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Gedanken · 25 May 2009, 11:23 AM

Seeing as how we're having a long weekend on account of the Queen's birthday on 8 June, I'd like to propose a Melbourne GTG on the evening of Friday 5 June, what with it being poet's day and all too.

Steve, Gerry and I were throwing some ideas about the other day, and one place that came up was Cumulus Inc: http://www.cumulusinc.com.au

Their wagyu bresaola's killer, and so's their cassoulet. They've also got a magnificent roasted lamb shoulder that's big enough for four people.

Anyway, Cumulus only takes bookings for eight or more people, so let's get the numbers up!

Lol-x · 25 May 2009, 11:58 AM

Sounds great, I'll be there

Imtiaz · 25 May 2009, 01:51 PM

Hi guys

Count me in - In Sprit of course.

On for Her Majesty - Long Live the Queen.

Gerry · 25 May 2009, 02:30 PM

In the immortal words of the Jackson 5, "I'll be there".

swatty · 25 May 2009, 06:57 PM

I am planning to be in Melbourne the 13th .

Gedanken · 25 May 2009, 07:15 PM

You see, Peter, the problem is that Sydney's just too much of a quiet country town for you guys to keep up with us Melburnians.

We party animals have absolutely no problem with getting together on the 5th and the 13th.

I do believe that the Press Club is on the cards at some point, so we could hook up there when you're in town.

2careless · 25 May 2009, 07:39 PM

Let me see what I can whirl. We were planning a short break that weekend...

PhilM · 25 May 2009, 08:28 PM

Dam would love to be there, it's getting close to lunch time over here and I'm hungry

Have a great time guys and pictures would be great

Jimbits76 · 25 May 2009, 08:55 PM

The Queen?

What's all this gotta do with me?!?

Have a great time chaps...I'm sure Liz would be proud.

J

JJ Irani · 26 May 2009, 03:38 AM

Hey James,

How many birthdays does the Queen celebrate in a year?

In NZ, we have Monday the 1st June off and that's been marked down as Queen's birthday!!

2careless · 26 May 2009, 05:54 AM

Ow! You kiwis always have different public holiday dates!

swatty · 26 May 2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

You see, Peter, the problem is that Sydney's just too much of a quiet country town for you guys to keep up with us Melburnians.

We party animals have absolutely no problem with getting together on the 5th and the 13th.

I do believe that the Press Club is on the cards at some point, so we could hook up there when you're in town.

Sounds great James

jac67 · 26 May 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey James,

How many birthdays does the Queen celebrate in a year?

I think there are a lot of "Queen's" birthdays celebrated in Sydney.

John.

Quicksilver · 26 May 2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey James,

How many birthdays does the Queen celebrate in a year?

In NZ, we have Monday the 1st June off and that's been marked down as Queen's birthday!!

She has two Birthdays - the official one when she was crowned and the private one when she was born.

Have fun

Lol-x · 27 May 2009, 06:25 PM

Actually the 13th works well for me, but I can't do both really, as I do now have another private engagement for the 5th June.

So if the consensus is the 13th June is the way to go then that would be great, especially if we are going to host a blow in from out of town

swatty · 27 May 2009, 06:55 PM

Blow in? who me ?

Haven't booked a flight yet , still waiting to hear from our baby sittter (the mother in law) if Dee and I are coming on the 13th or the 14th . I book tommorrow

Oscar · 27 May 2009, 06:58 PM

I'll go with the flow. I'm good for either the 5th or the 13th. I'm easy..................

Now, that comment is not a line opener for 'gimmeeanotherbeer1957........

swatty · 27 May 2009, 08:14 PM

It will be great to meet all you guys , even you Michael

2careless · 27 May 2009, 08:24 PM

I'd prefer 13th. 5th is out for me.

swatty · 27 May 2009, 08:32 PM

Should I stay at the Park Hyatt or Grand Hyatt?

2careless · 27 May 2009, 08:56 PM

You want to stay near Rolex, then Grand Hyatt.

Gedanken · 27 May 2009, 10:52 PM

Okay guys, it looks like the 13th is the way to go, guys. Now, do we go to Cumulus or the Press Club?

swatty · 28 May 2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

You want to stay near Rolex, then Grand Hyatt.

Thanks

Just booked a flight , so I will be there

Lol-x · 28 May 2009, 09:51 AM

My guess is the Press Club is booked out already (usually 6+ weeks in advance).

swatty · 28 May 2009, 10:59 AM

Question for you Melburnians, Saw a good deal for accommodation on wotif mystery hotel, the description states its a 5 star hotel in the CBD and has just undergone a 40 million dollar renovation. Any ideas as to which hotel it might be?

Oscar · 28 May 2009, 06:59 PM

Pete,

Both hotels you mentioned are great. I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt many times with the wife. It has recently completed some major refurbishments. They spent millions.

The Park Hyatt is sort of up the road a bit, whereas the Grand is sort of more central Melboune.

Just my opinion.

2careless · 28 May 2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar

Pete,

Both hotels you mentioned are great. I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt many times with the wife. It has recently completed some major refurbishments. They spent millions.

The Park Hyatt is sort of up the road a bit, whereas the Grand is sort of more central Melboune.

Just my opinion.

