Ottawa Rotters Gracies Call - Poll

[RHClarke]

Rotters! We have two option dates in Dec that will permit us to entertain friends from away. Report in with your preference:

Options:

Saturday 1 Dec (one vote so far)

Friday 7 Dec (no Japanese guests slated so far, but they tend to show up unannounced anyway...)

Blair: 1 Dec
Bowker: 1 Dec
Calnan: 1 Dec
Carriere: 1 Dec
Clarke: Sat 1 Dec (fresh from the barn with no change of clothing)
Fedak: TBA
Granger: TBA
GWB: Maybe
Law and Company: Maybe 1 Dec
Pilon: TBA
Wright: TBA
and of course "Others"

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
Rotters! We have two option dates in Dec that will permit us to entertain friends from away. Report in with your preference:

Options:

Saturday 1 Dec (one vote so far)

Friday 7 Dec (no Japanese guests slated so far, but they tend to show up unannounced anyway...)

Blair:............................Friday..Sat.is Hockey Night In Canada!!!!!!
Bowker:
Calnan:
Carriere:
Clarke: Sat 1 Dec (fresh from the barn with no change of clothing)
Fedak:
Granger:
Law and Company:
Pilon:
and of course "Others"

[RHClarke]

Alex, Gracies has at least 10 TV sets including a gargantuan projector TV front and centre. Chances are, they will be broadcasting the game - the Rangers are in town. Just wear your old RCAF bathrobe, your fluffy slippers and you will feel right at home...

[Grant Bowker]

For me, either can work. Dec 1 similar to Rob's comment. Dec 7 I probably won't get there before 1745 or so.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
Alex, Gracies has at least 10 TV sets including a gargantuan projector TV front and centre. Chances are, they will be broadcasting the game - the Rangers are in town. Just wear your old RCAF bathrobe, your fluffy slippers and you will feel right at home...

CALL THE PARADE,MR. CHAIRMAN...I'LL BE THERE..

[servicepub (RIP)]

"Hmmm, it's December 7th and there's a nip in the air"

Friday works best for me. My guest is the well-known Colin MacGregor Stevens, of BC. Colin is in town researching the Ferret and looks forward to meeting the ROTters.

Clive

[RHClarke]

I just spoke to Mike, and will pre-empt his reply. He heads for sunnier climes before 7 Dec...therefore, 1 Dec, 1800 ish at Gracies is when we will meet.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

I might be buggered here, lads... with only four days to go, return airfare this Saturday/Sunday looks to be topping $500 at this time of year and that's just bloody ridiculous.

Other option is a bus if I can rationalise spending 12 hours on buses in two days...

Will advise accordingly either way NLT Thursday.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
I might be buggered here, lads... with only four days to go, return airfare this Saturday/Sunday looks to be topping $500 at this time of year and that's just bloody ridiculous.

Other option is a bus if I can rationalise spending 12 hours on buses in two days...

Will advise accordingly either way NLT Thursday.

Jif
Your Batman awaits your decision..
PM me ....when you decide..
(No Digging,or pushing the damned bus,either.!!)

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

ACK, WILL ADVS SOONEST.

[Gunner]

To allow Alex undivided hockey time, I will dispense with my traditional slide show for this one Gracie's Call... however, I do have lots of interesting pics of MVs in Kenya (some sporting illicit MLU stickers (including my landrover)) as well as some nice pics and video of my new toys (yes, plural!)

Anticipation being the best part of four by four play, I shall keep the news to myself until Sat night!

Its good to be home but this cold slushie crap sucks... best be heading to sunnier climes ASAP!

Mike

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Gunner
To allow Alex undivided hockey time, I will dispense with my traditional slide show for this one Gracie's Call... however, I do have lots of interesting pics of MVs in Kenya (some sporting illicit MLU stickers (including my landrover)) as well as some nice pics and video of my new toys (yes, plural!)

Anticipation being the best part of four by four play, I shall keep the news to myself until Sat night!

Its good to be home but this cold slushie crap sucks... best be heading to sunnier climes ASAP!

Mike

Suck it up Major..!!
Get the damned video machine fired up...We need more explanation of those cat houses in Darkest Africa..
Will be leaving my plastic hockey stick at home and will be on my best behaviour for your presentation..Don't forget your camo sandles..your combats would look out of place without them..

[RHClarke]

Originally posted by Alex Blair
... and will be on my best behaviour for your presentation...

Strong men shudder at the thought of Alex's "best behaviour"... Just make sure you wear underwear with that bathrobe.

Just for giggles, I've invited a neighbour to see if he gets sucked into the vortex of the CMP hobby...I have nice orange F15 that needs some attention...heh, heh, heh...

