Wellington Meeting - 12 June, 4pm, 3C Bar

[Lizard]

I have decided to start a new thread for this meeting, as it can get difficult to find the details for these events when buried in the middle of a long thread.

Intrigued by the apparent invisibility of Wellingtonians, a cohort of South Islanders (aided by the ever-roaming Oiler and at least one brave Aucklander) have come together to spark an event worth leaving the keyboard for. Although we already have sufficient numbers for a pleasant social gathering, we'd like to see it get a little bigger - the more ShareTraders that turn up to put faces to their names, the more benefit for all those who choose to attend.

Details are as follows:

Date: 12 June 2010
Time: 4pm onwards - possibly till late, since we have out-of-towners to entertain
Place: 3C Bar (http://www.3cbar.co.nz/), Upstairs.

3C Bar is on the cnr of Chews Lane and Victoria St. There is some street parking available in the vicinity (I think it is still free on a Saturday), or a few parking buildings around. Alternatively, it is still possible to walk from the railway station (perhaps 10-15 mins).

We have booked the upstairs area and aim to have it set-up to encourage a mix and mingle atmosphere. Stairs are at the right-hand end of the bar when you enter. There is a list of yummy Function Platters on their web-site and we aim to combine forces to provide a few for nibbles (Any willing sponsors??!)

We would like a reasonable idea of numbers, although casual arrivals still welcome!

So far, attendees include:

Probables / Confirmed:
Jaa
Oiler (International)
Serpie (ChCh)
AJ (ChCh)
Lizard
Corporate
Mr Needs
Cannibal
Toulouse Luzern
Mccollr
STRAT (Akld)
Lakeys

Possibles:
Upside Umop (ChCh)

Please help us out by posting on the thread if you intend to come and aren't on the above list (or PM me if you're shy) - it would be good to get enough numbers to get the whole upstairs bar area to ourselves.

For anyone nervous at the idea of coming, I can assure you from past experience that ShareTrader members are a pretty diverse bunch - all kinds of ages, stages, wealth, race and gender - but with a common interest in the Markets. The conversation level usually gets pretty frenetic. Coming along can also add a different perspective on the forum. Just do it. :t_up:

[shasta]

Health permitting i may be able to make it, no promises though i'm going through a bad patch at the moment

[Serpie]

Great work Lizard. And a great location.
Will book a hotel nice and handy so we don't have far to walk.
Put me down for a platter or two.

[shasta]

Great work Lizard. And a great location.
Will book a hotel nice and handy so we don't have far to walk.
Put me down for a platter or two.

Look for something on Featherston street, thats about 5 mins away

[Lizard]

Hi Shasta - would be great if you could make it along.

I think I have a couple more for the list, but will make sure they are definites before I add them.

[STRAT]

Oiler and Serpie,
What time is your flight home on Sunday and where will you be staying? Would be nice to do similar and stay in the same place. Im sure Oiler knows which Hotel would be best.

Liz, Im up for a platter or two. I usually have to drive home from these things. Guess I can get plastered this time if the mood leans in that direction:eek2:

[Serpie]

I'm flying in on Friday morning and doing some work before heading up to Otaki for a feed and a few Canadian Clubs with my father in law. Staying up there for the night.
Back in to Wellington on Saturday, picking up AJ from the airport at 3pm, dropping off the car and heading to the meeting. Haven't booked a hotel yet so I'm open to suggestions.
Flying out at 10.30am Sunday.

Strat + plastered = scary.

[Oiler]

Oiler and Serpie,
What time is your flight home on Sunday and where will you be staying? Would be nice to do similar and stay in the same place. Im sure Oiler knows which Hotel would be best.

Liz, Im up for a platter or two. I usually have to drive home from these things. Guess I can get plastered this time if the mood leans in that direction:eek2:

STRAT, I am staying at the Holiday Inn, Featherston St. and have a flight back around 11 oclock. Will be an interesting meeting given the market we are in.

LIZ it looks like we will be pigging out on platters :eek2: GREAT selection of food.

Good to see some new faces and as Liz says we really are friendly bunch who look to have some relaxed informative chats.

[Serpie]

STRAT, I am staying at the Holiday Inn, Featherston St..

I'll book in there too then.
If Oiler is staying then the Presidential Suite will be taken, so we'll just go for a rack room.

[Oiler]

I'll book in there too then.
If Oiler is staying then the Presidential Suite will be taken, so we'll just go for a rack room.

:eek: LOL, Serpie market is down, so no Presidential suite for Oiler unless the "good check in people" feel sorry for me and give me an up grade.... I doubt it !!

Looks like we are going to have a good turn out. :D

Good work Lizard.

[STRAT]

STRAT, I am staying at the Holiday Inn, Featherston St. and have a flight back around 11 oclock. Will be an interesting meeting given the market we are in.

