Sharetrader meeting to talk shares

[Footsie]

What does everyone think about meeting up to share ideas

There are some of us that have been on here a while and I think it would be nice to say g'day and share a beer/wine/juice and chew the fat

What does everyone think?

I'm based in AKL

but im sure you could have one in all the other main centres

[Enumerate]

What a good idea ...

[Heavy Metal]

quote:Originally posted by Enumerate

What a good idea ...



It would be good to talk to Donner, Jolly and Enumerate on his views on Genesis.

[shane_m]

mate I am not keen on this idea, crowd will get rough when we discuss PRCL and NZO.

[troyvdh]

.........sounds really spooky.........us chch folk you know......

[MPC]

I thought that this forum was for that purpose.
Anonyminity is quite nice to hide behind. Better to meet strangers and drink beer and keep shares for here I think.

Good luck

[waikare]

quote:Originally posted by Footsie

What does everyone think about meeting up to share ideas

There are some of us that have been on here a while and I think it would be nice to say g'day and share a beer/wine/juice and chew the fat

What does everyone think?

I'm based in AKL

but im sure you could have one in all the other main centres


Perhaps having share club meetings in pub would be a good venue to chew the fat ect and talk about other strange matters.

[Placebo]

Errr. isn't that what we do on here? If you want to do it with a beer, go ahead! (or a whiskey, or something stronger ;))

Who knows, the quality of postings may improve if we all get toasted.

Anyway, having posted on here for a wee while I have this minds-eye picture of what people look like. For example,

MacDunk is a brawny giant of a man with a swarthy red beard, a flowing kilt and a caber under his muscular arm. He begins every argument with the words "Och aye laddie" and finishes it with his standard argument-winning line: a swift right cross.

Belgie is a disaffected student type who still wears his "Truk off Fuxtun" badge with pride. Whatever the cause du jour -- Gay Pride, peace in the Middle East, women's right to shave... he'll march for all of them.

Craic wears a green top hat with a wee buckle on the front, has a close-cropped white beard and a cheeky grin. Will probably be along a bit later once he has finished with the fairies at the bottom of his garden.

Phaedrus is a square-jawed, broad-shouldered pin-striped power dresser with designer glasses and Wall St hair... cf Christopher Reeve as Superman (before the wheelchair stuff).

:)
Seeing exactly how paunchy, pimply-faced and generally disappointing people are in real life is a dose of reality I can do without. :D:D

[cantab]

I predict The Auckland get together will get seriously weird. For example Barnsley Bill may start quoting the number of ducks achieved by Steven Fleming, that's if he can get a word in while Belg deviates to how stupid Americans are. Dazzla could be the minute secretary. :D

[blockhead]

Wheres Digger from ? I saw a big Hitachi digging machine outside the Templeton pub a week ago, could he have been in pricing sausage rolls for such a gathering ?

[kizame]

Nah definately don't agree with this,it will get loud,and there are bound to be fights,and next thing it will be every thursday night,and the demise of the internet as we know it. Do You Really Want To Be A Part Of That!!! Sharetrader deserted.
E-tumble-weeds,space dust.

[trackers]

quote:Originally posted by Placebo

Errr. isn't that what we do on here? If you want to do it with a beer, go ahead! (or a whiskey, or something stronger ;))

Who knows, the quality of postings may improve if we all get toasted.

Anyway, having posted on here for a wee while I have this minds-eye picture of what people look like. For example,

MacDunk is a brawny giant of a man with a swarthy red beard, a flowing kilt and a caber under his muscular arm. He begins every argument with the words "Och aye laddie" and finishes it with his standard argument-winning line: a swift right cross.

Belgie is a disaffected student type who still wears his "Truk off Fuxtun" badge with pride. Whatever the cause du jour -- Gay Pride, peace in the Middle East, women's right to shave... he'll march for all of them.

Craic wears a green top hat with a wee buckle on the front, has a close-cropped white beard and a cheeky grin. Will probably be along a bit later once he has finished with the fairies at the bottom of his garden.

Phaedrus is a square-jawed, broad-shouldered pin-striped power dresser with designer glasses and Wall St hair... cf Christopher Reeve as Superman (before the wheelchair stuff).

:)
Seeing exactly how paunchy, pimply-faced and generally disappointing people are in real life is a dose of reality I can do without. :D:D


awesome [8D]

[Flying Goat]

quote:Originally posted by Placebo

Errr. isn't that what we do on here? If you want to do it with a beer, go ahead! (or a whiskey, or something stronger ;))



Hehe, yes I must confess that is what I do regularly already, drink beer before posting that is!!! :D

[Flying Goat]

Placebo, that is the most hilarious post I have seen in ages, you made my day!

FG

:)

[duncan macgregor]

Why not make it a fun event like pretending to be some one else.
HMM? I wonder how to look like a flying goat i only have experience of being a black sheep[:o)]. SNOOPY could pretend that he is PHAEDRUS,and visa versa, Belge could pretend to be MVT and ENUMERATE might have a go at being DIGGER and practical for a change. If you dont like that idea we might all have a sh*t fight in the cowshed next door, before the poor bugger goes under. That event we have after partying up on sat nights. macdunk

[Flying Goat]

Macdunk.. its easy, AA posted a pciture of me in the ITD thread on the ASX forum :)

FG

[Enumerate]

quote:Originally posted by Heavy Metal
It would be good to talk to Donner, Jolly and Enumerate on his views on Genesis.


Nasty ....

[Lawso]

I'd be a starter. Should be fun.

But I started trying to organise a get-together two Xmases ago and quite a few thought it a good idea but when it came to the crunch of shedding anonymity etc everyone backed off.

[Enumerate]

On second thoughts ... I am beginning to agree with those who post that it is probably a bad idea.

I imagine that it could turn out like those awful school reunions. Going to a social gathering of people you have nothing in common with, apart from an accident of birth date and geography, is trying ... Hoping that the past-resident school bully doesn't turn up ... Dealing with the "self-aggrandising" small talk ...

On the other hand ... The pleasure of talking technical with Phaedrus; fundamental valuations with Snoopy; biotech stock picks with Stolwyk, Donner AND Jolly. Now this could be quite convivial!

There could be some mysteries cleared up. Does Capitalist really drive a Kompressor? Is MacDunk really an ex-paratrooper? Is Heavy Metal into music or just high levels of Pb in the blood?

Footsie is to be congratulated for the idea. However, the evolution of the thread clearly indicates the "social peril" possible with such a gathering. Just as well the Wellington crowd are unlikely to attend - sitting in the corner, drinking Bloody Marys, singing the "Internationale".

[redzone]

in 18 posts you idiots couldnt even agree on a meeting so how the hell do you think a actual meeting would go

[warthog]

Maybe BRICKS could come as MacDunk, and MacDunk as BRICKS.

MacDunk - start by using your caps-lock key more often.

[COLIN]

Phew!! When it comes to a sense of humour I must admit that many of you guys are brilliant. Now, if only all that wit, imagination and energy could be harnessed for the good of wealth-maximising advice on this forum we would all be in the NBR Rich List.
So, get to it!

For the record, I tend to agree with the posters who are not enamoured with the idea of physical get-togethers - its hard to get day passes from Mt. Eden.

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by COLIN

For the record, I tend to agree with the posters who are not enamoured with the idea of physical get-togethers - its hard to get day passes from Mt. Eden.

Isn't there a railway line that goes along outside Mt Eden?

[Lizard]

What a bunch of stay-at-home cowards!

I'll meet you for a drink Footsie.[8D]

[BRICKS]

quote:Originally posted by warthog

Maybe BRICKS could come as MacDunk, and MacDunk as BRICKS.

MacDunk - start by using your caps-lock key more often.


WARTIE mite take a BATH.. [8D]

[absolut-advance]

DID SOMEONE SAY BEER>>>:D


..... meet you there... as soon as I get out of my AA meeting...

AA

[mothership]

since everyone is so competitive, could be fun to run it as a competition - ie, anyone who turns up can't tell anyone else who they are, prize for the person who correctly identifies the most people. Course that would require agreement on an independent scrutineer who would know who everyone was, which may be difficult, and Placebo has given the game away for a few people.

