, LB.....fingers crossed that it is OK with Sarah and Trystan...... :)
Sad I couldn't find a day that suited everyone, JM..... :'(
Maybe another time. ;) :D :D
Dee :)
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Looking forward to meeting everyone.
I will be glad to have a sleep-in that morning after seeing Josh Groban at the Opera House the night before, so the date works well for me!
I have put the date in our company leave calendar so I'm right to go.
Debbie
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Yes looking forward to meeting everyone (and it is such a pity that JM can't make it :()
Shouldn't we come dressed as our avatars? ;D
regards,
ros
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Well, I always have a bad hair day, Ros, so I'm always dressed for the part! ;D ;D
Terrific, Debbie.....I'm looking forward to meeting everyone too.
Dee ;)
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;D ;D Just as well that I cannot come, if I were to be dressed in my avatar, it would blow away
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hi
I think I would be noticed, dressed as a bear or maybe not it is Sydney.
Muss
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Hmm, Now I can't take the limo :'( It's not allowed out without passengers :(
Looks like a Train now. Oh well ::)
Neil.
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Perhaps Mrs Odd would let the limo out if Muss needs a lift? (in a bear outfit behind the wheel down the F3 with Muss as navigator wow wow wow !)
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hi
Do not tempt me or I will wear the bear outfit, my brand new sewing machine needs to sew something. I have dressed a Merry-go-round, and a twin tub washing machine, (twin party) husband a Mullett, and Twin Peaks
I am going by train as I have my seniors card.
Muss
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Oh Muss - pleeeeease come in costume. If not the bear then do recycle and come as half a twin-tub or as a mullet or a merry-go-round. I can just picture you on the train from Newcastle as half a twin-tub ... or a mullet ... ;D
If you do I will come as a ginger-bearded multi-striped soccer player.
Of course we can trust each other ... ;D
(at least bring some photos of these other triumphs :) )
cheers,
Ros
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I am going by train! I too have a seniors pass and wont be on the same train as the Mullet or washing machine ::)
Umm ???
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Oh Neil how very sad and boring for you. :(
How often do you get the chance to travel with such interesting company? And given Muss's sewing prowess there are other possibilities for a combined costume ensemble. (any suggestions welcome) Yes I had envisaged that the drying cycle for the twin tub may be a starter ...?
regards,
Ros
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I'm beginning to think some of you are members of YTG in disguise! ;D ;D
I reckon we're going to have the best meet!
Dee :)
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Berlin-Bob has put the date of our mini-meet on the official list.....
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,434144.msg4833359.html#msg4833359
Thanks Bob. :D
Dee :)
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HI
I will bring photos, and I will tell Neil which train I am catching from Broadmeadow. Daughter has been busy all day thinking of a way I can wear 3 muzzled bears and not be noticed. Necklace seems to be the go.
Muss
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I put in a request to do a badge. Tristan & Sarah are away, but Tom emailed me and sent me this as a response; http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,629943.10.html
So I guess it's a goer.
This is what I came up with, but I do like the avatar one. It would be up to each individual to get their avatar on.
Leonie.
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:D :D :D :D
I'm having a go!
Thanks LB.....
Dee :)
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Like this?
Anyone who needs help, just ask. I'm sure we can organise it. :D :D
Dee :)
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Great! :D
Except it has to be smaller if you want it to fit in one of the name-tag-holders. If you do it that size it might need to be on card.
Or maybe some stationers store or print place could help, lots of them around.
I wouldn't mind paying a small price, you never know when/if you might need it again. :D
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I could shrink it to fit in one of those plastic name tag thingies....but then again, the larger one on card would really make us stand out, wouldn't it? ??? ;D
We wouldn't miss each other!
Dee :)
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great card LB!! - I've saved it and been having fun - and learning a lot - trying to make myself one - just in case I ever meet anyone!! ;D ;D ;D
We have labels nearly that size at church and I hate them - too big!
But they'd be really good for a day like this!! - and once you've made it it is easy enough to reduce the size a little to go in the card holders.
Wiggy who would love to be there! I wonder if my free travel goes interstate - I haven't used it yet - just kidding - it doesn't!
you wouldn't miss each other and neither would anyone else!! :)
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Hmmm, well I may have to sit at another table if there is dressing-up 8) :o
The card looks great, Dee
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I'll have a go at printing it out in a couple of sizes in the next day or two, Judith, and see how it looks in the card holder.
I'll have to keep my avatar for a few more weeks, won't I? I regularly change it! ;D
Dee :)
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Great will print that.
At least mine will be simple (unlike me ;D)
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Here's another idea for a badge with logo, avatar and name:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,629943.msg4820568.html#msg4820568
(http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=629943.0;attach=359882;image)
with an empty badge for you to add your name:
(http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=629943.0;attach=359883;image)
I use IrfanView to print them, and there is a facility to adjust the size, so once you know how big the card holder is, you can print it accordingly. (Probably other graphic programs have this option too, but IrfanView is my "standard" program :) )
Bob
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My badge is made!
