MEL AFF Christmas Do Sat 19 Dec 2015 (fully booked)

[JohnK]

Wise move although I seem to remember someone once telling me that, quote " Heat is only a state of mind unless you pass out" unquote :shock:

Sorry I couldn't catch up and we'll get that golf game in one day.
BTW I scored 40 pts in the comp yesterday morning

The heat is not that bad today. I am physicaĺly wasted. Had 2 glasses of sparkling wine and water all night at dinner. No energy. Sore muscles.

Golf can wait for another day. Still waiting for that game of golf you promised me.

 

[blackcat20]

Thanks everyone who came along, hope you had as good a night as I did.

I reckon a few of you still owe me a drink, given how many extras ended up on my tab that went unpaid....

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Thanks everyone who came along, hope you had as good a night as I did.

I reckon a few of you still owe me a drink, given how many extras ended up on my tab that went unpaid....

If that is correct then that is disgraceful - yet it seems to happen so many times where the 'honesty' system is implemented.

bc20 congrats on your effort in arranging las nights pageant - I think we should have a sit down in New Year and strategise for 2016 XMAS function where we will develop a plan that will ensure no one individual is left holding the bag.

 

[mickeyc747]

Thanks everyone who came along, hope you had as good a night as I did.

I reckon a few of you still owe me a drink, given how many extras ended up on my tab that went unpaid....

I know it wasn't me or gwilli but blackcat20 as you organised it all let me know what it is and I will cover your short fall as that should not have happened.

 

[blackcat20]

If that is correct then that is disgraceful - yet it seems to happen so many times where the 'honesty' system is implemented.

bc20 congrats on your effort in arranging las nights pageant - I think we should have a sit down in New Year and strategise for 2016 XMAS function where we will develop a plan that will ensure no one individual is left holding the bag.

I know it wasn't me or gwilli but blackcat20 as you organised it all let me know what it is and I will cover your short fall as that should not have happened.

Partly the restaurants fault as I told them I was covering the meals and our drinks only. I missed the offer of tea and coffee so didn't catch them but it all ended up on my bill. Thanks to those that did pay, I appreciate it. I also had extra sparkling and soft drink added on....

 

[outbackowner]

We paid all of our extras at the bar, would never walk out without paying.

 

[Awesom Andy]

Quite often, I find that after a few drinks, some people would forget a couple. Say, having 6 drinks but only remembering 5. Vast majority of the time, it's not intentional.

 

[blackcat20]

Quite often, I find that after a few drinks, some people would forget a couple. Say, having 6 drinks but only remembering 5. Vast majority of the time, it's not intentional.

THere was $60 worth of coffee on my tab. I'd hope people remembered their coffee.

 

[Fifa]

I agree! I didn't have coffee or tea but Mr Fifa fixed you up for his.

 

[tuapekastar]

Thanks to blackcat20 and JessicaTam for organizing, had a great night. Being left with extras sucks, and I think the restaurant is at fault as much as anyone (I know when j went and bought my first drink the staff I dealt with seemed surprised, as if they were unaware of the 'pay as you go' arrangement. Also, while it is traditional to offer tea/coffee post-meal, the staff should, knowing it was a pre-paid situation, have made it clear it was extra cost. I'm also happy to tip in God the shortfall.

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Thanks to Blackcat20 & Jessica Tam for an organising a fantastic night.
Having such a great turnout illustrates the tremendous success of the evening.

It was great to catch up with many new and familiar faces on the night and I'm pleased to report that Lady Cool Cat enjoyed the evening also, and might just make an appearance at another AFF event in the near future.

 

[Buzzard]

I think the restaurant was at fault when taking coffee orders. They didn't specify that there was an additional charge so some may have assumed it was included in the cost of the dinner.

 

[blackcat20]

Thanks to Blackcat20 & Jessica Tam for an organising a fantastic night.
Having such a great turnout illustrates the tremendous success of the evening.

It was great to catch up with many new and familiar faces on the night and I'm pleased to report that Lady Cool Cat enjoyed the evening also, and might just make an appearance at another AFF event in the near future.

I'm glad we didnt scare her off

I think the restaurant was at fault when taking coffee orders. They didn't specify that there was an additional charge so some may have assumed it was included in the cost of the dinner.

I was pretty clear in this thread that the cost covered three courses and a complimentary drink on arrival. I've also paid for someones extra sparkling...

Anyway, enough on that. Hopefully those that didnt pay for their drinks feel suitably sorry and shout me one next time we meet...

 

[boomy]

Just for the record when I asked the waitress who took my order how much is the coffee she said it's complementary, hence some of the confusion. On top of that I never got my completely drink, not that it bothered me too much coming from 2 hours of complementary drinks at the Hilton

All in all great night meeting friends and putting some more faces to handles. Special thanks to Blackcat20, TomVexille and JT for organising another terrific event!

 

[TomVexille]

All in all great night meeting friends and putting some more faces to handles. Special thanks to Blackcat20, [-]TomVexille[/-] and JT for organising another terrific event!

Fixed it for ya

I had nothing to do with organizing

 

[blackcat20]

Just for the record when I asked the waitress who took my order how much is the coffee she said it's complementary, hence some of the confusion. On top of that I never got my completely drink, not that it bothered me too much coming from 2 hours of complementary drinks at the Hilton

Thanks for the heads up on that one; I'll be following up with our function manager....

 

[gwilli1]

The Lolly Dispenser is ready to go .
Unfortunately the M&M's peanuts didnt make the cut ...they get jammed.

 

[leadman]

I want to see all the Christmas "cheeses" on the cheeseboard!

 

[TomVexille]

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The Lolly Dispenser is ready to go .
Unfortunately the M&M's peanuts didnt make the cut ...they get jammed. 

Steal of the night IMO

 

[Deleted member]

I want to see all the Christmas "cheeses" on the cheeseboard!

Including "Cheeses of Nazareth"!
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