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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: fundj&e on May 11, 2012, 02:59:16 am
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LET'S DO IT ;D
I am not jealous really i'm not :P
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I'm in..... ;D
Perhaps we could do the Hunter Valley as suggested.
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was thinking just a quick get together for now so we can plan for the Hunter Valley for next year ;D
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Wish i could come.
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i hope you can make it to the WA retreat weekend
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Trying hard Uni, be good if you could come too. Love to meet everyone.
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I would love to come but i am having my lower implants (teeth) done around that time :'(
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Oo that doesnt sound pleasant.
Perhaps next time.
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Unpleasant and very expensive :'( :'( :'(
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Well think of the future enjoyment of all the yummy foods. Much easier with good teeth. And how pretty you will look.
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I will have to see if qantas has cheap flights to Sydney. Wouldn't be worth driving for a quickie ;D
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;D you crack me up :-*
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If I surive the WA one, I might be able to get to sydney on points. Of course it depends when it is as we are having a big trip next year.
H :)
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H you definately have to come.
Fundj, I am glad you get my humour. Sometimes I worry that I might offend someone.
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I will have to see if qantas has cheap flights to Sydney. Wouldn't be worth driving for a quickie ;D
Might be :-)) :-)) :-))
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;D ;D ;D
Depends on who the quickie is with I guess
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the milkman ;)
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You could always come up to Cairns, Gretchen, Jo, and me....
I'm sure we could find more people.
Robyn ;D ;D
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I would love to come. Or is that being greedy giong to WA and to Sydney?
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how about a weekend around darling harbour or the rocks ;D, i was thinking straight after the july school holidays
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I am in uni! Weekends are preferable since I work part time.
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I love both areas ;D
H :)
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how about a weekend around darling harbour or the rocks ;D, i was thinking straight after the july school holidays
sounds good, Uni . . .would love to come if I can :D
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Hally you have to come to check out peters of Kensington!!!!!
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Hally you have to come to check out peters of Kensington!!!!!
OMG a tip to Peter's has nearly got me in.
Gert
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ok . . . so how about hiring a little mini bus and go on a shopping tour . . P of K, Victoria's Basement, The Cookery Book, . . . where else . . .??
But we'd probably have to attach one of those large "move-it" trailers for all of Hally's purchases . . and Gert's . . . . ;D ;D ;D
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frank pays all of the shop that you mentioned not to let me in ;D
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Sounds like a great time for me ;D
Better have more holidays to get more points or shop more to get more :)
Have to survive Margaret River first, LOL w
Not sure whats been planned, but wil sit quietly & watch ;D, yeah right H & miss out on all the fun, I dont think soooo......
H :)
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That's ok, Uni . . .a blonde wig, some heavy makeup, sunglasses . .we'll get Gert to flirt with the "bouncers" while you slip through . . .no credit cards - just cash . . . (no paper trail) . . . . DH will never know . . . just tell him some friends have given you gifts . . . ;D ;D ;D
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Hey uni, a short session on how to cook some of your favourite dishes would be very appreciated...or is this too much like work for you...
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That's ok, Uni . . .a blonde wig, some heavy makeup, sunglasses . .we'll get Gert to flirt with the "bouncers" while you slip through . . .no credit cards - just cash . . . (no paper trail) . . . . DH will never know . . . just tell him some friends have given you gifts . . . ;D ;D ;D
will have to wait and see if Gert will do it 1st GF.
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Hey uni, a short session on how to cook some of your favourite dishes would be very appreciated...or is this too much like work for you...
or drinks, would the TM be 2 noisy to use in the room :-))
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Oh I would love to come too!
Do you ladies know that Peters of Kensington also has a factory outlet? Near Alexandria Victorias Basement. And the Pyrex/Corning ware outlet. ;)
But I would also love to see uni in action with her thermomix!
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I love all this. Let me know what weekend. Dh has to go to a meeting in Melbourne in July and will be gone a few days. I have to stay home with the dogs. I'll see if I can make it depending on the days. Don't plan on it at this stage though. Peters, Victorias, Corning. Dija know I was born not far from Corning NY where they make the stuff?
Gert
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Some great ideas!
Maybe another stop would be Herbies, or The Essential Ingredient......maybe visit Adriano Zumbo's cafe????
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Some great ideas!
Maybe another stop would be Herbies, or The Essential Ingredient......maybe visit Adriano Zumbo's cafe????
OMG NOT ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT!!!!!!! that is where I bought all my cutlery so many years ago. I love that place. They have STUFF!
Gert
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Gert, you crack me up laughing so hard......
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I dont know any of these stores but I will make sure i have dh's credit card with a lot of $$ availabe to spend ;D ;D
H :)
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H go to www.petersofkensington.com.au !
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dont do it H ;D
how does the 22nd of june sound, and after check out on sunday we could go to the food and wine festival at darling harbour
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Yah, Yah, Yah. I'll be in it.
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Sounds good!
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Ps a lot of the places are not open on Sunday eg peters.
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If I can get time off work I could drive to Newcastle and meet up with mcmich beforehand. I have friends at Dora Creek I can stay with or Central Coast. Shopping definitely on the cards tho. Good factory Outlets.
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Ps a lot of the places are not open on Sunday eg peters.
but the warehouse is opened ;D
Weekdays: CLOSED
Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Sounds good Dizzygirl. I'm 15minutes from Dora Creek and 40mins from top end of the Central Coast.
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Cool mcmich. Once we have dates organized I will see what I can do. I'm so excited
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I love Warehouses and Factory Outlets. Good bargains. Might need to drive so I can fill the boot up with goodies
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any weekend in
june, july, oct and nov are good for me
when we say a weekend its sat and sun right ?
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I work Mondays and Fridays so will need to know so I can put in for time off? Any time other than school holidays or weekend of 27th July as I will be at conference on Gold Coast. I would probably want to get to Sydney early Saturday to make the most of the weekend.
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i just realised the 1st or the 2nd of oct is no good for me, i have two wedding on those dates
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Don't you have grandchild due around then too uni?
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H ??? ???Confuuuseddd ???
Thought the sydney catch up was next year. I cant do this year.
H :)
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Don't you have grandchild due around then too uni?
20th of sep ;D
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H ??? ???Confuuuseddd ???
Thought the sydney catch up was next year. I cant do this year.
H :)
yes you can you are the big H :-*
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does anybody want to set a date :-))
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What about the end of August?
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The WA get together is the 24th.
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So it is Michele OOPS
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I think there should be at least 1-2 months break between the two events so that people who are going to WA can contemplate coming to syd as well.
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November so ppl can use the excuse for Christmas shopping?
Just a thought ;D ;D ;D
Gert
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Oooh chrissie shopping for meeeeee
H :)
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Settle H :-))
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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ok lets stick with November ,how about the 24 and the 25th
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Sounds good. DS birthday is 19th so the weekend before is out for me.
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I just might be able to do that weekend.
Gert
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That date is good for me too. Although almost any date is good for me.
Gert that's good thinking - Christmas Shopping.
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That date is good for me too. Although almost any date is good for me.
Gert that's good thinking - Christmas Shopping.
I really don't have any shopping to do I just love to go into those kind of shops though. I travel light . Just me and my credit card.
Gert
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Gert's business card: Have credit card . . . . will travel ;D ;D
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Anyone would travel to go shopping.
We need more shops in Cairns..
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No shops in Armidale either. I better start saving and take one of our trailers from the shop to cart all the stuff back in ;D
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who will be at fine food and wine show in syd tomorrow
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I would love to be Uni, But I will be in Yungaburra.....
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;D a tad 2 far
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You could come up one day and hang out in my pump shop....
Have a massage too :)
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i am a bad influence Robyn make sure u leave the kids at home ;D
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My kids are used to my bad influences :o
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i don't believe you robyn ;D
thermomix australia will be at the show 2
Existing owners can also enquire about an exciting offer we have on a Bowl and Blade set at a reduced price! Come and ask us about it at stand J20! In addition, existing owners can also mention 'Lunchbox Ideas' when visiting our stand to claim a free gift!
a love a free gift ;D
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are you a consultant uni?
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god no GP ;D
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I really want to go to the food & wine show! But unfortunately we have quite a few things on this weekend so i'm not sure if i will make it
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I really want to go to the food & wine show! But unfortunately we have quite a few things on this weekend so i'm not sure if i will make it
many next time snappy it would be great to meet you :-*
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Good morning ladies, you make me jealous as everything seems to be happening either in Perth or Sydney :(
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You could come to my place... Its fogging here. :)
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I'm going to try and squeeze a visit in tomorrow to the show - uni and mish's reviews have made me jealous! It is DH's birthday but if i cook him a nice breakfast he might mind the kids for 2 hours while i go!
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dont get there at 10.00 snappy, wait until 11 00 the line very very long at 10 this monring
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I'm going to try and squeeze a visit in tomorrow to the show - uni and mish's reviews have made me jealous! It is DH's birthday but if i cook him a nice breakfast he might mind the kids for 2 hours while i go!
Very worth while Snappy. 2 hours? Need longer than that.
It took me more than 2 hours to get there.
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I'm going to try and squeeze a visit in tomorrow to the show - uni and mish's reviews have made me jealous! It is DH's birthday but if i cook him a nice breakfast he might mind the kids for 2 hours while i go!
Very worth while Snappy. 2 hours? Need longer than that.
It took me more than 2 hours to get there.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Thanks for the tip Uni. Michelle i wish i had more time
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ok ladies we need to start planning this get together ;D
dates the 24 and the 25th of november
accommodation ? was thinking in darling harbour
transport?
alcohol ? ;D
shopping?
eating?
goodie bags?
limoncello and sumbuca, :-)) me
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Darling Harbour sounds good for accomodation Uni.
Do you want me to save the Bickfords barley water bottles for you Uni? they are ? 700lms I think?
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no thanks mich have many in that size, wine bottles from DS restaurant ;D
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Of course you would, OK no excuse to keep them now...another bag.
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y did u keep them for :-)) did u want to make tomato sauce like the italians do once a year lol
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I will be at the sydney get together
In my thoughts :)
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accommodation ? was thinking in darling harbour Ok with me
transport? Getting there or getting around?
alcohol ? I usually dont drink but love a nice cocktail
shopping?POK, or we could organise a shopping tour bus???
eating?Yes I will be eating
goodie bags?would dog biscuits be suitable LOL
limoncello and sumbuca, me Go for it Uni, I will tuck you into bed
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limoncello and sumbuca, me Go for it Uni, I will tuck you into bed thanks bella
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Does Wild Boys Afloat still operate from Darling Harbour?
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:o your mind is always in the gutter DG ;D :-*
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Not in the gutter, a little further up than that ;)
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y did u keep them for :-)) did u want to make tomato sauce like the italians do once a year lol
No idea, they looked too good to throw out.
You will see me on hoarders next. Trying to find me under all the clutter.
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Sorely tempted to come up, might see if I can persuade DH to visit friends in the Blue Mountains that weekend!
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Cuilidh, it would be nice to meet you, Hopefully DH will oblige.
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marina it would be nice if could come, promise DH something nice ;)
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Thanks, DG and Uni - I'll work on the "something nice" and see what happens. It's a major battle to get him away from his work bench at any time, though, so maybe I should start working on him now.
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Do it Marina.
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I am hoping to spend a couple of days either side visiting some friends .
POK is essential if I go to Sydney.
Gert
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work bench marina ;)
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I am hoping to spend a couple of days either side visiting some friends .
POK is essential if I go to Sydney.
Gert
Definitely Gert and Victoria's Basement would be good too.
Last time I went to POK, I think it was the Alexandria outlet I got some great luggage.
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Victoria's Basement in the city is a nightmare so messy and confusing
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sounds great fun
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I don't much care for VB.
I have never been to POK another shop. Is it is good as the main shop?
Gert
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"work bench marina ;)"
You're definitely out to lead me astray, Uni - I could maybe dream about the work bench, but that's about all these days!
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;D at least we still have our dreams ;D
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Too much junk on the work bench
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You're right Uni - we can but dream.
DG - I'd be too scared that I'd knock a cello or violin onto the floor then I definitely wouldn't be happy!
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You're right Uni - we can but dream.
DG - I'd be too scared that I'd knock a cello or violin onto the floor then I definitely wouldn't be happy!
That would be a real bummer. Best to stay outta there.
Gert
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As the saying goes "at least you will hear vilolins"
;D ;D ;D
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ROFL.
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there is nothing quite like coming into the conversation at this point ??? ??? ??? ;D ;D ;D
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GF you will coming to the get together, right
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Love to Uni . . !! ;D
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I am making a plan to come.
