Sydney 2009 - First FTC meet of the year
 

Happy New Year everyone!

Tuesday 6th January is the first Tuesday of the year so who is free to kick off another year of FTC meets?

For anyone newly arrived, FTC = First Tuesday Club. We are a crowd of mums with children ranging from toddlers to teens who get together for a coffee / gossip which usually extends over lunch. We come from a wide area covering from as far as the Northern Beaches out to the Hills District.

During the school hols we try to find somewhere where the kids will be easily entertained (beaches / parks etc) and then during term time we meet at cafes with play areas so that the pre-schoolers have something to occupy them.

We have all made some good friends so come along and meet us.

I think it's going to be hot so a beach may be a good choice - Collaroy, Little Manly - any preferences?

Look forward to seeing you all wherever we decide. . . .

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Happy New Year- I'll try to come, but may have a job interview!!!:eek:

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We shall be away this Tuesday, but will be back for the following Tuesday if there is going to be another meet then.

Happy New Year!

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We're around. I have to drop one of the kids at Mona Vale at 11 so Collaroy would be good.

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Happy New Year to All, will try and come along though we're without a car that day, might check out the local buses ... will report back! Claire

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Hi

Do you have to have children to come???
My husband and I have been living down the south coast for the last year and recently moved to Castle Hill so I would love to meet up with some new people.

Thanks Hayley

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It's all welcome - with or without kids. There will be lots of children this time as it's school holidays but "normal" FTC meets can have quite a few or none depending on who is around.

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No - you don't have to have children to come along. My kids are all in school so whilst they will be running amok this month I will be child free at the February meet.

Took me so long from start to finish of this post that I see that you have beaten me to it!

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I am back to work & as OH had his contract cut & he's out of work & am being "pressed" into taking on more hours to "put some bread on the table"...
I am resisting ATM so am hopeful I can make it
Can I let you know nearer the time?

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Ok, sounds good, I'll keep an eye on the forum.
I have a private message but need to do 3 posts before I can open it according to the administrator, not to sure what this means, good start eh!!!

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I might be able to escape from MIL for a couple of hours, so hopefully see you there (which is where? are we decided on Collaroy?).x

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Hello all and a Happy New Year to you. I will be child free on Thurs and Tues so I should be able to come along as it suits me to come alone!
Doesn't matter where we go ....I will keep my eye on this post!
Shaz x

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Any tips on how you are doing that? Got a mother to lose too!

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Let's settle on Collaroy from 11am. Shall we meet on the beach directly in front of the playground and let the kids have a splash for about an hour and then move into the park (and some shade) to picnic? If there are a few Mums / MILs why not bring them and then they can natter amongst themselves?! :lol:

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Planning to come too so see you there

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I bought her a voucher for an opera house tour for Christmas, so could suggest that Tuesday would be a good day for that. Otherwise, might have to send her off for a bonding day with her son while I do some cleaning, which will take til about 10am giving me enough time to get to Collaroy by 11! (although saying that, if I suggest the latter she'll probably send me out for the day so that she can do the cleaning!).

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We are coming along too. My first FTC for ages so looking forward to catching up with you all!

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I have both my In-laws here, only arrived yesterday and am already finding it hard, off on 'holiday' with them tomorrow, which will be even harder! So no FTC for me this week, BUT if you are running an In-laws meet next week, count me in!!!

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Mine'll be gone by next week!!! But I'll happily have another meet anyway. Am planning on driving to Adelaide Thurs 15th, so any day before that'll be good.
Where are you off to on holiday Ron? Have a good time.x

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Port Macquarie, it is only from today until Friday. Then Ian goes back to work and I have In-Laws for another week. Even without the In Laws it would be good to meet up with people because I have not seen anyone in ages.

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I`ve only just heard of this meet as I was reading Hoolas Facebook so no time to get organised.Our last UK visitors are still here and leave Wed 7th(another airport run........) and we have evening activities planned.I would feel a bit mean leaving them alone while they pack!So I may not turn up tomoorrow but would love another meet next week.
Happy New Year to all the FTC gang. Thanks for organising Bindy.

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A quick bump for anyone who wants to join us on the coast today. Bring on those cooling sea breezes!

We are meeting on the beach at Collaroy in front of the play area from 11.00am. From around midday we will have moved into the shade closer to the park for a picnic.

See you all there. . . .

B x

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sorry saw it too late and have too many kids here already!!! am away next week so cant do that if anything is decided ....next time???

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Hi- I went, but couldn't see anyone I recognised, and as the beach was closed daughter and i went round to Long Reef. :blink:Sorry to have missed you!

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Now I wished I'd got there earlier,:sneaky: wish I'd known you were going so we could catch up, didn't arrive 'till about 2pm & missed a few...sorry...

call me to arrange a meet :thumbup:

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No worries- we went round the corner to Long Reef as DD wanted to swim, but went home at 1:30 as we had got a bit hot. Should have worn my sparkly scarf- always gets me noticed! Will call when I have a min- busy with DD's birthday preparations and changing medicare licences etc now we are PR. Oh yes, and trying to find a house to buy!