Brisbane Saturday 20th Dec 2003

[GoGirl]

We will be holding the 2nd Annual Breakky Creek Hotel PPRuNe Bash on Saturday the 20th of December 2003.

Last year was great, but this year already is promising a larger turnout, with guests attending from distant lands!!

If you think you've got what it takes to uphold youself in such highly regarded company :\ then you should definately come along for a bit of Christmas Cheer!

Please send me an email at

[email protected]

I will swap my mobile number and fill you in on starting time etc...

Definite starters include;

OzExpat
maflsc
Birdstrike
Mr Birdstrike
Ozpax1 all the way from some other country :p
Disco Stu
And o'course yours truly ;)

There have been quite a few who've offered keen interest, rosters allowing.


Look forward to hearing from those interested, and seeing you there on the 20th :ok:

Wirraway we'd love to see you in attendance again with the delectable Missus :E


Oh yeah.......Merry Fat Fella everyone!


GG

[The Voice]

oh ******!! having just recently despatched the mac into the hallowed halls of retirement, now breaking in the new lappy (pardon it, it still won't spell properly) and re-discovering the murky depths of Pprune .. I have JUST found this msg ....

don't think I can do it .. but GG would love to catch up with you and Disco and perhaps the mysterious Ozz .... someday particularly soon ... :E

[gooneydog]

ahh GG just a year too late (Rob)

[Sheep Guts]

GG,
Sorry cant make it. But hey you could come over this way. Just Jump on Jet SYD-LAX-KIN(Jamaica). Ya see my predicament, time, money, and excess baggage. You guys going to the Trots at Albion Park after it is s Saturday Night?. I might be able to put a tote on via somebody?

Have a good one.

Sheep:ugh: :ok:

[OzExpat]

I've been struck by the thought that, once again, there will be a Prooner arriving from Pomgolia. In common with last year, the latest Prooner will arrive some time in advance of the Bash. Now, I'm not usually very concerned by such coincidences but, well, we ALLLL know what happened last year... :p

If it happens again this year, we'll be on a hat-trick next year! :E

It would be nice to catch up with the mysterious TV too. Don't worry about yer lappy, I'm sure that, between GG and me (and perhaps even OP1), we'll have enuf of em! :D

Sheepy... that's gotta be the worst excuse I ever heard! ;) Forget the personal problems - ya still got heaps of time to get to Brissy! :O

[gaunty]

GG and Disco.

'twere it not for my eldest daughter coming FROM Brisvegas to Perth with her partner for her wedding on the 29th I wouldst be there, verily with bells on.:cool:

And in any event I am still busy pulling spears out of most parts of my body. Wait for the book and the movie.:O :rolleyes:

Hope ya have a rool good time and Happy Fat Fella to you all as well.

:ok:

[OzExpat]

:{ I just saw gaunty's post... me whole Fat Fella Season is ruined! I was sooooo looking forward to a sighting of gaunty with bells on... :p and with most of the spears removed! :ok:

Happy Fat Fella to ya anyway mate.

[Seco]

Just to let you know... I have made a booking under the name of 'Prune' for the spanish garden for 10 people.


What backgrounds do you guys all have? As in flying wise

[Woomera]

Whereever ten or more PPRooners are gathered, there's bound to be something requiring moderating!!!

Especially if OzExpat & Co decides to attend! :E

[OzExpat]

Oh Woomera, maaate, you should know by now that even just two Aussies are more than enuf to need moderating! :D For TEN, we need need the whole Woomera Team! :}

Thanks for that Seco, I just hope we don't destroy the place... :E I looked in there last year and thought it was a bit too upper crust for our mob! :D I assume that you are the so-called anonymous one to whom GG referred?

The group will include a couple of people with diverse flying experience. A few people in the group who have worked in non-pilot jobs in airlines too. And, of course, everyone in the group knows how to drink... ;)

The only topic that'll be banned for the night is... '89... :D

[Zarg]

GG, as a new Queenslander now living on the Sunshine Coast, I would LOVE to attend!

