IIS Xmas Drinks in Sydney?

[iceman]

We've had a couple of get-togethers in the past, for birthday draws etc..

Perhaps we should get together for some XMAS drinks sometime in the next couple of weeks?

Who's keen?

We can meet at a bar in the city somewhere, sometime after 5pm or so. I'm open for suggestions as to where, because I know nothing in the city.

The way the weather looks to be for the next few weeks, we won't be meeting under the stars so this is the next best thing :)

Suggestions for date and venue?

Maybe Tuesday 18th or Wednesday 19th? I'm not available Thursday 20th.

[matt]

This is a great idea.

Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the Sydney event...but it would be great if Brisbane/SE Queensland IIS folk held a similar event. Perhaps even the same afternoon/evening. Sort of like a drink-a-thon:rofl:

Cheers!

[okiscopey]

I'm keen on this. Tuesday or Wednesday is OK for me at this stage also.

A good possibility is the Strawberry Hills Hotel - very close to Central Station and there is some street parking and commercial parking stations not too far away.

I used to enjoy the jazz at the SHH some years ago until the dreaded poker machines displaced it The pokies have gone now and I hear the Hotel has been enlarged and still puts on some good music.

Places to avoid due to high prices, transport and parking include the Rocks, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay

I haven't been to the SHH for a few years, but I can go and check it out if directed to do so by our Great and Glorious Leader.

[seeker372011]

I am in if we get this going

[kljucd1]

Hi,

I may be available.

Daniel...

[spearo]

I'd definitely go if it was next week but i'm getting on a plane on the 18th
frank

[RB]

Sounds good Mike, a get-together for drinks and a chat will be a nice change from the usual
observing night "guess who I am" in the darkness.....:lol:

[33South]

Oh no - I'm away that week, but depending on the day I may be around.

Thats BE around not GET a round.:P



Freezer suits optional.

[GTB_an_Owl]

now that would be a SITE :D

all turn up to some Bar in Sydney with our freezer suits on :lol:

geoff

[Zuts]

Hi,

I thinks drinks (and telescope chat) would be a great idea, there are heaps of bars in town. The CBD on King and Sussex, near Wynyard is good.

Paul

[snowyskiesau]

Put me down as attending. Any day suits me.

[mlcolbert]

I'll be watching to see how it goes and am interested as well.

there's also an interesting Irish bar out near Arncliffe as well.


michael

[Zuts]

Bump,

Hope no one minds but i might bump this every few days to see if there is any interest as i am interested :)

Paul

[okiscopey]

Bump number two ... any others interested?

[iceman]

Tuesday night is best for me, 18th.

I'd prefer to meet at the Wynyard station end of George St, at any bars around there.

[iceman]

Forecast is looking good for Tuesday night:

If it was clear, it might be difficult to drag people out :)

[Aster]

The missus is using the plane and the helocoptor is due for service, But have one for me.

Merry Xmas

[RB]

OK guys, how 'bout we meet tomorrow after 5pm down in the city somewhere?
Weather looks like it can't hold water so a get-together would be great.

Unless there's a better venue someone can recommend, one place we can meet is at the Metropolitan Hotel on George st, just above maccas, we've had an IIS birthday comp draw there, why not go back for Chrisie drinks?


:xmas:

[Rodstar]

I cannot make it tomorrow due to in-laws arriving tomorrow night from the UK, but have a drink for me, will you?:drink:

[mlcolbert]

Tuesday is a no go for me I'm afraid, as I am teaching until 8pm or later.:(


michael

[RB]

So who'd be in if we had it at the Metropolitan Hotel (http://www.metropolitanhotel.com.au/index.html)tomorrow after 5pm?

I don't mind if we meet elsewhere, the MH is only a suggestion. :)

[wavelandscott]

I am on the way to Singapore...sorry, can't make it this week.

I hope those that can will enjoy it!

Happy Holidays!

[iceman]

I'm sorry I have to pull out at the last minute. My wife is sick and I have to stay home to help look after her , and the kids. :(

[iceman]

To make matters worse, my daughter Eliza came down with Chicken Pox this morning (AND she's already immunised :doh: ).

She's going to miss the last few days of school for the year, when they do all the fun stuff :(

So I definitely won't be able to make it tonight.

[okiscopey]

Oh no ... I was keen on meeting up but it's my farewell retirement do at work today so I'd better turn up for that!

So after Singapore, Chickenpox, retirement, etc. is there anyone left?

Merry Christmas and all the best anyway for the New Year to Mike, Terry, the moderators and everyone at IIS!

:)

[mlcolbert]

maybe this had better be a virtual session??


michael

[RB]

I had a great time, shouted myself a few drinks, played solitaire, ended up in an argument with myself over
Pentaxs vs Naglers, Canons vs Nikons and got myself thrown out of the pub !

I should do it again sometime.

:lol:

[norm]

Hey RB, you were lucky you didn't get glassed with an eyepeice:lol::P