[Year of the Tiger]

quote:Originally posted by Lawso

I'd be a starter. Should be fun.

But I started trying to organise a get-together two Xmases ago and quite a few thought it a good idea but when it came to the crunch of shedding anonymity etc everyone backed off.


I'm well and truly prepared to lose my anonymity... is that how you spell it? [?]

I thought it had a 'v' in it somewhere...

Ah, ok, I think I'm at the wrong party :D

YOTT

[MoSteph]

Mothership - finally you can go to a party dressed as the USS Enterprise!

[warthog]

quote:Originally posted by BRICKS


quote:Originally posted by warthog

Maybe BRICKS could come as MacDunk, and MacDunk as BRICKS.

MacDunk - start by using your caps-lock key more often.


WARTIE mite take a BATH.. [8D]


You may just well have - unwittingly - surpassed yourself there BRICKS. Mites are terrible little büggers, and the world would be a better place without them. Certainly the hog's allergy situation would improve anyway ...

[BRICKS]

quote:Originally posted by warthog


quote:Originally posted by BRICKS


quote:Originally posted by warthog

Maybe BRICKS could come as MacDunk, and MacDunk as BRICKS.

MacDunk - start by using your caps-lock key more often.


WARTIE mite take a BATH.. [8D]


You may just well have - unwittingly - surpassed yourself there BRICKS. Mites are terrible little büggers, and the world would be a better place without them. Certainly the hog's allergy situation would improve anyway ...


HAVE you ever found yourself talking to yourself when your a SLEEP..
it sounds like IT.. [8D]

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by BRICKS


quote:Originally posted by warthog


quote:Originally posted by BRICKS


quote:Originally posted by warthog

Maybe BRICKS could come as MacDunk, and MacDunk as BRICKS.

MacDunk - start by using your caps-lock key more often.


WARTIE mite take a BATH.. [8D]
You may just well have - unwittingly - surpassed yourself there BRICKS. Mites are terrible little büggers, and the world would be a better place without them. Certainly the hog's allergy situation would improve anyway ...


HAVE you ever found yourself talking to yourself when your a SLEEP..
it sounds like IT.. [8D]
Bricks ,my old mate if I have to impersonate you can you please raise your standards. I really dont think that i might pull off being a complete thick as a brick scene, so be carefull in how you behave. :D:D Only havin you on mate give me heaps. YOUR OLD MATE MACDUNK

[ratkin]

Only if we all stick to orange juice !!! and it must be charlies

[BRICKS]

PS. Have NO wish to meet WARTIE face to face or at any meeting PLACE.. [8D] forget it..

[Enumerate]

Why don't we all just buy 100 TTP shares, say, and turn up at the AGM to eat Don Fletcher's scones and sausage rolls. We could ask him to keep the noise down when he delivers the Chairman's address - it is all pretty irrelevant to everyone but Jessie Lu. Maybe Jessie will finally turn up - we can do some karaoke to the latest HK tunes ...

[Lawso]

Good idea, Enumerate. Lots of us probably do turn up at AGMs but we don't know who the other STers are. Maybe we should have our own badge - any suggestions, picture of a dog perhaps? - or something like the Freemasons' secret handshake. A wink, perhaps, but that might be misunderstood depending on the gender of the other party;)

[mothership]

quote:Originally posted by MoSteph

Mothership - finally you can go to a party dressed as the USS Enterprise!

But then Lizard would have to go dressed entirely in animal skin.... which would make it an entirely different sort of party. Sort of a trekkie/fetish party. Yuk (no offence Lizard) ;)

[Flying Goat]

quote:Originally posted by Lawso

Good idea, Enumerate. Lots of us probably do turn up at AGMs but we don't know who the other STers are. Maybe we should have our own badge - any suggestions, picture of a dog perhaps? - or something like the Freemasons' secret handshake. A wink, perhaps, but that might be misunderstood depending on the gender of the other party;)


Excellent idea, a secret handshake. Although whenever I go to an AGM I have found that I stand out like sore thumb due to being the only one who does not have grey hair?! Which is odd.

[zigzag]

Try going to an NZO meeting. You'll more than likely spot a particularly handsome dude with with his monicker sewn/embroidered into his hat.Yep, we'll all get hats like "Digger".

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by Flying Goat

Excellent idea, a secret handshake. Although whenever I go to an AGM I have found that I stand out like sore thumb due to being the only one who does not have grey hair?! Which is odd.

I notice the same thing. Perhaps all that is needed is to dye the hair grey to fit in?

[BRICKS]

quote:Originally posted by Steve


quote:Originally posted by Flying Goat

Excellent idea, a secret handshake. Although whenever I go to an AGM I have found that I stand out like sore thumb due to being the only one who does not have grey hair?! Which is odd.

I notice the same thing. Perhaps all that is needed is to dye the hair grey to fit in?


DONT worry Steve your hair will for sure turn grey and you wont need to dye it.. [8D]

[Footsie]

For the Auckland crew....

I propose we meet not this week but the following....
At a quiet bar in the city afterwork... say 6 or 6:30pm
I like the corner bar... (cnr shortland and high st) if anyone knows that

obviously not all of you work in the city, but i do.... and well im organising this :)

Please let me know your preference for day..... mine is Thursday

I'll try and drag 1 or 2 mates along who post on here occasionally in case none of you lot turn up !

[Footsie]

Right any takers?

i'm open to suggestions

[shane_m]

mate I am keen, but I can not be bothered waiting or paying for parking on princes street, also I am bit wary of walking through Albert park to get to High street.

[Footsie]

Really? Albert park... at 6pm?

Ok well any other suggestions

[cantab]

quote:Originally posted by shane_m

mate I am keen, but I can not be bothered waiting or paying for parking on princes street, also I am bit wary of walking through Albert park to get to High street.


What's up with Albert Park?

[moe]

it must be an auckland/george michael thing

[Placebo]

A bit like Chch and Hagley Park, Cantab :D

[rmbbrave]

Things must have changed since I lived in Auckland.

I used to walk through Albert Park in the morning and then again at night on my way to and from Uni to my flat in College Hill.

I never had any problems.

[jonny5]

I disagree, have walked it hundreds of times at all hours in all states of consciousness. Never had any problems. Have heard of a few though...

There's always "Cab" and "Walk around" options?

I may be game... Get the opinion I'll be the junior of the crew though.

[Westie]

quote:mate I am keen, but I can not be bothered waiting or paying for parking on princes street, also I am bit wary of walking through Albert park to get to High street.

6.30pm corner bar next thursday night sounds fine to me. Since i'll be at the corner bar & not lurking in Albert park waylaying unsuspecting sharetraders you need not fear walking through albert park Shane m :)

So how will you be recognized Footsie? Anything distinguishable about you? A full face moko perhaps?

[Placebo]

Footsie will be the elegant chap in the pinstripe suit and bowler hat, carrying a black umbrella in one arm and an English Bulldog on the other. He will probably have a silk kerchief protruding from his jacket pocket and be wearing a cravat.

Careful how you approach him; he may not give you the time of day unless he is first convinced you are either
A: an old Etonian
B: an Oxbridge graduate or
C: A member of the MCC.

Make sure you end each sentence with `old chap', you'll do fine.

:D:D

[Enumerate]

The Corner Bar is really on Shortland St (cnr with High St).

If you are savvy - you can park up on Eden Terrace/Short St - by the University Graduate School of Business and walk a short distance down Shortland St.

If you are insane - you can get a train into Britomart and walk up from Customs/Fort St.

[Footsie]

I'll make sure im in my pinstripe suit.:D

I'll probably be drinking a Montheiths summer ale if its a hot day..... or a Pinot Noir if its wet..

But.....
I've got some shares in this junior mining stock in aussie that's up 35% in 3 days......
They've just found GAS........ Woohooo....... and there is a good chance i'll double my money this week (further updates on tues) So i may have something to celebrate in which case - Feijoa FTB is the drink of choice

SHG is the stock chaps..... Carry on.

;);)

[Lawso]

posted by footsie

quote:I'll probably be drinking a Montheiths summer ale if its a hot day..... or a Pinot Noir if its wet..
How very Shortland St. Make mine a Lion Red.

