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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: fundj&e on December 06, 2012, 05:09:02 am
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Amanda and Judy have planned the SA forumfest.
Dates Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August Some will be arriving on Thursday 15th from interstate.
Venue - The Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Amanda has provided the link to our rate at Crowne Plaza. Paste it into your browsers and it will take you direct to the booking page with our special price. Just remember - there is a $25 surcharge if you share a room.
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10562763
Please come back here when you've booked so we can keep a count of how much business we are giving them. The more nights we book, the more leverage Amanda will have for dinner prices.
Thursday Most interstaters arriving during the day & evening. Evening meal will be at Pauls on Gouger The Orient in Pirie Street.
Friday 9.30 am market tour followed by Haig's chocolate factory tour at 1.30pm and onto Gaganis at Hindmarsh.
Saturday's day trip is to Hahndorf and surrounding towns. Pick up will be 9am with an approx. return of 4.15 pm.
Dinner at Crowne Plaza 7pm with pre-dinner drinks and goody bag distribution being held in CC and Judy's room from 6pm.
Sunday High tea at JD's daughter's place at Glenelg approx. 2pm after dropping our luggage there earlier and having a browse around Jetty Road shops.
Those on the definite list so far
Amanda - staying Thursday night at the Crowne
Emerald Sue - no accommodation required but will join us on Fri, Sat & Sunday + help with transport if needed
Frozzie - single room 2 nights - booked 2 nights Crowne Plaza 2/7/13
Gretchen - single room for 3 nights - booked Crowne 15/2/13
Judy & CC - double room for 3 nights - booked Crowne 15/2/13
Katiej - no accommodation required. Will skip the market tour but will come to Haigs and can drive others if required. OK for Saturday trip, dinner and High Tea - DH joining us for dinner too. Can do airport drop offs.
KarenH - no accommodation required
Uni - arriving Thursday, staying 4 nights at the Crowne
Mama Fergie - single room for 3 nights Crowne booked
Cornish Cream - sharing with Judy
Trudy - no accommodation required. Will join us on Friday and Sunday (and probably Thursday too)
Bedlam single room for 3 nights at the Crowne booked 22/6/13
kmw - no accommodation required. Will join us on Saturday and Sunday and can do airport drop offs.
djinni - booked into the Crowne from Thursday.
Thursday dinner at Pauls on Gouger The Orient in Pirie Street 7 pm
Amanda
Gert
Judy
CC
Katie
Uni
MF
Djinni
Trudy
ES
kmw will come in a bit later
Friday's activities - Market tour, Haigs tour then onto Gaganis Bros. Free time, shops open until 9pm and no plans made for dinner that night yet.
Amanda - meet her at 9.30am at Zuma's Café adjacent the market for our tour
ES
Frozzie
Gretchen
Judy
CC
Uni
MF
Bedlam
Djinni
Trudy
Katie replaces Amanda for the Haigs & Gaganis Bros trips.
Saturday bus trip to Hahndorf and surrounding areas PU 9am Crowne Hotel, return 4.15 approx. 12 people on this tour.
Goody bag distribution 6pm with pre-dinner drinks in CC & Judy's room before the evening meal at 7pm Crowne Hotel - 14 people on our dinner list.
Definites for the high tea on the Sunday - 10 of us now
Uni
Judy
CC
MF
Bedlam
kmw
Emerald Sue
Katiej
Frozzie
Trudy
djinni
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Oh sounds fun, Judy must be there for that one... :)
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I haven't heard of that one Uni but I am behind in my reading of postings today :o Maybe I could make it Robyn ;)
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Not that I have heard of either ??? ???
Maybe Uni is giving us a hint that she wants someone to organise a SA get-together ;)
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Was it an old post or a recent one?
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I think we mentioned it on the WA Retreat Weekend thread when Judy couldn't make it over. And then I think someone suggested we have one in a different state each year :)
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I heard a whisper too. Uni and I may drive over together. 8)
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sounds like a good plan
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I'll be in it no matter where it is!! ;D
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I'll be in it no matter where it is!! ;D
Like me Ames, be in anything but a bath. :D
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I'll be in anything but trouble ;D
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I'm sure Adelaide would love to have you all come to visit.
I know I would ;D
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LOL Amy - when I read Mich's post I thought 'I'd rather be in the bath than in the s**t!' :-))
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I thought that too astarra, but decidede against posting it! :D
I'm sure Adelaide would love to have you all come to visit.
I know I would ;D
I'd love to meet you Katie :D
And I've heard the hills in Adelaide are beautiful :)
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LOL Amy - when I read Mich's post I thought 'I'd rather be in the bath than in the s**t!' :-))
Absolutely astarra ;D
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that someone is planning a SA get together for next year ?
I think Uni's probably behind this one - together with Mcmich!! . . . ;D ;D ;D
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I did hear it mentioned at Gracetown. Just a
whisper loud voice.
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Must have been Gert :D
that someone is planning a SA get together for next year ?
I think Uni's probably behind this one - together with Mcmich!! . . . ;D ;D ;D
Those two are trouble GF ;D
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;D ;D ;D ;D You'd better believe it, Amy!!
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There's certainly enough evidence! ;D
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Must have been Gert :D
that someone is planning a SA get together for next year ?
I think Uni's probably behind this one - together with Mcmich!! . . . ;D ;D ;D
Those two are trouble GF ;D
Really ????
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;D ;D
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Didn't you know DFM? :D
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nothing ???
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I'll be there, any excuse for a get together. Never been to SA.
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I lived in SA for three years (24 years ago) it would be nice to have another look around. ;D
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... all we need now is for someone to organise it!
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This will be difficult to organize after the wonderful job CP did last time. We would like to come, no matter where it is , but will be OS next Aug/ Sept.
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Are you coming to UK cookie? We could have a mini meet up!
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Must have been Gert :D
that someone is planning a SA get together for next year ?
I think Uni's probably behind this one - together with Mcmich!! . . . ;D ;D ;D
Those two are trouble GF ;D
Really ????
;D
;D ;D
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If we had a forum fest in SA I would rocket over. Barossa Valley?
Gert
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me 2 ;D
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what month are we thinking about ? ;D
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me 2 ;D
You're driving Mcmich, remember, Uni? . . . . or is she driving you. . .?? any more of that wine and you'll be across the Nullabor!! ;D ;D
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;D
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I'd love to cAtch up with everyone again. We have great food and wine here, and best of all, we have Judy too :D
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I'm totally in... so who is going to organise? I'll be allowed to taste the wines on this one ;D
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Maybe there is one place in the Barossa that could accommodate 40 or so in one premise. One bus for touring. One dining room .
gert
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I'm totally in... so who is going to organise? I'll be allowed to taste the wines on this one ;D
But you won't. ;D
Gert
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What makes you say that Gert? ;D
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Experience Amy.
Gert
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Sydney - Adelaide is a long drive Michele. Wouldn't a bus be easier?
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Experience Amy.
Gert
I'm going to prove you wrong Gert ;D
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Victor Harbour is lovely too - and you need to pass through McLaren Vale on the way....
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Maybe there is a conference centre. Maybe July. Maybe someone knows someone in the hospitality industry or A travel agency who could arrange it. Wouldn't be hard. I would say make a firm date and those who can come do and those who cannot don't . If I lived there I would do it. But I think it needs a local and I think it needs to be easier. I really felt for CP.
One place all together with someone else doing the work and rooms we can choose to share or not with a central meeting lounge, bar and dining room. And of course we would need the place to ourselves. A fireplace might be necessary.
Any thoughts?
Gert
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Victor Harbour is lovely too - and you need to pass through McLaren Vale on the way....
Another goodie ES. Beautiful.
Gert
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Experience Amy.
Gert
I'm going to prove you wrong Gert ;D
Doubt it.
Gert
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So I'll be proving you wrong twice over now ;D
I'm loving your ideas Gert. Anytime is good for me ;D
So which SA people would like to organise? ;D
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Don't worry about us if Aug/Sept suits most others.
DJ, we were hoping to fit in a quick visit to London, but not possible this time. We will be 4 weeks in Turkey and 2 in Spain.
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I'm not denying its hard work, cos it is, but it was fun to see so many people enjoy the whole experience including myself. I would love to organise the next one however I'm turning the big five oh next year and going to Europe for a month possibly in June. I could help as I would love to and I've got the experience, and I've kept absolutely everything including my shopping list ;) As for transport etc, we couldn't have gone more than 30 otherwise it gets harder to get something big enough and also for tours etc and they are unable to have a large group like that turn up on their doorstep even with prior warning. 30 was quite good as everyone was able to mingle and get to know each other. I also think that one of the main advantages I had was I basically had the location and accommodation sorted before everything else.
Someone needs to put their hand up to be Chief...
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I think there will probably be more than 30 people wanting to attend.... :-\
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I could help organise, but I doubt if I could do it all myself (no experience and I have a full-time job).
Would be great though if we could have it here in Adelaide.
Maybe we would need an organising committee!
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The TM forum committee! Hey, thats actually a great idea Katie. We could have a couple of representatives from each state who could take turns organising TM events :D
Just thinking aloud... ;D
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Conference Centre. July. Two buses. Two tours 20 ppl each . Limit of 40. Booked and paid by June 1 . Keep it simple. Locals to provide transport to venue where possible. Interstaters to stay at Judy's place on the way. Joke Judy!!
Gert
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I'm in! I have a heap of Frequent Flyer points to use up.
Sorry, can't be on the organising committee though. I'm flat out as it is.
I'd love to visit the Barossa or Clare Valleys.
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Lol Gert ;D
If I have my license by then I can just drive over in Goliath and sleep on the side of the road ;)
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and sleep on the side of the road ;)
>:( >:( >:( You will do no such thing, young lady!!! Just wait and see what your DFM thinks of this suggestion!!! :o ;D
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Ahhh......of course, sorry GF :-[ And sorry DFM when you read that :-X
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Lol Gert ;D
If I have my license by then I can just drive over in Goliath and sleep on the side of the road ;)
And pick up,a few on the way!
A committee usually delivers a camel. One person with local knowledge engaging a professional perhaps. No school hol period. Off season rates. Everyone meet at venue. Check in. Meet in bar. Cheap set dinner. breakfast included. Lunch on Sat at a winery. Dinner ? Sun breakfast included. On yer bike back to JD's. JOKE JUDY.
Not hard. Just need a place and engage one of the wonderful tour bus companies to organise the two Sat tours which will meet up for lunch.
And if we organise now we have 7/8 months to plan and save.
Gert
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A committee usually delivers a camel.
Gert
I'd forgotten that, Gert - A camel is the horse that is designed by the committee . . . . I've been on so many committees over the years particularly when my children were young . . . and believe me, there were plenty of camels!!! ;D ;D
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And for some of us, to convince our husbands that it's a good idea and I can go. ;)
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Anyone been to a conference centre that is low key not too far out of Adelaide?
Gert
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, , , and just around the corner from JD's . .?? ;D
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I'm lost on the camel thing ???
But I like the idea of 7-8 months of planning time! Imagine the goodies we can come up with for the goodie bags! ;D
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Ahhh......of course, sorry GF :-[ And sorry DFM when you read that :-X
Amy if you go through life never having had alcohol you probably have not missed much.
OMG did I say that???
Gert
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Barossa would be great. I would love to go to Maggie beers. Second thoughts maybe I could be chief :-)) and I would just need a couple of local Indians? (My mind is starting to roll with some ideas) of course if someone wants to I'm not going to use stand over tactics.
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OK I am going to weigh into this very surprising thread at last. I am just sitting here reading everything and it's going way too fast for me ;D
Firstly Gretchen do conference centres offer accommodation - see I know nothing about organising so many people. If I had a huge house you would all be welcome here but most people know my record of being actually able to get to anything which I have planned to attend. :-))
Of course I would put my name down but that doesn't mean I'd get there. I'm sure ideas will come in thick and fast and it would be lovely if someone can pull it off. CP you would be perfect.
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Ahhh......of course, sorry GF :-[ And sorry DFM when you read that :-X
Amy if you go through life never having had alcohol you probably have not missed much.
OMG did I say that???
Gert
No Gert, you didn't say that. Someone must have hijacked your iPad ;D
CP, you would be brilliant ;D
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Yes JD a conference centre would have accommodation..
CP Maybe you have contacts but really what you did for us in Perth was above and beyond . It was just wonderful. The price was right . The whole thing worked beautifully. Faultless really.
Because of your success the next one will be more popular but could be less complicated for the organiser. One place would avoid all the house sharing personality issues. People could buddy up or not.
If someone knew of a conference/ hotel/motel place that would let us take over the kitchen and cook for ourselves that would be fun and cheaper.
But we may find a fun place with a relaxed atmosphere if we put our thinking caps on.
Gert
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And for some of us, to convince our husbands that it's a good idea and I can go. ;)
Kimmy, just give me your husbands number. I'll convince him! ;D
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Lol, ok I will stand back and see what comes about :)
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This thread has really caught on. At this stage I would love to come (I would especially love to see the Barossa), but, in reality, probably wouldn't be able to make it as we will be travelling to Europe / Scotland late May / early June and it wlil take ages for me to catch up at work once we return. However, my main point here is, I believe for Judy to be able to attend at least some part of the fun it would be good to arrange the accommodation or at least one or two meals or get-togethers in a location near her, that way she may be able to slip away more easily. Judy, would Geoff be up to meeting a hoard of giddy women or would he be happier to leave you to come away for an wee while by yourself?
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maybe the year after Marie it will be in melb
how about something like this http://www.adelaideshores.com.au/accom/caravan/cabins/deluxe.aspx
Kitchens
In addition to the BBQs scattered throughout the park, there is an International Kitchen located within the international campervan area and a Camp Kitchen located within the camping area.
Bunkhouse guests have the opportunity to hire the Pavilion group kitchen at a cost of $100 per day.
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And for some of us, to convince our husbands that it's a good idea and I can go. ;)
Kimmy, just give me your husbands number. I'll convince him! ;D
If it comes to that will do. I am super keen to meet you all :)
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Ok great idea, what about sunny FNQ next year sometime :)
I'm sure we could all have fun..
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Be nice obbie. Your place or mine? I could do lunch. Bring your cosies and we all get into the pool. It would be standing room only though! Be a great photo op.
Trouble is when it is cold down south it is the high season here and over the top prices. In the low season it may be unbareably hot and humid for some not to mention the rain.
Gert
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I haven't looked on this thread for a 24hrs and look how much has happened. I think I would be in for Adelaide although I might be back to travelling for work next year. Sorry won't be putting up my hand to organise, CP it sounds like you did such an amazing job last year you could be chief and get some local help.
Gert, I can't believe you made that comment (regarding the alcohol) - wash you mouth out with soap!!
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Wow, this thread has really taken off!!
On my walk this morning, I was racking my brain for possible venues :D
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I have never been in that one Uni but I pass it on the way to Glenelg to see my DD, it's just under 30 minutes from my place.
What came to mind also was the place Cookie stayed at in the foothills which would then make easy access to places like Hahndorf and which is only 7 kms from the city. Brownhill Creek Tourist park - this (http://www.brownhillcreekcaravanpark.com.au/4433/3_Bedroom_Villas/) is the deluxe accommodation but there is cheaper.
I don't know if there is anything similar in the Barossa Valley.
Marina I would do everything in my power to be able to join the group and with the help of my care workers, Geoff's sister & my friend, it can hopefully be arranged. Of course this was all in place for the last one but his massive seizure put paid to that, being in hospital is one thing but being on life support is another and of course then I was unable to leave him. I would hope this wouldn't happen again and even if I couldn't stay overnight, I would hope to be able to join you all during the day. 30-40 women descending on our house would be a sight for sore eyes - Geoff would be a little overwhelmed but if it meant it was the only way to meet you all, then why not. I would hope it wouldn't come to that but we are talking so far down the track that I couldn't possibly know how things will be on the homefront. Of course I don't expect you to plan a retreat around me, just consider yourselves and I will somehow manage to be there the whole time or just pop in. :-*
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Gert, I can't believe you made that comment (regarding the alcohol) - wash you mouth out with soap!!
I did Wonder. Rinsed the soap away with a good Sav Blanc.
Gert
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Well I'm happy to go along with anything ;D I'll help out in any way I can, but since I know absolutely nothing about SA it might be tricky. If there were a team of SA people willing to put their heads together it might not be as much of a task :)
Love the idea of everyone crowded in your pool Gert. That would a photo I think everyone would frame and hang on their wall ;D
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I am sitting here looking out at the pool now thinking it might just take 50 if we all squeezed together . Those in the deep end would have to be held up. Hysterical it would be. Hire a few chairs and we an all fit. In or out .
Gert
Just held the iPad above my head so you can see what I can see.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/07/8aza9u3y.jpg)
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Gretchen my pool is as tiny as yours. But my decks are huge, something to think about. :) :) :)
Glad you wash your mouth with Sav Blanc..... :)
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If there were a team of SA people willing to put their heads together it might not be as much of a task :)
I'm sure there would be enough of us to check out any places under consideration, do pick ups from the airport etc. We would just need some direction from the person who is prepared to take this suggested retreat on.
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Fair point Judy :D
So should we start the real planning in the new year? Right now we are tossing ideas about... maybe someone wil have put their hand up to be chief by then... thinking aloud again ;D
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Right - my husband will probably kill me for this. :o
I'm happy to start having a hunt around for some venues for this.
I'm thinking that we might not be able to get somewhere that will give us access to a kitchen , though. If we are talking 30-50 people that would probably be a little unwieldy anyway.
There is a large conference centre in the Barossa, something similar down south in the McLaren Vale wine region, a large (but daggy) motel in Victor Harbor and another in the Adelaide Hills so the first thing we need to do is to settle on a region. Of course we could just stay in the city - we have the national wine centre right in town so could probably organise a dinner & wine tastings there.
Then we need to decide what time of year (winter will be cheaper), how many nights & how many we will be. I'm thinking buses are going to be the best mode of transport - to get us to the venue & then to move us around the area (taking us to Maggies farm, if we go to the Barossa , etc).
Any thoughts?
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i am in, depending on the month
Amanda have u the time 2 organise this ?
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I'm totally in whenever ;D
Amanda, if there is anything I can do to help, just say the word.
Should we see who wants to come and then set a date, or set a date and then see who can make it?
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its best to set a date 1st
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Okay.... so what date? ;D
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or at least a month ;D
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Ahhh......of course, sorry GF :-[ And sorry DFM when you read that :-X
>:( >:( >:(
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My thoughts are this.
A place where we can convene inside all together. Where we can eat together with someone else doing the cooking. This avoids having the locals doing all the work organising separate accommodation and providoring.
If one venue does not have enough rooms then there may be a cluster of accommodation with a central venue for socialising.
Not a motel. Not a bunk house. A place where everyone can choose to share a room with one or two others or on their own. Preferably with ensuits.Each person responsible for making their own sleeping arrangements inside the venue ie: buddy up or not.
A place where can mill about inside together by a fire perhaps.
If we stayed in the city there would be lots of day trips available for Sat. If we went regional there would be tours available as well. Don't forget the Adelaide Market is fantastic and there are tours inside the markets. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
All the regions have something great to offer.
Winter would be cheaper.
Meet Friday evening at venue for dinner
After breakfast on Sat. Depart tours. Could be one to or even three different ones .
Meet for lunch somewhere.
More touring then
Back to venue for dinner Sat night with socialising at the venue. Goodie bags.
Breakfast at venue and make your way home together or separately.
This would involve two brekkies and two dinners at venue. One lunch out . Two nights accommodation.
I am thinking it would be no fuss no bother. May be more expensive than Margaret River or not.
Some may choose to stay longer or arrive earlier.
With a long lead in time and the venue dates set in STONE then all we have to do is save our money and turn up.
A deposit will be needed once the venue is settled. Closer to the date a car pool needs to be set up. Those who have to cancel find someone to take their place.
If it is a conference type venue I see no reason why partners can't be invited . They can hang together in the bar or whatever but certainly would add some frivolity to the tours .
I am thinking a limit of 40 which may involve 20 to 30 rooms. Some may want to come for the day on Sat only or maybe one night only.
Anyway those are my thoughts with a view to keeping it simple.
Getting to Adelaide is much easier and cheaper for most ppl rather than one side ot the country or the other.
Gert
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Uni, if I take the corolla, do you think we could share the driving? The discovery (it's an auto) would probably be better for a long drive though, if DH will slum it and drive my car for a week or so?
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Amanda, I'm willing to give you a hand with finding a venue. I had a lovely weekend away at Victor Harbour recently. There were about 10 of us sharing a house and we had a lovely day in Pt Elliot perusing the shops. We could do something similar to Gracetown and hire a number of houses, or we could investigate apartments at the Whalers Inn http://www.bluffview.com.au/accommodation.html (http://www.bluffview.com.au/accommodation.html). We could organise a bus tour to McLaren Vale...
Or, we could stay in cabins in a caravan park either in Adelaide or the Barossa, or stay at a resort in the Barossa.
I don't think that will will be able to match CP's prices though:(
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Sorry Gert, I didn't see your recent post before I sent mine.
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I think after the venue find see what dates are available. Set the date and see who can come. Some may be able to come and some may not. That is what happen at Gracetown.
Personally I would like to see us all able to be together in one place as I was unable to really get to meet some of the others staying in other houses. That is no criticism at all be because it was all wonderful but it would have been nice.
Also two or three different tours on Sat would mean you could have. Shoppers tour. A winers tour and perhaps a gluttons tour. I want to do it all so a gluttons tour for me. LOL ;D
Gert
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Sorry Gert, I didn't see your recent post before I sent mine.
ES I was taking a long time writing it. LOL .
Nothing wrong with your ideas. . Not my decision. We need as much input now so we can nail it down ASAP.
Gert
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Great ideas, Gert.
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Uni, if I take the corolla, do you think we could share the driving? The discovery (it's an auto) would probably be better for a long drive though, if DH will slum it and drive my car for a week or so?
Frank just said that it will take about 13 hours to drive to SA :o is that true, i think i will fly
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Yep, I like Gertie's ideas too ;D I'm happy to go along with everyone else. Don't mind sharing a room. Different tours sound good. And if winter is cheaper then that sounds excellent to me ;D
Uni, if I take the corolla, do you think we could share the driving? The discovery (it's an auto) would probably be better for a long drive though, if DH will slum it and drive my car for a week or so?
Frank just said that it will take about 13 hours to drive to SA :o is that true, i think i will fly
Do you have wings Uni? :D
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JD you pick a date ;D
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Do you have wings Uni? :D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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JD you pick a date ;D
Good idea.
Probably cheaper to fly from Sydney than drive. I just got a fare for March for $119 on Virgin..
I am just as happy to stay in a hotel in Adelaide and take a day tour. Big hotel plenty of rooms, big bar to meet in and go to a Restaurant for dinner.
Can you get to the Barossa a in a day tour? Been a Long time since I have been there. Handorf? Love that place. Then There is the market and Giganis Bros.
No need for carpooling and people could choose what they want to spend on a room.
Gert
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i am happy with a hotel in Adelaide 2 Gert :)
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Me too as there might be a lot of interstaters to transport north or south and not enough South Australians to carry them all. The Barossa is only about an hour's drive from Adelaide. Pick a month - OK July, how does that sound?
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Sounds excellent to me Judy ;D
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now pick a weekend ;D
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Or we could just go for the whole month ;D
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Has this thread changed names?
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Looks like it Michelle
SA school holidays are 6/7/2013 21/7/2013
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Hey Uni, that was just my pick - what about everyone else :D
Thanks Katie, must take these things into consideration.
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Has this thread changed names?
YEP ;D
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I'm having trouble catching up :D
We should avoid the school holidays for sure. Maybe August then?
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Uni must have changed it
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June would work better for me as my youngest will be doing year 12 next year & I don't want to leave things until later in the year.
Depending upon how much we want to spend, I have loads of contacts in foodie type places & hotels. I'm not sure how much you all paid for the WA retreat, but a hotel would certainly put us all in the one place - with a bar!! :D
I suspect a caravan park might be a little spartan in the middle of winter and would also leave us with transport issues, whereas we could be in the middle of town in a hotel.
Just going on Gert's suggestion I'm quite sure I could ask a nice hotel to put on a special rate and throw in a dinner showing off some of our special local food products.
I could also quite possibly get some tour ideas happening, using my contacts.
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Ok June 28/29/30
Or July 26/27/28
Majority rules.
Hotel in town.
Pick up on the Sat. At the hotel after brekkie.
All for Barossa or
One for the Hills
And one for the Barossa
The rest tour the Markets and town.
Meet back at the hotel for dinner and goodies
Gert
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june for me
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If it is in town at a hotel then each one of us is responsible for booking and paying. Load off.
Gert
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Sorry Gert, what does load off mean?
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It means every man for himself and not one person is responsible for collecting and paying for the accomodation.
Also if we are in a hotel which is big enough to socialise then the numbers can be flexible.
The only thing we have to then sort is the tours . Book And pay. Locals would have no reason the stay the night unless wanted.
I am excited. Air fares will be cheaper too in June or July or August. Now I own a sweater I can go anywhere anytime.
Gert
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Gert - if I get us a deal in town I will be able to give everyone a special link to use for booking and paying.
I opt for June.
I'll need preferences for the bus tours too.
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I can't come in June, and July is probably slightly too close to June so I'll stand back on this one unfortunately :'(
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Maybe Amanda can get a package for those interstate and the locals another package to mix and match.
Twill be different from the coziness of Gracetown but more practical for some.
There could be a Separate dining area for Sat night frivolities in the hotel or restaurant.
Gert
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June 28/29/30 OK for me even though it's Geoff's birthday - as I said to him I will be here the day before and the day afterwards LOL Birthdays don't worry him.
Amanda calling in a few favours from friends in high places sounds good to me, cheaper rates, nice meal, great trip. This is starting to sound exciting ;D
Can you give us any idea what choice of trips you have in mind Amanda?
I imagine there will be a lot that went to Gracetown that can't come CP, would love to have met you but I'll be over your way one of these days I'm sure. :-* :-*
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June is better for me.
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I'm in - June or July ;D
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Gosh I can't keep up with this. I am doing the Birdsville track next year but I am not sure exactly when. We haven't decided. Naturally I will do my best to be there. The Barossa is a great place to visit, as is Hahdorf and all the other suggestions. I fully understand that different people will go to each forumfest and some lucky folks will make it to all of them. I will be away in Monkey Mia in May and part of June and possibly Singapore earlier in the year.
The idea of everyone meeting up on the first night is great, then we can fly in and get to the hotel under our own steam. Then tours to go from there.
It sounds very exciting.
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I can do either June or July ;D
I'm also happy to share a hotel room if that would make things cheaper :)
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Hey, this sounds such fun.
Good luck with it all
DJ xx
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Hmm...interesting. I like the idea depending on the date.
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Ooo im in... Just saw this thread now.. So is it june or july? And is amanda the key organiser??
Put my name down pls 😊
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I'm in too, a hotel in the city sounds great. I've only been to Adelaide once as an adult and it was for a work conference and we only saw the inside of the conference centre and a few bars - I remember very little of the trip. - I've grown up quite a bit since then :-)) :-))
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Never been to adelaide and was planning on visiting trudy anyway and of course the other lovelies when i was down..