[servicepub (RIP)]

This thread has gone from a poll to ....?
Let's confirm that there will be a Gracie's parade on Saturday, Dec 1 at 1800hrs. I will have Colin Stevens of BC with me as Colin is staying at my place while he does some Archives research. How about a roll-call of others who will be attending? I will also drop a line to Jason Ginn (owner of Don Dingwall's old C8) as well as an e-mail to Stuart Fedak (Iltis Club).

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
Strong men shudder at the thought of Alex's "best behaviour"... Just make sure you wear underwear with that bathrobe.

He probably will... not only is it winter, he needs someplace to put his hands...

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by servicepub
How about a roll-call of others who will be attending?

Me probably not, but know where you are if I can get away; y'see, if they can catch me, they wanna finish my lobotomy... scrape out what they missed the first time... oops, damn, just gave m'self away...

[RHClarke]

I will be there along with an unsuspecting neighbour, whose hobby is collecting and selling sports cards. Some folks have weird hobbies...

[RHClarke]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
... y'see, if they can catch me, they wanna finish my lobotomy... scrape out what they missed the first time... oops, damn, just gave m'self away...

If you lose any more grey matter, you'll move to Toronto and vote liberal... On the other hand, if you do go the clinic for the procedure, say hello to Jack and Stephane for us.

Don't worry if you can't make it to Gracies, we will post candid snaps of the female serving staff.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

I'll be there..
with or without bathrobe..
but my "Y" fronts will only be turned once ..I can get two more trips out of them when I put them on backwards..

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
Don't worry if you can't make it to Gracies, we will post candid snaps of the female serving staff.

Damn, an' right in the middle of huntin' season too!! Gonna hafta go out cruisin' Saturday night just to make up for it...

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by Alex Blair
..I can get two more trips out of them when I put them on backwards..

Turn them inside out you can double that! Just ask Boobie...

[RHClarke]

Oh my. What a fine bevy of beauties strutting around at Gracies tonight! The waiting staff was stunning to say the least. Thankfully, we had plenty of Rotter curmudgeons to balance out the beauty.

The bevy (poor quality of photo due to distraction factor):




We welcomed Gunner back home to the land of ice and snow, so he inflicted another slideshow on us. He will sound off on his latest acquisition later on.

We also welcomed three newcomers to the Rotter Sanctum sanctorum: Colin a visitor from lotus land, and two locals, Graham and son Fraser.

Group shot:


The star of tonight's show was our girl Brigitte. She seemed to have a bit of an Irish lilt to her voice, and she put up with our shenanigans with a laugh and smile.


The party was just getting into full swing when I had to leave to pickup my four year old from the babysitter. Clive suggested that since he was four, he should take the bus home and let his old man drool over the bevy...it took a few minutes to make up my mind.

Anyway, it was a great (if not short) night at Gracies. Others are sure to chime in later.

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
Oh my. What a fine bevy of beauties strutting around at Gracies tonight! The waiting staff was stunning to say the least. Thankfully, we had plenty of Rotter curmudgeons to balance out the beauty.

The bevy (poor quality of photo due to distraction factor):

Oh dear me, dear me....

Forgive me, but I am in tears right now...

[RHClarke]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Oh dear me, dear me....

Forgive me, but I am in tears right now...

I feel your pain! That is why I won't post all of the photos...

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
I feel your pain! That is why I won't post all of the photos...

You wouldn't anyway, you bastard!!!!!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by RHClarke
I feel your pain! That is why I won't post all of the photos...

PS: Next time you asshole, (a), more than 3 daze notice and (b), reserve the tall, lithe, long-haired blonde, PUL-LEEEZ!!!! (pretty please?? I'll buy yer beer...)

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
PS: Next time you asshole, (a), more than 3 daze notice and (b), reserve the tall, lithe, long-haired blonde, PUL-LEEEZ!!!! (pretty please?? I'll buy yer beer...)

JIF..
I believe that that young lady you are refering to is an IT Specialist (This was pointed out by one of the ROTters that worked with her)that likes to get out to bar tend for the social benefits..
She is smarter than you...prettier than you..younger than you..has more money than you....
What the hell do you see in her..??

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
PS:... (b), reserve the tall, lithe, long-haired blonde, PUL-LEEEZ!!!! (pretty please?? I'll buy yer beer...) ...

Jiffy ....

Stop licking your screen ....

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by Alex Blair
JIF..
I believe that that young lady you are refering to is an IT Specialist (This was pointed out by one of the ROTters that worked with her)that likes to get out to bar tend for the social benefits..
She is smarter than you...prettier than you..younger than you..has more money than you....
What the hell do you see in her..??

Alex -- I rest my case. Now piss off.

Mark -- You piss off too!

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Mark -- You piss off too!

... so I guess you haven't stopped licking your screen yet ...

... I'll piss off now and go shovel the snow I guess ...