[jonny5]

hmmm, make that two reds,

if I make a showing would be great to know it's not to be me and two others!

my topical knowledge most certainly pales in comparison to others here.

J5

[Footsie]

Lawso

My father used to drink Lion Red all the time... called it Lyon Rouge !

Each to their own i guess, I drink what i like the taste of.

I know some that still drink cask wine
and as teenagers we used to drink Bernadino to get pissed !

[Shrewd Crude]

footsie....
I used to drink Kentucky bourbon (Ken yucky).. and Kristov Vokda...
and SID (south island draught), we called it Pis because if you turned the bottle upside down it spelt Pis.... tasted like it too....

how about you guys make a video of your Auckland meeting... and post it on "you tube" for the rest of us cats to watch... as us CHCH ppl cant participate....
:D
.^sc

[kura]

Old farts like me can recall a pub on Shortland St called "De Bretts" If you stood on Queen St, and looked up Shortland St, it was the first corner on the right. Is that now the corner bar ??

Yes, I even got arrested there for underage drinking (2 months off my 20th birthday) I recall being asked for my date of birth by the police, but being a couple of month short, I thought it would be real simple to add a year to my DOB, trouble is that in my befuddled state, I ended up deducting a year rather than adding one on, which kind of gave the game away.

Disc: Never was much good with numbers (particularly after drinking)

[Enumerate]

Yes, the corner bar is what is left of the the Hotel de Bretts.

There was even an NZ movie made with shots in and around de Bretts - Constance ...

http://www.nzfilm.co.nz/film_catalogue/features/feature_film_catalogue/Constance_50/synopsis.aspx

[BRICKS]

quote:Originally posted by duncan macgregor


quote:Originally posted by warthog


quote:Originally posted by craic
on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen.

Hmmm ... that's terrible.
You and i warty might wallow in the gutter after the event.:D:D:Dmacdunk


THAT would be a sight a SCOTISH HOG.. grunting.. [8D]

[BRICKS]

quote:Originally posted by duncan macgregor


quote:Originally posted by warthog


quote:Originally posted by craic
on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen.

Hmmm ... that's terrible.
You and i warty might wallow in the gutter after the event.:D:D:Dmacdunk


THAT would be a sight a SCOTISH HOG.. grunting.. [8D]

[craic]

Kura, remrmber the BarX ? I think it was on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen. I was on the Dominion Monarch and that was a starting spot for a night on the town.

[zigzag]

The Dominion Monarch. Wasn't that scrapped about a hundred years ago?

[warthog]

quote:Originally posted by craic
on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen.

Hmmm ... that's terrible.

[craic]

It was 1959 when Auckland was still part of New Zealand.

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by warthog


quote:Originally posted by craic
on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen.

Hmmm ... that's terrible.
You and i warty might wallow in the gutter after the event.:D:D:Dmacdunk

[Footsie]

Ok so quick round up

What are the numbers..... i think we need to have at least say 5 to make it worthwhile

as probably one or two wont turn up on the day!

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by craic

Kura, remrmber the BarX ? I think it was on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen. I was on the Dominion Monarch and that was a starting spot for a night on the town.
I remember a few of the crew who sailed on the Dominion Monarch from my old boxing days. They were a right bunch of ex pugs. I think they used to have boxing tournaments when they landed {it stopped them beating up the locals]:D:D. I fought a couple of them in Scotland when we were all trying for the Olympics one made it won the gold medal. Dick MacTaggart was his name ended up on the Dominion monarch. Thought you would like to know that. macdunk

[shane_m]

mate no need try for Olympics scotland has a team playing in the cricket world cup...

[airedale]

quote:Originally posted by craic

Kura, remrmber the BarX ? I think it was on K Road just up from Queen street. A favourite stop for seamen. I was on the Dominion Monarch and that was a starting spot for a night on the town.

Hi Craic, the night [6 óclock closing] might have started at the Barx and it usually finished at the House Of Glee [Gleesons] when Jolly Jack had a run ashore.

[Year of the Tiger]

My God!! I can see these guys getting together over a tot of rum, telling a few bawdy tales from the good ol' days, reminiscing about how the shelias were a lot more friendly in those days and how the coppers turned a blind eye to the staggering lads making their way back to the ship.... and I guess they'll sing Auld Lang Syne at the end of the night... [V]

:D
YOTT

[moe]

but they will walk back to the ship "in bare feet, along a gravel road while its snowing"...

[TerryA]

Some of you DM Veterans, and others of a similar era, should be easy to recognise if you turn up in your "Teddy Boy" suits and haircuts !!

Ah, I remem ber it well !!

[TerryA]

I should have added that in those days I wore the Queens uniform rather than that of NZSL, SS (Slow Starvation and Agony) etc.

Would like to be with you for your meeting in the Corner Bar but will have to make do with somewhere closer to home, The "Ekatahuna" perhaps.

Drink up, the Brewery needs the bottles !

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by TerryA

Some of you DM Veterans, and others of a similar era, should be easy to recognise if you turn up in your "Teddy Boy" suits and haircuts !!

Ah, I remem ber it well !!
All trying to look tough.:D:D:DMacdunk

[hairdresser]

Do any of you guys/girls trade on the NASDAQ??

[craic]

McDunk, Your Scottish friend ran the Gymnasium on the ship. He couldnt resist a challenge and when I, a poor ship jumper in Sydney, told him over my fifteenth - or was it my sixteenth pint? that I was fed up with Sydney and wanted to go to NZ, he just said "be aboard when I get back later". I was, and later the next morning just out of Sydney while the skipper and his entoruage were searching the ship for a reported stowaway, I was up on the after deck with the rest of the crew having a cocoa.
TerryA, I had done my three years in the RUR before I went to sea.

[duncan macgregor]

CRAIC, I can just imagine that lot down the corner bar drinking wine and discussing shares.:D:D:D:DMacdunk

[Enumerate]

Yes, spot the sharetraders:

1) Patch over one eye
2) Parrot affixed to shoulder
3) Optional wooden leg or hook
4) Favourite expression: "Arrr, Jim lad"
5) Second favourite expression: "I like the cut of your jib ..."

I assume most sharetraders will be arriving by driving their Sealegs up from the harbour. Maybe a discount can be arranged at the Wilson's carpark on Shortland St (they only charge like they are pirates - don't really think they are).

[Footsie]

Right you sorry lot

nobody has put their hand up and said they will be there......

I might go there with a mate for a drink anyway

but wont be expecting the sharetrader crew


if i see you, i see you.......... otherwise enjoy your anon lives !

[Enumerate]

I'll be there at 6:00

Happy to discourse on biotech or Aussie resource stocks.

Most interested in hearing what others think are hot sectors and hot stocks within those sectors.

[Enumerate]

Is it still on Footsie? Not many seem to have signed on :(

[Lizard]

I would like to be there, but can't make it to Akld on a Thurs night. Maybe next time I am up that way or if you make it to Wgtn first.

[duncan macgregor]

I wouldnt mind but its a real hassle to drive into Auckland to meet at a bar at that time, unless you work there. Over the shore or out of town or during a holiday period. The idea is great, i wouldnt mind talking some sense into you lot.:D:D:D. Good luck guys start it going once a year or whatever, but make it easier to get to, like a night at some country hotel, where we can all let our hair down. What about that Agatha Christie murder hotel in coramandel, where EMERATE the mad chemist poisons BRICKS to put him out of his misery. We might have a guess who are you competition. {I can put on a great yankey doodle accent]. Would like to meet some of you nutters to check you out. macdunk

[warthog]

quote:Originally posted by duncan macgregor

EMERATE the mad chemist poisons BRICKS to put him out of his misery.


Out of HIS misery? Come on MacDunk - the misery is far more widespread than just BRICKS his/herself ...

[Enumerate]

Ummm ... looks like it is not on :(

Thought it was a great idea, Footsie ..

[hairdresser]

I'm keen to meet up if anyone else trades on the NASDAQ, daytime would be perfect for me I'd be happy to travel from the Shore to Auckland for the lunch.... I could probably even afford to shout at the moment [its been agood week]

Cheers

[Steve]

Well, its not that difficult for Sharetraders to meet up in the south Island as we don't have to deal with all that traffic etc.:D

I bumped into Shrewd Crude in Christchurch a couple of weeks ago at a CFD seminar and it was good to put a face to the name...