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I'll have to sit this one out unfortunately. :'(
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I'll have to sit this one out unfortunately. :'(
Bwaaaaaaa!
Gert
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OK, as this thread is going to become a very long one, I will add a list of names on the first posting to make it easier for Amanda. Once people have confirmed they will be attending, I'll update the list. Are you going to be joining us Amanda or just organising it for us?
Already some of our well known members have indicated they cannot make it - of course this is always going to be the case but another time, another place girls :-* :-* :-* :-*
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I'll have to sit this one out unfortunately. :'(
Awww nooooo :'( :'( :'(
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Just a very quick check.
I see the flight time from Perth to Adelaide is about 3 hours. Cairns to Adelaide about 3 hours 15. The fares about the same and not so expensive if we wait for a fare frenzy.
From Sydney to Adelaide only 2 hours and really cheap flights.
From Melbourne to Adelaide only an hour and twenty minutes and as low as 50 bucks.
Brisbane to Adelaide. Only two hours forty minutes and maybe 100 bucks.
Launceston to Adelaide under 3 hours and $160
And I saw a 20 dollar fare on Tiger to Adelaide from Hobart. And two hours and thirty minutes flight time.
As I thought Adelaide seems to be almost the centre. The most anyone has to fly would be less than 3.5 hours and airfares range from about $20 to $180 one way.
Anyone for points up their sleeves all the better.
All seems doable to me with at least 7 months planning.
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Good work Gretchen, certainly something for interstaters to think about.
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I am v i terested, depends on dates & approx costings as we have our 8 week trip to the US next year :)
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Just a widdle weekend of self indulgence we all deserve.
Gert
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Thanks for that info Gert :)
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I will actually be able to make this one yay.. Last time was a weee too far away lol :). Its only a weekend so im sure most could fit it in unless it coincides with dates elsewhere..
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I'll have to sit this one out unfortunately. :'(
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I'll be there, too, Judy!
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I'll be there, too, Judy!
I wonder you have the time Amanda!
Gert
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I give a very good impression of great industry, Gert, but am in fact very lazy!
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Well let us have a very lazy relaxed Forum Fest 2013 . I hope as many come as possible to make it as successful as the last one.
I want to meet everyone.
Gert
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OK, as this thread is going to become a very long one, I will add a list of names on the first posting to make it easier for Amanda. Once people have confirmed they will be attending, I'll update the list. Are you going to be joining us Amanda or just organising it for us?
Already some of our well known members have indicated they cannot make it - of course this is always going to be the case but another time, another place girls :-* :-* :-* :-*
JD i think all important information would be handy on the 1st page too
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Ok I'm in and DW would like to come this time as well.
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Im not reading this topic from now onwards cos it cuts me up to know Im not able to come along :'(
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That's understandable CP, we would love you to be there too :-*
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so sad, I could do August which is still in most calendars as being in the Low Season and this is why I had the retreat as being the last weekend in August to cut the cost and for the best weather to verge on spring. Sorry, ignore me, just going to try and not read this topic.... Maybe I will organise a later Itty Bitty Spring Thing :D for those of us who missed out
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......at Birdsville??😤😤😤
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Can someone put the date here so I don't have to scroll through all the pages? Busy this morning and only time for a little looky here.
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I don't think it has been set in concrete yet MJ. The weekend of 28th, 29th, 30th June is the only date in June mentioned and June is Amanda's favoured month. As soon as things are decided I will add the important details to the first posting.
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We could go for August, I'm just reluctant to leave it too late in my daughter's yr 12 year.
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The weekend of 28th, 29th, 30th June is the only date in June mentioned and June is Amanda's favoured month.
I would certainly love to join the fun and will definitely do so if the above dates are the chosen week end - middle of Qld school hols which is fantastic for moi :D
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OMG I have just popped back in to check the forum after a really hectic few days at work - and I cannot believe how far this thread has progressed!
Amanda - what a superstar for putting up your hand to arrange accomodation and tours - with all your contacts and the recent resounding success of BlogFest, you are sure to do an amazing job! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help .....
Not sure if I can come though - it will depend on the dates - I am supposed to be in France for a work conference in late June for a couple of weeks. While I would be sad at missing out on the retreat, at least a couple of weeks in France wouldn't be too hard to take instead, even if it is for work! 8) 8)
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Wow, I have only rad a few pages of this thread but I I already know I would love to be a part of this get together . Please put my name on the list - if there is one. Better not tell my husband that I want to go on another holiday just yet!! :-))
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Okay, well June is out for me. That's busy time on the farm. August would suit me better.
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If I have dates soon I will apply for a few days LSL for August - education dept rules that we give 2 complete school term's notice for LSL (crap but that is the way the ball rolls. If I can have a possible date I can always cancel the leave if the date changes, sorry to be so demanding!!!
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August sounds good longer time to save up
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Withour fear or favour I think Judy should set the date and let the chips fall where they may.
Gert
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I have no issue with the logistics of who chooses dates - unfortunately the demands of EQ requires a date sooner rather than later :)
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Ok Judy pick a date no pressure :) :)
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:-* :-* :-*
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June or August suit me but it all comes down to when Amanda is best able to fit it in so throwing the ball back in her lap to choose a date and set it in concrete. Hopefully by the end of the day we will have an answer and we can all work around that date.
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Well lets see when it is. I can do one month but not the other. Also for me it will be cost as well as we are spending a lot of moeny with our big USA trip.
Xx
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OK girls, I have spoken to Amanda and mid August it is. I had the final say on the date, it's always hard to be the one to pick dates as it is never going to suit everyone. Please put these dates on your calendar, plenty of time to save up as it looks like we will be in a lovely hotel in the middle of the city. Amanda will put the details up later.
It will be the weekend of Friday 16th August so keep the 16th, 17th & 18th free. We have late night shopping in the city on Friday night until 9pm, the market is open and is abuzz on Friday nights, Saturday will be our bus trip to wherever and Sunday morning we say our farewells.
This date will now be mentioned on the first posting and any further important information will be posted as it comes to hand.
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Thanks Judy - LSL application will go in tomorrow, so I will be there - happy dance (no time for emoticons!!!!!)
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I'm pleased that you have set a date as that gives everyone a chance to organise things. Robyn EQ is much like the one here.
Having said that I am sorry but I hope/ expect to be somewhere out Birdsville way at that time. But I had Gracetown this year and Adelaide this year. You never know I may be able to ring you from Maree or somewhere.
I am thrilled asa this year's was such fun. I know it will be next and I will be sad to miss it. My thoughts will be with you all that weekend.
:'( :'( :'(
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Flights are great prices at present $265 - Rockhamton/Adelaide :) :) will go back via Sydney to see DD2 :D
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Flights from Sydney to Adelaide that weekend are $129 each way direct flight that is with Jetstar will check others later
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Awesome, thanks for confirming dates so early Judy and Amanda! Just about to go and check out flights ;D
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I'm in, the new confirmed dates are ok for me ;D
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Well the dates have confimed that I am unable to come. We fly to LA 16th Augst.
Thats life.
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Sorry Hally, even the week later wouldn't have been any good and August seemed to be the preferred date. It would be impossible to pick a date to suit everyone :'( :'( :'(
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Do we have a rough figure yet of what the hotel will cost?
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No Yvette, Amanda is going to be working on that but accommodation will be dearer than the WA retreat because of there probably being a maximum of 2 per room or people choosing to have a room to themselves.
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Thanks Judy I don't know what the cost was for WA anyway :)
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Excellent dates are noted in my diary :)
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I've had a preliminary chat with the hotel - the Crowne Plaza Adelaide http://www.crowneplazaadelaide.com.au/ - but the woman I dealt with in the past is on leave until late January.
At this stage a very rough indication would be around $180 per night, inclusive of their very nice buffet breakfast. If there are 2 in a room then the second person has to pay $25 for the breakfast (normally $35). When my contact gets back I will look into the possibility of a set-price dinner too.
This hotel is a nice, new one in the heart of the city. There may be others $40-50 cheaper, but not as new or as central, so I think it is worth paying a little extra for the convenience.
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Fine with me. Plenty of buses to get to the market and Gouger St. LOL!
Gert
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Fine by me too..
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No problem from this part of the world - LSL application is on the desk beside me :D :D
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Sorry Hally, even the week later wouldn't have been any good and August seemed to be the preferred date. It would be impossible to pick a date to suit everyone :'( :'( :'(
Thats ok JD, i ddnt say which month was the one I could do so no-one felt that they had to try & include me.
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Fine with me. Plenty of buses to get to the market and Gouger St. LOL!
Gert
It's a 10 minute walk to the market from the Crowne - and 2 seconds to Rundle Mall and the shops. ;D
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Awesome! Off to check flights if my internet connection lasts.
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Thanks Amanda :)
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Sounds exciting. Not sure yet if I could come as we might be going to Greece around that time. Would love to meet everyone though so if it's at all possible I'll try to be in Adelaide that weekend - if so would stay with family & probably hire a car, so no need to include me in numbers for buses, accommodation etc. Can't really commit but will see how it goes.
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Lovely hotel Amanda.
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I can vouch for the Crowne Plaza Adelaide being a great place to stay. Had fabulous food in the hotel restaurant and really loved the proximity to the city. Rooms were very comfortable and luxurious (and I stayed in the lowest rate room because I was there for work). Very short walk from Andre's Cucina & Polenta Bar if that tickles any fancies.
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I have only just seen this thread today. I don't know how I had missed it. I cannot confirm if I can come because we are planning trip overseas next year, but haven't settled on the date yet. Would love to come and will keep an eye on the thread and advise one way or the other.
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Will have to give this a miss as this is the weekend we fly out. Looks like a 2 yearly event for us. Sorry to miss it , and would encourage all those who can, to try and go. It certainly adds an extra layer to Forum interaction. As Judy says you can't please everyone.
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Now that this is in August, I will be able to come! Count me in as a definite - but I wont need accomodation - I will stay at home and come along for the tours and meals.
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I was wondering if some alternate cheaper accommodation would also be possible. my DH and I have stayed in and around Adelaide several times over the last couple of years and we have not had to pay more than $120 for the room a night. We usually check out the prices on Wotif. We then check with Trip advisor.
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Chookie - I'm sure there would be cheaper places. However, this hotel is great value, brilliantly positioned and includes a buffet breakfast.
I'm afraid I just don't have the time to be chasing up alternatives, but I'm sure you will be able to find one on Wotif.
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I'm happy with the hotel. I'm just looking at flights and I can fly free using my Woolies Frequent Flyer Card. I'm coming the day before and leaving the day after, then going on to Melb to see my niece for 6 days before flying back home.
Just checking with niece and sister to meet her in Melb before booking flights. Excited!!
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Just caught up with all this, I have to be in Queensland for my niece,s wedding on the 24th, and am going to take my caravan and make a holiday of it, so sorry I won't be there this time.
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I'm happy with the hotel. I'm just looking at flights and I can fly free using my Woolies Frequent Flyer Card. I'm coming the day before and leaving the day after, then going on to Melb to see my niece for 6 days before flying back home.
Just checking with niece and sister to meet her in Melb before booking flights. Excited!!
Adelaide Central Markets on Fri MJ?
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Hopefully you can count me in for that as well Gretchen ;D
This thread will probably be quiet over the Christmas period but early next year will get a bit of a move on.
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I really really want to go to this but DH is going to take a lot of convincing. So will need a few months to work on him before I commit.
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just be sad for a few days kimm, then when he says whats up love, u say not much love,just that most all the girls are going away in aug and i just wish i could go. then he should say, is that all u are sad for, just go, i will miss you so very much but i want you to have fun and meet all of the girls .then u say what about the money love, he will say just go and we will cross that bridge when we come to it ;D
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Is it clear yet when the cut-off time for commitment to attend will be?
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not for a long whlie yet con
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Cool. I'd really like to make it but the first half of 2013 is going to be mad for me so not sure how many plans I can make!
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Bumping this as it had fallen down to page 6 due to inactivity over Christmas.
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You are a trooper Judy - thank you!!!
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Thanks Judy, no doubt this will be a very active thread soon! ;D ;D
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During Feb there should be some special on flights. So will be looking.
Gert
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Just caught up on this. Will have to check when my work conference is on and also arrange for care for DS as DH work long hours. I will let you all know as soon as I can.
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i hope u can make it DG :-*
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Don't think it's going to happen for me... :-[ Just too many expenses at the moment to try to put that money away. I've had to put a lot of my savings into my new branding for my business and there's still more to do.
I'm so sad I'm going to miss out AGAIN!! I'll just follow all the fun here, I guess. :-\
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I would love to come to this one depending on the date in August as we are going to Europe on the 27th for 6 weeks. ;)
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MF, any details that have been decided on are posted on page 1 in the first posting. Dates chosen are Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August. There is also a list of people who have put their names down - MJ, guess you want me to remove yours?
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Sorry JD I didn't look that far back.
Thanks for the dates and I may just be able to squeeze it in :D
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Thats a shame mj :(
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JD how far is this from the city center https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/252866
thanks
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Uni it's 2.4 km south of Adelaide city centre.
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thanks JD :-*
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Just a quick jog for you Uni :D :D
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Sorry JD I didn't look that far back.
Thanks for the dates and I may just be able to squeeze it in :D
We could go together MF :D
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Sounds good Amy but I would want to go for 3 nights not 2 and the extra night before not after as we going away on the 27th. How would that suit you?
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Well I had totally missed this thread until now too!! :o :o :o :o :o
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Looks like I won't be making this one either as we will be moving house at that time :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Will keep my fingers crossed and see how things pan out between now and the cut off date
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Sounds good Amy but I would want to go for 3 nights not 2 and the extra night before not after as we going away on the 27th. How would that suit you?
Sounds brilliant to me! :D
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Sounds good to me too :D
DH said to me best to go early Friday morning and come home on the Monday so have extra night after?
I don't care either way :)
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I'm just excited to be going to Adelaide! So I'm happy to go along with whatever suits you :D
I don't have any committments in August so I can be flexible :)
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Good Amy we can find out if anyone else will be there before or after and then decide :)
Should be fun :)
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I definitely want to be there on Thursday to go to the markets but it is open until 2100 on Fri night
Gert
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Good Amy we can find out if anyone else will be there before or after and then decide :)
Should be fun :)
Yippeee!! :D :D :D
Adelaide better watch out ;D
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Dont know when i will be arriving.. Will have to play that by ear..
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Arriving Thursday would suit me best :)
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If all goes well with me and DH is firmly ensconced in a nursing home for respite, I will be available on the Thursday too but you know my plans - they always seem to fly out the door at the last moment :-))
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Fingers crossed for you this time JD :)
And toes ;D
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i took my name off a whlie ago thinking i couldnt make it,change of plans i will be there on the thursday 2
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Woohoo!
Nice to see we will be hosting a few of you.
The market is open all day and until late on Friday night. I'll be happy to take a few around for a bit of a tour if you like - I know a few of the stall holders there.
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Woohoo!
Nice to see we will be hosting a few of you.
The market is open all day and until late on Friday night. I'll be happy to take a few around for a bit of a tour if you like - I know a few of the stall holders there.
Book it Danno!
Gert
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:D :D I didn't remember taking your name off Uni but went to put it back on and low and behold it was already there. Wondered who had done it - penny finally dropped. You started the thread therefore you can change anything on there ;D Nice to see your name back on then, can't wait to meet you after all this time.
I'm a local but even I would like to join you on that tour Amanda and meet some of the stallholders who have featured in your blog.
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:D :D I didn't remember taking your name off Uni but went to put it back on and low and behold it was already there. Wondered who had done it - penny finally dropped. You started the thread therefore you can change anything on there ;D Nice to see your name back on then, can't wait to meet you after all this time.
I'm a local but even I would like to join you on that tour Amanda and meet some of the stallholders who have featured in your blog.
Yes Judy you have sadly neglected the wonderful markets. Also what is the name of that super store for people like us interested is food and cooking? Is it a wholesale place?
Gert
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Gaganis Bros (http://www.gaganisbros.com.au/) at Hindmarsh Gretchen. Haven't been there either :-)) :-))
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:D :D I didn't remember taking your name off Uni but went to put it back on and low and behold it was already there. Wondered who had done it - penny finally dropped. You started the thread therefore you can change anything on there ;D Nice to see your name back on then, can't wait to meet you after all this time.
I'm a local but even I would like to join you on that tour Amanda and meet some of the stallholders who have featured in your blog.
i am glad we are going to bali in may instead of august. i will be taking orders for vanilla beans soon lol
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Woohoo!
Nice to see we will be hosting a few of you.
The market is open all day and until late on Friday night. I'll be happy to take a few around for a bit of a tour if you like - I know a few of the stall holders there.
I would love to join you on the tour Amanda :)
Thinking of arriving Thursday or even Wednesday night. I might then fly to Melbourne and over to tassie while I am that close. Never been to SA before.
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I expect to be on the way home from Birdsville at this time.
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MF, any details that have been decided on are posted on page 1 in the first posting. Dates chosen are Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August. There is also a list of people who have put their names down - MJ, guess you want me to remove yours?
Not just yet, Judy. I'm still working on it. Checking flights etc as I can go free with my points, so may be able to scratch something together for accommodation. Hopefully, I'll get some relief teaching this year and can put that away.
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Small detour cookie?
Gaganis Bros is the one Judy. Got to go there too.
Jeninwa good one. Meet ya in the bar!
Uni, Amy, Frozzie MF this is gunna be fun.
Gert
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I have thought about it Gert. Will see what date we actually get back to Port Augusta and go from there. After all it will only be a couple of days. DH can get all the washing done while I flit around.
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We will keep our fingers crossed for you Meaganjane.
Gert
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Meeting in the bar Thursday sounds great to me ;D
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Jeninwa good one. Meet ya in the bar!
Gert
Sounds good to me Gert . Does SA have as good a champagne as Tassie?
I am sure you lovely DH would make a slight detour for you cookie :)
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Good to see this is hotting up now that Christmas is over.
It sounds as if the bar at that hotel is going to get a bit of a work out ;D
I don't drink buy champagne Jen so can't answer that one - will try anything though except heavy reds. Australian wineries aren't allowed to use the word champagne now are they? So what is it called these days?
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Jeninwa good one. Meet ya in the bar!
Gert
Sounds good to me Gert . Does SA have as good a champagne as Tassie?
I am sure you lovely DH would make a slight detour for you cookie :)
Are you kidding me Jeniwa? SA has some great bubbles . Not to say they are better than Tassie's which are wonderful as are the bubbles in WA , VIC and NSW. Really it would be hard to make a bad wine in Australia eh. In any case we must try them all
Gert
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Australian Sparkling Wine JD. I saw a bottle of Sparkling Moscato the other day and thought of you.
You did like the Grant Burge Katie brought you . That comes from Tanunda .
Gert
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Yes that was very nice Gretchen. So that could pass as champagne for Jen could it?
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Yes that was very nice Gretchen. So that could pass as champagne for Jen could it?
And for me . Lovely drop. Though there are so many!! wonder what the Crown Plaza has in their bar? Are you going to spend the Fri night in the hotel Judy?
I must start thinking about goodie bag. Has to be very light weight. Marshmallows?
Gert
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It's all sounding great and I am sure they will have some bubbles in the bar to suit us all :)
As you say Gert loads of great wines from all over Australia so we won't die of deprivation ;D
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Oh boy I am sure they will. Might be a nice Sparkling Shiraz at that time of year.
Gert
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what time are we meeting at the bar i will get there b4 all of you to save a table for us all ;D
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Yes I intend staying at the hotel with the rest of you Gretchen - whether that be Thurs, Fri & Sat or just Fri & Sat remains to be seen.
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what time are we meeting at the bar i will get there b4 all of you to save a table for us all ;D
Well if I get the 0630 flight I will be there by 0930!
Gert
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what time are we meeting at the bar i will get there b4 all of you to save a table for us all ;D
Well if I get the 0630 flight I will be there by 0930!
Gert
not sure what time i will get there. is 9.30 2 early 2 start will the bubbles?
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No it's never too early for bubbles ;)
Still working on DH. He is not saying much. Need to find a bargaining chip ;)
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No it's never too early for bubbles ;)
Still working on DH. He is not saying much. Need to find a bargaining chip ;)
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If I remember correctly the hotel bar isn't particularly spacious. Not awful, but not sure if it will work for a large gathering. I might not be remembering that clearly though.
It really is a great hotel regardless of the bar. There is a pub less than 50m from the door so that might be useful for a big group.
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pub sounds even better thanks con
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Perhaps we can get some city workers to check it out - hello city workers ;)
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Small detour cookie?
Gaganis Bros is the one Judy. Got to go there too.
Jeninwa good one. Meet ya in the bar!
Uni, Amy, Frozzie MF this is gunna be fun.
Gert
Hell yeah!!! ;D ;D ;D
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. . . and you're 18 now, Amy . . . ;D ;D
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Certainly am GF.... this will be sooooooooooooooo much fun ;D ;D ;D
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. . . . now . . . who do we worry about . .?? you . . or the others!! :-)) ??? ;D ;D
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LOL ;D
I don't think my DFM will be there to keep me in line this year either!
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That's a pity Amy.
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It is Judy, I was really looking forward to catching up with her again :(
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LOL ;D
I don't think my DFM will be there to keep me in line this year either!
Wouldn't be too sure about that, Amy!! ;D ;D ( I was under the impression she was going . .?? or have I missed something?)
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In the early days Michele was coming (thinking of driving over) but later said she wouldn't be coming GF - let's hope she changes her mind again ;D
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Small detour cookie?
Gaganis Bros is the one Judy. Got to go there too.
Jeninwa good one. Meet ya in the bar!
Uni, Amy, Frozzie MF this is gunna be fun.
Gert
😄😄😄😄 cant wait gert... A few things to sort out but it will all be good 😊.. Hopefully i can make the market tour too!!
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LOL ;D
I don't think my DFM will be there to keep me in line this year either!
I have eyes everywhere Amy. ;D
Originally the get together was going to be in June and I couldn't come. It's now in August? Maybe?
DH and I have a busy start to the year with lot's of mini vacations and are planning to go to Hawaii in April 2014. I know it's a year away but we have started our savings plan already. I have cancelled my cleaner at $76 a fortnight it will mean $2508 for spending money. :D I could use some of that money for SA. Will have a think about it.
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i hope u can make it Mich
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What a sacrifice Michele - cancelling your cleaner :o It's the way to get what you want though, go without something to get something that you really want. Good for you. I do hope you can grace our city with your presence.
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I think I would give up the grog before I would give up my cleaner. You must want to go to Hawaii a lot .
Gert
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After 3 weeks without my cleaner as she is on holiday I would have to agree with you on that one Gert.
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That's some statement Gretchen - I'd be amazed if that happen :o
I've just increased my cleaning lady to once every 3 weeks instead of once a month.
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I think I would give up the grog before I would give up my cleaner. You must want to go to Hawaii a lot .
Gert
I really want the extra spending money Gert and I do really want to go to Hawaii. I haven't travelled a lot like my DH. I love going to the airport. Actually you could just plop me in a plane and keep flying. I even like linning up with my suitcase to check in. :D
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Good on you Mcmich!! Looks as though you have a busy year ahead of you - and it's also great to have that time to save up for Hawaii . . :)
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Shame you had to give up your cleaner Mich, hope you can save lots of money
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Fingers crossed that you save up lots Mich! I'd love to meet up with you again :D :D
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If only you smoked you could have given that up! You would have saved a lot more than the cleaner ;D
Mama Fergie my wonderful Maria comes back today. Her last day would have been Christmas Day and she wanted it off. can you imagine!
mcmich I love the smell of AvGas in the morning. I love airports too.
My DH had to talk me into going to Hawaii years ago. Too many Yanks for my liking. I did have to make a quick trip there years ago though to get the right shoes for my DD's wedding. Ala Moana Shopping Center is amazing for cheap shoes. Then there are the wonderful
Outlet shops in the suburbs. Probably the only place in the world I have ever been where I actually shopped. I am the exact opposite of Hally and Maddy!
All I need is a bar a beach and a book.
Gert
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LOL Gert.
I didn't have to give up the cleaner but it will give me $2508 extra to spend at the outlet shops.
I'll have to get tips on the best places to go closer to the date.
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What a cheek wanting Christmas day off Gert ;D
My cleaner Lee was last here on December 14th. She was due on the 21st but I cancelled her as DD was here in early stages of labour and had her 3 kids here too. Hopefully she starts back next Friday but until then it's all mine :( ........... I can't wait :D
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You ladies and your cleaners ;D
Today I need to vaccuum the floors, clean and polish the table, clean my bathroom, clean my desk, and probably do some ironing.... :-))
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You ladies and your cleaners ;D
Today I need to vaccuum the floors, clean and polish the table, clean my bathroom, clean my desk, and probably do some ironing.... :-))
Amy the last time I ironed was in 2011. I do not buy anything that needs ironing.
Gert
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My cleaner comes back on Friday too, boy have I missed her.
I'm with you Gert hate ironing and have ironed about 3 things in the last 12 months.
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My cleaner is at my place now.... ;D ;D
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Do you think she could make a quick detour over here when she has finished yours Robyn? ;D
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You ladies and your cleaners ;D
Today I need to vaccuum the floors, clean and polish the table, clean my bathroom, clean my desk, and probably do some ironing.... :-))
I've got a spare room if you ever want to move out of home. LOL ;D
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And the last time I picked up a vacuum cleaner is when I bought it at the Good Guys . She does not do ENJO.
I did empty it once when she complained it didn't suck.
Gert
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You ladies and your cleaners ;D
Today I need to vaccuum the floors, clean and polish the table, clean my bathroom, clean my desk, and probably do some ironing.... :-))
I've got a spare room if you ever want to move out of home. LOL ;D
LOL ;D You'd have to let me use Thermie too otherwise I'd have withdrawal symptoms :D :D :D
You ladies and your cleaners ;D
Today I need to vaccuum the floors, clean and polish the table, clean my bathroom, clean my desk, and probably do some ironing.... :-))
Amy the last time I ironed was in 2011. I do not buy anything that needs ironing.
Gert
Neither do I Gert. I don't iron any of my clothes. Its all mum and SD's clothes :-))
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My cleaner cleaned yesterday and she is doing the ironing today. I must be silly, but I hate to see the ironing sitting there. Later she
/ I will be making some bread, butter (cheap cream) and hopefully sitting down for a read. I have book club tonight and want to refresh my memory of the book.
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Ooooooo i agree with gert.you must be keen o go to hawaii... I miss my cleaner.. No need for one here yet as no house yet 😄😄😄😄😄.. Hard to find a good one though..i asked mine if she wanted to move to oz.. Lol
ANd judy wow once a mth... Is she through assistance ??? We had our cleaner come once. Week for 3-4 hours... I would definately be asking for more.. You have so much to do already..
I found once a week to be just enough .. She vacumed and mopped all floors.. Cleaned all toilets and bathrooms, dusted and changed all beds vacumming them every second week and every now and then cleaned windows etc.. Also had a wonderful ady do y ironing .. Cleaner wasnt that good at ironing or very fast..will do the same again once settled...