Gert
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Will make sure there's plenty of Chilli Hit for you, Gert!! ;D ;D
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cant wait to hear them gert
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Uni if dh is in oz by then and he should be will def try and make it.. Let me know when you start to organise details.. If you send me a pm it will be sent to my email even if im not on yet.. Xx
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Let me know too
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save the dates Yvette ;D
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Why not have a get together in every state..... ;D ;D ;D
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What are the dates Uni? Have you decided where?
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What are the dates Uni? Have you decided where?
24 and 25 of nov
or 23 24 25 of nov ;D
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Why not have a get together in every state..... ;D ;D ;D
sounds good to me
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Ok do you where yet? I wont be able to take any time off from work so will just be the weekend for me
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lunch at jamie's italian (sydney) this tuesday 4/9 :)
who is coming
So far
uni
kezza
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kezza :o doesn't she live in WA Uni?
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I will be working >:(
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I just had a thought : I may just come! :D
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chuck a sickie Yvette
http://www.jamieoliver.com/au/italian/sydney
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Would love to come to, haven't be back to Sydney for ages
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Can't chuck a sickie I have only just started and on 3 months probation
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Photos please girls.
Gert
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I'm working Tuesday too, otherwise I would be there.
Have just taken holidays so can't have sick leave.
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are u working all week Mich
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Uni are you co-ordinating accom, day trip etc etc? If you want my 2c worth, 2 x days is a nice maximum for all concerned. I am happy to help in any way, just PM me and bobs ur uncle (or Gino ;)).
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CP once we know the numbers i will start making some call
regarding the accom the prices of the rooms will be at a better rate closer to the date
by the sounds of it, it will be more of a shopping trip ;D
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Oh okely, perhaps I may not come as I'm the world worst. Don't want to be the one who is always sitting on a chair outside the change rooms and whining ;D
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Oh okely, perhaps I may not come as I'm the world worst. Don't want to be the one who is always sitting on a chair outside the change rooms and whining ;D
pls come CP, we can hung out together outside the change rooms and whining, do u like limoncello and sambuca ?
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are u working all week Mich
I have Thursday off, I am on days, so would come down any night for a dinner date.
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Oh shame, unfortunately I have a 2 year old with me on tues and the rest of the week I need to do this blasted uni assignment I have quite literally put off until the last week otherwise I would def be in.
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2 year olds are welcomed snappy, upto u bella
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I can't make Tuesdays. It is the only day of the week I work!
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Oh okely, perhaps I may not come as I'm the world worst. Don't want to be the one who is always sitting on a chair outside the change rooms and whining ;D
pls come CP, we can hung out together outside the change rooms and whining, do u like limoncello and sambuca
I was trying to say I'm worlds worst shopper. Hate shopping. Too fat to look nice in clothes so would rather avoid altogether. Do you mean you and I could sit outside change room with a straw coming out of our bags and sip limo cello? Good idea also to keep eye on "deal2day" for things to do... I would love to come but not if shopping is the only activity IYKWIM (can u hear whingy whiny voice already :D)
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i hate shopping for clothes 2 CP. i like your idea about the straw coming out of our bags u r such a classy lady, i was think a brown paper bag would do ;D
i have been looking at the deal things (Groupon)to
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Like you and CP, Uni, I hate clothes shopping; I have very little patience when it comes to shopping for clothes. When you referred to shopping I thought of Peters of Kensington and such like. What about markets, etc? Do you have an Essential Ingredient shop up there? We have a Books for Cooks shop which is highly dangerous!
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yes Marina thats the type of shopping we are planning to do KP,VB, yes we have Essential Ingredient shop i dont think i have been, must go and check it out soon
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Uni, people might really enjoy going through some of your favourite haunts in leichardt and/ or haberfield. Fab Italian shops there girls.
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Uni, people might really enjoy going through some of your favourite haunts in leichardt and/ or haberfield. Fab Italian shops there girls.
i dont do leichhardt or haberfield courton ;D
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No clothes shopping for me either. Never been to POK. Looking forward to that. ;D ;D ;D
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Went to POK recently to buy a dinner set not much parking and a very crowded shop but good to look at not open Sundays so Saturdays is busy
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Yvette
the warehouse in Alexandria is opened
Weekdays: CLOSED
Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Ok thought it was closed on Sundays, must have got it wrong.
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Uni just looked this up it is different to where I went as it is the warehouse not the shop
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ok ladies its time we book our accommodation
what do u guys think if we all book our own accommdation in and around the city ( just a thought )
checkin 23/11
checkout 25 /11
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It would be nice to stay at the same one or two places depending on availability. Hopefully we could find a couple of places close together.
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yes it would be nice Yvette
makes it hard not knowing everybodys budget, mine is not very high ATM
and also, who is ok with sharing a room, i know i am a very bad sleeper and that would not be fair for my roomie
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Have you checked out Aaron's hotel Uni? I met a friend there a couple of years ago and it was quitereasonably priced and near Paddy's market, Chinatown and walking distance to Darling Harbour. Not flash but clean and decent location. My BF had a room that had 3 different areas with 3 large beds. My room had 2 queens. :)
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Yes I agree Uni I would want my own room too. Also for a safety aspect it would be good if everyone had another person to stay with in the same hotel.
Maybe everyone that is interested in going should start getting some prices on different areas
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I would need my own room too as I snore. I'm happy to stay where ever. Maybe we should at least pick a a location for e.g. Darling Harbour that way we are all in walking distance of each other and those that don't mind sharing a room could pair up with a room mate. I will be travelling from Lake Macquarie down past the Central Coast and into the city, happy to pick up anyone along the way.
Also anyone from further up north I could pick up from Fassifern station. :)
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What do you think is a reasonable $ to pay per night and I will start looking?
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Basically it's only to sleep in. We will be out and about most of the time.
See what you can up with Yvette? Appreciate you looking.
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No worries will report back tomorrow :)
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Travelodge Phillip Street 2 night $378
Ibis Sydney King Street Wharf 2 nights $ 492
i will keep looking 2
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I will get DH to have a look too as he knows Sydney better than me there was a cheapie Leisure Inn Sydney Central $99 per night
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i did have a look at that one Yvette $418 for 2nights
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Uni it says $99 per night ?????
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$99 would be excellent. Good price at a busy time of year.
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You were right Uni :o :o
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OK, seems like we may have to bunk in together and put up with restless nights and snoring :D
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A few limoncella's and sambuca's and everyone will be snoring! ;D
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Stanford Grand North Ryde $132 per night
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We might have to come out of Sydney the one at north ryde is across the road from the pub and very near Macquarie Shopping Centre
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I think we may have to rethink the whole thing. If it is a get together to meet and chat it might be better to plan something all in one place near Sydney or at least a central place with some interest near by like the Hunter Valley where we could all be accommodated together but separately. That could be early in the new year perhap?
If the purpose is for shopping then that is another matter all together and we would more or less be conversing at lunch or dinner then going to separate accommodation by the look of things which defeats the purpose. OR NOT!
Perhaps we could think of a girly weekend at a spa type place?
Or any other ideas.
Also it is pretty close to Christmas and the money could be tight for some.
In the meantime perhaps a long lunch for those nearby and around Sydney. Or meet at Peters for a loooooong lunch including shopping.
Personally I would want to come down to see everyone and chat over a drink and a meal and do something together. I am not so interested in booking a room for myself and making my way to a store to shop separately as I can do that anytime.
Then again for those IN and Around Sydney that might be the go.
Gert
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DH and I have been looking for the last hour, nothing available or expensive >:( >:(
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have you tried lastminute.., or Mantra sites, Accor sites for accommodation. :)
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how about the blue mountains
2 nights $230 with Complimentary Light Continental Buffet Breakfast
http://www.lamaison.com.au/tariffs.htm
i could ask for a special price when we know how many rooms we need
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I don't mind Uni will depend on the others if anyone coming from interstate it might be too far
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Yep, Blue Mountains is fine by me. Again happy on pick up anyone on the way, I would enjoy the company.
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Oh no :o :o :o Time is running out if we are to do this.
Have been checking out a few good (reasonably priced) places that I know in the Hunter. Unfortunately they are booked out that weekend. :(
So...
Are we still interested in getting together on 23 and 24th November or is it too late?
If anyone is still interested, what do you think about basing the get together round Windsor and the Hawkesbury Farm gate trail. I haven't checked out details yet but I think accommodation may be less expensive than the Hunter or the Mountains. There is a range of accommodation available around Windsor, ghost tours there on Sat night, and lots of interesting things close by. Can arrange bus tours of the trail too.
Check it out:
http://hawkesburyharvest.com.au/farmgate.asp
I know I am a johnny come lately in this but I am happy to make further enquiries if there is enough interest. :)
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the dates are the 23 and 24 but the 24 and 25 are fine by me ,i think we need numbers by friday
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Sorry uni . Don't count me in .
Gert
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I'm in.
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If there is only 4-6 of us you can stay at my place and I will be tourist guide for the Hunter Valley. 40 mins from my place.
If there are more than that still happy to find accomodation close in Lake Macq.
We need numbers.
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I am in for the 23 and 24 the friday and saturday nights :D :D
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Oops got the dates wrong. Fixed now :P
That's a very generous offer mcmich. Sounds great.
I'm in for nights Friday 23 & Sat 24 :) :) :)
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Seems from reading past posts - Yvette, fundj, djinni, myself and ?goldfish.
Anyone else interested?
I do have a friend that runs a very nice B&B on Hermitage Rd - Splinters (http://splinters.com.au/) have rang but no answer.
See what your response is? That is if you want to stay up this way. From a purely selfish point, I would rather be in Sydney as I don't get there very often. Hunter is also good though. I can pick anyone up from the station too.
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I would have loved to come but will be in NZ with my mum at that time :(
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how about the blue mountains
2 nights $230 with Complimentary Light Continental Buffet Breakfast
http://www.lamaison.com.au/tariffs.htm
i could ask for a special price when we know how many rooms we need
The Blue Mountains seems like a really good option and that price is very reasonable.
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I don't mind where we go, we just need to get something organised soon as everything will book out :)
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Is it later this month you are planning? I'm having a lovely stay at the mo at Darling Harbour at Medina serviced apartments. They are pretty reasonable and roomy. Probably would find one to fit you all.
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Yes Jude it is for the 23 and 24 November
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I don't mind where we go
Same here :)
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i am ok with any where we go
how far is Lake Macq Mich ? how long does it take u when u come 2 syd ?
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Just checked the Blue Mountains again I think it is $280 for a standard queen with breakfast
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Friday/Saturday $230 for a single bed Yvette
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Oh ok is that a room by itself with ensuite?
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i am not sure ???
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I have just called them no single rooms left, they have 4 standard queen rooms $280 plus breakfast, they still have delux queen rooms too. What do you think?
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$280 is still a good price Yvette ,if its ok with everyone else i am in ;D
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Ok I'm in too, we should book asap so hopefully Mich and Gayle will read this soon :) They only have 4 queen rooms left
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Count me in :) :) :)
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i am sure it will be ok with Mich.
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Should we all ring and book a queen standard room? 4782 4996
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i will if you will ;)
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Ok let's do it :D :D
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on the phone now
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Too late queen standard booked out just queen delux now $305
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i just booked for $260 did u try and call me
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Yes she said they were all booked out I will try again
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are u looking at this site Yvette http://www.lamaison.com.au/tariffs.htm
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Count me in too please
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hello jonvic and welcome to the fourm
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Hello Jonvic, welcome to the forum... :D
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Hi Jonvic and welcome where do you live?
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i hope snappy , GF, Mich and buttercup book
i think i will Facebook DG and ask her if she wants to come 2
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Ok still waiting for the lady to call back :) :)
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Ok just to be safe I have booked my room, gayle's and mich's put down a deposit :) :)
Uni has booked already.
I got it for the $260 :D :D
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Just home from work and caught up with the thread.
Yah, thanks so much Yvette for booking for me have sent you a PM.
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Yes just sent pm Mich :)
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Hi Jonvic. Welcome to the forum. Bout time you made an appearance ;D ;D ;D.
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Welcome Jonvic. You two know each other?
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Yes Gayle we were worried who this new person was that wanted to come on the get together :D :D Mystery solved :)
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:D :D :D
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Mich Jonvic aka Narelle is Djinni aka Gayle's friend she is very nice :)
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Sorry didn't mean to scare you all ;D
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Ooohhh. Well then, the more the merrier.
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Would have loved to have come up to be with you all, but won't be able to make it. Will certainly be thinking enviously of you all.
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Sorry didn't mean to scare you all ;D
lol i was like WTH :-))
All good now and happy agian ;D
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anybody know snappys phone #?
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Hi Uni, I would love to come but can't get away from the boys for a weekend at that time of the year - lots of birthdays and Christmas parties on that just makes it impossible. I was hoping if it was still in Sydney to join you all for a long lunch. Oh well, another time!
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let me know when u are free and we can still have a long lunch any other time
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Most Wednesday's I can do.