[airedale]

Hi Steve, would you like to organise something in Christchurch?

[bermuda]

I'll come along if it's in ChCh.Would be good to have a few pints and a laugh or two.

[port hills]

Count me in if you guys are to meet in Christchurch.
Don't mind the odd beer either. [:p]

[trackers]

I'd be up for a beer in chch too

[A J]

I'd be keen. Although I'm only 21, I will be considered the runt and kicked out of the litter. [V]

Or will I?

Cheers
A J

[Brut]

Count me in if you don't mine a newbe to this site. I'm not as experienced as you guys but don't mine thowing in my 2 cents worth...
I have Invested in shares & traded Options on the ASX for about 1 year now & enjoy reading what others have to say

[Shrewd Crude]

Welcome along Brut...
trading options, huh.... you are probably more experienced than most...:D

Im in for Chch... id be keen...
Im going away for one month and cant make anything until after the 11th May...
come on CHCH ppl...
lets out do these Auckland cats... lets steal their idea and make ours much better...
Whos prepared to suggest a time...?
[8D]
.^sc

[A J]

Actually, Shrewd. Your more my age are you not?

I think you mentioned you were a student on the thread about people wanting to buy a house are screwed??

I actually get along with older people very well. And I'm really making more out of this than I should be....

So yeah, am keen.

Cheers
Aaron

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by airedale

Hi Steve, would you like to organise something in Christchurch?


I'm actually in Dunedin, but could look at organising something for next time I am up in Christchurch.:)

[kiwiwim]

I would also like to meet up with you guys for a meet in Christchurch. Any time suits me. Who is prepared to suggest a place and date?
Wim

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by kiwiwim

I would also like to meet up with you guys for a meet in Christchurch. Any time suits me. Who is prepared to suggest a place and date?
Wim
You could all sit on the banks of that open sewer that runs through the place sipping wine, discussing the merits of holding NZO options as the sun goes down. MACDUNK[:o)]:D:D:D

[trackers]

quote:Originally posted by duncan macgregor


quote:Originally posted by kiwiwim

I would also like to meet up with you guys for a meet in Christchurch. Any time suits me. Who is prepared to suggest a place and date?
Wim
You could all sit on the banks of that open sewer that runs through the place sipping wine, discussing the merits of holding NZO options as the sun goes down. MACDUNK[:o)]:D:D:D


Or perhaps we could go door knocking, beers in hand, trying to gain useful tips from the various tea lady's that adourn the great All-Blacks-mass-producing garden city of ours ;)

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:A J
1...Actually, Shrewd. Your more my age are you not?
2...I think you mentioned you were a student on the thread about people wanting to buy a house are screwed??
3...I actually get along with older people very well. And I'm really making more out of this than I should be....

1...Im 22 years young...
2...Yup im a student... well, unsophisicated people that arent worried about a 30year loan are really not that screwed if their life long goal is to attain a house only...
If you have aspirations of becoming a king pin then yes...
3...Yup Ive been known to crack a debate with the older lot also...
Mackdad-unk especially:D:D...happy here to meet with wise heads

I would suggest a time and date... but as I said it would have to be 5weeks away on say Saturday 12th may...in the afternoon...
I understand the longish timeframe ive given...otherwise id be happy to just see you cats at the NZO annual general meeting later on in the year instead..:D
lets get some feedback on the dates I've suggested... and go from there...
[8D]
.^sc

[trackers]

just hit 25 here, and shrewdy I'd love the opportunity to debate the merits of housing with you....


Its been 3 months since you joined, and what a splash you've made - itd be interesting to meet you IRL ;)

[A J]

Cool, 22! Good to see some other similar age bracket guys on here.

Whatever is fine with me in terms of times and dates etc, seen as you've put a date forward Shrewd that is good with me. We'll all need a beer with may go away or whatever it is. lol :D

Cheers
Aaron

[absolut-advance]

27 here... admittedly almost 28

Great to see us youngies ... Got something of interest AJ will email you... Still got the VW Golf?

Regards


AA

quote:Originally posted by A J

Cool, 22! Good to see some other similar age bracket guys on here.

Whatever is fine with me in terms of times and dates etc, seen as you've put a date forward Shrewd that is good with me. We'll all need a beer with may go away or whatever it is. lol :D

Cheers
Aaron

[shasta]

Where are all the fine folk from the Nations Capital? (Have re-read the thread from page one!)

Any one else aside from Lizard from Wellington?

As the NZX headquarters are based in Wellington, we simply cannot allow Auckland & Canterbury to outshine us?

Disc: Shasta is 30, & good to see so many younger folk on ST.

[absolut-advance]

Hi Shasta you hot sophisticated little thing you.... LOL Jokes...

Since this isnt a pick up joint and im already hitched...ill move right along lol...

Im in the sunny Bay of Plenty Namely Tauranga

regards wink ;) wink ;) lol

AA





quote:Originally posted by shasta

Where are all the fine folk from the Nations Capital? (Have re-read the thread from page one!)

Any one else aside from Lizard from Wellington?

As the NZX headquarters are based in Wellington, we simply cannot allow Auckland & Canterbury to outshine us?

Disc: Shasta is 30, & good to see so many younger folk on ST.

[Nevl]

sorry am in Finland at the moment but maybe Marine Salvor is still in Estonia. Want to meet at Zetor in Helsinki??

[shasta]

AA

Hot sophisticated?, lol i'm originally from Hastings! (though Wellington has been home the last 4 years)

In my subtle pin stripe suit, im sure i could blend in with Winston Peters lurking around Tauranga! :D

[Serpie]

Bloody hell - I thought (at 37) that I would be a baby. I'm ancient.
I'm in for a ChCh meeting on the 12th, and I can go to the bar for some of you young guys if you like!

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:trackers
just hit 25 here, and shrewdy I'd love the opportunity to debate the merits of housing with you....
Likewise trackers im keen for a discussion....im not anti housing....im just anti the whole 52yr old man thing...:D
...
I think I counted three people saying they are keen for the 12TH MAY...
put it in the diary... and as we get closer to the time then we will sort a location, and remind a few others, and organise a time...(most likely mid afternoon or something)...
lata all...
shasta, goodluck trying to organise something in Wellington... your sharetrader Wellington crew is officially looking for a second member...:)
[8D]
.^sc

[A J]

Still got the VW Golf indeed AA! Thanks for the email very much!

Yep, 12th May is cool with me Shrewd.

Cheers
Aaron

[Year of the Tiger]

A JAFA (Just Another Friendly Aucklander) here.

And as for the age thing, well, put it this way, it seems that I've probably been around the block twice as many times as some of these 'youngsters' here. I prefer to think of the aging process as an accummulation of knowledge and experience rather than just getting older... :D

I really didn't give much thought to going to the "get together" here in Auckland, and it's not that I didn't want to, really... [^]

Although I work in Newmarket during the day, I choose to get across the bridge as quickly as possible at the end of the day and relax in the 'burbs rather than in the middle of the city. (Not all Aucklanders choose to be intimately associated with the City Centre including the Viaduct Harbour and all its trappings). Now that's probably an age thing...lol

Anyway, to all you Cantabrians, good luck with your get togther on 12 May.

Cheers, YOTT

[mothership]

quote:Originally posted by shasta

Where are all the fine folk from the Nations Capital? (Have re-read the thread from page one!)

Any one else aside from Lizard from Wellington?

As the NZX headquarters are based in Wellington, we simply cannot allow Auckland & Canterbury to outshine us?

Disc: Shasta is 30, & good to see so many younger folk on ST.


Happy to meet in Wellington - just give me plenty of time to arrange my leave pass.

Disc: so old that I thought a "blackberry" was a type of fruit and so very confused about why I couldn't use one on a plane

[Lizard]

Isn't Gryff from Wgtn? Maybe we could move the thread to Off-Market so that he can post his interest....? [:p]

[shasta]

He certainly is, & he won't post, i will ask him on the football thread. :D

Sorry MOE!

[moe]

quote:Originally posted by shasta

He certainly is, & he won't post, i will ask him on the soccer thread.


its [u]football</u> shasta!