Will have to consult with Mrs Zarg and advise!:)

[Woomera]

If OxExpat brings his mates you'll need the Police Riot Squad - not a team of Woomeri! :}

[Torres]

Will I? Won't I? Will I? Won't I? Please, I've been good all year. :}

Anyone going to be sober enough to drive me home? (It's only 497 kilometers!) :yuk:

Zarg, welcome to God's Own State. Still in the same line of business? :ok:

[Kaptin M]

As much as I'd lurve to be there to catch up with you all, the Boss has told me that if I want any more hols this year they'll have to be without pay :uhoh: ...please accept my apologies.

Returning from the Gold Coast at the end of last month, I found that not only was I up for repairs to my digital camera (trying to walk through a glass door with the lens extended, was NOT good for it!), but that my computer had shat itself as well :mad: - not the power supply, nor the HD - so this is the first post using the new setup. Hopefully the camera will be back in another week or so, and I can then post those pics of the G.C. Bash (which didn't come close to last year's Melbourne do.)

Being close to Xmas, have a turkey (or 3) for me, GG will ya!

Is Wiz coming again :cool: to this one?

[OzExpat]

Now there's a thought! I reckon that wiz should be a starter for this one coz he's been pretty quiet of late... :p However, the Police Riot Squad would be totally inadequate to the task if wiz turns up! :D

[Wirraway]

Mrs Wirraway and I look forward to the 2nd brekkie bash, I'm
sure with Gogirl organising it, it will actually happen, unlike
the recent Gold Coast no show.

Wirraway

[Jamair]

Hey Torres, ask me nice & offer some coin for avgas & I'll give you a lift down on Sat, back Sun AM, Aztruck Express.

GG, I'm committed for most of Sat PM but I'll try for a brief show (NOT a show of briefs).

[Zarg]

Torres!

Nice to be here, mate, and love to meet you and others at the Creek!

Still officially in SAR until I run out of leave and retire hurt next year!:)

GG, Only able to attend after 1800 at this stage but planning in progress!

[OzExpat]

Torres... you'll never forgive yerself if ya miss out on this bash ol' mate! Go on, ya know that ya wanna be there and, after all, it IS only 497 kilometres! :}

Wirraway... it'll be fantastic to see you and the thoroughly delightful Mrs W again this year! :ok:

[GoGirl]

Wow! Look what the cat's dragged in.....all those 'old' PPRuNe bods that I thought were loooooooong lost to another time and place!

Voice, terrific to 'see' you maaaaaaaaate!
You gotta get yer behind down here someday soon, so why not the 20th eh??? ;)

Gooney.....ready for another Oz BBQ and dip in the ocean?
It'd be great to see you again, any plans in the near future?

Sheepy - pathetic, really pathetic, couldn't you come up with a better excuse? :=

Gaunty, first off, congrats to yourself, Mrs Gaunty and number 1 Gauntlette!
I guess you can be forgiven - just this once :p

Seco, again, thanks for all of your efforts, and a word from the semi-wise.....it's not what they do, it's how in the bloody hell they can get away with it :E

Team Woomera; c'mon you slack bunch! At least one of you can surely have your arm twisted :O

Oh far out, Zarg we could be neighbours; Disco and I now reside in CDR too....scary eh :ooh:

Bloody shocking place to call home too :)

Torres you now have the means, get your arse down here!!!!! You'll be sowwwweeeeeee!

KM please keep my rep intact....DON'T POST ANY PICS OF ME TRASHED IN YOUR APARTMENT!
Otherwise I will tell everyone your deepest and darkest secrets :p

Jamair; the more briefs the better IMHO....bring em on!!!!!!!!!
You will regret not putting aside the entire evening for this, but I guess we should be happy with what you cane give us!

As for the 'riot squad', well, I'm working on him, but it all depends if the missus gives him a leave pass.
(I'm sure he'll bloody turn up now!!!!)