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I will be going to Hawaii whether or not I give up the cleaner. Just the extra $2,500 spending money to consider. I could always do an extra shift at work and get extra cash spending money that way too - probably will. Will also be selling some things on ebay etc.
Selling stuff so I can buy more stuff ???
I only got the cleaner because I had a hissy fit when I got back from WA and the place looked like a bomb had hit it. There is only DH and myself and the main bathroom only gets used once a fortnight or when visitors come. Its washing the floors - a big job - I don't have any carpet not even in the bedrooms.
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Just caught up with this thread. Amanda when do expect the cut off date to be? We are hoping to go away mid to late August but have booked nothing as yet so hopefully I will be able to come. Wayne has also said that he is willing to pickup from the airport once flights and dates are confirmed.
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Michelle is it easy to sell stuff on ebay :)
what are the fees
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It is easy Robyn - have sold heaps of things. The fees vary from free to how many photos you put up. I usually manage a 99c fee at the most. Haven't sold anything on gumtree but have bought a few things. They say it is free to advertise.
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Perhaps we can get some city workers to check it out - hello city workers ;)
I'm behind on the posts - what pub is it you want us to check out JD?
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The bar at the hotel Katie or if there is a pub nearby, that too I guess. :-* :-*
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LOL ;D
I don't think my DFM will be there to keep me in line this year either!
I have eyes everywhere Amy. ;D
Originally the get together was going to be in June and I couldn't come. It's now in August? Maybe?
DH and I have a busy start to the year with lot's of mini vacations and are planning to go to Hawaii in April 2014. I know it's a year away but we have started our savings plan already. I have cancelled my cleaner at $76 a fortnight it will mean $2508 for spending money. :D I could use some of that money for SA. Will have a think about it.
I dont read this thread often as .i cant go.
Oooohhhh Mich, your going to love Hawaii, Aloha, keep an eye on the US$, you might want to buy some if it starts to drop.
We will be back there on our cruise 4 or 5 islands. Shame our last trip was so bad with my shoulder, look after your boy, you dont want to be hotel ridden like me.
:)
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I have listed stuff on gumtree, but not sold anything.
I have bought heaps on ebay though...
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I have never listed anything but buy too much LOL ;D
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Yes, that's why I work....to support my eBay habit. ;D
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This forum is a bad influence ;)
But it's addictive ;D
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My cleaner always has school hols off - big of me don't you think, I figure that 10 weeks cleaning per year is not a hassle (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/housework/mopping-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/mopping-emoticon-1925.html) (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/housework/vacuum-cleaner-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/vacuum.cleaner-emoticon-1909.html)
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your good to her Johnro
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Perhaps we can get some city workers to check it out - hello city workers ;)
I'm behind on the posts - what pub is it you want us to check out JD?
My memory of the bar at the Crowne Plaza is that it is large enough to accommodate us, but if someone wants to check it out, great!
Trudy - I've no idea of a cut off time at this stage.
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Great Amanda.
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Sorry girls, we were going a bit off topic there so I have started a new thread for talk about Paris here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=12398.0) :-* :-*
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good thinking JD
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Okay - got confirmation re the rate at Crowne Adelaide. It will be $185 per night, which includes full breakfast. If more than one in a room, there will be an extra charge of $25 to cover the breakfast. This is a very good rate for this hotel.
I'll be having a chat with them when I get home from Melbourne about organising a dinner too.
We'll need some firm idea of numbers - not exact, but it would be good if I could give them a ball park figure.
Judy, could you start a list of all those who will definitely be staying there, please?
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All going well include me in. Ideally I would like to arrive Thurs and leave Sunday. Single room for me.
Gert
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MF and I are definites too :D
And I think we will be arriving Thursday as well :)
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if anyone wanted to share something like this i would be interested
http://www.stayz.com.au/64343?&numNights=1&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numGuests=1&searchRef-specialOffers=false&searchRef-lastMinDeals=false&acceptsOnlinePayment=false&locationLevel=3&rating=0
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It looks nice Uni but how much is it in August - I couldn't see that month.
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I just rang the Crowne Plaza to see what the room configurations are in case some people want to double up. They have standard rooms with 2 double beds at a nightly rate of $227.50 and those rooms with 1 double bed are also $227.50. She was hard to understand but I did question the first rate for 2 people, was it $227.50 each and she said it was the nightly rate. Would that be right - 2 people can stay in a room with a bed each for the same price as 1 person in a room? This would be why the second person has to pay $25 for their breakfast.
Without breakfast the room rate becomes $187 so Amanda's price of $185 including breakfast is very good.
If we could get a rough estimate of who will be staying at this hotel and who will be sharing, it would be appreciated. I know it is still early days but some of us must know for sure that we are going to make it.
Over to you girls.
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Sorry I can't confirm this early. I need to see when my conference is on (usually July so that should be ok) and how the business is going. I will need return flights from Armidale to Sydney then Sydney to Adelaide. That could get expensive. Then the room rates on top of that and spending money. As our business is new and all our extra cash is going towards stock, money is tight ATM.
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Amy & MF, are you sharing a room or do you both want a single room for the 3 nights?
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:'( :'( :'(
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It looks nice Uni but how much is it in August - I couldn't see that month.
just recived am email from the owner of the unit, the rate, for 3night will be $665
$ 111 per night per person
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Sounds good and it is apparently right next door to the Crowne, right? Now all you need are 2 more people to share with you Uni.
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Sounds good and it is apparently right next door to the Crowne, right? Now all you need are 2 more people to share with you Uni.
1 more person JD
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JD I haven't discussed this with Amy but I would like a room by myself as I very rarely have my own space
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Sounds fair to me MF :)
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Don't tell me Frank is coming Uni :o That would be great ;)
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I will be there but as idont know what my situation will be ie work or getting time off etc i will only confirm friday and sat nights at the crown.. For the moment by myself but might convince dh to come..
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Don't tell me Frank is coming Uni :o That would be great ;)
no way JD, i need to get away from him ;D
its a 2 bedroom unit, did u read that its a 3 bedroom unit ?
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I'm with MF - I get to share a room ALL the time. I love the chance to have a room to myself. :)
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That seems to be what most people think Amanda but if someone coughs down the hall from me, I am very likely to automatically get up and go and see what they want :D :D
I don't know where I got 3 beds from Uni, don't take any notice of some of the things I say - I need a holiday ;)
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If I decide to come I would be more than happy to share a room. I'm sure we won't be in it much, too much partying lol
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I will be coming, but don't need a hotel room :)
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Do we have a list so far ? Maybe is missed it as I have been busy doing nothing but watch the tennis.
Gert
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I am posting all important information in the original post Gretchen. Not a lot happening just yet, trying to get people to commit to it at the moment. Nothing decided or discussed re the bus trip on the Saturday yet though.
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Oh good idea.
Gert
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I'll look into the bus trip in a month or so. Will need idea of numbers, preferences (ie Barossa, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale).
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I'll look into the bus trip in a month or so. Will need idea of numbers, preferences (ie Barossa, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale).
Hahndorf for the sausages.
Gert
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I don't mind Amanda :) My mum has just informed me that her and SD will fly over after the weekend and we will spend another couple of weeks there, so I will probably get to see the things that we don't get to see on the weekend :D :D
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Hahndorf is great in that there are lots of things to see and do (and eat ;)) all very close together, (and there are also other places like Beerenberg very close by too) so there would be something for everyone there - but the Barossa with lunch at Maggie Beer's would be hard to pass up too .......
And seeing as Haighs is in the city, I think a trip there too should also be on the cards ;D
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Karen I love all those places you mentioned. I'm so glad I was there last year. I will be very green with jealousy.
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I go for Hahndorf, everything is in the one street so once there we could all just wander around doing our own thing until meeting up for lunch somewhere and getting the bus to take us anywhere that is too far to walk at some stage.
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I tend to agree with Judy - the Barossa is wonderful, but everything is far more spread around, and it would definitely be a case of "on the bus" then "off the bus" then "on the bus again". In Hahndorf you can wander up and down the one main street for ages, and there is a mixture of food, clothing, craft, gifts, antiques etc etc ......A bus up to Hahndorf could easily call into the big Haighs factory/store on Greenhill Rd on the way too ......
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It is only a small walk to Otto's bakery and then a tiny bus trip to Beerenberg.
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We are probably going to be having a pretty decent dinner on Saturday night so maybe we could just pick something up in the bakery for a light lunch if we do go to Hahndorf.
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Im up for wherever.. Never been to adelaide so its all visit worthy for me.. Majority rules..!!
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German Rye at Otto's and some salami from the butcher. Bliss.
Gert
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German Rye at Otto's and some salami from the butcher. Bliss.
Gert
So true Gert. Followed by a goodie from Ottos's.
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German Rye at Otto's and some salami from the butcher. Bliss.
Gert
So true Gert. Followed by a goodie from Ottos's.
Which goodie from Ottos cookie? It is 35 degrees here. I'm in the pool just back from lunch at the boating club. DH just brought me a glass of bubbles .
Gert
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You sound as though you are having a lovely cool down. It's about 34 here.
I like Ottos's vanilla slice.
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Sadly I am able to be with you all - there is a mandated course which I am required to attend Aug 15 and 16 in Cairns. While I had applied for LSL for this period, a requirement of being able to deliver the course is that the school trainer (which is moi!!!) attends moderation at the regional level (in February) and the state training. In previous years the mandated training has always been in the last week of August :'(
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Oh no Robyn :( lucky you didn't get tickets when we were chatting about it!!
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Oh bugger Johnro, we could have met here in Cairns for a coffee at least .
Gert
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....that would have been so lovely Gretchen.....Kim there were a number of occasions in the preceding weeks that I had chosen the flight times but who knows why I did not proceed - procrastination is not my style when the tasks ahead are so exciting.........and what more exciting than a weekend with you all. I onle received the email yesterday with the dates from the RTO. I t goes that there is a reason and a season for all :-\ :-\
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It is rotten when duty calls.
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Sorry we won't finally be meeting Robyn, another time another place :-* :-*
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I've started making my goodie bag gifts :D :D If they don't turn out I have plenty of time to make more ;)
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Good idea to get started Amy although we have no idea of numbers yet. I had a couple of ideas but now I've forgotten what they were :D :D I'm going to write the next thought down somewhere then I will probably lose that piece of paper and be back where I started.
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LOL Judy, they will come back if you try not to remember them ;D And when they do, maybe you could write them on a sticky note and put on the fridge ;)
If I make too many goodies, I'm sure someone would like an extra one ;D Or maybe I could send them to members who couldn't make it to Adelaide :)
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Oh forgot about goodie bags lol.. Will have to get into it once we get settled hopefully soon
Robyn it's a pity but I'm a big believer in everything happens for a reason.. Will pm you re future catchup x
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Amanda can I book my place please. ;D Lookout Adelaide CC is coming to visit you in August.So does this make it an International Retreat :D
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Yay!! Excellent news CC. It will be wonderful to have you here in Adelaide, can't wait.
What a lovely surprise for your Birthday.
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How wonderful CC so look forward to meeting you.
Gert
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CC you will be our star attraction and this will be our first International Retreat - now all we need is to have MM join us and a few more people put their names down.
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Excitement , this will be a wonderful retreat for those who can attend, those of us who unfortunetly have other commitments are so jealous . CC your visit will make this so special, you are going to love us Aussies. ;D
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Woohooo!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D
CC is coming, CC is coming, CC is coming..... ;D
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CC you will be the English rose among the Aussie ???
It is so exciting that you are able to come. Sadly I won't get to meet you, but I will yell and wave as we go fairly near Adelaide for a short time (100km or so I think) on our Birdsville trip.
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What a lovely birthday gift CC looking forward to meeting you.
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Wonderful, magnificent, superb, fabulous, amazing, incredible,excellent,brilliant,to be continued ;D ;D ;D
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I think Uni is going to be happy to meet CC :D :D
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LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Oh my goodness i did not expect that news when i opened this thread.. How exciting.. Well looking forward to meeting you cc.. On the other side of the world (lol!!) (big grin)
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OMG that is fantastic CC.
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Wow CC!!!! That's fantastic news!!!! How you're / we're going to last until August I don't know!!!! :)
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Can't wait to meet you all :-* :-*
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I'm too busy at work to be looking on here much at the moment but thought I should have a quick check of this thread - what fantastic news CC.
I'll put my name down for the Crown in a single room at this stage for the Friday and Saturday nights.
Thanks Amanda for keeping it all ticking along.
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....such wonderful news for all CC (http://www.dreamstime.com/emoticon-crying-thumb8727402.jpg)
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Amanda can I book my place please. ;D Lookout Adelaide CC is coming to visit you in August.So does this make it an International Retreat :D
Wow what great news! ;D ;D I haven't been on the forum for a week and have missed all the news. So pleased for everyone going to Adelaide.
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I was thinking about withdrawing but now I am conflicted. :-\ I don't want to miss the chance to meet CC. :(
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CC, are you passing through Sydney on your visit? :D
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I was thinking about withdrawing but now I am conflicted. :-\ I don't want to miss the chance to meet CC. :(
Isn't it your birthday today Den? I promise I won't tell.
Gert
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I was thinking about withdrawing but now I am conflicted. :-\ I don't want to miss the chance to meet CC. :(
You better come Den, or else! >:( ;D
I should be well and truly running again by then ;)
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CC's presence should be enough for more people to put their names down - a once in a lifetime chance of meeting this lovely lady.
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Thats fantastic news, shame i wont be there.
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I am so looking forward to this, Amanda I would like a single room. Can't remember if I have told you before or not. :)
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Is that for 2 nights Jen?
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Is that for 2 nights Jen?
I'm planning on 3 nights Judy. Arriving Thursday.
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Thanks Jen, looks like we might have a few coming on Thursday.
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They will have a head start.
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CC and I are probably going to join them ;)
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Good on you.
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You and CC must join us on the thursday Judy ;D
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You and CC must join us on the thursday Judy ;D
Or else ;D ;D
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That's right Amy ;D
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I spoke to my contact at the Crowne Plaza last week and she will be sending me a special link this coming week.
I'll post it up here for those of you who are staying at the Crowne. It will take you directly to their booking site with our special price. As you book could you please post that you have done so here - and maybe Judy you could write "booked" next to their name on the master list - so we can keep track of who is definitely at the hotel.
The more of us there are, the more likely I will be able to get a good deal for a dinner out of them. ;)
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Is that for 2 nights Jen?
I'm planning on 3 nights Judy. Arriving Thursday.
Just looked at flights Jen and Qantas have return fares from Perth on those dates for $338. I plan leaving thursday morning around 8.30 and possibly fly home sunday around 5 depending on what everyone else is doing that day. Don't think there will be anything cheaper.
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Thanks for the info MF still trying to decided if I will fly to Tassie first for a few days before hand. Depends how much time I can get off work. I was think of a late flight back Sunday.
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No worries Jen. I just looked at flights as want to book when I book the hotel. Qantas won't get any lower and plenty of available flight times.
Amy is planning on flying over for the 3 nights also. There is an earlier flight leaving at 6.30 but I am happy with the 8.30 one which will get us into the hotel for around 2pm Adelaide time. Will decide on return flight time once I know whether anyone else will be spending Sunday daytime in Adelaide or just going home.
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I'm happy with any flight as I will be with MF anyway :D :D :D
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I won't be able to book flights until I have a better idea where we will be..
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That's sensible Frozzie. How are things going with your dad? Are the kids settling into their new life ok?
That's a while now that you have been living with your foks. How's the job hunt coming along?
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No news re jobs.. 4 mths now we have been here.. 3 for dh arrghh syd job still ongoing so still hoping..dad is the same but we have all ganged up on him a bit so he is quieter but still can't help himself.. Not pleasant but that's life.. Don't know I will ever forgive him for making things that much harder.its been a hard couple of mths... We spend all our time downstairs by ourselves hoping to get a break soon.. The kids have school and kindy so that's good for them..
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Oh no Frozzie what a shame. I guess at least you have downstairs to yourselves but still not good. Fingers crossed things will change for you soon. Good to hear the kids are settling in and things will only get better when you ave your own home. Sydney sounds good :)
Look forward to meeting you if you come to Adelaide :)
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I will be there mf unless disaster hits!
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No disasters Frozzie you will be there ;D
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Sorry I wont make it this time, we are going to Europe in December so will have to save all my pennies :)
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Europe sounds like fun Yvette ;D
Frozzie, we have our fingers crossed for no disasters ;) You deserve a weekend away with a bunch of good friends!
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Amy, do I put you down for a single room for 3 nights?
Frozzie, I hope everything works out and you can come to the retreat.
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Not just yet Judy. I PM'd Uni about sharing with her and she was going to check out if the place was still available. I'm waiting to hear :)
If it isn't still available then yes I will need a room ;)
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Okay, my lovelies!
Here is the link to our rate at Crowne Plaza. Paste it into your browsers and it will take you direct to the booking page with our special price. Just remember - there is a $25 surcharge if you share a room.
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10562763
Please come back here when you've booked so we can keep a count of how much business we are giving them. The more nights we book, the more leverage I'll have for a dinner.
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I have just booked a room for CC and myself. Had a problem trying to book it through the link though as it wanted to give us a king size bed to share. Now as much as I like CC, I'm sure she wouldn't want to sleep with me ;D
For others wanting to share a room, this is what you need to do. Ring (08) 8206 8888, ignore all the instructions about pressing this number or that and stay on the line to speak to a person. Request to be transferred to 'in-house reservations'. Here it was easy to explain to the lovely Bailey about our group booking and she arranged our room for me with 2 separate beds.
So CC we are booked in for 3 nights from Thurs 15th Aug, booking out on Sunday 18th August. All up (which includes the additional cost of $25 for breakfast for the second person) is $210 per night. Bring your bathers, we might have to have a dip in that spa ;)
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Booked 15th 16th and 17th.
Gert
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Are you bringing your bathers Gretchen?
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It would not be a pretty sight.
Gert
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Neither would I Gretchen but under water we all look the same. :D
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Hey who is going round looking under the water?
It sounds lovely.
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You're a real gem Judy :-* :-* :-* :-*
I won't be bringing my bathers as I can't swim :D :D :D :D :D
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You don't swim in a spa CC, hopefully we sit in there chatting and drinking wine :-)) ;D
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You don't swim in a spa CC, hopefully we sit in there chatting and drinking wine :-)) ;D
D'oh!!! Silly me,thanks for filling me in :D :D :D
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The picture does show a pool CC but I'm sure I saw a spa somewhere. Can't find it now :-))
I did find it eventually :P
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Ooo you girls are quick... I cant book as yet :( Will have to wait a little im afraid..
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Have you heard anything more from the job front Frozzie?
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Have you heard anything more from the job front Frozzie?
No not yet.. Im finding it ridiculous.. I think we have been cursed.. :(. I have always got work and dh was head Hunted for jobs .. Seems for the moment we are poison ??!!
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Just hang in there... Trust me you will soon be trying to choose between 2 job offers!
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That would be nice.. Trying to think positive ..
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Hang in there Frozzie, good things are coming your way soon :)
Marie
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:)
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Is there a time we need to book by or just the sooner the better? I'm a little worried about booking so far in advance as my work travel can be quite unpredictable. I've been so busy with work I really feel like I've lost touch with everyone on here :'(
Frozzie, it's a hard market at the moment but I'm sure if you remain positive things will turn around. Good luck.
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Some good turn around for dh today so fingers crossed and it Will come for me too just need that contract..
I definately cant book now so would also be interested in when cut off is..
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all digits are firmly crossed for you and your family Kim xxx
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Thx wonder & Suzanne :)
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Good luck to DH Frozzie and we are all thinking of you and your family. :D
It's about time your luck changed for the better.
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Thx mf ..
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Fingers crossed for you here as well Frozzie :)
Marie
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Thx Marie x
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Is the Sydney job still in the pipe line Kim?
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Hi everyone, just running this idea past you all after being given the thumbs up by Amanda and a couple of other locals.
My daughter lives at Glenelg on the marina and I ran an idea past her yesterday - she said yes to the idea.
How would you all like to drop your luggage off at their place after we check out of the hotel (getting down there will all be arranged later), walk down to this tourist shopping precinct (a 10 minute walk), browse the shops, return to Jo's place and enjoy a lovely High Tea in the early afternoon? Because we will be having a big breakfast at the hotel I am thinking none of us will want lunch so by early afternoon we will be hungry enough to appreciate all the goodies on offer. I am suggesting this take place at 1.30 - 2pm for a couple of hours and as the airport is only 7 minutes away from their place, those with flights booked for late afternoon will be there in no time. Katie has offered to do the airport run but I'm sure other locals who will have their cars would be willing to do the same.
This day will be a completely free day, apart from what you spend at the shops of course and if you are interested please let me know. Numbers will need to be known ahead of time as this retreat draws closer. Those from interstate who were wondering what we could do on the Sunday to make the most of this weekend could make sure they book a return flight to work in with the above arrangement. Local retreaters not staying at the hotel but who are joining us for the daily activities are also invited.
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That sounds like a great idea Judy and very generous of your daughter and yourself.
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A fantastic idea and such a wonderful offer for all of us.
Thanks to yourself and your daughter JD :D
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What a lovely way it would be to finish the weekend! Thank you Judy and DD! It is very generous of you :-* :-*
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That would be great but for my probably no can do as there is only one flight a day ! At the moment , from ADL to CNS and it leaves at 0940. Bugger!
Gert
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Judy how wonderful. It is lovely down at Glenelg, DH and I were surprised at how much it has grown since we were there last. I'm sure everyone would love it.
Perhaps next time Gert. ;)
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Could you fly back Monday Gert?
Wonderful idea Judy and so generous of you and your DD.
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Is the Sydney job still in the pipe line Kim?
Yes for the moment but its slow.. Supposée to hear back today re final interview....
Sounds lovely jd.. Will all dépend on flight Times for me..
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Lovely idea Judy - thank Jo for her kind offer.
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That's a lovely idea JD, and so kind of your DD to open here home to us.
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Our pleasure Jen and others. It looks as if the idea has the thumbs up from enough retreaters to put the plan into action. Thanks everyone.
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This is a wonderful idea Judy and so generous of your DD to open her home to us all.I get to meet your DD,SIL and GC as well,how good can this trip get ;D
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Thanks CC - hopefully it will just finish the weekend off nicely before we say our goodbyes.
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Thanks CC - hopefully it will just finish the weekend off nicely before we say our goodbyes.
BOO HOO, wish i was coming. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Me too :: :: ::
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......and me toooooooo, sob sob.
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I wish you three were coming too :(
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So do I :'( :'(
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Wow 31 pages I am not going to catch up on :o
But I'm going to keep fingers crossed to come on over. I've never been to Adelaide before. I'm not sure how possible it will be but I'll try.
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Jadey all details can be found in the first thread and are updated as things are set in concrete so there is no need to read the whole thread if you are time poor.
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I am sadly not coming :( :( :(
But will hopefully see CC at chookies ;D
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Hi Kimmy I"ll meet you are Chookies, I have to update my photo now I've embraced my grey hair, no one will recognise me ;D
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;D ;D ;D
Wear one of your aprons AB. That will do the trick ;)
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So glad you girls are going to meet CC and Chookie too if you haven't already.
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Yes it will be lovely to put faces to names Judy. Makes it feel like we aren't missing out ;)
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Great for me also to meet some more Forum Members and be able to return some of the hospitality shown to DH and myself by CC and her DH, when in England. It is a shame we can't make it to Adelaide as we had such a great time in Perth , last year. I would encourage any one who is considering going, to really make the effort.
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Photos were great on facebook. Looks like everyone is having a good time.
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Cowley its not thermo fest we are talking about here but forum fest.. Our yearly get together :)
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We had one is Gracetown WA last August and it was the very best fun. If you really have nothing to do you can read all about it and see some amazing photos here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9791.0).
You will need to scroll through the 127 pages to see photos and there are others as well.
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Oh sorry. Sounds great though. What a great idea.
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Djinni, I saw you mentioned on another thread that you might be coming to the Adelaide retreat - do you want me to add your name to the list in the first posting?
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Gosh golly wizz it is May. I had better start looking at flights and my goodie bag.
Gert
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Oh my me too.. And goodie bag .. No clue as yet.. Better get organised.. Still no idea if will be working or not..havent looked at day care yet.. Eeeek
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What date is it?
Strike that I just read the first page post! I am going to Adelaide the weekend prior!!
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What a bummer Meagan, so close to our weekend.
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I'm going to have to formerly withdraw from this weekend. :( It just isn't going to happen for me this year.
Sorry everyone, I was looking forward to seeing many of you again and meeting some of you for the first time.
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Another time, another place Den - sorry from this end too.
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Perhaps next time DD.
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Booked my ticket last night. Just waiting for the confirm from Jetstar re direct deposit. They wanted $17 to pay by credit card. That is just plain silly. I could have 2 bottles of Yellow for that!
Now to the goodie bag. Will I need 20 or 30 ????????
Gert
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Exciting news Gert.
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You bet it is. Didn't even mind paying the airfare. Sorry you can't be there.
Gert
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Gert, drink the yellow.... ;D ;D
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Me too. Next year hopefully.
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People will need to start confirming very soon that they are coming Gretchen, only a few definites so far. Those on the list on page 1, could you please indicate your plans please. Anyone still thinking about it, please decide ASAP and let us know so that those who are coming can organise their goody bags. We will have enough people to have a great time, the group doesn't have to be huge for our retreat to be successful. Glad to hear you're booked Gretchen and hopefully Jetstar will accept a direct debit.
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No sooner you said,that Judy than I got my confirmation. All set. Packing my bag. Well not quite.
Gert
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We will have enough people to have a great time, the group doesn't have to be huge for our retreat to be successful.
Absolutely, there were 5 of us last November in The Blue Mountains and we had a fabulous time. ;D
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Great news Gretchen. Yes Michele, that is so true.
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Wish we were coming. Had such a great time last year. Hope for next year. Will wave as we fly over.
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Yes there's always next year Chookie, these retreats will be regular I'm sure.
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Wish I could be there too. Still have my fingers crossed for Chookie and Ral's. :)
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Think ill just havevto come fri night to sunday as not sure whats happening with work or not working.. Will confirm for sure soon..very soon!
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Michele, we also have our fingers crossed for you. Hope everything is progressing well at home.
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At this stage I'm still very much hoping to come, but I'm looking at alternative accommodation that would better suit my budget. I hope everyone understands.
There's no way I want to miss out ;D
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Of course we understand Amy, this is quite an expensive weekend for someone your age. Good luck with finding something.
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Hi just saw this thread & exciting to hear you are coming to Adelaide :) & it would be great to meet those attending at some point over the weekend, in the short time I've been on the forum it seems like a lovely & welcoming group.
At this stage I'm pretty sure Sat & I think Sun will be ok for me ... when do you need to know final numbers?
Friday?? I maybe working. I am meant to be going back to work from maternity leave on 3rd August but nothing has been confirmed.
Also It's my daughter's 1st birthday on the 13th August & I think her party will be on the 11th so need to lock that in.
