MEL Mid Winter Bash - OT 14 July 2023

[Cruiser Elite]

Thread title pretty well sums it up - long overdue for another get together so July 14 at OT it will be.

Now in choosing that date I did consult far and wide - Moi = far and whughes3 = wide - both available so 'twas a Monty

Yeah yeah I know the date won’t suit some - sorry but cannot help that - we will play it again Sam in August also so that date might suit those who cannot make July 14.

Usual conditions apply - bring a bottle of quality red to share (Pinot my cough) - bring cash to pay your share of food, corkage and tip - bill will be paid by whoever is prepared to put their hand up and score the points - I am happy to do so but if anybody else wants in it’s theirs.

Just post your intentions to join or not join please - final numbers MUST be confirmed no later than 5pm Wed July 12 - go forth and multiply good peeps

 

[Ade]

I won't be able to make this one Will be overseas. Have fun everyone

 

[Hvr]

I'm in, let them know we'll need some Coke Zero.

 

[LinaLee]

I’ll sadly at this stage have to be a no. Have to attend a function that I should be there not want to be there . Hoping the Aug date will work .

 

[Doug_Westcott]

I’ll be there.

 

[RooFlyer]

Reds? I'm in.

 

[JessicaTam]

Hmm, it's between two day shifts so tentative at this stage.

 

[serfty]

I'll need to give this one a miss due to trackworks (well, Glenhunly station is a hole in the ground). Later August an option.

 

[Matt_01]

For the past few years I have always managed to find a reason to stay a little longer in MEL or found a reason to get to get to MEL to attend the OT dinners. Put me down as working on it.

 

[serfty]

Bastille Day ... I hope you like your steaks Bleu ...

 

[whughes3]

Having been well and truly dobbed in I guess I have to turn up...

 

[tuapekastar]

Interested as always…confirmation in the next couple of days.

 

[Matt_01]

Well that was just the shortest working on it I have encountered. After posting above I asked MrsM are we doing anything on 14 July and the answer was "Yes, I told you weeks ago we have a family function on that day and asked you to check your travel plans so you will be here' or words to that effect. I guess that counts me out.

 

[blackcat20]

Interested, will have to see if we can find a sitter...

 

[perk]

Could be keen, where/ what is OT though?

 

[Bundy Bear]

Could be keen, where/ what is OT though?

Olive tree restaurant Melbourne

Interested but very unlikely.

 

[Hvr]

Could be keen, where/ what is OT though?

The Olive Tree – One Of The Oldest Steak And Fish Houses In Melbourne

The Olive Tree - One Of The Oldest Steak And Fish Houses In Melbourne

theolivetree.com.au

It's a steak restaurant with great meals and service. The staff know us and look after us very well.

BYO wine.

 

[ahpratt]

I'm interested in coming along. Will be 2 days after I get back from Madagascar.

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm interested in coming along. Will be 2 days after I get back from Madagascar.

Welcome aboard @ahpratt .

Any chance of a trip report from your visit to Madagascar? Trying to plan my own out now

 

[ahpratt]

Welcome aboard @ahpratt .

Any chance of a trip report from your visit to Madagascar? Trying to plan my own out now

Happy to oblige. Leaving for Perth on Tuesday to connect with Air Mauritius, where we will be spending a week on the way back from Madagascar. Trip booked and prepaid a week before Australia shut its borders for Covid!