Oh yeah, aparently we might have a guest from Vietnam; dirty, filthy bugga he is, but my lips are sealed!

Go you good thing!!

GG

[The Voice]

GG ..... baaaaaaaabe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a minor technical hitch with the 20th - how do I put this nicely :E freaking roster fairy has me working .. I mean can you believe it?? all day from sun up to sun down (true story I wk 12hr shifts)

so ........... now I know where you are (well nearly) and seeing as how I am planning a jolly over there in the not tooooooo distant future :8 we'll make pln to do lunch dinner bourbon shops and anyone/thing that happens to get in my road!!!:}

have a great one ... maybe I can twist KK's arm and we can hop a kite together?? (now THAT'S a plan!!;) )

rgds

TV ....

[Jamair]

Hang on - booze, food & good company....WHERE'S CHIMBU CHUCK????? Carn Chuck, drag yer miserable guts up that 6 lane highway; it'll do ya good!:ok:

[OzExpat]

Sorry Jamair, but Chuck has already sent his apologies. He's in Seattle right now and, though he's planning to be back in Brisvegas somewhere around the right date, he has a family commitment that has taken priority over gettin pished with his mates... :sad:

[Zarg]

:confused:

OK, guys and gals, what times, arrangements, attire, dress (optional) are we talking about here??:)

[Disco Stu]

Zarg, 1500 onwards at the Breaky Creek Hotel, and, I am NOT wearing a dress.:yuk:

GG will send mobile numbers via a PM later.

Disco Stu :ok:

[OzExpat]

Or, as an alternative point of contact, my mobile nr is 0439 753 931. :ok:

[Zarg]

OK, Zarg + 1 is a goer arriving at Brekky Creek Pub circa 1800. Mrs Zarg staying home to guard pets against strange, Coastal Predators! :)

I will be wearing a double breasted suit with a carnation in the left lapel and carrying a folded copy of the London Times in my left hand. This, of course, leaves my right hand free to quick draw the Walther PPK slung inder my left arm in its concealed holster - the gun, not the limb, Moneypenny!. :hmm:

My pprune guest will be an ex Sydney ATC on the run from QANTAS! :E

See y'all there! :)

[GoGirl]

Well, since OzEx bit the bullet......

My mobile is 0439 851 767


Now there will be no excuses about not being able to find us!!!

Zarg, I'm so pleased you will be attending!

We also have a reservation, as mentioned previously, in the Spanish Garden under the name of PPRuNE, or Prune ;)

This will be for dining purposes, so I suspect we will be lingering around one of the many bars until then.

Please don't hesitate to phone either myself or OzEx if you arrive and cannot locate us.

Between now and then, I might even think up something for easy identification purposes :ooh:


Just a few more sleeps........and who said Christmas was just for the kids :=
Maybe they meant us 'big kids' :p

See you there!

GG

iwillflyajet

The Brekky Creek Hotel is in Hamilton.
Kind of between the city and the airport, an easy location.
It's just off Kingsford Smith Parade, or is it drive :confused:

Check out the website. It also details the correct address amongst other things ;)

http://www.breakfastcreekhotel.com/

Cheers and see you there!
GG

[Torres]

Torres wishes to advise he will be in attendance, escorted by the usual bevy of beauties. Miss Torres (No 1 daughter) has promised to be on her best behaviour and not drink from the beer tap slops tray, dance on the tables or skinny dip in Brekkie Creek.

Jamair. Need to take a trailer to Brissie and as the trailer won't fit in your Aztruck, will take the shiny new white Prado. If you need a lift, departure RMA 0900, departure BNE 0600 (as Nurse Miss Torres needs to be at Injune by 1400).

Zarg. Look forward to swapping war stories with you.

OzExpat. Try not to drink all the lolly water before I get there..........

My mobile number is 0428 889098.

