I know you all think 'Hey, Ellie, what gives? We're only at the half-way day! It's too early to think about the NaNo after-party!' but when it comes to December events you want to organise it and book everything with LOTS of time to spare.
That being said - let's start putting our votes in for what we want to do at the Thank God It's Over (TGIO) party!!!
Now, the date is usually on a weekend in early December. MOST LIKELY it'll be either Saturday 1st/8th or Sunday 2nd/9th.
We have dinner and then we do an activity. Considering we've been sitting in front of our computers (or Danas ;-P) for the past month, getting out to stretch the ol' legs is a GOOD thing. *giggles* The past two years it was Sizzler for the buffet and bowling (at Strike Bowling bar) after that. If you're happy doing that again just say 'yes'. If not, I would absolutely ADORE your suggestions if you can think of a different activity/place for dinner!
The time will most likely be at 6pm (dinner) and then an hour to two after that we'll do the activity.
So, raise of hands please!
If you want Sizzler/Strike - say 'AYE!'
OR
If you want a different dinner/activity - say 'NAY' and give us your suggestions!
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Ellie
Municipal Liaison for Brisbane, Australia
NaNo Title: Her Private Dancer
Genre: Sci-Fi Erotica (minus the tentacles...)
52,889 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2007 - 23 12
Aye! It was fun last year!
50,242 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2007 - 23 44
Aye! Food!
8,146 / 50,000
Nov 14, 2007 - 23 50
Quick note: last time I was at the Sizzler restaurant in the city, about two months back, the girl at the counter said they were shutting down in September.
I haven't been anywhere near since then, so can anyone confirm that yes, Sizzler still exists in the city, and that they will continue to do so until December?
50,016 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 00 22
I've also heard that Sizzler is either gone or imminently going.
Anyway, I'm not really that great a fan of Sizzler - surely there is somewhere with a less scungy approach to being a restaurant we could go to without exploding budgets?
42,305 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 07 52
I'm more than happy with Strike -- but it would seem that Sizzler is out?
And I vote for the first weekend in December (1st/2nd) but I should be able to accommodate any date you guys decide upon... :-)
14,600 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 16 04
Yeah, Sizzler has buffet-style fail.
Strike Bowling Bar is okay, though. It has one thing I like, just in the title! :)
I would vote for O'Malleys Irish Pub, just near Strike. A problem would be if any of our beloved under-18 WriMos wish to come - a possible solution is that people can get foods at ze pub of any age until a certain time? Like 7 or 8 or something? Or the table section of the Pig N Whistle? Either would minimize walking and maximize beer consumption. This is a good thing.
16,898 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 16 13
Wahoo, party! I vote for the second weekend, anywhere.
7,000 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 18 12
Sizzler in the city is definitely closed at the moment and there are no plans to re-open it at this stage.
Could I suggest Wagamama's followed by Strike Bowling Bar? That way there's no worries about the under 18s being excluded but people can still purchase alcohol with their meals; they cater to the vegetarians/gluten intolerant amongst us and the prices are reasonable and the meals are huge. Plus Strike is right next door *grins*
Hope that was useful, sorry if it's already been thought of/mentioned.
5,563 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2007 - 21 41
Sounds good. Can't do the 2nd though, I have plans. Hmm, actually I might be at home for this anyway...err..I'll make sure I'm not. I'll be there.
50,840 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 18 24
Okay, we haven't had much in the way of what DATES people can come along - care to help me out a bit here, guys? I'm going to need to book these places soon!!
So far we have:
1st week - 1 x yes / 1 x no
2nd week - 1 x yes
Also, I've had a heap of suggestions come in for places to eat.
Here is the run-down of choices for eateries thus far:
* O'Malleys Irish Pub - we will be out before 8 fo' sho'
* Pig N Whistle
* Wagamama's
* Nando's (either in the Myer Centre or down on Charlotte Street - might be a bit of a hike for some though)
So if you don't plan on suggesting any other places - raise your hands for one of these ;-)
AND GIMME DATES OR I'LL CHOOSE SOMETHING M'SELF... and then everyone will groan about how that doesn't work for them ;-P
52,889 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 18 30
Any place that can be accessed by trains (possibly buses if I'm adventurous and they don't frighten me too much) and will serve minors with tasty, tasty food is A-OK with me! And seeing as I'll be on holidays, most dates should be fine too :D
50,242 / 50,000
Nov 22, 2007 - 20 07
I'm going to be out of the state from the fifteenth until the day aftyer boxing day so before the fourteenth is good.
I have no idea what any of those places are so if it has good food I'm fine with it.