LIZ it looks like we will be pigging out on platters :eek2: GREAT selection of food.

Good to see some new faces and as Liz says we really are friendly bunch who look to have some relaxed informative chats.Hi G
What time do you get in on Saturday? My flight arrives 2:45 and out again Sunday morning 10:25am

Dont really know Wellington. Last time I was there I was 8yo

[Oiler]

Hi G
What time do you get in on Saturday? My flight arrives 2:45 and out again Sunday morning 10:25am

Dont really know Wellington. Last time I was there I was 8yo

8 years old wasnt too long ago STRAT ;)

My flight gets in at 1:20pm but I will wait for you to get in. I leave at 11:15 in the morning so it looks like we all have flights out around the same time.

[STRAT]

8 years old wasnt too long ago STRAT ;)



My flight gets in at 1:20pm but I will wait for you to get in. I leave at 11:15 in the morning so it looks like we all have flights out around the same time.Well, Jimmi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were still kickin then so it s been a while :ohmy:

Thanks G but thats a long wait for ya. Serpie picks up AJ from the Airport closer to 2:45 I think.

[upside_umop]

I'll try make it, I might have to get a Saturday flight in early afternoon, because I opted to fill in for some work that day (about a month back!) and forgot about it. Almost booked flights for Friday, so that was close. I'll find whether I can still make it and let you guys know.

[wbosher]

I'll try to make it, no promises though. Wifey's due to have our 2nd child in early July, and we're a bit strapped for cash at the moment. I'll see how we go.

Thanks for the invite. :)

[Glendoonie]

Hi Liz

Here's my excuse. I have a disability (MS) and that can make getting around a bit challenging. Not impossible though. Could you put me down as a keen maybe?

G

[Lizard]

Hi wbosher,

Hope you can make it - my second turned up 4 weeks early (and before the midwife could get there), so I can understand the reticence! However, don't sweat the cash - remind me when you arrive and I will promise to buy your first drink!

Glendoonie - PM me if you want some help with transport and will see what we can organise.

Liz

[Oiler]

Hi wbosher,

Hope you can make it - my second turned up 4 weeks early (and before the midwife could get there), so I can understand the reticence! However, don't sweat the cash - remind me when you arrive and I will promise to buy your first drink!

Glendoonie - PM me if you want some help with transport and will see what we can organise.

Liz

Wbosher
I think most of us can relate to your situation :confused: If you can make it I can assure you, you will be well taken care of. There will be more than enough food and drinks for everyone.

Hope to see you there Glendoonie.

Looks like Wellington might be heading for the Share Trader capital :D sorry Christchurch.

Come on Wellington, keep those names coming in.

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Hey there Strat

Re: Your comment - 8 years - Well, Jimmi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were still kickin then so it s been a while

Lots of fans still for Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Woodstock etc ...

It was a really long time ago, Woodstock was in August 1969 and JH, died 18 Sep 1970, JJ died 4 Oct 1970...

[STRAT]

Hey there Strat

Re: Your comment - 8 years - Well, Jimmi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were still kickin then so it s been a while

Lots of fans still for Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Woodstock etc ...

It was a really long time ago, Woodstock was in August 1969 and JH, died 18 Sep 1970, JJ died 4 Oct 1970...Yup. and hmmmm I might have been 7yo the last time I was in Wellington. I assume its changed a bit in Fourty years in any case. Lucky for me I wont have to find my way around thanks to Serpie and Oiler

[Lizard]

Just updating the attendee list as I have it so far:

Probables / Confirmed:
Jaa
Oiler (International)
Serpie (ChCh)
AJ (ChCh)
Lizard
Corporate
Mr Needs
Cannibal
Toulouse Luzern
Mccollr
STRAT (Akld)
Lakeys
Mothership
Sehnsucht888

Possibles:
Upside Umop (ChCh)
Shasta
Glendoonie
wbosher

Keep those names rolling in!

[wbosher]

Looks as though I'm good to go, got permission from her indoors. ;)

See you there.

[mccollr]

This might be a bit lame but just a thought. I have a bunch of clip on name tags collected from numerous conferences. I am happy to print everyones handle/username on them and bring them along.

Cheers rod

[STRAT]

This might be a bit lame but just a thought. I have a bunch of clip on name tags collected from numerous conferences. I am happy to print everyones handle/username on them and bring them along.

Cheers rodI might just wear my ol hat and keep a fag in my mouth :D

[sharer]

I might just wear my ol hat and keep a fag in my mouth :D

... and bring your guitar? (I promise not to warble ...)

[Serpie]

Are you coming along Sharer?

[STRAT]

... and bring your guitar? (I promise not to warble ...)Hi Sharer,
Might be a bit of a trick gettin the Guitar and the amp on Jetstar as carry on luggage.

