nik_kershaw Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 We have smallies too but hopefully we'll be there. It will be interesting to put faces to names. Hope to see you all there:biggrin: I also have a 2 and a half year old little one, however he might be comming down with something so I'll see how we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We'll be there, I popped in for a pint this evening & checked with the bar staff - kids are fine until 10pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandZia Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 We'll be there too. Looking forward to another meet up (and a beer or 3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 We'll be there - Nick, hope he gets better. Would be great to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickettuk Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi,we are currently in Singapore and due to arrive in Canberra on 26th July so your meet up would be great timing for us to meet a few of you guys- all Canberra tips welcome!! - we will see you there! Steven and Richard Did you arrive in Canberra OK yesterday? Hope so! Mark and Michael. :biggrin::chatterbox: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matjones Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Anna and I will be there too! Should be fun! Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richste Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Did you arrive in Canberra OK yesterday? Hope so! Mark and Michael. :biggrin::chatterbox: Hi guys, yes we arrived ok yesterday thanks, a bit tired but feeling good today, until trying to sort out mobiles and broadband what a nightmare!!See you for beer and burgers. Rich & Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandP Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi guys, yes we arrived ok yesterday thanks, a bit tired but feeling good today, until trying to sort out mobiles and broadband what a nightmare!!See you for beer and burgers. Rich & Steven I feel for you mobile and broadband are a nightmare. Beware with Vodafone mobile broadband - we got a prepaid 6GB pack and very rarely got a signal in Ainslie and when we did it was very slow and no chance of skyping UK. Also Vodafone reception is not so great in Gungahlin district but I think you were thinking of a more central location weren't you so you may be OK. I am told Telstra has the best reception and my OH has it and never seems to have a problem. Good luck with it all. Sara:cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matjones Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I am told Telstra has the best reception and my OH has it and never seems to have a problem. Yes, we have telstra too, and extremely happy with reception. No problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richste Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It was Telstra who we had the problem with for the mobile broadband, took from 3.00pm to 11.00pm to get sorted out last night, but its working fine now (touch wood), and for all the hassle they gave us 5gb extra credit..bonus!! so quite like them now!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It was Telstra who we had the problem with for the mobile broadband, took from 3.00pm to 11.00pm to get sorted out last night, but its working fine now (touch wood), and for all the hassle they gave us 5gb extra credit..bonus!! so quite like them now!! Rich We're still waiting for internode to connect us, they cancelled their connection day 3 times! $60 a month too with a connection fee. Nightmare... Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_kershaw Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Just a quick reminder, it's on this Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Game on, It's Christmas at ours tomorrow too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 ENJOY SUNDAY everyone! Wish we were there! Shippers took everything yesterday thou so only 2 weeks left - If you fancy arranging another B&B do - count us in if it's after 26 August (stopping off in Singapore first) Have Fun Cal & co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dferri2000 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 ENJOY SUNDAY everyone! Wish we were there! Shippers took everything yesterday thou so only 2 weeks left - If you fancy arranging another B&B do - count us in if it's after 26 August (stopping off in Singapore first) Have Fun Cal & co Happy travels! Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_kershaw Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks to everyone for comming out today, when I wasn't chasing after my son I mangeged to chat to most of you (sorry for the ones I didn't). Anyway I am looking to plan another meet up some time in September, but I'll have to check when the raiders are playing etc. This time I am thinking about going to Tidbinbilla nature reserve. http://www.tidbinbilla.com.au/ Here you will see Kangaroo's as well as other australian wildlife. There is a nice BBQ area and playground for the kids, infact the best playground I have seen in Australia. This means I won't be chasing a young boy as he can go wild. Be aware that there is a charge of going in there but you can spend all day in there and get an annual pass for $30 which is well worth it. If some people havn't got wheels then I can bring at least 2 people and I am sure others can jump in other people's vehicles. Anyway, let me know what you think. I'll do it again on a Sunday as the fewest number of people are working or got shopping to do. I think 12 noon will be a good time again, just got to decide on a date, it will also be a bit warmer, maybe even shorts weather ( I know thats a big call) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Cheers for arranging Nick. Was great to meet everyone - my kids loved playing after your son. Met a lot of people today, pm me if you want my email address. Look forward to meeting you all on the next meet up and at the rugby! Mike and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matjones Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks to everyone for comming out today, when I wasn't chasing after my son I mangeged to chat to most of you (sorry for the ones I didn't). Anyway I am looking to plan another meet up some time in September, but I'll have to check when the raiders are playing etc. This time I am thinking about going to Tidbinbilla nature reserve. http://www.tidbinbilla.com.au/ Here you will see Kangaroo's as well as other australian wildlife. There is a nice BBQ area and playground for the kids, infact the best playground I have seen in Australia. This means I won't be chasing a young boy as he can go wild. Be aware that there is a charge of going in there but you can spend all day in there and get an annual pass for $30 which is well worth it. If some people havn't got wheels then I can bring at least 2 people and I am sure others can jump in other people's vehicles. Anyway, let me know what you think. I'll do it again on a Sunday as the fewest number of people are working or got shopping to do. I think 12 noon will be a good time again, just got to decide on a date, it will also be a bit warmer, maybe even shorts weather ( I know thats a big call) Thank you for arranging. We had a great time too. Always good making new friends! Can't wait for the next event. Mat & Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richste Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks Nik for arranging this, it was great to meet everyone, especially as we are the newbies in Canberra it was good to get some tips and advice from you all. Look forward to the next one. Cheers Rich & Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Definitely count us in next time! We'll be the newbies by then and keen to meet others. Love the idea of going Tidbinbilla - loved it when we first went! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest journeydownunder Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Great to meet you all today. Look forward to the next one and if any of you fancy a coffee (wine!) in the mean time just pm me and we can exchange numbers. Thanks Marcus for organizing, hope you got your boy home without him getting in to mischief!! He's a Right little cutie! Em & Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Glad a good time was had by all and glad u have arranged another meet. Sorry we didn't make it - we intended to - car running on the drive and our son tripped, we ended up spending all afternoon in casualty, 6 stitches and four hours later we were done!! See you all next time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_kershaw Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 what happened? is everyone OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 We're all fine thanks Marcus, Peter our elder boy tripped & fell onto his scooter, got himself a 5cm gash in his knee - he didn't realise he'd done it at first until he wondered why his trousers were wet, we literally had the car running on the driveway ready to come down & I could almost taste Guinness but I took one look & knew it needed stitches - our first experience of Aussie hospitals & was expecting a bill on the way out so was pleasantly surprised when told there was no charge. haven't been to Tidbinbilla yet so looking forward to that - the raiders last game will be at the end of August (no chance of getting near the finals) so any weekend in September is good, see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiB Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Marcus Thanks for sorting yesterday & really enjoyed catching up with & meeting new people. We're in for the next one, I'll make sure Steve's not playing Golf & we'll have room for two if anyone needs a lift. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.