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Yay for the Sydney get together ;D ;D
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Yay ;D
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You girls, wish I could be there but saving my pennies for a new toy.
Gert
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Aha...and does it go in the kitchen? ;)
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Haha Gert next time :)
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Haha Gert next time :)
You bet.
Aha...and does it go in the kitchen? ;)
You bet
Gert
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I know what it is.
Something different and off topic but seeing as you take your iPad everywhere Gretch, would you get a mini iPad if they came out?
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Great Gert :)
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I know what it is.
Something different and off topic but seeing as you take your iPad everywhere Gretch, would you get a mini iPad if they came out?
I want it now and yes I will. I am sitting in my car after getting my nails done just waiting for it to cool,down in this 30 heat. Hotter in the car.
Love my new iPhone but it is not an iPad andi tis cheaper to use the Internet on the iPad.
Gert
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I knew you must have had long nails Gert when you said that you had made a hole in the pad on the TMX. ;)
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no thanks
the blue mountains 7 hours ago
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Haha hopefully it will be warmer when we go ;D ;D
You said you wanted to see snow :D :D
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i am freezing ATM
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Where abouts was that Uni ???
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Hopefully warmer today I was freezing yesterday too :) :)
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does anyone who is coming 2 the get together whats me to get some pure alcohol for them
1.25 bottle $11.50 to $12.50
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No thanks I don't drink :) But I am still a lovely person ;D ;D
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does anyone who is coming 2 the get together whats me to get some pure alcohol for them
1.25 bottle $11.50 to $12.50
That might have worked for my trapped nerve ;D
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;D ;D
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Not long now ladies ;D
need to know who doesnt like anchovies
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3 more sleeps exciting I don't like those things Uni :P
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So pure alcohol, anchovies disposable knickers, my mind boggles :o ???
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:D :D :D
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Sounds like like it is going to be a party. Have fun girls and pics please. Not of the knickers though. but if there is a photo of uni and her knickers MM might just say "Good morning Uni".
Gert
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;D
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Too funny Gert :D :D
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So what day are you leaving & returning
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Yes please lots of pics of you girls as you get about :-*
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We leave on Friday and return on Sunday, I am sure someone will take pics :)
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How very exciting. I'm sure you will have a fantastic time. Wish I lived closer.
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Yeah me too... :'(
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Yeah me 3 😄😄😄
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Well girls, I do hope you all have a great weekend and look forward to seeing some photos and hearing about what you got up to - unless it's one of those weekends where 'what goes on during a retreat stays on the retreat' LOL.
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Hope you have a fun weekend and yes please, could we have some photos. ;D ;D
Marie
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Thanks ladies I am sure we will have a great time
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i wonder if i could use the kitchen at the hotel :-))
i will get up early and bake some fresh bread for all ;D
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You might sleep in Uni ;D Cause we wont let you go to bed too early ;)
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You might sleep in Uni ;D Cause we wont let you go to bed too early ;)
i will wake u all up when i get up :-))
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I don't think so Uni you cheeky thing ;D ;D
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Oh yes please to photos ;D ;D ;D
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Not long now ladies ;D
need to know who doesnt like anchovies
Never had them as far as I know. If I can't see them it will be OK. :)
What time are we leaving Uni? Gosh I haven't been to your neck of the woods in years. Went to Meadowbank last year and boy hasn't that changed. I lived at Meadowbank for 3 years when I did my training.
Will I be able to park Uni? Only 2 more sleeps.
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I am so envious of you all. Initially I had hoped to go up to Sydney to join you but as it turns out it wouldn't have worked out and I would have had to cancel so I will just keep an eye on you all from here and sit in front of my computer and be jealous.
Have a wonderful time together and don't forget those photos (with names!).
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Yes have a wonderful time :)
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2 more sleeps
Thanks ladies for all your well wishes we will have a great time, just got to find time to pack now. Have a lot to do before we go :)
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Dont forget your disposable panties ;D ;D
I still dont know why you need them ??? ??? ???
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Hope Uni is water tight for the trip there.
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all good now Mich, i have been doing my pelvic floor exercisese :-))
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Hope I remember to pack the disposable g strings for Uni ;D ;D
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Good to hear Uni ;D
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Hope I remember to pack the disposable g strings for Uni ;D ;D
Yes, don't forget those Yvette.
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Hope I remember to pack the disposable g strings for Uni ;D ;D
i have packed a few pairs ;D
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Oh good Uni :o :o
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Ha ha ;D ;D ;D
Have a great time girls.
Gonna be a lot of fun ;D
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Thanks MF. Hope you enjoy your trip too and if you have time would love to see some pics. :)
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Thanks Michelle.
Looking forward to seeing my mum enjoy the break from her routine. She is lost without my dad :(
Will post some photos and hope to see some from the Blue Mountains if you have time.
Have fun ;D
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have fun
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we will ;D
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Oh yes please to photos ;D ;D ;D
ditto
Have a safe trip hope you have lots if fun.
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1 more sleep
I started packing last night as I have 5 tans to do tonight after work tonight
Do you think we will be doing much walking? It is hard to know what to pack as it could be cool at night too.
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walking, dont make me lol ;D
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Haha Uni what shoes are you taking then?
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Just checked the weather for the blue mountains yesterday it said saturday 24 and sunday 27 now today it says saturday 21 and sunday 23. Make my packing hard.
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sand shoes and sandals
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Thanks Uni :) If you take sandshoes you might have to walk :D :D
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Anyone taking their TMX? ;D I was hoping to get there - but fate decreed otherwise. if you can't find Uni - check out the hotel's kitchen!! ;D ;D Have fun everyone - and safe travelling!!
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Definitely take some walking shoes (laugh away Uni) we will have to do a bit of walking, even if just to the bottle shop ???
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Drive safely everyone and have lots of fun.
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Looking forward to the download on this weekend girls :) Have a great time ;)
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Very exciting. Half a sleep to go... ;D
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Hope you all have a great time. ;D
Hope your undies are comfortable Uni ;D
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Travel safely girls, have a fun weekend.
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Have a great time and safe travel everyone ;D
Marie
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thanks, i am sure we will
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Have a fun weekend. Keep us updated with your antics ;D
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0 more sleeps have my suitcase in the boot
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what time will we see you?
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Probably around 7 to 7 30. Will be starving when I get there ;D ;D
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i hope we find somewhere nice 2 have dinner
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How far is it from sydney?
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About an hour and a half I think. I should get to Gayles at about 5 30 to 5 40 then we will go ;D ;D ;D
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Have a great time girls! Can't wait to hear all about it.
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Thanks Katie :)
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Have a great weekend girls 🍷🍸🍹🍸🍻🍸🍹🍸🍷🍺🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
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Have a great weekend ladies.
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Car is fueled up, and being cleaned as I type ;D Bags are packed. Goodies are packed.
Now all that's left is to run a few errands, collect teens from school, cook dinner, tidy the house, pack the car and wait for the passengers to arrive and then we are on our way :) :) :)
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Enjoy your weekend girls
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Have a great weekend girls, looking forward to seeing lots of photos.
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Looking forward to the stories and photos girls....have fun! :D
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Yay Gayle I am counting down the hours. Should be there around 5 30 so we can take off straight away :) :)
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... I wonder where all our "early bird" Sydney members are at the moment - not here, anyway!
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... I wonder where all our "early bird" Sydney members are at the moment - not here, anyway!
They are probably having a sleep in Marina :D :D
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Maybe they don't have a connection CC or else just having a sleep in ;D
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Good point MF as I hadn't thought of lack of internet connection. :-\
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It's a possibility but so is the sleep in ;D
Hope they all had a good time together last night ;D
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Yes waiting to hear :)
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Maybe they don't have a connection CC or else just having a sleep in ;D
. . . . or Uni has barricaded herself in the kitchen and they can't get her out of there for love nor money!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Have a great time... please post photos.
MM
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Hope you are all having a wonderful time in SYdney together
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Hope you are having heaps of fun, wish I was there with you all.
:) :) :)
I will cook some yummy goodies instead
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What are you lovely ladies up to? I'm sure you are having fun if nothing else.
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They aren't talking to us, must be having a lot of fun - either that or no signal ;D
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I think no signal JD :(
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Im sure they will fill us in once they get back :)
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Have a great time. Wish I could be there. so good to meet up with people you already know so well. Photos please.
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Maybe they have made a pact not to post anything and are sitting back laughing at us right now ;D
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Hmmmmm wish I knew what we are missing out on ???
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It must be good!
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we are having the best time ever ,poor frank will need to get a weekend job to pay for the C/card this month
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Lol glad you guys are having a good time... Photos??
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Glad you are enjoying it Uni.
Photos? ;D
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She said she will post tonight !!!!.... On the other thread ...
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plenty of pic of all the girls been silly, will post later on today
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And some of you i hope uni??
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Looking forward to seeing them Uni.
We have all been waiting patiently for some news ;D
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maybe just one pic of me kim, i am the only one taking pic ;D
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Oh now tell the girls we think that is slack ...or is that u not wanting your photo taken 😄😄
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;)
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Glad you are enjoying your weekend away. Have fun :D :D
Marie
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So exciting, and so quiet on here.
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You're right DJ :-\ It makes you realise how much Uni talks ;D
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;D ;D - after last night's
bender effort I hope they can wend their weary way home again . . . ;D ;D
Wishing you all very safe travelling back to Sydney - (and the Central Coast. Michele!!!) :D
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I wondered why it had been quiet these past couple of days, it's been so easy to keep up with the postings.
Lovely to hear from you Uni, bit sad that it is almost over - these things go so quickly.
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have fun
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Lovely to hear that you are all enjoying yourselves. Can't wait for the photos.
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We are home safe and sound, except Mich she might be nearly home. Had lots of fun, taken lots of photos, someone will post later. Don't believe anything Uni says ;) ;) Very hot today ;) in Katoomba and Sydney close to 40 degrees :( We also got some lovely goody bags.
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Sounds like a great trip Yvette.
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Thanks Kimmyh it was :)
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;D safe and sound 2
hi Yvette
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Glad your back, hope you had a fun time
Marie
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welcome back you intrepid travellers, you!! Hope you had a ball -!!
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Looking forward to the photos!
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Photos and stories please ladies! :D
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We have been missing you. Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to the photos.
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Hi Uni
No stories Astarra what happened in the Blue Mountains stays in the Blue Mountains :D :D
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They're just saying that because they can't remember ;D ;D
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They're just saying that because they can't remember ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D Was just thinking that, Amy!! ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Uni
No stories Astarra what happened in the Blue Mountains stays in the Blue Mountains :D :D
my lips are sealed :-X
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No stories Astarra what happened in the Blue Mountains stays in the Blue Mountains :D :D
Well tell us what you can, and don't post incriminating evidence ;) and hurry up, the suspense is killing us :D
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if it was up to me it would be on youtube already, very embarrassing stuff :o
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The Sydney get together is over and what have we discovered?
Sydney traffic on a Friday afternoon can be a b*$#%
Bringing an esky with chilled bubbles and glasses was a good idea
Somebody’s limoncello is delicious
Some places have very thin walls
Goldfish is very generous
At least one of us has a serious cookbook addiction
Goody bags are so fun
Some hospitality workers are not very hospitable
One of us has a defective GPS
There are some great shops in the mountains
Most of us love candles
Most of us find kitchenware shops fascinating
We all love shopping
The towns in the mountains have hilly streets
Some shoes are very pretty, but painful
There is a fantastic vegan cafe in the mountains where the food is divine
One of us is yet to discover our inner vegan
Informal alfresco meals on a decrepit wooden deck are great fun (and maybe a little disruptive for nearby rooms)
Some of us need to spend more time on the forum
Some of us need to spend a little less time on the forum
All of us love the Thermomix forum
Thermomix forum members are wonderful people
Thank you Goldfish. :-* I brought Donna home with me (love it). To Jonvic, McMich, Fundj&e and Yvette you are the best. :-*:-* :-* :-*
Do we really have to wait for a year until the next one?
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Love it! ;D :D
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;D ;D
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Brilliant sounds like a fun time was had by all;D
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Thanks djinni, looks like Uni is not owning up to anything ;D ;D It sounds as if you all had a great weekend and that's what it's all about.
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some lady we picked up along the way ;D
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i have always wanted to be a blonde ;D
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I brought Donna home with me (love it).
Glad you liked it djinni373 - and glad it found a new home!! :D
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It sounds like the weekend was enjoyed by everyone. Only one of you has a serious cookbook addiction. :)
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Thank you Goldfish for the books I have Quick Fix in the Thermomix after winning the peg game. You are very generous :) :)
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Djinni373 that is a great report without actually spilling the beans on anybody :D :D ;)
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It sounds like you all had a great time and enjoyed each others company which is wonderful. ;D ;D
Thanks for your report djinni373 ;) :D ;D
Marie
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You're welcome, Yvette! Congratulations!! :D What was the peg game??