I may not know a lot about the TM at this stage but I may have been known to enjoy a glass or two of wine from one of our wine areas which I can share my knowledge :)
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Amanda is away at the moment kmw and when she gets back, I will ask her for a cut off date. Some of us are staying at the hotel in town with the interstaters but most of the Adelaide girls will just come into town to join whatever we have planned for the day. Did you read the details on the first posting? Work out what days you can join us and later we can add your name to the list.
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i just booked my filght ;D with jetstar $164 return, sale ends midnight tonight
85 more sleeps ;D
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Great news Uni, have you booked your accommodation too?
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no not yet JD, will start looking day
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How many nights are you staying Uni, are you coming Thurs or Friday night?
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I had better start looking at flights. I'm a bit nervous about booking at the moment because I might be starting to travel again for work and it's always a little unpredictable.
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coming on thursday and leaving monday
just booked my room at the Mantra Hindmarsh Square $119per night
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Great news Uni, can't wait to finally meet you. :-* :-*
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MEEEEEEE TOOOOOOO!
Gert
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same JD,, can't wait to finally meet all of my new friends :-*
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Yes you too Gretchen - we've tried twice already and it hasn't worked :D
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Third times the charm.
Gert
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I had a quick look at flights and it's much cheaper for me to fly over Saturday morning and fly back Monday morning. Was there something planned for Friday night or early Saturday morning? I know it's probably in the thread but haven't had a chance to look yet.
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Final details not decided yet Wonder. Amanda is overseas at the moment but I'll get onto her when she returns to find out some more details. Saturday is the day for the bus tour though so I imagine after breakfast we would be setting off on that.
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Thanks Judy, i'll wait for a while longer before booking.
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Are all those that's already booked accommodation staying in Crowne Plaza or the Mantra like Uni?
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Crowne for me.
Gert
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Crowne for me, CC and Amanda too MF.
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Going to book soon from Thursday until Sunday. Just wanting to make sure that some of you will be there on the Thursday. Thinking of booking a flight that should get me to the hotel around 2pm. The later one would get me there about 6pm
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Going to book soon from Thursday until Sunday. Just wanting to make sure that some of you will be there on the Thursday. Thinking of booking a flight that should get me to the hotel around 2pm. The later one would get me there about 6pm
I will be there in Thursday about 10 am. Must ask the Crowne for an early check in.
Gert
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That's good to know that you will be there Gert. Just checked QF and flight arrives in Adelaide at 1.55pm so I won't need an early check in.
No idea how far from the airport to the city.
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CC and I will be there on Thursday too, we can have our own little party before the others arrive. It's not far to the city from Adelaide airport MF.
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That's great Judy. :D
Another question is high tea still on the agenda as I can book a return flight to suit ?
There is one leaving Adelaide at 5.15 pm or 7.55pm either is fine for me :D
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This popped up in my email today
Perth to Adelaide
one way from $ 169
With baggage allowance, food and entertainment included when you fly Qantas, it all adds up to a great deal.
Book Now
Deals end 11.59pm (AEST) 3 June 2013, unless sold out prior
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Yes high tea is still on, must remind DD :D I'd book the 5.15 pm flight MF.
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This popped up in my email today
Perth to Adelaide
one way from $ 169
With baggage allowance, food and entertainment included when you fly Qantas, it all adds up to a great deal.
Book Now
Deals end 11.59pm (AEST) 3 June 2013, unless sold out prior
Thanks heaps Hally. Cheapest was $229 when I looked on the weekend. Will book today.
Saw that price a few weeks ago and was hoping it would come back :D
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Thanks for the high tea info Judy and I will book the 5.15 flight which gets me home around 7 perth time.
I just got the Qantas email now too. So glad I didn't book on the weekend :D
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please count me for the high tea 2 JD ;D
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Thanks Uni, will start a second list for the high tea on the first post.
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i made 2liters of limoncello today to bring with me ,i hope i can hide it from the kids and myself :-))
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Lourve.... Uni's limoncello ;D ;D
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Only 2 litres Uni?? That's not going to last long!!!!! ;) :)
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i am hoping to make some orangecello b4 then 2 GF
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Sadly I'm going to be able to make it now. Hope you all have a fantastic time and post lots of photos.
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So sorry to hear that Jen. I was looking forward to meeting you. xx
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I'm sorry to read this too Jen.Maybe I will make it to WA one day.
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Rotten luck Jeninwa. Are you still going on your trip?
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Rotten luck Jeninwa. Are you still going on your trip?
We are still going on our trip, just can't make it to SA, I'm really disappointed.
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BWAAAAAAAA!
Maybe next year.
Gert
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I'm still planning on coming if you'll have me.. What's happening on Friday night to see what time to arrive ?? Need to organise myself
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Of course we will have you Kim. Not sure of any plans yet, have to speak with Amanda when she returns from her trip to Canada. We must get on with it and make some plans for that weekend plus get final numbers. If anyone has any ideas of what they would like to do, your input is welcome.
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Amanda got back recently Judy.
Gert
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I have been following Amanda's trip closely. It looked such fun.
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Thanks Gretchen. I never know where she is, can't keep up with her ;D I have a couple of busy days so it might have to wait until after that.
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I read that Amanda is off to the Whitsundays quite soon this morning. Good on you Amanda. Thanks for the Canada tweets, I love them.
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Yes she is back but up to whitsundays for a few days apparently.. A busy foodie :)
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Will probably book next weekend and will check flights just unsure of when to arrive.. Would prefer not too late..
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Hopefully a trip around the markets is still on. ;D But I'm up for anything and everything :D :D
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I have emailed Amanda and asked her to contact me when she returns from the Whitsundays. In the meantime with the input I have, I will make a list of options.
Kim, if you are coming on Friday I would get here as early as possible. I am hoping to be able to get some help with airport pick ups but it is close to the city and would only be approx. a $20 fare if we can't get to everyone due to all the different arrival times.
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Judy, I'm happy to help with airport transfers.
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Thanks ES, I appreciate that and will add you to my list.
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Judy for those arriving on friday what time are they arriving??
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Kim, so far all interstate people are arriving on the Thursday.
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:( will be odd then turning up a day later but with the kids there is no way i could get there on thursday and possibly only friday night.. May have to rethink the whole trip! Will get back to you..
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Kim, some interstaters on the list haven't confirmed their attendance yet so there may be others coming on Friday night too.
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Flights booked .... Soooo excited ;D
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Flights booked .... Soooo excited ;D
Yahoo!!! So am I :D :D
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Can't wait CC ;D Been looking at flights for weeks on and off but got email from qantas today and said yes I want to go so just booked now.
Went out for dinner with DH, DIL and baby Sophie tonight as DS 2'was out with DS 1, his brother obviously, at business meeting. Busy day here but fantastic outcome ;D
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Hotel booked now also... Crowne Plaza 3 nights. Thursday to Sunday :)
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Hotel booked now also... Crowne Plaza 3 nights. Thursday to Sunday :)
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I hope we are good and behave ourselves :-)) :D :D :D
I've even bought my "goody bag" gifts ;)
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Depends what you mean about behaving ourselves :D LOL
I think it will be a blast ;D
Haven't even thought of goody bag gifts yet :o
Thinking cap must go on soon >: ;D
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sounds like you all will have fun
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Anyone in Qld doing the same thing?
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Keeki where do you live
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Gold Coast Obbie. And you?
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Yungaburra, 1 hour from cairns..
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We are coming up your way next weekend Robyn. Not yungaburra but cairns and port douglas. :)
Any idea what kind of weather to expect?
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Come visit me, when are you coming up :) :) :)
we are about 14-24* at the moment, a bit cooler at night. Foggy in the morning too.
Cairns is 19-25* :) sunny
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MF are you going to see Gretchen
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Come visit me, when are you coming up :) :) :)
we are about 14-24* at the moment, a bit cooler at night. Foggy in the morning too.
Cairns is 19-25* :) sunny
We leave next Saturday and arrive Cairns around 8pm. Staying overnight in a hotel in cairns then going to port douglas Sunday morning. Staying at a friends place. Will try to take a drive over to yungaburra. :) how long in the car? Haven't made any plans yet as only confirmed although we have been talking about it for a few months. Used Qantas points going via Alice springs and back via brisbane. DH wants to play a round of golf while there :)
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You will love it MF. It is so beautiful up that way. Have you been before?
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No cookie have only been as far as the whitsundays. Looking forward to it very much.
DH has been but a long time ago maybe 15 years ago. I can't remember exactly. :)
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MF are you going to see Gretchen
Would love to catch up with you and Gert if time allows and if you are both free. :D
Maybe I could drive up to yungaburra if its not too far fom port douglas
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Lovely that you are coming up here to visit.
I live about a kilometre off the Captain Cook Highway which is the main road from Cairns to Port Douglas. From Cairns to Port Douglas is about an 70 minutes .
Robyn lives up the hill and back a bit from me. It is about 90 min from my house .
From Port Douglas to Yungaburra would be at least 2.5 hours.
Google maps will show you Caravonica Yungaburra Port Douglas and Cairns. I am 15 minutes north from the airport. Cairns is 10 minutes south of the airport. Therefore I am 25 minutes or less from the CBD.
If you were staying in Cairns it would be easy to meet up. Not so sure about Port Douglas.
It is coolish at night but is warm to hot during the day. At the moment it is 23.2 degrees in my house. It is fully dark now at 1815. The water temperature in my pool is 19 degrees. Today I wore a sleeveless dress and sandals to Yorkey's Knob Boating Club for lunch. On my bed I have a sheet and light cotton blanket. The sun comes up about 0645.
I was at Port Douglas last Sunday for the market. It was hot. Hat needed for some.
I am assuming you are getting a car at the airport?
Gert
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Yes we are picking up a car at the airport on arrival then driving up to Port Douglas Sunday morning.
Haven't made any plans yet but if DH plays golf one day then I would be happy to drive back to Cairns for a catch up. Yungaburra is possibly a bit too far for me to drive on my own. Will discuss with DH where and when he wants to play golf.
Sounds like the climate is similar to Asia although may e a bit cooler in the night. I am assuming it is humid which I don't mind at all.
I am really excited as have always wanted to visit Cairns and Port Douglas ;D
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I would expect DH would want to play at Port Douglas but if he wanted to play at the glorious Paradise Palms which is between Kawarra Beach and Clifton Beach that could be a good place to meet up. It is a lovely course with a great outlook from the bar and restaurant. You will pass it by on your way up to Port Douglas. It is on the left just north of the Kawarra roundabout.
There is no humidity at the moment and there won't be until about next November.
One thought would be if you wanted to call in to Paradise Palms on the way to Port Douglas I could pop up for coffee but you may want to just get to Port to meet your friends.
The drive up to Port Douglas is wonderful as the mountains actually do meet the sea and the road is almost fully along the sea. Be cautious as you approach Ellis Beach not far north of Palm Cove as it is a notorious spot for flash for cash and the speed limit is just 60kph.
Sundays are crazy for motor bikes and someone is killed every month. Keep your eye out for Japanese men driving hire cars. Scary.
What hotel are you staying in Cairns?
Be sure to book a table at Salsa Restaurant in Port. Not to be missed . Be sure to go to the loo too. Quirky. If you were in mind of a place to take your friends this would be the one but bookings essential. I think is is probably the best restaurant in the area. Low key, fun and great food presented well.
For a sunset drink The Tin Shed AKA the RSL club is great. Cheap and cheerful but a decent wine list.
Do not order a whole Barramundi anywhere. It is a small farmed freshwater fish and quite disgustingly tasteless. Wild caught Barramundi, Red Emperor are available at the moment as is Spanish Mackeral.
Plenty of cheap prawns right now and mud crabs at about $30 a kilo uncooked.
You are lucky you are not having to eat in Cairns. The food scene is hopeless. There are only one or two places I would eat in Cairns. Wink II is one of them in the Mantra hotel on the Esplanade. Leon is the chef. Avoid anyplace you see Japanese eating. RIP OFF? You will find many places selling a $10 steak for $40.
Port Douglas has a few good eating places but I am sure your friends will know all about that.
Enjoy.
Gert
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Great advice Gretchen, you know your area well. It will be nice to meet up with MF before the Adelaide retreat.
Have a great time up there MF, we always did.
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Wow thanks Gert :)
What an amazing array of information for us.
Will certainly take your advice on the roads and will book the Salsa restaurant.
Thank you so much :)
DH has just come in from work and is very happy to play golf at Paradise Palms as he played there before and loved it. I am happy to drive down with him and meet up with you for a coffee, lunch or a glass of something or all 3 while he is golfing ;)
Is there any particular day that suits you best as we are flexible?
Our friends live here so they won't be with us.
Look forward to meeting you soon :)
Yes Judy it will be great meeting Gert before coming to Adelaide as most others will have all previously met.. And great seeing another part of this wonderful country. :)
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we did the golf course irrigation at paradise palms about 18 months ago.
if you go the back way to Yungaburra past jullattin, its quicker, about 1 1/2 hours. :)
Gert is great, you will have fun.. :)
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I have booked flights and accomodation for the forum. Very nervous, DH and DD pushed me. Hope it isn't too late!
Sorry, i dont know how to put my name on original list but would like to come to high tea also please.
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Great news!!
It will be lovely to meet you ;D
I'm sure Judy will come along and put your name on the list.
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Yes, i am looking forward to meeting everyone too.
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Bedlam that is wonderful news. You will have the very best time ever.
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Thanks Cookie, i wish you were going. I am nervous going all on my own!
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Great news Denise, MF is coming from Perth too.
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Yes, i am looking forward to meeting everyone too.
Wow I get to meet another forum member ;D I am so delighted you have decided to come :-*
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wonderful news BL ;D
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where are you staying BL
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Bedlam, I understand how you feel - I felt exactly the same last year before I went to the Margaret River get together, but I had a great time :)
It will be lovely to meet you.
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Denise everyone is so friendly. You will love it.
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I am a definite for the Saturday & High Tea on the Sunday :)
I'm going to be working Friday's & Friday night my DH has something on so I will be looking after my daughter so I will have to give Friday a miss.
I'm happy to help out with the airport shuttle back in the afternoon as I live next the airport this won't be any hassle.
Look forward to meeting the members coming.
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Will put you on the list kmw. Thanks for the offer of helping with transfers back to the airport, not too many at this stage.
For those coming, could you all please pm me with your full names, addresses, next of kin details including a contact number, your own mobile phone number and, if coming from interstate, full flight details which include airline, arrival & departure times.
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Will PM you tomorrow with all my details Judy :)
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Thanks MF, we need to get moving on this now.
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Yes i am staying at the crown. Very exciting.
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Yippee now there are 2 of us from WA going :)
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:'( :'( :'(
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I wish you were coming too cookie :(
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Moptop from Perth showed interest in coming to the retreat, she has not been on here since February though so I will have to email her and see where she is at for this one.
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Me too MF but DH had this trip in the planning before the retreat came up so I go with the first in policy. If I had insisted he would have changed it but this is the best time to go. Not to worry there will be others.
Everyone will have the most amazing time if last years is anything to go by. That was really wonderful.
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Maybe we should start planning for 2014 now so we can set the date and place. Maybe somewhere warm. LOL! Or maybe in the summer.
Gert
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Sounds good Gert :)
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Yes please. I jhave the National Model A rally in September next year, so should be able to make it. Unless we decide September. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Where is it cookie?
Gert
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Over here in Busselton. It should be great fun. I am 'so lucky' I have even got to be treasurer!
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Right, it's time to get back down to business and those who are coming to the Adelaide forumfest need to commit so that final details can be arranged. Please confirm by the 8th July at the latest.
This is the list from page 1. If your name is on it and your booking has not been confirmed, please let us know if you still intend coming. If you are a local please advise what days you are able to join those staying in town.
Amanda -will probably stay at the Crowne Plaza on Thursday night only
Emerald Sue - no accommodation required but presence confirmed for Fri, Sat & Sunday + help with transport if required
Frozzie - single room 2 nights booked 2/7/13 at Crowne Plaza
Gretchen - single room for 3 nights Crowne Plaza - booked 15/2/13
Judy & CC - double room for 3 nights Crowne Plaza - booked 15/2/13
Katiej - no accommodation required. Will skip the market tour but will come to Haigs and can drive others if required. OK for Saturday trip, dinner and High Tea - DH joining us for dinner too. Can do airport drop offs.
Moptop
Wonder - single room for 2 nights
KarenH - no accommodation required but will join us for the Saturday trip and dinner. Can provide transport to & from Haigs.
Uni - arriving Thursday, staying 4 nights in the Mantra, Hindmarsh Square. booked 22/5/13
Mama Fergie - single room for 3 nights at the Crowne Plaza booked
Cornish Cream - sharing with Judy
Trudy - no accommodation
Bedlam single room for 3 nights booked at the Crowne Plaza 22/6/13
kmw - no accommodation required. Will join us on Saturday and Sunday.
Definites for the high tea on the Sunday
Uni
Judy
CC
MF
Bedlam
kmw
Emerald Sue
Katiej
Frozzie
At this point there are no plans made for those arriving on the Thursday as we all arrive at different times of the day but I'm sure we will all catch up at some time and probably get together for the evening meal.
Friday we are working on a market tour in the morning and a trip to Haigs Chocolate factory in the afternoon. Shops and market are open until 9pm so I'm sure you will want to hit the shops as well.
Saturday will be a trip to Hahndorf, it will depend on numbers going as to whether we will hire a bus so it is essential that we know who is coming on this trip. Saturday evening meal will be in the Crowne Plaza, Amanda will work on them for a special meal for us but once again numbers essential to be able to get the very best deal possible.
If you haven't already pm'd me with your mobile phone number, contact name and number of your next of kin, please do so.
Sunday after breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head for Glenelg to my DD's place, drop off our luggage if we have any then walk to Jetty Road to do the touristy thing before returning to her place for High Tea at approx. 2 pm. Any locals who have joined us on the other outings are quite welcome to this event as well. We may need some volunteers to drive our interstate visitors from the city to Glenelg if anyone could help us out there.
Thanks everyone, look forward to meeting you all and having a great time.
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Judy, I will definitely be coming :)
I would love to join you on Friday , Saturday and Sunday and can help with transport.
Thanks :)
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Thanks ES, that's great to hear :-* :-*
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Judy, I will be there too.
I will give the market tour and Haighs tours a miss (I spend too much time and money in Haighs already), but am happy to act as taxi from the city to Haighs and back.
I will be there for the Saturday trip to Hahndorf and also for the Sat night dinner.
Unfortunately I wont be able to join you all on Sunday.
I wont need accomodation.
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I am all booked and confirmed and happy to go along with everything and anything ;D
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Thanks Karen, you have been such a help in getting us this far along with Katie - it's been great bouncing ideas off both of you to then have something to run past Amanda :-* :-* :-*
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Looking forward to meeting you too MF.
ES has informed me that her DH would consider coming to the Saturday night dinner if other husbands are coming. Anyone else have a husband that would do the same?
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Judy for Friday I won't make the market tour, but will come to Haighs (can drive others if needed).
Saturday will come to Hahndorf and to dinner (Richard will come to dinner as well if that's ok?).
Sunday will come for high tea (and can do airport drop offs).
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Ha Ha seemed to have answered your question Judy as I was typing when you posted.
My DH would love to come to dinner.
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Thanks Katie, that's great too about your DH, maybe more guys like might to join us now too.
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Ok just trying to book and decide... Question.. I have two options.. Arrive late on the thurs night (dh has very kindly offered to take a day off to watch the kids 😁😁) or early on the friday morning.. So my questions are..
Is it safe for a woman alone to arrive late at adl airport at night and easy enough to get a cab???
Secondly if i arrive fri morn early.. 8am (earliest flight to arrive in adl from syd i think) then what time are ppl off to the markets??
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Kim I would chose the Friday early morning flight, we will be at breakfast when your plane lands and it doesn't take long to get to the hotel by taxi if we can't organise a pick up for you. The market tour will be 9.30 so that gives you enough time to book in and join us when we all leave to walk to the market. If you are coming to the high tea you would need to book a return flight that leaves roughly at 5pm ish at the earliest. MF leaves at 5.15 so you 2 could share a lift back to the airport.
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Ok thx jd.. Will try to book all now x
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where will u stay kim?
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Was planning on the crowne uni... Will i be able to check in that early?? Prob not???
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your room maybe ready for checkin if not we can have B/F together ;D
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😁😁 will be great to meet everyone coming and that i have a wonderful dh 😁😁😁
Oh just realised i havent organised the gifts 😱😱😱😱... Better get organised..
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your room maybe ready for checkin if not we can have B/F together ;D
Are you staying far from the hotel uni?? And are you meeting everyone for breaky at the crowne or elsewhere or nothing organised..
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Kim I would chose the Friday early morning flight, we will be at breakfast when your plane lands and it doesn't take long to get to the hotel by taxi if we can't organise a pick up for you. The market tour will be 9.30 so that gives you enough time to book in and join us when we all leave to walk to the market. If you are coming to the high tea you would need to book a return flight that leaves roughly at 5pm ish at the earliest. MF leaves at 5.15 so you 2 could share a lift back to the airport.
i just read this kim :-))
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Haighs chocolate factory, oh bring it on, oh no I am not coming!
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Has everyone already booked their accom??
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All those coming from interstate who have confirmed their presence have booked Kim. The locals don't have any need to stay in town except me, Amanda may be able to stay on the Thursday night but she still has to confirm that.
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Ok just trying to book and decide... Question.. I have two options.. Arrive late on the thurs night (dh has very kindly offered to take a day off to watch the kids 😁😁) or early on the friday morning.. So my questions are..
Is it safe for a woman alone to arrive late at adl airport at night and easy enough to get a cab???
Secondly if i arrive fri morn early.. 8am (earliest flight to arrive in adl from syd i think) then what time are ppl off to the markets??
Ok just trying to book and decide... Question.. I have two options.. Arrive late on the thurs night (dh has very kindly offered to take a day off to watch the kids 😁😁) or early on the friday morning.. So my questions are..
Is it safe for a woman alone to arrive late at adl airport at night and easy enough to get a cab???
Secondly if i arrive fri morn early.. 8am (earliest flight to arrive in adl from syd i think) then what time are ppl off to the markets??
I have travelled to Adelaide many time by myself and. Have never had a worry Frozzie. Cabs everywhere.
Gert
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your room maybe ready for checkin if not we can have B/F together ;D
Are you staying far from the hotel uni?? And are you meeting everyone for breaky at the crowne or elsewhere or nothing organised..
I am arriving early Thursday morning Frozzie and will ask for an early check in. You could also get a cab straight to the market and meet up if you came early Fri.
Gert
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Booked and all done.. Arriving 7.55 am friday morning.. Hoping i can get early check in or can leave my bags in someones room perhaps..
Wouldnt go straight to markets as have bags lol.. Im not the lightest traveller like you gert .. Know i will probably buy stuff so had ro bring a checked in bag plus my cabin bag.. Would be a sight rolling two bags through the market while trying to shop hihi
I leave at 7.20pm on the sunday so heaps of time..
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Is there anyone able to pick Frozzie up at the airport on Friday 8am on the way into town to join us for the market tour?
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I have just spoken to Kate at the Crowne Plaza as Frozzie had asked the question - are we all going to be within cooee of each other. Kate will make sure we are Kim so thanks for asking the question.
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Thanks for all the info gert...i always freak out a little when travelling alone at night lol.. Decided to come early inthe morning... Poordh and kids dropping me off super early :(
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Oh excellent th jd.. Think its better... Is kate the contact at the crown or just who you spoke to??? I need to ask if thy can put a veryearly check in on the friday morning..
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Oh excellent th jd.. Think its better... Is kate the contact at the crown or just who you spoke to??? I need to ask if thy can put a veryearly check in on the friday morning..
Even if you can't get into your room Kim, they will check your bags in for you.
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Kim, ring (08) 8206 8888 and ask for In House Reservations), you may get to speak to Kate. If not, the person you speak to will know of our group and are the ones to ask about an early morning check-in.
Just made bus enquiry - prices depend on whether we need a 13 seater ($429) or a 21 seater ($520). We have 11 at this stage which would mean $39 per head or if we need to go to the bigger bus it would be dearer of course. I told the lady I would get back to her in a week to make a definite booking. It would be a 7 hour trip with pick up at Crowne Plaza at 9am. I need to speak to the local hills dwellers to run some options past them.
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Booked and all done.. Arriving 7.55 am friday morning.. Hoping i can get early check in or can leave my bags in someones room perhaps..
Wouldnt go straight to markets as have bags lol.. Im not the lightest traveller like you gert .. Know i will probably buy stuff so had ro bring a checked in bag plus my cabin bag.. Would be a sight rolling two bags through the market while trying to shop hihi
I leave at 7.20pm on the sunday so heaps of time..
Some one will probably drive to the market and could possibly store your massive luggage in their boot.
Gert
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Whatever you decide Jusy will be fine I am sure. Just give us the bottom line and I will shoot some money right over.
Gert
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Lol gert .. Good thinking.. Its not massive but probably is to you lol..
Gert what do you do when travelling so light .. Dont you buy anything?? Im forever struggling with excess luggage lol
Yes i know i could always hold luggage at hotel just always prefer to have room then done
Thx jd.. Will ring just thought maybe there was a contact person..
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Re bus whatever you decide jd :)
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Kim, you can always leave your luggage in our room rather than get the hotel to hold it for you if you are happier with that. It wouldn't be worth their job to interfere with it though and I've never had a problem leaving it before or after booking in anywhere.
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Thx jd i just rang and spoke to kate.. She has put a request in for me for early checkin but apparently they cant confirm and will depend. On the day incase anyone else rings..
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Ladies, in regard to the goody bag how does this sound?
You only need contribute to the goody bag if you are joining us for dinner at the Crowne Plaza on the Saturday night. As some people are either leaving first thing on Sunday morning or not going to the High Tea, this would be the easiest solution.
It will be more simple if we set a rule then we all know where we stand. We will have numbers as soon as the cut off date is reached ie the 8th July.
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Not having been to the WA retreat last year, I am not entirely sure how the goodie bags worked - but I was wondering how people felt about making it like the secret santa that Amy orgnaised?? ie optional - opt in if you want to be part of it, but it is not compulsory if you are attending the retreat. Obviously only those who are contributing to the goodie bags would receive one in return ......
What do people think?
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Karen the goodie bags were the highlight and the most fun of the weekend. Lots of laughter and frivolity. Seemed to go on forever. Some were quite elaborate. Some were very simple. Some homemade, some not. All were welcomed and were fun. Have a look at the photos of the goodies in the 2012 Fest thread.
There are not so many of us this time and the goodies don't have to be expensive. It is a token fun thing . I think everybody contributed but if they didn't no one noticed nor would have cared. Everyone received something. No one was left out. . A goodie could be a bite sized Mars bar and we would be thrilled . It is not a contest nor is it a gotcha or a oneupmanship game. If you have talent then use it. If you are like me then use the talent of someone else or just buy a bag of bite sized Boost Bars. I have noticed that some of the Adelaidians coming have a lot of talent in cake making. Ummmmmm? Fudge anyone? I am hoping Judy still has hers from last year. I really wanted to try that?????
