Pollyana

Yeah, ask her! I was gobsmacked actually when my new pal agreed, specially as we have only talked on the phone so far. Seems there are lost souls out there who don't know Expats exists......

mlbonner

Doesnt bear thinking about really does it

ProofReader

Ok, ok, what's all this about?

Newly arrived back in Brissie, though not new to Brissie by a long chalk! Can someone fill me in on some details please?

Where? I believe I've read of at least one previous meet being held at Gilhooleys, Albert Street (*shudder* Charlotte Street one is miles better!) Is it there again?

What time?

Partners? Or girls only?

Or is this an exclusive clubby not for the likes of this lil black duck?!

Pollyana

Hiya,

We generally meet in Gilhooleys - cos everyone knows where it is - though in the New Year we are looking to introduce more variety.Its the big one on the corner of Albert and Charlotte, got some tables out the front.
Girlies only - though if a bloke turns up we won't throw him out! It started as girls only so the people with kids had ready-made babysitters, and cos originally we wanted a good gossipy night like some of us used to enjoy in the UK.

Of course you're welcome, we'd love you to join us - 7.45 ish, 10th December - not sure where in Brissie you are, me & Michelle usually get the train down from the north side so you can join us on there if you wish!

Come and join in - only requirements are you need a sense of humour and be able to enjoy yourself. Oh, and liking a drink helps!!

mlbonner

Agreed, Charlotte St (downtown Gils) is a lot better - I work next door, so have been in there a bit The other Gils is actually one of my least favourite pubs in Brisbane BUT the company is good & the beer's not bad & I guess thats the important thing!

As Polly says, we were looking to change locations in the New Year - My suggestions would be;
The Victory
Downtown Gils
Fridays
Pig N Whistle (Eagle St)
The Port Office

Any other ideas would be welcomed by all I'm sure!

Hope to see you on the 10th & if you are on the Caboolture/Shorncliff line Polly & I will be able to meet you on the train!

ProofReader

Thanks Polls! Me soh is always in me pocket - ready to go! I spose you're all locatable within Gilhooleys by the raucous laughter and loud Pommie accents?! How many are you expecting? People, that is, not different Pommie accents!!

I'll try to make it, though no guarantees at this stage. Until I get work, the budget is REALLY tight.

Btw, I'm in The Gap and I loathe buses! Might try for the train from Keperra, perhaps.

And, yes, I am partial to a drop or two (see my avatar; I'm known to have a glass of red to hand oftentimes!)

Pollyana

Generally locatable by the gales of laughter, the fact we have every empty glass in the pub on the table, and somewhere in the vicinity will be a tall purple witch's hat......
We got a table outside last time, that was excellent, but I'll send you my mobile number then if you can't find us just ring.....!

All on tight budgets so never fear, you're among friends. At present we have me, Michelle, Barbara_CH, Kay, Wanderlust, & my new mate from the firies conference. Not sure if there are any others confirmed......?? Not all Poms either, as Barbara is Swiss

ProofReader

Is this what it feels like to be popular? Gawd, there's me answering one reply, only to find another there once I'd posted! I'm not used to this sort of response level!!

Thanks also to you, Michelle. I'm actually a member of the Downtown Gils quaffing club! Used to hold my Group's work meetings there a few years back!! Wellllll, any excuse for a change of scenery!

As for new location, forget Fridays. Last time I was there (with a group of smaller and/or younger friends), the waitress referred to me as Mamma!!! The Victory's good, Port Office is not bad, Downtown Gils is more atmospheric, don't know the Pig 'n Whistle, but have heard that the complex it's in is up for a radical change.

Pollyana

Thats what happens when you mention beer and gossip you see
Off to Southport now, back to chat later....

See you on the 10th!

ProofReader

Outside sounds good to me; less chance of someone complaining about smokers. I drink, smoke and have been known to swear ... still want me?!!


Apologies to Barbara for assuming the Pommie bit. Does this mean a chance to practice my schoolgirl French?! Ooooooh, maybe not!!

mlbonner

Fridays I like for a couple of drinks after work, rather than all night. I went there for lunch on Friday - service was rubbish but the food was excellent!

Eagle Street Pier has a proposed demolition and high-rise to be built on it at the moment - havent heard about Riverside though (where Pig N Whistle is) but possibly its all going to happen at the same time.

The Victory is probably a good favourite of mine - lots of choice (live band, pool, DJ, TAB, sausage sizzle etc) to suit everyone

I work in the Comalco building, so literally next door to Gils, you're right, it definitely has more atmosphere than other places.

My budget is pretty tight also - going on holiday first week of Feb, so am trying to save, save, SAVE!! We can all drink on the cheap together!!

mlbonner

Sounds like you'll fit in a treat

ProofReader

Oops, my mistake. I thought P'n'W was in Eagle St Pier. I must be getting confused cos it's just a tad early for all this drinking talk!!

mlbonner

BUMPITY BUMP

Pollyana

You beat me to it