How bout you warble instead. Warbling is quite popular these days. Its the 21st centurys replacement for a guitar w@nk ( lead break ) :scared:

Just no Trills , ok? :p

[Lizard]

A few more additions to probables and possibles:

Probables / Confirmed:
Jaa
Oiler (International)
Serpie (ChCh)
AJ (ChCh)
Lizard
Corporate
Mr Needs
Cannibal
Toulouse Luzern
Mccollr
STRAT (Akld)
Lakeys
Mothership
Sehnsucht888
wbosher
Pumice

Possibles:
Upside Umop (ChCh)
Shasta
Glendoonie
Abracadabra
Sharer

Still two weeks for other Wellingtonians to "come out" :)

[sharer]

Liz - health permitting, i've got someone to drop me off, so maybe Sharer can join the confirmed probabilities.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Once before i visited '3C' to fill in waiting time for a computer fix, & ate a plate of their Squid - absolutely scrumptious!

[STRAT]

I might just wear my ol hat and keep a fag in my mouth :Dand these boots so I can look Shasta in the eye if he makes it :lol:

[shasta]

and these boots so I can look Shasta in the eye if he makes it :lol:

Im not frankenstein or anything, im interested in what people have said, im not that tall sheesh

[STRAT]

Im not frankenstein or anything, im interested in what people have said, im not that tall sheeshYeah but you dont know how tall I am :D

[STRAT]

How tall are ya? I heard around 6' 6"

[Lizard]

You're more likely to need them if Vince shows... :D

[shasta]

How tall are ya? I heard around 6' 6"

Try 6"1 - dont know where anyone got 6"6 from

[STRAT]

You're more likely to need them if Vince shows... :DI heard he was a teen and about 80 lb :scared:

[Oiler]

Well, Jimmi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were still kickin then so it s been a while :ohmy:

Thanks G but thats a long wait for ya. Serpie picks up AJ from the Airport closer to 2:45 I think.

Your right, Serpie is picking up AJ around 2:45 so if he is happy to wait 15mins :cool: for you then I will see y'all at the bar.

[Lizard]

Have confirmed arrangements with the bar and they will have set up for us upstairs at 4pm.

Based on the list below, I've ordered 3 function platters for 5pm onwards. If we need more than that, we can order antipasto or cheeseboard from the bar menu.

Might be a good time to bring along any investing textbooks you'd like to swap too?

Any others who are interested are welcome to come along.

Probables / Confirmed:
Jaa
Oiler (International)
Serpie (ChCh)
AJ (ChCh)
Lizard
Corporate
Mr Needs
Cannibal
Toulouse Luzern
Mccollr
STRAT (Akld)
Lakeys
Mothership
Sehnsucht888
wbosher
Pumice
Sharer

Possibles:
Shasta
Glendoonie
Abracadabra

[Serpie]

Great work Lizard.

Yep - all good to pick up Strat and AJ from the airport on Saturday afternoon.

I've just organised a few whiskeys for the night before with my father in law, so I should just about be getting my second wind by the time 4pm rolls around.

[QOH]

Hi, I hope to make it, just need to see if I can stay the night at my sons house.

[wbosher]

Hi, I hope to make it, just need to see if I can stay the night at my sons house.

Plenty of perfectly good bench seats at the railway station, that's where I'll end up if I miss the last train. ;)

[QOH]

Plenty of perfectly good bench seats at the railway station, that's where I'll end up if I miss the last train. ;)

I think I'd rather be on the bench seats at the railway station than on the last train. !! It's only the thought of having to catch that train that is holding me back.

[Serpie]

Plenty of hotel rooms booked for the night if you guys get stuck. As long as you don't mind curling up in the bathtub.

Oiler's got the Presidential Suite, so that's probably got a chaise lounge or one of those other fancy bits of furniture.

And mink sheets.

[mr.needs]

Looks like its going to be a good turn out. Not sure how much I will be able to contribute if the discussions get too intense but looking forward to meeting everyone nevertheless.

See you all this Saturday!

[wbosher]

Looks like its going to be a good turn out. Not sure how much I will be able to contribute if the discussions get too intense but looking forward to meeting everyone nevertheless.

Me too, but I'm sure that the conversations won't be limited to the stock market.

[STRAT]

Me too, but I'm sure that the conversations won't be limited to the stock market.Hope not. If it is I will run out of things to say in about 3 1/2 minutes too :D

[Lebowski]

Can you put me down as a possible too !Would be good to put some faces to names .

[Oiler]

Plenty of hotel rooms booked for the night if you guys get stuck. As long as you don't mind curling up in the bathtub.

Oiler's got the Presidential Suite, so that's probably got a chaise lounge or one of those other fancy bits of furniture.

And mink sheets.

LMAO Serpie I dont expect the Presidential Suite, but who knows ??