I found my old photo programme adjusted the size quite easily and I now have a neat name badge in one of those plastic holders. :D
It's already in with the heap of bits and pieces I've been dumping on a spare bed ready to pack. ;D
Dee :)
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That's the thread Tom sent me to Bob. :D
I think plain paper then laminate is another option. Any craft shop should have brooch pins to super-glue on the back. Then size wouldn't matter.
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As a late-comer who has been absent for quite a while, I wish to add my name to the list of attendees for the mini-meet.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Nell
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The more the merrier, Nell!
Watch this thread for the final meeting place etc......and grab the image of our name card off page 13 or 14....depending if you want the larger one or the smaller one!
Dee :)
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I thought I should bring this back to the fore again. I'm afraid I've been rather distracted the past few days and not given the mini-meet much thought - my mother had a serious fall, and I was worried for a bit that I might not be making my trip. However, things aren't as bad as they seemed at first, so everything is still going as planned. Thank goodness! :)
Dee :)
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Hi
Sorry, I am not in Sydney today to check where to eat, husband was at the hospital overnight. ( may have a cracked rib)
Muss
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Oh Muss....painful!
Tell him to take care. :)
Dee :)
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Dee I was thinking as the mini meet has grown substantially, I was thinking of booking the SCG and having the function catered for. But they cannot feed that number there and have asked for us to check the Sydney convention centre ;D
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;D Neil....we might have to settle for a picnic in Hyde Park or the Domain! One way to make sure it rains, I suppose. ;D ;D ;D
My D I L also suggested Hyde Park Barracks Cafe, as did martywillis, but on looking at their menus, prices there might not suit everyone's budgets. I wish I knew the area better.
I must get around to contacting Cafe Trim....maybe today.
Dee :)
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This is easiest way.
Telephone (02) 9273 1235
Email restaurant@sl.nsw.gov.au
There are lots of cafe's and lunch places with all sorts of menu's and prices very close by. Martin Place is 200mtrs away and has stacks of em.
Neil
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Hi all,
Please bear in mind most places outside/near State Library will be noisey & full.
Cheers,
MW
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Maybe it will have to be "Bring yer own lunch & blanket" :-\ ;D
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Hi
Would love to have made to Sydney but health restriction say I cannot fly. But aside from that I would kindly ask that someone who will be there for ANZAC Day place a poppy on the Memorial for me.
Thank you so much and I hope you have a wonderful time in Sydney.
McG
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Finally got through to a person at Cafe Trim rather than an answering machine. ::)
They don't take bookings, so although meeting there might be a possibility, as we'd be turning up in dribs and drabs I expect, eating there doesn't sound much of a possibility. We could be scattered all over the place, which defeats the purpose.
I've been googling cafes and and menus and I'm just totally confused. Some of them seem like they'd be very crowded and noisy.....even without us there! (As Martywillis warned.)
The Hyde Park Barracks Cafe looks like it might be OK, but the downloaded menu could be too expensive. Have a look and tell me what you think.
http://www.hydeparkbarrackscafe.com.au/
I have to admit I'm not very good at this aspect of the organising things in a reasonably strange city. :-\
Maybe Loneybone's idea isn't silly! (Except it'd rain!)
Dee :)
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I'm fine with the Hyde Park Barracks Cafe.
Debbie
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Hi
Thats fine with me.
Muss
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Fine with me. It closes at 3 but by then we may be wanting to leave anyway LOL
Approx how many of us are there?
Judith
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I remembered this place at The Sydney Eye Hospital in Macquarie St (but not been there )
http://www.menulog.com.au/courtyard_cafe_da_capo#menus
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I remembered this place at The Sydney Eye Hospital in Macquarie St (but not been there )
http://www.menulog.com.au/courtyard_cafe_da_capo#menus
Umm looked at the menu seems ok, BUT it was last updated in 2007 and the prices could be a bit steeper now$$$$$
Neil
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Here's the Yes list for Wednesday 24th April.....
Dee (Deeiluka)
Trish (trish1120)
Deb (Deb D)
Ann (annmck)
Judith (judb)
Ros (rosball)
Muss (Muss)
Neil (Neil Todd)
Leonie (Loneybones)
Bonnie (BonnieDownUnder)
Wendy (Chithead)
Debbie (Walcha72)
Nell (Little_Nell57)
Marty (martywillis)
If I've counted correctly, that's 13 14 of us.
Dee :)
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+/- moi !
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I'm fine with with the Hyde park cafe menu too :) MMmmm looks good and I'm feeling very hungry now. ;D
well anywhere is fine by me :D
cheers,
Ros
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Adjustment made!