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time ladies, I'm glad you did :D
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Great wrap up djinni373 ;D ;D
Glad you all had a wonderful time!
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Great report very funny. Sounds like you all had a great time.
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just got the ok to post this one
Michelle, Uni, Yvette and Gayle
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Goldfish we all had to wear a necklace with a peg each and anyone that said the word cook, cooking etc had to give a peg to the person that caught them out. This game started on the Friday night and finished 7.45pm on Saturday night.
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Lovely photo Uni.
Can you put names to the faces as I only recognize yourself and Michelle ;D
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Great photo girls and great game :)
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Sorry for some reason the names didn't show up but they are there now ???
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Evening everyone,
Thanks for a great weekend girls & for making me feel so welcome. I am looking forward to becoming more familiar with the forum, using it more & getting to know more people.
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lovely photo :)
Marie
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Thanks for coming Jonvic it was good to get to know you better and I will look forward to your posts :)
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Hi Jonvic :) Nice to "see" you.
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Thanks, I am having a poke around to get more familiar with the forum. Done any cooking since getting back??
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Uni has, I cooked poached eggs for dinner :)
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Poached eggs, sounds good... I have been eating the lovely fruit I bought. The chooks are now settle in their new home & the garden which was sadly forgotten while I was gone has been given a good drink.
I am now searching for a Turkish Delight recipe & looking for that pot lasagne..
Oh & I don't think we should wait another year to get together, mid next year would be great.
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Lovely photo girls! :)
Hello Jonvic, its nice to hear more from you :D
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Thanks Amy, I really am looking forward to being more involved with the forum (and hopefully getting some cooking done also). Also looking forward to getting to know more people. Everyone seems so helpful.
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more photos
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Lovely Uni :D
Thanks Amy, I really am looking forward to being more involved with the forum (and hopefully getting some cooking done also). Also looking forward to getting to know more people. Everyone seems so helpful.
Don't be shy, we are not only helpful but very friendly too :D Just jump in whenever you have something to say. Some of us jump in even when we don't have anything to say :-))
We'd love to see your cooking :)
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;D
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What are you doing all the way over there Uni? ;D
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Makes me look thin Amy ;D
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We know you are Uni :-*
You are also much better looking than the guy on the billboard! ;D
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Loving the photos girls and the fact that you have encouraged Jonvic to post more often. I recall the same thing happening with SueJen from the Perth retreat ;)
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Wow great to put names to faces ;D Thanks for the photos :-*
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;D
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Thats a good one ;D
Has DFM lost weight? She looks good :D
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:'( bash, I wish I went. It went super fast tho in a blink of an eye
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Love the photos and so glad you all had such a good time ;D
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The Goodie Bags.
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What was in the goodie bags Michele?
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Great photos.
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i did ask nicely ,not like some ppl i know :-)). i have no luck in growing rosemary :(
a really bad pic of me,i better post it, i know you girls would blackmail me with it for ever ;D
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i did ask nicely ,not like some ppl i know :-)). i have no luck in growing rosemary :(
:-X :-X ;D
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All looks like you had a great time :D
Thanx for sharing the pics. :-*
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Mich showing off :-))
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Mich showing off :-))
:-[
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There was some good photos ladies :)
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Mich do u have any photos, i think you do ;D
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I do, I'm trying to email them and get permission first. Computer won't email the photos. >:(
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So long as we look alright Mich it should be ok, don't post any ugly ones ;D ;D
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Our winner of the peg game.
Yvette really wanted that book and due to a couple of us with alzheimer's, we made it very easy for her. :o
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So long as we look alright Mich it should be ok, don't post any ugly ones ;D ;D
we are all beautiful from the inside :P
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Our winner of the peg game.
Yvette really wanted that book and due to a couple of us with alzheimer's, we made it very easy for her. :o
That was really nice of you ladies :D
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Great photos everyone :)
Its funny you imagine what people look like then you see the photos & they look so different :)
:)
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Hally who did you imaging looked different?
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All of you apart from Mtch :)
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Great photos everyone :)
Its funny you imagine what people look like then you see the photos & they look so different :)
:)
Hally who did you imaging looked different?
All of you apart from Mtch :)
Exactly my thoughts.
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photos look great
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i bought a few things from the CWA
Fig honey
Honey Balsamic Reduction 250Mls for only $10
Coconut soap
Bees wax candles
Toms and mushrooms
2x knitting needles
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I love the photos, thank you all. It looks like you really had great fun. With such good company how could you not?
Michele and Uni, young Stewart said to say hello to you. He also commented that Limoncello packs a punch. ;) ;)
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Lovely photos, you all look great ;D Thanks for sharing and very glad everyone enjoyed the weekend.
Marie
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This is where the journey began. A quick stop into the lovely goldfish's work to pick up loads of cookbooks we used as prizes.
Also, GF remembered that I had missed out on the baskets that Gert told us about from POK and had one for me as a gift. Thankyou GF :-*
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Nice photos girls :)
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And there were bubbles :D
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Of course there were :D
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Only for some Amy ;)
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After all that shopping we needed a seat.
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Oh no I blocked the sign :)
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Sounds like you all had a great time. The photos look great, thanks for sharing.
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I was glad to see a photo of you at the table girls, I was beginning to think the bed was the only place you had to sit ;D
Keep those photos coming.
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The Food :D
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All looks great ;D
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Good to see the photos girls.. Glad u enjoyed yourselves 😊
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Great photo's ;D
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Cheers
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looks Great, glad you had a good time. wish I was there
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Thanks for sharing girls - the photos are great.
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Really wished u could have been there. I need to visit my DD in Sydney early ish next year. If anyone would like me to contact them and arrange "a meet" PM me with your details and I'll let you know closer.
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Enjoying all the photos.
Looks like you had all known each other for ages beforehand ;D
Nothing better than a group of girls having fun together.
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Mcmich - just wanted to thank you for the jar of JulieO's Spiced Nuts - they're just delicious!! Offered some to the staff at work and everyone very highly impressed!! That was so thoughtful of you! Thank you for the gift - and for the inspiration! These are being added to the Christmas hamper list! :-*
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Just tried out the pineapple slicer from the goodie bag. Very cool :). Thanks jonvic
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i cant wait to try mine 373
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Nifty tool djinni, how do you get the pineapple out of it's skin and still keep it looking so neat ??? I hate peeling pineapples, this looks like the solution.
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Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? If you're not into yoga, if you have half a brain.
Excellent. Cocktails this weekend. Not a big fan of the cocktail - so much fruit and paper umbrellas taking up the space where my alcohol should be. ;D
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It's very easy to use. The only thing is to do the whole process over a plate so you can drink the juice.
My vanilla pods are just about to take a swim as soon as I find the instructions for vanilla essence :) Thanks Uni :) :) :). Still deciding what to do with the vanilla sugar...
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Lol mcmich. Also have to mention those nuts. Beautiful mcmich. Only complaint is that my jar is nearly empty despite careful rationing :)
JD the gizmo does it all. I can't do the link from my iPad. I still have l plates for this thing. But I will when I get back to my pc :)
Here (http://www.yourhomedepot.com.au/products/avanti/pineapple-peeler-and-corer-stainless-steel-24cm/) is the link, with video 8)
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Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? If you're not into yoga, if you have half a brain.
Excellent. Cocktails this weekend. Not a big fan of the cocktail - so much fruit and paper umbrellas taking up the space where my alcohol should be. ;D
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T his little machine is just what I need!!!! Jonvic, where did you find it?
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T his little machine is just what I need!!!! Jonvic, where did you find it?
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Evening Goldfish, if you are talking about the pineapple corer/slicer, it came from Home Depot at Castle Hill. If you cannot get to Castle Hill, they have a large online shop. The link is http://www.yourhomedepot.com.au/categories/fruit-amp-vegetable-tools/cooking/?p=3&s=0&o=a&lvl0=cooking&lvl1=fruit-amp-vegetable-tools.
They are good fun.
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Jonvic - appreciate the link - Castle Hill's a bit far but will order them online - thank you!! :D
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@ Jonvic did u buy the Whiskey Stones ? http://www.groupon.com.au/lp/X2M/index.php?dealid=716537271&nlp=&CID=AU_CRM_1_0_0_335&a=715827934
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I just saw an ad for the whisky stones. Do they stay cold by themselves or do they go in the fridge? I like the idea of them.
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cookie i think JV was thinking about buying them last wekend not sure if she bought them
u keep them in the freezer
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Thanks. I think I might get some as I have just bought a 2.3 litre insulated jug that I plan to use for water during the warmer weather. I know I will have to fill it all the time, but then it was me that filled the water chiller before it died.
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Hi guys, been a tad busy. Yes I did buy the whiskey stones, however I can't let you know how they go until after chrissy as they are for DH..
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I just ordered 2 of those pineapple thingies - 1 for me and 1 for DD2. Thanks for the link.
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I'm planning to pick up some whiskey stones at the kitchen shop tomorrow or the latest Thursday. Will let you know how they go.
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JD can you please keep the instruction :-))
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Jd can you let me know how you find the pineapple things as im thinking of getting one since we live in pineapple country lol
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Uni, there's a video on the Home Depot link. (http://www.yourhomedepot.com.au/products/avanti/pineapple-peeler-and-corer-stainless-steel-24cm/) Was there something else you wanted to know that isn't shown in that?
Kim I will buy a pineapple as soon as I receive the corer/peeler and let you know. If mine looks as good as theirs, I'll be very happy ;D
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I just bought a pineapple can't wait to try my pineapple corer :)
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Sadly the pineapples we get here aren't really the best. We have had 3 home grown ones this year though.
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Cookie there is a Farm just down the road andthe pineapples are delish.. He sells them for 1 or 2 dollars depending on size... After 12 years without any decent tropical fruit im loving mangoes, pineapples etc and will also be bjoying the lychees when they start..
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It sounds as if you are going to be in tropical fruit heaven now then Kim - do the kids like fruit too?
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They love it jd... Ds has fruit with his lunch and breaky everyday
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I hated lychees until i tasted the frsh ones here.. Very yummy :)
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I've just ordered four pineapple thingys - mainly as Xmas gifts - hope they are as good as they look.
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Just used mine last night, DH did it turned out well, have fresh pineapple at work today, it did require some strength to twist, maybe because we had an extra big pineapple
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Good to hear that it turned out well. Yes, I think the size of the pineapple may have something to do with it. I'll keep that in mind when I buy my pineapple.
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A bread making day at my place, on the 2/2/ anyone interested
I hope you will not be disappointed Yvette
Thinking of doing
The no fuss bread dough
Sour cream bread rolls
Scrolls
What do u think ?
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Perfect I wanted to do the bacon and cheese scrolls.
I have just sent a pm to Gayle.
We will work out what to bring later woohoo
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Wish I lived closer. :-*
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Wish I lived closer. :-*
Ditto :'(
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Uni, I would have loved to have come but have a girlfriend from Melboune spending the day with me. If the date changes for any reason let me know.
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Uni I just checked my schedule and I am FREE :-* :-*
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Super tempted to drive from Canberra! Looks amazing! But I'm busy that weekend :(
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Uni I just checked my schedule and I am FREE :-* :-*
maybe next time Jam
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I would love to come - see if I can manage it time wise? The company DH works for is having a Harbour Cruise/dinner that night leaving from Circular Quay at 6pm to celebrate 25yrs in business. I will be in Sydney so see what DH thinks?
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Would be great if you could make it Mich :)
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yes, it would be great if u could make it :-*
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I would love to see you all again and any other forum members - maybe DH would like to learn how to make bread?
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Gosh, I would have loved to have done that! I'm coming over to Sydney, but not until March. We got tickets to see Bruce Springsteen on the 20th. Will be in Sydney until Sunday 24th - flying home early in the morning. If anyone is free then, maybe we could get together?
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Kezza, I will be in Sydney that weekend too!
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Yay ES - what dates?
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Wish I lived closer. :-*
Wish I lived closer. :-*
Ditto :'(
I'd be there too ;) ;D
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Sorry girls I will have to give it a miss.
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Kezza,
I fly in sat 23 and home again Sunday evening.
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Gosh ES, that's a quick visit !
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pick a date kezza ;D
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How about Friday 23rd? Does that suit? x
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fine by me ;D
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Great - anyone else free to catch up?
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I'm free. :D
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Mich are you free this thursday ,GF is coming over and maybe we will be making gnocchi
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No, I'm working.
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next time :-*
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Great Michelle :)
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Can't wait for our get together bread making class this saturday at Uni's house. I finally get to meet GF :)
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Have lots of fun, I'm sure you will though, and no flour fights.