I may pick up something at the market. I wonder if I can wrap up some oysters? Maybe not! Salami might be nice . No a bit smelly. Maybe I will stick with some mini. M & M s
Gert
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I probably shouldn't be butting in as I'm unfortunately not going to SA. Having said that, I don't think you would want to miss out participating in the goodie bag. It was so much fun. Someone (I think Jen and Jan) bought lemons from their tree which was lovely. Handmade cards, chocolate spoons. It was so exciting and we took away a bag full of lovely things. Getting back to Sydney and unpacking everything and even still using the lovely mustard that Kezza made. I only opened it at the beginning of the year. So still enjoying the goodie bag. ;D
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Definately participating in the goodie bag 😁😁😁
So how many are confirmed for the moment??
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I probably shouldn't be butting in as I'm unfortunately not going to SA. Having said that, I don't think you would want to miss out participating in the goodie bag. It was so much fun. Someone (I think Jen and Jan) bought lemons from their tree which was lovely. Handmade cards, chocolate spoons. It was so exciting and we took away a bag full of lovely things. Getting back to Sydney and unpacking everything and even still using the lovely mustard that Kezza made. I only opened it at the beginning of the year. So still enjoying the goodie bag. ;D
Guys, please DO NOT bring fruit from home if you are interstaters - there are very strict rules about that in SA as we are officially a fruit fly-free zone.
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We interstaters had to check in with Quarantine in WA as well. No worries.
Gert
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Guys, please DO NOT bring fruit from home if you are interstaters - there are very strict rules about that in SA as we are officially a fruit fly-free zone.
The lemons were a gift from WA'ers and I squeezed mine into my tea before I left so as not to take it back into NSW.
Just an example of a thoughtful, much appreciated gift. :D
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I want to see everything,experience everything and go everywhere :D :D :D :D
Got my goodie bag pressies ;D
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We will try to please you CC :D :D
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It sounds so much fun. I am quite green with envy. I spent a fortune in Haighs last year. Their chocolate is lovely.
For the goody bag last year we all took it in turns to go round to everyone and drop our goody into people's sacks. We were all then oohing and aghing. I had such fun spreading it out over my bed much later,that evening and looking at it all.
For our sacks we simply used a shopping bag or something similar. It was tremendous fun.
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All great jd except im not there on the thurs night but all other times...😁😁
Cant wait :)
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Well sadly I didn't make it last year (almost did though ;D) but I was lucky enough that my fellow retreaters were kind enough to still do up a goodie bag for me and send it home with ES. She had quite a hike to deliver it then got lost on the way home and had to arrange for someone to pick her kids up from school as she was not going to get there in time but it was so kind of her to do that for me. I remember how exciting it was for me to receive it after the event and I would have loved to have been there whilst everyone was doing the rounds with their goodies. I was left with 30 bags of FruChocs that never made it to the west but I eventually gave them all away to good homes over the following weeks. Not one passed my lips I am proud to say.
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Thanks Frozzie LOL, knew I'd make a mistake somewhere. Check that list carefully girls and make sure I have your name in the right place :-)) ;D
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I was left with 30 bags of FruChocs that never made it to the west but I eventually gave them all away to good homes over the following weeks. Not one passed my lips I am proud to say.
I think a few might have passed my lips though ;D ;D
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Judy, some of those fruchocs did pass my lips ;)
I enjoyed delivering your goody bag and it was my own fault I got lost- I have an appalling sense of direction.
I think it's a great idea to do the goody bags at the dinner. I just need to work out what gift.........
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More passed your DH's lips though from what I was told Katie :D and yes ES, I had to send some packets home with you for your family after your big trip out here to deliver my goody bag.
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Yes my DH did enjoy them too Judy ;D
I think the goodie bag is a great idea also. I already have half of mine, just need to sort out the other half once final numbers are known.
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The Fruchoc lovers among you will be pleased to know there is a Fruchoc shop in Hahndorf!
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Well, I didn't know that Amanda.
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Sounds such fun, so glad you can go Frozzie. ;D ;D ;D
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It's great that you can make it Frozzie and DJ it sounds like its going to be great fun . It's a pity you are so far away.
Cookie we will eat some Haighs chocolate for you ;D
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Thx mf...Yes dj took the plunge and just booked 😁😁😁 looking forward to it!!
Still searching re goodie bags.. Have a few ideas ..:)
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Thanks for having some Haighs for me MF, that is kind of you. They give you a couple of tastes during the tour. I can vouch for the seconds that are available, they are still delicious.
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You girls are going to have a ball. Hope I can get to the next one if it happens. I can't wait to see what's in the goodie bags ;D
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sounds so fun, wish I was going.. :)
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Just booked the Haig's factory tour for Friday 16th August at 1.30 pm. It is a 20-30 minute tour and they will give us vouchers for discount off purchases. So we now have the market tour at 9.30am and the chocolate tour at 1.30pm which leaves us plenty of free time afterwards to hit the shops in Rundle Mall or wherever we would like to go.
We'll be taken there by private vehicle - Karen & Katie obliging here. 11 people at the moment, 7 in Karen's and 4 with Katie.
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sounds great JD .let us know when and how u would like the money , paypal,bank transfer, or cash when we get there
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I've been resisting looking at this thread as I've been waiting on work to confirm an overseas trip which is scheduled for the two weeks after this weekend (Leaving Sunday night), and i didn't want to be dissapointed until I knew for sure. Unfortunately with the deadline looming it's looks definite that I will be away for the last 2 weeks in August, so it's a bit unfair on DH to add another few days to my trip when he will have the kids all alone for the 2 weeks I'm already away.
Sorry if this messes up any plans, I haven't been to any of the places and was really looking forward to meeting you all.
Have a great time.
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Sorry your busy schedule prevents you coming Wonder, there will be more of these retreats. I'm sure we will all be wanting them to become a yearly thing. Some of us will be meeting you at Chookie's so that's something to look forward to.
Uni the only thing I'll have to pay in advance will be the bus hire for our Saturday trip so I can let you know the details of that once it's booked.
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Certainly glad you will be at Ral and Chookie's Wonder. Look forward to meeting you then ;D
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Wow, this all sounds amazing. Havent had time for a few days and 6 pages to catch up on. Thanks everyone for all the effort.
Exciting.
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All sounds like very good fun. Wish DH and I could be there, maybe next year. He would have loved the cocky tour and I just love Adelaide Market. The goodies bag was great fun. We stayed at Freo after Grace town, and snacked on the goodies for a couple of days. Have a great time, toast absent friends, we will do same as we fly out to Turkey on the 16 th.
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Goodies from last year.
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Couple of nutters from last year. LOL!
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Remember this one one Judy?
Judy, Chookie, Cookie and Helene
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Yes indeed Gretchen, a bit of very clever work there by Helene. We were both there in spirit if not in body and I loved that photo.
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They were the Jans, we had 3 in our house. Such lovely ladies - but everyone was great.
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Very exciting Judy. You girls have done a good job.
Money Judy?
Gert
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Not until I book the bus Gretchen, everything else is free - market tour, Haig's tour, high tea.
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Who's paying for high tea?
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My DD is putting it on and I'm just going to do a few little savouries beforehand for her freezer Denise. She's quite happy to do this for us, has had offers of help from local members but she wants us all to just enjoy our retreat. She has plenty of bubbly too she says so we just have to turn up.
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Judy, I would feel more comfortable contributing somehow. Very kind of her , like her mother.
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I offered to pay for all the goodies but she won't hear a bar of it Denise - just let her be and enjoy the day, I've done a lot of babysitting over the years ;D
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Going to be a great weekend... Looking forward to it..
Thanks judy and amanda for all your hard work and organising xx
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I know it's kinda late in the day, but I would love to come ;D. I do need to organise flights and accomodation yet though.
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Not too late to go on the list djinni, Uni & Frozzie are coming from Sydney too - Frozzie arrives at 7.55am on the Friday if that's any help to you. All the other interstaters arrive at different times of the day on the Thursday. The special price for accommodation at the Crowne is on page 1 of this thread. Let me know when your arrangements have been made so that can add you to all the relevant lists.
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I offered to pay for all the goodies but she won't hear a bar of it Denise - just let her be and enjoy the day, I've done a lot of babysitting over the years ;D
Perhaps we could present a goodie bag to her also,just a thought!
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I'll leave it up to those coming but I can understand you wanting to present her with something Bedlam - that sounds a lovely idea.
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Yes great idea bedlam :)
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I agree too JD and was thinking of bringing something for your DD. It is so generous of her hosting a high tea for us in her home.
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That is a lovely thought Bedlam. I'm sure folks wouldn't mind making one extra of goodie bag things. I should shut up as I'm not coming, but I still think it is a great idea. The goodie bag is such fun. Like Christmas but no hankies, socks and jocks. :D
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Anyone can have an opinion Cookie, coming or not. The first forumfest is still fresh in everyone's minds - people don't forget these things, great memories.
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I offered to pay for all the goodies but she won't hear a bar of it Denise - just let her be and enjoy the day, I've done a lot of babysitting over the years ;D
Perhaps we could present a goodie bag to her also,just a thought!
i was thinking the same Bedlam and some flowers
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Agree an extra goodie bag for Judy's DD as a thank you.
Sounds like its going to be a fun weekend :) ... now just have to work out what my goodie bag gift will be
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All booked and now can't wait :) :) :)
Now for the goodie bag gifts and extra goodies for Judy's DD
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I'm very jealous now that you are really locking things in, looks like you will be having a great time. Such a shame about this trip, I have travelled much for work in the past 18 months and the two trips I have had have been at a time that means I have missed out on things I was really wanting to participate in. Thank goodness for the catch up at Chookies.
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Look forward to meeting you at Chookies Wonder. ;D
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Updated information so that you don't have to go looking for these details.
Just a few numbers for those wanting to know.
Staying in town on the Thursday night - 8 of us - Amanda, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Uni, MF, Bedlam. djinni
" " Friday night - 8 of us - Frozzie, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Uni, MF, Bedlam, djinni
" " Saturday night - 8 of us - as above
" " Sunday night - only Uni & now djinni who is staying on for work purposes
Available Friday for the market tour at 9.30am led by Amanda - 11 of us - Amanda, ES, Frozzie, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Uni, MF, Bedlam, Trudy, djinni.
followed by the Haigs chocolate factory tour at 1.30pm - 11 of us - Katie, ES, Frozzie, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Uni, MF, Bedlam, Trudy, djinni.
Saturday bus trip to Hahndorf & surrounding towns - 12 of us - ES, Frozzie, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Katie, Karen, Uni, MF, Bedlam, kmw, djinni
Saturday night dinner at the Crowne - 14 of us - ES & DH, Frozzie, Gretchen, Judy, CC, Katie & DH, Karen, Uni, MF, Bedlam, kmw, djinni.
Sunday at Glenelg & High Tea - 11 10 of us - ES, Frozzie, Judy, CC, Katie, Uni, MF, Bedlam, kmw, Trudy, djinni.
On these numbers a 13 seater bus will suffice for our trip to Hahndorf and other paces in the hills as we only have 12 confirmed at the moment. The cost is $40 per person and lunch will be at your own expense somewhere in Hahndorf.
Final date for confirmation is set down for 8th July ladies.
ES has given us this information about parking for locals coming into the Crowne to meet for the bus trip etc. There is a car park in Rundle St near Target and they have an early bird special. Parking is only $12 for the day if you get there before 10am. The other thing to note for the locals is that you can park at Adelaide Uni on weekends for $5 which may be useful on the Saturday as the bus is leaving from the hotel.
There is also a free bus that goes around the city linking Hindmarsh square to the market - 99C. It's an option if people don't want to walk. The other option is to walk down Rundle Mall and catch the free tram to the market.
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I've added some parking information for locals in the above thread. Today I went to town to check out where our hotel is and Uni's as well - I don't frequent the city at all so I just needed to work out a few things in my mind. I also walked from the market back to the Crowne in 15 minutes - mind you, it seemed a lot longer to me than that though as it is some distance :-)) Rundle Mall is just around the corner though so that's an easy one.
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Judy, that sounds so good. Just love the Adelaide market.
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OK girls, another suggestion has come to light from ES regarding a trip to Gaganis Bros in Hindmarsh after the Haigs tour. ES, Karen and Katie will be available to either drive anyone interested or if others prefer to go back into town to wander the shops etc, there are enough cars to meet our requirements.
Please indicate if you would like to go to Gaganis Bros (http://www.gaganisbros.com.au/) and I'll start another list .
Gert
Judy
Frozzie
Bedlam
Mama Fergie
djinni
CC
Trudy
Uni
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Ooh I would love to come Judy. I'm a sucker for those kind of shops. :'( :'( :'(
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OK you will be there in spirit Cookie LOL.
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Gaganis is not far from me so I frequent it often - last time setting myself up with a new TM was dangerous :)
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So does that mean you want to go again kmw or you will give it a miss this time? ;)
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Actually I do need to go there but unfortantely I will be at work :( but is probably good thing for my weekly budget ;)
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Of course, temporary lapse there - you can't make it on Friday - sorry. If there's anything specific you would like, let me know and I'll shop for you Kerry.
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Actually I do need to go there but unfortantely I will be at work :( but is probably good thing for my weekly budget ;)
A trip to Gaganis is never good for the budget :D :D
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Lucky I travel light so will be looking but only shopping for something I cannot live without. Oh wait I might have to book some check in!
Gert
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Lol gert..
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I'm in ;D Sounds an expensive shopping trip though :D :D :D :D
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Judy, I will come as I love that place. If we need extra transport Wayne can help out.
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Thanks Trudy, we'll work out car numbers on the 2nd.
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count me in to JD
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OK Uni, done
Well that's it girls, everyone seems to be coming. With the local girls driving (which include ES & Katie at this stage) it means everyone is going to the 3 things on the Friday. Nice to have a bunch who just go with the flow ;D A few of us are meeting early next month so we will sort out the drivers then.
Today is the final day before cut off. Tomorrow I book the mini bus. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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OK girls, the bus is booked and paid for and the lovely Claudia will get back to me when she's worked out our itinerary. Cost per person is $40 with lunch being at your own expense of course. I'm quite happy if you all pay me when we meet for the retreat. I have taken the liberty of adding $1 to the actual cost, it makes it easier to pass that amount over and the extra will go towards a bottle of something we can present to the driver at the end of the trip. Gert thinks he might need a stiff drink at the end of a long day with a bus full of giggling gerties.
CC, it is unanimous that you will travel as our special guest and I thank all those going for agreeing to this suggestion.
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Great work Judy!
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Fantastic Judy ;D
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Thanks Judy!
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thanks JD
i can do a bank transfer for the $40.00 if u like
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It's OK Uni, I can wait for the money.
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Oh girls are I am touched by your generosity. :-* :-* :-* :-* I'm going to have the BEST time ever ;D
Judy you are a super star :-* :-* :-*
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Forum Fest 2013 girls you are just so nice. :-* :-*
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A BIG thankyou again Judy.
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Thanks judy x
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Thanks for organising Judy
Also I think I will need to head to Gaganis before the Forum Fest :)
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So does anyone know the final number of gifts we decided on including jds daughter?? I need to order gifts this morning but dont know final numbers ???
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I was thinking exactly the same Frozzie as we do need to know how many we need :D
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Hoping jd comes on soon :)
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She should be on soon Frozzie.
I can't do anything today anyway but good to know the quantity that we need. :D
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I wasnt planning on ordering today but came across a good gift reasonable priced so need to order before its gone...lol.. If its meant to be its meant to be !!
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I think you will be safe with 15 Frozzie. Likely less but no more than.
Gert
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Thx gert x
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I have just packed mine. I have 15 plus Robyn.
There are 14 booked for dinner which includes me so I have 2 potential extras if anyone comes at the last minute. If there are more than that the last to come misses out. If I lived locally I might have extra extras but I am keeping my one small bag to the minimum carry.
If anyone else falls short then I am happy to share whatever I have left.
Gert
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My gift is going to take up most of my suitcase lol unless i get it sent direct to adelaide lol
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OK girls, here I am. Just made one final phone call to check for numbers and can now officially let you know there are
1314 including my DD Jo.
Note - I previously said 13 but unfortunately I left one person off the list. Sorry if you have already bought 13 gifts, just leave me out of the equation as it was my fault I gave you the wrong number :-))
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Frozzie, if you want to get it sent direct to Adelaide, then PM me and I can give you my address. I am happy to collect it and give it to you when you get here.
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I'm one step ahead of you Karen, I've done the same :D
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Jd if you already have alot im happy to get it sent to karen??? Whatever is easier..
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No, that's fine Kim - I'll get everything there. xx
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My gift is going to take up most of my suitcase lol unless i get it sent direct to adelaide lol
Oh o!
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Lol gert
Ok jd thankyou.. I sent you a pm re one last question before i press confirm and send lol
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On its way jd ... Thankyou :)
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Since I am arriving early on Thursday I will be thinking of dinner. I ain't coming all that way for a Big Mac so looking at cheap, cheerful and interesting place to eat.
Gert
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I don't get out much these days, but there are lots of great places in Rundle Street. Restaurants are always opening and closing and there is a good mix of Asian and Italian places. I will have a think....... Sad cafe is supposed to do great coffee
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The restaurant scene in Cairns is pathetic so I will be looking for something interesting , fresh, tasty and something we don't have here. I know there are hundreds in Adelaide to choose from.
Gert
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THis looks interesting and not expensive. Nice menu.
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/sa/adelaide/adelaide-surrounds/adelaide-city/restaurants-dining/house-of-chow
Then there is seafood .
http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/sa/adelaide/adelaide-surrounds/adelaide-city/restaurants-dining/loucas-seafood-grill
Gert
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Gert, I've eaten at Loucas and it was ok, but not exceptional. I have a soft spot for Paul's in Gouger St. It isn't a flash restaurant, but the grilled seafood platter is consistently good.
House of Chow has been around for a long time and I haven't been there since they moved to their new location, which was at least 10 years ago. If you want Asian, I would recommend Ying Chow in Gouger St. It's a small unassuming restaurant, but the food is always good, reasonably priced, and Interesting. They don't take bookings, and the walls are adorned with the menu in Chinese.
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Good choices ES. I could eat my around Gouger street. I used to love Gouchos but now it is just sort of a steak house and no offal I believe!
Sooooooo many good restaurants and none of them here. BEWAAAAAAA!!
Gert
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I used to work near Gouger St and shop at the central market - I really miss it.
DH still talks about the enormous goat leg that hung over his plate at Gauchos. I haven't been there since I was taken by a client who didn't drink much and ordered a very sweet Riesling to go with our meal. ::
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There will be others wanting to eat out on Thursday night too Gretchen. ES I love Paul's too - I used to go there for lunch sometimes when I was 17 and worked in town and Geoff and I have been in a couple of times these past few years. House of Chow menu looks good Gert.
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ES it was the goats leg on the BBQ I first saw through the window that drew me to the place many years ago. Then the offal platter with kidneys, sweetbreads, brains and the rest.
You girls won't be hungry for a few days after eating at chookies JD? LOL!
Geet
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I remember Paul's. good seafood simply cooked.
Gert
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We get back from Chookies on the Tuesday afternoon so if CC and I don't eat anything until we hit town on Thursday afternoon, we should be right Gretchen ;D No that won't work, we're going to lunch on the Wednesday before we go off and have our pamper afternoon - do you want to know about that?
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Yes please
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OK, we are going to wander around the village like atmosphere of Semaphore Road in the morning (including popping in to see Geoff at Morpeth) then will be having lunch at the Palais on the foreshore before our 2pm appointment at a local salon where we are going to have a hairdo, manicure and pedicure whilst drinking coffee and maybe sipping some bubbly if the owner remembers to get it in for us. We will both then be relaxed and ready to meet and greet all the interstaters the next day at the Crowne Hotel.
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Lovely.
Gert
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OK, we are going to wander around the village like atmosphere of Semaphore Road in the morning (including popping in to see Geoff at Morpeth) then will be having lunch at the Palais on the foreshore before our 2pm appointment at a local salon where we are going to have a hairdo, manicure and pedicure whilst drinking coffee and maybe sipping some bubbly if the owner remembers to get it in for us. We will both then be relaxed and ready to meet and greet all the interstaters the next day at the Crowne Hotel.
Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day with CC Judy. :D
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How lovely.
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i just finished 1 of the items for the goodie bags , i have been working on them fo over 1 month ;D
maybe now i can get some sleep ;D
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I took the easy way out uni and bought mine lol... Cant wait for thesurprise of what everyone got/made :)
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I mainly outsourced mine to another forum member.
Gert
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Mine will be half bought and half home made.
It will be interesting to see the array of goodies, very exciting!
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Oops, Katie has just reminded me of one person whom I left off the goody bag list so I apologise for that error and Kim, I can be the one to miss out on the gifts you ordered. The number is now 14. So sorry about that.
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Jd its ok i ordered an extra one for me lol so no way your missing out (ill get one later if i want) xx
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Thanks Kim. Here's the list of the 14 people for the goody bags so you all know you are on the list ;D
Trudy
ES
Frozzie
Gert
CC
Katie
Karen
Uni
MF
Bedlam
kmw
djinni
Judy
Jo - for putting on the High Tea
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Hi all.!!! Just catching up on all I will be missing.
Maybe I could send a doggy bag home with CC and Judy, for Gert. ;D ;D ;D
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:D :D I'm sure Gert would like that Cookie.
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Bwaaaaaaa. I don't want a doggie bag I wanna be there. Bugger!
Gert
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There will be others wanting to eat out on Thursday night too Gretchen. ES I love Paul's too - I used to go there for lunch sometimes when I was 17 and worked in town and Geoff and I have been in a couple of times these past few years. House of Chow menu looks good Gert.
I will happily join anyone who wants to eat out onThursday night and as I don't know any Adelaide restaurants I will be happy to go with the flow ;D
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count me in for dinner on thursday night ,i dont care where we go
thanks :-*
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I'm easy too and I'm happy to follow Gert wherever she chooses to eat. She knows Adelaide pretty well and I'm sure she will have found somewhere to eat by the time CC, MF and I arrive mid afternoon.
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Amanda's the Adelaide foodie expert . No doubt she will have something in mind.
Gert
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Ummmm. Just thinking, if there are 8 of us we may need a booking.
Gert
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7 of us on the Thursday night as Frozzie doesn't arrive until Friday morning Gretchen. I suggest you pm Amanda ahead of time to get some suggestions. I think she is booking into the hotel on the Thursday night but that hasn't been confirmed yet - I have included her in that number though. Not sure if any locals are joining us on the Thursday (Trudy may), so once again, here is another of my lists - people whom I have down for that day/night. Locals please advise if you are joining us on the Thursday, particularly if you will be staying for the evening meal.
Thursday's airport arrival times
Djinni 8.50 am )
Gert 9.10 am ) The lovely Karen is picking these people up
Uni 12.35 pm )
MF 1.55 pm ) CC and I are picking MF up on the way to book into the hotel ourselves
Bedlam 9.20 pm ) Bedlam is catching a taxi and will be too late to join us for dinner
Friday's airport arrival
Frozzie 8.55am to be picked up by Trudy and her DH
From another thread
Morning... Happy Bastille Day/Bonne Fęte Nationale :)
Our morning paper had a list of some of Adelaide's best purveyors of French decadence listed in the paper yesterday Kim so here's a list of those in the city in case you have time on Friday of the retreat to pop into one or some.
Au Matin Calme, French patisserie, 210 Hutt Street
Smelly Cheese Shop, French cheeses in the Adelaide Central Market
St Louis House of Fine Ice-Cream & Desserts, 19 Gouger Street
Le Carpe Diem - crepes at 230-232 Grenfell Street
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Today I am making a trial run of my goodie bag gifts - just to make sure they work out OK. And the 2 boys are eyeing them off with delight - they love it when I test-run recipes :D :D :D
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I bet they do Karen, let us know their verdict wont you?
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I love the smelly cheese shop .
Gert
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Ooo thanks jd.. Yes the smelly cheese shop although have been so far disappointed in 'cheese shops' and the creperie if its good but if not i will be back to visit with dh and kids.. :)
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I bet they do Karen, let us know their verdict wont you?
Thumbs up from the kids - and they have just taken some over to the neighbours to "taste-test" too. (ie bribery for a free hour or so of babysitting while I have a snooze ;) ;))
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Frozzie - have you checked out the cheeses at the Fourth Village, yet?
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The cheese shop is inside the market and is not place to eat, just a stall. They have some very good cheese you cannot get in this partof Australia . Last time I was there I had to to get some cheese cryovaced to take on the plane.
Gert
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Yes i have gf... I was a bit disappointed in the selection... and they were incredibly overpriced for the type of cheeses imo... especially now that there is very little restriction in importing cheese from France and knowing how much cheese costs...think we will continue to bring cheese back and store it in our freezer lol
Good memories from visiting many farms and producers and buyng and tasting so many types of cheese... Boo hooo :(
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I can't believe I'm going to meet you all soon,I'm really excited,like a kid at Christmas. ;D
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Me too CC - 4 weeks today before we meet at Chookie & Ral's. ;D ;D
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I was thinking the very same thing when I was walking Chance this morning Judy :D :D
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Not a happy chappy .. Got an email from where i ordered my gifts to let me know they cant fulfill my complete order that was in stock and fully paid for at the time of order but only two thirds of it .. Grrr what to do what to do as i dont want to not get them but cant exactly say to a few ppl at the retreat well i got you something else :((( grrrr grrrr double triple grrrrrr
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I had an absolutely gorgeous cheese in Croatia but I didn't think I could bring cheese back into Australia - do you think I could get it sent over then? I don't know the name of the cheese and nor did my cousin but I know she could buy it and send if possible.
Poor frozzie :'( cant they deliver in time for the retreat or its not ready ATM?
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Just give what they have to some and find something else for the others Kim, we could do a lucky dip to make it easier on you. Or alternatively see if there is something else on their website and change your order.
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It was a good buy .. Ok might do that jd will see.. No cp they told me once i ordered that thy cant fulfill the total order which was paid for and only 11 out of the 14 which is a pain as all the same is easy and now i have to find something equivalent for remaining 3.. Pain in the you know what.. Thx jd if i can source others it may be a lucky dip.. Would save anyone getting possibly put out..
Cp re cheese yes from a number of countries now but NOT all and as long as its commercially packaged and marked as made in that country or an approved country you can bring in up to 10kgs of cheese I think it is..
Remind me if i forget but ill email you the website tomorrow.. The paper is downstairs and im in bed lol.. Its related to the Australian customs website and I cant remember the name of it... I dont think its common knowledge and i only found out about it from a customs officer who told me when he asked me if I had cheese in my parcels and my response being no way i know its illegal he said yes you can now and gave me a sheet with the website on it.. Happy me!! So dh bought back on his last trip 4 of my favourite cheese which are sitting in our freezer :)
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Here is the websit re bio security for cheese.
http://apps.daff.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8963034&intCommodityId=14236&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0
The laws change over time but many years ago I bought a whole round of Stilton from Harrods . It had to be cut into wedges and cryopacked which was a bonus really as it was so big.