:ok:

[Woomera]

Hmmmmm. I think this nefarious affair needs personally moderating. :E

Woomeri have been known to be corrupt/corrupted/corruptable! :ok:

There Voice - You happy now??? :{

Woomera

[The Voice]

Woomera (Woomerai) (Woomerii)

in reading your last post, wouldn't that be more betterer if one of the following was the word used instead of corrupt?

corrupted
corruptable

Not that I'm picking on you (all) but you (all) are inferring that you (all) are a bad bunch all the time instead of a bad bunch every now and then if the price is right :E

(crikey .. I need to find something else to do) :hmm:


Voice

And intelligent, kind, reasonable, handsome, tollerant..........

W

[OzExpat]

iwillflyajet... I hope that the Brekky Creek URL, posted by GG, has helped and that we'll be seeing you there.

Torres... tomorrow night is an occasion where we want everyone to feel at home, doing all the sorts of things they would normally do. Therefore, I don't think it's appropriate to place any limitations on what Miss Torres can do... :E

So, TV, how are ya cumin along with that plan for you and KK to lob at the bash? :D

W... we promise to use moderation in moderation... ;)

[Sheep Guts]

Merry Christmas all you guys and have a Rum for me please, make it a Bundy, but hey this Jamaican stuff grows on ya, very smooth stuff.

Sorry Torres and Oz expat, I ve just had our staff reduced and Its all me and another guy left through the Chrissy break. Bugga




good one guys

Sheep

[The Voice]

Woomera

oh there there .. nice to see you getting in touch with your feminine side :O

and intelligent kind handsome tollerant

Oh? Really?

I'd like to see that :E

Oz ..

there wasn't anyway in hades we was gonna make it today :{

BUT

in speaking with KK t'uther day .. we're gonna give it the old aussie try in the newer bit of next year ..

so, we'll let you and GG and Stu (and anyone else that may care to embibe with us) know when the planned assault is so we can do it all again .. together .. in the one spot ..

howzat??

have a great day at Brekky Ck ... send piccies please!! :E

TV and KK

[Kaptin M]

Be careful of flies in the Spanish Garden :sad:
Lucky bar stewards are you all. Thinking, ith envy, of those warm, balmy nights in Bris, beer on the wood, and wild turkeys being gobbled by GG :O in the snowy, minus 5 wx in the Land of the rising sun (where it`s dark by 4:30pm).

Avagoodone - and don`t forget those pics, please.

K.M.

[Northern Chique]

I tried, I offered, I nearly bribed but I still couldnt get on a flight over to Brissy!!!!!! most upset!!!! I had the days off and I tried..... flights back okay but I couldnt get out of Darwin. :( sadly I have to spend chrissy with Cyclone Debbie


oh well guys and gals you all have a great party.... and a safe chrissy and new year ---

[The Voice]

Chhiquette ...

want to make it a threesome??

If we can co-ordinate rosters and stuff we could rock on over the border, create a llittle mayhem and then bolt back .. a sort of hit and run ... :}

what do you think?

[Kaptin M]

Debbie does Darwin :ok:

Well the "wonderful" weather here provided an unscheduled night stop (due to very poor braking action, a take-off wasn`t possible), so I spent the night commiserating :cool: with other stranded crew...and still no :mad: Panadol, Ozsex!! :{
You guys DID remember the Panadols this time.....didn`t you??!! :}

[Northern Chique]

:{ woulda loved to make it over to Bris-vegas too voicette..... and if I hadda know there was a stranded crew in Darwin!!!!! we woulda showed em a great Darwin in the Wet Pprune party!!!!!!

and given em panadol, and if reaaallllyy nice maybe some good stuff to refurbish for another night of fun and frollicking!

[OzExpat]

Very sad that you couldn't make it TV but am hoping that our phone conversation leads to a repeat of the effort... perhaps at another venue. It'll be especially nice if ya can convince KK and NC to join the party! :ok:

I hope that Debbie doesn't do Darwin but, if that looks likely, just run across the border... eastward! ;)

iwillflyajet... Glad that you could make it!

