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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 8:42:49 GMT 10
After the success of the first Hunter Valley Winery Tour I am going to organise another one. I am proposing a date of Sarurday 24 March.
Before posting details and costs I am opening discussion for requests on wineries we should go to or re-visit, and suggestions for the day.
Return stop at Wollombi Pub is mandatory.
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Post by northernspirit on Jan 29, 2007 9:53:51 GMT 10
sounds messy lol
i take it this is on a shuttle bus?
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 9:58:10 GMT 10
sounds messy lol i take it this is on a shuttle bus? we hire our own 57 seater bus doesn't get that messy but there is loads of value in all the free tasting |
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Post by northernspirit on Jan 29, 2007 10:04:33 GMT 10
cool, ill keep an eye out for details might come along if we have nothing on
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jan 29, 2007 10:23:20 GMT 10
May I suggest, if time permits;
Arrowfield Wines
McGuigan's up at Dalwood
Count me in.
Regards,
Auburn
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on Jan 29, 2007 10:35:33 GMT 10
Mcguigans is a fav of ours also. As is Rosemount, but that is in Rothbury I think which is probably too far.
Does this tour usually cover the Cheese and chocolate factory?
Karen and I would be in also.
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Post by alicia on Jan 29, 2007 10:43:55 GMT 10
mmm....cheese & chocolate. I'm in ;D Going away to good 'ol West Kempsey in March. Fingers crossed its the weekend before.
Mick, 23rd is a Friday isn't it?
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Post by Merrinator on Jan 29, 2007 10:59:26 GMT 10
24th is the Saturday and no kids that weekend sounds great.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 11:14:28 GMT 10
mmm....cheese & chocolate. I'm in ;D Going away to good 'ol West Kempsey in March. Fingers crossed its the weekend before. Mick, 23rd is a Friday isn't it? yes it is, altered jeff, we can go anywhere you like if it sounds like a good idea |
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Post by kevrenor on Jan 29, 2007 11:45:14 GMT 10
After the success of the first Hunter Valley Winery Tour I am going to organise another one. I am proposing a date of Sarurday 24 March. Before posting details and costs I am opening discussion for requests on wineries we should go to or re-visit, and suggestions for the day. Return stop at Wollombi Pub is mandatory. Sounds excellent. It was good last year to meet some new faces .. if we have space I expect some Bay 6 fans may be interested. That last stop at Briar Ridge is a knockout - please repeat. What about Peterson's at Mountview. Also some of the one's over near the airport ... when I remember the names I'll post them (must have been a good day). Here's your chance for suggestions Ursus! The option of a picnic lunch is a good one for us oldies. Ok with Wollombi but can the stop at Wollombi can be a little shorter this time (as long as we can roll onto one of the last trains south) |
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 11:52:13 GMT 10
thinking of a double stop for lunch so people have one of two options:
1. gardens behind mcguigans so people can bring their own lunch, buy at the takeaway, or wander to the cheese factory
2. bus then goes to harrigan pub where people can buy lunch and beers
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Post by simmette on Jan 29, 2007 12:30:41 GMT 10
24th March is the weekend that all the local cricket grandfinals are on, seniors and juniors, so i won't be able to go, I run a canteen for a cricket club and hopefully we get 2 grandfinals at our ground. The next weekend, 31st March, would have been a much better option as cricket has finished and most winter sports haven't started yet.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 12:35:38 GMT 10
24th March is the weekend that all the local cricket grandfinals are on, seniors and juniors, so i won't be able to go, I run a canteen for a cricket club and hopefully we get 2 grandfinals at our ground. The next weekend, 31st March, would have been a much better option as cricket has finished and most winter sports haven't started yet. that is the proposed weekend of the mariners awards dinner |
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jan 29, 2007 13:26:34 GMT 10
Sorry, Kevrenor, this is a first, but I must disagree with you.
A LONG stay at Wollombi is compulsory. Last time was just not long enough for me.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 13:31:34 GMT 10
Sorry, Kevrenor, this is a first, but I must disagree with you. A LONG stay at Wollombi is compulsory. Last time was just not long enough for me. making it back for the 9:38pm bus OK kevrenor? |
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Post by kevrenor on Jan 29, 2007 13:59:54 GMT 10
Sorry, Kevrenor, this is a first, but I must disagree with you. A LONG stay at Wollombi is compulsory. Last time was just not long enough for me. making it back for the 9:38pm bus OK kevrenor? I think its a City Rail train, but it may look like a bus after the tour!? After we had a meal (some wait), a few drinks (including Dr Jurds Jungle Juice), and wandered the streets (two) - what is there to do there? What the hell kept you so amused Auburn? Ok, my wife had the breath testers! I'll take a book. |
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Post by marinermick on Jan 29, 2007 14:02:17 GMT 10
making it back for the 9:38pm bus OK kevrenor? I think its a City Rail train, but it may look like a bus after the tour!? After we had a meal (some wait), a few drinks (including Dr Jurds Jungle Juice), and wandered the streets (two) - what is there to do there? What the hell kept you so amused Auburn? Ok, my wife had the breath testers! I'll take a book. Try "Foul" by Andrew Jennings Great book about FIFA politics, bribes and scandals. Uncle Sepp is one dodgy, corrupt individual |
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jan 29, 2007 14:24:29 GMT 10
Sounds great Mick - Sugar, Nutmeg and I are in
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jan 29, 2007 15:15:11 GMT 10
Kevrenor, the place has great atmosphere, the food is cheap and plentiful, and there is nothing like kicking back at a country pub with excellent company and just chilling out. It was the perfect end to a great day.
And, from memory, there was the entertainment provided by Beef Shibazz and his harem and a loud, fully ROCKIN' jukebox.
Actually, I could have stayed there until the wee small hours, as long as I continued to avoid the evil Dr Jurd's Jungle Juice!!
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jan 29, 2007 15:20:25 GMT 10
Michael, you are not suggesting that Mr Blatter is slightly "colourful", are you?
Kevrenor, try the brilliant "Red Storm Rising", by Tom Clancy, a novel that is now standard text at all of America's military academies.
Mind-blowingly detailed and researched, the story of an oil-deficient USSR's war on NATO is EASILY the best fiction piece I've read. The parts of the novel involving Stealth Fighters (or "Frisbees", as they are known) are truly compelling.
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