The importation of raw milk cheese was banned for many years but now we can import some cheeses under strict rules. William Stubbs has been very active over the years in getting the government to approve certain raw milk cheeses including Roquefort. You will be happy to know that Frozzie. I think we have been able to buy proper Roquefort for a few years. The last time I saw it for sale in Sydney in the Avalon Food and Wine shop it was about $65 a kilo! They also sold some other French and Spanish cheeses .
Gert
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Thanks gert... Yes happy and i will be getting visitors to bring me cheese and wine.. French only of course.. For the moment anyway i refuse to pay such ridiculous prices for some cheeses .. Talk about inflation.. Somebody is making alot of money because i know how much they charge on importation including wine and it isnt that much.. Ridiculous.. Very cheeky when you know what producers and even retailers sell them for in France .. Anyhoo.. Crazy.. Cp if you go to the bottom of the page and type cheese, the country your after and use of the cheese it shoud give you the specific details :)
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Ooo thanks jd.. Yes the smelly cheese shop although have been so far disappointed in 'cheese shops' and the creperie if its good but if not i will be back to visit with dh and kids.. :)
Frozzie, the buyer for the Smelly Cheese Shop is a friend of mine and actually French, so it's pretty good.
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Oh good to know amanda .. Thanks.. Will definately have to go looksey :)
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Thanks gert... Yes happy and i will be getting visitors to bring me cheese and wine.. French only of course.. For the moment anyway i refuse to pay such ridiculous prices for some cheeses .. Talk about inflation.. Somebody is making alot of money because i know how much they charge on importation including wine and it isnt that much.. Ridiculous.. Very cheeky when you know what producers and even retailers sell them for in France .. Anyhoo.. Crazy.. Cp if you go to the bottom of the page and type cheese, the country your after and use of the cheese it shoud give you the specific details :)
I think you'll find that the taxes and duties on commercially viable amounts of French cheese are vastly different from the personal rates.
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This is the list for Saturday night's dinner at the Crowne - 14 of us.
ES & her DH
Katie & her DH
Frozzie
Gretchen
Judy
CC
Karen
Uni
MF
Bedlam
kmw
djinni
I had this email from Amanda today in regard to this meal. I agree with Amanda re the drink package.
"I have spoken to the hotel about the dinner and they are offering 2 courses from a selection for $45 with the option of having the third course for $58. The menu is not decided upon yet, but will have a strong focus on SA foods. I can probably get the chef to come out & chat with us. They offered an extra drinks package that would cost everyone $15 each, but I turned it down. Some might not want to drink, others might only want one or two drinks. I think it best if we let everyone decide that for themselves. "
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I would think the added $15 for drinks would probably be the cost of one glass or red or at best 1.5 glasses! Don't think you would get much at Ll for that price. Even here in a mediocre restaurant a glass of wine is around $10.
Gert
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How many non-drinkers would there be though Gretchen, if we all have to pay it regardless, it may not be viable. I'd probably have 2 so would expect top of the range moscato for that price. We'll be having pre-dinner drinks (for free) beforehand (probably in CC's & my room because it's bigger than others) which is when we will do the goody bag swapping. Probably meet there at 6pm for a drink and a nibble of something before heading to the restaurant at 7pm. I hadn't mentioned this yet as I was going to run it by the Adelaide girls before the event but I thought I should add it here now that we are starting to discuss the Saturday night meal and drink prices.
Does this suit everyone to come to our room to distribute the goody bags and have a drink before dinner? I have plenty of bottles of Brown Bros Moscato that I can bring up to the hotel and if anyone has a specific preference, just let me know and I can bring something different in as well.
Maybe we need to ask also how many people would not be drinking at all and what they think of paying $15 extra for the drink package Amanda mentioned.
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I am easy Judy whatever. I would think that the drinks package would include houe wines only and some may want a special local wine of their choice. The price all around seems very reasonable to me.
Oh boy drinks before and goodie bags would be great so we won't be having to make a mess of the dinner table with goodies. Sounds fine to me.
Gert
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I am easy also, i will probably have a jacks or a cocktail or 3. So happy to pay for what i consume.
Its feeling exciting and i am looking forward to it.
Pre dinner drinkies...always good.
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I am easy also, i will probably have a jacks or a cocktail or 3. So happy to pay for what i consume.
Its feeling exciting and i am looking forward to it.
Pre dinner drinkies...always good.
So you are a cocktail girl Bedlam. Ummmmm!
Gert
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Gert if only you knew how good it was to have a laugh. So much sh.. Going on here sometimes you forget how to laugh.
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There will be laughter.
Gert
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And to be honest good wine( preservative free pref), jim bean,jack daniels,pina colada,any berry cocktail,cider....most drinks really
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Sounds like its going to be a whole lot of fun ;D
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Sounds like its going to be a whole lot of fun ;D
It certainly does MF :D :D
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Bedlam believe me after the weekend when you think back you will realise how much laughter there has been.
Last year I felt as though I had been away for 2 weeks and had had the very best time ever. Just the laughter, friendship and fantastic relaxing time. We all seem to be of a similar nature ( sort of). I only had about 2 drinks all weekend and my body ached from laughing. Unless of course someone jumped on my bed when I was snoring. :D ;D
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LOL ;D
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I wonder that no one locked me in my room as every time I got up to the toilet the door creaked and the floorboards. Bedlam you should have been there as the two Sues brought a bucket load of cocktail fixin's .
Thank goodness for everyone I have my own room.
I have no idea what was happening in your room Cookie! Poor Tenina was so ill though so we all tried to be quiet but that was largely unsuccessful. Especially in the morning seeing cookie in her oversized PJ's . Oh dear I hope you have not GROAN into them cookie.
The first night we were not told we were cooking dinner or we did not get the memo or we were having too much fun to be bothered so it was quite a hoot as we were all sitting around doing nothing when people started arriving with their contribution. The beer assed chooks were not to be and there was much Bedlem!
Of course the next night THAT house was very organised and put our house to shame.
Gert
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And CP did a most OUTSTANDING job of organisation. We were in awe.
Gert
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$15 p/h sounds very good 2 me count me in
i will take care of the after dinner drinks, if its ok to go back to one of the rooms
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I'm really not sure that the drink package is going to be worth it.
This is the info they sent me -
"In addition for $15.00 per person we can look at beverage options such as;
1 x Arrival drink per person (house beer, wine,sparkling or soft drink)
1 x bottle of Red
1 x Bottle of White
Tea or Coffee"
I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean a bottle of red & one of white each.
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I doubt it either Amanda. This is something we do have to get sorted.
After dinner drinks in one of the rooms sounds good Uni, we can play it by ear and see who wants to kick on or who wants their bed. Some of us have to be sober enough to walk you back to your hotel across the square - can't have you wandering about the city at night on your own.
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Ok girls when we are out and about on Sat at Hahndorf we can all pick up a little something for our pre drinkie s in JD and CC's room. I say we all BYO our favourite tipple . We can pick that up I am sure. I will bring Bubbles of course. If it is cold maybe Sparkling Shiraz. I am sure MF will want to bring a bottle and so on.Uni maybe likes a Red and will choose a bottle to bring. CP I think likes a white and no doubt has a favourite to contribute. Bedlem may find a great mixer in her bar fridge. No doubt there will be plenty left over so after we can gather all the leftovers out of Judy's room and move on to wherever.
Those of us who do not drink or will have only a wee bit don't bother as I am sure we can all share. There will be water on tap and if JD has not emptied her bar fridge well........
BYO glasses if you like but knowing JD she will have a supply of plastic cups.
We do not want Judy to fret nor bring a car load of stuff to cart to her room. CC need not even think about anything.
Agree?
Gert
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Oops forgot CP wasn't coming. Never mind. More Sav Blanc for us. LOL
Gert
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;D ;D Gert has stopped me from providing all the drinks and nibbles in our room CC - she has taken over ;)
OK, you win Gertrude, I'll bring 4 bottles of Moscato from my stock, some orange juice and 6 cans diet coke so anyone who wants to partake of any of my drinks is quite welcome to do so and yes I'll pick up a pack of Décor wine glasses and bring a platter & cheese knife and the crackers to go with the cheeses.
I never use the stock from hotel bar fridges Gretchen, far too expensive. I'd much rather supply my own drinks.
I have also bought you all a bottle of water for the bus trip :-)) ;D
Oh and I'm adding a bottle of Oyster Bay Savignon Blanc to my list - I know Gert will drink it and it's of no use to me.
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I'm really not sure that the drink package is going to be worth it.
This is the info they sent me -
"In addition for $15.00 per person we can look at beverage options such as;
1 x Arrival drink per person (house beer, wine,sparkling or soft drink)
1 x bottle of Red
1 x Bottle of White
Tea or Coffee"
I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean a bottle of red & one of white each.
Nope not worth it.
Gert
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;D ;D Gert has stopped me from providing all the drinks and nibbles in our room CC - she has taken over ;)
OK, you win Gertrude, I'll bring 4 bottles of Moscato from my stock, some orange juice and 6 cans diet coke so anyone who wants to partake of any of my drinks is quite welcome to do so and yes I'll pick up a pack of Décor wine glasses and bring a platter & cheese knive and the crackers to go with the cheeses.
I never use the stock from hotel bar fridges Gretchen, far too expensive. I'd much rather supply my own drinks.
I have also bought you all a bottle of water for the bus trip :-)) ;D
There is no stopping you JD. You are incorrigible and overly generous. And we all say thank you.
Gert
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It's funny, that's what Geoff used to say to me when he first met me and it was the first time anyone had ever called me incorrigible.
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Oh Judy that is nice.
No Gert haven't GROAN into my super bright and oversize pyjamas. They are going to Birdsville with me. I have a black beanie to wear with them. You will certainly be able to see me. The other lady has a Fluoro beanie. We'll make a good pair, a terrifying sight.
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Oh Judy that is nice.
No Gert haven't GROAN into my super bright and oversize pyjamas. They are going to Birdsville with me. I have a black beanie to wear with them. You will certainly be able to see me. The other lady has a Fluoro beanie. We'll make a good pair, a terrifying sight.
Don't frighten the critters cookie. We WILL need pics.
Gert
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Judy i generally have one or two glasses at most with dinner when out and ableto drink ie kid free lol... Happy to go with the flow whatever the majority decides
Great idea re drink and nibbles and goodie bag exchange in your and cc room prior to dinner 😁
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I am very happy with Gerts suggestion that we all bring a bottle to Judy's room for pre dinner drinks and can then take what's left to another room after dinner. Judy you are so generous and kind and we all appreciate everything you do but it's only fair that we contribute. I agree with Gert that those who don't drink much are very welcome to have a glass out of our bottles. We can discuss what wines to bring when we meet on Thursday night as we may all have some wines that we dislike. I detest Chardonnay and can't drink sweet wine but more or less everything else is fine. Favourites Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough area of NZ, nice bubbly and Gert introduced me to Tasmanian and it was superb. We are producing some really world class wines here in Australia and are spoilt for choice.
Soooo excited ;D
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I am very happy with Gerts suggestion that we all bring a bottle to Judy's room for pre dinner drinks and can then take what's left to another room after dinner. Judy you are so generous and kind and we all appreciate everything you do but it's only fair that we contribute. I agree with Gert that those who don't drink much are very welcome to have a glass out of our bottles. We can discuss what wines to bring when we meet on Thursday night as we may all have some wines that we dislike. I detest Chardonnay and can't drink sweet wine but more or less everything else is fine. Favourites Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough area of NZ, nice bubbly and Gert introduced me to Tasmanian and it was superb. We are producing some really world class wines here in Australia and are spoilt for choice.
Soooo excited ;D
I'm hoping that you will all be indulging in some of our brilliant South Australian wines, rather than any NZ ones, ladies!
After all, this is the wine capital of the country. :D
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I am very happy with Gerts suggestion that we all bring a bottle to Judy's room for pre dinner drinks and can then take what's left to another room after dinner. Judy you are so generous and kind and we all appreciate everything you do but it's only fair that we contribute. I agree with Gert that those who don't drink much are very welcome to have a glass out of our bottles. We can discuss what wines to bring when we meet on Thursday night as we may all have some wines that we dislike. I detest Chardonnay and can't drink sweet wine but more or less everything else is fine. Favourites Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough area of NZ, nice bubbly and Gert introduced me to Tasmanian and it was superb. We are producing some really world class wines here in Australia and are spoilt for choice.
Soooo excited ;D
I'm hoping that you will all be indulging in some of our brilliant South Australian wines, rather than any NZ ones, ladies!
After all, this is the wine capital of the country. :D
Tatachilla Sparking Shiraz do?
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Love, love, love ;D
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Definitely up for tasting some of Adelaide's finest ..if where we are eating the chef is suggesting a wine to have with each dish I'm happy to do that just not get wine to just drink for the sake of drinking if you get my meaning... However will go with the flow...
Looking forward to Adelaide weekend and catching up with you all :)
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Oops forgot CP wasn't coming. Never mind. More Sav Blanc for us. LOL
Gert
:'( :'( :'( Aw don't rub it in - I'll be there in spirit! You can think of me when you turn your head to talk and then go to take a sip from your glass, and you'll think "hmn I thought I had more in the glass than that?"
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ROFL.
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I wish I was there too.
I'll be there in spirit with CreamPuff.
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In preliminary discussions in regard to where we will eat on the Thursday night, it looks like
Pauls on Gouger Street From Orient in Pirie Street will be the venue. Katie & I can supply Entertainment vouchers and my DD will, I'm sure, hand hers over as well.
Names so far
Gert
Judy
Katie
CC
Uni
MF
Djinni
Trudy
ES
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I'm in :-*
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Are you invited CC? LOL!
gert
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Are you invited CC? LOL!
gert
:D :D :D :D :D
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Lol
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;D I know CC will be happy to just follow us wherever we go Gert, she will be on holiday and doesn't have to make too many decisions.
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Hopefully we will lead her astray!
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Maybe next year we can get MM down here!
Gert
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Sounds like a quiet group lol
Thursday night I wouldn't be able to get in until 7.30 so thinking maybe I could join you for a drink/coffee/desert?
Saturday night pre- dinner drinks sound great & happy to bring along an SA wine :)
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I'm in 2 JD
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Count me in too Judy :)
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Ill be in an aeroplane!
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Sounds like a quiet group lol
Thursday night I wouldn't be able to get in until 7.30 so thinking maybe I could join you for a drink/coffee/desert?
Saturday night pre- dinner drinks sound great & happy to bring along an SA wine :)
I don't think we will be finished that early but yes.
Gert
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Ill be in an aeroplane!
We can meet you in the bar in the hotel when you arrive Denise? :D
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Sounds like a plan MF. I will pm my mobile number before we leave. Jd's got it.
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Oh yes we will definitely have to meet Denise, the Bedlam one (2 Denises in the group) in the bar on Thursday night and thanks everyone for agreeing so readily. kmw (Kerry), it will be lovely to meet you whenever you can make it into Pauls. Look for the quiet, retiring group amongst the diners ;)
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Think i will have to changebmy forum name before i go,cant be called the Bedlam one!
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Great look forward to it ...
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That will really confuse us Denise, especially after a few drinks. We'll be right, I'll answer to anything - Judy, JD, Mum or Grandma ;D
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Ill be in an aeroplane!
We can meet you in the bar in the hotel when you arrive Denise? :D
If I am not in bed I will join you MF and Bedlem.
Gert
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That will really confuse us Denise, especially after a few drinks. We'll be right, I'll answer to anything - Judy, JD, Mum or Grandma ;D
I may not be able to answer at all .
Gert
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Hope so Gert, you have a BIG reputation to uphold.
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Ill be in an aeroplane!
We can meet you in the bar in the hotel when you arrive Denise? :D
If I am not in bed I will join you MF and Bedlem.
Gert
I wasn't expecting you not to be there to join us Gert ;D
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Have you girls been telling porkies ?
Gert
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Ill be in an aeroplane!
We can meet you in the bar in the hotel when you arrive Denise? :D
If I am not in bed I will join you MF and Bedlem.
Gert
I wasn't expecting you not to be there to join us Gert ;D
I am old after all.
Gert
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None of us are going to feel old that weekend Gretchen. I have to keep telling myself that, I've led a sheltered life for so long that this new found freedom may tire me out more than I expect. The mind may think one thing but the body may have different ideas. :-))
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Now that would be interesting lol
Dont get up to too much before i arrive.. A day late lol
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You are certainly not an OAP Gert :o
Far from it. You will be the life and soul of the party ;D
oops I mean parties ;D LOL
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It's sounding better everyday.
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None of us are going to feel old that weekend Gretchen. I have to keep telling myself that, I've led a sheltered life for so long that this new found freedom may tire me out more than I expect. The mind may think one thing but the body may have different ideas. :-))
Hope you are enjoying the new found freedom JD and my philosophy is that age is just a number ;D
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I haven't spread my wings much MF, life still revolves around Geoff but that whole week will be a bit different and I intend enjoying every minute of it ;D
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You deserve it Judy.
How is Geoff going? Edit.. My ipad finger isnt working very well today.
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Very good thanks Denise, still eating well, refusing all medication, and a little confused. He loves it when I turn up to visit, just seems to hang out for that moment each day.
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I haven't spread my wings much MF, life still revolves around Geoff but that whole week will be a bit different and I intend enjoying every minute of it ;D
Spread those wings Judy and keep flapping them ;D
You deserve the break and fun :)
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Good to hear he is eating well. Nice that he is well looked after and close enough that you can pop in.
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Thank you girls, just keep an eye on me at the forumfest to make sure I don't flap the wings too much ;D
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Thank you girls, just keep an eye on me at the forumfest to make sure I don't flap the wings too much ;D
LOL! Not possible JD . We will have fun thanks to your organisation assisted by Amanda, Katie and all you other Adelaide gals
Gert
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I echo that Gert :)
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me 2, Thanks to all of the Adelaide girls for all that they are doing xoxoxoxox :-*
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Yes, thanks so much all of you Adelaide girls
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We are all going to have a great time :D
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Frank and DS have been nagging me to change where I am staying, I have cancelled my booking at the mantra and now I am staying with all of u lovely ladies
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Yippee ;D
Great news Uni
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Smart move.
Gert
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Good uni... Yay:)
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Uni, I am so pleased to hear that news. Still staying there 4 nights?
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yes I am JD
I was trying to save frank some $$$$$$ ;D
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Commendable Uni but you will feel more a part of the group by staying with us all and I'm sure the family will be more comfortable with us all being able to keep an eye on each other. Djinni will still be at the hotel for a few nights afterwards with work commitments.
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yes I am JD
I was trying to save frank some $$$$$$ ;D
Why? Work hard play hard I say.
Gert
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Count me in for Thursday night please Judy.
Great news Uni :)
Sooo exciting. Can't wait to meet you all.
Many thanks to the Adelaide girls who are doing such fantastic job of organising :-* :-* :-*
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yes I am JD
I was trying to save frank some $$$$$$ ;D
Why? Work hard play hard I say.
Gert
I dont work ;D
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Did you hear what you just said uni? You must be one of the hardest working women on the forum. Worth more than gold to Frank. He values you so just enjoy.
Gert
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Did you hear what you just said uni? You must be one of the hardest working women on the forum. Worth more than gold to Frank. He values you so just enjoy.
Gert
Couldn't have said it any better, Gert :o
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i am really LOL
years ago i would agree with you Gert
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Years ago still count. I have been married 48 years and trust me they count!!!!
Gert
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The more years the more they count ;)
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Hi girls, I've been absent for few days & just popped back in for a look to see how things are going. I notice that Pauls was the restaurant chosen for dinner on Thursday night. Any particular reason for that? While they serve good, fresh seafood that's all it is. Just fish or prawns and scallops fried or grilled with chips. I'm sure we can do better than that.
There is a great modern Chinese restaurant not far from the hotel that has some wonderful food including a signature fish dish that is to die for. It is fish cooked in boiling oil which has been spiced with about 20 different kinds of peppers and chillis. I am totally chilli-phobic and avoid it like the plague usually, but this dish is stunning - only mildly hot-spicy, but the fish is silky and tasty beyond your wildest dreams. They have plenty of other dishes on the menu that will tempt, too.
Just a suggestion.
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Paul's was chosen as Judy wanted to finalise the restaurant for Thurs night and none of us foreigners knew where so I suggested Pauls as a middle of the road easy access whatever.
Having said that Amanda I m sure no one really is fussed where but I am with you I want THAT FISH. So they can all go to Paul's and you and I can have the FISH. lol! My guess is that everyone will want to go to this place .I am guessing From Orient Amanda.
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Yep, From Orient, Gretchen & just a hop, skip and a jump from the hotel.
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That fish dish sounds amazing :D
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I say let us be amazed.
Gert
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Great idea
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Click on View menu on this (http://www.urbanspoon.com/cities/336-adelaide/restaurants/1630210-from-orient/menu) site. This restaurant is also in the Entertainment Book using the gold card and not a voucher but with the same deal of 25% off up to $40 in value with a max of 3 cards being used.
Thoughts please everyone. Amanda are you joining us at the hotel on Thursday night?
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Sounds good to me!
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ok by me
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I'm sure everyone will want to stick together so it looks like a change of venue is in the air girls ;D Going with the flow makes life easier ;)
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And it is walking distance .
Maybe we can have a 'free" night Friday and regroup for breakfast before the tour.
Gert
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I agree Gert, Friday night lends itself to a free night after our 3 venues are visited. Some people will want to shop in Rundle Mall I imagine and not have a formal meal.
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Sounds good Judy :)
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i bet we will all end up been together on friday night ;D
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I have put the retreat dates and also Chookie's lunch date into my iPad calendar so that I can think about you all. I will send happy thoughts to you. For Chookie's lunch I expect to be around Marree and on the retreat weekend in Birdsville and surrounds. If I have coverage I will send a message via Judy's phone to you all. If that is ok with you Judy?
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Good idea cookie. We could face time in Adelaide !
If anyone has an I phone or sim in their IPad we could face time at chookies to wave hi.
Gert
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Sounds good to me Cookie.
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. We could face time in Adelaide !
Gert
You know those times when initially your eye just catches certain words :o :-)) ??? This is what I saw . . and thought "OMG! What are they up to now ??? And who's going to post all that bail ??? ???
;D ;D
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:D :D :D It could still well happen GF if Gert leads us astray ;)
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ROFL ;D ;D ;D
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It sounds good. As I said if we are in Birdsville all will be well. Our next spot is Cordillo Downs and I'm certain there will be no coverage there. Not sure about Innamincka.
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I've added Trudy and ES to Thursday's dinner and made the time 7pm to accommodate ES.
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I've added Trudy and ES to Thursday's dinner and made the time 7pm to accommodate ES.
Is that two more goodie bags then Judy?
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No Gretchen, they're on that list but I only found out today they will be joining us for dinner Thurs too.
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Oh read it wrong Judy. Thurs night . Yay. More the more merry we will be.. All good friends and jolly good companeeeeee!
Gert!
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I think everyone is there thurs night except for moi lol.. Dont forget about me friday mornin lol :)
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Don't worry Kim, yesterday Trudy confirmed she and her DH will be picking you up from your early flight.
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I won't be there for anything Thursday Frozzie, get in late. You and I can be the newbys
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Sounds good to me bedlam .. Good to know im not the only one 😜
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I'm just so glad you can it make it, even if it won't be for the full time!! Can't wait!!!
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Me too trudy... Very much looking forward to seeing you and wayne again.. Not long now!! :)
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9 sleeps to go before heading off to Adelaide. So very, very exciting :) :) :)
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I think dh is going to go into meltdown having the kids for 3 days by himself lol.. I will be enjoying myself 😄😄😄
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He'll just appreciate you all the more when you return :P
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We will see men are slow learners lol
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think he's a treasure for just being willing to do it, Kim!! ;D ;D He'll be fine!
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Treasure yes he isbut i do everythingfor him the rest of the time and its not often I leave him withthe kids except for this month lol... He has already told them he will be taking them out alot and told me the house will be a mess when I get back but hey as long as they have fun :)
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Kim, you've just described my house!
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At least if they go out a lot Frozzie, that might reduce some mess lol ........... My DH is exactly the same. I crack it though if I come home to a mess.
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Lol es 😁
Debbie i gave up cracking it ages ago.. Doesnt change anything in this house.. 😁😄😄 but good point re less mess lol.. One can hope :)
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I have changed my flight leaving Perth , am now joining mama Fergie and will arrive around 2pm I think.
Much more civilised!
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So pleased as now you don't miss out on our first night Denise although we would have happily met you in the bar for a drink after dinner.
Great news and we can chit chat on the flights :D
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good that your going earlier bedlam..i cant arrive earlier as DH is already taking a day off..cant ask him for anymore but happy that im coming even if it is only on the friday morn
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You will still have 3 full days with us Kim and your DH won't know what's hit him!!!
Men have no concept of what it's like to be with the kids all day.
Looking forward to finally meeting you and everyone else. Can't wait ;)
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That's great Denise. I hope we can fit 4 ladies into the Corolla with luggage and a few other essential boxes. How big are your suitcases going to be ladies?
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Offload the boxes to me Judy and I'll bring them in.
People and clothes take preference!
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OK, thanks Katie :-* :-*
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im gathering one of those boxes is mine jd..woops... thankyou Katie :)
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Sorry to disrupt plans but I hadn't even thought of changing my flight until MF suggested. What a clever lady. Much better time to arrive and nice not taxiing late. And can come to dinner Thursday . Frozzie never you mind, we will catch you up.
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im not too worried denise..would have been nice to get there at the same time as everyone but it is what it is..Lucky im even going....plus like mf said..im there for three days so thats enough time to catch up ;D ;D ;D
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It's getting closer lovely ladies.
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Boohoo, wish I was coming too. Much more fun than sitting on a plane for 14 hours.
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Boohoo, wish you were coming too, and that I could join you in Victoria this weekend.
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Ditto andchookie we will all be thinking of you and wishingyou were there :)
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Same here as I wish I was going to Victoria this weekend and that Chookie was coming to Adelaide.
Another time, another place?
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Boohoo, wish I was coming too. Much more fun than sitting on a plane for 14 hours.
Chookie you are being modest. That flight will be a joy believe me. Time really will fly!
Gert
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Have fun with this meet up, wish I was there with you all. :D
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Gert, don't believe a word from you. First flight I did years ago, following a Fear of Flying Course, a hostess sat with me for the flight. They put me in first class and fed me oysters and champers during the flight. LOL.
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You spoilt little puppy Chookie, are things as bad now as they used to be?
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I am also green and wishing I could be there, mainly to meet you Chookie,can imagine the laughter and conversation. Next time!
Have a wonderful get together and post some photos for the rest of us,please
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Gert, don't believe a word from you. First flight I did years ago, following a Fear of Flying Course, a hostess sat with me for the flight. They put me in first class and fed me oysters and champers during the flight. LOL.
And your problem was???? ROFLMAO!
Gert
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Boohoo, wish I was coming too. Much more fun than sitting on a plane for 14 hours.