The Wellington meeting is looking it is going to be the "National Convention" winner. My fellow Amigo Shrewd Crude along with Serpie made all sorts of prognostications a couple of years back that it would be Christchurch, as the winner. Nahhhhh Shrewdie, looks like Wellington is going to pull it off.

All those Wellingtom closet viewers, come along. We talk about shares, yes but we also talk a lot of other crap after a few social drinks. The one to watch is my good friend STRAT. He plays a mean geetar and signs like a tui.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Wellington on Sat. night.

[Shrewd Crude]

strat-
Hope not. If it is I will run out of things to say in about 3 1/2 minutes too


oooohhhh whatever...
last time strat wouldnt shut up....

he posts as much as he talks... ADHD.....

I sincerely apologise fo not having you on the competition results...
its nothing personal...

hahahaha...
wheres mackdunk?
I think strat is my new best friend...
so you have to endure the one two combo...

oiler...
ive heard so much jibber jabber over the years...
Hamilton has a shot at 2nd...number two...
the potential...

Welly fighting to stay in top 3... needs super star lakeys and shasta to complete a podium position...
Hamiltons where its at....
:cool:
.^sc

[lakeys]

I just hope the original Welly meeting organizer and all round good guy SHASTA can make it.
Do you need a lift in Shas, as I have a cool new car (XK8) I can pick you up in.

[Serpie]

I have a cool new car (XK8) I can pick you up in.

Put me down for a quick spin in that Lakeys. I need a new car and the XK8 is on my short list, but have never been in one.

[Lizard]

So for the next meet, you want me to book a track day at Manfield???
:p

[STRAT]

I just hope the original Welly meeting organizer and all round good guy SHASTA can make it.
Do you need a lift in Shas, as I have a cool new car (XK8) I can pick you up in.Are you sure thats a car Lakeys, or should someone be worried?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_XK8

[STRAT]

and signs like a tui.

.Im not signing Bermuda's name to anything :scared:

[shasta]

I just hope the original Welly meeting organizer and all round good guy SHASTA can make it.
Do you need a lift in Shas, as I have a cool new car (XK8) I can pick you up in.

Thanks for the offer Lakeys, but i wont be able to make this catchup, not well enough unfortunately

I'm out in Johnsonville now too

[Lizard]

Sorry you can't make it Shasta... I was hoping you'd be able to pick out a good wine to order!

Glad to add Lebowski and QOH to the list though.

See you all there for THE National Convention :)

[shasta]

Sorry you can't make it Shasta... I was hoping you'd be able to pick out a good wine to order!

Glad to add Lebowski and QOH to the list though.

See you all there for THE National Convention :)

Im sure you can share a nice barossa valley shiraz with Oiler

[Corporate]

hey guys, I will do my best to make it tomorrow!

[Serpie]

I've just heard that AJ won't be making the trip north so there's a spare bed at the Holiday Inn for anyone that gets stuck.
I'm already here in the sunny north, so am still good to go to pick you up Stratski.

[Jaa]

One more sleep to go! Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[STRAT]

I've just heard that AJ won't be making the trip north so there's a spare bed at the Holiday Inn for anyone that gets stuck.
I'm already here in the sunny north, so am still good to go to pick you up Stratski.Thanks Serpie.

See yall tomorrow.

[Oiler]

Im sure you can share a nice barossa valley shiraz with Oiler

Thanks for the kind offer Shasta :) Sorry to hear that you cant make it to the National Convention

[wbosher]

Woke up this morning feeling pretty damn rotten, not sure if I'll make it today. I'll see how I feel over the next few hours.

Hope to see you soon.

[wbosher]

Sorry guys, I won't be there. :( I was really looking forward to meeting you all.

Hope you have a good time.

[Lizard]

QOH has let me know she won't make it either. Looks like we're down to about 16, but maybe still twisting arms on a couple of others...:cool:

[Lizard]

Thanks to all who came along - ended up with about 16 I think, but still not enough to finish all the food!

Great to have all the out-of-towners keeping things alive till after 10pm. :cool:

[Cannibal]

A big thank you to the organisers of this event. Very slick.

I found it highly useful, informative and inspirational. Great to put faces to the avatars too.

Cheers

[Toulouse - Luzern]

Great Show.
Thanks everyone.

[mr.needs]

Nice to meet everyone last night! Good to put faces to names too! Cheers Lizard for organising this, looking forward to the next one.

[Jaa]

Yes many thanks to Lizard and all the out of towners for making last night happen. Was a very informative and enjoyable evening.

[Serpie]

Thanks to Lizard for organising a great function.

Matty - Umop has asked that I confirm that he wore the Brokeback Mountain hat back to ChCh. Confirmed. Best dressed man on the plane. We'll know where to find you guys if we're out for a night in Wellington in future won't we.