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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1305 on: July 28, 2012, 08:27:18 am »
Cheese at the Chinese factory on Saturday Hally. I think that is included in our tour.
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1306 on: July 28, 2012, 08:46:34 am »
The Knee Deep Winery is a very special place and I think CP has done well to negotiate a deal for us.  Whatever the chefs chooses for us on the day will be a selection from their menu and therefore delicious. .  They have won awards for their food and for their wines.  I think we should leave it at that. The beauty of it is That with antipasto platters we are able to  arrive at various times, mingle at will and still enjoy the ambiance and  a glass of.

If, at the time, there are any special requests I am sure the chef will happily accommodate any Food Divas for a price.

CP if we can pay in advance for the food it will avoid any kerfuffle on the day and each can pay for their own drinks. Would that be possible?

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1307 on: July 28, 2012, 09:28:03 am »
CP, That sounds lovely- count me in too.
Dash, please don't get scared off by all us females. It would be lovely to meet you and im sure that everone wil be on their best behaviour. My DH is not interested in cooking at all - the kids will probably get a lot of takeaway whilst I'm gone as his idea of a cooking appliance is the phone. He was not the slightest bit interested in coming along to WA.
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1308 on: July 28, 2012, 09:43:49 am »
CP,  i think its best you dont count me in on the platters. In past experiences we have found that I have only been able to eat about 1/4 of whats on the platter due to food allergies, & paid a fair bit if money for eating 2 items. i suggested a cheese 1 as I have no dairy allergy. I will just order something for lunch myself.

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1309 on: July 28, 2012, 09:48:13 am »
sounds good CP  :(
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1310 on: July 28, 2012, 12:58:04 pm »
 :'(  :-\
Unfortunately guys, I now can't go. I've sent a message to CP, but she's obviously busy today and hasn't had a chance to read it.

Something's come up for us that weekend and I can't disappoint my DH. If anyone would like to take my place, please let me know.

I'm devastated, I was so looking forward to the weekend, it's going to be a blast!
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1311 on: July 28, 2012, 12:59:56 pm »
MJ so sorry you cannot make it . I was so looking forward to meeting you.

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1312 on: July 28, 2012, 01:02:14 pm »
i really wish i could MJ  :(
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1313 on: July 28, 2012, 01:09:11 pm »
Ohhhhh, MJ!!! :'(

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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1314 on: July 28, 2012, 01:18:22 pm »
Oh, how disappointing for you ...and us. I was looking forward to meeting you.
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1315 on: July 28, 2012, 01:26:53 pm »
Bummer MJ !
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1316 on: July 28, 2012, 02:51:15 pm »
1 x very desirable spot available...please contact MJ for payment details. Wish you could come MJ but understand completely. I am sorry you can't come becauseI have arranged for a demo to be done foatr the soap company cos I thought that would be right up your ally. Never mind, every one will love this place and there are absolutely great tastings to be had. Make sure you have cash and eftpos on hand cos you are wanna gonna splurge.

I will ask that the platters at Knee Deep are not all the same so that people can take a bit of something different from the platter on the other side of them. H no worries at all. I don't think that you need worry tho, the food is going to be of high quality. I am really trying to butter this worman up, so the next people I have to possibly smooze are the chocolate people....
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1317 on: July 28, 2012, 03:33:24 pm »
Fine by me too CP ... Though some GF (really wheat free) options would be great :) xx

MJ so sorry you can't make it would love to have a catchup
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1318 on: July 28, 2012, 03:55:47 pm »
OK, update...I will ask her - 1 x cheese platter, and 1 x gluten free option platter...
On Monday I pay the deposit. Booking a month ahead will make sure that the chef will be well prepared.
I will pay the cash deposit but please let me know if you are not able to make 

a) Knee Deep approx 12pm
b) Soap Factory
c) Choc
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Re: WA Retreat Weekend
« Reply #1319 on: July 28, 2012, 04:39:59 pm »
CP is this for the Friday?  If it is I am not sure I will be able to get there by 12. I will be in Perth on the Friday but won't finish work unitl 10 or 10:30

DW is thinking about coming to take MJ's place but I am not holding my breath.