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Def no flour fight I will take my ipad and take some photos ;)
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You will have a great time Yvette - I hope you get to meet Frank too ;)
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I will let you know Judy ;)
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photos of Frank too :)
photos all round
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Will do Robyn :)
Frank might have been told to go out :D
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wish I was there...
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frank can be your kitchen hand :-))
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haha Uni
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a pasta day next
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Lovely to see Eve helping.
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Lovely photos Uni, gosh Eve is growing. Its lovely to be able to meet up and do some cooking together.
Marie
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Uni and Goldfish
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Uni, Frank and Eve
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Sour cream rolls
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Lunch
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Great photos and so nice to see Frank in there too.
Hope you found bread making easier than you thought it would be - it was all 'hands on' wasn't it?
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Thanks for taking the time to post the photos :-* :-* It's lovely to put names to faces and all the food looks delicious ;D
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Great photos and good girls. I agree with Judy, it was good to see frank in there too :)
Eve is gorgeous Uni and getting so big.
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Love the photos, looks like a great day :D
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Yvette is now a bread expert!!
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Kneading and shaping
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Uni demonstrates to Yvette how to put the love into the bread..!!
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Uni shows the best size and way to cut the scrolls...
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Yvette divides the dough for some sour cream rolls.... Which turned into.....
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Looks like you had a fabulous day, and the bread looks fantastic.
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...... And .... Then there was Eve...:) :)
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Eve checks out the progress of the no fuss loaf with a very very favourite uncle!
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Doing sit-ups with Nonno!!!
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Guess who's the apple of whose eyes!!!!
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Thanks for sharing your day with us through these photos. Looks like you all had a fantastic day.
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Thx for the photos girls.. Glad you had a good day
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Were you babysitting whilst you were having your cooking class Uni? Bet you can't wait for the day when you get to teach dear little Eve all you know.
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Gorgeous photos. Eve is so sweet and the breads look pretty good too.
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Thanks for sharing your day with us. Love the photos
Marie
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Looks like a fantastic day! Uni you are very generous opening your home up and sharing your skills.
It was great to see the photos of everyone (including Frank and Eve)!
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i hope u can make it to the next one snappy :)
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Wonderful photos girls, looks like a great day and great food :D :D Makes me even more jealous!! ;D
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Lovely photos Uni. I'm so glad you all had a great day (including Frank and Eve). Wish I could have been there :(
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Great photos Uni :)
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thanks robyn
next time DG ;D
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Lovely photos and looks like you all have fun. Wish I could have been there.
Gert
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Me too Gert :)
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Wohooo, fantastic photos ;D
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Looks like it was a great day. So sorry I couldn't make it. Great photos :) Food looked fab. Can't wait for the pasta one ;D
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Sorry you missed it Djinni
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Just a reminder for the catch up with Kezza on the 22nd of March
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Have fun Girls
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Where is the catch up Uni?
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maybe in the city Yvette. are you coming
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I am working so not if it is during the day :)
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When and where Uni? I'd love to meet some of you if I can.
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jadey we are meeting friday the 22nd, dont know where yet. would love to meet you 2
Yvette i am thinking it would be lunch
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I will be there. :)
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I will be there. :)
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I wont be down by then... Maybe next time :).
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Make sure you take a photo girls ;D
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If I'm not back at work by then I would love to come!
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Terrific McMich! Yvette - in Uni's terms - chuck a sickie ;D
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;D
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Thanks for the great cooking photos. Nice to see people cooking and having fun.
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I would love to come too :) :) :) Just have to double check a couple of things first though.
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djinni -make time and bring jonvic with you. :D
Yvette - would you be able to take an annual leave day? :)
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No Mich I can't take annual leave day as I already wont have enough holidays when we go to Europe. Can't chuck a sickie either as I am having a sick day in May when DD goes to live in England.
There are big dramas at work atm. Briefly all the companies pay a % of my wage and now they are bickering like children some don't want to pay as much as others that don't pay still use me. They are trying to come up with a fairer system. It has nothing to do with me or my performance. One company (the main one) had threatened to stop using reception I think they have now come around.
That's why I wont chuck a sickie atm I don't want to rock the boat until it is all sorted.
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djinni -make time and bring jonvic with you. :D
Yes Sir Ma'am mcmich :D
That's why I wont chuck a sickie atm I don't want to rock the boat until it is all sorted.
Somethings are truly amazing and not in a good way :-)) Hope sanity prevails and it is all sorted out for you soon Yvette :)
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djinni -make time and bring jonvic with you. :D
Yes Sir Ma'am mcmich :D
That's why I wont chuck a sickie atm I don't want to rock the boat until it is all sorted.
Somethings are truly amazing and not in a good way :-)) Hope sanity prevails and it is all sorted out for you soon Yvette :)
Good girl jinni ;D
What a pain Yvette. I can imagine you feel a bit nervous about it all especially if companies are threatening to stop using reception.
We will have to have another get together in the evening so you and other workers can come along. :)
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Thanks Mich and Gayle have a nice get together and take some pics :)
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Totally understand Yvette. There will always be another time :)
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how does some where around Circular Quay sound for lunch between 12.00 12.30
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The MCA has lovely meals and a nice outlook!
Gert
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how does some where around Circular Quay sound for lunch between 12.00 12.30
Love Circular Quay - I'll have a half :D
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will u be driving your car up Mich, i going in by ferry if its a nice day
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I will train it. A nice trip along the water and I don't have to park. :)
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I could do that too. Probably take only 4 days and nights.
Gert
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I used to work at the mca building years ago lol..
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Sounds good to me. Have followed your instructions mcmich and jonvic is coming too :D
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;D great news 373
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Looks like I'm free so I'll ferry it in from Manly if we meet at Circular Quay.
Are we confirmed MCA at .....?????
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I would love to come, but.....
anyway share the photos..
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Ooohhh, this is so good that some more members are going. Look forward to meeting you Jadey and catching up with everone else. :D
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:'( :'( :'(
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dont be sad Yvette :-*
MCA sounds good 2 me 2
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OK, would you refresh my memory please? What is the MCA?
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The Museum of Contemporary Art
Slightly nervous about meeting all you lovely people and wondering how I'm going to recognise you all lol (fingers crossed).
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Thanks Jadey - Know it now. DH's company celebrated 25yrs and the boat we were on left from in front of the Art Museum.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art
Slightly nervous about meeting all you lovely people and wondering how I'm going to recognise you all lol (fingers crossed).
i will have a fag in one hand and a wine in the other ;D
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Hahaha Thanks Uni!
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:D :D :D
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I'd have loved to join you on Friday but will be working :( have a great time.. And an extra glass of for me, please!! :)
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Have a glass for me Uni
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Someone have one for me too.
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My goodness, all these extra drink requests!! And these wonderfully generous people can never seem to refuse any request! Can you just imagine it?? This lovely group of fine, upstanding (well, usually!) people, arms around each other so they can be upstanding, ;D ;D ;D . . . . and if you listen carefully, a little song can be heard . . . .
Show me the way to go home
I'm tired and I want to go to bed
Had a little drink(or two or three or maybe more!) about an hour ago . .
And it's (they've) gone right to my head . . .
I've actually resigned (retired?) from work - and if this had been next week - I'd have been joining in the chorus!! ;D
Have fun everyone!! And lots of photos please.
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Well, join the rest of us retirees GF - when's the big finish day? I hope you have a happy retirement, it's a great life. :-* :-*
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Retired GF was that planned?
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Oh retired, that would be fun
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Well, join the rest of us retirees GF - when's the big finish day? I hope you have a happy retirement, it's a great life. :-* :-*
Thanks, Judy - had the opportunity to bring it forward about a month - so hallelujah!! Next week . . . .
Yvette - it's preschool - spirit is willing - hips and knees are saying, "what the . . . . .!!" Actually, they've been saying that for quite a while!! - I just didn't want to listen . . . ;D ;D
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Well happy for you GF enjoy your retirement :)
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Happy retirement years GF. :D
I hope you realise we will expect you at every get together from now on ;)
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Happy retirement GF. :-*
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Congratulations GF , retirement is wonderful.
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Congratulations on your retirement GF. What will you do now??? ;) ;D
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Wonderful news GF. I know what you mean about the knees. I always knelt down instead of bending over. I am now paying for it.
Kimmy she will be very busy. When you are retired there are not enough hours in the day.
Have fun everyone and lots of photos please.
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Thanks everyone! I must admit, although I will miss a lot about the job, I'm looking forward to it . . :D
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Someone have one for me too.
No probs AB :)
Looking forward to catching up with uni and mcmich and meeting jadey and kezza.
Will miss you Yvette :(
Happy retirement GF. See you at the next get together ;)
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Lucky duck GF, I don't want to wish my life away but I can't wait for the day when I stop work
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Congrats gf :)
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how exciting gf, happy retirement ;D
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to go tomorrow :'(
We haven't received our tickets for the cruise we are going on next Thursday. I have been ringing the travel agent since last week, leaving several messages, met with excuse after excuse. Today I rang & asked to speak to the supervisor. Seems they have lost our ID. I understand that we all make mistakes and misplace things although when it was brought to their attention I don't think they made much of an effort to rectify the problem, nor was there an apology. So now tomorrow we will have to go and produce ID again and hopefully get our tickets. :-\
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Kimmy she will be very busy. When you are retired there are not enough hours in the day.
Cookie, I sure hope you're right!! ;D ;D I've been wondering what the adjustment will be like! :o :-))
Mich - that is so disappointing! . . .The next one . .!!!! :D
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Michelle, that is so disappointing. Hope you get your trip sorted out.
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That's a shame mcmich. Hope things are sorted quickly for you.
Lunch is still on? MCA at 12.30?
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sorry to hear that u r not coming today :'( when i booked i didnt need to show any ID, i book it over the phone with P&O
they only asked for the passport number
still on 373
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We didn't book through P&O, booked through a travel agent.
Have a great time girls. :)
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Enjoy you get together girls ;D
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thanks CC
Mich we will have lunch at the good food and wine show in june, are you going this year ?
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I hope to go Uni.
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Enjoy your day Sydney girls. Michele good luck with picking up your tickets today.
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Have a nice lunch girls, it is so nice that one machine can bring so many people together.
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Where are the photos?? ;)
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Hope the lunch went well ;D
GF Happy retirement :)
Marie
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Yes GF hope you enjoy retirement and do lots of things that you couldn't do when working ;)
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sorry i forgot 2 take photos of us but i did take some of Ellen ;D
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jadey didnt make it i hope everythings is ok. :(
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Thought , "Ellen? Who's Ellen??" Looked closely then at the photos.... "Ahhhhh! THAT Ellen!!" Lol
Hope Jadey is ok!!
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I am so sorry!
I completely forgot. I got a phone call that Dad was being rushed into hospital with 5 DVT's on his lungs and of course, then didn't even think about lunch.
I do hope you all had fun.
He's been released today, with Clexane and Warfarin for at least the next 6 months. But he'll be ok.
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Arrived back home today after a great time in Sydney. Thankyou to Uni for organizing lunch - l had a wonderful time. I am sorry to hear about your father Jadey. Family ALWAYS comes first.
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Jaded, glad your Dad is ok he will have to be very careful not to cut himself , clexane and warfarin.
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Jadey all the best for your Dad.
Kezza I'm glad you had a great time.
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Jadey so glad your dad 's now ok.. That must have one heck of a shock!!
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My goodness. No wonder you forgot lunch. What a fright you must have got. Glad things are better with dad.
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Oh dear jadey... Hope your dad will be ok.. Yes family is more important than any lunch... Well depends on the family !!
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Thanks all - there really was nothing I could do. He's in Melbourne which makes it hard when you get these calls. But obviously it was enough of a distraction to stop me even thinking what I was supposed to be doing. :-)) He's had them before following a major car accident and we almost lost him a few times, he's had 3 recent surgeries after falling out of his truck and must have developed the clots then. There are no more thank God. The lungs will filter them as they break down I'm told so he's going to be fine.
As far as lunch I'm upset I missed it but there will always be a next time.
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Glad your dad is going to be OK Jadey. DVT's are nasty business.
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Glad your dad is ok Jadey
Uni where are the other photos of you guys :)
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we didnt take any, sorry :-*
how is work going Yvette
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That's a bummer Uni.
Nothing still resolved at work yet :o
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Glad you all had a great lunch and enjoyed the day ;D
Marie
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Are you ready syd siders im coming back lol!!!
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Yaahh :D :D :D
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Hip Hip Hooray
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Yay :)
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batton down the hatches, folks, she's on her way . . .!!! ;D ;D ;D
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:D :D :D
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Lol
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Look out Sydney. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I am a little late (as usual) but just had to say how great it was to catch up Uni, Jonvic and Kezza and her DD last Friday. The company and the food were wonderful. Great idea whoever suggested the MCA although I did get them to hold the crispy pigs ears garnish for my lunch :P
Jadey glad your dad is ok. Family is always first.
