Le Tour Grand Depart get together Sat 4th July
UPDATE:
Sorry folks, if you haven't already RVSP'd - this event is fully subscribed as of Wed 1st July !!
So it's Le Tour time again starting Sat 4th July and the opening nights TT in and around Monaco should provide great entertainment.
Jo & I are happy to host the night for DHBC at our place unless another venue with a larger TV is offered? The TV I was to purchase pre-tour is now not available until mid July, so we have a 75cm flat screen CRT. Having said that, the picture is fabo on the CRT and we have room for a fair few people.
Coverage commences on SBS at 23:30 - we can start the night earlier at around 19:30 for a BBQ feed and go from there. Planning to rent a DVD of a previous years race to get us fired up.
It will be a BYO drinks event, Premium BBQ i.e. steaks / lamb / Thai style chicken etc at a minimal charge ($5-10 head unless there's only a few starters) and we'll bung on the salads, spuds, etc. Vegetarians need to self cater.
So, unless there's already a night on somewhere else we don't know about or somebody else wants to volunteer their place, please register your participation here.
Sorry folks, if you haven't already RVSP'd - this event is fully subscribed as of Wed 1st July !!
So it's Le Tour time again starting Sat 4th July and the opening nights TT in and around Monaco should provide great entertainment.
Jo & I are happy to host the night for DHBC at our place unless another venue with a larger TV is offered? The TV I was to purchase pre-tour is now not available until mid July, so we have a 75cm flat screen CRT. Having said that, the picture is fabo on the CRT and we have room for a fair few people.
Coverage commences on SBS at 23:30 - we can start the night earlier at around 19:30 for a BBQ feed and go from there. Planning to rent a DVD of a previous years race to get us fired up.
It will be a BYO drinks event, Premium BBQ i.e. steaks / lamb / Thai style chicken etc at a minimal charge ($5-10 head unless there's only a few starters) and we'll bung on the salads, spuds, etc. Vegetarians need to self cater.
So, unless there's already a night on somewhere else we don't know about or somebody else wants to volunteer their place, please register your participation here.
Last edited by Stuart on 04 Jul 2009, 10:40, edited 2 times in total.
- Simon Llewellyn
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I've got the past 6 years on DVD from memory plus about 15 other cycling dvds covering a fair range.... Planning to rent a DVD of a previous years race to get us fired up.
So me & Jess will be there... & if you need dvds give me a buzz.
If you're a vego there will be no charge. It is really just a contribution to the meat. We will have some salads and baked vegies, but knowing that some vegetarians are fussy about their food, it would be better to bring your own desired form of protein.Count me in. I would be happy to do some kind of organisation to provide for vegetarians. How many of us are there? I know of some tasty mock meats that go well on the BBQ and might even get the carnivores jealous
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Thanks Stu, Jo sounds great
Bring whatever you think is best but I'm up for 2007 & 2008 at least.I've got the past 6 years on DVD from memory plus about 15 other cycling dvds covering a fair range...So me & Jess will be there... & if you need DVD's give me a buzz.
BTW, for those coming along who don't know where we live in Dulwich Hill, send us a PM for the address.
Great Geoff, both those items sound excellent but it depends on final numbers really and as you pointed out, we really need RSVP via this post for catering so if you're planning on coming along, please indicate or if you know somebody who's coming but hasn't indicated here then prod them into action!we'll be there. Marian has to work on the Sunday
What would you like us to bring?
Biscotti?
I do a mean Thai beef salad
People will need to RSVP so there is a heads up as to how many expected.
- Michael Chidgey
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also in. i cooked a mean potato salad if its wanted.
Thanks for all the responses (and those who SMS'd!).
Due to space restrictions, we're going to have to close it off now at 23 starters, otherwise there just won't be room enough for everyone to sit!
This is a first in best dressed event!!
Due to space restrictions, we're going to have to close it off now at 23 starters, otherwise there just won't be room enough for everyone to sit!
This is a first in best dressed event!!
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Update: As there are 25 people we have decided to go for food you can eat with your hands - this means:
Fancy Fish Finger Food - from Geoff & Marian
Beef / Chicken Burgers with salsa and various other bits & pieces;
Thai Chicken Wings (with optional hot-hot-hot sauce);
Jo's fried rice
Jo's Pork Ribs too
Mr Chidgey's potato salad for ... well why not. We love a man who can cook and ride .....
Some type of Green salad
This will minimise cutlery / plate / table space requirements.
Ms Victoria (orphic) needs to liaise with Noog re Vego requirements (or the other way round) - who am I to play fav's.
We also really need stuff for people to sit / lie down on as seating is limited ... we are going to get cosy! Bean bags especially would be good.