Glad lots of you are posting, as I probably need to book asap. :)
I'm fine with with the Hyde park cafe menu too :) MMmmm looks good and I'm feeling very hungry now. ;D
well anywhere is fine by me :D
cheers,
Ros
Lots of positive comments on the website.....but then I wonder if they'd leave the negative ones up there! ;D
Dee :)
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15 of you - that's quite a meet - have fun folks!! :D :D
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Wiggy, you made me go and recount!
I still make it 14. ;D ;D ;D
Dee :)
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sorry Dee - I just saw someone say '+/- me' - after your count - but he might have been saying '+/- me' to something else! :)
- Beg your pardon!!! ;D ;D
It still looks like a fun meeting!!
(We are organising a meeting of 6 cousins in Melbourne in May - Several of us haven't met before! - should be fun!)
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That's when I amended the count from 13 to 14! ;)
I hope it'll be a great day! :D
Dee :)
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Umm anyone got any outstanding warrants ??? There will be quite a few Lawyers dining along with their clients ::)
You have the Federal court, the Supreme Court and the NSW Land & Environment Court all within a brisk 1 minute walk :o
Anyone Got a WIG ;D
Neil ;D ;D ;D
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neil,
interesting , very interesting..... never quite know where the silks hang out ... do we
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The Silks have their own eating place, quite a nice meal I have been told.
Muss
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Hyde Park Barracks is also fine with me. As for the lawyers, well, I guess most of us would have a convict or two in our pasts. ;D
Nell
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I barrack for the barracks, too ;D
Ann
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If we're going to the Hyde Park Barracks cafe, ... then it might be more convenient to meet at the northern end of Hyde Park, rather than all the way down Macquarie Street at the Library. There's an entrance to St James station at that end of the Park, just where Macquarie Street begins. Would that be easier for everyone? There's seating in the Park, too, so if anyone's there early .... ?
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This all sounds good to me!
And I think your suggestion about where to meet is an excellent one, Deb.
All we have to do now is get a booking.....and trying to do that is under control......I think...... ;) :)
Dee :)
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STOP PRESS........
There's a hitch in the plans.....though we think we've sorted it!
Judith very kindly offered to phone the Hyde Park Barracks and the Sydney mint cafes. She spoke to the lady in charge and discovered that "we could hire a private dining room for $1500 :o
or take pot luck at the cafes. :-\ "
Then Judith very kindly got in touch with the Australian Heritage Hotel.
http://www.australianheritagehotel.com/
She discovered the following....
"They have their 'ladies parlour' which will comfortably seat 14, 15 at a pinch. There is no cost to hire this room. People can buy their own food/drink from the menu which looks to have mostly salads and pizzas and a few other things at reasonable prices. Photos of the room and the menu are on the website. It's at 100 Cumberland St which is about 5 minutes walk from the Quay. We can stay all afternoon."
Judith has booked it from 12 to 4, but if there are any violent objections, she can cancel the booking. It sounds great to us......pot luck at other places doesn't sound half as inviting.
"The Ladies Parlour" can be seen in the slide show under the Function tab, and an idea of the menu under the Eat tab.
Dee :)
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Looks great to me.
I can't wait until dessert, the pavlova sounds amazing!!!
Debbie
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Oh I do want to imagine you all in the Ladies Parlour!! ;D ;D
- how superb to eat in a Ladies Parlour!! Wish I were going to join you!! 8) :D
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I'm waiting for Neil's comment..... ;D ;D ;D
And I agree, Debbie.....that Pavlova sounds wicked! :D :D
Dee :)
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Hi
Sounds great
Muss
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Sounds great to me too. :)
cheers,
Ros
(think I'll go straight to the pavlova)
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I may need to print the walking map I always get lost around the rocks area.
Muss
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I get lost in Sydney full stop! But I'm good at asking people for directions. I've had a bit of practice. ;D
I hope they make plenty of pavlovas!
Dee :)
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It's at 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks cnr Gloucester St. Googlemap will help you find it, although the exressway is over the top of the street so not 100% sure myself. However it's just along from the YHA hostel at the Rocks and their website has an excellent map showing how to walk from Circular Quay and Wynyard.
http://www3.yha.com.au/uploadedFiles/Content/en/Australian_Hostels/NSW/Sydney_Surrounds/Sydney_Harbour_-_The_Rocks/sydney%20harbour%20yha_walking%20map_web3.pdf
Perhaps Neil will have to sit outside on the footpath (or in the bar) and we can pass things out to him LOL LOL ::) 8)
Hope the change is ok with everyone - it was looking a bit dodgy to be able to sit and chat at one of the cafes.
Judith
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Oh, I walked all over that Big Dig where the YHA hostel has now been built. I'll look forward to passing it and seeing the changes. (My daughter in law was one of the archeologists on the site, so I got a special tour and explanations of everything. :D )
Dee :)
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So, would Circular Quay railway station be the appropriate station to alight for this hotel?
Nell
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Hi Nell. :)
I think the map that Judith posted a link for indicates Wynyard station, although Circular Quay looks just as close. From Wynyard it appears a straight walk....from Circular Quay there'd be more corners to turn.
