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Old 29 May 2008, 08:07 PM   #1
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Dang! I missed tonight's GTG in Melbourne!
I got my Thursday's mixed up and missed out on tonight's GTG with the Melbourne TRF Crew. Bugger!

Sorry, James, Steve, Michael, Kai and others!

I bet you're all having a great night.

I definately won't miss the next one. See you there too John (Jac1)?

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Old 29 May 2008, 08:10 PM   #2
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Aw, shucks!

If it's any comfort to you, I bet they had a beer (or two) on your behalf!
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Old 29 May 2008, 08:12 PM   #3
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Aw, shucks!

If it's any comfort to you, I bet they had a beer (or two) on your behalf!
I bet they did have a beer on your behalf too.

"Heres a toast to our good friend Chris, the tosser who could not make it to this GTG."

I'm sure there will be another GTG over there soon enough.

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Old 29 May 2008, 08:12 PM   #4
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Old 29 May 2008, 08:17 PM   #5
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Do Sydney TRF members have a GTG? I've missed everyone
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Old 29 May 2008, 08:19 PM   #6
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I bet they did have a bear on your behalf too.
AUS' are crazy I guess...eating bears on behalf of people that don't show up??? Crazy!!!
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Old 29 May 2008, 08:21 PM   #7
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AUS' are crazy I guess...eating bears on behalf of people that don't show up??? Crazy!!!
That "eating beer" part on its own is pretty crazy already. And I know I had made a typo Sin Nombre, I fixed it.

Never heard of anyone eating beer before....
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We drink beer, and lot's of it. eating bear?

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Old 29 May 2008, 09:28 PM   #9
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I definately won't miss the next one. See you there too John (Jac1)?
Hey Chris, nice to hear from you buddy.

I am planning on coming down around June 12. I'll let you guys know exact date when I know.


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Hello there Peter

I am planning on coming to Sydney on June 22, for the World Cup soccer qualifier - Australia v China.

I will confirm. Maybe you can round up a posse.


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Let me know John, we can get together have a beer if yiu have time
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Old 30 May 2008, 12:30 AM   #12
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I got my Thursday's mixed up and missed out on tonight's GTG with the Melbourne TRF Crew. Bugger!

Sorry, James, Steve, Michael, Kai and others!

I bet you're all having a great night.

I definately won't miss the next one. See you there too John (Jac1)?

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Chris (not) in Melbourne (tonight).

Chris,

You missed a very good night and a few (light) beers were consumed along with some good food.

A few pics taken to on James' camera. Oops, I should not have said that as now everyone will want to see the pics........

Poor excuse though being not being available...

I got home about midnight. We met at about 6pm. You would have enjoyed it too.

John, I'll be there when your next in town around June 12. Steve and James are going to keep me updated.


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Old 30 May 2008, 12:36 AM   #13
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Beer? Lies! Damned lies! All we had was hot chocolate, I swear!





It was a very good night - we're going to have to have a reprise on the 12th!
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Old 30 May 2008, 12:40 AM   #14
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Why did you have post my ugly mug...........couldn't you have cropped the shot.
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Old 30 May 2008, 01:11 AM   #15
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Have you got tickets for the game yet?
My friend is "supposed" to be handling that.


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John, I'll be there when your next in town around June 12. Steve and James are going to keep me updated.

Michael
Looks like you guys had a great time.

I'll let you guys know when confirmed!


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Old 30 May 2008, 04:07 AM   #16
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Beer? Lies! Damned lies! All we had was hot chocolate, I swear!





It was a very good night - we're going to have to have a reprise on the 12th!
Nice pic, guys.....thanks for sharing!!
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Old 31 May 2008, 10:17 AM   #17
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Wow that photo went up quickly, like within 30 minutes of the GTG finishing, I was waiting all day yesterday to see it, but totally missed it.
Yes, it was a fun evening, very relaxing
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Chris, don't feel bad; they told me the wrong day also!.
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Old 31 May 2008, 10:22 AM   #19
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Chris, don't feel bad; they told me the wrong day also!.
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Old 31 May 2008, 01:25 PM   #20
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Hmmmm Bubba ....
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Chris, don't feel bad; they told me the wrong day also!.
Do you think they are trying to tell us something?

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Old 31 May 2008, 01:30 PM   #21
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Beer? Lies! Damned lies! All we had was hot chocolate, I swear!





It was a very good night - we're going to have to have a reprise on the 12th!
It's always good to see pics of TRF GTGs.

Hmmm...so how come you guys are wearing coats or jackets? It's so warm here in the Pacific Northwest.
What's the temperature like down under?
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Old 31 May 2008, 01:32 PM   #22
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Looking at the picture, I notice everyone is wearing a coat. I can't help but wonder, how cold does it get in Australia during your winter?
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Old 31 May 2008, 01:46 PM   #23
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That "eating beer" part on its own is pretty crazy already. And I know I had made a typo Sin Nombre, I fixed it.

Never heard of anyone eating beer before....
I guess that's why a buddy of mine refered to beers as hydrolic sandwiches.
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I think it would have been about 9 or 10 degrees that evening. The outdoor arrangements didn't give anybody much space to hang our coats or jackets, so we kept them on.
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Old 31 May 2008, 02:04 PM   #25
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Do you think they are trying to tell us something?

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Chis, you know me well enough by now - if I mean bugger off, I say bugger off.
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Old 31 May 2008, 02:22 PM   #26
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Thanks for the picture James. That's a nice rig you got there. The flash diffused very nicely!
We had a wonderful evening. Thanks for the invite.

P.S. Going to that joint for another hot choc now
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Looking at the picture, I notice everyone is wearing a coat. I can't help but wonder, how cold does it get in Australia during your winter?
Well, in Melbourne you get all four seasons in one day. I'm sure they're all wearing short sleeves under those jackets.


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Well, in Melbourne you get all four seasons in one day. I'm sure they're all wearing short sleeves under those jackets.


John.

I was. I can't speak for Steve or Kai though. It was a great night too.


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Old 31 May 2008, 10:40 PM   #29
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I wear long sleeves to cover my rollie, since I'm a dumba$$ geek and can't watch my six...
Had another hot choc to drink and a melting choc on strawberries to eat this avro. I have to watch my waistline more now
I'll blame you guys if I get fatter!
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I wear long sleeves to cover my rollie, since I'm a dumba$$ geek and can't watch my six...
Had another hot choc to drink and a melting choc on strawberries to eat this avro. I have to watch my waistline more now
I'll blame you guys if I get fatter!
Kai,

You're okay. It was a great night too. I'm looking forward to doing it again at another restuarant that is not as noisy.


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