[Shrewd Crude]

Hey chch peoples...
I have found the awesomest location for the sharetrader chch crew meeting on the 12th of May...
Its a bar called stock X change..
the guy said he will put on a few nibbles for us, a seafood platter if we buy a few beers, and he will give us happy hour specials... 5 bucks a pint or something...

They have this board up called the beer exchange, which works on inverse to normal sharetrading, where each type of drink is simulated as a trading stock, and has a corresponding graph...
the more of one product class that gets consumed (eg bourbon, or speights, or montheiths etc, it goes down in price (inverse)...
we talked about an afternoon time...
anyone got any preferences... just shoot, or within the next week or so, ill post a time... some time mid afternoon most likely...

The stock X change is on 171 Cashel street...its located accross the road from Grumpy mole and holiday Inn..... right near the corner of manchester street cashel street intersection...
[8D]
.^sc

[Serpie]

I'm in Shrewdy.
Will see if we can create some bourbon bargains. I was thinking about 4pm (12th May) to meet. How does that suit?
We should have a Super 14 semi final on that evening as well.

[brother coy]

hahaa suckers ima in ima unda 20 yrs da age good lookings rich have a 6 pk figure tos go with da 6ft hight and blues eyes blonda hear and cans be der if yous giva me s a weeks notice hahaahaa:D donut if i want tos talka shares wifa you suckers yous may nots be ables toos understands da da bro butta im in too havings a laugh probablies at yours expense hahahahaaaa :D ands havings a beer hahahhaaa :D ands course checkings outta da nz woman again hahahaaa:D you sees its my age im into beer and woman preferrablies in dat order hahaahaa:D
guessa my brains alwaysa beena in mees pants hahahaha probablies explains my spelling haahahaa:D

[Steve]

I won't be in Christchurch on 12th May, so perhaps I should see if there was any interest in meeting up for a drink & discussion in Dunedin?

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:Serpie-Will see if we can create some bourbon bargains. I was thinking about 4pm (12th May) to meet. How does that suit?
We should have a Super 14 semi final on that evening as well.

Yup 4pm it is... ill be there...
[8D]
.^sc

[Serpie]

And then there were 2.
Kiwiwin, Brut, Airedale, Bermuda, Porthills, Trackers, AJ - lets hear ya.

[A J]

Yeah, I'll be there. 4pm 12th May. See ya there!

Cheers
A J

[Cooper]

quote:Originally posted by Steve

I won't be in Christchurch on 12th May, so perhaps I should see if there was any interest in meeting up for a drink & discussion in Dunedin?


I'd be keen Steve, and from memory there are a few other Dunedinites posting as well.

[bermuda]

Unfortunately I will be in Melbourne that week.Will have to meet you guys at a later meeting.What about a luncheon in late June to celebrate the first Tui delivery?

[kiwiwim]

Hi Serpie
I'll be there 4 pm 12/5, at The stock X change on 171 Cashel street.

[Serpie]

Looking forward to it guys. Thanks to SC for starting the ball rolling. I think he's in China at the moment, but back before the 12th.

[airedale]

Hi all, I will try and make it. I will know for sure closer to the time.

[Shrewd Crude]

exactly one month until the meeting... good to see that we have numbers and have a crew rather than a small contingent...

Bermuda... I have a friend coming along who dearly wanted to meet you...the don....:D... hes got alot riding on NZO, and my reassurances have kept him on stead of late......
no doubt that we can organise something around the time of, or shortly after Tui mackdad production aswell...
good to see this stock trading up day on day lately...
check out the cue thread mate... ive put forward a question to you...
lata all...
[8D]
.^sc

[trackers]

Bah, cant make the 12th - work followed by a stags doo :(

[port hills]

The 12th is OK for me at this stage, but given the numbers of people that it doesn't suit maybe we should look at an alternative.

What say you post 3 different times/dates and people post which of the three they could attend, then go with the most convenient?

[Serpie]

Excellent idea Port Hills,
I'll go through the posts tonight to get a handle on what's been said, and then post 2 alternatives.

[Shrewd Crude]

ok the sat after on the 19th and the sat after that on the 26th as alternative days...
same place... same time...
[8D]
.^sc

[Serpie]

All good for me.

[A J]

All good for me to..

Cheers
A J

[bermuda]

I am ok after May 20th.

[trackers]

yep, could make either of those (pref the latter)

[kiwiwim]

Yes, can make either of three offered dates.

[airedale]

Any of those dates are OK with Airedale.

[port hills]

All those are fine with me at this stage. [:p]

[Serpie]

So the 26th? 4pm at The Stock Exchange.
All in favour?

[airedale]

Yes, suits me.
Airedale

[Shrewd Crude]

im fine for the 26th aswell....
seems like everyone can make the 26th...one sided for the 26th... seems like thats the date...
see you all there...
[8D]
.^sc

[trackers]

sounds great :)

[Noodle]

Are you sure you will be allowed out Port Hills? :D
Im keen to meet and chat shares on any day that is finalised.



quote:Originally posted by port hills

All those are fine with me at this stage. [:p]

[Serpie]

Coming together.
Lookng forward to it. Will be bringing my notepad to record the pearls of wisedom.

[A J]

26th it is then...

I don't know if I'll have much interesting to say re shares as I'm too knew but can listen and show what I've learnt so far!

On the other hand can talk about fishing, home theatre, hovercrafts, computers, sports and lots of other stuff.

Should be good.

Cheers
Aaron

[lager]

quote:Originally posted by shasta

Where are all the fine folk from the Nations Capital? (Have re-read the thread from page one!)

Any one else aside from Lizard from Wellington?

As the NZX headquarters are based in Wellington, we simply cannot allow Auckland & Canterbury to outshine us?

Disc: Shasta is 30, & good to see so many younger folk on ST.


Any keen, I am in Wellington.

[shasta]

Yeah, Mothership, Gryffyn, Lizard, you & me makes 5 - will drag out some more from Wellington, as we cant let Canterbury out do so!

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Hi,
I thought this would come up in time after AKL and CHC.
TL is also from WLG and as the French say of "un age certaine".
I am a starter. Lets know when & where.
Long time since I have posted.
I have been following the site regularly and now have some TA knowledge - thanks Phaedras.
Look forward to it and good investing.

[shasta]

Cheers TL

Will add you to the list & keep trying to drag out the non posting Wellingtonians!

[port hills]

quote:Originally posted by Noodle

Are you sure you will be allowed out Port Hills? :D
Im keen to meet and chat shares on any day that is finalised.



quote:Originally posted by port hills

All those are fine with me at this stage. [:p]



That probably depends on the NOG price by then, over $1 and I'll be allowed out, under 87c and I doubt she'll ever let me talk about shares to anyone ever again. :(

[port hills]

quote:Originally posted by Serpie

Coming together.
Lookng forward to it. Will be bringing my notepad to record the pearls of wisedom.


Thanks serpie for organising this I'll look forward to it. :)
And if there is no wisdom between the lot of us at least you can use your pad to write down drinks orders, make mine a Guiness cheers.

[airedale]

The Chch meeting has been organised with little drama or debate, compared to the Akld meeting....did that ever take place?[:p]

[Enumerate]

Yes, an Auckland get together did take place. It was the biotech group - many an interesting observation was shared ...

[Serpie]

Cheers Porthills,

Credit to Shrewd Crude for getting the ball rolling. He's in China at the moment so I'm deputising in his absence.

My son was born on St Paddys Day this year, so I'll have a Guiness with ya. Any excuse.

Welcome Noodle!

AJ: I'm a newbie too (12 months in) so still learning. Looking forward to putting faces to aliases. No doubt there will be lots of hot tips flying around, so might have to take minutes for future reference and further research.

[Oiler]

Hi ya'll,
I am a newbie to this site and an old bugga, so go easy on me. I will be in Christchurch for the get together at the Boardroom. Look forward to it

[Serpie]

Welcome Oiler2!

With a nickname like we'll have heaps to talk about. Looking forward to it.

[Shrewd Crude]

yes, welcome Oiler...
numbers likely to be around 10 ppl at the moment....
and rising....
[8D]
.^sc

[kiwiwim]

Just to keep the thread alive for the Christchurch meet and thanks to serpie and Shrewd Crude for organising this event.
Will be there:
4pm Saturday 26 May
Stock Xchange - 17 Cashel street. Christchurch

[Serpie]

Good work kiwiwim.