Frozzie how exciting 8)
Yvette that's a pain. Hopefully they work it out soon. :-))
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I'm coming over for a work conference and will be free Sat morning 11 May . I'm prob going to be staying in Paddington. I would love to meet up to put face to posts and chitter chatter, PM me if interested
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Would love to meet up CP
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If I'm not working, I would love to catch up.
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Will let u know closer to the date as dont know when dh has to fly back to France but if im free would love to x
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Back to France,Frozzie??
Have plans for that weekend CP but if it all changes would love to meet up
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Yes we still have things going on in France and a house to sell and and and
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i will be in Bali
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Mayy 11 looks good to me! I would love to give this meeting up a second go LOL
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Just thought I would let you know I will be around in Sydney on the 5/6/7/8 th of August if anyone wants to meet up on one of those days for Coffee? Lunch? Shopping? Whatever? I will be staying with family in the "Forestville" area but I presume it's easy to get into the city from there ??? My traveling companion, sister-in-law ( who's a real sweetie) would love to meet you too. ;D
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great news CC any of those dates are fine by me ;D
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great news CC any of those dates are fine by me ;D
That's great news Uni.It will be wonderful to meet you at last :-*
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Ooo exciting.. U also get to see lovely sydney :)
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If I'm not working, I would love to join you. Is that the week before the get together at Chookies?
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Would love to meet you CC
Yes Mich that is the week before Melbourne
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Ha, ha, only just written to CC asking if anything had been arranged yet for a Sydney get together. Should have checked the forum first before responding to my emails. Glad to see the ball is rolling and another state gets to invite CC to our country. CC goes from Sydney down to Chookie then home with me to Adelaide for our retreat weekend here so will be a very busy lady and will be meeting so many Australian forum members her head will be spinning :D Bring it on, we are all very excited about her visit.
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Just thought I would let you know I will be around in Sydney on the 5/6/7/8 th of August if anyone wants to meet up on one of those days for Coffee? Lunch? Shopping? Whatever? I will be staying with family in the "Forestville" area but I presume it's easy to get into the city from there ??? My traveling companion, sister-in-law ( who's a real sweetie) would love to meet you too. ;D
Just bumping this ;D
I thought of Wednesday the 7th of August for a day to meet up if anyone is free.Maybe by then my jet lag will have gone :D :D :D
Uni has very kindly volunteered to book a place for lunch once we have numbers.
So far there are three
CC
CC's sister-in-law
Uni.
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If I can make it, I'd love to come!! :D
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I would love to join you too :D
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If I get the new job that will be my first or second week. I will have to wait until they confirm if I have it then see if I can get a day off sooo want to catch up again and meet CC
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Me too if i can make it would love to come :)
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It will be lovely if you could make it girls :-*
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Will be trying my best CC
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Will be trying my best CC
I quite understand you might have working commitments Yvette :-*
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We could always catch in London ftp://
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We could always catch in London ftp://
Sounds like an excellent plan ;D Do you know yet where abouts you will be ;D
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Yes CC we have booked an apartment for 9 nights in south Kensington right near Gloucester Rd station about a two minute walk
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Very nice address.You will be approx 4 minutes from Harrods. ;D
Easy for me to get into London.Train then the tube to South Kensington will take me approx 70 minutes. ;)
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Yay CC I will try and make it to the Sydney one. Hopefully construction of the new place will be held up. They settle on the 28th June then they have to fit out the new place they are expecting to move in on the 29th July so if construction ran a week over that would be good. That is providing I get the job with them if not there will be no problem I will take a sickie.
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Let's hope they overrun and get held up :D :D :D :D :D But you get the job :-* :-*
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Thanks CC that would be the best scenario
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Yay I think I can come now pretty sure I have the job and THANK YOU Telstra they cannot get internet for 6 weeks. So at this stage they will be moving in the week after our get together :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Great news Yvette. CC how many people are on your list for Sydney now?
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Yay I think I can come now pretty sure I have the job and THANK YOU Telstra they cannot get internet for 6 weeks. So at this stage they will be moving in the week after our get together :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Great news Yvette :-*
if i remember i will bring your umbrella :-))
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Thanks Uni :D :D
Where are we going to go?
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Jamies italian in the city
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Can we book for that? or just line up
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no bookings Yvette, cant wait i need a good gossip ;D
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I don't gossip Uni ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Great news Yvette. CC how many people are on your list for Sydney now?
Yay! Great news Yvette.
At the moment Judy,if everyone can make it, there will be seven of us ;) ;D
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How very exciting. I love Jamie's Italian. We are going again in a couple of weeks. We have a booking again so won't have to line up. Here bookings for Saturdays are up to January 2014!
CC you will be able to meet so many people.
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cookie, no bookings in syd at all >:( :-))
will check agian with them.
update, just checked ,they are taking bookings now.
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Yvette when are you coming to UK?
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DJ we leave here on December 22 so arrive on 23 and we have an apartment for 9'nights in London
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That sounds exciting Yvette.
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Yvette you'll get to have a white Christmas ;D
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Yes we are hoping for a white Christmas if not we will get snow somewhere we will be in Europe for a month
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Where's Jamie's restaurant? Our request roster is out for August and I have requested so many days off to fit everything in for August. Going to be a busy month for me. :D
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Pitt street McMich, near Martin Place
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Thanks Snappy. :D
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the good food and wine show is on this friday, anyone going?
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nope :)
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Not this year... :)
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Th Perth one is on in July. I have my ticket, I always enjoy it. I am going to see Maggie Beer this year.
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Oh if it was next fri i would have but have kids friday so cant :(
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Such a shame Frozzie :( It's a bit late this year, last year it was in May.
Wonder who is going to be at the Sydney Fair? I've "met" Ainslie Harriot (lovely gentleman), George Columbaris, Donna Hay, Janelle Bloom and several other well known cooks in previous years. It's always a lovely day.
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School finishes fridaybut didnt realise it actually finished today as they have a couple of pupilfree days otherwise i would have flown them up earlier.. There is always next year .....
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That's right Kim, always next year and we will be able to catch up at Tenina's class in August with the rest of the Sydneysiders. :D
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Very true... How many of us are there going??
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I am :) :) :) :) :)
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Is Wednesday August 7 a firm date for CC's lunch?? ATM I can only make it on the 6th or 7th.....
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Is Wednesday August 7 a firm date for CC's lunch?? ATM I can only make it on the 6th or 7th.....
I'm still on for the 7th GF.I hope you can make it,I'm really looking forward to the lunch :-* :-*
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Thanks CC - I'm looking forward to it , too . . . :D
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Where is it?? Will normally be there with dd x
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Frozzie I'm not sure but I think Uni said something about Jamie's Italian in Pitt street near Martin place
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Hopefully we will be meeting at Jamies. ;D
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Ok thx gf.. Will have to check out where it is and best way to get into city :)
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will pm you about that :D
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I am checking the flights.
Gert
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Hopefully we will be meeting at Jamies. ;D
Your wish is our command, CC!! ;D ;D
I am checking the flights.
Gert
That'd be great if you could make it!! ;D ;D (maybe a visit to POK, too?? ;) )
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I am checking the flights.
Gert
Really Gert?? That would be wonderful if you could make it. :D
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A definite possibility. Might try. What time is lunch. Is there a booking or do we have to line up. I can be there about 1000 and bring a chair .
Have to be back to to the airport by 1700 I think. Lemme check.
Gert
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Let me know when it is set in concrete and I will make a booking. It seems doable.
Gert
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Oh goodie gert :)
Thanks gf your an angel
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great news Gert :-*
i will make the booking the week b4
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Yay Gert
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I'm still waiting for the August roster to see if I have the day off. I did request it off but won't know until it comes out around 16th/17th July. Fingers crossed.
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Ooohhh more parties ;D
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I'm still waiting for the August roster to see if I have the day off. I did request it off but won't know until it comes out around 16th/17th July. Fingers crossed.
Just warn them upfront, Mich, you simply won't be at work that day!! ;D ;D ;D . . . Then bribe the powers that be with plates full of goodies like your little mushroom tarts, etc etc. . . Bribe long and hard enough they may give you the entire week off . . . ;D ;D ;D
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Good idea GF. ;D
I have asked for a lot of time off in August. Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd - to attend Tenina's class. The days before and after the Melbourne lunch weekend. I should have just put in for holidays.
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I should have just put in for holidays.
Could you still do that, Mich?
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Too late I think. I will see tomorrow when I go back. I may be able to get a few days leave to fit in with some of the things.
August has turned out to be a busy month and I'm very much looking forward to it. :D
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Well, I have stayed away from this topic since I could not make a commitment so far in advance. But now that it is edging closer I am hoping I can come. (Caring for my parents means I never know from one day to the next what life holds for me.) I have just moved one of mum's medical appointments for that day and have kept the day free so that I can join all of you. Hope it is not too late!
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Never to late Courton will be great to meet you
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I almost forgot about this. Is it set in stone?I will have to check on some flights. Probably have to leave here at sparrows fart .
How many now?
Gert
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Thanks Yvette! I am really looking forward to meeting you too!
Oh, do come Gert!
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plenty of time courton ;D
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I almost forgot about this. Is it set in stone?I will have to check on some flights. Probably have to leave here at sparrows fart .
How many now?
Gert
come the night b4 gert and stay at my place ;D
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Thanks for the offer uni but I have to keep my time away short as possible. I can do it in a day over Brisbane. Have to be back at the airport by 5 I think. Easy as with the train.
Gert
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It would be great if you could come Gert it is Wednesday 7th August I am sure some of us can get there earlier than lunch time if you wanted to do something extra. I will be catching the bus into the city.
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If I get the first flight out at 0530 I will land about 1000 and will get the train from the airport however long that takes. I had better check on some things .
Gert
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Would love for you to be there Gert. :D
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I would have to leave the lunch about 1500 to get the train to the airport to get the flight that would get me home by 2300.
What time is lunch?
Gert
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Not sure yet Gert.I think Uni was going to book the week before at Jamie's.
I think we give her final number too.
Me + my SIL
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Gee I would think you would have to book Jaimes about 6 weeks in advance from what I have heard others say but Uni may have the inside track there. No matter . I won't book any flights until I know the time. If it is a late lunch then count me out but we will be catching up in Adelaide CC. still I would like to pop down to Sydney.
Gert
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Blimey Gert I hope we can get in :o I hope times workout so that you can make Sydney. :-*
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You couldn't make a booking at Jamie's until recently - just line up.
We will book an early lunch Gert. If we book in for 1130, then we should be eating by 12.30 and you could be off for your flight for sure.
If it's too rushed we will be disappointed but understand. :-*
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If so that would be great but if it does no suit no worries.
Gert
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I'm sure 1130 will suit Gert. We Sydney/Lake Mac Siders can fit around anything. It's going to be a lovely time and would love you there Gert. :D
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Thank you mcmich but really the lunch is all about CC. It better not be snowing!
Gert
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Anytime will suit me ;D I just want to meet you all.Doesn't matter what time or where :D :D
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I may have to leave early .. Latest 2pm.. Depending on a few things but dd and i will be there :)
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Look forward to seeing you again Frozzie and talking to your DD! I plan to bus it. How are you getting there?
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Busing it too :) ... Dd and i took the bus into the city at lunch today for the first time...all good.. We made it there and back lol
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Thank you mcmich but really the lunch is all about CC. It better not be snowing!
Gert
Well it looks like more than one member needs an early booking - so Uni if you would book for 1130 that would be great. :D
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I may be able to stay later but cant confirm care for ds after school at this stage..
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11 30 lunch is fine by me
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i will given them a call tomorrow Gert, i will make the booking for 11.30
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Good one uni. Should be ok that early. Then I will book my flights. Not time for shopping at Peters though more is the pity.
Just checking the train schedules.
Gert
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Who have i missed
1.CC
2.SIL
3.Gert
4.Mich
5.Kim +DD
6.Uni + DD and Eve ?
7. Courton
8. Yvette
9. GF
10.Narelle
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Who have i missed
1.CC
2.SIL
3.Gert
4.Mich
5.Kim
6.Uni
7. Courton
8. Yvette
9. Jadey?
10.snappy?
GF
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thanks CC, i thinnk i need to do a spread sheet for the month of august :-))
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I will check if Djinni and Jonvic can come
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Stay healthy everyone, there are lots of social engagements booked for the month of August. Mini forumfests everywhere ;D
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That sound like a fun one too. Chookies Sydney and Adelaide kina wish i lived on the other side!
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I will check if Djinni and Jonvic can come
thanks Yvette
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Who have i missed
1.CC
2.SIL
3.Gert
4.Mich
5.Kim
6.Uni
7. Courton
8. Yvette
9. Jadey?
10.snappy?
