I've been meaning to organize this for a while and several people (hi Steve, hi Roo) have been badgering me about it so... Sydney Stackers New Year's Lunch - Where: Harts Pub, The Rocks - When: Saturday, 19th Feburary from 1pm - Public Transport options (especially if you're drinking) The pub is a 4-5 minute walk from Circular Quay, so there are about 4 dozen bus routes. Wynyard train station is about the same distance. Directions from Google Maps are (here). - Parking CBD on the weekend - not too bad. - Food and drink options Harts Pub specialses in craft beer and has 12 taps that rotate though a variety of brews from all around the country, including a dedicated cider tap. No idea what will be on offer at the time but there are tasting paddles available so you can try a few without committing to a full pint. Sorry, no foreign-owned rubbish like VB or Tooheys, so you'll just have to try a well made, hand crafted beer by someone who doesn't add a pile of hangover-inducing chemicals to it. Food menu is (here) and I'll shout half a dozen starters for everyone to share. Overall, the place is a "gastro pub" so the prices are a bit higher but so is the quality of the food and beverages. - Facilities There are no pokies, meaning the pub is child-friendly (adult supervision required) so if you have kids you're welcome to bring them along. There is a covered beer garden/courtyard at the back which would be a nice area for lunch. - PRIZES! A few people have offered to donate prizes for a raffle, so check below to see what goodies will be up for grabs. - Other Stuff The Rocks Markets are on from 10am-5pm on Saturdays as well so if you're looking for something to do either before or after, they're just down the road. Make a day of it.
Okay, if you're going to put up a prize for raffle, three equal second prize winners will get a paddle each from me.
Paddle? Is this a private joke? If it is,please clue a few of us rubes in. (on behalf of all the rubes here)
Allright!now I get it.. Looks like high priced "wankery" to me On a positive note .."The glasses are half full"
I will donate 1oz silver to the raffle.. Also 4x1/4oz silver rounds.. which can be given out as prizes for some made up competition besides the raffle.
-ve THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!! I'm sure with enough heads-up, a little planning, and online return flight rates, we could all chip in and bring this "lovable little forum admin" to Sydney for a get together. A little interstate trip. huh? huh? with enough Sydney'ers , it would be quite cheap per person???
tell her you are off to work to see a client, you'll be back before 5:00pm. how does that sound go... ffffch...
Looks like we've managed to secure our fearless admin for the lunch I hear another stacker from interstate may be gracing us with their presence as well...
No, but a few people have asked me who's coming and if so-and-so will be there. Unless you've said here that you plan on coming, nobody will know. I think about a dozen or so people have confirmed with me that they'll be there (including the out-of-towners) so its already looking like a decent sized meet.
Thanks I guess every newbie will have the same problem how do I find you guys. Will you be wearing name tags?
Probably not, but just look out for the table with people passing lumps of silver and gold around going "Oooh, ahhhh, shiny!" I think everyone who has turned up to the Wednesday meet for the first time has found us that way