I think that the Stock Exchange is on the corner of Cashel and Manchester. Will do a dummy run (or 2) before the big day.

I'm hoping someone can tell me why anyone would invest on the NZX rather than the ASX, but we'll save that discussion for the day!

[shasta]

Just a reminder that i still intend to hold a Wellington get together, & there is still time for you Wellingtonians to come outta the woodwork & advise me (for those that haven't already).

C'mon lets show Auckland & Canterbury, that the Nations Capital can out do the rest of the country!

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Hi
Will the WLG event be in May...

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by Toulouse - Luzern

Hi
Will the WLG event be in May...


Possibility towards the end of May, i will see how many numbers i can get during this weekend & try & finalise numbers, venue, date etc. [:o)]

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:shasta-
1...Just a reminder that i still intend to hold a Wellington get together, & there is still time for you Wellingtonians to come outta the woodwork & advise me (for those that haven't already).

2....C'mon lets show Auckland & Canterbury, that the Nations Capital can out do the rest of the country!


1...shasta, just can the wellington event and make CHCH the national convention... the more ppl we get here the more free seafood platters will be put on for us (so I have been told)...

2... haha, chch za bezt... we cantz be out done... [:p]
[8D]
.^sc

[trackers]

quote:Originally posted by Shrewd Crude
1...shasta, just can the wellington event and make CHCH the national convention...
[8D]
.^sc


I like your thinking [8D]

[whiteheron]

I could be a starter for a Wellington meeting as I come from the Kapiti Coast

Will keep watching for details

[lakeys]

I will help bring the numbers up for a welly metting too

[mothership]

Hi lakey - your first post - and on the meeting thread - just to be on the safe side, you do realise this is a sharetrading site... not some other sort. [:o)]

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by mothership

Hi lakey - your first post - and on the meeting thread - just to be on the safe side, you do realise this is a sharetrading site... not some other sort. [:o)]
You old mother hen you.:D:D:Dmacdunk

[shasta]

I will extend the Wellington meeting date til this Friday & post details via email to those interested.

Anyone else who has not already indicated an interest please email me or post on this thread.

Thanks

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:lakeys-I will help bring the numbers up for a welly metting too

wellington event has been cancelled... everybodys agreed on coming to chch, see you at the stock exchange on the 26th mate, 4pm...
:D
.^sc

[shasta]

SC

Stop that, the Nations Capital will be having drinks at the St John Heineken Hotel, right next to NZX Headquarters (where the stock prices continually update on the screen outside the building.)

I shall come down to Chch when NWE hits 50c, or DYL/URA goes ballastic.

Folks Wellington meeting is still on!

I will post details later on this week!

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:
shasta-I shall come down to Chch when NWE hits 50c



I will hold you to that... and Im sure Serp wont forget either...
50c eah, I will have to go back to the drawing board to come up with more situations that will spur this one beyond what this one could possibly do off current market Info...

shasta, and I'll come visit wellington when NZO hits 2 bucks 75..[:p]
[8D]
.^sc

[Serpie]

DYL will go ballastic before NWE hits 50c - but NWE will hit 30c before DYL goes ballastic.

(Just trying my hand at astro-trading - sorry Yogi).

[mothership]

quote:Originally posted by duncan macgregor


quote:Originally posted by mothership

Hi lakey - your first post - and on the meeting thread - just to be on the safe side, you do realise this is a sharetrading site... not some other sort. [:o)]
You old mother hen you.:D:D:Dmacdunk


Thats right MacDunk - I'll be the one at the Wellington meeting wearing sensible shoes and tut-tutting all those silly girls who will catch their death of colds with those ridiculous outfits that leave their kidneys completely exposed to the elements. Why, in my day my mother simply wouldn't have let me leave the house looking like that.[:0]

[Lizard]

quote:Originally posted by mothership
Thats right MacDunk - I'll be the one at the Wellington meeting wearing sensible shoes and tut-tutting all those silly girls who will catch their death of colds with those ridiculous outfits that leave their kidneys completely exposed to the elements. Why, in my day my mother simply wouldn't have let me leave the house looking like that.[:0]


mothership... you've got it mixed up with Wearable Arts festival again... *sigh*

[mothership]

quote:Originally posted by Lizard
[br

mothership... you've got it mixed up with Wearable Arts festival again... *sigh*
[/quote]

Oh.... right. Thanks for that Lizard. Just remember that the offer to lend you my nice warm spenser for your nights out in Wellington still stands. For any occasion. It has served me well for many a decade, and in my view comfort never goes out of fashion.

[shasta]

Mothership/Lizard & other Wellington attendees

This meeting WILL not be held in Cuba St, therefore Tea Cossies & alternative clothing is not a prerequisite.:D

Keep tuned for more details...;)

[Lizard]

quote:Originally posted by mothership
Oh.... right. Thanks for that Lizard. Just remember that the offer to lend you my nice warm spenser for your nights out in Wellington still stands. For any occasion. It has served me well for many a decade, and in my view comfort never goes out of fashion.


Okay, I feel another trade coming on.... you were just wondering if I could loan you the black toe-stomping stilettos and Versace bustier again?

[Serpie]

My goodness - we ChCh people are so civilised compared to you Wellingtonians!

Within a handful of posts the Wgtn thread has degenerated to a forum on womens undergarments and B&D accessories. Disgraceful!

But possibly more fun?

Good work Shasta.

[shasta]

We are a very diverse, cultural, liberal lot in NZ's most progressive city.

We don't need a casino or tower, or 400 strip clubs around Manchester street either!

[mothership]

quote:Originally posted by shasta

We are a very diverse, cultural, liberal lot in NZ's most progressive city.



Some of us more diverse than cultural apparently.

Thanks for the offer of clothing Lizard - I think you have managed to ruin both of our reputations in one post! [:o)][:I]

[Serpie]

It's Friday, and my ASX stocks are getting the crap kicked out of them, so I thought I'd cheer myself up and remind all about the ChCh sharetrader meeting on the 26th May at 4pm at The Stock Exchange.
Only 2 weeks to go!

[Shrewd Crude]

hey serp...
the chch national convention is going forward as planned...:D
its too late for others to step forward and say the 26th is not appropriate...
It was one sided when we mentioned it earlier, 6-10 posters all agreed, and no one else came out of the framework at that time..
will run over the exact details next week...
but yes, 26th, 4pm, stock xchange...
[8D]
.^sc

[A J]

Ahh yes serpie, one does need a little cheering up indeed.

26th it is.

Cheers
Aaron

[Brut]

Hi S/C, Serpie & others, I hope you don't mind a "Old Fella" coming along to your meeting in Chch.

Briefly, I trade a few Options on the ASX, hold a few Blue Chips stocks for income & the last couple of months have been investing in small caps thks to your guys postings here & on S/S & then doing my own research... ( Smallcaps I hold AGM, ADY, FAR, NWE, SAU, DYL. Overall up about 25% in 8wks)

I'll be the old man of the gathering but have only been investing in shares for about 1yr so have alot to learn, I wish I had started out when I was your age...

I'm "semi" retired in my 40's but made my money renovating homes & adding value but I think the housing market is slowing down so enjoying the ups & downs of the Stock market.

See you there...

[Serpie]

Gidday Brut,

I think there'll be a good range of ages there. I'm late 30's myself, and have just passed the one year mark in the sharemarket, so I'd be keen to compare notes.

I'm also playing around with some property do-ups, so we'll have heaps to talk about.

I'll eavesdrop on you and Shrewdy talking options, and hope to learn something.

I'm replacing the switchboard in one of the do-ups today, so I'd better stop chatting and start working. See you on the 26th.

[Enumerate]

Well, it is nice to see that the Christchurch event is moving, methodically, towards fulfillment. I suppose, for people whose ancestors arrived in boats after a 6 month voyage - it probably pays to plan ahead, carefully.

Contrast this with the Wellington event - centrally planned, culturally safe. However, it seems to take less time to consummate. Haven't they turned Cuba St into a motorway bypass, yet?

