Aussie GTG - Melbourne, 22nd May 2010
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Hello to all those coming to the GTG.
I am now looking to settle somewhere for drinks before dinner ,if that is what we still want to do ?
Our two previous nominations were Spice Bar at the Grand Hyatt and The Long Room . Both are about 2.5 - 3 block walk to Trunk.If it is wet / cold ( of course it will be cold ) it may be a chore .
If there are just 8 of us it makes it easier to select a venue.
Does anyone have mobility issues / hates stairs - up or down ?
Was looking at Seamstress in Lonsdale Street as a closer option but not been there . Cocktails about $16 .
So let me know what you think please .
John
I am now looking to settle somewhere for drinks before dinner ,if that is what we still want to do ?
Our two previous nominations were Spice Bar at the Grand Hyatt and The Long Room . Both are about 2.5 - 3 block walk to Trunk.If it is wet / cold ( of course it will be cold ) it may be a chore .
If there are just 8 of us it makes it easier to select a venue.
Does anyone have mobility issues / hates stairs - up or down ?
Was looking at Seamstress in Lonsdale Street as a closer option but not been there . Cocktails about $16 .
So let me know what you think please .
John
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My apologies, but a home/family situation will keep me from making it for early drinks that night. I'm not sure yet about how it will affect me making it down for dinner. I'll keep the group posted.
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Clifton nice if you can come along .
Bokhara that is why I asked about stairs up and down - 2 good matinis or some cocktails and a dim bar might be the cause of our demise !Although I like to think it will take more than that to ' down ' me .
Bokhara that is why I asked about stairs up and down - 2 good matinis or some cocktails and a dim bar might be the cause of our demise !Although I like to think it will take more than that to ' down ' me .
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Stairs up and down are fine with me. Dim light is also good - it doesn't show up as many of my wrinkles
Clifton do try to make it, even if it is only for coffee and chat at the end if you can't get there earlier. We would love to meet you.
Clifton do try to make it, even if it is only for coffee and chat at the end if you can't get there earlier. We would love to meet you.
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I am intending to inspect Seamstress tomorrow to make sure it suits us for a pre dinner drink .It reads well on its web site .I expect to make the decision and post all the details over the coming weekend .J
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Okay so we are getting so close now everyone! It's very exciting.
We need to make that decision on pre dinner drinks. John I'm at your mercy so would be very happy if you came back with a time and place. Just make an executive decision and we'll be more than happy with absolutely no complaints!
We need to make that decision on pre dinner drinks. John I'm at your mercy so would be very happy if you came back with a time and place. Just make an executive decision and we'll be more than happy with absolutely no complaints!
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So cross as I just tried to send all the details from my work computer and it failed to send and deleted ! So I will try again .
Sorry for the delay and well appreciate any anxieties as a result .
Whilst I did not get to Seamstress Bar as I intended on Saturday I have spoken with Andrew thereof who was very nice and sounded welcoming , despite my mentioning we are Fodorites .In fact he suggested we ought be in the eponymous Seamstress Bar on the top level ( 4th floor ) on the strength of my best " telephone voice ". Mistake .
I was assured that we will have no difficulty in getting in nor arranging seats etc on Saturday between 6pm and 7.20pm . Friday night is the really busy end of week " let's go for a drink " nights and Saturdays is more likely to attract people later in the evening .
So here are the details :-
AUSSIE GTG PRE- DINNER DRINKS
When - Saturday 22 May
Where - Seamstress Bar , Level 4 , 113 Lonsdale Street Melbourne , telephone 96636363
Time - from 6pm until 7.20pm approximately
Directions/ Location - It is on the southern side of Lonsdale Street abutting Cohen Place and quite close to Exhibition Street .It is a short walk to Trunk for dinner at 7.30pm .
I won't give further directions as I may confuse you and we are most likely all coming from various locales . Google maps can show you easily .
Looking forward to it and meeting everyone . I will likely be dressed in 'Melbourne Black' - for a change .
Sorry for the delay and well appreciate any anxieties as a result .
Whilst I did not get to Seamstress Bar as I intended on Saturday I have spoken with Andrew thereof who was very nice and sounded welcoming , despite my mentioning we are Fodorites .In fact he suggested we ought be in the eponymous Seamstress Bar on the top level ( 4th floor ) on the strength of my best " telephone voice ". Mistake .
I was assured that we will have no difficulty in getting in nor arranging seats etc on Saturday between 6pm and 7.20pm . Friday night is the really busy end of week " let's go for a drink " nights and Saturdays is more likely to attract people later in the evening .
So here are the details :-
AUSSIE GTG PRE- DINNER DRINKS
When - Saturday 22 May
Where - Seamstress Bar , Level 4 , 113 Lonsdale Street Melbourne , telephone 96636363
Time - from 6pm until 7.20pm approximately
Directions/ Location - It is on the southern side of Lonsdale Street abutting Cohen Place and quite close to Exhibition Street .It is a short walk to Trunk for dinner at 7.30pm .
I won't give further directions as I may confuse you and we are most likely all coming from various locales . Google maps can show you easily .
Looking forward to it and meeting everyone . I will likely be dressed in 'Melbourne Black' - for a change .
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Great! Thanks for all the good work.
We are flying over to Melbourne on Thursday afternoon to allow a bit of time for shopping and family visits, etc.
Looking forward to meeting you all. I won't wear a sheepskin jacket, Stormbird.
Rob.
We are flying over to Melbourne on Thursday afternoon to allow a bit of time for shopping and family visits, etc.
Looking forward to meeting you all. I won't wear a sheepskin jacket, Stormbird.
Rob.