Miss M

Sounds fantastic, count me in if I can, trying to get flights booked for 7th Dec so not entirely sure about dates yet but will keep updated. I've just been told by my other half it's only just down the road from us!

Pollyana

Thanks Pete! That'll teach me to type slower!!!I'll get my own back, don't worry!!

Sabby

Hi Everyone,
I have just moved back to Brisbane after almost 4 years in London. I have also managed to convince my lovely English boyfriend that he should come with me!
We have been here about 6 weeks and I know Glyn is missing his brit mates. We would really like to come out to Wynnum for the BBQ in December.
Can I put a vote in for the 14th?

Sabby and Glyn.

MrsDagboy

Sabby will add you to the list . Miss M, let us know how you go & we will add you to the possibles list.

Ev & ian, it is lovely down there, especially in the afternoon when you get the sea breeze. Ev, I baulk at walking up some of those hills in Spring Hill too. OK, ok, I baulk at walking up any hills LOL.

Jaykay, we used to live not too far from Guildford, went shopping there a few times, quite a lovely high street.

Pete, yep, I did notice it, gave me a giggle too, but I was too polite to mention it

Pollyana

Now if you lot don't stop picking on my typing errors, I shall
mis-sort your post and you won't get your Christmas cards till Easter!!!

Sabby

Excellent. Can't wait. We really need to expand our social group past my old uni friends and the people at the pub!
So is it definately the 14th?
And what time/address?
BYO meat and booze for the BBQ?
As for those hills, you should try living in Paddington! If it wasn't for the Cold Rock Ice-Creamery we'd never get over to Rosalie.

MrsDagboy

OK, lets make it definitely the 14th Dec, since everyone seems happy with that.

Now, lets tackle the time. My suggestion is 11am or midday (although someone will have to be there early to grab the tables!), then we can have lunch & a relaxing afternoon. Does that suit everyone?

For those that may have missed it, it will be on the Esplanade at Wynnum foreshore, where the main jetty & beach are, directly opposite The Pelicans Nest fish & seafood takeaway. There are toilets, a kids playground & a saltwater pool there as well (not sure that the pool will be open).

Things to bring - swimmer for those kids (big & little LOL) that would like to play in the water. Plenty of sunscreen (I'll have a huge bottle in case anyone forgets). Some insect repellant, although its usually fairly good just there. BYO drinks & meat for the BBQ. Chairs & tables if you have any (LOL ok, Im being optimistic, but its worth a try), otherwise we will have to rely on someone getting there very early & grabbing a whole covered area.

Anything I have forgotten?

Pollyana

Sounds good to me, Mrs D. Think you have it all covered!J
ust off for a relaxing weekend in the country....! Can you answer me something - is it OK in Queensland to drink beer in the open, like at Wynnum? I know some places don't allow it. I'm not suggesting lurchingdown the street with a bottle in my hand (!!!), but is it OK to bring alcohol to a picnic like this?

MrsDagboy

Yep Polly, tis ok to bring a beer or 2 with you when you come along .

DagBoy

Do you think I would be going if it wasn't?

Sabby

Now that is interesting. I always thought alcohol in public places in Queensland was not on. So when the question was raised by Pollyanna I asked a legal friend of mine and she says that it is not usually allowed to consume alcohol except on licensed or private premises. She recommended calling the local council about that park/location and seeing what they say.
I would be most interested if there are exceptions to the blanket "no booze in public" rules that I remember from my Uni days.

WBB

a man after my own heart.

shame we wont be able to make the meet, but you all have a good time.

Terry

Don't get on here much now but glad I stumbled across this thread. We are arriving on the 7th Dec. and would love to meet up.

MrsDagboy

Sabby, hmmmmmmm very strange, while I know its a no no to be drunk in a public place, I have never heard of anyone ever being in trouble from drinking at, say, a family BBQ in the park etc. How many hundreds of thousands of people spend Xmas day *out* ie at the beach, local park etc, Im damn sure that they all have a few drinks! Same as for things like Fathers day & Mothers day, Anzac day, Australia Day etc.

Terry, will add you to the list then

Prestons

Hi

Does anyone have any ideas on the time of the Brisbane meeting? Our PC will be packed away on Thursday, so I'd like to make a note of all the details before we fly next Monday!

Dawn