dions Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Count us in too. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I see that 11am so far is the tentative for the gather. Is it still set for 11 or has it changed in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonVD Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah, we might just have to get the final confirmed arrangements before next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclebabycaw Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think 11am is a good time unless there are any big objections. Gives people time to get there and 'set up" and chat a bit before we all start chowing down lunch. Make say the "official" time from 11 - 4 so if people can't make it that early, they will at least have some time to still come if they want to come later. Definitely the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. I liked the idea of the Ozzie Flag being put up. Anyone know the gardens well..I don't. Just to give some idea of where the "best" place is to set up. We need to be near enough to the entrance for everyone to see or have a landmark they can go to, but not so close that every Tom, Dick or Harry is constantly walking past as they have no other way to go and are bugging us.I don't know if everyone want's to PM me their cell numbers and I will then send mine back. That way if there is any issues on the day like it's pouring with rain I can contact everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whynot Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I will bring along name stickers - everyone can write their own name and/or forum name on it to make life easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LvD Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 We have not been to the gardens before, is it a restaurant or should we pack a picnic basket for braai or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclebabycaw Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Definitely a picnic or braai and meat..whatever takes your fancy. It's huge open gardens that the kids can run around in. Picnic blanket and/or chairs. and possibly an umbrella. We will bring a gazebo and I think a couple of others had planned on that as well to get lots of shade going for us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whynot Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Herewith some much needed info pasted from the Walter Silulu Botanical gardens website;Entrance feesAdults: R27Pensioners & Disabled: R22Students: R22Scholars: R12Children under 6 yrs: FreeAddressEnd of Malcolm RdPoortview, RoodepoortGautengGPS Co-ordinates:27°50'40.7"E 26°05'13.8"SLong 27.84463 Lat -26.08716How to enjoy a botanical gardenEnjoy the tranquility away from city noiseLook at the beautiful surroundingsTake pride in South Africa's indigenous plants and animalsEnsure that you wear the correct footwearEnjoy a picnic in the GardenLeave only your foot prints. Note our 'Carry-in, Carry-out' litter policy. Please take home everything you bring in.The Garden serves as an important conservation area. For these reasons we do not allow the following into the Garden:BallsBatsBikesKitesFrisbeesSkateboardsRollerbladesScootersFiresGas braaisDogs/catsMusical instruments, radios/CD players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whynot Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I would suggest that you bring along a pick nick basket (with something to drink), blanket and/or chairs and gazebo's. Include something truly South African to eat!The cool thing about paying an entrance fee is that it keep unsavory characters out.The Australian flag will be clearly visible to identify the group.Can't wait to meet you all! Ps: Weather SA says its going to be a lovely sunny day, with 0% rain forecast ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclebabycaw Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Awesome thanks WhyNot..You can tell I have never been lol. Great information..thanks so much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonVD Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Myself and wife will be there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 See you Saterday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 We will be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
africancowgirl Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I will be there - thanks to everybody for the effort in organising this get-to-gether 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boys & Mommy Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 We will be there with our kiddies too!Might not stay too long as we have house to sort out for the Bayley's guys that are coming Monday!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eager2go Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Last minute arrangement. See you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmarie61 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Not going to be able to make it !Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 So how did the day go, or are you all still chatting away? And dont forget to take some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Was great fun, met lots of new faces and made lots of new friends, I think Shona took quite a few pics. Thanks Shona for organising the get-together we really enjoyed it. Edited October 6, 2012 by HadEnoughofJuju 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnYellowBrickRd Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 What a lovely day. Was great spending time with so many people who actually "get it"! Shona, thank you for organising everything. I wish you, and all our new "partners-in-crime" a blessed journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisle Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Shona it was lovely, thank you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LvD Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks everybody for an AWESOME day, was really great meeting you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whynot Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I feel so bleak that I won't be there...I enjoyed these meets I missed you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whynot Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended! It really was a great day out and good fun was had by all. So nice to put some faces to the names on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di&Gary Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thank you to Shona for organizing this meeting. What a lovely day, we really enjoyed meeting everybody, especially all the Addy-bound people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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