In keeping with the fast paced commercial imperatives of Auckland - we will be holding a second meeting next week. The biotech team has decided it has been a long time between drinks and wishes to extend an invitation to those in or around the CBD to meet on the 18th.

Normally, I'd suggest the Northern Club - but the bounders have neglected to invite me to join. Failing this, it will have to be the Yakitory bar on Anzac Ave (formerly German St until overtaken by events early the the 20th Century).

There is some flexibility - if Thursday, the 17th works for some - pipe up and I am sure we can accommodate. (Due to the hardening of the motorway "arteries" - we are all trapped in the CBD until traffic flows again - sometime after 10pm).

Of course, we will all be seeing one another again, on the 25th, at the Genesis AGM.

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:Enumerate-Well, it is nice to see that the Christchurch event is moving, methodically, towards fulfillment. I suppose, for people whose ancestors arrived in boats after a 6 month voyage - it probably pays to plan ahead, carefully.
auckland
.^[B)]
wellionton
.^[:p]
chch
.^[8D]

[Serpie]

6 sleeps to go for the ChCh meeting.
Let's hope that everyone has a profitable week next week so we can celebrate how clever we all are.

[Oiler]

Brut
If your the ole man then I will be the grandad at the meeting and whats more I am flying down from Auckland to join this get together.
I am looking forward to hearing all the good humored "competitive banter" between some of the younger ones especially after a drink or two.
Too bad Macdadunk isn't coming.....that would really make for an entertaining evening.
:)

[shasta]

Update for those interested in attending the Wellington drinks @ St Johns Heineken Hotel (right next door to the NZX head quarters).

Provisionally looking at doing this Friday 25th May, from 5pm.

Please re-affirm your intentions, & i might cheekily ask Mark Weldon over...

[Brut]

Oiler2
Great to hear you're coming down to the Mainland to have a drink with the boys, not sure what sort of Sh*t we might be talking after a few beers but should be fun away!

Hope all you guys have a late pass...:)

[Shrewd Crude]

I'll be there 4 pm this coming saturday, at The stock X change on 171 Cashel street.
lata all...
[8D]
.^sc

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Thanks Shasta - pleased you have posted a date.
I will be there on the 25th May 2007. Look forward to it.
I am unable to attend if it is held in June/July (En vacance) [8D]

[TheBossMan]

Any chance of wgtn event in the weekend? cheers

[Rif-Raf]

Has anyone discussed a moral code of conduct post sharetrader meeting?
i.e. one of the cool things about sharetrader is you can exchange views freely without, worrying about your personal opinions and stuff being displayed on the internet, fear of someone tipping off a taxman or even absence of public ridicule.

I think it's important that those that meet maintain addressing members by their online names and do not reveal members real identities.

Perhaps I'm just paranoid.

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:Rif-Raf-I think it's important that those that meet maintain addressing members by their online names and do not reveal members real identities.

Damn should have had a user name like Big Fish..mackdad....The Boss..you little ripper...
I could just imagine shouting out in the pub... Oi you, "come over here mackdad"!
:D
.^sc

[Lizard]

quote:Originally posted by TheBoss

Any chance of wgtn event in the weekend? cheers


Weekend would suit me better too - unless you want to meet my kids...[:p]

[Serpie]

Fair point Rif Raf, but hopefully shouldn't be an issue. No doubt attendees will reveal as much or as little about themselves as they wish.

Oiler2 - the Special Guest Star! We look forward to extending you some southern hospitality.

I'm not sure how busy The Stock Exchange is on a Saturday afternoon, but a couple of us are planning on getting there early, and will identify ourselves in some way. Stay tuned for details!

[shasta]

Ok Wellingtonians let make it 5pm on the Saturday 26th May @ the St Johns Heineken Hotel.

TL - that ok, Lizard & the Boss prefer the weekend & i'll get Gryffyn along too!

Any others that wish to attend please post accordingly & i look forward to seeing as many as possible!

[Lizard]

Thanks Shasta. I can make that. See you there. [8D] Liz

[TheBossMan]

thanks. will be there. gosh, feels like my first blind date all over again!

[mothership]

See you all there

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Any chance of an earlier start... :):):)
TL is already booked for an early dinner and Sleeping Beauty at the St James at 7:30PM. [8]

[The Plunger]

quote:Originally posted by Brut

Hi S/C, Serpie & others, I hope you don't mind a "Old Fella" coming along to your meeting in Chch.
...


Is the Chch meeting still on this saturday? I wouldn't mind sharing war stories. I've been following S/C, Serpie and others on the S/S NWE thread and am also into trading O&G ASX stocks. Came across this thread quiet by chance. Any chance of getting KB over from Oz ?

Cheers, The Plunger.

[shasta]

TL

Sneak over to St Johns Heineken Hotel around 4pm i'll be there, others welcome to come join us earlier.

[Shrewd Crude]

Hey the Plunger...
yeah mate still on for this saturday,4pm at the stock Xchange on Chasel street...
You could always ask KB and see ehst he says...

there were a whole bunch of posters that couldnt make the previous date that we set, but they all said they could make the 26th...
those posters are all welcome aswell...

The chch is the national convention in its first year... I highly doubt that the welly event would have even gotten off the ground if we werent for us being on game
[:p]
.^sc

[Serpie]

Momentum is building for the ChCh meet. Sounds like there's going to be a few oil/gas followers there.

I don't think we could afford KB's appearance fee. I see he (and others) are getting keen on NZO and PPP, so I'm looking forward to picking brains on that one.

Also keen to hear views on property investment vs stocks vs anything else.

[TheBossMan]

Hi shasta...will you be advising the reception to direct us to the 'sharetrader' table? Or do I have to ask around each table? :)

[shasta]

SC

Least we have set a date for the Wellington drinks & are having it on the same day as you lot.

Disc: Due to some "rumours" on another thread, i must clarify "Shasta" is a 30 y/o male, that answers to the name, Brendan.

Shame on whoever said i was female (no offence ladies).

That is all - as you were.:D

[The Plunger]

quote:Originally posted by Serpie

Momentum is building for the ChCh meet. Sounds like there's going to be a few oil/gas followers there.



Hi Serpie,

Has anyone come up with an idea on how to identify ourselves at the chch meeting? Like does someone wear a blue hat or something ???
[:I]

Cheers.

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by TheBoss

Hi shasta...will you be advising the reception to direct us to the 'sharetrader' table? Or do I have to ask around each table? :)


Reception, what reception?

Naw just head for the well dressed young fella (i'll wear a black suit if that helps) sipping an ice cold heineken at the bar...;)

[TheBossMan]

havent been to St Johns Heineken Hotel, hence the question. I see a lot of black suits on saturdays, especially BackBencher.

[Serpie]

Hey Plunger,
Myself and Shrewd Crude are going to get there early. Unlike the sophisticated Wellington and Auckland crowd, I don't own a suit (and who wears a suit on a Saturday!) so we will identify our table in a distinctive way.
I'm going shopping tomorrow, and will let you know what I come back with tomorrow night on this thread.

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by TheBoss

havent been to St Johns Heineken Hotel, hence the question. I see a lot of black suits on saturdays, especially BackBencher.


I will inform the bar staff - just ask for Brendan!

I will wear something that will identify me & post what on Friday night.[:o)]

For those unsure where, St Johns Heineken Hotel is on Cable Street (next to the NZX head quarters, with the Wellington Brewery a few metres away..)

here's a link for those interested...

http://www.stjohnsbar.co.nz/

[manxman]

Granny MacDunk will make a surprise appearance. She has known TR even longer than MacDunk himself and thinks just as much of him.
http://www.firstfoot.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10030/moment_012.jpg

[duncan macgregor]

quote:Originally posted by manxman

Granny MacDunk will make a surprise appearance. She has known TR even longer than MacDunk himself and thinks just as much of him.
http://www.firstfoot.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10030/moment_012.jpg

JEEZE I am not going if super gran is going.macdunk

[Shrewd Crude]

quote:The Plunger-Has anyone come up with an idea on how to identify ourselves at the chch meeting? Like does someone wear a blue hat or something ???


I have another mate coming along... and he suggested that we get those adhesive labels and write your name on it...