Dee :)
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I'm waiting for Neil's comment..... ;D ;D ;D
And I agree, Debbie.....that Pavlova sounds wicked! :D :D
Dee :)
Hmm >:(
If you go by train the quay is definatly the closest. I hope you all enjoy the meal.
Neil
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Do you have a problem, Neil? ???
Thought you'd be quite happy to go to a pub. :-\
Dee :)
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I am ;D there's one down the road a bit ::)
I must have missed something ::) Not unusual ::) I thought we were going to the Library ???
Neil
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You're not a problem, surely? ;) ;D
We were trying to arrange to meet near the library, but it proved too difficult finding somewhere that would take a booking for the number that we are. We were told it would just be "pot luck" re seating. So when Judith found that we could book that room at the Australian Heritage Hotel for no cost, we thought that would solve the problem, as we'd all have somewhere to sit and chat and laugh and enjoy a meal together.
I doubt we'd have spent much time in the library somehow anyway.
Dee :)
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Yes, Circular Quay is closer. Doesn't much matter which station you get off at, though; - there may be some climbing uphill. And I agree with Dee; there probably won't be much time for Library studies, with that many of us getting together (look out, Sydney!).
Neil, the Library was my initial suggestion as a meeting place, basically because my various-degree-cousins and I have met there in the past. However, since finding a lunch venue near there was nigh on impossible ... the Australian Heritage Hotel sounds like it might be a better option.
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It sounds great and cant wait to meet you all :)
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You're not a problem, surely? ;) ;D
We were trying to arrange to meet near the library, but it proved too difficult finding somewhere that would take a booking for the number that we are. We were told it would just be "pot luck" re seating. So when Judith found that we could book that room at the Australian Heritage Hotel for no cost, we thought that would solve the problem, as we'd all have somewhere to sit and chat and laugh and enjoy a meal together.
I doubt we'd have spent much time in the library somehow anyway.
Dee :)
What ::) Me a problem 8) NEVER ;D.........
Perhaps Neil will have to sit outside on the footpath (or in the bar) and we can pass things out to him LOL LOL :'( :'( :'( :'( Bo Hoo, poor little neil
I can just see me sitting on the footpath grabbing pavolova crumbs as they slip falling from the mouths of the laughing crowd in the Ladies Parlour ;D
Third Wheel comes to mind, or even a fourth given my size. Perhaps I could take a Hat and improvise a bit of Busking in my base Baritone. :o I could even make enough to pay for my lunch ;D
You girls will never know what you are missing :-X
Have a great day and I would like a little feedback when you return :P
Neil :-* :-*
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There is a free bus no 555 that does a circular route from Central Station - Eddy Ave, up George Street, alight at Circular Quay, walk along Alfred Street until you come to Gloucester and Cumberland. Or you could get off at Bridge Street walk up a little way to Grosvenor on your left, walk along until you come to Gloucester Street, follow it until you hit Cumberland Street. The bus does a circuit up and down George and Elizabeth Streets 9:30 to 3:30 weekdays.
Here's the route map. http://www.131500.com.au/tickets/upload/docs/555map.pdf
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Neil, I hope you don't mean you're not coming. It ceased to be a 'ladies parlour' long ago so it's important that we have a man with us.
Seriously it would be really disappointing for you not to be there. You are a great contributor to R'chat and add a lot of humour to the proceedings. Please come!! Judith
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And I'm echoing Judith's words.....
Plus......
I can just see me sitting on the footpath grabbing pavolova crumbs as they slip falling from the mouths of the laughing crowd in the Ladies Parlour ;D
Third Wheel comes to mind, or even a fourth given my size. Perhaps I could take a Hat and improvise a bit of Busking in my base Baritone. :o I could even make enough to pay for my lunch ;D
You girls will never know what you are missing :-X
Have a great day and I would like a little feedback when you return :P
Neil :-* :-*
I hope you're not expecting us to save you some pavlova crumbs! ::)
You just come and have your own! ;D ;D ;D
Dee :)
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There is a free bus no 555 that does a circular route from Central Station - Eddy Ave, up George Street, alight at Circular Quay, walk along Alfred Street until you come to Gloucester and Cumberland. Or you could get off at Bridge Street walk up a little way to Grosvenor on your left, walk along until you come to Gloucester Street, follow it until you hit Cumberland Street. The bus does a circuit up and down George and Elizabeth Streets 9:30 to 3:30 weekdays.
Here's the route map. http://www.131500.com.au/tickets/upload/docs/555map.pdf
Thanks for that, Crisane.
It could be very helpful.
Dee :)
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Whatdyamean it's not a ladies Parlour, if it isn't it will be on the day ;D
Neil, I hope you don't mean you're not coming. It ceased to be a 'ladies parlour' long ago so it's important that we have a man with us.
