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IVV: many thanks for the clarification.

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For all you socialisers out there :sneaky: a couple of "meetups".

I heard that there is a Mingle next Monday evening at a new bar called the BARN at ground level, Gurney Plaza. Actually I think it's called something like....BAR'N, which is silly, so I'm calling it BARN. Those ladies in the IWA can get a discount - you will know how. There's also some info on the link here:
The Expat Penang Mingle - ExpatGo.com

There's a number of Penang groups popping up here and there on Facebook. One of the better ones, and quite lively, is Partners In Penang. It's a closed group (very sensible). So you will need to get on Facebook, do a search for it, then join up. You can easily opt out again, if you get fed up with it. It seems to be run by 2 or 3 expats from Antipodean parts. I don't know any of them. Anyway, they are doing their first meetup.... a lunch tomorrow (Wednesday August 17th). I noticed that one or two of the old MM2H crowd would be attending. I won't be going unfortunately.

If anyone is going to both or either, do put some feedback on here and let us all know if it was good or rubbish.

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I'm always happy to host an adhoc meetup for newbies coming to Penang who have questions when I am there (usually November through March), not sure I want to go back to regular meetups as they can just become a chore, especially if there is a poor turnout.

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Yes I agree....can be a lot of work, which is why it's good that a few others are starting something up. Partners In Penang now got 271 members so they're doing pretty good. So easy to set up on Facebook anyway.

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Looks like 19 confirmed and 6 maybes, so that's a pretty good turnout.

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Plus no Gestapo ;)

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Read the linked web page carefully: you have to register in advance.

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Lol. Wut?

Who had the Gestapo?

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I just meant that Partners in Penang is quite relaxed and nice to its members ;)

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Not particularly for MM2Hers or Newbies but those of you on farcebook may have seen plenty of flyers for Gusto Cafe's Harvest Festival events on both September 25th and October 2nd from midday onwards. Bands, food, drinks. You can try this link here:
https://allevents.in/penang/penang%E...6782331578354#

I've also noticed that Partners in Penang (PiP) are choosing the first date as their next meetup too at the Gusto venue.

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Did anyone go then? I saw a few pics posted on Farcebook and it looked to be.....kids, kids, beer and more kids. So I'm relieved I didn't go.

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We're thinking about having a general get together we've previously called a "Makan" at Viva Foodcourt on 3rd January 2017 @ 7:00 PM / 19:00 hrs.

Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/VI...!4d100.3051423

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KfOEQN8ejr...%259C%25AC.jpg

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Good initiative! Unfortunately am I not able to participate.

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Righty ho. Pencilled in the diary.

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Hope to be there too.

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I have it in my diary, big fan of Viva. I am a regular there.

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Thanks for arranging, KOLF! We'll be there. :thumbup:

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Gotcha

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So I am looking for a family of ungulates & v for vendetta masked individual & a young dusky leaf monkey. Should be a breeze.

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Just head for the beer table.....your best bet ;)

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I am on foot so think I will let the worst of this storm pass.

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Sorry I wimped out, horizontal rain & lightning my excuse. I hope you had a good time & I will make a big effort for the next one.

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Thanks to all who attended and my apologies if you felt left out, but more people turned up than expected (32 by my estimate ???).

Planning another one in early March (based upon BB's original timeline of one every 2 months...Let's see what happens...)

Thanks again,
Andy.

P.S. If you have any feedback (other than the weather obviously which was out of our control), then feel free to PM me. Improvement is always welcome.

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As usual Week late & a dollar short.
We are coming to Penang next week for a 2 week look around ,before moving down to Port Dickson/Melakka area for 10 days.
If anyone has the time for a beer / coffee , We would appreciate if we could pick your brains about expat life in Malaysia. We will be getting in touch with a Visa agent for the MM2H. If anyone Knows a reliable Estate agent who would be willing to show a few condos please Pm us.

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Hi planning to be in Penang for 2 days somewhere around end of second week of March or 3rd week.

Wouold love to meet up with some of you.

Please let me know.

Thanks

GCC

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Anything planned for a met up. Back in Penang in July for a few months if anyone fancies a beer or a cold wine.

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Cold beer or a wine sounds good to me.

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TousTnT.
Looks like a party for 2.
Pick a place & Time after the 03/07.
May be we can drum up some extra bodies.

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I am out of town most of July, August?

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How about 14th July at the Shed in Straits Quay?

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Hello, my partner and I are looking to move to Malaysia next year. We are visiting at the end of July (this year) and will be in KL 22-24th Penang 27-29 Pandora 30-1st Aug and back in KL 1-2nd Aug.
We are looking to have a chat with people who have moved to Malaysia to get some helpful tips if possible please.
I saw is before your next arranged meeting, but if anyone is free during our stay, we would greatly appreciate any time you would be able to share with us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks
Phoebe and Nathan

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TousTnT, unfortunately 4 days before we arrive, but staying at Straits Quay. Happy to meet anyone/anytime between 19th & 9th Aug.

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Hi TousTnT, Miss Bee (& any others), we will be there next week. Any takers from my last message? See also my posts under Moving to Penang

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Miss Bee & Merlinman 28th July seems to be a date that both of you will be around. How about the Shed at 6pm? It is happy hour until 7pm so some good deals on wine & some beers.

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Sounds good to me

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Will be there. Fat Bird back in Cold Storage.

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Obese aves? Oh I get it - must be related to Fat Yak :lol:

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Hi Miss Bee, 26th @ The Shed Straits Quay. Bee there?:thumbup:

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Sorry, it's 28th. (week today), 6 p.m. onwards