11. GF
I would love to come but sadly am working that day - have taken so much leave with DS hand and school hols that I cannot even take a day off.
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next time snappy :-*
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That sound like a fun one too. Chookies Sydney and Adelaide kina wish i lived on the other side!
Me too >:(
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You forgot DD uni lol 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Gert what time would your plane arrive in syd??
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You forgot DD uni lol
Gert what time would your plane arrive in syd??
i do have her on my bookings list, my DD is maybe coming 2 with Eve
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You forgot DD uni lol 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Gert what time would your plane arrive in syd??
Will aim for the dirst QF flight at 0530 over Brisbane and arrive about 1000. Walk to train thingy and first available for the 30 min trip to city.
Gert
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You forgot DD uni lol
Gert what time would your plane arrive in syd??
i do have her on my bookings list, my DD is maybe coming 2 with Eve
Oh that would be nice uni :)
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bad news ladies just called jamiens and they only have 1 table (can you believe that) that will fit 10 or more ppl and its already booked
i am sure we could find some place else
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Wont they just push a couple of other tables together??
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Oh well we will have to pick somewhere else
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Uni - would the Tuesday be any good for everyone?
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I can only do the Wednesday as my new work is giving me that day off. I don't want to ask them to change it.
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And CC may have other plans as well.
Gert
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Djinni can also come :)
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Wont they just push a couple of other tables together??
u would think that :-))
how about if i try for 2 tables of 6 next 2 each other
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sounds good, Uni . . you can try . .
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or what about a capt cook lunch cruise
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That would work. We can mix and match at will. I can blow a whistle and we can all hop two spaces ahead with plate in hand. Good way to meet everyone like speed dating.
Gert
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sounds good, Uni . . you can try . .
no luck
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I'll bet Mr. O would push them together himself!! ;D ;D
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or what about a capt cook lunch cruise
The food is excreable but the view unsurpassed.
Gert
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anyone been here http://www.operabar.com.au/Dining/728/n/3/0/0/
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Looks good Uni.
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Looks good Uni so long as you can get a bus there
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What about the other place you ladies went not long ago when I couldn't make it was that any good?
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Nothing wrong with a lunch time harbour cruise uni. CC would,be gobsmacked at the beauty.
Would have to suit those with kids to be back at Circular Quay in time to get home for kids or whatever.
Gert
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Where ever we can get in will be fine Uni :) The Opera House would provide spectacular views and show case The Harbour and The Botanical Gardens. :D
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Of ours if we were all filthy rich we would have lunch at Quay or Aria.
Gert
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I think both of Uni"s suggestions are good! I think that the experience of the people CC is coming to meet and also the opportunity to take in some great sights of sydney will most likely outweigh the food!! (Ie as long it's reasonable food!! ;D)
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Nothing wrong with a lunch time harbour cruise uni. CC would,be gobsmacked at the beauty.
Would have to suit those with kids to be back at Circular Quay in time to get home for kids or whatever.
Gert
i did check the times,from 12.30 to 2.30 and the price i think was $79 ,thats a bit much what do you ladies think?
forget about Quay, Arias lunch starts at 12.30
Yvette plenty of buses that go near the Opera house, the Opera bar does look nice
What about the other place you ladies went not long ago when I couldn't make it was that any good?
yes it was very good, under renovations atm
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Do the Opera Bar then Uni looks great then people can come and go when they like :)
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the Opera bar doesnt take booking, i just called :(
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Bummer although lunch on a Wednesday should be safe do you think? Especially if we get there at 11 or so. What do you think?
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I wouldnt do a cruise.. Too risky timewise for me but will see cc and gert in adelaide so if you ladies decide ill have to catch up with some of you another time.. Go with whatever suits the majority :)
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You are up late tonight Frozzie. :)
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how about sydney point towers. lunch starts at 11.45
http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sydney-Tower-Buffet/7
will call them later and hopefuuly book
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Sounds fine Uni. Have been there for dinner - quite OK. :)
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You are up late tonight Frozzie. :)
Sorry didnt see your post... Yes we got in latish from a friends place after dinner :)
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I just remembered the restaurant at the northern end of the Overseas Terminal with a wonderful view. They do take bookings. Doyles at the Quay
http://www.doyleatthequay.com.au/assests/151/files/Winter.doc
Gert
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Doyles has been wonderful in the past . . winter special sounds good! And good whatever the weather . .
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I just remembered the restaurant at the northern end of the Overseas Terminal with a wonderful view. They do take bookings. Doyles at the Quay
http://www.doyleatthequay.com.au/assests/151/files/Winter.doc
Gert
i couldnt see what time lunch starts
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Here are the hours Uni . .
Hours:
Sunday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Monday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
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perfect thanks GF , i will call and make a booking is that ok with everyone ?
thanks gert :-*
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Fine with me! :D With an early time slot that should give Gert time to get back to the airport . . .
( just cut and pasted the times and now read them :-)) ;D . .. it would've been easier for them just to say Sun - Sat!! ;D ;D)
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;D
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Ok with me
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done ! all booked ;D
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Bingo!! just to confiirm Uni . .what time is the actual booking?
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Good O. I will get off the aicraft head for the train station, get to Circular Quay walke to the restaurant and meet ya there. If I am late don't wait for me to order. You never know what can happen as I have to change planes in Brisbane.
I guess I should have someone's phone number in case I am delayed anyway.
Gert
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will pm you Gert
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11.30 GF
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Nice choice ladies, everyone's heard of Doyles.
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Great choice Gert!
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Thanks Uni for booking it :-* I'll see you all there ;D
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Nice choice ladies, everyone's heard of Doyles.
So true. The first time we went to Sydney I told DH that we HAD to go there. As you know he hates restaurants but we did go.
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Did you go to the one at Circular Quay or Watson's Bay cookie?
Gety
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It was Watson's Bay. We were on the Sydney "hop on and off" bus and the driver suggested it, so DH relented.
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That is the one mos would know. There are actually two there. The pub and a restaurant . Beautiful spot.
Gert
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Booked my flights. All good.
Gert
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Fabulous!
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Yay Gert :) :)
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So glad you can make it Gert. A mammoth effort on your part. :D
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Happy to hear that news Gretchen. Good on you.
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I was telling my SIL yesterday that you flying down from Cairns for the lunch Gert. ;D
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great news Gert :-*
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No problem. Only about 5,000 Klms and 18 hours LOL. Easy peasy. It really is easy as I live so close to the airport. MY DH has to go to Sydney to a "didhedie" lunch on rhe 9th but he, of course , is going to stay overnight at a hotel!
Never mind. On the 8th I have to be here as my DD is returning home from her wedding in Positano.
Anyway I want to meet up with you Sydney gals and the best thing is I get to meet CC before Adelaide.
Gert
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Never mind. On the 8th I have to be here as my DD is returning home from her wedding in Positano.
Gert
A Wedding. :o I hope you will be able to post some photos Gert. Congratulations to your DD and her new DH and congratulations to you to Gert. Best wishes for a wonderful future. :D :D
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I do have one pic of DD in her dress. But I guess I hd better not show it until the deed is done. Hopefully they will stop partying long enough to send me a good one. They have been in Paris, Nice, Montorosso, Sienna and Rome on their way to Positano.. Funny thing is that two yeas ago they did nearly the same trip . I guess they fell in love with Positano and that sealed the deal.
Gert
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How romantic. What a lovely wedding/honeymoon destination. Love is a wonderful thing. :D
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A fabulous trip and one of the worlds most romantic destinations for a wedding. :D
Lucky DD Gert.
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Yay get to meet gert and cc twice and uni and and and lol
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Jonvic (Narelle) can also come on Wednesday :) :)
Uni can you please add Narelle to the booking :)
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Will do Yvette
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:) :)
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i just confirmed our booking
see you all there
Gert i will be in the city by 11 call me if you are hanging around ,my shout for a pre lunch drink ;D
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Thanks for organising Uni :) Will be great to catch up with you and get to meet more wonderful forum people. Such an exciting couple of weeks. Lunch tomorrow and then Adelaide next week :) :) :)
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I owe you a drink or two uni... Pm me your mobile as we may be there a bit earlier .. If not ill just see you all there x
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If all the planets are aligned my last flight gets in about 1000. I have to forde the hoards to get to the train station, buy a ticket and stand and wait. The trip from the airport to the Quay takes about 35 minutes . I'll call you from the Quay to see where you are. The wine is cheap at Rossini's .or at least it is a hell of a lot cheaper than Doyles!
Will there be RAIN? SNOW? it is 28 here today. I am sitting under the fan.
Gert
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Its a shame parking is so ridiculous in the city gert or i would have picked you up..much easier.. Its been around 20 and sunny gert lol so prob a bit cool for you xx
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Summary from www.bom.com.au for Sydney tomorrow . .
Summary Min 10 Max 18 Possible shower. Chance of any rain: 50% Rainfall amount: 0 to 2 mm
Sydney area
The chance of showers during the morning and the evening. Partly cloudy day. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h.
Sometimes they're spot on . . sometimes they're not . . . . fingers crossed!
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The train is really easy from the airport Frozzie. Not a problem at all. We used to do it all the time. Get to North Sydney or Wynyard then get a bus to Avalon. Cheaper than $170 cab fare!
Will I bring a brolly or not? Don't really wanna carry Anything as I will have my kindle and mini. Enough weight in my bag.
Gert
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Gert a couple of weeks ago in KMart where umbrellas are, we bought some raincoats that fold up into themselves and they're really compact, for $10 or $15. They're great and easier than carrying a brolly in your situation .... I got one for DH and I mainly for camping .... but we leave them in the car and they're very handy. They're navy blue, I think they're mens but who cares, if they keep you dry !
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Saw them yesterday and even had one in my hand but 'twas too bulky for my bag. I am a girl who likes to carry NOTHING but my wine glass. LOL! Have a brolly but am I a risk taker?... We'll see.
Gert
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It'll keep the elephants off Pitt Street, Gert! ;D ;D
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They can be very pesky GF ;D ;D
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The train is really easy from the airport Frozzie. Not a problem at all. We used to do it all the time. Get to North Sydney or Wynyard then get a bus to Avalon. Cheaper than $170 cab fare!
Will I bring a brolly or not? Don't really wanna carry Anything as I will have my kindle and mini. Enough weight in my bag.
Gert
Dont know gert ... Days have been fine lately but if 50 percent chance of rain you know if you dont have one chances are!!... Do you have one of those compact ones you can just throw in your handbag??
I would say id bring an extra one but thats not going to help you get there lol
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Lol
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Hi all, really looking forward to tomorrow. Who is confirmed as coming Uni / goldfish?
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Yep - we're coming!! ;D ;D Hope CC is coming!! ;D ;D
Uni will have a better idea of the "finalists"
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Think its cc and her sil
Uni poss dd and eve
Gert
Courton
Dd and I
Gf
Djinni
Who else??
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Think mich had to work as did snappy
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I'm coming :)
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Oops sorry yvette.. Yvette is coming too!! Lol
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Jonvic is coming 2
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Lovely.
Gert
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See you tomorrow lovelies ;D
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😁😁
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I don't think Jonvic can make it now
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Waiting for the photos ...
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I hope I remember to bring my camera
see you soon Marina
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Have a great time girls :D
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i am sure we will MF ;D
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see you soon Marina
Looking forward to meeting you at last, Uni
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In Briabane waiting for the Sydney light.
Gert
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Have loads of fun, and don't forget the photos :D
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Ejoy yourselves
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Have lots of fun everyone. :D
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Enjoy your day girls, Gert you are a trooper to come all the way from Cairns, I hope the flights went well. Can't wait to see the photos.
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Loking forward to the photos. CC's trip to Australia has really got some people travelling and wide to get a glimpse ;D
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A totally gorgeous Sydney winters day .. Just on the manly ferry to Circular Quay.... It's freezing out on the deck !! ;D
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I am on the train to the quay now.
Gert
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What a lovely day you all have to look forward to. Enjoy.
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Fabbo - have a lovely time :-*
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Have a great time, looking forward to seeing photos.
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Cant post any photos .... Keeps saying fail :(
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Mine too.. Must be a tapatalk thingy
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My thread for CC lunch has been locked since the problems a week ago. Judy has just now unlocked it. May be a similar problem.
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This one wasn't locked Chookie, only your thread. If anyone ever finds a topic locked please do tell one of the moderators as we can fix the problem immediately. It usually means someone has locked it accidentally and is unaware of what they've done.
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thanks Judy.
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We are all such a lovely group of gals. Had a great time meeting everyone. Couldn't be. Enter except I wish I could have stayed.
Back at the airport waiting for flight to Brisbane.
Will post pics when TapTalk behaves.