Hmm I do like a good Pav too ::)
Let me stew on it :P
I could use my Senior's ticket......... :-\
Neil
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When my beloved first arrived in Oz he was having a solitary quiet drink at a Sydney pub and got chucked out of the nice lounge he was in because he didn't have a lady with him. :o In these days of equal opportunity we might get chucked out if we don't have a man with us. :P
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Hi everyone ... back on deck after a road trip and thanks for arranging meet up at the Australia Hotel on 24 April. Actually, I am feeling rather guilty as I live in Sydney and haven't contributed anything to finding this gathering place' ... can only plead ???
Hey Hey NEIL ... you MUST come along and promise that I will buy you a PAV :D with a Beer chaser ;D ... I need to thank you personally for your wonderful help you gave me with searching for my husband's 'natural mother' ... we have just returned from a visit where she lived and from a history book, we have her photo ... too amazing. Bonnie
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Yes Neil you must come so I can watch someone have a Pav with a Beer Chaser, maybe a nice glass of Botrytis instead. ( I am having a beer right now because it is so hot)
Muss
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Well I hope you all have a wonderful time. I won't make it this time. Trip from Cairns to Sydney for lunch is just a bit too much and I won't be going to Brisbane just yet.
So lots of photos, videos etc for the "no starters". :D
Leonie.
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Sad about that Leonie, but completely understand. :-\
We'll think of you as we eat our "Pavs". ;D
Dee :)
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Well I hope you all have a wonderful time.
So lots of photos, videos etc for the "no starters". :D
Leonie.
I'll second that!! :D
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I'll take a photo of the "Pav". ;D ;D
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Hi all, still hoping I can make it, what you've arranged sounds great and will find the bus jnfo etc helpful as not too familiar with Sydney. :) chithead
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We really hope you'll make it, Chithead......me especially. It will be good to catch up in real life.
Dee :)
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Bringing this back up near the top, as I'll be offline for at least the next couple of days, maybe longer. I leave home at 6.00 a.m tomorrow and should arrive at my destination sometime late Wednesday afternoon. Excitement is building, and the mini-meet is getting closer......... :D
Dee :)
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can a post be put up to as where and when the meet is finally taking place please?
thanks
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The Mini meet is at the Australian Heritage Hotel , see pages 17,18 ( start reading at stop press)
Muss
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... just about to head out of town and not back till just prior our catch but ook forward to meeting everyone on 24th at 12 noon, Australia Hotel in The Rocks Bonnie
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Sounds so exciting, wish we could be with you :-* :-*
Sarah and Trystan
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We have reserved the Ladies Parlour at the Australian Hotel. The booking is in my name - Judith Ballard .
Hotel website has the address, a pic of the Ladies Parlour (I don't think you have to be a lady to go in!!), and the menu.
http://www.australianheritagehotel.com/
http://www.australianheritagehotel.com/content/functions
Judith
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I have bought a new outfit, wig and good makeup (see Spackfiller) and stockings, because my hairy legs don't shave well. Along with a brand new Handbag to match...... :P
So if you see someone who looks a bit Like LOVE from the Grahame Kennedy show (YOU TELL EM LOVE).... Just give me a hoy like, yoo hoo! ! Do you think I may need a Facinator, or some other headwear? Scarf perhaps?
Oh yes, I'll have a Pimms.....
Neil ;D
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Re that Pimms for Mr Odd :)
He forgot to mention which Pimms ... was it a No. 1, No. 2, No.3, No. 4, No. 5 or No. 6 cup ????
http://summerfruitcup.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/pimmsno6/
I wish you all the very very best for the day ..... and hope to meet an RChatter one day ::) I will be thinking of you all. Several of my family to arrive in Australia settled on The Rocks back in Gov Macquarie's time .... and they stayed in that area for five generations in and around Cumberland Street right near where The Australian Hotel stands :) so you all take good care of the surrounds please :)
Yes, Dee, :) :) I did supply various bdm documents to The Big Dig team back in 1990s :) :) so too did other rellies :) and yes we are mentioned in the published books :) :) :)
Cheers, JM
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I thought Pav and Pimms would be the right drink. Umm seeing as there are six of em I will have all six with beer chaser's ;D
I am still trying to get over the drinks last night at Bundeena :P
:-X neil
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So if you get into issues with those CHASERS then here's a photo for you to show you there's no place to hide next door to the Hotel ....
Its from the Big Dig site, I took this photo myself, late April 2012
Cheers, JM
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I am looking forward to meeting everyone.
Coincidentally it is My Daughters 25th Birthday on the 24 April.
(the one on my Avatar)
So I will be having a large drink!
See you soon,
Trish :)
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Thanks, Judith, for posting a reminder for everyone. I have very limited access to the internet at the moment, but will pop in when I can.
The situation in the granny flat at present is no hot water, no refrigerator, and no internet. Apart from those three essentials, (which are on son's to do list) it's been made absolutely comfortable for me.
Nearly time to count down the sleeps. ;D
Dee :)
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Ooooh, I do hope there'll be photos, Dee?