Lastly, if anyone has a 5m coax TV cable I'd appreciate it so we can run double TV's (this would require muscle as the 2nd, 92cm CRT TV weighs 85kgs)
Fancy Fish Finger Food - from Geoff & Marian
Beef / Chicken Burgers with salsa and various other bits & pieces;
Thai Chicken Wings (with optional hot-hot-hot sauce);
Jo's fried rice
Jo's Pork Ribs too
Mr Chidgey's potato salad for ... well why not. We love a man who can cook and ride .....
Some type of Green salad
This will minimise cutlery / plate / table space requirements.
Ms Victoria (orphic) needs to liaise with Noog re Vego requirements (or the other way round) - who am I to play fav's.
We also really need stuff for people to sit / lie down on as seating is limited ... we are going to get cosy! Bean bags especially would be good.
Lastly, if anyone has a 5m coax TV cable I'd appreciate it so we can run double TV's (this would require muscle as the 2nd, 92cm CRT TV weighs 85kgs)
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30 June is end of financial year, and as always, very busy for me, which makes it hard for me to do online forum stuff...
It makes it hard for me to RSVP to things at this time of year.
Can I put my hand up to take a spot if someone cancels?
I also have a 5m TV arial cable if that helps clinch the deal.
It makes it hard for me to RSVP to things at this time of year.
Can I put my hand up to take a spot if someone cancels?
I also have a 5m TV arial cable if that helps clinch the deal.
- simon.sharwood
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I'll come, but late after another party (a 40th). Should I bring dessert?
Sat July 4th Update:
Hi all TDF Grand Depart starters - Start time is now 19:00 or 7:00PM for those who are challenged by 24 hour time. This will allow us to get food on earlier and also to get some help moving the 2nd TV etc. We will of course wait till all have arrived to start dinner just in case you don't get this post update in time. Pass the news along.
Of course, if you wish to arrive a bit earlier to give a hand, that's always appreciated.
Hi all TDF Grand Depart starters - Start time is now 19:00 or 7:00PM for those who are challenged by 24 hour time. This will allow us to get food on earlier and also to get some help moving the 2nd TV etc. We will of course wait till all have arrived to start dinner just in case you don't get this post update in time. Pass the news along.
Of course, if you wish to arrive a bit earlier to give a hand, that's always appreciated.
So the night was a huge success (I think). Hope everyone had fun and enjoyed the food.
Here's a link to some pictures of the night
A big thank you goes out to all who contributed.
From Jo: Thanks to Ted for toasting a mean burger, Anna for the home made cakes that were gone in the first round, Mark H's cake, and of course Chidgey's mean Potato salad.
Here's some of the shots
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0822.jpg)
NO, FOR THE LAST TIME - MARK AND I ARE NOT AN ITEM!
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0817.jpg)
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0812.jpg)
DID ANYONE NOTICE HOW MUCH CAMILLA CAN TALK AFTER A FEW DRINKS?
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0818.jpg)
YES - IT'S OFFICIAL - WE ARE AN ITEM
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0831.jpg)
THE LAST OF THE STAYERS
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0837.jpg)
Here's a link to some pictures of the night
A big thank you goes out to all who contributed.
From Jo: Thanks to Ted for toasting a mean burger, Anna for the home made cakes that were gone in the first round, Mark H's cake, and of course Chidgey's mean Potato salad.
Here's some of the shots
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0822.jpg)
NO, FOR THE LAST TIME - MARK AND I ARE NOT AN ITEM!
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0817.jpg)
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0812.jpg)
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0830.jpg)
DID ANYONE NOTICE HOW MUCH CAMILLA CAN TALK AFTER A FEW DRINKS?
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0818.jpg)
YES - IT'S OFFICIAL - WE ARE AN ITEM
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0831.jpg)
THE LAST OF THE STAYERS
![Image](http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo181/stuarthickson/TDF%20Party%202009/DSC_0837.jpg)
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100 style points to Victoria for drinking James Squire.
Only the best ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Thanks Jo and Stuart for a great evening. The food, drinks, company and entertainment were all brilliant.
The spooning party on the mattress towards the end of the evening was certainly an eye opener. As I said on the night - what kind of bike club IS this?
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Thanks Jo and Stuart for a great evening. The food, drinks, company and entertainment were all brilliant.
The spooning party on the mattress towards the end of the evening was certainly an eye opener. As I said on the night - what kind of bike club IS this?
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I was going to post that photo as well!!
"ah bugger, its empty. At least i've got the next one already"
I thought she had given up drinking.
"ah bugger, its empty. At least i've got the next one already"
I thought she had given up drinking.
You wild animals! ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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