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Old 1 April 2011, 02:46 AM   #1
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Icon14 LOL-X trip to Perth PIC thread Part 1!!

Steve - (LOL-X) it was such a pleasure meeting you this evening. Top..top bloke!!!!

Such a great time...and so much more to follow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This evening it was the first outing....tomorrow...we meet at 5pm...drinks...then Des' family Chinese...for CRAB...LOBSTER...and wine/beer...bring it on!!!!!!

The WA TRF crew have clearly loved hosting your visit....

So - it started at 545pm when I met Steve at his hotel....

Then we we were off for a couple of Little Creatures beers on the ocean....

Boys joined us - wine + beer + pizza + chips.....

Then of to Joy Kitchen Chinese....via the Freo Doctor Bottle Shop...for excellent WA reds.......



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Old 1 April 2011, 02:46 AM   #2
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EDIT: OK, now that I looked at the pictures...

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Old 1 April 2011, 02:50 AM   #3
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Great fun!

Now what's next?
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Old 1 April 2011, 02:54 AM   #4
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awesome pix - looks like fun (i think everyone is on their best behaviour - cos the boss is in town ) and love the food.

look forward to the next night - loosen up guys
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Old 1 April 2011, 02:59 AM   #5
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Nice pics! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:00 AM   #6
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Have you employed someone to take all the pictures?

Thanks for sharing! Looks like tons of fun, and looooots of good food
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:09 AM   #7
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I'm not a Daytona guy but the Meteorite dial is freaking awesome! By far the best of the Daytona's in my opinion.
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:11 AM   #8
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Thanks for sharing, Dalip, looks nice as always....

Australia rocks!

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Awesome PICs, looks like you guys really know how to enjoy yourself.

Dalip you forgot your hat.
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:15 AM   #10
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that looks like a lot of fun. i'm really hungry now.
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:17 AM   #11
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Wow... that is some kind of hors d'œuvre plate!

Waiter - please bring one to my table too
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:21 AM   #12
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Wow... that is some kind of hors d'œuvre plate!

Waiter - please bring one to my table too
I know!!! Tell me about it....There were signs of members running off with this plate
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Dalip, looks like you boys had a lot of fun and good eats.....what are you guys going to do for an encore???
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:31 AM   #14
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Dalip, looks like you boys had a lot of fun and good eats.....what are you guys going to do for an encore???
Hello Leo

Well..the encore is still being planned

Tomorrow after work we meet....wine bar + food....

Saturday - maybe some beach...+ lunch.....+ wineries....?? Who knows!!!!
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:34 AM   #15
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Awesome PICs, looks like you guys really know how to enjoy yourself.

Dalip you forgot your hat.
You're right Dan....

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Thanks for sharing, Dalip, looks nice as always....

Australia rocks!

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that looks like a lot of fun. i'm really hungry now.
Was good stodge

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I'm not a Daytona guy but the Meteorite dial is freaking awesome! By far the best of the Daytona's in my opinion.
It sure is a beauty Dan
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Have you employed someone to take all the pictures?

Thanks for sharing! Looks like tons of fun, and looooots of good food
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awesome pix - looks like fun (i think everyone is on their best behaviour - cos the boss is in town ) and love the food.

look forward to the next night - loosen up guys
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Great fun!

Now what's next?
So much

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EDIT: OK, now that I looked at the pictures...

We need yunz in Pittsburgh!
Indeed we do
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:35 AM   #16
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that looks like a lot of fun. i'm really hungry now.
foooooooodddddd

I want more already
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:36 AM   #17
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Anyone mind if I take that little blue Sub-looking thingy?? ;-)
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:37 AM   #18
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Anyone mind if I take that little blue Sub-looking thingy?? ;-)
Nope....we have already had first dibs on that Bill
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Dalip, the winery sounds like fun.....remember to bring the cheese and crackers!!!
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:52 AM   #20
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Old 1 April 2011, 03:57 AM   #21
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great pics guys!!

fav is the one of john looking like an aussie version of dalai lama (who's also a Rolex enthusiast)
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Old 1 April 2011, 04:11 AM   #22
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Old 1 April 2011, 04:16 AM   #23
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Good show! Thanks for the report.
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Old 1 April 2011, 04:28 AM   #25
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Great pics, thank you for sharing Looks like a blast
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Dalip ...... you guys certainly know how to have a good time.
That WG Sub looks delicious!
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FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC!!!!!

I am soooooooooooooo envious!!!


Have a great time guys & FFS don't let Dalip do anything to get himself banned......
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Great pics Dalip, I feel like I put on some weight just looking at all that yummy food
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