Canberra lunch- Sunday 29 August

[geoffw]

We'd like to have a lunch get together somewhere on the northside on the last Sunday in August - as per the rough schedule on http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14584

But neither Ed nor myself know the north side very well- and some people weren't too happy with our choices this year.

Our criteria are:

. Not too expensive
. Not too noisy surrounds (we're there to talk)
. Easy to move around

Venue suggestions are welcome.

(My own preference is towards clubs- they also provide cheap alcohol :D )

[geoffw]

OK, I don't know the northside that well. I checked out the Canberra Labour Club today.

Like any club, it's noisy.

But there's still room for a group.

And they have a very reasonable Sunday lunch special. $10 gives you the choice of three roasts or a chicken schnitzel- and includes a drink (a schooner of beer, a glass of wine or a soft drink) and a dessert.

It may not be the best venue around- but I did give people the chance!

And some are not so far along the road towards independence.

Although we would like an indication of numbers, I won't do a sign in sheet. A one year membership to the club is $2.20- and if there's a group, only one person needs to join- and that person can sign in the other members of the group.

So

Sunday 29 August
12:30PM
Connoisseurs restaurant, Canberra Labour Club, Chandler St, Belconnen.

As always, please email Ed on fwied@fwi.net.au if you'd like to come along (or even if you can't make it this time, but would like to be notified of future meetings).

[geoffw]

some people weren't too happy with our choices this year.Just to expand (after a query)
.There were complaints about one venue last year (vego pizza wasn't to everybody's liking)
.Some people didn't like the last venue (Hellenic Club)

[geoffw]

I'm going to have to check- maybe the restaurant won't be in action- http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,10388486%255E1702,00.html Car smashes through club

A CAR smashed through the main doors of a Canberra club today – before motoring through the building and out through a plate glass window.

The 4am incident startled the several patrons in the Canberra Labor Club, police said...

[Aceyducey]

So it's a drive through Geoff?

Cheers,

Aceyducey

[Mr Ed]

Hi All,

Geoff's just going to touch base with the club before we email all. Don't want it to be too breezy...

Mr Ed

[geoffw]

Especially good for people on a crash diet :D

[geoffw]

Geoff's just going to touch base with the club before we email all. Don't want it to be too breezy...It's business as usual at the club.

[Aceyducey]

It's business as usual at the club.
So a car crashing into the club is usual?

:D

Cheers,

Aceyducey

[geoffw]

It's already been done in Parliament house, so people in Canberra don't see it as unusual any more.

[geoffw]

Sunday 29 August
12:30PM
Connoisseurs restaurant, Canberra Labour Club, Chandler St, Belconnen.

As always, please email Ed on fwied@fwi.net.au if you'd like to come along (or even if you can't make it this time, but would like to be notified of future meetings).A reminder- coming up soon!

[Kristine..]

OK Watch Out

Invasion of the Mexicans!!!

Daughter and I will be in Canberra for the UC open day on Saturday 28th.

Roast of The Day on Sunday sounds pretty good.

Any uni-student-age investors in Canberra?

If Fiz gets into her course, she will be looking to buy a flat. Collective comments on good suburbs for students to live in would be welcome.

She is hoping to be able to afford two bedrooms, so she can have a flatmate for company and to share expenses.

I look forward to meeting with you all then!

Regards

Kristine

[Aceyducey]

****BUMP****

Cheers,

Aceyducey

[Savanna100]

BUMP again !!!!
Paul and I will try and get there for a short time but we have to go to Sydney after that.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all.

(Penny)

[geoffw]

Missed you Savannah.

It was a good lunch, with an excellent turnout.

[Kristine..]

Hello everyone and particulary Geoff

Sorry that Daughter and I didn't make it to the lunch after all.

But we were glad to have the opportunity of a quick meeting with you, Geoff.

You made a positive impression on Feasie, and she really liked your flats.

However, it rained most of the way home, so by leaving a bit earlier at least most of that 650kms drive was in daylight.

I must say how impressed we were with Canberra. It's 10 years since I visited, and the roads are just amazing. Also, I can't remember so many trees!

It's like driving through a forest or the bush as soon as you get out of the actual street light areas.

Mike & I lived at the top of Monaro Cres in Red Hill in 1981. it was all still a bit 'sleepy hollow' back then. Now, Manuka and Kingston are all restaurants and night life.

We hope you all had a good lunch

Regards

Kristine

[geoffw]

Hello everyone and particulary Geoff

Sorry that Daughter and I didn't make it to the lunch after all.

But we were glad to have the opportunity of a quick meeting with you, Geoff.

You made a positive impression on Feasie, and she really liked your flats.

However, it rained most of the way home, so by leaving a bit earlier at least most of that 650kms drive was in daylight.

I must say how impressed we were with Canberra. It's 10 years since I visited, and the roads are just amazing. Also, I can't remember so many trees!

It's like driving through a forest or the bush as soon as you get out of the actual street light areas.

Mike & I lived at the top of Monaro Cres in Red Hill in 1981. it was all still a bit 'sleepy hollow' back then. Now, Manuka and Kingston are all restaurants and night life.

We hope you all had a good lunch

Regards

KristineKristine

It was fantastic to meet you and K Jr.

I'm glad she liked the flock of bats.

I'm sorry that our time was limited. Hopefully we can remedy that sometime.

As regards Canberra and U of C.

It's been mentioned to me that public transport is available form Ngunnawal (should you choose to purchase there) to U of C with a book of ten ickets for about $7.50.

A fairly cheap, and direct, option.