There's some information about the event, in the Bashes Forum, on the Brisbane Xmas Bash (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97870&perpage=15&pagenumber=4) thread. That should keep KM amused while he waits out the unscheduled delay... :D

I think we ALLLLL need some Panadol... :}

[TheNightOwl]

Sheeps - since you are developing a taste for the Jamaican variety, have you tried Mount Gay? The drink of the Gods, my friend, smooth as the proverbial baby's bum!!

Happy imbibing,

Kind regards,

TheNightOwl.:ok:

[The Voice]

Chiquette

Darn it all .. there I was on Sat. night at home with nothing better to do than ring Brisvegas (well actually I sms'd GG but DS rang me, and then I had a chat to Ozex too ...) when we could have been out at a party .. party .. party ... alas :sad:

Ozex

You 'old' smoothie you .. how could I not bring the girls for a raid on CS or south thereof next year?? I mean, KK NC and TV .. what more could you ask for? hmmmmmmmmmmmm? :E

[Capt Claret]

The Voice said:Chhiquette ...

want to make it a threesome??

If we can co-ordinate rosters and stuff we could rock on over the border, create a llittle mayhem and then bolt back .. a sort of hit and run ...

what do you think?

Shades of The Panel of days gone bye!

:}

[Wirraway]

http://www.fototime.com/inv/2CCD96869C8386E

Great night.

Mr & Mrs Wirraway

[The Voice]

CC ..

ahhhh yyyeeesssss The Panel

the glory days of yore ....:E

[OzExpat]

I mean, KK NC and TV .. what more could you ask for? hmmmmmmmmmmmm? :E
More Viagra... just in case... :E

I had an "interview" with a member of The Panel some years ago. Does this mean I've finally qualified for the full panel? :E

[Torres]

Sorry I didn't get back to the bash, but after checking into a hotel had the odd shandy (or six - maybe more) and neither Miss Torres or myself were in any condition to return............

And that 5.00 am departure from Brissie next morning was no beautiful sight....... :mad:

I'm glad you all had a great time. :ok:

P.S. Where can I get one of those directional hearing aids? And a set of x-ray goggles when GG is around.......... :confused:

[Jamair]

:{ Well BUGGA; next time Mrs Jamair can mind the Jamettes on her pat malone; I'm gunna go come hell or high water. Looks like you all had a ball; sorry I missed it.

CU all next year.:ok:

[Torres]

Wish I'd have stayed in Brissie on the cold ales ...... It's just hit 43 Celsius in Roma today! :{

And Windy wants to make the day light hours longer (on another thread)! :yuk:

[OzExpat]

Poor you Torres... sounds like yer saying there's no cold beer in Roma! :eek:

[Kaptin M]

Thanks for the photos, Ozsex and Wirraway - looks as though the previous standards were met. Ozsex seems to have had his hands full some of the night, GoGirl stayed true to form, beginning the night on both feet, with an intermediate seated position before moving on to the "royal recline"..."No #@*& off, I DON'T want another *#@$* drink!"

As the pics were taken with Ozsex's latest digital camera (a Singapore acquisition?), I guess we must assume that the red eyes on some participants were food-induced allergies :cool:

Thanks again for sharing those with us.

[redsnail]

Did someone mention The Panel?
:E

[Zarg]

So, TORRES, what a p*ss weak excuse THAT was!! :mad:

Welcomes me to the State, looks forward to meeting....AT LAST...and doesn't return!!!:} Whatapiker, mate! :)

Great night all - though the MC and Partner left us early - "pressing" engagement no doubt!!:)

Hope to do it again next year!

Happy New Year to All!:ok:

[OzExpat]

It was great to meet you Zarg and the others that I hadn't met before. Like you, I was severely pi... disappointed that Torres didn't return - or at least get Miss T to deputise for him at dinner! :E

reddo... I think that a few people have mentioned The Panel, but I don't think you're elegible to be a member of it anymore... :{