:D
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Umm ergh ahh, Major disaster from me. Cannot make it to the meet...(MAYBE) :P
Unfortunatly someone has me in Newcastle for an important appointment at 9.00am on the 24th. If I can finish in time, and get a train, BIG IF, then I may still get down.. I do want to sit in a LADIES PARLOR... :o that will be a newbie for me ;D ;D
Will see ???
Neil
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
What could be more important than a meet with other R'chatters?? :-X :'( ::) :o :( >:(
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Leave the "H" off and add O N E Y ;D
Neil ::)
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Mr Todd
I'm certain some of us, out of pure altruism, would be willing to "kick on"
'til nigh chuck out time, if it will spur you on to partake of Pimms 'n' Pav in in the Parlour... ;D
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The best laid plans of Mice and Men and a few Women too. :P
My closest friend just rang me to tell me his Mum just died an hour ago. :'(
RIP Vi :-*
The funeral will probably be next week, we believe. So much will depend on that now. Oh well.
5 hours ago I only had one thing to do next week, we now have my wife's best friend coming up for a few days as well. :-X
Neil :P
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looks like I may need a drink anyway ;D
Isn't that ODD ::)
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Hi
I may not make it to the Mini Meet. Husband has tests to be carried out in hospital on the 23rd.
he has just returned from a specialist appointment 1 hour ago.
Hope you all have a drink for me.
Sorry
Muss
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Oh Muss - hope all goes well :)
And Neil I hope you can still make it :)
perhaps we can find a pav and pimms parlour in newcastle at some time in the future?
regards,
Ros
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What could be more important than a meet with other R'chatters??
Answering the question I asked above - lots more important in life than a meeting. Hope all goes well for you Muss. Good on you, Neil, for supporting your friend.
Judith
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Hi
Thank you.
Muss
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Hi all, still uncertain if can make it, though I've downloaded all the great info on directions etc in hope. Unfortunately my Mum has taken a turn for the worse so just enjoying each day I can with her. Thru the inspiration of Dee's research I've track down all four sets of my Great Grandparents and Great Great Grandparents just thru Dee and a friend finding a Bible at a garage sale. This has lead to contact with other relatives who have helped supply further confirmation for my research. Please enjoy your day if I can't make it. :) :) :) :) :( Wendy
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I've just got back online again (still no internet in the granny flat :( ) and read about Neil and Muss and Wendy. My thoughts are with you all, but if you do manage to make it on the day, we'll all be so happy to meet you.
Should be lots of chat and laughter happening in two days time.....
Dee :)
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I've been watching all your preparations and decision making!
Be thinking of you all on Wednesday - hope all goes well and you have a really good chinwag - and not too much looking up of anything!!
What fun!
Wiggy ;)
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Just dropping in to let you know that I will be attending the mini-meet tomorrow. Am looking forward to it, as this is the first thing that I have arranged to go to in a very long time that does NOT involve medical appointments.
I am disappointed that some will have to miss out, but maybe we can arrange other meets in the future?
Nell
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I'd love to have been able to tag along and look forward to hearing all about how it went.
... will be thinking of you all putting faces to names and socialising over lunch ... Enjoy!
:) mare
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... and I too are dropping in to let you know that husband, self and friends all returned safe and sound from Lake Toba (Sumatra) and look forward to meeting those who are able to come along tomorrow. Bonnie
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YAY...looking forward to meeting you, little Nell :)
Fingers crossed for those still uncertain about making it, or unable to join us due to more pressing circumstances.
Even in they're not present, "in the avoirdupois", as Mother Joseph Mary was so fond of saying,
we'll raise a toast for absent (on this occasion) friends, and look forward to meeting up next time. ;D
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Also looking forward to tomorrow ... Dee, do you think we need a recap of where and when, etc., just so's we, the unco-ordinated, don't have to search through all the pages, to make sure we're heading for the right place at the right time?
:-[
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Okay, scratch that. I realised, as I posted (above) that Dee might not have internet access ... so I went searching, "unco" though I am ;D
The Ladies' Parlour at the Australian Heritage Hotel, 100 Cumberland St, is booked from 12 noon to 4pm, in the name of Judith Ballard.
Can't wait!
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Well done, Deb - see you tomorrow - Judith :) ;D
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Definitely will not be attending, unfortunately :'(
Mates mothers funeral Woronora Friday, Wifes friends MIL just holding. Friend spent all last night at John Hunter, and will be returning here tonight for a sleep and going back to the hospital midday tommorow for a relief spell with other daughters in law.
The Lady had three sons and she has outlived all of them, they all died reasonably young. I think it's sad when parents outsurvive their children. :'(
I will be thinking of you. ;D AND THE PAV'S Some pic's please ;D
Neil :)
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Thanks for the summary posting of the where and when, Deb.....you were right .....I haven't had internet access until just now. It's the last thing to really get sorted for the granny flat. :-\
Sorry you can't make it Neil, and I'm sure there'll be photos that we can at least share by email, as not everyone is prepared to have their photos posted on here. However, I'm also sure we can post photos of the pavs on here! Just hope they are not off the menu! :o :o
I'm so.o.o.o.o.o.o.o looking forward to tomorrow.....just hope the train stops for me at Bundanoon, and I manage to find Judith! I'm feeling a bit nervous about that.