Well, I know they spent a lot on the shopping arcade side (e.g. totally refurbished the LV store and surrounding parts), but did they do anything on the rooms?

swatty · 29 May 2009, 06:05 PM

Got a great deal at the Grand Hyatt so I'm booked 13th -16th June .

I'm taking my wife on a shopping trip for her 40th (or is in 29th) , should be time for a TRF GTG when the shops shut .

Oscar · 29 May 2009, 07:15 PM

James,

Cumulus sounds okay to me..............

Carolina · 30 May 2009, 09:07 AM

Wahhh

If I had the airfair, I'd join you!

25 May 2009, 11:23 AM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Melbourne: Raising a pint for the Queen! 13 June Seeing as how we're having a long weekend on account of the Queen's birthday on 8 June, I'd like to propose a Melbourne GTG on the evening of Friday 5 June, what with it being poet's day and all too. Steve, Gerry and I were throwing some ideas about the other day, and one place that came up was Cumulus Inc: http://www.cumulusinc.com.au Their wagyu bresaola's killer, and so's their cassoulet. They've also got a magnificent roasted lamb shoulder that's big enough for four people. Anyway, Cumulus only takes bookings for eight or more people, so let's get the numbers up! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

25 May 2009, 11:58 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,487	Sounds great, I'll be there __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 May 2009, 02:30 PM	#4
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	In the immortal words of the Jackson 5, "I'll be there". __________________

25 May 2009, 07:15 PM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	You see, Peter, the problem is that Sydney's just too much of a quiet country town for you guys to keep up with us Melburnians. We party animals have absolutely no problem with getting together on the 5th and the 13th. I do believe that the Press Club is on the cards at some point, so we could hook up there when you're in town. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 May 2009, 03:38 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey James, How many birthdays does the Queen celebrate in a year? In NZ, we have Monday the 1st June off and that's been marked down as Queen's birthday!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Hi guys Count me in - In Sprit of course. On for Her Majesty - Long Live the Queen.

25 May 2009, 06:57 PM	#5
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	I am planning to be in Melbourne the 13th .

25 May 2009, 07:39 PM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Let me see what I can whirl. We were planning a short break that weekend...

25 May 2009, 08:28 PM	#8
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Dam would love to be there, it's getting close to lunch time over here and I'm hungry Have a great time guys and pictures would be great

25 May 2009, 08:55 PM	#9
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	The Queen? What's all this gotta do with me?!? Have a great time chaps...I'm sure Liz would be proud. J

26 May 2009, 05:54 AM	#11
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Ow! You kiwis always have different public holiday dates!

27 May 2009, 06:25 PM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,487	Actually the 13th works well for me, but I can't do both really, as I do now have another private engagement for the 5th June. So if the consensus is the 13th June is the way to go then that would be great, especially if we are going to host a blow in from out of town __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 May 2009, 06:55 PM	#16
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Blow in? who me ? Haven't booked a flight yet , still waiting to hear from our baby sittter (the mother in law) if Dee and I are coming on the 13th or the 14th . I book tommorrow

27 May 2009, 06:58 PM	#17
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	I'll go with the flow. I'm good for either the 5th or the 13th. I'm easy.................. Now, that comment is not a line opener for 'gimmeeanotherbeer1957........ __________________ Cheers, Michael The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognise: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child, our own two eyes All is a miracle. - Thich Nhat Hanh.

27 May 2009, 08:14 PM	#18
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	It will be great to meet all you guys , even you Michael

27 May 2009, 08:24 PM	#19
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I'd prefer 13th. 5th is out for me.

27 May 2009, 08:32 PM	#20
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Should I stay at the Park Hyatt or Grand Hyatt?

27 May 2009, 08:56 PM	#21
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	You want to stay near Rolex, then Grand Hyatt.

27 May 2009, 10:52 PM	#22
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Okay guys, it looks like the 13th is the way to go, guys. Now, do we go to Cumulus or the Press Club? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 May 2009, 09:51 AM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,487	My guess is the Press Club is booked out already (usually 6+ weeks in advance). __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 May 2009, 10:59 AM	#25
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Question for you Melburnians, Saw a good deal for accommodation on wotif mystery hotel, the description states its a 5 star hotel in the CBD and has just undergone a 40 million dollar renovation. Any ideas as to which hotel it might be?

28 May 2009, 06:59 PM	#26
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Pete, Both hotels you mentioned are great. I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt many times with the wife. It has recently completed some major refurbishments. They spent millions. The Park Hyatt is sort of up the road a bit, whereas the Grand is sort of more central Melboune. Just my opinion. __________________ Cheers, Michael The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognise: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child, our own two eyes All is a miracle. - Thich Nhat Hanh.

29 May 2009, 06:05 PM	#28
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Got a great deal at the Grand Hyatt so I'm booked 13th -16th June . I'm taking my wife on a shopping trip for her 40th (or is in 29th) , should be time for a TRF GTG when the shops shut .

29 May 2009, 07:15 PM	#29
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	James, Cumulus sounds okay to me.............. __________________ Cheers, Michael The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognise: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black curious eyes of a child, our own two eyes All is a miracle. - Thich Nhat Hanh.

30 May 2009, 09:07 AM	#30
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Wahhh If I had the airfair, I'd join you! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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