Gert
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Lovely, looking forward to seeing the photos.. And some of you shortly in adelaide.
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As i cant add to gerts photo the photo above from back left is fundj, gf, cc's sil, cc, frozzie
From the back right is tenina, courton, djinni, gert and yvette
Had a wonderful time.. Everyone was lovely. And dd was very well behaved' until we were leaving and on the way home lol... She did tell me mummy your 'friends' were very Nice and i got two presents lol.. Thankyou so much cc and gf she loved her pressies...
Pics to come if tapatalk be haves... Think the rest of the girls are still at the restaurant 😁
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Saw a little preview on Teninas Facebook page ;)
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So glad you all had a great time and hopefully the photo issue will be resolved soon. :D
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Yay a photo up lol... When Tenina popped in as she was passing by x
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However not all of us as gert has most of the pics... Above photo is cc, her sil, gf, Tenina and moi
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Lunch special
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DDs dessert lol
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Sorry only group shot i have
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One dessert
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Cc and i meeting after all of this time on the other side of the world finally lol.. Sorry blocked dd face as it was a bit close up and not a fan of my kids on open forums..
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Wow, great photos. How special for Tenina to drop by CC - did you know about that? Not sure who everyone is, do others know?
Food looks amazing and the desserts, well say no more ;D Thanks Kim, been hanging out for some photos.
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Frozzie, thanks for the photos. Great to see everyone having a good time. Food looks good too.!!!
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Great photos
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Judy ive just added in my post after gerts photo whos who... I couldnt add to gerts photo so added to my post just under :)
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Great photos, Kim. The only other faces I recognise are Gert and Tenina. Can't believe Gert is on her way back home already - what a day she has had - more travelling than eating!
Glad you all enjoyed it.
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looks like you had a great table, great food and great company. thanks for the photo's
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I know.. So great to meet the lovely gert and amazing to travel down and back in the one day... We all wish we were going to chookies too but miss out this time.. Adelaide will be a laugh though so looking forward to that :)
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Fantastic photos ladies and thanks Kim for adding the names. Looks like you all had a wonderful time.
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Thanks Kim, knew some of them but just a couple of new faces I wasn't sure of.
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Great photos :)
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Wow it looks great. Thanks for the photos, so nice to put a face to the names.
I also wish I could be at chookies. Looking forward to the photos though .
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I m sitting in Brisbane airport after a lovely flight with cream of celery soup, sourdough bread and ample Pino Grifo from theAdelaide Hills. Didn't eart much but.....
Waiting for last flight to Cairns about. 2005.. What to do?
Wonderful day.
Gert
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Gert lol take down that photo.. I look like i just ate something disgusting haha :p
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I think you did Frozzie!!!!
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Nice to have tenina pop in, did you proposition her Gert?
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Great day today lovely to meet everyone.
Hope you arrive home safe and sound Gert thanks for flying down for the day
See you in London CC
Frozzie, Uni, Goldfish, Courton, Djinni great to see you all
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Lovely photos Gert....... Can't wait for Adelaide now and wish everyone was coming ;D
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Not nice gert :p and oh my goodness the unflattering side angle... Lol pretty pls remove those photos.. Cc, jd help!!
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Thanks Gretchen, bit of a red and black theme going on there with a touch of blue from Kim and Gert. None of you should want any dinner tonight.
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It was so lovely afternoon. Time just flew. You will all have such a ball in Melbourne and Adelaide. And our guests of honour, CC and her SIL are an absolute treat. And let's not forget the cutest one in the group....Frozzie's DD.
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It was so lovely afternoon. Time just flew. You will all have such a ball in Melbourne and Adelaide. And our guests of honour, CC and her SIL are an absolute treat. And let's not forget the cutest one in the group....Frozzie's DD.
Yes FrozIes miss is a little charmer and a delight .
Sorry Frozzie. That is not a good pic. I am working in the dark here and have turned down the backlighting to preserve my batts. It is a shocker and nothing like the beauty you are.
Gert
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Frozzie I am leaving the pic of you in Pain though.ROFLMAO!
Gert,
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Gert you are so naughty :)
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Great photos everyone! It looks like you all had a lovely time :) Next time, I will try to make the trip from Canberra!
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Love the photos!
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One down.. One to go.. You are naughty gert.. You had better sleep with one eye open in adl lmao... Funny that im the only one you didnt get smiling and that was dessert !!!
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One down.. One to go.. You are naughty gert.. You had better sleep with one eye open in adl lmao... Funny that im the only one you didnt get smiling and that was dessert !!!
You smiled? Lol!
I'll get ya good in Adelaide. Notice there are not many of me. Love it! May run around early in the morning knocking on doors!
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Tenina Gert and Yvette ...
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And here i was saying you were lovely ... Bring it on!!! And yes i smile lol ... Painting a picture there gert??
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Haha Gert there is one of you :)
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I had the most fabulous day meeting everyone in Sydney today.You can't believe how special the girls made it for my SIL and me by giving us both gifts and paying for our meals.It has been said before but we just instant friends.
It became extra special when Tenina ( recognizing the back view of Gert :D :D) entered the restaurant and said "Hello" to us all.She was doing a bit of sightseeing before returning home.
Next stop Chookie's.Can't wait to meet yet more new friends ;)
Thank you so much girls for my lovely meal and presents, it was very special to meet you. I had the most wonderful day one that I will always remember. Have fun at your retreat. Love to you all Bev
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YUM
Great day thanks ladies :-* :-*
what time will u get home Gert ?
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Gerts not home yet uni.. In bne i think waiting for next flight at 8?? :)
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I think Gert says she will get home about 11.00pm tonight.
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And here are two of the loveliest people you could ever wish to meet!!(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/07/3u8ybuha.jpg)
(Bev on the left, CC on the right :)
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More Photos, thanks Gert. And thank you Frozzie for the names. Great to meet everyone.
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Just treasing gert.. Lovely lady just watch out for that mini ipad 😁😁😁😁😁
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Glad you and Bev had such a lovely day CC. It's been lovely reading about it and looking at the photos. 4 more sleeps to the next one ;D
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.. And that @&$"@ ship did eventually leave ;D
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/07/yma9ame4.jpg) (about 4:45pm)
And just to make sure, here it is going out of the Heads with its little tug in tow... (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/07/eny9a9u8.jpg)
Pity it couldn't have done that a few hours earlier!!! Lol
As it was it was parked (do ships park??) right outside the restaurant blocking any view of the opera house and the harbour. Apparently, we were told , it should have been parked around the bend but its gang plank broke .. Or something to that effect!! So it had to dock here instead! :(
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Great day today lovely to meet everyone.
Hope you arrive home safe and sound Gert thanks for flying down for the day
See you in London CC
Frozzie, Uni, Goldfish, Courton, Djinni great to see you all
YUP, it was a nice surprise…now stuck at airport with a much delayed flight….grrrrr. Looking for a couch to curl up on and get a much needed sleep. Nothing going it would seem
So great to meet y’all.
xx
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great to meet you 2 Tenina
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Great to meet you today Tenina hope your flight isn't delayed for too long :)
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A lovely surprise to see you today, Tenina! But I'm sure you must be exhausted!! Hope you're flight leaves soon and you can at least catnap on the plane!! I was really disappointed at not being able to get to your class this time around . . . but next time!! Travel safely! :)
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What a lovely surprise to meet you today Tenina.I hope you get home soon and some much needed rest. :)
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Lovely to see you again tenina... Hope the wait isnt too long for a flight out :(
Thanks again for bringing your class to sydney.. Know its not easy... Great to meet you and see you again today :)
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Lovely photos ladies and those desserts look divine. Great to see your gorgeous faces. Thanks for sharing your day with us.
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Girls it looks like you had a lovely time. Thanks so much for the photos. I think I managed to put names to faces. I saw on Tenina's facebook that she had seen you. How fantastic. I am quite green.
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Great photo's sounds like you all had a lovely day together.
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Oooh serves me right for going missing for so long I didn't see this thread. I'd have loved to come along and to meet CC!!!!
Lovely photos and looks like a lovely lunch with a lovely bunch of ladies.
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Just landed and in a taxi..
Gert
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A long day Gretchen, you'll sleep well tonight. Bet it was worth it though.
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Very long day for you gert.. Hope you sleep well x. Thanks for making the trip down.. Enjoyed meeting you... See u in Adelaide :)
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Looks like you all had a fabulous time. Thanks for all the photos.
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Well well. Arrived home to two doggies and lots of kisses. DH sound asleep and snoring. Doggies kisses are best. Had a cleansing shower and now in bed with my ipad reflecting with a glass of bubbles by my side . Not that I needed it as I had a really hysterical flight from BNE to CNS . I started a new book called Dear Coca Cola. I laughed the whole way and the FSD kept plying me with a lovely Sav Blanc. I was a laughing and crying and snorting. Funny book. Really funny .
But I digress. It was lovely for Tenina and friend to pop in to greet us all and I am sorry she is having a shite of A trip home but it could,be,pay back for her recognising me from the rear through the window . Not complimentary to say my rear is recognisable.
To all the lovelies today a heartfelt thank you for allowing a ring in Queenslander to join you New South Welshman today to welcome two Engish Roses to our shores. Each and every one of you is a treasure. A special thank you to Uni for the planning and Goldfish for choosing such lovely gifts for our guests. Thank you for those who took time off from their jobs and busy lives to make the lunch special. Sadly there was not enough time to get down and dirty with each of you. Well there will be other times when we can get in a good girly session and catch up with each others lives.
Denise and Bev thank you for coming on down. My short flight was nothing like yours. I hope you enjoyed meeting us Aussies Frozzies and other great Combos . We are an eclectic bunch for sure.
Thank you Bev and Denise for not mentioning The Ashes.
Finally thank you Kim's DD for being the charming sweet and completely acceptable guest. A credit to her parents.
Goodnight from Gertbysea
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Well written as usual Gretchen, sleep tight.
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Awww thankyou gert i will tell her. She was already very happy last night to tell her daddy how good she was as its his daily question when he gets home if she has been good for mummy or not.. Which is not always the case lol. However it was yesterday :)
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your up early kim
does she tell him the truth ;D, she was extra good yesterday ,i loved it when she gave us all a hug and a kiss to say goodbye
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Back to reality this morning and off to work
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Yes was up at 3 as couldnt sleep for a bit but then went back to sleep .. She was very good yesterday and i told her how happy i was that she was very good and when dh asks she usually looks at me lol. If i shake my head she just tells him she trys but she cant be good like in France or was a little bit naughty and shrugs her shoulders haha... She does tell the truth though and isnt afraid to say she was naughty.. She has quite the personality which you didnt see yesterday but is more cheeky than naughty but thats mainly with me. No complaints though she is my little princess. 😁😁
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She was adorable Kim :)
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Am just tethered to DH mobile and quick catch up.
Now got our MP trying to sort out rural broadband.
How lovely to see CC's trip around Australia.
Sending best wishes from over here to over there.
Xxxxxx
Ps I do miss my forum friends but am very busy gardening and puppy training xxx
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Yep, late again but really had to say how wonderful the Sydney lunch was. What a fabulous bunch of girls. And another forum social fix coming very soon ;D
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lunch at Jamie's tomorrow with mystery guest ;D
TIME 12.00 PM
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No mystery as I know who is in town!
Gert
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i must of missed it on the forum that the mystery person was in syd :-))
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I must have missed it as we'll Uni.
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Wasn't on the forum as far as I know :D ;D
Gert
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If I had known lunch was up I would have come down and crashed the party!
Gert
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last minute plan Gert
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I know who the mystery person was too, hope you had a great catch up. Saw that mystery person was in Sydney on Facebook :)
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last minute plan Gert
Never mind there will always be a next time......hopefully.
Gert
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last minute plan Gert
Never mind there will always be a next time......hopefully.
Gert
We will want pic of the meal and guest!!
Gert
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;D
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Have a lovely time girls :)
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Have a lovely time with CP
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Thanks Yvette. Now I know who it is. ;D ;D
Have lots of fun.
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YUM YUM YUM
It was nice meeting CP today, she is a very lovely and friendly lady
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YUM YUM YUM
It was nice meeting CP today, she is a very lovely and friendly lady
I must agree with that .
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Well that makes 2 very lovely, friendly ladies Uni. So glad you 2 got to meet.
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Lovely to meet up and yum yum yum yum.
Gert
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How lovely that you both met today. ;D
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I was just thinking I hadn't seen CP here for a while now I know why. Two lovely ladies together.
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Any photos?
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Anyone up for a Xmas lunch get together, the harbour is gorgeous this time of the year
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I'm in Uni. ;D
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its been 2 long between drinks Mich ;D
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Gee that year went fast... :o
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its been 2 long between drinks Mich ;D
Thank goodness wine is plant based. ;D