Bermuda, port hills, trackers are you lot coming???
[8D]
.^sc

[bermuda]

OK I will play golf early and be at the Stock Exchange 171 Cashel St at 4pm this Saturday.I dont want to meet Grandma either.
I will wear a small Bermuda badge..and will be drinking Tui.
I wont Pike out..
See you there.

[trackers]

quote:Originally posted by Shrewd Crude


quote:The Plunger-Has anyone come up with an idea on how to identify ourselves at the chch meeting? Like does someone wear a blue hat or something ???


I have another mate coming along... and he suggested that we get those adhesive labels and write your name on it...

Bermuda, port hills, trackers are you lot coming???
[8D]
.^sc


I'll be there for sure mate - Like Bermuda, I will also be sponsored by TUI for the day [8D]

[shasta]

Whiteheron & Lakeys, are you joining us this Saturday?

Myself, Lizard, Mothership, Bigboss, Toulouse, & Gryffyn are confirmed thus far...

Any other posters from Wellington (or where ever) are more than welcome to come join us.

[A J]

Me and my friend are trying to see who can grow the best beard [8)] , so I'll be the shabby tallish looking fella. See you at the Stock XChange on the 26th at 4pm.

Cheers
Aaron

[Serpie]

It sounds like it would be easier to identify people at the pub who aren't there for the Sharetraders meeting.
Perhaps we should have chosen a larger venue!
Convention Centre next year.

[lakeys]

I should be there . what a week! who needs to work

Disc: nz dpc gpg ift nzo ppp twr pvo
ax ada aed ang atr auw cmv imd iss itd klm (nwe aver 10.5 )
psa trf trfo ugl

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by shasta

Whiteheron & Lakeys, are you joining us this Saturday?

Myself, Lizard, Mothership, Bigboss, Toulouse, & Gryffyn are confirmed thus far...

Any other posters from Wellington (or where ever) are more than welcome to come join us.




Cheers Lakeys - see you there from 4pm

Whiteheron - you onboard, be good to see as many as possible!

[Serpie]

ChCh meeting this Saturday at 4pm.

The question has been asked: how will we know who is there for the shareholder meeting?
I'm going to get there before 4pm, and will be drinking with a 6 foot long inflatable dolphin.
Hopefully I'll be the only one there with such a companion, and therefore will be easy to spot.

See you all there.

PS - I'm not kidding.

[shasta]

lol serpie

i'm going to go out on a limb & suggest, you would be the only one in that attire?

For Wellington & i shall merely acquaint myself with the bar folk & have anyone directed to the "ST table".

[Serpie]

If by chance there are 2 guys in the pub with inflatable dolphins I shall take that as a bad omen, and the meeting will be doomed.

[Lizard]

quote:Originally posted by Shrewd Crude
I have another mate coming along... and he suggested that we get those adhesive labels and write your name on it...


Hey Shasta, we could always do the sticky label thing... I reckon if I write "Phaedrus" on one, I could get all my drinks for free :D

Looks like the Chch crowd are trying to beat us on numbers by bringing along their inflatable companions...[:0]

[shasta]

With there Uni students, i'd expect a blow up sheep & pig, to add to the numbers, i know Shrewd will put a spin on what ever happens there...

I don't think we need the labels its a bit demeaning, i'm sure you will instantly recognise me & it won't be in a pink tutu (sorry Mothership)

[mothership]

Then I guess I'll have to leave my pink tutu in the closet too then. sigh.

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Thanks for organising this Shasta.
I plan to be there.
[8D]

[shasta]

TL

No worries, i'm looking forward to meeting you all & sharing/learning some information etc.

Dress warm, meant to be showers, & southerlies & a high of 13 degrees (so will feel like half that):(

I predict the Heineken will be around 4 degrees. :D

[whiteheron]

shasta

Sorry, I have an important family birthday party to attend Saturday afternoon/evening and I doubt that I will be able to make it , however if I can I will

[shasta]

Thats a shame Whiteheron, but if you can't make it no worries, if you do all good.

So far we have...

Shasta
Gryffyn
Lizard
Mothership
BigBoss
Toulouse Luzern
Lakeys

Anyone else i've missed, or who would like to attend, don't be shy Lizard doesn't bite.

The more the merrier...

Unless anyone else would like to attend at the last minute, i look forward to seeing each of you tomorrow from 4pm ...

I'll wear a purple shirt....:D

[bermuda]

Shasta
I will be at the ChCh meeting

[Serpie]

Is that it Shasta?

So far ChCh has got:
Airedale
AJ
Bermuda
Brut
Kiwiwim
Noodle
Oiler2 (Special Guest Star)
Port Hills
Serpie
Serpie's Dolphin
Shrewd Crude
Shrewd Crude Jnr
The Plunger
Trackers

Quantity and Quality!

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by Serpie

Is that it Shasta?

So far ChCh has got:
Airedale
AJ
Bermuda
Brut
Kiwiwim
Noodle
Oiler2 (Special Guest Star)
Port Hills
Serpie
Serpie's Dolphin
Shrewd Crude
Shrewd Crude Jnr
The Plunger
Trackers

Quantity and Quality!


Hey us Wellingtonians are not going to stoop so low as to bring along blow up animals to make up the numbers...[:o)]

We have a quality line up & thats the main point! :D

[Serpie]

Shasta,

One day, many years from now when your youthful looks have faded, you may be grateful for the company of an inflatable friend. It's cold down here in the winter.

Forgot to say:
As well as all of the posters who have indicated their interest, all others who haven't posted are very welcome. We appear to have people from all backgrounds with at least one common interest, and in all probability many more besides.

[shasta]

quote:Originally posted by Serpie

Shasta,

One day, many years from now when your youthful looks have faded, you may be grateful for the company of an inflatable friend. It's cold down here in the winter.

Forgot to say:
As well as all of the posters who have indicated their interest, all others who haven't posted are very welcome. We appear to have people from all backgrounds with at least one common interest, and in all probability many more besides.


Youthful looks? [:0]

I'll let the Wellington crowd judge that :D

[Shrewd Crude]

at the stock Xchange they have a screen that simulates the stockmarket where all the drinks available react to purchases but inversed... so as we buy more of one drink then that corresponds to a fall in the price of that particular beverage... Bermuda said hes drinking 'Tui'...as did trackers....and I will also...
work as a team and we may get the price down considerablly...
free nibbles provided...seafood platter...

Now shasta, does your lot have free food on the offering..!
[:p]
.^sc

[shasta]

I will check with St Johns & try & cut a deal for us.

Though the place we are going to, isnt deseparate for customers, in fact its very popular & &lt; ten of us, mightn't have the numbers/spending power to demand freebies!

Of course, they are a business & where's the ethics gone?

Shrewd, bet you grovelled on your knees for it...

[shasta]

Will see all the Wellington crew from 4pm tomorrow.

I'll be the tall young fella with the purple shirt!

Others more than welcome, refer my earlier posts for details...

[Serpie]

Today is the big day ChCh (and Wellington) folk.

Please note that the Wellington event has been changed to fancy dress, with a pimps and prostitutes theme, so everyone is expected to dress up.

For the ChCh traders we'll see you at 4pm!

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Hi Shasta,
Glorious day in the capital.
Looking forward to it at 4:00PM ish.
Toulouse will have a white rose buttonhole.
I think Madame Toulouse have a Swan Lake programme in her hand.
Thanks for setting this up Shasta.

PS: Good fun Serpie but we will not be in fancy dress.

[Gryffyn]

In the words of an ozzie ad - "where the bloody hell are ya?"

Got there a bit after 4pm and the bar staff knew of no Shasta/Brendan/ST. Met another chap Scott/lakeys. Talked to bar staff several times and had a look round but powers of observation slipping. Had expensive beer and left a little after 5...

Sorry to have missed those who showed up. Hope for better luck with going to a Phoenix game...

[cantab]

quote:Originally posted by Gryffyn

In the words of an ozzie ad - "where the bloody hell are ya?"

Got there a bit after 4pm and the bar staff knew of no Shasta/Brendan/ST. Met another chap Scott/lakeys. Talked to bar staff several times and had a look round but powers of observation slipping. Had expensive beer and left a little after 5...

Sorry to have missed those who showed up. Hope for better luck with going to a Phoenix game...


Gryff, looks like you had one too many. :D