Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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Sep 17th 2007 | 3:09 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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I agree, but have you ever met a poor taxi driver

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yip all of them

Sep 17th 2007 | 3:11 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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Originally Posted by mooncat

We'll be there..me, OH and Caitlin (10) and Connor (9) Can't wait to meet everyone! Just arrived a week ago and haven't actually seen or heard another expat yet even though every Ozzie we've met has spoken to at least 10 in the last week.

where on the gold coast will you be living?

Sep 17th 2007 | 3:13 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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Originally Posted by doub

Hey Soapy, You organising a sneaky meet and not lettin' me know?!

I'll have to check to see if the apartment is free that weekend - if it is - count me in (and maybe Olly as well, depends whether there are any chicks going!

) I'll let ya know .......

just check back on this thread and you will see that theres plenty going around ollys age

not sure there many as old as you though

Sep 17th 2007 | 4:23 am

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where on the gold coast will you be living?

we're in Burleigh at the moment but will be moving to Robina on 8th October.

Sep 17th 2007 | 11:35 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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you can drive then

I can stagger home from there

Sep 17th 2007 | 5:19 pm

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we're in Burleigh at the moment but will be moving to Robina on 8th October.

you will just be unpacked in time for the meet

Sep 17th 2007 | 5:20 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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I can stagger home from there

you stagger home from everywhere

Sep 17th 2007 | 7:18 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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you stagger home from everywhere

Dont let everyone in on my secret

Sep 17th 2007 | 11:03 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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Originally Posted by soapy

Right I have some details at last.

The date- Saturday 27th of October
Time- 7pm
Place- Southport Soccer Club
Address- Clubhouse at Ashmore Park, Mualla Dr, Ashmore.

I will see if i can get more info as soon as i know.
Lets start to get names down though

so whos up for it?

hi
my husband and i have been here for 5 years and havent really met anyone as we work for ourselfs. sad i know. we would like to come to your meeting and maybe start enjoying this experience. my husband and daughter (age 18) love it here but i just cant settle, i'd still go back to scotland.
we live in robina.

see ye
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Sep 17th 2007 | 11:11 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

Seems like you have a good few going Soapy!!
Nice to meet you the other week and we may well pop in for a bit although there may be a few of us going as we go to the club anyway

Russ is working but me and the girls are going to pop in for a bit as its nice and central for us!!
I hope Ann and Rob are going??

Jx

Sep 17th 2007 | 11:55 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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you will just be unpacked in time for the meet

Can't wait. Just need to let the new boss know I'll be off the next day

Sep 17th 2007 | 11:59 pm

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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you stagger home from everywhere

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Dont let everyone in on my secret

And there I was thinking he was referring to me

Sep 18th 2007 | 12:47 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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Originally Posted by renagade96

Make sure you all come,a little effort can go a long way as we've all had to appear at a 1st meet and it can be daunting.You will be made welcome by anyone you speak to and It may even help you settle better.

My wife works for herself so i know how you feel with regards to meeting people through work,which is how most people start off.

Sep 18th 2007 | 1:13 am

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Re: Gold Coast Meet October 2007

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not sure there many as old as you though

Ouch! you young'uns yer bloody cheeky - It wasn't like that back in my day, kids like you were just seen and not erd... I blame the bloody computers ....