Dee ......about to go and organise her stuff for tomorrow....... :)
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To everyone who attended the Mini Meet at The Australian Hotel today, it was just terrific and what a laugh we all had .... its on the 'must do again' list.
Watch this space for some interesting photos to come!
Best wishes
Bonnie
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so glad you all enjoyed yourselves - looking forward to the photos!! ;D ;D ;D
I was thinking of you as I potted plants!! ;)
Wiggy
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And I was too as I helped OH calibrate machinery to commence sowing our canola and finished the BAS. ::) ::)
Cheers :)
Cando
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Pub, Pleasantries, Parlour, Pimms, Plonk, Pie, Pizza, Puff, Palaver, Pranks, Playfulness, Pics, Plans, Parting.....
I'd say we gave P's a Chance ;D
Early night, gels!
Ann ;)
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one 'P' missing - what about the pavlova? ;)
Sounds like fun!!
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It was great fun. Thanks to Dee and Judith for organising it. :)
I've deliberately ;D made my photos blurry to protect our identities. PM me if you would like to see them.
cheers,
Ros
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Of Pavlova, Wiggy, I did not Partake :o
Pusillanimously, I left it to my Plucky Peers ;D
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Hi Ros ... will PM soon to view photos ... so pleased that they are blurry .... hides all those wrinkles though I do look far better in the dark!!!
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No one has wrinkles only the signs of an interesting life ;D
I will pm for pic's of all things "P"
Neil ;)
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Why all the p, didn't they have a loo?
Glad you all had fun, didn't over imbibe or get arrested. ;D
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Yes, they had a loo. 'T'was a tad dark in there, though. They also had what seemed a more-than-lifesize painting of a nekkid lady, high on the wall ... in the Ladies' Lounge. Go figure :-\
'T'was a good place to meet, though; I walked up from Circular Quay, rather than catch buses or taxis ... not a long walk, but enough to create an appetite - and the Caesar salad was yummy!
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What fun, what larks! It was a really great day on all counts. Thanks to those who came and thanks Wiggy and Cando for your thoughts! Huge thanks to Dee for thinking of it and doing the major organising.
:) ;) :D ;D :-* 8) Judith
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Thought you might like to see what I wrote in an email to the Hotel who had asked for feedback:
Thank you so much for the use of the gorgeous Ladies' Parlor, yesterday. Our group had a lovely day and the Parlor was perfect for our meeting. Everyone enjoyed the food, almost too well some of us LOL. Your staff are so lovely - every single one, from the person I phoned to book to the friendly, happy bar staff on yesterday made our day extra special. The bar staff yesterday went out of their way to look after us - THANK YOU.
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I will add my thoughts on enjoyment of the day, which was that I eagerly look forward to more of the same. Unfortunately I had to depart early, but am glad all who attended continued to enjoy the occasion. If you really want to have fun, just get a bunch of Rchatters together. ;D ;D
Narelle
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Thank you to all who made the day so enjoyable. What a great meet ! Hope that another is being organised & soon !
Cheers,
MW
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Glad you all had a great day! I certainly did, and it's wonderful to now put faces to the names on RootsChat. I've been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to grab a few moments on line, and have finally done so.
Judith, I'm sure we all echo your words in the email to the Australia Hotel. The venue couldn't have been better, and it's position enabled the last three of us to have a great wander around the "Big Dig" site.
As for the food........ooooooohhhhhhhh......... ;D ;D ;D
I'm hoping to be back in NSW again later in the year, so I'd love for there to be another meet then.
Dee :)
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Specially for Neil...... ;) ;D
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A close up of the famous pav......and the apple flan didn't look half bad either......
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Never seen a pav like that before - don't tell me you could eat a whole one of those each!!! :o :o
How truly decadent! ;)
(p.s. - have you noticed how the times showing posts are all up the spout at the moment - these posts are showing two hours later than they should be! it is really only 14.59)
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Hmm - some ate whole pav serving, some ate a half serving, some were strong, but my lips are sealed to which was which. :-X
Wiggy, I think the time shown on R'chat is UK time.
Judith
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Now, err, just so long as whoever got my piece of PAV ate it all up, all of it, (and had any seconds and thirds going around too) and did not waste a crumb, wellllll errrrr cause I just could not make that date..... I am so very very pleased you all got along together and please, we must do it agin! cause I'm going to be coming next time.... (I hope)
Thanks Sarah for the fantastic work on the ANZAC header for today :)
Cheers, JM
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I'll own up, JM (and Wiggy)......I managed to eat all the pav.....but the rocky road beat me.......I only managed half! I knew I shouldn't have had a main course to start with! ;D ;D ;D
And I think we were all agreed that there must be more meets, so hopefully you can make the next one!
