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This just in! I got a call from a very close friend in the US and he said "I finally did it!" Meaning that he has finally bought a ticket to Barcelona, arriving Nov. 10th. Good thing I had not purchased my Portugal tickets yet! So, I can't go on the 10th, but will see if I can do the weekend before or after and get back to you. Now that I had plans, I was really looking forward to the whole thing!
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Laclaire, Matt and Lizzy are not in the country for a couple weeks after the 10th Nov and you don't want to meet us without them since they mean a lot of fun. You have several options:
- come earlier (3 Nov)
- come later (24 Nov) - if Matt is alreday in town
- bring your US friend with you.
If neither option is valid or if Matt is not available on 24th Nov, the next opportunities are 30 Nov and 7 Dec (Thursdays). We usually prefer Fridays but 1 and 8 Dec are holidays and I don't want to commit to these long weekends.
7 Dec has an extra bonus since the Christmas lights should be already turned on.
- come earlier (3 Nov)
- come later (24 Nov) - if Matt is alreday in town
- bring your US friend with you.
If neither option is valid or if Matt is not available on 24th Nov, the next opportunities are 30 Nov and 7 Dec (Thursdays). We usually prefer Fridays but 1 and 8 Dec are holidays and I don't want to commit to these long weekends.
7 Dec has an extra bonus since the Christmas lights should be already turned on.
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- 3 Nov - LDC with Jill (to be confirmed)
- 10 Nov - LDC with JenG (to be confirmed)
- 24 Nov - LDC with Laclaire (to be confirmed)
- 15<x<31 Jan - LDC with Laartista + Annsherrod (x to be acknowledged)
- 17 March - LDC with Schuler + 15 friends from Switzerland
- 10 Nov - LDC with JenG (to be confirmed)
- 24 Nov - LDC with Laclaire (to be confirmed)
- 15<x<31 Jan - LDC with Laartista + Annsherrod (x to be acknowledged)
- 17 March - LDC with Schuler + 15 friends from Switzerland
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I just booked our accomodations and my husband and i will be staying at the Hotel Britania. We are starting to get excited about the trip and look forward to the LDC on November 10. Just tell us where and we'll be there!
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We're home and I will start on my trip report shortly. I just wanted to thank Joao and Gertrude for arranging the LDC & fado evening - it truly was one of the highpoints of our trip! We didn't get back to the hotel til after 3 a.m. - later than we've been out since our college days!! It was so kind of you, Lobo, to drop us at the hotel afterwards - I was having so much fun that I didn't realize how late it was. I just want to encourage every visitor to Lisbon to try and experience the LDC - I think we learned more about Lisbon from Lobo's commentary than we did on our professional walking tour. Anyway, no timeshares were sold (maybe because Matt was absent?), but I enjoyed our visit so much that I might have been tempted...
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No need to thank. After leaving you in the hotel, 5 minutes later we were home. No problem at all. I wish Matt and Lizzy were there, but "first things first" and family is always first.
Matt, regarding 10th November, we'll be nearby the band stand at 7:45. I'll make the reservation for 6. If there is any change in the number of participants, please let me know.
If Laclaire confirms for 24th Nov, I suggest Caldo Verde, since they prefer the mini-LDC version.
Matt, regarding 10th November, we'll be nearby the band stand at 7:45. I'll make the reservation for 6. If there is any change in the number of participants, please let me know.
If Laclaire confirms for 24th Nov, I suggest Caldo Verde, since they prefer the mini-LDC version.
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I am a bit late in thanking Leslie and Skip for hosting the fun LDC wine and cheese party on October 9. I was happy to finally meet Matt, Joao and Gertrude and disappointed not to get to meet Lizzie. Along with Mike and Phillip in attendance it was a great group. I join the people who say this was the highlight of our stay in Lisbon. If anyone has an LDC event scheduled, you are in for a treat.
Thanks again to all of my new best friends.
Thanks again to all of my new best friends.
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We are gearing up for our trip. Thought I'd just check in to see where to meet up with you on the 10th. After reading all the posts, we can't wait to enjoy a meal with the LDC at Adega.
Should we look for the Yankees cap?
Should we look for the Yankees cap?
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Health problems are getting this weary old traveller down a bit at the moment, 1 reason (excuse?) for not having completed the 2 outstanding dinner reports, my apologies to all who await them.
Jen, I'll rouse myself for the 10th with Lizzy - drop me an email and I'll fill you in on the meeting point and times.
And yes I can wear the Yankees cap if need be ;-)
Matt
Jen, I'll rouse myself for the 10th with Lizzy - drop me an email and I'll fill you in on the meeting point and times.
And yes I can wear the Yankees cap if need be ;-)
Matt
#133
Hi Y'All Lisbon Diners,
I just wanted to report that 18 people have signed up for our Lisbon weekend. We are all very much looking forward to meeting the infamous diner experts of Lisbon.
Wishing Matt a speedy recovery and special greetings to Lobo.
See you on Saturday, March 17th!
I just wanted to report that 18 people have signed up for our Lisbon weekend. We are all very much looking forward to meeting the infamous diner experts of Lisbon.
Wishing Matt a speedy recovery and special greetings to Lobo.
See you on Saturday, March 17th!
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Hi all. My first post to this thread. We've (the we being two females, colleagues and friends) just booked our flights to Lisbon for March 2006. We'll be in town the LDC that's already scheduled for March, but that looks to be quite a large party already. Let me know if there's any interest in scheduling a second one around that time.
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Thanks for inviting us to join your group, schuler. Sounds like fun, and certainly polyglot---I'm U.S. born but speak French and Italian, and my friend is Croatian.
I'll check with her and post back. We've only just started making plans at this point.
I'll check with her and post back. We've only just started making plans at this point.
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Hello Gang,
Firstly, let me start by saying that dinner with Jen and Mitch last friday was another excellent night out, great food and company. More to follow...
I have finally downloaded photos from the 2 previous LDCs to the PC and need to get some time in writing.
However, this Wednesday I'm off to England for 10 days returning on Nov 27, and unfortunately on the 28th then go to hospital for an operation on this health problem which turns out to be 50% kidney failure with the left having packed up completely. Won't bore you all with gory details but I hope that soon shall it be functioning again and is once more able to process all the red wine we drink on our nights out ;-)
So in terms of time I am going to be rather limited by circumstance and will be handing the reigns over to Lobo Mau for the foreseeable future. Then when I'm back on my feet again I promise to get my backside in gear and post some more.
Until that time comes, happy trails and be good,
Matt.
Firstly, let me start by saying that dinner with Jen and Mitch last friday was another excellent night out, great food and company. More to follow...
I have finally downloaded photos from the 2 previous LDCs to the PC and need to get some time in writing.
However, this Wednesday I'm off to England for 10 days returning on Nov 27, and unfortunately on the 28th then go to hospital for an operation on this health problem which turns out to be 50% kidney failure with the left having packed up completely. Won't bore you all with gory details but I hope that soon shall it be functioning again and is once more able to process all the red wine we drink on our nights out ;-)
So in terms of time I am going to be rather limited by circumstance and will be handing the reigns over to Lobo Mau for the foreseeable future. Then when I'm back on my feet again I promise to get my backside in gear and post some more.
Until that time comes, happy trails and be good,
Matt.