50,181 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 00 00
*sniff* *wipes nose* I can't make it on either of those weekends. Me booked out the beginning of December. *sigh* oh well... :(
27,163 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 02 37
I was going to say any weekend, but because of a new job I just got today I will have to say I can only make it on either Sunday. Any place is fine as long as it has food...
14,600 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 03 47
I promise not to get so smashed as to make everyone uncomfortable this time. *cough* I can do it, I swear.
2,313 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 17 49
I can wander along to any of those dates *sighs with relief*
Can I put forward the suggestion of the Pancake Manor for the food part of this excursion?
Oh, oh! And Fancy Dress! Come on... funny hats or something ;)
14,600 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 19 00
Pancaek!!!!
4,062 / 50,000
Nov 23, 2007 - 23 39
Oh damn. Weekends are out in December for me (working takes up night times). How about a Friday?
50,639 / 50,000
Nov 25, 2007 - 23 37
I'll be there, as will American Chum! The later weekend would be better for us, but we can make either one. As for food, Wagamama's sounds good, though the Chum is always a big fan of Nando's.
50,513 / 50,000
Nov 26, 2007 - 22 26
Hmm... 1st is recovering from work christmas party, although I suppose I can come surly.. :D
8th is a house warming which rules out the 9th... lawl...
Social life what?
Not sure what the end result of this thread was, but if there's a definite date, I'll definitely try to be there.
50,840 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 18 28
Guys, I still need a hand here or I'll be choosing Saturday 8th at Wagamama's for the TGIO.
***PLEASE INDICATE WHICH ARE OK BY YOU (and a preference if any...)***
DATES:
FRI 7
SAT 8
SUN 9
EATERIES:
Wagamama's
Pancake Manor
FANCY DRESS?:
Yes
No
(Personally I love the idea ^_^)
***DECIDED ON ALREADY:***
TIME:
6pm - 7pm arrival
AFTER DINNER:
Strike Bowling Bar
50,242 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 18 53
NOT Friday. I need to give two weeks notice if I can't work and since I just got the job this week and that's next week...
I vote Saturday or Sunday. I don't care as long as it's not on Friday because I want to make it.
I have never been to either place of food so the rest of you lot get to vote on that. Hehe.
Fancy dress sounds fun. Where I would get fancy dress from however is another question but I'm sure I could dig something up.
18,918 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 19 52
ahahahahahahaha i just started a new topic about thisw cause i am completely blind and couldnt see this one...lol....if it's between those days...i vote saturday and any eatinig place is fine for me.......as long as it is for under 18
's aswell cause little old me is only sixteen....just let me know k???? and i'm up for bowling....and where is it...addresse3s pplz addresses.
de
50,840 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 22 15
Wagamama's is in Queen St Mall just outside the Wintergarden area. Strike Bowling bar is up the escalator a few feet away :) Hard to miss.
52,889 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 22 16
Date:
Weekend, weekend, weekend. Preferably Sunday.
Eatery:
Anywhere that can be accessed from public transport.
Fancy dress:
Oh Gawd, I don't own any of that stuff... It would be fun seeing everyone else, though!
14,600 / 50,000
Nov 29, 2007 - 22 47
Let's do a Friday and a Saturday! :P Whichever day ends-up being the official one, have an unofficial one on the other day.
I'd be in to coming along to both.
Fancy dress? Hmm. The fact that I'm a male and will be in the city out past sundown on a weekend means I can't get away with that. My physical wellbeing has to come before silly hats and clothes, I'm afraid. ;) Unless I bring something that is easily concealed or removed.
What's a Wagamamas?... I know of the Pancake Manor in Charlotte Street - is this of what we are speaking?
:S
18,918 / 50,000
Nov 30, 2007 - 01 25
which weekend though????
42,305 / 50,000
Nov 30, 2007 - 02 26
Well, I'm more than happy to vote for Saturday the 8th, at Wagamama's! :-)
As usual, I'm flexible -- but if having a vote from me helps at all, there 'tis!
(Now I just gotta find Wagamama's!)
Edit: As for fancy dress: well no, it's not something I tend to do -- but I may yet come dressed as my character; that may be possible, even for me! :-)
50,840 / 50,000
Nov 30, 2007 - 03 59
It will be next weekend if any. Tomorrow is too close to even have a slim chance of booking anywhere and the 21st and 23rd is too close to Christmas for everyone.
50,008 / 50,000
Nov 30, 2007 - 05 27
Sounds cool. Will hopefully be able to come.
Fancy dress huh? Hmm. I might goth up for the occasion.
You know, I don't really have anything to add to this thread, I just like seeing my name with my pretty purple bar!