Dee :)
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Me too. :D And I really don't care about the pav, I'll eat it of course, but the people will interest me more.
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Me too. :D And I really don't care about the pav, I'll eat it of course, but the people will interest me more.
me too!! :D :D
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Lovely Weather, Lovely Ladies, Lovely Food :)
(I must admit I ate all my Pav!)
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<-- Had the warm apple flan.
Thank you so much for organising it all, Dee and Judith, you did a good job! :)
Cheers
Deb
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:D Sounds like you all had a great time sorry couldn't be there hope there's a next time "Pav" or not, green around the gills with envy :D chithead
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glad to see u all had a good time,. was only to be sorry not to be there to meet all u wonderful folk.......
:)
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When are you lot gonna put up some pics? I've looked at the deserts long enough.
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I don't like to agree with LB all the time - but . . . . I agree!! ;D ;D
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Other than the pav my pics were all out of focus ... oh yes the nude on the wall was in focus (thanks JM :) ). I guess the nude and the pav were the stationary aspects of the lunch - the rest were too animated and lively. :)
cheers,
Ros
Would any of the lunchees object if I posted a blurry pic of us ... just to show the ambience? (having made sure that no name tags were visible)? I was thinking of an early one where we were still sober, sedate and seated. No not the one where we were imitating the painting - thought I'd save that one for facebook ;D
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Perhaps Ros could send a PM to Wiggy and LB with the fuzzy photos link ;D My OH wants to know if any of the RChatters ever looked as goodlooking as the nude above the door, so I guess that sort of guarantees that he will want to come and meet Mr ODD next time .... so perhaps I will finally get to meet Dee and thus finally meet an RChatter for the first time ;D face to face .... ::) .
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Done JM :)
Tell OH we all looked as good as the nude (at one time).
cheers,
Ros
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It would be interesting to find out who the nude was and what happened to her ...?
Well we may need a few more lunches there to investigate this. :)
cheers,
Ros
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I would love to see you all having fun, you can scratch out the faces or swop them about I dont mind, I just want to be able to feel the ambience. ;D.. cos I am so jealous. :-\ xxXin
I just thought, imagination is a wonderful thing, and having been a roots member for so long (!!)
I imagine what everyone looks like, as we used to do in RADIO only days.
And Rabbit b bless her, eventually seeing her beautiful face.... was fantastic, cos she looked so like she did in my head xxx
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As far as I'm concerned blurring my face for privacy is not an issue and you are welcome to see my face, and even my real name! :) ;D 8)
Perhaps a little soft focus for vanity's sake may be necessary. ::) :P :-X
Judith
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Go for it, Ros :)
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Just seen Ros's photos and I promise you - the police will not be hot on your trail if you do see them! I can just recognise Dee - but only with careful looking!!
No - sorry Ros - not having a go at your photography ;D ;D ;D ;D
- it is hard to hold a camera still when you are laughing! ;)
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Oh, yes, happy for pics to be posted to share the fun!
I've been nursing a temporary invalid, but will post my pics later today....if they're worthy/respectable ;)
The others shall be sold to the highest bidder!! ;D
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well here goes ...
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I recognise the nude - and Dee's arm!! and Nell! :D :D
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Lovely pic, and to think that without Roots you may never have met ;D
xin
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Didn't anyone think to ask who she was?
Not one of my ancestors. (I don't think :o )
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We'll ask next time! 8)
Some of my photos are reasonable....but others are ....well.....to put it bluntly.....not the best. I always seem to press the button just as people close their eyes! ::)
Dee :)
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Someone known to the Hotel needs to write to them and offer the famous RChatter service to find out everything significant about the nude lady and the artist who painted her. Then we can all work our magic under Dee and Judith's directions ;D
Cheers, JM (very good at making suggestions, but usually I end up speculating and of course getting way off track when researching for fellow RChatters !)
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Hmm, Glad I didn't go as it is......Just couldn't sit there all afternoon with her nibs gazing down at me while I was shoveling food in my mouth :o
As if it wasn't bad enough sitting in a LADIES Parlour with a Parlour full of women, to have Venus glued to the wall, would have fair put me off my drink ;D
Bottoms up Ladies.
;D
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Oh, but it wasn't her bottom you had to look at, Neil. ;D
Anyway, you could have sat at the end of the table that couldn't see her properly. ;)
Nell
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Lost most of today trying to reply...can't send even with no attachment...get the file size error message.
See if this one goes
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Hi,
I was off work from the mini-meet until today and so only just have decent internet access again.
I also would like to thank everyone for a wonderful day last week. We should definitely do it again.
Thanks to Dee and Judb for the entertaining look around the Big Dig as well.
Debbie
PS I definitely ate all my pavlova and rocky road. Very nice it was too!!