Chookie you are being modest. That flight will be a joy believe me. Time really will fly!
Gert
ROFL.
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There - done it!
At long last have remembered to check in to the Crowne for Thursday night. See you there girls!!
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Looking forward to meeting you Amanda :D
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That's everyone done now, looking forward to it girls.
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There - done it!
At long last have remembered to check in to the Crowne for Thursday night. See you there girls!!
Nose you is busy but About time girl! ;D ;D ;D
Gert
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enjoy your get together forum friends! :)
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I've just booked From Orient for 7pm Thursday 15th August for 12 people.
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That's great Judy. Can't believe it's only a few days away.
How was your holiday GHM? Good to have you back ;D
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I've just booked From Orient for 7pm Thursday 15th August for 12 people.
Yum yum.
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I've just booked From Orient for 7pm Thursday 15th August for 12 people.
Well done Judy - I'm looking forward to it.
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after today i am really really happy that i am going ;D
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I am very happy to be going too Uni :)
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Please remind us Judy how much money we owe you so we all have the right notes. You are not a cash machine!
Gert
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Good thinking Gert :)
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Just $40 for the bus trip girls.
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Thanks Judy :D
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Thanks Gert and Judy :)
So exciting and so much to do before Thursday.
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Just to wish you all a fabulous time, have been thinking of you all, but lifes been crazy crazy here. No cooking just living out of the freezer :oWe leave friday for our 8 week trip.
Love & safe travels & HAVE FUN.
Hugs to all
Hally
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Hi Hally, such an adventure awaits you and the family - have a great time and enjoy the break.
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Have a lovely break and holiday hally xx
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I have missed you Hally,have a great holiday.
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To all of you lovely ladies getting ready to head to Adelaide for Forum Fest 2013; Have a lovely time. :)
I am sorry that I won't be seeing you all this year. :'(
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Not long now. You must be so excited. I am for you and will be with you in spirit. ( actually it will be more like a glass of rosé). I wish you all the most enjoyable weekend possible. Not that you need the good wishes, you will have so much fun. Love to you all.
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Have a great trip Hally!!
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have a great time away Hally , i hope u have been well :-*
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Hally, have a great time and enjoy every minute.
Forum Fest girls , enjoy the excellent company, show CC what it is all about and eat and enjoy the beautiful products of SA.
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Hally.. You've been missed!!! Hope you have a wow of a trip and come back all refreshed and relaxed!!! Safe travelling!!
Everyone going to the forumfest, safe travelling and have an absolutely marvellous time with CC and Judy. I'm still recovering from fantasising all about the Cherokee weekend with Chookie and Ral!
Chookie and Ral... I don't know how you do it!! Have a wonderful trip.. I hope it brings you all the experiences you're hoping for!! How long will you be away?
Sincerely hope also you get an opportunity here and there to post and let us know how you're doing!
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Just a question girls - can you buy Crio Bru in Adelaide. CC is wanting some to take home. We are making a list of things she wants to look for at the market or elsewhere.
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I can get her some I think Judy - it is sold at the Organic Market in Stirling.
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Jd on the crio bru website there are only two sa stockists but the adelaide girls would know.. Tenina would also know as she is the australian supplier of crio bru
SA
Good Living Organics
23 Liverpool Street
PORT LINCOLN
The Organic Market & Cafe
5 Druid Ave
STIRLING
(08) 8339 4835
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That would be great thanks Karen, CC would appreciate a packet if you are able to find the time to do so and the choice of flavour is in your hands as she has never tasted it. CC has also just added to her list, some of your lemon myrtle leaves as she loved the ice-cream last night. Is there a way of drying them for the return journey? Thanks Karen and you too Kim, xx
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CC's pamper day results.
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Jd tenina mentioned during her class that she suggested cavalla crio for first timers or if you are a coffee drinker and her preferred blend is vega real crio...
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The crio bru is no problem - I have to go to the Organic Market anyway.
The lemon myrtle leaves I am not so sure. I dont think the leaves can be used to make ice-cream once they are dried. When dried and powdered they can be added to cakes, biscuits and slices, but I dont think it would work in the icecream anymore.
I can certainly bring along a bag of fresh leaves which CC can take with her back to Sydney, and they would probably be dry by the time she had to go back to the UK. Worth a try!
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The crio bru is no problem - I have to go to the Organic Market anyway.
The lemon myrtle leaves I am not so sure. I dont think the leaves can be used to make ice-cream once they are dried. When dried and powdered they can be added to cakes, biscuits and slices, but I dont think it would work in the icecream anymore.
I can certainly bring along a bag of fresh leaves which CC can take with her back to Sydney, and they would probably be dry by the time she had to go back to the UK. Worth a try!
Thank you Karen :-* :-*
I might try substituting fresh lemongrass to flavour the ice cream.I was so impressed by your recipe.
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Have a great holiday Hally.
Looking good girls. Hope you all have a wonderful time in SA.
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The crio bru is no problem - I have to go to the Organic Market anyway.
The lemon myrtle leaves I am not so sure. I dont think the leaves can be used to make ice-cream once they are dried. When dried and powdered they can be added to cakes, biscuits and slices, but I dont think it would work in the icecream anymore.
I can certainly bring along a bag of fresh leaves which CC can take with her back to Sydney, and they would probably be dry by the time she had to go back to the UK. Worth a try!
Thank you Karen :-* :-*
I might try substituting fresh lemongrass to flavour the ice cream.I was so impressed by your recipe.
Actually CC, I have just googled other recipes for lemon myrtle ice-cream, it seems like the dried powdered stuff would work just fine. Just substitute 1 tsp of the dried stuff to the cream mixture instead of infusing the leaves into the cream.
I also found a recipe for a lemon myrtle and macadamia nut cheesecake that I might just have to try ;D ;D
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Karen the cheesecake sounds yummy.
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Karen the cheesecake sounds yummy.
http://bellyrumbles.com/lemon-myrtle-cheesecake-recipe/
Yummy indeed - who is going to be first to make it??
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Will probably buy the ingredients Friday, then wait not so patiently, for my leaves to dry :)
Thanks for the link Karen.
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I had a stack of them dried and powdered, but used them all up in a special baking project on Monday. Those coming to Adelaide for the forum fest will probably see the end-result ;) ;)
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Ooh how exciting.
Just don't forget to photograph the special specials for the rest of us please Karen.
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Ummmm. Can't wait for that Karen. ...
I will be an absolute pain in the butt for taking snaps with my iPad as it is easier than the phone for posting. They won't be good but will tell it like it is I hope. Someone has already requested a pic from the toilet of the aircraft. Maybe not ! Cheeky one!
Gert
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Gretchen, what time do you get in?
I'm hoping to be at the Crowne by about 4.30-5.00 - which, by my estimation is gin time!
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Lots of photos please Gert! Loved all the photos from Chookie's place. I felt we were partaking in all the lunch time activities!
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Amanda we will almost all be in there by then. Gert arrives early and Karen is picking her and Gayle up, going back for Uni around lunchtime and CC and I are picking the 2 WA girls up at 2 pm.
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CC, love the result of your pampering :)
The excitement is building up....! This is the first forum fest for me. Will virtually follow the proceedings closely. Hope the "live" streaming works ;D
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Hope I'm not sitting next to him.
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Gert
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Gretchen, what time do you get in?
I'm hoping to be at the Crowne by about 4.30-5.00 - which, by my estimation is gin time!
I should get to the hotel about 1000. Is that G & T time?
Gert
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I hope you are not sitting next to him too ;D
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:o not nice ladies ;D
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Were you sitting next to him Gert?
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See you soon everyone.I'm like a kid on Christmas morning,very excited :D
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Very exciting, leaving home in 45 minutes.
Gert think positive, you will not be sitting next to him!
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Safe travels today everyone & look forward to meeting you all at the restaurant tonight.
I'm working today & then my little girl has her 12 month injections. Definitely be at the restaurant by 7.30.
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Very excited here too ladies and leaving here shortly too.
See you all soon ;D
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Have a fantastic time everyone, which I could be there with you all, but not to be this year. I'll be following you all on here through Gert's photos.
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I'm on my way to the airport to pick up the first arrivals ;D ;D
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CC the results of the pampering look great and you look so happy and refreshed.
Karen, the cheesecake sounds nice and your project interesting
Gert, really hope you were seated next to him. Hope your flight was good
To all going to the forum get together have a wonderful time and can't wait to start seeing some photos come through. I had such a lovely day last Sunday I'm very jealous that I ended up being home and not in Adelaide.
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Have a lovely time everyone, looking forward to the photos!
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Karen did u get onto uni??? She texted me and only just got msg as didn't look at my phone... So hope she got onto u??
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Have a wonderful time everyone. Will follow your photos as you go. Don't drink too much otherwise you won't know what you and we would've already seen it ;D ;D ;D
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Gayle and I are in DJ's after coffee.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/remenu9e.jpg)
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Gretchen - I left a message for you on your phone.
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Gert, if you had walked down that arcade in the photo you would have found the Haighs chocolate shop ;D ;D ;D
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Hello! You think we would have missed it?
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Gretchen - I left a message for you on your phone.
Finally looked at the phone. Thanks. See ya later on.
Gert
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Uni safely delivered to the hotel, and last seen chatting happily with Gert and Gayle :-)
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Just wanting to wish everyone a wonderful time.
Marie
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Good to hear x
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MF and Bedlam's plane has just landed, now to recognise each other.
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Late lunch.
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Gert
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Hotel looks very swish! Love the bubbles for lunch, good start to the weekend.
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Welcome to Adelaide everyone!
Lunch looks lovely.
Wish I wasn't stuck at work or I would join you.
See you all soon ;D
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Here they are.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/e8y9u4eh.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/epu2y7az.jpg)
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Will be there tomorrow.. Cant wait...Enjoy today..x
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Reading the schedule.
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Gert
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Amanda arrives.
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Gert
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I'm sulking again.😩 I'm still sulking about having to miss lunch last Sunday
I wish I could be there In Adelaide I'm already making hints to hubby about next year 🙊
I hope you all have the most wonderful time
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Thanks for the photos, Gert. BooHoooooooooooooooo
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Bedlam already shouting at the waiter "MORE"
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And a late addition for the dinner Sat night. After seeing these photos, DH says he couldn't resist the opportunity to spend an evening with such gorgeous women ;D ;D ;D ;D and will be coming for dinner too.
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Lol... Looks like your all having fun.. Cant wait to join you tomorrow xx
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That's great news Karen- i'll tell my DH ;D
Can't wait to meet everyone at dinner tonight I'd rather be having a drink with everyone now rather that at DS's swimming lesson. >:(
Patience is a virtue ;)
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Looks like so much fun! Thanks for all the photos Gert!
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Coffee and drinks before dinner
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Girls have a wonderful weekend. I know you will. I would love to be with you and send all my best wishes and love for an exciting time.
We leave Birdsville in the morning so I probably won't be able to catch up on the 'goings on' until we get to Broken Hill in about 6 days.
Have fun. Xx
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You all look you like you are having such a great time. I'm very jealous.
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Me too!
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Thanks for the photos, Gert. BooHoooooooooooooooo
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Jealous too. Have a wonderful time ladies.
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I'm home now on the couch, but I had the most fabulous meal (thanks Amanda) with great company. Can't wait for the rest of the weekend
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A wonderful day here with everyone and lovely to meet so many lovely ladies.
Dinner was first class and can't wait for the rest of the weekend to begin.. :D
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One of the best Chinese Restaurants in Adelaide From Orient.
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Gert
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What goes on tour stays on tour. LOL!
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A good night was had by all.
Gert
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Thank you Amanda for the incredible, meal. Thank you judy for your incredible organisation. What a wonderful day.
Gert
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Guess
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Guess again.
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Checked in and waiting at airport.. Not feeling great but going anyway.. See u soon x
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Looks such fun, enjoy.....
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great photos, have fun
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What goes on tour stays on tour. LOL!
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A good night was had by all.
Gert
not feeling the best this morning :-))
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Breakfast
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Gert
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The food looks amazing and looks like you are all having a great time. Enjoy the day ahead.
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Very envious of you all. Have the best time everyone, and think of all the rest of us who would love to be with you but can't be.
Thanks for all the photos, even if we don't know who everyone is, just seeing the happy smiling faces is enough for us to know you are all having a ball.
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Looks like your all having a ball.
Xxx
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Coffee with newly arrived Frozzie at Zuma's in the Adelaide Market
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Gert
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Lovely to see that Frozzie has arrived safely!
Hope you are all enjoying the market tour - dont eat too much, leave room for chocolate later on ;)
Not sure if anyone will check this post in time, but for those wanting to go on the Haighs tour this afternoon, I will be waiting in the car outside Zumas cafe at 1pm, and I can take up to 6 passengers.
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I'm reading you Karen. We're just having a bite to eat and a drink so on time here.
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I could not talk them into the pub so we are forced to drink COFFEE?
Gert
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OMG, I love that market. Looks like everyone is having a great time. Terrific. ;D ;D ;D :-)) :-)) :-))
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have fun
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Gert trying to decide between the heels and the flats :-)
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Decision time.
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Lovely ladies at dinner last night
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And more lovely ladies
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Gert was hungry :-)
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Check out the guy in the background eating a little slice of watermelon
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Surely Gert went with the red?
That guy must really like his watermelon ;D
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Great photos!!!! Great time by all !! Love the small slice of watermelon!! Thanks MF!! ;D
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Lovely photo of Gert and Uni
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Surely Gert went with the red?
I hope Gert went with the red too :D
I'm not seeing any photos of purchases from Haighs or Gaganis ??? ??? Too busy eating and drinking to post maybe :-)) :-))
Wear the woolies and bring the brollies tomorrow ladies - its cold up in the Hills.
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Which color did you decide on Gert? Looks like you are all enjoying yourselves. Love the market photos. My mouth was watering with all those cheese. Keep those photo's coming.
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Great photos. Looks like your having a great time
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Gert trying to decide between the heels and the flats :-)
The heels Gert!
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its weird - I can't see the photo's that MF posted ???
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That's strange CP as we can see them and actually Gert and I have been trying to make them smaller but we can't.
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nup still can't see them. others can so it must be something to do with me. I can see all the photo's on the previous pages tho
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I can see the photos but must have missed the heels vs the flats - I would definitely go the heels, I've got a pair almost the same but a little bit of a darker blue.
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Central market photos take me back to my childhood - only things missing are fish lollies & fritz! Thanks for sharing ladies - enjoying the ride!
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Dinner uni Bedlam Frozzie And MF
Which meal belongs to ??
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Great photos girls. Love the cheese shop. Food looks amazing, as do you girls. Hope Gert went with the red shoes.
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More great photos, thanks. You all look like you are eating your way around SA.
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Great photos. Wish I was there.
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This is a painting in the pub . We think it looks like uni. Classic beauty.
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Having a fabulous evening here wit Uni, Frozzie, Bedlam and Fert.
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Typo meant to say Gert ;D
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We're watching the football girls, are you still at dinner?
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We just got back Judy and all in our rooms.
Had a fun evening :D
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Have just received a phone call from Adelaide... I do think chaperones are now required for certain fest attendees!!! I hereby apply for the job!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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You got the job GF ;D
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I will have what they are having!! ;D ;D ;D
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Now I know you are all home safe, I can run a bath. Goodnight girls, see you a brekky. Xx
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On my way MF... Be advised that certain fest attendees are now hereby confined to their rooms until Saturday morning....IYKWIM. ;) ;D ;D
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Hurry GF LOL ;D
Enjoy your bath JD see you in the morning :D
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Off to sleep.. Night all .. What Times breaky lol?
Jd relax and enjoy x
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I'm not in my room!
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You wouldnt be!! Your not indulging in little yellow cups by any chance 😄😄😄
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I think a full band of bagpipes and bass drums at breakfast would be the perfect beginning to the day, don't you agree, MF? I'll book them now!! ;D ;D
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Brekky is 6.30am onwards but we are meeting in the foyer just before 9 am Kim.
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Can someone help Gert find her room?? Poor girl is lost and needs help!! ;D ;D
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No the little yellow cups are still in their wrapper.
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Can someone help Gert find her room?? Poor girl is lost and needs help!! ;D ;D
I think I am on floor 2/3/4? Stuck in the elevator.
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That would be perfect start to the day GF ;D
Where are you Gert if not in your room ???
Maybe Gert has the little yellow cups all to herself somewhere :D
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What hotel are we?
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Brekky is 6.30am onwards but we are meeting in the foyer just before 9 am Kim.
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6:30am..... This I would really like to see!!! ;D ;D
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You were in the corridor of the 8th floor of Crowne Plaza Adelaide last time I saw you Gert ???
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Gert's gone walkabout!!! Need search party!! Any volunteers?!?!?! Lol
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No problem I am at the Hilton .
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LOL.... Coming to join you ;D
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Having breakfast with my Kribbitt and the paper.
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Feeling sorry for the lonely breakfast pics... We all came to join you :)
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Shopping yesterday :)
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Busy from haighs.. Choc covered cashews, raisins and berries and a few other little bits for the kids... Oh and dark choc freckles :)
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Buys from the market plus a sélection of sheeps cheeseS from the smelly cheese shop and some small Foods for dh from a local producer :)
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Lastly some buys from gaganis ...
Today off to the hills :)
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Looks like gaganis has lots of good ingredients!
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Stopping off for a coffee and Check out the hot choc at cocolat..
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Looks like youare all having a pretty hard day of it then??
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Terribly hard Day...😁😁😁
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And the cap...
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This is Judy and CC's meal
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Thanks for sharing, looks like you are having a great time. What is on those platters?
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I don't know how they are going to eat dinner tonight,
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Gert tells fibs, CC and I have had a pasty further down the road LOL. I doubt any of the fest girls have ordered something that big with us going out for a big meal tonight.
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Help!!! What do you call people attending a forum fest . . "festers" . . . "festerers" :o :-)) ???
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Narrator Goldfish! Gert makes a good Narrator! ;D
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Judging by the amount and quality of the food in the photos I would call them "Feasters".
Looks like great fun despite the cold weather.
Enjoy!
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Bootobethin- you nailed it!!! ;D. Thank you!!! Lol
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We are all getting beautiful for the dinner party.
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Have a great night!!!
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Great photos.
Frozzie love your buys. yummy.
Have a great night.
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Lovely pics. Have a great time. Wish I was there.
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I'm enjoying watching you all enjoying yourselves :) thanks for posting the pics
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Feasters you are!!!! Fabulous photos .. Thank you!!! Next best thing to being there... Raising a glass of red to you all as we speak!! ;D
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In what way is Isreali cous cous different? Bigger? Love the beetroot salad - looks very tasty!
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The thorn looks very pleased ;D
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Someone asked Judy if she wanted a rudely named cocktail.
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Haha (and did she say yes?)
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After inhaling a Midori Slice JD says "That's how you do it'"
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JD, you go girl!!! You show them how it's done!!! ;D ;D ;D
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When Matt Lucas saw Denise he had to have his photo taken with her. Lovely guy. Beautiful gal.
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I love him! Now I'm truly jealous :D
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Denise had this lovely lobster ravioli but it was dusted with nutmeg which was odd . We are thinking it must have been a mistake and should have been pepper but it was definitely brown and nutmeg..
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The lamb was nice but very fatty and the cous cous and Chickpea salad was interesting.
The sweets were yum.
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Having breakfast while watching Kevin 747 security guys hop about in the cold waiting for him.
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CC did you lose your glasses when reading the menu? You were doing what I used to do but my arms aren't long enough any more!!!
Fab to see what you're all up to. Internet showed me the pics tonight hooray!
Thanks for posting. Feasterers is a great name!
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Having breakfast while watching Kevin 747 security guys hop about in the cold waiting for him.
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Oh I need to see a photo of Gert and Uni with K-Rudd :D :D :D :D
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No thank you Karen. In a taxi on the way to the airport. He was leaving the car running using up our tax dollars in petrol to keep himself warm.
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Have a safe flight gert ... Thanks for the laughs xx
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Have a safe flight home Gert.
It was lovely to meet you!
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Have a great flight Gert - it was a pleasure to meet you !!!
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Thank you all for your good wishes. Glad to leave the hotel before the circus starts with Kevin. Be careful when you step out of the lift you might slip on all the money Kevin is tossing around in Adelaide.
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Thanks for all the fun and laughter Gert and hope you have a safe flight home :D
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Sitting at the airport reflecting on the wonderful Forum Fest 2013.
The organisation was spot on.
The hotel was spot on.
The fun was spot on.
The company was absolutely wonderful and I mean each and every one of you. We are an incredible group and an inspiring gaggle of smart fun gals, confident in our own skin and nary a bitch among us. Well there may have been moments!. It is truly a privilege to know and spend time with such a group and we are lucky to have found each other.
The goodies I am taking home are awesome but not as awesome as my memories.
To all our absent friends I say make a plan to join our Forum Fest next year, possibly in Hobart and possibly in October. Yeah we had a square table discussion and decided that we should try another State to give more people an opportunity. Who knows maybe on to Sydney and up to Cairns in years to follow.
When Drover Jess has her B & B up and running we could even go there. LOL! One thing for sure is that we will keep this thing going.
Safe journey girls.
Gert
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Kerry, Denise, my DH and Judy before dinner.
My DH had a wonderful time last night and he said "what a fabulous group of girls!"
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Just having a drink in bed Gretchen, late breakfast for us today. Thanks for coming to Adelaide and for the gifts, you know you left that bottle of wine I gave you in my bedroom? The kids will love your gift pack.
Had so many laughs last night our jaws were aching, it was a memorable evening indeed.
Behave yourself on the plane, you must be so tired so I'm sure that won't be difficult. Catch you again next time. xxxx
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Oh my goodness Judy was that my bottle and I didn't drink it!! I am please you are enjoying it in bed this morning LOL!
Pity about the weather and I think of you and Denise when I land home in 29 degree heat!
It was a wonderful time for us all Judy Dawn so take a bow,
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I see you lurking MM. Are you planning on joining us next year? LOL!
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Hi Gert,
I really do hope so. I loved all the photos and your lovely comments. Thanks for making this place such fun.
MM xx
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Safe flight home Gert, if it wasn't so wet I walk to the airport for a coffee. I'll wave when your flight takes off :)
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Hi Gert,
I really do hope so. I loved all the photos and your lovely comments. Thanks for making this place such fun.
MM xx
I m but one if many MM. Be great if you and your family could have a holiday Down Under!
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To all of the wonderful ladies at the ForumFest - thank you so much for the wonderful treats in our goodie bags. I had such fun going through my bag again this morning, with "ooh and aahs and yums" from DH and the boys. Such wonderful, creative and generous ideas. I will have so much fun using all of the things in the bag, and each time I do, it will bring back memories of wonderful friends and a great weekend :-* :-* :-*
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Have a safe flight Gert. It was so nice to finally meet up with you and hopefully this will be the start of many more catchups.
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Have a good flight home, Gert - hope there's room to put your feet up and relax!! ;D Thanks for all the photos and commentary . . it really was the next best thing to being there. (Rumour has it that K07 is having a bit of a hissy fit that he missed his photo op with you!! It'll take some time for him to get over it from what I hear . . . . :-)) ;) ;D)
Can't say how great it is to see JD looking so relaxed and dare I say, radiant, in that last photo!!! Brought a tear to my eye I must say!!! this is just wonderful, Judy, for you to be able to go to Chookie's last weekend . . and now this!! Brilliant!! Just over the moon for you!!
Just having a drink in bed Gretchen,
Glad it was your wine, Gert . . and not another midori :-)) ;) ;D ;D (There was a great afternoon of Japanese activities (origami, games, calligraphy, and a tea ceremony) at school on Friday . . I even learned that "Midori" in Japanese means "green" -so there you go!)
I believe it's High Tea this afternoon? More photos please!! :-* :-* :-*
MM - every action has some consequence . . . and this wonderfully unique consequence from your action of a few years ago would never have happened. . you should stand for an acclamation from us all!! As a friend of mine used to say . . . "Whoever would have thunk it!!" lol
For all you FFF's (read Forum Fest Feasters) for 2013 - best wishes for a safe and smooth journey back home!! - :D :D :-* :-*
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You've summed it up so well, for us non-attendees GF :)
The goodie bag sounds so delightful. Photos, ladies?
Have a safe journey home.
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It's been great reading about all your adventures in Adelaide. Hope you've all had a great time and safe travels everyone.
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Uni says "where's Gert? Here's your coffee!"
B for b**tch!!
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Actually no, she's changed her mind - it's her coffee.
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Lovely rain here
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iPad time in the coffee shop whilst we wait for the rain to pass
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B For buggered I am. LOL,
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How beautifully elegant is that!! Thanks for the photo Katie! :D
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That look wonderful. There is absolutely nothing in my fridge to eat? Double wonderful. Hope you all had a wonderful. Afternoon High Tes
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Looks like a great time was had by all. Loved the photo of you'se looking at your digital devices. It's amusing when the common complaint is about the youth being surgically attached to their phones & tablets :)
This is Judy and CC's meal
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Gert those look utterly scrumptious though I couldn't imagine getting even close to the end of eating it.
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Yup Tarsis we did have that discussion,......several times ;D ;D
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What a beautiful spread Jo and Judy. Lovely setting and yummy looking food.
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I've had a wonderful weekend, which has sadly now ended. Many thanks to Jo for her generosity and hospitality today. She has the most amazing house and provided us with a delicious high tea with the help of Judy.
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Looks like you all had a fantastic time, my mouth is watering looking at all the pics of food, especially that fabulous afternoon tea.
Look forward to sharing some of that gorgeous Qld weather with you tomorrow, Gert!
A few faces I don't recognise, any chance of some names?
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emerald Sue those photos are gold. So wish I could have been there. What a lovely arvo tea for CC Aussie style. Thank you JO.
Is everyone one their way home now?
Deedub you will love the sunshine and warmth up here. Are you packed?
Had to make scrambled eggs to eat as there is nothing else. Could have gone for the baked beans but saving them for breakfast! Shopping tomorrow and back into the hum drum after an exciting fun filled weekend.
Thanks Sue for the pics. Djinni be sure to pick up some French Earl Grey from T2 before you leave. Katie and Karen thanks for bringing your cuties last night. Thanks uni for sharing your "moves". LOL!
CC and Judy get some sleep! You have worked hard enough.
Anyone run into Kevin?
Only 1920 and I am ready for bed.
Cheers,
Gert
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You all look and sound like you had a wonderful time. Wish I could have been there, hopefully next year.
Thanks for keeping us updated and thanks for the laughs but I'm pretty sure that a lot of what happened in SA stayed in SA 🙈🙉🙊
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Hi forumfesters and all our followers - we had a great weekend in spite of the weather conditions. If it rained heavily we stayed in a coffee shop otherwise we managed to get out and about and buy heaps of stuff wherever we went. It was an absolute joy to finally be part of a forumfest but by golly CC and I are tired little ladies tonight and food is the last thing on our minds. Still have some unpacking to do but thanks everyone for all the lovely items in our goodie bags, the loads of laughs we had and the wonderful companionship from you all. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself at Jo's today to finish things off and those who flew out today, I hope you all had a great flight home. Off to look at my photos to see if there is anything different to post.
