Melbourne Drinks Fri 19th March 2010

[munitalP]

Hi all

Xin nian kuai le!

2010 - the year of the tiger (Lao Hu) beer

So, on that note, I propose our first Friday night drinks at Lagerfield bar @ crown...

A very nice bar opposite Jeffs shed (MEL Exhibition Centre), reasonable prices, public transport at the door, easy parking (and secure if you leave the car overnight) and importantly - quiet enough to converse at normal tones!

From there I would like to suggest dinner for those wishing to attend at HuTong - the latest and presumably the best Taiwan Dumplings available in Australia - a big call IMHO while Din Tai Fung exists...

Platinum:

munitalP & Mrs munitalP

 

[bossreggie]

I think I can make it!

 

[Keith009]

Should be a Platinum for this.

PS - what time?

 

[drewbles]

It's the FT AGM this w/end, so your participant list may be a little less than expected...

 

[Bundy Bear]

It's the FT AGM this w/end, so your participant list may be a little less than expected...

I think you are reading it as 19 Feb 2010; when it really is a month away.

Yes I know you don't like Brisbane that much but 2 cancellations from you in the last month very disappointed.

 

[munitalP]

Hi all

Xin nian kuai le!

2010 - the year of the tiger (Lao Hu) beer

So, on that note, I propose our first Friday night drinks at Lagerfield bar @ crown...

A very nice bar opposite Jeffs shed (MEL Exhibition Centre), reasonable prices, public transport at the door, easy parking (and secure if you leave the car overnight) and importantly - quiet enough to converse at normal tones!

From there I would like to suggest dinner for those wishing to attend at HuTong - the latest and presumably the best Taiwan Dumplings available in Australia - a big call IMHO while Din Tai Fung exists...

TIME: 1700 onwards...

Platinum:

munitalP & Mrs munitalP
QF009 + 1

Gold:

bossreggie

Updated

Mr!

 

[serfty]

I expect to be in Florida at this time ... enjoy ...

 

[notzac]

I should be able to attend!

 

[munitalP]

I should be able to attend!

TIME: 1700 onwards...

Platinum:

munitalP & Mrs munitalP
QF009 + 1
Notzac

Gold:

bossreggie +1

 

[drewbles]

I think you are reading it as 19 Feb 2010; when it really is a month away.

Yes I know you don't like Brisbane that much but 2 cancellations from you in the last month very disappointed.

Bah. I'm not on my A-Game at present that's for sure. I saw 19th and just assumed it was this friday.

I'm crawling back into my box now...

(and cancellations were due to circumstances beyond my control, I've got someone collecting the stash from you though this w/end and thanks again for getting it for me).

And due to the fact I still have no idea if i'll be in the USA in March or not (I'm meant to be there for 2-3 weeks of March, but work's not made any decisions on what's happening yet), I can't confirm despite looking at said largerfield bar from reception (I'm directly opposite it).

 

[bossreggie]

Sorry. It will be bossreggie +1

 

[JohnK]

I can possibly make it if the 2 lovely birds in the picture are there and the drinks prices are actually reasonable based on a normal person's interpretation of reasonable.

 

[munitalP]

I can possibly make it if the 2 lovely birds in the picture are there and the drinks prices are actually reasonable based on a normal person's interpretation of reasonable.

For you my good friend, I will move heaven and earth to get them there...

Actually, the drinks are pub prices - Notzac and I bent our arms there before Xmas and I was surprised at the prices, so surprised I have been back a few times now... its a good bar!

Let me know your flight details and I'll pick you up at tulla


Mr!

 

[notzac]

Agreed, it's about on par with regular bar prices - not quite as cheap as a local corner pub, but no where near as expensive as some places I can think of..

 

[bossreggie]

Anyone need a lift from Tulla in Mercedes-Benz comfort let me know!

(Not CL600 NYC GUY)

 

[tuapekastar]

I'll try and make it, will still be in Bendigo, so best effort only!

 

[straitman]

... and I'll miss again as I'll be in Perth.

 

[munitalP]

... and I'll miss again as I'll be in Perth.

Darn! I was hoping with this much notice, we would have a good showing... oh well, there's always next time

Mr!

 

[Keith009]

I'd just realised that 19th March is the night before my graduation ceremony (which is happening at the wee hours of 1030 in the morning on the 20th) and I'm joining my parents for a celebratory dinner!

I'll still be there, it'll just have to be a quick one for me this time. Sorry!

 

[straitman]

Darn! I was hoping with this much notice, we would have a good showing... oh well, there's always next time

Mr!

Don't take it personally, but the 40th anniversary reunion of my RAAF pilots course takes priority over AFF drinks.