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Everyone seemed surprised at how small I was, must admit I was too whilst I was amongst these much taller ladies. Had to have this photo taken to prove how short I am and one with my DD to show that she is 'normal' height ;D
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Everyone seemed surprised at how small I was, must admit I was too whilst I was amongst these much taller ladies. Had to have this photo taken to prove how short I am and one with my DD to show that she is 'normal' height ;D
Judy there is nothing "normal" about DD. She is stunning. You and I however, are pretty normal. ;D
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Thanks Gretchen, lovely thing to say about Jo. Thanks for the goodie bag for the GKs, they were very pleased to receive their own special little bag and were also very interested in what came out of the big goody bag too. We missed you there today.
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Would have loved to meet them . Hope they didn't drive you nuts with the thingy's ! Hope you can spend more time with them now that Geoff is settled. I am sure he was on all our minds and wishing him the best while wishing you,the time to share yourself with us.
Gert
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Wonderful photos girls. It looks like you had. Blast. Thanks for sharing.
When you get a chance, would love to see and hear about the goodie bags......pretty please :)
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CC and I called in to see Geoff on the way home. He was happy to see us, had not had any visitors today according to the book but no complaints from him. I showed him a few photos and he offered CC his tea because he didn't want it :D
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Judy I recognise that shop is it in Harndorf?
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I've had THE most fabulous weekend with all the Forum Fest 2013 girls.It was a great privilege to spend time with you all.I laughed so much last night that my mascara ran.Although the weather was showery I felt right at home :D :D Sorry that I got emotional saying good bye to everyone at Jo's .I'll probably lose it again on Tuesday when I have to say goodbye to the lovely Judy at the airport.
Thank you to Jo for the delicious High Tea this afternoon.The best scones ever!!
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No Yvette, it's in Woodside which is not far from Hahdorf.
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Forumfest 2013 goody bag contents.
Limoncello, vanilla beans, terry towelling hand towel with crocheted top, dried porcini mushrooms, linen tea towel, Yo-Yo biscuits (exclusive to SA), 12 sheets titanium gelatine sheets, plastic container, microfibre cloth, Haigs chocolate frog & bilby, salad dressing shaker, Pkt Woolworths cocoa powder, jar of S.A. Spring Gully green tomato pickle, little woven basket with chocolates, jar of S.A. honey, home made lemon myrtle cookies, an eco bag printed with Formfest 2013 (pictured below), there was a choice of a Slice & Catch container or mortar & pestle, cake of soap ordered from MJ, Hazelnut & Pistachio Dukkah, hand-made purse pack tissue holder, Scanpan bread knife, Enjo bamboo tea towel.
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What a great goodie bag! Can you list the items please JD since we we cannot tell what some of the items are...
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Judy, you are one step ahead of me........
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Oh wow! The goody bags look great
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Thank you for a lovely weekend & making me feel so welcome. Special thank you to Jo for hosting today's wonderful high tea & to everyone for the goody bag.
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Thank you :))
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Thanks to everyone who posted photos so we could all share in the excitment from home. It looks you have alll had an amazing time and only wish I had been able to be a part of it. Judy the afternoon tea looks amazing as does the glimpses of your DD's kitchen ;D
Safe travels to those who are still traveling and a good night's sleep to those that are already home.
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Finally home safe and sound and straight off to bed..im exhausted! Thankyou girls for all the laughs and good times and a big thankyou to judy, jo and the adelaide girls for all that you did and for the wonderful cc for sharing so much of her holiday down under with us all (i believe jd isnt letting you out of the house tuesday.. 😉 We all wish we could keep you here .. No tears only smiles hey.. Its been wonderful).. Xx
To jds daughter jo thankyou so much for the high tea you put on for us and opening your lovely home to us all.. :)
Thanks mf and bedlam for making those few hours at the airport fly by.. Enjoyed the company.. Hope you get home ok.. Your probably still in the air xx
And just a general big thankyou to everyone for a lovely weekend.. :)
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Glad you came Kim and that you dosed yourself up enough to be able to enjoy the weekend. Bet the kidlets and DH were pleased to have you back home.
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Im glad i came too jd dosed up and all. The kids were jd.. Very excited to tell me what they had been doing.. :). Night night 😘😘 get yourselves a much deserved rest :)
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I can't believe the weekend is over already and everyone is back home - the photos have been great, and the general chit chat has kept us all up to date with the fun and what you have all been up to. It looks and sounds as if you have had a truly memorable weekend. The goodie bags look fabulous, what thoughtful and interesting gifts in there!
Hope everyone got home safely and that you have an enjoyable "rest of Aussie holiday" break, CC, before you get on that plane to head back home again.
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What a lovely weekend you ladies had, love the goodie bags we Sydney girls received the tea towel from CC at our lunch. Thanks for sharing all the photos.
CC have a safe trip back to Sydney and then home. Great meeting you.
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Glad to hear you arrived home safely Kim.I hope you slept well :)
Thanks Yvette :-*
I hope MF and Denise arrived safely home.
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:)looks like a great weekend, great photos
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It's been great following your weekend with all the great photo's. the goodie bags look great.
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It's been great following your weekend with all the great photo's. the goodie bags look great.
Everyone was so generous Jeniwa. We should really put a money lid on it or it will get bigger than a Hollywood Goodie Bag. I have to wait for my knife to arrive by mail. That was Gayles contribution and she thoughtfully provided a post it bag knowing I could not carry it on the plane. Every goodie bag was very thoughtful. They were quirky, interesting, and over the top. Next year I may have to check a bag!
Gert
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Gert the knife and enjo teatowell was from bedlam (denise) ... Gayle gave us the lovely rosette shopping bags :)
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I had a wonderful flight back with lovely Mama Fergie,chatted the whole way. What a wonderful weekend and a pleasure meeting all of you wonderful people. Lots of "wonderful".
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Gert the knife and enjo teatowell was from bedlam (denise) ... Gayle gave us the lovely rosette shopping bags :)
Thanks Kim!
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Glad you guys got back ok... Chatting would have made the time fly lol... Im sure all topics would have been exhausted lol!!
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Gert the knife and enjo teatowell was from bedlam (denise) ... Gayle gave us the lovely rosette shopping bags :)
It's been great following your weekend with all the great photo's. the goodie bags look great.
Everyone was so generous Jeniwa. We should really put a money lid on it or it will get bigger than a Hollywood Goodie Bag. I have to wait for my knife to arrive by mail. That was Gayles contribution and she thoughtfully provided a post it bag knowing I could not carry it on the plane. Every goodie bag was very thoughtful. They were quirky, interesting, and over the top. Next year I may have to check a bag!
Gert
Well I blame my confusion on Judy plying us with grog during the procedure. Of course the knife was from Bedlam and it was thoughtful to include the posting bag. But I gots to say Gayle was thoughtful in getting her gift printed before hand. In fact all the gifts were appropriately thoughtful and worthy. Everyone loved everything and I got my first taste of Haigs chocolate too. Sadly it was too late to go back to the shop for more.
Gert
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Gert the knife and enjo teatowell was from bedlam (denise) ... Gayle gave us the lovely rosette shopping bags :)
Thanks Kim!
Sorry Denise. I am still in recovery mode and HUNGRY. Going foraging now.
Gert
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Glad to hear you arrived home safely Kim.I hope you slept well :)
Thanks Yvette :-*
I hope MF and Denise arrived safely home.
Yes we arrived home safely CC. We had a lovely couple of hours at the airport chatting with lovely Frozzie and no we didn't run out of conversation even although we had spent a lot of time together over the weekend ;D
It was fantastic meeting up with such a lovely bunch of ladies . We had a lot of fun and laughter and the weekend just flew by.
The flight home with the lovely Bedlam was fun too and yes we managed one more glass of bubbly each courtesy of QF.
Thank you all again for the very generous goodie bag gifts and for making the weekend so memorable.
CC hope you have enjoyed your stay in Australia and I wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. It was a great pleasure meeting you x
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I'm glad that all you lovely ladies made it home safely. Uni, hope tonights flight is a safe one!!!
Thankyou all for your company Thursday and Friday - it was great to finally meet each and everyone of you. Only wish the time I spent with you all could have been longer. Thankyou also for your gifts, Judy has taken them to her home for me to collect.
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Lovely to ave met you also Trudy, glad I don't live too close to Garganis!
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Have just had a wonderful time looking at all the great photos and reading all the posts. Thank you for sharing, I am so glad everyone had so much fun. So good to know everyone is safely home.
Marie
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I am sure Frozzie may have more pics to post.
We should be thinking and planning on next year I say. It is truly wonderful to spend time to get to know other like minded women. We sometimes forget how entertaining it can be.
Gert
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Planning next year sounds good to me and the discussion about Hobart is very appealing .
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Glad everyone has arrived home safely. Wow what a great weekend you all had and the goodie bag looks amazing. Looking forward to the discussion about next years too.
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Ladies I am back with 3G and it looks as though you have had the most marvellous weekend. Thank you so much for the photos.
CC I hope you have enjoyed your time in Australia. Thank you so much for coming.
I thought about you over the weekend and could imagine the great time you were having. The goodie bags look fantastic.
Thanks from a watcher this year. :-*
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Thanks for sharing all the pics, and stories that were allowed to filter out ;D
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More pics to come just have to finalise something first.. :)
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I've finally got the time to get back on to the forum and now I'm completely exhausted from looking at all of these posts and photos!
I'm so glad that everyone had such a great time and sorry that I missed that afternoon tea - it looks amazing! It is a shame that Adelaide had to turn on such shitty weather and it is still going on - it has been utterly freezing up here in the hills today, with the temp not making it into double digits.
It was very kind of you all to inject some cash into the South Australian economy and I hope you enjoyed the glimpse of Adelaide that we gave you. Very special thanks to Judy for her organisational skills and to everyone for the surprise goodie bag that I recieved - I'm munching on some gifted choccy right now!
Oh, and Gert - I'm very jealous of your weather. I'd love some warm sun right now.
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Looks like you all had a blast!
thanks for taking the time out for us all to see 8)
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Just wonderful catching up on this thread. Gert, loved your photos, they told the story about food, friends and good fun.
So glad it turned out well. Only hope that I might actually make it to one soon.
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A goodbye wave to Denise's Australian friends. Thanks for the lovely memories you have left behind Denise, you are welcome at my place anytime, such an easy house guest. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Bye Denise. Love your orange scarf :)
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Wave right back at ya!
You have been a wonderful generous guest.
Judy take a bow.
Gert
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Bye CC, safe travels to a wonderful lady. Sorry Adelaide didn't put on better weather for you, better luck next time!!
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Goodbye CC. Safe travels. So wonderful to meet a truly lovely lady.
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Bye CC and enjoy the next few days in Sydney with your family before the long flight home.
It was a delight and pleasure meeting you and look forward to meeting you again in the future x
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:'( :'( :'( CC has to go home. Travel safely. Thanks for visiting Australia.
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Seeya CC, you come back now you hear :D
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Bye CC, so glad I had the opportunity to meet you. Enjoy your last few days. Safe travels xx
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Bedlam, where you there ?
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CC did you buy the pizza maker?
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Lol uni.. Yes she was right next to you lol!!
Safe return to sydney cc then safe flight home.. Was lovely :)
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CC did you buy the pizza maker?
I've run out of space Yvette :D :D :D
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Safe travels CC :-* :-*
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CC did you buy the pizza maker?
I've run out of space Yvette :D :D :D
Not an acceptable excuse/reason, CC!! ;D ;D ;D
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Have al safe trip home CC. Great meeting you and your SIL.
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It was so lovely to meet you at Chookie's, CC. Have a safe (and jet lag free) trip back home.
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Safe travels CC. It was great to catch up with you in Melbourne and hopefully there will be a next time.
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Just got home a couple of hours ago and am still raving about the fantastic forum girls at the fantastic forum fest to the family. It was a great event, beautifully organised, with loads of fun, food and bubbles. It really was a privilege to meet and spend time with so many wonderful women. Now to examine the contents goodie bag...
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Glad you could come Gayle, I hope all went well with the work related part of the trip.
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Have enjoyed following the fun with the posts and pics.
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Pleased to hear you are home safe Gayle. 'twas lovely to have met you and hear all about your business. Hope you found some new sponsors and places of interest.
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The lovely Gert gave me a Kribbitt at the forumfest but until this morning I haven't had the time to be able to work out how to set it up. Without Helene's video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1qSJQFFDWE&list=PL5b2KnBQFkG1Rkb5fmkya-XzDCJR6wt93&index=1) on uTube I had no idea what I was doing :-)) I just followed Helene as she set one up and hey presto, how easy was that :D
Gert I did remove it from my heavy cover though as it didn't seem to fit into the stand with that on. Thanks so much for this useful little device, it was a very thoughtful and generous gift to give and will particularly make sitting up in bed with my iPad a much easier task. I don't use mine in the kitchen following recipes but it most certainly would work very well in there too.
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Thanks for the hearts Judy. You will find with a bit of pulling you can mold the Kribbitt to fit the cover no matter how thick it is. Just takes some twisting pushing and pulling . That is the beauty of the Kribbit being so flexible. It will fit tight and not move. Later then when you are opening and folding the Kribbitt it may become a bit loose from use you just use the screws on the side to tightened it again. Magic!
I am now carrying my Kribbit everywhere I my new lavender Forem Fest Eco Bag from Djinni! Was just shopping buying more T2 then to the cafe for reading emails and sending stuff. Everyone wants on when the see it. I should get Helene to send me some business cards!
Gert
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Gert, do they fit kindles? ... or do kindles fit them!!
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Yup there is a picture somewhere with the IPad , iPad mini and Kindle. They also fit books as well.
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Cripes ... how many have you got?
Thanks, Gert, might look into one for my Xmas present!
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Cripes ... how many have you got?
Thanks, Gert, might look into one for my Xmas present!
LOL! I have three but could use another. I have bought quite a few for gifts because it is a gift that keeps on giving and everyone I have given one to has bought one for someone else with an I Pad. Excellent for school kids who never sit at a desk and work on the floor or in bed. My DH's lives in the Kribbitt as his hands are quite arthritic and it is so much easier for him to manage and it bounces when dropped I have discovered. I would not want to put that to the test too often!
Gert
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LOL!
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Frozzie, just used your goodie bag contribution. Slices mushrooms really well, look great all uniform and very quick.
Thank you xx
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A beautiful delivery tonight from Bedlam and MF - the photo doesn't do the arrangement justice though. I think I need a new camera.
Gorgeous chrysanthemums, roses and orchids in a heavy white ceramic pot.
Thank you so much girls, it is really appreciated. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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You are welcome Judy :)
We appreciated everything you did for us in Adelaide as well as all that you do on the forum.
You are a treasure :D
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Thanks MF, it was my pleasure and I enjoyed the weekend as much as anyone :-* :-*.
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It was an amazing experience Judy and everyone had so much fun.
What a fantastic, friendly group of ladies.
I can't wait for the next one ;D
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Isn't it funny what a kitchen blender does ;D ;D ;D
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Absolutely CP ;D ;D ;D
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Agreed ;D
Even from afar ;D
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Ditto CP
Beautiful flowers Judy
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CP and Yvette, you are so right. I can't believe the thriving friendships that have built up over the past couple of years. It's a wonderful thing.
Those flowers are gorgeous, Judy.
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Lovely flowers judy .. Sweet of mf and bedlam
Thanks bedlam :) i still havent got around to my goodie bag.. Is sitting on the table.. Been a crazy week with good results thank goodness :)
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Isn't it funny what a kitchen blender does ;D ;D ;D
I agree too CP
Lovely flowers for a special lady Judy.How thoughtful of Bedlam and MF.
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Beautiful flowers Bedlam and Mama Fergie :D What a thoughtful and kind gift.
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Lovely flowers Judy.
Agree CP... ;D
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Lovely flowers Judy.
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Beautiful flowers.
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Uni limocello is very nice,good tip keeping it in the freezer
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I bet it doesn't last long ;D
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I'm sitting in bed watching the footy and sipping some limoncello, it takes your breath away but I'm getting used to the potency Uni.
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Naughty uni. I am so loving all my goodie bag things. Every one a treat. It will get harder next year to meet the standard set.
Gert
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It was an amazing goody bag Gert.
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Indeed it was. Am a thinking we should make it more inventive by making it limited by a dollar value but then again it really does not matter as every gift is of equal value because some people are really talented, clever thinking as well as crafty. Then there is me, no talent , no imagination, and who outsource to those who are. LOL? It was all fun and no competition.
Truth be told, I suspect because of the level of difficulty and because of the weight carried by plane uni must take the cake. My limoncello is about to be tasted as I take a glass to bed to drown my sorrows over the Bledisloe Cup.
Gert
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DH & I are currently enjoying Uni's limoncello ... Very nice. I asked should I put it away & answer was no & unfortunately none left, like the chocolate :)
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OMG! I Died and went to heaven. Uni is going straight to hell for that wicked Limoncello!
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DH & I are currently enjoying Uni's limoncello ... Very nice. I asked should I put it away & answer was no & unfortunately none left, like the chocolate :)
I ain't sharing . What DH dosen't know he won't miss.
Gert
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I know Gert, DH was just given a whole bottle as a gift so hopefully by being nice I will get some of his but I'm sure not as nice as Uni's :)
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Trust me nothing is as nice as uni's.
Gert
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Eat your hearts out girls - I ended up with that huge bottle Uni bought over to share with anyone interested.
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Mmm you aren't that far away JD 😄
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I'd be happy to share it Kerry, it will last me ages.
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Time for bed ?
Gert
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It's my bed time for sure ... Hope it helps you sleep Gert 😄
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Time for bed ?
Gert
That looks exactly like mine Gert except mine was done by Tuesday LOL or was it Monday ??? :o ;D
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Uni could go into business, making limoncello :)
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Hello from afar. I feel like I joined in the FF today as a parcel arrived from CC with one of her lovley pastie tea towels and two other lovely and special pressies from forum members carried back by CC presumably in the lost suitcase and posted to me.
Huge thanks to everyone for thinking of me and how lovley to be part of it all.
Just need proper 'net now.... One day eh!
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What a lovely surprise DJ, bet that made your day.
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ok people time for some photos..sorry for the delay just life took over....
first coffee and hot choc from cocolat ..
next the lovely gert enjoying a feast at hahndorf and last some lovely ladies at the markets.. :)
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some goodies at the markets and a few of the girls listening on our tour :D
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the group on Friday for the tour and catch up at the markets.
on the mini bus in the miserable weather but didnt dampen spirits!
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More Frozie! All good photos. Not like my poor iPad shots.
Gert
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nibbles in jd and cc room before dinner at the hotel
little red riding Hood handing out goodies lol
the wonderful cc deep in thought
JD reading MJs letter
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your shots were lovely gert...im just getting around to posting photos that I dont think others have posted..a few more to go xx
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some pics in JD and CCs room then shots of the only two couples :)
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hilarious if you were there lol..the thorn between two roses
everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves
JD very much enjoying her second cocktail...if only we had videoed it lol
going for a walk before heading to JOs for high tea
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still walking lol
jos table before everything was on it
thats it lovelies..most of the other pics were already posted :)
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fantastic pics Frozzie :)
There were nibbles in JD and CCs room ??? I only saw the bubbles ;D and lots of lovely people and goodie bags of course :) :) :)
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Thanks Kim, been sitting here with a very big smile on my face reliving the moment - lovely to see more photos.
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We never could have VDO'D the inhaling of the cocktail as it was so fast!
Gert
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Lol djinni..
Your welcome jd
Gert lmao
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Thanks for posting the photos- I've got a big smile on my face too, remembering the lovely time we had.
That first cocktail sure did go down fast - glad you managed to get a shot of the second one before that disappeared too.....
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looks some good photos
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Great photos Kim and lovely happy memories of a fun filled weekend with a great bunch of ladies. ;D
Thank you :)
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Great photos Kim :)
Thank you
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Lovely photos Kim that brought back wonderful memories of Adelaide ;D
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Great photos - looks like an amazing weekend
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It certainly was :) :) :)
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Great photos Kim, thanks. I wondered who Katie's DH was with Judy, but then I realised. Lovely to see him and Karen's DH there.
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Thanks for posting the photos Kim, It was such a lot of fun and giggles,wasnt it.? Love to be able to do it again one year.
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Great photos of a lovely weekend 😄
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Yes lots of giggles bedlam.. Have some interesting photos to prove some of those moments.. :d
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I can imagine which ones Frozzie ;D LOL
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Was great looking at your photo's Kim. Brought back such lovely memories.
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I received this lovely pepper mill in the mail yesterday from CC's DH, made by him as a thank you present for showing CC a good time whilst in Adelaide. I've had so much trouble finding a pepper mill that grinds the corns as finely as I would like, my cupboard is full of different types but none of them have done the job for me. This is amazing, it grinds to perfection, is simple to use and refill and is made from English oak with Italian ceramic workings which are guaranteed for 25 years - in other words, it will outlive me ;D Now that it has made it through customs without being confiscated I am told there is a salt grinder to finish off the set about to come my way - this is made from Ash.
Thank you CC and DH, I am indeed honoured to receive these beautifully crafted items :-* :-*
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Beautiful craftsmanship Judy, what a lovely gift.
CC's DH sure is talented.
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What a lovely gift. You will have many years use with a beautifully crafted mill.
Gert
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That is one good looking pepper mill Judy. Mr CC is a very clever man. Such a lovely gift to a very deserving person.
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Beautiful gift Judy
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Wow! Absolutely stunning. What a special gift.
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DH loved making it for you Judy :-* :-* :-*
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It gave him something to do whilst you were having a ball here perhaps CC? I'm a very lucky girl in many ways, a tad too spoilt at times though. :-* :-*
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Lovely :)
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what a lovely gift Judy
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A lovely pepper mill Judy, very special
Marie
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very nice :)
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How very special.
Beautifully crafted, and something to enjoy every day to think on happy times.
Very clever mr CC.
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Makes me think that there was a reason that you were never able to find the perfect mill - because it was meant to find you. That is a very special gift to get. What a lovely DH you have CC, and very talented to boot.
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You are probably right there CP :)
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What a clever DH you have CC. Wood turning is always so very beautiful.
Judy how lucky of you to receive such a personalised gift and I'm glad customs let you have it. They can be meanies some time. I'm sure the beauty of it helped them say ok.
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Lucky you Judy what a lovely gift
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One more very special thing to show you. Look what the lovely, generous and thoughtful Frozzie has done for CC and me as a momento of Denise's time in Australia recently. It includes photos of the lunch with the Sydney girls, lunch at Chookie's with the all the people who attended that get together and highlights of the Adelaide retreat. Beautifully set out with comments and pictures of every person who attended these events. Thank you so much Kim, this little booklet is something to cherish and is a permanent reminder of the lovely time we all had together. You are a gem for doing this for us. I love the special page in my book and I'd like to share that with you all too. I was going to put a picture of one of the pages just to give you a glimpse of how Kim set the book up but my camera battery wouldn't allow anymore, another time perhaps.
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Frozzie you are amazing. What a lot of work for a very busy lady and such a work of love. Bless you.
Gert
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Kim how sweet of you and so very thoughtful.
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I was very another lucky lady to receive one of these very special albums from Kim.I will treasure it always as memento of my trip "Down Under" to meet the most wonderful people.My DH,DD and DS thought the album lovely.It's been shown to all my friends as well. ;)
A special thanks to Judy,Katie and Gert who sent photos to Kim :-* :-*
This forum is an invaluable place to find friendship and kindness.
Thank you Kim :-* :-* :-*
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What a lovely gift Frozzie. A great memento to treasure. :)
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What a unique, exceptionally thoughtful and wonderful memento of very special times for Judy and CC!! I'm sure they'll be able to relive these events time and time again with these beautiful books! Good on you, Kim!! :-* :-* :-*
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Wow how lucky are you CC and Judy what a lovely and thoughtful present you are wonderful Kim
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Lovely thoughtful gift ... well done Kim
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Frozzie, you are so special. what a lovely gift for CC and Judy.
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You are all too kind...I was just glad they liked them 😘
Trudy and Wayne also spent an evening sending me photos in secret.. Thx guys ...
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What a very special gift Frozzie, very lovely and thoughtful and so well done.
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A couple of pages from the book.
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What an amazing gift to receive JD and CC.
So thoughtful Frozzie and very special. :D
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Gorgeous! What a special gift.
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A lovely thoughtful gift Kim, it must have taken you ages to put it all together.
I'm sure Denise and Judy will both treasure it.
Can't wait for Judy to pop in for coffee this week, so I can see the book :D
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What a beautiful gift Kim. It must have taken ages to put together! Like Katie, I cant wait to see Judy and have a look!
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What a brilliant gift. Well done frozzie.
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The twin to the pepper mill was delivered today. This one is made from Ash (on the right). I remember CC telling me a neighbour's tree blew down some time ago and her DH had taken some pieces to season for turning. Now to buy some bulk salt crystals. Thanks guys, I love these mills.
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Look great and so practical having the salt and pepper shakers made with two different types of wood. We are always getting the the two mixed up since they look identical.
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Wonderful and beautiful.
Gert
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What beautiful gifts Judy :)
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They are gorgeous Judy. Shows off the grain of the wood beautifully! :)
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So beautiful Judy. Mr CC what a clever man you are.
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Glad the salt mill is a success Judy.DH is well chuffed that you like them ;) ;D
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They're absolutely exquisite, Judy. CC, you're DH is a very talented craftsman!!!!!:)
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A beautiful gift, on very clever Mr CC.
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Just lovely. I like that you know the story behind the timber. Makes it more special.
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Lovely jd and cc's dh for making them...agree with courton.. Love that they are different woods.. Such a lovely unique gift that im sure you will treasure always jd :)
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CC, the salt and pepper mills are a beautiful and practical gift. Your DH is very talented - just like you ;)
Frozzie, your gift was very thoughtful too - I hope I get the chance to take at peek at Judy's one day.
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You most definitely will ES.
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Thanks :)
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Just caught up on this thread. Kim, what a beautiful gift for the ladies to treasure. You are a treasure, i am so pleased to have met you and shared some laughs.
CC, what a clever couple you are and thoughtful also. Handmade and something so beatiful and useful.
This forum warms the heart, always lifts you up when down. I feel honered to be a part of this circle of friends.
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I second that, well said Bedlam :-* :-*
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Thanks bedlam.. Lovely to have met you too.. Still have a smile on my face from our meal at the pub ha ha
Not really around as much on the forum of late and wont be for a while as just getting life sorted out as well as life and school are a bit crazy at the moment... All good though !!
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Thanks bedlam.. Lovely to have met you too.. Still have a smile on my face from our meal at the pub ha ha
Not really around as much on the forum of late and wont be for a while as just getting life sorted out as well as life and school are a bit crazy at the moment... All good though !!
it was a very funny night Kim ;) was bedlam there lol
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Wot uni? Why didn't you ask me??
Did Bedlam go and not me.
GERTNOSEE
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Love you too Uni. X
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@ bedlam :-*
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You girls are a laugh..was a good night x